Bowers Wilkins PX8 Wireless Headphone Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- Bowers Wilkins
Table of Contents
Bowers Wilkins PX8 Wireless Headphone
Important safety instructions
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Ensure that the headphones are not worn with, or kept in the immediate vicinity (closer than 10cm) of, a pacemaker.
- Do not insert headphone jack plugs into electric power sockets.
- Always supervise children using these headphones.
- The operation of switches on your hi-fi system, or the action of plugging in the headphones, may cause audible clicks which, at high volume levels, may affect your hearing. Always, therefore, set the volume control to a minimum before operating switches or plugging in the headphones.
- Do not use headphones while driving or cycling.
- Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children aged 3 or under.
- This product contains magnetic material.
- Do not drop, sit on, or allow headphones to be immersed in water.
- Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause hearing damage.
- This product is only designed to work at an ambient temperature of up to 40°C.
- This product contains Lithium batteries, if misused or damaged this can become a hazard and is at risk of explosion.
- Do not handle the product should the battery leak.
- Do not incinerate the product or leave it in an extremely high-temperature surrounding environment. This could result in the internal battery exploding or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- Do not subject the product to extremely low air pressure. This could result in the internal battery exploding or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
- Do not attempt to access or replace the product’s battery; the battery is internal and not user serviceable.
- Refer to the product manual for information on battery care.
- Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
- Do not use the product near water, bathtubs, sinks, saunas, pools or steam rooms.
- Turn off the product before boarding the aircraft.
- Do not position or store the product or accessories on or near a vehicle airbag; should the airbag explode there is a risk of injury.
- Dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations. This product must not be disposed of with regular household waste. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery can result in an explosion.
Compliance markings are located underneath the left and right removable ear cushions. For skilled person:
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type can defeat a safeguard.
Warranty
Bowers & Wilkins products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product, B&W Group Ltd. and its national distributors warrant free of charge labor (exclusions may apply) and replacement parts in any country served by an official Bowers & Wilkins distributor. This warranty complements any national or regional legal obligations of dealers or national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer. Some regional legal obligations outside the control of B&W Group Ltd. may reduce the scope or time of the terms outlined below. In particular:
- Special warranty terms apply in the Russian Federation.
- Specific import regulations apply in Brazil.
- See reverse of document for specific warranty instructions that apply in Australia.
Please contact the relevant national distributor for details.
Terms and Conditions
This warranty:
- is valid only for products purchased from an authorized Bowers & Wilkins retailer or dealer.
- is valid from the date of purchase for a period of five years for passive loudspeakers and two years for powered loudspeakers, electronics, and headphones, except that exclusions apply in certain countries in line with national law. Please consult the Bowers & Wilkins distributor in your country for detailed information.
- is limited to the repair of the equipment. Neither transportation, nor any other costs, nor any risk for removal, transportation, and installation of products is covered by this warranty.
- is only valid for the original owner. It is not transferable.
- will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials and/or workmanship at the time of purchase and will not be applicable:
- for deterioration of component parts, the nature of which is to become worn or depleted with use, such as batteries and headphone ear pads.
- for any interoperability issues with third-party products; unless we explicitly specify this intent,
- for damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing,
- for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the user manual, negligence, modifications, or use of parts that are not made or authorised by B&W Group Ltd.,
- for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment,
- for damages caused by accidents, lightning, water, fire heat, war, public disturbances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of B&W Group Ltd. and its appointed distributors,
- for products whose serial number has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible,
- if repairs or modifications have been executed by an unauthorized person.
How to claim repairs under warranty
Should you have any concerns regarding the performance of your product, please use the following procedure:
- You can find all contact details by clicking on `Contact Bowers & Wilkins’ at the bottom of the home page of our web site and selecting the appropriate country.
- Our representative will discuss your concerns. If it is found necessary to return the product for repair, you may be given a Return Merchandise Authorisation. You should not return the product without this authorization if given.
To validate your warranty, you will need to produce the original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase.
Environmental Information
This product complies with international directives, including but not limited to:
- the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment,
- the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
- the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance on how properly to recycle or dispose of this product.
Australia – Warranty
Subject to the following terms, Sound United will repair or replace any part
of any eligible Bowers & Wilkins product that is defective within the warranty
period indicated in the table below or refund you the cost of the replacement.
The benefits to a consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other
rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or
services to which the warranty relates.
Eligibility
To claim the benefit of this warranty you must;
- Be the original purchaser of a genuine Bowers & Wilkins product (this warranty is not transferable)
- Produce proof of your purchase
- This warranty is limited to defects that arise;
- in the course of normal domestic installation and use and
- within the warranty period identified for the product in the table below, commencing on the date of original purchase.
- This warranty excludes;
- defects arising from misuse, accident, neglect or improper care, fluctuation in electrical current, incorrect or failed software upgrade, damage or malfunction from incorrect assembly or installation, defects from alteration or modification, unauthorized service or repair;
- appearance items such as cabinetry marks or damage;
- products on which the serial number has been defaced or removed; and
- claims made later than 21 days after the defect first appears.
- Note: In making a claim under this warranty, you agree that If, following receipt of your claim under this warranty, Sound United or its authorised service centre determine that your claim in respect of a product is invalid or you have provided false, inaccurate or misleading information with your claim, Sound United or its authorised service centre may charge you for any labour, parts or transport costs incurred.
How to Claim
In order to make a claim under this warranty, take the following steps:
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Attach your proof of purchase document(s) to the adjacent card and complete the details.
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Contact Sound United by telephone or email (contact details below)
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Deliver the product(s) the subject of your claim to the Authorised Service Centre nominated by Sound United. Details of the
Authorized Services Centres are available at the below address -
You must bear any expense you incur in claiming this warranty.
Notice: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
| Brand | Category | Warranty Period |
|---|
Bowers & Wilkins
| Passive Loudspeakers| 5 Years
Active Loudspeakers (including subwoofer and Wireless Music Systems)
|
2 Years
Headphones| 2 Years
Accessories| 1 Year
Sound United Sales and Marketing Suite 303, 754 Pacific Highway, Chatswood,
2067 New South Wales, Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 9196 8990
info-au.bw@soundunited.com
EU Declaration of Conformity
Bowers & Wilkins hereby declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and otner relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, and amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.
UK Declaration of Conformity
Bowers & Wilkins hereby declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Hadio Equipment Regulations 2017 and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.bowerswilkins.com/en- gb/compliance.
Additional Countries
FCC
USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The product complies
with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual.
Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as
far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if
such a function is available. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Canada
Industry Canada Statement:
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product complies with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such a function is available.