Sound Oasis S-580 Quick reference guide

Use and Care Instructions
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You now own a top-quality Baby Oasis™
product - designed by us and thoroughly tested
to be certain it meets our own exacting quality
control standards.
Please take a few moments to review the
following important information before using
this item.
THANK YOU!
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Important Safeguards...................................................................... 4
Product Overview.............................................................................. 8
Unit Features.........................................................................................9
Power Sources.....................................................................................11
Operation
Turning Unit On....................................................................12
Selecting Sounds..................................................................12
Volume Adjustment............................................................ 13
Timer.........................................................................................13
Stopping Sound Playback................................................ 13
Sleep Enhancement® Feature.......................................................14
Description of Sounds.....................................................................16
About Dr. Jerey Thompson......................................................... 17
Helpful Hints for Use With Babies................................................18
Words of Caution...............................................................................19
Headphone Jack................................................................................19
Reset Procedure.................................................................................20
FCC Notice........................................................................................... 20
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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
CAUTION
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY
COMPONENTS. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT......PLEASE READ FIRST
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The lightning ash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the unit’s enclosure that may be of
sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

1. All the safety and operating instructions should be read, followed,
adhered to and retained for future reference.
2. The unit should not be used near water, such as a bathtub,
swimming pool, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or in a
wet basement.
3. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled onto the unit.
4. Do not reach for unit if it has fallen into water.
Unplug it immediately.
5. The unit should be situated away from heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. This unit may be subject to interference from external sources
such as transformers, electric motors or other electronic devices.
To avoid distortion created by such sources, it is advised that you
place the unit as far away from such sources as possible.
7. Do not apply excessive force when using any switches or controls.
8. The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.
9. Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of the unit are not defeated.
10. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
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11. The unit is equipped with an attachment plug with overload
protection. This is a safety feature. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement
plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload
protection as the original plug.
12. The unit should be cleaned only as recommended in
the instructions.
13. The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for long periods of time.
14. The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in the operating instructions.
15. Do not attempt to clean the unit with a chemical solvent as this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
Note:
• Operate controls and switches as described in the manual.
• Before turning on the power, make certain that the power cord is
properly connected to the electrical outlet.
• When moving the unit, be sure to first unplug the power cord.
• Avoid placing this unit in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight
or close to heat-radiating products, such as electric heaters. Do
not place unit on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat.
Avoid placing the unit in areas that are dusty, humid and moist,
lack ventilation and are subject to constant vibration.
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WARNING
• These sounds will not suppress a baby’s cry if the crying is the
result of hunger, pain, cold, wetness or unusual discomfort. Attend
to these basic needs first.
• Do not place the unit in bed with the baby.
• Do not put the unit, AC cord or any headphones that may be used
with the unit within the baby’s reach.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Introducing these sounds to babies within the first 10 weeks of life
may improve effectiveness.
• These sounds will normally start to soothe your baby in a few
seconds or up to 10 minutes.
• Playing these sounds at moderate to high volume is generally
effective, but you may need to adjust the volume based on the
distance of the unit from your baby and other noise in the room.
Generally speaking, placing the unit 18 inches from your baby’s
bed is adequate at moderate volume.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Sound Oasis® advances sound therapy for babies and
young children to a new level with BabyOasis™. Exhibit-
ing sleep expert developed sounds and authentic sounds
of nature, BabyOasis™ provides a superior calming and
sleep experience for children of all ages.
BabyOasis™ also includes ever popular features such as
our patented Sleep Enhancement® technology, extra
long sound tracks, automatic volume reduction, a 4
position timer, off/resume and battery or AC power
options for unsurpassed quality and convenience.
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Sounds Button
6 built in
sounds
Sleep
Enhancement
Button
Rotary On/O
Volume Control
Timer Control with
continuous, 30, 60,
and 90 minute
settings
FRONT VIEW
UNIT FEATURES:
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REAR VIEW
VOL
ON/OFF
TIMER
CONTINUOUS
30
60
90
Battery Compartment
(on bottom)
Rotary On/O
Volume Control
Timer Control with
continuous, 30, 60, and
90 minute settings
Headphone Jack
AC Adapter Jack
(Adapter included)
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POWER SOURCES:
BabyOasis™ can be powered by an AC Adapter
(included) or by four (4) AA batteries (not included).
(i) USING AC POWER:
Connect the supplied AC Adapter to the AC Adapt-
er Jack located on the side of the unit and plug the AC
Adapter into a wall outlet. When plugged in, the unit will
draw no power from any batteries that you may have
installed in the Battery Compartment. If a power outage
occurs, the unit will automatically switch over to battery
power.
(ii) USING BATTERY POWER:
To install batteries, open the Battery Compart-
ment located on the bottom of the unit. Insert four (4) AA
alkaline batteries in the direction marked by the indica-
tors inside the Battery Compartment. Replace the
Battery Compartment Door.
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OPERATION:
(i) TURNING SOUNDS ON:
Your unit can be turned on by rotating the On/O Volume
Control to the desired volume level. When rst turned on,
your unit will automatically play its factory sound setting –
WHITE NOISE.
(ii) SELECTING SOUNDS:
Your unit has six (6) sounds. To play any sound, press the
Sounds Button until you reach your desired sound. An LED
light will illuminate to show the sound that is selected.
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(iii) VOLUME ADJUSTMENT:
To adjust the volume of sound playback, rotate the
On/Off Volume Control to your desired volume.
(iv) TIMER:
Select the length of time you want the sound to be
played by sliding the Timer Control to the desired
setting. Four (4) positions are available: “Continuous” for
constant playback; “30” for 30 minutes, “60” for 60
minutes and “90” for 90 minutes.
To provide a non-jarring off, in the “30”, “60”, or “90”
minute timer positions, the sound gradually fades away
in the last 10 minutes of play before turning off.
(v) STOPPING SOUND PLAYBACK:
In addition to the timer feature, your unit may be turned
off manually by turning the On/Off Volume Control off.
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SLEEP ENHANCEMENT® FEATURE:
Sleep Center research has proven that a gradual slowing of
sounds helps promote better sleep and relaxation. We’ve
taken that research and worked with its pioneer, the world
renown sound therapist, Dr. Jerey Thompson, Director of
the Center for Neuroacoustic Research in Encinitas,
California, to bring this exciting technique to BabyOasis™.
This safe, patented Sleep Enhancement® technique works
as follows:
• When activated, the playback speed of your unit’s six (6)
sounds will gradually slow down over a 20 minute period
to gently lull your baby/child to sleep.
• Once the playback speed reaches its slowest point (close
to one half of normal speed) at the 20 minute mark, the
playback speed will remain at this level until the unit
automatically turns itself o (with the 30, 60 or 90 minute
timer) or until you manually turn the unit o.
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To use the Sleep Enhancement® feature, please follow
these steps:
1. Turn your unit on (if not already on) and press the Sleep
Enhance Button to activate the Sleep Enhancement®
feature. The Sleep Enhance Button will illuminate to
signal that the Sleep Enhancement® feature is “on”.
2. Press the Sound Selector Button until you reach your
desired sound. Upon reaching your chosen sound, the
unit will playback that sound in a sleep enhanced manner,
as described above.
3. To turn the Sleep Enhancement® feature “o”, press the
Sleep Enhancement Button a second time.
100%
normal
50%
20 minutes
SOUND PLAYBACK SPEED
Time
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DESCRIPTION OF SOUNDS
BabyOasis™ incorporates the most advanced sound therapy
available. Developed by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson from his years of
practice at the Center for Neuroacoustic Research, these
sounds create a soothing, therapeutic environment that have
been proven to help babies and children relax and sleep better.
With six (6) unique sound selections, some parents may discov-
er and use one sound continually, while others may use differ-
ent sounds over time for variety, transition to a new age level,
etc. The six (6) sounds are listed and described below.
White Noise: The steady flow of a cascading waterfall is perfect
as a “natural white noise”. Profoundly calming to infants (or
adults), this natural sound blocks out disturbing noises and
shares many of the natural sounds that we all heard when we
were in our mother’s womb.
Prenatal: This scientifically and acoustically correct sound is
what a fetus hears in the womb. Inferior competitive record-
ings of a womb do not compensate for the fact that a fetus’
middle ear and ear canal are filled with fluid. This version takes
all of these factors into consideration for true authenticity and
maximum effectiveness.
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Lullaby: A delightful melody provides a happy and soothing
sound. Professionally composed, this sound avoids
recognizable “loops” common with simpler sounds found in
competitive sound conditioners.
Dolphins:
This peaceful sound combines the sound of ocean surf
with 3D recordings of dolphins as they swim and sing around you.
Car Ride: Many new parents discover that their children almost
magically fall asleep to the rhythmic motion and sound of a car.
This authentic recording of the inside of a moving car blends a
pulsating murmur with white noise to recreate a soothing
environment without the hassle of driving around the block!
Heartbeat: Most babies are soothed by the sound and pulse of
a moderately relaxed heartbeat. This authentic recording
provides an ideal beat and rhythm for babies, children, adults
and even young pets.
Dr. Thompson is recognized as one of the world’s leading
experts in sound therapy. He has created over 60 CDs
which are sold in 26 countries and is a consummate
musician and composer in his own right.
Dr. Thompson has appeared on Fox Evening News, CNN,
Time/Life, various radio programs and quoted in the Wall Street Journal,
Washington Post, San Diego Magazine and Psychology Today.
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ABOUT DR. JEFFREY THOMPSON

HELPFUL HINTS FOR USE WITH BABIES:
• Introducing these sounds to babies within the rst 10
weeks of life may improve eectiveness.
• These sounds will normally start to soothe your baby in a
few seconds or up to 10 minutes.
• Playing these sounds at moderate to high volume is
generally eective, but you may need to adjust the
volume based upon the distance of the unit from your
baby and other noise in the room. Generally speaking,
placing the unit 18 inches from your baby’s bed is
adequate at moderate volume.
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WORDS OF CAUTION:
• These sounds will not suppress a baby’s cry if the crying is
the result of hunger, pain, cold, wetness or unusual
discomfort, so please attend to these basic needs rst.
• Do not place the unit in bed with the baby.
• Do not put the unit, AC cord or any headphones that may
be used with the unit within the baby’s reach.
HEADPHONE JACK:
Your BabyOasis™ includes a Headphone Jack (headphones
not included). The Headphone Jack accepts a 1/8 inch
(3.5mm) monaural plug or stereo plug for monaural
playback.
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RESET PROCEDURE:
Should you ever experience problems with the proper
function of your unit, you may need to reset the unit’s
computer controlled electronics. To do so, unplug the unit
from the wall outlet (if plugged in) and remove the batteries
from the Battery Compartment for 60 seconds.
FCC NOTICE:
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two (2) 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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