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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2
®
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.

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Start-Up and Pairing
The first time you open the app you will be met with three
introductory screens. Click “next” to continue to the next page.
Android
Users:
Apple
Users:
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Care and Cleaning Instructions How to Clean Tala™ Hearing Aids
Cleaning Tool
Use wire loop to
clean wax from tips
Use brush to clean
off wax and dirt
BrushWire Loop
Brush microphone
openings
Important: Keep your hearing aids as clean as
possible to maintain maximum performance.
To ensure your hearing aids continue to work properly for
years to come please note that you should avoid submerging
in water, dropping from distances greater that 3 feet, or
exposing to excessive heat for extended periods of time.
The most common cause of instrument failure
is wax buildup and it is the easiest to avoid. By
wiping your hearing aids, tubing, sound tip, ear
tips and/or domes with a soft, dry cloth every
day and carefully removing any traces of wax
and debris, you will reduce wax buildup. Use
the brush provided to enhance your cleaning by
lightly brushing the sound ports. It is important
to keep your hearing aids as clean as possible to
maintain maximum performance and durability.

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Replacing Wax Stop
Your Tala™ Hearing Aids have a wax stop in the tip to
prevent wax from getting inside the speaker. You should
check daily for any obstruction to the wax stop. If you
see wax inside you can replace it using the instructions
on the next page.
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2
Before removing the wax stop, be
sure to remove the dome tip. Insert
removal end of replacement tool into
used wax stop, centered in hearing
aid receiver. This requires a firm push.
Pull replacement
tool straight up
to remove used
wax stop.
Remove used
wax stop from
replacement tool
and turn tool
over to direct
new wax stop
towards tip.
Insert new wax
stop into tip by
wriggling it
in place and
pressing
in firmly.
Warning: Improper
replacement could
result in the wax
stop coming out
of the receiver
and being lodged
in the ear canal.
Wax Stop
Replacement Tool
Replacement End
Wax
Stop
Removal End

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Choosing the Correct Ear Tip Replacing the Ear Tips
We have included a number of different dome tips for you
to find the perfect fit. The tip should fit snuggly enough to
seal the ear, while not being uncomfortably too tight. Some
experimentation may be necessary. You will notice there are
two types of tips included.
Vented tips can be more comfortable for those with mild
hearing loss. They allow more of your own voice to pass
through, but do not provide as rich of a sound experience
when streaming audio from your phone.
OPEN
VENTED
Open tips provide the best experience for streaming music
and phone calls and provide a full, rich sound. They provide
better amplification than the vented tips and can help minimize
feedback, but may require a little longer to adjust to the sound
of your own voice when you first start wearing them.
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Hold the hearing aid
by the base of the
speaker housing.
Align the new tip
with the dome
facing outward.
Gently pull on the tip until it
comes off. You may need to twist
it using a back and forth motion.
Press the new tip onto the
speaker housing until the wax
stop is flush with the entrance
to the dome tip.
Note: Improper replacement of ear tips could result
in the ear tip coming off of the device and being
lodged in the ear canal.
FPO FPO

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ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
Whistling/
Feedback
Replace tip
with a new tip
Talk to your doctor or
a hearing healthcare
professional about how
to best clean your ears
Tip not inserted properly Reinsert hearing aid tip
Tip damaged or
is the wrong size
Wax build-up
in the ear canal
Device is not
comfortable
Tip is too large or too small Try a dierent size tip
Troubleshooting
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
No/Low
sound output Low battery Replace battery
with a new #13 battery
Wax build up
in the wax stop
Clean or replace
the dome
Volume set
too low
Use the app to increase
the volume to a
comfortable level
Tip not inserted
properly Re-insert the tip
Hearing aid
is damaged
A significant change
in your hearing
Contact Lucid Hearing
Customer Service
Contact your hearing
health care professional
for an exam. Lucid
Hearing Customer
Service can recommend
a specialist in your area
Still have issues? Reach out to us at 866–202–2527
or chat with us at lucidhearing.com and our
specialists will be happy to help you.
Your satisfaction is our number one priority!

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Technical Data
Warranty Warning: Please do not attempt to make
repairs yourself. Doing so could cause additional
damage and will void any warranties.
Lucid Hearing In-the-Ear products are risk free with a 60
day return period and a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty.
To file a claim please call us at 866–458–8947.
• Do not throw or drop your instruments.
• Do not immerse hearing instruments in liquid or water.
• Do not wear during bathing, showering, or swimming.
• Store out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not expose instruments to excessive heat, such as a
stove top, microwave, dashboard of a hot car, or hair dryer.
• Do not expose the instruments to chemicals such as
hair spray, insect repellent, perfume, or cosmetics.
• Do not use the product with higher volume for a long period
of time, in order to avoid hearing damage. Stop using if
discomfort occurs.
• Do not disassemble the device.
• Avoid use in potential explosive or dangerous situations.
• To avoid possible electromagnetic radiation, the devices
should be removed in any high frequency, heat treatment or
operation, radiotherapy and strong magnetic field environments.
Warranty
FPO

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FCC 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
FCC ID: RWT-BAVOTW
NOTE:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
NON
STERILE
Transport & Storage Operational Conditions
Read Instructions
Manufactured by:
Etymotic Research, Inc.
61 Martin Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Distributed by:
Lucid Hearing Holding Company, LLC
PO BOX 535596
Grand Prairie, TX 75053
Compliance Environmental Conditions
During transport or storage, the temperatures should not
exceed the limit value of -25 ° to 70 °C, (-13 ° to 158 °F) 0 to 90%,
700 hPa to 1060 hPa.
Battery should be removed from the device while transporting
or storing. Operating Condition: your hearing instruments
are designed to operate beyond the range of temperature
comfortable to you, from very cold to very hot.
-25° 5°
70° C
0 to 90%
700 hPa to 1060 hPa
15–90% RH non-condensing
700hPa to 1060 hPa
IP22 Protection against dripping water at all angles
Protection against objects ≥ 12.5 mm in diameter
40° C
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux c
onditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement
IC: 25701-BAVOTW, Model TALA

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CAUTION – Battery Safety Information
Keep hearing aids out of the reach of children or anyone who
may accidentally swallow them. Never put hearing aids in your
mouth for any reason.
Do not attempt to remove batteries from your device, see your
hearing care professional.
Do not expose your hearing aid to heat, such as an open flame,
microwave, or oven.
Battery Safety
WARNING: Risk of Fire and Burns. Do not
Open, Crush, Heat above 60°C / 131°F or
incinerate. Do not short circuit. If bulges
severely, discontinue use.
Disposal of Instruments
Waste from electronic equipment must be
handled according to local regulations.
Each earpiece contains a Li-ion cell
UL1642 certified / UN38.3 certified
IEC 62133–2:2017 certified
Rating: 3.8V, 20mAh, 0.076Wh
Charger contains a Li-Polymer battery
Model 601530
Rating: 3.7V, 250mAh, 0.925Wh
UN38.3 certified
IEC 62133–2:2017 certified

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