Soundcore Q30 Bluetooth Earbuds User Manual

June 12, 2024
Soundcore

Soundcore Q30 Bluetooth Earbuds

Charging

  • Fully dry off the earbuds and the USB port before charging.
  • Use a certified USB-C charging cable and charger to prevent any damage.
  • Fully charge both the earbuds and the charging case before the first use.
    1. Place the earbuds in the charging case and close it.
    2. Connect the charging case to the power supply by using a USB-C charging cable. Alternatively, position the charging case at the center of your wireless charger for wireless charging.
  • The LED indicators on the charging case indicate the charging status.

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Wearing the Earbuds

  1. Insert the earbuds into your ears.
  2. Twist the earbuds until the ear wings are wedged against the ridge of your ears.

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Use a mirror to check if you are wearing your earbuds correctly.

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Changing the Ear Tips

  1. Select the size of ear tips that fit your ears best.
  2. Attach the ear tips to the earbuds. Ensure the ear tips are firmly attached.

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Changing the Ear Wings

  1. Remove the current ear wings. Note that L2 and R2 ear wings are pre-installed.
  2. Choose the best ear wing size for your ears.
  3. Align the oval hole on the ear wings with the wearing detection sensor on the earbuds.
  4. Insert the earbuds into the ear wings through the narrow side.
  5. Stretch the ear wings into position by holding the narrow side. Ensure the ear wings are not folded.

Powering On/Off
Open the charging case, the earbuds will automatically power on. To power off, place the earbuds in the charging case and close it.

  • To manually power on, wear both earbuds, then press and hold the touchpad on both earbuds for 3 seconds.
  • The earbuds will automatically power off after 30 minutes if they are not being worn and are not connected.

Bluetooth Pairing

**Automatic Pairing***

  1. Open the charging case, and the earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
  2. The 2 LED indicators inside the charging case will flash white.
  3. Select “Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro” on your device’s Bluetooth list to connect.
  4. When successfully connected, the 2 LED indicators will pulse white.

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Automatic pairing is available only for earbuds in factory mode.

Manual Pairing

  1. Place the earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open.
  2. Press and hold the button on the charging case for 3 seconds until the 2 LED indicators inside the charging case flash white.Soundcore-Q30-Bluetooth-Earbuds-fig-11

Multipoint
The earbuds can connect with two Bluetooth devices at the same time. There are two ways to pair with another device.

  1. Option 1 : Enable “Dual device connection” and connect to the second device in the Soundcore app.
  2. Option 2 : Wear the earbuds, then press and hold the touchpad on both earbuds for 5 seconds simultaneously. Select “Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro” on the second device’s Bluetooth list to connect.Soundcore-Q30-Bluetooth-Earbuds-fig-13
  • Each time you power on your Soundcore earbuds, they will automatically connect to your last successfully connected device if available within the Bluetooth range.
  • Mono mode : When Bluetooth is connected, you can use either one of the earbuds on its own by placing the other one into the charging case and closing it.
  • When powered on and connected, if either one of the earbuds is out of battery and powered off, you can keep using the other one.
  • When you are on a call, place either one of the earbuds into the charging case, and the microphone in the other earbud will be activated.

Controls

Stereo Mode

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Play/Pause Tap twice (R)
Next track Tap twice (L)

Switch ambient sound modes

(HearID ANC / Transparency / Normal*)

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Press and hold for 2 seconds (L/R)

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You can add “Normal” in the Soundcore app.

Answer/End a call Tap twice (L/R)
Reject a call Press and hold for 1 second (L/R)

Mono Mode

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Play/Pause Tap twice
Activate Siri or other voice assistant software Press and hold for 1 second
Answer/End a call Tap twice
Reject a call Press and hold for 1 second
Switch ambient sound modes* (HearID ANC / Transparency / Normal) Tap three

times

You can enable this function in the Soundcore app.

  • All of the controls in stereo and mono modes can be customized in the Soundcore app.
  • Adjust the volume level via the connected device or in the Soundcore app.
  • In stereo mode, noise cancellation mode is set by default. Each time you power on and connect, or switch to the stereo mode from mono mode, your earbuds will restore the last setting.

Soundcore App

Download the Soundcore app to enhance your experience.

  • User interface customization : In stereo mode, all of the controls (e.g. adjust volume, control playback, activate Siri) can be customized in the app.
  • EQ settings : There are more than 20 EQ settings you can choose from in the app to optimize your experience while enjoying different music genres.
  • HearID Sound : HearID maps your personal hearing sensitivity at multiple frequencies and analyzes the results. It traces the EQ settings and creates a personalized sound profile for you.
  • HearID ANC : Take the ear canal test and tailor your noise cancellation experience.
  • Adaptive mode : Adjust the level of noise cancelling automatically depending on the noise levels in your surroundings to reduce pressure for a more comfortable noise cancelling experience.
  • Transparency mode : Stay aware of your surroundings by allowing ambient sounds in.
    • Fully transparent : Hear all ambient sounds.
    • Vocal mode : Voices stand out more clearly from other ambient sounds.
  • Earbuds firmware upgrade : You will be informed once the new version of firmware is detected when you connect the earbuds with the app. Ensure the earbuds are placed in the charging case and the case remains open until the firmware upgrade is completed. During the upgrade, ensure the earbuds are being charged and avoid any operation.

LDAC

  • Use devices powered by Android 8.0 or later to experience LDAC quality sound.
  • Download the Soundcore app from the Android app store in advance.
  • You can enable or disable LDAC using the Soundcore app.
  • LDAC provides higher quality sound, increases power consumption, and reduces playtime.
  • Enable LDAC in a low interference environment to ensure a stable Bluetooth connection.
  • The earbuds do not support LDAC when connected to two devices.
  1. Click on “Sound Mode” in the Soundcore app.
  2. Select “Preferred audio quality” to switch to LDAC codec.
  3. It takes about 10 seconds to switch audio codes. You may be requested to upgrade the earbuds’ firmware if available.
  4. Once successfully switched, you will see the LDAC icon next to “Sound Mode”.

Wearing Detection

  • The playback will automatically pause when removing either earbud and will resume when wearing it again.
  • Wear either earbud to automatically answer an incoming call.

Reset
Reset if the earbuds cannot properly pair with each other or with other devices.

  1. Delete the pairing history from your Bluetooth device first. Place the earbuds into the charging case and leave the case open.
  2. Press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the 2 LED indicators inside the charging case rapidly flash white 3 times. This confirms that the reset was successful and your earbuds can be connected normally.

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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