WALKER S Ear Series HD Power Elite Hearing Enhancement Owner’s Manual

WALKER S Ear Series HD Power Elite Hearing Enhancement

Hearing Enhancement & Protection

Increases Hearing up to 9 times by amplifying high-frequency sounds with 50 decibels of power. Protects Hearing using a Sound Activation Compression (SAC) circuit combined with an earplug
helps protect hearing from loud sounds such as muzzle blasts. Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 29dB is among the highest in the industry. Adjustable Frequency Tuning (AFT) focuses on specific sound frequencies for crystal-clear reception in any situation. Weighs less than ¼ oz. and rests comfortably behind either ear, with or without eyeglasses.

Program Settings

General
Program one is for use in everyday situations from enhancing a speaker’s voice when you are seated in the last row of a church or auditorium to enhancing the sounds of nature during a leisurely stroll through the outdoors. Use program one to protect your hearing while cutting the grass, using power tools, or target shooting.

Nature

Program two is adjusted to further enhance the high-frequency sounds of nature. Distant birds will sound like they are sitting on your shoulder and you will be the first to hear faint calls from
game like elk and turkey. Program two reacts in milliseconds to protect you hearing from the loud report of a rifle or shotgun.

Loud Events

Protect your hearing while attending loud events like rock concerts, NASCAR races, Tractor pulls, etc. Do your ears ring after attending loud social events? That is a sure sign of noise exposure and a
precursor to hearing loss. Program 3 is tuned to provide a full spectrum of sound. This lets you experience the rich natural sounds of music and the rumble of the Nascar while protecting your hearing. Unlike sound plugs that distort sound, P3 provides a natural full sound experience. The strong low-end response of P3 makes it ideal for enhancing low-frequency game sounds like deer grunts.

Power Boost
Program four is adjusted to provide a zoom effect as it instantly increases power and focuses on high-frequency sounds. With the push of a button hear the faintest game sounds at great distances.
Hearing protection is not compromised with the increased power provided in P4. Loud sounds are limited to safe levels.

Installing the Battery

Remove the sticker from the battery. To insert the battery, open the battery compartment by pulling it down on the rim of the compartment door. The battery is held in place by a small lip on the bottom of the compartment. Place the battery into the compartment so that the (+) sign side of the battery is facing up; when the battery is inserted correctly, the compartment door will close with ease. A #13 Mercury or Zinc Air battery is recommended. With the unit facing this direction, the “+” sign on the battery goes opposite the lip on the battery compartment door. Also, inside the unit is a red dot identifying the “+” side.

NOTE: A weak battery may cause the unit to buzz or hum.

WARNING: Button Cell Batteries are Dangerous if Swallowed

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Never put batteries in your mouth for
• Discard batteries very carefully. any reason, as they are slippery and
• Never allow children to play with batteries. easy to swallow by accident.
• Never change batteries in front of children.
• Always check medication before swallowing, as batteries have been mistaken for tablets.

Fitting Instructions

Ear Plug Information: Our Foam Ear Plug was designed as a “One Size Fits All” – if you experience problems or would like a more comfortable fitting plug, please contact Walker’s Customer Service
at 877-269-8490

1. Place HD Power past the ear hook. Mark sound tube approx. the tube and repeat this process Elite over either 1/8” above the tip of the ear hook. Cut off to achieve a comfortable fit.
2. Inserting the earplug into the ear squeezing and holding the ear hook and rolling the plug between the thumb fingers, will compress and forefinger, and gradually expand and push the sound after insertion. Position the tube onto the ear sound tube in an upward hook; you may direction so it extends.
3. Place HD Power past the ear hook. Mark sound tube approx. the tube and repeat this process Elite over either 1/8” above the tip of the ear hook. Cut off to achieve a comfortable fit. ear. Excess tube at the mark. Tubing too long will cause the unit to fall off the ear. Tubing too short will cause the earplug to pull out of the ear.

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Turning the Unit On / Off

After inserting the battery, close the door completely to turn the unit on. Turn the unit off by opening the battery door to the first stop (click).

Operating the Volume Control

• Increase the volume on the HD Power Elite by pressing the top of the Volume Control toggle.
• Decrease the volume by pressing the bottom of the Volume Control toggle. NOTE: The HD Power
• Elite has a built-in “safety” circuit, which limits the output of the instrument to a maximum of 115dB SPL.
• Once the battery door is completely shut, you will hear the unit turn on by 4 upscale tones. (The unit has 19 levels of volume.)
• Each time you press the Volume Control toggle either higher or lower, you will hear a single one.
• Once you’ve reached either the maximum or minimum limit, you will hear a double tone.
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

Adjusting the Program Settings
You can change the Program settings on the HD Power Elite to what best fits your environment.

• Once the battery door is completely shut, you will hear the unit turn on by 4 upscale tones.

• Press and hold down the Volume Control toggle to switch between settings. You will hear ONE beep for P1: General, TWO beeps for P2: Nature, THREE beeps for P3: Loud Events and FOUR
  beeps for P4: Power Boost.

• Once you’ve reached the setting you desire, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

Operating the AFT
The AFT (Adjustable Frequency Tuning) is located directly above the volume control toggle switch.

•  Insert the enclosed screwdriver in the bottom center of the ADT pop-up hinged door.
• The AFT circuit is a setscrew marked NH (Normal – High).
• With the AFT set screw in the 7:00 position, the emphasis is on the lower end of the high frequencies.
• By turning the AFT set screw to the right (clockwise) you are changing the emphasis to the higher frequencies, with the maximum setting at the 5:00 position.
• To find the best setting for you, turn the setscrew to the desired reception. Different conditions and environments may need different settings.

Complications, Which May Arise
If conditions such as irritation, inflammation, and pain arise, they are normally due to pressure applied from the earplug on a particularly sensitive area of your ear. You may easily be able to correct this by trimming the earplug at the point of irritation. For an actual allergic reaction or any other unusual conditions, consult your physician. Storing the HD Power Elite: When the unit won’t be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery and place the unit in its carrying case for storage in a cool, dry location. Batteries (Avg. Life 360 Hrs): After extended use of your battery, the unit sound volume will rapidly get weaker, and may become noisy and ineffective in operation. This indicates that the battery should be replaced. Always remove the battery if your unit is not going to be used for a period of days.

If Your Elite HD Power Whistles: Whistling/squealing may sometimes occur as you cup your hand over your ear and adjust the volume control. This action directs sound leaking from the earplug into the microphone, resulting in a whistle. This should disappear when you take your hand away. If not, check to make sure the earplug is inserted properly. In the event a battery swallowed, immediately contact: The National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline 202-625-3333 for counsel or treatment

If You Have a Problem

Symptoms| Cause| Possible Cure| Symptoms| Cause| Possible Cure
---|---|---|---|---|---
Dead| Battery dead Blocked earplug| Replace battery

Clear earplug blockage

| Hissing Sound| Circuit noise Loosen earplug| Lower volume

Re-­‐position earplug

Not Loud Enough| Battery low Earplug blocked| Replace battery

Remove and clean earplug

| Whistling/Squealing| Amplified sound Leaking from earplug| Lower volume

Re-­‐position earplug

Intermittent

(goes in and out)

| Battery defective| Replace battery| Humming, Buzzing| Low battery| Replace battery
Not Clear, Distorted| Low battery| Replace battery|  |  |

Caring For Your HD Power Elite

Remember that your HD Pro Elite is a quality instrument and should be treated in the same careful manner Size: 1 3/10” x 1/3” x 2/3” as any other precision- engineered device.

1. Never allow any liquid to enter the HD Power Elite as this may damage the components within the device.
2. Do not store your device in any location that would expose it to excessive heat (e.g. direct sunlight, heaters, or radiators.)
3. Be careful not to drop the device as this may damage its components.
4. Never insert any foreign objects into your device; this could result in serious damage to the instrument.
5. Never permit solvents to come into contact with your device as this can damage the unit.
6. Clean your device by wiping it with a damp cloth moistened with an antiseptic mouthwash.

Physical Data

• Size: 1 3/10” x 1/3” x 2/3” as any other precision-engineered device. (32mm x 11 x 9mm)
• Weight: .16 oz. (4 gm) w/o battery

Acoustical Data

• HD Power Elite ANSI graph P1 Max VC HD Power Elite ANSI graph P2 Max VC
• HD Power Elite AFC Range HD Power Elite VC Range max default min

LIMITED WARRANTY

Walker’s warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and conditions for a period of two years parts/90 days labor from the date of the original purchase. Under this warranty, this unit will be replaced or repaired at our option, without charge for parts or labor, excluding batteries, for a period of 90 days after the purchase. After 90 days, the cost of labor with Shipping/Handling and

Insurance of $99.95 is the customer’s responsibility
This warranty is void if any of the following occur:

1. The warranty card was not sent in at the time of purchase
2. The unit is not owned by the original purchaser at the time of the warranty claim
3. The unit has been tampered with, opened, or punctured
4. The unit has been immersed in water or other liquids, allowed to be filled with dirt or dust, or otherwise physically abused
5. The 24-month limited warranty has expired

This shall be the exclusive written warranty of the original purchaser and neither this warranty nor any other warranty, expressed or implied, shall extend beyond the 24-month period listed above. In no event shall Walker’s Game Ear, Inc. be liable for consequential damages, consequential property damage, or consequential personal injury. (Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of consequential damages, so these restrictions may not apply to you). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Record serial # for future reference: Serial #

Return the bottom portion to Walker’s Inc. PO Box 535189 Grand Prairie, TX 75053-5189 OR you can register your product online at: www.WalkersGameEar.comToll-Free Customer Support 1-877-269-8490 www.WalkersGameEar.com

References

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