Widex B2X The Bravo Series User manual

User’s instructions
The Bravo Series
B2X
In-the-ear

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
On-Off switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Telecoil (M-T-MT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Change/insertion of battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recommended battery type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Left/right identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keeping the hearing aid clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
When not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Caring for your hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
There’s only one way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
In case of malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Introduction
Your Widex Bravo hearing aid is a very intricate,
high precision electronic unit. It has been care-
fully designed to withstand years of wear, under
the varying conditions the typical user finds them-
selves in each day. However, your hearing aid may
be damaged if exposed to extreme conditions, se-
vere blows, or general neglect.
To get full satisfaction from the quality and the
performance we have built into your new Widex
hearing aid, please handle it with care, and read
and follow the instructions carefully.
At the back of this manual you will find a trouble-
shooting guide, which will help you in situations
where your hearing aid does not perform accord-
ing to your expectations.
Before placing the hearing aid in your ear, make
sure the battery is correctly inserted and that the
aid is switched on.
We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex
hearing aid!
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Nail
grip
On-Off
switch
Wax guard
Red dot: right
Blue dot: left
Serial number
Microphone
opening
Volume control
(optional)
The first two digits in the
serial number indicate the
year your instrument was
manufactured

On-Off switch
The battery compartment cover
also functions as an On-Off
switch. The hearing aid is
turned on when the cover is in
its normal position, and off
when the cover is pushed away
from the microphone opening.
Please remember to switch
the hearing aid off when it
is not in use for a lengthy
period, or to remove the
battery.
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Volume control
(optional on some models)
Your hearing aid may be pro-
vided with a digital volume
control, shaped like a small le-
ver.
Push the lever upwards to
raise the volume. Push the le-
ver downwards to lower the
volume. Use short touches for minor corrections of
the volume. Faster adjustments are obtained by
keeping the lever pressed for some seconds.
When you raise the volume, you will hear a
beep-tone for each step the volume is raised. When
the maximum adjustment level is reached, a
steady tone will sound until you release the lever.
When you lower the volume, you will hear a deeper
beep-tone for each step the volume is lowered.
When the minimum adjustment level is reached, a
steady tone will sound until you release the lever.
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Bravo is equipped with a computer which has been
designed to adjust its sound automatically in ac-
cordance with the sound environment around you.
Several thousand times per second, Bravo ana-
lyzes the surroundings and tailors its sound ac-
cordingly. Therefore, with this digital instrument
you only need to adjust the volume to obtain an as
natural and comfortable sound as possible.
Any adjustment of the automatic volume setting
will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned
off. Therefore, you must adjust the volume again,
if desired, each time you turn the hearing aid on.
Important: If the volume in your hearing aid is
too loud or too weak, or if you would like any fur-
ther information, consult the hearing healthcare
professional where you received your hearing aid.
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Telecoil (M-T-MT)
Switch to “T”: Your hear-
ing aid is equipped with a
telecoil. You can activate
it by pressing the battery
compartment cover briefly
once (for approximately 1
second). Bravo will signal
the change by making one
brief beep-tone.
Switch back to “M”: If you wish to listen via the
microphone again (normal use), press the battery
compartment cover briefly again. Bravo will signal
the change by making one brief beep-tone.
A loop system or magnetic field device can be fitted
to a TV or radio. Some public places such as
churches, theaters, cinemas and lecture rooms are
already equipped with a loop system, but you can
always ask if in doubt.
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Listening via the telecoil “T” can be useful e.g.
when telephoning. But on some telephones, the
magnetic field is inadequate, in which case the
“M” position should be used. If you are not sure
your phone is hearing aid compatible, consult your
hearing healthcare professional.
Switch to “MT”: If you activate “MT” (micro-
phone/telecoil) on your hearing aid, you can listen
via the telecoil while still hearing the sounds in
your surroundings (e.g. when watching TV while
still wanting to hear the doorbell or other sounds).
To switch from “M” (microphone) or from “T”
(telecoil) to “MT” (microphone/telecoil) give the
battery compartment cover a long press (for
approx. 3 seconds). Two brief beep-tones indicate
the change to “MT” position.
Back to “M”: To revert to the “M” (microphone)
position, press the battery compartment cover (a
short or long press) once.
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Change/insertion of battery
Always turn the hearing aid off
before lifting the cover for ac-
cess to the battery compart-
ment.
Clean the new battery care-
fully with a dry cloth to remove
any sticky residue before in-
serting.
The battery is placed correctly
when the plus (+) sign on the
battery is upwards (visible). If the battery com-
partment cover does not close easily, the battery is
incorrectly inserted.
When changing batteries, make sure to hold the
hearing aid over a table, or to be in a carpeted
room, to make it easier to find a dropped battery.
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