Owner’s Manual

Important Battery Precautions

● Use only the type of battery specified in this user

manual

● Batteries may present a risk of fire, explosion, or

chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery

that is not intended to be recharged.

● Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may

explode. Check with local codes for disposal

instructions.

● Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries,

may leak if left in your product for a long period of time.

Remove the batteries from the product if you are not

going to use it for a month or more.

● If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix

types and make sure they are inserted correctly.

Mixing different types of batteries or inserting them

incorrectly, may cause them to leak.

● Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately.

Leakage from battery acid can cause skin burns or

other personal injury.

● Please help to protect the environment by recycling or

disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and

local regulations.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing The Sharper Image Noise

Cancelling Headphones.

These headphones are designed to help reduce unwanted noise and provide high sound quality. Please read this owner’s manual carefully before you start using the headphones.

Using the headphones

Fold the headphones flat and store them in the included protective pouch when traveling or if you will not be using them for a long time.

Listening to music

Connect your headphones to an audio source and begin playback. You may listen to music with or without turning on the Noise Cancelling function.

1. Connect the headphones to an audio source and begin

playback.

2. Adjust the volume using the [Volume Dial] on the control

unit.

3. To activate or deactivate the Noise Cancelling feature,

slide the [Power Switch] ON or OFF.

NOTE: It is possible to listen to music with the [Power

Switch] in the OFF position.

If you plan to use your headphones for noise reduction only, simply put on your headphones and turn the [Power

Switch] to the ON position.

NOTE: The [Volume Dial] has no effect on the noise reduction, it’s only used to adjust the volume for audio playback.

Warranty information

90 Days Limited Warranty

In the unlikely event that this product is defective, or does not perform properly, you may within ninety (90) days from your original date of purchase return it to the authorized service center for repair or exchange.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

• Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package

(Dated bill of sale).

• Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center, and remember to insure your return.

• Include a return shipping address (no P.O. Boxes), a telephone contact number, and the defective unit within the package.

• Describe the defect or reason you are returning the product.

Your product will be repaired or replaced, at our option, for the same or similar model of equal value if examination by the service center determines this product is defective. Products received damaged as a result of shipping will require you to file a claim with the carrier.

The shipping address of the authorized service center is:

Southern Telecom Inc.

ATTN: Returns Department

14-C 53rd Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232

Should you have any questions or problems concerning this product, please contact our customer service department at:

1-877-768-8483 (Toll Free)

Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 5PM (EST)

Friday: 9AM - 3PM (EST) or via e-mail at [email protected]

FCC Information

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not attempt to repair or modify this equipment.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Safety information

Precautions in using the headphones

• Do not use the headphones while driving an

automobile or riding a bicycle. It is dangerous,

and against the law. To avoid an accident, do

not turn up the volume of the headphones too

high while walking.

• It is not recommended that you use the

headphones at a high volume for an extended

time, as this may cause hearing damage.

Control Unit

③

1. Power Switch

2. Volume Dial

3. Power Indicator

①

②

Battery installation (battery not included)

Before using your headphones for the first time or when the power indicator on the control unit becomes dim, insert / replace one (1) alkaline “AAA” size battery (not included) into the battery compartment of the control unit.

1. Open the battery cover on the

back of the Control Unit by

sliding it in the direction of the

arrow.

2. Insert one (1) alkaline “AAA”

size battery into the battery

compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Close

Open

Battery cover

NOTE: It is still possible to listen to music if the battery dies or if there is no battery installed in the Control Unit, but the [Power Switch] must be in the OFF position.

Specifications

• Power: One AAA Battery (not included)

• Speaker: Ø40 mm

• Frequency Range: 20Hz-20,000Hz

• Impedance: 32Ω±2Ω

• Sensitivity: 115db ± 3db

• Plug Type: Ø3.5 mm Stereo

• Rated Power: 100mW

• Active Cancellation: 10-12dB

• Cable Length: 110 cm ± 2 cm

• Color: Black

Troubleshooting

No sound

• If the battery in the Control Unit is dead, or if there is no battery installed in the Control Unit and the [Power

Switch] is in the the ON position, you will not be able to hear any audio (music) from the headphones. Slide the

[Power Switch] to the OFF position to listen to audio

(music) without battery power.

Low Volume level

• Check the [Volume Dial] on the Control Unit and adjust to

the desired level.

• Replace the battery.

Crackling Noise / Distortion

• The Noise Cancelling feature requires fresh battery power

to work effectivly. When the installed battery is weak

distortion may occur. Replace the battery to correct the

problem.

• Check the connection between the headphone jack and the

audio source it is connected to.

Warranty service not provided

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, and unauthorized modification. This warranty is voided in the event any unauthorized person opens, alters or repairs this product. All products being returned to the authorized service center for repair must be suitably packaged.

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY

APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE

HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION

GIVEN BY SOUTHERN TELECOM INC. IT’S AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES

SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE

SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY

IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SOUTHERN

TELECOM INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS

PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER

OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED

BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. EXCEPT TO THE

EXTENT PROHIBITED BYAPPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY

PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

Customer Support: 1-877-768-8483 (Toll Free)

[email protected]

Made In China • Designed In USA

Distributed by: Southern Telecom Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11232

© 2009 Southern Telecom Inc. All Rights Reserved.

THE SHARPER IMAGE® name and logo are registered trademarks.

Manufactured and Marketed by Southern Telecom Inc. under license.

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