Yamaha HPHPRO500, Owner'S Manual

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To assure the finest performance, please read this owner's manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
WARNING
Do not listen with the headphones while driving or cycling. Also avoid using them where hearing
must not be impaired, like at a railroad crossing and a site of construction. Reduced ability to hear
surrounding sound increases the risk of an accident.
CAUTION
Cautions against hearing damage
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Avoid continuous headphones-use at high volume. It may cause hearing loss.
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Minimize the volume from the device to be connected before connecting the plug.
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Refer to the following table for the effect of sound volume on hearing. The volume level is indicated in
decibels (dB).
Environment Volume level (dB) Effect
Rock concert 120 dB Even a short listening period may cause a serious hearing loss.
MP3 players at
maximum volume
105 dB Continuous listening for extended periods may cause a
hearing loss.
Heavy city traffic 85 dB Effect on hearing begins.
Normal
conversation
60 dB No effect
Source: http://www.drf.org, Hearing Health Foundation
For your safety
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Be careful not to pinch your fingers when folding the ear pads.
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In case the headphones irritate your skin, stop use immediately.
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Keep the product out of reach of children to avoid them swallowing small parts.
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Notes on use
Refer also to the manuals supplied with the devices to be connected.
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When removing the plug from the connected device, be sure to pull out by the plug itself, not the cable.
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Bending or pulling the cable forcefully may damage it.
Do not disassemble the headphones. Do not use headphones that are malfunctioning.
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Clean the headphones with a soft dry cloth. Do not leave the plug dirty otherwise the sound may be
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distorted.
Do not expose the headphones to direct sunlight, dirt, heat or moisture.
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Applying any force or weight to the headphones may deform the headphones. Be careful when you store
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the headphones.
Etiquette
Do not use the headphones at high volume in a public place. Sound leakage from the headphones will be a
nuisance to people around you.