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User Manual
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Table of Contents
Thank you for choosing sculpted eers™ ...................................................... 2
Performance, Comfort + Safety
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This Box Includes ...................................................................................... 4
Welcome to the SonoFit™ Fitting Experience
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Step 1: Getting Positioned
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Step 2: Start Shaping + Shaping Process
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Step 3: Your eers™ are done
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How to Care for Your sculpted eers™ ....................................................10
How to Wear Your sculpted eers™
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Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................14
Specifications
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Warnings
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Product Warranty
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Thank you for choosing
sculpted eers
™
Our custom-molded earphones provide an in-ear
acoustic seal that blocks out ambient noise while
creating a home theatre right inside your head.
Whether you’re in the studio, on stage, on a crowded
subway, at the airport, on the plane or in the comfort
of your own living-room, you can enjoy high-fidelity
sound without blasting the volume. You’re ready to
hear music the way it was meant to be heard.
Thanks + enjoy!
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Performance, Comfort + Safety
High Performance Sound
Our sculpted eers™ Custom-Molded Earphones leverage an
electroacoustics design that uses tuned dynamic speakers to ensure a
high quality frequency response in the case of the PCS-100 (single driver
with enhanced bass), or a premium dual balanced armature speaker with
crossover for exceptional sound quality of the PCS-200. sculpted eers
™
delivers unparalleled isolation from ambient noise and excellent acoustic
coupling with the ear for an enhanced listening experience.
Ultimate Personalized Comfort
Custom fitting is done instantly using the SonoFit™ Fitting System.
Medical grade silicone provides superb comfort for extended use and a
secure fit that ensures the earpiece will not fall out even during the most
intense activities.
Safe Listening
The sculpted eers
™
earphones isolates the sound you want to hear from
the noise you don’t want to hear, allowing you the ability to safely listen at
a fraction of your normal listening volume.
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Fitting Guide
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User Manual
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This Box Includes
1 Tube of Water Based
Fitting Lubricant
2 Earphone
Faceplates
1 Carrying
Case
1 User Manual and
1 Fitting Guide
SonoFit™ Fitting System:
Preloaded with
1 set of Earphones
IMPORTANT: Please be careful not to accidentally activate any switches when you are
exploring your SonoFit
™
System.
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Welcome to the SonoFit
™
Custom Fitting Experience
Everything you need to create your sculpted eers™ is included
in this kit.
Once you start the process, you will be assisted through 3
quick and easy steps, and will have custom-molded earphones
in just minutes.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to find an Animator as they will assist you in
the custom fitting process to ensure a perfect fit. Animators are
available on-site at the store you made your purchase or go online
to www.sculptedeers.com and find the Animator’s Section for
instructions.
The following pages allow you to follow each step along with
your Animator.
Let’s get started!
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Step 1
Getting Positioned
The Animator will active your SonoFit™ System
to start the process. Then, the system will be
gently positioned on your head and adjusted to
your ears using the adjustable band.
Make sure the earpiece feels deeply inserted,
centered and comfortable. Your Animator is
there to ensure the fitting system is optimally
positioned on your head before the shaping
process begins.
Once the earpieces feel comfortable, let
the Animator know and you will be ready
to start shaping.
OK!
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Step 2
Start Shaping
This step will only take 4 minutes.
To start the molding process, your Animator will
flip the start tab on each side. Once you hear each
click, your sculpted eers
™ will begin to shape.
Note: You may feel the expansion in your
ears for the first 30-45 seconds. It may
feel strange at first but don’t worry, it’s perfectly
normal.
For the next 4 minutes, sit still and relax.
• Do not move your jaw.
• Keep mouth neutral and slightly opened.
IMPORTANT: Movement of the head and
jaw may affect the quality of the fit. It is
very important to stay still.
4 min
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About the
Shaping Process
Custom-molded earphones are
made possible by Sonomax’s
patented earpiece expansionsystem. A soft and completely
sealed silicone bladder, that
during the shaping process,
comfortably expands the
earpiece to the exact shape of
your ear canal. This technology
enables you to get professional,
custom-fitted earbuds in just
4 minutes.
During the shaping process,
silicone from the SonoFit™
System only flows within the
hermetically sealed bladder of the earpiece. Do not worry, NOTHING
ever touches your ear other than the earpieces’ soft, hypoallergenic
bladder. The silicone bladder has been designed to be malleable to
conform to the most complex ear canal geometries, yet strong enough
to hold over 12 times the maximum volume of silicone used in the
SonoFit™ System.
Ear Canal
Safe Canal Limit
Expandable Bladder
Silicone Flow
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Step 3
Your eers™ Are Done!
Time’s up! Now you can remove your fitting system.
You will get to see the unique shape of your
earbud. Everyone’s ear canal shape is unique
and different, like fingerprints.
Your Animator will now complete your new
earphone setup by removing the earphones
out of the fitting system and connecting on the
faceplates.
Your custom-molded earphones are ready
to take home!
Finally, let your Animator show you how to wear
and care for your new earphones so you know how
to get that perfect acoustic seal, and hear music
the way it’s meant to be heard!
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Get to Know Your sculpted eers
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How to Care for Your
sculpted eers
™
Taking good care of your sculpted eers™ will make them last longer
and ensure excellent sound quality.
1. Keep earphones as clean and dry as possible.
2. To clean earbuds, wipe with damp cloth, and mild soap or antiseptic
wipe, NEVER immerse in water.
3. If dirt builds up in the soundbore, pinch or clean out but not using
a sharp object that might damage your earbud.
4. Protect your earbuds by loosely wrapping wires around hand to avoid
tangling and store them in pouch provided.
5. Do not expose earphones to extreme temperatures.
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How to Wear Your
sculpted eers
™
The earphone faceplates are labeled with
an “L” to indicate the left earphone and
an “R” to indicate the right.
For a perfect seal you can use the water
based fitting lubricant provided with the
kit. Make sure to avoid the soundbore of
the earpiece.
or
Simply put the lubricant (or some water
droplets) on your finger to wet your ear canal
prior to insertion.
Slide the earhook over your ear. The wire
should run behind your ear.
L
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B1
B2
C
A
A
B1
B2
C
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To insert, wiggle lubricated earbud straight in
or rotate forward and twist back.
WARNING: Before pressing play for the
first time, be sure to lower the volume
of your device.
Removing Your Earbuds:
Hold the faceplate of the earphone and
gently twist toward your nose and remove.
WARNING: Do not pull on the cable
to remove your earphones.
D
E
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Frequently Asked Questions
SAFETY CONCERNS
Q: Can I get fitted if I have an ear infection?
A: If you are experiencing ear pain/infection, have had mastoid surgery,
currently wear ear tubes or have a perforated eardrum, please contact
a medical practitioner before using this product.
Q: Is it safe to insert the fitting bladder in my ear?
A: Our patented earpiece system was developed under the advisement of
our medical board consisting of Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists (ENT).
Our earbuds reach no deeper than the medically safe outer 1/3 portion
of the ear canal, or in other words, these earbuds reach no deeper than
the disposable foam earplugs that millions of industrial workers
use everyday.
Q: Will the liquid silicone flow into my ear?
A: During the shaping process, nothing ever touches the ear other than the
hermetically sealed bladder of the earpiece. The safety of the product
is thoroughly tested, including the strength of the bladder which can be
expanded to over 12 times the volume of silicone that is contained in the
fitting system. Sonomax has been using this in-ear expansion technology
in its custom-molded hearing protection over the last 10 years, and there
are now over 100,000 users of this technology in the form of the Sonomax
hearing protector.
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Q: Should I be concerned about allergies to silicone?
A: We use only medical grade hypoallergenic silicone for our custom-
molded earbuds. It is the same silicone that is certified for use in medical
implants. You know your allergy history best, so if you are concerned, then
you should speak with your doctor regarding your allergies before you use
this product.
HOW IT WORKS
Q: What does it feel like to get fitted? Will it hurt?
A: No, getting custom tted will not hurt at all. You may feel the expansion of
the earpiece in your ears for the first 30-45 seconds. It may feel strange
at first but don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal! As the earpiece takes on the
shape of your ear canal, you experience less and less noise from the outside
world coming in — some people describe it as a Zen experience.
Q: How do I know if my earphones were fitted properly?
A: If your earphones feel comfortable and seal your ear-canal so you are
listening at safe levels, you have a successful fit.
Q: Why do I need the over-the-ear loop?
A: The ergonomically-shaped earloops provide maximum security for
maintaining the in-ear position and acoustic seal of your earphones
during extremely active performance. The earloop is also beneficial in
attenuating sound of wire rubbing against clothing which is typically
experienced when the ear is occluded (acoustically sealed). The wire
noise is known as
microphonics
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Q: Can I get more bass sound?
A: A snug seal will greatly enhance bass response, so be sure that your
sculpted eers™ are properly positioned. Use lubricant and don’t be afraid
to give them that extra little rotate/wiggle and gentle push-in to get that
desired snug seal.
Most music players allow you to tune your sound signal to the
desired response
Q: Now that I have my sculpted eers™, can I wear them right away?
A: Yes. Once your sculpted eers™ are complete you can begin to use them
right away.
Note: Your ears most likely have never worn custom-molded earbuds
before. Custom buds will be the most comfortable earbuds you have ever
owned, but you will need to break them in, just like a new pair of shoes.
For the first week, wear your earphones for only a short period and
gradually extend the time. By the end of the week, you should be able to
enjoy your earphones for extended periods without any discomfort.
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Q: How do I store my earphones?
A: Simply put your faceplates back to back and then gently wrap the cord
around your fingers. When the cord is wrapped, place in the pouch
provided to store neatly or travel with.
Q: I really like the fit, but I hear myself when I walk or eat, is this normal?
A: Yes, this is normal. The effect is called
Occlusion Effect
. This effect occurs
when the ear canal is acoustically sealed, vibrations like talking and
chewing no longer escape through an open ear canal—simply put you
hear them more. Your sculpted eers™ are designed to seal your ear canal
from outside noise, thus filtering out louder external sounds and enabling
you to hear your music better and more clearly.
USE + CARE
Q: Is it okay to use my earphones in all temperature and
environmental conditions?
A: Yes, sculpted eers
™ are designed for active performance, at the gym or
outdoors, rain or sunshine. However, sculpted eers™ earbuds are NOT
waterproof so please do not wear while swimming or drop them in water.
Q: Where can I get more earphone lubricant?
A: You can use any water-based lubricant on your earphones.
Some people simply use just water droplets or even saliva.
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Specifications
Typical Weight:
Cable:
Connector:
Typical Nominal
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Maximum Output Level:
Frequency Curve
Response:
PCS-100
approx. 15g (0.53 oz)
1.3m (50 in.) kink-resistant
3.5mm (1/8”) gold-plated
stereo jack
32 ohms
103 dB SPL /
100 m Vrms @ 1 kHz
115 dB SPL
18 Hz – 16kHz
PCS-200
approx. 15g (0.53 oz)
1.3m (50 in.) kink-resistant
3.5mm (1/8”) gold-plated
stereo jack
90 ohms
106 dB SPL /
146 mVrms @ 1 kHz
120 dB SPL
20 Hz – 20 kHz
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Warnings
Warning: Avoid Hearing Damage
Your sculpted eers™ Custom-Molded Earphones have an acoustic seal—
with this seal, listening levels will be perceived as louder. Insert your
sculpted eers™ and set your volume levels low and increase as required.
Your ear can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound*, which may
sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. Set your volume to a
safe level before that happens.
If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue
use of your portable device.
*All earphones may result in hearing loss if used at high volumes.
Sound Isolation Earphones
Important: The acoustic seal created by your sculpted eers™
Custom-Molded Earphones may block out normal external noise and
environmental sounds, even when your device is set at low listening levels.
As such, the use of sculpted eers™ while, for example, operating a vehicle
or machinery, or while bicycling or jogging may be dangerous and is illegal
in some areas. Be careful and attentive while doing any of the above. Stop
listening to your device while preforming any activities that require your
full attention.
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Product Warranty
Sonomax Technologies Inc. (“Sonomax”) warrants the original consumer purchaser only
that the sculpted eers™ product (the “product”) is free in normal use of any defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase
from a Sonomax authorized distributor or reseller (the “warranty period”).
Sonomax will repair or replace with the same or a comparable model (in Sonomax’s sole
and absolute discretion) a product that is or, with normal use, becomes defective, at
consumer’s sole option, if returned within the warranty period. In order for the warranty
to be valid, the consumer must provide the original proof of purchase with the returned
product, and must carefully repack the product, preferably in its original package, insure
its content, and send it, postage prepaid, to the address stated below.
This warranty does not apply and becomes void in case of: (a) damage caused by use of
the product with another device; (b) damage caused by accident, abuse, mishandling,
negligent use, misuse, accident, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes;
(c) damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses
described herein; (d) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an
authorized representative of Sonomax or a Sonomax Authorized Service Provider; or
(e) a product that has been modified to alter functionality or capability.
To the extent permitted by law, this warranty and the remedies set forth above are
exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, remedies and conditions, whether oral
or written, statutory, express or implied. As permitted by applicable law, Sonomax
specifically disclaims any and all statutory or implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose and warranties against hidden or latent defects.
If Sonomax cannot lawfully disclaim statutory or implied warranties, then to the extent
permitted by law, all such warranties shall be limited in duration to the duration of the
express warranty and to the repair or replacement service as determined by Sonomax,
in its sole discretion.
No Sonomax reseller, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modication,
extension, or addition to this warranty. If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable,
the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired.
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Except as provided in this warranty and to the maximum extent permitted by law,
Sonomax is not responsible for direct, special, incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any breach of warranty or condition, including but not limited to loss of
use; loss of revenue or any indirect or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused
including the replacement of equipment and property. The foregoing limitation shall
not apply to death or personal injury claims, or any statutory liability for intentional and
grossly negligent acts and/or omissions.
For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their
country, state or province of purchase or, if different, their country, state or province
of residence, the benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and
remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary by country, state
or province. This limited warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the
country, state or province in which the sculpted eers™ were purchased.
Product Exchanges
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
Please contact us at info@sculptedeers.com or call us at
1-888-921-EERS (3377) for all product exchanges and questions.
Sonomax Technologies Inc.
c/o Product Warranty Department
8375 Mayrand St.
Montréal, Québec, H4P 2E2
Canada
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Serial Number:
Please have this number ready whenever you
contact us at 1-888-921-EERS (3377)
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Sonomax Technologies Inc.,
8375 Mayrand St.,
Montréal, Québec H4P 2E2
Canada
1-888-921-EERS (3377)
www.sonomax.com
www.sculptedeers.com
©2011 Sonomax Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
U.S. Patents 6,754,357; 6,339,648; 7,418,105; 7,864,972.
“Sonomax®”, “sculpted eers™”, “eers™”, and “SonoFit™” are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonomax Technologies Inc.
in Canada and the U.S.A.
Made in Canada.
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