Pioneer S-4EX-QL: Contents

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will

provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since

hearing damage from loud noise is often

undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer

and the Electronic Industries Association’s

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit

Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid

you’ve just purchased is only the start of your

prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of

musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how

sound levels is included for your protection.

you can maximize the fun and excitement your

equipment offers. This manufacturer and the

Decibel

Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer

Level Example

Electronics Group want you to get the most out of

your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

lets the sound come through loud and clear without

40

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly,

50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office

without affecting your sensitive hearing.

60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine

70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing

80

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.

at two feet.

So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and

harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS

setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your

UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

hearing adapts.

90

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

To establish a safe level:

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

thunderclap

comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

140 Gunshot blast, jet plane

180 Rocket launching pad

Once you have established a comfortable sound

level:

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent

hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we

want you listening for a lifetime.

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