Memorex MDF8402-LWD Eiase, Dear Customer, To establish a safe level, Decibel, Example, Level

Dear Customer:

Selecting fine audio and video 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

and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want

you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that

lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or

distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “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 safe level:

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Start your volume control at a low setting.

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Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and

without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

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Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the

future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and

enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is

too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer

Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel

Example

Level

30

Quiet library, soft whispers

40

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

50

Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

60

Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

80

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at

two feet

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90

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100

Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120

Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap

140

Gunshot blast, jet engine

180

Rocket launching pad

We

Want You

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

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