Califone 2985PG User Manual

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The Sound Alert
visibly signals to students and
teachers when the headphone
volume is louder than the
American Speech-Language­Hearing Association recommended
85dB level.

When the volume that is played
through the headphone exceeds
85 decibels, a bright red warning
light on the earcup turns on,
alerting both the teacher and
student about an unsafe sound
level requiring adjustment.
Having an appropriate volume
level pointed out will help teachers
and students learn safe and
lifelong listening practices,
beginning in the classroom,
learning center, or school library.

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headphone

Sound Alert

TM

Monaural Headphone

Model 2985PG

According to a March 2006
national poll commissioned by
the American Speech-Language­Hearing Association, 40% of
students reportedly set their
music players’ volume above 85 decibels, which is the level hearing experts recommend not be
exceeded. If music can be heard coming from a student's headphone, the volume is too loud and
the student is at risk of experiencing hearing loss.

Hearing loss can lead to many problems in school including: difficulty with
academic achievement in language arts, vocabulary, arithmetic, and problem
solving. Students with hearing loss score lower on achievement tests, and have
greater needs for special education or extra support in the classroom.

This durable headphone is based on the rugged Califone monaural headphone,
which is the educator’s standard for listening centers, ELL and ELD and other
language learning activities.

The Sound Alert headphone can be used as a normal headphone
without charging the battery, but the warning LED feature will
not operate. The headphone saves power by shutting off when
no audio signal is present for 60 seconds and will power on
automatically when there is an audio signal present.

Also available is the 10-position Sound AlertTMmonaural jackbox.
With the sound level monitored from this jackbox, the volume
from up to ten attached headphones (not needing to be the
2985PG) can be adjusted to the safe 85 decibel level.

10-position Sound AlertTMJackbox, model 1285G

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1. Rugged polypropylene headstrap and ABS plastic earcups

2. Adjustable headband fits students of all sizes

3. Red LED will turn on when the audio level exceeds 85dB

4. Orange LED will light when recharging and turns green once
completed and the system is on and operational

5. Permanently attached coiled cord with reinforced connection
resists accidental pull out for safety, right angle 3.5mm” plug
to minimize accidental pull out

6Slotted baffle prevents access to speaker, avoids accidental

puncturing of the speaker cone

7. Noise-reducing earcups lower ambient noise so volume does
not need to be as high, as recommended by audiologists for
hearing safety

8. Replaceable, cleanable ear cushions for multiple users

• One year warranty for school use - unlike headphones
purchased at a consumer electronics store whose warranty is
voided if used in schools

Sound Alert

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Monaural Headphone

Model 2985PG

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“Project Intercept"

Please contact us immediately if you experience any questions
or issues with your Sound AlertTMmonaural headphone. Our
“Project Intercept" customer service program will quickly repair
or replace items under warranty. Simply contact us via phone or
email [e-mail].

Visit our website at www.califone.com to learn more about the
complete line of wired and wireless Califone®headphones and
other audio products including: Portable and installed public
address systems, group listening centers, MP3 and other
multimedia players, computer peripheral products.

We are proud of helping teachers enhance student
understanding and achievements since 1947, with your
satisfaction as our first priority.

This Sound AlertTMheadphone carries a one year warranty and
service support available through authorized dealers.

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Specifications

LED lights Red will turn on whenever the audio

level exceeds 85dB SPL +/- 3dB
Orange indicates the battery is recharging
and turns green when fully recharged

Green - the system is on & functioning

Speaker

Size 40mm diameter (1.6 inches)
Diaphragm Mylar
Magnet Ferrite
Impedance 600 Ohms each side
Frequency Response 40 H - 18 kHz
Sound Pressure Level 102 db +/- 3 dB
Power Capacity 20 milliwatts RMS, 150 milliwatts peak
Distortion < 5%

Volume Control Continuously variable
Cord Permanently attached 6’ coiled cord
Plug Nickel plated 3.5mm with detachable 1/4”

adapter, right angle with to diminish
accidental pull out

Headband & Ear Pad PVC (Washable)
Headphone Cup Noise-reducing, ABS plastic for durability
Battery Li-Ion

Single charge usage under continuous operation: approx. 36 hours
Idle operation time Approximately 500 hours
Charging time 4 hours

Weight 10 oz., shipping weight 1 lb.
Warranty 1 year for school, business, church and

government uses

Califone®International Inc. 800-722-0500 califone.com

2985PG, May 2008