Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT - Wireless Headphones Manual

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.
• Minimize the volume on your device before connecting the product.
• When using the product in a dry environment, you may feel a tingling sensation in your ears. This is caused by static electricity accumulated on your body, not by product malfunction.
• Do not subject the product to strong impact.
• Do not store the product in direct sunlight, near heating devices, or in hot, humid, or dusty places. Additionally, do not allow the product to get wet.
• When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) and wear.
• Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the USB charging cable. The USB charging cable may become severed or an accident may occur if you pull on the cable itself.
• When you are not using the USB charging cable, disconnect it from the product.
• If the product is placed in a bag while the USB charging cable is still connected, the USB charging cable may become caught, severed, or broken.
• This product can be used to talk on the phone only when using a mobile telephone network. Support for telephony apps that use a mobile data network is not guaranteed.
• If you use the product near an electronic device or transmitter (such as a mobile phone) which is not connected with the product, unwanted noise may be heard. In this case, move the product away from the electronic device or transmitter.
• If you use the product near a TV or radio antenna, noise may be seen or heard in the television or radio signal. In this case, move the product away from the TV or radio antenna.
• To protect the built-in rechargeable battery, charge it at least once every 6 months. If too much time passes between charges, the life of the rechargeable battery may be reduced, or the rechargeable battery may no longer be able to be charged.

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

Charging the battery

• Fully charge the battery when using for the first time.
• When the rechargeable battery is running low, the product will beep through the headphones, and an indicator lamp will flash in red 3 times every 4 minutes. In this case, charge the battery.
• It takes about 4 hours maximum to charge the battery fully. (This time may vary depending on usage conditions.)
• While charging the battery, the product's Bluetooth connection remains disabled and therefore the product cannot be used.

1. Connect the included USB charging cable (Micro USB Type-B side) to the battery jack.

• The included USB charging cable is designed for exclusive use with the product. Do not use other cables to charge the product.
• When inserting the USB charging cable into the USB port or battery jack, check that the connector is facing in the correct direction before inserting it directly (horizontally).
  

2. Connect the included USB charging cable (USB Type-A side) to the computer to start charging.

• While charging, the indicator lamp lights as follows (it may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light).
  Lit in red: Charging
  Off: Charging complete

3. When charging is complete, disconnect the USB charging cable (USB Type-A side) from the computer.
4. Disconnect the USB charging cable (Micro USB Type-B) from the product's battery jack.

Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology

To connect the product to a Bluetooth device, the product needs to pair (register) with the device.

Pairing a Bluetooth device

• Read the user manual for the Bluetooth device.
• Place the device within 1 m (3.3') of the product to perform pairing correctly.
• To confirm the progress of the pairing process, wear the product while performing this procedure and listen for the confirmation tone.

1. Starting with the product turned off, slide the power switch to the "ON" position.

• The indicator lamp will light in white, and then flash.

2. Use your Bluetooth device to begin the pairing process and search for the product.
   When your Bluetooth device finds the product, "ATH-SR30BT" will be displayed on the device.

• For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device's user manual.

3. Select "ATH-SR30BT" to pair the product and your Bluetooth device.
   

• Some devices may ask for a passkey. In this case, enter "0000". The passkey may also be called a passcode, PIN code, PIN number, or password.
• The product sounds a confirmation tone 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.

However, in the following cases you will need to pair again even if the Bluetooth device was paired once:

• If the product is deleted from the Bluetooth device's connection history.
• If the product is sent out for repair.
• If 9 or more devices are paired.
  (This product can save the pairing information of up to 8 devices. When you pair with a new device after pairing with 8 devices, pairing information for the device with the oldest connection date will be overwritten by the information for the new device.)

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.

Power supply ON/OFF

Power supply	Power switch operation	Indicator lamp
ON		Lights in white, then flashes in white *1*2
OFF		Lights in white, then turns off*2

*1 It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light.

*2 For details, refer to "Indicator lamp display".

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. After folding it flat, you can also fold the housing inside the headband.

• The swivel mechanism cannot rotate more than 90 degrees. Do not apply excessive force.
  

Compact folding

You can fold the housing into the inner side of the headband using the joints at the fulcrum.

• Be careful so as not to get your fingers caught in the joints.
• When using the product, make sure to return the housing to the original position.

Listening to audio

• 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.
• Use your Bluetooth device to start playback, referring to the device's user manual as necessary.

Control button

Volume buttons

*1 Some controls may not be available for music on some smartphones.

*2 A beep is heard when the volume is at the maximum or minimum level.

• The volume control of some devices may not work well with the product.

Talking on the phone

• If your Bluetooth device supports telephone features, you can use the microphone built into the product to talk on the phone.
• When your Bluetooth device receives a phone call, the product sounds a ring tone.
• If a call is received while you are listening to music, music playback is paused. When you finish the call, music playback resumes.*

* Depending on your Bluetooth device, music playback may not resume.

• The phone call controls explained above may not be available on some smartphones.

Auto power off function

The product automatically turns off after 5 minutes of not being connected to a device that has its power turned on.

Reset function

If the product does not work or other malfunctions occur, refer to "Charging the battery" for information on inserting the USB charging cable to provide power, and then do a reset. Disconnecting and then reconnecting the USB charging cable will reset the product and should resolve any problem you are experiencing. If the problem persists, contact your local AudioTechnica dealer.

Resetting does not change any of your settings (pairing information, volume setting, etc.).

Indicator lamp display

The indicator lamp of the product indicates the product's status as explained below.

Status		Indicator lamp display pattern Red White
Pairing	Searching for device		Flashing every 0.5 seconds
Connection	Waiting to be connected		Flashing twice every 4 seconds
	Connecting		Flashing every 3 seconds (: gradually lights up)
Battery level	Battery level low		Flashing 3 times every 4 minutes
Charging	Charging		Lit
	Fully charged		Off

About voice guidance

The product provides English voice guidance in the following situations.

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.
• Wipe away dirt from the earpads and headband with a dry cloth. Sweat or water on the earpads and headband may cause the colors to fade. In this case, we recommend that you wipe them with a dry cloth and dry them out of direct sunlight.
• If the product will not be used for an extended period of time, store it in a well-ventilated place free from high temperatures and humidity.
• Earpads are consumable parts. Replace them when necessary as they will deteriorate through storage and use.

Contact your local Audio-Technica dealer for earpad replacement or other repairs.

Troubleshooting

• For details about how to operate your Bluetooth device, refer to the device's user manual.
• If the problem still remains, reset the product. To reset the product, refer to "Reset function" under "Using the product".

* The above figures depend on operating conditions.
For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.

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