Bowers Wilkins P17 Headphones with Ear Tips User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Bowers Wilkins
Table of Contents
P17 Manual
Carton Contents
Please ensure the following items are included in the carton:
PI7 Headphones with ear tips (M)
Charge Case
USB-C Charging
USB-C – 3.5mm Audio Cable
Ear Tips (S/L)
Literature Pack
Getting to Know Your Earphones
2.1 Switch Earphones On/Off
Switching On/Off
The PI7 does not have a power control and the power management is automatic.
Your PI7 earbuds will charge when placed into the charging case and will be
ready to use when they are removed from the charging case. If the earbuds are
out of the charging case and not being used the earbuds will automatically go
into a low power mode to conserve power.
2.2 Earphone Controls
Each earbud has a multi-function button located on the flat round section of
the earbud. The multi-functionally button controls for media playback:
| Function | Action |
|---|---|
| Play or pause | Press the Multi-function button once |
| Play to next track | Press the Multi-function button twice in quick succession |
| Play previous track | Press the Multi-function button three times in quick |
succession
Initiate voice service| Press and hold the Multi-function button
The following buttons on the right control unit are used for phone call functionality:
| Function | Action |
|---|---|
| Answer an incoming call | Press the Multi-function on either earbud button once |
| End a call | Press the Multi-function on either ear bud button once during the |
call
Decline an incoming| Press the Multi-function button twice in quick succession
with incoming call
Battery Charging
Your Bowers & Wilkins PI7 ships with the battery partially charged & may be
used immediately. For best practice, we recommend to fully charging the
earphones before first use. Please allow up to 3 hours for a full charge. The
earphones can be used while charging.
To charge the PI7 earbuds:
- Place the PI7 earbuds in the charge case
- Close the charge case lid
To charge the PI7 charge case with cable:
- Please use the supplied USB charging cable and connect the USB plug to a USB wall charger or a powered computer USB socket.
- Then connect the USB-C end to the charging case USB-C socket
Note: During charging, the charge case indicator will blink green. When
fully charged, the indicator will remain illuminated. The charging case can be
charged with or without the earbuds being housed inside the charging case
To charge the PI7 charge case with a wireless charging station:
- Place the charging case onto a wireless charging station
- Ensure that the rear of the charging case is on the charging station (with the case indicator facing up
Note: During charging, the charge case indicator will blink green. When
fully charged, the indicator will remain illuminated.
3.1 Status Indicator
The status indicator is located on the charging case. When the earbuds are in
the charging case the charge case indicator will show the battery charge level
of the earbuds. When the earbuds are removed from the charging case the charge
case indicator will show the battery charge level of the charging case.
| Illumination | Indication |
|---|---|
| Green (case lid open) | Battery charge > 40% |
| Amber (case lid open) | Battery charge > 20% |
| Red (case lid open) | Battery charge > 10% |
| Red flashing (case lid open) | Battery charge <10% |
| Blue blinking | Pairing Mode Enabled |
| Blue (3 sec solid) | Pairing successful |
Stowing the Ear Buds
When not worn in the ear, the PI7 earbuds can be stored and charged inside the
charging case. The earbuds will be magnetically held in the charging case. The
earbuds can only be stowed in one orientation
Note: Take special care when wearing your earphones, hair, or accessories
trapped between your ears, and the earbuds may interfere with proximity
sensing.
Bluetooth Connectivity
5.1 Pairing
Your Bowers & Wilkins PI7 earphones are designed to stream music wirelessly
from Bluetooth audio devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or computers. To
do so, the earphones & device must first be paired.
When you receive your PI7 earphones they will be ready to pair to any
Bluetooth audio device.
- Open the charge case lid with the earbuds placed inside the charging case
- The charge case indicator will flash blue
- Go to the Bluetooth pairing menu of your device
- Select the “Bowers & Wilkins P17” from the device list
- The charge case indicator will change to solid blue to indicate pairing is successful
To pair to a subsequent device
- Open the charge case lid with the earbuds placed inside the charging case
- Press and hold the button inside the charging case for between 1 and 5 seconds
- The charge case indicator will flash blue
- Go to the Bluetooth pairing menu of your device
- Select the “Bowers & Wilkins P17” from the device list
- The charge case indicator will change to solid blue to indicate pairing is successful
Your headphones can remember up to eight paired Bluetooth devices. Repeat the above steps to pair more devices.
Note: Your earphones will automatically exit Bluetooth pairing mode if no device is paired within 5 minutes. if pairing fails, the indicator will rapidly flash blue, please try pairing again
Using P17
6.1 Bluetooth Audio Sources
Once paired to a Bluetooth audio source you can connect to the PI7 and all
audio should be able to play all audio through the headphones
6.2 External Audio Sources
The PI7 can be connected to external audio sources, such as in-flight
entertainment systems. Simply connect the charging case to the external audio
source with the USB-3.5mm connector cable and the audio will be transmitted
from the charging case to the earbuds.
6.3 Voice Services
The PI5 will support connections to any voice service in a paired and
connected device. Pressing and holding the multi-function button will trigger
the inbuilt voice service in
Earphone Reset
Your earphones can be reset to factory settings. To reset the earphones open the charging case with the earbuds placed inside. Press and hold the button on the inside of the charging case for 5 seconds or more and release. The indicator on the charging case will turn red to indicate the reset.
Caring For Your Earphones
Your earphones can be cleaned with a damp cloth and gently dabbed until clean. Do not use cleaning detergents, rubbing alcohol, or chemical cleaners/polish, doing so may damage your earphones.
Specifications
Technical Features| True Wireless + technology
Bluetooth 5.0 with AptX Adaptive technology Auto ANC
Audio streaming from charge case
Wireless and USB-C charging
Fast charging support
NFMI
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Bluetooth Codec| AptX — Adaptive
MC
SBC
Bluetooth Profiles| A2DP v1.3.1
AVRCP v1.6.1
HFP v1.7.1
HSP v1.2
BLE GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
Frequency Band| Bluetooth Tx&Rx: 2402MHz to 2480MHZ ISM Band, NFMI Tx&Rx:
10.6MHzt400kHz
Wireless Charging Rx: 110 kHz to 205 kHz
RF output power| <10 dBm (Bluetooth), < 9dBuA/m (NFMI)
Drive Units| 9.2mm Dynamic drive with Balanced Armature
Audio Frequency Range| 10Hz to 20kHz
Input Impedance| –
Distortion (THD)| <0.3% (1kHz/10mW)
Battery Life| Up to 4 hours of Bluetooth
Charging| 15-minute charge = 2 hrs Bluetooth
Inputs| Bluetooth
Boxed Accessories| 80cm USB-A to USB-C cable, 80cm USB-C to DC 3.5mm aux cable
Weight| 8grams for earbuds
Operating temperature| 0°C to 40°C
Service / Support
If you need help troubleshooting a specific problem, or simply have a question you would like answered, please initially consult the Headphone support section of the Bowers & Wilkins website: www.bowerswilkins.com.
References
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