ecoute E01 Vacuum Tube Audio Headphone User Manual

ecoute E01 Vacuum Tube Audio Headphone

Product Specifications

• Wireless Listening: Bluetooth connectivity
• Wired Listening: 3.5mm AUX cable
• Noise Control Modes: Transparency and ANC
• Smart Voice Assistant Integration
• Telephony Support for Calls
• Power Source: Rechargeable battery via USBC port

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

To power on the headphones, press and hold the power button until you hear the prompt and see the indicator light flashing. The vacuum tube will glow to indicate the headset is powered on. Make sure to charge the device if needed.

Audio Controls

The volume and track navigation controls are on the right earcup. Click up and down for volume adjustment, and front and back for track navigation. Use the multifunction button to pause/resume play and activate the smart voice assistant.

Wireless Listening (Bluetooth Pairing)

1. Enable Bluetooth on your device.
2. Power on the headset.
3. Press and hold the multifunction button for three seconds to pair.
4. If pairing fails, repeat step 3. The headset will attempt pairing for five minutes.

Wired Listening (3.5mm AUX Cable)

When connected via cable, Bluetooth disconnects. Unplugging the cable will reconnect to the Bluetooth device. The vacuum tube preamp and amplifier remain active when connected via AUX cable.

Noise Control Modes

Use the noise control button to switch between Transparency and ANC modes. Press once for transparency, twice for ANC, and thrice to toggle noise control off. Voice prompts will indicate the selected mode.

Telephony

Answer incoming calls with a single press of the multifunction button. End a call by pressing the button once. To decline a call, press and hold the multifunction button.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How do I reset the paired devices?
  A: Simultaneously press the multifunction and noise control buttons for ten seconds to clear paired device records, indicated by three flashes of the indicator light.

• Q: What happens when in Passive mode during wired listening?
  A: In Passive mode, audio is directly transmitted to speakers with no headset controls or amplification active.

GETTING STARTED

POWER ON
Press and hold the power button until you hear the prompt “power on” and the indicator light begins to flash. The vacuum tube will glow when the headset is powered on.
Note : The headset will power off after 10 minutes without a Bluetooth connection (except when in noise control, wired USBC or AUX modes).

POWER OFF
Press and hold the power button until you hear the prompt “power off.” The indicator light and vacuum tube will turn off.

AUDIO CONTROLS

The volume and track navigation controls are located on the right (logo) side earcup. Clicking up and down controls the volume. Clicking front and back advances the tracks forward or backward.

PAUSE AND RESUME PLAY
Press the multifunction button once to pause play and again to resume.

SMART VOICE ASSISTANT
Press the multifunction button three times to activate the smart voice assistant of the connected mobile phone or tablet.

WIRELESS LISTENING

BLUETOOTH PAIRING

• Step 1: Enable the Bluetooth function on your mobile device, tablet, PC or TV.
• Step 2: Power on the headset.
• Step 3: Press and hold the multifuction button for three seconds. The indicator light will flash rapidly and you will hear the prompt “pairing.”
• Step 4: Select “écoute” on your audio source’s Bluetooth menu. Once connected successfully, you will hear the prompt “écoute paired.” The indicator light will flash slowly during pairing and turn off when the connection is established.

If the Bluetooth connection fails, you will hear the prompt “Bluetooth disconnected.” Return to step 3 to re-establish the Bluetooth connection.
Note: The headset will attempt to pair for five minutes. If pairing fails, the headset

BLUETOOTH RECONNECTION
Your headset will automatically reconnect with the last device to which it was paired when it is powered on. The prompt “écoute paired” will play once the reconnection is established.

CLEARING THE PAIRED DEVICE RECORD (FACTORY RESET)
Simultaneously press the multifunction and noise control buttons for ten seconds. The indicator light will flash three times, indicating the paired device records have been successfully cleared. You will hear the prompt “pairing” indicating that the headset has entered pairing mode.

WIRED LISTENING

When the headset is connected to an audio source via cable, Bluetooth will disconnect. Upon unplugging the audio cable, the headphones will automatically reconnect to the previously paired Bluetooth device.

ANALOG AUDIO VIA 3.5mm AUX CABLE

• Powered:
  When connected to an audio source via a 3.5mm audio cable while the headset is powered on, the volume control, noise control modes, the built-in vacuum tube preamp and amplifier remain active.

• Passive:
  When the headset is connected via an AUX cable while powered off, the audio signal is directly transmitted to the speakers and volume is controlled by the audio source. (All headset controls, noise control modes and amplification are inactive.)

DIGITAL AUDIO VIA USBC CABLE
écoute headphones will power on automatically when connected to a computer or digital audio source via the USBC port. Volume control, noise control modes, the built-in vacuum tube preamp and the amplifier are active.
Note : If the sound is not automatically available on your headset upon connecting the USBC cable, you may need to select “écoute audio” in the sound output settings of your computer/digital audio source.

NOISE CONTROL MODES

TRANSPARENCY
Transparency mode allows you to hear ambient sounds while wearing the headset to be more aware of your environment.

ANC (Active Noise Cancellation)
ANC mode cancels ambient sounds.

TURNING NOISE CONTROL ON AND OFF
With the headset powered on, press the noise control button to switch between modes. A voice prompt will announce the current mode. Press the button once for transparency mode, twice to turn noise cancellation on and three times to turn noise cancellation off.

TELEPHONY
Your headset can be used to take calls when connected to a telephone via Bluetooth or USBC cable.

ANSWER AN INCOMING CALL
Press the multifunction button once to answer an incoming call.

END A CALL
Press the multifunction button once to end a call.

DECLINE AN INCOMING CALL
Press and hold the multifunction button to decline an incoming call.

CHARGING

This headset has a built-in rechargeable battery. When the battery is low, the indicator light will flash red and you will hear the prompt sound “battery charge is low.” If you’re using a compatible iOS or Android device, the device will display the battery status.
To recharge the battery, connect the headset to a 5 V charger or power source such as a computer via the included USBC cable. The indicator light will glow red while the battery is charging and will turn off once a full charge has been achieved.
Note : The headset cannot be turned on while connected to a 5 V charger.

PRECAUTIONS

• Avoid listening to music at excessively high volumes. Listening at or below 60% of maximum volume levels during regular use is recommended.
• To clean, use a soft damp cloth to wipe the surface of the headset. Do not use excessive moisture or chemical cleaners. Ensure that the headphones are completely dry before powering on.
• Prevent the headphones from being subjected to strong impacts to avoid damaging the internal components.
• Do not expose the headset to moist environments.
• Do not leave the headset in direct sunlight or expose them to high temperatures.
• Do not disassemble the headset or attempt to replace the battery. Doing so will void the warranty. Contact écoute audio or an authorized service agent for repairs or to replace the battery.
• Do not charge using a charger or power source that is greater than 5 volts.

FCC

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.
Changes or modifications to this unit 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.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement in portable exposure condition without restriction. ecouteaudio.com

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