Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product. Before using the product, please read through the Quick Start Guide and Caution Guide, as well as this user manual when necessary, to ensure that you use the product correctly. Safety precautions Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident.
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– Do not attempt to pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or battery needs to be discarded properly. Contact your local step on the battery. Audio-Technica dealer to learn how to properly dispose of – Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact. the battery.
• When you are not using the USB charging cable, disconnect it from the product. • Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in the unlikely event that such losses should occur while using the •...
Part names and functions L/R (Left/right) indicator The left bushing has a protrusion for distinguishing between the left and right. Control button Used to play/pause music and answer/end phone calls. Housing Bushing Cable slider Neck band Volume buttons Adjust the volume using + and –. Power switch Turns the power on and off.
*1 It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light. *2 Charging errors are caused by battery malfunction. Disconnect the product from the computer and then contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. 3. When charging is complete, disconnect the USB charging cable (USB Type-A side) from the computer.
12:00 100% Bluetooth 3. Select “ATH-DSR5BT” to pair the product and your Bluetooth device. • Some devices may ask for a passkey. In this case, enter “0000”. The passkey ATH-DSR5BT may also be called a passcode, PIN code, PIN number, or password.
The product can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your device and play music, receive phone calls, etc. Use the product for whichever of these purposes suits your needs. Note that Audio-Technica cannot guarantee the operation of displays, such as the battery level display, or applications via Bluetooth devices.
Using the product Listening to music • To connect for the first time, pair the product and your device via Bluetooth wireless technology. If you have already paired the product and your Bluetooth device, turn on the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth connection before turning on the product.
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Using the product Compatible codecs The product is compatible with Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio (hereafter “aptX HD”), Qualcomm® aptX™ audio (hereafter “aptX”), AAC, and SBC codecs. The appropriate codec will be determined automatically by the Bluetooth device during the pairing process. The indicator lamps also light to indicate the connection codec used during music or video playback.
Disconnecting and then reconnecting the USB charging cable should resolve any problem you are experiencing. If the problem persists, please contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. Resetting does not change any of your settings (pairing information, volume setting, etc.).
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Cleaning Get into the habit of regularly cleaning the product to ensure that it will last for a long time. Do not use alcohol, paint thinners, or other solvents for cleaning purposes. • To clean, wipe with a dry cloth. Eartip attachment •...
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Eartips Eartip size The product includes silicone eartips in 4 sizes (XS, S, M, and L). At the time of purchase, the M-size silicone eartips are attached. To ensure the best sound quality, select the eartip size that is best suited for you, and adjust the eartips inside your ears for a snug fit.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Power is not supplied. • Charge the product. Unable to pair. • Confirm that the Bluetooth device communicates using Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher. • Place the product and the Bluetooth device within 1 m (3.3') of each other. •...
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Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp of the product indicates the product’s status as explained below. For information about how the indicator lamps indicate the battery (charging) status, see “Charging the battery” (p. 5). For information about how the indicator lamps indicate the codec, see “Compatible codecs” (p. 9). Indicator lamps White Blue...
For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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