audio-technica Wireless Headphones User Manual

ATH-SPORT50BT
User Manual
Wireless Headphones

audio-technica

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product.
Before using the product, please read through the Quick Start Guide and Caution Guide, as well as this user manual when necessary, to ensure that you will use the product correctly.

Safety precautions

Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product.

Cautions for the product

• Do not use the product near medical equipment. Radio waves may affect cardiac pacemakers and medical electronic equipment. Do not use the product inside medical facilities.
• When using the product in aircraft, follow airline instructions.
• Do not use the product near automatic control devices such as automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves may affect electronic equipment and cause accidents due to malfunction.
• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product to avoid electric shock, malfunction, or fire.
• Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid electric shock, malfunction, or fire.
• Disconnect the product from a device if the product begins to malfunction, producing smoke, odor, heat, unwanted noise, or showing other signs of damage. In such a case, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
• Do not put foreign matter such as combustible materials, metal, or liquid in the product.
• Do not cover the product with a cloth to avoid fire or injury by overheating.
• Follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone use if using headphones while driving.
• Do not use the product in places where the inability to hear ambient sound presents a serious risk (such as at railroad crossings, train stations, and construction sites).
•  The product effectively shields external sound, so you may not hear the sound around you clearly while wearing the product. Adjust the volume to a level where you can still hear background sound and monitor the area around you while listening to music.
•  Store the ear tips out of the reach of small children.
• When charging, make sure to use the included USB charging cable.
• Do not charge with devices that have quick-charge functionality (with a voltage of 5 V or more). Doing so may cause the product to malfunction.
•  To prevent damage to your hearing, do not raise the volume too high. Listening to loud sounds for an extended period may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
•  Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact with the product.
• If you begin to feel unwell while using the product, discontinue use immediately.
• When removing the product from your ears, check to make sure the ear tips are still attached to the main unit. If the ear tips become lodged in your ears and you are unable to remove them, consult a physician at once.
•  If you develop an itch from wearing the product, discontinue use.

Cautions for rechargeable battery
The product is equipped with a rechargeable battery (lithium polymer battery).

•  If battery fluid gets into the eyes, do not rub them. Rinse thoroughly with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately.

• If battery fluid leaks, do not touch fluid with bare hands. If fluid remains inside the product, it may cause malfunction. If battery fluid leaks, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
  – If fluid gets in your mouth, gargle thoroughly with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately.
  – If your skin or clothing comes in contact with fluid, immediately wash the affected skin or clothing with water. If you experience skin irritation, consult a doctor.

• To avoid leakage, generation of heat, or explosion:
  – Never heat, disassemble or modify the battery, nor dispose of it in a fire.
  – Do not attempt to pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer, or step on the battery.
  – Do not drop the product or subject it to a strong impact.
  – Do not get the battery wet.

• Do not use, leave or store the battery in the following places:
  – Area exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures and humidity
  – Inside of a car under the blazing sun
  – Near heat sources such as heat registers

• Charge only with the included USB cable to avoid malfunction or fire.

• The internal rechargeable battery of this product cannot be replaced by the user. The battery may have reached the end of its service life if the usage time becomes significantly shorter even after the battery has been fully charged. If this is the case, the battery needs to be repaired. Contact your local Audio-Technica dealer for repair details.

• When the product is disposed of, the built-in rechargeable battery needs to be discarded properly. Contact your local Audio-Technica dealer to learn how to properly dispose of the battery.

For customers in the USA
FCC Notice
Warning
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.
Caution
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this 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 re 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 s 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 to 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.

RF Exposure Statement
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter used in other systems. This device complies with CC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).
For customers in Canada
IC statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with INDUSTRY CANADA R.S.S. 247.  Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause undesired operation. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated ower (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. This device complies with RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Notes on use

• Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use.
• Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in the unlikely event that such losses should occur while using the product.
• On public transportation or in other public places, keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people.
•  Minimize the volume on your device before connecting the product.
• When using the product in a dry environment, you may feel a tingling sensation in your ears. This is caused by static electricity accumulated on your body, not by product malfunction.
• Do not subject the product to a strong impact.
• Do not store the product in direct sunlight, near heating devices,  or in hot, humid, or dusty places.
• When the product is used for a long time, the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) and wear.
• Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the USB charging cable. The USB charging cable may become severed or an accident may occur if you pull on the cable itself.
• When you are not using the USB charging cable, disconnect it from the product.
•  If the product is placed in a bag while the USB charging cable is still connected, the USB charging cable may become caught, severed, or broken.
•  When you are not using the product, store it in the included pouch
• This product can be used to talk on the phone only when using a mobile telephone network. Support for telephony apps that use a mobile data network is not guaranteed.
• If you use the product near an electronic device or transmitter (such as a mobile phone), unwanted noise may be heard. In this case, move the product away from the electronic device or transmitter.
• If you use the product near a TV or radio antenna, noise may be seen or heard in the television or radio signal. In this case, move the product away from the TV or radio antenna.
• To protect the built-in rechargeable battery, charge it at least once every 6 months. If too much time passes between charges, the life of the rechargeable battery may be reduced, or the rechargeable battery may no longer be able to be charged.
• When charging the product, keep it away from direct sunlight and charge in a well-ventilated place. The battery may deteriorate and shorten the continuous usage time, or the battery may no longer be able to be charged.
• Charging this product in wet conditions should be avoided. Doing so may result in a malfunction
• Do not bend the ear hanger more than necessary. Doing so may result in breakage.
• If the product will not be used for an extended period of time, store it in a well-ventilated place free from high temperatures and humidity.
• Do not leave the product inside of a car under the blazing sun. Doing so may result in malfunction.

Waterproof performance

• The waterproof performance of the product is designed to prevent the ingress of liquids from sweating during operation and simple washing (equivalent to IPX5).
•  Although the product has waterproof capabilities equivalent to IPX5, there may be no sound or the sound may be difficult to hear if water enters the headphones because the part where the sound comes from is not water-resistant.
• The product is not completely waterproof. Do not intentionally submerge or use it in water. Also, do not expose it to liquids other than sweat and water  (such as soapy water).
• If dirt such as sweat or sand adheres to the product, wash it with normal temperature (10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F)) freshwater or gentle-flowing tap water instead of soapy water. Do not directly expose the “part where the sound comes from” (not water-resistant) to water.  For details, refer to “Cleaning” in the Operating Instructions, which can be downloaded from our homepage to emove the dirt.
• The product is not designed to be dampproof. Do not use the product in environments with high humidity (such as bathrooms or saunas). Doing so may result in malfunction.

For a more comfortable Bluetooth® communication experience

The effective communication range of this product varies depending on obstructions and radio wave conditions. For a more enjoyable experience, please se the product as close as possible to the Bluetooth device. To minimize noise and sound disruptions, avoid placing your body or other obstacles between the product’s antenna (L side) and the Bluetooth device.

Part names and functions

Charging the battery

•  Fully charge the battery when using it for the first time.
•  When the rechargeable battery is running low, you will hear a beep from the headphones, and an indicator lamp will flash in red. When you hear this beep, charge the battery.
• It takes about 3 hours to charge the battery fully. (This time may vary depending on usage conditions.)
• While the battery is charging, the product’s Bluetooth connection remains disabled and therefore the product cannot be used.

1. Connect the included USB charging cable (micro USB Type B side) to the battery jack.

•  The included USB charging cable is designed for exclusive use with the product. Do not use other cables to charge the product.
• When inserting the USB charging cable into the USB port or battery jack, check that the jack is facing in the correct direction before inserting it directly (horizontally).

2. Connect the included USB charging cable (USB Type-A side) to the computer to start charging.

• While charging, the indicator lamp lights as follows (it may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light).
• Lit in red: Charging in progress
  Off: Charging complete

3. When charging is complete, disconnect the USB charging cable (USB Type A side) from the computer.
4. Disconnect the USB charging cable (Micro USB Type B side) from the battery jack.

Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology

About pairing
To connect the product to a Bluetooth device, the product needs to pair (register) with the device. Once they are paired, you do not need to pair them again.
However, you need to pair again in the following cases:

• If the product is deleted from the Bluetooth device’s connection history.
•  If the product is sent out for repair.
• f you try to pair nine devices or more. (This product can save pairing information on up to eight devices total. If you pair a new device after you have already paired eight devices, the pairing information of the device that was connected first among the eight devices will be overwritten by the new device’s information.)

Pairing a Bluetooth device

•  Read the user manual for the Bluetooth device.
• Place the device within 1 m (3.3′) of the product to perform pairing correctly.
•  To confirm the progress of the pairing process, wear the product while performing this procedure and listen for the confirmation tone.

1. Starting with the product turned off, slide the power supply/control button to the “ON” position.

•  The indicator lamp will light in blue, and then flash in red and blue.

2. Use your Bluetooth device to begin the pairing process and search for the product.
When your Bluetooth device finds the product, “ATH-SPORT50BT” will be displayed on the device.

•  For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.

3. Select “ATH-SPORT50BT” to pair the product and your Bluetooth device.

•  Some devices may ask for a passkey. In this case, enter “0000”. The passkey may also be called a passcode, PIN code, PIN number, or password.
• The product sounds a confirmation tone when the pairing is complete.

Using the product

The product can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your device and play music, receive phone calls, etc.Use the product for whichever of these purposes suits your needs.
Note that Audio-Technica cannot guarantee the operation of displays, such as the battery level display, or applications via Bluetooth devices.

Power supply ON/OFF

Power supply| Power supply/control button operation| Indicator lamp
---|---|---
ON| Press and hold| | Lights in blue then flash in red and
blue 1 2
OFF| Lights in red then turn off* 2

1 It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light.
2 For details, please refer to “Indicator lamp display” (p. 14).

Wearing the product
• Insert the side of the product marked “L” (left) into the left ear and the side marked “R” (right) into the right ear, and then adjust the ear tips and the ear hangers.
• You can freely adjust the shape of the ear hangers. Adjust them so that they fit your ears.

Using the product

Listening to audio

• To connect for the first time, pair the product and your device by Bluetooth wireless technology. If you have already paired the product and your Bluetooth device, turn on the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth connection and turn on the product.
• Use your Bluetooth device to start playback, referring to the device’s user manual as necessary.

Power supply/control button

Volume buttons

Press and hold
(for about 1 second)| Skip forward| Plays the next track. 1
— button| Press| Volume down| Decreases the volume by 1 level. 2
Press and hold
(for about 1 second)| Skip back| Plays the previous track. *1

1 Some controls may not be available for music and video playback on some devices.
2 A confirmation tone is heard when the volume is at the maximum or minimum level.

• The volume control of some devices may not work well with the product.

Using the product

Talking on the phone

•  If your Bluetooth device supports telephone features, you can use the product to talk on the phone.
• When your Bluetooth device receives a phone call, the product’s ringtone sounds.
•  If a call is received while you are listening to music, music playback is paused. When you finish the call, music playback resumes.*

Press and hold the power supply/control button (for about 3 seconds).
Rejects the call.|
Talking on the
phone| Press the power supply/control button.| Ends the call.
Press the power supply/control button and the volume button (+).| Each time you press these buttons at the same time, you switch the call to your mobile phone or to the product.
Press a volume button (+ or -).| Adjusts the volume (+ or -) of the call.

***** Depending on your Bluetooth device, music playback may not resume.

•  These phone call controls may not be available on some smartphones.

Auto power-off function
The product automatically turns off after 5 minutes of not being connected to a device that has its power turned on.
Reset function
If the product does not work or other malfunctions occur, refer to “Charging the battery” (p. 6) for information on inserting the USB charging cable to
provide power, and then do a reset.
Disconnecting and then reconnecting the USB charging cable will reset the product and should resolve any problem you are experiencing. If the problem
persists, please contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
Resetting the product does not change any of your settings (pairing information, volume setting, etc.).

Cleaning

Get into the habit of regularly cleaning the product to ensure that it lasts for a long time. Do not use alcohol, paint thinners, or other solvents for cleaning purposes.
Main unit

• When cleaning the main unit, remove the ear tips.
• If the product becomes soiled with sweat or dirt, wash it away with fresh water at room temperature (10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F)), or weak running water, instead of using soapy water.
•  Position the product so that the outer surface is facing the water flow (see figure below), and avoid pouring water directly on the sound reproduction part, which is not water-resistant.
•  Be sure to wash the product with your hands instead of using a brush or sponge.
• This product is waterproof to the IPX5 level, but the sound reproduction part is not water-resistant. Infiltration of water into the inside of headphones may cause the product to make no sound or make the sound hard to hear.
•  Natural oils from the skin are particularly likely to build upon the areas where the ear tips attach to the headphones (see figure below). If these areas are not cleaned, the ear tips can become detached. Clean them regularly. Do not touch the areas where sound is produced as they are delicate. Doing so may result in malfunction.

After washing, wipe the product clean following the steps listed below:
1. Wipe off the water from the surfaces with a dry, clean cloth.
2. Hold the product firmly, and shake off the water about 20 times until no drops of water sprinkle off.

• Moisture left in the sound reproduction part and microphones may cause the product to make no sound. If that is the case, layout a dry cloth and shake both the sound reproduction part and the microphones downward toward the cloth about 20 times each.

3. If water is left in a space between the sound reproduction part and microphone, press a dry, clean and soft cloth gently to the product to wipe off the moisture.
4. Dry them thoroughly in the well-ventilated shade.

•  Do not apply hot air from a dryer directly onto the product.
• Do not use a cotton swab to forcibly wipe off the moisture left in a space between the parts of the product.

Cleaning

Cable and ear tips

• Wipe away any perspiration or dirt from the cable with a dry cloth immediately after use. Failure to clean the cable may cause it to deteriorate and harden over time, resulting in malfunction.
•  Wipe the cable’s USB plug with a dry cloth if dirty.
•  Clean the ear tips by removing them from the headphones and manually cleaning them with a diluted mild detergent. After cleaning, dry before using again.
•  If the product will not be used for an extended period of time, store it in a well-ventilated place free from high temperatures and humidity.

Eartips

Eartip size
The product includes ear tips in 4 sizes (XS, S, M, and L), and ridged ear tips in 3 sizes (S, M, and L). At the time of purchase, the M-size ear tips are attached. To ensure the best sound quality, select the ear tip size that is best suited for you, and adjust the ear tips inside your ears for a snug fit. It may be difficult to hear bass sounds if the ear tips do not fit snugly in your ears.
Replacing the ear tips
Remove the old ear tip and attach the new ear tip by pushing it onto the headphone at an angle (see figure).
Push firmly on the ear tip so that the inside of the ear tip expands, and push the ear tip onto the post as far as it will go.

• The ear tips are designed to be difficult to remove, therefore the fit is very tight when attaching them.

•  Periodically remove and clean the ear tips as they become dirty easily. Using dirty ear tips may cause the headphones themselves to become dirty, resulting in deteriorated sound quality.

• Eartips are consumable parts that degrade through storage and use. If the ear tips are loose and easily removed or if they appear to have degraded, purchase replacements.

• When reattaching ear tips that were previously removed, be sure to check that they are securely attached. Injury or illness may occur if the ear tips become detached and are left inside the ear.

Troubleshooting

2.1 +EDR or higher.
•Place the product and the Bluetooth device within 1 m (3.3′) of each other.
•Set the profiles for the Bluetooth device. For procedures on how to set profiles, refer to the Bluetooth device’s user manual.
•Remove the pairing information for the Bluetooth device then pair the product with this device again.

No sound is heard / Sound is faint.

| •Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
•Turn up the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
•If the Bluetooth device is set to the HFP/HSP connection, switch to the A2DP connection.
•Place the product and the Bluetooth device close together and keep such obstacles as people, metal, and walls from coming between the two.
•Switch the output of the Bluetooth device to the Bluetooth connection.

Sound is distorted / Noise is heard / Sound cuts out.

| •Turn down the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
•Keep this product away from devices that emit radio waves such as microwaves and wireless routers.
•Keep TVs, radios, and devices with built-in tuners away from the product. These devices can also be affected by the product.
•Turn off the equalizer settings of the Bluetooth device.
•Remove obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device and place them closer together.

Cannot hear the voice of the caller / Voice of the caller is too quiet.

| •Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
•Turn up the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
•If the Bluetooth device is set to the A2DP connection, switch to the HFP/HSP connection.
•Switch the output of the Bluetooth device to the Bluetooth connection.
The product cannot be charged. • Securely connect the included USB charging cable and charge the product.

• For details about how to operate your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.
• If the problem still remains, reset the product. To reset the product, refer to “Reset function” (p. 10) in “Using the product”.

Indicator lamp display

The indicator lamp of the product indicates the product’s status as explained below.

lamp display](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/audio-technica- Wireless-Headphones-Indicator-lamp-display.jpg)| Flashing
Connection| Connecting|
level| Battery level low| The blue indicator lamp for the pairing and connecting statuses changes to a red indicator lamp.
Charge| Charging| | Lit
Fully charged| ——————————————————-| On

Specifications

Headphones

Type| Dynamic
Driver| 9 mm
Sensitivity| 93 dB/mW
Frequency response| 20 to 20,000 Hz
Impedance| 16 ohms
Microphone|
Type| Electret condenser
Polar pattern| Omnidirectional
Sensitivity| -42 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz)
Frequency response| 50 to 8,000 Hz
Communication specifications
Communication system| Bluetooth version 4.1
RF output| 6 mW EIRP
Maximum communication range| Line of sight – approx. 10 m (33′)
Frequency band| 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
Modulation method| FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth profiles| A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Support codec| SBC
Supported content protection method Transmission band| SCMS-T

20 to 20,000 Hz

Other
Power supply| DC 3.7 V lithium-polymer battery
Charging time| Approx. 3 hours
Operating time| Continuous transmission time (music playback): Max. approx. 6 hours
Continuous standby time: Max. approx. 120 hours*
Weight| 25.8 g (0.91 oz)
Operating temperature| 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Accessories| • USB charging cable (30 cm (1′) USB Type A / Micro USB Type B)
• Eartips (XS, S, M, L)
• Ridged ear tips (S, M, L)
• Pouch
Sold separately| • Eartips

• The time may vary depending on usage conditions.
  For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.

  •  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Audio-Technica Corporation
2-46-1 Nishi-Naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan
www.audio-technica.co.jp
©2018 Audio-Technica Corporation

References

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