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User Operating Guide – Transmitter

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User Operating Guide – Transmitter

Standard/long
range switch

Plug-in
charger
input

Integral
microphone

External
microphone
socket

Auxiliary

input

Threshold

setting

User
preference
settings

fm signal
strength

Aerial symbol

Triangle symbol

Sound symbol

Management
settings

Under flash

Default channel
select:
Tens
Units

Channel down

Alert
indicator

Channel
number

Circle
symbol

Microphone mute

symbol

Status display

Power on/off

Star function

control

Battery level

Battery

symbol

USER OPERATING GUIDE

fmGenie Transmitter

Transmitter front

Transmitter Display

Transmitter top, back and sides

Channel up

Summary of Contents for FmGenie

Page 1: ...User Guide Reference Manual 4th Edition...

Page 2: ...rse you did check recharge last night A pack of alkaline batteries can always be carried just in case RE ORDER spares as required always keep spare leads and shoes etc CONNECTup the system as it will...

Page 3: ...ine AA batteries which can be useful in an emergency you could even borrow some from your TV remote control The performance is the same whatever type of AA battery is used This Generic Fast Track Guid...

Page 4: ...an fmGenie for themselves should skip this section and move on to Part 3 1 Check that HI audio output is selected on the receiver by checking the display If is not shown you will need to refer to page...

Page 5: ...h their hearing aid s to the loop programme T 7 The helper should take the fmGenie transmitter and walk to the other side of the room while talking normally into the microphone at 150mm the length of...

Page 6: ...g aid alone Tone controls Setting the tone controls is straightforward and is basically a matter of personal preference most users do not need to adjust them at this stage Part 4 Setting the volume 4...

Page 7: ...veness of the hearing aid decreases as the distance between the person speaking and the hearing aid user increases The sound level of a speaker s voice as picked by the hearing aid microphone will be...

Page 8: ...tem designed specifically for use by people with a hearing loss The system consists of two main elements a transmitter and a receiver The transmitter unit collects the sound and transmits it without l...

Page 9: ...room inside or coverage outside of over a football pitch thus meeting most requirements Who will the fmGenie help As a rough guide an fmGenie radio aid will be of benefit to anyone who is a good hear...

Page 10: ...g User preference settings fm signal strength Aerial symbol Triangle symbol Sound symbol Management settings Under flash Default channel select Tens Units Channel down Alert indicator Channel number C...

Page 11: ...hone in a For pouch and harness options visit DeafEquipment co uk fmGenie radio aid system Wearing the fmGenie Transmitter with aerial ON OFF To turn on an fmGenie hold down the on off button until th...

Page 12: ...cted using the two rotary switches under the front flash In a group situation to avoid the possibility of 2 transmitters being on the same channel the transmitter default channel is normally preset an...

Page 13: ...e control locking screw Volume control locking screw fm signal strength Sound symbol Aerial symbol Triangle symbol Channel up Management settings Under flash Default channel select Tens Units Channel...

Page 14: ...audio output if the is not displayed HOW DOES A HEARING AID USER LISTEN TO THE RECEIVER Direct input Many hearing aids have a direct input facility A direct input facility is simply some form of sock...

Page 15: ...ophones working when switched to the T programme but still wish to hear sounds around you you can plug a lapel microphone into the external microphone input on the fm Genie receiver USING AN fmGENIE W...

Page 16: ...m Line input to the Audio out socket on the fmGenie and refer to the supplied instructions The precise range of features available on the depends on how the user and management settings have been set...

Page 17: ...rsonal preference For example reducing the bass response can sometimes reduce the effect of background traffic noise and treble boost can sometimes help with clarity of speech Changing Channel Default...

Page 18: ...n microphone The fmGenie dc user can then easily choose to listen to either person as required Multimedia channel 70 Activation of RX dual channel facility when turning on Hold down the button whilst...

Page 19: ...ble batteries order code MBRAAX4 Connevans supply AA Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH 2200 mAh capacity rechargeable batteries for use with fmGenie equipment higher capacity batteries can be used but may not...

Page 20: ...ermitted 2 bars Plan to recharge at end of day Full charge permitted 1 bar Recharge batteries when convenient You must recharge tonight The audio and radio performance of the fmGenie is the same wheth...

Page 21: ...ce There is no need to unplug anything or to remove fmGenie units from their pouches Each slot charges independently with its own indicator LED Routine testing fault finding The philosophical comments...

Page 22: ...ge Give the transmitter to a friend or place it somewhere a few metres away near a sound source and listen to the hearing aid make sure that you can hear a good clear sound Receiver Gently wiggle the...

Page 23: ...accessories than an fmGenie transmitter or receiver On the Transmitter The lapel microphone Intermittent sound can be caused by an intermittent microphone lead check it by trying a spare A flashing a...

Page 24: ...Ask your colleague to stand just outside the room and talk to you with a natural voice with their mouth at the usual distance of 150mm from the fmGenie transmitter microphone Direct input or cochlear...

Page 25: ...ter Note The Transmitter input adaptor works equally well in the environmental microphone socket on the and when used in this way it allows input from two sources at once to be mixed eg computer and l...

Page 26: ...ion leads are available to connect with an fmGenie receiver Recording what you are listening to fmGenie Conference Microphone Part no FMG22PK1 includes an fmGenie conference microphone pouch and 2m ex...

Page 27: ...a process of elimination and substitution using the tester allows easy verification that individual parts of the system are working allowing systems to be returned to full working order very quickly I...

Page 28: ...rocess of elimination and substitution Having more than one fault is potentially the most confusing situation Using the Connevans radio aid accessories tester allows easy verification that individual...

Page 29: ...81COL 40THVISTA2 User s office system telephone Collarworn microphone for speaking telephone conversation is heard via fmGenie receiver and hearing aids FMG81COL plugs into headset connector allowing...

Page 30: ...ster from a listening test kit Checking that earmoulds are not blocked with wax is always a good idea How can a carer partner tell if an fmGenie system is working OK Use a hearing aid stetoclip tester...

Page 31: ...the unit may become warm to the touch This is normal I plugged my charger into an fmGenie and the display indicated no what does this mean The no indicates that the batteries do not need charging see...

Page 32: ...o the current ruling at time of purchase but if in doubt consult your local VAT office at present an fmGenie can be zero rated when sold to a deaf person or to a charity Is the Connevans fmGenie made...

Page 33: ...tion is indicated as follows Basic information for all users Further information for more experienced users can be safely ignored if the feature is not required Using the twiddling stick to change set...

Page 34: ...ct period Under flash switches 1 2 As with all settings for the fmGenie consider one setting at a time These settings rarely need changing once set Battery compartment switch 2 Switch 2 determines the...

Page 35: ...gins when the test tone is switched off A short press of the button will end both the test tone and channel select period Battery compartment SR LR switch The SR LR switch changes the transmitter rang...

Page 36: ...to these defaults before starting again Appendix 3 Receiver settings RECEIVER UNDER FLASH SWITCHES Under flash switches 1 2 Under flash switch 4 Switch 4 permits muting of an environmental microphone...

Page 37: ...stem working using a test headset HI is high level for neck loop headphones or cochlear implant processors LO is low level for direct input Battery compartment ACTIVE CANCEL switch The cancel position...

Page 38: ...utput for direct input hearing aids Rx only High level output for neck loop or headphones Rx only DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO COMMON TO BOTH TRANSMITTER RECEIVER Transmitter microphone mu...

Page 39: ...ly discharged To avoid damage to your fmGenie remember to remove alkaline batteries when they become flat Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive moisture or heat Appendix 5 Important warning...

Page 40: ...S fmGENIE RADIO AID SYSTEM This undertaking is in addition to a consumer s statutory rights and does not affect those rights in any way Connevans Limited undertakes that if any defect in materials or...

Page 41: ...tion 0 1MHz between systems that are used near to each other eg in the same room MHz Euro fmGenie CRM 220 Previous fmGenie CRM 220 220 Code Letter Solaris Scola Amigo Lexis Phonak MLxi etc 173 350 38...

Page 42: ...s 80 Routine testing 41 45 Service promise 78 Soundfield 30 Star function button 21 Stetoclip 41 42 Team teaching 34 35 Technical appendices 64 81 Telephone use 56 57 Test headphones 16 Testing 7 41 4...

Page 43: ...4th Edition Feb 2014 2014 Connevans Limited User guide order code FMG144 Bring the magic of sound to your ears...

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