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  • Page 1 BlaidsX Micro CIC Hearing Aid Scan QR code to download our app Everyone has the right to Hear...
  • Page 2 BlaidsX Micro CIC Hearing Aid Battery compartment Microphone Pull-pipe Rear view Ear dome Pull-pipe Side view...
  • Page 3 WARNING: If you are younger than 18, do not use this. You should go to a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT), because your condition needs specialized care. Over-the-counter hearing aids are only for users who are age 18 or older. This OTC hearing aid is for users who are 18 and older.
  • Page 4 WARNING: This hearing aid should not cause pain when inserting it. Remove this device from your ear if it causes pain or discomfort when you insert or place it. To try again, make sure to follow the instructions. If you feel pain or discomfort again, contact the manufacturer.
  • Page 5 Caution: If you remain concerned, consult a professional. If you try this device and continue to struggle with or remain concerned about your hearing, you should consult with a hearing healthcare professional. Caution: What you might expect when you start using a hearing aid A hearing aid can benefit many people with hearing loss.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started with Blaids Maintenance Tips Downloading Mobile Application Connecting to Bluetooth Initial Instructions Taking the Hearing Test & Uploading Audiogram Application Usage Guide Smart Fitting Guide Professional Fitting Remote Fitting Managing Feedback Technical Specifications...
  • Page 7: Getting Started With

    Getting Started...
  • Page 8 Inserting the Battery Remove the sticker found on the positive side of your 312 batteries. The battery compartment is found at the bottom of the hearing aid. Gently pull on the tab found on the battery door. Insert the battery with positive (flat) side face up.
  • Page 9 Removing and Attaching Hearing Aid Dome Each Blaids hearing aid comes with 5 different sizes of hearing domes to help you achieve the perfect fit. To attach the hearing dome to the tube, hold the dome from the center and push firmly to ensure that the open-end of the hearing aid is completely inside the dome.
  • Page 10 Positioning the Hearing Aid on your Ear Hold the pull pipe: Grasp the pull pipe of the hearing aid between your thumb and index finger. Make sure you have a firm grip but be gentle to avoid damaging the device. Inserting the hearing aid: Holding the pull pipe, slowly and gently push...
  • Page 11 Note: If you experience any difficulties or discomfort during the process of inserting or removing your CIC hearing aid, it's recommended to consult with a hearing care professional for assistance or call Blaids Care at (202) 932-6636...
  • Page 12: Maintenance Tips

    Maintain and Change Wax Guards Insert the empty end of the black application stick into the used wax guard in the hearing device. NOTE: Push the black stick directly into the used receiver. There is no need to twist the black stick. Pull outward on Use opposite end of the stick to remove...
  • Page 13 Replace Batteries Regulary Blaids are designed to last for 78 hours of use with each 312 battery. To maximize this we suggest opening the battery door to power off your units while not using or while sleeping.
  • Page 14: Downloading Mobile Application

    Downloading the Mobile Application...
  • Page 15: Connecting To Bluetooth

    Connecting to Bluetooth for Hearing Aid Fitting Adjustments Fitting adjustments are supported for both Android and iOS On the first screen, select Replaceable Battery CIC Hearing Aid and then select the hearing aid you are trying to connect. Follow the steps to insert the battery and connect to bluetooth.
  • Page 16 Connecting to Bluetooth for Hearing Aid Fitting Adjustments...
  • Page 17 Connecting to Bluetooth for Hearing Aid Fitting Adjustments...
  • Page 18 Manually connect your Hearing Aids (for Fitting Adjustments)
  • Page 19 Manually connect your Hearing Aids (for Fitting Adjustments)
  • Page 20: Initial Instructions

    Initial Instructions The app will ask a few questions to start. This helps us customize the experience for you. You can click “Skip” at any time to go directly to the main application screen.
  • Page 21: Taking The Hearing Test

    Audiogram For a great hearing experience and to leverage the full capabilities of your Blaids, we recommend all users take our hearing test or upload an existing audiogram from your doctor. You will see the below prompt to either...
  • Page 22 How to take the Hearing Test Click the “Fitting” Click on “Take Hearing Test” button to initiate your hearing test and generate a custom audiogram...
  • Page 23 How to take the Hearing Test First select Left or Right ear Press the “Click when heard” button each time you hear a beep After the test follow the steps to upload your audiogram to your hearing aids. You can choose to upload your audiogram to all 4 preset modes by selecting “All Modes”...
  • Page 24 How to Upload Your Existing Audiogram Click on “Fitting” on the bottom of the screen and choose “Input Audiogram”...
  • Page 25 How to Read Your Audiogram...
  • Page 26 How to Upload Your Existing Audiogram Enter the corresponding decibel (dB) values for each frequency (Hz) from your existing audiogram and click on “Save my Audiogram Note: All decibel values should be added in multiples of 5. Once you enter all values click “View my Audiogram” to continue to the next step.
  • Page 27 Navigating Your Audiogram Once you take the hearing test or input decibel values from your own audiogram, you will see the following screen You can edit the audiogram or upload the audiogram to your hearing aids by using the option “Upload Audiogram” below. Save &...
  • Page 28: Application Usage Guide

    Application Description If “Binaural Adjustments” is highlighted it will enable adjustment of both ears at once. If you want to adjust each ear separately, then deselect this option...
  • Page 29 How to Use your 4 Pre-set Modes...
  • Page 30 How to Use your 4 Pre-set Modes...
  • Page 31: Smart Fitting Guide

    Smart Fitting Instructions Fine Tuning is a normal process for all Hearing aids. Now that you have uploaded your Audiogram, feel free to use our Audiologist-developed pre-programmed adjustments to help you achieve a comfortable fit. Click on “Basic Settings” to Start...
  • Page 32 Smart Fitting Basic Settings Gain Adjustment: Use this feature to adjust the gain intensity of your sound. If you find yourself at a low volume level, but still too loud/uncomfortable, you can try lowering this setting. If you are at a high volume but still having trouble hearing, you can raise this setting.
  • Page 33 Smart Fitting Advanced Settings Soft Voice Enhancement: Adjust to the right to isolate and amplify softer voices/sounds. Loud Noise Suppression: If you feel sounds such as doors closing, running water or setting objects down on a table are too loud, slide to the right to reduce the intensity of these sounds.
  • Page 34: Professional Fitting

    Professional Fitting Equalizer Equalizer: This section allows you to adjust the individual frequency bands of each hearing aid. Typically, these adjustments are recommended to be done by professionals.
  • Page 35: Remote Fitting

    Remote Fitting Remote Fitting: Blaids has developed revolutionary technology enabling our specialist to directly adjust your hearing aids remotely at your request. After, uploading your audiogram, feel free to request any fine-tuning adjustments needed in this section and our specialist team will assist you. Please allow 1-2 business days for the remote fitting request.
  • Page 36: Managing Feedback

    Managing Hearing Aid Feedback Noise Here are the most common reasons for feedback and how to resolve it. Tips in case you experience Feedback: Hearing aid feedback occurs when sound that was supposed to go into your ear canal leaves your ear and jumps back into the hearing aid microphone.
  • Page 37 Q: What should I do if my hearing aids do not connect to the acosound mobile application automatically? This issue can be caused by a few possible reasons: Ensure that you toggle the option on • mobile app "Get paired automatically next time".
  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications...
  • Page 39 Technical specification of the Blaids X Pro Hearing Aid Sl.No. Description Value The maximum output limit value (Output Sound Pressure Level 90 ≤110dB+3dB (OSPL90)). The full-on gain value, which is the gain with a 50 decibel (dB) Sound 43dB+3dB Pressure Level (SPL) pure-tone input and volume set to full on.
  • Page 40 If you suspect any interference to your implant, please • immediately stop using all other electronic devices, including your hearing instruments, and contact the manufacturer of the implant as well as Blaids to advise about the suspected interference. To ensure our hearing instruments can operate safely and •...
  • Page 41 Do not attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aid or • slim tube yourself. For best results, use hearing aid accessories, i.e. slim tubes and domes, provided by Blaids. These WARNINGS point out situations which could cause serious injuries to the user or to the hearing aid.
  • Page 42 Warning to Hearing Aid Users Consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before wearing a hearing aid, if you have any of the following conditions: Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. • History of active drainage from the ear within the previous •...
  • Page 43 Contact us Blaids Hearing 1802 Vernon Street NW #2039 Washington D.C., 20009 Support Contact: 202-932-6636 Support@blaidshearing.com...

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