Velodyne vPulse User Manual

User guide and warranty

Box Contents

• vPulse in-ear headphones

• Black ear tips (1 pair each of S, M, L, XL)

• Grey ear tips (1 pair each of S, M, L, XL)

• Cord clip

• Carrying pouch

Specifications

Driver size: 10 mm
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 92 dB/1 kHz/1 mW
Impedance: 16 ohm

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

vPulse user’s guide

Warnings, safety, & care

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose vPulse to rain or moisture, and do not open or
attempt to open the control module, or any part of vPulse.

• Keep out of reach of children. Small parts may be a choking hazard. This product is not intended for use
by children under the age of three.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

• Consult your physician or audiologist if you have problems hearing, excessive wax build-up or any

discomfort after use of vPulse.

• In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity
accumulated in the body and not a malfunction of vPulse. This effect can be minimized by wearing clothes
made from natural fibers.

• vPulse are assembled in a facility where they could come in contact with chemicals covered by California’s
Proposition 65.

• Keep ear tips clean at all times, especially before inserting into your ears.

• If any dust or ear wax is inside the ear tip, you may experience a degradation of sound quality.

• Any dust or ear wax on the outside of the ear tip may cause discomfort or pain.

• Remove vPulse if they cause any discomfort or you have difficulty inserting the ear tips. Ears are sensitive

and you should never force anything into the ear canal.

• The ear tips may deteriorate due to long-term storage or use. Replace the ear tips if they show any signs
of deterioration, such as looseness, tearing, cracking, or holes.

• Install the ear tips firmly onto the vPulse. If an ear tip detaches and remains in your ear, get help to
safely remove it.

• Do not submerge or expose vPulse to water.

• Protect your vPulse by storing them in the carrying pouch when not in use.

Please listen safely

For traffic safety, do not use vPulse while driving or cycling. Do not wear vPulse while operating machinery.
Adhere to local laws regarding the use of headphones.

Listening with vPulse at high volumes may affect your hearing, including causing permanent damage. Ringing in
your ears or other discomfort can indicate that the volume is too high.

Hearing health is critical to enjoyment and the quality of life. Protect your hearing by listening with your vPulse
in a responsible manner that protects your long term hearing health. Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. is not responsible
for hearing loss or damage resulting from the use of this product.

Sound Noise Level (dB) Effect

Normal breathing 10 Just audible

Whisper 30 Very quiet

Normal conversation 50-65 Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer 70 Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversation

Average city traffic 80 Annoying; interferes with conversation; constant exposure may cause damage

Lawnmower, food blender 85-90 85 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs) begins

Garbage truck, cement mixer 100 No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure recommended for sounds between 90-100 dB

Stereos (over 100 watts),
thunderclap (near)

Jet engines (near) 140 Threshold of pain begins around 125 dB

*Information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/teachers/pages/common_sounds.aspx

110-125 Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than one minute risks permanent hearing loss

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vPulse user’s guide

Selecting the right ear tip

Choosing the right ear tips will give you the best possible sound isolation and bass response.

Listen to a song that you know has deep bass. Change the ear tips until you find the smallest size that gives
you the most bass extension.

Be sure to position the ear tips to fit your ears snugly.

Always turn down the volume on your device before inserting the ear tips into your ears. Once the ear tips are
inserted, gradually increase the volume to a moderate sound level.

To change an ear tip

Gently pull on the outer baffle of the attached tip to remove it. To attach a new tip, align the tube with the
driver grill at its end with the center tube of the ear tip and press on the tip until the driver tube is fully
covered.

Wearing vPulse

Make sure ear tips are clean before inserting into your ears.

Wear the ear piece marked “R” in your right ear and the one marked “L” in your left ear. The left ear piece is
the one with the control module on its cable.

Using the cord slider

Move the slider up and down to change the split position of the cord. Store vPulse with the slider all the way
up to help reduce cord tangles.

Cleaning

Ear tips should be cleaned regularly for sanitary reasons and to prolong the life of your ear tips.

With a lightly dampened cloth, paper towel or disinfectant wipe, thoroughly clean the ear tips.

Use a dry cloth to pat away any remaining moisture.

Do not get the speakers or electronics inside of your
vPulse wet. Liquids and heavy moisture can cause
damage to the electronics inside your vPulse. Such
accidental damages are not covered under warranty.

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vPulse user’s guide

Using the playback, volume, & phone controls

The vPulse cable has playback, volume, and phone controls so you can flow between listening to music,
watching video, and talking on the phone when connected to devices that support these features.

Important: Playback, volume,
and phone control functionality
varies by media device.

Volume up

Answer / end call

Track forward / backward

Play / pause

Volume down

Music & video functions Button press sequence

Increase or decrease volume Press + / -

Switch between pause & play Press & release center button x 1

Next song or video chapter Press & release center button x 2

Start of song or video chapter Press & release center button x 3

Previous song or video chapter Press & release center button x 3, then x 3 again

Scan forward in song or video Press & release center button x 1, then press &

hold center button

Scan backward in song or video Quickly press & release center button x 2, then

press & hold center button

Phone functions Button press sequence

Answer or end call Press & release center button x 1

Decline incoming call Press & hold center button for two seconds, then

release

Put call on hold & answer new call or switch

Press & release center button x 1

between calls

End call & answer incoming call Press & hold center button for two seconds, then

release

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Limited warranty - U.S. and Canada only

VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC. (“Velodyne”) warrants this product for a period of one year from the date of

purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions:

1. This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any
component of this product by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.

2. VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by ordinary wear and tear, cosmetic damage, incorrect
connection, accidents, abuse, misuse, negligence, natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification.
This includes exposure to heat, cold, sun, liquids, sand and contaminants.

3. This warranty is limited to products purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within
authorized dealer locations.

4. This warranty is void if this product is damaged due to a defect in the device to which it was connected,
such as a battery leak or electrical fault.

5. Proof of purchase is required. A proof of purchase is a receipt with the product and date of purchase listed
from an authorized dealer.

This warranty is non-transferable under any condition. This warranty is separate and distinct from VELODYNE’s
subwoofer warranty.

Warranty outside the U.S. and Canada

The warranty of this product, if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada, shall comply
with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any
applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor
that supplied this product.

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To obtain service

Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or by
contacting VELODYNE customer service. Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized
service representative within the warranty period set forth above. If VELODYNE determines that the unit is
defective, VELODYNE will at VELODYNE’s option, repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is
forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative. Products forwarded to the factory authorized
service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged, insured and postage prepaid.

Customer service contact information:

Technical support: 408-465-2851

Email: [e-mail]

Product recycling

Producing vPulse required the extraction and use of natural resources, and they may contain hazardous
substances. Do not dispose of vPulse with your other household waste. Instead, take them to a designated
collection point for the recycling of electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your electronic
waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled
in a matter that protects human health and the environment. For information about where you can drop off your
waste equipment for recycling, contact your local city government or your household waste disposal service.

“Made for iPod®,” “Made for iPhone®,” and “Made for iPad®” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®, respectively, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple® performance standards. Apple® is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad® may affect wireless performance.

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