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E Series
Earphone User Guide
E2 E3 E5
©2006, Shure Incorporated
27D8791 (Rev. 9) Printed in U.S.A.
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ENGLISH WARNING! USING THIS SYSTEM AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE THE LOWEST VOLUME LEVEL POSSIBLE. To use this system safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels. Please use the following guidelines established by the U.S. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hear- ing damage occurs. 90 dB SPL at 8 hours 105 dB SPL at 1 hour 1 95 dB SPL at 4 hours 110 dB SPL at / hour
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ENGLISH EARPHONE FEATURES The Shure E Series earphones are designed for use with Shure Personal Monitor Systems. They are also ideally suited for use with CD players, MP3 players, notebook computers and 1 any other listening device that has a 3.5 mm ( / -inch) stereo output. 8 Features: E2 E3 E5 Low-mass, high-energy transducer 44 8 Full-range dynamic transducer 4 88 Universal fit 444 Variety of isolating sleeves included 444 Custom-molded sleeves optional 4 8 8 Adjustment tube for securing c
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ENGLISH EARPHONE COMPONENTS The earphone components are illustrated below, using the E2 model as an example. Ear- phone shapes vary, depending on the model. Earphones: When properly inserted in the ear, the Shure logo will appear right-side up on the outside of the earphone with the cable exit pointing upwards. For complete in- structions on inserting earphones, see page 4. Sleeves: All earphone models come with a pair of sleeves installed and an additional assortment of flex and foam sle
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ENGLISH INSERTING THE EARPHONES The quality of both the frequency response and the sound isolation depend on how well the earphone sleeve seals the ear canal. If the earphone seems to be lacking in low frequency response, try one of the other sleeve options to obtain a better seal. 1. Insert the earphones using the following guidelines: • Note the difference between the right and left earphones: E2: earphone all one color = left ear bicolored earphone = right ear E3: earphone with blue dot an
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ENGLISH CONNECTING TO A BODY PACK OUTPUT (3.5 mm) E5 EARPHONES RIGHT LEFT 1. Turn down the volume of your listening device. 1 2. Connect the 3.5 mm ( / -inch) plug into the earphone output jack. 8 3. Insert earphones into your ears (see previous page). 4. Slowly raise the volume to a comfortable listening level. WARNING: Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into a sound source. SLEEVE VARIETIES Your earphones include a fit kit with a variety of sleeve options so you can fi
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ENGLISH Foam Sleeves. These disposable foam sleeves compress to fit in the ear canal. Once in the ear, the foam expands to form a tight seal. Once tightly sealed, the sleeves hold the earphones firmly in place. The E3 and E5 come with yellow foam sleeves. The E2 earphones come with three sizes of orange foam sleeves to choose from—small, medium or large—for the best fit. Flex Sleeves. These reusable sleeves, made of a clear pliable plastic (PA756) or a soft, gray silicone rubber (PA758), fi
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ENGLISH CARE AND CLEANING Follow these tips to prevent service costs and ear infections: • Avoid getting moisture in the nozzle, as this can adversely affect sound quality. Sweat entering the nozzle may cause the earphone to temporarily stop working. However, normal operation often returns after the earphone dries out. • Avoid striking or dropping the earphones. Extreme shock can damage them. • Return earphones to carrying pouch when not in use. • E3/E5: clean the nozzles after each use using
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ENGLISH • Wipe down the case and cable with an antiseptic after each use. Stop using the earphones if they are causing great discomfort or infection. CAUTION: Shure earphones are not immersible. Make sure flex and flange sleeves are completely dry before replacing on earphone nozzles. NOTE: Nozzles can collect cerumen (earwax), which can clog the earphone and lower the sound quality. If you experience sound loss, check the nozzles for clogging before sending the product in for service. Ther
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ENGLISH WAX GUARD You should place wax guards on the nozzle of your E2 earphones before using them. These protective rings are found on an adhesive strip in the fit kit that comes with your earphones. To place a wax guard on one of your E2 earphones: 1. Remove the sleeve from the earphone nozzle. 2. If there is a dirty wax guard on the earphone, peel it off. 3. Clean the tip of the E2 nozzle with an antiseptic or alcohol wipe. 4. Make sure that the tip of the nozzle is dry, then remove a wax g
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ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS E2 E3 E5 Transducer Type Dynamic Low mass/ Dual low mass/ high energy high energy Sensitivity (at 1kHz) 105 dB 115 dB 122 dB SPL/mW SPL/mW SPL/mW 16 Ω 26 Ω 110 Ω Impedance (at 1kHz) 1 Output Connector Gold-plated, 3.5 mm ( / in.), stereo plug 8 1.57m 1.57 m 1.55 m Cable Length (62 inches) (62 inches) (61 inches) Net Weight 30 g (1 oz) 28 g (0.9 oz) 31 g (1.1 oz) CERTIFICATION Eligible to bear CE marking. Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Meets ap- plicable t
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ENGLISH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES E3/E5 Earphones: Bag of 20 foam sleeves.............................................................................PA750 Bag of 500 foam sleeves...........................................................................PA754 Bag of 10 clear flex sleeves (small)........................................................ PA756S (medium) ...................................................PA756M (large) .........................................................PA756L Bag o
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ENGLISH CUSTOM EAR MOLDS A Hearing Health Care Professional can make custom-fit ear molds for the E3 from im- pressions of your ears. Custom-made ear molds can provide better comfort and ambient noise isolation for some users. The E3 fits in a custom ear mold as shown in the following illustration. For more information, contact: Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation 660 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 Toll Free: (877) 848-1714 In Chicago: (312) 432-1714 (ph) (312) 431-17
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