X BY KYGO Xellence True Wireless ANC Earphones User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: X by KYGO

Table of Contents

Getting started
Features
General function
Bluetooth Pairing
Sound quality
Kit content
Caution
Specifications
Documents / Resources

Xellence True Wireless ANC Earphones
User Guide

Kygo Life unites my love of music with modern Scandinavian design. The aim is to develop top–quality audio equipment that sounds amazing and looks great. Future classics that capture the euphoric feeling of my music.
Like my approach to everything, Kygo Life is driven to continually improve. So as each product evolves it embraces the latest technology and focuses on perfecting the details until I’m absolutely happy the end result is the best it can be.
I hope that by creating new and inspiring audio experiences, you’ll enjoy listening to your favorite tunes even more.

KYRRE GORVELL-DAHL
Creative Director, Kygo Life

Getting started

Congratulations! Thank you for choosing Xellence True Wireless ANC Earphones. Before using them, you should read this manual to familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth functions of your mobile phone or other devices.

Precautions

Please follow the instructions given in this manual carefully to ensure your safety. Before using Xellence earphones, we would strongly encourage you to read through this user manual.
Pay particular attention to any edges, uneven surfaces, metal parts, accessories, and packaging to avoid any possibility of injury.
Do not dismantle, repair or modify this product to prevent fire, electric shocks, or other product damage, which are not covered under the warranty.
Do not use any solvents or volatile liquids to clean Xellence earphones.
Do not use your Kygo Xellence earphones in hazardous situations.

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements.
This equipment complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- located or in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Kygo Life As adheres to the certification requirements for various regions around the world.
For a full list of certifications please visit: wwww.xbykygo.com

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

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 of 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 distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Kygo Life As could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Kygo Life As, Gjerdrumsvei 10 A, declare under their sole responsibility that the product described in this user guide complies with technical standards EN300328, EN301489, EN55032, EN55035, EN50332.

The product is only guaranteed to comply with EN50332 in generic mode with the immersion of the volume limiter on. Depending on the hearing of the user, some combinations of hearing corrections and immersion settings may exceed EN50332 limits.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high levels for long periods.

This device may be operated in all member states of the EU. Declaration for EU compliance: Operation Frequency Band/Max. RF power transmitted: 2402-2480MHz, <3.24dBm.

Hereby, Kygo Life As. declares that the radio equipment type ‘Xelerate’ is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.xbykygo.com

Focus on your safety and that of others if you use the headphones while engaging in any activity requiring your attention. You may remove the headphones or adjust your volume to ensure you can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals.

Do not use the headphones if they emit any loud or unusual noise. If this happens, take the headphones off and contact Kygo Life As customer service.

Do not submerge or expose the headphones to water, or wear them while participating in water sports, e.g., swimming, surfing, etc.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling help protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on the disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kygo Life As. is under license.

Made and assembled in China.

Kygo Life AS. Gierciruris yei 10A
0484 Oslo. Norway
Model Xellence
Art No 69134
PO no. 20050101
FCC ID. 2ANOX69104

Features

Bluetooth 5.0
Digital hybrid ANC
Ambient mode
30 hours playing time (10 hours each charge in BT mode/8 h with BT/ANC on +LED off)
Qualcomm aptX sound quality
AAC sound quality
Microphone
Touch/tap control
5 sizes of silicone tips
Mimi hearing technology
Proximity sensor
Voice assistant
Compatible with X by Kygo app
USB-C charging cable

X BY KYGO Xellence True Wireless ANC Earphones -
Features

General function

Operation LED Status
Power on/ Blue LED is turned on for 1 second
Power off/ no light
Pairing Red/ LED & Blue LED flash alternately
Pairing complete/Blue LED stays on for a few seconds
Incoming call
Low battery/ Red LED breath flash
Charging/ 4 Red LED on charging case stays lit during charging and shows the charging status
Charging Complete/ All 4 Red LED on charging case stays red when fully charged

Basic button operation
Power on: Power on when placed out of the charging case or press the AVS button one time
Power off: Power off when placing it into the case or Triple press MFB the third time hold for 2s
Adjust volume: When music play or during the call, one tap MFB right, volume +. One tap MFB left volume -.
When the volume reaches max or min, listen for a “beep” sound.
Play/Pause: double press right or left MFB to play. Double press again to play music
Next: Long press 2s-5s right MFB to go to the next track.
Previous: Long press 2s-5s left MFB to go to the previous track
Answer Call: one tap Right or Left MFB to answer incoming calls.
End call double press right or left MFB to end calls.
Reject call: When incoming a call, long press 1s, then reject the call.
ANC-Ambient-Off mode: Triple tab left or right MFB to change between different modes
X- light on/off: Double press the AVS button
Activate Siri or Google: long press the 1s AVS button.
Battery Capacity status: When connected to iOS devices, the
Iphone X and above version will not show the battery power in the upper right corner due to the limited top area on the screen, and users have to pull down the screen to see the battery power.
Charging: A new set of earphones has enough power for pairing and dialing out several times. When it has a low battery, please charge the charging case via USB cable for 2 hours and make sure the earbuds are placed correctly in the charging case. During charging, a red LED flashes.
Once fully charged, the blue LED remains on.
Proximity sensor: Auto pauses when you take out only one, both still play. If you take out only one and put it into the case, the other one can still play.

Waterproof
The KYGO Xellence is water resistant under the classification IPX5. The earphones can tolerate water jets projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) from any angle, rain, and sweat.
Do not submerge them in water.

Bluetooth Pairing

Pairing with one phone or other devices:

Make sure the headphones are powered ON.
Press and hold the multifunction on the left or right-side button for 5 seconds to enter into pairing mode.
After red & blue LEDs flash alternately, there will be a sound to alert you that they have entered into pairing mode.
Activate the Bluetooth function on your phone or device and search for the headphones. Follow the instruction to enter “0000” as a PIN if the mobile phone reminder appears.
Earphones or devices can now be used to play your phone music or for phone calls.

Clearing pairing records and reset mode are the same operation. If reset mode means earbuds are dead, then just place them into the case and reset.

Sound quality

Sound quality with Qualcomm® aptX™ and AAC sound codec.
Thanks to Qualcomm® aptX™ codec, the headphones can connect wirelessly to any aptX-enabled device. Doing so vastly improves the quality of Bluetooth streaming and delivers CD-quality sound.

Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.

Kit content

1 x pair KYGO Xellence Bluetooth Earphones
1x charging case
1 x charging USB-C cable
4 x extra sizes of silicone ear tips
1x warranty card
1x warning sheet

Caution

Always use an approved charger from a reputable manufacturer to charge your headphones.
Always recharge your headphones if they have not been used for more than twelve months.

Specifications

Impedance: 32 ohm
Driver size: 10 mm
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 100db (+-3 DB)
Playing time: 10 h + 20 h
Water resistance: IPX5
Bluetooth Profile: A2DP/ AVRCP/ HSP /HFP
Wireless range: 10 m
Weight: 60 gram
Battery charging: 750 mAh
Battery earplugs: 85 mAh
Charging time: approx. 2 h
Quick charge: 15 min= 2 h extra charge
Size: 68 mm x 42 mm, 28, 5 mm

European warranty period 2 years

Documents / Resources

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