Starkey RIC 312 User manual

Get Started
1Launch Inspire X and insert batteries into
the hearing aids.
2On the Get Started screen, select View
Programmers, then choose the 2.4 GHz
wireless programmer and select OK.
NOTE: Expected range for wireless
programming is 30 feet.
3Select the check box next to the hearing aid(s)
to be programmed.
4Select Read Device Settings to begin a new
fitting or for a follow-up fitting session using
the current settings in the hearing aids or Load
a Previous Session to retrieve a previously
saved session.
5Select Start.
Initial Fit and Auto Path
Initial Fit launches automatically when programming new hearing aids.
1Select the appropriate Acoustic Options,
then select OK.
2Select the appropriate Experience with
Amplification. [Fig. 1]
Refer to the Experience Manager QuickTIP
for additional information.
3Insert hearing aids into the patient’s ears, reduce all
sources of noise, then select Begin to run the Auto Path.
NOTE: If hearing aid programming is conducted prior
to the fitting appointment, re-run the Feedback Canceller
with the hearing aids in the patient’s ears.
3Review the Auto Path results screen. Select Restart
if status is incomplete for any steps, or select Close
to continue.
Initial Fit Protocol
Figure 1
For 2.4 GHz Thrive platform RIC 312, Micro RIC 312 and BTE 13 hearing aids.

User Controls
The User Control Configuration demo box will appear upon initial programming. Select Show Demo for demonstration
of user control configuration options, or select Don’t show again and Close.
1Drag any user control you wish to enable from
the left and drop it on a gesture on the right.
User control options include: Hearing Aid Volume,
Memory, Tinnitus Level, Mute, Accessory Start/Stop,
Accessory Volume, Manual Alert, Thrive Assistant
and Edge Mode. Gesture options include: Short
Press, Push & Hold, and Double Tap. [Fig. 2]
NOTE: Double Tap is only available for select AI products.
NOTE: Manual Alert, Thrive Assistant and Edge Mode
are only available for Edge AI products.
2Click on VC Range and Step Size. Select Pins to
adjust VC Range. Select Step Size of 2 dB or 4 dB.
NOTE: Inspire X software will not allow for adjustments
to VC Range and Step Size if volume control is not enabled
in User Control Settings.
QuickFit and Fine Tuning
1Select QuickFit on the left navigation bar to make
global fitting adjustments. [Fig. 3]
2Select the Memory drop-down arrows on the
memory bar to program memories.
3Select Fine Tuning on the left navigation bar or
from the bottom of the QuickFit screen to make
detailed fitting adjustments of individual channels
and input levels.
4Select Tables or Sliders to choose desired view
for adjustments.
5Select +to expand Low, Mid, High and/or Ultra
channel groups.
6Select channels and input levels to adjust, then select
up and/or down arrows to make adjustments.
Patient Tools
Select Patient Tools from the left navigation bar,
then select Self Check. Place hearing aids on a
flat surface with the receiver facing up. Reduce
all sources of noise. Click Set Baseline to begin.
A brief, robust stimulus will play in each hearing aid.
A green check mark for each component indicates
the baseline was established.
NOTE: A baseline will be automatically established
for Edge AI devices. For all other devices, a baseline
must be established by the hearing professional
within the Inspire software.
Please refer to the QuickTIP library for additional
information on Self Check, Remote Programming
and Fall Alerts.
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Patient Tools (Continued)
Select Remote Programming under Patient Tools
to enable remote programming. Click the Check Box
next to Remote Programming. Then click Accept after
reviewing the disclosure notice with your patient. Next,
click the code generator icon to generate a unique code
for your patient to enter into their Thrive Hearing Control
app to allow access for Remote Programming. [Fig. 4]
Select Auto Fall Alert under Patient Tools to change
the Fall Detection Sensitivity and complete the Fall
Risk Screening with your patient. Please refer to the
Fall Alert QuickTIPs for full instructions on completing
setup and use. Please note Auto Fall Alert is only
available for Edge AI hearing aids. [Fig. 5]
Additional Adjustments
Refer to the QuickTIP library for information on various features, such as Sound Manager, Tinnitus, and Frequency Lowering.
Memories and Speech Indicators
Select Memories on left navigation bar or select Memories from the middle of all fitting screens.
1Select drop-down arrows to extend the Memories
menu, then select the desired memories to program.
2If configuring a Music Memory, refer to the Music
Memory QuickTIP.
3Speech Indicators can be customized.
(See Indicators on next page).
4The memory bar will default to a display of the selected
environment (for example, “Outdoors”). Select the
speech bubble to change the display to the speech
indicator that has been configured (for example, the
Outdoors memory will display as “Golf”). [Fig. 6]
Accessories
Select Accessories on the left navigation bar to configure
2.4 GHz accessories. Click on the information icon for
specific pairing instructions for any of the accessories.
Follow pairing instructions via the information icon to pair
within Inspire X. Once paired, adjust the Hearing Aid Mic
While Streaming for the streaming accessories and the
Favorite Button Configuration for the Remote. [Fig. 7]
Refer to the 2.4 GHz wireless accessories QuickTIPs for
additional information.
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Indicators
Select Indicators on the left navigation bar.
1Select or de-select check boxes
to enable or disable indicators.
NOTE: Volume indicators may be enabled
or disabled on an individual basis.
2 Select Adjust All Indicators to increase or decrease
volume level for all Tone or Speech/Chimes indicators
in 5 dB increments, or to change the voice language.
3Select the Individual Indicator names to adjust
the volume level and stimulus type for individual
indicators. Select the Hearing Aid icon to play
the indicator directly through the devices or the
Computer icon to play the indicator through the
loudspeaker for demonstration purposes.
4Select Memory/Home to configure Speech
Indicators, which are environment-specific voice
indicators. As memories are enabled, the default
indicator will match the selected environment
(for example, the user will hear “Outdoors” when
switching into the Outdoors memory). Select the
drop-down arrow under Stimulus to change the
speech indicator (for example, the user has the
option to hear “Golf” when switching into the
Outdoors memory.) [Fig. 8]
NOTE: The Custom and Stream Boost indicators
may be disabled, if desired.
Fitting Summary
Select Fitting Summary on the left navigation bar. [Fig. 9]
Select details to change the status of features, if necessary.
Details are hyperlinks and will navigate to the Feature Names
adjustment screens.
Select the drop down for Auto On/Off under Status to allow
the hearing aids to automatically go into sleep mode when
not in use. This feature is available for AI hearing aids only.
Select Print to generate a Fitting Report, a Data Log Report
or a personalized Device Guide that displays the volume
adjustments, memories and speech indicators that have
been enabled. The Device Guide can be translated into
several languages from the Print screen.
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