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Connections and Controls

Display

Indicates status and function of unit.

Audio 

The blue button can be used to turn the unit on/off and controls the audio functions.

Mic

The red button can be used to turn the internal microphone on/off. It also controls the

audio functions.

Microphone

Allows the monitoring of environmental sounds into the unit.

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Summary of Contents for EAP03

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Accessory for Your Earphones Earphone Audio Processor User Manual Tension_Manual 9 27 07 9 18 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... the Settings Frequency Filters Earphone Sensitivity 3DX Soundfield Expansion Mode Amplifier Gain Adjustment Hearing Safety Monitor Serial Number and Firmware Version Troubleshooting Protecting Your Hearing Specifications Earphone Sensitivity Chart Maintaining Your EAP03 Regulatory Statements Warranty and Service 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18...

Page 3: ...ing CAUTION This device uses a lithium polymer battery which is not user replaceable Please consult the factory for replacement To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble crush puncture or dispose of in fire or water CAUTION This device contains no user serviceable parts Contact the factory for authorized service locations Opening this instrument will void the warranty PLEASE CONSULT y...

Page 4: ...r Amplifier Increased drive capability for greater headroom Three Band Equalizer Digitally adjustable three band parametric equalizer Overload Detection Display indicates overload clipping conditions Sound Level Meter Integrated processing provides an A weighted sound level meter Integrated Microphone Provides ambient sound feed into the audio stream Hearing Safety Monitor Measures exposure levels...

Page 5: ...u will find the following items contained within the package Please check to see that you have each item shown below Personal Digital Processor Interconnect Cable USB Charge Cable Velcro 5 Tension_Manual 9 27 07 9 18 AM Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...ton can be used to turn the unit on off and controls the audio functions Mic The red button can be used to turn the internal microphone on off It also controls the audio functions Microphone Allows the monitoring of environmental sounds into the unit 6 Tension_Manual 9 27 07 9 18 AM Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...ly with the supplied charging cable Audio Input Jack for connecting the Interconnect Cable to audio source MP3 CD etc Earphone Output Jack to connect your earphones Select Switch Press the button in to select and roll the button up or down to scroll through the selections 7 Tension_Manual 9 27 07 9 18 AM Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...creen 3 Connect one end of the supplied interconnect cable into the audio input connection of the EAP03 and connect the other end into the audio player headphone jack 4 Connect your earphones to the earphone jack on the EAP03 5 You are now ready to listen To Do This Turn on EAP03 Press any button Turn on the audio Press the audio blue button Turn on the microphone Press the mic red button Turn off...

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Page 10: ... of the display is a bar graph that moves from left to right indicating the listening level in dB SPL in 3dB steps If the bar graph reaches the far right a sign appears indicating that the output is at or near clipping The audio level indications will only represent the actual levels produced by the earphones if the earphone sensitivity is correctly entered See Earphone Sensitivity OPERATION The a...

Page 11: ...able Plug the cable into the USB jack on the EAP03 and connect the other end into a standard USB connection on a computer The EAP03 can be used during the charging cycle but this will increase the charging time The red charge indicator light will illuminate when the charge cycle begins and will extinguish when the charge cycle is complete A complete charge will require approximately two to three h...

Page 12: ...It is adjustable from 6 to 6dB in 3dB steps The mid frequency setting adjusts the mid point of the mid frequency filter The frequency options are 2 0kHz 2 5kHz and 3 0kHz The high gain feature adjusts the gain of the high frequency band of the equalizer It s adjustable from 9 to 9dB in 1dB steps The high frequency setting adjusts the corner point of the high frequency filter The frequency options ...

Page 13: ...ADJUSTMENT The voltage gain of the audio channel can be adjusted from 20dB to 20dB The default setting is 6dB For higher sensitivity earphones 120dB V a gain setting of 0 or less is recommended As the gain setting is increased the occurrence of clipping can increase thus a lower setting is recommended HEARING SAFETY MONITOR The display setting toggles between displaying the sound level in your ear...

Page 14: ... select switch and push the mic button at the same time and then release Cannot enter menu Push and release the select switch do not hold the switch in Push the button straight inwards Using the USB Charge Cable To extend the cable always pull both ends at the same time To retract the cable pull both ends out until it clicks and then release slowly Never pull just one end of the cable as it will b...

Page 15: ...r earphone sensitivity in the EAP03 both the levels and time shown on the display are based on the actual levels being produced in your ears within the tolerances of the earphone sensitivity specification as determined by the earphone manufacturer Specifications Model EAP03 01S Weight 55 grams 2 0 oz Size 82 5mm L x 52 0mm W x 13 0mm T Battery Lithium Polymer 950 mAH 3 7V Battery Life 7 8 Hours pe...

Page 16: ...of the device Earphone Sensitivity Chart Listed below are the sensitivities for commonly available earphones Find the earphones you are using and enter the sensitivity into the EAP03 as described earlier in this manual If your earphone is not listed below check our website at www tensionlabs com for a more comprehensive listing of earphone sensitivities The sensitivity is indicated in dB V at 1kHz...

Page 17: ...atory Statements FCC Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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 a...

Page 18: ...bs be liable for consequential or incidental damages resulting from the breach of any implied or express warranties Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied or warranty lasts or exclusion of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state ...

Page 19: ... _______________________________________________________________________________________ __ Place of Purchase ____________________________ ____________________________________________________ Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or other...

Page 20: ...Version 1 0 September 2007 Part 100216 www tensionlabs com Copyright 2007 by Tension Labs Inc Tension_Manual 9 27 07 9 18 AM Page 20 ...

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