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Use the search function, the navigation (left) or the following links: Start “Product overview” “Getting started” “Using the headphones” “FAQ/If a problem occurs ...” “Specifications” Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www.sennheiser.com Version: 06/20 A01 HD 458BT | 1...
Preventing damage to health and accidents ▷ Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Sennheiser headphones sound exceptionally good at low and medium volume levels. ▷...
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This product stores individual settings such as the volume and the Bluetooth addresses of paired devices. This data is required for the operation of the product and is not transferred to Sennheiser or com- panies commissioned by Sennheiser and is not processed.
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Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from misuse or improper use of this product and its attachments/accessories. Sennheiser is not liable for damages to USB devices that are not con- sistent with the USB specifications. Sennheiser is not liable for damages resulting from the loss of con- nection due to flat or overaged rechargeable batteries or exceeding the Bluetooth transmission range.
• the Sennheiser Smart Control app for configuring the head- phones and for additional functions www.sennheiser.com/smartcontrol A list of accessories can be found on the HD 458BT product page at www.sennheiser.com. Contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”.
ANC pressing for 4 seconds activates the Bluetooth pairing mode pressing 1x activates/deactivates ANC Input for analog audio cable; when a cable is connected, flight mode is activated/Blue- tooth is deactivated USB-C socket for charging 6 | HD 458BT...
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Incoming call and the rechargeable flashes red battery of the headphones is almost empty If the LED does not light up immediately during charging, clean the charging contacts and charge the headphones until the LED lights up again (> 11). HD 458BT | 7...
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Rechargeable battery is empty. Recharge the headphones. Notes on beeps/acoustic signals The headphones output beeps/acoustic signals for the following functions. Acoustic signal Meaning/headphones... 2x low-pitched beep minimum volume is reached 2x low-pitched beep maximum volume is reached 8 | HD 458BT...
USB-A 2. Installing the Smart Control app on your smartphone The Sennheiser Smart Control app allows you to use all functions and settings of the headphones and to e.g. adjust the sound to your liking using the equalizer (> 15).
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Getting started 4. Putting the headphones on and adjusting the headband For good sound quality and best possible wearing comfort, the head- band can be adjusted to properly fit your head (> 17). 10 | HD 458BT...
(“Recharge headset”). Sennheiser recommends using the supplied USB cable and a com- patible standard USB power supply for charging the headphones. While the headphones are being charged, you can still listen to music or make phone calls.
If you pair the headphones with the ninth Bluetooth device, the saved connection profile of the least used Bluetooth device will be over- written. If you want to re-establish a connection with the overwritten Bluetooth device, you have to pair the headphones again. 12 | HD 458BT...
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Using the headphones Paired and connected Bluetooth device Paired Bluetooth device (currently not connected) HD 458BT | 13...
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All active Bluetooth devices in the proximity of your Bluetooth device are displayed. 5 . From the list of found Bluetooth devices, select “HD 458BT”. If necessary, enter the default pin code “0000”. 6. If pairing was successful, you hear the voice prompt “Device (1) connected”.
Installing the Smart Control app To make full use of all the settings and functions of the headphones, you need to have the free Sennheiser Smart Control app installed on your smartphone. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and install it on your smartphone.
If Bluetooth is activated and the headphones cannot find a paired Bluetooth device within a few minutes, you hear the voice prompt “Lost connection”. The LED flashes red 3x. The headphones switch to standby mode. 16 | HD 458BT...
– your ears are comfortably covered by the ear pads, – you feel even, gentle pressure around your ears, – a snug fit of the headband on the head is ensured. For optimal sound quality, the ear pads must completely surround your ears. Left Right HD 458BT | 17...
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Voice prompt Meaning “Recharge headset” The rechargeable battery is empty. Recharge the rechargeable battery (> 11). “More than xx hours The remaining battery charge is playtime” displayed in hours. “Recharge headset“ “More than xx hours playtime“ 18 | HD 458BT...
When the maximum or minimum volume is reached, you hear a beep. You can also adjust the volume using the connected Bluetooth device. HD 458BT | 19...
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You hear the voice prompt “Power on”. 2. Press the on/off button 1x. The LED flashes purple 3x. ANC is activated. To deactivate the active noise cancellation ANC: ▷ Press the on/off button 1x. The LED flashes purple 3x. ANC is deactivated. 20 | HD 458BT...
Press the center of the 3-way multi-function button 1x. 3-way multi-function Function button Press 1x Plays or pauses music Playing the next track ▷ Slide the 3-way multi-function button backwards. 3-way multi-function Function button Slide Plays the next track in the playlist backwards HD 458BT | 21...
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Using the headphones Playing the previous track ▷ Slide the 3-way multi-function button forwards. 3-way multi-function Function button Slide Plays the previous track in the playlist forwards 22 | HD 458BT...
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▷ Dial the desired number on your smartphone. If your smartphone does not automatically transfer the call to the headphones, select “HD 458BT” as the output device on your smartphone (see the instruction manual of your smartphone if necessary). Accepting/rejecting/ending a call If your headphones are connected to a smartphone and you receive a call, you hear a ring tone in the headphones.
• your audio source does not offer a Bluetooth connection. The functions for controlling music and/or calls or voice assistance are not possible. The active noise cancellation ANC can be fully used provided that the rechargeable battery is charged. 24 | HD 458BT...
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2. Pull the 2.5 mm jack plug straight out of the headphones' audio socket. 3. Pull the 3.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable straight out of the audio output of your smartphone. Right 2.5 mm 3.5 mm Audio cable HD 458BT | 25...
Store the headphones in the carry case to prevent damage to the headphones when you are not using or transporting them. ▷ Fold up the headphones and place them in the carry case as shown in the illustration. 26 | HD 458BT...
Sennheiser service partner. Outside the warranty period, you can have the rechargeable battery replaced for a fee by your Sennheiser service partner. Contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com> “Service & Support”.
Care and maintenance Installing firmware updates Firmware updates can be downloaded free of charge from the Inter- net using the Sennheiser Smart Control app. Sennheiser recom- mends to always install the latest firmware version to ensure the best performance of your product.
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If a problem occurs that is not listed in the FAQ section or if the prob- lem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your Sennheiser partner for assistance. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support”. Leaving the Bluetooth transmission range Wireless calling and streaming are only possible in the Bluetooth transmission range of your smartphone.
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3. Insert the 3.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable into the audio output of your smartphone. The Bluetooth wireless connection is deactivated. Right 2.5 mm 3.5 mm Audio cable 30 | HD 458BT...
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 compatible, class 1, BLE Transmission frequency 2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK Modulation Output power 12.6 mW (max) Profiles HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP Codec aptX, aptX LL, AAC, SBC HD 458BT | 31...
Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements •...
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Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with per- mission. Other product and company names mentioned in the user documen- tation may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. HD 458BT | 33...