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RC-DEX
REMOTE CONTROL

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS RC-DEX REMOTE CONTROL...

  • Page 2: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: WARNING Messages with this heading indicate adverse reactions, poten- tial safety hazards and inadequate performance of device. CAUTION Messages with this heading indicate/include information re- garding any special care to be exercised. Non-ionizing radiation Not for general waste.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SYMBOLS ..........2 YOUR NEW DEX™...

  • Page 4: Your New Dex™ Remote Control

    YOUR NEW DEX™ REMOTE CONTROL We hope you will be pleased with your Widex hear- ing aid remote control. These user instructions ex- plain how your remote control should be operated. WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions. Read this booklet carefully before you start using your re- mote control.

  • Page 5: Description Of Device

    Your CLEAR hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology, the WidexLink, to enable communica- tion between the left and the right hearing aids, as well as between the hearing aids and the RC-DEX accessories. The RC-DEX remote control gives simple access to hearing aid functions such as volume adjustment and program change.
  • Page 6 REAR VIEW 1. Battery cover 2. Eye for key ring/string attachment...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 1. Battery 2. Key ring/string...

  • Page 8: The Battery

    THE BATTERY The battery type for this remote control is: Lithium CR2032 To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. Please note the expiration date and the recommendations regard- ing disposal of used batteries on the battery pack. The remote control is on when a functioning bat- tery is correctly placed in the battery compartment.

  • Page 9: Changing The Battery

    CHANGING THE BATTERY 1. Slide the battery cover downwards to remove it. 2. Press the battery as illustrated to tip it up, and take it out, or just turn the device around and let the battery fall out in your hand. NOTE When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the remote control over a close, soft surface.
  • Page 10 3. Insert the new battery at an angle as illustrated and press to click the battery into place. The plus (+) sign on the battery must face upwards. 4. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is provided with an eye for at- tachment of a key ring or similar. OPERATING RANGE The operating range from the remote control to the hearing aid is up to 3 feet. LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE A green light in the diode indicates that one of the keys on the remote control has been activated.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Volume

    ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press the volume up key (+) briefly to raise the vol- ume. Press the volume down key (-) briefly to lower the volume. When you activate the volume keys, you will hear a brief beep-tone. When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached, you will hear a long beep-tone.

  • Page 13: Caring For Your Remote Control

    CARING FOR YOUR REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your remote control: WARNING • Do not expose the remote control to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
  • Page 14 CAUTION • It is not recommended to keep your cell phone/PDA within close proximity of the remote control e.g. same pocket. • Never try to open or repair the remote control yourself. (To be performed by authorized personnel only). WARNING Do not carry your remote control with you during X-rays, MRIs and other scans or radiation treatments and never place your remote control in a microwave oven.

  • Page 15: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING Batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improper- ly. Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it. Swallowing or improp- er use can result in severe injury, or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact your physician immediately and the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at at (202) 625-3333.
  • Page 16 WARNING Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. CAUTION • Although your remote control has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic com- patibility standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment, such as medical devices.

  • Page 17: In Case Of Malfunction

    Change the battery hearing aid is ex- hausted Out of operating Move within operat- range (< 1m) ing range Strong electromag- Move away from in- netic interference terference source RC-DEX and hearing Contact your hearing aid not paired care professional...
  • Page 18 The hearing a. The RC-DEX is a. Move the RC-DEX aids do not used beyond the closer to the respond with transmission CLEAR hearing a correspond- range (> 1 m) aids ing change in b. Strong electro- b. Move away from...

  • Page 19: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION The following Table summarizes the technical details of the WidexLink technology as it is implemented in the CLEAR hearing aids. Bluetooth* - Hearing RC-DEX TM-DEX aids NOAHlink Antenna Inductive Inductive Inductive Embedded type antenna antenna antenna ceramic an-...
  • Page 20 Channel Single Single Single 5 logical channel ra- channel channel channels radio radio Band- 660 kHz 660kHz 660kHz 1 MHz width (-15 dB) (-15 dB) (-15 dB) Data-rate 212 kbit/ 212 kbit/ 212 kbit/ 2.1 Mbps second second second (raw chan- (raw (raw nel capaci-...
  • Page 21 (Directions of use) Use the CLEAR hearing aids and the RC-DEX in the manner instructed by your hearing healthcare professionals. Please also refer to the user instruction brochure on the proper use of the hearing aid and its accessories. (Benefits) The use of wireless transmission allows convenient and synchronized control of hearing aid functions.
  • Page 22 MRI) or radiation treatments. Other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can also damage your hearing aid. • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas with explosive gases. WARNING (Warnings) In rare situations, the performance of the CLEAR hearing aids and/or the DEX may be affected by other devic- es emitting a much stronger EM field.
  • Page 23 (Risks) The use of the CLEAR/DEX should not interfere with other devices such as a pacemaker. However, to be extra cau- tious, Widex follows the guidelines recommended by the manufacturers of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers for their patients when using mobile phones. Specifically, hearing aid wearers who also use a pacemaker should •...
  • Page 24 Radio transmitter / cables / transducers The RC-DEX contains a radio transmitter / receiver with the fol- lowing Radio transmitter parameters: • Frequency (range): 10.6 MHz (10.2 – 11.0 MHz) • Bandwidth (-15dB): 660 kHz • Channel: Single channel radio •...
  • Page 25 Quality of Service for Wireless Technology in the WidexLink System WidexLink wireless technology enables communication between two partners of a binaural pair of CLEAR hearing aids and with their matched external devices. The requirements for the quality of service (QoS) vary among the various components and their in- tended user scenarios.
  • Page 26 • A built-in pairing table which specifies valid and legitimate pairing among units • A proprietary Widex communication protocol which checks the package numbers during each transmission. • A Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) to check data validity and...
  • Page 27 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration Electromagnetic emissions The RC-DEX is intended for use in the electromagnetic environ- ment specified below. The customer or the user of an RC-DEX should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions Compliance Electromagnetic environment...
  • Page 28 Electromagnetic immunity The RC-DEX is intended for use in the electromagnetic environ- ment specified below. The customer or the user of an RC-DEX should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic Test Test level level environment –...
  • Page 29 Voltage <5 % U dips, short (>95 % dip applicable *) applicable *) inter- in U ) for ruptions and 0.5 cycle voltage 40 % U variations (60 % dip on power in U ) for 5 supply input cycles lines 70 % U (30 % dip...
  • Page 30 Electromagnetic immunity – cont. The RC-DEX is intended for use in the electromagnetic environ- ment specified below. The customer or the user of an RC-DEX should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Compli- Electromagnetic en-...
  • Page 31 Immunity IEC 60601 Compli- Electromagnetic en- Test Test level ance vironment – guid- level ance √ Radiated RF 3 V/m 3 V/m d = 1.2 80 MHz to 800 MHz √ 80 MHz to d = 2.3 61000-4-3 2.5 GHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz Where P is the maximum output...
  • Page 32 If the measured field strength in the location in which the RC-DEX is used exceeds the applicable RF compli- ance level above, the RC-DEX should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, ad- ditional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or re-locating the RC-DEX.
  • Page 33 NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. This RC-DEX may be interfered with by other equipment even if that other equipment complies with CISPR emission requirements.
  • Page 34 EMC/EMI Compliance The RC-DEX complies with the following EMC/EMI standards. Standard Test type Note 47 CFR Part RF emissions USA Federal 15, subpart C Communications Commission (FCC) requirements to intentional radiators. EN 303 330-2 RF emissions EMC and radio spectrum V1.3.1...
  • Page 35 sure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been med- ically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid.
  • Page 36 Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Statement FCC ID: TTY-RCDEX IC: 5676B-RCDEX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 37 This equipment complies with the Industry Canada RF radia- tion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment as per IC RSS-102. Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly ap- proved by Widex could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 38 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this RC-DEX is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.com...
  • Page 39 Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
  • Page 40 Manufacturer CIB163/0411 ¡9 514 0128 041S¤ ¡#03|¤ Printed by HTO / 2011-04 9 514 0128 041 #03...

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