AKG K390NC User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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K390NC
HIGH-END IN-EAR HEADPHONES
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Please also read the enclosed safety notice before
using the equipment,
WARNING
07 To guarantee your personal safety, please
ensure that these headphones are not worn or
kept in the immediate vicinity (closer than 10cm)
of a pacemaker.
07 Do not insert jack plug into electric sockets.
07 Supervise children when using the equipment.
The product is not a toy.
07 If you feel dizzy or nauseous while using the
headphones, remove them Immediately.
1 INCLUDED
07 1NOISE-CANCELLING BOX (NC-BOX)
07 1 PAIR K 390 NC IN-EAR HEADPHONES
07 1AIRPLANE ADAPTER
07 SILICON EAR-CANAL ADAPTER (5, M, Ll
See Fig. A:
(1) 1 CABLE WITH HANDS-FREE MICROPHONE
(4-pole; supports iPhone" and BlackBerry® devices)
(2) 1 AUDIO CABLE (3-pole)
2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION
See Fig. B:
(ll Mute key
(2) On/Off switch
(3) Battery compartment
(4) Audio cable input
(5) Clip
3 STARTING UP
Insertion of the battery -see Fig. C:
1. Open the cover of the battery case (underside of
the equipmentJ.
2. Insert an AAA battery, observing correct polarity (+/- J.
NOTE: Failure to observe correct polarity results
in damage to the equipment.
3. Close the cover.
Battery and service life:
NiMH AAA storage battery, 1.2V 700mA -
approx. 40
hours"
"May vary depending on temperature and use.
40PERATION
1. Switch on the audio source and set the volume
to minimum.
1a. Use with BlackBerry® or ,Phone'":
Connect the hands-free cable (Fig. A,I) to the
NC box (Fig. B, 41.
lb. Use with off-the-shelf MP3 players and other
audio sources: Connect the audio cable (Fig. A, 2)
to the NC box (Fig. B, 41.
NOTE: Ensure that only the correct cable for your
equipment
IS used. Using the wrong cable may result
In damage to your equipment or to the K390 NC
headphones.
2. Now connect the cable (Fig. A, 2) to the audio
source (e.g., MP3 playerJ.
3. Wear the headphone marked "ROO on the right ear
and the headphone marked
"L" on the left ear.
Gently and
carefully insert the headphones into the
ear canals so
that they sit comfortably and tightly.
NOTE: Only when the headphones are placed in the
ear canals such that they cover them, can active
noise cancelling
(a function that reduces ambient
nOise)
work effectively Sound reproduction is
also considerably impaired
if the headphones fail
to cover the ear canals. If the headphones are not
covering the ear canals
or are uncomfortable, try
again carefully with the next size up or down of
ear-canal adapter. Please also
refer to Section B.
4. Switch on the battery box (On/Off switch on the
upper side of the equipment, Fig. B, 21. When
switched on, the power display will illuminate in
red. Active noise cancellation is now active and
Will eliminate low-frequency ambient noise and
interference.
5. Switch on the audio source and increase the
volume as required.
To detect ambient noise:
When the NC box is switched on and the Mute key
(Fig.
B,ll is depressed, the mUSIC Will be muted and
active
nOise cancellation deactivated.
NOTE:
~ Only low-frequency interference is effectively
reduced by active nOise cancelling. Complete sup-
pression of all background noise is not guaranteed.
~ The noise-cancelling function only works correctly
if the headphones are correctly positioned in the
ears.
~ If the power supply is switched off, music can still
be heard, but the noise-cancelling function will
not work.
~ When the headphones are switched on, aslight
hiSSing can be heard. This hissing is caused by the
active
electronics and is not amalfunction.
~ In quiet surroundings or with certain ambient
sounds, the nOise-cancelling function
may not
work,
or the ambient sound may even be amplified.
In this case, switch off the equipment.
~ Interference may occur in the vicinity of mobile
telephones. Position the equipment
further away
from the mobile telephone.
Use in
aircraft
The airoplane adapter supplied can be connected
to dual mono speakers. Please
do not use the
equipment
if the use of electronic equipment is
prohibited
or if the use of personal headphones is not
permitted with the onboard music service. Ask the
cabin
crew.
5HANDS-FREE AND REMOTE-CONTROL
FUNCTION
The integrated microphone and key enable an
additional hands-free function for certain mobile
telephones. With some mobile telephones/audio
players, the microphone
key has a remote-control
function that enables remote control of the audiO
player incorporated into the equipment.
~ Hands-free function when making and receiving
calls with iPhone'"/iPhone '" 3G/BlackBerry®
Press once: accept call/hang up
~ Remote-control function when playing music
(iPhone'"
/iPhone'" 3G)
Press once: play/pause
Press twice: next title
Press three times: previous title
6 USE OF THE CLIP
With the aid of the clip (Fig. B, SJ. the battery box can,
for example, be attached to the breast pocket of a
shirt or blouse. When not in use, the headphones and
NC box can be stored in the case supplied.
7 WHEN DOES THE BATTERY NEED
CHANGING?
Replace the battery if the status display is only faintly
illuminated.
B SELECTING THE CORRECT EAR-CANAL
ADAPTER SIZE
If the ear-canal adapters are not correctly positioned
in the ear, deep bass notes may not be audible. You
can Improve the quality of sound by selecting ear-
canal adapters of a different size or correcting the
position of the ear-canal adapters such
that they
are comfortably positioned and fit tightly. The ear-
canal adapters supplied on the headphones by the
manufacturer are size M. Ear-canal adapters in sizes
S(small) and L(large) are included
in the scope of
delivery.
If you replace the ear-canal adapters,
attach them firmly to the heildphones to prevent them
from working loose and getting stuck in the ear.
9 VERY IMPORTANT
~ Use a soft. dry cloth to clean the headphones.
~ Make sure that the jack is not dirty, as this may
impair the sound signal.
~ To clean the ear-canal adapters, first remove
them from the headphones. Then clean with
water and amild cleansing agent. After cleaning,
allow the ear-canal adapters to dry thoroughly
before using them again.
~The ear canal adapters must be replaced from
time to time. If they are worn out after long usage
or after being stored for along time, replace
them with new ones.
~Make sure that the headphones are not exposed
to direct sunlight. heat or humidity.
~ Protect the headphones from sharp jolts.
~ Handle the sound-generating components with
care.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING
No sound
~ Check the headphone connection and the audio/
Video equipment connection.
~ Make sure that the audio/video equipment is
switched on.
~ Increase the volume on the audio/video equipment.
~ Check the battery status.
11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Impedance: 32 Ohms
Sensitivity:
125dB/V
Power-handling capacity: 22mW
Frequency coverage: 12Hz -24kHz
Weight: 30g
Cable: 1m
Jack: 3.5mm
The
specifications may change without prior
warning.
This product complies with the standards in the
statement of conformity. These can be found at
www.akg.com or requested by sending an email
to saleslakg.com.

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D Warning!
~ To guarantee your personal safety, please ensure
that these headphones are not worn or kept
in the immediate vicinity (closer than 10cm) of a
pacemaker.
~ Do not insert jack plug into electric sockets.
~ Supervise children when using the equipment.
The product is not a toy.
Headphone listening at high volume
levels - particularly, over extended periods
of time - may damage your hearing.
Important! The operation of switches on your
hi-fi system or plugging in the headphones may cause
clicks which at high volume settings may affect your
hearing. Therefore, always set the volume control to
minimum before switching between different sources
(tuner, turntable, CD player, etc.) or plugging in the
headphones. For traffic safety, do not use headphones
while driving or cycling. The ear pads may deteriorate
due to long term storage or use.

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Users of Waste Electrical
&Electronic Equipment
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symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that used electrical
and electronic products should not be mixed with
general household waste. For proper treatment,
recovery and recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they will be ac-
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countries you may be able to return your products to
your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product. Disposing of this product correctly will
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potentiaJ negative effects on human health and the
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collection point. Penalties may be applicable for
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[phone] I [email protected]
www.akg.com
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This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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