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S - 80 ON-EAR BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES ® USER MANUAL...
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Before using this product, carefully read the safety and warranty information in the booklets provided. Please then keep the documents where they can be available for immediate reference. To acquire a full printable version of the manual, please visit www.v-moda.com/manuals...
IMPORTANT NOTES * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to www.v-moda.com. * Use a standard USB AC adaptor (5V /over 500mA) for charging. * This product is equipped with a lithium-ion battery.
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S-80 is the first V-MODA headphone to be built with swivel earcups, allowing you to comfortably wear them around your neck in between sessions, or activate them as a personal stereo.
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Built to work with the V-MODA app, enjoy a personalized audio experience with S-80 for over 20 hours as a headphone and 10 hours as a personal stereo on a single charge. The in-app EQ tool puts you in control of your sound for whatever you’re listening to: keep or adjust an expertly tuned preset or create your own sound signature from scratch.
USING YOUR HEADPHONES Very important: Place earcups on Push hair back, extend the earcups corresponding ear. “L” on left ear, from headband until they fit “R” on right ear comfortably on ear, creating a snug fit to ensure highest sound quality and comfort...
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Power Button / LED Indicator Volume Down Volume Up Multi-function Button Microphone Charge Port...
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TO USE AS A NECK SPEAKER Turn the L/R side ear cups to the front gently until they stop...
“new Bluetooth devices” section on your device, select it to pair Get the V-MODA app on Google Play or the App Store. It is recommended to charge the battery before using your headphones for the first time.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE Before proceeding to the next step, make sure to follow the “GETTING STARTED” instructions immediately above this section ON/OFF To turn headphones on, press and hold the Power button for 1 second The LED indicator will illuminate blue if a device is paired To turn headphones off, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds until you hear the Power Off sound PAIRING A SECOND DEVICE...
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When “V-MODA S-80” appears in the “new Bluetooth devices” section on your device, select it to pair MULTIPOINT Note: The headphones' memory can hold up to 2 devices. You will only need to re-pair a device if the headphones are reset or if you pair a 3 device.
MULTIFUNCTION BUTTON Answer a call Press once Refuse incoming call Press and hold for 1-2 seconds then release Play and pause audio Press once Skip to next song Press twice Go to previous track Press three times Summon voice assistant Press and hold for three seconds* *Depending on your devices, there may be restrictions on the use of the voice assistant.
VOLUME BUTTONS Volume Up Press + button Volume Down Press – button Reset paired device history Press and hold "+" and "-" at the same time for 5 seconds TO USE AS A NECK SPEAKER Wear the headphones on your neck with ear cups facing front to use it as a neck speaker.
Press and hold "MULTIFUNCTION" and "+" at the same time for 3 seconds Note: Do not use it on your ears when S-80 is in a Loud Mode to protect your ears. For safe use, S-80 volume turns up when the ear cups are facing forward.
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CHARGING Connect the USB-C charging cable to charge headphones To prevent malfunction or equipment failure, turn the volume down and turn the headphone off before connecting to a power source Low Battery Power button red LED with 2 beeps Headphones are now charging Power button fading red LED Charging complete Power button solid blue LED...
GETTING STARTED WITH THE APP “V-MODA HEADPHONE EDITOR” Get the app from Google Play or the App Store and download/install the app to your device Pair the headphones with your device settings GETTING STARTED Go to and follow the procedure...
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• Close any application on your device that is not in use and disable Wi-Fi In case, you cannot connect After closing the app and disconnect Bluetooth, try the following procedures: Delete V-MODA S-80 from Bluetooth device list of your device STEP BY STPE GUIDE Clear headphones' device paired history by following...
TROUBLESHOOTING If you are experiencing trouble with your headphones, please refer to the troubleshooting guidelines below. If the problem persists, please contact the V-MODA Support Team or the nearest Roland service center. CANNOT PAIR WITH A BLUETOOTH DEVICE CAUSE SUGGESTIONS...
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CAUSE SUGGESTIONS Other • Turn headphones off and on again • Try to pair with another device to make sure that both the headphones and your Bluetooth device are working properly NO AUDIO OR LOW QUALITY AUDIO FROM AUDIO SOURCE CAUSE SUGGESTIONS The headphones are not turned on...
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Check that the audio device or the audio file listening to has problems you are listening to do not have any issues EQ settings in the V-MODA app are not Go the V-MODA app and set your EQ set properly...
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CAUSE SUGGESTIONS Other • Move away from any possible interference (wireless routers, other Bluetooth devices, microwaves etc.) • Close any application on your device that is not in use and disable Wi-Fi AUDIO AND VIDEO DO NOT MATCH CAUSE SUGGESTIONS Technological limitation on the device Try streaming from another device or or the selected file...
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HEADPHONES WILL NOT CHARGE CAUSE SUGGESTIONS The charging cable is not functioning Make sure the charging cable is properly functioning properly or try a different one The charging source is not functioning Make sure the charging source is properly functioning properly or try a different one The USB plugs are not firmly connected Make sure both USB plugs are firmly into their sockets...
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HEADPHONES ARE NOT RESPONDING CAUSE SUGGESTIONS A software error has occurred Charge the headphones and then turn on...
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Use the unit in the recommended ambient temperature range of 10–30°C (50–86°F) • If the indicator continues blinking fast red even though you are charging in the recommended temperature range, contact the V-MODA Support Team or your dealer or nearest Roland service center...
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ISSUES WITH THE PRODUCT For any issues relating to your V-MODA product, please contact our Support Team directly. VISIT www.v-moda.com/support EMAIL support@v-moda.com CALL +1 888.866.3252...
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