Sound Oasis S-550-05 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Instruction Manual

Sound Oasis

®

Sleep Sound Therapy System

Model S-550-05

sleep better. feel better. live better.

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Sleep Sound Therapy System

Thank you for choosing Sound Oasis®!

Sound Oasis® is the world leader in sound therapy systems and we
are dedicated to making your life healthier and more enjoyable with
creative sound solutions that combine superior quality with the very
latest technology.

Please take a few moments to review the following important
information before using this item.

Thank You!

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Important Safeguards:

Read all instructions.•
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or •

unit in water or other liquid.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall on and liquids are •

not spilled through openings in the unit.
Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the unit •

malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as direct •

sunlight, radiators, heat registers, stoves or other heat-producing
appliances.

The unit should only be connected to the enclosed power supply •
or one described in these instructions, or as marked on the
appliance.

To clean, gently wipe with a soft cloth moistened with warm water •
or mild detergents only, and then remove all moisture with a soft,
dry cloth. Do not use harsh solvents or chemicals for cleaning.

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Key Buttons & Features:

Front of Unit

Programmable off /resume

Rotary on/off /
Volume control

4 position timer–continuous, 30,
60, and 90 minute settings

Sound Card Button

Rear of Unit

Sound Card Slot

Integral wall mount hook

Omni directional
refl ective speaker

Headphone/Speaker
Pillow Jack
Adapter jack
(adapter included)

Battery compartment

Removable stand
position unit upright or flat

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Power Sources:

Your Sound Oasis unit can be powered by an AC Adapter (included) or
by 4 AA batteries (not included).

Using AC Power

Connect the supplied AC Adapter to the AC Adapter Jack located on
the side of the unit and plug the AC Adapter into a wall outlet. When
plugged in, the unit will draw no power from any batteries that you
may have installed in the unit’s Battery Compartment. If a power
outage occurs, the unit will automatically switch over to battery power.

Using Battery Power

To install batteries, open the Battery Compartment located at the
back of the unit. Insert 4 “AA” alkaline batteries in the direction marked
by the indicators inside the Battery Compartment. Replace the
Battery Compartment Door.

Operation:

Follow these steps to use your Sound Oasis.

Install batteries into the 1. Battery Compartment at the bottom of
the unit or connect the AC Adapter to the unit.

Your Sound Oasis unit includes a 2. Removable Stand. To install the
stand, hold the stand so the arrows point to the front of the unit.
Then insert the stand’s tabs into the recess holes located on the
bottom of the case. Slide the stand in the direction of the arrows
until both tabs “snap” into place.

Turn the unit on by rotating the 3. On/O Volume Control to your
desired volume. When  rst turned on, the unit will automatically
play its factory sound setting Ocean Surf. To select a di erent
sound, simply press one of the other sound buttons located at the
front of the unit.

Select the length of time you want the sound to be played by 4.
rotating the Timer Control Dial to the desired setting. Four

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positions are available; Continuous (Cont.) for constant playback;
“30” for 30 minutes, “60” for 60 minutes and “90” for 90 minutes.
On the “30”, “60” and “90” minute timer position, the sound
gradually fades away in the last 12 minutes before the unit turns
itself o .

In addition to the timer feature, the unit may be turned o 5.
manually by turning the On/O Volume Control Dial o or by
pressing the programmable O /Resume button once (described
in more detail below).

Note:

After turning the unit o with the On/O Volume Control Dial, wait
at least 15 seconds before turning the unit on again. This will allow the
unit’s computer controlled electronics to reset. If you do not wait at
least 15 seconds, you may hear a mixture of sounds coming from the
unit.

Using The Programmable Off /Resume Button

The unique programmable O /Resume button located at the front
of the unit allows you to conveniently turn the unit o during sound
playback or to repeat your last played sound sequence.

Pressing the programmable O /Resume button once during sound
playback turns the sound o automatically without having to turn the
unit o with the On/O Volume Control. Pressing the programmable
O /Resume button a second time repeats your last played sound at
the same volume and timer setting.

For example, if you are listening to the Ocean Surf at half volume on
the 60-minute timer position, pressing the programmable O /Resume
button once will turn the unit o . Pressing it again will automatically
repeat the entire sequence by automatically playing back the Ocean
Surf at half volume for another full 60-minute period.

Placement of Unit

The design of Sound Oasis allows the unit to be placed  at on its back,
hung on a wall, or placed in an upright position to save table space. To

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place the unit on its back, remove the stand by simply pulling it away
from the base of the unit in the opposite direction of the arrows.

Note:

The Removable Stand allows you to conserve luggage space when
traveling.

Using Headphones / Speaker Pillow

For listening to sounds in private, your Sound Oasis includes a
Headphone /Speaker Pillow Jack (headphones not included).

The Headphone/Speaker Pillow Jack accepts a 1/8” (3.5mm)
monaural plug for monaural sound playback.

Built-In Sounds:

Sound Oasis® incorporates 6 authentic, digitally recorded sounds of
nature recorded by the world’s foremost nature recording experts.
Choose from Ocean Surf, Stream, Rain, White Noise, Summer Night
and Wind.

Ocean Surf1. :
The ocean surf provides a calm rhythm that helps you drift o to
sleep or creates a relaxing Oceanside environment.

Stream2. :
A rippling mountain stream helps you unwind and creates an
excellent background sound for daily activities in the home or at
the o ce.

Rain3. :
A tranquil rainfall provides a peaceful setting for relaxation and
sleep. The shower sound is particularly good at masking higher­toned background noise.

White Noise4. :
The steady  ow of a cascading waterfall is perfect as a “natural
white noise” for masking unwanted background sounds.

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Summer Night5. :
A gentle chorus of crickets provides a peaceful
and restful environment.

Wind6. :
Dramatic, but calming, gusts of wind sweep you away to a
wilderness retreat.

Operating The Sound Card Feature:

You can conveniently add 6 additional sounds to your Sound Oasis
with our unique Sound Oasis Sound Cards (available separately).
Follow these steps to use the Sound Cards.

Insert a 1. Sound Card into the Sound Oasis Sound Card Slot with
the indicator arrow on the Sound Card pointing into the slot and
facing the front of your Sound Oasis.

Push the 2. Sound Card down until you feel the Sound Card meet
the bottom of the slot – about 1/2”(10mm) of the Sound Card will
go into the slot.

To play sounds from the 3. Sound Card, press the Sound Card
Button next to the Sound Card Slot. The Sound Card Button
will pop-up to indicate that sounds will be played back from the
Sound Card and sounds from the Sound Card will then play back.
Press the Sound Button next to the number that corresponds to
the sound number you want to listen to from the Sound Card.

Example:

If Ocean Rain is the 5th Sound Card sound, pressing the sound button
with a “5” next to it will play the Ocean Rain sound.

To deactivate the 4. Sound Card function, press the Sound Card
button down. You may then listen to the sounds built into your
Sound Oasis in the normal manner.

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Caution:

Do not touch the metal contact on the • Sound Card. Touching
these electrical contacts with statically charged objects, including
your  ngers, could erase the sounds stored in the Sound Card.

If you remove the • Sound Card from your Sound Oasis system,
store the card inside its carton to protect the card’s electrical
contacts from dust and debris.

Do not place excessive pressure on the • Sound Cards.
Do not expose • Sound Cards to heat, cold or liquids.

FCC Notice:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference; and1.
This device must accept any interference received, including 2.

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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1 Year Limited Warranty

Sound Oasis Company warrants that this product is free from defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
of original purchase. In the event of a malfunction or failure of your
product, simply return the product to the retail location where you
purchased it, or call our toll free number below within one (1) year of
the date of purchase. Proof of date of purchase is required.

If you are unable to return it to your local dealer, please contact Sound
Oasis Company directly at 1-866-625-3218, or [e-mail]
to obtain a return authorization.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse
or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the a xing of any attachment not
provided with the product, or loss of parts included with the product.

This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied. All
implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability
or  tness for any particular purpose, are limited in duration to one (1)
year from the date of original purchase. In no event will Sound Oasis
Company be responsible for incidental, consequential, or special
damages resulting from the use of this product.

Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you speci c legal rights which vary from state to state.

To speak with a Sound Oasis Customer Service Representative, please
call: 1-866-625-3218 or email us at [e-mail]

Thank you for choosing Sound Oasis®!

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