IMPORTANT Monster
®
Performance
and Safety Tips
Listen Responsibly
To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume on
your music player is turned down before connecting
your headphones. After placing headphones in your ears,
gradually turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable
listening level.
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure to any
noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss.
Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of loudness
versus time. The louder it is, the less time you can be exposed
to it. The softer it is, the more time you can listen to it. Refer
to the chart* on the following page.
This decibel (dB) table compares some common sounds and
shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing.
SOUND
NOISE LEVEL
(dB)
EFFECT
Whisper
30
Very quiet
Quiet Office
50-60
Comfortable hearing
levels are under 60 dB
Vacuum Cleaner,
Hair Dryer
70
Intrusive; interferes with
telephone conversations
Food Blender
85-90
85 dB is the level at
which hearing damage
(8 hrs.) begins
Garbage Truck,
Cement Mixer
100
No more than 15
minutes of unprotected
exposure recommended
for sounds between
90-100 dB
Power
Saw, Drill/
Jackhammer
110
Regular exposure to
sound over 100 dB of
more than 1 minute risks
permanent hearing loss
Rock Concerts
(varies)
110-140
Threshold of pain begins
around 125dB
* Chart information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/
education/teachers/common_sounds.asp
“… a typical person can safely listen to an iPod for 4.6
hours per day at 70% volume.”
“… knowing the levels one is listening to music at,
and for how long is extremely important.”
From http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/10/19/
music-earphones.html
Get the most out of your equipment and enjoy great
audio performance even at safe levels. Our headphones
will allow you to hear more details at lower volume
levels than ever before.
Physiology of the Ear and Hearing
For additional information on what loud noises do to your ear and
chart reference http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.php#loud-music
Use Responsibly
Do not use headphones when it’s unsafe to do so – while
operating a vehicle, crossing streets, or during any activity
or in an environment where your full attention to your
surroundings is required.
It‘s dangerous to drive while wearing headphones, and in
many places, illegal because it decreases your chances of
hearing life-saving sounds outside of your vehicle, such as
another car’s horn and emergency vehicle sirens.
Please avoid wearing your headphones while driving. Use
one of Monster’s FM transmitters to listen to your mobile
media devices instead.
If you are using iSport while participating in watersports like
boating, waterskiing, and jetskiing, make sure to obey all
waterway laws and heed all caution and safety warnings.
Learn how to establish a safe listening level and review other
important safety guidelines from the Consumer Electronics
Association at www.ce.org and the Deafness Research
Foundation at www.drf.org.
Eartip Selection:
Vital to Sound Quality
and Comfort
The tips on the ends of your
iSport In-Ear Speakers
™
make
the difference between good
sound and great sound. With
the right fit, you’ll get better
isolation from unwanted outside
noise, increased bass response,
better tonal balance and the
headphones will stay in your ears better. Of course, the right
fit will also feel more comfortable. Because everyone's ears
are unique, Monster supplies several sizes and designs of
eartips. Getting the perfect fit with the correct tip is a matter
of experimentation. Try out all the eartips included with your
iSport headphones to find the best fit for the size and shape
of your ear canal.
Monster recommends that you try the smallest tip first and
work upwards in size until you find a comfortable fit that has
a good seal and also stays in your ears without falling out.
Also try different style tips to see which works best for you.
Left and Right Speakers
There are Red and Blue colored
bands and
“
L
”
and
“
R
”
markings
on each earpiece.
“
L
”
with the Blue
band is for the left ear.
“
R
”
with
the Red band is for the right ear.
Right and Left Ear Hooks
The first letter denotes which ear
to place it in (right ear or left ear).
The second letter denotes size.
Experiment with the different sizes
included to determine your ideal fit.
Proper Insertion and
Removal of Ear Hooks
1. Attach ear hook part to headphone.
You’ll know it’s attached properly
once you hear it click into place.
(see image to the left)
2. Before placing the right earphone
in the right ear, hold the body of
the ear hook with the thumb and
middle finger of your right hand.
3. Using your index finger, press
down on the ear hook.
iSport
™
Eartip Fit Testing
A good way to gauge whether or not the eartip is sealing
properly in your ear canal is by snapping your fingers right next
to your ear. If the seal is proper, your ear will not feel “plugged,”
yet the snapping of your fingers will sound dull and distant.
If you hear your finger snaps distinctly, the seal is probably
not adequate. If the sound of your finger snapping is dull and
distant, but your ear feels plugged up, like you’re on an airplane
preparing to land, then you’ve over-inserted the eartip.
Using iSport
™
in the Water
iSport headphones are designed and engineered
for use with water sports, but not at depth:
– Good for swimming, surfing, jet skiing
– Not intended for deep sea diving
Used underwater at too great a depth for too long a time
can cause water to enter the headphone and damage it,
voiding the warranty.
Cleaning the Eartips
Keeping your iSport eartips clean is essential for safe,
hygienic use.
1. Firmly grip the eartip with one hand and the earphone
with the other. Carefully remove the eartip from
the eartube.
2
. Use warm water and mild soap on a damp cloth
to remove dirt and earwax from the eartip.
DO NOT
use harsh cleaning agents.
4. Insert the right earphone into the ear canal of your right ear.
5. Let go of the ear hook and it will spring into place, lodging
itself alongside the ridge in between your ear canal and
your outer ear.
6.
DO NOT
insert the earphone so
deeply that your ear canal feels
completely plugged. Note, the ear pipe
on the inside of the headphone adjusts
360
o
so you can rotate your earphones
to find the optimal seal.
7. Repeat this procedure for your left ear.
8. To remove your earphones, simply grip the body of the ear
hook using your thumb and middle finger. Again, using your
index finger, press and hold down the ear hook and remove
the earphone straight from your ear canal.
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