2. Housing Features
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SealTightTM Connector
Display Window
CommanderTM Scroll
Wheel Control
LatchTightTM Locking
System
3. Introduction
The H2O Audio waterproof housing lets you to listen to digital audio during active watersports. It houses the Apple iPod digital media player.
HOUSING: The housing features the LachTightTM Locking System which keeps the unit waterproof during operation. The H2O Audio housing allows for
functional control of the player while in the water with the CommanderTM Scroll Wheel.
NOTE: The iPod is NOT waterproof without the H2O Audio housing and headphones and is NOT covered under the product warranty. Any attempt to use the housing with an audio player other than the Apple iPod will void the Warranty.
HEADPHONES: The housing is only waterproof when combined with H2O Audio waterproof headphones (sold separately). Use of other headphones with a 3.5mm stereo connector will result in a water resistant case, and should not be submerged.
4. Leak Test
Before utilizing the system for the first time, it is highly recommended to
perform a 'Leak Test'. Follow the instructions below.
DO NOT INSTALL THE iPod INSIDE THE HOUSING FOR THE LEAK TEST
1.Open the housing, and visually inspect the housing
2.Verify the
the housing using the latch.
3. | Immerse the housing, without the iPod, in water and soak for 30 |
minutes. | |
4. | Manipulate the controls during submersion. |
5. | Remove from the water, dry the exterior, and visually inspect the |
housing for any sign of leaks before opening. | |
6. | Open the housing upside down to prevent water from dropping into |
the housing during opening. |
Before using this system, please be sure to read, understand, and follow the instruction of this manual.
5. Unlock / Locking the Housing
IMPORTANT: Make sure the seal is fully seated against the housing base each time you close the housing. Use the lid to compress the seal into the base if required.
6. The T-Seal
7. After a successful 'Leak Test', install the iPod in the housing. |
7. Installing the iPod into the Housing |
Unlocking your housing
1 |
1.Slide latch button towards the unlock icon.
2 |
2.While holding the latch button
towards the unlock icon, push up on the side of the latch.
3 |
3.Lift the top latch over the lid hooks. Compress the lid to the base if the latch does not clear the lid hooks.
Locking your housing
1 |
1.Lift the top latch over the lid hooks. Compress the lid to the base if the latch can does not clear the lid hooks.
2 |
2.Snap the latch downwards to lock in place.
3 |
3.Verify the lid and latch are closed
and the button is positioned on the icon prior to entering the water.
This product uses a high grade silicone
DO NOT USE SILICONE GREASE as this will damage the seal.
The white
Contact Surface
Squeeze both sides of the housing together
To ensure the
Installing the iPod
1.Align the audio port with the 2. Gently snap the player into the
stereo jack in the housing. | audio jack. Verify that the player is |
| completely plugged into the audio |
| jack. |
Removing the iPod
1.Slide the player off of the stereo jack. Player will slide up the ramps at the bottom of the
housing. | 2. Rotate the housing |
| to drop the player into |
| your hand. |
NOTE: Do not disturb the
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