Water resistant and dust proofing performance of the player
Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to
The types of liquid that the water resistant specifications of the player apply to are as follows.
Applicable:
Fresh water, tap water, perspiration, pool water, salt water
Not applicable:
Liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water with bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, etc.)
The water resistant performance of the player is based on our measurements under the conditions described in this section. Note that malfunctions as a result of water immersion caused by misuse by the customer are not covered by the limited warranty.
Water resistant and dust proofing performance of the player
The water resistance specifications(*1) of this player are equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection against ingress of water (IP Code)” IPX5/8(*2), and the dust proofing specifications of this player are equivalent to IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection against solid foreign objects” IP6X(*3).
If you use the player in a swimming pool, do not exceed a depth of 2 m (6.5 feet) while wearing it.
Be sure to read and understand the water resistant/dust proof specifications completely before use.
(*1) The headphone sections are not completely watertight.
(*2) IPX5 (Degrees of protection against jets of water): The player, when Swimming Earbuds are attached, has been tested under and maintains its operability under the following test conditions: When exposed to direct streams of water from any direction where approximately 12.5 l/min. of water is supplied for more than 3 minutes from a distance of approximately 3 m using a nozzle with an inner diameter of 6.3 mm. However, this does not apply to the headphone sections.
IPX8 (Degrees of protection against continual water submersion): The player, when Swimming Earbuds are attached, has been tested to and maintains its operability when submersed in water to a depth of 2 m for 30 minutes.
(*3) IP6X (Degrees of protection against dust): The player, when Swimming Earbuds are attached, has been tested to and continues to block dust after stirring for 8 hours in a testing device which contains dust particles that are up to 75 μm in diameter.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
