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If abused or misused, the rechargeable batteries may leak. In extreme cases, they may even present a risk of:
Only use rechargeable batteries and chargers recommended by Sennheiser. | |
Only charge the product / rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between 10°C to 40°C/50°F to 104°F. | |
Do not heat the product / rechargeable batteries above 70°C/140°F. Avoid exposure to sunlight and do not throw the product / rechargeable batteries into fire. | |
When not using the product / rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time, charge them regularly (about every three months). | |
Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after use. | |
Dispose of defective products with built-in rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them to your specialist dealer. |
Notes on data collection and processing and on firmware updates
This product stores individual settings such as the volume, the sound profiles and the Bluetooth connection data of paired devices. This data is required for the operation of the product and is not transferred to Sennheiser or companies commissioned by Sennheiser and is not processed.
Using the "Sennheiser Smart Control" app, you can update the firmware of the product for free via an Internet connection. If the device on which the app is installed is connected to the Internet, the following data is automatically transferred to and processed by Sennheiser servers in order to provide and transfer suitable firmware updates: hardware identifier, hardware revision number, firmware version of the product, operating system type (Android, iOS ) and version, version of the app. The data will only be used as specified and will not be stored permanently.
If you do not want this data to be transferred and processed, do not connect to the Internet.
These headphones have been designed as an accessory for Bluetooth compliant devices. They are intended for wireless audio communication such as music playback and phone calls via Bluetooth wireless technology.
It is considered improper use when the product is used for any application not named in the corresponding product documentation.
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 consistent with the USB specifications. Sennheiser is not liable for damages resulting from the loss of connection due to flat or overaged rechargeable batteries or exceeding the Bluetooth transmission range.
Before putting into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations.
Earbud R for right ear (CX400TW1 R) and earbud L for left ear (CX400TW1 L) | |
Charging case with built-in rechargeable battery for the earbuds (CX400TW1 C) | |
USB charging cable with USB-C and USB-A connector, approx. 0.25 m | |
Silicone ear adapters (size XS, S, M (pre-mounted to the earbuds) and L) | |
Quick guide | |
Safety guide |
Online you can find:
A list of accessories can be found on the CX 400BT True Wireless product page at www.sennheiser.com .
Contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > "Service & Support".
CX400TW1 C
CX400TW1 R and CX400TW1 L
When a USB cable is connected, the LED of the charging case permanently displays the charging process:
LED | Charging case WITH earbuds inserted | Charging case WITHOUT earbuds inserted | |
pulses yellow | ... earbuds and charging case are being charged | ... charging case is being charged | |
lights up green | ... earbuds and charging case are fully charged | ... charging case is fully charged | |
flashes red | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in at least one earbud | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in the charging case |
If you press the LED button and no USB cable is connected, the LED of the charging case displays the battery charge status or the charging process of the earbuds for 5 seconds:
LED | Charging case WITH earbuds inserted | Charging case WITHOUT earbuds inserted | |
lights up green | ... earbuds are fully charged and the charging case can still charge at least one complete cycle | ... charging case is fully charged | |
pulses yellow | ... earbuds are being charged via the rechargeable battery of the charging case | – | |
lights up yellow | ... earbuds are fully charged, the charging case cannot charge another complete cycle | ... charging case is charged less than 90 % | |
lights up red | ... rechargeable batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are empty | ... rechargeable battery of the charging case is empty | |
flashes red | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in at least one earbud | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in the charging case |
If the LED does not light up:
LED | Meaning; the earbuds... | |
flashes red-blue for approx. 1 minute | ... are in Bluetooth pairing mode | |
3x | flashes blue 3x | ... Bluetooth pairing or earbud pairing successful |
3x | flashes red 3x | ... Bluetooth pairing or earbud pairing failed |
lights up blue | ... are connected to a device via Bluetooth (primary earbud (R) is connected to the smartphone, secondary earbud (L) is connected to the primary earbud (R)) | |
lights up red | ... are not connected to a device via Bluetooth or the connection has been lost (primary earbud (R) is not connected to a smartphone, secondary earbud (L) is not connected to the primary earbud (R)) | |
flashes red quickly | ... rechargeable battery is almost empty | |
flashes red slowly | ... system error – the Smart Control app may display details. Perform a restart | |
flashes redgreen for approx. 1 minute | ... are in earbud pairing mode (to pair the right and left earbud) |
The earphones output voice prompts for events (the table gives some examples). Using the Smart Control app, you can change the language of the voice prompts, choose between voice prompts and beep sounds, or deactivate the status messages with a few exceptions (e.g. rechargeable battery is empty).
Voice prompt | Meaning/earbuds... |
"Power on" | ... are switched on |
"Power off" | ... switch off |
"Connected" | ... connected via Bluetooth |
"No connection" | ... not connected via Bluetooth |
"Pairing" | ... in Bluetooth pairing mode |
"Pairing cancelled" | ... Bluetooth pairing cancelled |
"Pairing successful" | ... Bluetooth pairing successful |
"Pairing failed" | ... Bluetooth pairing not successful |
"Recharge headset" | ... Rechargeable battery is almost empty. Recharge the rechargeable battery. |
"Call rejected" | ... incoming call rejected |
"Call ended" | ... call ended |
"Volume min" | ... volume set to minimum |
"Volume max" | ... volume set to maximum |
Upon delivery, the rechargeable batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are in sleep mode and have to be woken up by connecting them to a power source once.
Alternatively:
The Sennheiser Smart Control app allows you to use all functions and settings of the earphones and to e.g. adjust the sound to your liking using the equalizer
Information on the rechargeable battery, the charging process and the first use
The earbuds and the charging case each have a built-in rechargeable battery. The charging case allows you to store the earbuds safely at all times while they are being charged.
Rechargeable battery | Operating time with fully charged rechargeable batteries |
Earbuds | approx. 7 hrs (test conditions: iPhone within 1 m distance, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume level 50%, no EQ settings) |
Earbuds and charging case | approx. 20 hrs (approx. 2 additional charging cycles of the earbuds via the charging case) |
Upon delivery, the rechargeable batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are in sleep mode and have to be woken up by connecting them to a power source once. Sennheiser recommends charging the earbuds and the charging case for a complete charging cycle without interruption before using for the first time.
A complete charging cycle of the charging case and the earbuds takes about 1.5 hours. The quick charge function gives you approx. 1 hour of playback time after 15 minutes of charging.
Sennheiser recommends using the supplied USB cable and a compatible standard USB power supply for charging the headphones.
When a USB cable connected to a power source is also connected to the charging case, the rechargeable battery of the charging case is being charged. When the earbuds are inserted into the charging box, their rechargeable batteries are being charged at the same time. The LED of the charging case displays the charge status
When the battery charge of the earbuds drops to a critical level, a voice prompt asks you to recharge the earbuds ("Recharge headset").
The charge status of the rechargeable battery of the charging case is displayed by the LED on the charging case
Charging the rechargeable battery of the earbuds and the charging case
LED | Charging case WITH earbuds inserted | Charging case WITHOUT earbuds inserted | |
pulses yellow | ... earbuds and charging case are being charged | ... charging case is being charged | |
lights up green | ... earbuds and charging case are fully charged | ... charging case is fully charged | |
flashes red | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in at least one earbud | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in the charging case |
To be able to use the Bluetooth wireless connection, you must register both devices (earphones and e.g. smartphone) via the device settings of your smartphone. This process is called pairing.
If operation differs from the steps mentioned, also refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device you are using.
When you switch on the earphones for the first time after initial charging, they automatically switch to pairing mode.
The earphones are compatible with Bluetooth 5.1.
If your audio source supports one of the following high-resolution audio encoding methods, music is automatically played in high audio quality: aptX® or AAC. Otherwise the headphones will play your music in normal audio quality (SBC).
Paired devices establish the Bluetooth wireless connection immediately after switch-on and are ready for use.
When you switch the earphones on, they automatically try to connect to the last connected Bluetooth device. The earphones can save the connection profiles of up to eight Bluetooth devices with which they have been paired. Audio playback is only possible from one device at a time.
If you pair the earphones with the ninth Bluetooth device, the saved connection profile of the least used Bluetooth device will be overwritten. If you want to re-establish a connection with the overwritten Bluetooth device, you have to pair the earphones again.
Using the Smart Control app, you can view the list of paired devices and selectively connect and disconnect devices ("Connections")
Paired and connected Bluetooth device
Paired Bluetooth device (currently not connected)
The right and the left earbud also use a Bluetooth wireless connection. Both earbuds are paired with each other upon delivery. If you are using a different earbud (e.g. a spare earbud), the two earbuds must also be paired with each other
If no connection is established within 1 minute, pairing mode is terminated and the earbuds switch to idle mode. If necessary, repeat the steps described above.
If the earphones are not paired with any Bluetooth device (the pairing list is empty), pairing mode is permanently active.
To selectively switch the audio connection to paired Bluetooth devices using the "Connections" function, you require the Smart Control app.
Using the "Connections" function in the Smart Control app, you can also selectively connect the earphones to paired devices without terminating an existing connection
If you want to clear the Bluetooth pairing list of the earphones, reset the earphones to the factory default settings
The right and the left earbud are paired with each other upon delivery. If, however, you are using a different earbud (e.g. a spare earbud), you have to pair the two earbuds with each other once:
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. Alternatively, you can use your smartphone to scan the following QR code or to call up the following Internet site: www.sennheiser.com/smartcontrol
The Smart Control app recognizes the earphones and activates all available settings and functions.
If you connect the earphones via the Smart Control app, only a Bluetooth Low Energy connection may be established (Bluetooth name "LE-C X 400BT TW"). To use the earphones for music playback, etc., pair the earbuds via the Bluetooth menu of your smartphone (Bluetooth name "CX 400BT TW") (> 16).
Selecting suitable ear adapters for optimum fit of the earbuds
The perceived sound quality including bass performance and the best possible noise cancellation of the earphones depends to a large extent on the correct fit of the earbuds in the ear.
Inserting the earbuds into the ears
You can use the right earbud alone without using the left earbud. The left earbud, however, cannot be used alone.
Switching the earphones on
Danger of hearing damage due to high volume levels!
Listening at high volume levels can lead to permanent hearing defects.
If you take the earbuds out of the charging case during an incoming call, the call is automatically accepted and you can use the earbuds directly for making calls. This Auto Call function can also be deactivated
The earbuds automatically switch to idle mode if no paired Bluetooth device can be found within 15 minutes. You can wake up the earbuds from idle mode by touching their touch control panels 1x or by briefly inserting them into the charging case.
Switching the earphones off
The earbuds do not have to be switched off explicitly.
You can also switch off the earbuds manually (idle mode) via the Smart Control app.
The earbuds automatically switch to idle mode if no paired Bluetooth device can be found within 15 minutes. You can wake up the earbuds from idle mode by touching their touch control panels 1x or by briefly inserting them into the charging case.
Adjusting the volume
Danger of hearing damage due to high volume levels!
Listening at high volume levels can lead to permanent hearing defects.
To increase the volume:
To reduce the volume:
When the minimum or maximum volume is reached, you hear the voice prompt "Volume max" or "Volume min".
You can also adjust the volume using the connected Bluetooth device.
Using the voice assistant/voice dialing
To cancel the voice assistant/voice dialing:
Controlling music playback
The music playback functions are only available when the earphones and the device are connected via Bluetooth. Some smartphones or music players may not support all functions.
The Smart Control app allows you to customize the control functions for music playback
Playing/pausing music
Left touch control panel | Function | |
Tap 1x | Plays or pauses music |
Playing the previous track
Left touch control panel | Function | |
Tap 2x | Plays the previous track in the playlist |
Playing the next track
Right touch control panel | Function | |
Tap 2x | Plays the next track in the playlist |
The call functions are only available when the earphones and the smartphone are connected via Bluetooth.
Some smartphones and telephony apps (e.g. WhatsApp, Skype, WeChat) may not support all call control functions.
During a call, you can use the right and/or left earbud to control the call functions.
Making a call
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.
If you are playing music when you receive a call, the music pauses until you end the call.
Right or left touch control panel | Function | |
Tap 1x | Accepts a call | |
Tap 1x | Ends a call Voice prompt "Call ended" | |
Tap 2x | Rejects a call Voice prompt "Call rejected" | |
Tap 1x | Accepts an incoming call and ends the active call | |
Tap 2x | Rejects an incoming call and continues the active call |
Using the Auto Call function
If you take the paired earbuds out of the charging case during an incoming call, the call is automatically accepted and you can use the earbuds directly for making calls.
You can activate (default setting) or deactivate the function via the Smart Control app.
You can use the right earbud alone without using the left earbud. The left earbud, however, cannot be used alone.
Displaying the battery charge status
When the earphones are connected to your Bluetooth device, the battery charge status can be displayed on the screen of your smartphone or device (depending on the device and operating system used).
The Smart Control app also displays the charge status of the earbuds' rechargeable batteries.
Displaying the battery charge status using the charging case
If no USB cable is connected to the charging case:
LED | Charging case WITH earbuds inserted | Charging case WITHOUT earbuds inserted | |
lights up green | ... earbuds are fully charged and the charging case can still charge at least one complete cycle | ... charging case is fully charged | |
pulses yellow | ... earbuds are being charged via the rechargeable battery of the charging case | – | |
lights up yellow | ... earbuds are fully charged, the charging case cannot charge another complete cycle | ... charging case is charged less than 90 % | |
lights up red | ... rechargeable batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are empty | ... rechargeable battery of the charging case is empty | |
flashes red | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in at least one earbud | ... a charging error/ battery error has been detected in the charging case |
Adjusting sound effects/the equalizer
To be able to use the sound effects/equalizer, you require the Smart Control app
Setting the voice prompts/beep sounds
To be able to set the voice prompts and beep sounds, you require the Smart Control app
You can change the language of the voice prompts, choose between voice prompts and beep sounds, or deactivate the status messages with a few exceptions (e.g. rechargeable battery is empty).
Customizing the control functions
To be able to customize the control functions for music playback, you require the Smart Control app
The app allows you to customize the control functions and other commands or to select preset control functions. Some basic functions cannot be changed (e.g. volume loud/quiet, call control).
Storing or transporting the earphones in the charging case
Store the earphones in the charging case to prevent damage to the earphones when you are not using or transporting them. The earphones are automatically charged in the charging case so you always have the full battery life to work with.
Liquids can damage the electronics of the product!
Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
For reasons of hygiene, you should replace your ear adapters from time to time. Spare ear adapters are available from your Sennheiser partner.
Sennheiser ensures and guarantees that the rechargeable battery performs at its optimum upon purchase of the product. If, upon purchase or within the warranty period, you suspect that the rechargeable battery is obviously defective or if a charging error/ battery error is displayed, stop using the product, disconnect it from the power supply system and contact your Sennheiser partner. Your Sennheiser partner will coordinate the repair/replacement with you.
Do not return a product with a defective battery to your dealer or Sennheiser partner unless requested to do so. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com/servicesupport.
Firmware updates can be downloaded free of charge from the Internet using the Sennheiser Smart Control app.
Current list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Visit the CX 400BT True Wireless product page at www.sennheiser.com
There you will find a current list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and suggested solutions.
Your question has not been answered or the problem persists?
If a problem occurs that is not listed in the FAQ section or if the problem 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. The transmission range largely depends on environmental conditions such as wall thickness, wall composition etc. With a free line of sight, the transmission range of most smartphones and Bluetooth devices is up to 10 meters.
If you, and therefore the earphones, leave the Bluetooth transmission range of the smartphone, the sound quality deteriorates increasingly until you hear the voice prompt "No connection" and the connection breaks down completely. If you immediately re-enter the Bluetooth transmission range, the connection is automatically re-established and you hear the voice prompt "Connected". If this is not the case, tap the touch control panel of the earbud 1x.
The right earbud (primary earbud) can be used alone. The left earbud (secondary earbud) cannot be used alone because it requires the right earbud for Bluetooth transmission.
Resetting the earphones
If the function of the earphones is disturbed, perform a reset. Individual settings such as the pairing settings are not deleted.
Resetting the earphones to the factory default settings
If the function of the earphones is disturbed and a reset does not improve, reset the earphones to the factory default settings. This deletes, among other things, all pairing settings.
The Smart Control App allows you to reset the earphones to the factory default settings via the settings menu.
CX 400BT True Wireless
Model: CX400TW1, CX400TW1 C, CX400TW1 L, CX400TW1 R
Wearing style | true wireless stereo earphones |
Ear coupling | ear-canal, closed-back |
Frequency response | 5 Hz to 21 kHz |
Transducer principle | dynamic |
Transducer size | 7 mm |
Sound pressure level (SPL) 114 dB (1 kHz/0 dBFS) | |
THD (1 kHz, 94 dB SPL) | < 0.08 % |
Microphone principle | MEMS |
Microphone frequency response | 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
Microphone pick-up pattern (speech) | 2-mic beamforming array |
Power supply | built-in Lithium rechargeable batteries, 3.7 V earbuds: 54-60 mAh charging case: 400-420 mAh USB charging via USB-C socket of the charging case: 5 V, 600 mA |
Operating time | 7 hrs with rechargeable battery of the earbud (test conditions: iPhone within 1 m distance, Bluetooth AAC codec, volume level 50%, no EQ settings); 20 hrs with rechargeable battery of the charging case |
Charging time of rechargeable batteries | approx. 1.5 hrs |
Temperature range | operation: 0 to +40°C storage: –25 to +70°C |
Relative humidity | operation: 10 to 80%, non condensing storage: 10 to 90% |
Magnetic field strength | earbuds: 0.63 mT charging case: 101 mT |
Weight | earbuds: approx. 6 g each charging case: approx. 37 g |
Bluetooth | |
Version | Bluetooth 5.1 compatible, class 1, BLE |
Transmission frequency | 2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz |
Modulation | GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK |
Profiles | HSP, HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
Output power | 10 mW (max) |
Codec | aptX®, AAC, SBC |
Device name | CX 400BT TW LE-CX 400BT TW (Bluetooth Low Energy only) |
Number of active connections | 1 |
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless, CX400TW1 - Stereo Earphones Manual
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