Brookstone SoundShield® Noise Cancelling Headphones

Warnings and Cautions

General Warnings

• Do not place headphones near heat sources such as radiators or heating vents, in direct sunlight, or where there is a lot of dust, moisture, rain, vibration or shock.
• Do not use headphones while driving, riding a bike or at too high a decibel, as this may affect your safety and/or hearing.

Battery Precautions

• Dispose of the old battery properly. Do not dispose of the old battery in a fire.
• Do not leave the battery where a child or pet could play with or swallow it. If the battery is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
• The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge or disassemble the battery.
• Use only a fresh battery of the required size and type.

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Location of Parts and Controls

Headphone Components

• 1. Headband
• 2. Padding
• 3. Hinges
• 4. Earphone Cups
• 5. Wires

Control Box Components

• 6. Control Box
• 7. Power Switch
• 8. LED Power Indicator
• 9. Volume Dial
• 10. Battery Compartment Cover
• 11. Mute button

Diagram: A top-down view of the headphones shows the headband, padding, hinges, and earphone cups. A separate diagram illustrates the control box, detailing the power switch, LED indicator, volume dial, battery compartment cover, and mute button. Wires connect the earcups to the control box.

Installing the Batteries

1. Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER at the back of the CONTROL BOX by pushing the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert one AAA alkaline battery into the battery compartment according to the polarity indicators.
3. Close the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER securely.

Important: Please remove the battery if storing the headphones for an extended period of time.

Using the Headphones

1. Place the EARCUPS over the correct ears by noting the R and L indicators on the sides of the HEADBAND.
2. Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit on your head.
3. Clip the CONTROL BOX to a convenient place where the headphones will not shift when you move your head.
4. Insert the 3.5mm plug directly into your audio source.
5. Adjust the VOLUME DIAL on the CONTROL BOX to increase or decrease the volume to your preference.
6. To activate the noise cancellation feature, slide the POWER SWITCH on the CONTROL BOX to the "On" position. The LED POWER INDICATOR will illuminate red.
7. Press and hold the MUTE button to mute sound.
8. Release the MUTE button to resume sound.

Dual-Pin Adapter/T-Splitter Airplane Adapter

Insert the headphone's 3.5mm plug into either the DUAL-PIN or T-SPLITTER ADAPTER and then plug the adapter into your audio source.

Care and Maintenance

Before storing the headphones in the included carrying case, please fold the EARCUPS in one direction as illustrated below.

Important: The EARCUPS twist and fold in only one direction—forcing them to twist or fold in the wrong direction will damage the headphones.

To clean the earphones and case, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Diagram: Illustrates the correct way to fold the earcups of the headphones for storage, showing the direction of twist and fold.

Specifications

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser ("Warranty Period"). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.

A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone's property. When a store credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes Brookstone's property.

Obtaining Service

To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.

Limits and Exclusions

Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser.

Brookstone provides these products “as is,” as far as permitted by law. This warranty does not apply to:

• a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product's use or the installation of components;
• b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes;
• c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;
• d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product;
• e) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability;
• f) items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs;
• g) any product sold “as is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or
• h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.