Notes on water resistant and dustproof features
Water resistant and dustproof performance of the speaker
The speaker, with the cap closed securely, has a water resistant specification of IPX6 *1 as specified in “Degree of protection against jets of water” of the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code)”*3, and a dustproof specification of IP6X *2 as specified in “Degree of protection against solid foreign objects”*3.
Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications apply to
| Applicable | fresh water, tap water, pool water |
| Not applicable | liquids other than the above (soapy water, water with detergent or bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, salt water, etc.) |
*1 IPX6 equivalency: The speaker maintains its performance while subjected to water jets from every direction. This means that no trace of water is found inside the speaker after a 3-minute test with water jets of 100 L/min and 100 kpa aimed from a distance of 3 m (9.8 ft).
*2 IP6X equivalency: The speaker 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.
*3 The supplied accessories and the connectors of this speaker (DC IN/USB/AUDIO IN/MIC/GUITAR) are neither water resistant nor dustproof. To reduce the risk of fires or electric shocks, do not expose the speaker to water or droplets while using any connectors (DC IN/USB/AUDIO IN/MIC/GUITAR). Do not place a vase or any other liquid-filled container on the speaker.
The water resistant and dustproof performance of the speaker is based on our measurements under the conditions herein described. Note that malfunctions as a result of water immersion or dust intrusion caused by misuse by the customer are not covered by the warranty.
To avoid deterioration of water resistant and dustproof performance
Check the following and use the speaker correctly.
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This speaker does not have a design that is resistant to water pressure. Do not put the speaker in the water to avoid a malfunction.
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Do not pour high-temperature water or blow hot air from a hair dryer or any other appliance on the speaker directly. Also never use the speaker in a place subject to high temperatures, such as in a sauna or near a heat source.
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Handle the cap (
) with care. The cap plays a very important role in maintenance of the water resistant and dustproof performance. When using the speaker, make sure that the cap is closed completely. When closing the cap, be careful not to allow foreign objects inside. If the cap is not closed completely the water resistant and dustproof performance may deteriorate and may cause a malfunction of the speaker as a result of water or dust particles entering the speaker.