LG TONE-FP9A Wireless Ear Buds Owner’s Manual

LG TONE-FP9A Wireless Ear Buds

Product Information

Overview

The LG TONE Free Earbuds are wireless earbuds that provide various features and functions for a seamless audio experience. The package includes the charging case, earbuds, extra ear gels (small & large), USB Type-CTM charging cable, owner’s manual, and warranty card.

Charging Case
The charging case features a charging port, UVnano LED, plug and wireless mode switch, mood light, UVnano LED charging terminals,battery status indicator, and UVnano indicator.

Earbuds
The earbuds have a speaker mesh (microphone), touchpad, charging terminals, and a microphone. They also come with a mid-sized ear gel attached by default.

Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
The LG TONE Free Earbuds offer the Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) function, which allows you to hear the surrounding sound for situational awareness. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) function blocks most ambient sounds for a focused audio experience.

Product Usage Instructions

Mobile Calling Functions

To perform the mobile calling functions using the LG TONE Free Earbuds:

1. To answer a call, touch the left or right earbud once when it is ringing.
2. To end a call, touch the left or right earbud twice while on a call.
3. To make a call, ensure the earbuds are idle and use your mobile phone to initiate the call. The call will automatically connect to the earbuds. To answer an incoming call while on a call, touch the left or right earbud once to put the current call on hold and answer the incoming call.
4. To receive a call while on the phone, touch and hold the left or right earbud.
5. To reject a call, touch the left or right earbud when it is ringing.

Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

The LG TONE Free Earbuds provide two sound modes: Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). To switch between these modes:

1. To listen to the ambient sound, touch and hold either the left or right earbud.
2. To activate the active noise cancellation, touch and hold either the left or right earbud again.

Note that you can configure the LAS and ANC functions using the LG TONE Free app. Using these functions may reduce the battery life of the earbuds.
When using the LAS mode, be cautious as sudden loud ambient sounds may occur. When using the ANC function outdoors, pay attention to your surroundings for safety.

NOTE: For the proper performance and to prevent any damage to, or misuse of the headset, please read all of the information carefully prior to using the headset.
Any modifications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.

TONE-FP9A/ TONE-FP9WA /TONE-FP9E

UNPACKING

NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.
*A mid-sized ear gel is attached to the earbud by default.

CAUTION

Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a nonauthentic component may damage the product and thus void the warranty.
Use the USB Type-C™ cable/USB-C™ to AUX cable provided with the product.

Overview

Charging Case

Earbuds

Make sure that the charging terminal is not soiled with foreign substance.
The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

How to pair

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on the mobile phone or the device to be connected.

2. Open the cover of the charging case with the earbuds mounted on the case.
   Press and hold the touchpad of the left or right earbud for 3 to 5 seconds until the battery status indicator blinks in blue.

3. When the Fast Pair connection pop-up appears on the top area of the mobile phone screen, tap it to connect. (It only supports Android™ 6.0 or higher, and requires configuring Bluetooth and location information settings of the mobile device.)

4. If the pop-up does not appear, select [LG-TONE-FP9] from the Bluetooth menu on the mobile phone and connect it (for users of iOS or
   Android 5.0 or lower versions).

CAUTION: In the list of Bluetooth connected devices, LG-TONE-FP9_LE is not the correct model name for connection. Check the model name in use and connect with the model name without “LE”.
If the earbud model name is abnormally displayed on the Android device,change the model name in the Bluetooth menu of Connected Device Settings.

NOTE: To connect with another device, perform the above procedure again.
Bluetooth name of the product is “LG-TONE-FP9”.

Automatic Reconnection
The earbuds are connected automatically when you open the cover of the charging case. If you close the cover of the charging case with both earbuds mounted in the charging case, the earbuds are disconnected.

Wearing Earbuds

1. Separate the earbuds from the charging case and adjust them so that they fit comfortably in your ears.
   NOTE: You can use ear gels that fit your ears to improve Active Noise Canceling (ANC) performance and enjoy rich music sound.

2. When you wear the earbuds, you will hear a wearing detection alarm.

Playing Music

NOTE: You can change the operation method of the function in the touchpad settings of the LG TONE Free app.
Once you turn on the Plug and Wireless mode, the earbuds reacts to your touch as follows:

• Touch it once to mute or unmute the sound.
• Touch it twice to adjust the volume.
• Touching it three times triggers no response.

Mobile Calling Functions

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Receiving Calls while on the Phone

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Talking

| If you touch the left or right earbud once, the current call will go on hold, and you will be able to answer an incoming call.

If the previous call is on hold, you can finish

the current call on the mobile phone. (It works differently depending on the

mobile phone settings.)

Rejecting Calls| Ringing| Touch and hold the left or right earbud.

Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

[Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS)]

The Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) function allows you to listen to the ambient sound so that you can recognize the surrounding situation and any potential risks.

[Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)]

The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) function blocks most ambient sounds.
So, you can use the function to listen to music or watch a video with minimal noise interference.

• Touch and hold the left or right earbud to switch between the ANC mode and the LAS mode.
• You can set the LAS and ANC functions in the LG TONE Free app.
• You can configure the Listen to the Ambient Sound mode and Conversation mode using the LG TONE Free app.
• If you use the LAS or ANC function, the battery consumes faster, reducing the time you can use the product.
• You can use the LAS and ANC functions while being idle, listening to music, or being on the phone.

ANC is an acronym for Active Noise Cancellation.

CAUTION: When the LAS mode is enabled, you may hear the ambient sound become loud suddenly.
When using the ANC function outdoors, pay attention to the surrounding environment for safety.

UVnano

The charging case has a built-in UVnano LED, which allows you to use your earbuds cleanly.
If you charge the earbuds wired after mounting them on the charging case and closing the cover, the UVnano LED operates for 5 minutes. *UVnano is a compound word derived from the words UV and its unit, nanometer.

NOTE: The UVnano indicator turns on blue while the UVnano LED is on.
The UVnano charging case eliminates up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria inside the earbud hole.
In the case of a white product, discolouring may occur in the contact area of the UVnano LED, but it does not affect the product function.

CAUTION: Be aware that the temperature of the earbuds may rise while the UVnano LED is on.

Charging

Wired Charging

When the charging cable is connected, the charging status is displayed in the charging case.

NOTE: The earbuds and the charging case are charged at the same time.
The charging port on the charging case cannot be used to supply power to mobile phones, etc.

Plug and Wireless Mode (External Device Connection Mode)

You can connect the charging case to a device such as an airplane stereo system, treadmill, cassette player, radio, and TV to listen with the earbuds.

How to Connect

1. Connect the USB-C™ side of the USB-C™ to AUX cable to the charging case.
2. Connect the AUX side to a device you want to use.
3. Wear the earbuds.
4. Push the Plug and Wireless Mode switch to the right to turn on the mode.
5. he indicator on the charging case flashes in green.
6. Once the charging case is connected to the earbuds, the indicator turns off.

How to Disconnect

1. Push the Plug and Wireless Mode switch to the left.
2. The indicator on the charging case flashes in blue.
3. Once disconnected from the charging case, the earbuds reconnect to the device that was previously connected.
   • If the device is not found, the earbuds enter the Connection Ready mode.

NOTE: You cannot use the LG TONE Free app, but the EQ and touchpad settings are maintained as is. (Touch operation: Refer to the Playing Music section.)
The earbuds do not support the call function.
The USB-C™ to AUX cable does not support the charging function.
The earbuds may not be compatible with some devices, and a separate adapter (sold separately) may be necessary to use a port on some airplane seats.
If you use the earbuds for a long duration, the battery of the earbuds (including the charging case) may drain faster than when physically connected to a smartphone.

Checking the Battery Status

If earbuds are mounted in the charging case, the earbuds’ battery status is displayed. Otherwise, the charging case’s battery status is displayed.
If the earbuds are mounted in the charging case while plugged in, the UVnano process will commence for 5 minutes. Once this process is complete, the charging case’s battery status will be displayed.

Battery Status Indicator| Remaining Battery (charger not connected)| Charging State (charger connected)
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Red| 20% or lower| Charging
Yellow| 20% – 80%| –
Green| 80% or higher| Fully charged

NOTE: When the charging case lid is closed, charging case battery status is displayed. If the charging case has no remaining charge, there will be no display and it cannot function. We recommend you keep the charging case charged at all times as the earbuds are not able to be turned on and turned off independently.

The LG TONE Free (TONE-FP9A) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses Bluetooth technology.
This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting either the A2DP or Hands-Free Bluetooth Profile.

Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions are provided to prevent any unexpected accident or damage. Please familiarise yourself with the safety precautions.
The safety precautions are classified into “WARNING” and “CAUTION”.

WARNING: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in minor injury or product damage.

WARNING

• Do not drop the product from a high place.
• Make sure there is no water, alcohol, or benzene in contact with the product.
• Do not store the product in a wet or dusty place.
• Do not place heavy objects on the product.
• This product is Splash proof to the IPX4 level protected against splashing of water. (The IPX4 Splash proof rating applies to the earbud product only.)
• Do not put the product under the water or use it in a humid location such as a bathroom.

CAUTION

• Choking Hazard: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard, Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
• Do not place the product near excessive heat or flammable material.
• The product may be damaged if an incompatible charger is used.
• Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger’s connectors (charging port and power plug). Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
• If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before using this device.
• This product has a built-in battery, and the battery cannot be removed or replaced arbitrarily.
• For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
• If you arbitrarily replace the battery or don’t replace it correctly, it may explode.
• The lithium-ion battery is a hazardous component that can cause injury.
• Battery replacement by an unqualified professional can cause damage to your device.
• Do not discard the battery arbitrarily. Follow the local procedure for discarding batteries.
• Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa and at above 15000 m altitude.
• Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Do not carelessly throw away old batteries. It can cause an explosion or fire.
• The disposal method may vary by country and region. Dispose of it in an appropriate manner.

NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.

Keep the earbuds clean.
Wearing earbuds for a long time may cause pain, and if humidity inside ears continues for a long time, it may cause skin trouble.

HD Speaker
If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports HD Voice Calling, you can enjoy making voice calls and listening to music in high definition.

Battery Status Indicator

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Battery below 20%| The battery status indicator turns on and off in red.
Battery 20% – 80%| The battery status indicator turns on and off in yellow.
Battery 80% or more| The battery status indicator turns on and off in green.
When there is a problem while charging| The battery status indicator flashes in red.
Charging

(charger connected)

| The battery status indicator turns on in red.
Charging complete (charger connected)| The battery status indicator turns on in green.

Out of Range

If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range, the communication signal becomes weak and the communication is lost. The effective communication range may vary depending on surrounding and other conditions.
If the device comes back within effective communication range, the product automatically reconnects to the device. If the device is not automatically reconnected, touch the left or right earbud once to connect them.

LG TONE Free
If you install the “LG TONE Free” app, you can use Check Earbud Battery,Voice Alert, Change Equalizer Mode, Check Last Connected Location Information, and Find My Earbuds functions. Check out the app for more details.
To install the “LG TONE Free” app, search LG TONE Free in the Google Play Store or App Store or scan the QR code below.
It supports Android 7.0 or higher and iOS 11 or higher.

Troubleshooting

If you see any of the following symptoms while using the product, make sure to recheck it. It may not be a malfunction.

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If unable to make a call with earbuds

| If the mobile phone does not support headset and hands-free functions, you cannot use the calling features.

Check the battery level and charge it.

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If unable to register earbuds to mobile phone

| Check whether earbuds are turned on.

Check if the earbuds have entered the search mode.

– While the earbuds are inserted in the charging case, press and hold the touch pad on the left or right earbud for 3 to 5 seconds to switch to the search mode.

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If you replaced the earbuds or there is a problem with the operation

(Factory reset)

| While the earbuds are inserted in the charging case, press and hold the touch pad on the left or right earbud for 10 seconds or more.

– The battery status indicator of the charging case flashes red and the initialization to the factory status is carried out. After initialization to the factory status, reconnect the earbuds.

Factory reset and Search mode cannot be used in Plug and Wireless mode.

Specifications and Features

Bluetooth

Specifications

| V 5.2 (Headset/Hands-Free/A2DP/AVRCP)
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Battery

| Earbud : 3.7 V / 68 mAh, Lithium-ion Charging case : 3.7 V / 390 mAh, Lithium-ion
Music Play Time Earbuds & With Charging case| ANC Off : Up to 10 & Up to 24 hours ANC On : Up to 6 & Up to 15 hours
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Charging Time

| Earbud : within an hour / Charging case : within 2 hours Fast Charging : 5 min charge for up to 60 min playtime*

※ When charging wired at room temperature

Rated Input Voltage| Earbud : 5 V 0 , 136 mA Charging case : 5 V 0 , 500 mA
Operating Temperature| 0 °C ~ +40 °C
Operating Humidity| 5 % ~ 60 %
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Dimensions (mm) / Weight (g)

| Earbud : 21.2 mm (W) X 28.3 mm (L) X 23.2 mm (H)

/ 5.2 g (One earbud)

Charging case : 54.5 mm (W) X 54.5 mm (L) X 30 mm (H)

/ 36.7 g

Duration of use may vary depending on the connected mobile device,features being used, settings, signal strength, operating temperature, frequency band, and other methods of use.

Declaration of Confirmation

FCC NOTICE TO USERS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer (or party responsible) for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Android, Google Play, the Google Play logo, and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
Apple iOS and App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc.

FCC ID: ZNFTONEFP9 (Earbud) /ZNFTONEFP9C (Charging case)

Additional Information

1. Radiofrequency exposure
   This Bluetooth LG Stereo Headset is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth-equipped mobile device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (microwaves) in the frequency range 2402 to 2480 MHz.
   Your Bluetooth headset is designed to operate in compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when used with any compatible LG Electronics mobile phone.

2. Bluetooth Connection Precautions
   The following environments affect the range and reception of Bluetooth signals:

   • When walls, metal, human bodies, or other obstacles exist between the Bluetooth device and the connected device.
   • When equipment that uses 2.4 GHz frequency signals (Wireless LANs, wireless phones, microwave ovens, etc.) is placed near the devices being used.
   • When using a Bluetooth device (TV, laptop, etc.) other than the mobile phone, the sound quality may be affected by the specifications and performance of the device.

3. Potentially explosive atmosphere
   Turn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your electronic device could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.

4. Battery information
   A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long period of time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is used. Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +50°C or below -10°C. For maximum battery capacity, use the battery in room temperature. If the battery is used in low temperatures, the battery capacity will be reduced. The battery can only be charged in temperatures between 0°C and +45°C.

5. Recycling the battery in your Bluetooth Headset
   The battery in your Bluetooth Headset must be disposed of properly and should never be placed in municipal waste.

Important Safety Information

Avoiding hearing damage
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your headset at a high volume.
Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.
If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing:

• Limit the amount of time you use Headset at high volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
  Please refer to your handset user guide for more information on how to adjust listening levels on your handset.

Using headsets safely
Use of Headset to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some states and countries. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using this device if you find it disruptive or distracting and do not use this device while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention.

Open Source Software Notice Information
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses that have the obligations to disclose source code, that is contained in this product, and to access all referred license terms, copyright notices and other relevant documents please visit https://opensource.lge.com.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product.

RISK GROUP 2

__| CAUTION : UV EMITTED FROM THIS PRODUCT.

EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION MAY RESULT FROM EXPOSURE. USE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING.

WARNING : IF YOU DON’T DO CHARGING OR IF YOU OPEN THE CHARGING CASE, THE UVNANO FUNCTION IS NOT ACTIVATED.

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The output level shall automatically return to an output level not exceeding RS1 when the power is switched off.

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References

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