Sony PHA-1A - Page 8

Selecting fine audio
equipment
such
as
the
unit
you've
just
purchased
is
only
the
start
of
your
musical enjoyment.
Now
it's
time
to
consider
how
you can maximize
the
fun and excitement your
equipment
offers. This manufacturer,
the
Consumer
Electronics
Association
(CEA)®
and the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
(ASHA)
want
you
to
get
the
most
out
of
your
equipment by
playing
it
at a safe
level;
a
level
that
lets
the
sound come
through
clearly
without
annoying
blaring
or
distortion and, most
importantly,
without
damaging your sensitive
hearing.
Sound
can be deceiving.
Over
time
your hearing
If
comfort
level"
adapts
to
higher
volumes
of
sound.
So
what
sounds
~~normal"
can
actually
be
loud
and
harmful
to
your hearing. Guard against this by setting
your
equipment
at a
safe
level
BEFORE
your hearing adapts.
TO
ESTABLISH
A
S~FE
LEVEL:
• Set
your
volume control
to
the
lowest level where you
can
hear the music
comfortably
and
clearly. Prolonged
exposure
to
anything over
85
decibels
can
cause
gradual
hearing
loss.
• Once you have
established
a sound
level where you
can
hear
the
audio
comfortably, clearly and
without
distortion, set
the
dial
and
leave
it
there.
•
See
if
your music
player
has
a
volume limiter
that
allows
you
to
set a
safe
listening level
by
establishing
a maximum
volume level
on your
player.
This
is
a
great
solution
for
parents
to
ensure
their
children listen
at a
safe
level.
• Limit
listening
time
to
give your hearing
lfquiet
breaks:'
BE
SURE
TO
OBSERVE
THE
FOLLOWING
GUIDELINES
WHEN
WEARING
YOUR
HEADPHONES
OR
EARBUDS:
•
Do
not
turn
up
the
volume
so
high
that
you can't hear sounds around you.
•
Do
not
use headphones
or
earbuds
while
operating a motorized
vehicle;
it
may
create a traffic hazard and
is
illegal in many areas.