Safety precautions Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product. Cautions for the product Do not use the product near medical equipment. Radio waves may affect cardiac pacemakers and medical electronic equipment.
Safety precautions To avoid leakage, generation of heat or explosion: Never heat, disassemble or modify the battery, nor dispose of it in a fire. Do not attempt to pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or step on the battery. Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact.
Safety precautions For customers in Canada ISED statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Notes on use Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use. 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 product. On public transportation or in other public places, keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people.
For a more comfortable Bluetooth communication experience The effective communication range of this product varies depending on obstructions and radio wave conditions. For a more enjoyable experience, please use the product as close as possible to the Bluetooth device. To minimize noise and sound disruptions, avoid placing your body or other obstacles between the product’s antenna (L side) and the Bluetooth device.
Part names and functions Headphones L/R (left/right) indicator Earpad Headband Slider Joint Housing Operation area Indicator lamp Displays the operating status and battery level of the product.
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Part names and functions Microphone Battery jack Use to connect the included USB charging cable and charge the product. Connector jack Use to connect the included cable for wired connections. Power supply / control button Use to turn the power supply ON/OFF, play/pause music, and answer phone calls. Volume buttons Use to adjust the volume up or down (+/–).
Charging the battery Fully charge the battery when using for the first time. When the rechargeable battery is running low, the voice guidance will play the message “Low battery”, and the indicator lamp will flash in red. Charge the battery as soon as possible. It takes about 4 hours maximum to charge the battery fully.
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Charging the battery When charging, make sure to use the included USB charging cable. The product may not charge with cables other than the included USB charging cable.
Power supply ON/OFF Turning on the product Press and hold the power supply/control button (about 2 seconds). The indicator lamp lights in white, and then flashes. Voice guidance is played. It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light. See "Voice guidance"...
Use your Bluetooth device to begin the pairing process and search for the product. When your Bluetooth device finds the product, “ATH-S220BT” will be displayed on the device. For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.
Connecting via Bluetooth Turn on the Bluetooth function on an Android device configured with a Google account. Turn on the product and bring the product close to the Android device. For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual. Touch the pairing notification that appears on your Android device.
Wearing the product Put the side of the product marked “L” (LEFT) onto the left ear and the side marked “R” (RIGHT) onto the right ear, slide the slider up and down so that the earpads cover the ears, and then adjust the headband.
Swivel mechanism You can fold the housing so that it lies flat. The swivel mechanism cannot rotate more than 90 degrees. Do not apply excessive force. Joint...
Using the product 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. Listening to music To connect for the first time, pair the product and your device via Bluetooth wireless technology.
Using the product Volume button operation Volume buttons Operation Function [1][2] Press Increases/decreases the volume by 1 level. Plays the next track. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) Plays the previous track / returns to the start of the track. [1] A beep is heard when the volume is at the maximum or minimum level.
Using the product Power supply / control button operation Power supply / control button Operation Function Receiving a call: Answers the call. Press Making a call: Cancels the call. During a call: Ends the call. Receiving a call: Rejects the call. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) Making or during a call: When pressed and held, the call switches between the product and your Bluetooth device.
Using the product Wired connection (playthrough function) The product has a playthrough that allows you to use it as portable headphones and play back music even when there is no battery power. You can connect the connector plug of the included cable to the product’s connector jack, and then connect the input plug into a portable audio player.
Using the product Operation Function Starts or pauses playback. Receiving a call: Answers the call. Press Making a call: Cancels the call. During a call: Ends the call. Receiving a call: Rejects the call. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) Depending on the connected device, activates the device’s speech recognition function (such as Siri for compatible iOS devices).
Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp of the product indicates the product’s status. Pairing Status Indicator lamp display pattern ○ - ○ - ○ ・ ・・ Searching for devices Flashing white (gradually lighting up) Connecting Status Indicator lamp display pattern ○--------○--------○ ・ ・・ Waiting to be connected Flashing white in 8-second intervals (gradually lighting up) ○----○----○ ...
Voice guidance The product plays English voice guidance in the following situations. Situation Voice guidance Voice guidance varies depending on the battery level: Battery level high Power is turned on Battery level medium Battery level low Bluetooth is connected Bluetooth connected Bluetooth is disconnected Bluetooth disconnected Low latency mode ON...
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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. Use a dry cloth to clean the headphones. To clean the earpads and headband, wipe with a dry cloth.
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Forced pairing mode / reset If the product does not connect to a device (forced pairing mode) If pairing cannot be cancelled or is not successful, you can use forced pairing mode to perform pairing again. With the product turned on, press and hold (about 6 seconds) the volume buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Troubleshooting 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. Set the profiles for the Bluetooth device. For procedures on how to set profiles, refer to the Bluetooth device’s user manual.
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Troubleshooting Cannot hear the voice of the caller / Voice of the caller is too quiet Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device. Turn up the volume on the product and the Bluetooth device. Confirm that the product and Bluetooth device are connected via HFP/HSP (or phone connection). Disable pairing for the product and the Bluetooth device, then pair the product with this device again.
Specifications Headphones Type Closed-back dynamic Driver 40 mm Sensitivity 105 dB/mW Frequency response 5 to 32,000 Hz 32 ohms Impedance Microphone (headphones) Type Electret condenser Polar pattern Omnidirectional -42 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz) Sensitivity Frequency response 50 to 4,000 Hz Microphone (cable) Type Electret condenser...
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Specifications Other Power supply DC 3.7 V lithium polymer battery Charging time Approx. 4 hours Operating time Continuous transmission time (music playback): Max. approx. 60 hours Weight 180 g (6.35 oz) 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Operating temperature USB charging cable (30 cm (12”), USB Type-A / USB Type-C), Cable with in- Accessories line mic and control (1.2 m (3.9’)/3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug (4 pole/L-shaped))
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