HARMAN AKG N5H Headphones User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Harman
Table of Contents
HARMAN AKG N5H Headphones
Product Information
Specifications
- Brand: AKG
- Model: HP
- Size: 150 x 80mm
- Website:www.akg.com/warrantyandsafetybooks
Product Usage Instructions
- Read and keep the full warranty card and safety information available on the website provided.
- Important Safety Instructions:
- Read all instructions carefully.
- Keep the instructions for future reference.
- Follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer.
- Clean the product using a dry cloth only.
- Avoid wearing headphones while charging.
- Avoid placing the apparatus near heat sources or in outdoor settings during thunderstorms.
- Protect the power cord from damage.
FAQ
Q: Can I wear the headphones while charging?
A: No, it is recommended not to wear the headphones while charging to ensure safety.
Q: Can the product be used outdoors during a thunderstorm?
A: It is advisable not to use the device outdoors during a thunderstorm to prevent electric shock or device malfunction.
Safety Instruction and Warranty Card
PRODUCT REGISTRATION register.akg.com .
Download the full warranty card safety information and other helpful information from our website: www.akg.com/warrantyandsafetybooks .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For all products:
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do NOT wear the headphones while charging.
- Do not install this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Do not use your device outdoors during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
- Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
- The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
- This apparatus is intended to be used only with the power supply and/or charging cable provided by the manufacturer.
- The following instructions may not apply to waterproof devices. Refer to your device user manual or quick start guide for more waterproof instructions if any.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
- CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
- THIS SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT MEANS THERE IS UNINSULATED, DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCT ENCLOSURE THAT MAY PRESENT A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
- THIS SYMBOL ON THE PRODUCT MEANS THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS GUIDE.
FCC Statement
CAUTION FCC AND IC STATEMENT FOR USERS (USA AND CANADA ONLY)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference,
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)
FCC SDOC SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
HARMAN International hereby declares that this equipment complies with the FCC
Part 15 Subpart B.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our
Website, accessible from www.akg.com
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by HARMAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Products That Transmit RF Energy:
FCC AND IC INFORMATION FOR USERS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference;
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.
In case this equipment has to be subject to the FCC/IC SAR (Specific
Absorption Rate) exposure test, this equipment is designed to meet the
requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the FCC and ISED.
These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of
tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product
certification for use when properly worn on the body or the head, with no
separation. To meet RF exposure guidelines and reduce exposure to RF energy
during the operation, this equipment should be positioned at least this
distance away from the body or the head.
FOR ALL EU COUNTRIES:
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
- Do NOT use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period.
- To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate volume level.
- Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones on your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.
- Do NOT use your headphones while driving for phone calls or any other purpose.
- For the headphones with noise canceling, DO NOT use them on at any time the inability to hear surrounding sounds may present a danger to yourself or others, e.g., while riding a bicycle or walking in or near traffic, a construction site or railroad, etc., and follow applicable laws regarding headphone use.
- Remove the headphones, or use the headphones with noise canceling off and adjust your volume, to ensure you can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and
should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling.
Proper disposal and recycling help protect natural resources, human health,
and the environment.
For more information on the disposal and recycling of this product, contact
your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this
product.
This product is RoHS-compliant
This product complies with Directive 2011/65/EU and UK The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, and its amendments, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
REACH
REACH (Regulation No 1907/2006) addresses the production and use of chemical
substances and their potential impacts on human health and the environment.
Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation requires suppliers to inform the
recipients if an article contains more than 0.1 % (per weight per article) of
any substance(s) on the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List
(‘REACH candidate list’). This product contains the substance “lead”(CASNo.
7439-92-1) in a concentration of more than 0.1% per weight.
At the time of the release of this product, except for the lead substance, no
other substances of the REACH candidate list are contained in a concentration
of more than 0.1% per weight in this product.
Note: On June 27, 2018, lead was added to the REACH candidate list.
The inclusion of lead in the REACH candidate list does not mean that lead-
containing materials pose an immediate risk or result in a restriction of the
permissibility of its use.
For Products That Include Batteries
Instructions for Users on Removal, Recycling, and Disposal of Used Batteries
To remove the batteries from your equipment or remote control, reverse the
procedure described in the owner’s manual for inserting batteries.
For products with a built-in battery that lasts for the lifetime of the
product, removal may not be possible for the user. In this case, recycling or
recovery
WARRANTY CARD
SET UP INFORMATION & PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Product. We have done our utmost
to make your experience the best one possible. If you have any questions when
setting up your Product and would like some helpful hints, we recommend that
you visit the relevant country-specific support website for your Product:
www.akg.com. There you will also find relevant
contact information. If you cannot find the information you are looking for,
please contact the vendor that sold the Product to you or contact the relevant
AKG customer support center by electronic mail or phone.
We recommend that you register your Product via the relevant country-specific
website for your Product. Your registration will allow us to inform you about
updates for certain products, possible new offers, and new Products and/or
applications.
Registering is easy; just follow the instructions on the relevant country-
specific website for your Product.
NOTE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO CONSUMERS IN THE EUROPEAN
ECONOMIC AREA (EEA) MEMBER STATES AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AS THEY ARE
PROTECTED BY LOCAL CONSUMER LAW AND BENEFIT FROM LOCAL STATUTORY WARRANTIES
LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS PROTECTED BY WARRANTY
This limited warranty (the “Limited Warranty”) protects only the original end- user (“you” or “your”), is not transferable, and is applicable only in the country (excluding EEA member states and the Russian Federation) in which you originally purchased your AKG Product (the “Product”). Any attempt to transfer this warranty shall immediately make this warranty void.
LIMITED WARRANTY
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (“HARMAN”) is the manufacturer
and through its local subsidiary, warrants to you that the Product (including
components provided in/with the Product) will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for ONE year from the date of retail purchase by you
(the “Warranty Period”). During the Warranty Period, the Product (including
components), will be repaired or replaced at HARMAN’s option, without charge
for either parts or labor OR at HARMAN’s sole option, the price of the Product
may be refunded, subject to depreciation based on your purchase price for the
Product pro-rated over the remaining balance of the Warranty Period. Any
warranty service or replacement of parts will not extend the Warranty Period.
This Limited Warranty does not cover defects that are a result of (1) damage
caused by accident, unreasonable use, or neglect (including the lack of
reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage during shipment (claims must
be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any
accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow
instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the
performance of repairs by someone other than an authorized AKG service center;
(6) deterioration of parts, the nature of which is to become worn or depleted
with use, such as batteries and headphone ear pads.
Furthermore, this Limited Warranty covers only actual defects within the
Product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a
fixed installation, setup or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by
the seller, performance variations resulting from installation-related
circumstances such as source quality or AC power or Product modifications, any
unit on which the serial number has been effaced, modified or removed, or
units used for other than home use. This Limited Warranty is valid only for
AKG products purchased from an authorized dealer.
Except to the extent expressly prohibited in your jurisdiction by applicable
law, all implied warranties, including fitness for a particular purpose and
merchantability, are hereby excluded, and in no event shall HARMAN or any
HARMAN subsidiary be liable for any indirect, direct, incidental, special or
consequential loss or damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, other
pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Product,
even if HARMAN and/or a HARMAN subsidiary have been advised of the possibility
of such damages. To any extent that HARMAN cannot lawfully disclaim implied
warranties under this Limited Warranty, all such implied warranties are
limited in duration to the duration of this warranty. Some jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or
conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary by jurisdiction.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Contact the dealer who sold you this Product, or contact AKG customer support
using the contact information on the relevant country-specific support website
for your Product to request warranty service. To validate your right to this
Limited Warranty, you must provide the original sales invoice or other proof
of ownership and date of purchase. Do not return your Product without prior
authorization from the corresponding dealer or HARMAN. Warranty repair of the
HARMAN Product must be carried out by an authorized dealer or service center.
Unauthorized warranty repair will void the warranty and is performed at your
sole risk.
You are also welcome to consult the relevant country-specific HARMAN support
website for your Product for helpful hints.
WHO PAYS FOR WHAT
This Limited Warranty covers all expenses for labor and materials required for
the repair OR replacement of the Product that is found to be defective, and a
reasonable return shipping charge within the country of repair.
Please be sure to save the original shipping carton(s), because a charge will
be made for additional cartons/packaging.
You will be charged for the cost of examining a unit that does not require
repair (including resulting shipping costs), or for necessary repairs not
covered by this Limited Warranty.
We sincerely thank you for your expression of confidence in AKG. We wish you
many years of listening pleasure.
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated 8500 Balboa Boulevard,
Northridge, CA 91329 USA 516.255.4545 (USA only)