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OTC Hearing Aids OTC Hearing Aid User Manual Want an easier setup? Scan here for quick step-by-step video instructions RCAHearingAidSupport.com RSH30xx IB Version 03...
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Precautions and Warnings WARNING: If you are younger than 18, do not use this. You should go to a doctor, preferably an ear-nose- throat (ENT) doctor, because your condition needs specialized care. Over-the-counter hearing aids are only for users who are age 18 and older. This OTC hearing aid is for users age 18 and older.
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• Your hearing changed suddenly in the past 6 months • Your hearing changes: it gets worse then gets better again • You have worse hearing in one ear • You hear ringing or buzzing in only one ear WARNING: This hearing aid should not cause pain when inserting it.
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Caution: The sound output should not be uncomfortable or painful. You should turn down the volume or remove the device if the sound output is uncomfortably loud or painful. If you consistently need to turn the volume down, you may need to further adjust your device.
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Note: Tell the FDA about injuries, malfunctions, or other adverse events. To report a problem involving your hearing aid, you should submit information to the FDA as soon as possible after the problem. FDA calls them “adverse events,” and they might include: skin irritation in your ear, injury from the device (like cuts or scratches, or burns from an overheated battery), pieces of the device getting stuck in your ear, suddenly worsening hearing loss from using the device, etc.
Table of Contents What’s in the box? ........7 Tour of the hearing aid ........ 8 Tour of the charging case ......10 Getting started .......... 12 1. Put domes on the hearing aids ....12 2. Put the hearing aids on ......13 3.
What’s in the box? 1 Charging Case with Left and Right Hearing Aids 1 Charging 1 Charging Cable Adapter Domes in Small, Medium, and Large Sizes L x 2 M x 2 S x 2 1 Cleaning Tool...
Tour of the hearing aid Microphone Dome Pull Wire Charging Contacts Power/ Volume/ Setting Button...
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The Dome fits snugly in your ear to carry the hearing aid’s sound directly to your ear canal. Out of the box, the domes come separate from the hearing aids. See page 12 for instructions on how to install them. The Microphone picks up sound in your surroundings, which the hearing aid processes and sends to your ear.
Tour of the charging case Charging Slots Flip Hearing Aid Charging Indicators Case Charging Indicator Charging Case Power Port Button...
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The Flip Top opens to give access to the charging slots and snaps closed to protect your hearing aids while charging. The Charging Slots hold and charge the hearing aids when the charging case has charge. The Hearing Aid Charging Indicators illuminate orange while the hearing aid on that side is charging and green when the hearing aid is fully charged.
Getting started 1. Put domes on the hearing aids This package includes three sizes of domes: small, medium, L x 2 M x 2 S x 2 and large. We recommend trying the medium-sized domes first and changing them if they don’t fit. To install the domes: 1.
2. Put the hearing aids on The red hearing aid is for the right ear, and the blue is for the left. The hearing aids also have markings on the side to indicate which side they’re for. L for left R for right 1.
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If the domes seem too large or small, you can replace them with another size. Follow the directions below for taking off the hearing aids and domes. Then repeat the steps on page 12 to install different sized domes. Taking the hearing aids off 1.
3. Turn the hearing aids on Press and hold the button on the side of each hearing aid for 6 seconds to turn it on. The hearing aid will beep to signal that it’s on. To turn the hearing aids off: Press and hold the button on the side of each hearing aid for 6 seconds.
4. Choose a preset program The hearing aids have four preset programs that customize amplification for different environments. The first time you turn them on, the hearing aids are in the Standard preset, which provides a neutral setting you can use in many settings. The hearing aids offer three other presets, specifically designed for use in Restaurants, Outdoors, or for listening to Music.
Note: The hearing aids remember their settings when you turn them off and return to these settings when you turn them back on. 5. Adjust the volume The hearing aids offer 6 levels of amplification. To adjust the volume of each hearing aid: Press the button on the side of each hearing aid for 1 second to increase the volume.
Charging the hearing aids and case To charge the hearing aids: Insert them in the charging case. Each hearing aid only fits on its side of the case —left on the left side and right on the right. IMPORTANT: Make sure the hearing aids are turned off before you charge them.
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The case charging indicator illuminates green to show that the case has enough power to recharge the hearing aids. If the indicators do illuminate, follow the instructions below to recharge the case. (To see the charging status at any time, press the button on the side of the case) To charge the charging case: Plug one end of...
Welcome to a new world of sounds! It might take a while to get used to! Your new RCA Hearing Aids let you experience sounds you might not have heard for a while: everyday sounds like clocks ticking, paper rustling or crinkling, nearby whispering or soft conversation, outdoor noises like wildlife or traffic, or nearby footsteps.
Tips for New Users • Your own voice will sound strange at first when you’re wearing your hearing aids. This is normal and normally goes away after a few weeks of use. • Higher frequency sounds, like water running or paper crumpling, might seem loud at first. These higher frequencies are also essential to understanding speech clearly.
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Tips for New Users (continued) • Hearing conversations more clearly can be a game-changer for social gatherings and even one-on-one interactions. The following additional steps can take you even further: - Try to face the person you’re talking or listening to - In noisy environments, try to position yourself so that the source of the noise is behind you...
Cleaning & Care Keeping your hearing aids clean is crucial to getting the most from them. Wearing a hearing aid can increase the amount of wax your ear produces, so it’s especially important to perform the following cleaning routine daily. •...
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With the proper care, your RCA hearing aids should provide years of use. It is important to keep the following cautions in mind. • DO NOT get water on or in the hearing aids. • DO NOT wear the hearing aids while swimming, showering, in heavy rain, or in a moist atmosphere (like a sauna).
Device information Technical Data Specification Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Max. OSPL 90 106dB 104dB 107dB 102dB Full-on Gain 24dB 24dB 25dB 21dB Total Harmonic 0.4% 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% Distortion Self-generated 16dB 16dB 14dB 17dB noise Latency 14 ms 14 ms 14 ms...
Troubleshooting Problem: The hearing aids won’t turn on. Solution: Put the hearing aids in the charging case to recharge. Problem: The hearing aids don’t charge in the charging case. Solution: Recharge the charging case’s battery. Plug one end of the provided charging cable in the charging port on the back of the charging case.
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Product Repair and Replacement If your RCA hearing aids need to be replaced during their warranty period, please contact us at 1-888-225-2644 to arrange a return to the following address: Voxx Return Center 180 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 The hearing aids and charging...
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Labeling and Date of Manufacture The serial number is a 15-character code located on the charging case. Each hearing device has its own unique serial number. The date of manufacture is encoded starting with the sixth character. The sixth character shows the day of the week the product was manufactured.
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Information and Description of Symbols This symbol indicates important information on handling and product safety. This is the symbol for caution and warning. This is a safety symbol used to highlight that there are specific warnings or precautions associated with the devices that are not otherwise found on the label.
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