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  • Page 1 ATH-CKS50TW2 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 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 (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 Waterproof and dustproof performance The waterproof performance of the product is designed to prevent the ingress of liquids from sweating during operation and simple washing (equivalent to IPX5). JIS/IEC protection grade IPX5 means that the earphones are protected against exposure to water jets. The earphones cannot be used in hot and humid places, such as bathrooms.

  • 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 Microphone Indicator lamp Displays the operating status and battery level of the headphones. 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.

  • Page 11: Charging Case

    Part names and functions Charging case Cover Indicator lamp Lights/flashes 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 (50 cm (20"), USB Type-A / USB Type-C The USB charging cable is equipped with an overheat protection function. Eartip (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.

  • 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 orange. Charge the battery as soon as possible. It takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge the headphones, and about 4 hours to fully charge the charging case.
  • Page 14 Charging the battery Indicator lamp Connect the included USB charging cable (USB Type-A side) to the computer to start charging. While charging, the indicator lamp on the charging case lights/flashes as follows. (It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light.) Indicator lamp...
  • Page 15 Charging the battery Indicator lamp Status Charging Flashing orange -> Flashing yellow -> (The indicator lamp flashes orange when the battery level is low Flashing green and changes to yellow then green as the battery level increases.) Lights in green for 7 seconds, and then Charging complete turns off Flashing orange quickly...
  • Page 16 Charging the battery While charging, the headphone 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 17: Wireless Charging

    Charging the battery Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Status Flashing orange slowly (once) Battery level low Flashing yellow slowly (once) Battery level medium Flashing green slowly (once) Battery level high Flashing orange quickly (twice) Battery is discharged. Charge the charging case. Wireless charging Wireless charging is possible using commercially available Qi wireless chargers.
  • Page 18 Charging the battery Charging simultaneously with a wireless charger and USB charging cable is not possible. Do not allow any objects between the charging case and the wireless charger when charging. For details, refer to the user manual of your wireless charger.

  • Page 19: Power Supply On/Off

    Power supply ON/OFF Turning on the product Remove the headphones from the charging case. Separate the left (L) and right (R) side headphones. The power will turn on automatically and the indicator lamps on the headphones will light in white and then flash.
  • Page 20 Power supply ON/OFF Turning off the product Connect the left (L) and right (R) side headphones. The power will turn off automatically. The power will also turn off automatically when the headphones are placed inside the charging case (e.g., when the headphones are placed in the charging case one at a time). To turn the power off manually, press and hold (for about 4 seconds) the multifunction buttons while keeping the left (L) and right (R) side headphones separated.

  • Page 21: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    Connecting via Bluetooth 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 Bluetooth device within 1 m (3.3') of the product to perform pairing correctly. Wear the product to hear voice guidance during pairing.

  • Page 22: About Pairing

    Use your Bluetooth device to begin the pairing process and search for the product. When your Bluetooth device finds the product, “ATH-CKS50TW2” will be displayed on the device. For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.

  • Page 23: Multipoint Function

    Connecting via Bluetooth If the product is sent out for repair If the product is reset Multipoint function The product supports multipoint, which allows two Bluetooth devices to be connected at the same time. While you are listening to music with one device, you can answer a call that comes in from the other device. It is convenient if you have two smartphones, for example.

  • Page 24: 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. If you have difficulty inserting the headphones, adjust the position as desired by rotating the headphones backward. When using the product, select the eartips that fit your ears best, and wear the product securely.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Talking On The Phone

    Using the product R (right) side headphone multifunction-button operation 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 27 Using the product Remove the headphones from the charging case and place them in your ears. Make/receive calls with your Bluetooth device. When your Bluetooth device receives a phone call, the product sounds a ringtone. If a call is received while you are listening to music, music playback is paused. To receive a call, press the multifunction button on the L (left) or R (right) side headphone.
  • Page 28 Using the product Operation Function Press Receiving a call: Answers the call. Press (twice) Mutes and unmutes the microphone. Receiving a call: Rejects the call. Press and hold (for about 2 seconds) Making a call: Cancels the call. During a call: Ends the call. [1] The mute operation using the multifunction button only mutes the headphones and does not activate the mute function on the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 29 Using the product Conditions for turning off the talk-through function In addition to the above procedure, the talk-through function turns off when the following operations and actions are performed. When the multifunction button on the L (left) or R (right) side headphone is pressed. (If music is being played back, pressing the multifunction button once on the R (right) side will pause the music.

  • Page 30: Auto Power Off Function

    Using the product Auto power off function The headphones automatically turn off after 5 minutes of not being connected to a Bluetooth device. App for smartphones This product is compatible with our “CONNECT” app. The app gives you convenient access to various functions. It also allows you to update the product’s firmware.
  • Page 31 Using the product Function Description Ambience Control You can switch between the noise-cancelling and hear-through functions. You can turn the talk-through function on or off and adjust the music Talk-Through playback volume for talk-through. Equalizer You can configure the equalizer settings. You can download and play relaxing nature sounds designed for Soundscape improving sleep and calmness, masking noises to enhance concentration,...

  • Page 32: Indicator Lamps On The Headphones

    Indicator lamps on the headphones 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 The indicator lamp turns from white to orange.

  • Page 33: Voice Guidance

    Voice guidance The product plays English voice guidance in the following situations. Use the “CONNECT” app to change the voice guidance language. Situation Voice guidance Bluetooth is connected Connected Bluetooth is disconnected Disconnected Hear-through function on Hear-through (ambience control) Noise-cancelling function on Noise-cancelling (ambience control) Off (ambience control)
  • Page 34 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. Headphones Remove the eartips when cleaning the headphones. The headphones may not function properly if they become wet.
  • Page 35 Cleaning Wipe off any water that remains in the gap between the sound reproduction part and the microphone by gently pressing the headphones against a dry, clean, and soft cloth. Do not wipe off any water in the gap with a cotton swab, etc. 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.

  • Page 36: 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 37 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. Once the indicator lamps turn on after both headphones (L (left) and R (right) sides) are placed in the charging case (with battery remaining), press the multifunction buttons of both headphones twice in a row.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40 Troubleshooting The charging case gets unusually hot during wireless charging Make sure no objects are caught between the charging case and the wireless charger. Do not allow any objects between the charging case and the wireless charger when using wireless charging. For details, refer to the user manual of your wireless charger.

  • Page 41: Communication Specifications

    Specifications Headphones Type Dynamic Driver 9 mm (0.35") Sensitivity 110 dB/mW Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz 20 ohms Impedance Microphones 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 5.3...
  • Page 42 Specifications Other Headphones: DC 3.85 V lithium ion battery Power supply Charging case: DC 3.85 V lithium ion battery Headphones: Approx. 2.5 hours Charging case: Approx. 4.0 hours (USB charging) , Approx. 7.5 hours Charging time (wireless charging) Continuous transmission time (music playback, noise-cancelling off): Max.
  • Page 43 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 44 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 ©2024 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com 351717220-02-01 ver.1 2024.10.15...

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