USER INSTRUCTIONS THE SUPER™440 SERIES S4-VSD model RIC/RITE Receiver-in-canal/Receiver-in-the-ear
CONTENTS SYMBOLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THE HEARING AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Acoustic indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYMBOLS The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: WARNING Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions, potential safety hazards and inadequate performance of device. CAUTION Messages with this heading indicate/include information regarding any special care to be exercised. Not for general waste.
THE HEARING AID The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. The ear-set consists of an earwire and an ear-tip or earmould, in which the receiver is placed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
NOTE In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”. 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 hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation. Description of device Your SUPER™ hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of an earwire and an ear-tip or earmould, in which the receiver is placed.
Acoustic indicators The hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions. The signal may be a spoken message or tones. The signal can also be deactivated.
The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 675 battery for the hearing aid. 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. Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be reduced. Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab.
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. When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table. The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer without a nail grip, which means that you need a tool to open the battery drawer.
The battery drawer is opened as illustrated. Low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (see page 7). We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you. WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid. WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning, for instance if the battery is exhausted.
Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Close the battery drawer completely to turn on the hearing aid. An acoustic indicator will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on, unless this function has been disabled. To turn off the hearing aid, open the battery drawer slightly to the first position where a click is felt. Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use.
Right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be provided with coloured marks (red mark = right and blue mark = left). The arrow shows the position of the identification mark.
Positioning the hearing aid in the ear Hold the earmould with your thumb and forefinger and slowly guide it into your ear canal until you feel resistance. Let go of the earmould and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push it into your ear until it rests comfortably in your ear canal. To help position the earmould properly you could pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand.
Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Hold the earmould with your thumb and forefinger and pull gently. WARNING Do not pull the earwire to remove the earmould, as this may damage the earwire. If it is difficult, you can try to move the earmould carefully from side to side. It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand.
Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. Manual volume adjustment Furthermore, your hearing aid is provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever (unless your hearing care professional has removed it for you). Push the lever upwards to gradually raise the volume. Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume. In the default setting, any volume adjustment will affect both hearing aids.
To turn off the sound completely: • Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has sounded. To turn the sound on again: • Press the lever upwards or • Change listening program Any adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program. If you wish to have the volume control disabled or removed, please consult your hearing care professional.
Lost partner alarm (Note: Only applicable if this feature has been activated by your hearing care professional). If one of your hearing aids falls off your ear, and/or the battery is exhausted, a tone signal and a spoken message will sound two times in the other hearing aid, and a diode will flash on both hearing aids. When the lost hearing aid is repositioned, and/or the battery is exchanged, the diodes stop flashing.
T In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not via the hearing aid microphones (M). The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed. If you activate the telecoil program, you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds. M+T In this program you listen via the hearing aid microphones (M) and the telecoil (T). Zen Generates different kinds of tones. Classic Designed for long-term users of super power hearing aids.
Zen program Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique optional listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the background. These sounds are shaped according to your hearing loss. The Zen program may be used alone (without amplification) in quiet when you are not required to hear surrounding sounds. Or, it may be used with amplification so both the surrounding sounds and the generated sounds (fractal tones and noise) are heard together.
Directions for use Because of the unique ways in which Zen is programmed in your hearing aid, please follow the recommendations of your hearing care professionals as to how to use the program, when to use the program and/ or how long to use the program. CAUTION Use of the different Zen programs may interfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech. The programs should not be used when hearing such sounds is important. Switch the hearing aid to a non-Zen program in those situations.
Switching between the listening programs Each time you switch to another program, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled. Program 1: One short beep or message Program 2: Two short beeps or message Program 3: Three short beeps or message Program 4: One long and one short beep or message Program 5: One long and two short beeps or message Zen+ or Phone+: Tone or message In the default setting, both your hearing aids will be affected when you change programs.
Zen+ This program is accessed via a long press (more than 1 sec.) on the program button on the hearing aid or RC-DEX remote control. A short press then allows you to cycle through the available Zen styles. You can exit Zen+ by pressing and holding the program button for more than one second. Phone+ This program is accessed via a long press (more than 1 sec.) on the program button. Please note that the program cannot be accessed via the RC-DEX.
Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position.
CLEANING The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set.* For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids.” 1. Cloth 2. Brush 3. Wax removing tool 1 2 3 Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.
Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction. When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in a warm, dry place with the battery drawer open to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry. Note: If a universal DAI adapter is used, wipe it with the soft cloth after use.
ACCESSORIES A variety of assistive listening devices are available for your hearing aid.
Attaching the universal DAI adapter: 1. Use the tip of your finger to slide off the cover plate at the bottom of the hearing aid. 2. Slide the DAI adapter onto the hearing aid until it clicks into place. 3. Lock it into place by sliding the locking button downwards, as illustrated. 1. 2. 3. A compatible device with a three-pin Europlug can now be attached.
Removing the universal DAI adapter: Remove the three-pin Europlug device attached to the DAI adapter 1. Unlock the DAI adapter by sliding the locking button upwards, as illustrated. 2. Slide the DAI adapter off the hearing aid. 3. Slide the cover plate on. 1. 2. 3. For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional.
Program order DAI M-DAI 1 2 3 4 5 WARNING If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety standards.
FM systems The Widex FM system, SCOLA, consists of a wireless microphone and a receiver integrated in an FM shoe. The Widex receiver suitable for your hearing aid is called SCOLA FLEX-i. The system can be set according to your needs. Attaching the SCOLA FLEX-i: 1. Use the tip of your finger to slide the cover plate at the bottom of the hearing aid off. 2. Slide the SCOLA FLEX-i onto the hearing aid until it clicks into place. 3. Lock it into place by sliding the locking button downwards, as illustrated. 1.
Removing the SCOLA FLEX-i: 1. Unlock the SCOLA FLEX-i by sliding the locking button upwards, as illustrated. 2. Slide the SCOLA FLEX-i off the hearing aid. 3. Slide the cover plate on. 1. 2. 3. For more information on the SCOLA FM system, consult the SCOLA™ FM system and the SCOLA FLEX/ SCOLA FLEX-i user instructions. For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories, please consult your hearing care professional.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is completely silent The hearing aid is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is completely closed The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The earwire is not properly connected to the hearing aid Check that the earwire connector in the hearing aid is completely inserted The hearing a
Problem Possible cause You hear “interrupted” speech (on and off) from the hearing aids or no speech (muted) from the transmitting ear a. The battery in one a. Replace battery in of the hearing aids one or both hearing has expired aids b. Strong electrob.
CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: CAUTION • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use. Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days. • When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a dry location out of reach of children and pets. • Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately. • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves. Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply.
WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions on the battery pack. • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hearing. • When selecting a listening program, please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds (e.g. traffic, warning signals).
WARNING • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans. The emissions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hearing aid. Radiation from, for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms and mobile phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible interference.
ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions. However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds. • In most cases, using the hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it.
REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC ID: TTY-S4VSD IC: 5676B-S4VSD Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
— 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: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this S4-VSD is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at: http://www.widex.
Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: _________________________________________ Battery size: 675 Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program: 44
Programs available in your hearing aid: Program 1: Program 2: Program 3: Program 4: Program 5: Special program: 45
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