Tension EAP03 User Manual

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Page 1 Earphone Audio Processor User Manual The Ultimate Accessory for Your Earphones.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
EAP03 Earphone Audio Processor User Manual Table of Contents Safety and Precautions Welcome Unpacking the Contents Connections and Controls Quick Guide 10-13 Using Your EAP03 Main Screen Operation 10-11 Sound Level Meter Mode Charging the Battery Adjusting the Settings Frequency Filters...
Page 3: Safety And Precautions
This user manual has been written to help you safely and efficiently maximize your earphone listening experience. The EAP03 offers a number of new and unique features to help you do so. Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly. For...
Page 4: Welcome
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing Tension Labs’ EAP03, the world’s first digital earphone audio processor! The EAP03 uses dual 24-bit stereo multi-bit sigma-delta codecs along with a 48- bit digital audio processor to provide the ultimate accessory for your earphones.
Page 5: Unpacking The Contents
Unpacking the Contents You will find the following items contained within the package. Please check to see that you have each item shown below. Personal Digital Processor Interconnect Cable USB Charge Cable Velcro...
Page 6: Connections And Controls
Connections and Controls Display Indicates status and function of unit. Audio The blue button can be used to turn the unit on/off and controls the audio functions. The red button can be used to turn the internal microphone on/off. It also controls the audio functions.
Page 7 Charge Indicator Indicates unit is being charged. USB Charge Jack Used for charging the internal battery. Use only with the supplied charging cable. Audio Input Jack for connecting the Interconnect Cable to audio source (MP3, CD, etc.) Earphone Output Jack to connect your earphones. Select Switch Press the button in to select and roll the button up or down to scroll through the selections.
Page 8: Quick Guide
Unpack the EAP03 from its box. Charge the unit by plugging in the USB cable into the USB charge jack on the EAP03 and then into any computer USB port or USB charging unit. The red charge indicator light will illuminate below the microphone opening indicating that it is charging.
Page 10: Using Your Eap03
Using Your Earphone Audio Processor (EAP03) MAIN SCREEN Pressing any button will turn on the processor. The main screen will appear on the display as shown at right. The main screen shows the battery condition, the audio level in dB SPL and a graphical display of the audio level.
Page 11: Sound Level Meter Mode
The microphone output is processed through an A-weighting filter. AUTO POWER OFF – The EAP03 will automatically turn off if no audio is present for two minutes. SOUND LEVEL METER MODE When the integrated mic is on and the audio channel is off, the display will show the sound level in the environment as measured by the microphone.
Page 12: Frequency Filters
The high frequency setting adjusts the corner point of the high-frequency filter. The frequency options are 2.8kHz, 5.5kHz, and 8.3kHz. EARPHONE SENSITIVITY The earphone sensitivity setting indicates the value that corresponds to the earphone you are using with the EAP03. This setting must be adjusted to match...
Page 13: Earphone Sensitivity
the sensitivity of your earphones for the indicated levels to be correct, see Earphone Sensitivity Chart to determine the appropriate setting for your earphones. 3DX SOUNDFIELD EXPANSION MODE The 3DX soundfield expansion mode provides an enhanced listening environment, simulating the environment of listening to music through a pair of stereo speakers.
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Unit does not turn on • Battery needs charging, plug unit in and charge for at least two hours. • Reset the unit. Roll upwards on the select switch and push the mic button at the same time and then release. Cannot enter menu •...
Page 15: Protecting Your Hearing
Once you have set your earphone sensitivity in the EAP03, both the levels and time shown on the display are based on the actual levels being...
Page 16: Earphone Sensitivity Chart
Listed below are the sensitivities for commonly available earphones. Find the earphones you are using and enter the sensitivity into the EAP03 as described earlier in this manual. If your earphone is not listed below, check our website at www.tensionlabs.com for a more comprehensive listing of earphone sensitivities.
Page 17: Regulatory Statements
Maintaining Your EAP03 (cont.) • Do not subject your EAP03 to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow the device to dry out completely before use.
Page 18: Warranty And Service
Warranty and Service Warranty Tension Labs, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve months from the date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period, Tension Labs will repair the defective product or component, free of charge.
Page 19: Warranty And Service
1055. The product should be returned in the original packaging or packaged in a way to prevent damage in shipping. Tension Labs, Inc. will not be liable for any damage caused by shipping the product to Tension Labs. The product should be sent prepaid to: TENSION LABS INC.