PACKAGE CONTENTS User manual TV-Controller Box 1: Mini USB power supply Box 2: Lanyard Box 3: a. 3.5 mm jack to 3.5 mm jack cable b. 3.5 mm jack to phono cable Box 4: a. TV-Base b. SCART adaptor...
DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE The TV-DEX comprises a TV-Controller (1) and a TV- Base (2) . 1 . TV-Controller 2 . TV-Base If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care...
This booklet contains important information and instructions . Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the device . Intended use The TV-DEX is a wireless device intended for listening directly to the TV or other audio sources .
TV-BASE On the back of the base you will find the following in- puts: 1 . Power 2 . TV 3 . Audio On the underside of the base there is a switch with a choice of two settings: 1.HEARING AID 2.HEARING AIDS 1 .
LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES There are two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the controller . 1 . Constant green light: Transmission 2 . Changing from green to red: Transmission off 3 . Constant red light: Room off active 4 . Flashing red and green light: Battery charging...
GETTING STARTED You can skip steps 5+6 if you only wish to transmit from the TV, and steps 3+4 if you only wish to transmit from an audio source . Connecting the units: Connect the mini-USB power supply unit to the base .
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3a . Connect the jack to phono cable to the base . 4a . Plug the two phono connectors at the other end of the cable into AUDIO OUT on the TV . Please refer to the user guide for your TV for further details .
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If the TV has no AUDIO OUT, a SCART adaptor should be used: 3b . Connect the phono connectors to the two terminals on the included SCART adaptor (red to red and white to white) . 4b . Plug the SCART adaptor into the TV´s SCART socket .
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Audio: 5 . Plug the jack to jack cable into the audio input on the base . 6 . Connect the other end to the audio source (e .g . a stereo system) . POWER TV AUDIO...
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Place the controller in the base and allow it to charge for eight hours (the first time) .
When using more than one tv-base If you only have one base, this base is automatically selected the first time you charge the controller in the base . If you have more than one base, you can change between these by placing the controller in the base you wish to use for approx .
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LANYARD USAGE Place the controller in the plastic holder at the end of the lanyard as illustrated . WARNING The breakaway buckle of the lanyard must be positioned at the back of your neck (1) .
TRANSMISSION With either TV or audio connected • Press the transmission on/off key on the controller once to start transmitting from the connected source . An acoustic signal will sound in your hearing aids, and the transmission LED will turn green . •...
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If you carry your controller around with you and move outside the operating range, transmission will be in- terrupted and your hearing aids will switch to the Mas- ter program . The LED will flash at slow intervals to in- dicate that transmission has been interrupted .
Adjusting the volume Press the volume up key to raise the volume of the transmitted TV or audio sound . Press the volume down key to lower the volume . DOWN Mute You can mute the transmitted TV or audio sound on the TV or audio source .
4 hours . You can also recharge the battery using an appropri- ate USB power supply supplied by Widex . WARNING Do not attempt to change the battery . Contact your hearing...
CARING FOR YOUR TV-DEX The device is a valuable object and should be treated with care . Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your device: WARNING • Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures or high humidity .
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WARNING • Do not carry your device with you during X-rays, MRIs and other scans or radiation treatments and never place your device in a microwave oven . These are some of the types of radiation that can damage your device . •...
WARNINGS WARNING • Keep the TV-DEX and its parts and accessories out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow parts of the device, or otherwise cause injury to themselves with these items . In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately .
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CAUTION • Although your device has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compati- bility standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment, such as med- ical devices .
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WARNING Interference with active Implants • In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pace- makers regarding use of mobile phones: • If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless devices or communicators at least 15 cm away from the im- plant .
. Widex strongly recommends that you always use a power supply that is delivered by your Widex Distrib- utor to ensure safe and efficient use of your TV-DEX .
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Potential cause Solution Your TV- The battery is Charge the battery Controller exhausted does not work Base has not been Place the TV- selected Controller in the TV-Base for at least 5 seconds The green The jack plug for tv Connect the jack plug diode on the or audio connection...
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Problem Potential cause Solution When trans- Monaural/binaural Check that the switch mitting, parts switch on the is in the correct of the sound underside of the position . image from TV-Base is not set See page 7 . the TV/audio correctly source are missing...
REGULATORY INFORMATION Directive 1999/5/EC Hereby, Widex A/S declares that the TV-Controller and TV-Base are in compliance with the essential re- quirements 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:...
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Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Statement FCC ID: TTY-TVB FCC ID: TTY-TVC IC: 5676B-TVB IC: 5676B-TVC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
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This equipment complies with the Industry Canada RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment as per IC RSS-102 Issue 3 . Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment .
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Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub- stances that can be hazardous and pre- sent a risk to human health and the envi- ronment when waste electrical and elec- tronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accesso- ries and batteries with ordinary household waste .
SYMBOLS SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical device labelling (labels/IFU/etc .) Symbol Title/Description Manufacturer The product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol . If ap- propriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
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Symbol Title/Description 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 . Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed .
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Symbol Title/Description CE mark The 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...
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WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex . c om Manual no .: É[5qr0q3|;;;a;h] 9 514 0130 001 #03 Issue: 2014-10...
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