h2o audio BCH-MP8-BT Sonar Underwater Headphones User Guide

June 5, 2024
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h2o audio BCH MP8 BT Sonar Underwater Headphones

UNDERWATER HEADPHONES

1 YEAR WARRANTY

Your Sonar Underwater headphones are warrantied by H2O Audio against defects in materials, under normal use, for one year beginning from the original date of purchase.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

SONAR headphones and USB cable

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cable

BUTTONS

POWER ON/OFF : Press for 3 seconds PLAY/PAUSE music
MODE BUTTON Press M Button: Switch between MP3 Mode and Bluetooth Mode 2-CLICK M BUTTON: If you have added music folders in the SONAR memory ­ you can advance to the next folder by double-clicking M button
+ / – BUTTONS:

  • Click to Adjust volume up or down
  • Double click to Skip to next song
  • While the music is playing ­ Press and hold for Fast Forward or Rewind

HOW TO CHARGE BATTERY

HOW TO CHARGE

The battery is charged with a special USB charger cable.

  1. Connect the cable to the SONAR R Speaker (magnets). There are 4 pins on the R speaker.
    • Attach the charger cable 4 pins to the R speaker and line up the pins. A magnetic force will pull the connector in when it is incorrect to place.
    • Make sure the connector pins are clean and dry when connecting and charging the SONAR.

  2. Connect the USB cable to your computer or charger.
    • The LED light will be RED when charging. When the battery is full ­ LED light will turn off
    TIP:
    DO NOT move the SONAR speaker when it is connected to your computer. The connection can be sensitive and moving the speaker may briefly disconnect the USB connection and confuse the computer. This may require you to restart the SONAR and computer.

HOW TO CHARGE
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CHARGE

HOW TO ADD MUSIC TO SONAR MEMORY

TO UPLOAD MUSIC TO THE SONAR MEMORY (8Gb):
Turn Off SONAR.
Connect the SONAR USB cable to the SONAR R speaker and then to the computer USB port. Wait for a few moments to the computer to register the device. It should appear in the File Explorer (Windows) or Finder App (MAC) as a memory drive H2O SONAR.
TIP: If you are having trouble with the USB connection, disconnect the SONAR from the computer, power off SONAR, and restart the computer. After your computer has done a full restart ­ try to connect again. You can also try a different USB port.

  • Find the music files on your computer. The SONAR can play .MP3 and .M4A (Apple iTunes) music.
  • Select or Copy the music files and then copy/paste or `drag & drop the files to the H2O SONAR. The file transfer will start. Do not disconnect until all files have been copied.
  • To remove or delete files on the SONAR – simply select the files in the SONAR memory and Delete them or drag to Trash.
  • To disconnect it from the Computer, click Eject the SONAR or simply disconnect it.

UNIT OPERATION / BLUETOOTH PLAY

  • Place the SONAR into Bluetooth mode by pressing the M button. The Blue LED light will start blinking as it is seeking to connect.
  • Go to your Bluetooth settings in your phone or SmartWatch and complete the pairing by selecting `H2O SONAR’ LED will turn solid Blue light when the connection is made.
  • Bluetooth use with SmartWatch: For Bluetooth connection underwater you will need to keep your smartwatch within a few inches of the SONAR (i.e. clip the watch on your goggles or put it under your swim cap).

PLEASE NOTE:
Bluetooth connection has a range of approx. 10m /30ft. in air and 10cm/2 inches underwater. Bluetooth does not penetrate water (due to laws of physics)

SONAR PLACEMENT

HOW TO WEAR
The speakers are marked L and R.
Attach the swim goggle straps through the slots on the speakers.
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WEAR SONAR PLACEMENT
For best sound experience – orient the speakers to be in front of the ear. You can try and find a location on the goggles that provides the best sound. Bone conduction sound works by the vibration of the speaker that is conducted to the inner ear.
LED LIGHTS:
Red Light

  • Solid: Battery charging

  • Blinking: Low battery
    Green Light

  • Solid: Playing from memory

  • Slow Blinking: Music is paused
    Blue Light:

  • Solid: Bluetooth mode ­ Connected

  • Slow Blinking: Looking for a Bluetooth connection

WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP 🙂

For more tips and videos ­ please visit the H2O Audio SONAR page: https://h2oaudio.com/pages/sonar-user-guide
SUPPORT:
For any issues or questions, please contact us directly
Email: support@h2oaudio.com
Web: h2oaudio.com

FCC Caution.

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.
Any 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, 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 has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

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