Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Open Back Headphone User Guide
- June 25, 2024
- Dan Clark Audio
Table of Contents
Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Open Back Headphone
Specifications:
- Model: [Insert Model Name]
- Brand: Dan Clark Audio
- Connector Type: Planar-magnetic self-latching connectors
- Warranty: 2 years
Product Information
Features:
Quick User Guide
Safety Instructions:
Ensure to use headphones at safe volume levels to prevent damage. Keep away
from pets and children due to small parts that may pose a choking hazard.
Attaching a Cable:
To attach the cable, hold the male connector by the boot and rotate it into
the female receptacle on the headphone until it clicks into place. To release
the cable, pull down on the top of the connector’s metal jacket. Product
Care:
Handle with care to prevent damage. Avoid dismantling the unit or exposing
it to excessive wear and tear. Refer to warranty details for coverage.
Product Usage Instructions:
Storing the Headphones:
- Grip firmly around both sides of the headphone with one hand.
- Grasp the headphone headband wire with your other hand.
- Push down on the headband wire while holding both sides of the headphone. This will cause the headphone to fold in a controlled manner.
- Place the headphones into the case as instructed.
- Important: Do not fold cups one at a time as this may result in damage to the headphones.
Listening Tip:
Ideal listening position for the ears is in the top back corner of the
earpads for optimal sound experience.
Warranty Information:
Dan Clark Audio offers a 2-year warranty for headphones covering the
headphone cable and accessories. Warranty is transferable with proper
documentation of original purchase. Registration:
To register your product or for warranty claims, visit
https://DanClarkAudio.com/register for more details. FAQ:
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Q: How can I claim warranty for my headphones?
A: To claim warranty, ensure you have valid proof of purchase and visit http://DanClarkAudio.com for details on return merchandise authorizations and warranty issues. -
Q: Can I dismantle the unit for maintenance?
A: It is advised not to dismantle the unit as it may void the warranty. For maintenance, refer to authorized service centers or contact customer support. -
Q: How should I store my headphones to prevent damage?
A: Follow the provided instructions for storing your headphones correctly to avoid any potential damage.
Storing the Headphones
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Grip firmly around both sides of the headphone with one hand as shown.
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Grasp headphone headband wire with your other hand.
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Push down on the headband wire while firmly holding both sides of the headphone with other hand.
This will cause the headphone to fold in a controller manner.
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Place headphones into the case as shown.
DO NO FOLD CUPS ONE AT A TIME, THIS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE HEADPHONES.
Listening Tip:
Ideal listening position for the ears is in the top back corner of the earpads.
Features
- Driver: 51 mm x 76mm Dan Clark Audio designed single-ended planar magnetic
- Titanium “Memory Metal” headband
- Auto-adjusting Suspended Comfort Strap
- THD less than 0.02% measured 1 kHz @ 94dB
- Japanese synthetic protein leather
- RMS Deviation of .25 B from 20 Hz – 10 kHz
Safety Instructions
- Read instruction manual carefully and completely before using this headphone.
- Keep the headphone, accessories, and packaging out of reach of pets and children. This product contains small parts which may present a choking hazard.
- Use only attachments, accessories, and spare parts supplied or recommended by Dan Clark Audio.
- Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage can occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for extended periods of time.
- Do not expose headphone or accessories to extreme temperatures
- Always keep headphone dry.
Attaching a Cable:
All Dan Clark Audio planar-magnetic products use push-pull self-latching
connectors. To attach your cable hold the male connector by the boot and
rotate it into the female receptacle on the headphone until you feel it click
into place. To release the cable, pull down on the top of the connector’s
metal jacket.
Product Care:
- The synthetic protein leather ear pads may be cleaned gently with a moistened cloth. Do not use cleaners or protectants, this may damage the pad.
- Clean any other surfaces with a clean, dry and lint-free microfiber cloth.
- For the first 50-100 hours of use the headphone will ‘burn-in, during this time the sound signature will stabilize.
Warranty
Dan Clark Audio offers a 2-year warranty for headphones. The warranty
commences on the date of purchase and covers the headphone cable and
accessories.
Warranty is transferable provided there is documentation of original purchase
that confirms purchaser bought the headphones in their country of residence.
Warranty is void and is non-transferable for “Gray Market” headphones (e.g.
international customers purchasing from US resellers and shipping to a friend
or freight-forward for export to any country with an authorized reseller).
Warranty does not cover damage by the owner (dismantling the unit, dropping,
damage by failure of electronics, etc.) or naturally occurring compression or
other wear to ear pads. Acts of God and all the rest of the usual caveats
apply which reinforce a warranty issue is something Dan Clark Audio did wrong,
or that was instrinsically wrong with the product we received from our
suppliers. We will repair or replace defective goods at our discretion.
Please see http://DanClarkAudio.com for details on return merchandise
authorizations for warranty issues and returns.
Registration
Visit https://DanClarkAudio.com/register to register your product.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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