BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII (01) PDF DOCUMENT

To ensure safe listening with your BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII, please follow these guidelines:

• An excess of high volumes and long periods of listening may cause hearing damage. The volume level should be as low as possible.

• If you suffer from tinnitus, do not use headphones, or reduce the volume.

• When connecting the BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII, please ensure that the volume is turned down to a minimum. Adjust the volume after putting on the headphones.

According to regulations to protect employees against damages caused by noise and vibrations, please follow these instructions for periods of listening:

Yes, there is a “Danger to life” warning associated with using the BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII headphones.

• Headphones drastically reduce the perception of external sounds. Using headphones in road traffic can be potentially dangerous. The user’s hearing must not be impaired to the extent that it causes road safety risks.

• Do not use the BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII in traffic, especially within an area of potentially dangerous machines and tools.

• Avoid using the headphones in situations where hearing must not be affected, especially when crossing a railway crossing or at a construction site.

The BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII comes with the following supplied accessories:

• 1 x “Producing” ear pad set, velours, black, with a slight bass boost, including acoustic disc.

• 1 x “Mixing & Mastering” ear pad set, velours, black, for linear sound, including acoustic disc.

• 1 x PRO X straight 3-pin mini XLR cable, with 3-pole mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) & 1/4″ adapter (6.35 mm), length 3 m.

• 1 x PRO X coiled 3-pin mini XLR cable, with 3-pole mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) & 1/4″ adapter (6.35 mm), length 5 m (stretched).

• 1 x Hard case.

The two sets of velours ear pads are designed for different sound profiles: the “Producing” ear pad ensures a sound with a slight bass boost, and the “Mixing & Mastering” ear pad ensures a linear sound.

To connect the cable:

1. The headphone end of the cable is fitted with a lockable 3-pin mini XLR cable connector.

2. To connect the cable correctly, make sure the small release nose on the connector is facing the outside of the headphone.

3. Ensure that the cable socket snaps securely into the housing of the headphone.

To disconnect the cable:

If you want to change the connection cable, press the small release nose and at the same time pull the cable connector off the housing of the BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII.

Yes. Connect the stereo jack plug of the cable to a headphone output only. If you connect the BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII to any other jack socket, it could be damaged.

For maintenance and hygiene, follow these steps:

• Occasionally clean the headband and ear pads with a soft cloth moistened with water. Make sure that no water enters the housing or transducers.

• If necessary, you can carefully remove the headband and ear pads and clean them with mild soapy water.

Important Cleaning Warnings:

• Never use any solvent cleaning agents.

• The pads must be completely dry before they are re-attached to the headphones.

• Never use a vacuum cleaner for cleaning the BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII, as this may cause irreparable damage.

As the headband and ear pads are subject to natural wear and tear, it is necessary to replace them from time to time.

To change the ear pads on your BEYERDYNAMIC DT 1990 PRO MKII, follow these steps:

1. Carefully pull the old ear pad off the mounting ring.

2. Insert the plastic lip of the new ear pad into the groove of the housing.

3. Turn the ear pad as indicated by the arrow until the lip of the entire pad is sitting over the mounting ring.

The symbol on the product, in the operating instructions, or on the packaging means that electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their life cycle. Always dispose of used equipment in accordance with applicable regulations.