Beyerdynamic 2nd Generation Xelento Remote Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: beyerdynamic

Xelento remote
2nd generation

Operating Instructions

Thank you for choosing Xelento remote (2nd generation) in-ear headphones.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

► Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the product.
► Please observe all instructions given, especially those concerning the safe use of the product.
► Do not use the product if it is defective.
► The company beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer.

Intended use
Only use the product as described in this product manual. beyerdynamic accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer. beyerdynamic is not liable for damage to USB devices that do not comply with the USB specifications.
Please also observe the relevant country-specific regulations before using the product.

Adjusting the volume
High volumes and long listening times can permanently damage your hearing.
Because in-ear headphones sit directly in the ear canal, there is an increased risk of hearing damage.

► Before inserting the earphones, set the volume to minimum. Only increase the volume after inserting the earphones.
► Do not use the in-ear headphones at high volume for a long time. When listening and speaking normally with in-ear headphones, your own voice should still be perceptible.
► In case of tinnitus, decrease the volume. If necessary, consult a doctor.
► Please note that excessively high volumes and long listening times may cause hearing damage. Hearing impairments are irreversible, so always make sure that the volume is appropriate. It is advisable to keep listening times at high volumes as short as possible.
► The headphones are not suitable for children under 12 years of age due to the possible high sound pressure level.
► Do not use the headphones at full volume for more than three hours a week.

Reducing perception of ambient noise
In-ear headphones drastically reduce perception of ambient noise. Using in-ear headphones in road traffic can be potentially dangerous. The user’s hearing must not be impaired to the extent that it causes road safety risks.
► Do not use the in-ear headphones within the action area of potentially dangerous machines and tools.
► Avoid using in-ear headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired particularly in road traffic, when crossing a level crossing or on a construction site.

Risk of injury
Avoid sudden movements when using wired in-ear headphones. You might seriously hurt yourself especially if you wear piercings, earrings, glasses, etc., where the wire can get caught.
Changed acoustic perception
For many people, wearing in-ear headphones takes some getting used to because the acoustic perception of their own voice and body as well as the inner ear sounds that occur while walking is different from the “normal” situation without in-ear headphones. However, this initially strange sensation usually diminishes after wearing them for a while.
Cleaning dirty eartips
Dirt on the eartips and the formation of a warm and humid climate in the ear canal can cause germs to multiply, which can increase the risk of an ear canal infection.
► Regularly clean the eartips.
Damage from liquids
Liquid penetration can damage the earphones.
► Make sure that no liquids penetrate the earphones (e.g. when cleaning).
Solvent-based or aggressive cleaning agents can damage the surfaces of the earphones or the cable.
► Do not use solvent-based or aggressive cleaning agents.
Risk of swallowing
► Keep small parts, such as product, packaging and accessories, away from children and pets. They constitute a choking hazard if swallowed.
Power and connecting cable
Use only the cable we supply to connect the in-ear headphones to a playback device.
Environmental conditions
► Do not expose the product to rain, snow, liquids or moisture.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the product’s most important functions.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Xelento in-ear headphones (2nd generation), left and right earphones
Connecting cable with remote control, 3.5 mm 4-pole jack
Connecting cable (symmetrical), 4,4 mm 5-pole jack (Pentaconn)
Seven pairs of silicone eartips
Three pairs of foam eartips (type Comply™ Tx-500)
Two cable clips
Storage case
Spare wax guard
Microfibre cleaning cloth
Quick Start Guide and Compliance Booklet

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Beyerdynamic 2nd Generation Xelento Remote - Fig 1

1 Earphones with replaceable eartips
2 Remote control
2a [+] / [-] Volume up / volume down ( ) Multifunction button (middle button)
2b Microphone on the back
3 Jack plug for connection to playback device

FIRST STEPS

Using and fitting the eartips
So that you can choose the best possible fit and comfort, your Xelento in-ear headphones come with eartips in ten different sizes and two different materials.
Every ear is unique, and the size of the eartip required may vary from one ear to another.

Please take the time to try out different sizes and pick the most suitable one – it’s worth the effort!

Silicone eartips

Beyerdynamic 2nd Generation Xelento Remote - Fig 2

The sizes XS to XXXL are marked on the shaft of the silicone eartips.

Comply™ foam eartips

Beyerdynamic 2nd Generation Xelento Remote - Fig 4

Fitting the silicone eartips
► Carefully place the silicone eartips on the housings.
The oval opening of the eartip follows the oval shape of the housing.

Adjusting and fitting Comply™ eartips
► Before inserting, roll the eartip attached to the earphone tightly lengthwise between your fingers.
After insertion, the eartips expand again and provide good support for the earphone, even when you are moving.

Removing Comply™ eartips
► To remove Comply™ eartips, squeeze them firmly and pull them off the housing with a slight twisting motion.

Replacing eartips
If you are using them regularly, we recommend changing the eartips every three months.
Replacement silicone eartips can be ordered from the beyerdynamic spare parts shop: www.beyerdynamic.com/service/spare- parts
Replacement Comply™ foam eartips, together with dealers where you can order the eartips, can be found online at: www.complyfoam.com
Eartip types used: Tx-500

Carefully remove the eartip from the earphone.
Dirty sound outlets can be cleaned by replacing the small wax guard grilles.
► Use the enclosed microfibre cleaning cloth to clean the earphone’s sound outlet of residues.
► Make sure that no liquid flows into the outlet.
Put the new eartip on the earphone.

Maintaining eartips
The eartips on your in-ear headphones should be cleaned regularly and then dried with the microfibre cleaning cloth provided.
► For cleaning instructions, see “Cleaning” on page 17.

INSERTING AND WEARING XELENTO REMOTE

Due to the anatomical shape of the earphone housing, the cable of the Xelento remote is routed behind the ear. This way of wearing the earphones effectively suppresses cable noise, and the earphones sit firmly in the ear even when the cable is pulled.
► Insert the earphones into your ears and guide the cable upwards behind your ears.

The right-hand cable end has a small, raised dot to mark the right-hand side.

Cable clip
You can use the cable clip supplied to secure the jack lead of your Xelento remote in-ear headphones.
This prevents the cable from getting tangled and avoids unwanted noise when using the microphone, for example, while talking on the phone.

ATTACHING AND CHANGING THE CABLE

Xelento remote in-ear headphones have plug-in cables on the earphone housings with standard MMCX connectors with locking mechanisms.
When detaching or attaching the cable on the Xelento remote earphones or the playback device, always hold the cable by the connector to avoid damaging the cable or earphones. Do not pull directly on the cable!

Detaching / attaching the cable on the earphone

To detach or attach the cable, hold the in-ear headphones by the earphone housing and the connector.
Never pull directly on the cable! The cable or the earphone may be damaged if you do!
Detach the cable.
Attach the cable.

Detaching / attaching the jack lead on the playback device
► Hold the lead by the jack plug and detach or attach.

OPERATION

Remote control
The enclosed connecting cable with the jack plug (cable for remote operation) contains a remote control with three buttons and a microphone.

Buttons on the remote control

Increase volume (volume-up button)
Multifunction button (middle button)
Decrease volume (volume-down button)

Compatibility with playback devices
On compatible smartphones and tablets, you can use this remote control to control calls, media playback and volume.
Please note that not every playback device supports all remote control functions.
This requires the pin assignment on the headphone jack to correspond to the CTIA standard.
Only in this case are the functions described below possible.
The symmetrical Pentaconn cable can only be used with compatible playback devices.
► Please contact the relevant manufacturer for further details.
► Refer to the operating instructions of the device to which the product is to be connected.

Playing media
To start / pause playback:
► Briefly press the middle button ( ) to start or stop the media playback.

Depending on the playback device and the operating system and/or firmware version, there may be further media playback functions that can be controlled by the middle
button.
Please contact the relevant manufacturer for further details.

Adjusting the volume
To increase volume
► In stages: briefly press the volume-up button ( ).
► Continuously: press and hold the volume-up button ( ).
To decrease volume
► In stages: briefly press the volume-down button ( ).
► Continuously: press and hold the volume-down button ( ).

Please note that not every playback device has this function.
On smartphones and tablets with an Android system, it is necessary for the playback device to support the Wired Audio Headset Specification:
source.android.com/devices/accessories/headset/plug-headset- spec
For more details, please contact the manufacturer of the playback device.

Making a call
Accept / finish a call
► Briefly press the middle button ( ) to accept an incoming call or to hang up.

During the call, make sure you do not cover the opening for the microphone on the back of the remote control.
Depending on the playback device and the operating system and/or firmware version, there may be further call control functions that can be controlled by the middle button.
For example, it is probably possible to call up a virtual assistant (e.g. Siri or Google Assistant) with the middle button.
Please contact the relevant manufacturer for further details.

HELP WITH PROBLEMS / FAQ

Answers to the most common problems and questions can be found online here: support.beyerdynamic.com

CLEANING

► To clean the earphones and cables, simply rub them with a dry cloth. Ideally, you should use the enclosed microfibre cleaning cloth. For more stubborn soiling, we recommend using an alcohol-based cleaning agent.
► Do not use water to clean the earphones.
► Make sure that no liquid enters the housing or the transducer.
► Do not use any other solvent-based or aggressive cleaners, as these may damage the surface.
► Dirty sound outlets can be cleaned by removing the small wax guard grilles. The wax guard grilles can be removed and cleaned in lukewarm water with a mild detergent
(e.g. soap) or replaced with the spare metal grilles supplied if necessary. Before reassembling the earphones, make sure that there is no liquid or dirt on the individual components, particularly in the earphones.
► If the eartips are very dirty, remove them and clean them in lukewarm water with a mild detergent (e.g. soap).
► Store the in-ear headphones in the enclosed case when not in use.

DISPOSAL

**** This symbol on the product, in the operating instructions or on the packaging means that the electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their life cycle.
► Always dispose of used devices in accordance with the regulations in force.
► For further information, please contact your local authority or the dealer from whom the product was purchased.

EU/UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

beyerdynamic hereby declares that this product complies with the EU Directives 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and the UK Directive “The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017”.
► The full text of the EU/UK Declaration of Conformity can be found on the Internet at: www.beyerdynamic.com/cod.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

► More detailed information on the technical data can be found online at: www.beyerdynamic.com/xelento-remote.

SERVICE
If service is required, please contact an authorised specialist or: beyerdynamic service and logistics centre Email: service@beyerdynamic.de
Never open the in-ear headphones yourself, otherwise you might lose all warranty claims.

SPARE PARTS

Additional, optional accessories and spare parts can be found at: www.beyerdynamic.com/service
Comply™ eartips Tx-500 can be found at: www.complyfoam.com

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

You can register your Xelento remote in-ear headphones online at global.beyerdynamic.com/service/registration.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

beyerdynamic provides a limited guarantee for the original beyerdynamic product you have purchased.
► Detailed information about beyerdynamic’s warranty conditions can be found online: global.beyerdynamic.com/service/warranty.

REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

Trademarks and trade names such as Comply™ belong to their respective owners.

beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG
Theresienstr. 8 • 74072 Heilbronn / Germany
Phone + 49 7131 617-300
E-Mail info@beyerdynamic.com
www.beyerdynamic.com
For further distributors worldwide, please go to www.beyerdynamic.com
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