Adjusting the headband ..............11 Switching the PXC 310 BT on/off ..........12 Connecting the PXC 310 BT to the audio source ......13 Connecting the PXC 310 BT using the audio cable ....16 Using the PXC 310 BT ............... 17 Adjusting the PXC 310 BT to the listening situation ....
• Only use the supplied mains unit and charging cable. • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the device and the mains unit near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture.
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Safety instructions for the Lithium-Polymer battery pack If abused or misused, the battery pack may leak. In extreme cases, it may even present • a heat hazard, •...
With apt-X audio coding, you can be assured of crisp, pure and full stereo sound. It allows you to not only hear, but experience and feel the audio as it was intended. Utilizing apt-X, Bluetooth technology can now offer wireless audio quality that is indistinguishable from the highest quality wired connection.
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• Great for travel: comfortable, rugged and foldable headphone construction • Optional connection via audio cable for music enjoyment without Bluetooth technology • Outstanding sound quality due to patented adaptive baffle damping and Duofol diaphragms • Optimum protection against ambient noise due to active and passive noise attenuation...
1 BA 370 PX battery pack 1 USB charging cable 1 PSC 03R-050 mains unit with country adapters 1 audio cable (2.5 mm to 3.5 mm jack plug) 1 audio adapter (6.35 mm jack plug) 1 in-flight adapter (3.5 mm double mono jack plug)
This pictogram symbolizes a flashing. This pictogram symbolizes an interruption. This pictogram symbolizes an interval. This pictogram symbolizes a continuous flashing. Examples of some of the pictograms that are used throughout this instruc- tion manual: Pictogram Meaning The LED flashes once every 3 seconds.
Before using the PXC 310 BT for the first time, remove the protection strip from the battery pack. Charging the battery pack Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it for at least 3 hours. When charging the battery pack, the LED on the battery pack lights up red.
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Connecting the charging cable to the battery pack You can charge the battery pack either inside or outside the headphones. This is helpful if you are using a spare battery pack (to be ordered separately). To charge the battery pack...
Connecting the charging cable to the mains unit, to a PC or to other USB devices In order to charge the battery pack, you can connect the charging cable to either the USB socket of your PC or the supplied mains unit or to other USB devices. To connect the charging cable...
The headphones will try for 3 minutes to connect to one of the up to 8 previously paired audio sources. If this fails, the headphones auto- matically switch off after 60 minutes. Switching the PXC 310 BT off...
If you pair the headphones with a ninth audio source, the saved connection profile of the first Bluetooth device will be overwritten. If you want to re- establish a connection with the first audio source, you have to pair the headphones with this audio source again.
3 times red and you hear a descending beep. The headphones will then try for 3 minutes to connect to one of the up to 8 previously paired audio sources. If this fails, the headphones automatically switch off after 60 minutes.
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Press any button on the headphones to display the current setting of the Bluetooth function. To disconnect the Bluetooth connection to the audio source, you can switch off the headphones or the Bluetooth function. This setting is retained until the Bluetooth function is switched on again.
Detaching the audio cable If you want to use the PXC 310 BT as Bluetooth headphones or as Noise- Gard active noise compensation headphones, you can detach the audio cable Pull the 2.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable from the socket the headphones.
Press any button on the headphones to display the current setting of the NoiseGard active noise compensation. The NoiseGard function has to be switched on to be active. If the NoiseGard function is switched off, the PXC 310 BT can also be used as conventional headphones.
3 times red. You hear a descending beep. Bluetooth button goes off. The flashes blue and the Bluetooth function is switched off. Changing the volume The PXC 310 BT allow you to change the volume of the audio signal: Button Duration Function Button Duration Function...
Remote-controlling the audio source from the PXC 310 BT If your headphones have a Bluetooth connection to an audio source (e.g. iPod, MP3 or CD player), you can use the PXC 310 BT to remote-control the audio source as follows:...
Using the PXC 310 BT Resetting the settings of the PXC 310 BT You can reset all settings of your headphones to the factory default settings. This allows you to prevent that other users of the headphones can access your Bluetooth enabled devices. You can then pair five new devices with the headphones.
Tuck the ear cups between the headband. Place the headphones flat into the transport case. Your accessories can be transported in front bag of the transport case: • Audio adapter (6.35 mm jack plug) • In-flight adapter (3.5 mm double mono jack)
Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the headphones. Replacing the ear pads You can replace the ear pads. Spare ear pads are available as accessories (see “Accessories and spare parts” on page 24). Grasp the edge of the ear pad behind the ear cup and peel it up and away from the ear cup.
Headphones The pairing does not Check if the audio source supports cannot be paired work. the A2DP profile. If not, use one of the optional dongles. The audio source is Switch the audio source on switched off. (see page 13).
Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts The following PXC 310 BT accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory/spare part 531404 Ear pads, 1 pair 531405 Headband padding, 1 pair 525776 PSC 03R-050 mains unit with 4 country adapters...
THD at 1 kHz < 0.1% Audio connection 3.5 mm stereo jack socket Audio adapter 6.35 mm stereo jack plug In-flight adapter 3.5 mm double mono jack plug Cable length Audio cable 1.4 m Charging cable 0.8 m Weight 105 g BA 370 PX battery pack 3.7 V;...
With apt-X audio coding, you can be assured of crisp, pure and full stereo sound. It allows you to not only hear, but experience and feel the audio as it was intended. Utilizing apt-X, Bluetooth can now offer wireless audio quality that is indistinguishable from the highest quality wired connection.
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• Dynamic range of >92 dB for 16 bit audio and >120 dB for 24 bit audio. • The overall framework of apt-X ensures a high degree of resilience to random bit errors, with the bit error response well matched to the audi- tory response of the human ear.
Fax: +1 (860) 434 1759 declare the above device comply with the requirements of Federal Communications Commission. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected 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.
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Manufacturer Declarations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sennheiser electronics GmbH & Co. KG is under license. ® ® iPod and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 11/09 www.sennheiser.com 540029/A01...