Silvercrest KH 2347 Operating Instructions Manual

HOME TECH

KH 2347

Headphones

3C

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 · D - 44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: KH2347-02/10-V3

Høretelefoner

Betjeningsvejledning

Headphones

Operating instructions

CV_KH2347_DT48913_LB3C.indd 1-3CV_KH2347_DT48913_LB3C.indd 1-3 04.03.2010 8:51:15 Uhr04.03.2010 8:51:15 Uhr

KH 2347

11

10

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

CV_KH2347_DT48913_LB3C.indd 4-6CV_KH2347_DT48913_LB3C.indd 4-6 04.03.2010 8:51:15 Uhr04.03.2010 8:51:15 Uhr

5

KH 2347

GB

Index

Introduction . . . . . . . . .6

Information for these

operating instructions . . . . . 6

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Limited liability . . . . . . . . . . 6

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Danger of hearing damage 9

Accident hazard . . . . . . . . 9

Handling of batteries . . . . 10

Basic Safety Instructions . . 10

Initial use . . . . . . . . . .12

Safety instructions . . . . . . . 12

Package contents and

transport inspection . . . . . 12

Disposal of the packaging 13

Inserting the batteries . . . . 13

Operating components

(see fold-out sides) . .14

Handling and

operation . . . . . . . . . .14

Putting on the headphones 14

Listening to music with

reduced sound . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching to mute . . . . . . . 16

Changing the batteries . . . 17

Storing the headphones . 17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 18

Safety instructions . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .19

Storage/Disposal . . .19

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disposal of the headphones 19

Disposing of the batteries . 19

Appendix . . . . . . . . . .20

Technical data . . . . . . . . . 20

Notes on the

EG conformity declaration 20

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Service and Importer . . . . 21

Introduction

GB

6

KH 2347

Introduction

Information for these operating instructions

These operating instructions are a component of the headphones with

sound suppression KH 2347 and provides you with important infor-

mation for intended use, safety, installation and connection as well as

operation of the headphones.

The operating instructions must be constantly kept available, close to

the headphones. They are to be read and used by anyone assigned

to install, service and repair faults in the headphones.

Keep these operating instructions and hand them over with the head-

phones to any future owners.

Copyright

This documentation is copyright protected.

Any duplication and/or reprinting, entirely or partially, as well as re-

production of illustrations, also in modiﬁ ed form, is only permitted with

written consent from the manufacturer.

Limited liability

The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure

to observe the instructions, improper use, inappropriate repairs, making

unauthorized changes or for using unapproved replacement parts.

Introduction

7

KH 2347

GB

Warnings

In the current operation instructions the following warnings are used:

WARNING

A warning of this danger level signiﬁ es a possible

dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided it can lead to injuries.

The directives in this warning are there to avoid personal injuries. ►

IMPORTANT

A warning of this danger level signiﬁ es possible

pr

operty damage.

If the situation is not avoided it can lead to property damage.

The directives in this warning are there to avoid property damage. ►

NOTICE

A notice signiﬁ es additional information that assists in the ►

handling of the device.

Introduction

GB

8

KH 2347

Proper use

These headphones are exclusively intended for non-commercial

purposes for:

listening to audio material, –

the reducing of undesirable surrounding noises or –

listening to audio material without the disturbing background –

noises

This device is not intended for an

y other use or for uses beyond those

mentioned.

WARNING

Danger from unintended use!

The headphones could become dangerous when used improperly

and/or used for purposes other than those intended.

Use the headphones exclusively for the purpose that they are ►

intended.

Observe the procedures described in these operating ►

instructions.

Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use will not

be accepted.

The operator alone bears liability.

Safety

9

KH 2347

GB

Safety

In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding

handling of the headphones.

These headphones comply with the required safety regulations. In-

correct usage can, however, lead to personal injury and property

damage.

Danger of hearing damage

WARNING

Danger as a result of extreme sound

levels!

Loud music can lead to hearing damage.

Avoid extreme sound levels, especially over long ►

periods of time, when you are using these head-

phones.

Accident hazard

WARNING

Danger through impaired perception!

Acoustical warning and indication signals and environmental ►

noises can sound diﬀ erent when you are wearing these head-

phones. Make y

ourself aware of how these signals deviate

in their sound so that you can recognise the signals in the

corresponding situations.

Do not use the headphones when operating an automobile, ►

bicycle or in any other situation in which environmental sound

impaired perception could present a danger to yourself or

others.

Safety

GB

10

KH 2347

Handling of batteries

WARNING

Danger from improper use!

For safe handling of batteries observe the following safety

instructions:

Do not throw the batteries into a ﬁ re. ►

Do not short-circuit the batteries. ►

Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. ►

Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking battery

►

acid can cause permanent damage to the device. Special

caution should be shown when handling damaged or leaking

batteries. Danger from acid burns! Wear protective gloves.

Make sure the batteries are not accessible to children. When ►

swallowed seek immediate medical attention.

Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the head- ►

phones for an extended period of time.

Basic Safety Instructions

For safe handling of the headphones observe the following safety

information:

Before use check the headphones for visible external damage. ■

Do not operate damaged or dropped headphones.

Safety

11

KH 2347

GB

Damaged cables or connections should be replaced by author- ■

ized qualiﬁ ed persons or by the customer service department.

Per

sons who, due to their physical, intellectual or motor abilities, ■

are incapable of operating the headphones safely may only use

the headphones under supervision or dir

ection from a responsible

person.

Only permit children to use the headphones when properly su- ■

pervised.

R

epair

s to the headphones should only be carried out by author- ■

ized qualiﬁ ed persons or by the customer service department.

Incorrect r

epairs can result in danger for the user. In addition war-

ranty claims become void.

A repair to the headphones, during the warranty period, may only ■

be carried out by a customer service department authorized by

the manufacturer other

wise no additional warranty claims can be

considered for subsequent damage.

Defective components may only be replaced with original replace- ■

ment parts. Only by using original replacement parts can you

guarantee that the safet

y requirements are complied with.

Do not undertake any unauthorised reconstruction or modiﬁ cations ■

to the headphones.

Protect the headphones fr

om moisture and liquid penetration. ■

Do not use the headphones in the vicinity of open ﬂ ames. ■

Initial use

GB

12

KH 2347

Initial use

Safety instructions

WARNING

When operating the headphones personal injury

and property damage can occur!

To avoid danger observe the following safety instructions:

Pakaging materials may not be used as playthings. There is a ►

risk of suﬀ ocation!

Package contents and transport inspection

The headphones are delivered with the following components as

standard:

Headphones ●

Connection cable ●

Airplane adapter ●

2 Batteries type AAA (not shown) ●

Protective case (not shown) ●

Operating instructions ●

NOTICE

Check the contents to make sure everything is there and for ►

visible damage.

If the contents are not complete or ar

e damaged due to defec- ►

tive packaging or through transportation contact the service

hotline (see chapter "Warr

anty").

Initial use

13

KH 2347

GB

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging protects the headphones from transport damage. The

packaging materials are selected from the point of view of their en-

vironmental friendliness and disposal technology and are therefore

recyclable.

The recirculation of packaging into the material circuit saves

on raw material and reduces generated waste. Dispose of

packaging material that is no longer needed according to

the regionally established regulations.

NOTICE

If possible preserve the device's original packaging during ►

the warranty period so that in the case of a warranty claim

you can pack

age the headphones properly for return.

Inserting the batteries

The headphones battery compartment

8

is located in the right ear

cap

7

. To insert the batteries proceed as follows:

Make sure that the on/oﬀ switch 

6

is in the

OFF-Position (oﬀ ).

Open the battery compartment 

8

by pressing

on the locking mechanism and at the same time

swing out the cover.

Remove the depleted batteries and place 2 new 

type AAA batteries into the battery compartment

8

. Be sure to insert the batteries with the correct

polarity.

Close the battery compartment 

8

by placing

the cover in position and allowing the locking

mechanism to engage.

Operating components

GB

14

KH 2347

Operating components (see fold-out sides)

Left ear cap

7

Right ear cap

2

Mute switching (PLAY/MUTE)

8

Battery compartment

3

Audio input socket (INPUT)

9

Adjustable headband

4

Volume control (VOLUME)

10

Connection cable

5

Battery indicator (POWER)

11

Airplane adapter

6

On/Oﬀ switch (ON/OFF)

Handling and operation

Putting on the headphones

When putting on the headphones observe the indicators "R" (Right) ■

and "L" (Left) on the side of the ear caps

+

7

.

Set the adjustable headband ■

9

in such a way that the head-

phones are sitting comfortably on your head and the ear caps

cover the ears.

Listening to music with reduced sound

You can connect the headphones to a number of playback devices

(i.e. CD, DVD, MP3 players, HiFi systems, PC's and laptops) or to an

airplane entertainment system.

To listen to music without disturbing background noises proceed as

follows:

Connect one end of the connection cable 

10

to the audio input

socket

3

on the left ear cap of the headphones.

Handling and operation

15

KH 2347

GB

Connect the other end to the socket on the playback device. 

NOTICE

To connect the headphones to an airplane entertainment sys- ►

tem use the supplied airplane adapter

11

.

Switch the playback device on and set the volume to the mini- 

mum.

Slide the on/oﬀ

switch 

6

on the left ear cap in the "ON"

direction. The battery indicator

5

lights up.

Put on the headphones as described in the paragraph  "Putting

on the headphones"

.

Set the desired volume either at the playback device or with the 

assistance of the volume control

4

on the left ear cap of the

headphones.

NOTICE

You can also listen to music without sound reduction and/or ►

without inserting batteries. For this the On/Oﬀ switch

6

on

the left ear cap must be in the "OFF" position.

Handling and operation

GB

16

KH 2347

Sound reduction only

If you want to use the headphones for sound reduction only proceed

as follows:

Slide the on/oﬀ switch 

6

on the left ear cap in the "ON"

direction. The battery indicator

5

lights up.

Put on the headphones as described in the paragraph  "Putting

on the headphones"

.

NOTICE

For mere sound reduction operation the following applies:

The mute switching must be deactivated, that is to say

, the ►

PLAY/MUTE button

2

on the left ear cap of the head-

phones is engaged (counter-sunk).

The connection cable is not necessary. ►

The volume control has no inﬂ uence on the sound reduction it ►

is only used to control the audio source.

Switching to mute

With the mute switching you can carry on conversations without re-

moving the headphones. For this proceed as follows:

While you are listening to music press the PLAY/MUTE button 

2

on the left ear cap of the headphones.

The audio input signal is interrupted and thus allows for a brief conver-

sation without removing the headphones.

Handling and operation

17

KH 2347

GB

Changing the batteries

The battery indicator

5

does not light up so bright when the battery

voltage decreases. Insert new batteries as described in the chapter

"Inserting batteries".

Storing the headphones

The headphones are equipped with revolving and pivoting ear caps in

order to fold them together and make storage easier.

IMPORTANT

Possible damage to the headphones!

Turning the ear caps in the wr

ong direction can damage the ►

headphones.

To fold the headphones together proceed as follows:

First turn both ear caps 

+

7

inwards so that

they lay ﬂ at.

Then pivot both ear caps  +

7

into the head

band.

Now you can store the headphones together with the accessories in

the protective case.

Handling and operation

GB

18

KH 2347

Troubleshooting

Safety instructions

WARNING

To avoid danger and property damage observe the following

safety instructions:

Repairs to electronic devices may only be carried out by spe- ►

cialists who have been trained by the manufacturer. Consider-

able danger to the consumer and damage to the headphones

can occur as a result of incorr

ect repairs.

Malfunction causes and remedies

The following table will help with localizing and remedying minor

malfunctions:

Defect Possible cause Solution

The battery

indicator

5

does not light

up/no sound

reduction

The On/Oﬀ switch

6

is

in the OFF-Position.

Slide the on/oﬀ switch

6

on the left ear

cap in the "ON"

direction.

Batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries.

No sound

Audio source is not

switched on.

Switch the audio

source on.

The connection cable

plug is not inserted pro-

perly into the connection

socket.

Make sure that the plug

is inserted completely

into the connection

socket.

Mute switching

2

on the

headphones is activated.

Deactivate the mute

switching

2

.

Volume control

4

is set

to "0".

Set the volume control

4

higher.

Storage/Disposal

19

KH 2347

GB

NOTICE

If you cannot solve the problem with the aforementioned ►

methods please contact customer service.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior surfaces of the headphones with a slightly ■

dampened cloth.

Storage/Disposal

Storage

Store the headphones in a dry environment.

Disposal of the headphones

Under no circumstances should you throw

the headphones into the normal household

waste. These headphones fall under the Euro-

pean directive 2002/96/EC.

Dispose of the headphones via an approved disposal fa-

cility or via your community disposal centre. Observe the

currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please

contact your waste disposal centre.

Disposing of the batteries

Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. Each consumer

is legally obliged to dispose of batteries at a collection centre in his

community / district or at a retail company. This obligation is intended

to ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally safe

fashion. Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.

Appendix

GB

20

KH 2347

Appendix

Technical data

Measurements (W x H x D): 17.6 x 19.3 x 7.3 cm

Weight (without accessories) approx. 180 g

Operating temperature +5 - +40 °C

Humidity (no condensation) 5 - 90 %

Power supply:

Battery

2 x 1.5 V Type AAA

(supplied)

Duration of operation (on average) approx. 40 h

Broadband characteristic voltage approx. 125 mV

Sensitivity 96 dB ± 3 dB

Impedance 32 Ohm ± 4 Ohm

Sound suppression

approx. 12 dB (±) 3 dB at

300 Hz

Notes on the EG conformity declaration

This device complies regarding conformity to the

basic requirements and other relevent regulations

of the directive for electro-magnetic compatibility

2004/108/EC.

The complete original declaration of conformity can

be obtained from the importer.

Warranty

You receive a 3 year warranty on the headphones from the date of

purchase. These headphones have been manufactured with care and

meticulously examined before delivery.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty

claim, please get in touch, by telephone, with our service department.

Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.

Appendix

21

KH 2347

GB

NOTICE

The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing ►

defects, not for transport damage, wear and tear or for damage

to fragile components, e.g. switches or r

echargeable batteries.

These headphones are for private use only and are not intended for

commercial applications. The warranty is void in the case of abusive

and improper handling, use of force and internal modiﬁ cations not

carried out by our authorized Service Centre.

Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.

The warranty period is not extended through repairs made under war-

ranty. This applies also for replaced or repaired parts.

Any damages or deﬁ ciencies found on purchase must be reported as

soon as possible after unpacking, at the latest two days after purchase.

On expiry of the warranty, all repairs carried out are subject to payment.

Service and Importer

DES UK LTD

Tel.: 0871 5000 700 (£ 0.10 / minute)

e-mail: [email protected]

Kompernass Service Ireland

Tel: 1850 930 412 (0,082 EUR/Min.)

Standard call rates apply. Mobile operators may vary.

e-mail: [email protected]

Importer

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21

44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

Page is loading ...

Silvercrest KH 2347 Operating Instructions Manual

Silvercrest KH 2347 Operating Instructions Manual

in other languages

Related papers

Other documents