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1. 12 Background Mode 13 Manual Mode 13 Owner s Record esses 19 P Power Installing the AC Adaptor 8 Turning the unit on 9 S Serial Number enne 8 19 Sleep TImer uires 14 SoundStories eeees 9 11 Specifications esses 18 SUPPI eierens ain ied ez nca 19 T TIER QA iie te coerente tirer eren reete aae todd 14 Troubleshooting eesses 16 U Unpacking netter nes 8 V Vol re enis exi 10 Ww Warranty 2 inicr ier ce teris cete 20 23 ASTI A ADAPTIVE SOUND TECHNOLOGIES NC ASTI Adaptive Sound Therapy Machine ASM1001 Ecotones SoundStories Adaptive Sound Processor Adaptive Sound Technologies and the ASTI logo are trademarks of Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners 2008 Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc EUM0809232. Background Mode The Background mode begins generating a SoundStory once the room becomes quiet When the background conversation level rises in the room Ecotones senses the change and gradually shuts down the SoundStory When adjusting the volume in background mode the sound will be played even with background noise in the room Ecotones will return to normal background operation after the Volume buttons have not been pressed for a small duration Background mode is useful to run in environments where you want a pleasing background sound but do not want to adjust the volume whenever a conversation starts or the phone rings This mode is also useful when using the headphones in order for the unit to respond when someone enters the room When running in background mode a small letter B inside a black circle can be seen in the lower right corner of the color display Manual Mode The Manual mode generates SoundStories at a user selected fixed output volume Although the output level is fixed Ecotones uses Adaptive Sound Technology to reactively insert random sound elements into the SoundStory for a natural listening experience Manual mode is good to use when you want to prevent Ecotones from reacting to the room environment or want to set a steady level for use with headphones When running in manual mode a small letter M inside a black circle can be seen in the lower right corner of the color display Using the Sleep Timer
3. Your Ecotones unit comes equipped with a countdown Sleep Timer function The Sleep Timer activates your Ecotones for a set amount of time before turning the unit off gt While the Sleep Timer is on the display 1 is turned off to prevent disturbing your sleep The Sleep Timer is controlled through the Sleep Timer button 4 To activate the Sleep Timer press the Sleep Timer button 4 once This works if Ecotones is powered on or off An alternating red and green bar graph will appear across Sleep Timer bar located at the top of the current SoundStory icon representing the top of color display amount of time for the Sleep Timer setting Each bar represents 30 minutes of operation under the Sleep Timer I The Sleep Timer can be set to run for 30 60 90 120 or lt unlimited LCD Off minutes nd 4 lt gt _S gt Turn LCD OFF If you want the display to be off during normal operation set the Sleep Timer to unlimited minutes LCD Off In this mode your Ecotones unit responds just as it would in normal mode but the display will automatically turn i Sleep Timer bar with off after no button activity for one minute When the unlimited time setting display is on the unlimited time setting is indicated by a red and green barber shop diagonal line at the top of the display When you first enter Sleep Timer mode the Sleep Timer remembers the time settings from the last Sleep Timer session If your las
4. Adaptor 1 2 3 Unwind the AC power adaptor cord and extend it to its full length Insert the small end of the AC adaptor into the plug at the back of the Ecotones unit 10 Insert the larger end of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet Make sure to use an outlet that is always live Do not use an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch Caution Use only the AC power adaptor that came with your Ecotones unit Using any other power adaptor may damage your unit and void your warranty 8 Basic Operations Powering On Ecotones Power on the Ecotones unit by pressing the Power button 3 The Ecotones splash screen will appear on the color display 1 When the unit powers up the previous SoundStory volume and mode settings are restored Pressing the Power button again turns Ecotones off Note the Sleep Timer button can also be used to power on Ecotones directly into the Sleep Timer mode See the Sleep Timer section for more information about the Sleep Timer Selecting SoundStories Cycle through the available SoundStories using the SoundStory button 6 Each SoundStory is described by an image in the color display 1 Ecotones maintains the current operating mode while cycling through the SoundStories See the Operating Modes section for more information about the operating mode The available SoundStories are described in detail in the SoundStories section Adjusting the Volume Use the Up Down Volume co
5. away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Avoid placing this unit in areas 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 the unit in areas that are dusty humid and moist lack ventilation or are subject to constant vibration This unit may be subject to interference from external sources such as transformers electric motors or other electronic devices To avoid distortion created by such sources it is advised that you place the unit as far away from such sources as possible Do not apply excessive force when using any switches or controls The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the unit The unit should be cleaned only as recommended in the instructions The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions Do not attempt to clean the unit with a chemical solvent as
6. speakers are disabled Note Due to the possibility of large sudden volume changes Adaptive mode is disabled when using the headphone jack Both Background and Manual mode operation can be used with headphones If the unit is in Adaptive mode when headphones are plugged in it will automatically switch to Background mode CAUTION Avoid using headphones at high volume levels Prolonged exposure to high sound pressure levels may impair hearing Using an Amplified Audio System Since Ecotones generates 18 bit better than CD quality sound the Ecotones sounds excellent when amplified through an audio system Use the headphone jack 9 as input to your audio system Since the headphone jack is in use Adaptive mode is disabled See note in last section While both Background mode and Manual mode can be used it is pos sible for Background mode to pick up the audio system output as room noise If you experience slow up and down fluctuations in the volume of the output when using an external audio system try running in Manual mode instead Restoring the Factory Settings If the Ecotones unit behaves strangely for any reason it is possible to restore the unit to the factory settings Simply unplug your Ecotones unit from the AC power adaptor for approximately 10 seconds and then reapply the power The unit will be reset to the factory settings and will start up in the factory SoundStory volume and mode of operation settings Troublesh
7. this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth Operate controls and switches as described in the manual When moving the unit be sure to first unplug the power cord Table of Contents A Message from the President esses enne 6 Location of Controls and Indicators eese nennen 7 Getting Started J iode det deoa ebd adea xen ie taire Dk daa EEEa 8 Unpacking the Ecotones Unit eeeesseeeseeeneeeeeneeenen enne 8 GHOOSING a EOCatlOD s ahas aessa aea pera pneu eae etna DERE ap rena nne ina tre c dee enden 8 Installing the AC Power Adaptor sess 8 Basic OperatlOris diete seh veetascu scene svcd fubsesucescesdledvabesucvuectevuncechecspesesnceeases 9 Powering OM ECOCOMOS D D 9 Selecting SoundStories eeceeceeseeceeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeseeseeeaeeeeeaeeseesesseneaeeeesetenseaseaeeaaes 9 PIEDRA UI 10 Choosing an Operating Mode nennen nnne 10 So ndStorigs io eterna ditaniinste eie e a a deda eniro e nee fasce dava dauid 11 Operatirig MOdeS8 1 acercar ai een erani Iss pea engan duae Eg Rees rera 12 Adaptive Mode ees 12 Background Mode x eere red Eit e Eve Do rei es iras 13 NIEnIPEIDI IE 13 Using the Sleep Timer en tetra esent ee dae nain 14 Additional Features leet tetendit cvaeesetndetvanceunevabesdnetnde cates 15 Using Headphones eerte ter eee oria erii eerte eet t vede ia a
8. AWFULLY 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 EXPRESS WARRANTY Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 21 Index A Adaptive Mode usus 12 Audio System sess 16 B Background Mode 13 Button Operating Mode 10 12 POW EF scettr ei tacta a 9 14 Sleep Timer esses 14 SoundStory sess 9 11 Vol me ee aadis 10 C Care and Maintenance 18 Color display 10 11 Controls and Indicators 7 Customer Support s 19 F Factory Settings 16 22 G Getting Started seessssss 8 H Headphones eeeeeeeee 7 15 I ICONS ilie Pieds 11 L Locating the unit eseeeee 8 M Manual Mode sess 13 Microphone eeeeeenneennnnn 7 8 o Operating Modes 10 12 Adaptive Mode
9. Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit Record your serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you contact support regarding this product Model Number ASM1001 Serial Number SoundStory Credits The SoundStories contained in the Ecotones unit may contain pieces of one or more of the following sound files from the Freesound Project 13543_acclivity_MidwifeToads3 wav 13563_acclivity_FrogsInRiver wav 19102_acclivity_OlgasTable flac 19910_acclivity_Avocet flac 20418_acclivity_HerringGull_InTheRain flac 24952_Erdie_thunder_long_distance 25379_FreqMan_Thunder_1989_b_rumbles_ wav 27942_genghis_attenborough_Herring_Great_Black_backed_Gulls_2_edited wav 30216_Erdie_thunder_rumble wav 38562_digifishmusic_Daintree_Rainforrest_Birds_4 38757_stormpetrel_27022005_snares_island_sea_lion ogg 40861_dobroide_20070910 43692_lanmour_orage 44250_digifishmusic_Medium_Rolling_Surf wav ONE 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 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 is 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 new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the
10. c President and CEO 408 377 3411 feedback asoundtech com Location of Controls and Indicators BONO ol LU voume POWER Color Display Up Down Volume Control 6 SoundStory cycles through Power On Off SoundStories Sleep Timer 30 60 90 min 7 Microphone unlimited LCD Off 8 Speaker Grill Mode Adaptive Background 9 Headphone Jack and Manual 10 Power Connector Getting Started Unpacking the Ecotones Unit 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the top packing material from the unit Remove the AC power adaptor from the top box Remove the Ecotones unit from the box Note the Serial Number on the bottom of your unit and write this number in the section provided at the end of this manual Save the carton and packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be returned for service Using the original carton and packing materials is the only way to safely repack the unit for shipment Choosing a Location e e Chose a stable level surface for the Ecotones unit Pick a location where the unit s microphone will not be blocked The microphone picks up background noise and enables the Ecotones unit to dynamically respond to its environment If the microphone is blocked your unit may not function properly Chose a location within easy reach of an AC outlet The location should be out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excessive heat dust moisture and humidity Installing the AC Power
11. ch the receiver is connected Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Declaration of Conformity Trade Name ASTI Adaptive Sound Therapy Machine Model Name ASM1001 Responsible Party Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc Address 1475 S Bascom Ave Campbell CA 95008 USA Telephone Number 408 377 3411 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subjectto 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 thatthe unit may power off In that event the operator can resume normal operation of Itis possible with the occurrence of an electrostatic discharge event near this device the unit by pressing the Power button once C Important Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read followed adhered to and retained for future reference The unit should not be used near water such as a bathtub swimming pool washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub or in a wet basement Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit Do not reach for unit if it has fallen into water Unplug it immediately The unit should be situated
12. ecofones User s Manual Adaptive Sound Therapy Machine Visit our website at www asoundtech com ASTI AN IT ADAPTIVE SOUND TECHNOLOGIES INC 2008 Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc Getting Started 1 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall and into the unit 2 Press the power button to turn the unit on 3 Adjust the volume with the volume switches 4 See the manual to change the Sound Story or operating mode 5 To reset the unit unplug the AC adaptor 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 correctthe interference by one or more ofthe following measures Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connectthe equipmentto an outlet on a circuit different from the one to whi
13. erae agas 15 Using an Amplified Audio System sese 16 Restoring the Factory Settings essent nennen nnns 16 Been M M 16 Care and Maintenance oen fe Er rasiassa eiii nra 18 efor Teliife I e E TETTE SLOT DLL E EA 18 C stomet SUDDOTt s eter tette cene etes bbs ee morena ox Een Ie Yu ANE rove ned 19 OWNEr S RECOFG re M 19 SoundStory Credits ert trier ipi REP epo Fiere rera rene erede xe deos nes ie inei 19 VEI GINA DEM 20 A Message from the President Congratulations You have just purchased Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc s ASTI s revolutionary patented Ecotones Adaptive Sound Therapy Machine This easy to use product is packed with advanced technology to provide you with an ultra high quality listening experience At ASTI we take pride in Ecotones unique functionality superior sound quality and exceptional case materials and finish We provide a stylish enclosure and high quality speakers that deliver greater sound quality than CD technology ASTI employs audio experts to ensure the sounds that Ecotones produces are of the highest quality and free from annoying audio artifacts We have made every effort to make Ecotones an excellent product to help you eliminate annoying noise sources and improve the quality of your life Please contact me if you have any concerns or suggestions for improvement a theirs Sam Nicolino Adaptive Sound Technologies In
14. ntrol buttons 2 to adjust the overall volume of the unit A violet bar indicating the overall 2 T gt volume level appears across the top of the color display 1 R whenever the volume is adjusted Note that the Volume buttons control both the volume level and microphone sensitivity of the unit in Adaptive and Background modes These modes will dynamically adjust the volume up and down while reacting with the surrounding noise environment based upon the user settings Violet Volume bar located attop of color display Choosing an Operating Mode Use the Mode button 5 to select between the different modes of operation Available modes are Adaptive Background and Manual The first letter of each mode is indicated in the lower right hand corner of the color display 1 The different modes of operation are described in greater detail in the Operating Modes section below SoundStories Your Ecotones unit comes with 12 high quality audio SoundStories Each Ecotones SoundStory is a composition of many related sounds interacting with your environment Each sound component is recorded in higher than CD quality and composed into an interactive audio story by ASTI s audio experts The SoundStory button 6 scrolls through the available SoundStories Each SoundStory displays its own graphic icon in the color display 1 to identify the selected SoundStory The SoundStories shipped with your Ecotones unit are Soothing T Calming Dis
15. ooting Should the Ecotones unit exhibit a problem please refer to the following table before seeking service Symptom Possible Cause Solution Unit is playing sound but Unit is running in Sleep Timer Press the Sleep Timer buttonto display is blank mode temporarily turn on the display for one minute To permanently turn on the display exit from Sleep Timer mode by powering off the unit and then turning it back on by pressing the Power buttontwice Symptom Possible Cause Solution No operation when unit is powered on Disconnected power plug Check the power connection at the back of the unit and at the wall jack Ensure both are firmly seated in the jacks AC adaptor is connected to a switched wall outlet Move the unit to an unswitched wall outlet Faulty AC outlet Move the unit to another outlet and try powering on again System needs to be reset Restore the default factory settings by unplugging the unit for 10 seconds and then plugging it in Unit is powered on but no sound can be heard Volume is turned down Press and hold the Volume Up button until volume increases Unit is in Background mode In Background mode the unit senses noise in the room and reduces the unit s volume in response Reducing the noise in the room should make the volume increase again automatically You can also change the mode to Adaptive or Manual Unit powers off une
16. original product or 3 provide an ASTI in the amount of the purchase price of the original product A replacement product or part including a user installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by ASTI assumes the remaining warranty of the original product When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes ASTI s property When an ASTI part is given the original product must be returned to ASTI and becomes ASTI s property Obtaining Service To obtain warranty service call ASTI Limited Warranty Service at 1 866 954 ASTI 2784 Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem A purchase receipt is required All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance Service options parts availability and response times will vary You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement per our instructions Limits and Exclusions Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America including the District of Columbia and the U S Territories of Guam Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for ASTI that can be identified by the ASTI trademark trade name or logo affixed to them or their packaging The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non ASTI product
17. s Manufacturers or suppliers other than ASTI may provide their own warranties to the purchaser but ASTI in so far as permitted by law provides these products as is 20 This warranty does not apply to a damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product s use or 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 L
18. t sleep session ran for 60 minutes the next time the Sleep Timer is activated the default starting time will be 60 minutes Pressing the Sleep Timer button 4 increments the total timer 14 period by 30 minutes Pressing the button multiple times cycles through 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes unlimited LCD Off timer settings When the timer reaches the unlimited setting another button press will reset the timer back to 30 minutes When the color display 1 is turned off pressing any button on the Ecotones unit will cause the display to come on again Pressing the Sleep Timer button once will turn on the display and show the remaining time at the top of the display Pressing the Sleep Timer button again resets the timer to the previous setting For example if there are 45 minutes left on a 60 second timer setting pressing the button will reset the timer to 60 minutes One more button press will increment the Sleep Timer to the next preset time To exit from Sleep Timer mode press the Power button 3 twice When the system powers up again it will switch back into normal operation mode Press the Sleep Timer button again to return to the Sleep Timer mode Additional Features Using Headphones Located on the back of the Ecotones unit is a standard 3 5 mm stereo headphone jack 9 Standard headphones can be plugged into this jack to listen to the Sound Stories When headphones are plugged into the jack the Ecotones
19. tant V Seaside t Waves 1 Thunderstorm i az A Gentle Babbling Nature s Rain Brook Meadow Crackling Fireplace Warming Campfire Relaxing Fan Restful Pure Train Ride 5 Meditation Some SoundStories work better than others to mask particular background noise situations Experiment with these selections to find the SoundStory that works best in your particular noise environment Big City Background 11 Operating Modes Your Ecotones unit has 3 modes of operation Pressing the Mode button 5 advances to the next mode of operation Ecotones remembers the previous mode volume setting when changing operating modes The 3 modes are Adaptive Background and Manual Adaptive Mode The Adaptive mode dynamically covers the background noise with a pleasant SoundStory The unit instantly responds to sudden changes in ambient noise and adjusts the current SoundStory to blend the changes away Adaptive mode is the best mode to use when you have ambient noise that includes lots of variation in sound and volume Adaptive mode uses only enough volume to mask the annoying background sound which creates less overall noise in the room than with a continuous volume setting Because of the possibility of large sudden volume fluctuations Adaptive mode cannot be used when using the headphone jack When running in adaptive mode a small letter A inside a black circle can be seen in the lower right corner of the color display
20. xpectedly Possible electrostatic discharge event near unit An electrostatic discharge ESD event near this device may cause it to power off In this event simply press the Power button to resume normal operation Other unexpected behavior System needs to be reset Restore the default factory settings by unplugging the unit for 10 seconds and then plugging it in and try the Sound Story again Care and Maintenance e e Vacuum the speaker grill to prevent an accumulation of dust Do not put liquids directly into the electronics If a liquid ever gets spilled on the grill immediately turn the unit up side down to protect from fluid damaging the speakers or electronics To clean this unit wipe with a soft dry cloth Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzene or other chemicals to clean this unit Never use an abrasive on the case Specifications SoundStories 12 Audio Quality 18 bit high fidelity Speakers 3 woofer 1 tweeter Frequency Range 90 Hz 20 000 Hz Operating Modes Adaptive Background Manual Sleep Timer Up to 120 minutes Headphone Jack 3 5 mm stereo Dimensions w h d 6 125 x 7 5 x 5 5 Case volume 2 4 liter Weight 3 5 Ibs Power Requirements 5V 1A DC Customer Support For customer support please contact Adaptive Sound Technologies directly 866 954 ASTI 408 377 3411 support asoundtech com http www asoundtech com Owner s
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