Etymotic Research Ety8 Troubleshooting, Insertion of Earphones, Two and 3-flangeeartip insertion

Troubleshooting

Problem: No Music is playing through the earphones:

•Make sure the earphones and iPod adapter are on.

•Make sure the iPod is powered.

•If the iPod shows paused on its display, press play.

•If the iPod shows playing , press play/pause on the iPod TWICE.

Problem: The music is breaking up.

•When indoors, you will have the best reception when the earphones are in the same room as the iPod.

•You will have the best reception if the iPod is worn closest to the earphone side with on/off control.

Insertion of Earphones

Try the 3-flange and foam eartips to determine the best fit for comfort and isolation. Sound quality and noise isolation depend on how well the eartips seal. If the earphones seem to lack bass, insert the earplug deeper into the ear canal to obtain a better seal, or try the other eartips supplied with these earphones.

Two and 3-flange eartip insertion

•For best results, moisten the plastic eartip before insertion.

•Carefully insert one earphone at a time, pulling up and out on the back of the ear. This straightens the ear canal to ease insertion. It is also helpful to open the jaw slightly. The earphone should seal deeply and comfortably in the ear canal.

Foam eartip insertion

•Use a foam eartip if a good seal cannot be obtained with a flanged eartip.

•Compress the foam at the end of the earphone by rolling it between your thumb and forefinger before inserting it. Hold the earphone in the ear for about 5 seconds while the foam expands to create a tight seal in the ear canal.

Removal

When a good eartip seal is achieved, suction can sometimes be created when removing the earphones. To avoid discomfort, use a slow twisting motion to gradually break the seal. Open the jaw slightly to equalize pressure.

Earphone Filters

Ety8 Earphones have special filters that shape the frequency response and prevent earwax from entering the earphones. These filters, identified by a white acoustic mesh in a small red plastic barrel, are located at the end of the earphone and are visible when the eartip is removed. When the filters become clogged they should be replaced. A dirty filter will reduce or block the earphone output. The frequency with which the filters need to be changed varies widely among users. The filters should be changed if the volume decreases or the sound quality declines.

Changing Filters SHOW with diagrams and arrows

1.Remove eartip

2.Remove filter with tool supplied

3.Insert s new filter

4.Gently press flush against flat surface