Widex FM+DEX User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONSFM+DEX

1. Connect the charger to the mini USB connector at the bottom of the FM+DEX.2. Plug the charger into a wall socket.It takes approximately 4 hours t

Preparing for Telecoil, FM or AudioThe toggle key allows you to choose between three input sources, depending on whether you wish to receive Telecoil,

FMIf you wish to listen to an FM source, you will first need to connect the appropriate FM receiver module.1. Remove the cover at the bottom of the d

2b. Other compatible modules are connected to the device via a Europlug. Please be sure to turn and position the Europlug correctly, i.e. according t

5. Attach the cover again.Pressing the “button” indicated by the arrow allows you to activate the scan button of the receiver module.14

AudioIf you wish to listen to an audio source, plug the jack-to-jack cable provided into the Audio (line-in) socket. Con-nect the other end to the aud

AntennaThe FM+DEX can be used with or without an external neck loop antenna. Attaching the neck loop antennaAssemble the two neck loop wires (if not a

Then attach the assembled module to the device as illustrated.17

An alternative way of using the device is by attach-ing it to your clothes using the detachable clip. These first two illustrations show how to attach

Pushing the clip upwards with two fingers allows you to turn the clip as required. Push it backwards to fix it in the desired position.19

PACKAGE CONTENTSFM+DEXNeck loop antenna (two lengths)Click-on moduleChargerJack-to-jack cableClipUser instructions2

To open the clip, click the lock open, place it on your clothes and click it closed.20

WARNING Interference with active Implants• In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillator

TURNING ON THE DEVICEPush the slide button on the right side upwards.22

ACOUSTIC INDICATORSWhen using any button/switch, a corresponding acous-tic indicator will be presented in the hearing aids.Turning the device on ToneC

SELECTING INPUT SOURCEThe device starts up in the FM input setting. Using the toggle key you can change between the three input options: FM, AUDIO or

VOLUME ADJUSTMENTThe device starts up at the default volume level.Use the volume control on the left side to adjust the volume up or down.volume upvol

ROOM OFFIf you wish to listen to the input signal only, push the input toggle key and hold it in for more than one sec-ond. This will disable the hear

TURNING OFF THE DEVICETo turn the device off, push the slide button on the right side of the device downward.When you turn the device off, it stops st

TAMPER SWITCHThe input toggle/room off key and volume control can be locked using the tamper switch. Slide the switch to the left to lock the function

CARING FOR YOUR FM+DEXThe device is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your dev

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WARNINGS WARNING• Keep the FM+DEX and its parts and accessories out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow parts of the device, or oth

WARNING Interference with active Implants• In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillator

SAFETY WARNINGThis device is charged by an external power charger.• Only connect a charger that is compatible with the FM+DEX. • The charger must ha

IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION...Problem Possible cause SolutionYour FM+DEX does not workThe device is not turned onTurn it onThe device is out of rangeMove

Problem Possible cause SolutionThe input toggle key does not workThe FM+DEX is not turned onTurn the FM+DEX onThe battery is low Charge the battery us

Problem Possible cause SolutionNo streamed sig-nals even though the telecoil (T) LED is green.No teleloop signal Place the FM+DEX in an area with tele

REGULATORY INFORMATIONFCC ID: TTY-FMD IC: 5676B-FMDFederal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly ap-proved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Industry Canada St

Directive 1999/5/ECHereby, Widex A/S declares that this FM+DEX is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Direc

Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub-stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and

YOUR NEW FM+DEXYour FM+DEX is part of the DEX™ family of assistive lis-tening devices. These user instructions explain how the FM+DEX should be operat

SYMBOLS2SYMBOLSSymbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical devicelabelling (labels/IFU/etc.)Symbol Title/DescriptionManufacturerThe product is produ

3Symbol Title/DescriptionKeep dryThe product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rainLower limit of temperature

4Symbol Title/DescriptionCE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives.AlertThe product is iden

4Symbol Title/DescriptionCE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives.AlertThe product is iden

WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www.widex.comÉ[5qr0q9|k;;a;h]Manual no.: 9 514 0198 001 #02 Issue: 2014-12

Description of deviceThe FM+DEX is offered in order to support Widex hear-ing aids without DAI (direct audio input) or a telecoil. When the FM module

FM+DEX OVERVIEWOnOffInputtogglekeyRoomoffVolumeupdownFMinputLEDAudioinputLEDT(telecoil)LEDBatterylevelindic

LEDSInput indicatorsGreen light in any of the three input LEDs indicates that this input source has been chosen. BatteryindicatorBattery indicatorBat

OPERATING RANGESFrom FM+DEX to hearing aids Up to 40 cmFrom FM transmitter to FM+DEX Up to 30 metres8

GETTING STARTEDCharging the batteryThe device uses a rechargeable battery that is charged through the mini USB connector. When fully charged, the batt