EARS

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OWNER’S MANUALwww.1964ears.com

Hear EverythingTM

THANK YOU for your purchase of 1964 EARS! Please take a moment to read this manual to familiarize yourself with your new custom in-ear monitors and the proper care that they deserve. Our monitors are designed to give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment while performing on stage or simply listening to music. All that’s re-quired from you is a little TLC. We sincerely hope that you enjoy using your new monitors, as much as we enjoyed making them!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hearing Protection PAGE 1 - 2

Insertion/Removal PAGE 3 - 4

Care and Maintenance PAGE 5 - 6

Cable Management PAGE 7

Detachable Cable PAGE 8

Polarity PAGE 8

Limited Warranty PAGE 9 -10

Fit Guarantee PAGE 10

Troubleshooting Tips PAGE 11 -12

Product Contents PAGE 14

BEFORE PLUGGING YOUR IN-EARS into a headphone jack, please turn the volume all the way down on your sound source. Custom in-ear monitors are much more sensitive than traditional full-sized head-phones.

WARNING! Long exposure to high Sound Pressure Levels can result in permanent hearing loss. If you experience ringing in your ears, imme-diately consult an audiologist. Always listen to music at a reasonable volume and consider this chart (on the right) created by OSHA regard-ing safe noise exposure limits.

By purchasing and using our product(s) you agree to hold 1964 EARS, LLC harmless for any damage to your ears or hearing due to use of our product.

HEARING PROTECTION

Permissible Noise Exposure Duration

Per day (Hours)

Sound Pressure Level dB (A)

OSHA Safe Noise Exposure Limits

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90 95 100 105 110

BEFORE INSERTING your custom in-ears, examine the color coded serial number and initials. Red for the right ear and blue for the left.

TO INSERT the earpieces, follow these 4 simple steps:

TO REMOVE grab the earpiece by the sides as you pull it out. Never pull on the cable when removing the earpiece, as this will (over time) permanently damage the cable.

Gently push in the earpiece with a slight twist-back motion.

Lighty press on the face-plate until you feel the ear-piece fit into place.

Insert the canal stem into your ear while maintaining the forward tilt angle.

Bring the earpiece from the back of your neck, slightly tilted forward.

INSERTING THE IEMs

Your custom in-ear monitors will come into contact with bodily moisture and ear wax. It is important to take proper care of them to extend the life and functionality of your investment. Here are a few tips:

1. Clean the earpieces with a damp cloth after each performance or listening session. Do not submerge in/or bring near water.

2. Clean the inside of the sound tubes with the wax loop on the provided cleaning tool. Do not use the brush to clean inside of the sound tubes (you will only push the wax further in).

5. Finally, always remember to NEVER share your custom IEMs with other people. Besides improper fit, you run the risk of possible ear in-fections.

3. After cleaning, store your in-ears in the pro-vided hard-shell case. Do not leave this case in direct sunlight (dashboard, window sill, etc)

4. Avoid dropping or causing shock or vibration to the earpieces. You will damage the compo-nents inside. Ensure that the cord is firmly at-tached before active use.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

The cable used by 1964 EARS is lightweight and flexible. Because of this, it can be prone to tangling. To ensure years of trouble-free use, proper cable management is essential.

After use, clean the earpieces with a damp cloth. Carefully slide the clear sleeve from the “Y” junction to bring the earpieces together.

WWrap the cord loosely around 3 fingers and place inside of the pro-vided soft pouch. During transport, always store your monitors inside the hard shell case.

Your 1964 EARS IEMs (in-ear monitors) feature a “field- replaceable” cable, which can easily be replaced.

To replace the cable, carefully unplug the cord from each earphone. Pull straight outward to avoid bending the leads. Insert the new cord by properly lining up the polarity of the pins* and slowly, but steadily, press the connectors in. Do not use excessive force to seat the con-nectors.

CORD POLARITY In the event that you need to replace or re-seat the detachable cable, pay attention to the polarity marking on the 2-pin connectors. Each earpiece is marked with BLUE for LEFT or RED for RIGHT serial and initials. The dot found on the connector needs to be of the corresponding color and facing up towards the serial number on the shell. If you experience a distant, hollow sound you may have reversed polarity on one of the earpieces.

CABLE MANAGEMENT DETACHABLE CABLE

Your custom in-ear monitors carry a 1-year craftsmanship warranty for the internal components as well as the shell. We will repair or re-place the product at our discretion.

Warranty does not cover damages caused by the following: 1. Physical or hardware damage caused by an accident, abuse, misuse, water damage, excessive volume, shock, negligence, acts of God, misapplication or any non-company product

2. Damage caused by services performed by anyone other than 1964 EARS personnel.

3. Product or part that has been modified or altered without the writ-ten permission of the company

4. Any defect that is attributable to failure or damage, that is beyond the reasonable control of the company.

Shipping costs to 1964 EARS are the responsibility of the owner. We will, however, pay the return shipping costs.

If during the 30 days fIf during the 30 days from the time of delivery, you experience dis-comfort, we guarantee to adjust or re-make your 1964 EARS at no extra cost. If you experience any fit issues, please let us know immedi-ately. Your satisfaction is our top priority!

LIMITED CRAFTSMANSHIP WARRANTY

30-DAY FIT GUARANTEE

Terms & Conditions

Muffled/ distant sound1. Make sure your earpiece is fully inserted in your ear (refer to pg. 3)2. Clean the earpieces thoroughly to remove all potential wax build up. While you’re at it, clean your ears too. Wax can significantly reduce the audio output.

Unbalanced sound (Left vs. Right)

1. Make su1. Make sure the connectors are firmly seated in the sockets.2. Check the earpieces on multiple sound sources to eliminate the possibility of a dis-balanced sound source.3. Clean the earpieces thoroughly to remove all potential wax build up. While you’re at it, clean your ears too. Wax can significantly reduce the audio output.

Hollow sound1. Make sure that the polarity markings are correct on each earpiece (refer to pg. 8)2. Make sure that the 1/8in connector is fully inserted into the sound source.3. Check the earpieces on multiple sound sou3. Check the earpieces on multiple sound sources to eliminate the possibility of a faulty sound source.

Sound cutting in & out1. Reseat the connector in the problem earpiece2. Switch the left and right connectors to dete2. Switch the left and right connectors to determine whether it is a bad cable or a bad socket. If it’s the cable, you will need to order a new one, if it’s a connector issue, you will need to send it back for repair.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

PRODUCT CONTENTS

Personalized Hard-Shell Case Custom 1964 In-Ear Monitors Cleaning Tool 1/8in to 1/4in Headphone Adapter Shirt Clip Limited Warranty Statement

NOTE: If any of the above items NOTE: If any of the above items are missing, please let us know and we will gladly provide the missing pieces.