ELSA USER GUIDE Talk to a ELSA headphones specialist support@nakamichi-usa.com for the newest troubleshooting info, visit: www.nakamichi-usa.com/faq...
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Protect your hearing from loud volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Nakamichi ELSA headphones sound great at low and medium volume levels. Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones on your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.
It is considered improper use when this product is used for any applica- tion not named in the associated user manuals and product guides. Nakamichi LLC does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse of this product and its attachments/accessories.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Instructions for the Built-in Lithium-Polymer Battery Pack. WARNING In extreme cases, abuse or misuse of the Lithium-Polymer battery pack can lead to: Explosion Smoke or gas development Heat generation Fire development Only disposal products with built-in rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them to your specialist dealer.
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ELSA How does ELSA work? How do I turn off auto-volume adjustments? How long will it take for ELSA to adjust the volume? How long should I listen to my music? Bluetooth How do I pair to my device?
CONTENTS 1. What is ELSA How it works How long does it take for ELSA to adjust volume down to 85dB? iii. Resetting ELSA Timer Idling Volume control Health and Safety Disclaimer vii. Bluetooth 2. What's in the Box 3. Product Overview and Controls...
- ELSA constantly monitors volume levels that you listen at - ELSA stores and analyzes listening duration at each volume level b) Healthy Hearing Defense System - Once your ears have been exposed to too much loudness, ELSA automatically adjusts volume to 85dB* c) Behavioral Alert System...
Wired modes, because the headset is programmed differently for each mode. To hear the difference, please go to: www.nakamichi-usa.com/hear ii. How long does it take for ELSA to adjust volume down to 85dB? ~ 65% - 75% ~ 75% - 85%...
ELSA will detect that your ears are not being exposed to loud music and will extend the time to the next Auto Volume adjustment. However, to save battery life, ELSA will switch itself off if it is idling for more than 30 minutes.
2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX 1.2m audio cable with 1.2m USB cable with ELSA 3.5mm jack plug micro USB connector Headphones (For charging only) Headphones User guide Hardcase ELSA 6...
Overview of the headphones Left Earcup Right Earcup Adjustable Headband 3.5mm Aux In Port Removable Ear Cushion Battery Status Foldable Hinge Volume + ELSA Button: Bluetooth On/Off, Micro-USB Charging ® Music Track and Call Control Port Volume - Auto Volume ON/OFF, Microphone...
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ii. The different colors of ELSA Lights Left Earcup Right Earcup ELSA Lights Volume + ELSA BUTTON POWER AUTO VOLUME Bluetooth Connectivity Operations ® ELSA LED Lights Bluetooth Mode ® Flashing Blue & Red Headphones is in Bluetooth pairing...
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS iii. Turning off ELSA LED Lights To disable ELSA lights, press and hold: AUTO VOLUME & Vol+ buttons for 3 sec. Left Earcup Right Earcup Volume + AUTO VOLUME Right Earcup POWER Power Button Operation...
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS iv. Button controls (right earcup) Right Earcup ELSA BUTTON ELSA Button Multi-Function Operations Action Description Page Press and release Play/pause a song once Accept/end call Press and release Plays the next song two times Press and release...
USB cable to USB port of charging port of headphones device, Charging via: Left Earcup AC Adaptor Computer* Output Rating: 5V == 1.0A MICRO-USB CHARGING PORT *When computer goes to sleep, charging stops Car Charger 11 ELSA...
If Press once for volume is too soft even if Volume + the headset is at max volume, please check the volume level of your Press once for connected device. Volume - ELSA 12...
Bluetooth device, Bluetooth on your device must be activated. ELSA headphones complies with the Bluetooth 4.1 standard. To transmit data wirelessly using Bluetooth technology, you have to pair your headphones with compatible Bluetooth devices that support the following profiles.
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® Enter pairing mode: Power on the headphones or press and hold the ELSA button. You will hear the “power on” sound prompt and the Shield LED will flash red and blue, followed by a voice prompt “BLUETOOTH PAIRING”.
Start pairing with another Bluetooth device Press and hold the shield button for more than 3 seconds and the ELSA light will start flashing in BLUE and RED. The headphones are now in pairing mode and "Nakamichi ELSA" will appear on your Bluetooth device (See also: Section 3ii, 4v) iii.
Battery LED Indicator POWER Solid Light Blinking Light Battery Level 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% Depending on your smartphone, the battery life of your headphones will be displayed on your smartphone. ELSA 16...
Bluetooth® wireless technology. Some smartphones may not support all functions. All music functions are controlled using the ELSA BUTTON. (ELSA BUTTON only works in wireless mode. When in wired mode, refer to page 19) Action...
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5. USING THE HEADPHONES Right Earcup Press the ELSA BUTTON Use the ELSA BUTTON for all call features Action Description Press and release once Accept/Start a call Press twice Reject the call During a successful connected active call, Action Description...
Turn the jack plug clockwise and ensure that it is surely locked in placed. The Bluetooth connection will automatically be disabled. Connect the 3.5mm Aux-In to the audio output of your smartphone. Right Earcup 19 ELSA...
Keep all liquids away from this product. Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents. At all times, do not open the headphones to remove/replace the battery. If there is an issue with the battery of your headphones, please drop an email to support@nakamichi-usa.com ELSA 20...
Vol+ button on Right earcup too low (ELSA has independent volume control) If you encounter a problem that is not listed in the above table, or if the solution provided does not work, contact support@nakamichi-usa.com 21 ELSA...
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® Replacing the ear cushions Should you need to replace the ear cushions, spare ear cushions are available from your local Nakamichi LLC partners, our online store or contact support@nakamichi-usa.com REMOVING EARCUPS LEFT EARCUP: Twist in anti-clockwise direction...
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. FCC ID: 2AGB6-BT1703A ELSA...
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Product safety Directive (2001/95/EC) Headphone for mobile players: A12, EN 50332-2 IC: 11941A- BT1703A The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks ® owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ELSA 25...
("You" or "Your") for the time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Nakamichi will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product.