IQbuds BOOST - Headphones Nuheara - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IQbuds BOOST Nuheara

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IN THE BOX:

IQbuds™ - Left and Right

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Charging/carrying case

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Ear tips

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USB cord

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CHARGING

STEP 1

There are two devices to be charged - the charging case and the earbuds.

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Place your earbuds in the case, ensuring the gold contacts are touching the pins, and close the case to begin charging.

Two red lights on the case will illuminate for a few seconds to confirm the earbuds are charging.

STEP 2

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Connect the case to a USB power source (e.g. to a computer or a charging plug) to charge both the case and the earbuds.

To fully charge case and earbuds for first use	4 hours
To fully charge case 2.5 hours
To fully charge earbuds from case without USB power source	1.5 hours

CHARGING INDICATORS

There are two devices to be charged - the charging case and the earbuds.

Front button IQbuds™ charging in progress IQbuds™ fully charged

Earbuds

When your earbuds are in the case and you close the lid, the indicator lights will display the charging status of the earbuds, as shown above.

If you missed it, press the front button for less than 2 seconds ('short press') to display the earbud charging status again.

IQbuds™ fully charged 75% 50% 25%

Charging case

When the case is empty and you open it, the indicator lights will show the charging status of the case, as shown above.

When your earbuds are in the case with the lid closed, you can see the charging status of the case by pressing the button for more than 2 seconds ('long press').

FIT

STEP 1

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Gently push the rubber ear tips onto the earbuds as shown. Try the different sizes and shapes of ear tips to get the best fit.

STEP 2

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Insert the earbud into your ear with the tip pointing down.

STEP 3

Rotate the earbud toward the back of your head. It should be seated snugly within the ear at a slight backwards angle.

Ear tips should provide a sound-proof seal in the ear without being uncomfortably tight.

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PAIR WITH YOUR DEVICE

STEP 1

Remove your IQbuds from the charging case.

STEP 2

Insert your IQbuds in your ears.

STEP 3

Press and hold the tap-touch sensor (either L or R) for 5 seconds ('very long tap'). The announcer will say 'Pairing'. When they have paired with your mobile device, the announcer will say 'Connected'.

You can check if your earbuds are connected by viewing the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device.

STEP 4

Open the app and follow the tutorials to adjust your earbuds to suit your hearing levels and your environment.

CONTROLS

LEFT

Left tap-touch sensor

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Music Phone call

Tap	Play/pause Answer call / Mute call
Double-tap	Aactivate Siri/Google Now
Long tap	Reject/ hang up
5s Very long tap	Activate Pairing mode

RIGHT

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Right tap-touch sensor

Environment

Tap	Toggle SINC on/off
Double- tap	Activate Siri/Google Now
Long tap	Switch between favourite locations
5s Very long tap	Activate Pairing mode

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USB CHARGE CABLE

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EAR TIPS

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CHARGE CASE

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IQBUDS (LEFT AND RIGHT)

To setup go to:

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SELF-FIT, SELF-ASSESS, AUTO-CALIBRATE

TO YOUR OWN UNIQUE HEARING PROFILE

OVERVIEW

IQbuds BOOST is the most advanced assistive listening device on the market today.

In addition to all the great features of our award-winning IQbuds; We're proud to introduce Ear ID, an App based audiometric hearing assessment that calibrates the IQbuds to your unique hearing profile, using the NAL-NL2 method.

IQbuds BOOST eases speech intelligibility with your unique hearing needs in mind.

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FEATURES

• Ear ID™ - Self Fit, Self Assess, Auto-Calibrate.
• SINC™ - Ease speech intelligibility by reducing background noise
  • High Fidelity Audio
• Hands-free calling
  • Tap-touch control with Siri and Google
  • Benchmark Battery Performance:

- Customizable fit - 8 sizes and 2 shapes of silicone tips for a perfect fit. Also includes Comply™ foam tips

BLUETOOTH OPERATION: 20 HOURS 5 hours battery life + 15 hours from charging case

ASSISTED LISTENING OPERATION: 32 HOURS 8 hours battery life + 24 hours from charging case

Ear ID™

Ear ID™ is an intelligent audiometric system that learns how you hear and automatically adjusts the IQbuds to your hearing prescription.

1 Every ear is different and everyone hears differently. Ear ID™ creates a unique hearing profile for you by evaluating how you hear the world and then calibrating your IQbuds™ for a personalized listening experience
2 Ear ID ^™ is built on technology that has been independently and clinically validated as compared to conventional clinic based audiometry.

Colour Description Barcode Product Code

Black Nuheara IQbuds™ BOOST 854753007157 NU317-S2

FOCUS

Use Focus in noisy environments to enhance the sounds in front of you

Focus uses audio beamforming technology to isolate and enhance sounds directly in front of the BOOST user, providing enhanced conversation clarity in noisy environments.

Below are a series of tips and best practices related to using Focus

How do you turn on Focus? On your IQbudsTM application, the "World" setting needs to be "on" to switch Focus on or off. Using the phone application, Focus can be toggled on or off. Additionally, the long tap-touch on the right earbud may be configured to toggle Focus on or off if desired.

Is this an IQbuds BOOST-only feature? Yes, Focus is not available on IQbuds and is only available on IQbuds BOOSTTM.

Does Focus have any impact on Ear IDTM or vice versa? Focus works the best with Ear IDTM turned ON. The effect may be limited if Ear IDTM is OFF.

Restaurant Settings Reset Focus SMC HearF1Q Focus 360° Hear trans at directions equally Restaurant Settings Reset Focus SMC HearF1Q Focus Focus on sounds in front of you. In noisy environments.

Which pre-configured location settings have Focus ON? Only the 'Restaurant' location setting has Focus turned on by default. For other locations, Focus can be turned on as shown in figure above.

Are there any conditions for it to work? Yes, Focus works best when the person speaking is close and in front, and background noise is behind.

Other recommendations: Focus is not recommended when outdoors in windy environments, or in situations where full peripheral awareness is needed (ex: driving, cycling, etc.)

Is there any impact on the call-quality? No, the call quality is not impacted by the Focus feature.

KEY FEATURES

Processing Channels	12
WDRC	Yes
Feedback Management	Yes
Battery	Built-in rechargeable
Noise Reduction	SINC Noise Reduction
World Control	Yes, turn microphones on / off
iOS and Android App	Yes
Volume Control	Yes via App
Self-Setup & Personalisation	Yes via App
Low Battery alarm	Yes - spoken prompt
Discharge time	Music streaming playback time: 5 hoursEar ID only without music streaming: 8 hours
App Compatibility	iOS 9, iOS 10 or iOS 11Android version 5 or greater

RECHARGING

Recharging case / dock	Included
Recharging case type	Portable with internal rechargeable battery
Number of recharges provided	3
Ear bud charge time	90 minutes
Case charge time	3 hours
Ear bud battery	120mAh Lithium Ion
Recharging case battery	1140mAh lithium ion

FITTING AND PROGRAMMING

Nuheara IQbuds App	Ear ID self-fit and programming via IQbuds app
Fitting Formula	NAL-NL2
Ear ID assessment frequencies	500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz, 3000Hz, 4000Hz, 6000Hz
Ear ID assessment range	20 - 70dB
Ear tips included	8 pairs silicone reusable3 pairs Comply memory foam

Fit type Occluding

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth compatible	Yes, version 4.2
Bluetooth Phone Call Compatible	Yes
Bluetooth Music Stream Compatible	Yes
Bluetooth TV Stream Compatible	Yes, with additional accessory
Bluetooth Voice Assistant Access	Yes, Siri and Google Now with compatible devices
Dust and weather protection	Sweat and rain resistant.NanoProof coating on internal circuitry rated at IPX7
Ear-to-ear connectivity	NFMI
Bluetooth profile supports	A2DP, HFP v1.6, HSP, AVRCP, aptX, aptX Low Latency

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IEC/TI EAR SIMULATOR 2CC COUPLER

Frequency range		100Hz - 10000Hz	100Hz - 10000Hz
THD	500Hz	0.18%	0.08%
	800Hz	0.29%	0.25%
	1600Hz	0.42%	0.40%
Compression		AT: 10ms	AT: 10ms
		RT: 50ms	RT: 50ms
EIN		26dB SPL	26 dBSPL
MPO (input 90dB SPL)		118dB	108dB
Full on gain (input 50dB SPL)		29dB	28dB
Microphones			2 per ear
Driver			Balanced armature

AU 190 Aberdeen St, Northbridge, WA 6003 Australia

US 660 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA, USA 94903 United States

Product + Safety Information

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IQbuds™

Nuheara IQbuds™ Important Information

Hearing Safety

Listening at high volume levels may damage your hearing. Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods and set the volume to a safe level.

IQbuds are not hearing aids and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or alter the structure or function of the body. IQbuds will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. IQbuds™ are intended to amplify environmental sound for non-hearing impaired consumers. They are not intended to compensate for hearing impairment or to address listening situations that are typically associated with and indicative of hearing loss.

Battery

Nuheara IQbuds™ and the Charge Case include rechargeable lithium ion batteries. Do not attempt to replace the IQbuds™ battery of the accompanying battery yourself. You could damage the battery which could cause overheating, fire or injury. Batteries in this product are only serviceable by Nuheara or an authorised service agent and should be returned to Nuheara for service or replacement.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS RE- PLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

IQbuds™ and the Charge Case should not be recharged in temperatures exceeding 45C or 113F or when conditions are expected to exceed these temperatures. Doing so could result in overheating, fire or injury.

FCC Compliance 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radio Exposure Information

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

IC Declaration de Conformité

This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Statement of Exposure to Radiation

This device complies with the ISED RSS-102 RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual.

Nuheara Ltd hereby declares that this wireless device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available by writing to Nuheara Ltd at: Unit 5, 28 John St, Northbridge, WA, Australia 6003 or emailing [e-mail]

Charge Case Rated Voltage

The rated voltage range is 4.40V to 5.25V

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

This symbol on the product(s) and / or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take this product(s) to designated collection points where it will be accepted free of charge.

Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with your national legislation.

Recommended Use and Storage

The Nuheara IQbuds, are true wireless Bluetooth earbuds intended to be used for wirelessly listening to music or making phone calls as well as listening to the world around you.

For safe operation do not submerse the IQbuds in liquid and do not charge the IQbuds in temperatures above 45C. During transport remove IQbuds from Charge Case and place in original packaging. At end of life, dispose of IQbuds at a battery/electronic waste collection centre.

In the event of malfunction contact Nuheara technical support at www.nuheara.com/support

Recommended storage conditions: Temperature 20 to 30C, humidity not greater than 93%.

Operating temperature range: 0 to 45C when charging and 0 to 60C while in use.

Nuheara IQbuds model NU317

The Nuheara IQbuds are manufactured at, Flextronics (Plant B15), No.38, Xinwei Street, Jing'An Town, Doumen District Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519180 China

The date of manufacture forms part of the serial number on the Charge Case label starting with IQBYYWWnnnnn where YY represents the year of manufacture and WW the week within that year.

Nuheara 1-Year Limited Warranty Summary

Your Products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period from the date of original retail purchase (if purchased at a retailer) or from the date of shipment (if purchased on the Site) when used in accordance with the applicable usage documentation. The warranty period is either one year, or the minimum period mandated by the regulatory requirements in the country of sale.

If the Product is exchanged, the replacement product becomes your property and the Product becomes Nuheara's property. When a refund is given, the Product becomes Nuheara's property.

This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage, or failure to use product in accordance with instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair or modification, or removal or defacing of the product labeling.

Except to the extent precluded by applicable state law, Nuheara is not liable for consequential, incidental, direct or special damages arising, directly or indirectly, in respect of such products or use or failure thereof, whether based on breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, tort or otherwise.

No Nuheara reseller, agent or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension or addition to this warranty.

Some states and countries do not allow limitations on how long such warranties, conditions, and/or implied terms may last, so the limitation described above may not apply to you. This warranty is offered in addition to rights and remedies conveyed by consumer protection laws and regulations that cannot be statutorily waived, and does not affect your applicable statutory rights. To the extent permitted under applicable law, the duration of any implied warranty shall be one year.

For full Warranty terms and conditions please visit: http://www.nuheara.com/nuheara-warranty/

FCC ID: 2AKMG00000NU317

IC: 22241- MFP0000005

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