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SAFETY WARNING

This device can be powered by an external power supply .

• Always use the power supply/charger that is supplied with

SCOLA TALK .

Audio connector (3 .5 mm jack):
• The safety of the use of SCOLA TALK is determined by any

external equipment that is connected to the SCOLA TALK via
the audio connector.
When the SCOLA TALK is connected to external mains-op-
erated equipment via the audio connector, this equipment
must comply with IEC-60065, IEC 60950, IEC-60601-1 or
equivalent safety standards.

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Summary of Contents for SCOLA talk

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS SCOLA FM SYSTEM SCOLA TALK TRANSMITTER ...

Page 2: ...el 12 Charging batteries with SCOLA TALK 13 Turning SCOLA TALK on and off 14 Setting SCOLA TALK 15 Connecting the external antenna 17 DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE SCOLA TALK 18 Attaching the neck cord 19 Connecting audio equipment 20 Connecting an external microphone 21 Channel selection 23 ADVICE ON THE USE OF THE SCOLA FM SYSTEM 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 28 2 ...

Page 3: ...WARNINGS 29 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 31 WARRANTY 35 SAFETY WARNING 37 REGULATORY INFORMATION 38 SYMBOLS 41 SETTINGS 46 3 ...

Page 4: ... difficult listening situations WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions Read this booklet carefully before you start using the device NOTE Your SCOLA TALK device and accessories may not look exactly as illus trated in this booklet We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary ...

Page 5: ...ettings in different situations You will often obtain the best result from the FM system if others around you help in taking an active part in using it Your SCOLA TALK could conveniently hang around the neck of the person you are communicating with while during dinner and conferences it could be placed on the table In order to determine the best set tings it is a good idea to practice first with y...

Page 6: ...less communication system which allows the sound from the microphone SCOLA TALK to be sent directly to the hearing aid via a small receiver SCOLA FLEX or SCOLA BUDDY in the same way that a radio receives a signal from a radio transmitter ...

Page 7: ...na the operating range will be up to 22 yards in ideal transmitting conditions Without the external antenna the operating range will be up to 1 meter 1 Switch 2 Microphone grille 3 Antenna jack 4 Charge jack 5 Audio input microphone jack 6 Table stand battery cover 7 Display and buttons 8 Clip 4 5 3 1 2 8 7 6 ...

Page 8: ...sories are available for the SCOLA FM sys tem Storage case Bag External antenna Audio cord Neck cord Battery charger User instrUctions SCOLA FM SySteM scoLA tALK trAnsmitter Two rechargeable batteries NiMH User instructions ...

Page 9: ...out the type acquisition or use of batteries please consult the hearing care professional where you acquired your SCOLA FM system The rechargeable batteries included are nickel metal hydride NiMH type batteries They are environmentally friendly and do not contain heavy metals The contact surface at the nega tive pole ensures that only this type of battery can be charged directly in SCOLA TALK ...

Page 10: ...ry all that will happen is that all the battery symbol bars will start to flash in the display For optimum battery life please charge the batteries for at least 10 hours the first time before you begin using your SCOLA TALK BE SURE to change alkaline batteries as soon as they are exhausted to avoid battery leakage ALWAYS remember to remove the batteries irrespective of type if the transmitter will...

Page 11: ...ift off the battery cover and insert the batteries as indicated by the symbols in the bottom of the table stand If the SCOLA TALK is used by young children the cover may be provided with a tamper resistant screw 1 to prevent battery removal The screw is available as an optional accessory 1 ...

Page 12: ... display shows the battery power level If the batteries are flat this will be indicated by a flashing bar We recommend that you always have a set of spare batteries with you WARNING Low battery can cause the sound transmission to suddenly stop WARNING Batteries that are no longer usable should be disposed of in accordance with applicable environmental requirements ...

Page 13: ... and mini USB connector This device can be charged by an external charger or USB device Only connect a charger that is compatible with the SCOLA TALK The charger plug and input rating must be compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region When the SCOLA TALK is connected to external mains operated equip ment like a charger or PC or similar this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 1 o...

Page 14: ...14 Turning SCOLA TALK on and off You turn the SCOLA TALK on by pushing the switch forwards to the desired setting and off by pushing it backwards to the set ting ...

Page 15: ...ng options In this setting your SCOLA TALK is switched off In this setting your SCOLA TALK is on and the microphone receives speech and sound from all directions This mode is called omnidirectional We recommend that you use this mode when the people or sounds you wish to hear are situated all around the microphone Your SCOLA TALK could for example be placed in the middle of a table ...

Page 16: ...ide or behind you We recommend that you use this mode when you want to listen to a person located in front of the microphone In this setting SCOLA TALK s directionality is even more effective This mode is called super directional We recommend that you use this mode in difficult listening situations with loud noise levels or when the sound source is further away ...

Page 17: ...he external antenna The noise free signal trans mission range is highly dependent on the surroundings If you put down the SCOLA TALK or give it to some one to hold it is a good idea to use the external antenna If you hold the SCOLA TALK in your hand it can be used without the external antenna ...

Page 18: ... can hang around the neck or be clipped onto the clothes of the person speaking It can be placed on a table You can hold it in your hand pointing it at the person speak ing It can be connected to various kinds of audio equipment such as a television or radio or to an external microphone ...

Page 19: ... holder on the SCOLA TALK 2 Press the neck cord holder against the SCOLA TALK and push it forward until it snaps into place in the hole of the clip The cord can be attached and removed at the side of the holder The neck cord length can be adjusted as required ...

Page 20: ... sufficiently high The sound signal volume can usually be adjusted using the vol ume control of the audio equipment If the signal from the audio equipment is too weak the SCOLA TALK will automatically turn off after five minutes To prevent this from happening you must increase the volume on the audio equipment or set the SCOLA TALK in the omnidirectional setting which will switch on SCOLA TALK s o...

Page 21: ...able including lapel and boom microphones An external microphone is an optional accessory Plug the microphone into the audio jack of the SCOLA TALK Switch the SCOLA TALK on in the omnidirectional setting The external microphone is not active in the two other micro phone settings directional and superdirectional Audio button ...

Page 22: ...t function is now ready for connection of a microphone Press the audio button again if you wish to use the audio input function for ordinary audio or multimedia equipment This will turn off the HI symbol and LO will be briefly displayed Consult your hearing care professional to establish whether you can benefit from an external microphone ...

Page 23: ...der for the system to work When the SCOLA TALK is switched on the display shows the cur rent FM transmitting channel Your SCOLA TALK is preset to use the same channel as the SCOLA receiver The channel selection button should only be used in cases where there is a mismatch between the two channels or if there is interference on the chan nel You can press the channel selection button using a pen or ...

Page 24: ...ect another channel both on the SCOLA receiver and SCOLA TALK if there is interference on the starting channel NOTE Note that what is being transmitted from the SCOLA TALK could possibly be picked up by another FM system ...

Page 25: ...on Use and setting of SCOLA TALK Classrooms Lectures Ask the teacher lecturer to wear the SCOLA TALK around their neck or clipped onto their clothes Meetings Group work Meals Place the SCOLA TALK in the middle of the table and set it in the omnidirectional mode Or set SCOLA TALK in the directional or superdirec tional mode and place it in front of you pointing it at the person speaking ...

Page 26: ...to wear the SCOLA TALK around his her neck and set it in the directional mode Or set the SCOLA TALK in the superdirectional mode and hold it in your hand pointing it towards the per son speaking Group conversa tion Let the SCOLA TALK point towards the person speaking Choose the mode that provides the best speech understanding in the current noise situation In aircraft Transmitting is normally not ...

Page 27: ...27 Abroad When traveling abroad it may not be permitted to use the same channels as in your own country Hospitals Use requires permission ...

Page 28: ...are special precautions to be taken Remove any dirt debris from the SCOLA products using a dry soft cloth Do not disassemble any of the SCOLA products or hearing aid as this will void the guarantee Do not use water alcohol or the like to clean the FM system Make sure that the antenna audio and power supply cords do not become tangled up Do not expose the SCOLA system to cosmetics hair spray water ...

Page 29: ...t 202 625 3333 Keep hearing aids and their parts accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never pu...

Page 30: ...30 WARNING If you do not use the rechargeable batteries from Widex then use only high quality batteries where the risk of leakage is limited for example alkaline batteries ...

Page 31: ...M system If there is no sound from the SCOLA FM system or the audio equipment or the sound is distorted it could be because The hearing aid SCOLA receiver or SCOLA TALK is not in the correct setting Check that all the settings are correct for the desired use The SCOLA TALK and SCOLA receiver are not set to the same channel Check that the channel number in the display of the SCOLA TALK is the same ...

Page 32: ...the same channel as your receiving channel To avoid this type of interference make sure that only one FM transmitter is trans mitting on your receiving channel Try turning off your SCOLA TALK If you hear another FM signal this is what is causing the noise There are ways to avoid interference 1 Have only one FM transmitter turned on 2 Find another available channel and select this channel on both t...

Page 33: ...quipment is too weak Turn up the volume of the sound signal on the audio equipment s volume control if possible If the batteries are quickly drained of power even after a full charge cycle with correct charging indication in the display it could be because The batteries are defective Contact the hearing care profes sional where you acquired your SCOLA FM system to have the batteries changed You ca...

Page 34: ... power in the socket Check that the socket func tions The power supply unit cord or jack is defective Consult the hearing care professional where you acquired your SCOLA FM system Connecting terminals on the battery or bottom cover are dirty or defective Consult the hearing care professional where you acquired your SCOLA FM system ...

Page 35: ... warranty of two years is provided The warranty covers any defects in manufacture or materials Defects arising from improper handling or repairs carried out by an unauthorized party are not covered by this warranty ...

Page 36: ... S declares that this SCOLA TALK is in compli ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi sions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to 1999 5 EC can be found at http www widex com doc ...

Page 37: ... connector 3 5 mm jack The safety of the use of SCOLA TALK is determined by any external equipment that is connected to the SCOLA TALK via the audio connector When the SCOLA TALK is connected to external mains op erated equipment via the audio connector this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent safety standards ...

Page 38: ... transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada lice...

Page 39: ...ectrique à l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente p i r e ne dépasse pas l intensité nécessaire à l établissement d une communication satisfaisante Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux cond...

Page 40: ... equipment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and bat teries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste electrical and electronic equipment or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal Proper disposal helps to protect human health and the environ...

Page 41: ...roduced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol If ap propriate the date of manufacture may also be stated Date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured Use by date The date after which the product is not to be used Batch code The product s batch code lot or batch identification SYMBOLS ...

Page 42: ...ber Keep away from sunlight The product must be protected from light sources and or The product must be kept away from heat Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed ...

Page 43: ...imits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the prod uct can be safely exposed Consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary infor mation warnings precautions and must be read before using the product Caution Warning Text marked with a caution warning symbol must be read before using the product ...

Page 44: ... product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives Alert The product is identified by R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states C Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regu latory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market ...

Page 45: ...Title Description Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product The six or seven digit number on the product is the serial number Serial numbers may not always be preceded by ...

Page 46: ...46 SETTINGS SCOLA TALK Serial number _______________________________ Starting channel _____________________________ ...

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Page 48: ...É 5qr0q9 g fa d WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widex com Manual no 9 514 0195 041 03 Issue 2015 06 ...

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