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Widex CROS-FA User Instructions

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  • Page 1 User instrUctions CROS-FA model Behind-the-ear...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The widex CROS TRANSMiTTeR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 4: The Widex Cros Transmitter

    CRos tRAnsMitteR The illustration below shows the WIDEX CROS trans- mitter without the ear-set, which consists of a tube and an ear-tip or earmold . Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual provided . 1 . Microphone openings 2 .
  • Page 5 . 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 transmitter .
  • Page 6 The transmitter is worn on the deaf ear like an ordinary “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 7: The Battery

    The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 312 bat- tery for the transmitter . 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 8: Battery Drawer Without A Nail Grip

    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 incorrectly inserted .

  • Page 9: Right/Left Identification

    The battery drawer is opened as illus- trated wARNiNg Never leave an exhausted battery in the transmitter . Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the device . Right/left identification Your transmitter can be provided with a colored mark for right/left identification (red mark = right and blue mark = left) .

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the ear canal .

  • Page 12: 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 . Please remember to turn off the trans- mitter when it is not in use .

  • Page 13: Volume Adjustment

    NOTe: If you have a DEX device, you need to turn off transmis- sion 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 bet- ter ear .

  • Page 14: Cleaning

    CleAning The following cleaning accessories are available for the transmitter 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 . Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories .

  • Page 15: The Transmitter

    The transmitter Clean the device with the soft cloth after use . wARNiNg Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the transmitter, as this may cause it to malfunction . 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 16: In Case Of Malfunction

    “Master” Note: This information covers only the transmitter itself . See the “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set . If the problems persist, contact your hearing care pro- fessional for assistance .

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 and the 24 hour National button bat- tery ingestion hotline at (202) 625-3333 .
  • Page 19 wARNiNg • Please note that when using the transmitter, you must allow regular 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 ventilated .
  • Page 20 wARNiNg interference with active implants • In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pace- makers regarding use of cell 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 21 CAuTiON • Your transmitter has been tested for interference according to international standards . Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen interference may occur in the device due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equipment and cell phones . •...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Regulatory Information

    RegulAtoRy infoRMAtion The following Table summarizes the technical details of the WidexLink technology as it is implemented in the WIDEX CROS transmitter. widex CROS TM-dex bluetooth* - transmitter NOAhlink Antenna type Inductive anten- Inductive anten- Embedded ce- ramic antenna Antenna di- Ø1 .8 mm,...
  • Page 24 CROS TM-dex bluetooth* - transmitter NOAhlink data flow Simplex or Simplex or Time division semi-duplex ca- semi-duplex ca- duplex (TDD) pability pability Protocol Random Access Random Access Packet-based – no collision – no collision protocol, time avoidance avoidance divided; secure...
  • Page 25 Benefits - The WIDEX CROS solution is designed for users with sin- gle sided deafness. The WIDEX CROS transmitter is worn on the deaf ear and transmits sound wirelessly to a hearing aid worn on the better ear. This may be beneficial in noisy environments for ex- ample when dominant speech is at the deaf ear side.
  • Page 26 • Magnetic field strength: -54 dB A/m @ 10 m • Duty Cycle: up to 100% (averaged over 1 hour of operation) • Simplex or semi duplex capability The radio receiver in the WIDEX CROS transmitter is using the same frequency and bandwidth as the transmitter. Cables and transducers:...
  • Page 27 QuAliTy Of SeRviCe fOR wiReleSS TeChNOlOgy iN The widexliNK SySTeM WidexLink wireless technology enables communication between two partners of a binaural pair of wireless 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 28 . • 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 29 Electromagnetic emissions The WIDEX CROS transmitter is intended for use in the electro- magnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a WIDEX CROS transmitter should assure that it is used in such an environment. emissions test Compliance...
  • Page 30 Electromagnetic immunity The WIDEX CROS transmitter is intended for use in the electro- magnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a WIDEX CROS transmitter should assure that it is used in such an environment. immunity ieC 60601...
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32 Electromagnetic immunity – cont. The WIDEX CROS transmitter is intended for use in the electro- magnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of a WIDEX CROS transmitter should assure that it is used in such an environment. immunity...
  • Page 33 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 meters (m) .
  • Page 34 The WIDEX CROS transmitter is intended for use in the electro- magnetic environment in which RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the WIDEX CROS transmitter can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equip-...
  • Page 35 NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations . Electro- magnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people . This WIDEX CROS transmitter may be interfered with by oth- er equipment even if that other equipment complies with CISPR emission requirements.
  • Page 36 (eMi/eMC Compliance). The widex CROS transmitter 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 300 330-2 RF emissions EMC and radio spectrum mat- V1 .5 .1...
  • Page 37 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 purchas- ing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists.
  • Page 38 . 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 .
  • Page 39 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 . To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotrop- ically radiated power (e .i .r .p .
  • Page 40 Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this CROS-FA 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 . w idex .com/doc...
  • Page 41 The device, 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 42: Symbols

    syMbols Symbol Title/description Manufacturer The product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol . If ap- propriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated . date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured . use-by date The date after which the product is not to be used .
  • Page 43 Symbol Title/description lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . 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 prod- uct can be safely exposed .
  • Page 44 Symbol Title/description C-Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum reg- ulatory requirements for products supplied to the Aus- tralian or New Zealand market . interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product . do not re-use The product is intended for use by a single user .
  • Page 48 A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com Manual no .: É[5qr0w6|;;fa;k] 9 514 0260 041 #01 CIB313/1113...

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