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Widex CROS-FS User Instructions

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  • Page 1 User instrUctions cros-Fs model...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CRos tRAnsMitteR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: The Widex Cros Transmitter

    CRos tRAnsMitteR the illustration below shows the WiDeX cros transmitter with- out the ear-set, which consists of a wire and an ear-tip . Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual provided . 1 . on/off switch 2 . battery drawer with nail grip 3 .
  • Page 5 if you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional . note in addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provid- ed describing the various ear-set solutions available for your transmit- ter .
  • Page 6 “ear-sets for Widex Bte hearing aids” contain important information and instructions . read these booklets carefully before you start using the transmitter . note your transmitter and ear-set may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet .
  • Page 7 “behind- the-ear” hearing aid . it receives sound from the surroundings and transmits it to a Widex wireless hearing aid worn on the better ear, via a proprietary wireless technology called WidexLink .

  • Page 8: The Battery

    the battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 312 battery for the transmitter . to obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional . it is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries .
  • Page 9 CAution Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un- wanted substance, as this can cause the device to malfunction . Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer completely open . Do not press the drawer beyond the open position .
  • Page 10 Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward . You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place . if the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incor- rectly inserted .

  • Page 11: Battery Drawer Without A Nail Grip

    battery drawer without a nail grip the device may be provided with a bat- tery drawer without a nail grip . this type of drawer can be a good choice if the device is worn by a child . A tool for opening the drawer may be included with this drawer .
  • Page 12 the battery drawer is opened as illustrated wARning • never leave an exhausted battery in the transmitter . exhausted bat- teries may leak, damaging the device . • Your transmitter may stop functioning, for instance if the battery is exhausted . You should be aware of this possibility, in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals .

  • Page 13: Right/Left Identification

    Right/left identification Your transmitter can be provided with a coloured mark for right/left identifi- cation (red mark = right and blue mark = left) . the arrow shows the position of the identification mark .

  • Page 14: Positioning The Transmitter

    Positioning the transmitter insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube . it may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand . Place the transmitter behind the ear, so that the device and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head .
  • Page 15 the illustrations show an open ear-tip . For further information on ear-tip types, anchors and procedures, see the separate ear-set user manual provided . if the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing discomfort, irri- tation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care professional .

  • Page 16: Removing The Transmitter

    Removing the transmitter remove the transmitter from its position behind the ear . carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube . if the earpiece is provided with an extrac- tion cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal .

  • Page 17: Turning The Transmitter On And Off

    turning the transmitter on and off close the battery drawer to turn on the transmitter . to turn it off, open the battery drawer slightly to the first position where a click is felt .
  • Page 18 Please remember to turn off the transmit- ter when it is not in use . remove the bat- tery if the device will not be used for sev- eral days . transmission With the transmitter turned on, press the program button to start transmitting sound to the hearing aid on the better ear .
  • Page 19 note: if you have a DeX device, you need to turn off transmission by pressing the program button in order to use the DeX . turn off the transmitter if you want to access different listening programs in the hearing aid worn on the better ear .

  • Page 20: Cleaning

    CleAning the following cleaning accessories are available for the transmit- ter and ear-set* . For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “ear-sets for Widex Bte hearing aids” . 1 . Cloth 2 . wax removing tool 3 . brush contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories .

  • Page 21: The Transmitter

    the transmitter clean the device with the soft cloth after use . if the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hear- ing care professional . wARning never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the transmitter, as this may cause it to malfunction .
  • Page 22 When the transmitter is not in use, keep it in a warm, dry place with the battery drawer open, to ventilate the device and allow it to dry .

  • Page 23: In Case Of Malfunction

    in CAse of MAlfunCtion Problem Possible cause solution the transmitter is it is not turned on Make sure the battery not transmitting drawer is completely closed the battery does not insert a new battery work the program button is Press the button not activated the hearing aid on the turn it on...
  • Page 24 . see the “ear-sets for Widex Bte hearing aids” user manual for informa- tion specific to your ear-set . if the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for...

  • Page 25: Caring For Your Transmitter

    CARing foR youR tRAnsMitteR the transmitter is a valuable object and should be treated with care . Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your device: CAution • turn off your transmitter when it is not in use . remove the battery if the device will not be used for several days .
  • Page 26 • Avoid dropping your device – perform cleaning and battery changes while holding it above a soft surface . • Do not wear your transmitter while in the shower or swimming, or when using a hair dryer, and avoid letting the hearing aid come into contact with sticky or greasy substances, such as hair spray or sun- screen .

  • Page 27: Warnings

    wARnings wARning the transmitter and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly . swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . in case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately . • Keep the transmitter and its parts and batteries out of reach of chil- dren and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves .
  • Page 28 • clean and inspect your transmitter after use to check that it is intact . if the ear-set breaks while in the ear canal, contact your hearing care professional immediately . Do not try to remove the parts yourself . •...
  • Page 29 wARning • Please note that when using the transmitter, you must allow regu- lar ventilation of the ear . if the ear is not adequately ventilated, there may be a slightly increased risk of infection or disease in the ear canal . We therefore recommend that you remove the device and ear-set from your ear when you go to bed, to allow the ear canal to be ven- tilated .
  • Page 30 • Do not use the transmitter in mines or other areas with explosive gases . • do not wear your transmitter during radiation, x-rays, MRis, Ct or other similar medical treatments and scans . the emissions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your device and it can become very hot .
  • Page 31 wARning interference with active implants • in order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recom- mended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pacemakers regard- ing use of mobile phones: • if you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless remote controls or communicators at least 15 cm/6 inches away from the implant .
  • Page 32 CAution • Your transmitter has been tested for interference according to inter- national standards . nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen inter- ference may occur in the device due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equip- ment and mobile phones .

  • Page 33: Advice

    AdviCe note • in most cases, using the transmitter infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it . • the use of the transmitter is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading .

  • Page 34: Regulatory Information

    RegulAtoRy infoRMAtion fCC id: tty-dfs iC: 5676b-dfs federal Communications Commission statement this device complies with part 15 of the Fcc rules . operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation .
  • Page 35 note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Fcc rules . these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation . this equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications .
  • Page 36 . changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . industry Canada statement / déclaration d’industrie Canada Under industry canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by industry canada .
  • Page 37 conformément à la réglementation d’industrie canada, le présent émet- teur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par industrie canada . Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p .i .r .e .
  • Page 38 1999/5/eC Hereby, Widex A/s declares that this cros-Fs is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ec . A copy of the Declaration of conformity according to 1999/5/ec can be found at: http://www . w idex .com/doc...
  • Page 39 electrical and electronic equipment (eee) contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and elec- tronic equipment (Weee) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and bat- teries with ordinary household waste .

  • Page 40: Symbols

    A/s in medical device labelling (labels/ifu/etc .) symbol title/description Manufacturer the product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol . if appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
  • Page 41 symbol title/description Catalogue number the product’s catalogue (item) number . serial number the product’s serial number . * Keep away from sunlight the product must be protected from light sources and/or the product must be kept away from heat Keep dry the product must be protected from moisture and/or the product must be kept away from rain lower limit of temperature...
  • Page 42 symbol title/description upper limit of temperature the highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . temperature limits the highest and lowest temperatures to which the product can be safely exposed . Consult instructions for use the user instructions contain important cautionary infor- mation (warnings/precautions) and must be read before using the product .
  • Page 43 symbol title/description weee mark “not for general waste” When the product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovery . Ce mark the product is in conformity with the requirements set out in european ce marking directives .
  • Page 44 symbol title/description interference electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product . *the six- or seven-digit number on the product is the serial number . se- rial numbers may not always be preceded by...
  • Page 48 A/s nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com É[5qr0w9|j;;a;h] Manual no .: 9 514 0297 001 #02 issue: 2015-05...

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