Owner`s Manual - Sound Of Sleep
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1. gt 90 minutes In External Audio mode the Sleep Timer becomes a two stage timer The Sleep Timer can shut Off nomad gradually or switch to Internal Audio Mode when it expires nomad can play music for a while then automatically switch to your favorite SoundStory either all night or for 30 or 60 minutes The Richness Button in External Audio Mode sets the Timer Mode see page 7 For example if you are listening to music in External Audio Mode and set the Timer to 90 minutes with the Timer Mode set to 01 right Richness light is on nomad will play your music for 90 minutes It will then slowly ramp down the music and switch to Internal Mode slowly ramping up and playing whatever SoundStory you have selected for 30 minutes After that nomad will gradually go Off See Table nomad Behavior When Timer Expires at the top of page 7 for a listing of the various two stage Sleep Timer options nomad Behavior When Timer Expires Mode Timer State Timer Mode Timer not set nomad plays continually Off Goes Off gradually in 30 60 or 90 minutes Internal On Goes Off gradually in 30 60 or 90 minutes External On 00 Both lights Off Plays SoundStory 30 minutes then goes Off External On 01 Right light On Plays SoundStory 60 minutes then goes Off External On 10 Left light On Plays SoundStory till nomad is turned Off External On 00 Both lights On External2. immediately with the Power Button or turned Off gradually over time with the Sleep Timer see page 6 Note Out of the box the unit starts with the OCEAN SoundStory in Adaptive Mode with High Richness these are explained in the next section After that the unit will return to settings used when you last powered it Off cleanly see Note on page 8 Press The SoundStory Select Button to select the desired SoundStory and adjust the Volume with the Up Down Buttons Volume Buttons Power Button Up amp Down On Off Timer Button eager ut 30 60 90 Jack 3 5mm minutes SoundStory Power Select Button Connector What is Special About this Machine Adaptive Mode and Manual Mode In Internal Audio Mode when no Audio Cable is attached the Adaptive Button switches between Adaptive Mode and Manual Mode The light next to the Adaptive Button is on in Adaptive Mode and off when in Manual Mode In Adaptive Mode nomad adapts to noise in your room It listens for disruptive noises and raises the volume and or adds enhancing sounds richness to the SoundStory when it detects intrusive noises In Manual Mode the unit still listens but does not significantly change its volume in response to noise Instead it maintains a relatively constant volume level determined by the Volume Up Down Buttons Richness Button selects Richness Level Both lights on High Left light only Medium Right light only Low Richness No li
3. Audio Mode When no Audio Cable is plugged in to nomad it is in Internal Audio Mode When an Audio Cable is plugged in the unit automatically switches to External Audio Mode and nomad can be used to listen to an external audio source This allows you to listen to an MP3 player PC audio movie soundtrack or any other audio source from any device with a standard headphone or line out connector A standard 3 5 mm stereo Audio Input Jack is located on the upper right_side of the nomad unit Audio Cable supplied Simply connect the headphone jack or line out jack of the audio source to the Audio Input Jack on the nomad with the supplied Audio Cable and adjust the volume to your liking When you remove the Audio Cable nomad switches back to Internal Audio Mode and plays the selected SoundStory Please note that volume and other settings are maintained and saved separately for External Audio Mode and the two Internal Audio Modes Adaptive Mode and Manual Mode In External Audio Mode the Adaptive Button can be used to increase the audio input level 6 dB If you turn the Boost on Adaptive light on and the audio material sounds distorted you should turn the Boost off The Boost may be automatically disabled if operating nomad with weak batteries In External Audio Mode press the Richness Button to set the desired Timer Mode This controls the behavior of nomad after the Sleep Timer expires Adaptive Button Richness Button 6 dB Boost Tim
4. EXPRESS WARRANTY 11 Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the length of an implied warranty As a consequence some of the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to buyers residing in those states This warranty grants specific legal rights to buyers but other rights may also be granted which vary from state to state FCC Declaration 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 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician
5. NOMO SOUND SLEEP Travel Version Owner s Manual Getting Started Product Features Technical Reference Warranty Information 2012 Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc To Our Customers Thank you and congratulations on your purchase from Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc ASTI You now own the highest quality travel friendly Sleep Therapy System on the market today with four unique features the ability to listen to the noise in your environment and adapt its sound generation accordingly the ability to create dynamic sound compositions that do not repeat a new power management system allowing battery only or AC operation with battery backup and the ability to conveniently listen to your music movies etc nomad is singularly unique and the result of serious efforts by sleep audio electronics and software specialists Natural sound ecosystems were captured with professional recording equipment and are reproduced in real time using the latest in advanced electronics This convenient product with a compact yet rugged design will provide you with a truly enjoyable listening experience whether you are sleeping reading or relaxing during travel or at home If you have any suggestions or ideas on how we can make our products better please let us know Sam J Nicolino Jr President and CEO ASTI Write down your Serial Number label looks like this Record your serial number here You can find it on the bottom
6. ceecteeteeteneeeeeeees 9 Trouble Shooting cccceeecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseaeeseneeeseeeseaees 9 Customer Support 0 ccccececececeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeseaeeseeeeeseneeeeseeee 9 Safety Warranty and Certifications cccccees 10 Safety Instructions eccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeseeeeteaeeeeaees 10 One Year Limited Warranty ccccccecesceeeseeeeeeeteteeeeeeeees 11 FCC Declaration c cccccssscectesesecccsessecsecssserecscesencdeaesereteassens 12 Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc Office Number 1 408 377 3411 feedback soundofsleep com http www soundofsleep com Getting Started Unpack the box which contains nomad Unit Power Adapter Power Cable Audio Cable User Manual this document Oe ONS Connect Power The Power Connector is located on the lower right edge under the Audio Input Jack It is a standard micro USB connector Align and gently push the proper end of the Power Cable into the Power Connector ensure wider edge of the plug is facing the front of the nomad unit next plug the other end of the Power Cable into the supplied Power Adapter Plug the Power Adapter into an un switched wall outlet Note nomad can also be powered by two AA batteries or by plugging the Power Cable into a powered USB connector on another device personal computer laptop etc Turn on nomad Press the Power Button The unit will start playing in a second or two The unit can be turned Off
7. e Richness and Adaptive Buttons allow the unit to be customized to suit personal preference and each situation You might prefer a quiet steady sound and use Manual Mode especially if there is little noise or steady noise in your environment However you might need the additional masking that Adaptive Mode provides or prefer a more lively sound mix created by the higher levels of Richness Experiment to find the settings you like best Note When setting the volume in Adaptive Mode you are setting the maximum volume it can reach when it detects a loud noise Turn it up Activity Environment Starting Points Adaptive Richness Sleeping quiet room sensitive sleepers Off Off Low Sleeping noisy room average sleepers On Off Low Sleeping noisy room good sleepers On Med High Reading or Studying quiet room Off Low Reading or Studying noisy room On Med High Used as background sound for entertainment Off High Used for speech privacy On High Useful Features Sleep Timer Turning On nomad with the Power Button results in continuous play until the Sleep Timer is turned on In Internal Audio mode the Sleep Timer sets nomad to play for some number of minutes and then gradually shut Off Sleep Timer Button The Sleep Timer can be set to 30 60 or 90 minutes Press the Timer Button to select the desired interval No lights means that the unit will play until you turn it Off Both lights lit
8. ent go to http www soundofsleep com sw license agreement Safety Instructions Read and adhere to all safety and operating instructions before use Keep this booklet for future reference f 2 11 12 13 WARNING Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery or Motor Vehicles While Using this Device The unit should be cleaned regularly with a soft dry cloth The grill may be vacuumed to remove excessive dust or particle build up Do not use any liquids or sprays including solvents chemicals or alcohol or abrasives to clean Be careful not to have liquid or particulate material enter the microphone opening that is behind the round hole just to the left of the Adaptive Button The unit should not be used near water such as a bathtub swimming pool faucet or basin to avoid electrocution Be careful to avoid dropping objects or spilling liquids onto the unit If liquid is spilled on the unit unplug and turn it upside down immediately Allow it to dry thoroughly one week before plugging it into a wall outlet again Following these instructions does not ensure that the unit will be operational Do not reach for the unit if it has fallen into water Unplug it immediately at the wall outlet and if at all possible drain water before retrieving the unit The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Avoid placing the unit in areas
9. er Cable unless the power is interrupted At that time the nomad power automatically switches to the batteries providing true battery back up The audio from the nomad unit will not pop or click during the switchover If the batteries become too weak to operate the device at the current volume level the volume level is automatically and gradually reduced This extends the useful life of the batteries and eliminates jarring sounds from being produced when the batteries die under all but the most extreme cases In general nomad will automatically and quietly shutoff when the batteries are exhausted Battery Shutdown and the Battery Level will not be displayed see Table below Note User Settings will not be saved during a Battery Shutdown Battery Backup The nomad power management system uses the AA batteries if there is an AC power failure When used for this purpose battery life is up to four years however ASTI recommends you change the batteries every year or two to minimize the possibility of battery leakage damaging your nomad unit Note When you operate the nomad unit from batteries only perhaps because an AC outlet is not available the batteries are supplying power to the nomad system and will last for a time determined by many factors including mode of operation volume settings you use and battery quality Battery Level Codes The SoundStory lights indicate the battery status for approximately 3 seconds when nomad is turned Of
10. er Mode see text above see Table above CAUTION It is best to connect the audio source with care 1 Turn nomad volume down 2 Connect one end of Audio Cable to sound source 3 Connect other end of the Audio Cable to the nomad Audio Input Jack 4 Turn on 6 dB Boost if desired 5 Adjust the nomad volume to the desired listening level Display Lights When any button is pressed or the Audio Cable is inserted or removed the lights on the front panel will come on and then automatically go off after 30 seconds in Internal Audio Mode or 5 seconds in External Audio Mode In Internal Audio Mode you can choose to have the lights on all the time To do so when you turn the nomad unit On press and hold the Power Button down for about 2 seconds until the Timer lights go on then release the Power Button Power Options The nomad unit contains a sophisticated power management system This convenient and unique system allows you to power nomad in a variety of ways provides for battery only operation has battery backup capability and extends the life of batteries used to power the device The four options are Use two 2 AA batteries install in bottom of nomad unit Use the supplied Power Adapter and Power Cable Use both 1 and 2 above battery backed up AC power Use the supplied Power Cable only connect to laptop etc PON When you plug in the Power Cable and have the batteries installed the system will only draw power from the Pow
11. f only if nomad has been On 10 seconds or longer WATER BATTERY OCEAN RAIN FALL MEADOW BROOK NOISES STATUS ON ON ON ON ON ON New Battery ON ON ON ON ON OFF 2 4 2 9Vv ON ON ON ON OFF OFF 1 9 2 4 v ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF 1 4 1 9v ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Almost Dead OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF No Battery Technical Information Specifications SoundStories 6 Speaker Compensation multi band parametric EQ Audio Input Jack 3 5 mm stereo Power Requirements 5 Volts 500 mA DC Product Dimensions 5 37 x 4 62 x 2 55 How to Restore Factory Settings Turn the nomad unit Off Remove batteries if installed Connect the Power Adapter and Power Cable Turn nomad On Wait a few seconds then press and hold the Power Button down again until the SoundStory lights flash approximately 2 seconds then release the Power Button Trouble Shooting If your unit exhibits a problem try the actions below to resolve the problem SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No operation when power switch is pressed Disconnected Power Cable Check the power connection on the right side of the nomad unit and at the Power Adapter Both ends of the cable must be firmly seated Faulty wall outlet Try another un switched wall outlet Batteries are dead or too weak to operate nomad Replace batteries and power on again use of Power Cable is opt
12. for help Declaration of Conformity Trade Name ASTI Sleep Therapy System Model Name ASM1004 Responsible Party Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc Address 1475 South Bascom Ave Campbell CA 95008 USA Telephone Number 1 408 377 3411 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment p ASTI Sleep C Therapy System ASM1004 2012 Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Adaptive Sound Adaptive Sound Sleep Therapy System Ecotones Adaptive Sound Technologies the ASTI logo and SoundStory are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Use of this product is protected by one or more of US patent 5781640 and other US and international patents Additional patents pending 12
13. ghts on Off Richness adds character to each SoundStory by dynamically mixing sounds to avoid repetition The Richness Level controls how the sounds are mixed See Page 7 for usage of the Richness and Adaptive Buttons in External Audio mode Adaptive Button selects Mode Light on Adaptive Mode Light off Manual Mode Richness may be set to one of four levels in Internal Audio Mode High These SoundStories are the most complex For example in the OCEAN setting the sound of a fog horn or barking sea lion is occasionally heard In the RAIN setting a thunderclap is often heard and wind is more prevalent In the BROOK setting frogs croak Medium Moderate sounds are incorporated into the SoundStory For example in the OCEAN setting additional sounds such as bird song are played but they occur less often than in the High Richness Level Low Designed for sleep the SoundStory will play at a steady continuous level OCEAN mostly wave sounds with a few soft birds BROOK no frogs Off Designed for the most sensitive sleepers the SoundStory will play at its most consistent level Few if any additional sounds are included Note The NOISES SoundStory settings operate with Richness off Accordingly for the NOISES SoundStory only the Richness Level selects the SoundStory variant to be played Off BROWN NOISE Low PINK NOISE Medium WHITE NOISE High ELECTRIC FAN Using Richness and Adaptive Features Th
14. ional No batteries installed Install new batteries Unit is On but no sound Volume is set too low Press or hold Volume Up button down to increase nomad volume level System is in External Audio Mode but has no audio input signal Provide audio input signal or disconnect the Audio Cable from the Audio Input Jack to switch to Internal Audio Mode Adaptive light flashing repeatedly Batteries are dead Remove Power Cable and remove dead batteries Insert new batteries Unit goes On briefly but then goes Off Batteries are very weak Replace batteries or use Power Cable see Power Options on previous page Other unexpected behavior Try the factory reset procedure 1 Remove batteries 2 Plug Power Adapter into an AC outlet and connect Power Cable Press and hold the Richness Button Press the Power Button Release Power Button 3 4 5 6 Release Richness Button Customer Support If you have problems or questions please contact Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc at 1 408 377 3411 or email support soundofsleep com Safety Warranty and Certifications Software Licensing The software contained in the ASTI nomad Adaptive Sound Sleep Therapy System is licensed to you not sold to you This is only to protect our intellectual property and has no affect on your ability to use the nomad unit wherever you please For details of the Software Licensing Agreem
15. of the unit Refer to these numbers whenever you contact ASTI regarding this product Model Number ASM1004 ihe 67890 your number will be different Name Part Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Protect your warranty Please complete your warranty registration on line at http soundofsleep com warranty registration form or call 1 888 502 3815 and ask for Product Registration Table Of Contents Getting StQNCG zccceckedissnstadscntscacseadcseadeastscacansaatadsastacadecass 4 What is Special About this Machine cccccccccee 5 Adaptive Mode and Manual Mode ccceeteeeeeeeeteees 5 FRICNINGSS ieee dence secu ive cedaveeebueiee er debe aleeicaskeeeseds bene deed eeant 5 Using Richness and Adaptive Features ccceeeseeeeeeees 6 Useful PO AUIS eich cierceta taser adecattis does hataectenta ci decares 6 Sleep TIMET ivecodiee che cil danch aceite eddies 6 External Audio Mode ee eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 7 Display HoN onesna a eaaa NARREN 7 Power Options a iopeines isid eeaeee iaaa 8 Battery Backup w isccesvecceietesieeteveseeetevichideielet tists E KAERRA 8 Battery Level Codes 0 ceccccseeceteseeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeee 8 Technical Information eeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Specifications e ce ecccccecesteceeesseeeeessnaeeeeesneeeeeesneeeeessnaeeeessaes 9 How to Restore Factory Settings ccc
16. roducts This warranty does not apply to a damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to the product s use or to the installation of components b damage caused by accident abuse misuse fire floods earthquake or other external causes c damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of ASTI d accessories used in conjunction with a covered product e a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability f items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including without limitation batteries or light bulbs or g any and all pre existing conditions that occur prior to the effective date of this Limited Warranty relating to any product sold as is including without limitation floor demonstration models and refurbished items ADAPTIVE SOUND TECHNOLOGIES INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ASTI DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS IF ASTI CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
17. s received within the Warranty Period at its option ASTI will either 1 repair the defect at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts or 2 replace the product with a current product that is close in functionality to the original product A replacement product or part including a user installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by ASTI is covered by the remaining warranty of the original purchase When a product or part is exchanged the replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes ASTI s property Obtaining Service To obtain warranty service call ASTI at 1 408 377 3411 Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance by ASTI A purchase receipt must accompany all returns Service options parts availability and response times will vary You are responsible for shipping and the cost of shipping the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement per our instructions Limits and Exclusions Coverage under this Limited Warranty is restricted to the continental United States of America not including the District of Columbia the U S Territories of Guam Puerto Rico or the U S Virgin Islands This Limited Warranty applies only to the Sleep Therapy System and the Power Adapter It does NOT apply to any supplied cables or any bundled non ASTI components or p
18. that are exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating products such as electric heaters Do not place unit on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat Avoid placing in areas that are dusty humid moist lack ventilation or are subject to constant vibration The unit may be subject to interference from external sources such as transformers electric motors or other electronic devices To avoid distortion from such sources place the unit as far away from them as possible Do not apply excessive force when using any switches or controls The unit should only be used with the power adapter provided or AA batteries Power cords should be routed to avoid being walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them Unplug the power adapter from the outlet when the unit is unused for long periods of time or when moving the unit Do not attempt to service the unit yourself beyond what is described in the operating instructions 10 One Year Limited Warranty Warranty only applies to units purchased from authorized ASTI resellers See our website for an up to date list http www soundofsleep com product info partners Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc hereinafter referred to as ASTI warrants this product against defects in materials and or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser Warranty Period If a defect arises and a valid claim i
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