ASTi SOUND+SLEEP SE User manual

©2011-2016 Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc.
SOUND+SLEEP SE (Special Edition)
Owner’s Manual
- Getting Started
- Product Features
- Technical Reference
- Warranty Information

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To Our Customers,
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase from Adaptive
Sound Technologies, Inc. (ASTI). You now own the SOUND+SLEEP
SE with two unique features: the ability to listen to the noise in your
environment and adapt its output accordingly, and the ability to create
dynamic sound compositions that do not repeat. The SOUND+SLEEP
SE also has two standard USB-A charging ports you can use to
charge Smartphones or other devices. Also included are standard
Headphone and Audio Input Jacks.
This unit is the result of efforts by sleep, audio, electronics, and
software specialists. Natural sound ecosystems were captured with
high quality recording equipment and then reproduced using the latest
in advanced electronics. This convenient package, with an attractive
design, will provide you with a truly enjoyable listening experience
whenever you wish to sleep, read, or relax.
If you have any suggestions on how we can make our products better
please let us know.
Sam J. Nicolino Jr.
Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc.
President and CEO
Write down your Serial Number:
Record your serial number here. You can find it on the bottom of the
unit. Refer to these numbers whenever you contact your reseller
about this product.
Model Number: ASM1005
Serial Number: _________________________________
Date of Purchase: _______________________________
Protect Your Warranty:
Please complete your warranty registration according to your resellers
recommended procedure, or in the U.S. go to http://astisupport.com

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Contents
Getting Started...............................................................4
What is Special About this Machine?...........................5
Adaptive Mode .......................................................................5
Using The Adaptive Feature...................................................5
Sound Selection .....................................................................5
Useful Features..............................................................6
Sleep Timer............................................................................6
Headphone Jack ....................................................................6
External Audio Input Jack.......................................................6
Charging Ports .......................................................................7
Display On/Off........................................................................7
SoundStory Table...................................................................7
Technical Information....................................................8
Specifications .........................................................................8
How to Restore the Factory Settings .....................................8
Trouble Shooting....................................................................8
Safety, Warranty, and Certifications.............................9
Power Cord Routing...............................................................9
Customer Support..................................................................9
Safety Instructions..................................................................9
One Year Limited Warranty..................................................10
Software Licensing...............................................................11
FCC Declaration...................................................................12
Declaration of Conformity.....................................................12

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Getting Started
Unpack the box which contains:
1. SOUND+SLEEP SE
2. Power Adapter
3. Audio Cable
4. User Manual (this document)
Connect Power
The power jack is located on the bottom of the SOUND+SLEEP SE. Push
the power supply plug into the jack. Slip the cord under the rubber foot by
separating the two pieces of the foot along the slit. The machine should sit
flat on a table or nightstand if the cord is installed correctly. Next, connect
the AC plug into an un-switched wall outlet. The system may take up to 30
seconds to perform a “self-test”. Please note the sixteen dots around the
Dial do not light up. The Power Adapter can be used internationally with
any AC line voltage from 100 –240 Volts, 50 or 60 Hz.
Turn on the SOUND+SLEEP SE Press the Power Button and the
Unit will initialize and start playing in about 2 seconds. The Unit may be
turned Off with the Power Button, or the Sleep Timer Button (see page 6).
Note: The Unit will retain the last settings used when you last powered it off
using the Power Button. If you power it off by unplugging the Power
Adapter from the wall outlet the settings may not be saved.
Rotate the Dial to select a Sound Category, next press the Selection
Button to select the desired sound in that category (See SoundStory Table
on page 7). Adjust the Volume with the Volume Up & Down Buttons.
Power Button
On/Off
Volume Buttons
Up
Down
Sound
Category
Dial
Selection
Button
Microphone

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What is Special About this Machine?
Adaptive Mode
The SOUND+SLEEP SE can adapt to noise in your room. The Unit has a
microphone that listens for disruptive noises and raises the volume and/or
adds enhancing sounds to the SoundStory when they are detected.
The Adaptive Button switches between Adaptive Mode On and Off. The
light next to the Adaptive Button is lit when Adaptive Mode is On.
When Adaptive Mode is Off the unit is in Manual Mode, and will not
change its volume in response to noise. Instead, it will maintain a constant
volume set by the Volume Up/Down Buttons.
Using The Adaptive Feature
The Adaptive Button allows the unit to be customized to suit your personal
preferences and situation. You might prefer a quiet, steady sound and
may not use the Adaptive feature, especially if there is little noise, or
steady noise, in your environment. Or, you might need the additional noise
masking that Adaptive provides. Experiment to find the setting you like
best for different situations.
Note: When setting the volume in Adaptive Mode you are actually setting
the maximum volume it can reach when it detects a loud noise. If the
sound seems too low when it is quiet in your room, turn the volume up to a
higher base level.
Sound Selection
There are four (4) SoundStories in each Sound Category for a total of 64
unique SoundStories. See the SoundStory Table on page 7 for details.
Not all the SoundStories are designed for sleep. Some SoundStories are
designed for relaxation, speech privacy, meditation, and study/reading.
Your last sound selection in each category is saved for your convenience.
Both lights:
Right light:
Left light:
No lights:
Adaptive Mode
On/Off
Selection
(Press to select next sound in the group)
Light means
Adaptive is On
Sound #4
Sound #3
Sound #2
Sound #1

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Useful Features
Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer is optional. Turning
on the Unit with the Power Button enables
continuous play. The Sleep Timer can be
used to set the Unit to play for a number of
minutes and then shut off gradually and automatically.
The time interval can be set to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
Turning the Unit Off with the Power Button clears the Sleep Timer.
If the Unit is Off and you press the Timer Button, the Unit will turn On
and the Sleep Timer will be set to 30 minutes. Pressing the Timer
Button again will advance the timer to the next interval.
Headphone Jack
A standard 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack is located on the
bottom of the Connector Panel of the SOUND+SLEEP SE
(headphones not included). Any ordinary set of headphones
may be used. Please note that when the headphones are
plugged in the Unit’s speakers are disabled.
CAUTION: Avoid using headphones at high volume levels.
Prolonged exposure may impair hearing.
External Audio Input Jack
When no Audio Cable is plugged in, the Unit is in Internal
Audio Mode. When an Audio Cable is plugged in, the Unit is
in External Audio Mode and can be used to listen to an
external audio source. This allows you to listen to your
Smartphone or any other audio source from any device with
a standard headphone or line-out connector.
The standard 3.5 mm Audio Input Jack is located in the
Connector Panel just above the Headphone Jack. (Audio Cable supplied).
Simply plug one end of the supplied Audio Cable into your audio source, and
the other end into the Audio Input Jack. Adjust the volume to your liking.
When you remove the Audio Cable, the Unit switches back to Internal Audio
Mode and plays the previously selected SoundStory. Please note that all the
volume and other settings are maintained and saved separately for External
Audio Mode and the Internal Audio Modes.
Note: Some phones and other devices may generate noise if they are
simultaneously being charged and used as an external audio source.
CAUTION: It is best to connect the audio source with care: 1) Turn volume
down 2) Connect one end of Audio Cable to sound source 3) Connect other
end of the Audio Cable to the Audio Input Jack 4) Adjust the
SOUND+SLEEP SE volume to the desired listening level.
Connector Panel
Timer Button

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Charging Ports
The Unit has two USB-A charging ports (See page 7). They are the top two
connectors in the Connector Panel just above the Audio In and Headphone
Jacks. You can use the charging port(s) whenever you like. For example you
can charge two Smart Phones while you are using the Unit to aid sleep.
Display On/Off
When the Unit is On, the Display Button turns the front panel lights On/Off.
Note: If the display is off and any setting is changed, the lights will come
back on for 15 seconds and then go off again. Further note that hitting the
Power Button when the unit is On and the display is off, will immediately turn
the unit Off, not turn the lights on.
SoundStory Table
The desired SoundStory is selected by first rotating the DIAL to the correct
SoundStory Group, and then pressing the Selection Button to select the
desired SoundStory in that group. There are 64 unique SoundStories to pick
from as shown in the table.

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Technical Information
Specifications
SoundStories
64
Speaker Compensation
5-band parametric EQ
Headphone Jack
3.5 mm stereo
Audio Input Jack
3.5 mm stereo
USB-A Charging Ports
2 Ports. 900 mA max (each)
Power Requirements
5 Volts, 2.5 Amps DC
“Off” Power Consumption
< 0.25 Watts (typically 0.1 Watts)
How to Restore the Factory Settings
(This sets the unit back to its original condition “fresh out of the box”)
First turn unit Off. Then press the Power Button and hold it down until the
panel lights blink (about 5 seconds). It may make a small popping sound.
Trouble Shooting
If your Unit exhibits a problem, try the appropriate actions below.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
No operation when
Power Button is
pressed.
Disconnected power
plug.
Check the power connection on the
bottom of the unit and at the wall outlet.
Make sure that both are firmly seated.
Unit is connected to a
switched wall outlet.
Move the unit to an un-switched outlet.
Faulty wall outlet.
Move to a working outlet and power on
again.
System needs to be
reset.
First power Off the unit, then press and
hold the Power Button for 5 seconds.
Unit is On, but no
sound is heard.
Volume is set too low.
Press or hold the Volume Up Button to
increase volume.
Cable plugged into
external audio input?
Remove cable from Audio Input Jack,
or connect cable to audio source.
Headphones plugged
in?
Remove headphones, speaker is muted
when headphones are connected.
Unit is On, but
volume is too low.
Volume is set too low.
Press or hold Volume Up Button to
increase volume.
In Adaptive Mode?
In Adaptive Mode the sound will be low
when there is no noise in your room. If
you prefer it loud all time turn the
Adaptive Mode off.
Volume is too high.
-
Press or hold the Volume Down Button
to decrease volume to your liking.
Other unexpected
behavior.
Try the “factory reset”
procedure. If this
does not resolve the
issue, call Customer
Support.
1) Unplug power adapter from the AC
outlet
2) Press and hold the Power Button
down while plugging power adapter
back into AC outlet.
3) Continue to hold power button down
for 5 seconds.

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Safety, Warranty, and Certifications
Power Cord Routing
Push the power adapter plug into the Power Jack on the bottom of the
Unit. Slip the cord under the rubber foot by separating the two pieces of
the foot along the slit as shown below. The machine should sit flat on a
table or nightstand if the cord is installed correctly.
Customer Support
If you have problems or questions please contact your reseller, or in the
U.S. go to http://astisupport.com
Safety Instructions
Read and adhere to all safety and operating instructions before use. Keep
this booklet for future reference.
1. The Unit should be cleaned regularly with a soft, dry cloth. The grill
may be vacuumed to remove excessive dust or particle build-up.
Do not use any liquids or sprays (including solvents,
chemicals or alcohol) or abrasives to clean.
2. Be careful not to have liquid or particulate material enter the
microphone opening that is just above the Adaptive button.
3. The Unit should not be used near water, such as a bathtub,
swimming pool, faucet or basin to avoid electrocution.
4. Be careful to avoid dropping objects or spilling liquids onto the Unit.
If liquid is spilled on the Unit, unplug and turn it upside down
immediately. Allow it to dry thoroughly before plugging it into a wall
outlet again. Following these instructions does not ensure that the
Unit will be operational.
Press Power
Plug into
Power Jack
Separate “Foot” and
thread cable under it
Correct installation

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5. Do not reach for the Unit if it has fallen into water. Unplug it
immediately at the wall outlet and drain water if at all possible
before retrieving the Unit.
6. The Unit should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
7. Avoid placing the Unit in areas that are exposed to intense direct
sunlight or close to heat-radiating products such as electric heaters.
Do not place Unit on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat.
8. Avoid placing the Unit in areas that are dusty, humid and moist,
lack ventilation or are subject to constant vibration.
9. This Unit may be subject to interference from external sources such
as transformers, electric motors or other electronic devices. To
avoid distortion from such sources, place the Unit as far from them
as possible.
10. Do not apply excessive force when using any switches or controls.
11. The Unit should only be used with the power supply provided.
12. Power cords should be routed to avoid being walked on or pinched
by items placed on or against them.
13. Unplug the power cord from the outlet when the Unit is unused for
long periods of time or when moving the Unit.
14. Do not attempt to service the Unit yourself beyond what is
described in the operating instructions.
One Year Limited Warranty
Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc., hereinafter referred to as ASTI,
warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase
by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid
claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, your reseller will
either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished
replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a current product that is
close in functionality to the original product. A replacement product or part,
including a user-installable part installed in accordance with instructions
provided by your reseller, is covered by the remaining warranty of the
original purchase.
When a product or part is exchanged, the replacement item becomes your
property and the replaced item becomes your reseller’s property.

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Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service please call, or email, your
reseller. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service
and the nature of the problem. All repairs and replacements must be
authorized in advance by your reseller. A purchase receipt must
accompany all returns. Service options, parts availability and response
times will vary.
Limits and Exclusions: This Limited Warranty applies only to the
SOUND+SLEEP SE and the included Power Adapter.
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow
instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b)
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or
other external causes; c) damage caused by service performed by anyone
who is not a representative of your reseller; d) accessories used in
conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part that has been
modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product
including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; or g) any and all pre-
existing conditions that occur prior to the effective date of this Limited
Warranty relating to any product sold “as is” including, without limitation,
floor demonstration models and refurbished items.
ADAPTIVE SOUND TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ASTI DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT
DEFECTS. IF ASTI CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,
ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Some geographic areas disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or the length of an implied warranty. As a
consequence, some of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to buyers residing in those areas. This warranty grants specific legal rights
to buyers, but other rights may also be granted which vary from country to
country, state to state, etc.
Software Licensing
The software contained in the SOUND+SLEEP SE is licensed to you, not
sold to you. This is only to protect our intellectual property and has no effect
on your ability to use the SOUND+SLEEP SE unit wherever you please.

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FCC Declaration
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Adaptive Sound Sleep Therapy System®
Model Name: ASM1005
Responsible Party: Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc.
Address: 1475 South Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA. 95008 USA
Telephone Number: 1-408-377-3411
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
© 2011-2016 Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Adaptive
Sound, Adaptive Sound Sleep Therapy System, ecotones, Adaptive Sound
Technologies and the ASTI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Adaptive Sound Technologies, Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners. Use of this product is protected by US
patent #5,781,640, #8,243,937, #8,379,870, #8,280,068 and #8,280,067.
ASM1005