Connevans fmGenie Fast Track Manual
Connevans fmGenie is a wireless assistive listening system that helps people with hearing loss hear and understand speech more clearly in a variety of situations. It consists of a transmitter and a receiver, and can be used with a variety of audio sources, including microphones, TVs, and computers. The fmGenie can be used with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and headphones, and offers a range of features to improve listening, such as adjustable volume control, tone control, and a choice of high or low audio output.
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fmGenie Fast Track Guide for use with neck loops T This Fast Track Guide takes you through the basic steps required to get your fmGenie working with an inductive neck loop. Part 1 Batteries The fmGenie uses standard size AA batteries. Rechargeable batteries are the recommended option and, once fitted, are charged ʻin situʼ ‒ just like a mobile phone. Rechargeable batteries ‒ nickel metal hydride (NiMH) New rechargeable batteries require charging before use. 1 To fit the batteries, slide open the battery cover and insert as shown. The technique is a combination of ʻsqueeze, thumb and wiggleʼ ‒ you wonʼt break it and the firm fit stops the battery cover accidentally falling off. 2 Do NOT turn on the fmGenie. 3 Plug the twin tail charger into the socket marked ʻChgʼ and turn on charger ‒ rolling battery bars should be visible on the right of the status display. 4 The equipment will be given an initial 4 hour charge ‒ enough for a few daysʼ use. 5 When the display goes blank, fmGenie is ready for use. After this initial charge, your fmGenie will automatically take either a full or top up charge as required. Alkaline batteries The fmGenie can also be used with alkaline AA batteries ‒ which can be useful in an emergency ‒ you could even borrow some from your TV remote controls! The performance is the same whatever type of AA battery is used. Page 55 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide Version 2.5 1 fm Genie Part 2a 1 fm Genie Turning on Part 2b Connect an aerial or lapel microphone into the fmGenie transmitter external microphone socket (Ext mic). Using test headphones to check the fmGenie system Hearing aid users setting up an fmGenie for themselves should skip this section and move on to Part 3. Either with an aerial to use the internal mic ... 1 ...or with a lapel mic Check that ʻHIʼ audio output is selected on the receiver by checking the display. If is not shown, you will need to refer to page 9 and set ʻHIʼ rather than ʻLOʼ . Page 95 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) 2 Turn on both the transmitter and receiver by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button until the display turns on and the alert indicator flashes once. 2 Give the fmGenie transmitter to a colleague and ask them to walk to the other side of the room while talking normally into the microphone at 150mm (the length of a biro) from the mouth. 3 Plug the test headphones into the fmGenie receiver audio output socket (Audio out). 4 Using the test headphones, listen to the fmGenie receiver and adjusting the Tx volume to a comfortable level. It is time rather than pressure which turns on an fmGenie ‒ to prevent accidental switching on/off. 3 Check that both units are showing the same channel number. If they are not, you will need to match the channels. Pages 48 and 90 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) Assuming you are able to hear your colleague talking, well done ‒ you are halfway to a fully working system. The next step is to get the hearing aid(s) working with the fmGenie receiver. 2 Version 2.5 fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide Version 2.5 3 fm Genie fm Genie Part 3 ‒ Using an fmGenie receiver with an inductive neckloop and hearing aid on ʻTʼ If nothing is heard with the hearing aid, a hearing helper could listen using a pair of test headphones. If the helper can hear with the headphones then any problem must lie with either the hearing aid or the neck loop. 1 Ensure that the ʻTx volʼ volume is at minimum. The hearing aid ʻTʼ position can be roughly checked by moving the hearing aid near to a mains transformer (e.g. any plug-in power supply) when you should hear a buzz or hum. The neck loop can be checked by exchanging it for a spare one. 2 Check that ʻHIʼ audio output is selected on the receiver by checking the display. If is not shown, you will need to refer to page 9 and set ʻHIʼ rather than ʻLOʼ . In order to hear your own voice, or voices nearby, you may need to connect an environmental microphone to the fmGenie receiver, see page 45 of the User Guide (3rd Ed). Page 95 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) 3 The hearing aid user should listen at armʼs length to somebody talking to establish the level of sound from the hearing aid alone ‒ page 5 explains why we do this. In an ideal world, setting volume controls would be done with the help of an audiologist, however it is also possible for a good listener to set their own listening preference. Very simply, the sound heard at a distance through the fmGenie should be similar to, or slightly louder than, the sound heard from the hearing aid on its own at close range in a quiet room. 4 Plug in a neck loop. 5 Make sure that both fmGenie units are turned on. 6 The hearing aid wearer should take the receiver and place the neck loop around their neck. They should then turn their hearing aid(s) to the ʻTʼ position. 7 The helper should take the fmGenie transmitter and walk to the other side of the room while talking normally into the microphone at 150mm (the length of a biro) from the mouth. 8 Part 4 ‒ Setting the volume = The hearing aid user should be able to hear the helper through the fmGenie receiver by adjusting the Tx volume up to a comfortable level. Volume controls The volume can be set by a comparison method. 1 2 3 Congratulations, itʼs as simple as that! Initially establish a satisfactory listening level with the hearing aid(s) alone, at armʼs length from somebody talking to you. Turn on the fmGenie system, give the transmitter to your helper and ask them to walk away whilst talking. You should now listen to the hearing aids but this time through the fmGenie receiver without changing the hearing aid volume controls. Adjust the transmitter volume control (Tx vol) to match, or be slightly louder than, the original listening level through the hearing aid alone. Tone controls Setting the tone controls is straightforward but rarely need adjusting at this stage. See page 97 of the User Guide (3rd Ed). 4 Version 2.5 fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide Version 2.5 5 fm Genie fm Genie Putting an fmGenie system together Wearing the fmGenie transmitter Please refer to the Instruction Booklet for full information, however the following illustrations will give you a quick guide to ʻwhat goes whereʼ. Using fmGenie Transmitter with integral microphone Sound input Lapel microphone Tx with pouch & modular waist harness Tx with neck pouch Tx with hip pouch The microphone pack (Part no. FMG213M) contains 3 items; a microphone head, lead and lapel clip. Pages 22-25‒ User Guide (3rd Ed.) and Connevans Catalogue ‒ section 1 Part No. FMG211 Lapel clip for black stub mic head Using an fmGenie Transmitter with conference microphone Part No. FMG212 fmGenie Transmitter TV SCART socket SCART plug to phono sockets Part Nos MXA121BA and MXT114H Connecting an fmGenie Tx or Rx to external equipment A transmitter input adaptor allows you to connect an fmGenie Tx (or Rx) to other equipment such as hi-fi or computer fmGenie stub microphone lead Part No. FMG110 An fmGenie can be directly connected to a TV SCART socket 3.5mm stereo plug into ʻAux inʼ The microphone head plugs directly into the lead with a push on fitting. Black stub microphone head Part No. FMG21M600 Page 30 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) fmGenie aerial supplied with transmitter, fits into external microphone socket (Ext Mic) Tx with pouch Connecting an fmGenie transmitter to a TV Using fmGenie Transmitter with lapel microphone Sound input fmGenie Transmitter with lapel mic fmGenie transmitter stereo input adaptor Tx and conference microphone in centre of table Part No. FMG81 External audio equipment plugs in here ‒ see below Conference mic plugged into receiver, presenter wearing transmitter 2.5mm plug into ʻExt micʼ Pack of stereo audio leads Part No. FMG81PK Page 34 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) 6 Page 34 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) Version 2.5 Pages 69-70 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide Pages 66-68 ‒ User Guide (3rd Ed.) and Connevans Catalogue sections 1 & 11 Version 2.5 7 fm Genie fm Genie Listening test kit Using fmGenie Receiver with neck loops Listening stick test kit for fmGenie Part no: FMG711 Headphones can be used to listen to the receiver output Hi-output fmGenie plastic neck loop with 600mm lead Stetoclip is used to listen to the hearing aid either through the earmould or direct to earhook. Part Nos. FMG45 Rx with neck loop plus lapel microphone Variable attenuator has a roller wheel to allow hearing aids to be listened to at a comfortable level. max fmGenie test headphones Part No. FMG7410 release Stetoclip listener and variable attenuator Part No. 22880F Pages 59-61 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) and Connevans Catalogue ‒ section 1 fmGenie & section 6 for separate items and spares Page 45 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) Tips for maintaining radio system reliability Wearing the fmGenie Receiver Rx with belt pouch on wearerʼs own belt Rx with belt pouch & modular waist harness Pages 22-25 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) and Connevans Catalogue ‒ section 1 fmGenie Rx with bum bag Rx with hip pouch Rx with childʼs body harness Don't remove shoes by pulling on the leads ‒ unclip the shoe itself. Don't scrunch or wind up your leads when not in use ‒ they will break more quickly. Save time by not unplugging leads more often than really necessary, leave them connected ‒ this helps reliability too. 8 Version 2.5 fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide Version 2.5 Daily testing should cover the overall system and include the hearing aids, shoes and leads. It is not necessary to change the HI/LO switch in the battery compartment during routine testing. 9 fm Genie fm Genie fmGenie user facility settings Rx underflash switch settings Default user settings UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN The fmGenie default settings can be easily changed ‒ the 3rd edition of the fmGenie User Guide & Reference Manual has a lot of improved and clearer information including clear diagrams for activating or changing fmGenie features. Turn off fmGenie when making changes to settings. Connevans tip: we advise using the bent out end of a paperclip to change switch settings; we can sell you a magnifying glass too, if you need one! To enable the channel changing facility on the Rx, move switch 3 UP. Default channel setting ‒ Tx & Rx To minimise ʻfiddlingʼ, channel changing on a receiver is only available for the first minute after turning on ‒ indicated by a flashing . To enable the manual hearing aid microphone muting facility on the Rx, move switch 4 UP ‒ please note that this feature may not operate with some digital hearing aids. In use, a press of the Rx tens units To change the resident channel reselect using the tool supplied Tx & Rx underflash default switch settings UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN Normally the default channel should be set as the users own channel, matching the default channel on the receiver. We also advise that the transmitter channel should be left fixed ‒ it is the receiver channel which usually needs to be changeable. Be relaxed about changing channel, if an invalid channel is chosen by mistake the display will show an ʻE1ʼ error Channel settings: page 84 and Error messages: page 98 message to alert you. button mutes the hearing aid microphone and another press makes it live. Connevans tip: The initial channel change period ‒ shown by a flashing short press of the ON/OFF button. ‒ can be truncated by a Rx rear battery compartment switch settings ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition)) Default settings UP, UP, DOWN, UP Tx underflash switch settings ‒ Default UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN Tx rear battery compartment switch settings‒ Default UP, UP, DOWN, UP HI Headphones, neck loop or cochlear implant treble and bass tone controls inoperative with CANCEL selected ʻCANCELʼ, ʻTHʼ and ʻMLʼ controls ‒ default settings LO Direct input SR ‒ Normal Transmitter settings: pages 85-90 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) 10 LR ‒ for MLxS or cochlear implant processors if necessary Version 2.5 fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide Receiver settings: pages 91-97 ‒ User Guide (3rd Edition) fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide Version 2.5 11 fm Genie Euro channel frequencies From January 2004, all new radio aid equipment had to be supplied on the new 50KHz Euro channel frequencies. ALL fmGenies ever made are able to use these frequencies, but from January 2004 all new fmGenies are supplied factory set to the new Euro frequency channels. Older fmGenies can be reset to the new channels by Under flash switches 1 and 2 setting the under flash switches 1 & 2 to UP/UP as ‒ settings are the shown. same for both Tx & Rx. If new fmGenies are being used in conjunction with other radio aid systems which cannot be changed over to the new frequencies, then the fmGenies should be reset to the ʻtraditionalʼ frequencies. To change to the ʻtraditionalʼ frequency channels, set switches 1 & 2 to DOWN/DOWN. It is important that you only use one set of channel frequencies on any site. For more information see www.connevans.com/fmGenie www.DeafEquipment.co.uk ‒ Order Spares online! Ordering online is so quick and easy ‒ youʼd be mad not to! The products on the website are arranged in the same categories as in this catalogue, plus there is an excellent ʻSearch the siteʼ facility. Order online to enjoy Exclusive Special Offers and Shipping Discounts ‒ as well as low shipping & order processing, email notification of order status plus online parcel tracking. To help you choose the right product, you will find links to product sheets/instructions and for some products there are also video or audio clips. Same working day despatch as standard for in-stock online orders up till 1.15pm. Local authority account customers who would like to order electronically via the internet should please contact [email protected]. Connevans Limited Bridge House, 1 Nutfield Road, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3EB Telephone 01737 247571 Minicom 01737 644016 Fax 01737 223475 Email [email protected] Information website: www.connevans.com Online shopping: www.DeafEquipment.com Version 2.5 Feb 2012 ‒ FMG14FNL fmGenie Neck Loop Fastrack Guide ">

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