audio-technica ATH-W2022 Dynamic Headphones User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Audio-Technica
Table of Contents
audio-technica ATH-W2022 Dynamic Headphones
- Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using the product, read through the user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly.
- Please keep this manual for future reference.
Safety precautions
- Follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone use if using headphones while driving.
- Do not use the product in places where the inability to hear ambient sound presents a serious risk (such as at railroad crossings, train stations, and construction sites).
- To prevent damage to your hearing, do not raise the volume too high.
- Listening to loud sounds for an extended period may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
- Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact with the product.
- Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product to avoid electric shock, malfunction, or fire.
- Be careful to avoid pinching yourself between the housing and the arm of the product.
Notes on use
- To ensure compatibility and correct usage, always consult the user manual of any device before connecting the product to it.
- 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 transport systems or in other public places, keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people.
- Minimize the volume on your audio device before connecting the product in order to avoid hearing damage from sudden exposure to excessive volume.
- Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid electric shock, malfunction or fire.
- Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place to avoid malfunction. And do not allow the product to get wet.
- When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) or wear.
- Connect/disconnect the included cable by holding the plug. Pulling directly on the cable can result in a broken wire and the risk of electric shock.
- The cable may become caught or severed if the product is placed in a bag without adequate protection.
- When you are not using the product, store the product in the included case/pouch.
- Do not wrap the included cable around a rack, furniture or other object. Do not allow the cable to be pinched. This may damage or sever the cable.
- Use only the included cable. Using a different cable may result in product malfunction.
- Lengthening the headphone cable requires a separate extension cable available from your dealer.
- Since natural wood may may deform or change color under the condition like a hot, humid, dry, ultraviolet (sunlight, fluorescent) environment, be careful in these environments.
- The wooden housing may scratch or split if subjected to impact.
- The pattern of the wood grain varies on the right and left because the product is made of natural wood, but this will not affect the performance.
Care
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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.
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Use a dry cloth to clean the headphones.
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Clean off the dust from the housing without wiping hard and then, wipe it with a dry cloth.
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After using the included cable, clean it with a dry cloth if sweat or dirt is present.
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Failure to clean the cable may cause it to deteriorate and harden over time, resulting in malfunction.
Wipe the plugs on included cable with a dry cloth if dirty. Using the plug without cleaning it can cause sound skipping or distortion. -
To clean the earpads and headband, wipe them with a dry cloth. Earpads and headbands may fade if sweat or water dries on them. If the earpads and headband get wet, we recommend wiping them with a dry cloth and allowing them to dry in the shade.
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For long-time storage, keep the product in a well-ventilated place without high temperatures and humidity.
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The earpads deteriorate over time due to use or storage. For information about replacing earpads or other parts, or for information about other serviceable parts, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
Name of each part A B
Confirm each part before using the product.
- Headband
- Slider
- Earpad
- Arm
- A2DC connector jack
- L/R (Left/Right)
- Housing
- A2DC connector plug
- Cable (3.0 m (9.8’)/6.3 mm (1/4”) gold-plated stereo plug)
- Balanced cable (3.0 m (9.8’)/XLR-M connector (4-pin))
- Input plug
- Pin
Using the headphones A B
- 1. Connect the connector plug of the included cable to the connector jack of the headphones.
- Do not use a cable other than the supplied detachable cable.
- Lower the volume on the device you intend to use, then connect the ‘’Input plug’’ to the device’s headphone jack.
- Fit the earpads over your ears with the side marked “LEFT” over your left ear and the side marked “RIGHT” over your right ear.
- Turn on your audio device, and adjust volume as necessary.
- Also read the user manual of your audio device.
About the detachable cable B
- The cable on this product is detachable. If there are signs of deterioration, please replace the cable.
- Do not detach the cable except when replacing it with a new cable.
How to replace the detachable cable
- The detachable connector is very delicate. Only pull or attach in a straight motion to prevent malfunction.
How to detach the cable
- Hold the connector and pull straight out in the direction shown by the arrow.
How to attach the cable
- Plug the left connector or right connector in as shown in the illustration. Please plug the connector in until it clicks.
Specifications
- Type: Closed-back dynamic
- Driver: 58 mm
- Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW
- Frequency response: 5 to 50,000 Hz
- Maximum input power: 2,000 mW
- Impedance: 48 ohms
- Input jack: A2DC connector jack
- Weight (without cable): Approx. 450 g (16 oz)
- Included accessories: Cable (3.0 m (9.8’)/6.3 mm (1/4”) gold-plated stereo plug), Balanced cable (3.0 m (9.8’)/ XLR-M connector (4-pin)), Case, Pouch (for storing cables)
- Sold separately: Earpads, Cable, Balanced cable
- For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.
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