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Widex Clear 440 C4-PA User Instructions

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE CLEAR™440 SERIES
C4-PA model
RIC
Receiver-in-canal

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE CLEAR™440 SERIES C4-PA model Receiver-in-canal...

  • Page 2: Your Hearing Aid

    YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: __________________________________ Battery size: ____________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SYMBOLS........4 THE HEARING AID .

  • Page 4: Symbols

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

  • Page 5: The Hearing Aid

    THE HEARING AID The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs. Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual. 1. Microphone openings 2. On/off function 3. Nail grip 4.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”. WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” contain important information and instructions. Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid...
  • Page 7 They are to be programmed by licensed hearing health- care professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habil- itation as well as tinnitus management. Description of device Your CLEAR hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of an earwire and an earpiece, in which the receiver is placed.

  • Page 8: Right/Left Identification

    Right/left identification The arrow shows the position of the identification mark (red mark = right and blue mark = left). Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indi- cate the use of certain functions. The signal may be a spoken message or tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you.

  • Page 9: The Battery

    The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 10 battery for the hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. It is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries.
  • Page 10 Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hearing aid as shown. You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place.

  • Page 11: Low Battery Indication

    Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been dis- abled (see page 8). Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the low battery indication varies from one case to another. We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you.

  • Page 12: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid. An acoustic indicator will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled.

  • Page 13: Positioning The Hearing Aid And Ear-Tip

    Positioning the hearing aid and ear-tip Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the earwire rests comfortably on the ear, close to your head. Insert the ear-tip into the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire. The illustrations show an open ear-tip.

  • Page 14: Removing The Hearing Aid And Ear-Tip

    Removing the hearing aid and ear-tip Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the earwire. If the ear-tip is provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal.

  • Page 15: Volume Adjustment

    Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance with your sound environment. If you have a remote control, you can also adjust the volume manually or mute your hearing aid. Any adjust- ment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program.

  • Page 16: Lost Partner Alarm

    To mute the hearing aid with a remote control: Keep pressing the volume down key on the remote control after the long beep-tone has sounded and un- til it stops. Pressing one of the volume keys briefly will bring back the sound. Lost partner alarm (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated by your hearing care professional).

  • Page 17: Listening Programs

    Listening programs By default, your hearing aid has one listening program. If you have a remote control, your hearing aid may be provided with five of the following programs, plus the special Zen program called Zen+. Please also refer to the user instructions for your re- mote control.
  • Page 18 Zen program Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique option- al listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the background us- ing the latest in Fractal technology. These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss so you can lis- ten to them at any time and at any place with a simple push of the program button.
  • Page 19 Benefits The Zen program may provide a relaxing listening background for some people. When the Zen program is used in a tinnitus management program, its wearer may experience some relief from tinnitus. Indications for use The Zen program is intended to provide a relaxing sound background (i.e., music/noise source) for adults who desire to listen to such a background in quiet.
  • Page 20 • “Long-Press” option – the program button is pressed and held for more than 1 second. Up to three Zen styles are available. A “short-press” of the program button in the long-press mode will allow you to cy- cle through the available Zen styles. You can exit the “long-press”...
  • Page 21 Use your hearing aid and the Zen program according to the directions and schedule recommended by your hearing healthcare professionals. Warnings Use of the Zen program may interfere with hearing ev- eryday sounds including speech. It should not be used when hearing such sounds is important.

  • Page 22: Switching Between The Listening Programs

    Switching between the listening programs Each time you change program via a remote control, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled. Program 1: Message or one short beep Program 2: Message or two short beeps Program 3: Message or three short beeps Program 4: Message or one long and one short beep Program 5: Message or one long and two short beeps Zen+:...

  • Page 23: Using A Telephone

    Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try moving the tele- phone earpiece to a slight- ly different position.

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set. For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids.” 1. Cloth 2. Long wax removing tool 3. Short wax removing tool 4. Brush Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories.

  • Page 25: The Hearing Aid

    The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid after use with the cloth provided. WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction. When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES RC-DEX A compact hearing aid remote con- trol making it easy to adjust volume and change programs. For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control, please consult your hearing care pro- fessional.

  • Page 27: In Case Of Malfunction

    If prob- lems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance. The advice relates only to the hearing aid. Also see the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hear- ing aids”. Problem Potential cause...
  • Page 28 Problem Potential cause Solution The hearing a. The RC-DEX is a. Move the RC-DEX aids do not used beyond the closer to the CLEAR respond with transmission hearing aids a correspond- range (> 1 m) ing change in b. Strong electro- b.

  • Page 29: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: CAUTION • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use. Remove the bat- tery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days.

  • Page 30: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids 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 your physician immediately and the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at (202) 625-3333.
  • Page 31 Do not under any circumstances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances. • Do not use Widex hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases. • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans.
  • Page 32 CAUTION • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards. Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones. •...

  • Page 33: Advice

    ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic condi- tions. However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds.

  • Page 34: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION The following Table summarizes the technical details of the WidexLink technology as it is implemented in the CLEAR™ hearing aids. Hearing RC-DEX TM-DEX Bluetooth* aids - NOAHlink Antenna Inductive Inductive Inductive Embedded type antenna antenna antenna ceramic an- tenna Antenna Ø1.8 mm,...
  • Page 35 Hearing RC-DEX TM-DEX Bluetooth* aids - NOAHlink Channel Single Single Single 5 logical channel channel channel channels radio 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 (raw second...
  • Page 36 (Benefits) The use of wireless transmission allows convenient and synchronized control of hearing aid functions. The CLEAR wireless hearing aids share input information between the two partner hearing aids. In so doing, the wearers would experience the following additional user benefits (only when wearing binaural CLEAR hearing aids).
  • Page 37 (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 manu- facturers of implantable defibrillators and pacemakers for their patients when using mobile phones. Specifically, hearing aid wearers who also use a pacemaker should •...
  • Page 38 RADIO TRANSMITTER / CABLES / TRANSDUCERS The CLEAR™ series hearing aid contains a radio transmitter / receiver with the following Radio transmitter parameters: • Frequency (range): 10.6 MHz (10.2 – 11.0 MHz) • Bandwidth (-15dB): 660 kHz • Channel: Single channel radio •...
  • Page 39 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 intended user scenarios.
  • Page 40 • 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 41 GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION Electromagnetic emissions The CLEAR™ series hearing aids are intended for use in the elec- tromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a CLEAR™ series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 42 Electromagnetic immunity The CLEAR™ series hearing aids are intended for use in the elec- tromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a CLEAR™ series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic...
  • Page 43 Immunity IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic Test Test level level environment – guidance Voltage <5 % U dips, short (>95 % dip applicable *) applicable *) interruptions in U ) for and voltage 0.5 cycle variations on 40 % U power sup- (60 % dip ply input in U...
  • Page 44 Electromagnetic immunity – cont. The CLEAR™ series hearing aids are intended for use in the elec- tromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a CLEAR™ series hearing aid should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity IEC 60601 Compli-...
  • Page 45 Immunity IEC 60601 Compli- Electromagnetic environ- Test Test level ance level ment – guidance Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmit- ter manufacturer and d is the recommended separa- tion distance in metres (m).
  • Page 46 NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies. NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Elec- tromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people. a. Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy.
  • Page 47 Rated maximum Separation distance according to frequency output power of of transmitter (m) transmitter 150 kHz to 80 MHz to 800 MHz to 80 MHz 800 MHz 2.5 GHz √ √ √ d = 1.2 d = 1.2 d = 2.3 0.01 0.12 0.12...
  • Page 48 (EMI/EMC Compliance). The CLEAR™ hearing aid complies with the following EMC/EMI standards: Standard Test type Note 47 CFR Part RF emissions USA Federal Communications 15, subpart C Commission (FCC) require- ments for intentional radiators. EN 303 330-2 RF emissions EMC and radio spectrum mat- V1.3.1 incl.

  • Page 49: Important Notice For Prospective Hearing Aid Users

    IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists.
  • Page 50 Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evalu- ation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child.
  • Page 51 FCC ID: TTY-C4PA IC: 5676B-C4PA 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 52 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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...
  • Page 53 Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur 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.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité...
  • Page 54 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this C4-PA is in com- pliance with the essential requirements and other rel- evant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.com...
  • Page 55 Hearing aids, accessories and batter- ies should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your na- tional Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
  • Page 56 Manufacturer CIB164/0511 ¡9 514 0134 0414¤ ¡#02y¤ Printed by HTO / 2011-05 9 514 0134 041 #03...

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