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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment, Now
it's time m consider how you can maximize the fun and
excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and
the Electronic Iedustri_-_ Association" sConmme_ Elecevnies
Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by
pinying it ata safe level. One that lets the sound come through
loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortlon-and,
most impo_anfly, without affecting your sensitive heating.
Sound canbe deceiving. Over time your hearing"comfort
level" adap_ to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds
"normal" can actually be loud andha_qnfultoyour hearing.
Guasd against this by setting your equipment ata safe level
BEFOREyour hearing adapts.
To eslablish a safe level:
• Startyour volume control ata low setting.
• Slowlyincv'_.asethesouudtmtilyou c_mhenritcomfurtably
andclearly, andwithout distortion.
Once you have established n enmfortable sound level:
• Set the dlal and leave it there.
Taking aminutem do thisnow willhelptopreventhearing
damageorloss inthe future.After all, we wantyou listening
for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A
Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a
li_time of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from
loud noise is often undetectabte tmtil it is too late, this
manufacturer and the Eleettonic Indusl_-ies Association's
Coummet Electmdics Group recommend you avoid pmlougud
exposure to excessive noise. This llst of sound levels is
included fo_ your protection.
Deeibd
30 Quiet lii_'az'y, sol_ whispers
40 Living morn, refrigerate€, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vactmm cleaner, hair dryer, noisy sestauraut
80 Average city trafftc, garbage disposals, aletm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE
DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motmvycle, truck traffic,lawn mower
H30 Garbage u_ck, chain saw, lmeumatic drill
120 Reck band cencext in front of speakers, thuudet_ap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
I_mmafio. €otw_sy of the Deafness Research Fvendatiou.
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