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- Page 1 OTC Hearing Aids OTC Hearing Aid User Manual Want an easier setup? Scan here for quick step-by-step video instructions RCAHearingAidSupport.com RSH053xx IB Version 00...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 • 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.
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 The patient is an intended operator. WARNING Choking hazard! Your hearing aids contain small parts which can be swallowed. • Keep hearing aids, batteries and accessories out of reach of children and pets. • If parts have been swallowed, consult a physician or hospital immediately.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents What’s in the box? ........7 Tour of the hearing aid ........ 8 Tour of the charging cradle......10 Getting started .......... 12 1. Put domes on the hearing aids ..... 12 2. Put the hearing aids on ......14 3. -
Page 7: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? 1 Charging Cradle 1 Charging 1 Charging Cable Adapter 2 Hearing Aids 1 Carry Case Open and Closed Domes in Small, Medium, and Large Sizes 1 Cleaning Tool 1 Tube Cleaning Tool... -
Page 8: Tour Of The Hearing Aid
Tour of the hearing aid Microphone Tube Volume / Preset Tail Control On/Off Switch Stem Charging Contacts... - Page 9 The Microphone picks up sound in your surroundings, which the hearing aid processes and sends to your ear. You should try to keep it as unobstructed as possible. The Volume / Settings Control increases/ decreases the volume of the hearing aid (push up or down) or changes the preset hearing mode (press and hold up or down).
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Page 10: Tour Of The Charging Cradle
Tour of the charging cradle Charging Slots Charging Contacts Hearing Aid Charging Indicators... - Page 11 The Charging Slots hold and charge the hearing aids when the cradle is plugged in. The Charging Contacts conduct the power to charge the hearing aids when the hearing aids are in the charging cradle. 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.
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Page 12: Getting Started
Getting started 1. Put domes on the hearing aids This package contains two kinds of domes you can use: open and closed domes. Closed domes seal your ear so that you hear more of the amplified sounds from your hearing aid. Use these if you want more amplification. - Page 13 To install the domes: 1. Hold the end of the hearing aid’s tube. Push the dome onto the hearing aid’s stem until it feels securely in place. 2. Pull gently on the dome to make sure it’s secure 3. Repeat for the other dome and hearing aid.
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Page 14: Put The Hearing Aids On
2. Put the hearing aids on The left and right hearing aids are marked where the dome and tube meet. Left is blue Right is red 1. Place the body of the hearing aid behind your ear. 2. Hold the tube where it meets the dome. -
Page 15: Turn The Hearing Aids On
3. Place the tail in the bowl of your ear. This helps stabilize the hearing aid. 4. Repeat with the other hearing aid. If the domes seem too large or small, you can replace them with another size. Follow the directions on the page 18 for taking off the hearing aids and domes. -
Page 16: Choose A Preset Program
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. -
Page 17: Adjust The Volume
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 11 levels of amplification. To adjust the volume of each hearing aid: Press the Volume volume control up or down... - Page 18 To take the hearing aids off: 1. Put the ON/OFF button on the hearing aid in the OFF position. 2. Take the tail out of the bowl of your ear. 3. Hold the tube close to the dome. Gently pull the dome out of your ear. 4.
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Page 19: Charging The Hearing Aids
Charging the hearing aids To power the charging cradle: Plug one end of the provided charging cable into the back of the charging cradle. Plug the other end into the charging adapter. Plug the charging adapter into a surge protector or power outlet. To charge the hearing aids: Place them in the charging cradle. -
Page 20: Welcome To A New World Of Sounds
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. -
Page 21: Tips For New Users
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. - Page 22 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...
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Page 23: Cleaning And Care
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. •... - Page 24 You should also use the tube cleaning tool to clean out each tube every 1-2 weeks. To clean out a hearing aid’s tube: 1. Remove the tube from the body of the hearing aid. Hold the body of the hearing aid securely. Press down on the tube where it meets the hearing aid.
- Page 25 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).
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Page 26: Device Information
Device information Technical Data Specification Program 1 Max. OSPL 90 114dB Full-on Gain 33dB Total Harmonic 0.2% Distortion Self-generated noise 25dB Latency 14 ms F1=200Hz Frequency Range F2= 5647Hz Expected Battery Life 16 Hours (from one full charge) Max Charging 20mA Current Expected Service Life... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: The hearing aids won’t turn on. Solution: Put the hearing aids in the charging cradle to recharge. Problem: The hearing aids don’t charge in the charging cradle. Solution: Make sure the cradle is plugged in. Plug one end of the provided charging cable in the charging port on the back of the charging cradle. - Page 28 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 Labeling and Date of Manufacture The serial number is a 15-character code located on the hearing device.
- Page 29 The seventh and eighth characters are a code for the year of manufacture. AA = 2022 AB = 2023 AC = 2024 AD = 2025 The ninth and tenth characters show the calendar week of the year. 12 = Calendar Week 12 13 = Calendar Week 13, etc.
- Page 30 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.
- Page 32 Questions? Visit RCAHearingAidSupport.com for FAQs, setup videos, and more. For a large-print version of this manual Scan here RCAHearingAidSupport.com ©2023 Voxx Accessories Corp. 3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 220 | Indianapolis, IN 46268...
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