Monster iSport Immersion User Manual & Warranty Information

IMPORTANT Monster Performance
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SOUND NOISE LEVEL EFFECT
and Safety Tips
(dB)
Whisper 30 Very quiet
Listen Responsibly
Quiet Office 50-60 Comfortable hearing
levels are under 60 dB
To avoid hearing damage, make sure that the volume on
your music player is turned down before connecting
Vacuum Cleaner, 70 Intrusive; interferes with
your headphones. After placing headphones in your ears,
Hair Dryer telephone conversations
gradually turn up the volume until you reach a comfortable
Food Blender 85-90 85 dB is the level at
listening level.
which hearing damage
Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB), exposure to any
(8 hrs.) begins
noise at or above 85 dB can cause gradual hearing loss.
Garbage Truck, 100 No more than 15
Monitor your use; hearing loss is a function of loudness
Cement Mixer minutes of unprotected
versus time. The louder it is, the less time you can be exposed
exposure recommended
to it. The softer it is, the more time you can listen to it. Refer
for sounds between
to the chart* on the following page.
90-100 dB
This decibel (dB) table compares some common sounds and
shows how they rank in potential harm to hearing. Power 110 Regular exposure to
Saw, Drill/ sound over 100 dB of
Jackhammer more than 1 minute risks
permanent hearing loss
Rock Concerts 110-140 Threshold of pain begins
(varies) around 125dB
* Chart information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/
education/teachers/common_sounds.asp
"... a typical person can safely listen to an iPod for 4.6 Use Responsibly
hours per day at 70% volume. "
Do not use headphones when it's unsafe to do so – while
"... knowing the levels one is listening to music at,
operating a vehicle, crossing streets, or during any activity
and for how long is extremely important. "
or in an environment where your full attention to your
From http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2006/10/19/ surroundings is required.
music-earphones.html
It's dangerous to drive while wearing headphones, and in
Get the most out of your equipment and enjoy great
many places, illegal because it decreases your chances of
audio performance even at safe levels. Our headphones
hearing life-saving sounds outside of your vehicle, such as
will allow you to hear more details at lower volume
another car's horn and emergency vehicle sirens.
levels than ever before.
Please avoid wearing your headphones while driving. Use
one of Monster's FM transmitters to listen to your mobile
Physiology of the Ear and Hearing
media devices instead.
If you are using iSport while participating in watersports like
boating, waterskiing, and jetskiing, make sure to obey all
waterway laws and heed all caution and safety warnings.
Learn how to establish a safe listening level and review other
important safety guidelines from the Consumer Electronics
Association at www.ce.org and the Deafness Research
Foundation at www.drf.org.
For additional information on what loud noises do to your ear and
chart reference http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.php#loud-music
Eartip Selection: Left and Right Speakers
Vital to Sound Quality
There are Red and Blue colored
and Comfort
bands and "L" and "R" markings
on each earpiece. "L" with the Blue
The tips on the ends of your
band is for the left ear. "R" with
iSport In-Ear Speakers make
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the Red band is for the right ear.
the difference between good
sound and great sound. With
Right and Left Ear Hooks
the right fit, you'll get better
isolation from unwanted outside The first letter denotes which ear
noise, increased bass response, to place it in (right ear or left ear).
The second letter denotes size.
better tonal balance and the
headphones will stay in your ears better. Of course, the right Experiment with the different sizes
fit will also feel more comfortable. Because everyone's ears included to determine your ideal fit.
are unique, Monster supplies several sizes and designs of
Proper Insertion and
eartips. Getting the perfect fit with the correct tip is a matter
Removal of Ear Hooks
of experimentation. Try out all the eartips included with your
iSport headphones to find the best fit for the size and shape
1. Attach ear hook part to headphone.
of your ear canal.
You'll know it's attached properly
Monster recommends that you try the smallest tip first and once you hear it click into place.
(see image to the left)
work upwards in size until you find a comfortable fit that has
a good seal and also stays in your ears without falling out.
2. Before placing the right earphone
Also try different style tips to see which works best for you.
in the right ear, hold the body of
the ear hook with the thumb and
middle finger of your right hand.
3. Using your index finger, press
down on the ear hook.
Using iSport in the Water
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4. Insert the right earphone into the ear canal of your right ear.
iSport headphones are designed and engineered
5. Let go of the ear hook and it will spring into place, lodging
for use with water sports, but not at depth:
itself alongside the ridge in between your ear canal and
– Good for swimming, surfing, jet skiing
your outer ear.
– Not intended for deep sea diving
6. DO NOT insert the earphone so
deeply that your ear canal feels Used underwater at too great a depth for too long a time
can cause water to enter the headphone and damage it,
completely plugged. Note, the ear pipe
on the inside of the headphone adjusts voiding the warranty.
360 o so you can rotate your earphones
Cleaning the Eartips
to find the optimal seal.
Keeping your iSport eartips clean is essential for safe,
7. Repeat this procedure for your left ear.
hygienic use.
8. To remove your earphones, simply grip the body of the ear
1. Firmly grip the eartip with one hand and the earphone
hook using your thumb and middle finger. Again, using your
with the other. Carefully remove the eartip from
index finger, press and hold down the ear hook and remove
the eartube.
the earphone straight from your ear canal.
2 . Use warm water and mild soap on a damp cloth
to remove dirt and earwax from the eartip.
iSport Eartip Fit Testing
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DO NOT use harsh cleaning agents.
A good way to gauge whether or not the eartip is sealing
properly in your ear canal is by snapping your fingers right next
to your ear. If the seal is proper, your ear will not feel "plugged,"
yet the snapping of your fingers will sound dull and distant.
If you hear your finger snaps distinctly, the seal is probably
not adequate. If the sound of your finger snapping is dull and
distant, but your ear feels plugged up, like you're on an airplane
preparing to land, then you've over-inserted the eartip.
Life is too short to listen to bad headphones .
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ControlTalk logo, the RoHS logo, Immersion, Magnetic FluxTube, Life
is too short to listen to bad headphones., Because the Music Matters,
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iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone,
or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible
for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
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