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 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

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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 addit ion to these use r instructio ns, a separate u ser manual is p rovid-

ed describing the various ear-set solutions available for your transmit­ter.

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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
neces sary.

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 “behind­the-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 b atteries if there is a s ticky residue f rom 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 incor­rectly inserted.

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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 illustrated

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 battery is
exhaus ted. You should be aware of thi s possibility, in par ticular 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 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.

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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, irri­tation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care professional.

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