Widex RC4-1 User manual

RC4-1
User’s instructions
RC4-1 remote control

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e remote control and any other parts shown in
these user’s instructions may not look the same as
the one(s) you have. We furthermore reserve the
right to make any changes considered necessary.
Hearing aids and their accessories should
not be disposed of with normal house-
hold waste. Please consult your national
Widex distributor for advice on how to
dispose of your hearing aid.
Federal Communications Commission
and Industry Canada Statement
is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of the Cana-
dian Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: is 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. ese limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

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Contents
Your new remote control ............................5
e battery .......................................9
Battery type ....................................9
Inserting the batteries ...........................10
Changing the batteries ..........................10
Switching the RC4-1 on ...........................11
Volume .........................................14
Adjusting the volume ..........................14
Mute ........................................16
Listening programs................................17
Event log .......................................22
Alarm ..........................................23
Caring for your RC4-1.............................25
Good advice .....................................27
In case of malfunction .............................28
Accessories ......................................29
Your new remote control
We hope you will be pleased with your Widex hear-
ing aid remote control. ese user’s instructions ex-
plain how your remote control should be operated
and we recommend that you read the entire booklet
to get full satisfaction from your new remote con-
trol.
e remote control gives simple access to hearing
aid functions for those who have difficulty operating
the controls of BTEs and ITEs, or for second par-
ties (partners, healthcare workers and care-givers)
who might be responsible for hearing aid use.
e remote control is pre-programmed during your
fitting so it can function as best as possible in differ-
ent situations.

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Your remote control is an accessory for your hearing
aid. You can easily operate your hearing aid without
the remote control; it is just an alternative way of
operating your hearing aid.e advantages of a Wi-
dex remote control are:
Unlike the buttons on your hearing aid when it•
is placed in/on the ear, you can easily see the keys
on the remote control.
e larger keys on the remote control are easier to•
manipulate than the small buttons on the hearing
aid.
e remote control enables you to operate your•
hearing aid discreetly, e.g. from your pocket or
handbag.
You can adjust the volume and choose programs•
for hearing aids without volume and program
buttons.
Your remote control is a small computer that con-
tains data for different hearing aid settings. It also
contains a radio transmitter which sends messages
to the hearing aid. e remote control and hearing
aid do not need to be in view of each other. e op-
erating range is approximately 3 feet.
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1. Volume control. e [+] and [–] keys are used for
volume adjustment.
2. Program selection. e [1], [2] and [3] keys are
used for program selection. Your RC4-1 can op-
erate a maximum of three programs.
3. On function. e [1] key is used to turn on the
remote control. e [1] key also sets the remote
control to the initial setting: P1 V9.
4. Display. is shows the currently selected pro-
gram [P], volume [V] and the remote control’s
battery level.
5. Transparent key guard with holes for the keys.
With the cover closed, the risk of accidental key-
presses is reduced. e key guard can be flipped
open to make the remote control easier to hold.
e keys are then higher and easier to feel.
6. Battery cover.
e battery
Battery type
e recommended battery type for your RC4-1 re-
mote control is:
Lithium CR 2032
Your RC4-1 uses two CR2032 batteries.
To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your
hearing care professional. Please note the expiration
date and the recommendations regarding disposal
of used batteries on the battery pack. e battery
life will depend on how much you use your remote
control.

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Inserting the batteries
e plus (+) sign on the batteries for your RC4-1
must face upwards when placed in the battery com-
partment.
Changing the batteries
Always change both batteries at the same time.
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the
symbol will be continuously displayed. If
the symbol is only briefly displayed, you
need not change the batteries.
Switching the RC4-1 on
e RC4-1 remote control is switched on by press-
ing the [1] key. By default, the remote control auto-
matically switches off after 30 seconds.
Your hearing care professional can help you select
another time-out setting, if required.

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When the hearing aid is switched on, you will hear a
speech message or a tone to confirm that the remote
control is active.
e hearing aid is now set to the same program and
at the same volume level that was in use last time
the remote control was used.
Explanation of the remote control screen symbols:
P Program. e numbers after P show the select-
ed program. You can choose between programs
1, 2 and 3
V Volume (level). e numbers after V show the
volume level from 1 (minimum) to 13 (maxi-
mum). If 0 is shown after V, then the volume
is completely turned off but the hearing aid is
not switched off.

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Volume
Adjusting the volume
Each time you adjust the volume
you will hear a beep tone.
You turn up the volume by press-
ing the [+] key.
You turn down the volume by
pressing the [-] key.
e volume level appears on the screen.e number
after V shows the volume level.
Maximum volume level is 13.•
Minimum volume level is 1.•
0 means that the volume is turned off completely.•
Adjusting the volume
Press the [1] key. e initial set-
ting, P1 V9, should now be dis-
played. Use the [+] [–] keys to
adjust the volume as required.
e remote control automatical-
ly turns off after approximately
30 seconds.

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Mute
You can also use your RC4-1 to mute your hearing
aid completely.
Press the [1] key. e initial
setting, P1 V9, should now be
displayed. en press and hold
down the [1] key while pressing
the [–] key. e number 0 is dis-
played next to V. To turn up the
volume again, press the [+] key.
is will reset the volume to the
initial setting (9).
Listening programs
With your RC4-1 remote control, you can choose
from up to three listening programs. Together with
your hearing care professional you should have es-
tablished which programs are of use to you. If your
needs change over time, the combination of listen-
ing programs can be changed.
You choose between programs
1- 3 with a short press on the [1],
[2] and [3] key.e number after
P shows the selected program.

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A spoken message will indicate your program choice
each time you switch to another program. If you
have chosen the tone indication setting instead of a
spoken message, the different sounds tell you which
program you have chosen:
Program 1: One brief beep
Program 2: Two brief beeps
Program 3: ree brief beeps
In these instructions, you and your hearing care pro-
fessional can make a note of the programs you have
chosen.
Program Program name in
the hearing aid
Comments
1
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3

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Selecting a listening program
Press the [1] key. e initial set-
ting, P1 V9, should now be dis-
played. Select the listening pro-
gram you wish to apply using the
[1], [2] and [3] keys. e remote
control automatically turns off
after approximately 30 seconds.
Important: Please note that if you alternate between
using your remote control and the controls on your
hearing aid to adjust the volume and select listening
programs, the remote control will cancel any adjust-
ments that have been made manually on your hear-
ing aid.
An example: You adjust the volume or select a listen-
ing program on the remote control.en the remote
control turns off. If you now change the volume set-
ting and listening program by means of the controls
on your hearing aid and turn your remote control
back on, the hearing aid will be reset to the settings
chosen before the remote control turned off and you
changed the settings manually on your hearing aid.

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Event log
When the event log is enabled,
you can start a 1-minute logging
of the sound environment in the
hearing aid.
To activate the event log, hold
down the [1] key while pressing
the [3] key.
e hearing aid will start recording data from the
acoustic situation you are in. When you use the
event logging function again, your previous record-
ing will be replaced by the new recording.
Alarm
Your RC4-1 remote control may be equipped with
an alarm if you have chosen this in consultation
with your hearing care professional. You can set the
alarm to go off after a given period of time. Here
is an example where we set the alarm to go off 2½
hours later.
Press the [(1)] key for ½ second
to turn on the remote control.
Press the [(1)] key again and hold
it down while pressing [(2)]. 0:00
appears in the display.
Use the [+] [–] keys to choose
the number of hours, in this ex-
ample 2, and the [(2)] [(3)] keys
to set the number of minutes, in
this example 30. e time 2:30
should now be displayed. en
press [(1)].

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A small bell appears in the display. If you
want to change the alarm setting, press
[(1)]. en the bell disappears and you can
change the setting using the [+] [–] and [(2)] [(3)]
keys. To re-activate the alarm (the small bell), press
the [(1)] key. If you want the display to show the
program/volume again, press the [(1)] key and hold
it down while pressing the [(2)] key.
When the alarm starts, the letters AL and the num-
bers 0:00 will be displayed alternately, and you will
hear beeps in your hearing aid. e beeps are re-
peated approximately every ½ minute and the bell
continues to blink until you turn off the alarm.
To turn off the alarm, hold the [(1)] key down.
Caring for your RC4-1
With proper care, your RC4-1 remote control will
give you a long life of reliable service. Here are some
things you can do to prolong the life of your remote
control:
Treat your remote control as the valuable object•
it is: with care. When it is not in use, keep it in a
cool, dry location where it cannot be reached by
children or pets.
Do not expose it to extreme temperatures or high•
humidity.
Never try to open or repair your remote control•
yourself.
Clean the remote control with a soft cloth. Never•
wash your remote control with water, cleaning
solutions or other liquids.

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Do not carry your remote control with you dur-•
ing x-ray, MR scans, CT scans, short-wave dia-
thermy, or similar radiation treatments and never
place your remote control in a microwave oven.
ese are some of the types of radiation that can
damage your remote control. Radiation from, for
example, room surveillance equipment, burglar
alarms and cellular telephones is weaker and will
not damage your remote control.
e RC4-1 remote control is not certified for use•
in mines or other areas with explosive gases.
Good advice
Please be sure to keep your remote control and its•
parts and accessories out of the reach of children,
who might place them in their mouths. Also keep
batteries out of children’s reach and discard used
batteries carefully. Do not change batteries in
front of children and do not let them see where
you keep your supply.
Never put a battery in your mouth for any rea-•
son as you may risk swallowing it. In case of in-
gestion, contact your physician and the National
Battery Ingestion Hotline at 1-202-625-3333
immediately.

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In case of malfunction
Before contacting your hearing care professional,
please follow the advice below:
If your RC4-1 does not work, it could be because:
Nothing happens when you press the keys. Flip•
open the key guard to facilitate access to the
keys.
e batteries have not been inserted correctly.•
Remove both batteries and reinsert them.
e batteries are exhausted. Change the batter-•
ies.
e battery in your hearing aid is exhausted.•
Change the battery.
e connection between your hearing aid(s) and•
remote control is unstable. Turn your hearing
aid(s) off and on.
Accessories
e following accessories are available:
Clip version of the battery cover•
Case for the remote control•
Carrying strap for the clip version of the battery•
cover
Clip version Case
Carrying strap

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e clip version has a built-in clip for fastening the
RC4 to your belt or waistband, and an eye in which
you can fasten the carrying strap if you want to carry
the RC4 around your neck.
Changing the battery cover
If you want to replace the stan-
dard battery cover with the clip
version,you must also replace the
small screw below the battery
cover. Once the screw has been
removed, you can mount the clip
version battery cover using the
long screw (see illustration) sup-
plied with this cover.
Mount the battery cover by positioning it as illus-
trated. Now it is easy to push the cover into place.

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