Audio-technica ATH-SR30BT User Manual

ATH-SR30BT

Wireless Headphones

User Manual

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.

• Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric
shock or injury.

• 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 allow the product to get wet to avoid electric shock
or malfunction.

• 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).

• 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 sound for an extended
period may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

• Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact
with the product.

• Do not catch your fingers or other body parts between the
housing and the arm or inside the joints.

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Safety precautions

Cautions for rechargeable battery

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

• If battery fluid gets into 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 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 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 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 FCC 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's licence-exempt

RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This
device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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 power (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.

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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 strong impact.

• Do not store the product in direct sunlight, near heating
devices, or in hot, humid, or dusty places. Additionally, do
not allow the product to get wet.

• 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.

• 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) which is not
connected with the product, 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.

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 use 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.

LR

Antenna

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Part names and functions

Headband

Slider

Joint

L/R (left/right)

indicator

Earpad

Power switch

Turns the power on
and off.

Battery jack

Use to connect the
included USB charging
cable and charge the
product.

Indicator lamp

Displays the operating status and
battery level of the product.

Control button

Use to play/pause music
and answer/end phone
calls.

Volume buttons

Adjust the volume using
+ and –.

Arm

Housing

A microphone is built into
the L (left) side housing.

■ Accessory

• USB charging cable
(30 cm (12"))

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