Soul SL300 User manual
SL300
Elite Hi-Denition Noise
Cancelling Headphone
Compliance with FCC rules (U.S.A., only)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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,
this 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 o and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a dierent circuit than the
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. one to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
• Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Products with CE marking comply with the EMC Directive(2004/108/EC). The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found
at www.soulelectronics.com.
• Proper connections must be used for connection to a host computer
and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Safety Information
Please read this owner’s and product guide
Reading this guide will ensure proper and safe use of your Soul® headphones. Follow all operation guidelines and adhere to all safety
warnings and cautions.
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Warning
Use your headphones responsibly. Exposure to excessively loud noise can cause Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). “The loudness of
sound is measured in units called decibels. For example, the humming of a refrigerator is 40 decibels, normal conversation is approxi-
mately 60 decibels, and city trac noise can be 85 decibels. Sources of noise that can cause NIHL include motorcycles, recrackers, and
small rearms, all emitting sounds from 120 to 150 decibels. Long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 decibels can cause
hearing loss. The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before NIHL can occur. Sounds of less than 75 decibels, even after long
exposure, are unlikely to cause hearing loss.”
Source: http://www.drf.org . Additional information about preventing hearing damage may be found from The Consumer Electronics Association http://www.ce.org. World Health Organization http://www.who.int,
Environmental Protection Agency http://epa.gov
Before plugging your Soul® headphones into your phone or multimedia device, make sure that the volume has been set to zero (0) and
the power is o. Once you have turned on the device, increase the volume to a safe and comfortable level. Putting on your headphones
and turning on at full volume may cause damage to your hearing.
Keep headphones out of reach of small children. These headphones are not a toy and could be harmful to small children.
Noise-cancelling headphones make it hard to hear outside low-pitched sounds. Take care to recognize warning beeps and other audi-
tory reminders; be aware that the familiar sound of these alerts may be changed by the headphones.
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Battery Precautions
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Use only disposable AAA alkaline batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Observe correct polarity as marked.
• Remove depleted battery immediately.
• Please dispose of used batteries properly.
• Do not use a leaking battery. If battery leakage occurs, avoid
contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If battery leakage comes into
contact with your eyes, immediately ush with water and seek
medical attention.
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat.
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Below is a chart to help you better understand the causes and eects of dierent sound levels. The noise levels are rated in dB (decibels)
Environmental Noise Noise Level dB Possible Eects of Exposure
Quiet Library 30 dB No Eect - Normal
Normal Conversation 60 dB Comfortable Hearing
City Trac (inside car) 85 dB Maximum Level before hearing
damage begins. OSHA
recommends no more than 8
hours of exposure to sound levels
of 90 dB daily.
Power Saw at 3’ 110 dB Permanent Hearing Loss likely due
to prolonged unprotected exposure.
Jet Engine at 100’ 120 to 140 dB At 125 dB the human ear begins to
experience pain that can lead to
permanent hearing loss even
during short unprotected periods.
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Caution
DO NOT operate any motor vehicle or heavy machinery while listening to or wearing your headphones. Doing so is not only dangerous
to you or others but illegal in many states. Listening or wearing headphones reduces your ability to hear sounds around you such as
emergency vehicle sirens or the horn from another motorist.
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Sources: http://www.drf.org , The Consumer Electronics Association
http://www.ce.org. World Health Organization http://www.who.int,
Environmental Protection Agency http://epa.gov , and the Occupa-
tional Safety & Health Organization http://OSHA.gov
It is not recommended to use headphones when cycling, running or walking in heavy trac areas, where your full attention is necessary
for your safety. Always use your headphones responsibly in every situation.
Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using your headphones.
Always keep the instructions for future reference.
Adhere to all warnings, cautions and suggestions in this owner’s and product guide.
Keep your headphones dry and prevent exposure to moisture or water.
At A Glance
1. SL300 Headphone
2. Ear cup
3. Adjustable Headband
4. Audio Cable Input Jack
5. iPhone®, iPod® and iPad® control switch
6. 1/8” (3.5mm) Gold Plated Plug
7. Active Noise Cancelling Power Slide Switch
8. Headphone Badge Light Button
9. Battery Compartment
10. Hi/Lo Output Switch
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Box Contents
SL300 Headphones Detachable Tangle-Free Audio Cable with In-Line Remote Control Detachable Tangle-Free Audio Cable
1/8” (3.5mm) to ¼” Gold Plated Adapter Airline Gold-Plated Adapter Storage Road Case Cleaning Cloth Batteries
Using Your Soul® Headphones
Carefully remove your Soul® headphones from the protective storage road case. You will nd the audio cables, adapters and cleaning
cloth in the accessory box directly below the headphones. Gently open the headphones all the way one side at a time until you feel
them lock into place.
Headband Adjustment
Your Soul® headphones are fully adjustable for the most comfortable t. Firmly hold the top headband with one hand and the bottom
headphone portion with the other. Do not hold by the ear cups when adjusting the headband as damage could occur. Gently slide
the two sections up and down until you nd the proper t for you. The ear cups are fully articulating so they will adjust to your head
automatically when you put the headphones on. Once you have found the most comfortable t you are ready to select and connect the
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Selecting and Connecting the Audio Cable
Your Soul® headphones include two audio cables. The rst cable includes the in-line remote control for use with an iPhone, iPod or iPad.
The second cable is for use with all other multimedia devices such as a Blackberry®, Android™ phone, multimedia tablet or MP3 player.
Once you have selected the proper cable you are ready to connect to the headphone input jack. Both cables have straight and right
angle plugs. Connect the straight plug into the headphone input jack. The input jack is located on the bottom left side of the headphone.
You can identify the left side by the “L” on the inner headband portion of your headphone. Please ensure that the plug has been inserted
all the way into the input jack.
Installing the Batteries and Selecting the Hi/Lo Output
Please take the two AAA batteries included with your acces-
sories and remove the protective plastic shrink wrap. On the
right side of your headphones is the battery compartment.
Place your thumbs as illustrated in the diagram below on both
sides of the battery door (Logo Plate). You will notice two dim-
ples opposite of each other as a guide. Gently press down on
the battery door and turn to the left (counter-clockwise) about
1/8”. At this point the battery door should be loose. Install your
batteries following the positive + and negative - symbols. Be-
fore replacing the battery cover you will notice a slide switch
(see illustration below) labeled Hi and Lo. The switch should
be pre-set to the Hi position. If the device you are using has
unusually high output you can change the switch to Lo. This
will lower the overall sound level output of your headphones.
Replace the battery cover and turn gently to the right (clock-
wise) until the battery cover locks in place. 6
HI
LO
LEVEL
Logo Plate
Battery Compartment
+ -
- +
HI
LO
LEVEL
Logo Plate
Battery Compartment
+ -
- +
Warning
Use your headphones responsibly. Exposure to excessively loud noise can cause Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
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Caution
Do not over tighten or apply too much pressure to the battery cover as you could break the locking tabs.
Headphone Maintenance
Your Soul® headphones include a soft cleaning cloth located in the accessory box. Use the cloth to remove any ngerprints, oily residue
or dirt from the headphone. When cleaning your headphones do not use an abrasive cloth as you could scratch the nish. Use a dry soft
clean cloth to gently wipe the ear cups and remove any dirt or dust buildup.
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Caution
Never use any harsh cleaning agents. Keep your headphones dry at all times. Water could damage the sensitive circuitry inside your headphones.
Using Your Soul® Headphones
Once you have found the proper t, the audio cable has been connected, batteries have been Installed and you have selected the Hi/Lo
output you are ready to start enjoying the full range and quality of your Soul® headphones.
1. Place headphones over your ears. Note: the headphones have an “L” for Left and “R” for Right indicators on the inside bottom portion of the headband.
It is very important to place the headphones on your head correctly to get full sound benet and enjoy your listening experience.
2. Make sure that the volume is all the way down to zero.
3. Turn your device o.
4. Plug the 1/8” (3.5mm) plug into the headphone jack.
5. Power Up your device.
6. Select the music or movie you wish to hear or view.
7. Slowly increase the volume level until you nd the safe and appropriate listening level for you.
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8. Your Soul® SL300 Headphones include “Active Noise Cancelling” technology. This feature reduces the ambient noise around you for a more pleasurable
listening experience. To activate this feature slide the switch on the left back portion of the headphone to the “on” position. A blue LED light will Indicate
that the “Active Noise Cancelling” feature is on. Your SL300 Headphones will still work even if the batteries have been depleted; however, you will need
to replace the batteries to continue using the “Active Noise Cancelling Feature”. Please remember to turn switch to the o position to prevent any
unnecessary drain of the batteries.
9. Another additional feature of your Soul headphones is the Illuminated light ring around the Soul Logo on the outer portion of the ear cups. On the
inner left portion of the headband is a power button to turn this feature on and o.
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Caution
Use your headphones responsibly. Exposure to excessively loud noise can cause Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL).
Never put headphones on when unit is at full volume as it may cause permanent damage.
In-Line Remote Control Function and Diagram
For Controlling Phone Functions
1. Answer/Hang Up – During an incoming call press and release the center button (•) once to answer the call.
Once you have completed your call press and release the center button once again to hang up the phone.
2. Call Rejection – If you do not want to answer an incoming call, you can hold the center button for approximately two seconds. You will hear two
beeps once you release the button that indicates the call was rejected.
3. Call Waiting – During a call in progress, you may answer another incoming call by pressing the center button. This will place the existing call on hold
while you answer the incoming call. If you want to switch to the original call press the center button again. That will place the second caller on hold
while you go back to your original call. You may repeat again to go back to second caller.
4. Volume Control - When you want to increase the volume of your phone, press the up arrow (
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Note: Make sure to increase volume slowly to prevent damage to your hearing. When you want to decrease the volume on your phone, press the
down arrow (
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