Audio Technica SR5BT Users manual

ATH-SR5BT Wireless Headphones

User Manual

ATH-SR5BT
Wireless Headphones

Model name: ATH-SR5BT-BK

ATH-SR5BT-WH

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Audio-Technica product.

Before using the product, read through this user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Also, keep this
manual handy for easy reference when needed.

Safety precaution

Caution

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.

• Do not use the product in aircrafts. Radio waves may
affect electronic equipment and cause accidents due to
malfunction.

• 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.

• Disconnect the product from the devise if you encounter
any malfunction like noise, smoke, smell, heat or damage
with the product. In such case, contact your local Audio­Technica dealer.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Be careful to avoid pinching yourself between the
housing and the arm of product.

• Do not store the product under direct sunlight, near
heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place to avoid
malfunction.

• To ensure compatibility and correct usage, always
consult the user manual of any device before connecting
the product to it.

• On public transport systems or in other public places,
keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people.

• 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.

• Minimize the volume on your audio device before
connecting the product in order to avoid hearing damage
from sudden exposure to excessive volume.

• 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.

• Because the product includes metal, it can become cold.

• When the product is used for a long time, the product
may become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially
direct sunlight) or wear.

• The included cable may become caught or severed if the
product is placed in a bag or pocket without adequate
protection. Always store the product in the included
pouch after disconnecting the cable.

• Connect/disconnect the included cable by holding the
plug. Pulling directly on the cable can result in a broken
wire and the risk of electric shock.

• Do not subject the button or switch to excessive force to
avoid damaging it.

• Reception on the product is available only through the
mobile telephone network. Note that performance of
other types of phone reception (phones using other
wireless applications) cannot be guaranteed.

• If you use the product close to an electronic device or
transmitter (such as a mobile phone), a noise may be
generated in the product. In this case, keep the product
away from the electronic device or transmitter.

• If you use the product near a TV or radio antenna, noise
may be generated in the television or radio. In this case,
keep the product away from the TV or radio antenna.

• Do not use cables other than the included ones. Doing
so can result in malfunction.

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Safety precaution

Caution for rechargeable battery

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

• 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.

• When you dispose of the product, you need to discard the built-in rechargeable battery. Contact your local Audio-Technica dealer about the method of disposal.

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

• 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 batter y drain that results from a
failure to switch off device.

• To protect the built-in rechargeable battery, charge it at
least once every half year. If you leave it too long, you
will have less rechargeable battery life or the battery may
not recharge at all.

• The battery may have reached the end of its service life if
the usage time becomes shorter even though the battery
is fully charged or if charging is still not complete after
more than 4 hours of continuous charging. In this case,
contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.

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 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.

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

Notice)

If you take the cover off which is the EarPad(left side),

IC statement

you can see the information of FCC ID on it immediately.

This device complies with INDUSTRY CANADA R.S.S. 210,
en conformité avec IC: RSS-210/CNR210.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this

For customers in the Canada

device must accept any interference received, including
interference which may cause undesired operation.

IC statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

may only operate using an antenna of a type and

(1) This device may not cause interference; and

maximum (or lesser) gain approved f

(2) This device must accept any interference,

Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to

including interference that may cause undesired

other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so

operation of the device.

chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie

Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage

radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible

d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

or the transmitter by

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Part names and functions

Headband

N-Mark

Shows the location
for detecting NFC.

Slider

Housing

Indicator lamp

Displays the
operating status of
the product.

Microphone

Use for phone calls
on the product.

Included accessories

Earpad

(FCC ID in.)

Headphone jack

Connect the included
headphone cable.

Left/right (L/R)
indicator

Arm

Power/pairing switch

Turns the power on/off.
Also performs pairing
when the power is
turned on.

Jog switch

Use to turn the volume up/down,
play or pause music and video,
and go to the next/previous track.

Battery jack

Connect the included USB
charging cable to charge.

• Detachable 1.2 m (3.9’) headphone
cable for smartphones with in-line
controller/microphone unit (3.5 mm
(1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug
(4 pole/L-shaped))

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• USB charging cable • Pouch

How to charge

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

• It takes about 4 hours to charge the battery fully. (It varies depending on service conditions.)

• The

Bluetooth

• The product is reset (via the reset function) when charging starts.

1 Connect the included USB charging cable (the micro USB terminal side) to the headphones’ battery

jack.

* The included USB charging cable is specifically designed to charge the product. Data cannot be

transferred to and from a computer.

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

3 During charging, the indicator lamp turns on/flashes as follows:

® wireless technology is disconnected during charging.

USB port

Computer

USB port

Type A

Type A

USB charging cable (included)

USB chargning cable (included)

Battery jack

Battery jack

Micro USB terminal

Micro USB terminal

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Indicator lamp Charging status

Lights in red Charging

Lights in blue Complete

Flashes in red Error*

* In case of a charging error, disconnect the product from your device and contact your Audio-Technica

dealer.

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How to connect

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 will 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.

- 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 overwritten by the
information for new device.)

How to perform pairing

• Read the user manual for the

• Place the device within 1 m (3.3') of the product to perform pairing correctly.

• Wear the product to confirm pairing by listening for sound.

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

The indicator lamp will begin flashing red/blue.
If wearing the product, you will hear a beep indicating the pairing process has begun.

2 The pairing process will begin and the

When the product is found, “ATH-SR5BT” will display on the

* For more information on how to use the

3 Select “ATH-SR5BT” and register the device to be connected.

* Some devices may ask for a passkey. In this case, enter “0000”.

The passkey is also called passcode, PIN code, PIN number or
password.
If wearing the product, you will hear a sound indicating the pairing
process has been successfully completed.

Bluetooth

device.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

device will search for the product.

Bluetooth

device.

device, read the user manual for the device.

Device

ATH-SR5BT

ON

Select

Select

How to connect to an NFC-compatible device

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between
various devices, such as mobile phones and tablets. By using the NFC function, the product performs
pairing and is connected with a
location on NFC-compatible devices.

OS of NFC compatible device: Android 4.1 or later

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Bluetooth

device, just by touching the relevant symbol or designated

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How to connect

Connect

1 Set your NFC-compatible device so that the NFC function can be used.*

* Refer to the user manual of your NFC-compatible device.

2 Slide the power/pairing switch of the product to the “ON”

position.

3 Touch your NFC-compatible device on the part just above

N-Mark on the product as shown in the figure and complete the
connection from your device.*

* Refer to the user manual of your NFC-compatible device for the

designated location to be touched on your device or how to
complete the connection from your device.

Disconnect

Touch your NFC-compatible device to the part just above the N-Mark on the product again to disconnect
the product from your device.

Switch the device

• If the product is connected to a

Bluetooth

device and is then touched by an NFC-compatible device, the

connection will switch to this NFC device.

• If you have an NFC-compatible device connected with the product and touch that device to another NFC­compatible device with

Bluetooth

wireless technology, the first NFC-compatible device will disconnect

from the product and connect with the second NFC-compatible device.

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About indicator lamp display

The indicator lamp of the product displays the following operating status by flashing or turning on.

Operating status

Pairing Searching for device

Connect

Remaining
battery level

Charge

Waiting to be connected

Connecting

Remaining battery level low

Charging

Complete

LED display patterns ● Red ● Blue

● ●●● ●●●● ●●● ●●● ●

●−−−−−−−−−●−−−−

● −−−−−−−−−●−−−−

　　　−−　　　−−　　　−−

...

...

...

...

...

...

Flashing

Lighting

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How to use

The product is capable of making
calls. Use the product for whichever of these purposes suit your needs.

Note that Audio-Technica cannot guarantee the operation of usage with

Bluetooth

connections, playing music and receiving incoming phone

Bluetooth

devices.

Power supply

Slide the power/pairing switch to the ON/OFF position.

Power supply Power/pairing switch operation Indicator lamp

ON* Lights once quickly in red/

OFF* Lights once quickly in red/

* You can hear a sound indicating the switching between on/off when wearing the product.

blue (appearing like purple)
and flashes in red/blue.

blue (appearing like purple)
and turns off.

How to wear

Place the product on your head to fit the earpads over
your ears with the side marked “L” over your left ear and
“R” over your right ear, and adjust the headband length
by sliding the adjustable slider as shown in the figure so
that the earpads cover your ears completely.

Slider

Slider

Listening to music

To connect for the first time, refer to “How to connect” and pair the product with a
connect. Once pairing has been performed, if the
on, just turning on the product enables automatic connection.
Play and enjoy music according to the user manual of the
The following operations are available by using the jog switch on the product.

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Bluetooth

connection of the

Bluetooth

device.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

device and

device is turned

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How to use

Action Operation Jog switch operation

Press

Slide to + side

Press and release Plays or pauses music and video.

Press and hold (while
playing music or
during phone calls)

Activates a device’s speech recognition
feature, such as Siri on iOS devices.

Slide and release The volume turns up by one level.*

Slide and hold** Goes to the next track.

Slide to - side

Slide and release The volume turns down by one level.*

Slide and hold** Goes to the previous track.

* You will hear a "beep" when the volume reaches its maximum/minimum.
** Some smartphones do not support playback and pause functionality for music/movie files.

Compatible codecs

The product is compatible with SBC/aptX/AAC codecs. The appropriate codec will be determined automatically by

Bluetooth

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

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

Bluetooth

device before connection.

Taking a phone call

You can make a phone call using the product with a device such as a mobile phone with
wireless technology.
The music stops when you get a call while listening to music.
The music resumes when you end the call.*

* Audio playback will not automatically restart on some

Bluetooth

devices.

When Action Operation Jog switch operation

Incoming call

Press and release

Press and hold

Takes a call

Rejects a call

(for about 2 seconds)

During a call

Press and release

Press and hold
(for about 2 seconds)

Ends a call

Switches between accessing the call
via the mobile phone and accessing it
via the product.*

Slide to + side and

The volume turns up by one level.

release

Bluetooth

Slide to - side and

The volume turns down by one level.

release

* When you hear the beep, release the switch.
Some smartphones do not support the operations listed above during a call.

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Other functions

Play-through function

The product features the play-through function that allows it to
operate like portable headphones and play music from a portable
device even if the product runs out of battery.*
Connect the straight plug on the included headphone cable for
smartphones to the product's headphone jack and connect the
L-shaped plug to the portable device.**

Headphone jack

Headphone jack

Straight plug

Straight plug

* Disconnect the

headphone jack on the product.

** Plug the straight plug into the product's headphone jack until it clicks.

Bluetooth

connection by attaching the cable to the

Using the headphone cable for smartphones

Control button

Control button Operation

Press the control
button once.

Playback/pause for music /movies

Answering/ending phone calls

Control button

• Some smartphones do not support playback and pause
functionality for music/movie files.

• Audio-Technica does not provide support for how to use
smartphones.

Front Back

Microphone

Microphone

Auto power off function

The product automatically turns off after 5 minutes of not being connected to a device with the power
turned on.

Reset function

If the product does not work or other malfunctions occur, start charging by connecting the included USB
charging cable, which will automatically reset the product.
Resetting the product will not affect the pairing setting and volume setting.

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Cleaning

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

• Wipe the main unit with a dry cloth to clean the product and remote control with microphone.

• Wipe the included cable with a dry cloth after use if there is sweat or other dirt present. Using an unclean
cable continuously will deteriorate and harden the included cable, resulting in product malfunction.

• Wipe the plugs on included cables with a dry cloth if dirty. Using the plug without cleaning it can cause
sound skipping or distortion.

• To clean the earpads and headband, wipe with a dry cloth. Earpads and headband may fade if sweat
or water dries on them. If the earpads and headband get wet, we recommend wiping them with a dry
cloth and allowing them to dry in the shade.

• For long-time storage, keep the product in a well-ventilated place free from high temperatures and
humidity.

• Earpads will deteriorate over time due to use and storage. Replace when necessary. For information
about replacing earpads or other parts, or for information about other serviceable parts, contact your
local Audio-Technica dealer.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Power is not supplied. • Charge the product.

Unable to pair.

No sound comes out / sound is
faint.

Sound flutters / noise is present /
sound is interrupted.

Cannot hear the person on the
other end / voice of the person on
the other end sounds too quiet.

Unable to connect by NFC. • Check if your device is compatible with NFC.

The product cannot be charged. • Securely connect the USB charging cable and charge.

• Pairing is available on devices that support
later.

• Bring the product and the
range of 1 m (3.3').

• Set profiles for the
profiles, refer to the user manual for the

• Turn on the power of the product and the

• Turn up the volume of the product and the

• If the product is set to the HFP/HSP connection, switch to the A2DP
connection.

• Remove obstacles between the product and the
them closer together.

• Switch the output of the

• Turn down the volume of the product and the

• Keep microwaves and other devices such as wireless routers away from
the product.

• Keep TVs, radios and devices with built-in tuners away from the product.
It can affect these devices.

• Turn off the equalizer settings of the

• Remove obstacles between the product and the
them closer together.

• Turn on the power of the product and the

• Turn up the volume of the product and the

• If the product is set to the A2DP connection, switch to the HFP/HSP
connection.

• Switch the output of the

• Set your NFC-compatible device so that the NFC function can be used.

• Touch the product to the correct location of your NFC-compatible device.

• Depending on the NFC-compatible device you are using, the NFC
sensitivity may not be strong enough to connect the product with just
one touch. In this case, follow the procedure described in the user
manual of your NFC-compatible device.

• Depending on the NFC-compatible device you are using, it may need
some time to receive NFC. Keep the product and the device touching
until the connection is completed.

• Remove your NFC-compatible device from the case so that your device
can react to the touching.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

device. For procedures on how to set

Bluetooth

device closer together within the

Bluetooth

device.

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device to the

Bluetooth

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device.

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device to the

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version 2.1+EDR or

device.

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device. Bring

connection.

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device. Bring

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connection.

• For operation of the

• If the problem still remains, reset the product. For the procedure for resetting the device, refer to “Reset function”.

Bluetooth

device, refer to the device’s user manual.

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Communication specifications

Communication system

Output

Maximum communication range Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33’)

Frequency band 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz

Modulation method FHSS

Compatible

Support codec SBC/aptX/AAC

Supported content protection method SCMS-T

Bluetooth

profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

version 4.1

Specification Power Class 2

Headphones component

Type Closed-back dynamic

Driver 45 mm

Output sound pressure level 100 dB/mW

Frequency response 5 to 40,000 Hz

Transmission band 20 to 20,000 Hz

Impedance 35 ohms

Input jack 3.5 mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack

Microphone component (Headphone cable for smartphones)

Type Electret condenser

Polar pattern Omnidirectional

Sensitivity -40 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 KHz)

Frequency response 50 to 4,000 Hz

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Specifications

Other

Power supply DC 3.7 V lithium polymer battery

Charging time Approx. 4 hours*

Operating time

Weight Approx. 170 g (without cable)

Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C

Included accessories

Continuous transmission time including music playback time : Approx. 15 hours
Continuous standby time : Max. 200 hours*

・ Detachable 1.2 m (3.9’) headphones cable for smartphones with

in-line controller/microphone unit (3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo
mini-plug (4 pole/L-shaped))

・ USB charging cable

・ Pouch

* The above figures depend on operating conditions.
(For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.)

Bluetooth

• The
under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

• “AAC” logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

• The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

• Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is

CSR’s copyright and trade mark notice:
“© 2013 CSR plc and its group companies.
The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trademarks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be
registered in one or more jurisdictions.”

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