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Earphone Descriptions

ER-6 Isolator earphones

have a flat real-ear response for 

reproducing CD and MP3 recordings. The sound accuracy is 
comparable to professional earphones.

6i Isolator earphones

have 8 dB greater overall sensitivity 

and 8 dB more bass than the ER-6 earphones.The higher sound
output and enhanced bass of the 6i make these earphones ideal
for MP3, CD, DVD and other portable players, and eliminates the
need for a headphone amplifier.

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Summary of Contents for Isolator ER-6

Page 1: ...User Manual ER 6 ER 6i ...

Page 2: ... accuracy is comparable to professional earphones 6i Isolator earphones have 8 dB greater overall sensitivity and 8 dB more bass than the ER 6 earphones The higher sound output and enhanced bass of the 6i make these earphones ideal for MP3 CD DVD and other portable players and eliminates the need for a headphone amplifier 2 ...

Page 3: ...ER 6 ER 6 Isolator earphones 5 ft cord with 3 5 mm stereo plug 1 pair 2 flange eartips 1 pair foam eartips 2 replacement filters Filter changing tool Shirt clip Pouch not shown 3 ...

Page 4: ...ER 6i 6i Isolator earphones 5 ft cord with 3 5 mm stereo plug 1 pair white 3 flange eartips 1 pair foam eartips 2 replacement filters Filter changing tool Shirt clip not shown Pouch not shown 4 ...

Page 5: ...rtips should be cleaned regularly Cleaning the flanged eartips 1 Carefully remove the eartip from the earphone 2 Use water and mild soap to remove dirt and earwax 3 Rinse and completely dry the eartip 4 With a slight twisting motion push the eartip on the stem until it fits securely Foam eartips Disposable foam eartips compress to form a tight seal that holds the earphones firmly in place The eart...

Page 6: ...canal Foam eartip insertion Use a foam eartip if a good seal cannot be obtained with a flanged eartip Compress the foam at the end of the earphone by rolling it between your thumb and forefinger before inserting it Hold the eartip in place for about 5 seconds while the foam expands to create a tight seal in the ear canal Removal Remove earphones slowly with a twisting motion to gradually break the...

Page 7: ...ip of the earphone and are visible when the eartip is removed If the filters become clogged they should be replaced A dirty filter will reduce earphone output The frequency with which the filters need to be changed will vary widely among users The filters should be changed if the volume decreases or the sound quality declines Note Once removed the filters are not reusable 7 ...

Page 8: ...h eartip notch groove 2 Line up the tip of the screw with the white dot in the middle of the filter 1 Remove eartip 4 Pull the filter straight out 3 Push the screw into the old filter with a slow twisting motion until it grabs the filter 2 Place the filter into the end of the earphone Push gently on the filter and it will lock into place 8 ...

Page 9: ...as a notch that lines up with the tab 3 Attach eartip tab 3 Pull filter straight out 2 Place the filter into the end of the earphone Turn and push it slowly until it locks into place 2 Line up the tip of the screw with the middle of the filter and push the screw firmly into the filter with a slow twisting motion until it grabs the filter ...

Page 10: ...ring the nozzle may cause the earphone to temporarily stop working Normal operation usually returns after the earphone dries out Do not pull on the cord to remove it from the jack or the ear Clean or replace the eartips prior to use by others Replace disposable foam eartips regularly Earwax buildup can reduce the earphone output When the filters become clogged they should be replaced See Changing ...

Page 11: ...otorized vehicle operating machinery bicycling or jog ging because you may not be alerted to potential danger Do not use the earphones at excessively loud levels Noise induced hearing loss is a function of exposure time the average sound level and the peak of very loud sounds Decreased listening levels allow for longer periods of safe listening time Best Performance A full bass response depends on...

Page 12: ...al sound quality when used with high fidelity audio systems Note that sound systems on some aircraft do not qualify as high fidelity which can produce noisy audio at normal listen ing levels An in line volume control adapter such as Radio Shack 42 2559 will solve the problem 12 ...

Page 13: ...e ER 6 48 Ohms Impedance ER 6i 16 Ohms Maximum output 120 dB SPL Maximum continuous input 2 5Vrms Weight less than 1 oz Frequency Hz 1000 100 10 10000 30 10 20 0 10 20 30 Relative Response in dB ER 6 6i Reference Response Effective Response of Isolator Earphones The above graph indicates that 6i earphones have 8 dB higher sound output and increased bass compared to the original ER 6 earphones The ...

Page 14: ... an on line warranty registration any time within the first 90 days Locate Isolator earphones at www etymotic com Click on Warranty Registration fill out the form and submit ER will repair or replace the defective product at its option if returned within the warranty period to our service facility This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to an...

Page 15: ...and critical listening ER has developed many innovative hearing technologies available today ER products are used by musicians and others who insist on superior sound quality Etymotic means true to the ear Other Etymotic consumer products MicroPro Earphones Musicians Earplugs High Fidelity Earplugs ETY COM handsfree headset for mobile phones 15 ...

Page 16: ...TIC Isolator is a trademark of Etymotic Research Inc The Isolator earphones are covered by one or more of the following U S patents 4 677 679 4 763 753 5 887 070 and other patents pending Comply is a trademark of Hearing Components Inc covered by patents 4 880 076 and 5 002151 ER6 6i 50k 0804 ...

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