Summary of Contents for Audio Technica ATH-CC500BT2
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ATH-CC500BT2 Wireless Cartilage Conduction Headphones User Manual English...
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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 product Do not use the product near medical equipment. Radio waves may affect cardiac pacemakers and medical electronic equipment.
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Safety precautions If battery fluid leaks, do not touch fluid with bare hands. If fluid remains inside the product, it may cause malfunction. If battery fluid leaks, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer. If fluid gets in your mouth, gargle thoroughly with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately.
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Notes on use Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use. This product is not intended for use as a device to improve hearing for people with hearing loss (such as for use as a hearing aid). 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.
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About water-resistant (drip-proof) performance The product has water-resistant (drip-proof) capabilities equivalent to IPX4. Make sure to close the USB cap completely when using the product to maintain water-resistant (drip-proof) performance. If the USB cap is not closed completely, water may enter inside. The water-resistant (drip-proof) performance is designed to protect the headphones if they get wet from rain, etc.
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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 (L side) and the Bluetooth device.
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Part names and functions Main unit Vibration driver Indicator lamp Displays the operating status and battery level of the product. Power supply / multifunction button Use to turn the power supply ON/OFF, play/pause music, and answer phone calls. Microphone Volume button Use to adjust the volume up or down (+/–).
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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 change to red. Charge the battery as soon as possible. It takes about 2 hours to charge the battery fully.
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Charging the battery When charging, make sure to use the included USB charging cable. The product may not charge with cables other than the included USB charging cable. Always make sure the headphones are not wet before charging. Wipe the headphones with a dry cloth, shake them multiple times to remove any excess water, and allow the headphones to dry thoroughly before charging.
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Power supply ON/OFF Turning on the product Press and hold the power supply / multifunction button (about 2 seconds). The indicator lamp lights in white, and then flashes. It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light. Turning off the product Press and hold the power supply / multifunction button (about 2 seconds).
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Use your Bluetooth device to begin the pairing process and search for the product. When your Bluetooth device finds the product, “ATH-CC500BT2” will be displayed on the device. For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.
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Connecting via Bluetooth 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.
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Wearing the product Place the product over your ears from behind your head. Adjust the position so that the vibration drivers are placed against the cartilage of your ears. Cartilage Vibration driver...
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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.
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Using the product Operation Function Press Starts or pauses playback. Depending on the connected device, activates the device’s speech Press (twice) recognition function (such as Siri for compatible iOS devices). The controls explained above may not be available on some smartphones. Volume button operation Volume button Operation...
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Using the product Press the power supply / multifunction button to end a call. If the call was received while listening to music, playback is resumed. Music playback may not be resumed on some Bluetooth devices. In this case, music playback must be started manually.
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Using the product Volume button operation Volume button Operation Function Press Increases/decreases the call volume by 1 level. The controls explained above may not be available on some smartphones. Speech recognition feature Activation of the speech recognition feature (such as Google Assistant or Siri) may be possible depending on your device.
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Using the product What you can do with the app The app allows you to use the following functions. For details, refer to the app screen. Function Description You can change the equalizer settings. Equalizer It also has a function to reduce sound leakage from headphones. You can enjoy the sounds in a comfortable space, like the background BGM Mode music playing in a cafe.
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Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp of the product indicates the product’s status. Pairing Status Indicator lamp display pattern Searching for devices Flashing white Connecting Status Indicator lamp display pattern Connecting Battery level Status Indicator lamp display pattern Battery level is low White in the pairing turns red.
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Voice guidance The product plays English voice guidance in the following situations. Situation Voice Guidance Bluetooth is connected Connected Bluetooth is disconnected Disconnected Battery level is low Low battery Battery is discharged and power will be turned off Please recharge Maximum volume Minimum volume Minimum...
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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. Use a dry cloth to clean the headphones. Wipe the headphones with a dry cloth, shake them multiple times to remove any excess water, and allow the headphones to dry thoroughly before use.
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Forced pairing mode / reset If the product does not connect to a device (forced pairing mode) If pairing cannot be cancelled, you can use forced pairing mode to perform pairing again. With the product connected to the Bluetooth device, press and hold (about 10 seconds) the volume buttons (+/–) at the same time.
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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.
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Troubleshooting Remove obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device and place them closer together. For details, refer to "For a more comfortable Bluetooth communication experience" (p. 5). Cannot hear the voice of the caller / Voice of the caller is too quiet Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
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Specifications Headphones Sensitivity 100 dB Microphones Type MEMS type Omnidirectional Polar pattern Sensitivity -37 dBFS (94 dBSPL, at 1 kHz) Frequency response 25 to 22,000 Hz Communication specifications Communication system Bluetooth version 5.3 Maximum RF output 10 mW EIRP Maximum communication Line of sight - approx.
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Specifications [2] The figures above depend on operating conditions. For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.
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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.
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