Widex A S RC3 Remote Control Unit RC3 User Manual Part 2

Widex A/S Remote Control Unit RC3 Users Manual Part 2

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Users Manual Part 2

RC3-2User’s instructions RC3-2 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 RC3-2 remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5RC3-2 ..........................................7e battery .......................................9Battery type....................................9Inserting the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Changing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Turning the remote control on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Initial setting..................................11e volume......................................12Mute ........................................17Listening programs................................21Special situations .................................28Alarm..........................................33Caring for your remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Good advice .....................................37In case of malfunction .............................38Accessories......................................39 Your new RC3-2 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 RC3-2 remote control.
67 Your RC3-2 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 RC3-2 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 operate the right and the left hearing aid separately, or simultaneously. RC3-2Your RC3-2 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.1. Volume control. e [+] and [–] keys are used for volume adjustment.2. Program selection. e [] [] keys are used for program selection. Your RC3-2 can operate a maximum of five programs. 6.1. 2.4.5.3.+4.
89 3. On/off function. e [(•)] key is used to turn on the remote control. e [(•)] key also sets the re-mote control to the initial setting, P1 V9 (pro-gram 1, volume 9), or switches between R (right hearing aid) and L (left hearing aid) if you have two hearing aids. 4. Display. is shows the currently selected pro-gram (P), volume (V), the remote control’s bat-tery level, alarm and right/left (R/L). e num-bers in the left side of the display show the set-tings for your left hearing aid, and the numbers in the right side of the display show the settings for your right hearing aid. 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 RC3-2 re-mote control is:Lithium CR 2032Your RC3-2 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 RC3-2 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 RC3-2 remote control is turned on when the [(•)] key is pressed for approximately ½ second. It will automatically turn off after 10 seconds if not being used. Your hearing care professional can help you select another time-out setting, if required.Initial settingWhen your RC3-2 is turned on, you can set the instrument to the initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), by pressing the [(•)] key for approxi-mately 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 is set to 9 as standard, and this is always the volume setting to which the remote control reverts. If, for ex-ample, you have selected listen-ing program 2 and volume level 6, and then change to another listening program, the volume level will automatically 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 [(•)] 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 10 seconds.Adjusting the volume if you have two hearing aids that you want to set to different levelsYou can only set your hearing aids to two different volume levels if your remote control has been pro-grammed with this option.
1415 To start the remote control, press the [(•)] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), should now be displayed. Press the [(•)] key again. Two numbers are now displayed next to V (volume); one for each hearing aid. e letter R is shown in the low-er right corner, indicating that you can now adjust the volume for your right hearing aid using the [+] [–] keys. When this is done and you are ready to adjust the volume for your left hearing aid, press the [(•)] key once. e letter L ap-pears in the lower left corner, in-dicating that you can now adjust the volume for your left hearing aid using the [+] [–] keys. e remote control automatically turns off after approximately 10 seconds.
1617 Adjusting the volume if you have two hearing aids that you want to set to the same levelTo start the remote control, press the [(•)] 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. Your choice will then apply to both hearing aids. e remote control automatically turns off after approximately 10 seconds. MuteYou can also use your RC3-2 to mute your hearing aid completely. Using the mute function if you only have one hearing aidTo start the remote control, press the [(•)] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), will be displayed. en press and hold down the [(•)] 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).
1819 Using the mute function if you have two hearing aids and only want to mute one of themYou can only mute just one of your hearing aids if your remote control has been programmed with this option.To start the remote control, press the [(•)] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), should now be displayed. Press the [(•)] key again. Two numbers are dis-played next to V (volume); one for each hearing aid. e letter R is shown in the lower right cor-ner, indicating that you can now mute your right hearing aid. To do so, hold the [(•)] key down while pressing the [–] key. e number 0 is displayed next to V (volume) for your right hear-ing aid. If you want to mute your left hearing aid, press the [(•)] key once. e letter L appears in the lower left corner, indicat-ing that you can now mute your left hearing aid. Hold the [(•)] key down while pressing the [–] key. e number 0 is displayed next to V (volume) for your left hearing aid. e remote control automatically turns off after ap-proximately 10 seconds.
2021 Using the mute function if you have two hearing aids and want to mute both of themTo start the remote control, press the [(•)] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), should now be displayed. en press and hold down the [(•)] key while pressing the [–] key. e number 0 is displayed next to V. is val-ue applies to both hearing aids. Listening programsWith your RC3-2 remote con-trol, you can choose from up to five listening programs. Togeth-er 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 [] [] 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 beepsProgram 4: One long and one brief beepProgram 5: One long and two 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.
2223 Program Program name in the hearing aidComments12345 Selecting a listening program if you only have one hearing aidTo start the remote control, press the [(•)] key for approximately ½ second. Select the listening pro-gram you wish to apply using the [] [] keys.Selecting a listening program if you have two hearing aids that you want to set to two different programsYou can only set your hearing aids to two different listening programs if your remote control has been programmed with this option.
2425 To start the remote control, press the [(•)] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), should now be displayed. Press the [(•)] key again. Two numbers are di-splayed next to P (program); one for each hearing aid. e letter R is shown in the lower right cor-ner, indicating that you can now select a listening program for your right hearing aid using the [] [] keys. To set your left hearing aid, press the [(•)] key once. e letter L appears in the lower left cor-ner, indicating that you can now choose a listening program for your left hearing aid using the [] [] keys. e remote control automatically turns off after ap-proximately 10 seconds.
2627 Selecting a listening program if you have two hearing aids that you want to set to the same program To start the remote control, press the [(•)] key for approximately ½ second. e initial setting, P1 V9 (program 1, volume 9), should now be displayed. You can now choose a listening program us-ing the [] [] keys. Your choice will then apply to both of your hearing aids. e remote control automatically turns off after ap-proximately 10 seconds. 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.
2829 Special situationse examples below are only relevant for you if you have two hearing aids and you have chosen different programs and/or volume levels for them. Example #1 Moving one program up (the [] key): Example of initial setting: Result:When both L and R are shown in the display, both hearing aids can be adjusted. When you move one program up, the remote control chooses the higher program and its volume setting, to apply to both hearing aids.
3031 Example #2 Moving one program down (the [] key): Example of initial setting: Result:When both L and R are shown in the display, both hearing aids can be adjusted. When you move one program down, the remote control chooses the low-er program and its volume setting, to apply to both hearing aids. Example #3 Turning up the volume (the [+] key):Example of initial setting: Result:If your hearing aids are set to different volume lev-els and you turn up the volume, the remote control will raise the volume proportionally in both hearing aids.
3233 Example #4 Turning down the volume (the [–] key):Example of initial setting: Result:If your hearing aids are set to different volume levels and you turn down the volume, the remote control will lower the volume proportionally in both hear-ing aids. AlarmYour RC3-2 remote control may be equipped with an alarm. You can set the alarm to go off after a giv-en period of time. Example: setting the alarm to go off in 2½ hours.Press the [(•)] key for ½ second to turn on the remote control. Press the [(•)] key again and hold it down while pressing []. 0:00 appears in the display. Use the [+] [–] keys to choose the number of hours, in this ex-ample 2, and the [] [] keys to set the number of minutes, in this example 30. e time 2:30 should now be displayed. en press [(•)].
3435 A small bell appears in the display. If you want to change the alarm setting, press [(•)]. e bell disappears and you can change the setting using the [+] [–] and [] [] keys. To re- activate the alarm (the small bell), press the [(•)] key. If you want the display to show the program/volume again, press the [(•)] key and hold it down while pressing the [] key.When the alarm starts, the letters AL and the small bell will be displayed alternately, and the hearing aid will beep. e beeps are repeated approximately every ½ minute and the bell continues to blink until you turn off the alarm. To turn off the alarm, hold the [(•)] key down for ½ second. Caring for your remote controlWith proper care, your RC3-2 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.
3637 • 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 RC3-2 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.
3839 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 RC3-2 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 RC3-2:Clip version of the battery coverCase for the remote controlCarrying strap for the clip version of the battery cover Clip version Case Carrying strap•••
4041 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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