Bowers & Wilkins P3 - Headphones Manual

Product carton contents

1. P3 Headphones
2. Universal cable
3. Case
4. Quick start guide

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Using your device

Using your headphones correctly will help ensure that their performance reaches its full potential. First, identify the left and right ear pieces. Identification legends are engraved on the inside of the headband adjacent to the earpiece adjustment. This is illustrated in diagram 1.

Now unfold the headphones and slide them on to your head with the headband adjusted so that each earpiece sit centrally over the ear. This is illustrated in diagram 2.

It is recommended that you fold and return your headphones to their case when not in use. The case offers protection from damage and helps ensure that the connecting cable does not become tangled. Returning P3 Headphones to their case is illustrated in diagram 3.

Connecting your unit

Your P3 Headphones can be connected to any audio device with a 3.5mm jack headphone output. The Made for iPod cable fitted to P3 Headphones incorporates an iPhone, iPod and iPad compatible microphone and audio control. Its use is described in the following section of this manual.

If using your P3 Headphones with anything other than an Apple device the Made for iPod cable may occasionally result in unreliable connection. For such a case the supplied universal cable can be substituted. Detaching the Made for iPod cable and fitting the universal cable is described below and illustrated in diagram 4.

• Unfold the headphones and remove each earpad by gently pulling it away from the body of the earpiece. Removing the earpads reveals the cable connection plugs and sockets.
• Working on one earpiece at a time, gently grasp the connection plug and pull it from the connection socket. Pull on the plug rather than the cable itself. Lift the cable out of its routing channel.
• With the Made for iPod cable now disconnected, take the universal cable and identify the left and right connection plugs. L or R identification is moulded into each plug.
• Insert the left connection plug into the left earpiece socket and press the cable into its routing channel. Repeat for the right earpiece.
• Replace the earpads. Make sure that the earpad location pins and sockets engage accurately.

Using your unit with iPod/iPhone or iPad

Your P3 Headphones incorporate a combined microphone and audio control, integrated within the Made for iPod cable, that enables you to make or answer calls while wearing the headphones. The control also enables you to play, pause and skip songs. The microphone and control is illustrated in diagram 5.

The control incorporates three click switches, one in the middle and one at either end, and operates as follows:

• Click the end switch engraved "+" to increase phone or song volume.
• Click the end switch engraved "–" to decrease phone or song volume.
• Click the middle switch once to answer a call.
• Click the middle switch once to end a call.
• Click the middle switch once to play or pause a song.
• Click the middle switch twice to skip to the next song.
• Click the middle switch three times to skip to the previous song.

Cleaning your product

Your P3 headband and earpads can be cleaned using a soft cloth and warm water containing a little detergent or soap. The earpads are best removed for cleaning. Do not use spirit based cleaning fluids or get any part of your headphones unduly wet.

Trouble shooting

No or intermittent audio

• Make sure that the headphone plug is securely connected to the source headphone socket (not a "line out" socket).
• Try an alternative audio source.
• Use the supplied universal cable if iPod, iPhone or iPad microphone and control features are not required.

Excessive bass

• Disable any audio enhancement features on the audio source.

Integrated control not functioning correctly

• Check the iPod, iPhone and iPad compatibility.
• Disconnect and re-connect the headphones to ensure the connection is secure.
• Test on another compatible product if available

Low volume or poor audio quality

• Ensure the headphone are securely connected.
• Disable any audio enhancement features on the audio source.
• Make sure the volume level of the audio source is turned up.
• Try an alternative audio source.
• Check the cable connection within each earpiece.

Sound is only coming from one earpiece

• Disconnect and re-connect the headphones to ensure the connection is secure.
• Try another audio source.
• Check the cable connection within each earpiece.

Safety warnings

• Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
• This product contains magnetic material.
• When unplugging the headphones never pull on the cable. Always grasp and pull the connector.
• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid high volume levels when using headphones, especially for extended periods.
• Use caution when using your headset/ headphones while operating a vehicle or engaging in any activity that requires your full attention. Check and follow local laws regarding mobile phone and headset headphones use. Some jurisdictions impose specific limitations, such as single earpiece configuration, on the use of such products while driving.
• Sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings may have an unfamiliar character when using headphones. Be aware of how these sounds may vary in character so you can recognise them as needed.
• Do not drop, sit on, or allow the headphones to become wet.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.

The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th generation and later), iPod classic (120GB, 160GB), iPod touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3GS and later, iPad, and iPad 2. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation and later). Audio is supported by all iPod models.

Documents / Resources

References

• Bowers & Wilkins - Speakers, Headphones & Sound Systems

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