Lucid TALA User manual

PREMIUM IN-THE-EAR
OTC HEARING AIDS
Android or iOS device
compatible but not
required for use
TALA
™

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Welcome Aboard!
We’re honored you’ve chosen to be a part of the
Lucid Hearing™ family! Our commitment to you is simple:
To help you hear better!
Your journey to better hearing begins now. Every
successful journey has a guide to help you get the most
out of the adventure! There are two key guides at your
disposal. This booklet is a quick and easy reference
for you to get started. And for additional details and
information, be sure to check out our “how to” video
series at lucidhearing.com!
Let’s get started!
WARNING: If you are younger than 18, do not use this.
You should talk 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.
People who are younger than 18 with hearing loss should
see a doctor, preferably an ENT, because they may need
medical testing and management. Hearing loss can
affect speech and learning, so professional fitting and
continuing care are also important.

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WARNING: When to See a Doctor
If you have any of the problems listed below, please
see a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor
(an ENT).
• Your ear has a birth defect or an unusual shape.
• Your ear was injured or deformed in an accident.
• You saw blood, puss, or fluid coming out of your
ear in the past 6 months.
• Your ear feels painful or uncomfortable.
• You have a lot of ear wax, or you think something
could be in your ear.
• You get really dizzy or have a feeling of spinning
or swaying (called vertigo).
• 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.
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. If your pain or discomfort doesn’t go
away, contact your hearing healthcare professional.
You can also report this to FDA as an adverse event
according to the instructions that appear later.
Caution: This is not hearing protection.
You should remove this device if you experience
overly loud sounds, whether short or long-lasting.
If you’re in a loud place, you should use the right
kind of hearing protection instead of wearing this
device. In general, if you would use ear plugs in a
loud place, you should remove this device and use
ear plugs.

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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.
Caution: You might need medical help if a piece
gets stuck in your ear.
If any part of your hearing aid, like the ear tip, gets
stuck in your ear, and you can’t easily remove it
with your fingers, get medical help as soon as you
can. You should not try to use tweezers or cotton
swabs because they can push the part farther
into your ear, injuring your eardrum or ear canal,
possibly seriously.
Note: 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.
Note: What you might expect when you start
using a hearing aid.
A hearing aid can benefit many people with hearing
loss. However, you should know it will not restore
normal hearing, and you may still have some
difficulty hearing over noise. Further, a hearing aid
will not prevent or improve a medical condition
that causes hearing loss.
People who start using hearing aids sometimes
need a few weeks to get used to them. Similarly,
many people find that training or counseling can
help them get more out of their devices.
If you have hearing loss in both ears, you might get
more out of using hearing aids in both, especially

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CONTENTS
Quick Start Guide .........................................................................................8
Getting to Know Tala™ ............................................................................10
What’s Inside ................................................................................................. 11
Getting to Know Tala™ Charging Case...........................................12
Charging Tala™ ............................................................................................13
Charging Lights ...........................................................................................14
Wearing Your New Hearing Aids ........................................................15
Download the Lucid Hearing App .....................................................16
How to Adjust Volume and Programs .............................................17
Start-Up and Pairing ........................................................................ 18-19
Care and Cleaning Instructions ...................................................20-21
How to Clean Tala™ Hearing Aids .....................................................19
Replacing Wax Stop ........................................................................ 22-23
Choosing the Correct Ear Tip .............................................................. 24
Replacing the Ear Tips ............................................................................25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 26-27
Technical Data ............................................................................................28
Warranty ........................................................................................................29
Compliance ............................................................................................30-31
Battery Safety .................................................................................... 32-33
in situations that make you tired from listeningfor
example, noisy environments.
Note: Tell FDA about injuries, malfunctions,
or other adverse events.
To report a problem involving your hearing aid,
you should submit information to 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.
Instructions for reporting are available at
https//www. fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch,
or call 1–800-FDA-1088. You can also download
a form to mail to FDA.

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Getting to Know Tala™
Ear Tip
What’s Inside
Tala™
Hearing Aids
Charging Case
Cleaning ToolWax Guards
USB-C
Charging
Cable
TIPS
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Quick Start Guide
Welcome to your new Tala™ and welcome to a whole
new world of hearing! These devices are designed to
help you hear better and allow you to interact with the
world in ways you may not have done in many years.
We wanted to give you a quick guide to getting started
before getting into all the details contained herein…
Check your ears for any obstructions like
ear wax and make sure your ears are dry.
If possible, have a professional check
your ears and remove any debris and
wax build up.
Charge your Tala™ device. Your Tala™
comes partially charged, but for the best
experience you’ll need to charge it fully
using the included USB-C cable. For more
detailed instructions, please see page 13.
Prepare
Charge
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Choose your ear tips. Your Tala™ comes
with X ear tip options and X sizes of each
ear tip: vented, fully closed, and micro-
vented. You’ll want to select your ear tips
depending on your hearing profile and ear
size. Please refer to page 24 for further
details on choosing the right ear tips.
Select the program that works best for you,
adjust the volume, and enjoy better hearing!
Please see page 17 for further information on
which of the four programs is right for you.
Use your phone camera to scan this code and
download either the iPhone or Android app,
depending on which type of phone you have.
You can also search for “Lucid Hearing” in the
App Store or on Google Play.
Choose
Hear
Better
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IMPORTANT: Place hearing aids inside the
charging case to make any adjustments
through the Lucid Hearing App.

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Getting to Know TalaTM Charging Case
Charging
Lights
Charging
Case
USB-C Port
Lid
Charging Tala™
Plug the USB-C end of the charging
cable into the port on the bottom
of the charging case. Connect
the other end of the charging
cable to a power source. The
charging case is fully charged
when the lower four lights
illuminate. (See page 14)
Hearing aids turn off and begin
charging once placed inside the
charging case. Hearing aids are
fully charged when the row of 3
lights on the top are all illuminated.
(~3 hours) (See page 14)
Charging case
Place Tala™ in its case
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®
Hearing Aid
Charging
Pocket
®
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IMAGE OF INSIDE
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IMAGE OF INSIDE

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Wearing Your New Hearing Aids
When inserting your hearing aids for the first time,
there can be feedback (whistling) if your hearing aids
are not fully inserted. We suggest you practice inserting
them with the battery door slightly open until you
have perfected this process. The adjustment period
of wearing hearing aids takes time, but soon you’ll be
hearing clearly.
How to insert your hearing aids:
Grasp hearing aid
between your thumb
and forefinger
Gently push the ear tip
into the ear canal
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Charging Lights
There are three indicator Lights. The two outside lights
indicate when the pluged-in case has charged. The center
light indicates when the hearing aids have charged.
Fully depleted
hearing aids require
3 to 4 hours to be
fully charged
Indicator
Lights
®
Case is Charging
LED Indicator Lights
Hearing Aids are Charging
Case is Charged
Hearing Aids are Charged

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How to Adjust Volume and ProgramsDownload the Lucid Hearing App
Comprehensive real-time personalization with the ability
to manage acoustics across any listening environment.
With the Lucid Hearing mobile App and Tala™, you can:
• Explore and select your preferred hearing program
• Monitor the battery status of your hearing aids
With LucidShape and Tala™, you can:
• Fine-tune your listening for the
most customized experience
• Control the left and right hearing
aids together or independently
Use your phone camera to scan this code
and download either the iPhone or Android
app, depending on which device you have.
You can also search for “Lucid Hearing” in the App Store or on Google Play.
The easiest way to adjust your
hearing aids is within the Lucid
Hearing App (See page 16).
Lucid Hearing App
featuring LucidShape
Programs
Volume
Your Tala™ hearing aids come preset
with four scientifically developed
acoustic programs. These programs
were developed with extensive
research in conjunction with a top
audiology university to cover the
majority of the population with
mild-moderate hearing loss.