ATHIEX1 - Earplug AUDIO TECHNICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Hybrid In-Ear Headphones
Brand	Audio-Technica
Model	ATH-IEX1
Frequency Response	5-50,000 Hz
Impedance	5 ohms
Sensitivity	102 dB/mW
Maximum Input Power	3 mW
Transducers	9.8 mm dynamic + 8.8 mm balanced armature × 2
Weight (without cable)	Approx. 19 g
Cable Connector	A2DC (detachable)
Supplied Cables	1.2 m stereo mini plug 3.5 mm (L) + 1.2 m balanced plug 4.4 mm (5-pole)
Included Accessories	Carrying case, silicone eartips XS/S/M/L, Comply foam eartips S/M/L, cleaning cloth
Spare Parts	Cable and eartips sold separately
Maintenance	Clean with a dry cloth; clean eartips with diluted detergent
Safety	Do not use while driving; do not expose to moisture or shocks; do not disassemble
Intended Use	Music listening with acoustic isolation

Frequently Asked Questions - ATHIEX1 AUDIO TECHNICA

How to choose the right eartip size?

The product comes with silicone eartips in four sizes (XS, S, M, L) and Comply foam eartips (S, M, L). For optimal sound quality, try each size and choose the one that offers the best fit and good isolation. You should feel slight pressure without discomfort.

How to clean the headphones and eartips?

Clean the headphones with a dry cloth. The eartips should be removed and cleaned with diluted detergent, then dried before reuse. Avoid alcohol and solvents.

How to replace the detachable cable?

Hold the A2DC connector firmly and pull straight to disconnect. To connect, align and push in until it clicks. Do not force or twist the connector.

What to do if an eartip gets stuck in the ear?

Consult a doctor immediately. To avoid this, always ensure eartips are securely attached before use.

What are the risks of too high volume?

Prolonged listening at high volume can damage your hearing. Set the volume to a comfortable level and take regular breaks.

Can I use these headphones while driving?

No, using headphones while driving is prohibited by law in many countries as it reduces perception of ambient sounds.

What is the standard and deployed position of the eartips?

The eartips have a 2-position post. In standard position, they are closer to the transducer; in deployed position, they are further away to change fit and isolation.

How to identify left and right headphones?

The headphones are marked L (left) and R (right). The left connector has a protruding part for easy identification.

Which accessories are sold separately?

Replacement cables and eartips (silicone and foam) are available separately from your Audio-Technica dealer.

What to do if sound is distorted or intermittent?

Check that the plugs are clean and fully inserted. Clean connectors with a dry cloth. If the problem persists, the cable may be damaged: replace it.

USER MANUAL ATHIEX1 AUDIO TECHNICA

Hybrid In-Ear Headphones

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購入のしかた

The product comes with a pair of Comply™ Ts-500 foam eartips.

■ Cleaning the eartips

Remove eartips from the in-ear headphones, and wipe their surfaces with a moistened cloth that has been wrung out well. Do not wash these eartips in water.

■ Replacing the eartips

Remove the old eartip with a twisting motion as shown in the figure. Mount the new eartip over the stem to the base of the stem. When mounting the COMPLY™ foam earlips, use the flat parts of your fingers and do not use your nails so as to avoid damaging the surface of the eartips.

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To order COMPLY™ foam eartips (except for Japan)

Visit www.complyfoam.com and select the COMPLY™ Ts-500 foam eartips.

COMPLY™ is a trademark of Hearing Components, Inc.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using the product, read through the user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Caution

• Follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone use if using the product while driving.
• Do not use the product in places where the inability to hear ambient sound presents a serious risk (such as at railroad crossings, train stations, construction sites).
• The product effectively shields external sound, so you may not hear sound around you clearly while wearing the product. Adjust the volume to a level where you can still hear background sound and monitor the area around you while listening to music.
• Store the eartips out of the reach of small children.
• If you begin to feel unwell while using the product, discontinue use immediately.
• To prevent damage to your hearing, do not raise the volume too high. Listening to loud sound for an extended period may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
• Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact with the product.
• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product.
• When removing the product from your ears, check to make sure the eartips are still attached to the main unit. If the eartips become lodged in your ears and you are unable to remove them, consult a physician at once.

Notes on use

• To ensure compatibility and correct usage, always consult the user manual of any device before connecting the product to it.
• Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in the unlikely event that such losses should occur while using the product.
• On public transport systems or in other public places, keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people.
• Minimize the volume on your audio device before connecting the product in order to avoid hearing damage from sudden exposure to excessive volume.
• When using the product in a dry environment, you may feel a tingling sensation in your ears. This is caused by static electricity accumulated on your body, not by product malfunction.
• Do not subject the product to strong impact.
• Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place. Do not allow the product to get wet.
• When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) or wear.
• Connect/disconnect the included cable by holding the plug. Pulling directly on the cable can result in a broken wire and the risk of electric shock.
• The cable may become caught or severed if the product is placed in a bag without adequate protection.
• When you are not using the product, store it in the included case.
• Do not wind the cable around your portable audio device. This may damage or sever the cable.
• Use only the included cable. Using a different cable may result in product malfunction.

Name of each part

Confirm each part before using the product.

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    A["A2DC connector plug"] --> B["Left Right indicator L/R"]
    B --> C["The left bushing has a protruding part."]
    D["A2DC connector jack"] --> E["Housing"]
    F["Eartip"] --> E
    G["Hi-Res audio player Smartphone"] --> H["Input plug"]
    I["Balanced cable (1.2 m (3.9') / 4.4 mm (0.17'') gold-plated balanced plug (5 pole)"] --> H
    J["Cable (1.2 m (3.9') / 3.5 mm (1/8'') gold-plated stereo mini-plug"] --> H

Using the headphones

1. Identify the left (L) and right (R) connectors on the included detachable cable and plug each into the appropriate connector jack until it clicks.
2. Refer to "About the detachable cable" for detailed information.
3. Lower the volume on the device you intend to use, then connect the input plug to the device's headphone jack.
4. Make sure to place each eartip (L/R) in the correct ear.
5. Turn on your audio device, and adjust volume as necessary.
6. Also read the user manual of your audio device.

Care

Get into the habit of regularly cleaning the product to ensure that it will last for a long time. Do not use alcohol, paint thinners or other solvents for cleaning purposes.

• Use a dry cloth to clean the headphones.
• Natural oils from the skin are particularly likely to build up on the eartip attachment parts (see figure at right). If these areas are not cleaned, the eartips can become detached. Clean them regularly. Do not touch the areas where sound is produced as they are delicate. Doing so may result in malfunction.
• Use a dry cloth to clean the cable of any sweat or dirt. Failure to clean the cable may cause it to deteriorate and harden over time, resulting in malfunction.

• Wipe the cable's plugs with a dry cloth if dirty. Using the plugs without cleaning them can cause sound interruption or distortion.

• For long-time storage, keep the product in a well-ventilated place without high temperatures and humidity.

• Refer to "Cleaning the eartips" in "About the eartips" to learn how to clean the cartips.

■ About the eartips

Size and position

The product comes with silicone eartips in four sizes (XS, S, M and L). At the time of purchase, the M size silicone eartips are attached and positioned in standard position.

To ensure the best sound quality and position, select the eartip size that is best suited for you, and adjust the eartips inside your ears for a snug fit. It may be difficult to hear bass sounds if the eartips do not fit snugly in your ears.

- Refer to "About COMPLY™ foam eartips" for use of COMPLY™ foam eartips.

2 POSITION POST

2 position post maximizes sound isolation while providing a better fit.

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1. Standard position

The cartips are positioned nearer to the drivers.

2. Extended position

The eartips are positioned further from the drivers than the Standard position.

1 Eartip cross- section view No gap

2 Gap (When M size is attached)

■ Cleaning the eartips

Remove earlips from the product and clean them with a diluted detergent. After cleaning, dry before use.

■ Replacing the eartip

Remove the old eartip and attach the new eartip by pushing it onto the headphone at an angle (see figure). Push firmly on the eartip so that the inside of the eartip expands, and push the eartip onto the post as far as it will go.

• The eartips are designed to fit tightly to the product so that they will not come loose unintentionally.

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- Periodically remove and clean the eartips as they become dirty easily. Using dirty eartips may cause the headphones themselves to become dirty, resulting in deteriorated sound quality.

- Earlips are consumable parts that degrade through storage and use. If the earlips are loose and easily removed or if they appear to have degraded, purchase replacements.

- When reattaching eartips that were previously removed, be sure to check that they are securely attached. Injury or illness may occur if the eartips become detached and are left inside the ear.

■ About the detachable cable

The cable on the product is detachable. If there are signs of deterioration, replace the cable (sold separately).

- Do not detach the cable except when replacing it with a new cable.

How to replace the detachable cable

The detachable connector is very delicate. Only pull or attach in a straight motion to prevent malfunction.

Take care not to damage the pin in the headphone. CableHeadphone Hold the connector and push or pull in a straight motion as shown by the arrow.

How to detach the cable

Hold the connector and pull straight out in the direction shown by the arrow.

How to attach the cable

Plug the left or right connector in as shown in the figure until it clicks.

Specifications

Type	Hybrid
Driver	9.8 mm, 8.8 mm, Balanced armature × 2
Sensitivity	102 dB/mW
Frequency response	5 to 50,000 Hz
Maximum input power	3 mW
Impedance	5 ohms
Input jack	A2DC connector jack
Weight (without cable)	Approx. 19 g (0.67 oz)
Included accessories	Cable (1.2 m (3.9') / 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini plug (L-shaped), Balanced cable (1.2 m (3.9') / 4.4mm (0.17") gold-plated balanced plug (5 pole / L-shaped)), Case, Eartips (XS, S, M, L), COMPLYTM foam eartips (S, M, L), Cleaning cloth
Sold separately	Cable, Balanced cable, Eartips

For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.

Introduction

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1. Position standard

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1. Standardposition

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1. Posizione standard

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1. Posición estándar

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1. Posição padrão

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1. 標準位置

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1. 擴展位置

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1. 표준 위치

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