soundcore Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Soundcore
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soundcore Q30 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
Product Information
The Soundcore Life Q30 is a wireless headphone with Bluetooth connectivity. It features noise cancellation and transparency modes to enhance your listening experience. The headphone also has an AUX mode and supports NFC pairing. The Soundcore app can be downloaded to customize your settings and perform firmware updates.
Product Usage Instructions
Charging
To charge the headphone, connect the included USB cable to the charging port. The LED indicator will show a steady red light while the battery is low and being charged. When fully charged, the LED indicator will show a steady white light.
Powering On/Off
To power on or off the headphone, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
Bluetooth Pairing
- Ensure the headphone is powered off.
- Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the LED indicator flashes blue.
- Select “Soundcore Life Q30” from the Bluetooth device list on your device to pair.
Button Controls
The headphone has various button controls:
- Play/Pause: Press the button once to play or pause audio.
- Next track: Press and hold the button for 1 second to skip to the next track.
- Answer/End a call: Press the button once to answer or end a call.
- Reject a call: Press and hold the button for 1 second to reject an incoming call.
NFC Mode
To use NFC pairing, enable NFC on your device and place it near the NFC logo on the headphone.
Noise Cancellation Mode
To activate noise cancellation mode, press the NC button once. The LED indicator will show a steady blue light.
Transparency Mode
To activate transparency mode, press the transparency button once. The LED indicator will show a flashing blue light.
AUX Mode
To use AUX mode, connect the headphone to a device using the included 3.5mm cable.
Soundcore App
Download the Soundcore app from Google Play or the Apple App Store to enhance your experience with the headphone. The app allows you to customize settings, create white noise soundscapes, and perform firmware updates.
Reset
To reset the headphone, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. The LED indicator will flash red and white.
Specifications
- Input: Micro USB
- Battery Life: Up to 40 hours
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Bluetooth Range: Up to 15 meters
Charging
- Fully dry off the USB port before charging.
- Use a certified USB-C charging cable and charger to prevent any damage
- Do not power on your headphone while charging.
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to power on/off
Bluetooth Pairing
- When powered off, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes blue to enter the Bluetooth pairing mode.
- Select “Soundcore Life Q30” on your device’s Bluetooth list to connect.
Pairing with another device
- When successfully connected with the first device, press twice the power button to pair up with another device.
- Your Soundcore headphone can only play music on one mobile device at a time.
- Each time you power on your Soundcore headphone, it will automatically connect to your last successfully connected device if available within the Bluetooth range.
Button Controls
NFC Mode
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various NFC compatible devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. your Bluetooth device supports NFC, you can connect it with your headphone easily.
- Enable the NFC feature on your Bluetooth device (iOS devices excluded).
- Tap the right panel of your headphones with the back of your Bluetooth device.
Noise Cancellation Mode
To reduce ambient noise, turn on the active noise cancellation mode by pressing the NC button. Press the NC button again to turn off.
Transparency Mode
To stay aware of your surroundings by allowing ambient sounds in, touch the right panel for 1 second to activate the transparency mode.
AUX Mode
Play audio on an external device by plugging in a 3.5mm AUX
cable.
When the headphone is out of battery, you can still listen to music but ANC
mode is unavailable.
Soundcore App
- Download the Soundcore app to enhance your experience.
- EQ settings: There are more than 20 EQ settings you can choose from in the optimize your experience while enjoying different music genres.
- Noise cancellation: Choose an active noise cancellation mode to reduce ambient noise according to your surroundings.
- Transport: Targets low-end frequencies like engine and road noise for peaceful journeys and commutes.
- Outdoor: Reduces ambient sounds in cities for less distractions.
- Indoor: Reduces voices and mid-frequency noise from coffee shops and other inside spaces.
- Transparency: Stay aware of your surroundings by allowing ambient sounds in.
- White noise soundscape: Tailor your own white noise soundscape when you need to rest.
- Firmware update: You will be informed once the new version of firmware is detected when you connect the headphones with the app.
Reset
- You might need to reset your headphone if you experience any connectivity problems or function issues.
- Press and hold the power button and volume up button simultaneously for 5 seconds until the LED indicator flashes blue and red alternately twice
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.