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KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 · D - 44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: KH2347-02/10-V3

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Index

Introduction . . . . . . . . .6

Information for these

operating instructions . . . . . 6

Limited liability . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Danger of hearing damage 9

Accident hazard . . . . . . . . 9

Handling of batteries . . . . 10

Basic Safety Instructions . . 10

Initial use . . . . . . . . . .12

Safety instructions . . . . . . . 12

Package contents and

transport inspection . . . . . 12

Disposal of the packaging 13

Inserting the batteries . . . . 13

Operating components (see fold-out sides) . .14

Handling and

operation . . . . . . . . . .14

Putting on the headphones 14 Listening to music with

reduced sound . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching to mute . . . . . . . 16

Changing the batteries . . . 17 Storing the headphones . 17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 18

Safety instructions . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .19

Storage/Disposal . . .19

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disposal of the headphones 19 Disposing of the batteries . 19

Appendix . . . . . . . . . .20

Technical data . . . . . . . . . 20

Notes on the EG conformity declaration 20

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Service and Importer . . . . 21

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Introduction

Information for these operating instructions

These operating instructions are a component of the headphones with sound suppression KH 2347 and provides you with important information for intended use, safety, installation and connection as well as operation of the headphones.

The operating instructions must be constantly kept available, close to the headphones. They are to be read and used by anyone assigned to install, service and repair faults in the headphones.

Keep these operating instructions and hand them over with the headphones to any future owners.

This documentation is copyright protected. Any duplication and/or reprinting, entirely or partially, as well as re-

production of illustrations, also in modiﬁ ed form, is only permitted with written consent from the manufacturer.

Limited liability

The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe the instructions, improper use, inappropriate repairs, making unauthorized changes or for using unapproved replacement parts.

Introduction

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Introduction

Warnings

In the current operation instructions the following warnings are used:

WARNING

A warning of this danger level signiﬁ es a possible dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided it can lead to injuries.

The directives in this warning are there to avoid personal injuries. ►

IMPORTANT

A warning of this danger level signiﬁ es possible pr

operty damage.

If the situation is not avoided it can lead to property damage.

The directives in this warning are there to avoid property damage. ►

NOTICE

A notice signiﬁ es additional information that assists in the ► handling of the device.

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Proper use

These headphones are exclusively intended for non-commercial purposes for:

listening to audio material, – the reducing of undesirable surrounding noises or – listening to audio material without the disturbing background –

noises This device is not intended for an mentioned.

WARNING

Danger from unintended use!

The headphones could become dangerous when used improperly and/or used for purposes other than those intended.

Use the headphones exclusively for the purpose that they are ► intended.

Observe the procedures described in these operating ► instructions.

Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not be accepted.

The operator alone bears liability.

y other use or for uses beyond those

Introduction

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Safety

In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding handling of the headphones.

These headphones comply with the required safety regulations. Incorrect usage can, however, lead to personal injury and property damage.

Danger of hearing damage

WARNING

Danger as a result of extreme sound levels!

Loud music can lead to hearing damage.

Avoid extreme sound levels, especially over long ► periods of time, when you are using these headphones.

Accident hazard

WARNING

Danger through impaired perception!

Acoustical warning and indication signals and environmental ► noises can sound diﬀ erent when you are wearing these headphones. Make y in their sound so that you can recognise the signals in the corresponding situations.

Do not use the headphones when operating an automobile, ► bicycle or in any other situation in which environmental sound impaired perception could present a danger to yourself or others.

ourself aware of how these signals deviate

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Handling of batteries

WARNING

Danger from improper use!

For safe handling of batteries observe the following safety instructions:

Do not throw the batteries into a ﬁ re. ► Do not short-circuit the batteries. ► Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. ► Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking battery

►

acid can cause permanent damage to the device. Special caution should be shown when handling damaged or leaking batteries. Danger from acid burns! Wear protective gloves.

Make sure the batteries are not accessible to children. When ► swallowed seek immediate medical attention.

Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the head- ► phones for an extended period of time.

Basic Safety Instructions

For safe handling of the headphones observe the following safety information:

Before use check the headphones for visible external damage. ■ Do not operate damaged or dropped headphones.

Safety

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Safety

Damaged cables or connections should be replaced by author- ■ ized qualiﬁ ed persons or by the customer service department.

Per

sons who, due to their physical, intellectual or motor abilities, ■ are incapable of operating the headphones safely may only use the headphones under supervision or dir person.

Only permit children to use the headphones when properly su- ■ pervised.

epair

s to the headphones should only be carried out by author- ■

R ized qualiﬁ ed persons or by the customer service department. Incorrect r ranty claims become void.

A repair to the headphones, during the warranty period, may only ■ be carried out by a customer service department authorized by the manufacturer other considered for subsequent damage.

Defective components may only be replaced with original replace- ■ ment parts. Only by using original replacement parts can you guarantee that the safet

Do not undertake any unauthorised reconstruction or modiﬁ cations ■ to the headphones.

Protect the headphones fr Do not use the headphones in the vicinity of open ﬂ ames. ■

epairs can result in danger for the user. In addition war-

wise no additional warranty claims can be

y requirements are complied with.

om moisture and liquid penetration. ■

ection from a responsible

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Initial use

Safety instructions

WARNING

When operating the headphones personal injury and property damage can occur!

To avoid danger observe the following safety instructions:

Pakaging materials may not be used as playthings. There is a ► risk of suﬀ ocation!

Package contents and transport inspection

The headphones are delivered with the following components as standard:

Headphones ● Connection cable ● Airplane adapter ● 2 Batteries type AAA (not shown) ● Protective case (not shown) ● Operating instructions ●

NOTICE

Check the contents to make sure everything is there and for ► visible damage.

If the contents are not complete or ar tive packaging or through transportation contact the service hotline (see chapter "Warr

e damaged due to defec- ►

anty").

Initial use

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Initial use

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging protects the headphones from transport damage. The packaging materials are selected from the point of view of their environmental friendliness and disposal technology and are therefore recyclable.

The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw material and reduces generated waste. Dispose of packaging material that is no longer needed according to the regionally established regulations.

NOTICE

If possible preserve the device's original packaging during ► the warranty period so that in the case of a warranty claim you can pack

Inserting the batteries

The headphones battery compartment 8 is located in the right ear

. To insert the batteries proceed as follows:

cap

Make sure that the on/oﬀ switch  OFF-Position (oﬀ ).

Open the battery compartment  on the locking mechanism and at the same time swing out the cover.

Remove the depleted batteries and place 2 new  type AAA batteries into the battery compartment

. Be sure to insert the batteries with the correct

polarity. Close the battery compartment 

the cover in position and allowing the locking mechanism to engage.

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age the headphones properly for return.

is in the

by pressing

by placing

Operating components

Operating components (see fold-out sides)

Left ear cap

Mute switching (PLAY/MUTE)

Audio input socket (INPUT)

Volume control (VOLUME)

Battery indicator (POWER)

On/Oﬀ switch (ON/OFF)

Right ear cap

Battery compartment

Adjustable headband

Connection cable

Airplane adapter

Handling and operation

Putting on the headphones

When putting on the headphones observe the indicators "R" (Right) ■ and "L" (Left) on the side of the ear caps

Set the adjustable headband ■

in such a way that the headphones are sitting comfortably on your head and the ear caps cover the ears.

Listening to music with reduced sound

You can connect the headphones to a number of playback devices (i.e. CD, DVD, MP3 players, HiFi systems, PC's and laptops) or to an airplane entertainment system.

To listen to music without disturbing background noises proceed as follows:

Connect one end of the connection cable  socket 3 on the left ear cap of the headphones.

+ 7.

to the audio input

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Handling and operation

Connect the other end to the socket on the playback device. 

NOTICE

To connect the headphones to an airplane entertainment sys- ►

lights up.

tem use the supplied airplane adapter

Switch the playback device on and set the volume to the mini-  mum.

Slide the on/oﬀ

switch 

on the left ear cap in the "ON"

direction. The battery indicator Put on the headphones as described in the paragraph  "Putting

on the headphones"

Set the desired volume either at the playback device or with the  assistance of the volume control 4 on the left ear cap of the headphones.

NOTICE

You can also listen to music without sound reduction and/or ► without inserting batteries. For this the On/Oﬀ switch the left ear cap must be in the "OFF" position.

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Handling and operation

Sound reduction only

If you want to use the headphones for sound reduction only proceed as follows:

Slide the on/oﬀ switch  direction. The battery indicator

Put on the headphones as described in the paragraph  "Putting

on the headphones"

NOTICE

For mere sound reduction operation the following applies:

The mute switching must be deactivated, that is to say PLAY/MUTE button phones is engaged (counter-sunk).

The connection cable is not necessary. ► The volume control has no inﬂ uence on the sound reduction it ►

is only used to control the audio source.

Switching to mute

With the mute switching you can carry on conversations without removing the headphones. For this proceed as follows:

While you are listening to music press the PLAY/MUTE button  on the left ear cap of the headphones.

The audio input signal is interrupted and thus allows for a brief conversation without removing the headphones.

on the left ear cap in the "ON"

lights up.

on the left ear cap of the head-

, the ►

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Handling and operation

Changing the batteries

The battery indicator 5 does not light up so bright when the battery voltage decreases. Insert new batteries as described in the chapter "Inserting batteries".

Storing the headphones

The headphones are equipped with revolving and pivoting ear caps in order to fold them together and make storage easier.

IMPORTANT

Possible damage to the headphones!

Turning the ear caps in the wr headphones.

To fold the headphones together proceed as follows:

ong direction can damage the ►

First turn both ear caps  they lay ﬂ at.

Then pivot both ear caps  + 7 into the head band.

Now you can store the headphones together with the accessories in the protective case.

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+ 7 inwards so that

Handling and operation

Troubleshooting

Safety instructions

WARNING

To avoid danger and property damage observe the following safety instructions:

Repairs to electronic devices may only be carried out by spe- ► cialists who have been trained by the manufacturer. Considerable danger to the consumer and damage to the headphones can occur as a result of incorr

Malfunction causes and remedies

The following table will help with localizing and remedying minor malfunctions:

Defect Possible cause Solution

The battery indicator does not light up/no sound reduction

The On/Oﬀ switch

in the OFF-Position.

Batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries.

ect repairs.

Slide the on/oﬀ switch

on the left ear cap in the "ON" direction.

No sound

Audio source is not switched on.

The connection cable plug is not inserted properly into the connection socket.

Mute switching

on the

headphones is activated. Volume control 4 is set

to "0".

Switch the audio source on.

Make sure that the plug is inserted completely into the connection socket.

Deactivate the mute switching

Set the volume control

higher.

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Storage/Disposal

NOTICE

If you cannot solve the problem with the aforementioned ► methods please contact customer service.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior surfaces of the headphones with a slightly ■ dampened cloth.

Storage/Disposal

Storage

Store the headphones in a dry environment.

Disposal of the headphones

Under no circumstances should you throw the headphones into the normal household waste. These headphones fall under the European directive 2002/96/EC.

Dispose of the headphones via an approved disposal facility or via your community disposal centre. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.

Disposing of the batteries

Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. Each consumer is legally obliged to dispose of batteries at a collection centre in his community / district or at a retail company. This obligation is intended to ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally safe fashion. Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.

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