Velodyne Vtrue Instruction Manual

User guide and warranty

Box Contents

• vTrue over-ear studio headphones

• 3.5 mm (1/8”) Y-cable connector

• 3.5 mm (1/8”) Y-cable with control module

• 3.5 mm (1/8”) to 6.35 mm (1/4”) stereo adapter

• Carrying pouch

Specifications

Driver size: 50 mm

Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz

Sensitivity: 96 dB/1 kHz/1 mW

Impedance: 24 ohm

Power handling: 100 mW

Transducer type: Dynamic

Weight: 10.6 oz

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Warnings, safety & care

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose vTrue headphones to rain or moisture, and do

not open or attempt to open the control module, or any part of vTrue headphones.

• Keep out of reach of children. Small parts may be a choking hazard. This product is not intended for use

by children under the age of three.

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

• Consult your physician or audiologist if you have problems hearing, excessive wax build-up or any

discomfort after use of vTrue headphones.

• In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity

accumulated in the body and not a malfunction of vTrue headphones. This effect can be minimized by

wearing clothes made from natural fibers.

• vTrue headphones are assembled in a facility where they could come in contact with chemicals covered by

California’s Proposition 65.

• If any dust or ear wax is inside the ear cup, you may experience a degradation of sound quality.

• Remove vTrue headphones if they cause any discomfort or pain.

• Do not submerge or expose vTrue headphones to water.

• Protect your vTrue headphones in the carrying pouch when not in use.

Please listen safely

For traffic safety, do not use vTrue headphones while driving or cycling. Do not wear vTrue headphones while

operating machinery. Adhere to local laws regarding the use of headphones.

Listening with vTrue headphones at high volumes may affect your hearing, including causing permanent damage.

Ringing in your ears or other discomfort can indicate that the volume is too high.

Hearing health is critical to enjoyment and the quality of life. Protect your hearing by listening with your vTrue

headphones in a responsible manner that protects your long term hearing health. Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. is not

responsible for hearing loss or damage resulting from the use of this product.

Sound Noise Level (dB) Effect

Normal breathing 10 Just audible

Whisper 30 Very quiet

Normal conversation 50-65 Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB

Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer 70 Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversation

Average city traffic 80 Annoying; interferes with conversation; constant exposure may cause damage

Lawnmower, food blender 85-90 85 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs) begins

Garbage truck, cement

mixer

100 No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure recommended for sounds between

90-100 dB

Stereos (over 100 watts),

thunderclap (near)

110-125 Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than one minute risks permanent

hearing loss

Jet engines (near) 140 Threshold of pain begins around 125 dB

*Information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/teachers/pages/common_sounds.aspx

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How to connect

To connect your vTrue headphones, plug the straight 3.5 mm (1/8”) Y-cable connectors into the ports of their

respective ear cups.

Each connector has a red or blue marking on the body of the connector. Match the connectors with the

corresponding color under the left and right ear cups. The cable with the red marking is for the right audio

channel, while the cable with the blue marking is for the left audio channel.

Plug the right-angle 3.5 mm (1/8”) connector into the audio output port on your audio device.

6.35 mm (1/4”) adapter:

Use the included 6.35 mm (1/4”) adapter

if your audio equipment uses a 6.35 mm

(1/4”) output port. Use of this adapter with

the control module cable eliminates control

function.

Wearing vTrue headphones

Located above the inside of each ear cup are markings for right and left audio channels.

Wear the ear cup marked “Right” over your right ear and the one marked “Left” over your left ear. The control

module is located on the cable connecting to the left ear cup.

Always turn down the volume on your audio equipment before wearing vTrue headphones. Once the ear cups

are comfortably seated over your years, gradually increase the volume to a moderate sound level.

Cleaning

Ear cups should be cleaned regularly for sanitary reasons and to prolong the life of your ear cups.

With a lightly dampened cloth, paper towel or disinfectant wipe, thoroughly clean the ear cups.

Use a dry cloth to pat away any remaining moisture.

Do not get the speakers or electronics inside of your

headphones wet. Liquids and heavy moisture can cause

damage to the electronics inside your headphones. Such

accidental damages are not covered under warranty.

Adjusting the headband

The headband on the vTrue is adjustable to fit different head sizes.

Hold the headband and adjust by pulling on the right and left ear cups.

The right and left ear cups should be centered over the ears.

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Using the playback, volume, & phone controls

The control module on the vTrue Y-cable has playback, volume, and phone controls so you can flow between

listening to music, watching video, and talking on the phone when connected to devices that support these

features.

Volume up

Answer / end calls

Track forward / backward

Play / pause

Volume down

Music & video functions Button press sequence

Increase or decrease volume Press + / -

Switch between pause & play Press & release center button x 1

Next song or video chapter Press & release center button x 2

Start of song or video chapter Press & release center button x 3

Previous song or video chapter Press & release center button x 3, then x 3 again

Scan forward in song or video Press & release center button x 1, then press &

hold center button

Scan backward in song or video Quickly press & release center button x 2, then

press & hold center button

Phone functions Button press sequence

Answer or end call Press & release center button x 1

Decline incoming call Press & hold center button for two seconds, then

release

Put call on hold & answer new call or switch

between calls

Press & release center button x 1

End call & answer incoming call Press & hold center button for two seconds, then

release

Important: Playback, volume,

and phone control functionality

varies by media device.

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Limited warranty - U.S. and Canada only

VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC. (“Velodyne”) warrants this product for a period of one year from the date of

purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions:

1. This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any

component of this product by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.

2. VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by ordinary wear and tear, cosmetic damage, incorrect

connection, accidents, abuse, misuse, negligence, natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification.

This includes exposure to heat, cold, sun, liquids, sand and contaminants.

3. This warranty is limited to products purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within

authorized dealer locations.

4. This warranty is void if this product is damaged due to a defect in the device to which it was connected,

such as a battery leak or electrical fault.

5. Proof of purchase is required. A proof of purchase is a receipt with the product and date of purchase listed

from an authorized dealer.

This warranty is non-transferable under any condition. This warranty is separate and distinct from VELODYNE’s

subwoofer warranty.

Warranty outside the U.S. and Canada

The warranty of this product, if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada, shall comply

with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any

applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor

that supplied this product.

To obtain service

Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or by

contacting VELODYNE customer service. Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized

service representative within the warranty period set forth above. If VELODYNE determines that the unit is

defective, VELODYNE will at VELODYNE’s option, repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is

forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative. Products forwarded to the factory authorized

service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged, insured and postage prepaid.

Customer service contact information:

Technical support: 408-465-2851

Email: [email protected]

Product recycling

Producing vTrue headphones required the extraction and use of natural resources, and they may contain

hazardous substances. Do not dispose of vTrue headphones with your other household waste. Instead, take them

to a designated collection point for the recycling of electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of

your electronic waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that

it is recycled in a matter that protects human health and the environment. For information about where you can

drop off your waste equipment for recycling, contact your local city government or your household waste disposal

service.

“Made for iPod®,” “Made for iPhone®,” and “Made for iPad®” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®, respectively, and has been certified

by the developer to meet Apple®performance standards. Apple®is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this

accessory with iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad®may affect wireless performance.

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