Insertion Instructions
Before inserting the monitor, turn down the volume on your sound
source and either drape the cord over your shoulders and down your
back, or run the cord down in front. The monitors are marked with (R)
and (L); (R) for the right ear, (L) for the left. If you have selected a foam
eartip, compress the foam by rolling it between your fi ngers (fi g. 1). If
using a silicone STAR tip, the instructions are the same except that there
is no need to compress the tips. With the body of the monitor toward
the back of your ear and the cord facing forward, insert the eartip into
your ear canal before the foam expands back to its original shape (fi g.2). If
you have trouble inserting the monitor, reach over your head with your
opposite hand and gently pull up and back on the top of your ear before
inserting the eartip. This helps straighten your ear canal and may allow
for easier insertion. The monitor cord should run over and behind your
ear. Hold the monitor in place for 5 to 10 seconds to allow the foam to
expand and conform to the shape of your ear canal (fi g. 3).
Once the monitors and cords are comfortably in place, slide the cable
zipper up to the base of your skull (not too snugly, as this may cause
discomfort). This will limit cable movement and help ensure that your
monitors stay in place during use.
UM Pro Care + Maintenance
Here are a few simple guidelines that can greatly increase your listen-
ing enjoyment and the lifespan of your UM Pro monitors:
• Always store your monitors in the provided case.
• In case of poor sound quality due to earwax in the sound bore, use
the included wax removal loop to carefully remove the earwax. Never
use any other object to attempt to remove the earwax as this may
result in damage to the monitors and will void the warranty.
• Do not use the cord to remove the monitors from your ears. This
may cause damage to the cord and result in poor performance.
Damage of this nature is not covered by the warranty.
• Do not expose your monitors to temperature extremes.
• Avoid strong impacts to your monitors.
• Wipe down your monitors after each use.
• Never immerse them in water.
Please Note: Moisture in your monitors can cause temporary perfor-
mance issues. Do not insert your monitors if your ears are wet. Always
dry your ears completely before inserting your monitors. Should you
inadvertently allow water or perspiration into the monitors and they quit
working, allow to dry completely before attempting to use again. Minor
moisture build-up should dry out and not aff ect long-term performance.
Extended exposure to moisture or submersion will result in permanent
damage (not covered by the warranty).
Cable Removal
Cable Replacement
HOLD
the earpiece and cable fi rmly
with each hand
REMOVE
the cable by holding close to
the connection and pulling at
a straight angle from the socket
Do not pull from the wire!
CHECK
if the cable is for the left or
right monitor
MATCH
the cable to the
appropriate monitor
INSERT
the cable into the monitor
by pushing directly into
the socket
Listen for a Lifetime!
Please read this important information before using your Westone UM
Pro monitors. If everything sounds muffl ed or you hear ringing or buz-
zing after using your monitors, your ears are trying to give you a warning!
These are symptoms normally associated with a condition known as
Temporary Threshold Shift and are an indication of conditions that could
lead to permanent hearing loss.
While no two individuals’ hearing sensitivity is exactly the same, there are
established safety guidelines for sound levels versus time of exposure.
The chart (see below) is based on OSHA’s (Occupational Health and Safe-
ty Administration) exposure information for industry. Remember that
these guidelines are based on average hearing sensitivity. Your sensitivity
may be above or below these levels.
The use of any monitors off ers benefi ts and risks. Westone’s UM Pro mon-
itors can lower ambient sound levels approximately 25dB when properly
worn. However, the performance capabilities of the monitors can allow
the user to negate the benefi ts of hearing protection from ambient
sound. We want you listening for a lifetime!
Remember, personal hearing protection is your responsibility!
85
90
8hr
4hr
dB
Level
MAXIMUM
Exposure Time
95
100
2hr
1hr
dB
Level
MAXIMUM
Exposure Time
105
110
30mins
15mins
dB
Level
MAXIMUM
Exposure Time
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OWNER’S MANUAL
IDENTIFY EARPIECES
marked (R) for right and
(L) for left
FIG 1
FIG 2
FIG 3
ALIGN EARPIECES
at the ear canal, with cord
facing forward & slightly
downward
INSERT EARTIP
into ear canal and rotate
earpiece backwards &
into position
