Widex A S RC3 Remote Control Unit RC3 User Manual Part 1

Widex A/S Remote Control Unit RC3 Users Manual Part 1

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Users Manual Part 1

RC3-1User’s instructions  RC3-1 remote control
3 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
45 ContentsYour new RC3-1 remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5RC3-1 ..........................................7e battery .......................................9Battery type....................................9Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Changing the batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Turning the remote control on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Initial setting..................................11e volume......................................12Mute ........................................15Listening programs................................17Caring for your remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Good advice .....................................23In case of malfunction .............................24Accessories......................................25 Your new RC3-1 remote controlWe hope you will be pleased with the remote con-trol for your Widex hearing aid. We have included these user’s instructions to explain how your remote control  should  be  operated.  We  recommend  that you read the  entire  booklet to  get  full  satisfaction from your new RC3-1 remote control.
67 Your RC3-1 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 Widex RC3-1 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 a CIC hearing aid.•  You can adjust the volume (increase/decrease) of both aids simultaneously. RC3-1Your RC3-1 remote control is a small computer that  contains data for the 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 operating range is approximately 1 meter.6.1. 2.4.5.3.
89 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 RC3-1 can op-erate a maximum of three programs. 3. On/off function. e [1] key is used to turn on the remote control. e [1] key also sets the re-mote control to the  initial setting: P1 V9 (pro-gram 1, volume 9).4. Display. is  shows  the  currently  selected  pro-gram  (P),  volume  (V)  and  the  remote  control’s battery level. 5. Transparent  key  guard.  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 batteryBattery typee recommended battery type for your RC3-1 re-mote control is:Lithium CR 2032Your RC3-1 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.
1011 Inserting the batteriese plus (+) sign on the batteries for your RC3-1 must face upwards when placed in the battery com-partment.Changing the batteriesAlways change both batteries at the same time. e display shows the battery level of the remote con-trol. e batteries need to be changed when this symbol is continuously displayed. It is rec-ommended to change both batteries at the same time.  Turning the remote control on and offe RC3-1 remote control is turned on when the [1] key is pressed for approximately ½ second. It will automatically turn off after 15 seconds if not being used.  Your  hearing  care  professional  can  help  you select another time-out setting, if required.Initial settingWhen your RC3-1 is turned on, you can set the in-strument  to the initial  setting, P1 V9  (program 1, volume 9), by pressing the [1] key for approximately 2 seconds.
1213 e volumee [+] [–] keys allow you to ad-just the volume in 13 steps. e minimum level is 0, at which lev-el the  hearing aid  is  completely silent,  and  the  maximum  level is 13. e initial volume  setting used  as  standard  is  9,  and  this is  always  the  volume  setting  to which the remote control reverts. If, for example, you have selected listening program 2 and volume level 6, and then change to another listening program, the volume level will automati-cally change to 9.You can adjust the volume one step at a time by sin-gle key presses, or you can hold the [+] or [–] key down until the required volume has been reached. Adjusting the volume if you only have one hearing aidTo start the remote control, press the [1] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program  1,  volume  9),  should now  be  displayed.  Use  the  [+] [–]  keys  to  adjust  the  volume as  required.  e  remote  control automatically turns off after ap-proximately 15 seconds.
1415 Adjusting the volume if you have two hearing aidsTo start the remote control, press the [1] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program  1,  volume  9),  should now be displayed. Use the [+] [–] keys to adjust the volume as re-quired. Your choice will then ap-ply to both of your hearing aids. e remote control automatically turns off after approximately 15 seconds. MuteYou can also use your RC3-1 to mute your hearing aid completely. Using the mute function if you only have one hearing aidTo start the remote control, press the [1] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), will now be displayed. en press and hold down the [1] key while pressing the [–] key. e number 0 will be displayed next  to V. To turn  up the  volume  again,  press  the  [+] key.  is will reset the volume to the initial setting (9).
1617 Using the mute function if you have two hearing aidsTo start the remote control, press the [1] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program  1,  volume  9),  should now  be  displayed.  en  press and hold down the [1] key while pressing the [–] key. e number 0 will be displayed next to V. is value  applies  to  both  hearing aids. Listening programsWith  your  RC3-1 remote  con-trol, you can choose up to three listening  programs.  Together with  your  hearing  care  profes-sional  you  should  have  estab-lished which programs are of use to you. If your needs change over time, the combination of listen-ing  programs  can  be  changed. You can switch between the listening programs by using the [1], [2] and [3] keys. e number shown next to P (program) in the display tells you which program you have chosen. You will also hear beeps indicating choice of program. e beeps indicate:Program 1: One brief beepProgram 2: Two brief beepsProgram 3: ree brief beepse number  of beeps  depends on how  many pro-grams were chosen to have in your hearing aid. You and your hearing care professional can make a note of the programs you have chosen in the chart on the following page.
1819 Program Program name in the hearing aidComments123 Selecting a listening program if you only have one hearing aidTo start the remote control, press the [1] key for approximately ½ second. Select the listening pro-gram you wish to apply using the [1], [2] and [3] keys. e remote control  automatically  turns  off after approximately 15 seconds.Selecting a listening program if you have two hearing aidsTo start the remote control, press the [1] key for approximately ½ second. Select the listening pro-gram you wish to apply using the [1], [2] and [3] keys. Your choice will  then apply to  both  hearing aids.  e  remote  control  auto-matically turns off after approxi-mately 15 seconds.
2021 Important:  Please  note  that  if  you  alternate  be-tween  using  your remote  control and  the  controls on your hearing aid to adjust the volume and select listening programs, the remote control may cancel any adjustments that have been made manually on your hearing aid.  Caring for your remote controlWith proper care, your RC3-1 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 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.
2223 •  Do not carry your remote control with you dur-ing x-ray, MRI 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 RC3-1 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 reason as you may risk swallowing it. In case of inges-tion, contact your physician immediately and e National  Button  Battery  Ingestion  Hotline  at: (202) 625-3333.
2425 In case of malfunctione following pages include some quick  advice to follow if you experience problems. Before contact-ing your hearing care professional, please follow the advice below:If your RC3-1 does not work, it could be because:•  You  have  not  adequately  pressed  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  with the (+) facing you.•  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  for  your RC3-1:Clip version of the battery coverCase for the remote controlCarrying strap for the clip version of the battery cover   Clip version     Case      Carrying strap•••
2627 e clip version has a built-in clip for fastening the RC3 to your belt or waistband, and an eye in which you can fasten the carrying strap if you want to carry the RC3 around your neck. Changing the battery coverIf 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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