SONY CFI-ZWE1 Earbuds Pulse ExploreTM Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Sony
Table of Contents
SONY CFI-ZWE1 Earbuds Pulse ExploreTM
Specifications:
- Model: PULSE ExploreTM
- Model Numbers: CFI-ZWE1, CFI-ZWA2
- Product Code: 1000040512
Product Information
The PULSE ExploreTM earbuds are designed for immersive audio experiences and comfortable wear during extended use. With built-in magnets and a lithium-ion battery, these earbuds provide high-quality sound while prioritizing safety and user comfort.
Product Usage Instructions
Health and Safety Precautions:
Before using the earbuds, carefully read the manual and any accompanying instructions for compatible hardware. Parents or guardians should ensure safe use for children. Observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions provided.
Radio Waves Warning:
Avoid using earbuds in designated areas that require electronic devices to be switched off, such as gas stations, hospitals, or aircraft.
Magnets and Devices:
Keep the earbuds away from pacemakers, defibrillators, or other medical devices that may be affected by magnets. Consult a doctor if you use such medical devices.
Volume Level:
Be mindful of the volume level to prevent hearing damage. Avoid prolonged exposure to loud sounds.
Lithium-Ion Battery:
Handle lithium-ion batteries with care. Do not use damaged or leaking batteries. Avoid leaving the earbuds charging for extended periods when not in use.
Skin Discomfort:
If you experience skin irritation while using the earbuds, discontinue use immediately.
Disassembly and Modification:
Do not disassemble or modify the earbuds or accessories to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
Care and Cleaning:
Wipe the earbuds with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or alcohol for cleaning. Do not expose the earbuds to strong physical impacts.
End-of-Life Product Recycling:
Dispose of the earbuds following local regulations. Larger retailers in the UK and EU may accept electronic waste for recycling. Contact your local retailer for disposal options.
FAQ:
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Q: What should I do if I experience discomfort while using the earbuds?
A: If you experience any discomfort, stop using the earbuds immediately and consult a doctor if the issue persists. -
Q: How should I clean the earbuds?
A: Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the earbuds. Avoid using chemicals or alcohol for cleaning. -
Q: Can the battery in the earbuds be replaced?
A: The battery is permanently built-in for safety reasons and should only be removed by skilled service personnel. Dispose of the product as electrical waste following local regulations.
Health and Safety
Before using the product and/or accessories, carefully read this manual and
any manuals for compatible hardware. Retain instructions for future use.
Parents or guardians of children should read this manual for safe use.
Observe all warnings, precautions, and instructions.
RADIO WAVES
Observe all signs and instructions that require an electrical device or radio
product to be switched off in designated areas, such as gas/refueling
stations, hospitals, blasting areas, potentially explosive atmospheres, or
aircraft.
MAGNETS AND DEVICES
- This product has magnets that may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators programmable shunt valves, or other medical devices. Do not place this product close to such medical devices or persons who use such medical devices.
- Consult your doctor before using this product if you use such medical devices.
VOLUME LEVEL
WARNING To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume
levels for long periods.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if the product is used at high volume. Set
the volume to a safe level. Over time, increasingly loud audio may start to
sound normal but can damage your hearing. If you experience ringing or any
discomfort in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your
hearing checked. The louder the volume, the sooner your hearing could be
affected.
To protect your hearing:
- Limit the amount of time you use the product at high volume.
- Avoid raising the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
- Lower the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries. If the material comes into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothes, immediately rinse the affected area with clean water and consult your doctor. The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not leave the battery charging for a prolonged period when the product is not in use.
YOUNG CHILDREN INJURIES
- CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Keep the product out of the reach of young children.
- Young children may swallow small parts or may wrap the cable around themselves, which may inflict injury.
DISCOMFORT TO YOUR SKIN
- If you feel that the product is irritating your skin, stop using it immediately.
- NEVER DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT OR ACCESSORIES
- There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
Precautions Taking breaks
If you experience discomfort while using the product, stop using it
immediately.
If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
Static shock
When using the product in particularly dry air conditions, you may sometimes
experience a small and quick (static) shock on your ears. This is a result of
static electricity accumulated in the body, and is not a malfunction of the
product.
Set up and handling
- Do not use the product while cycling, driving, or engaging in any other activity where your full attention is required. Doing so may result in an accident.
- Always ensure the product, accessories, or connectors are free of liquid, excess dust, and small particles.
- Do not expose the product, accessories, or battery to extremely high or low temperatures during operation, transportation, or storage.
- Do not leave the product or accessories in direct sunlight for extended periods (such as in a car during summer).
- Do not touch the connectors or insert anything into the product or accessories.
- Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the gaps between parts, and not to hurt your hands and fingers on the corner of parts.
- Do not use the cables or connectors if they are damaged or modified.
- Do not place heavy items on the product, accessories, or cables, throw or drop the product or accessories, or otherwise expose it to strong physical impact.
Use and handling
Care and cleaning
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, or alcohol. Avoid
using wipes, chemical cloths, and other products that contain such substances.
End of life product recycling
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The product is made of plastics, metals, and a lithium-ion battery.
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Follow local regulations when disposing of the product.
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Where you see either symbol on any of our electrical products, batteries or packaging, it indicates that the relevant electrical product or battery should not be disposed of as general household waste in the EU, UK, Türkiye, or other countries with separate waste collection systems available.
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To ensure correct waste treatment, please dispose of them via an authorized collection facility, by any applicable laws or requirements. Waste electrical products and batteries may also be disposed of free of charge via retailers when buying a new product of the
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Furthermore, within the UK and EU countries, larger retailers may accept small waste electronic products free of charge. Please ask your local retailer if this service is available for the products you wish to dispose of. In so doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve standards of environmental protection in the treatment and disposal of electrical waste. This symbol may be used on batteries in combination with additional chemical symbols.
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The chemical symbol for lead (Pb) will appear if the battery contains more than 0.004% lead. This product contains a battery that is permanently built for safety, performance or data integrity reasons. The battery should not need to be replaced during the lifetime of the product and should only be removed by skilled service personnel. To ensure the correct waste treatment of the battery, please dispose of this product as electrical waste.
Compliance information
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Imported into the United Kingdom and distributed by:
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited, 10 Great Marlborough Street,
London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom.
Inquiries related to product compliance in the UK should be sent to the
manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Europe B.V., The Heights,
Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0XW, United Kingdom.
Imported into Europe and distributed by (except the UK):
Sony Interactive Entertainment Deutschland GmbH / Sony Interactive
Entertainment Polska Sp. Z. o.o. / Sony Interactive Entertainment Italia
S.p.A. / Sony Interactive Entertainment Benelux B.V. / Sony Interactive
Entertainment France S.A. / Sony Interactive Entertainment España S.A. –
Zeughofstrasse 1, 10997 Berlin, Germany.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Ireland Limited, 2nd Floor, 2/3 Rogers Lane,
Dublin 2, Ireland.
Inquiries related to product compliance in the EU should be sent to the
manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van
Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium.
For customers in the EU, UK and Türkiye
EU RE Directive “Informal DoC” statement
Hereby, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., declares that this product
complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU. For details, please access the following URL:
https://compliance.sony.eu
The frequencies used by the wireless networking feature of this product are
the 2.4 GHz (Bluetooth® and proprietary) range. Wireless frequency band and
maximum output power:
- Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz: less than 10 mW. (CFI-ZWE1 only)
- Proprietary 2.4 GHz: less than 10 mW.
UK RE Regulation “Informal DoC” statement
Hereby, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., declares that this product is in
compliance with the relevant statutory requirements.
For details, please access the following URL: https://compliance.sony.co.uk The frequencies used by the wireless networking feature of this product are in the 2.4 GHz (Bluetooth® and proprietary) range. Wireless frequency band and maximum output power:
- Bluetooth® 2.4 GHz: less than 10 mW. (CFI-ZWE1 only)
- Proprietary 2.4 GHz: less than 10 mW.
Specifications
Input power rating
| Earbuds 5 V 250 mA (per earbud) Charging case 5 V 2.0 A
PlayStation Link™ USB adapter 5 V 0.1 A
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Battery type| Built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery voltage
| Earbuds 3.85 V Charging case 3.85 V
Battery capacity
| Earbuds 105 mAh Charging case 780 mAh
External dimensions (width × hight × depth)
| Earbuds Approx. 35 × 23 × 19 mm (single bud, without ear bud tip) Charging case Approx. 88 × 42 × 38 mm (closed)
PlayStation Link USB adapter Approx. 48 × 16 × 8 mm
Weight
| Earbuds Approx. 6.1 g × 2 (including earbud tips (M)) Charging case Approx. 71 g
PlayStation Link USB adapter Approx. 4 g
Communication system
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PlayStation Link (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth®
Operating temperature
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5 °C to 35 °C
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
System and device software
- The device software of this product is licensed to you under the terms of a separate end-user license agreement. For details, visit playstation.com/legal/product-ssla/.
- Always update the system software of your PlayStation®5 console and the device software of this product to the latest version.
Guarantee
This product is covered for 12 months from date of purchase by the manufacturer’s guarantee provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited of 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP, United Kingdom. Please refer to the guarantee supplied in the PS5® package for full details or visit: https://www.playstation.com/legal/warranties/accessories/
“PlayStation”, “PS5”, “PlayStation Link” and “PULSE Explore” are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. “SONY” are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Interactive
Entertainment Inc. is under license.
Information about open-source software is available at
doc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps5-oss/.