User's Manual

Introduction
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Protect your ears
■ Take care so that the earbud cable is not caught by your arm or other objects while
walking or exercising.
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Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to
high volume.
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Stop using your inno or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Set your
equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safer level: Start your volume control at a low setting; Slowly increase the
sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
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 preserve hearing.
Pioneer and the Consumer Electronics Association recommend you avoid prolonged exposure
to excessive noise. Under constant exposure such as sustained listening, sound levels above
85 decibels can be dangerous without hearing protection. (For reference, a garbage disposal
or loud shouting at 3 feet away are around 80 decibels; a food blender or gas lawn mower at
3 feet away are around 90 decibels.) The longer your exposure and/or higher the sound level,
the greater the danger of permanent hearing damage. Pioneer disclaims all liability for hear-
ing loss, bodily injury or property damage as a result of use or misuse of this product.
Introduction
Introduction
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Introduction
Battery Charger Safety
Caution: Opening the case may result in electric shock.
Caution: The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric
shock or fire. For your safety, please do not open these components. Do not let metallic
objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into contact with the power adapter plugs or
battery terminal.
Caution: To avoid electric shock, use the power adapter only with an outlet that matches
the shape of the adapter’s plug.
Caution: Make sure that you insert the adapter’s plug all the way into the outlet.
Caution: Do not plug several devices into the same electrical outlet.
Important: Always read and understand the user guide to prevent problems.
Warning: Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources to avoid fire or
electric shock.
Environmental Information
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Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging, batteries, and
electronics appliances.
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Your player is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene, etc., and does not contain any
unnecessary materials.
Earbuds and Headphones
Follow traffic safety instructions
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Do not use the earbuds while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. It’s not only
dangerous, but against the law.
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Maintain a moderate volume when walking or exercising, so that you can be aware
of what is happening around you.
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