Widex CROS-FS User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
CROS-FS model

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CONTENTS
THEWIDEXCROSTRANSMITTER ...................
Thebattery .........................................
Insertingthebattery................................
Batterydrawerwithoutanailgrip....................
Rightleftidentification ..............................
Positioningthetransmitter ..........................
Removingthetransmitter ...........................
Turningthetransmitteronandoff....................
CLEANING......................................
Thetransmitter ...................................
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION .......................
CARINGFORYOURTRANSMITTER .................
WARNINGS.....................................
ADVICE ........................................
REGULATORYINFORMATION ......................
SYMBOLS.......................................
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THE WIDEX CROS TRANSMITTER
The illustration below shows the WIDEX CROS trans-
mitter without the ear-set, which consists of a wire and
an ear-tip. Please refer to the separate ear-set user
manual provided.
1. On/off switch
2. Battery drawer with nail grip
3. Program button (transmission on/off)
4. Right/left identification
If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven
digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care profes-
sional.
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NOTE
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is
provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for
your transmitter.
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.
NOTE
Your transmitter and ear-set may not look exactly as illustrated
in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes
considered necessary.
Intended use
The transmitter is intended for use as a device that
picks up sound at the ear on which it is worn and trans-
mits it to a hearing aid on the better ear.

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Indications for use
The WIDEX CROS solution is indicated for individuals
who are deaf in one ear and have normal or impaired
hearing in the other.
It is to be programmed by licensed hearing care profes-
sionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryn-
gologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation.
Description of device
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.
Note that you cannot use an assistive listening device
during transmission.

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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 expiry date and the recommendations on the
battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries.
Inserting the battery
Before inserting a new battery, remember
to remove the adhesive tab. Once the tab
has been removed, the battery will start
functioning after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab
or other unwanted substance, as this can cause the device to
malfunction.
Use the nail grip to gently swing the
battery drawer completely open. Do
not press the drawer beyond the open
position.

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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.
Battery drawer without a nail grip
The device may be provided with a
battery drawer without a nail grip. This
type of drawer can be a good choice if
the device is worn by a child. A tool for
opening the drawer may be included
with this drawer.
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The battery drawer is opened as illus-
trated
WARNING
• Never leave an exhausted battery in the transmitter.
Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the device.
• Your transmitter may stop functioning, for instance if the bat-
tery is exhausted. You should be aware of this possibility, in
particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent
on warning signals.
Right/left identification
Your transmitter can be provided
with a coloured mark for right/left
identification (red mark = right and
blue mark = left).
The arrow shows the position of the
identification mark.

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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.
The illustrations show an open ear-tip. For further infor-
mation on ear-tip types, anchors and procedures, see
the separate ear-set user manual provided.
If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing dis-
comfort, irritation, redness or the like, contact your
hearing care professional.