SOUND+SLEEP ASM1014 MINI Sleep Therapy System User guide
GETTING STARTED
Unpack the box, which contains:
- MINI Unit
- Power Adapter
- Power Cable
- Audio Cable
- User Manual (this document)
Connect Power: The Power Connector is located on the bottom of MINI. Gently push the non-USB end of the Power Cable into the Power Connector. Next, plug the USB-A end of the Power Cable into the supplied Power Adapter. Plug the Power Adapter into an un-switched wall outlet.
Note: MINI can also be powered by four (4) AA batteries or by plugging the power cable into a powered USB connector on another device, like a desktop or notebook PC.
Turn on MINI: Press the power button. The unit will start playing in a second or two. The unit can be turned off immediately with the power button, or turned off gradually over time with the sleep timer (see page 4).
Note: Out of the box, the unit starts in the OCEAN category with the third sound in that category selected, in manual mode, and set to a nominal volume. After that, the unit will return to settings used when you last powered it off using the power button.
Press the Select Category Button: To select the desired sound category, press the Select Sound Button to select the desired sound in that category, and adjust the volume with the Volume Up/Down Buttons.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE SOUND+SLEEP MINI?
Adaptive Modes and Manual Mode
In Internal Audio Mode (when no audio cable is attached) the Adaptive Button switches between Adaptive Mode and Manual Mode. There are two Adaptive Modes, Fast and Slow. The light next to the Adaptive Button is Red in Fast Adaptive Mode, Green in Slow Adaptive Mode, and off when in Manual Mode.
In Adaptive Mode, MINI adapts to noise in your room. It listens for disruptive noises and raises the volume and/or adds enhancing secondary sounds to the SoundStory when it detects intrusive noises.
In Manual Mode the unit still listens but does not signifi cantly change its volume in response to noise. Instead, it maintains a relatively constant volume level determined by the Volume Up/Down Buttons.
Using Adaptive Features
The Adaptive Button allows 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. If you fi nd MINI responds to noises too abruptly try the Slow Adaptive Mode or turn the adaptive feature off . Experiment to fi nd 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!
USEFUL FEATURES
Sleep Timer
Turning On MINI with the Power Button results in continuous play, until the Sleep Timer is turned on. In Internal Audio Mode the Sleep Timer sets MINI to play for some number of minutes and then gradually shut Off.
Sleep Timer
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 = 90 minutes)
External Audio Mode
When no Audio Cable is plugged in to MINI it is in Internal Audio Mode. When an Audio Cable is plugged in, the unit automatically switches to External Audio Mode and MINI can be used to listen to an external audio source. This allows you to listen to an smart phone, PC audio, movie soundtrack, or any other audio source from any device with a standard headphone or line-out connector. The standard 3.5 mm Audio Input Jack is located on the upper right side of MINI (Audio Cable is included). Simply connect the headphone jack, or line-out jack, of the audio source to the Audio Input Jack on the MINI with the supplied Audio Cable and adjust the volume to your liking. When you remove the Audio Cable, MINI switches back to Internal Audio Mode and plays the selected Sound. Please note that volume and other settings are maintained and saved separately for External Audio Mode and the Internal Audio Modes (Adaptive and Manual Modes). 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 green), and the audio material sounds distorted, you should turn the Boost off. The Boost may be automatically disabled if operating MINI with weak batteries.
CAUTION: It is best to connect the audio source with care:
- Turn MINI volume down
- Connect one end of Audio Cable to sound source
- Connect other end of the Audio Cable to the MINI Audio Input Jack
- Turn on 6 dB Boost if desired
- Adjust the MINI 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. Please note that in Internal Audio Mode you can choose to have the lights stay on all the time.
How to set the MINI so that the lights stay on:
- Start with the MINI Off
- Press and hold the Timer button
- Press and release the Power button
- As soon as the lights come on, release the Timer button
Power Options
The MINI unit contains a sophisticated power management system. This convenient and unique system allows you to power MINI 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 four (4) AA batteries (install in bottom of MINI 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.)
When you plug in the Power Cable and have the batteries installed, the system will only draw power from the Power Cable unless that power is interrupted. In that case the MINI power automatically switches to the batteries providing true battery back up. The audio from the MINI 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, MINI will automatically and quietly shutoff when the batteries are exhausted.
Battery Backup
The MINI 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 at least once a year to minimize the possibility of battery leakage damaging your MINI unit.
Note: When you operate the MINI unit from batteries only, perhaps because an AC outlet is not available, the batteries are supplying power to the MINI system and will last for a time determined by many factors including mode of operation, volume settings you use, and battery quality.
Headphone Jack
A standard 3.5 mm Headphone Jack is located on the lower right side of the MINI unit. When you plug in headphones MINI will mute the speaker.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specifications
- Unique Sounds 48
- Speaker Compensation multi-band parametric EQ
- Audio Input Jack 3.5 mm
- Headphone Jack 3.5 mm
- Power Requirements 5 Volts, 500 mA, DC
- Product Dimensions 5.37″ x 4.62″ x 2.55″
How to Restore Factory Settings
Turn the MINI unit Off . Remove batteries if installed. Connect the Power Adapter and Power Cable. Turn MINI On. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the Power Button down again until the Sound Story lights fl ash (approximately two seconds), then release the Power Button.
Customer Support
If you have problems or questions, please contact your reseller or visit:
www.astisupport.com
SoundStory List
Each SoundStory has four sounds to choose from:
SAFETY, WARRANTY, AND CERTIFICATIONS
Software Licensing
The software contained in the SOUND+SLEEP MINI 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 SOUND+SLEEP MINI unit wherever you please.
Safety Instructions
Read and adhere to all safety and operating instructions before use. Keep this booklet for future reference.
- WARNING: Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery or Motor Vehicles While Using this Device.
- 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.
One Year Limited Warranty
- 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 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 current product that is close in functionality to the original product
Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service please call, or email, your reseller. 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 your reseller. A purchase receipt must accompany all returns. Service options, parts availability and response times will vary.
Limits and Exclusions: This Limited Warranty applies only to the SOUND+SLEEP MINI Sleep Therapy System, and the included Power Adapter.
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 of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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