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 transmitter with-
out 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

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If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven
digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional.
NOTE
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provid-
ed describing the various ear-set solutions available for your transmit-
ter.
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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 transmits 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 professionals
(audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) 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 battery 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.

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CAUTION
Do 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 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 incor-
rectly inserted.

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Battery drawer without a nail grip
The device may be provided with a bat-
tery 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 illustrated
WARNING
• Never leave an exhausted battery in the transmitter. Exhausted bat-
teries may leak, damaging the device.
• Your transmitter may stop functioning, for instance if the battery is
exhausted. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular when
you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals.

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Right/left identification
Your transmitter can be provided with
a coloured mark for right/left identifi-
cation (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.

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The illustrations show an open ear-tip. For further information 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 discomfort, irri-
tation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care professional.

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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 extrac-
tion cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the ear-tip out of the
ear canal.

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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.

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Please 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.
Transmission
With the transmitter turned on, press the program button to start
transmitting sound to the hearing aid on the better ear. Make sure
the hearing aid is also turned on.
To stop transmission, press the program button again. You will
hear a sound when transmission is started, and a message when
transmission is stopped, unless this function has been disabled.

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NOTE:
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 you want to access different listening
programs in the hearing aid worn on the better ear.

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CLEANING
The following cleaning accessories are available for the transmit-
ter 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. Brush
Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional
supplies of cleaning accessories.
* Selection depends on ear-set type.
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