h2O audio SONAR PRO Underwater Headphones User Guide

June 13, 2024
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1UNDERWATER HEADPHONESh2O audio SONAR
PRO Underwater Headphones USER GUIDE

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.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

SONAR PRO headphones, earplugs and USB cableh2O audio SONAR PRO Underwater
Headphones - Figure 1

BUTTONS

POWER ON/OFF: Press for 3 seconds
PLAY/PAUSE music
2-CLICK: Shuffle Mode ON/OFF. Play in random order
MODE BUTTON
PRESS M BUTTON:
Switch between MP3 Mode and Bluetooth Mode
BT Pairing:
When in BI mode – press for 3-4 sec. to start pairing
+ /-BUTTONS:

  • Click to Adjust volume up or down
  • Press and hold – skip to next song

In Memory Play Mode:

  • 2-click +/- to advance to next folder
    (ALL PLAYLIST+ audio is loaded into a separate folder)

IN BLUETOOTH MODE:

  • 2-Click + start loading audio to PLAYLIST+
  • 2-Click + stop loading PLAYLIST+ audio

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 in correct 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.
    • LED light will be RED when charging.
    • When battery is full — LED light will turn GREEN.

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 CHARGEh2O audio SONAR PRO Underwater Headphones - Figure
2 PLAYLIST+ is H2O Audio’s Patent Pending Technology to load any Bluetooth audio into the headphones and listen without any phone even underwater. Use this with your favorite streaming apps, audio books, podcasts and more. Any audio you play over Bluetooth can be LOADED to the SONAR PRO memory.
TO START ADDING AUDIO TO YOUR PLAYLIST+

  1. Enter Bluetooth mode and pair the headphones with your smartphone.

  2. Start your favorite music (you should hear it from the headphones.)

  3. Start/Stop LOADING: 2-Click the + button, A BLUE LED will bling rapidly indicating the LOAD is active.
    While loading, the SONAR PRO will listen to the audio and store it. make sure your play volume is set high enough. Any changes in volume will also be in the loaded audio.
    You can also charge the SONAR PRO battery while it is LOADING. make sure it is connected to a wall charger (not a computer)

  4. To Play the PLAYLIST+: Enter the Memory Mode and skip (2-click + button) to the LOAD Folder.

ADD MUSIC TO MEMORY

Turn Off SONAR.

  • Connect SONAR USB cable to the SONAR R speaker and then to the computer USB port. Wait for few moments to the computer to register the device. It should appear in the File Explorer (Windows) or Finder App (MAC) asa memory drive H20 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 H20 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.

NOTE:
For streaming services – use the PLAYLIST+

BLUETOOTH MODE

  • Place the SONAR into Bluetooth mode by pressing the M button. Blue LED light will start blinking as if is seeking to connect.

  • Go to your Bluetooth Settings in your phone or Smart Watch and complete the pairing by selecting ‘H2O SONAR’ LED will turn solid Blue light when connection is made.
    TIP: Use Bluetooth mode to load audio to your PLAYLIST+ for offline play and underwater use.

  • Bluetooth use with Smart Watch: For Bluetooth connection under water you will need to keep your smart watch within 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 under water.
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.h2O audio
SONAR PRO Underwater Headphones - Figure 3For 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 Bluetooth connection
  • Rapid Blinking – Loading audio to PLAYLIST+

WE ARE HAPPY TO HELP:)
For more tips and videos – please visit the H20 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

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