Monster NCredible NPulse Over-Ear Headphones by Monster - Manual

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
Connect, Talk and Control
The N-pulse headphone cable features a built-in Monster
ControlTalk Universal™ remote for use with your music phone
and newer iPod®/iPad®. A single control button and built-in mic
allow you to easily switch between listening to music and talking
on your phone hands-free.
Lighting Control™
N-pulse headphones feature an LED Light Drive for energy-
efficient illumination and striking style. The On/Off switch is on
top of the battery box, which is located on the headphones cable.
Two AAA batteries are required to power the Light Drive System.
Using ControlTalk Universal™
Answering a call: When alerted of an incoming call, press and
release ControlTalk Universal’s control button.
Ending a call: On most phones, press and release the control button.
Some phones require you to press and hold the control button.
Using call waiting: Many, but not all phones function as
follows:When alerted of an incoming call while already on a call,
press and release the control button to answer and put the first call
on hold. Press and release the control button to swap back to the
first call. Press and hold the control button to end your current call
and swap back to the call on hold.
Cleaning Earcup Cushions
Though they feature an anti-bacterial treatment, for sanitary
reasons and to prolong the life of your earcup cushions, you
should clean them regularly, especially after professional use
where you may have perspired heavily.
Using a slightly dampened (but never wet to the point that any
accidental dripping may occur) cloth, paper towel or disinfectant
wipe, gently clean off the vinyl part of the earcup cushions. To
complete cleaning, you may wish to use a dry cloth to pat away
any moisture left over.
Never get the speaker or electronics inside of your headphones
wet. Water or cleaning solvents can do irreparable damage. The
N-pulse warranty does not cover such damage.
Listen
Turn down the volume on your music player before putting
on N-pulse headphones.
Note the “L” and “R” markings above the inside of each earcup.
“L” is for the left ear. “R” is for the right ear.
Flip
N-pulse features spinning hinges above both earcups that
give you the ability to simply flip up the earcups to listen to
house noise through one ear without having to remove your
headphones. To use the flip-up earcups, simply grasp the
outside of the earcup and rotate to a comfortable position.
Important Monster® Performance
and Safety Tips
To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume
on your music player is turned down before connecting
your N-pulse™ headphones. After placing the N-pulse
headphones on your ears, gradually turn up the volume
until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Be aware of your surroundings and use N-pulse
headphones responsibly. Do not use N-pulse headphones
when it is unsafe to do so – while operating a vehicle,
crossing streets at crosswalks, or during any activity or
environment where your full attention to your surroundings
is required.
Avoid listening at high volume levels for prolonged periods.
This may cause permanent hearing damage or loss. Refer
to the decibel (dB) table below to compare some common
sounds and see how they rank in potential harm to hearing.
“…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
Malleus Cochlear Nerve
Stapes
Tympanic
Membrane
Auditory Canal
Cochlea
Incus
Vestibule
To Nose/Throat
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Sound Check
For the best iPod® or iPhone® listening experience, activate iTunes®
Sound Check. Sound Check standardizes the volume of all the songs
in your music library. N-pulse headphones are specially designed to
provide a powerful but safe listening experience with Sound Check
activated. Learn more about iTunes Sound Check at http://docs. info.
apple.com/article.html?artnum=61655
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Care and Storage
Keeping N-pulse headphones clean is essential for safe, hygienic use.
When not in use, always store your N-pulse headphones in the
protective case provided.Keep case closed, and store in a clean,
dry environment.
Avoid storage in extreme heat or cold.
Avoid exposure to liquids, temperature extremes and high humidity.
Never pull on the cable to disconnect N-pulse headphones
from your music player. Grasp the plug at the end of the cable and
pull to disconnect.