Walker's Game Ear Digital HD Elite - Manual

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Customer
Support
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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
ear
plug
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.
Installing
the
Battery
Remove
sticker
from
battery.
To
insert
battery,
open
battery
compartment
by
pulling
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,
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
the
opposite
the
lip
on
the
batter
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.
In
the
event
a
battery
is
swallowed,
immediately
contact:
The
National
Button
Battery
Ingestion
Hotline
(202)
625-­‐3333
for
counsel
or
treatment
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.
2. Inserting
Ear
plug
into
3.
While
ear
by
squeezing
and
holding
ear
hook
and
rolling
plug
between
between
thumb
fingers,
it
will
compress
and
forefinger,
and
gradually
expand
push
the
sound
after
insertion.
Position
tube
onto
the
ear
sound
tube
in
upward
hook;
you
may
direction
so
it
extends
need
to
trim
the
1.
Place
HD
Elite
past
the
ear
hook.
Mark
sound
tube
approx.
the
tube
and
repoeat
this
process
over
either
ear.
1/8”
above
the
tip
of
the
ear
hook.
Cut
off
to
achieve
a
comfortable
fit.
Excess
tube
at
mark.
Tubing
too
long
will
cause
the
unit
to
fall
off
the
ear.
Tubing
too
short
will
cause
the
ear
plug
to
pull
out
of
the
ear.
(For
more
info
scan
QR
code
image
or
go
to
website
below:)
http://www.walkersgameear.com/walkers_qr/bte_tutorial.mp4
Turning
the
Unit
On
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
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
Elite
has
a
built-­‐in
“safety”
circuit
which
limits
the
output
of
the
instrument
to
a
maximum
of
115dB
SPL.
Complications
Which
May
Arise
If
conditions
such
as
irritation,
inflammation
and
pain
arise,
they
are
normally
due
to
pressure
applied
from
the
ear
plug
on
a
particularly
sensitive
area
of
your
ear.
You
may
easily
be
able
to
correct
this
by
trimming
the
ear
plug
at
the
point
of
irritation.
For
an
actual
allergic
reaction,
or
any
other
unusual
conditions,
consult
your
physician.
Storing
the
HD
Elite:
When
the
unit
won’t
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time,
remove
the
battery
and
place
the
unit
in
it’s
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
HD
Elite
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
ear
plug
into
the
microphone,
resulting
in
a
whistle.
This
should
disappear
when
you
take
your
hand
away.
If
not,
check
to
make
sure
the
ear
plug
is
inserted
properly.
If
You
Have
a
Problem
Symptoms
Cause
Possible
Cure
Dead Battery
dead
Replace
battery
Blocked
ear
plug
Clear
ear
plug
blockage
Not
Loud
Enough
Battery
low
Replace
battery
Ear
plug
blocked
Remove
and
clean
earplug
Intermittent
(goes
in
and
out)
Battery
defective
Replace
battery
Not
Clear,
Distorted
Low
battery
Replace
battery
Humming,
Buzzing
Low
battery
Replace
battery
Hissing
Sound
Circuit
noise
Lower
volume
Loosen
earplug
Re-­‐position
ear
plug
Whistling/Squealing
Amplified
sound
Lower
volume
Leaking
from
around
ear
plug
Re-­‐position
ear
plug
Walker’s
HD
Elite