Shure KSE1500 User Manual page 3

Electrostatic Earphone Kit
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constitut-
ing a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating
and maintenance instructions in the literature accompa-
nying this unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. ONLY USE KSE earphones with KSA1500 amplifier.
8. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
9. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
12. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
13. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
14. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
15. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury
and/or product failure.
16. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.
17. PROTECT the earphone cable from being pinched or cut.
18. DO NOT use this apparatus if the earphone cable, housing, or connector is
damaged.
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifica-
tions do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING FOR ALL EARPHONES!
For safe and correct use of earphones, read this manual before use. Keep the manu-
al and safety information in a convenient place for future reference.
WARNING
LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. Over exposure
to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-in-
duced hearing loss (NIHL). Please use the following guidelines established by the
Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to
sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.
90 dB SPL 95 dB SPL
at 8 hours at 4 hours
110 dB SPL 115 dB SPL
at ½ hour at 15 minutes
WARNING
• Do not use when a failure to hear your surroundings could be dangerous, such as
while driving, or when biking, walking, or jogging where traffic is present and acci-
dents could occur.
• Keep this product and its accessories out of reach of children. Handling or use by
children may pose a risk of death or serious injury. Contains small parts and cords
that may pose risk of choking or strangulation.
• Set the volume level of the audio device to a minimum, and then after connecting
the earphones, adjust the volume gradually. Sudden exposure to loud noises could
cause hearing damage.
• Turn up the volume control only far enough to hear properly.
• Ringing in the ears may indicate that the volume level is too high. Try lowering the
volume.
• If you connect these earphones to an airplane's sound system, listen at low levels
so that loud messages from the pilot do not cause discomfort.
• Have your hearing checked by an audiologist on a regular basis. If you experience
wax buildup, discontinue use until a medical professional has examined your ears.
• Failure to use, clean, or maintain earphone sleeves and nozzles according to man-
ufacturer's instructions may increase the risk of sleeves detaching from the nozzle
and becoming lodged in your ear.
• Prior to inserting the earphone, always recheck the sleeve to make sure it is firmly
attached to the nozzle.
• If a sleeve becomes lodged in your ear, seek skilled medical assistance to remove
the sleeve. Damage to the ear may be caused by non-professionals attempting to
remove the sleeve.
• Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/
or product failure.
CAUTION
• Do not immerse in water, such as while taking a bath or washing your face, other-
wise sound deterioration or failures may result.
• Do not use while sleeping as accidents may result.
• Use a slow twisting motion to remove the earphones. Never pull on the earphone
cord.
• Stop using the earphones immediately if they are causing great discomfort, irrita-
tion, rash, discharge, or any other uncomfortable reaction.
• If you are currently receiving ear treatment, consult your physician before using this
device.
Note: Use only with the included power supply or a Shure-approved equivalent.
WARNING
• Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not
open, crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate.
• Follow instructions from manufacturer
• Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire
• Do not charge with products other than those specified in this user guide.
• Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of
used battery packs.
• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like
Note: Battery replacement to be performed only by Shure authorized service
personnel.
Please follow your regional recycling scheme for batteries, packaging, and electronic
waste.
100 dB SPL 105 dB SPL
at 2 hours at 1 hour
120 dB SPL
Avoid or damage may occur
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