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INTRODUCTION

SCOLA provides hearing aid users with additional opportunities
in difficult listening situations .

The SCOLA FM system has been developed specifically for chil-
dren and educational environments . These instructions therefore
primarily address parents and teachers .

The symbol

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refers to the section ‘Terms and definitions

explained’, where you will find detailed explanations of functions
and technical terms .

WARNING

This booklet contains important information and instructions . Read
this booklet carefully before you start using the device .

Summary of Contents for SCOLA TEACH33

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS SCOLA FM SYSTEM SCOLA TEACH44 SCOLA TEACH33 TRANSMITTER ...

Page 2: ...arging 15 Connecting the microphone 16 Positioning 17 OPERATING THE SCOLA FM SYSTEM 18 On off 18 Channel selection 19 Synchronising SCOLA FLEX or SCOLA BUDDY 20 Microphone on off 21 Keypad lock 21 Connecting audio equipment 22 Battery and charging 23 Team Teaching function 24 Table with SCOLA TEACH key functions 26 2 ...

Page 3: ...GOOD ADVICE 28 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 31 WARNINGS 32 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 33 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS EXPLAINED 37 WARRANTY 54 REGULATORY INFORMATION 56 SYMBOLS 61 SETTINGS 66 3 ...

Page 4: ... dren and educational environments These instructions therefore primarily address parents and teachers The symbol refers to the section Terms and definitions explained where you will find detailed explanations of functions and technical terms WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions Read this booklet carefully before you start using the device ...

Page 5: ...5 NOTE Your SCOLA TEACH device and accessories may not look exactly as il lustrated in this booklet We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary ...

Page 6: ...up to 20 30 metres depending on the surround ings The transmission power is very low and limited by national regulations It has no physiological side effects SCOLA TEACH is available in two versions SCOLA TEACH44 with the Team Teaching function and SCOLA TEACH33 without the Team Teaching function The Team Teaching version can easily be recognised by its key on the keypad The SCOLA TEACH transmitte...

Page 7: ...7 SCOLA TEACH with standard accessories SCOLA TEACH The version shown is the Team Teaching version Lapel microphone omnidirec tional including neck cord and clips ...

Page 8: ...8 Charger Rechargeable battery Audio lead ...

Page 9: ...9 Storage case User instrUctions SCOLA FM SySteM scoLAteAch44 scoLAteAch33 trAnsm itte r User instructions ...

Page 10: ...10 DESCRIPTION The top of SCOLA TEACH has the following functions Light emitting diode indicator LED On off button which also serves to turn the microphone on or off Microphone jack 2 5 mm jack ...

Page 11: ...owing functions Display with Status bar Battery indicator Channel Tracer Team Teaching Keypad lock Microphone Channel information NOTE The corresponding channel number for Mi croLink FM equipment is shown at the bot tom of the display H02 15 ...

Page 12: ...ng version Team Teaching key C key which serves as an undo key amongst other things Arrow keys OK key The bottom of SCOLA TEACH has the following functions Jack 3 5 mm for connec tion of an external sound source or headset Jack for connection of charger mini USB jack ...

Page 13: ...the following functions Belt clips for fastening the SCOLA TEACH Battery cover NOTE The approval label with serial number is located below the battery We recommend that you make a note of the serial number at the back of this booklet ...

Page 14: ...14 PREPARINGTHESCOLATEACH Inserting the battery Remove the battery cover and insert the battery provided Be sure to insert the bat tery correctly with the positive pole oriented as illustrated ...

Page 15: ...e battery included is not charged Before the battery is used for the first time it must be charged for at least 14 hours With the charger plug ged into the socket connect the charger to the SCOLA TEACH as illustrated ...

Page 16: ...16 During charging the battery sym bol will be shown in the display and the LED will be red NOTE The transmitting function is off during charging Battery charging ...

Page 17: ...ssible The standard version of the microphone is omnidirectional which means that it picks up sound equally from all directions Positioning SCOLA TEACH can be placed in a pocket or clipped onto a belt The microphone can be clipped onto clothes or hung around the neck on the neck cord The standard microphone can also be replaced by one of the other microphones available as optional accessories ...

Page 18: ...ess and hold down the on off key on SCOLA TEACH for one sec ond until the LED is green The user s name or WIDEX SCOLA will appear on the display for approx two seconds SCOLA TEACH is turned off by holding the on off key down for one second ...

Page 19: ... will usu ally be the channel last used unless programmed differently To select another channel Hold down the or key will appear in front of the channel number Press or until the required chan nel number appears and press Press C if you wish to exit without changes H02 15 ...

Page 20: ...d to the latter Press briefly If there are one or more SCOLA receivers within a range of approx 80 cm the receiving channel will be synchro nised to the transmitting channel standard synchronisation When the SCOLA receiver picks up the synchronisation signal the user will hear a beep confirming the connection even if the receiving channel has not been changed The option of extended synchronisation...

Page 21: ...nk in the status bar Keypad lock The keypad can be locked and unlocked by holding down the right and left arrow keys simultaneously Any attempt to activate a locked key will result in the following message The hearing care professional can program the keypad to lock automatically if 1 minutes have elapsed without any key press Key lock is active Hold down to unlock ...

Page 22: ... is usually adjusted using the volume control of the audio equipment The microphone should also be connected as its lead serves as an antenna When the microphone is turned on it is possible to speak over the sound from the audio equipment When the microphone is turned off only the sound from the audio equipment will be heard If the jack does not fit your audio equipment a lead with phono plugs and...

Page 23: ...rechargeable batteries can also be used in which case we recommend the alkaline type After its first charge the battery charge time is ten hours providing power for approximately ten hours of use Battery status is indicated by the battery symbol in the display We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you in case the rechargeable battery becomes drained ...

Page 24: ...ar and the transmitting channel and Team Teaching channel TT Ch are displayed SCOLA TEACH automatically calculates the risk of interference between the transmitting and receiving channel If there is a risk of interference the Team Teaching channel will be grey followed by an exclamation mark The Team Teaching function is deacti vated by holding down C or H02 H06 13 TT Ch 55 Team teaching T H01 H 1...

Page 25: ...ransmitting channel Press and hold down the or key Then press again to go to another TT channel Pressing will allow you to change the transmitting channel and still maintain the TT channel Try to find channels that are not grey To exit with changes press To exit without changes press C ...

Page 26: ...n off key On off Microphone on off or Enable channel change Enable TT channel change with the TT func tion active Channel change or Switch between transmit ting and TT channel with the TT function active simultaneously Lock unlock keypad simultaneously Rotate display ...

Page 27: ...onisa tion Exit with changes after channel change Channel synchronisation key Activate deactivate TT function C Deactivate TT function Exit without changes Applies only to the SCOLA TEACH version with Team Teaching function ...

Page 28: ...cult To benefit fully from the SCOLA FM system it is important to practise using the FM system and test the different settings in familiar surroundings inform other people that you use an FM system with your hearing aid so that they can understand why they should talk into the microphone and how the system works select the right settings for SCOLA TEACH and the SCOLA receiver s ...

Page 29: ...r group work or if several teachers are pre sent we recommend the use of the Team Teach ing function This requires that SCOLA TEACH is provided with this function and that an extra FM microphone is available Lectures Check that there is no interference on the chan nel selected for the system Find and select a noise free channel for the transmitter and receiver Explain to the lecturer how SCOLA TEA...

Page 30: ...phone e g a SCOLA TALK both parents can communicate with their child via FM In the car The SCOLA FM system is particularly effective in a car The microphone should be placed as closely as possible to the person speaking It is possible to listen to music from an MP3 player or the like by connecting the audio lead from the SCOLA TEACH to the headphone jack of the MP3 player Leaving the microphone on...

Page 31: ...al precautions which should be taken Remove any dirt from SCOLA TEACH with 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 microphone audio and charger cords do not become tangled up Do not expose the SCOLA FM system to cosmetics hair spray water cleaning solu...

Page 32: ...ies for the hearing aid and for the SCOLA TEACH are kept out of reach of children who might place them in their mouths Discard used batteries carefully Do not change batteries in front of children and do not let them see where you keep your supply ...

Page 33: ...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 TEACH or the SCOLA receiver s are not set correctly Check to ensure that all the settings are correct for the desired use and that both the transmitter and receiver are turned on SCOLA TEACH and the SCOLA receiver s are not set to the same channel Check that the ...

Page 34: ... same channel as your receiving channel To avoid this type of interference make sure that only one FM transmitter is transmitting on the receiving channel Try turning off your SCOLA TEACH If you hear another FM signal this is what is causing the noise There are several ways of avoiding interference Turn on one FM transmitter only Find another available channel and select this channel on both SCOLA...

Page 35: ...om the audio equipment is too weak Turn up the volume of the sound signal on the audio equip ment s volume control if possible If the battery is quickly drained of power even after a full charge cycle but the display indicates that the battery is charged it could be because The battery is defective Contact the hearing care professional where the SCOLA FM system was acquired to have the battery cha...

Page 36: ...ck that the socket functions The charger lead or jack is defective Consult the hearing care professional where the SCOLA FM system was acquired The connecting terminals on the battery are dirty or defective Consult the hearing care professional where the SCOLA FM system was acquired WARNING Low battery can cause the sound transmission to suddenly stop ...

Page 37: ... used Turn off the microphone if the microphone signal causes disturbance Approval and CE marking SCOLA TEACH and the SCOLA receiver have been tested at an EU FCC accredited test laboratory The CE FCC marking and decla ration of conformity document that the products conform to the directives and technical requirements laid down in North America and the EU as well as in associated countries The tra...

Page 38: ...es not contain heavy metals The contact surface at the negative pole ensures that only this type of battery can be charged in SCOLA TEACH The lifetime of the battery depends on the number of times it is charged If the battery is charged daily we recommend changing the battery once a year to ensure optimum operating time Other battery types can also be used but cannot be recharged ...

Page 39: ...aline batteries Always remove exhausted alkaline batteries from the battery compart ment to limit the risk of leakage If you try to charge alkaline batteries or other NON rechargeable bat teries or other rechargeable batteries than the type included with SCO LA TEACH all that will happen is that the display will show WARNING the battery is not rechargeable Rechargeable batteries cannot be overchar...

Page 40: ...stem CAUTION Batteries that are no longer usable should be disposed of in accordance with applicable environmental requirements Battery charging Fully charging a drained battery takes ten hours Before the bat tery is used for the first time we recommend that it is charged for 14 hours Even when the battery is fully charged the battery symbol will continue to indicate that the battery is charging f...

Page 41: ... be compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region When the SCOLA TEACH is connected to external mains operated equipment like a charger or PC or similar this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent UL safety stand ards Widex strongly recommends that you always use a charger that is sup plied by your Widex distributor to ensure safe and efficient use of your SCO...

Page 42: ...t drained less than hour of oper ation remaining When the battery is almost drained the bat tery symbol flashes in the display and the LED flashes red After a while the transmitter will turn off If the receiver is connected this can be clearly heard in the hearing aid For optimum battery lifetime we recommend not recharging the battery until the battery indication is below two bars ...

Page 43: ...tted in the country where it is acquired The channel numbers are divided into three frequency bands indicated by H J or N in the lower left hand corner of the display The corresponding channel number for MicroLink equip ment is displayed after these three letters This is an advantage if several FM systems are used simultaneously SCOLA TEACH can transmit sound signals on most permitted fre quencies...

Page 44: ...ame channels as in your own country Channel synchronisation The SCOLA TEACH transmitting channel can be synchronised with the SCOLA receiver s receiving channel in two ways Standard synchronisation Press once This will change the receiving channel to the same one as the transmitting channel For this type of synchronisa tion the distance between the SCOLA TEACH and SCOLA FLEX or SCOLA BUDDY should ...

Page 45: ...These Teacher s settings are temporary and can only be reset by switching the hearing aid off and on The purpose of this is to prevent small children from operating the mode switch and scan button on the SCOLA FLEX receiver during classes These settings can be activated without any risk of alter ing the settings entered by the hearing healthcare professional ...

Page 46: ... press Leave Teacher s menu by pressing C To perform a Teacher s synchronisation From the standard user mode hold down for about 1 sec This will synchronise the receiving channel with the transmitting channel mode switch and scan button settings When a Teacher s synchronisation is performed within the reply range of 10 to 30 cm the settings of the SCOLA FLEX will be shown in the SCOLA TEACH displa...

Page 47: ...s NOTE The optimal operating range is achieved by holding the SCOLA TEACH vertically NOT horizontally as you might with an ordinary remote con trol FM system An FM system is a radio communication system in which a trans mitter sends signals to a receiver via carrier waves FM stands for frequency modulation and is a technical term for the way in which the radio signal is produced FM transmission en...

Page 48: ...ce will be most noticeable The further away one transmitter is from the receiver compared to the other transmitter the weaker the disturbing noise will be Interference can be avoided by selecting another transmitting and receiving channel Any potential risk of interference may be detected if the Channel Tracer function is active Channel Tracer is a function in the Teacher s menu Consult your heari...

Page 49: ...l accessories Directional lapel microphone Designed for noisy environments more sensitive to sounds from one direction Headset microphone Designed for especially noisy environ ments It should be placed 2 3 cm from the mouth of the speaker The advantage of this microphone type is that its signal remains unchanged even if the person speaking turns his or her head All microphones for SCOLA TEACH are ...

Page 50: ...20 30 metres can be obtained in the open and with the microphone lead hanging freely Inside buildings with steel and concrete walls and floors the operating range may be reduced to ten metres The position of the SCOLA receiver will also affect the range CAUTION Note that what is being transmitted from SCOLA TEACH may possibly be picked up by another FM system ...

Page 51: ...SCART connection Connect the leads and plugs in the following way Audio lead lead with phono SCART plugs SCART connec tion WARNING Audio connector 3 5 mm jack The safety of the use of SCOLA TEACH is determined by any external equipment that is connected to the SCOLA TEACH via the audio con nector When SCOLA TEACH is connected to external mains operated equipment via the audio connector this equipm...

Page 52: ...be relayed to one or more SCOLA receivers along with the microphone signal from SCOLA TEACH This allows two persons e g two parents or teachers to be in contact with one or several FM users at the same time With the team microphone s audio input connected to a TV or audio equipment the sound signal is sent wirelessly to the stu dent who can simultaneously hear what the teacher is saying ...

Page 53: ...uency distance between the SCOLA TEACH transmitting channel and the Team Teaching receiving channel is sufficiently large This distance is calculated by a program integrated in SCOLA TEACH If the frequency distance is too small the Team Teaching channel number will have a grey appearance with an exclamation mark indicating that there is a risk of interference If the channel for the team microphone...

Page 54: ... 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 unauthorised party are not covered by this warranty ...

Page 55: ...s that this SCOLA TEACH44 and SCOLA TEACH33 are in compliance with the essential require ments and other relevant provisions 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 56: ...ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and...

Page 57: ...eiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operat...

Page 58: ...ence 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 licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference...

Page 59: ... 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 conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisat...

Page 60: ... 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 61: ...roduced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol If appropriate 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 62: ...umber 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 63: ...imits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the product 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 64: ... 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 regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market ...

Page 65: ...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 Se rial numbers may not always be preceded by ...

Page 66: ...66 SETTINGS Serial number _______________________________ Gain adjustment _____________________________ ...

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Page 68: ...É 5qr0q9 j a l WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widex com Manual no 9 514 0197 001 05 Issue 2015 10 ...

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