Bowers & Wilkins P7- Headphones Manual
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Product Carton Contents
- P7 Headphones
- Universal cable
- Carry case
- Literature pack
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Using your device
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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 metal hinge below the headband.
This is illustrated in Diagram 1.
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Now unfold the headphones and slide them on to your head with the headband adjusted so that each earpiece sits comfortably 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.
Connecting your unit
Your P7 Headphones can be connected to any audio device with a 3.5mm jack headphone output. The remote and mic cable fitted to P7 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 P7 Headphones with anything other than an Apple device the remote and mic cable functionality may vary. If perfomance is affected the supplied universal cable can be substituted. Detaching the remote and mic cable and fitting the universal cable is described below and illustrated in diagram 3.
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- Unfold the headphones and remove the left earpad by gently pulling it away from the body of the earpiece. Removing the left earpad reveals the cable connection plug and socket.
- Gently grasp the cable just below the earpiece and lift upwards. The connection plug and socket will raise up.
- Now gently grasp the connection plug and pull it out of the socket.
- With the remote and mic cable now disconnected, take the universal cable and identify the 2.5mm connection plug.
- Insert the 2.5mm (angled) connection plug into the left earpiece socket and press the connection plug moulding into its routing channel.
- Replace the left earpad. Make sure that the earpad location pins and sockets engage accurately.
Using your unit with iPhone/iPad and iPod
Your P7 Headphones incorporate a combined microphone and audio control, integrated within the remote and mic 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 4
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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
Clean your P7 Headphones by soaking a soft cloth in warm water and dabbing the leather until clean, do not rub the cloth on the leather. Do not use cleaning detergents or leather polish, doing so may cause damage to the product.
Trouble shooting
No or intermittent audio
- Make sure that the headphone plug is securely connected to the device's headphone socket (not a "line out" socket).
- Make sure that the headphone plug connection is not obstructed by any protective case used on the device.
- Try an alternative audio source.
- Use the supplied universal cable if iPod, iPhone or iPad microphone and control features are not required.
Remote and mic 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 headphones 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 the left 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 the left 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 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.
Technical Specifications
Model | P7 |
Description | Circum aural headphone |
Technical features | Dynamic driver Nylon damped diaphragm CCAW coil Dual cavity cushion Absorbing wadding Changeable ear cushions Detachable cable Folding (hinged) design |
Drive units | 2x Ø40mm |
Impedance | 22 ohms |
Frequency range | 10Hz to 20kHz |
Distortion (THD) | <0.3% (1KHz/10mW) |
Max. input power | 50mW |
Sensitivity | 111dB/V at 1kHz |
Inputs | 3.5mm stereo mini jack (on cable) 2.5mm mini jack (on Headphone) |
Height | 192mm folded out, 130mm folded in |
Width | 190mm |
Depth | 70mm |
Cable length | 1.2m |
Weight | 290g |
Finish | Real leather and metal |
Apple compatibility | The remote and mic are supported only by iPhone 3GS or later, iPad, iPod touch (2nd generation or later), iPod classic (120GB, 60GB), and iPod nano (4th generation or later). The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation or later). Audio is supported by all iPad and iPod models. |
Documents / Resources
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