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163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:20 PM Page 4 contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 microphone features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 receiver features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 about channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 connecting receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 professional fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 suggested uses for LEXIS system . . . . . .
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:20 PM Page 5 introduction C ongratulations on your decision to take the next step toward better hearing! Many people with active lifestyles like yours have chosen Lexis to improve the quality of their participation in social situations. Lexis is an addition to your behind-the-ear hearing instruments. Simply attaching the small receiver to your hearing instrument creates the mobility and freedom to participate in situations that might otherwise be uncomfortable.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1 1/22/03 4:20 PM Page 6 typical package contents • Microphone/ transmitter • Receiver module(s) • Lavalier cord • Extra color pin locks • Microphone charger • External antenna • Auxilliary input cables • NiMH rechargeable batteries* *NOTE: batteries need to be charged for ? hours before they are ready to use in the microphone/transmitter 2
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:20 PM Page 7 you will also need: • Behind-the-ear hearing aid (contact manufacturer for compatibility information) 3 • Audio shoe: • Must be compatible with your hearing aid • Note: Some versions of Lexis include the audio shoe as a component of the receiver
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 2 1/22/03 4:20 PM Page 8 microphone features (top) On/off/mode switch • Omni mode • Focus mode • Superfocus mode • • Charge jack • Auxilliary audio input jack • Microphone grille • External antenna jack 4
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:21 PM Page 9 microphone features (bottom) • Pocket clip • HI/LO level button • Battery chamber & stand • Battery status & channel display • Channel button 5
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:21 PM Page 10 microphone features (display) • Battery level indicator • Display only shows channel number when in low sensitivity mode • Display alternates between channel number and HI when set to boom mic (high sensitivity) level. Use Omni mode (See 10) to use the boom mic; Focus and Superfocus modes work normally.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 3 1/22/03 4:21 PM Page 11 receiver features • Direct audio input pins • FM gain control (professional use only) • Channel label • Pin orientation lock (blue pin = right ear; red pin = left ear) 7 • Mode switch
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 4 1/22/03 about channels 4:53 PM Page 12 5 changing channels If you want to use your microphone with a receiver on a different channel, you can change the microphone channel as shown here. Your Lexis system is a radio device, and like any other radio, it communicates on specific channels. Your microphone and receiver must be on the same channel to work together.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 6 4:21 PM connecting the receiver to your hearing aid Audio shoe required (see 1) Important! Back of Lexis must face same direction as back of hearing aid 9 1/22/03 Page 13 7 Note large pin changing pin orientation 1 Pull out lock If pins don’t align with holes 3 Push in lock 2 Rotate pins to align with audio shoe holes
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 8 1/22/03 4:21 PM Page 14 professional fitting Your hearing instrument has unique characteristics. To work properly, your Lexis receiver must be adjusted to match those characteristics. Only a hearing care professional is qualified to perform such adjustments. Fitting procedures are available in the Lexis Fitting Guide. Please visit your hearing care professional for a complete fitting.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 9 11 1/22/03 4:21 PM Page 15 suggested ways to use your Lexis system The possibilities are limitless, but here are some common uses: classrooms meetings parties television car household
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 10 1/22/03 4:21 PM Page 16 suggested settings for your receiver These are suggested starting points; with experience, you can quickly change the settings to suit your preferences.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 11 4:21 PM Page 17 suggested settings for your microphone These are suggested starting points; with experience, you can quickly change the settings to suit your preferences.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 12 1/22/03 ways to use your microphone As you move from place to place — from home to school to work to restaurants and parties — you will find that your listening environment changes dramatically. You can use your versatile Lexis microphone to improve understanding in practically any of these environments, just by changing its position. The examples shown here are only suggestions — with practice, you’re sure to discover what works best for you.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) on the table 1/22/03 4:21 PM Page 19 around a friend or teacher’s neck Superfocus mode recommended. Ideal for: • Conferences • Large group discussions • Restaurants 15 Ideal for: • Lectures • Sports • Parent/partner communication NOTE: These user modes may require the external antenna for optimum performance.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 clipped to a friend or teacher’s pocket 4:21 PM Page 20 a friend or teacher uses a boom mic (optional accessory) Superfocus mode recommended. Provides the best possible signal. Ideal for: • Lectures • Sports • Parent/partner communication Ideal for: • Lectures • Sports • Parent/partner communication NOTE: These user modes may require the external antenna for optimum performance.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 connecting a boom mic 4:21 PM Page 21 connecting to TV, stereo, & other devices NOTE: You can override the boom mic signal by switching to Focus or Superfocus modes.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 notes on connecting to TV, stereo, & other devices 4:22 PM Page 22 • Your microphone must be set to LO level to connect to TV, stereo, and other devices • If your microphone is off, it will automatically turn on when you plug in the auxilliary input cable • It is recommended that you use the TV Audio Out jacks (on the back of most TVs).
63 Lexis User Guide (final) 13 1/22/03 batteries 19 Page 23 your receiver has no battery Typical battery life: 8 hours The unit will shut down when battery voltage is too low. During shutdown the unit power will cycle on and off to give an audio indication of low battery 4:22 PM Indicator level drops as battery drains Your Lexis receiver draws a small amount of power from the battery inside your hearing aid. It does not have a battery of its own. Do not attempt to open the receiver case.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:22 PM Page 24 charging in progress completed charging Never recharge alkaline batteries! Never recharge alkaline batteries! Typical charge time: 3 Plug in Bars scroll while charging Battery bars flash when fully charged 2 Plug in 20
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:22 PM replacing microphone batteries Your Lexis microphone uses 2 AAA batteries. These will eventually need to be replaced — after about 1 year for rechargeable batteries, and after about 8 hours of use for Alkaline batteries. You can replace your batteries with any of the following: Page 25 NOTE: Always dispose of old batteries in approved battery recycling bins. It may be illegal to dispose in the trash.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) removing batteries Squeeze and lift cover 1/22/03 4:22 PM Page 26 replacing batteries + – – + NOTE: The positive and negative ends of AAA batteries may appear similar. Use care to orient them properly.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 14 1/22/03 extending microphone transmission range • Internal antenna range is up to 5m/15ft • To extend range up to 30m/100ft, add an external antenna: For best range, antenna should point away from mic NOTE: Actual range may vary depending on environmental conditions.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 16 1/22/03 cautions/notices • do not use on aircraft without permission of flight crew • do not operate two transmitters on the same channel (causes interference) • do not immerse Lexis units in water or other liquids 4:22 PM Page 28 17 cleaning • some electronic devices (microwave ovens, for example) can interfere with your Lexis signal • avoid clothing or hand noise on microphone • supervise small children to avoid swallowing or choking on parts • Clean gently with
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:22 PM appendix a: troubleshooting no sound at all • Check the hearing aid in isolation to make sure it is not malfunctioning • Check that receiver mode switch is in correct position • Check that microphone mode switch is in correct position • Check that receiver and microphone channels match • Recharge or replace batteries • Adjust FM gain control no FM reception • Confirm that the DAI shoe is properly seated, undamaged, and set properly • Check that mode switch i
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 microphone batteries won’t charge • LCD battery icon will flash if there is a problem with charging • Check that batteries are special “short sleeve” batteries — all other batteries can not be charged • Check that charger is plugged into working wall socket • Clean charge jack 4:22 PM Page 30 very noisy sound when plugged into TV, stereo • If you experience a noisy signal when connecting the microphone to TV, stereo, etc.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:22 PM Page 31 appendix b: manufacturer’s warranty The manufacturer issues a one-year limited warranty to the original consumer of this product. This warranty will go into effect upon the date of original purchase of this equipment, and will remain in effect for one calendar year from that date.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) warranty 2/10/03 (cont’d) The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods. Your point of purchase may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this l imited warranty. Please consult your point of purchase for further information 2:22 PM Page 32 disclosure policies This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service (47 C.F.R.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:22 PM Page 33 code of federal regulations (United States only) C.F.R. 21 Part 801.420 LEXIS FM receivers and FM transmitters, when required, are approved by the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. and Industry Canada. Other government approvals available upon request. (Other international regulations may also apply.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:22 PM Page 34 Lexis frequencies (MHz) Austria 174.12 174.415 174.60 Belgium 181.90 187.50 194.50 Finland 173.99 Germany 173.99 174.075 174.275 174.425 174.60 175.00 175.70 176.00 180.45 187.45 194.45 207.85 208.00 208.10 Greece 173.40 173.99 Ireland From 173.7 To 175.1 Italy 173.99 174.12 174.415 174.77 175.70 176.00 181.21 Luxembourg 173.40 Netherlands 207.85 208.00 208.10 Norway 173.8125 173.9625 Portugal 174.12 174.41 Spain 173.99 174.
2163 Lexis User Guide (final) 1/22/03 4:20 PM Page 1 Date of purchase: My hearing care professional: My serial number: My channel number: © 2002 Phonic Ear Inc. ???-????-101/Rev.
