Package Contents Bluetooth Information Warning Care and Safety Product Overview Functionality and Features Charging Changing Ear Tips Using Ear Fins Turning On and Off Pairing with Bluetooth Devices iPhone , iPad , and iPod touch ® ® ® Android Phones and Tablets ™...
AF71 Stereo Charging Bluetooth Cable Headset Silicone Silicone Ear Fins Ear Tips (S, L) (S, M, L) Protective User Carrying Manual Case Note: An online version of this manual is available on meelec.com...
Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a short-distance two-way wireless communication technology capable of transmitting data, commands, and audio between devices. The Metro can connect with many devices such as mobile phones, tablets, PDAs, computers, media players, and more. Before you can use your Metro with your device they will need to be paired.
Turn down the volume prior to using the headphones; adjust the volume to the desired level once they are connected. Do not use headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time as doing so will result in permanent hearing damage. It is advised you keep volume levels moderate to low at all times for your safety, even when loud background noise is present.
Care and Safety Do not use your wireless headset around flammable gases • as fire or explosion may occur. Keep the device and packaging out of the reach of children. • There are no user replaceable/reparable parts in the • headset.
Product Overview AF71 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Headset Front View Back View right speaker charging contact jacks built-in microphone left speaker volume up LED indicator multi-function button: on/off/pause/play volume down...
Functionality and Features Functionality when paired with a Bluetooth cell phone or PDA supporting HFP (Hands-Free Profile) profile. • Answer a call, end a call, and reject a call • Redial last number • Voice dial • Adjust the volume •...
Charging *** You must completely charge the headset before the first use *** Connect the USB charging cable to a powered USB source such as a wall charger, powered on computer, or powered car USB port. Connect the charging cable to the right ear piece. Pinch the clip on the charging cable Insert the strain relief of the right earpiece into the strain relief slot on the charger...
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Charging (Cont.) *** You must completely charge the headset before the first use *** Ear tips do not need to be removed when charging Connect the charging cable to the mini USB jack on the right ear cup. The red LED indicator should light solid and stay on while charging.
Changing and Cleaning Ear Tips The Metro is an in-ear headphone that requires the ear tips to seal with your ear canal. Three sizes of specially-made ear tips are included to help you achieve the best fit and comfort. A proper seal between the ear tip and ear canal is important for getting the best sound.
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Changing Ear Tips (Cont.) Installing Ear Tips: Hold the smaller end of the ear tip firmly in one hand and the earpiece in the other Push the ear tip tube over the nozzle at a 45 degree angle Keep pushing it on and straighten the ear tip off, making sure the ear tip tube is not folded in Wiggle the ear tip back and forth until the tube of the ear tip is pushed all the way to the earphone body...
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Cleaning Ear Tips (Cont.) Cleaning Ear Tips Remove the ear tips from your earphone as instructed on page 9 Take a cotton swab that is either dry or has been dampened by a small amount of rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide on it (soapy water is OK) Swab around the nozzle of the earphone Swab the ear tip including the inside of the stalk...
Using the Ear Fins The Metro comes with two sets of ear fins to help keep the Metro in place. Installing the Ear Fins on the Metro Choose the size that will best fit your ears The ear fin rings are tapered; side with the larger opening should be oriented toward the earphone housing Slide the ear fin on the earphone housing...
Turning On and Off Functions Operation LED Indicator Turning On Press and hold Multifunction Blue LED will button for about 4 seconds until light and then flash blue LED flashes Turning Off Press and hold Multifunction Red LED will light button for about 4 seconds until for one second red LED flashes...
On your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, go to Settings Select Bluetooth (older devices or old versions of iOS, you may need to select General first) Make sure the Metro AF71 is off and within 1 meter of your device On your iPhone/iPad/iPod or Touch make sure Bluetooth...
On your Android phone or tablet, navigate to the Settings menu Select Wireless & Networks Make sure the Metro AF71 is off and within 1 meter of your device Turn on the Metro by pressing the Multifunction button for approximately 8 seconds, until the red and blue LEDs flash in an alternating manner (Note: The Metro will stay in pairing mode for 2 minutes.
The Add a device popup window will appear with “Select a device to add to this computer” Make sure the Metro AF71 is off and within 1 meter of your device Turn on the Metro by pressing the Multifunction button for...
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Pairing (Continued) Windows 7 Computers and Laptops (Continued) Now the Metro must be configured for audio and microphone use (enable Bluetooth audio) Right click on the speaker in your notification area, or go to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Manage Audio Devices A popup window with “Sound”...
On your device, turn Bluetooth on and go to the appropriate pairing window Make sure the Metro AF71 is off and within 1 meter of your device Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device and you are in the...
Connecting to Paired Devices Connecting: When the Metro is turned on and not in pairing mode, it will connect to last connected device automatically. If the last connected device is not within range or does not have Bluetooth on, the Metro will connect to other paired devices in the order of last connection.
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Connecting to Paired Devices (Cont.) Turning Multipoint On: Make sure there are no paired devices with Bluetooth on and within range of the Metro; turn off/disable Bluetooth on your paired devices if necessary Turn on the Metro; you should see the blue LED flash once every 2 seconds.
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Connecting to Paired Devices (Cont.) Connecting when Multipoint is Enabled: If paired with only one device, once the Metro is turned on it will automatically connect when the device is within range and Bluetooth on the device is turned on. If two or more devices are paired with the Metro, the Metro will connect with the last two devices it has connected with that are within range and have Bluetooth turned on.
Adjusting the Volume Single press the Volume Up button to increase the volume Single press the Volume Down button to decrease the volume Volume Up AF71 Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Headset’s Volume Control Microphone Volume Down When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum level there will be a single tone.
Controlling Phone Calls Status Function Operation Incoming Answer a call Single click the Multifunction button call Reject a call Press and hold the Multifunction button for 2 seconds until you hear a tone Call in Volume up Single click the Volume Up button progress Volume down...
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Controlling Phone Calls (Cont.) The Metro can work with two mobile phones simultaneously when Multipoint is enabled and both phones are paired and connected. Multipoint Phone Functionality Status Function Operation Phone 1 has Place phone 1 call on Double click an active call, hold and answer phone the Multifunction...
Controlling Media Playback Status Function Operation No media Play audio Single press the Multifunction button; playing you may need to have the media application open and in focus Media playing Pause Single press the Multifunction button Next song Press and hold the Volume Up button for two seconds Previous song...
Light Patterns and Tones Charging Status LED Indicator Charging Red LED on Charging complete Red LED off Status Indicators Status LED Indicator Sounds Turning on Blue LED lit for 1 second Four tones of increasing pitch Turning off Red LED lit for 2 seconds Four tones of decreasing pitch In pairing Red and blue LED flash in...
Factory Reset Performing a factory reset will clear all of your paired devices. While the unit is plugged in and charging, press and hold the Volume Up button until you see both the blue and red LEDs turn on. There will be four long tones and the red LED will remain on until the Metro is disconnected from the charger.
Specifications Bluetooth Specifications Bluetooth version Bluetooth V4.0 Headset, Hands free, A2DP, AVRCP Bluetooth profiles 10meters Operating distance About 4 hours Headset music time About 4.5 hours Headset talk time Headset standby time Approx 150 hours Charging input DC5.0V 60mA Headset charging time About 2 hours Dimension 14.5*35*32.6mm...
Troubleshooting Issue Resolution Crackling noise, Make sure you are within range of your static, Bluetooth-enabled device interference Bluetooth devices are subject to interference from other Bluetooth devices, microwave ovens, power stations and transmission lines, Direct Satellite Service (DSS), and wireless devices operating on the 2.4 band.
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Troubleshooting (Cont.) Issue Resolution Won’t connect Make sure your Metro is powered on, Bluetooth is enabled on your device, and it is within range. Make sure your device is not connected to any other Bluetooth headset. Make sure the Metro is not connected to another device (two devices with Multipoint enabled).
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