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3 Useful information about the device
3.5.2
Automatic hearing protection
The device features automatic hearing protection. If the noise
picked up exceeds a certain limit, it will be switched off to protect
the user.
CAUTION!
Correct recognition of the limit for the automatic
hearing protection function is only guaranteed if
SEWERIN's
F5
,
K3
or
S4
headphones are used.
The limit for activation of automatic hearing protection is set in
the normal settings under
PRO
. The automatic hearing protection
function can be disabled.
How automatic hearing protection works
z
You measure.
z
The current minimum sound level of the measurement exceeds
the defined limit.
z
The noise is switched off. The loudspeaker symbol will appear
crossed out in the display.
How to continue listening
z
Continue without stopping the measurement. Once the mini-
mum sound level falls below the limit in the course of the meas-
urement, the noise will become audible again.
OR
z
Stop the measurement. Reduce the volume.
