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  • Page 1 ATH-CKS50TW Wireless Headphones User Manual English...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 headphones Do not use the product near medical equipment. Radio waves may affect cardiac pacemakers and medical electronic equipment.

  • Page 3: Cautions For Rechargeable Battery

    Safety precautions Do not cover the product with a cloth to avoid fire or injury by overheating. Do not charge the product if water or foreign matter is inside the battery jack or USB charging cable. Doing so may cause corrosion, heat generation, smoke, fire, or other malfunction or electric shock in the battery jack or USB charging cable.

  • Page 4: For Customers In The Usa

    Safety precautions For customers in the USA FCC Notice Warning 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.
  • Page 5 Safety precautions (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.

  • Page 6: Notes On Use

    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.

  • Page 7: About The Active Noise-Cancelling Function

    About the active noise-cancelling function The product is designed to use its built-in microphone to pick up noise from the surrounding environment (noise from vehicles, noise from air conditioners, etc.) and to cancel out that noise by producing sounds in negative phase. This results in a reduction in the sounds in your environment.
  • Page 8 About water-resistant (drip-proof) performance The water-resistant (drip-proof) specification of this product applies only to the headphones, not the charging case. Although the headphones have water-resistant (drip-proof) capabilities equivalent to IPX4, the part where the sound comes from is not water-resistant (drip-proof). The water-resistant (drip-proof) performance is designed to protect the headphones if they get wet from rain, etc.

  • Page 9: For A More Comfortable Bluetooth Communication Experience

    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 and the Bluetooth device.

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Headphones L/R (left/right) indicator Multifunction button Use to play/pause music and answer phone calls. Also use to adjust the volume (+/–). The L (left) side has a protrusion for distinguishing between the left and right. Indicator lamp Displays the operating status and battery level of the headphones.

  • Page 11: Charging Case

    Part names and functions Charging case Cover Charging indicator lamps Light/flash when charging the charging case. Also displays the battery level of the charging case. Battery jack Use to connect the included USB charging cable and charge the product.
  • Page 12 Part names and functions Accessories ™ USB charging cable (30 cm (12"), USB Type-A / USB Type-C Eartips (XS, S, M, L) At the time of purchase, the M-size eartips are attached to the product. Removing the insulation seals Remove the insulation seals before use. Insulation seal...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    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 3 hours to fully charge the headphones, and about 3 hours to fully charge the charging case.
  • Page 14 Charging the battery Connect the included USB charging cable (USB Type-A side) to the computer to start charging. While charging, the four charging indicator lamps light/flash as follows. (It may take several seconds for the charging indicator lamps to light.) Charging indicator lamp Status Flashes/lights in white (the four...
  • Page 15 Charging the battery Place the headphones in the charging case. While charging, the indicator lamps light as follows. (It may take several seconds for the indicator lamps to light.) When charging the headphones, make sure the indicator lamps on the headphones light up. If they do not light up, remove the headphones and place them in the case again.
  • Page 16 Charging the battery...

  • Page 17: Power Supply On/Off

    Power supply ON/OFF Turning on the product Remove the headphones from the charging case. The power will turn on automatically, and the indicator lamps will light in white and then flash. Voice guidance is played. Press and hold (for about 4 seconds) the multifunction buttons to turn the power on manually. It may take several seconds for the indicator lamps to light.
  • Page 18 Power supply ON/OFF The power will turn off automatically. Press and hold (for about 4 seconds) the multifunction buttons to turn off the power manually (while pressing and holding the multifunction buttons, you will hear a confirmation sound once after about one second, but keep pressing and holding until the power is turned off).

  • Page 19: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    Use your Bluetooth device to begin the pairing process and search for the product. When your Bluetooth device finds the product, “ATH-CKS50TW” will be displayed on the device. For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.
  • Page 20 Connecting via Bluetooth Bluetooth ATH-CKS50TW The voice guidance will play the message “Bluetooth connected” when pairing is complete. Pairing with Fast Pair In one touch, the product enables quick, effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android devices. You can even check to see where you last placed it.

  • Page 21: About Pairing

    Connecting via Bluetooth Touch the pairing notification that appears on your Android device. The voice guidance will play the message “Bluetooth connected” when pairing is complete. About pairing When connecting a new Bluetooth device, you need to pair it with the product. Once the Bluetooth device and the product are paired, you do not need to pair them again.

  • Page 22: Wearing The Product

    Wearing the product Insert the side of the product marked “L” (left) into the left ear and the side marked “R” (right) into the right ear.

  • Page 23: Using The Product

    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.

  • Page 24: Talking On The Phone

    Using the product Multifunction button Operation Function Press Starts or pauses playback. Press (twice) Plays the next track. Press (three times) Plays the previous track / returns to the start of the track. The controls explained above may not be available on some smartphones. L (left) side headphone multifunction-button operation Multifunction button Operation...
  • Page 25 Using the product Press the multifunction button on the L (left) side headphone once or twice in a row to adjust the volume (up or down). To end the call, press and hold (about 2 seconds) the multifunction button on the L (left) or R (right) side headphone.
  • Page 26 Using the product L (left) side headphone multifunction-button operation Multifunction button Operation Function Receiving a call: Answers the call. Press During a call: Increases the call volume by 1 level. Press (twice) During a call: Decreases the call volume by 1 level. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) and Receiving a call: Rejects the call.

  • Page 27: Auto Power Off Function

    Using the product Ambience control The product includes an ambience control function for switching between the noise-cancelling function and hear- through function. The functions can be switched from OFF (default), to hear-through, or noise-cancelling. Function Description The microphone built into the product detects ambient noise and outputs Noise-cancelling function a sound-cancelling signal to effectively reduce noise.
  • Page 28 Using the product What you can do with the app The app allows you to use the following functions. For details, refer to the app screen. Function Description Volume Adjustment Level The number of volume adjustment steps can be changed. Audio Codecs You can change the connection codec.

  • Page 29: Indicator Lamp Display

    Indicator lamp display Pairing Status Indicator lamp display pattern ○ - ○ - ○  ・ ・・ Searching for devices Flashing white (gradually lighting up) Connecting Status Indicator lamp display pattern -- -- -- -- -- --   ・ ・・ Connecting Battery level Status Indicator lamp display pattern Battery level is low White in the pairing or connection status turns red.

  • Page 30: Voice Guidance

    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 Noise-cancelling function on...
  • Page 31 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. Wipe any dirt off the headphones and charging case with a dry cloth. The headphones may not operate correctly or may not turn on if they are wet.

  • Page 32: Eartip Size

    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.
  • Page 33 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. When operating, hold the headphones so that they stay in the charging case. About 5 seconds after both headphones (L (left) and R (right) sides) are placed in the charging case (with battery remaining), press and hold (about 6 seconds) the multifunction buttons of both headphones.
  • Page 34 Forced pairing mode / reset If the procedure cannot be completed as expected, remove the headphones from the charging case again and repeat the procedure from the beginning.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Sound is distorted / Noise is heard / Sound cuts out Turn down the volume on the product and the Bluetooth device. Keep the product away from devices that emit radio waves such as microwaves and wireless routers. Keep the product away from TVs, radios, and devices with built-in tuners. These devices can also be affected by the product.

  • Page 37: Communication Specifications

    Specifications Headphones Type Dynamic Driver 9 mm Sensitivity 110 dB/mW Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz 20 ohms Impedance Microphone Type MEMS type Polar pattern Omnidirectional -38 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz) Sensitivity Frequency response 100 to 8,000 Hz Communication specifications Communication system Bluetooth version 5.2...
  • Page 38 Specifications Other Headphones: DC 3.7 V lithium ion battery Power supply Charging case: DC 3.7 V lithium ion battery Headphones: Approx. 3 hours Charging time Charging case: Approx. 3 hours Continuous transmission time (music playback): Max. approx. 20 hours Operating time (headphones) Max.
  • Page 39 Trademarks The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ™ USB Type-C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum.
  • Page 40 株式会社オーディオテクニカ 〒194-8666 東京都町田市西成瀬2-46-1 www.audio-technica.co.jp Audio-Technica Corporation 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan www.audio-technica.com ©2021 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 138901300-02-01 ver.1 2021.11.15...

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