Warnings, safety & care
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose vLeve headphones to rain or moisture,
and do not open or attempt to open the control module, or any part of vLeve headphones.
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Keep out of reach of children. Small parts may be a choking hazard. This product is not intended
for use by children under the age of three.
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Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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Consult your physician or audiologist if you have problems hearing, excessive wax build-up or any
discomfort after use of vLeve headphones.
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In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static
electricity accumulated in the body and not a malfunction of vLeve headphones. This effect can be
minimized by wearing clothes made from natural fibers.
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vLeve headphones are assembled in a facility where they could come in contact with chemicals
covered by California's Proposition 65.
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If any dust or ear wax is inside the ear cup, you may experience a degradation of sound quality.
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Remove vLeve headphones if they cause any discomfort or pain.
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Do not submerge or expose vLeve headphones to water.
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Protect your vLeve headphones in the carrying pouch when not in use.
Please listen safely
For traffic safety, do not use vLeve headphones while driving or cycling. Do not wear vLeve headphones
while operating machinery. Adhere to local laws regarding the use of headphones.
Listening with vLeve headphones at high volumes may affect your hearing, including causing permanent
damage. Ringing in your ears or other discomfort can indicate that the volume is too high.
Hearing health is critical to enjoyment and the quality of life. Protect your hearing by listening with
your vLeve headphones in a responsible manner that protects your long term hearing health. Velodyne
Acoustics, Inc. is not responsible for hearing loss or damage resulting from the use of this product.
Sound
Noise Level (dB)
Normal breathing
10
Whisper
30
Normal conversation
50-65
Vacuum cleaner, hair
70
dryer
Average city traffic
80
Lawnmower, food
85-90
blender
Garbage truck, cement
100
mixer
Stereos (over 100 watts),
110-125
thunderclap (near)
Jet engines (near)
140
*Information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/teachers/pages/common_sounds.aspx
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Effect
Just audible
Very quiet
Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB
Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversation
Annoying; interferes with conversation; constant exposure may cause damage
85 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs) begins
No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure recommended for sounds between
90-100 dB
Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than one minute risks permanent
hearing loss
Threshold of pain begins around 125 dB
vLeve user's guide
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