Widex CROS-FS User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONSCROS-FS model

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 batter

11Battery drawer without a nail gripThe device may be provided with a bat-tery drawer without a nail grip. This type of drawer can be a good choice if

12The battery drawer is opened as illustrated WARNING • Never leave an exhausted battery in the transmitter. Exhausted bat-teries may leak, damaging

13Right/left identificationYour transmitter can be provided with a coloured mark for right/left identifi-cation (red mark = right and blue mark = left

14Positioning the transmitterInsert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube. It may help to pull the outer ear backward

15The illustrations show an open ear-tip. For further information on ear-tip types, anchors and procedures, see the separate ear-set user manual provi

16Removing the transmitterRemove the transmitter from its position behind the ear.Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the

17Turning the transmitter on and offClose the battery drawer to turn on the transmitter.To turn it off, open the battery drawer slightly to the first

18Please 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.Transmissio

19NOTE: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

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20CLEANINGThe following cleaning accessories are available for the transmit-ter and ear-set*. For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets

21The transmitterClean the device with the soft cloth after use.If the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hear-ing care professional.

22When 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.

23IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONProblem Possible cause SolutionThe transmitter is not transmittingIt is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is complet

24Problem Possible cause SolutionIntermittent transmission. The hearing aid repeatedly switches to the master programTransmitter battery level lowChan

25CARING FOR YOUR TRANSMITTERThe transmitter is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life

26• Avoid dropping your device – perform cleaning and battery changes while holding it above a soft surface.• Do not wear your transmitter while in

27WARNINGS WARNING The transmitter and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe

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

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, th

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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 oth

31 WARNING Interference with active Implants• In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines recom-mended by manufacturers of defibrill

32 CAUTION • Your transmitter has been tested for interference according to inter-national standards. Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen

33ADVICENOTE • In most cases, using the transmitter infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it.• The use of the transmitter is on

34REGULATORY INFORMATIONFCC ID: TTY-DFS IC: 5676B-DFSFederal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. O

34 35NOTE: 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. Thes

36NOTE: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located

37Conformément 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

38Directive 1999/5/ECHereby, Widex A/S declares that this CROS-FS is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Di

39Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and

4THE WIDEX CROS TRANSMITTERThe illustration below shows the WIDEX CROS transmitter with-out the ear-set, which consists of a wire and an ear-tip. Plea

40SYMBOLSSymbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical device labelling(labels/IFU/etc.)Symbol Title/DescriptionManufacturerThe product is produced by

41Symbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical device labelling(labels/IFU/etc.)Symbol Title/DescriptionManufacturerThe product is produced by the ma

42Symbol Title/DescriptionUpper limit of temperatureThe highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed.Temperature limitsThe highest a

43Symbol Title/DescriptionWEEE mark“Not for general waste”When the product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for re

44Symbol Title/DescriptionInterferenceElectromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product.*The six- or seven-digit number on the pro

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5If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or sevendigits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional.NOTEIn addi

6 WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” contain important information and instructions. Read these booklets carefu

7Indications for useThe WIDEX CROS solution is indicated for individuals who are deaf in one ear and have normal or impaired hearing in the other. It

8The batteryWe recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 312 battery for the transmitter. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing

9 CAUTIONDo 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