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Denon's engineers have taken great care to design and develop these headphones to provide you with the best-in-class personal listening experience.
Please refer to this guide for assistance when using these headphones.
Wireless connection over Bluetooth
Enjoy listening to music wirelessly from Bluetooth enabled audio devices, once paired. Also, easily control the operation of Bluetooth-enabled devices from the headphones.
Wireless, CD-Quality Sound
These headphones feature aptX technology for CD-Quality audio over Bluetooth connection.
If your Bluetooth-enabled audio source supports aptX, this feature is enabled automatically.
Noise cancelling function
Turn the noise canceling function on to enjoy clear sound with minimal ambient noise, even when riding in a noisy commuter train, etc.
Hands-free calling compatibility
Pairing the headphones with a Bluetooth-compatible mobile phone enables hands-free calling.
Crystal Clear Phone Conversation
The headphones utilize CVC (Clear Voice Capture) technology for clear calls with minimum echo and signal noise.
Rechargeable battery included
Recharge the battery on the headphone by connecting it to your computer using the USB micro cable (included).
Optional wired listening via audio cable
An audio cable is included for when wireless listening is not allow (for example, in flight).
Charge the headphone battery when first using it after purchase or when the battery level is low by connecting the headphones to a computer using the included USB cable. The LED indicator will flash when the battery is being charged.
NOTE
To listen to music or make phone calls, the Bluetooth device must first be registered (pairing).
After pairing has been completed, the Bluetooth device can be reconnected to the headphones.
NOTE
Please pair devices again in the following cases.
Deleting pairing information
If incorrect pairing information has been registered or you wish to pair devices again, delete the registered pairing information first. Press and hold the call button for approx. 5 seconds or more when the headphones and Bluetooth device are paired to delete the pairing information. When the information is deleted, a beeping sound will be emitted and the red and blue LED indicators will flash simultaneously five times.
Turn the Bluetooth function on in advance for the Bluetooth device which is to be connected.
Press and hold the headphones' Bluetooth button for approx. 1 second.
Turning Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity Off
There are 2 ways of turning the Bluetooth wireless connectivity off:
NOTE
If the LED indicators don't light up when you press the Bluetooth button, the battery has been depleted. Please recharge the battery.
Adjust the slider length to fit your head when wearing the headphones.
NOTE
When using the headphones wirelessly, make sure that the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device is enabled. When using the headphones with the cable connected, make sure that the Bluetooth function is disabled.
Operates the paired Bluetooth device using the control wheel.
NOTE
The Bluetooth function will turn off automatically when a device is connected using the audio cable, and operation of the connected Bluetooth device using the headphones will be disabled.
Play/Pause | Press one time | |
Next track | Press two times | |
Previous track | Press three times | |
Fast forward | Operates after has been pressed two times in quick succession | |
Rewind | Operates after has been pressed three times in quick succession | |
Increase volume*1 | Rotating the control wheel and bouncing it off the momentary switch | |
Decrease volume*2 | Rotating the control wheel and bouncing it off the momentary switch |
The blue LED indicator will light up continuously during playback.
*1 When the volume reaches the maximum level, two short beeps sound as a warning. You cannot increase the volume any more.
*2 When the volume reaches the minimum level, two short beeps sound as a warning. You cannot decrease the volume any more.
*Refer to the Bluetooth device's owner's manual for information on supported Bluetooth profiles.
Use the included audio cable when not using the Bluetooth function, when connecting to a device that does not support Bluetooth, etc.
NOTE
Turn the noise cancelling function toggle switch to on.
When the switch is flipped, the blue LED indicator will flash two times.
Your Denon Globe Cruiser headphones feature integrated controls and microphones for easy hands free phone conversations. The call button on the left ear cup allows you to easily operate Bluetooth compatible mobile phones once they're paired with the headphones ("Pairing with a Bluetooth device").
NOTE
The Bluetooth function will turn off automatically when a device is connected using the audio cable, and calls using the headphones will be disabled.
There are 2 methods of making a phone call:
When an incoming call is detected, you will hear the music pause and a ringtone sound come over the headphones. Press the call button once to answer the call.
To end a phone conversation, press the call button once. When the call has ended, playback of the music that you're listening to will resume automatically.
Use either of the following methods to take an incoming call while a call is in progress.
NOTE
Certain mobile phones may not support call waiting.
End the current call and take the new call
When another incoming call is detected while a call is in progress, press the call button one time.
Put the current call on hold and take the new call / switch to the on-hold call
Press and hold the call button for approx. 3 seconds.
When an incoming call is detected, press and hold the call button for approx. 3 seconds to ignore the call.
Press and hold the call button for approx. 5 seconds or more to switch from talking through the headphones to talking on the mobile phone itself.
NOTE
This switching is not possible during the call waiting function. In such cases, the switching must be performed at the mobile phone.
Incoming call detected | Answer | Press call button once |
In standby mode / during audio playback | Redial | Press call button two times |
Voice dial / voiceactivated call | Press call button one time | |
Call in progress | End call | Press call button one time |
Mute on/off | Press call button two times |
* Refer to the Bluetooth device's owner's manual for information on supported Bluetooth profiles.
Headphone status/function | LED indicator display |
Bluetooth on/off | Blue |
Red | |
Pairing in progress | Blue |
Red | |
Pairing standby mode | Blue |
Red | |
Pairing complete | Blue |
Red | |
Deleting pairing information | Blue |
Red | |
Receiving Bluetooth signal | Blue |
Red | |
Incoming phone call | Blue |
Red | |
Cable connection | Blue |
Red | |
Noise cancelling on/off | Blue |
Red | |
Battery level low | Blue |
Red | |
Battery charged 0% to 49% | Blue |
Red | |
Battery charged 55% to 99% | Blue |
Red | |
Battery charged 100% | Blue |
Red |
To use these headphones to listen to the on-board music broadcast in the aircraft cabin, use the included audio cable and conversion plug.
NOTE
Remove the cable and plug, fold up the headphones and place them in the case.
For even more compact storage
Detach the ear pads as shown in the illustration, then close the carrying case's outer fastener. Place the detached ear pads in the available space inside the case.
NOTE
Do not force the headphones into the case, as doing so may damage them.
Denon Globe Cruiser headphones have been engineered to provide superior audio performance and ease of use. If you encounter issues with the operation of the headphones, please check below for answers to common issues.
Issue | Proposed Solution | |
Bluetooth function will not turn on |
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Cannot perform pairing |
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Cannot establish Bluetooth connection |
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Sound cannot be heard through the headphones during Bluetooth connection. |
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Cannot operate connected Bluetooth device using headphone controls |
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Cannot hear caller's voice during phone call |
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Supported Bluetooth specifications | Bluetooth core specifications Ver. 3.0 |
Frequency band | 2.4 GHz band |
Frequency hopping | Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) |
Transmission power | Max. 2.5 mW (Class 2) |
Transmission range | Approx. 10 m (varies according to usage conditions) |
Supported Bluetooth profiles | A2DP (audio) AVRCP (audio control) HSP (headset) HFP (hands-free) |
A2DP codec support | AAC, aptX, SBC |
Max. no. of registered pairings | Max. 8 devices |
Driver type | Dynamic type |
Driver size | ø 40 mm |
Input impedance | 100 Ω (when power is on) |
Playback frequency | 5 to 37,000 Hz |
Continuous playback time | Using Bluetooth and noise cancelling functions: 10 hours Using only Bluetooth function: 15 hours Using only noise cancelling function: 25 hours |
Continuous standby time | Max. approx. 300 hours |
Continuous call time | Max. approx. 15 hours (when noise cancelling is off) |
Operating temperature range | Temp.: 5°C to 40°C |
Power supply | DC 3.7 V built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery |
Weight | 305 g |
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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Denon Globe Cruiser AH-NCW500 - On-Ear Headphones/Wireless Headphones Manual
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