RXEARS RX8 User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
RX8

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Identifying your hearing instrument.
Batteries: Uses a 312 battery.
Volume Control
Ziptip / Eartip
Battery Door
Microphones
Sound Tube
Program Button
Retention lock
Every instrument has a serial number
printed on the battery door. The rst
two numbers indicate the year of
manufacture, the next six numbers
indicate the serial number. The model
name and company is on the case.
RxEars - It’s all in your ear™
Congratulations. The Rx8 is one of
the nest hearing instruments ever
developed. Amazing sound quality,
noise reduction, smart phone tuning
and virtual invisibility make RX8
exactly
what you desire from a hearing device.
A belief that in order to succeed, you
must have a certain passion and desire
to give your every endeavor your very
best. For over 50 years, we forged
this very commitment to excellence
into each hearing instrument in our
portfolio. We thank you for allowing us
to assist with your hearing needs.
Connect your smart phone - download
the app from the Apple Store or Google
Play Store (search word: “RxEars”)

Plus sign (+)
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Battery placement and powering on
your instrument.
Pull battery door
open using your
ngernail.
Remove the tab
from a 312 size
battery to activate.
Place battery into
battery door with
(+) sign facing the
same side as the
(+) symbol on the
battery door.
Close the battery
door to power
the instrument on
(includes a ve
second delay).
Left
The red lettered
tube is for the right
side (size is printed
on tube).
2B (size)
The blue lettered
tube is for the left
side.
Right
2B (size)

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Removing your hearing instrument.
Gently pull the tubing near the Ziptip /
Eartip and guide tip out of canal. Lift
up to remove device from above the
ear.
OFF: Use a ngernail to open the
battery door which will turn off the
instrument. Leave the door open. The
battery can remain in the open door.
Store in a safe and dry place.
CAUTION:Batteries are dangerous if
swallowed! Keep batteries and hearing aid away
from children and pets. If swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
American Association of Poison
Control Centers
Tel. [phone] www.aapcc.org
Fig. AFig. B
Fig. C
Placing your hearing instrument into
the ear.
Please ensure your ear canals are
clean. Close the battery door. Hold
the tubing near the top by the hearing
insrument and place over the ear (A).
Gently push the Ziptip / Eartip into
your ear until it sits comfortably in your
canal (B). Move the retention lock into
the bowl of your ear (C).

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Sizing / Changing Tubes & Cleaning 1. To remove tube, gently
rotate the sound tube
holding the instrument
rmly.
3. To clean, insert the
cleaning tool through the
nose cone end. Thread all
the way through the tube
and eartip to remove wax
and debris.
2. Pull sound tube from the
hearing instrument.
4. To reassemble sound
tube, simply align with
device and push tube until
it snaps into place.
It is important to keep the instrument
clean. Use a soft cloth to wipe the unit
after each use to remove any particles
or moisture. The cleaning tool is used
to remove debris or wax from the
sound tube and Ziptip / Eartip.
You may use a soft bristle brush
to wipe debris or earwax from the
microphone opening.
If sound is muted, the sound tube
may be plugged with wax. (clean with
cleaning tool).

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Place your thumb into the helix portion
of your ear. Place your nger on the
rocker switch (Fig. 1). Briey push
then release the top half of the rocker
switch to increase volume (Fig. 2) and
bottom half of switch to decrease the
volume (Fig. 3). A signal will conrm
your selection. Holding the button
down continuously will not change the
volume. Volume control also available
through your smart phone app.
Volume Control
Eartip and ZipTip
A. Tube with Eartip: Use a dome
shape Eartip if the ZipTip does not t
or if you feel too “plugged up.”
A B
C
Change to a larger tip if instrument is
loose in the ear or sound is chirping or
whistling (feedback) or if you do not
have enough volume.
B. Tube with ZipTip: Keep the small
vent hole (C) to the bottom of the ear
farther from the device. Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
Fig. 4

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Using the telephone
Please visit our website listed on the
cover for support videos on how to use
the app, which can be installed from
the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Or, press and hold the program button
(Fig. 4, page 11) for two seconds to
switch between four stored programs.
Program Adjustments
To prolong battery life, open battery
door when instrument is not in use.
Store instrument in a cool, dry place
away from direct sunlight or heat.
Use a hearing aid dehumidier to help
keep your instrument dry. Remove
your instrument before performing
Care and Maintenance
Select telephone/telecoil program
if using a hearing aid compatible
telephone. Try holding phone in
different locations around your ear.
If not using a hearing aid compatible
telephone, use conversation program
1 and adjust the volume on your
telephone until comfortable.
Companion Microphone (optional)
Connect by using the app. In noisy
rooms, give this microphone to
someone to hold/wear and it amplies
their voice from 25 feet away! You can
still hear everything around you. For
maximum understanding, turn on the
companion microphone while turning
off the hearing instrument completely.

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and tubing.
Static / Noise
Move away from any electromagnetic
devices such as digital or cellular
telephones or uorescent lights.
Check / replace battery. Poor battery
contact. Clean microphone and tip.
Works for a short time and then stops
Check your battery. Check for wax
and clean thoroughly. Use a hearing
aid dehumidier, often known as a
“dry aid kit.” Moisture build-up is not
visible (your instrument may require
service).
Battery door stuck / Won’t open or
close
Battery may not be positioned correctly
- be gentle, do not use force! Check
for debris in battery compartment.
Troubleshooting (cont’d.)
activities such as swimming, bathing,
applying hair products or exposing to
rainy weather.
NEVER attempt to dry the instrument
using a hair dryer, oven or microwave.
Care and Maintenance (cont’d.)
Troubleshooting
Weak or no sound
Check / replace battery. Check for wax
and clean both the microphone and
the tubing / Ziptip / Eartip.
Whistling / Feedback
Decrease volume. Check for wax and
clean tubing. Be sure eartip ts snug in
the ear.
Program button does not work
Battery is low or dead. Check battery
for proper insertion. Clean microphone

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Important notice for prospective hearing
instrument users (FDA required statement)
Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing
loss have a medical evaluation by a physician (preferably
a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before
purchasing a hearing instrument. Licensed physicians who
specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as
otolaryngologist, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. The
purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically
treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identied
and treated before the hearing instrument is purchased.
Allergies
The materials used in making your hearing instrument are
of the highest quality available. The likelihood of an allergic
reaction is slight. If an allergic reaction should occur, it
may take the form of skin irritation. If a reaction occurs, we
strongly suggest that you discontinue use and contact your
physician.
inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available
information concerning the prospective user, that the
prospective user has any of the following conditions:
1. Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
2. History of active drainage from the ear within the
previous 90 days.
3. History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss
within the previous 90 days.
4. Acute or chronic dizziness.
5. Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within
the previous 90 days.
6. Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15
decibels at 500 Hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz.
7. Visible evidence of signicant cerumen accumulation or
a foreign body in the ear canal.
8. Pain or discomfort in the ear.
Children
In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a
child with a hearing loss should be directed to an Audiologist
for evaluation and rehabilitation. Hearing loss may cause
problems in speech and language development and the
educational and social growth of the child.
Message to Dispenser (FDA required statement)
A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective
hearing instrument user to consult promptly with a licensed
physician (preferably an ear Specialist) before dispensing
a hearing instrument if the dispenser determines through
Specications (ANSI S3.22-2003):
Peak OSPL90 Range 105*
HFA OSPL90 Range 100*
HFA/FOG-dB Range 32
RTG-dB Range 23
Battery Drain Range-mA 0.85
Frequency Range 200-6.5KHz
Distortion <3%
EQ Input Noise Level <28dB
Attack/Release Time-mS 8/400
*AGC not fully activated

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Specications / Graphs
Warranty
To read the entire warranty, visit our
website listed on the cover page.
Do NOT attempt to x device yourself
as you could cause more damage and
void any existing warranty.
Note: Ziptips / Eartips / Tubes are
considered maintenance items and
are excluded from the warranty.
Service and Repair
Please check the troubleshooting
guide for possible solutions. If problem
continues, contact us immediately
for assistance. We can solve many
common problems right over the
telephone.
Send your hearing instrument carefully
packaged and insured to:
Persona Medical
170 N Cypress Way
Casselberry, FL 32707
Make sure to include your:
Name
Contact phone number
Email
OSPL90
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Frequency in Hertz (Hz)
Output in dBSPL
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Gain in dB
200 500 2000 5000 8000
I/O Characteristics
CR: 1:1
RTG @ 2000HZ
dB Input
Output in dBSPL
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Frequency Response - RTG 60dB