Wicked Audio ARQ True Wireless Earbuds User Manual

Wicked Audio ARQ True Wireless Earbuds

USER MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings
4. Follow all instructions.

Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;The use of apparatus in moderate climates This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard s).

Operation iuublect to the following lo two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ARQ BATIERY BANK CHARGING CASE

CHARGING the CARRYING CASE

To charge the Arq Battery Bank Charging Case use the included Micro USB to USB charging cord. Connect the Micro USS (smaller side) into the Battery Bank Charging Case and connect USB side inm computer or USB wall c,.h. ]a•,. r. ger (not included).

BATTERY STATUS

To see the battery status of the Battery Bank Charging case, use a short !Jress on the button inside of the carrying case lid. Blue LEDs on the front left side of the case will light up for a few seconds. Each LED represents about ¼ of the total battery capacity. 4 lights Indicate a full charge.

CHARGING THE ARQ EARIUDS

Delicately place the Arq earbuds into the earbud charging nests. Make sure each earbud is placed in its corresponding nest. The cushions on the earbud will face down. A small magnetic pull will help the earbuds fall into the correct position. The earbuds will only charge if the Battery Bank Charging Case is turned on. Follow instructions on how to turn on and off the Charging Case.
The Arq earbuds will show a red LED when charging.
LEDs will tum off when Arq earbuds are fully charged.

TURNING ON THE CHARGING CASE

Tum on tiE charging Ci&! 1D d!arge tiE Arq earbuds or the charge extemal dewices. Use a long press on the CEt1t:er button for a few seconds. The LED battery stabfi lights on the charging Cl&! will b.Jm blue indirating the Oiarging G!se is nlM on.
Reme~er. to conserve the battery, turn off the chaming C’1se using a tong press on the center but:tan of tlfe charg, case.

The battery aise will stiut dCJPM1 automatically if the Arq earbuds both resch full charge. Hll¥t’l!Wr the battHv Ci&! wm stay oo if it detects an external device connected via USB.
If the Arq earbuds are removed before they are fully charged the charging case will need to be shut off using a long press on the center button.

DWIGING EDl!RNAI. DEVICES WITH CHARGING CASE

External devices like phones or other small electronics that can charge via USB, can be plugged into the USB port 0arge port). Using the device’s charging cord, plug Into the bottom US’B port on the charging case and tum on the chargin!l case (using a long press of the center button on the case}. The thargln_g Case will charge both the external device and the earbuds at the same time if both are connected.

When You are done! charging )’QR’ extanal device remember to wm aff the charging cme to preserve. battery life.

TURNING OFF THE CHARGING CASE

Long press center button once to turn charging case off.
Front LEDs wlll tum off when the charging case is off.

FIRST TIME USE for DUAL EARBUD MODE

( If You want to use a sirl!J..le earbud, please refer to section “Single Earbud Use” on Page 8)

1. Make sure the ArQ earbuds are charged (Please refer to section -Charging the Arq Earbuds” on page 2) and Bluetooth device (phone, computer, tablet etc.) is turned on with the Bluetooth feature enabled (this Is usually found in settings).

2. Tum on the Arq earbuds by holding down the center buttons on both earbuds at the same time. Both earbud LEDs will flash blue and announce “Power On”:

3. Both earbuds will pair together; both will beep and announce -Connected’: The left earbud will announce
   •Left Channer and then the right earbud will announce
   •Right Channel: indicating they are now connected to each other.

4. The left earbud will then beep and announce “Pairing” while Its LED Is flashing Red/Blue. This means your earbuds are now searching for your device to pair with.

5. The right earbud will have a solid blue LED during the !Jalrlng process.

6. Your device will detect the Arqs pairing name “Wicked Arq~ Select “Wicked Arq” on your device to start pairing to your device.

7. Once selected and paired, the left earbud will beep and announce “Second Device Connected”: When paired successfully to your device, both earbuds will have a solid blue LED.

8. You’re ready to gol

FUTURE USE AFTER INITIAL PAIRING THE ARQ TO YOUR DEVICE

(If this is the first time the Arq earbuds ore being paired to your Bluetooth device, or if the Arq earbuds were “forgotten’: please see “First Time Use”section on Page 4.)

(If you wantto use a single earbud please refer to section ‘Single &thud Use” on Page 8)

1. Turn on the Arq earbuds by holding down the center buttons on both earbuds at the same time Both earbud LEDs will flash blue and announce “Power On”.
2. Both earbuds will pair together; both will beep and announce “Connected”. The left earbud will announce “Left Channel” and then the right earbud will announce “Right Channel”, indicating they are now connected to each other.
3. The left earbud will then beep and announce “Pairing” while its LED is flashing Red/Blue. This means your earbuds are now searching for your device to pair with
4. The right earbud will have a solid blue LED during the pairing process.
5. Your phone will recognize the pairing name “Wicked Arq” and automatically connecL (If not, please follow the instructions in the “First Time Use” section on page 4. Make sure to check that the Wicked Arq is not already pairing to another device.)
6. Once successfully paired with your phone or device, the left earbud will beep and announce “Pairing Successful” followed by “Second Device Connected”. When paired successfully to your device, both earbuds will have a solid blue LED.
7. You’re ready to go!

TURNING ON EARRUDS

Hold down center button on the desired earbud(s) you intend to use until there is a beep and the LED(s)flash(es) blue. (For pairing instructions, please see “Rrst Time Use” on page 4)

TURNING OFF EARRUDS

Hold down center button on either left or right earbud until the earbuds beep and announce Tower Off” and the LEDs flash red. (Please note when using BOTH earbuds, you only need to hold down ONE center button in order to turn both earbuds off.)

DISCONNECTED

When out of range, or if your device becomes disconnected from the Arq earbuds, the left earbud will beep and announce “Disconnected” followed by “Pairing” The Arq earbuds will automatically go into pairing mode with the left earbud’s LED flashing Red/Blue while the right earbud’s LED will stay solid Blue (if you are in dual earbud mode).

PAUSE/PLAY

When both earbuds are paired to your device you can pause and play your music by using a short press on the center button with either the left or right earbud. (Please note when using BOTH earbuds, you can perform this function using EITHER earbud.)

NEXT TRACK

Using either the left or right earbud you are able to skip to the next track by using 2 short presses (double press) on the center button.

ANSWER/HANGUP

When both earbuds are connected, answer or hang up by using a short press on the center button on the LEFT earbud. (Please note when only using ONE earbud in single earbud mode, that earbud can perform all functions)

INCOMING CALL

When receiving an incoming cal~ the earbuds will detect the device’s programmed rlngtone (this may differ depending on your device) as well as announce “Incoming
Call From ###-###-####
You can answer by using a short press on the center button on the LEFT earbud.
You can reject the phone call by using 2 short presses (double press) on the center button on the LEFT earbud.
The left earbud will beep and announce “Call Rejected-: You can hang up a call by using a short press on the center button on the LEFT earbud.

LOW BATTERIES

When using BOTH earbuds together, the left earbud acts as the mmmunicator to your Bluetooth device. Because of this, the left earbud will lJkely drain Its battery quieter than the right.
Please ml’l.’5ider charging your Arq earbuds regularly when not In use to retain ample battery life In both earbuds.
If you lose battery life in the left earbud while using both earbuds, the left earbud will double beep and announce “low Battery, Please Charge~ After a couple minutes the earbud will repeat the announcement and then shut off.

At. this point you can shut off the right earbud and charge both earbuds, or choose to use the right earbud fur an additional 45 minutes in single earbud mode.

The light earbud will take over as the communicator with your device once the left earbud lllns out of battery. The LED will flash Red/Blue, indicating it is in piring mode.  follow the instructions in the section First Time Use- For Single Earbud Use” below.

Please note that when pairing the RIGHT earbud to your device (using single earbud}, you will notice that “WIOO!d Arr( shows up a second time in your pairing name options. Please pair with the newest -Wicked An:( option as this will be directly connected to the RIGHT earbud.

FIRST TIME USE- FOR SINGLE EARIUD USE

1. Determine If you are using the left or the light earbud.
2. Make sure the Arq earbud is charged and your device is turned on with the Bluetooth feature enabled.
3. Turn on the Arq earbud by holding down the center button. The earbud LED will flash blue and announce ·Power Orf. The LED will then flash Red/Blue indicating it is in pairing mode.
4. Your phone or device will detect the ARQ’s pairing name “Wicked Arq~ Select “Wicked Arq• on your device to start pairing them together.
5. Once selected and paired, the earbud will beep and announce “Pairing Successfur followed by another beep and announcement “Connected” indicating your device has successfully paired with the Arq. When paired successfully to your device, the earbud will have a solid blue LED.
6. You’re ready to go!

Please note when using_ ONE earbud either earbud can perform all functions. r-,ee previous sections)

PRECAUTIONS

LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE.

Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.

90 dB SPL at 8 hours| 95 dB SPL at 4 hours| 100 dB SPL at 2 hours| 105 dB SPL at 1 hours
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110 dB SPL at 30 min| 115 dB SPL at 15 min| 120 dB SPL: Avoid as damage may occur

Limitation of Liability  Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. In no event, under any cause of action of theory of liability, shall Wicked Audio Inc., its distributors or suppliers be liable to you or any third party for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages, of any and all nature whatsoever, arising out of use of or inability to use a product. This includes without limitation, property damage, loss of value of the product or any third party products that are used in or with the Wicked Audio products, even if the Wicked Audio product has been advised of the possibility of such damages that one may encounter. Without limiting the foregoing, you understand and agree that Wicked Audio has no liability for any damages or destruction to the consumer electronics devices or other personal property that are contained in inside or outside the Wicked Audio products. This includes without limitation, laptops, cellular phones, or other hand-held devices, or any loss of data contained on the foreign device. Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for general damages in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise), the entire aggregate liability of Wicked Audio and any of its distributors and/or suppliers shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the Wicked Audio product giving rise to liability. Some states and/or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The limitations of liability set forth above shall apply to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.

FCC 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 noguarantee 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 turnip cl the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cored the interference by one or more of-the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between theequipment 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 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operatr is subject to the following two conditions o Wthis device may not use harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesire operation

MODEL #: WI-TW375X
FCC ID: 2AFM7WI-TW375X
IC ID: 20526-TW375X

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Keep your receipt to obtain warranty service. Go to
www.wickedaudio.com for more details.

MODEL #: WI-EX270X
IC: 20526-WITW215X

Developed in Utah, U.S.A.
Made in China

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