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fmGenie user guide & reference manual - third edition

1. J O Er 5 D r 74 cr 5 Co Qo a y h 5 2 5 T 63 a O Oo D a W is 2 o D r LL 64 fmGenie EXPERIENCED USER INFORMATION Fitting and balancing a radio aid with a hearing aid When used with hearing aids it is advisable that a radio aid system should be fitted with the help of your audiologist who will have the correct testing and assessment facilities As fitting involves the balancing setting of both the volume and tone controls it is also necessary to repeat the balancing process or use an output level setter when a radio aid is returned from servicing It is however not unusual for the equipment to be set up by an experienced hearing aid user without the help of a qualified audiologist The following is a guide for setting an initial listening level for a radio aid system Objective On the assumption that a hearing aid user is happy with their hearing aids if that assumption is not true then you should sort that out first we do not wish to change the hearing aid listening level when listening via the fmGenie Very simply the objective is that the sound heard at a distance from the fmGenie transmitter should be similar or slightly louder to the sound heard from the hearing aid on its own at close range in a quiet room Procedure 1 Fita new battery and check that the hearing aid is in working order normally hearing peopl
2. in the transmitter which will help compensate for loud used with expect to seea 3 bar aerial a channel number the speech levels In use both the internal or lapel microphone a lapel level of battery charge and the sound symbol when should be near to the mouth to reduce the microphone someone talks oe Ti itt d effects of background noise ideally 150mm Aa E 6 or the length of a biro from the mouth AERIAL A separate hanging aerial is not required with d external microphones as the microphone lead itself acts as the aerial Other common status display information A 4 bar aerial shows that long range has been selected A flashing A after turning on indicates that some form of channel change facility is enabled Appendix 4 explains other display information and error messages An explanation of the battery charge levels is shown on page 56 When using the internal microphone a P f y g pag hanging aerial will need to be used Please note that a hanging aerial is not the same as a microphone extension lead without its microphone head STAR FUNCTION CONTROL plugged in as the fmGenie amp will identify this as a faulty microphone Transmitter microphone muting Default setting enabled WEARING AN fmGENIE The microphone mute is a useful facility for making The can be worn in a variety of ways discreet aside comments without being overheard or The most usual is to use a belt pouch and a for use when the
3. 83 fmGene gt gt fmGenie Technical Appendices TEETE Tk These appendices take you through setting up the wide range of fmGenie features Some of these features are more suited to the experienced user so if in doubt we would suggest that you use the factory settings until This appendix explains the various switch settings required to activate the wide range of fmGenie LE features These settings rarely need changing you are familiar with using your fmGenie SI Ids Se Should you require any features explaining please contact your audiological Please refer to page 38 39 for standard setting illustrations for adviser or Connevans MLxS MicroMLxS and fmGenie Diversity soundfield systems To activate new switch settings it is usually necessary to turn the fmGenie OFF and then ON again Management settings rarely need changing once set Transmitter under flash default settings Sn te indi Switch 1 UP 50 KHz frequency grid To help you teri To is indicated as rodons E Switch 2 UP 50 KHz frequency grid Basic information for all users particularly new or individual users Switch 3 DOWN Autotune disabled Further information for more experienced users can be safely Switch 4 DOWN Channel UP DOWN disabled ignored if the feature is not required BE Appendix 1 fmGenie default channel Setting the default channel is the same for both transmitter 2 and receiver Under the front flash there are two rotary
4. Does the system need routine servicing No My transmitter has a flashing A on the display when first turn it on which disappears after a while why The flashing A indicates that channel tuning is available Do have to wait for the A to disappear before the fmGenie tuning functions lock out No a short press of the button will end the channel select period Why does the display show with a flashing LED when I press a button The function you are selecting is disabled The transmitter UP DOWN MA channel change buttons do not work why Most transmitters are used on specific frequencies with disabled controls see appendix 2 page 87 My transmitter turned itself off why It is possible that the auto power off did this Check that the sound symbol amp shows on the transmitter Status display when someone is talking if not readjust the TH control see appendix 2 page 90 Also check the battery status I altered one of the user preference settings in the battery compartment but it doesn t seem to have done anything why not Some of these settings only come into force once the fmGenie is turned off and then turned on again Some people find it easier just to make any changes while the fmGenie is turned off On the fmGenie transmitter the alert indicator is flashing the display has a flashing aerial symbol and no aerial bars are showing
5. How can I tell if an fmGenie system is working OK Use a hearing aid stetoclip tester to listen to the overall system through the hearing aid see page 59 Does the fmGenie system work well with digital hearing aids Yes Do you have any introductory information on digital hearing aids www connevans com presentations has view our Digital hearing aids for beginners presentation The direct input lead pulls on the hearing aids Use a WDI unit or order some longer ones lengths up to 1 5 metres are available I can t move the volume controls on the receiver There are clamps to lock the controls when set see page 49 on how to release them I have activated the microphone mute facility on my receiver but can still hear the transmitter Ah we are divided by a common language The microphone mute button on the transmitter mutes the transmitter microphone and the receiver mute button mutes the receiver or hearing aid environmental microphone Does the receiver environmental microphone mute work for all direct input hearing aids No it depends upon the direct input hearing aid design What do I do if my fmGenie has a fault although it does work some of the time Write down a description of the intermittent fault intermittent faults are the most difficult for us to find Return the defective equipment to your adviser or Connevans as appropriate
6. LIE L LDL L L LIL a5 TE Oy O vI OJ U1 vI WO Lo amp WO ma N C0 O N N Oy CO vI N gt G x 00 l T1 2 A lt A S D 5 N 105 fmGenie Accessories tester 31 71 72 Literature 2 3 Notes Add on accessory packs 30 31 Microphone muting 35 53 54 Alkaline batteries 5 55 58 Microphones 20 22 34 Aerial 18 34 MLxS MicroMLxS 38 Attenuated direct input leads 27 Modular harnesses 23 24 Background to fmGenie 14 17 Multimedia 30 67 Balancing 64 65 68 Batteries 5 55 58 100 101 Multiple charger 57 58 Bone conductor 29 Multiturn neck loops 27 Bum bags 24 25 Muting microphone 35 53 54 Cases 25 26 Neck loop facility 8 45 65 Channel changing 36 50 52 84 105 Neck loops 27 28 Charging 55 56 On off button 6 35 48 Cochlear implants 42 47 65 Operating guide 32 54 Collarworn microphone 21 Output level setter 73 Conference microphone 22 69 Patch cords 27 Personal Soundfield 29 47 Designer flash 19 37 Phonak MLxS MicroMLxS 38 Default settings 38 39 48 84 85 91 Pouches 22 25 Direct input facility 9 10 26 43 45 65 Problem with hearing aids 12 Direct input leads 26 27 Receiver 19 40 54 60 91 97 Display information 32 35 40 98 99 Rechargeable batteries 5 55 Dual channel facility 51 52 58 Earphones 28 Record your settings 104 Earworn microphone 20 Routine testing 59 63 External equipment 30 31 36 66 Service promise 102 68 So
7. of the fmGenie The lead needs to be long enough to reach the fmGenie without straining which could damage the lead Lengths available 600mm FMG21M600 800mm FMG21M800 fmGENIE EARWORN MICROPHONE An earworn microphone for use with fmGenie transmitters R in noisy rooms and with soundfield systems It is particularly light and comfortable to wear Part no FMG23 Short boom 90mm Part no FMG23S Standard boom 105mm Part no FMG23 Long boom 120mm fmGenie fmGENIE FEATHERWEIGHT HEADWORN MICROPHONE Exceptionally light and comfortable to wear but only suitable for use by one individual A featherweight microphone only has limited adjustability so this model is suitable when it is possible to have one s own to keep which is good for hygiene too It is possible to make minor adjustments to the frame shape yourself Diam of frame 2 5mm Weight 15g S NS Featherweight microphones a FMG2450S_ Small frame size FMG2450M Medium frame size FMG2450L Large frame size fmGENIE FLEXIBLE COLLARWORN MICROPHONE A An easily shaped flexible gooseneck form collar worn microphone most suitable for soundfield use There can be hygiene concerns when a headworn microphone for a soundfield system is shared so this microphone is a good compromise Moving the microphone closer to the mouth reduces the chance of feedback although the effect of Overall length 600mm head movement is increased For this i reason we d
8. An fmGenie transmitter 3 can be _ directly connected to external equipment such as TV or video z ee a a please see page 66 for details L l B fmGenie AUTO POWER OFF BATTERY SAVING In order to conserve battery life your fmGenie amp and will automatically turn themselves off if no sound has passed through the system for 1 hour Receivers using an environmental microphone will automatically turn off if no sound is received from the transmitter for 2 hours THE DESIGNER FLASH The designer flash is available in a wide range of colours see the Connevans catalogue for the current range Users can use enamel paints to individualise flashes under supervision if they wish The flash is not intended for frequent changing and double sided sticky tape may be fitted on the underside to allow them to be stuck down if required To remove the designer flash Use the black end of the twiddling stick or your fingernail and insert into the small slot at the side of the flash on the left of the fmGenie Lever the flash off carefully by lifting and sliding the tool around the edge of the flash rather than twisting it Fitting the designer flash Locate the lower left corner and then the bottom edge Press the first peg into place Check that the top pip is under the lip and press the second peg into position Smooth thumb firmly along flash and round corner pressing third peg into place N D
9. Plug in a neck loop Make sure that both fmGenie units are turned on 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 T position The helper should take the fmGenie transmitter 2 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 The hearing aid user should be able to hear the helper through the fmGenie receiver by adjusting the Tx volume up toa comfortable level fmGenie 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 The hearing aid T 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 Part 3b Using an fmGenie receiver with a direct input hearing aid Each type of direct input hearing aid requires a specific connection shoe Your hearing aid instruction guide should tell you the hearing aid switch settings to use For programmable hearing aids it is necessary for the direct input option to have been activated when it was programmed please refer any hearing aid questions to your audiologic
10. 1 The default channel is skipped during channel selection as there is no point in the secondary channel being the same as the default 2 In dc mode If the fmGenie was on the default channel prior to the activation of dc mode inc previous operation on default channel new batteries inserted or processor reset then the secondary channel will be two channels above the default channel If the fmGenie was last used prior to switch off on any other channel than the default the channel shown after the dc display will be whatever channel was last used Default channel Move switch 3 up to activate channel changing fmGenie ENVIRONMENTAL MICROPHONE MUTING Environmental microphone muting can operate in two ways either to mute direct input hearing aid microphones when compatible see note below or to mute a lapel microphone when using a neck loop There are three options no muting factory setting manual muting and dynamic muting appendix 3 explains how to adjust settings and the principle of operation is discussed overleaf The amount of muting is a reduction of approx 14dB There is a separate control for the Tx Mic Level ML during muting but this will only require adjusting in a minority of cases The potential advantage of muting the environmental microphone is a reduction of unwanted background noise E J pickup with a resulting Rx ML Tx Mic Level control improvement in signal to noise showing fac
11. 5 gt S 9 Q 9 9 5 v z a lt q 7 rad AmE 3 FMGENIE SMALL SYSTEM CARRYING CASE A small rigid case with a foam lining which has cut outs to suit the fmGenie It will hold a transmitter receiver 4 batteries and a few accessories Unlike the full system carrying case no charger or harnesses are carried with the result that it is much smaller and much more suited to daily use UNIVERSAL SMALL WAIST POUCH Particularly suited to children who don t need to carry any extra items The single pocket waist pouch is much smaller than our bum bag Pouch size approx 165mm wide x 95mm high Belt size up to 810mm 32 max Part no 35UP Case size Approx 230mm x 190mm x 45mm Part no FMG610GY Grey case FMG610BK Black case a _ A S AAA frkGenie So FG nin There is also a range of direct Inline RF interference filter input leads with inline filters designed to reduce possible ieee ___ _ interference from digital aids UNIVERSAL CARRY CASE A medium size lunchbox style case with plain 15mm foam inserts to hold an fmGenie or CRM 220 system with leads still connected and the units still in their pouches Please refer to the Connevans catalogue or websites for specific lengths and part numbers direct input shoes are also listed there IMPORTANT NOTE The fmGenie direct input leads are unattenuated and must only be used with f
12. Qo A y Q Q 5 T 595 D D b ie U o N Q a E aa 56 fmGenie BATTERY STATUS The fmGenie status display keeps you updated on the state of your batteries The right side of the display features a 4 bar battery level indicator similar to those on mobile phones The audio and radio performance of the fmGenie is the same whether the battery is fully charged or nearly flat 4 bars Fully charged in situ charging will be rejected and no will be displayed if charging is attempted 3 bars Good battery state a top up charge would be permitted 2 bars Plan to recharge at end of day Full charge permitted lI bar Recharge batteries when convenient You must recharge tonight 0 bars flashing battery symbol and red alert light Low battery state with about 1 hour of use available Plan to recharge or replace batteries at the end of the current session When the red alert light light stops flashing there should still be about 30 mins use left Battery symbol only with the rest of display blank The fmGenie has turned itself off to prevent battery damage recharge or replace batteries Charging Top up Plan to Recharge or Recharge or BATTERY rejected charge rechargeat replace batteries replace batteries LIFE permitted end of day when convenient at end of session PLANNING Approximate battery life left Alert light Approx i HOURS If charging is interrupted the number of complet
13. This indicates a faulty or missing microphone lead or aerial The hearing aid does not seem loud enough Check the output volume that the correct output mode LO HI is selected and that the volume control is correctly set If there is still a problem test the fmGenie system in a hearing aid test box If not satisfied get the suitability of the hearing aid re assessed I would like to use direct input how do I find out what type of shoe will fit my hearing aid Look in the Connevans Catalogue Section 2 has an easy to identify guide to shoes which also shows which shoe fits which hearing aid es Alternatively use the search facility o www DeafEquipment co uk and put in your hearing aid type it should then show the correct shoe There is a lot of background noise what can do Try using the manual mute facility to reduce the amount of noise picked up by the hearing aid and or environmental microphone page 53 Also check that the listening volume controls are correctly set Since have got new digital hearing aids sometimes hear a sshhhing noise from the receiver when the transmitter is turned off The computer chip in some digital hearing aids can cause noise interference to the receiver Direct input leads with inline RF interference filters are available see page 27 Also avoid turning off the transmitter and use the transmitter microphone mut
14. but hand wash only Should I still use my fmGenie receiver when there is a classroom soundfield system Yes definitely How do I use my fmGenie receiver with a classroom soundfield system If the soundfield system is fm radio aid compatible ie narrow band fm simply tune to the correct channel otherwise you will need to connect your transmitter to the amplifier unit to re broadcast the sound if you would like help do ask us The latest information sheets and operating instructions can be downloaded from the Connevans website www connevans com Can purchase additional warranty beyond the first year Connevans sell extended second and third year warranties Extended warranty is only available at the time you purchase the equipment or within the 1st month After the warranty period has expired what do I do about repairs No problem simply return the equipment to either your adviser or Connevans as appropriate Don t forget to write down the symptom of the fault and to keep costs down only return items which need attention The usual cause is that the PA system is using wideband radio microphones and whilst the frequency is the same and whilst you can hear something the systems are not compatible talk with us to discuss further I can hear through the fmGenie but there is distortion and its volume control makes little difference Feeding too high a sou
15. receiver to a hearing aid is usually the result of the expertise of the audiologist interacting with the personal preference of the user In the absence of audiological support please follow the procedure in section 5 Do not forget that the overall setting of listening level should be set on the user s own hearing aid itself Changing Channel Default setting not allowed The fmGenie receiver is a multichannel unit capable of receiving any of the approved UK narrow band radio aid channels although the unit will often be set to work on just one channel In situations where there are more than one fmGenie or other radio aid users the multichannel facility should be enabled If channel changing is available a triangle A flashes when the unit is turned on Pressing either the or while this triangle is flashing will change the radio channel A short press will advance down or up one channel and holding either button down will run through the channels The channel select period may be cancelled by a short press of the button Pressing both together will select the default user channel see appendix 1 To reduce the opportunity for fiddling the channel change facility is operative for only the first minute from turning on after which the A disappears The default channel can be used for a common channel or more usually we would suggest that the default channel be set to match the users usual channel Appendices 2 a
16. the output level setter OLS consists of a precision stable signal generator and an rms voltmeter for the non technicals it consists of a black box with a number readout on it which needs to have its calibration checked by Connevans each year O co Oo lt oy N MD aa MD 73 fmGenie Using the fmGenie with the telephone FOR USE WITH A HEADSET AT WORK P Part no FMAG9PKO5B Connecting an fmGenie radio system into a telephone offers k Hearing aid wearers who already benefit from an fmGenie radio system can also use their fmGenie to enjoy much clearer phone conversations the best possible quality of telephone sound for l There are two ways to use the fmGenie with a telephone with a telephone hearing aid users listening adaptor FMG9PKO4B or with a high quality hands free headset pack This add onpack orovides FMG9PK05 eN mann a high quality hands free telephone telesales facility A r r which may literally make the Sr difference between being able to work or not Suitable for use with virtually all telephone systems both analogue and digital The use of a headset microphone leaves the hands free for keyboard entry Includes a transmitter input adaptor FMG81 a T Call base adaptor 4O0THTCALL and a SupraPlus monaural headset 40THSPMH and instruction sheet The transmitter input adaptor has its own volume control and plugs into the 3 Ext mic socket FOR USE WITH A HANDSET A
17. 3 will explain how to access them PAGE 97 10 a 11 V 2 D p oe g i fe z 2 2 Q u P 12 A hearing aid user in a room will often find that the level of background noise general shuffling and coughing can be as loud as the speaker s voice and amplified sound such as television can sound distant and unclear This problem is usually accentuated by poor room acoustics It is difficult for hearing people to appreciate the problem The human ear seems to be capable of filtering out many unwanted sounds but a hearing aid is unable to do this Whereas a pair of spectacles can correct sight hearing aids do not fully correct hearing loss In a basic one to one situation a hearing impaired person with a correctly fitted hearing aid should be able to make maximum use of their residual hearing using a hearing aid providing there is not too much background noise and that the speaker stays close by say within one metre or at arm s length Unfortunately this type of ideal Situation Is rare When someone moves away the sound pressure level at the hearing aid microphone falls It is certainly possible to turn up the amplification of the aid and although this will maintain the sound output level from the aid it will also mean that the level of background and surrounding noise is increased Most people have used a Cassette recorder or dictating machine to record th
18. as successful use relies on good feedback it is a facility more suited to the experienced user Hi H DTH Prat l 1208 renal aoii Lee Turning the control clockwise or anti clockwise increases or decreases the volume of the R while the mute is on A facility to allow setting of a personal listening preference Battery compartment ACTIVE CANCEL switch The cancel position for this switch cancels any treble or bass adjustment Factory setting CANCEL In common with 80 of hearing aid manufacturers Connevans use standard response microphone capsules When connected to a radio aid the hearing aid microphone is effectively replaced by the microphone in the radio aid A tone adjustment facility is provided on the fmGenie to enable better matching of the frequency response for the other 20 of capsules Cancel should be selected when testing to specification J OTH frat f CANCE wa M ojo g i BASS Treble tone adjustment This control sets the treble tone adjustment Factory setting vertical or mid position m Very much a matter of personal choice Turning the control clockwise or anti clockwise increases or decreases the amount of treble A facility to allow improved clarity Bass tone adjustment This control sets the bass tone adjustment Factory setting vertical or mid position E Very much a matter of personal choice Turning the control clockwise or anti clockwise
19. both the together will select the default channel A short press of the button will truncate the tuning channel select period and stop the flashing 4 See appendices 2 amp 3 Autotune Default setting off see appendix 2 Another I8 channel change feature that can be enabled is the autotune option When autotune is enabled if the buttons on both transmitter amp and receiver s are pressed during the channel select period while the A is flashing then receiver s within approximately 2 metres will automatically tune to the channel The E channel number flashes when autotuning is active and the scrolls through the channels to find the amp channel Pressing the button again on the amp stops the autotune permission signal To prevent problems from unintentional button pressing the fmGenie transmitter has a 2 minute and the fmGenie receiver a 1 minute window for channel changing after turn on The channel select period may be cancelled by a short press of the button Please note that an aerial or microphone is required in the 2 and an output lead in the for autotune to work During autotune a high frequency tone can be heard when using a pair of headphones with the This tone is however beyond the frequency response of most hearing aids If a function has been disabled the display will show when the relevant button is pressed CONNECTING AN fmGENIE TRANSMITTER TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
20. defaults before starting again Le SS Ar N O i Q N a p V boo l N Z a Q Q lt x 86 fmGenie ALTERING SETTINGS The easiest way to Use the change switches is twiddling to use the i stick to straightened out E change A end of an we rotary 4 ordinary channel paperclip settings To activate new switch settings it is usually necessary to turn the fmGenie off and then on again TRANSMITTER UNDER FLASH SWITCHES Under flash switches 1 amp 2 Switches 1 amp 2 choose the channel frequency scheme E Both UP selects the 50KHz european channel scheme this scheme should be used for all new systems Both DOWN selects the original pre 2004 UK channel scheme Refer to page 105 for full channel listings K Under flash switch 3 Switch 3 enables the autotune facility Factory setting DOWN autotune disabled This facility is not relevant for the single user DOWN is autotune disabled UP is autotune enabled fmGenie On a multi user site where transmitters WZ are allocated to classrooms and students have their own the autotune facility eases the complication of retuning as numbers of users move from class to class If the button is pressed during the channel select period i e flashing A and autotuning is enabled then a permission to tune signal is transmitted The channel number flashes whilst a permiss
21. don t know that you require the fast AGC leave slow selected i e switched UP UP is slow AGC DOWN is fast AGC Different AGC characteristics can be advantageous in different situations The slow AGC speed is identical to the AGC in the Connevans CRM 220 radio system and is particularly good for use with a tie clip microphone in averagely noisy rooms However the fast AGC speed is better for use with conference microphones where the table is likely to be knocked Battery compartment switches 3 amp 4 These switches change between normal use and wire free direct input mode WFM Factory settings Switch 3 DOWN switch 4 UP for normal use Normal use Switch 3 DOWN switch 4 UP and no link plug 1234 Normal setting Wirefree Switch 3 UP switch 4 DOWN Direct Input output to HI and fit the link plug across pins see page 46 for WDI settings WDI setting fmGenie Battery compartment LO HI switch This switch changes the Rx output between neck loop or headphones level and hearing aid direct input level Factory setting RIGHT HI m The fmGenie is supplied from the factory set to HI level so that you can initially get your fmGenie system working using a test headset HI is high level for neck loop headphones WDI or cochlear implant processors LO is low level for direct input The fmGenie uses unattenuated direct input leads so that we can offer dynamic muting for compatible
22. increases or decreases the amount of bass A facility to allow improved clarity The tone settings should be a combination of test box measurements and personal preference WARNING Use of high bass and or treble boost settings in combination with high volume settings may result in distortion and possible damage to your hearing aid fmGenie or other accessories gt 5 x Ww l A a D a lt D N M r cH Co a 97 fmGenie oF GON Triangle symbol Channel number Circle Microphone mute A A flashing A after turning on indicates that some form er symbol symbol Vaan of channel change facility is permitted a Battery level No battery TOtally exhausted battery bars Replace alkaline batteries or charge rechargeables eae Battery TRANSMITTER ONLY symbol T Transmitter microphone muted Aerial symbol EX Muting is activated by pressing the star function Wire free mode Low level output for High level output at button pressing again cancels the feature g Rx only a A h A Ior R 7 o D meen eee N alds Rx on ea ones Rx on i y p y O W on by aog down the z eee button DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS amp WHAT YOU SHOULD DO E whilst turning on A long press of the siran Q Flashing circle cancels the tone J E COMMON TO BOTH TRANSMITTER amp RECEIVER sympa __ x S ie No aerial bars flashing aerial symbol amp alert light D A d Indicates that sound is passing
23. power is restored If charging is not required then the fmGenie will show no with a flashing alert indicator and battery symbol nothing will be happening but unplug the charger as soon as is convenient You may give the fmGenie a partial charge However when you interrupt the normal charge sequence you will need to clear the display with the star button The display will then be over optimistic about the actual battery charge state Appendix 4 explains fmGenie error messages WARNING If charging the batteries in situ only use the correct fmGenie charger to maintain safe operation Other types of charger may plug in but will damage your fmGenie First time use of rechargeable batteries New rechargeable batteries require charging before use See Fast Track guide on page 5 1 To fit the batteries slide open the battery cover and insert batteries 2 Do NOT turn on the fmGenie 3 Plug in the twin tail charger rolling battery bars should be visible on the right of the status display oO Q r or mi D 74 Qo A y Q Q 5 T 57 friGenie Sf Give 4 The equipment will be given an initial 4 hour charge enough charge Routine testing amp fault finding for a few days use 5 When the display goes blank the fmGenie is ready for use The philosophical comments This initial charge will give at least 16 hours use the full battery capacity Only equipment left in the cupboar
24. recording directly from an t fmGenie receiver being used with direct input Replay is via a blue plugged direct input binaural Includes headphones to allow normally hearing person to lead using your existing direct input shoes test the system pack of AA batteries a carry pouch and Includes a Digital Voice Recorder leads and instructions instruction sheet Part no FMG9PKO3B Part no FMG750 30 TT TTT TTT 31 a oe z N S l g 5 UO D Boo m Q O a 32 fmGenie R USER OPERATING GUIDE fmGenie Transmitter Transmitter front Ty p Status display Channel down Power on off Channel up Under flash Default channel select Tens Units Star function control Management settings Transmitter Display Triangle symbol Channel Circle Microphone mute number symbol symbol Sound symbol Battery level fm signal strength Battery symbol Aerial symbol Transmitter top back and sides Integral microphone External microphone Auxiliary socket input F mig idii CONNEVANS SN TAT 4 Threshold setting User l preference Plug in settings charger input Standard long range switch E N MD O MD pe Z gt Co Cc S D l pe gt N tr MD 33 s fmGenie B ot Genie BB fmGenie Transmitter ON OFF To turn on an fmGenie hold down
25. since the problems of room acoustics and loss of sound over a distance are compensated for There are increasing numbers of people who are identified as needing help to aid concentration in lectures but who have insufficient hearing loss to otherwise require a hearing aid The should be set to HI audio output for use with headphones this can readily be checked by looking for the symbol on the status display see appendix 3 page 95 to select HI audio output if the is not displayed HOW DOES A HEARING AID USER LISTEN TO THE RECEIVER Direct input Many hearing aids have a direct input facility A direct input facility is simply some form of socket or connecting plate which allows a direct connection to feed an audio Signal directly into the hearing aid Usually the connector is in a shoe which clips on to the bottom of the hearing aid with an electrical connection by means of sprung contact fingers which mate with corresponding pads on the hearing aid body The fmGenie is able to use this method of connection to a hearing aid T Telecoil Most hearing aids have a T telecoil facility usually associated with induction loops in halls amp theatres With the fmGenie a small loop around the neck is used instead of a large loop wire around the whole room Analogue hearing aids usually have an O T M switch Off Telecoil Microphone With digital hearing aids the method of selecti
26. still fully operational Any of the fmGenie microphone options can be used with the receiver the lapel and conference table top microphones being popular ones Tone Controls Default setting CANCEL In the battery compartment are treble and bass tone controls to allow matching of the sound characteristic from the radio aid to the usual hearing aid sound 80 of hearing aids do not require specific tone adjustment and the tone controls can be left with cancel or flat settings The operation of the tone controls is explained further in appendix 3 pages 96 97 but for an experienced listener it is basically a matter of personal preference Although normal practice is to use the tone controls to match the radio aid to the hearing aids it is not unusual for a good listener to prefer Slightly different settings For example reducing the bass response can sometimes reduce the effect of background traffic noise and treble boost can sometimes help with clarity for a neck loop user So whilst a i ACTIVE Se a CANC il BASS E N MD O MD pe Z gt Co Cc Q D l A D A M lt MD 49 g E D D o l u 5 UO D z pz m Q O oo a V 50 fmGenie hearing aid test box can be used for the initial settings don t forget to consider what the user prefers NOTE In an educational environment the setting or balancing of a radio
27. switches the left sets the tens and the right sets the units If an invalid channel is set the display will show error message El For example an El message is shown when the channel frequency scheme is changed and the default channel has not also been changed E Transmitter battery compartment default settings If you find the numbers difficult to see turn the fmGenie on look at the display Switch 1 UP Always UP and adjust accordingly You will need to turn off and on again to recheck Switch 2 UP Slow AGC for soundfield or conference mic use set FAST AGC ie DOWN Switch 3 DOWN Microphone manual mute enabled Switch 4 UP Test tone disabled SR LR SR Standard range for use with MicroMLxS set LR gt M z x lt N l D 5 VN 3 r N M r aa amp N N O pz g Q N T fe U l fas m Q Q lt H DIH e oe EET 4034 Using the twiddling stick to change settings m If the equipment is used in a one off situation simply leave the channel 38 factory setting The rotary switches are numbered around the outside and if you look carefully you will see that the red slot has an indicator arrow at one end If there are other radio system users on site choose a channel that is not If you get in a muddle don t worry just put all the settings back to these already in use appendix 8 page 105 has the full list
28. the fmGenie help Your audiologist is the best person to consult with regards to suitability of equipment However as a rough guide an fmGenie radio aid will be of benefit to anyone who is a good hearing aid user If you are able to sit beside a hearing aid user in a quiet room and communicate via their hearing aids rather than by lip reading i e if the person is able to make good use of their hearing aids then a radio aid will be helpful allowing the hearing aid user to listen at a distance The fmGenie will help to counteract the problems of distracting sounds outside that quiet room situation The fmGenie will also help those with a mild or no hearing loss who will benefit from help with concentration in lectures by using a pair of headphones How does it sound Using a pair of test headphones it is possible for a hearing person to get a feel for the improvement that an fmGenie can give in noisy situations When demonstrating an fmGenie to a user sitting nearby an initial response from the hearing aid user of sounds the same is not unusual It is difficult to improve on the hearing aids themselves and because a consultation room is usually quiet it is not until we move outside into a more usual level of ambient noise with a greater distance from the person talking that the user realises the potential benefit of a radio aid Bear in mind however that a hearing aid user is not used to interpreting sounds from a
29. the on off button until the alert indicator flashes and you see the status display To turn off hold down the button until the display disappears It is time rather than pressure that is required to turn an fmGenie on or off Transmitters are easily identified by the Tx in a blue square on the front Another obvious feature is that the transmitter has no volume controls while the receiver has one on each side The facilities available in your fmGenie depend upon how it has been set up The majority of users will simply turn it on and use it MICROPHONE The transmitter 2 has an integral microphone in the top face of the unit although most users will choose one of the external microphone options lapel earworn collarworn and conference table top are the common ones These microphones are all connected using the Ext mic socket and the full range of available microphones can be found on page 20 21 and in the Connevans catalogue or websites Our advice is to leave the transmitter on for the duration of the lesson and use the microphone mute facility when sound from the transmitter is not required see below This is especially important with digital hearing aids which can sometimes cause interference noise from the receiver when the transmitter is turned off STATUS DISPLAY There is a sophisticated automatic gain control AGC circuit A typical amp status display is shown here We would Transmitter
30. tone facility enabled Planea pedet to fees immon ALA book telors changmg gt thames Ege Different AGC characteristics can be advantageous in different situations The slow AGC speed is identical to the AGC in the Connevans CRM 220 radio system and is particularly good for use with a tie clip microphone in averagely noisy rooms However the fast AGC speed is better for use with soundfield systems and headworn microphones where breath noise can knock out slow AGC or conference microphones where the table is When activated the KZ generates a 500Hz test tone which likely to be knocked is transmitted to the The 500Hz test tone is activated if the button is held down whilst the Tx is being turned on LZ Battery compartment switch 3 A flashing is also shown on the status display together with a flashing Switch 3 controls whether the Tx button operates as a microphone alert indicator A long press of the button turns off the test tone manual mS l The continuous tone can be helpful in locating intermittent faults with Factory setting DOWN muting enabled leads and shoe connections which might be hard to find if listening to someone talking and occasionally drawing breath Please note that using the test tone does not test the LW microphone ani me a capsule Tie ce The channel select period begins when the test tone is switched off took stom clanging BALA A short press of the button will end
31. with the sound we advise using an output level setter see page 73 for recording the output level of the The output level setter can be easily used to routinely check E output levels or reset output levels for a replacement or repaired USING AN fmGENIE WITH A PERSONAL SOUNDFIELD Make sure the fmGenie is set to HI and showing the M symbol on the display Initially set the tone controls q to CANCEL although these can be adjusted later to suit 7 r user Place in belt pouch and attach to fixing strap on the end of the case Plug speakers from the personal soundfield into the Audio out socket on the fmGenie Turn on fmGenie and Speakers E N MD O MD pe Z gt Q A Q D l A g A M lt MD 47 D E D D o l a 5 UO D z pz m Q O en a N 48 Conventional radio aid fmGenie receiver default settings These are the default settings for fmGenie use with a neck loop and hearing aid s or with a pair of headphones FEATURES The precise range of features available on the depends on how the the user and management settings have been set Features that have been disabled will usually show a in the status display when the relevant button is pressed On off The one control which is always available is the on off control As with the turn on the fmGenie by holding down the button
32. 00 S O N 173 465 es ea Blue Red 03 blue e Blue Orange E Blue Yellow White Grey a a White Red z Orange Blue 14 red Black Grey iL Black Brown Black Red Phonic Ear Phonak TRANSMITTER Serial NO cccecceceeccecucaceceees N oO oO Oy oO ut ut gt aS UV Uy Us UY US UJ UJ N N N RO N vI U RO WO N N O CO NI Oy vI amp N O O N ul 04 red 05 orange 11 green N 13 blue U3 N D gt e 50 8 S H14 H9 Tao ee a a maoo s Sidi maoo o Tr maw s o o o aia n oan mawo 84 ms a ge maw s Sid mam e ooo o e mn n fwe 1743007 masoj e o o aj 174360 aX MEZ 39 a a E a maas o z maso oo o o 8 mso ere 8 17455062 o o a m60 63 17 E 55 5 174650 6 J o 7 maes nB ri mam 65S maso ee Sidi am o ee maso e7 o maso 68S UJ WO 15 orange 16 yellow H16 17 white ol Las Black Green 18 grey ee Black Orange 19 black a Ss Black Yellow 20 violet H20 H06 Green Blue 06 yellow Pink Orange 07 white fo coal ae PS a Pink Yellow H08 0 08 grey aa Pink Green La Ia 09 black H09 220 Co i S a Oo Note We always recommend that you should try to keep at least two channels separation 0 1MHz2 between systems that are used near to each other eg in adjacent rooms Pink Blue 10 violet
33. 04 UK channel scheme Under flash switch 3 Switch 3 permits channel selection Factory setting DOWN all tuning disabled If auser will always listen to one L they do not need to be able to change channel DOWN is Rx channel and double button default channel select disabled UP is channel select enabled When the switch is DOWN only the default channel is available The Y and buttons are disabled and the button does not initiate the autotune function Under flash switch 4 Switch 4 controls whether manual muting of the environmental microphone is operative Factory setting DOWN manual muting disabled E This is a very useful facility to temporarily reduce background noise fmGenie DOWN is Rx environmental microphone muting disabled UP is Rx environmental microphone muting enabled Pressing the button during use will temporarily mute the environmental microphone This would be the hearing aid microphone for compatible direct input hearing aids or a lapel microphone for neck loop users Pressing the button again returns to normal Muting is indicated on the display by the crossed mic symbol XX The amount of muting is approximately 14dB This function is not available whilst the A is flashing Please note that this facility will not operate with some direct input hearing aids RECEIVER BATTERY COMPARTMENT USER SETTINGS As with all settings for the fmGenie consider one s
34. Bring the magic of sound to your ears fn Genie User Guide amp Reference Manual d Third Edition fmGenie fmGenie Communication for life Welcome to your new fmGenie radio aid system A range of information guides are supplied with your system For those new to radio aids we particularly recommend pages 12 17 of this User Guide and new fmGenie users will find the separate Fast Track Guide is the easiest way to get their new system working User Guide amp Reference Manual This User Guide amp Reference Manual contains everything you could possibly need to know about an fmGenie in one book In its entirety it is intensive reading however keep this booklet safe as most users find it invaluable for future reference troubleshooting and for expanding their system We have carefully divided it into structured sections to help you navigate through the many pages We would suggest that you become familiar with using your fmGenie before activating some of the more advanced features If you do not have an adviser to turn to for guidance you are welcome to contact the fmGenie support team by fax phone or email at fmgenie connevans com Many questions can be answered by looking in the Questions amp Answers section and the appendices eS CONNEVANS LIMITED 54 Albert Road North Reigate Surrey RH2 9YR Customer Services 01 737 247571 Text 01 737 243134 Fax 01 737 223475 www connevans com www D
35. N 87 N D E T N a N boo l N Z a Q Q lt 88 fmGenie Sf Geni TRANSMITTER BATTERY COMPARTMENT USER SETTINGS This is a very useful facility for talkover use with TV s or when holding As with all settings for the fmGenie consider one setting at a time aside conversations During a session muting the microphone is easier These settings rarely need changing once set and preferable to turning off the W when the user is temporarily not involved with the tutor KZ Battery compartment switch 1 DOWN is Tx microphone manual mute enabled This switch is not used Always UP UP is Tx microphone manual mute disabled L Battery compartment switch 2 Pressing the button during use will temporarily mute the E microphone Switch 2 determines the Tx microphone AGC Automatic Gain Control The alert indicator and amp flash during muting as a warning Pressing recovery speed the button again returns to normal This function is not available whilst Factory setting UP slow AGC the A is flashing If you don t know that you require the fast AGC leave slow selected LZ Battery compartment switch 4 i e switched UP Switch 4 enables the 500 Hz test tone facility UP is slow AGC Factory setting UP test tone disabled DOWN is fast AGC E Leave UP disabled unless you expect to use the test tone for fault finding On tes UP is test tone facility disabled TEN H DOWN is test
36. O D T 5 Q C Q D l J D a Q D N y i Vv om N fa l Vv U D 5 fa then Vv Q O n Vv N 38 Conventional radio aid fmGenie transmitter default settings These are the default settings for fmGenie use with hearing aids Phonak MLxS MicroMLxS receivers amp Cochlear implant processors fmGenie transmitter settings The fmGenie amp works well with Phonak MLxS MicroMLxS receivers and cochlear implant processors The normal fmGenie amp features are available but the 3 must be set to Long Range fmGenie fmGenie Diversity soundfield system transmitter default settings The important features here are that fast AGC is selected together with microphone muting and the 50KHz euro frequency scheme Note A collar ear or head worn microphone should be used for soundfield systems to minimise the chance of acoustic feedback Are you a user of technology More than the catalogue and more than the mrami ation website the Connevans Information ee Resource CD also has information sheets i ee product operating instructions technical ah procedures and Powerpoint presentations ly to help the professional Of k All the fmGenie printed information is available for printing extra copies The pdf version of this booklet is particularly useful with quick link bookmarks and search facility You may already have had a Connevans CD
37. ORTANT Be cautious turning up the listening volume of the fmGenie accessories tester always start from minimum If the lead being tested is intermittent it may produce loud crackling Testing fmGenie Aerials Plug the fmGenie aerial into the 2 5mm socket A The fmGenie accessories tester contains an internal audio tone generator that sends a signal through the fmGenie aerial 71 J e 74 Q e V e 74 N Q i g UO E 72 Testing Microphones fmGenie style or microphone with a 2 5mm jack plug Socket A Plug in the microphone talk into it yourself at the normal distance from the mouth Listen to the tester and increase the volume until sound is heard Wiggle and bend leads as before Connevans microphones have a detachable head which rarely fails so we advise trying a replacement lead before failing the whole microphone Testing direct input leads connected to a radio aid The radio aid system should be turned on and the direct input lead connected as normal Instead of plugging into the direct input shoe on the hearing aid plug the 3 pin Europlug into socket B of the tester Place the 3 near a source of sound and listen to the tester increasing the volume until sound is heard Then walk away from the to a realistic operating distance Gently wiggle the lead as before If there is a problem as part of the elimination process replace the direct input lead with a k
38. RANSMITTER The fmGenie transmitter sends or transmits the sound that will be heard by the listener and is worn by the lecturer or person talking The transmitter f can be used in a neck harness with its internal microphone or in a belt pouch with any of the range of external microphones Part no FMG110 Available in white or graphite grey sus External microphones for use with transmitter see pages 20 22 See also Connevans Catalogue or website for current range of microphones fmGENIE TRANSMITTER AERIAL An aerial is supplied with each new transmitter When an fmGenie transmitter is used with a lapel microphone the lead acts as the aerial so a separate hanging aerial is only required when the internal microphone is being used Part no FMG25M fmGENIE RECEIVER The fmGenie receiver receives the signal from the transmitter and is worn by the hearing aid user It may be carried in a pocket or in a pouch with belt clip with or without a harness It can be concealed under clothing if wished The fmGenie receiver can be usedin variety of ways A pair of personal henio R stereo style headphones or earphones can be used by people with minimal hearing loss Hearing aids can be used on their T setting or with direct input connection if available The fmGenie receiver can also be connected to cochlear implant processors ea For use with hearing aid T input direct aud
39. T HOME OR WORK Part no FMG9PKO4B With this add on pack the phone conversation from your corded phone can be fed directly into your hearing aid via the fmGenie and The phone adaptor has its own volume control and plugs into the I Ext mic socket Consists of a telephone curly cord listening adaptor with volume control and connection to fmGenie plus instruction sheet v c oe 5 Q To 2 D j 3 a z D 9 3 5 g mP j 2 z D D P S Wh eo 5 T T Call base adaptor plugged AOTHTCALL User s office system telephone on a into the handset socket on the 2 5mm plug V REN telephone i into Ext mic on Ly a fmGenie Transmitter JS Telephone handset plugged 5 into T Call base adaptor pm 40THSPMH y Telephone listening a y an adaptor plugs into iess PN Headset worn purely for the telephone handset socket Gp microphone as telephone Sa conversation is heard via fmGenie and FMG9PKO04B g rearing aide fmGenie receiver worn by user Switch set lt a fit A y Transmitter i n hh input adaptor lead to REC IT aana plugs into fmGenie PANID t transmitter _ ___ 75 N D z V lt o V p V V 5 O fo D U z G 76 fmGenie Questions amp Answers The following is a selection of useful information in A the form of questions and answers
40. The fmGenie with its connecting lead loop etc can be worn under clothing if wished HOW IS AN fmGENIE USED The sound from an fmGenie can be listened to in a variety of ways fmGenie with hearing aids Most fmGenie radio aid systems are used to provide an improved sound input into hearing aids In this situation it is the hearing aids that provide the power or gain as well as a tailored frequency response to counteract the hearing loss The frequency compensation provided by the user s aid can be both matched and in some cases enhanced by the correct use of the tone controls in the receiver The fmGenie works equally well with both analogue and digital hearing aids fmGenie with cochlear implant processors Radio aids are widely used with cochlear implant speech processors The problem of achieving good sound pickup is just the same for implant processors as it is for hearing aids to provide the best quality sound input to help the listening process Each processor type has its own unique connecting lead and setting up procedure We will not attempt to cover here the connecting options for cochlear implant processors as they vary and should initially be set up at the implant centre es J g fmGenie Headphones earphones An fmGenie can be used with personal stereo earphones or headphones The maximum volume is not as loud as from a hearing aid however there is effective gain
41. UNDFIELD CASE AND AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS A personal soundfield option for use with an fmGenie receiver which can be a useful solution in some situations such as for cochlear implantees who have not been reviewed or fitted with a personal radio aid system The fmGenie volume control adjusts the speaker volume and can be easily set by the user We advise the use of an ear or headworn microphone with the transmitter to reduce the chance of feedback Size 200 x 125 x 80mm inc fmGenie amp pouch Weight incl speakers fmGenie amp pouch 468g Part no FMG68 1 WaiSAs pie oipe DIUayWY JYUL 29 frkGenie SFG nil SYSTEM ADD ON ACCESSORY PACKS FMG PACK 4B TELEPHONE USE WITH A HANDSET These packs contain connecting leads and instructions for connecting AT HOME OR WORK to external equipment With this pack the phone conversation from your corded phone can be fed directly into your hearing aid via the fmGenie system fe Includes a telephone curly cord listening adaptor with volume os control connection to fmGenie and instruction sheet g Part no FMG9PK04B FMG PACK 1 TV SCART Allows you to plug an fmGenie transmitter directly into the TV Includes a SCART to phono socket the lead to fit the transmitter and an instruction sheet Part no FMG9PKO1 B r FMG PACK 5 TELEPHONE USE WITH HEADSET AT WORK Connecting an fmGenie radio system into a t telephone offers the best possible quality of teleph
42. a time NiMH batteries do not suffer from a memory effect nor do they need to be discharged before recharge Just as for a mobile phone recharge when convenient no need to wait until fully discharged A fully charged 1300mAh NiMH battery will last around 40 hours can be recharged up to 1000 times and once charged will retain useable charge for up to a month In practice you can expect rechargeable batteries to last for 2 years in service NiMH batteries also do not not require specialist recycling Rechargeable batteries will self discharge over a period of a time Non rechargeable batteries Alkaline non rechargeable batteries are ideal for intermittent use such as for DDA applications or whenever charging might not be possible An alkaline battery will last around 120 hours and has a long shelf life FITTING BATTERIES To fit the batteries slide open the battery cover the technique is a combination of squeeze thumb and wiggle you won t break it and the firm fit stops the battery cover accidentally falling off It is important that batteries are inserted the right way round When using non rechargeable batteries ensure that users never attempt to recharge them To allow the processor circuitry to reset itself when replacing batteries please ensure that you wait about 15 seconds with no batteries fitted Please refer to Appendix 5 for battery handling precautions JJ Q r r mi D WN
43. aining what has happened gt K2 M gt x UI 3 SC O OO gt J H gt tQ VN kan gt Q A Dd S O gt VN 101 Appendix 6 After sales service and support 7 102 fmGenie Our philosophy At Connevans we pride ourselves in providing a friendly and efficient repair service for our radio aid equipment because we can assure you that if the equipment is regularly used then someday you will need us to carry out repair work OUR SERVICE PROMISE We make you a service promise that for equipment manufactured by Connevans on normally chargeable repairs should your equipment be on our premises for more than one working week no charge will be made That is unless of course you ask us to hold the equipment during the holidays or we are waiting for your official order or payment Please note that this service promise does not apply to merchandised items sorry EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR Seven points to remember 1 Follow the procedures given in this booklet to positively identify which parts may be defective Remember that Connevans reserve the right to make a charge for processing equipment under warranty which is clearly not faulty 2 Never return items which are clearly not faulty harnesses chargers batteries operating instructions etc it costs you postage and is unnecessary 3 Clearly list on your order letter all the items that you are returning for repair w
44. al advisor 1 Ensure that the Tx vol volume is at minimum 2 Select LO audio output in the battery compartment by Sliding the switch to the left this is important in order not to overload the input on the hearing aid The symbol will then show on the Status display 3 The hearing aid user should listen at arms length to somebody talking to an e9 U or Q A N C D establish the level of sound from the hearing aid alone Page 11 explains further as to why we do this Congratulations its as simple as that fmGenie So fmGenie 4 Plug the direct input lead Part 4 Setting the volume into the Audio out socket and connect to the direct input shoes and hearing aids It may be necessary to temporarily remove the hearing aids to do this In an ideal world setting the volume controls and the treble and bass tone 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 5 Make sure that both units are turned on wv 1 o 3 A U lt z A Sen N k a S O Lo D 6 The hearing aid wearer should take the receiver and can now put their hearing aids back on 7 The
45. ame channel be used in the same school Yes subject to a separation of a length of over three football pitches What happens if I have two transmitters on the same channel in the same area You will hear a most awful wailing whistling tone on receivers Can the system be used in sporting activities camping skiing canoeing etc Yes but please use with care as the system is only splash proof we Suggest sealing in a polythene bag for added protection AO D D Q f D 74 5 74 Qo gt 5S 74 D 74 79 N D z V lt o V p V V 5 O fo D UO z G 80 fmGenie Can I use more than one receiver with one transmitter Yes your local radio station does not limit the number of radios that can listen to their programmes What is the range or coverage of the fmGenie The area of a football pitch more with long range selected How powerful is an fmGenie An fmGenie radio aid is usually used in conjunction with a hearing aid it is the hearing aid which provides the power output Do you have simplified information for classroom teachers Yes encapsulated tutor information cards are available visit www connevans com fmgenie or order some when you are next ordering spares Do you provide simplified information for carers Yes encapsulated morning
46. amp evening checklist sheets are available visit www connevans com fmgenie or order some when you are next ordering spares Can fmGenie units be used with another manufacturers equipment Probably as long as they use the same transmitter audio emphasis characteristics Can I use the system abroad Probably yes you may require a transmitting licence enquire at the relevant Embassy The UK battery charger is 220V 50Hz It is possible to get a 110V charger How long do the NiMH rechargeable batteries last when in use Typically 40 hours for both fmGenie transmitter and receiver What is the life of rechargeable batteries Between to 2 years How long do non rechargeable alkaline batteries last Typically 120 hours for both transmitter and receiver What is the cost of recharging the batteries A few pennies per month For how long will the battery retain useable charge For around a month Should recharge my fmGenie every night No This is not necessary and will reduce the life of your batteries Why when the fmGenie is charging do only 2 bars roll A top up charge is being given How does the battery level indicator work The indicator works very much like those on mobile phones see page 56 The battery level on the display increased a few minutes after switched on This is not a problem it is simply a
47. and also check that the symbol shows when talking on both and displays Intermittent sound can be caused by an intermittent neck loop or direct input lead check it out by trying a spare Hopefully you are now aware of the importance of holding a supply of spare parts For both transmitters I and receiver Batteries A dead unit or a unit which shows a low battery indication sooner than expected can be caused by faulty batteries check by trying another pair Visually check the batteries for signs of damage and mark them in some way as suspect If you are using rechargeables put them through the re charge cycle once more just in case there was a problem with charging If in doubt the battery level can be checked by pressing the and buttons simultaneously to carry out a system reset AND don t forget the hearing aid itself Just because the hearing aid works on the M setting does not mean that it will work on the T setting You can do a very basic test on the hearing aid T position by using a stetoclip and moving the bry hearing aid near a piece of electronic equipment with a mains amp transformer in it If you don t hear the buzz of the 7 transformer the T position is probably not working Similarly just because the hearing aid works on the M setting does not mean that the direct input connection is also working perhaps the contact plate is dirty covered in plastic or even m
48. ause the digital signal from the WDI neck loop is NOT used with a hearing aid T coil there are none of the usual problems of the hearing aid picking up magnetic noise or mains hum and there is no sound volume variation with head movement Symbol WFM will show on status display To configure an fmGenie set the user settings and fit a link plug as shown below with the metal bar uppermost The fmGenie Tx volume control should be set to setting 6 and locked see page 49 There is a screwdriver volume control on the WDI module to allow the user to set their own listening level fmAdvantage An fmGenie environmental microphone may still be used if required but it is more usual for environmental sound to be picked up via the hearing aid itself as the WDI unit does not mute the hearing aid microphone An fm compatible direct input hearing aid is required to use the fmGenie WDI unit A silver uncoated paperclip is the ideal tool for removing a link plug se When configured for WDI use the test headphones can Still be used but some distortion may be heard fmGenie USING AN fmGENIE WITH A COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROCESSOR Make sure the fmGenie is set to HI and showing the Q symbol on the display Initially set the tone controls to CANCEL although these can be adjusted later to suit 7 The implant centre will normally balance the fmGenie for use with the processor Once set and the user is happy
49. balancing a radio aid Connecting an fmGenie transmitter to external equipment fmGenie conference microphone fmGenie accessories tester Output level setter Using the fmGenie with the telephone fmGenie Questions and Answers Technical appendices Appendix 1 fmGenie default channel Appendix 2 Guide to fmGenie transmitter settings Appendix 3 Guide to fmGenie receiver settings Appendix 4 Status display information Appendix 5 Important warnings and cautions Appendix 6 Connevans fmGenie after sales service and support Appendix 7 Record of your fmGenie settings Appendix 8 Frequency channel coding comparisons Generic Fast Track Guide This Generic Fast Track Guide takes you through the basic steps required to get an fmGenie working a separate specific use fastrack guide is supplied with new systems Part 1 Batteries The fmGenie uses standard size AA batteries Rechargeable batteries are the recommended option and once fitted are charged in situ 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 squeeze thumb and wiggle you won t break it and the firm fit stops the battery cover accidentally falling off Do NOT turn on the fmGenie Plug the twin tail charger into the socket marked Chg and
50. both the test tone and channel select period gt z x lt N l i D 5 VN 3 or N M r cH 5 Co N 89 N O i T N i a p N boo l N Z a Q Q lt 90 fmGenie K Battery compartment SR LR switch The SR LR switch changes the transmitter range Factory setting LEFT SR E You will probably only select LR Long Range when using Phonak MicroMLxS MLxS receivers and cochlear implant processors to increase range or reduce occasional interference problems SR is Standard Range indicated by three bars on the aerial display LR is Long Range indicated by four bars on the aerial display The LR long range setting is sometimes required for use with other manufacturer s equipment or simply to give a longer range in outdoor pursuits K Battery compartment TH control The TH control adjusts the threshold level for showing the sound present symbol on the status display Factory setting 5 o clock fully CW You will only need to adjust this control if you find that the autopower off does not operate due to a high level of general background noise Fully clockwise is the most sensitive The fmGenie has an auto power off facility if no sound passes through the system for an hour the fmGenie will turn itself off to save wasting batteries The TH control sets the sound detection threshold for the sound pre
51. characteristic of rechargeable batteries When is the best time to recharge my fmGenie Check the indicated battery level before turning off after a period of use If the display shows 2 bars or less plan to recharge overnight Does the volume of the fmGenie reduce as the battery level drops No The fmGenie design ensures that there is no change in volume whatever the battery level the fmGenie automatically turns itself off when the battery level is too low I put an fmGenie on charge last night and the display showed 2H when I came in to work why The 2H indicates that the fmGenie has had about 2 3 r sk hours of charge before the charger was disconnected has somebody unplugged or turned the charger off Pressing the star button will clear the display but see page 57 While my fmGenie was charging it felt warm is this a problem No don t worry during in situ charging the unit may become warm to the touch This is normal I plugged my charger into an fmGenie and the display indicated no what does this mean The no indicates that the batteries do not need charging see Appendix 4 amp page 57 fmGenie What should we not do with the batteries Do not put batteries loose in pockets or bags if the battery terminals are shorted out by coins or metal clips the battery will be damaged and maybe the user too Do I have to purchase batterie
52. d is intended to be placed in the centre of the conference table Using with a transmitter The simplest way to use a conference microphone is for it to be connected to the transmitter 8 and placed in the centre of the a table The microphone is connected to the Ext mic socket of the 3 k PM Transmitter and conference microphone in centre of table Using with a receiver Using the fmGenie conference microphone with an extension lead to the receiver leaves the 8 free for use by the discussion moderator who may well stand up from time to time to use display material When used in this way it will be necessary for the user to F BEE readjust the Env mic volume control F e bi as required The conference microphone is connected to the Env mic socket Conference mic plugged into receiver presenter wearing transmitter You can also use two conference microphones one on the and one on the perhaps to cover discussion around a long table Getting the best out of a conference microphone The microphone uses the flat surface of the table to help collect sound Because the sound travels along the table surface you will find that table cloths flowers or piles of books will noticeably reduce the effectiveness of operation and should be avoided Likewise although the fmGenie conference microphone will work if placed on one classroom desk amongst a group of desks this is l
53. d never breaks down will be available after the first full charge Equipment found to be not working during a routine test probably wasn t Connevans recommend that you recharge your fmGenie when 1 battery bar working the last time it was used is showing The fmGenie will in future automatically take either a full or top Can afford a short time to check the equipment or can afford a long time up charge as required to repeat the lecture A helpful hint on some very rare occasions if the batteries are totally flat ROUTINE TESTING the fmGenie will not recognise that batteries are fitted and will not charge If you have another fmGenie which is charging simply swap one battery between the charging and non charging unit Alternatively if you have a conventional charger give the batteries a 5 minute charge in that Ideally two people should be involved one at either end of the room One person does the talking into the transmitter E3 and the other the testing listening using a Stetoclip to listen to the hearing aid if it is not the user themselves If two people are not available you will need to improvise and use a radio other sound source or perhaps give the E to someone in a nearby room MULTIPLE CHARGER FOR fmGENIE Part no FMG5100 For situations where there are many fmGenies to be charged regularly it can be very Listening Test Kit for fmGenie 1 Stetoclip plastic adaptor and tubing The stetoclip lis
54. direct input hearing aids thus the choice of output level Battery compartment TH control This control adjusts the sound threshold level at which the dynamic mute cuts in Factory setting 5 o clock fully clockwise E You do not need to adjust this control until the dynamic mute facility is required Turning the TH control anti clockwise reduces the threshold at which the dynamic mute cuts in SHulnas JaAladay X pu ddy 95 N D r Q N D 2 D D o l M Ea Oo m Q Q lt x 96 fmGenie To set the threshold give the transmitter 3 to the person who will be using it and ask them to talk in their normal speaking voice and volume Turn the TH control fully anti clockwise then readjust the control clockwise until the KX shows on the display when the person is speaking The amp should disappear shortly after the person stops speaking Listen to the hearing aid and you should then be able to hear the noise around you decrease when the XX is showing You may find a radio near you a useful noise source Please note that the TH control also affects the sensitivity of the auto power off facility Battery compartment ML The ML control adjusts the transmitter mic level when the dynamic mute operates Factory setting vertical or mid position E The dynamic mute facility when correctly set will much improve the listening experience in noisy rooms However
55. e facility instead Inline RF interference filter a TN 3 O MD a MD V ad gt WY Qo gt V MD 74 77 N D z V lt o V p N V 5 O fo D UO E G 78 fmGenie I get funny noises when near to a computer light fitting power line etc when my hearing aid is on T Is the interference picked up by the hearing aid Switch off the fmGenie receiver if the noise is still present the interference is being picked up by the hearing aid Try the hearing aid on M if the interference is only present with the telecoil pick up then it may be possible to use a direct input type of hearing aid Otherwise the only answer is to try to move away from the source of interference I can t hear anything through my test headphones but the speaker symbol shows on the display Check that the Q symbol is showing if not you have a wrong switch setting see page 95 I am not hard of hearing myself and find it difficult to be certain that a hearing aid is working correctly What would you suggest Use a hearing aid stetoclip tester from a listening test kit and don t forget to check that the user s earmoulds are not blocked with wax When using a Stetoclip to listen to a hearing aid am unable to listen with the aid at the same volume as my daughter any suggestions Yes use a Stetoclip tester
56. e should use a listening test kit for listening to the hearing aid see page 59 2 Check the current tone settings for the In the absence of other information set the ACTIVE CANCEL switch to cancel this setting should suit approx 80 of hearing aids appendix 3 shows how to do this 3 Geta colleague to stand at arm s length from you Listen to the hearing aid on M and adjust the hearing aid volume to give a comfortable listening level This listening test is best done with the hearing aid behind the ear in order to replicate how it is used in reality For the duration of the remainder of this test do not readjust the hearing aid volume control As a word of warning do not use your own voice to set the hearing aid volume This is because you would be talking too close to the hearing aid microphone and will hear yourself partly by bone conduction Ei 4 Ask your colleague to stand just outside the room this will separate the environmental sound input from the sound input and talk to you with a natural voice with their mouth at the usual distance of 150mm from the microphone Now you have established a listening level for the hearing aid alone connect the fmGenie as it will be used and continue with step 5 fmGenie Direct Input or cochlear implant D 5a Adjust balance the transmitter volume control Tx vol on the bye so that the volume of your colleague s voice sounds similar or slightly loud
57. eafEquipment co uk Fast Track Guide A basic step by step guide to getting started with a new fmGenie system so you can use it straight away New fmGenie systems come with a separate Fast Track Guide dedicated to the specific system such as direct input neck loop or use with MicroMLxS MLxS This manual also includes a generic fast track guide to cover the first steps Encapsulated Tutor Encapsulated Morning amp Courtesy Card Evening Check List Card Ideal for lending to a tutor To help users or carers keep their the first time they usea equipment up and running radio aid so they know how and Single sided A4 card e a why they have for to wear the pinning transmitter up on the wall Double sided A5 card www connevans com fmgenie This information website contains the entire current Connevans Catalogue plus a wealth of other information including all the fmGenie sheets featured here A Check for new information on the fmGenie or print spare copies of information sheets www DeafEquipment co uk Online shopping website for all equipment supplied by Connevans Including spares and additional items to add to your fmGenie system CONTENTS Fast Track Guide The problem with hearing aids The fmGenie radio aid system User operating guide fmGenie Transmitter fmGenie Receiver Batteries amp charging Routine testing amp fault finding Experienced user information Fitting and
58. eatures anda superb range The fmGenie will provide a consistent level of sound wherever the hearing of accessories to support amp extend system use aid user or person talking may be in the room There is a great o improvement in the signal to noise ratio heard by the user with much less The fmGenie is a multichannel system with team teaching long battery life background mush LCD status display and many innovative features including Wirefree Direct Input WDI In this reference guide we will help you determine the features What happens if the person speaking talks loudly that are of benefit to you and the options to select we will also help you decide which features to lock disable or simply ignore The Connevans fmGenie system has an automatic gain control AGC to prevent loud sounds from causing discomfort or distortion z T p V gt N Ke ge S D U E E u 16 fmGenie How well does it work The fmGenie has a very good frequency response with low levels of distortion For hearing aid users the overall performance of the system will probably be limited by the user s own hearing aids If the hearing aids are correctly fitted then the overall system will perform well but if the hearing aids are badly chosen or fitted it will not The system will give a range of at least a room inside or coverage outside of over a football pitch thus meeting most requirements Who will
59. ect input Synthesiser lock failure Processor reset required Press amp buttons together If the error repeats WFM remove batteries and return for service m ae Wire Free Mode selected for wireless direct input WDI WEM CE WFM enabled but low audio out selected r l Abnormal termination of charge cycle due to high Select high audio output or disable WFM temperature or battery failure EE Li Unplug charger remove batteries for at least 15 secs In the very unlikely event of multiple error states they will be displayed in and check or replace the batteries turn as you clear them 98 99 Appendix 5 Important warnings and cautions 7 100 fmGenie _ Appendix 5 Important warnings and cautions Turn off immediately in the event of a malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the charger unit or the equipment unplug the charger from the mains and remove any batteries immediately from the fmGenie taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the batteries contact your usual service and maintenance centre Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire Use appropriate cables and chargers When connecting cables to the input and output jacks use only cables and chargers supplied or sold by Connevans for the purpose in
60. ed charging hours will be displayed eg 5H Press and hold the star button to clear the display or re connect the charger to continue Note that when the display is reset after an interrupted charge the fmGenie will be fooled into thinking that it has a full charge when it has not and will run down more quickly than usual BATTERY CHARGING NEVER attempt to re charge non rechargeable batteries they may burn causing personal injury or damage There are various options for charging NiMH batteries in situ charging is usually the best option but an external charger may also be used fmGenie TWIN TAIL CHARGER Part no FMG520 Connevans recommend using the twin tail charger because the fmGenie onboard microprocessor provides intelligent control of the charging process In situ charging allows you to get the very best of performance and life from your batteries in fact you may never need to take them out until the end of their working life To charge the batteries simply plug the charger into the chg socket on the side of the fmGenie Once connected your fmGenie will safely control the charge sequence The recharge time is approximately 10 hours for a full charge and 4 hours for a top up charge The fmGenie can be charged when powered on or off and may be used whilst charging if wished It is not a problem if the recharge period is interrupted by a power failure as charging will continue when
61. eir voices A comparison would be to put the microphone on the other side of the room If you did your voice would sound distant with a lot of background noise Why not try it Both a hearing aid and a cassette recorder have a microphone to feed in sound hence the comparison between the cassette recorder and the hearing aid The day that you stop seeing people on TV wearing microphones is the day that you can start looking for a hearing aid which will not benefit from a radio aid system There are many types of hearing aids currently available with each one having different characteristics and response Hearing aids which Suit one person may well be totally unsuitable for another It is most important that a user feels happy with an aid and that the hearing aid has been correctly set by the dispenser A hearing aid has both gain amplification and frequency compensation The gain counters the level of hearing loss and the frequency compensation helps to compensate for the type of hearing loss The word help is used intentionally as help is all the aid can do it cannot restore hearing A hearing aid will perform to the best of its ability when the person talking is within a distance of approximately one metre from the person wearing the hearing aid In practice it is realistic to say that the effectiveness of the hearing aid decreases when the distance between the person speaking and the hearing aid user is greater tha
62. eplacing Give the transmitter to a friend or place it somewhere a leads unnecessarily few metres away where it will pick up some identifiable sound and listen to the output of the hearing aid J O Coa r 74 cr 5 Co Qo Pt y p 2 5 T 61 D a Oo 5 T G o D 74 Q u z 5 O aa 62 fmGenie WHAT CAN GO WRONG Faults more often occur in the accessories than the fmGenie transmitter or receiver On the Transmitter 2 The lapel microphone Intermittent sound can be caused by an intermittent microphone lead check it by trying a spare A flashing alert indicator and symbol on the visual display indicates a faulty aerial or microphone lead The integral microphone Muted or muffled sound can be caused by a blocked or partially blocked microphone cover check it out by trying an external microphone The aerial When using an internal microphone a faulty aerial or no aerial causes the received signal to crackle or break up check it out by wiggling or trying a Spare again don t forget that flashing alert indicator and i symbol also indicates a faulty or missing aerial On the Receiver The neck loop or direct input lead No sound at all may be caused by a broken lead or incorrect switch settings See appendix 3 Don t forget the obvious if no output is present check that the volume control hasn t been turned down
63. er an fmGenie aerial fmGenie amp CRM 220 microphones Fault finding Fault finding is a process of elimination and substitution using the tester allows easy verification that individual parts of an fm system are working allowing the faulty item to be replaced and systems returned to full working order very quickly In fact the fmGenie accessories tester is an indispensable product for both Teachers of the Deaf and carers What can be tested The FMG750 accessories tester drives a standard pair of headphones or neckloop DPV direct input lead for hearing aid users and allows the user to A gt Siim sakei listen to fmGenie aerials fmGenie or compatible ee i microphones wireless ear level receivers such as poe MicroMLxS WDI etc and direct input leads sistant when connected to a radio aid socket for listening to the tester On off switch C 3 5mm socket B 3 pin europlug for microphones socket for direct input leads or ear level receivers gt 3 Cc 5 T o A A M va VN e w D N F D N or Setting up Plug the headphones or neckloop DPV direct E input lead for hearing aid users into the 3 5mm ee socket at the side of the tester batteries Volume control Testing When testing leads gently wiggle or bend them Intermittent connections will cause bad crackling and or interruption of sound No sound indicates that the item is broken and needs replacing IMP
64. er than when they were standing at arm s length from you Be careful not to overbalance hearing aids that have Wide Dynamic Range Compression Although the aid will adjust itself there will be an increased level of background noise and loss of quality Always adjust by turning the volume upwards if necessary turn the volume down and slowly back up again If you are using an fmGenie WDI then the Tx volume should be locked at 6 and you should use the screwdriver adjust on the WDI unit itself Neck Loop 5b The neck loop generates a polarised directional magnetic signal and the orientation and position of the hearing aid relative to this loop affects the hearing aid sound We would suggest that the best method of getting it right is to wear the neck loop around your neck and to wear the hearing aid behind your ear as it would normally be worn With the hearing aid set on T sorry that pronaniy ma meant that you had to remove the hearing aid from behind your ear adjust balance the transmitter volume control Tx vol on the so that the volume of your colleague s voice sounds the same as when they were standing at arm s length from you Now connect a lapel microphone to the receiver Ext mic socket adjust the Env vol so that you can hear your own voice but at a level that leaves your colleague s voice dominant 6 In noisy situations the amount of environmental background noise can mask the sound f
65. ess effective than having the group around one central table with the conference microphone in the middle A 3 C a e 5 T 5 A M 3 A e i e 5 T 69 Vv c O S Q 5 E e9 gt Vv b e9 Gi O gt Q a9 U E U 70 fmGenie The fmGenie conference microphone works well with people talking at distances of between a half and a 2 metre radius from the microphone It is important however to ensure that background noise is kept to a minimum because the conference microphone like any microphone picks up all sound and is unable to differentiate between wanted and unwanted sounds Some users may gain benefit by using the conference microphone at distances greater than 2 metres if the background noise is minimal and the room acoustics are good It is also makes sense to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary background noise around the table such as offering a side table for coffee cups The conference microphone is not effective in reducing the problem of background noise compared with when the fmGenie is used conventionally Therefore it will be necessary to consider restricting the use of a conference microphone to quiet rooms with good acoustics Both the fmGenie and offer a choice of two Automatic Gain Control AGC characteristics for their microphone input slow or fast Slow is the normal setting for use with lapel microphones however the
66. etting at a time These settings rarely need changing once set Battery compartment switch 1 Switch 1 controls whether the dynamic mute facility is available Factory setting UP dynamic mute disabled This facility improves the signal to noise ratio for listeners However due to the need to set the switching threshold correctly some users may find this facility fiddly to set up We would recommend leaving this facility disabled until you are familiar with the general operation of your fmGenie UP is dynamic mute facility disabled f i Di a aay DOWN is dynamic mute facility enabled Dynamic muting is a facility which mutes a direct input hearing aid or environmental microphone whilst the lecturer is speaking This reduces the pickup of general room noise and improves the signal to noise ratio for the listener The TH amp ML controls discussed overleaf must also be set A circle O is shown in this mode once sound is detected A XX symbol is shown when the microphone is actually muted Please note that this facility will not operate with some direct input hearing aids gt gt s x Ww l A a D a lt D N M r aa amp N 93 N D r Q N D 2 D D o l M fas Oo m Q Q lt 94 fmGenie Battery compartment switch 2 Switch 2 determines Rx mic AGC Automatic Gain Control recovery speed Factory setting UP slow AGC If you
67. far Over here means nothing people often don t fmGenie understand at first where the sound comes from if they cannot see the speaker talking A radio aid increases the emphasis on sound but visual clues are still important Experience and practice are necessary to make full use of this available sound Is the fmGenie a true wireless radio system Yes The Connevans fmGenie is an FM radio system working on a similar basis to the domestic BBC VHF radio network although the fmGenie operates at a higher frequency and cannot be picked up on a conventional domestic radio BBC Radio 2 transmits between 88 90 2 MHz in the VHF FM band and narrow band radio microphone systems for the hearing impaired operate around 173 175 MHz In order that a number of radio aid systems may operate on the same site a number of channels have been allocated each with specific frequencies Manufacturers use varying channel coding systems the fmGenie uses a channel number code system see appendix 8 for a comparison chart Who manufactures the fmGenie The fmGenie system has been designed by Connevans and is manufactured sold and serviced in our works in Reigate Made in Britain Where can find further information Wwww connevans com D 3 Cc M D 4 N O 2 N lt N r 17 z T p V gt N Ke ge vu D U E G v fmGenie System elements fmGENIE T
68. fast AGC is often better for use with a conference microphone where table noise can temporarily knock out the sound see appendix 2 amp 3 battery compartment switch 2 should be set down The suitability of an fmGenie conference microphone is very much a question of personal choice for the user so in practice there is no substitute for trying it Part no FMG22PK1 includes an fmGenie conference microphone pouch and 2m extension lead Please note using the extension lead on the transmitter may affect the operating range so always check reception before the session Starts fmAdvantage protocols for using a hearing aid test box to set up hearing aids for use with fm radio systems There are four fmAdvantage protocols covering linear and non linear hearing aids connected to a radio aid by direct input or neck loop The fmAdvantage procedures were developed in conjunction with Manchester University The fmAdvantage procedures are available for download from www connevans com information and in a printed booklet A PowerPoint presentation is also available on the Connevans information resource CD If you would like a copy of the CD or printed copies of the fmAdvantage procedure please request them with your next order fmGenie Accessories Tester Part no FMG750 The fmGenie Accessories amp MLxS Tester will functionally test a direct input lead when connected to a radio aid a WDI MLxS or other ear level receiv
69. g aids you will need a lead with 2 ends known as a V lead them Whilst that may be considered to be an Direct input hearing aids tend to have a better frequency response than advantage in a lecture style situation or sitting hearing aids on T Analogue and digital hearing aids work equally well beside the in laws the loss of your own voice with fmGenie equipment With digital hearing aids the monitoring and being unable to hear those beside you is direct input facility needs to be enabled when they are usually more of a disadvantage programmed Your audiologist is able to advise on the Suitability of a hearing aid and the facilities available There is no best hearing aid or radio aid simply an aid which suits the user The should be set to LO audio Output for use with direct input hearings aids this can readily be checked by looking for the c symbol on the status display See below and appendix 3 for more details The loss of environmental sound with the hearing aid on T is one of the reasons for the environmental microphone facility in the fmGenie So what is connected to what The output connects to a neck loop which generates a magnetic signal which is picked up by the T facility on the hearing aid For the environmental sound a lapel microphone is plugged into the external microphone input on the It s actually not that difficult just look at the illustration T
70. he arrangement is the same whether you When using direct input environmental sound is still wear one or two hearing aids picked up by the hearing aids themselves As the mee environmental microphone facility in the fmGenie is The should be set to HI audio output for use with neck not required simply ensure that the Env vol control is loops this can readily be checked by looking for ine a turned down to minimum symbol on the status display See below and appendix 3 for more details If a user dislikes the wires consider using a wirefree direct input WDI unit details on page 46 E N M O D ch 5 Ce Cc Q l J A D lt D g E D D o l u 2 5 U D z pz m Q O eer a N 4y 45 D gt D D o l g 5 UO D pz n m Q O er a N 46 fmGenie USING AN fmGENIE WITH WIREFREE DIRECT INPUT WDI The Wirefree Direct Input WDI unit combines the advantages of wirefree direct input with fmGenie features such as long range team teaching multiple channels tone control adjustment and status display a The fmGenie WDI unit plugs into a standard ear level receiver A fm shoe is powered from the hearing aid and is driven from a lightweight WDI neckloop attached to z an fmGenie receiver 2 The WDI neck loop may be worn under clothing without affecting the sound quality Bec
71. helper should take the fmGenie transmitter R and walk to the other side of the room while talking into the Volume controls microphone at 150mm the length of a biro from the mouth The fmGenie volume can be set by a comparison method 8 The hearing aid user should be able to hear the helper through the fmGenie adjusting the receiver Tx volume control to a suitable level as required 1 Initially establish a Satisfactory listening level with the hearing aid s alone at arm s length from somebody talking to you 2 Turn onthe fmGenie system give the transmitter to your helper and ask them to walk away whilst talking It may be necessary to repeat steps 3 8 3 You should now listen to the hearing aids but this time through the fmGenie user features fmGenie receiver without changing the hearing aid volume controls Adjust the transmitter volume control Tx vol to match or be This generic fast track guide is designed to get you started with Slightly louder than the original listening level through the hearing your new fmGenie quickly and easily To help achieve this your aid alone fmGenie has been factory set for single channel operation with some user features disabled Tone controls Setting the tone controls is straightforward but most users do not need The available features are all explained in section 4 and when you p i y to adjust them at this stage have chosen the features you wish to use appendices 1
72. hone look about them The extended selection of lengths allow them to be worn up the back if desired The V lead has a small slider FMGV FMGS midway along the lead which can be moved by slightly wetting it z T p V gt N Ke ge D U E GL v lt Patch cords for multiturn plastic neck loop Nar Black with a straight 2 pin N P plug for plugging into the neck loop and a right angled 3 5mm plug to connect to the receiver The neck loop patch cords are available in a range of lengths and can also be used with bone conductors Part no FMG42 available in 200 400 600 and 800mm lengths Single leads are available for users with one hearing aid eee xs amp z T p N gt N Ke ge D U E G u 28 fmGenie fmGENIE WDI amp WDI NECK LOOP The fmGenie Wirefree Direct Input WDI unit plugs into an ear level receiver fm shoe It is powered from the hearing aid and is driven from a lightweight WDI neckloop attached to an fmGenie receiver The fmGenie Wirefree Direct Input unit combines the advantages of wirefree direct input with fmGenie i features such as team teaching long range multiple r channels tone control adjustment and status display The WDI neck loop may be worn under clothing without affecting the sound quality Please note that an ear level receiver fm compatible direct input hearing aid is
73. id in the correct position behind your ear Re order spares as required always keep spare leads and shoes etc It is not necessary to break up the fmGenie system and use the test headphones for a routine test if the overall system is OK then all the parts in between are too Pitfalls and things to remember Only replace or wiggle one thing at a time that way you are much more Connect up the system as it will be used amp TURN ON likely to find the cause of a problem Remember to check that plugs are pushed home We strongly advise keeping a set of spare leads shoes etc that you know A work Investigate any reported operating problems from yesterday Intermittent sound problems can be difficult to trace ask the user to explain what happened and when Check that direct input shoes are fitting reasonably well i e that they don t make and break if gently nudged If the transmitter E3 is too close to the P receiver a weak or low transmitter signal Test the overall system may be missed this is why we ask the two To do a thorough check we would recommend walking testers to stand at opposite ends of the room around with the fmGenie this is what we do at Connevans It is important to check that the fmGenie not only gives good sound quality but also adequate radio range Don t create faults and reduce the life of equipment by wiggling or pulling leads too hard or removing and r
74. ies it around with them wherever D gt high visual appeal and acceptance combined with functionality and they go K features second to none F A k The fmGenie has been designed to work with personal hearing aids It is When using the fmGenie 7 S 2 the user s hearing aids that provide the hearing loss correction and the system cochlear implant and C h power or gain for a user However it would be acceptable to say that a hearing aid users still listen oO l y radio aid adds effective gain because as the speaker moves away from through their own aids but now J arm s length distance there is no reduction in the volume or power the speaker s voice is fed l Sa E presented to the hearing aid user directly to the ear of the user ig E a r Headphone users simply listen V The fmGenie provides a high quality sound feed to allow the hearing aids to to a receiver lt wv work to the best of their ability in a wide range of situations Your fmGenie P ne has also been designed to allow you to gain maximum benefit from future How does the hearing aid hear the radio aid 3 improvements in hearing aids The input to the user s aid or implant processor from the radio microphone receiver can be via a direct input connection if available or ae What is special about the fmGenie an inductive loop pick up T coil The Connevans fmGenie has unrivalled sound quality advanced user f
75. in and out may become tiresome so it would be better to override the dynamic muting with manual muting for longer periods A circle O on the status display shows that dynamic muting has been enabled and appears after some sound has passed through the Both manual and dynamic muting require self monitoring by the user If this is an issue then both muting options can be left disabled There are also some users who wish to have the least number of variables to worry about when using equipment Move switch 1 down to activate dynamic muting STAR FUNCTION BUTTON Use of the star function button for manual muting has been discussed above The amp button is also used to start an autotune sequence Autotune is an optional facility to quickly and easily tune a toa F Please see page 36 and appendices 2 amp 3 where the autotune facility is explained further a short press of the button will truncate the tuning period and flashing A fmGenie Batteries amp charging CHOICE OF BATTERY The fmGenie and both use AA sized batteries Either rechargeable or non rechargeable batteries can be used Our usual advice is to use the fmGenie like a mobile phone with rechargeable batteries and in situ charging Rechargeable batteries E Connevans supply Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH 1300 mAh capacity F rechargeable batteries for use with fmGenie equipment higher l capacity batteries can be used but may not give a longer operating
76. ing been returned for repair Yes unless you have made a note of the correct balancing reading from an Output Level Setter for both volume controls and the required tone control settings see page 73 Can I return the equipment for a routine check under warranty during the summer holidays Sorry but no m Connevans reserve the right to make a charge for handling and returning equipment under warranty which is clearly not faulty the full range of spares and accessories and how can I buy them Visit www DeafEquipment co uk and have your debit or credit card handy If quote my balanced output level setter reading for both the Tx vol and Env vol controls and tone control settings will Connevans Lam listening on the same frequency as a PA system but the sound is not as good as using my own transmitter I sent equipment for repair but have not had it returned Is there any more information on Ah did you post it in Ambridge using fmGenie equipment N D z V lt o V p N V 5 O fo D UO E G 82 reset my receiver outputs for me after a repair so do not need to visit my adviser Certainly with pleasure When I carry out a processor reset the display shows some numbers what does this mean This is quite normal it is the software version number have a woolly neck loop can it be washed Yes
77. io input wire free direct input cochlear implant processor or headphones Part no FMG 21 Available in white or graphite grey When used with an inductive neck loop usually worn under a sweater or jacket it will probably also be necessary to use an environmental lapel microphone Part no FMG213M6 so that the hearing aid user can hear their own voice and the sound immediately adjacent to them fmGENIE DESIGNER FLASH The fmGenie designer flash allows you to customise the look of your fmGenie Part no FMG 3 See page 37 for more information and the Connevans Catalogue for range of colours available gt Cc M N Y 2 VN lt N or 3 19 z T p V gt N Ke ge D U E GL u 20 fmGenie fmGENIE MICROPHONE PACK Part no FMG21 3M6 150mm Contains a microphone head lapel clip and a 600mm lead Microphone head Part no FMG211 This is the actual device which picks up the sound Ideally the microphone should be situated 150mm 6 inches or the length of a biro from the mouth The mic head fits to the lead with a firm push on pull off action Microphone lapel clip Part no FMG212 Use the clip to position the microphone head the right distance from the mouth Microphone connecting lead Part no FMG21M600 The lead has a 2 5mm right angle plug which goes into the Ext mic or Env mic
78. ion to tune signal is actually being sent If the button is also pressed within the channel select period i e flashing A the scans through all channels and attempts to lock on to the transmitter The unit is desensitised during scanning making it unlikely that it will lock on to the wrong I Another transmitter would also have to be within approximately 2 metres and have a permit to tune signal activated Pressing the L2 control a second time turns off the permission to tune signal from the transmitter The transmitter channel select period lasts for 2 minutes after switching on the unit until the A disappears Z Under flash switch 4 Switch 4 controls whether the Tx UP DOWN channel select buttons operate Factory setting DOWN UP DOWN buttons disabled E Fora single user there is no reason to change channel and multiple users would normally be allocated their own specific channel to avoid clashing so we would always expect this facility to be disabled in a H DOWN is Tx channel changing disabled UP is Tx channel buttons enabled As with a receiver pressing both together will select the default channel In order to reduce accidental operation the UP DOWN channel select buttons only operate for 2 minutes after turning on A short press of the button will also end the channel select period gt M z x lt N l D 5 VN 3 r N M r aa amp
79. issing Digital hearing aids The fmGenie works equally well with both digital and analogue hearing aids Note Digital hearing aids require the direct input facility to be configured during programming discuss your requirements with your audiological advisor A Digital hearing aids for beginners presentation can be found at www connevans com presentations WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS If nothing appears to be working stay calm On days such as these we advise switching to the completely opposite approach Instead of testing the overall system use the test headphones to just listen to the fmGenie alone Start with as simple a system as possible e g the internal microphone and an aerial known to be good in the and just the headphones in the Note With direct input systems it is necessary to change from LO to HI to use the test headphones Once you know that the fmGenie system sounds OK if you normally use another type of microphone then try that If you still cannot get the fmGenie working on its own try swapping the 2 or with another user to identify which unit is faulty otherwise you will need to send both units for repair If you hear a good sound with the test headphones the fmGenie is definitely working and the problem must lie elsewhere Accessories tester For those with more than one fm radio system to keep in good working order an fmGenie Accessories Tester can be an invaluable time saver see page 71
80. ith an individual note against each item indicating the problem you have found Make sure that you keep a record of the items and their serial numbers that you are returning 4 Always indicate intermittent faults or faults which occur only after a period of time 5 Ifyou know that something has happened to the equipment e g dropped or flushed down a toilet please tell us we won t unduly penalise you and we are much more likely to do a good repair for you if we know all the facts 6 Make sure that items are well packed many people don t As a rule of thumb allow 25 mm 1 of packing material around light items with more around heavier items such as chargers If you would be worried about dropping the parcel you have just packed on the floor you had better add some more protection 7 Don t forget that the parcel is at YOUR insurance risk until safely received at Connevans fmGenie Helpline During office hours Connevans offer a free fmGenie technical helpline on our switchboard telephone number 01737 247571 just ask for the fmGenie helpline We can also be contacted by email fmgenie connevans com or FAX 01737 223475 When the equipment is owned by a local authority in the first instance any queries should be referred to the advisory administrator as Connevans do not wish to conflict with local procedures GUARANTEE FOR CONNEVANS fmGENIE RADIO AID SYSTEM This undertaking is in addition to a consumer s statutory
81. itters one for the tutor and the other connected to the multimedia required sound page 67 the fmGenie Teacher dc user can then easily choose channel 38 which transmitter to listen to Multimedia Channel 70 i 3 N ET E Classroom assistant i i h channel 42 Teacher Channel 48 3 In group discussion Two fmGenie transmitters used with their internal microphones may be handed around the group and chosen in turn by the fmGenie dc user cE V M O o ch 5 Ce Cc oi l J A D 5 D ry z fe U 5 m l g 5 UO D m Q O D V 52 fmGenie Activation of RX dual channel facility when turning on Hold down the button whilst pressing button until the display comes to life Providing that channel changing is enabled the display will show dc for approximately 2 seconds followed by the active channel plus the A symbol will flash The two channels used for team teaching are the default channel plus a secondary channel It is the secondary channel that is active at turn on and can be changed with the or buttons The channel change period lasts for 1 minute is indicated by the flashing A and can be terminated by a short press of the button Once the A has stopped flashing one press of the or button will toggle between the secondary and default channels Additional operating notes
82. low the precise output level volume for a particular user to be recorded The fmGenie output level setter can be used by a non audiological expert to routinely check output levels or to reset output levels for a replacement or repaired Please note that it is also necessary to note or check the tone control settings see appendix 3 page 97 An output level setter is particularly useful for radio aid systems used with cochlear implant processors Connection The output level setter has two leads One lead has a 2 5mm jack plug which plugs into the fmGenie external microphone socket Ext mic on either the 8 for the TX vol setting or on the for the Env vol setting as required FMG720 The second lead connects to the 3 5mm Audio out socket fmGenie 2 5mm ext MIC socket fmGenie 3 5mm receiver output socket fmGenie OLS FMG720 When taking fmGenie readings with an OLS it is always necessary for the audio output LO HI switch to be set in the HI position If the fmGenie is being used with direct input hearing aids don t forget to return the LO HI switch back to the LO position afterwards Operation To take a measurement turn on the units and note the OLS display reading When resetting equipment adjust the appropriate volume control to obtain your required reading do not forget to check the tone control settings too For the technicals among us
83. mGenie receivers Case size Approx 275mm x 223mm x 79mm Part no FMG612 fmGENIE FULL SYSTEM CARRYING CASE 7 a _ A range of attenuated direct input leads for This is a rigid case which has a foam lining with cut 5 use with personal stereos is available from outs to suit the fmGenie All the elements of a amet ha Connevans these leads are clearly working system can be carried in it This is a most 7 Ta identifiable as they have a blue 3 5mm jack plug Please see Listening for Pleasure in useful item when storing or distributing equipment The case will hold a transmitter 3 receiver spare flashes harness 8 batteries twin tail charger conference microphone and direct input or neck loop accessories the Connevans Catalogue MULTITURN PLASTIC NECK LOOP A thin loop which has a soft flexible feel lies comfortably around the neck and offers excellent performance Case size Approx 385mm x 330mm x 85mm Part no FMG611 This neck loop has a 2 pin N P socket and fmGENIE DIRECT INPUT LEADS Py Ws requires the use of the patch cord shown Direct input leads for the fmGenie are available in a fa re below range of lengths and in black or white Plastic neck loops are approx 225mm diameter Thickness of loop 5 5mm Weight 35g Part no FMG44 gt MD j 3 C MD D O gt a lt N r MD 3 The Connevans fmGenie binaural direct input leads have a V format with an earp
84. mental microphone socket on the and when used in this way it allows input from two sources at once to be mixed eg computer and lecturer The pack of leads Part no FMG8 amp 1PK Allows connection to a wide range of electronic equipment The pack contains the following leads Stereo 3 5mm plug to 3 5mm plug Will fit any 3 5mm headphone socket we have no control whether it does or does not cut out the sound to the speakers m 3 5mm socket to 6 5mm plug Converts 3 5mm plug to 6 5mm plug which will fit into big headphone sockets 3 5mm stereo to 2 x phono plugs Phono connections are found on many hi fi s amp sound systems 4 x phono sockets to 5pin din plug For connecting to some tape recorders used with the 3 5mm to phono lead probably black to black red to red Some equipment may prefer the yellow amp white but the worst that can happen is a funny noise 3 5mm socket doubler Converts one 3 5mm socket to two 3 5mm sockets fmGenie Conference Microphone Part no FMG22PK1 Many users of fmGenie radio aids use their system in group or seminar situations Whilst it is not possible to replicate the same quality obtained from a microphone worn on the person the Connevans fmGenie conference microphone successfully increases the distance of useful sound pick up The fmGenie conference microphone is a flat metal disc 88mm in diameter with a grey finish It works on the boundary layer principle an
85. mited declares that this fmGenie radio aid system is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The Declaration of Conformity for the fmGenie radio aid system is published on the website http www connevans com ce At the end of their useful life the packaging product and batteries should be disposed of via a suitable recycling centre Do not dispose of with your normal household waste Do not burn gt x lt l gt N N VN M lt A M o 2 VN r 103 Appendix 7 Record of your fmGenie settings 104 Make a record of your fmGenie settings on these pages so you can refer to them if you need to check or reset them for any reason such as after repair Much easier than working out your preferences all over again When returning fmGenie equipment for repair please ensure that they are well packed with at least 25mm of protective packing around each unit Our experience is that a padded postal packet does not provide sufficient protection If possible please enclose a marked up copy of this page when returning equipment for repair RECEIVER Locked OLS reading Viewed from rear Env vol Appendix 8 Frequency channel coding comparisons between different radio systems Euro fmGenie amp CRM 220 eeo ee Red Brown 173 4007 39 AT 5 S 5 Red Red 173 450 4
86. mp 3 explain how to set the default channel and activate the multichannel facility Appendix 8 gives a channel coding comparison chart between different radio systems Move switch 3 up to activate channel changing fmGenie fmGENIE RX DUAL CHANNEL TEAM TEACHING Since summer 2006 fmGenie receivers have a dual channel capability Dual channel fmGenie receivers are identified by the part number FMG121 previously FMG 1 20 The fmGenie dual channel dc facility is referred to by some people as a Team Teaching facility The dual channel facility operates by allowing the user to toggle between two channels We believe that listening to one transmitter at a time is preferable to mixing the sound from two transmitters which could cause confusion in many situations Once the facility is activated the user uses the or keys to instantly change between the two M channels The two chosen channels may be any in the channel set There are 3 prime uses for the fmGenie dual channel team teaching facility 1 fmGenie users with a learning support assistant Both the teacher and the learning support assistant wear transmitters on different channels the learning support assistant preferably using a headworn microphone The fmGenie dc user can then easily choose to listen to either person as 2 fmGenie users watching AV multimedia presentations Multimedia sound is increasingly used in teaching Using two transm
87. n an arm s length A radio aid system will help to solve this problem spie Huey YM Wajqoid ayy 13 frGenie gt oof WGN What will a radio aid NOT do THE fmGenie RADIO AID SYSTEM Well a radio aid normally adds no gain or power or volume to a hearing aid so a user will not be given increased amplification It is the power BACKGROUND Output of the hearing aid NOT the radio aid that the hearing aid user Principle of operation listens to The fmGenie is a wireless communication system designed specifically for use by people with a hearing loss The system consists of two main elements a transmitter f and a receiver The transmitter unit collects the sound and transmits it without loss of quality to the receiving unit Both ends of the system are portable and the receiving unit presents this relayed sound in some way to the user What does it do then The fmGenie will provide a consistent sound feed over varying distances just as if the person speaking was always at arm s length The system can be used in conjunction with hearing aids cochlear implant processors or headphones Who wears what Design objectives The fmGenie transmitter 2 unit is worn by the E Radio systems for deaf and hard of hearing people have been available for E person speaking The fmGenie receiver is worn by I gt many years The concept for the fmGenie was to design a product with the user who carr
88. nd level from an fmGenie into a hearing aid with compression WRDC will cause such a problem Rebalance the system see page 64 Is there an easy way to find how old the equipment is Yes all Connevans serial numbers have the manufacturing date as the first four digits eg 0809 1234 would indicate that the equipment was made in 2008 in September It costs a lot to return equipment by post Postal charges are based on weight so don t send back harnesses batteries chargers or system carrying cases etc if there is nothing wrong with them In fact about 2 weeks ago We received a parcel without a name and address sometimes we can locate the sender via a serial number Are batteries and direct input leads covered by the warranty All products that Connevans supply have a warranty but these types of items should normally be regarded as consumables What about VAT var This is subject to the Ovar current ruling at time of purchase but if in doubt consult your local VAT office at present an fmGenie can be zero rated when sold to a deaf person or to a charity 3 O MD a MD VN ad gt 74 Qo gt V MD 74 Is the Connevans fmGenie made in Britain Yes Any last advice Yes check to see whether the equipment is insured and if you feel you require help with using your fmGenie please ask your advisor or Connevans
89. ng the T programme varies greatly between hearing aids so please consult your hearing aid user guide All NHS hearing aids should have one or both of the above facilities Digital hearing aids need to have the T and or direct input facility activated during programming Please discuss the facilities available on your hearing aid with your hearing aid dispenser E N ae O MD pe p gt Co A Q MD l A D A lt e 43 fiiGenie gt S fmGenie USING AN fmGENIE WITH A HEARING AID oy USING AN fmGENIE AND A NECK LOOP WITH D VIA A DIRECT INPUT CONNECTION FAT A HEARING AID ON T OR HEADPHONES y Pu What is connected to what The output of the receiver connects to a lead As already mentioned you need to switch the which connects to the specific hearing aid connecting shoe which connects hearing aid to T in order to pick up the to the hearing aid see illustration signal from the neck loop Unfortunately Direct input hearing aid shoes usea with many hearing aids when you switch to Standard 3 pin europlug connection the T position the microphone in the hearing aid itself is turned off The reason that we say unfortunately is because without a live hearing aid microphone users will normally be unable to hear either their own voice or the voices of those standing beside If you wear one hearing aid you will require a Single lead If you wear two hearin
90. nown good one and listen again Testing Ear Level Wireless Receivers To test ear level receivers a known working on the correct channel is required The ear level receiver should be plugged into the tester Turn on the ear level receiver and Place the i near a source of sound and walk away from it to a realistic operating distance Listen to the tester and increase the volume until the audio from the source can be heard Gently squeeze the ear level receiver to check whether there are any intermittent connections causing crackling or broken sound If there is no sound then either the ear level receiver is broken or the is not working NOTE If testing an fmGenie WDI unit make sure that the fmGenie is configured for WDI operation and that the WDI unit fitted to the tester is held vertically within the field of the WDI neckloop Fault finding is a process of elimination and substitution having more than one fault is potentially the most confusing situation Using the tester allows easy verification that individual parts of an fm system are working or not To avoid confusion always replace or wiggle one item at a time If you have access to known working items try substituting them one at a time Sometimes it may be helpful to borrow items from another user listening to their transmitter can help clarify what is working fmGenie Output Level Setter The output level setter is an easy to use time saver as it will al
91. o not normally advise using this type of microphone for conventional radio aid use UW Diam of frame 6mm Weight 84g Part no FMG260 For up to date information on products available from Connevans visit the Connevans websites www connevans com the information website for Connevans www DeafEquipment co uk the e commerce website for Connevans gt D j 3 C MD MD O gt V lt N r MD 3 21 oD p V gt N ge S D U E GL u 22 fmGenie fmGENIE CONFERENCE MICROPHONE Designed for use on a table the fmGenie conference microphone is an invaluable accessory for use in group discussions Can be used with either a transmitter or receiver y as N neg Please see page 69 for further information Part no FMG220 fmGENIE POUCH For use with either transmitter 3 or receiver the pouch has a belt clip and may be worn directly on a belt or clipped onto waistband or pocket The pouch can also be used with any of the wide range of Modular Harness System products Part no FMG630 HANGING BELT POUCH An fmGenie belt pouch which hangs securely from the belt and is particularly suitable for more active children and those who wear their belts loose Part no FMG650 Suitable for belts up to 30mm 1 s All spares and accessories are available online at our shopping website visit ww
92. one sound for hearing aid users Provides a high quality hands free telephone telesales facility which may literally make the difference between being able to work or not Suitable for use with virtually all telephone systems both analogue and digital The use of a headset microphone leaves the hands free for keyboard entry Includes a transmitter input adaptor a T Call base adaptor SupraPlus monaural headset and instruction sheet Part no FMG9PKO5 FMG PACK 2 MULTIMEDIA AUDIO This pack will allow you to connect your fmGenie to a wide range of multimedia audio equipment Includes an fmGenie transmitter input adaptor plus a pack of assorted leads to fit most requirements and instruction sheet Part no FMG9PKO2 a fmGENIE ACCESSORIES TESTER gt gt i 2 A x o D N 2 wv Y D z a z lt Pa aD e 3 FMG PACK 3 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER F Allows you to functionally test Excellent quality recording from an a direct input lead when connected to a radio aid fmGenie receiver and able to record a WDI MLxS or other ear level receiver continuously for many hours Ideal for A an fmGenie aerial fmGenie amp CRM 220 microphones The fmGenie accessories amp MLxS etc tester is an indispensable product for both Teachers of the Deaf and carers See page 71 for full details lectures and meetings The unit records exactly what is heard by the radio aid by
93. or Select the correct lead for the audio equipment you want to connect to see next page for more details on the choosing leads Set the input adaptor volume control to a low setting Plug the flying lead from the transmitter input adaptor into the external microphone Ext mic socket on the this will disconnect the integral microphone in the E Plug your chosen connecting lead between the audio equipment and the 3 5mm stereo socket on the transmitter input adaptor Make sure that you understand which output to use from the audio equipment sound source some are fixed level others are adjustable and some outputs such as a headphones socket will disconnect the speaker The system should now work The volume control will allow you to adjust to the output level from your sound source 67 a Q 5 o D a x lt a O J D s D O U 68 fmGenie Setting the volume level 1 Use your listening test kit to listen to someone speaking into the 2 microphone as usual This is done with the i p adaptor unplugged and using a lapel microphone or aerial 2 Connect the transmitter input adaptor into the fmGenie Ext mic socket Adjust the transmitter input adaptor volume control to match the level heard from the microphone 4 Lastly make a note of the setting of the volume knob for next time Note The Transmitter input adaptor also works equally well in the environ
94. order to maintain compliance with product regulations Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Always turn off an fmGenie before removing batteries If you are using an in situ charger be sure it is unplugged from the fmGenie before removing or replacing batteries Always switch off a plug in charger before fitting or removing batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Use only 1 5V AA alkaline or 1 2V AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries as this could cause fire or explosion When inserting batteries take care to fit them the correct way round Align their positive and negative terminals as shown on the label in the battery compartment When replacing batteries replace both batteries using two batteries of the same type and make Do not either mix batteries of different types or use old and new batteries together Non rechargeable batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to your fmGenie remember to remove alkaline batteries when they become flat fmGenie Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive moisture or heat Do not short circuit or disassemble batteries Never allow battery terminals to come into contact with other metallic objects Use a rubber band to hold 2 or more batteries safely side by side and put them ina plastic bag The best way to carry batte
95. ormally into the microphone at 150mm the length of a biro from the mouth 2 Turn on both the transmitter and receiver by pressing and holding the ON OFF button until the display turns on and the 3 Plug the test headphones into the alert indicator flashes once fmGenie receiver audio output It is time rather socket Audio out than pressure which turns on an fmGenie to prevent accidental switching on off 4 Using the test headphones listen to the fmGenie receiver and adjust the Tx volume to a comfortable level 3 Check that both units are showing the same channel number If they are not you will need to match the channels PAGES 50 and 84 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 u U x too dead N fmGenie Part 3a Using an fmGenie receiver with an inductive neckloop and hearing aid on T 1 Ensure that the Tx vol volume is at minimum 2 Check that HI 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 Hl rather than LO The hearing aid user should listen at arm s length to somebody talking to establish the level of sound from the eating aid alone page 11 explains why we do this
96. out connections use those in preference to the SCART as there will be no issues with the SCART socket configuration fmGENIE MULTIMEDIA AUDIO CONNECTION For hearing aid users who wish to listen to audio equipment such as computers CD minidisc iPod etc a much better result is obtained by connecting the directly to the equipment rather than placing the microphone near a speaker The fmGenie Multimedia Audio add on accessory pack FMG9PKO2 gives you the means to connect to a wide range of audio equipment FMG9PKO2 contains an fmGenie transmitter input adaptor FMG81 plus a pack of assorted leads to fit most requirements FMG81PK and instruction sheet will allow you to set the volume into the i from your equipment The fmGenie transmitter input adaptor will accept a wide range of inputs ranging from low level auxiliary outputs headphone outputs line level outputs to speaker drive outputs Connecting Up fmGenie pe r Bia oe ok e g Pd The transmitter input adaptor The transmitter input adaptor is a small box with a volume control and scale There is also one trailing lead with a 2 5mm plug and one 3 5mm stereo jack socket The transmitter adaptor converts the stereo audio signal to mono reduces it to a level that will be accepted by the fmGenie and mutes the 3 microphone The volume control A e 5 5 A c Q or O D gt lt r MD LS 5 A D 2 D 3 T 5
97. required to use the fmGenie WDi unit fmGenie WDI unit Part no FMGWDI WDI neck loops 100mm lead diam approx 225mm Part no FMG474S 250mm lead diam approx 225mm Part no FMG474J 500mm lead diam approx 225mm Part no FMG474M 900mm lead diam approx 225mm Part no FMG474L fmGENIE EARPHONES Personal stereo style earphones for users requiring help with concentration in lectures or for those with a mild hearing loss Part no FMG743 1 fmGENIE HEADPHONES Personal stereo style headphones for users requiring help with concentration in lectures or for those with a mild hearing loss Part no FMG7420 fmGENIE TEST HEADPHONES A lightweight pair of headphones for routine listening tests not particularly robust but comfortable to wear with a pleasant sound and very good value for money Part no FMG7410 BONE CONDUCTOR A bone conductor can be used with an fmGenie receiver There are three parts in a complete unit the bone conductor itself the metal headband and the connecting lead More than one user has commented that a bone conductor on an fmGenie has a much stronger vibration than a modified post aural bone conduction hearing aid FMG42600 600 mm patch lead FMG42800 800 mm patch lead FMG48V600 600mm V patch lead for 2 bone conductors MBONECONB2 Bone conductor beige MBONEHEAD Headband for single bone conductor Double sided headbands are also available to special order fmGENIE PERSONAL SO
98. ries is to use a plastic battery case Part no MBATCASE CAUTION Observe the following precautions to ensure that you get the most from your fmGenie Keep dry The fmGenie is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Do not drop Your fmGenie may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks never quickly open a carrying case and say BOO or strong vibrations Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes of temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a very cold day can cause condensation inside the fmGenie To prevent condensation place your fmGenie in a pouch case or other bag before exposing it to sudden temperature changes Do not attempt to open an fmGenie There are no user serviceable parts inside an fmGenie and you will invalidate the warranty Should a unit break open as a result of a fall or other accident remove the batteries and return to Connevans for repair Sticky or corrosive liquids Should your fmGenie suffer spillage or immersion in liquid eg cola immediately remove the batteries and rinse the fmGenie in clean water The fmGenie will still need to be returned to Connevans however your washing out of nasty liquids before they dry will minimise contamination and corrosion Do NOT attempt to power up the unit to test it as you might cause further damage Please return the unit to Connevans Service Department with a note expl
99. rights and does not affect those rights in any way Connevans Limited undertakes that if any defect in materials or workmanship occurs in the product within TWELVE MONTHS from date of purchase it will be repaired or at our discretion replaced free of charge This applies only if the product has been correctly used and has not been damaged through misuse accident or neglect and has not been modified or repaired by anyone other than Connevans Limited Added warranty may be bought at the time of purchase for fmGenie transmitters and receivers Please refer to the Connevans catalogue for full details Connevans naturally accept no responsibility for loss or damage to customer s equipment until it has been safely received at our factory Customers are advised to return equipment adequately packed and covered by appropriate insurance Return postage will not be refunded The guarantee is conditional upon the equipment having been purchased and used solely within the UK The guarantee shall not apply to batteries hearing aid connecting leads and other items of limited natural life Connevans Limited undertakes to supply spares and service for equipment of its own manufacture for a minimum period of six years from the date of purchase Due to our constant endeavours to improve our products Connevans reserve the right to alter the design specifications or appearance of products without notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby Connevans Li
100. rom the with a reduction in speech discrimination It is in these situations that the manual muting facility will be of help to users see page 53 7 Try the system using a standard listening test readjusting both the volume and tone settings to suit the user s preference Evaluate the effectiveness of the system by comparing word list scores with and without the fmGenie The foregoing is intended to be a basic guide only Your hearing advisor would use a hearing aid test box to help initially establish these settings Once you are happy that the system is correctly balanced use an output level setter to record your output levels see page 73 Good luck The Connevans fmGenie will not resolve all the problems of hearing aid users but it will allow better use of hearing aids and allow listening at a distance with increased clarity and reduced background noise a or Ro o e pe O pe pe O Y 2 65 z J Q 5 o D a e lt q O J D U D Oo U 66 Connecting an fmGenie transmitter to external equipment fmGENIE TV CONNECTION Much better sound quality will be obtained by feeding the sound directly into the 8 rather than by placing the microphone next to a speaker A good example is watching TV in a room full of people For the hearing aid user the level of background noise could possibly be as loud as the soundtrack By feeding the so
101. s only from Connevans or can I buy them elsewhere They can be bought elsewhere but we recommend the type which we supply some of the alternative re chargeable types although cheaper in price hold less charge Can I use rechargeable NiMH batteries with higher capacity to give more operating time You can use them but you probably won t get any longer operating time because the charger is designed for 1300mAh batteries Having got an fmGenie what do do and how do I know that the system is working correctly Reading this booklet is good most of the answers are here In the end the hearing aid user is the ultimate judge of a good system How do I get my fmGenie repaired without knowing how much money to send Quote your debit or credit card number giving a maximum limit dependent upon the amount of equipment returned for repair phone in for advice first if you wish Do need a licence for my radio microphone aid in the UK No AO D D Q D 74 5 74 Qo gt N D 74 8l fmGenie don t send back anything which does not need repair our repair charges reflect the amount of time we spend processing your equipment so the more items you send back the more we ll charge you for checking them putting them into bags and sending back to you see Appendix 6 fmGenie Will a receiver need to be re balanced by my adviser after hav
102. safely carry a transmitter or grip release clip The belt is receiver other items can be carried fitted with a moulded carrier onto which the in the front section pouch belt clip fits in such a way that the unit The zip of the rear section closes slightly short to oe cannot accidentally be pushed off it allow the safe exit of a direct input lead or neck loop Small Part no 35WAISTS lead The Connevans bum bags are available in a Standard Part no 35WAIST range of colours to suit your mood Extra Large Part no 35WAISTXL Pouch size Approx 230mm wide x 130mm high 3 Belt size 32 max Part no 2247 MODULAR SYSTEM CHILD S BODY HARNESS le meal eae Has a moulded carrier which holds the fmGenie s pouch securely The style is similar to a child s reins harness with the child putting both arms through it CARRY POUCH A woven black polyester pouch with a canvas feel will The radio microphone would normall p Yy hold a receiver transmitter 4 and associated leads be worn at the front with the release clip at the back but in fact the A nice item for daily use which fits easily into school harness can be worn reversed so that bags and encourages users to keep their equipment the child is less likely to paint it i tidy An optional elasticated strap section M Pouch size Approx 175mm x 180mm x 45mm is included for added comfort Part no 35BODY Part no FMG615 E gt D gt i Z A
103. sent symbol which resets the auto power off timer when it flashes fmGenie This appendix explains the various switch settings required to activate the wide range of fmGenie features These settings rarely need changing once set Receiver under flash default settings 50 KHz frequency grid 50 KHz frequency grid Channel tuning disabled Microphone manual mute disabled Switch 1 UP Switch 2 UP Switch 3 DOWN Switch 4 DOWN Receiver battery compartment default settings Switch 1 UP Microphone dynamic mute disabled Switch 2 UP Slow AGC for conference mic use set FAST AGC ie DOWN Switch 3 DOWN Normal operation for WDI use UP Switch 4 UP Normal operation for WDI use DOWN LO HI HI For use with test headphones or neck loop for hearing aid direct input set to LO Active Cancel CANCEL Tone adjustment not active p kia i DIA srir If you get in a muddle don t worry just put all the settings back to these defaults before starting again gt So 5 D 5 2 x Ww l Ad A D a lt V M r a 5 Q N 91 N D pz Q N D 2 D D o l M Eas Oo D Q Q lt x 92 fmGenie RECEIVER UNDER FLASH SWITCHES Under flash switches 1 amp 2 Switches 1 amp 2 choose the channel frequency scheme E Both UP selects the 50KHz european channel scheme this scheme should be used for all new systems Both DOWN selects the original pre 20
104. tener is used to listen to the hearing aid directly via the acoustic earhook or by using the adaptor through an earmould 3 convenient to use this multiple charger TaS kitisa eo useful and Inexpensive S DS which allows in situ charging of up to accessory It iS inevitable that family friends or frorfC cnlee ak once teachers will be faced with the statement my Ba o radio aid doesn t work The purpose of this S 02 Each fmGenie is placed in a slot and test kit is to enable a normally hearing person 7 plugged in There is no need to unplug to perform basic tests on both a hearing aid ad 2 anything or to remove fmGenie units from their padie Each slot charges and an fmGenie o independently in the same way as a twin tail charger but with its own l l 90 indicator LED Only requires one 13amp socket The kit consists of ea 5 Q Q The advantage of using the stetoclip to listen to a hearing aid is that the hearing aid can be held so that not only can you hear the aid but you can see what you are doing 58 aT aa 59 D a Oo 5 T G o D Q ae u z 5 e o 60 fmGenie gt y S fmGenie You must be careful not to listen to the hearing aid at a loud volume or you may damage your own hearing you must use the variable acoustic attenuator Always initially set to full attenuation before turning on the hearing aid If you are the hearing aid
105. through the system ers 7 ON D O Mp oper y opne microphone or aerial A No aerial bars UPStitute items and check again x In situ charging rejected because batteries do not 1 T itt tt T require charging If the fmGenie is on the alert light 2 Out a a ANIE p will also flash Unplug charger a 2 Transmitter set to long range Output power 1mW 7 m Rolling bars indicate charging in progress RECEIVER ONLY E E u 7 E n nll clei T S EX Environmental or direct input hearing aid microphone ie OLDUN op 2 rolling bars top up charge 4 hours muted if using correct fmGenie output lead 3 If the charging period is interrupted by a power failure Shows that the dynamic muting function is active and 2 c Mw O the display will show the period of charge completed O that sound has been detected Symbol clears when Q T L ag Lt eg 1H is between 1 and 2 hours turned off processor reset or manual mute selected Restore power to continue charging or press the star a z l button until the display clears to stop the charge cycle O ve See i MH Uy o fm squelch is operating l Dual channel team teaching mode selected l 7 o T Press either or to switch between channels EM T eae C 1 Invalid default channel selected in the settings under aly High audio output selected for neckloop or headphones n the flash Reset to a valid channel see page 84 CE Low audio out selected for hearing aid dir
106. tory setting ratio intelligibility NOTE Remote Microphone muting from the fmGenie does not operate for many digital hearing aids however these aids often have an FM only programme if in doubt ask your hearing aid provider Manual muting Default setting off Manual muting is operated by pressing the star function button once When muted the status display shows the crossed microphone symbol EX to indicate that either or both the direct input hearing aid microphone or external microphone are being muted Another short press of the button will return to normal operation Operating manual muting will override dynamic muting when both are selected Move switch 4 up to activate manual muting E VN MD O MD pe Z gt Q AO Q D l A D A M lt MD 53 D f D D o l g 5 U D z pz m Q O eer a V 54 fmGenie Dynamic muting Default setting off Dynamic muting automatically mutes the environmental sound when somebody is talking into the M Somebody talking into the activates muting and stopping talking returns to normal sound The aim is to give preference to the sound but if the speaker were to ask a question of someone beside you the reply would be heard This facility is very good at reducing the masking effect of general background noise However if there is a very high level of background noise the effect of this noise fading
107. 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 days 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 Non Rechargeable 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 T1 Q U or Q A WN G cS D frkGenie SFG ni Part 2a Turning on Part 2b Using test headphones to check the fmGenie system 1 Connect an aerial or lapel microphone into the fmGenie transmitter 4 external microphone socket Ext mic Hearing aid users setting up an fmGenie for themselves should skip this section and move on to Part 3 1 Check that HI audio output is selected Either with an aerial to on the receiver by checking the display use the Or Q internal with a If is not shown you will need to refer to mic lapel mic page 9 and set HP rather than LO amp aD TI 5 7 r z a 5 A e O 7 roid it P Y PAGE 95 2 Give the fmGenie transmitter to a colleague and ask them to walk to the other side of the room while talking n
108. tutor is talking to people other than lapel microphone A hip pouch alternative the fmGenie user is also available see page 23 as is a neck harness for those simply wishing to wear it around the neck Unlike a belt pouch the neck harness has a hole for the internal microphone ina we T T 2 z O d 5 5 D vB Q A U OQ 5 D l J J a Wn O 3 Da T Vi MD If there is no flashing 4 a short press of the amp star function button will mute the 3 microphone as long as the facility has not been disabled If the feature is active the alert indicator and microphone mute EX symbol will flash as a reminder that users cannot hear you Another press of the button returns to normal ma SSS _ S 5 a oe z N S l u 5 UO D Boo m Q O Ass a V 36 fmGenie R CHANNEL CHANGE When first turned on a flashing 4 indicates that one a g or more of the channel change features is available PT H Manual channel change Default setting off Note to avoid the possibility of two transmitters being on the same channel we would not advise that this feature normally be enabled When the manual channel change facility has been enabled for 2 minutes after turning on while the A is still flashing you can use the UP DOWN buttons to change channel Alternatively during the same time period pressing
109. uently I have done an auto tune and the receiver has not locked on to the transmitter Was the transmitter channel display flashing while you were trying to tune Were you close enough within 2 metres for a Tx with SR selected Did both the Tx and Rx have their aerials leads connected Is the system waterproof No only splashproof The A is flashing and can hear a high pitched whistle on the selected channel You have activated autotune and you can hear the permit to tune data Signal from the transmitter that allows the auto tune function to work Briefly press the on off on the Tx and it will go away More importantly recheck that you have only the features that you require enabled I have changed the default channel settings but the channel display has not changed fmGenie You need to turn an fmGenie OFF and ON again after changing user and preference switch settings have you done this How many radio channels are available All channels that you are permitted to use by the DTI currently 35 I find changing between 50KHz euro frequencies and the traditional channels fiddly any suggestions It sounds like you are trying to use both schemes on the same site The system is not designed for daily changing This is a really bad idea You MUST only use one channel scheme Seek guidance from the fmGenie helpline without delay Can two systems on the s
110. und directly from the video or TV into the it is possible to eliminate unwanted background noise An fmGenie TV SCART add on accessory pack FMG9PKO1B provides the necessary items for connecting to a TV Video SCART socket FMG9PKO1B contains a 5m lead A121BAx and a SCART adaptor T114 x A121BAX T 14Jx How does it work On the fmGenie there is a TV Aux level input marked Aux in Plug the single end of the lead into the Aux in socket and the double end into the two audio input sockets on the SCART adaptor Check that the SCART adaptor is set to OUTPUT and then plug into the SCART output on the TV or video When using the TV level AUX input by default the 2 microphone remains live to allow talk over We recommend that the i microphone be muted by Ro pressing the button once A muted microphone is shown by a flashing Xx on the E display together with a flashing alert indicator as a warning that the microphone is muted Pressing the button again will remove the muting If manual microphone muting is not being used you will need to take care where you place the fmGenie 2 when connected to the TV because its microphone will still be live In this case either move the away from the loudspeaker or use an fmGenie transmitter stereo input adaptor instead of the direct AUX IN connection which will mute the microphone by default Note If your TV has phono audio
111. undfield 29 39 47 FAQs 76 83 Star function button 35 54 Fast Track Guide 5 11 Stetoclip 59 60 Fault finding 7 59 63 71 72 System elements 18 3 a Featherweight microphone 21 Team teaching 51 52 E Fittin 64 65 m g Technical appendices 84 105 M a Flashes 19 37 Telephone use 31 74 fmAdvantage 70 75 fmGenie accessories tester 71 72 Test headphones 7 29 fmGenie radio aid system 14 17 Testing 7 59 Frequency channels 105 63 Frequently asked questions 76 83 Tone controls 11 49 50 97 Guarantee 103 Transmitter 18 32 39 60 85 90 Harnesses 23 24 Transmitter aerial 18 34 Headworn microphone 21 TV 30 66 Headphones 7 28 29 43 68 Hearing aids 12 13 42 43 63 Twin tail charger 57 Inline filter leads 27 User operating guide 32 52 4 4 Bring the magic of sound to your ears m Genie T nics by Gareth d illustrations by Rosi om the rest of Connevans al nC SU pport pi Third Edition MAY 2007 2007 Connevans Limited
112. until the alert indicator flashes and you see the status display To turn off an fmGenie hold down the button until the status display blanks As with the it is time rather than pressure that is required Volume Controls Situated on either side of the receiver are two volume controls Once adjusted the control s can be locked if wished using a cross head size 0 screwdriver to tighten the volume control clamp screw A screwdriver is supplied with each Only 1 or 2 full turns are required Do NOT fully unscrew and likewise there is no need to make the screws overtight Adjustment of the Tx vol control permits setting of the transmitteri volume to an individual s personal preference When an fmGenie is used with hearing aids the correct setting is essential to obtain the best possible sound from the hearing aids The Env vol environmental microphone volume fmGenie Volume control locking screws control is factory set at minimum This control should be reset in accordance with individual situations and individual preferences It is unusual and undesirable to have the environmental sound at a higher level than that of the R The transmitter and environmental microphone volumes can be adjusted independently of each other Both circuits have automatic gain control AGC to provide consistency of signal level In the absence of a ff signal the receiver environmental microphone circuit is
113. user make sure that you can hear a clear sound from the If you are a hearing helper use a stetoclip and attenuator to listen to the hearing aid maximum attenuation _ Receiver Gently wiggle the cables loop between the and hearing aid to check that the sound does not break up or crackle Repeat the test for a second hearing aid Shoe connections are a common problem check that the shoe is a good fit and does not cause noises if it is touched Change any suspect items 2 Test headphones The test headphones may be used to listen directly to an fmGenie without the complications of leads shoes and hearing aids Don t forget to check that the HI output setting is selected when listening via headphones Transmitter While still listening to the ask your helper to gently wiggle the cables on the make sure that the sound does not break up or crackle Change any suspect items Battery status Look at each display to see that there is enough power Routine testing procedure E pp for the time that the system will be used but of course As a daily routine we advise listening to the overall system via the hearing HI a you did check amp recharge last night A pack of alkaline aid non hearing aid users should use a stetoclip and attenuator to listen to oso batteries can always be carried just in case the hearing aid If a neck loop is being used it will be necessary to wear the neck loop and to put the hearing a
114. w DeafEquipment co uk and click on the fmGenie section fmGenie HIP POUCH amp SHOULDER STRAP Particularly good for use with the transmitter as it is very easy to transfer from person to person Can also be used with a receiver Requires an fmGenie microphone pack not included for use with a transmitter Part no FMG640 TRANSMITTER NECK HARNESS amp POUCH The pouch on the neck harness has a hole for the transmitter internal microphone Use the popper fastening to put the strap around the back of the head rather than trying to pull the strap over the head If using the internal microphone the transmitter aerial will need be used Part no FMG621 MODULAR SYSTEM BELT STAR ADAPTOR The belt star adaptors are special clips designed to hold pouches securely to the wearer s own belt There are two versions of the modular system star adaptor available one for fitting up to 20mm belts or harness webbing used in the modular system body harness and the other up to 30mm belts Part nos 35STAR20 amp 35STAR30 D b a 3 C MD D O gt a lt N m MD 3 23 frGenie SFG ivr MODULAR SYSTEM WAIST HARNESS RECEIVER BUM BAG For use with the fmGenie pouch with The design of the Connevans either transmitter 2 or range of bum bags includes a receiver It is adjustable in Special separate rear zip section to size with a two fingered
115. with a variable acoustic attenuator see page 59 Should a radio system be tested in a hearing aid test box with the hearing aid as part of regular assessments Yes details are on the Connevans website look for the fmAdvantage procedure Can a radio system be used with every type of hearing aid Most of them all aids with direct audio input or inductive pick up T coils My young child fiddles with the volume controls what can I do Lock them see page 49 Can the radio system be connected toa TV radio CD minidisc etc Yes it s easy see pages 66 67 Can I use the radio system in my car Yes but you may get some interference why not try it I have trouble in meetings hearing the discussion any suggestions s Try a table top conference microphone Part no FMG220 see page 69 Should permit manual channel changing in a transmitter No as you do not want the chance of having more than one transmitter on the same channel Who would ever permit manual channel changing in a transmitter An LSA using team teaching with more than one pupil or to allow a visiting teacher to use their transmitter on different channels in different schools Who would find auto tune useful A school for the deaf where the transmitter stays in a classroom and the students move from class to class and need to change channel freq
116. with your fmGenie If not please ask for a free copy with your next spares order J yiwsueril p n5 Huljyesado SN 39 fmGene S fmGenie Re kop baci and aide Receiver front Alert m p Volume control Volume control indicator locking screw locking screw Status display Environmental Treble fa microphone Bass Tone Audio socket cancel out Charmel m m down Power on off E Audio Channel up Under flash Default Star function a channel button p select Per S Batt Tens TN T Units fa D P Management i S U settings S a v o Receiver display 2 Triangle Channel number Circle Microphone mute O en 2 symbol symbo symbo Plug in Hear z asian charger preference v strength Battery level Input settings M O A a Mute level setting WFM WDI D z socket lt A sounc ae i symbol Y Low high audio output Aerial symbol Wire free mode Low level output High level output for fmGenie WDI for direct input for neck loop or hearing aids headphones 400 S i D E D D o l u 5 U D z pz a Q O ao D V 42 fmGenie The fmGenie receiver has a similar casing to the transmitter and is easily identified by the Rx in a red circle on the front and the two volume controls either side of the unit An fmGenie receiver has no internal microphone WEARING AN fmGENIE The fmGenie and have similar pouch and harness options

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