Audio Technica CKS550BT User Manual

ATH-CKS990BT

Wireless Headphones

User Manual

Manuel de l’utilisateur

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product. Before using the product, read through this user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Safety precautions

Cautions for the product

Read these cautions before using the product. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using 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).

• 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.

• Store the eartips out of the reach of small children.

• 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 eartips are still attached to the main unit. If the eartips become lodged in your ears and you are unable to remove them, consult a physician at once.

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.

• Never heat, disassemble or modify the battery, nor dispose of it in a fire to avoid leakage, generation of heat or explosion.

• Do not attempt to pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or step on the battery to avoid generation of heat, damage or ignition.

• Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact to avoid leakage, generation of heat or explosion.

• Do not get the battery wet to avoid generation of heat, explosion or ignition.

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.

• 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.

• After using the device, be sure to switch it off. Leakage often occurs due to battery drain caused by a failure to switch off device.

• 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.

– 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 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 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.

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.

• If the product is placed in a bag or pocket while the USB charging cable is still connected, the USB charging cable may become caught, severed, or broken.

• 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.

• 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.

Part names and functions

 Headphones

Housing



Bluetooth

® and NFC

transmitter/receiver

N-Mark

Shows the location for detecting NFC.

Battery jack

Connect the included USB charging cable to charge.

The left bushing has a protruding part.

Eartips

LEFT/RIGHT (L/R) indicator

Bushing

 Remote control with mic

Control button

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

Volume button (−)

Use to turn the volume down.

Volume button (+)

Use to turn the volume up.

Indicator lamp

Displays the operating status of the product.

Power switch

Turns the power on/off.

Microphone

Use to make a phone call.

Charging the battery

• Fully charge the battery when using for the first time.

• When the rechargeable battery is running low, the product will sound 2 sets of 2 beeps through the headphones, and the indicator lamp will flash in red. When these beeps sound, 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 used.

1. Open the battery jack cover.

2. Connect the USB charging cable (micro USB terminal side) to the battery jack.

Computer

3. Connect the USB charging cable (Type A side) to the computer to start charging.

• You can also use a USB-compatible AC adapter (sold separately) to charge the battery by using a power outlet.

4. During charging, the indicator lamp lights as follows: Lit in red : Charging

Lit in blue : Charging complete

Bluetooth

USB port

connection remains disabled and therefore the product cannot be

Battery jack

Type A

Micro USB terminal

USB charging cable (included)

5. When charging is complete, disconnect the USB charging cable (Type A side) from the computer.

6. Disconnect the USB charging cable (micro USB terminal side) from the battery jack and close the cover firmly.

Connecting via

Bluetooth

wireless technology

About pairing

To connect the product to a you do not need to pair them again.

However, you will need to pair again in the following cases:

• If the product is deleted from the

• If the product is sent out for repair.

• If the product is paired with 9 devices or more.

(The product can be paired with up to 8 devices. When you pair with a new device after pairing with 8 devices, pairing information for the device with the oldest connection date will be over written by the information for the new device.)

Bluetooth

device, the product needs to pair (register) with the device. Once they are paired,

Bluetooth

device’s connection history.

Pairing a

• Read the user manual for the

• 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 sound.

1. Starting with the product turned off, slide the power switch to the “ON” position.

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

• If wearing the product, you will hear a beep indicating the pairing process has begun.

2. Use your

• For information about using your

3. When your displayed on the device. Select “ATH-CKS990BT”.

• 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 beeps when pairing is complete.

Bluetooth

device to begin the pairing process and search for the product.

Bluetooth

device

Bluetooth

device.

Bluetooth

device finds the product, “ATH-CKS990BT” will be

device, refer to the device’s user manual.

Settings Bluetooth

Bluetooth

MY DEVICES

ATH-CKS990BT

Select

Connecting via

Bluetooth

wireless technology

Using NFC when pairing

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that allows for short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. It allows two devices to communicate when you simply touch them to each other. You can use NFC to pair your

Compatible devices : NFC-compatible Compatible OS : Android

Bluetooth

device with this product.

Bluetooth

devices

Pairing an NFC-compatible

1. Prepare your NFC-compatible

• Refer to your NFC-compatible

2. Starting with the product turned off, slide the power switch to the “ON” position.

3. Touch your NFC-compatible

• Touch your NFC-compatible

• For the location of your NFC-compatible

• Follow the instructions displayed on your NFC-compatible process.

• The product beeps when pairing is complete.

Bluetooth

transmitter/receiver

device

device.

device’s user manual as necessary.

device to the product to begin pairing.

device to the N-Mark on the product.

Bluetooth

device’s NFC antenna, refer to the device’s user manual.

Bluetooth

and NFC

device’s screen and complete the pairing

Disconnecting a device

Touch your NFC-compatible product from your device.

Bluetooth

device to the part just above the N-Mark on the product again to disconnect the

Switching the device

• If the product is connected to a product will connect to the second device.

• If you have an NFC-compatible compatible

Bluetooth

device.

device, the device will disconnect from the product and connect with the second NFC-compatible

Bluetooth

device and you then touch an NFC-compatible

device connected with the product and touch that device to another NFC-

Bluetooth

device to it, the

Indicator lamp display

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

Status

Pairing Searching for device

Waiting to be connected

Connecting

Battery level Battery level low

Charging

Charge

Fully-charged

Indicator lamp display pattern

Red Blue

FlashingConnection

Lit

Using the product

The product can use Use the product for whichever of these purposes suits your needs.

Note that Audio-Technica cannot guarantee compatible operation with connected

Bluetooth

wireless technology to connect to your device and play music, receive phone calls, etc.

Power supply

Slide the power switch to the ON or OFF position.

Power

supply

OFF

*1 You can hear a sound indicating the switching between on/off when wearing the product. *2 It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light.

Power switch operation Indicator lamp

Lights in blue, then flashes in red and

Lights in blue, then turns off

Wearing the product

Bluetooth

blue*

devices.

Bluetooth

transmitter/receiver

• Insert the side of the product marked “LEFT” into the left ear and the side marked “RIGHT” into the right ear, and then adjust the eartips.

• Wear the product so that the transmitter/receiver rests on your back.

and NFC

Remote control with mic

Bluetooth

and NFC

Neck band

• Adjust the width of the neck band for the most comfortable fit.

Using the product

Listening to audio

• To connect for the first time, pair the product and your device by using either the NFC. If you have already paired the product and your

Bluetooth

• Use your

connection.

Bluetooth

device to start playback, referring to the device’s user manual as necessary. You can perform the

following operations using the product.

Control button

Press Play/pause Plays or pauses music and video playback.*

Volume buttons

Press Volume up Increases the volume by 1 level.*

+ button

− button

Press and hold (for about 2 seconds)

Skip forward Plays the next track.*

Press Volume down Decreases the volume by 1 level.*

Press and hold (for about 2 seconds)

Skip back Plays the previous track.*

Bluetooth

device, turn on the product and turn on your device’s

Bluetooth

wireless technology or

*1 Play and pause control may not be available for music and video playback on some smartphones. *2 A beep is heard each time you press the button. A low beep is heard when the volume is at the maximum or minimum level.

Compatible codecs

The product is compatible with SBC/Qualcomm automatically by the

Bluetooth

device during the pairing process. However, you may encounter problems with hearing

sound from aptX codec compatible devices. In this case, disable the aptX codec of the

aptX™ audio/AAC codecs. The appropriate codec will be determined

Bluetooth

device before

connection.

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