beyerdynamic Free BYRD True Wireless Earphones Instruction Manual

beyerdynamic Free BYRD True Wireless Earphones

Thank you for choosing beyerdynamic Free BYRD True Wireless headphones.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the product.
• Please observe all instructions given, especially those concerning the safe use of the product.
• Do not use the product if it is defective.
• The company beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the  product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer.

Intended use

Only use the product as described in this product manual. beyerdynamic accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer. beyerdynamic is not liable for damage to USB devices that do not comply with the USB specifications.

beyerdynamic is not liable for damage resulting from connection interruptions due to batteries being empty or too old, or due to exceeding the Bluetooth® transmission range. Please also observe the relevant country-specific regulations before using the product.

Adjusting the volume

| High volumes and long listening times can permanently damage your hearing. Because in-ear headphones sit directly in the ear canal, there is an increased risk of hearing damage
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• Before inserting the earphones, set the volume to minimum. Only increase the volume after inserting the earphones.
• Do not use the in-ear headphones at high volume for a long time. When listening and speaking normally with in-ear headphones, your own voice should still be perceptible.
• In case of tinnitus, decrease the volume. If necessary, consult a doctor.
• Please note that excessively high volumes and long listening times may cause hearing damage. Hearing impairments are irreversible, so always make sure that the volume is appropriate. It is advisable to keep listening times as short as possible at high volume

You can use the beyerdynamic MIY App to personalise the Bluetooth® headphones. The app’s “Statistics” function records the sound pressure level your ears are exposed to over time. However, it only refers to the sound pressure level generated through the headphones’ speakers and not to that from external sources of noise.

Reducing perception of ambient noise

In-ear headphones drastically reduce perception of ambient noise. Using in-ear headphones in road traffic can be potentially dangerous. The user’s hearing must not be impaired to the extent that it causes road safety risks

• Do not use the in-ear headphones within the action area of potentially dangerous machines and tools.
• Avoid using in-ear headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired – particularly in road traffic, when crossing a level crossing or on a construction site.

Changed acoustic perception

For many people, wearing in-ear headphones takes some getting used to because the acoustic perception of their own voice and body as well as the inner ear sounds that occur while walking is different from the “normal” situation without in-ear headphones. However, this initially strange sensation usually diminishes after wearing them for a while

Cleaning

Dirt on the eartips and the formation of a warm and humid climate in the ear canal can cause an increased level of germs, which can increase the risk of an ear canal infection.

• Regularly clean the eartips

General care instructions

• Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean all parts of the True Wireless headphones. Make sure that no liquid enters the housing or the transducer.
• Do not use cleaners containing solvents, as these can damage the surface.

Risk of swallowing

• Keep small parts, such as product, packaging and accessories, away from children and pets. They constitute a choking hazard if swallowed.

Power and connecting cable

Use only the cable we supply to connect the unit for both charging and connecting to a laptop.

Using the batteries

Danger from heat, water and mechanical stress

Excessive heat, water and mechanical stress may cause explosion, heat, fire, smoke or fumes. Injuries and irreversible damage to the battery may result

• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, direct sunlight or fire. There is a risk of explosion, fire, smoke or gas.
• Do not subject the battery to mechanical stress (e.g. crushing). This may cause irreversible damage to the battery, or explosion or injury.
• Do not open the housing or remove the battery
• Only use a USB 2.0/3.0 standard-compliant 5 V power supply unit to charge the battery via the integrated USB type C socket.

Storing the battery

• If the battery is not going to be used for an extended period, set the charge level to approximately 50 % of the maximum capacity and store it at temperatures up to max. 30 °C

Environmental conditions

• Do not expose the product to rain, snow, liquids or moisture.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the product’s most important functions.
The information in this manual refers to the default settings of the software. A newer version may be available

• For remarks on the software update, see “SOFTWARE-UPDATE” on page 13.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• Charging case
• Earphones L/R
• USB-C to USB-A charging cable
• 5 silicone eartips
• 3 foam eartips
• Quick Start Guide and booklet

FIRST STEPS

Removing from packaging and storing

• Open the charging case and take out the earphones.
• Carefully choose the eartips that are right for you and connect Free BYRD to your playback device (see Page 13).

Using and fitting the eartips

Five pairs of silicone eartips and three pairs of foam eartips are included in the supplied accessories for optimal fit and sound quality.
Every ear is unique, and the size of the eartip required may vary from one ear to another.
Take your time and choose the right eartips for you to maximise your listening pleasure.

Silicone eartips

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Colour| White| Light grey| Orange| Dark grey| Black
Size| XS| S| M| L| XL

Foam eartips

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Colour| Orange| Orange| Orange
Size| S| M| L

Using silicone eartips

• To use the eartips, carefully slip them over the Free BYRD.

Using foam eartips

If you move around a lot, choose the foam eartips

• Give them a short squeeze before inserting them into the ear.They expand again after insertion and provide good support during any activity
  

If you are using them regularly, we recommend changing the eartips every three months. Replacement eartips made of silicone and other materials can be ordered from the beyerdynamic spare parts shop: www.beyerdynamic.com/service /spare-parts

Charging the battery

We recommend you use only the supplied USB cable to charge the battery

1. Insert the earphones into the charging case.

2. Plug the USB cable into the charging socket on the charging case.
   

3. Alternatively, place the charging case on a QI® charging station.
   The charging LEDs indicate the charging status.

Remarks on the life of Li-ion batteries

• When fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from the charger and the product.
• CAUTION! High temperatures, especially with a high charge level, can cause irreversible damage.
• If the battery is not used or is stored for extended periods of time, it is recommended to charge it to approx. 50 % and store it at no more than 20 °C.
• Switch off the battery-powered product after use.

Displaying the battery charge level

The charge level of the charging case is indicated by the LED

Without charging unit connected:
Orange| Battery low
White| Battery sufficiently charged
With charging unit connected:
Orange| Battery charging
White| Battery fully charged (100%)

The charge level of the earphones is displayed when the charging case is opened:

BEYERDYNAMIC MIY APP

The MIY App from beyerdynamic can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

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SOFTWARE-UPDATE

Software updates are easily available via the MIY App

COMPATIBILITY WITH PLAYBACK DEVICES

Free BYRD is compatible with Bluetooth® playback devices that support the following profiles:

• A2DP (for audio transmission)
• HFP/HSP (for phone operation and voice assistants)
• AVRCP (for control signal transmission)

SUPPORTED AUDIO CODECS

Within the A2DP profile, Free BYRD supports the audio codecs SBC, AAC and aptX™ Adaptive. The best audio quality is offered by aptX™ Adaptive.

Please note that only the codecs available in the playback device can be used for audio transmission.

The playback device and Free BYRD automatically agree on the best mutually available codec in the following order:

1. aptX™ Adaptive
2. aptX™
3. AAC
4. SBC
   Most playback devices do not show which codec is actively in use.

OPERATION

Connecting to a device via Bluetooth®

Before the product can be used, it must be connected to a mobile phone or other Bluetooth®-enabled device. The connection process may differ depending on the device.

► Refer to the operating instructions of the device to which the product is to be connected.

To perform Pairing

❶ While the earphones are in the charging case, tap Touch twice and hold the second time ( ) until the LEDs flash alternately orange and blue.

❷ Select Free BYRD in the pairing list on your smartphone.

❶ While the earphones are in the charging case, tap Touch twice and hold the second time ( ) until the LEDs flash alternately orange and blue.

❷ In pairing mode, bring the earphones close to a Fast-Pairenabled smartphone.

❸ Tap on Connect in the smartphone.

To delete the pairing lis

► While the earphones are in the charging case, tap Touch twice and hold the second time ( , 6 s) until the LEDs flash yellow three times.

The list of already paired Bluetooth® devices (maximum 6) is deleted, and the in-ear headphones switch to the Bluetooth® pairing mode.

Playing media

To start / pause playback:

►Tap once ( ● ) to start or stop sound reproduction.

To switch between noise cancelling (ANC) and transparency mode

► Tap twice (●● ) to switch between active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode.

Noise cancellation and transparency mode can be deactivated in the MIY App

Playing the previous / next track

► Tap left three times (●●● ) to play the previous track.
► Tap right three times (●●● ) to play the next track.

Switching on voice assistant

To switch on voice assistant:

► Tap and hold once ( ) to activate the voice assistant.

► To use the Alexa voice assistant, you must select it once in the MIY App.

Adjusting the volume

To increase / decrease the volume:

► To increase the volume, tap twice right and hold the second time ( ).
► To decrease the volume, tap twice left and hold the second time ( ).

Making a call

To accept / reject an incoming call:

► Tap once ( ● ) to accept the incoming call.
► Tap and hold once ( ) to reject the incoming call.

Resetting to factory settings

All personal data is deleted if the device is reset to the factory settings!

To reset to factory settings:

• While the earphones are in the charging case, tap Touch twice and hold the second time ( , .> 10 s) until the LEDs flash red three times.

Peer Pairing
To pair new earphones (e.g. when replacing defective or lost earphones), both sets of earphones must be reset to factory settings so that they can connect.
During peer pairing, the LEDs on the earphones flash rapidly blue.

Overview of operating functions

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Playing the previous track| ► Tap left three times (●●● )
Playing the next track| ► Tap right three times (●●● )
To switch on voice assistant| ► tap and hold once ( )
To accept an incoming call| ►tap once (● )
To reject an incoming call / end an ongoing cal| ►tap and hold once ( )
To increase volume| ►tap twice right and hold the second time ( )
To decrease volume| ►tap twice left and hold the second time ( )
FUNCTION – BOTH EARPHONES IN THE CHARGING CASE| OPERATION
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To switch to Pairing mode| ►tap twice and hold the second time ( , 2 s)
To delete the pairing list| ►tap twice and hold the second time ( , 6 s
To reset to factory settings| ►tap twice and hold the second time ( , > 10 s)

HELP WITH PROPLEMS / FAQ

Answers to the most common problems and questions can be found at the following internet address: https://www.beyerdynamic.com/free-byrd

DISPOSAL

This symbol on the product, in the operating instructions or on the packaging means that the electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their life cycle.

• Always dispose of used devices in accordance with the regulations in force.
• In the EU, please use the recycling collection systems for this. To return old devices, batteries and rechargeable batteries, you have free collection points and a free return to beyerdynamic available to you,together with other recycling acceptance points where applicable. You can obtain the addresses of collection points for public waste disposal from your local authority. For further information, please contact your local authority or the dealer from whom the product was purchased.

Battery disposal

• Dispose of batteries separately from the product after use in accordance with the regulations in force. They must not be disposed of in household waste. Returning batteries is free of charge.
• Discharge the batteries before disposal.

Non-destructive removal of the battery by the end user is not possible with this product.
Please contact beyerdynamic or consult independent specialists.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

beyerdynamic hereby declares that this radio transmission device complies with the EU Directive 2014/53/EU.

• The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found on the Internet at: www.beyerdynamic.com/cod

TECHNICAL DATA

2 dBm (Bluetooth® LE)
Operating temperature range| -10 to +60 °C
Charging temperature range| 0 to +45 °C

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

beyerdynamic provides a limited warranty for the original beyerdynamic product purchased.

• Detailed information about beyerdynamic’s warranty conditions can be found on the internet at: www.beyerdynamic.de/service/garantie

REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by beyerdynamic is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners.

USB type A, USB type B and USB type C are trademarks of USB Implementers.

The symbol and the name “Qi” are registered trademarks of the Wireless Power Consortium.

FCC / IC REGULATION

FCC ID: OSDFREEBYRD

Canada IC: 3628C-FREEBYRD

NOTE: 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.

NOTICE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s)].
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE:

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by BeyerDynamic may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

NOTICE:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Radio frequency radiation exposure information: For body worn operation, this radio frequency device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used within a minimum distance to the human body.

CONSUMER ALERT
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions:the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device.

Purchasers should also be aware that FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change.
For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC´s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.
This device operates on a no-protection, no-inteference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary Licensing of Licence-Exempt Low-Power Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands.

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-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.

IC SAR statement
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The portable device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the ISED. These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body.

References

• Kopfhörer & Mikrofone direkt vom Hersteller | beyerdynamic
• Downloads
• Headphones & Microphones |beyerdynamic
• Headphones & Microphones |beyerdynamic
• Downloads
• Customer Service - Help and Contact | beyerdynamic
• Spare parts & accessories |beyerdynamic
• Kundenservice – Hilfe und Kontakt | beyerdynamic
• Garantie
• Free BYRD: True Wireless in-ear with ANC | beyerdynamic

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