ZVOX VoiceBud
™
Hearing Amplier Model VB20
Great Sound. Made Simple.
zvox.com
II VoiceBud | Introduction
A smart device app is available for online download.
Search for:
VOICEBUD
For iOS devices, search for
“Voicebud” in the App Store
on your phone or tablet.
For Android devices, search for
“VoiceBud” in the Play Store on
your phone or tablet.
Why You Shouldn’t Throw
Zinc-Air Batteries Away
The zinc-air batteries found in most
hearing aids use air as an energy source
and come in a variety of different sizes.
Be mindful when disposing of these, as
well as other hearing aid batteries, as
zinc-air batteries contain zinc, which should
never be tossed in with household waste.
Download and then open VoiceBud App. Ensure your VoiceBud has a fresh battery before
using the VoiceBud App. Follow the instructions in the HELP section of the App.
Why You Should Recycle Instead
A far better option is to recycle your
batteries. Most municipalities have drop-off
centers with recycling drop-off boxes for
used batteries. Most electronics stores offer
battery recycling. The batteries will then be
processed and the toxic metals removed
and sold for re-use in various industries.
Introduction
VoiceBud | Table of Contents 1
Smart Device App Available ...................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. 1
Parts and Features ............................................................................................................ 2-3
Turning the VoiceBud On and Off .......................................................................................... 3
Inserting/Replacing the Battery .......................................................................................... 4-5
The Ear Dome and the Sound Tube ................................................................................... 6-7
Wearing a VoiceBud .......................................................................................................... 8-9
VoiceBud Operation and Use ......................................................................................... 10-11
VoiceBud Modes ........................................................................................................... 12-13
Care of Your VoiceBud ................................................................................................... 14-15
Sound Tube Removal .................................................................................................... 16-18
Sound Tube Installation .................................................................................................. 19-21
Table Of Contents
2 VoiceBud | Parts & Features
Rear microphone
Battery door
Toggle switch
Front microphone
Stabilizer arm
Ear dome
Sound tube
Install and cleaning tool with battery magnet.
Parts And Features
VoiceBud | Parts & Features 3
Turning the VoiceBud ON and OFF
To avoid unnecessary power consumption, fully open
the battery door whenever the VoiceBud is not in use.
Replacement batteries
Remove tab and wait at least one minute
before use. ZVOX strongly recommends
using size 312 Rayovac or PowerOne
brand batteries in your VoiceBud.
OFF-Battery door
is open.
ON-Battery
door is closed.
Small
Open
Dome
Medium
Open
Dome
Large
Open
Dome
Large
Closed
Dome
Medium
Closed
Dome
Small
Closed
Dome
4 VoiceBud | Inserting/Replacing the Battery
Inserting/Replacing the Battery
1. Hold the VoiceBud in your left hand.
Use your right hand to push down on the
battery door tab, exposing the battery.
2. Remove the used battery, if present.
3. Remove the seal from a fresh battery.
Wait one minute for the zinc-air battery
to reach full power. Insert the new battery
with the positive (wider) side facing up.
NOTE: The cleaning tool has a magnet
in its handle. It can be used to pick up
the small battery.
Zinc-air battery information:
Once air enters the zinc-air battery, its useful
shelf life is less than 3 weeks. A sealed zinc-air
battery keeps for about 3 years. It takes about
60 to 90 seconds for air to enter the battery.
Recyle
exhausted battery
VoiceBud | Inserting/Replacing the Battery 5
4. Firmly close the battery door. If the battery
door does not close, the battery is installed
incorrectly. Invert and reinstall the battery.
NOTE: Anytime the VoiceBud will not
be used for more than a few hours,
fully open the battery door to extend
the life of the battery. If the VoiceBud
will not be used for more than a few
days, remove the battery.
Please read and follow the instructions on
the battery package regarding safe use and
storage of zinc air batteries. Always recycle
zinc-air batteries
Install new battery
Close battery door
6 VoiceBud | Choosing the Correct Ear Dome
Choosing the Correct Ear Dome
The VoiceBud has the medium-size ear
dome installed. If this ear dome feels
loose or tight in your ear, use a larger or
smaller ear dome.
To detach an ear dome
Detach an ear dome by pulling it straight
off the sound tube.
To install an ear dome
Note the orientation of the ear dome in
the diagram. Push the opening in the
back of the ear dome over the ribs at
the end of the sound tube, as shown.
The end of the sound tube should be
ush with the front of the ear dome.
A left sound tube shown,
a right sound tube is similar.
Small
Open Dome
Medium
Open Dome
Large
Open Dome
Large
Closed Dome
Medium
Closed Dome
Small
Closed Dome