Westone Series Care + Maintenance
Here are a few simple guidelines that can greatly increase your listening enjoyment and the
lifespan of your Westone Series earphones:
• Always store your earphones 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 earphones and will void the
warranty.
• Do not use the cord to remove the earphones 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 earphones to temperature extremes. Avoid strong impacts to your
earphones.
• Wipe down your earphones after each use and never immerse them in water.
Please Note: Moisture in your earphones can cause temporary performance issues. Do not insert your earphones if your
ears are wet. Always dry your ears completely before inserting your earphones. Should you inadvertently allow water or
perspiration into the earphones 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).
Listen for a Lifetime!
Please read this important information before using your Westone Westone Series earphones.
If everything sounds muffl ed or you hear ringing or buzzing after using your eaphones, your
ears are trying to give you a warning! These are symptoms normally associated with a condi-
tion 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 Saftey 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 earphones off ers benefi ts and risks. Westone Series earphones can lower
ambient sound levels approximately 25dB when properly worn. However, the performance
capabilities of the earphones 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!
Cable Instructions for Westone 4R
REMO
VAL
REPL
A
CEMENT
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 ear-
phones are marked with a red and blue dot. Red for the right ear, blue for the left. Compress
the foam eartip by rolling it between your fi ngers (fi g. 1). With the body of the earphone-
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 earphones 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 move-
ment and help ensure that your earphones stay in place during use.
COMPRESS EARTIP
the foam eartip; red dot for right,
blue dot for left
HOLD
the earpiece and cable fi rmly
with each hand
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
REMOVE
the cable by pulling at a straight
angle from the socket
INSERT EARTIP
into ear canal before foam expands,
cord facing forward
HOLD IN PLACE
5-10sec; foam will expand and
conform to ear canal
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
WESTONE SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
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