hama 184021 Balance Bluetooth Stereo Earphones Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Hama

00 184021
“Balance”
Bluetooth® Stereo Earphones
Operating Instructions

Controls and Displays

Earphones
Microphone
Status LEDs
Volume +, jump forward one title
On/off button, voice control, multifunction button (MF)
Volume -, jump backward one title
Charging socket
Cable manager
Battery

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Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes

Warning

This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.

Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package Contents

1xBluetooth ® stereo earphones
1xUSB charging cable
3pairs of ear cushions (sizes S, M, L)
2pairs of silicone ear hooks (sizes M, L)
These operating instructions

Safety Notes

The product is intended for private, noncommercial use only.
Use the product for its intended purpose only.
Protect the product from dirt, moisture, and overheating, and only use it in an adry environment.
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters or other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Since the battery is integrated and cannot be removed, you will need to dispose of the product as a whole. Do this in compliance with the legal requirements.
Dispose of packaging material immediately according to locally applicable regulations.
Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.
Do not throw the battery or the product into fire.
Do not tamper with or damage/heat/disassemble the batteries/rechargeable batteries.
Use the item only in moderate climatic conditions.

Warning –High volumes

High sound pressure level!
There is a risk of hearing damage.
To prevent hearing loss, avoid listening to high volume levels for long periods.
Always keep the volume at a reasonable level.
Loud volumes, even over short periods, can cause hearing loss.
Using this product limits your perception of ambient noise. For these reasons, do not operate any vehicles or machines while using this product.

Getting Started

Warning –Battery

Only use suitable charging devices or USB connections for charging.
As a rule, do not charge devices or USB connections that are defective, and do not try to repair them yourself.
Do not overcharge the product or allow the battery to completely discharge.
Avoid storing, charging, or using the device in extreme temperatures and extremely low atmospheric pressure(for example, at high altitudes).
When stored over a long period of time, batteries should be changed regularly (at least every three months).
The earphones are equipped with a rechargeable battery. The battery must be fully charged before using the device for the first time.
Ensure that the earphones are switched off before charging them.
Begin charging by connecting the included USB charging cable to the charging socket (7) as well as to the USB connection of a PC/laptop.
Alternatively, you can charge the earphones using a suitable USB charger. Please refer to the operating instructions for the USB charger used.
The display lights up constantly in red during the charging process.
It takes around 2hours until the battery is completely charged.
Once the charging process is complete, the red light of the LED (3) turns to blue light.
Disconnect all cable and mains connections after use.

Operation

Switching the earphones on/off

Press the MF button (5) until a voice says “Power ON” and the blue LED flashes.
To switch it off, press and hold the MF button (5) until a voice says “Power OFF” and the red LED flashes.

Note
The functions described in this section are only available for Bluetooth® -capable terminal devices.

Bluetooth ® pairing

Note — Pairing

Make sure that your Bluetooth®-capable terminal device is on and Bluetooth® is activated.
Make sure that your Bluetooth®-capable terminal device is visible for other Bluetooth® devices.
For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your terminal device.
the earphones are listed as connected in these earphones and the terminal device should be no further than one meter apart. The smaller the distance, the better.
Switch on the earphones with the MF button (5).
Press and hold the MF button (5) until the red and blue LEDs flash alternatingly. The earphones are searching for a Bluetooth®
Open the Bluetooth® settings on your terminal device and wait until Hama BTH Balance appears in the list of Bluetooth® devices found.
Select Hama BTH Balance and wait until Bluetooth® settings on your terminal device.

Note –Bluetooth® password
Some terminal devices require a password in order to connect to another Bluetooth® device.

If your terminal device requests a password for connection to the earphones, enter 0000.

Note

Once the connection has been established, a voice says, “Connected”.
If the connection attempt takes longer than 300 seconds to complete, it is canceled and the LEDs go out. In this case, repeat the steps listed previously under 5.1 Bluetooth
® pairing.

Automatic Bluetooth® connection (after successful pairing)

Note

Make sure that your Bluetooth® -capable terminal device is on and Bluetooth® is activated.
Make sure that your Bluetooth® -capable terminal device is visible for other Bluetooth® devices.
For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your terminal device.
Switch on the earphones with the MF button (5).
The blue LED begins to flash and the earphones automatically connect with the last terminal device used.

Note

Once the connection has been established, a voice says, “Connected”.
If the connection attempt takes longer than 300 seconds to complete, it is canceled and the LEDs go out. In this case, repeat the steps listed previously under 5.2.
It may be necessary to change the settings on your terminal device to enable it to automatically connect to the earphones.

Note –Connection impaired
After the headset and terminal device have been paired, a connection is established automatically. If the Bluetooth® connection is not established automatically, check the following:

Check the Bluetooth® settings of your terminal device to see whether Hama BTH Balance is connected. If not, repeat the steps listed under 5.1. Bluetooth® pairing.

Note –Connection impaired

Check whether obstacles are impairing the range. If so, move the devices closer together.
The performance can also be affected by a weak battery.

5.3. Bluetooth® multipoint connection

These earphones can connect to two Bluetooth® enabled terminal devices simultaneously (multipoint).

First, connect the earphones with the first terminal device as described in 5.1.
Then disable Bluetooth® on that terminal device.
Next, connect the earphones with the second terminal device as described in 5.1.
Activate Bluetooth® on the first terminal device once more. The earphones now connect to that terminal device automatically.

Audio playback

Note

Note that the functions described under 5.3. and 5.4.are only possible with an active Bluetooth® connection.
Your terminal device must also support the individual functions.
For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your terminal device.
Functions can still be controlled directly via the terminal device.
Set the volume on your terminal device to a low level.
Switch on the earphones with the MF button (5). Upon successful connection, a voice says, “Connected”.
Start audio playback on the connected terminal device.
Press Volume + (4) to increase the volume. There is an announcement when the maximum volume is reached.
Press Volume -(6) to reduce the volume.
Press the MF button (5) to start or pause the audio playback.
Press and hold Jump forward one title (4) to skip to the next title.
Press and hold Jump backward one title (6) to skip to the previous title.

Hands-free function

Press the MF button (5) once to answer an incoming call.
Press the MF button(5) twice or use your telephone to reject an incoming call.
During a call, press the MF button (5) once to end the call.
Press the MF button (5) twice to call the number of the last call.

Note –Call quality
To increase the call quality, make sure that you are near the earphones with your mobile phone during the call.

Disconnecting the earphones

• Switch off the earphones.
• Disconnect the earphones via the Bluetooth® settings on your terminal device.

Battery capacity

An announcement is made and the display flashes in red when the battery is low
Charge the earphones as described in 4. Getting started.

Care and Maintenance

Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Make sure that water does not get into the product.

Warranty Disclaimer

Hama GmbH &CoKG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product, or failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Technical Data

| Bluetooth ® earphones
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Earphone/Microphone

impedance

| 32 Ω /1.4 –2.2 kΩ
Frequency| 20 –20000 Hz
Earphone/Microphone

sensitivity

*after full charge

Recycling Information

Note on environmental protection:

After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EU in the national legal system, the following applies: Electric and electronic devices, as well as batteries, must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country. This symbol on the product,
the instruction manual, or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials, or other forms of utilizing old devices/Batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Hama GmbH &CoKG declares that the radio equipment type [00184021]isincompliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.hama.com->00184021->Downloads.

Frequency band(s)	2402 MHz – 2480 MHz
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted	3.5 mW EIRP

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