PHIATON BonoBuds Plus True Wireless Earbud Owner’s Manual

PHIATON BonoBuds Plus True Wireless Earbud

Specifications

• Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds
• IPX4 sweat and water-resistant
• USB Type-C charging
• 5V, over 1 A charging requirement

Product Usage Instructions

Safety and General Information

Before using the PHIATON BonoBuds Plus, please consider the following:

• Use the provided USB charging cable with a 5V, over 1 A adapter.
• Lower the volume to prevent potential eardrum damage from sudden loud sounds.
• Avoid listening to loud music for extended periods to prevent hearing damage.
• Avoid storing the device in high-temperature environments above 113°F (45°C).
• Ensure proper usage as this device is not intended for purposes related to human safety.

Package Contents

The package includes:

• BonoBuds Plus Earbuds
• BonoBuds Plus Charging Case
• 3 Sizes of Silicon Ear Tips (M Silicone tips pre-attached)
• USB – C Type Cable
• Quick Guide
• Warranty Card
• Extended Warranty Card

Pairing

1. Remove the film on the earbuds and charge for at least 10 minutes before first-time use.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your device.
3. When earbuds are removed from the case, they automatically turn on and enter pairing mode after 5 seconds.
4. Select ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Plus’ from your device’s Bluetooth settings to connect.
5. Voice guidance will confirm the successful connection with the ‘Device connected’ notification.

Charging

The earbuds start charging when placed in the case. The case supports USB Type-C charging.

Charging the Earbuds

• The LED on the earbuds indicates they are charging.
• When fully charged, the ‘Earbuds Charging Status LED’ on the case turns off.

Charging the Case

1. Connect the Type-C charging cable to the port on the back of the case.
2. Ensure the ‘Case Charging Status LED’ on the front of the case is illuminated.

FAQ

Q: How do I reset the PHIATON BonoBuds Plus?

• A: To reset the earbuds, put them back in the charging case and hold down the button for 10 seconds until you see the LED flash red and green alternately.

Q: Can I use the earbuds while swimming?

• A: The PHIATON BonoBuds Plus are sweat and water-resistant (IPX4), suitable for workouts and light splashes, but not recommended for swimming or submerging in water.

BonoBuds Plus

• Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds
• Thank you for purchasing the PHIATON BonoBuds Plus
• Please read the guidelines carefully before use and keep the owner’s guide for future reference.
• Some functions of the PHIATON BonoBuds Plus may not be available when it is paired with certain devices.
• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.

Safety and General Information

1. Use a standard USB charging cable (included), with or without a charging adapter. (5V, over 1 A)
   • The adapter is not included.
2. Lower the volume before using the earbuds to prevent potential damage to eardrums caused by sudden loud sounds.
3. Listening to loud music for extended periods may cause hearing damage.
4. Do not store the device in places with a temperature higher than 113 ℉/ 45 ℃.
5. This device is IPX4 sweat and water-resistant. It is not waterproof. Please use with caution not to oversaturate with moisture or leave excessive moisture on the device as this can damage the internal components. In case the device gets wet, please contact our customer service for support. Visit our FAQ page for more information.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the device.
7. Do not cause shock to the device.
8. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
9. Do not tug on cords or touch power plugs with wet hands.
10. Do not use the device near microwave ovens or wireless LAN adaptors.
11. When the product is not being used, please keep it in the Cradle.
12. When cleaning the device, use a clean dry cloth to wipe the device clean. Do not use solvents.
13. To clean the silicone ear tips, remove from the earphones, wash them with warm water, dry them completely, and check for debris before reattaching
14. Replacement ear tips can be purchased from PHIATON Customer Service.
15. Using the device while walking or driving may prevent the user from hearing important sounds such as signals or alarms and may impose hazardous conditions on yourself and/or others. Heed caution during use.
16. The radio waves on this device may affect electronic medical devices. If you use any electronic medical devices, consult your doctor or the medical device company before using them.
    • Use PHIATON BonoBuds Plus only for its intended purposes.
    • This device cannot be used for purposes related to human safety as it may cause radio interference during operation.

Package Contents

1. Package Contents
   • BonoBuds Plus Earbuds
   • BonoBuds Plus Charging Case
   • 3 Sizes of Silicon Ear Tips (M Silicone tips come pre-attached.)
   • USB – C Type Cable
   • Quick Guide
   • Warranty Card
   • Extended Warranty Card
2. Components & Features

Pairing

• When you take the earbuds out of the case, you can proceed with pairing.
• Remove the film on the earbuds and charge for at least 10 minutes before first-time use.

1. Turn the Bluetooth on your device.
2. When earbuds are taken out of the case, the earbuds are automatically turned on and ready for pairing after 5 seconds.
3. Select ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Plus’ from the ‘Bluetooth Settings’ of the device to be connected with the earbuds.
4. When the earbuds are connected to the device, voice guidance is provided. ‘Device connected’
   • When you take the earbuds out of the case, they automatically connect to the most recently connected device.
   • You need to repeat this procedure every time you pair ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Plus’ with a new device.

Pairing

Manual pairing

Charging

The earbuds begin charging from the moment they are stored in the case. The case supports USB Type C charging

Charging the Earbuds

1. Earbuds start charging when you put them in the case.
2. The LED on the earbuds turns on and the earbuds are charging.
   • When the earbuds are fully charged, the ‘Earbuds Charging Status LED’ on the case turns off.

Charging the Case

1. Using the Charging cable
2. Connect the ‘Type-C charging cable’ to the port on the back of the case.
3. Check that the ‘Case Charging Status LED’ on the front of the case is on.

  * The red LED means the earbuds can’t be fully charged using the remaining battery of the case.
  * The white LED means the earbuds can be fully charged more than once using the remaining battery of the case.
  * When the case is fully charged, the ‘charging status LED’ turns off.![PHIATON-BonoBuds-Plus-True-Wireless-Earbud-fig-7](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PHIATON-BonoBuds-Plus-True-Wireless-Earbud-fig-7.png)

2. Wireless Charging
3. Please use the case so that it is centered on the wireless charging pad.
4. Check that the ‘Case Charging Status LED’ on the front of the case is on.

  * The red LED means the earbuds can’t be fully charged using the remaining battery of the case.
  * The white LED means the earbuds can be fully charged more than once using the remaining battery of the case.
  * When the case is fully charged, the ‘charging status LED’ turns off.

Checking Battery Level

1. Check the earbuds’ battery level
   • When the battery level is less than 10%, the earbuds’ red LED blinks twice every 5 seconds.
   • When the remaining battery power is low, voice guidance is provided every 5 minutes The battery is low.
2. Check the case battery level
   • When you open the case, you can check the charge level through the ‘Case Charge Status LED’.
   • The red LED means the earbuds can’t be fully charged using the remaining battery of the case.
   • The white LED means the earbuds can be fully charged more than once using the remaining battery of the case.
   • When the case battery is below 5%, the red LED blinks twice.

Power ON/OFF

1. Turning on the earbuds
2. When you take the earbuds out of the case, the earbuds turn on automatically.
3. If you’re pairing BonoBuds Plus for the first time or a previously paired device’ is not nearby, it enters ‘paring mode’ after 5 seconds.
4. If a ‘device with connection history’ is nearby, the earbuds will be connected immediately when you take them out of the case.

  * When in pairing mode, the earbuds will turn off after 3 minutes if it hasn’t established a Bluetooth connection.

2. Turning off the earbuds

   •   * When you put the earbuds in the ‘case’, the earbuds automatically turn off.

   • You can turn on/off the earbuds only when there is remaining battery power in the case.

Connecting/pairing with other Bluetooth devices

1. With the earbuds in the case, simultaneously press the touch parts of both earbuds for 8 seconds.
   • When the white LED of the earbuds lights up twice, the product is in the default setting.
2. When earbuds are taken out of the case, the earbuds are automatically turned on and ready for pairing after 5 seconds.
3. From the ‘Bluetooth Settings’ of the device to be connected with BonoBuds Plus, select ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Plus’ to complete pairing.
4. When the earbuds are connected to the device, voice guidance is provided. ‘Device connected’

Pairing

Manual pairing

Managing Music play & control

You can control the ‘music function’ of the connected Bluetooth device by pressing the touch controls of the left and right earbuds.

1. Play/stop music
2. Tap the earbuds to play music from the Bluetooth device.
3. Tap the earbuds to stop the song if it’s playing.
4. How to use the change song function
5. Double-tap the earbuds to skip to the next song.
6. Triple-tap the earbuds to go back to the previous song.

Call Function

If you receive a call while using it, tap the earbuds to answer and end the call.

1. Answering a call
   • Tap earbuds twice to accept/end a call.
2. Ending a call
   • When the call is over, double-tap the earbuds to end the call.
   • (In the case of a call received while listening to music, the music will automatically pause and will play again when the call ends.)
   • When connecting to a call, the audio will come out of the earbuds.
   • Functions may vary depending on the paired Bluetooth device.
   • When you click/touch on the connected device to answer a call the call will connect to the device.

Noise Cancelling Function

1. What is ‘Noise Cancelling’?
   • Noise Cancelling refers to a technology that reduces noise from mid/low-pitched sounds under 1 kHz.
2. Turning Noise Cancelling
   • When both earbuds L/R are removed from the case and then the earbuds are worn, the noise cance-ling function is activated automatically.
   • When wearing one earbud, the noise-canceling function does not work.

Ambient Mode Audio Transparency

1. Ambient Mode is a function that allows you to hear ambient sounds without removing the earbuds from your ears while the noise-canceling function is in operation.
2. If you press and hold the touch part of the right earbud for 2 seconds, the noise canceling function stops and you can listen to external sounds. At this time, you will be guided by voice. ‘Ambient Mode’
3. If you press and hold the touch part of the right earbud for 2 seconds again, the external sound listening function is stopped and the noise canceling function is activated again. At this time, you will be guided by voice. ‘Noise Cancelling On

Activate the voice command function

• Activate the voice command function of the connected Bluetooth device by tapping the earbuds
• Press and hold the touch control of the left earbud for 2 seconds. After you hear a beep, release your hand to give voice commands.
• Functions may vary depending on the paired Bluetooth device.

Product Reset

• If an unknown problem occurs, most issues can be resolved by simply resetting the device.

1. With the earbuds in the case, simultaneously press the touch parts of both earbuds for 8 seconds.
   • When the white LED of the earbuds lights up twice, the product is in the default setting.
2. When earbuds are taken out of the case, the earbuds are automatically turned on and ready for pairing.
3. Select ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Plus’ from the ‘Bluetooth Settings’ of the device to be connected with the earbuds.
4. When the earbuds are connected to the device, voice guidance is provided. ‘Device connected’
   • All existing connection history will be reset.

Specifications

1.29 inch
Weight| Earbuds: 5.3g (0.012lb) / Charging Case: 38.4g (0.085lb)
Driver Unit| Ø12.0
Sensitivity| 105 dB

• The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.

Troubleshooting

1. The power does not turn on:
   • Make sure the earbud protection film has been removed.
   • Charge the device for at least 30 minutes.
   • If the power does not turn on even after charging, contact PHIATON Customer Service.
2. The device does not charge:
   • Make sure the earbud protection film has been removed.
   • Check whether the USB charging cable has been properly connected to the device.
   • Check whether the PC power is on and that it has been properly connected.
   • When using a separately purchased USB AC adaptor, check to see that it has been properly connected.
3. The device does not pair:
   • Check whether the power of the Bluetooth device you want to connect is on.
   • Check whether the Bluetooth feature within the Bluetooth device you want to connect is enabled.
   • Check whether the Bluetooth device you want to connect is within the supported range.(Pairing is supported only within 3 feet)
   • Check whether the Bluetooth profile within the Bluetooth device is compatible.
4. When there is no sound or music:
   • Check whether the power of the device and the Bluetooth device is on.
   • Check whether music is being played within the connected Bluetooth device.
   • Check whether the volume within the connected Bluetooth device is low.
5. When there is static noise or the sound cuts off:
   • Check whether there is another electronic device nearby using the 2.4 GHz frequency band that is connected to the Bluetooth device.
   • Check whether the connected Bluetooth device is within the proper communication distance to the device. (Maximum communication range: 33 feet)
6. The other party cannot be heard while on a call:
   • Check if the power of the Bluetooth device you want to connect is on.
   • Check whether the volume within the connected Bluetooth device is low.
7. When noise canceling or ambient mode does not work:
   • Please check if all earbuds L/R work by putting them in the case and taking them out again.
   • When wearing one earbud, the noise-canceling function does not work.
8. The product does not operate or operation has stopped:
   • Please check if all earbuds L/R work by putting them in the case and taking them out again.
   • If any of the above methods do not work, please reset the earbuds.
9. The device is paired with a PC/Laptop but does not work:
   • PC/Laptops are equipped with various Bluetooth drivers depending on the manufacturer.
   • It is possible that the PC/Laptop you are trying to connect is not compatible with ‘PHIATON BonoBuds Plus’

Certification

FCC Compliance Information

FCC ID: V2R-TN0620

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,
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, according 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 under the instruction, 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 the receiver
• Connect the equipment to 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 equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (PF) Exposure Guidelines.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC Compliance Information
IC ID: 10488A-TN0620
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

CE Compliance Information

• Hereby, PHIATON declares that this product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of RE Directive 2014/53/EU 2011/65/EU.

Responsible Party-U.S. Contact Information

• PHIATON Corporation
• 10231 Slater Ave., #211, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA
• To learn more, visit our website, www.phiaton.com
• Phiaton is a trademark of Phiaton Corporation

References

• Premium Headphones with Mic: Noise Cancelling Headphones – PHIATON

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