Pioneer VSX-406 Operating Instructions Manual page 25

Selecting fi ne audio equi pment such as the unit you've j ust
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excite ment
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and
the Electronic
. Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to
get the most out of your equipment by playing it al a safe level. One
th.at lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying
Maring or distortio n-and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level"
adapts to hig her volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against th is by
setting you r equipment at a safe level BEFORE yo ur hearing
adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• S lowly increase the sound until you can hear ii comfortably and
clearl y, and without d istortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a
lifeti me.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime
of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is
often undetectable until it is too late, this man ufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. T his
list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30
Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, qu iet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONST ANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
I 00 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic dri ll
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information counesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
Copyright
Cl 1996
Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
A ll rights reserved.
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