Audio Technica WS99BT User Manual
ATH-WS99BT
Instruction booklet
Wireless stereo headphones
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CAUTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this wireless stereo headphones.
Please keep this manual handy, along with the warranty, so they are always available for reference.
Please read these cautions before using your headphones.
To ensure safety, observe all cautions while using this equipment.
For customers in the USA
FCC Notice
Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing 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.
For customers in Canada
IC statement
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 device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause
undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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.
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CAUTIONS
Do not use the headphones within 22 cm of where a cardiac pacemaker is installed.
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Pacemakers may be affected by radio waves of the headphones.
Do not use the headphones near medical equipment.
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Radio waves may affect cardiac pacemakers and medical electronic equipment. Do not use the
product inside medical facilities.
Do not use the headphones in aircrafts.
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Radio waves may affect electronic equipment and cause accidents due to malfunction.
Do not use the headphones near automatic control devices such as automatic doors and re
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alarms.
Radio waves may affect electronic equipment and cause accidents due to malfunction.
Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the headphones.
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Do not subject the headphones to strong impact.
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Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes, and do not handle with wet hands to avoid
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electric shock or malfunction.
Disconnect this product from the computer if you nd any malfunction like noise, smoke,
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smell, heat or damage on the product. In this case, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer or
service center.
This apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the
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power cable plug at any time.
Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
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Do not cover with a cloth.
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Follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone use if using headphones while
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driving.
Do not use the headphones in places where the inability to hear ambient sound presents a
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serious risk (such as at railroad crossings, train stations, construction sites).
To prevent damage to your hearing, do not raise the volume too high. Listening to loud sound
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for an extended period may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact with the product.
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Be careful to avoid pinching yourself between the housing and arm of the product.
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Caution for rechargeable battery
If battery uid gets into eyes, do not rub the eyes.
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Rinse thoroughly with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately.
If battery uid leaks, do not touch uid with bare hands.
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- If uid remains inside this product, it may cause malfunction. If battery uid leaks, please contact
our service center.
- If you lick uid, gargle thoroughly with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor
immediately.
- If your skin or clothing contacts with uid, immediately wash the affected skin or clothing with
water. If you feel uncomfortable with your skin, consult a doctor.
Never dispose of the battery in a re, heat, disassemble or modify the battery.
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Failure to observe this caution could cause leakage, generation of heat or explosion.
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CAUTIONS
Do not attempt to pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or step on the battery.
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Failure to observe this caution could cause generation of heat, damage or ignition.
Do not attempt to drop or give strong impact to the battery.
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Failure to observe this caution could cause leakage, generation of heat or explosion.
Do not use, leave or store the battery in the following places.
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Place exposed to direct sunlight or high-temperature and humidity
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Inside of a car under the blazing sun
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Near heat sources such as heater
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Failure to observe this caution could cause leakage, generation of heat, explosion or performance
degradation.
Do not get the battery wet.
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Failure to observe this caution could cause generation of heat, explosion or ignition.
Do not charge with a charger other than the included (specied) USB cable for charge.
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Failure to observe this caution could cause malfunction or re.
After using the device, be sure to switch off.
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Leakage often occurs due to battery drain as a result of failure to switch off.
PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the operation manual for the
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Audio -Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in the unlikely event that such
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losses should occur while using this product.
On public transport systems or in other public places, keep the volume low so as not to disturb
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other people.
Please minimize the volume on your audio device before connecting the headphones in order to
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avoid hearing damage from sudden exposure to excessive volume.
When using this product in a dr y environment, you may feel a tingling sensation in your ears. This
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is caused by static electricity accumulated on your body, not by a headphone malfunction.
Do not store the headphones under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or
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dusty place. Do not allow the headphones to get wet.
When this product is used for a long time, the headphones may become discolored due to
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ultraviolet light (especially direct sunlight) or wear.
The cable may become caught or severed if product is placed in a bag or pocket without adequate
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protection. Always store the product in the included pouch.
Connect/disconnect the cable by holding the plug. Pulling directly on the cable can result in a
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broken wire and the risk of electric shock. Be sure to disconnect the USB cable from the
headphones and store it in the at tached pouch.
Reception on the headphones is available only through the mobile telephone network.
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Please note that performance of other types of phone reception (phones using other wireless
applications) cannot be guaranteed.
If you use the headphones close to an electronic device or transmitter (such as mobile phone), a
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noise may be caused in the headphones. In this case, keep it away from the electronic device or
transmitter.
If you use the headphones near a TV or radio antenna, noise may be caused in the television or
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radio. In this case, keep it away from the TV or radio antenna.
Bluetooth
device before use.
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PRECAUTIONS
To protect the built-in rechargeable battery, charge it at least once every half year.
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If you leave it too long, you will have less rechargeable battery life or the battery may not recharge
at all.
Do not use cords and cables other than the supplied one. Doing so can result in malfunction.
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Simultaneous use with other devices
Failure, such as the interruption of sound, may be caused by radio wave interference from devices that use
the same frequency band (2.4GHz) as the headphones, including
using wireless L AN, digital cordless phones and microwaves. Similarly, because radio waves of the
headphones may affect these devices, take the following precautions:
Install the devices using the same frequency band (2.4GHz) as the headphones away from the headphones.
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- Do not use the product in hospitals, trains and aircrafts.
-enabled devices, devices
Bluetooth
Instructions for Use
Any device which is connected to the headphones needs to meet the
Bluetooth SIG and be certied.
Even if the device meets the
method and behavior may dif fer depending on its characteristics and specic ation.
standards, it may not connect to the headphones or the operation
Bluetooth
standards established by
Bluetooth
Cleaning
Get into the habit of regularly cleaning your headphones to ensure that they will last for a long time.
Do not use alcohol, paint thinners or other solvents for cleaning purposes.
Cleaning the headphones/remote control with microphone.
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Wipe the m ain unit with a dry cloth.
About cables.
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Wipe your cables w ith a dry c loth after use if there is sweat or other dirt. Using an unclean cable
continuously will deteriorate and harden the cable, resulting in headphone malfunction.
About plugs on cables.
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Wipe your plug with a dry cloth if dirt y. Using the plug without cleaning it can cause sound skipping or
distortion.
Cleaning the earpads and headband.
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To clean, 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 dr y in
the shade.
For long-time storage, keep the headphones in a well-ventilated place without high temperatures and
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humidity.
The earpads deteriorate over time due to use or storage. For information about replac ing headband pads
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or other parts, or for information about other serviceable parts, contact your Audio-Technica dealer or
service center.
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Part names and functions
Microphone
Use to make calls
on the
headphones
Earpads
Headband
Slider
LEF T/RIGHT
Swivel
Arm
Housing
Reset button
Battery jack
Connec t the attached US B charging cable to c harge.
Indicator
Displays the operating status of the headphones.
* With the cov er removed
Headphone jack
Connec t the included cord fo r
smartp hones to use the play -through
function.
Power button
Turns the power o n/off.
Volume button (−)
Turns down the vo lume.
Control button
Use to play/ pause music and
to answer ca lls.
Volume but ton (+)
Turns up the volu me.
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How to Charge
Fully charge the battery when using for the rst time.
When the rechargeable battery power runs low, you will hear a short beep and the indicator will
ash red. When you hear the beep, charge the battery.
It takes about 3 hours to charge the battery fully. (It varies depending on service conditions.)
* The headphones cannot be used during charging because
Connect the included USB cable (the micro USB
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terminal side) to the headphone battery jack.
Bluetooth
is disconnected.
USB port
Computer
* The included USB cable is specically designed to charge the headphones.
Data cannot be transferred to and from computer.
Connect the USB cable (the Type A side) to the computer and start charging.
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During charging, the indicator turns on/ashes as follows:
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Lit red : Charging
Lit blue: Charging complete
Typ e A
USB charging cable (included)
Battery
jack
Micro USB
terminal
How to Connect
About Pairing
To connect the headphones to a
device. Once it is paired, you don't need to pair it again.
However, you will need to pair again in the following cases:
If the headphones is deleted from the
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If the headphones is sent out for repair,
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If the headphones is paired with 9 devices or more.
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(The headphones 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 information for the new device.)
device, the headphones needs to pair (register) with the
Bluetooth
device connection history,
Bluetooth
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How to Connect
How to Perform Pairing
* Read the user manual for the
* Place the
* Wear the headphones to conrm pairing by listening for sound.
Starting with the headphones turned off, press and
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hold the Power button on the Bluetooth
transmitter/receiver for about 2 seconds.
The indicator will begin ashing red/blue.
device within 1 meter of the headphones to perform pairing correctly.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
device.
Long
press
Beep (Pipo Papo)
sound
Pairing process will begin and the Bluetooth device will search for the headphones.
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* For more information on how to use the
device.
When the headphones is searched for,
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"ATH-WS99BT" will display on the Bluetooth
device. Select "ATH-WS99BT" and register the
device to be connected.
Some devices may ask for pass key*.
In this case, enter "0000".
* The pass key is also called pass code, PIN code, PIN
number or password.
When the headphones rings, the pairing has
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performed normally and been successfully
completed.
device, read the operation manual for the
Bluetooth
Device
ATH-WS99BT
Short beep
ON
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Select
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About Indicator Display
The indicator of the headphones indicates the following operating status by ashing or turning on.
Operating status
Pairing
Connect
Remaining
battery level
Charge
Searching for device
Waiting to be
connected
Connecting to SBC,
aptX or AAC
Remaining battery
level low
Charging
Full charge
LED display patterns
BlueRed
Flashing
Lit
Lit
How to Use
The headphones is capable of making
incoming calls. Please use the headphones in accordance with applications. Please note
that we cannot guarantee the operation of applications of the
Power supply
ON : Press and hold the Power button (for about 2 seconds) to
turn on the power.
connections, playing music and receiving
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Long press
device.
Beep (Pipo Papo)
sound
(Indicator: blue/red)
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OFF : When the power is on, press and hold the Power button
(for about 2 seconds) to shut off the power.
Beep (Pipo Papo)
sound
(Indicator: blue/red)
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How to Use
How to Wear
Place the headphones on your head so that the
“LEFT”side is on your left ear and “RIGHT” side is
on your right ear, and adjust them so that the
earpads cover your entire ears.
Listening to Music
To connect for the rst time, refer to “How to Connect” and pair the headphones with a
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Bluetooth device and connect.
Once pairing has been performed, turn on the headphones and turn on the Bluetooth
connection of the Bluetooth device.
Play and enjoy music according to the operation manual of the Bluetooth device
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connected. The following operations are available on the headphones:
Control button
Short
press
Play/Pause
Plays or pauses music and
video.
Slider
Volume button
+
* You will hear a short "beep" when the volume reaches its maximum/minimum.
** You may not be able to forward/rewind music or video on some smartphones.
Compatible codecs
Long press**
Short press
button
-
Long press**
The headphones is compatible with SBC/aptX/AAC codecs. When pairing, any of SBC/aptX/AAC codecs
is selected by an opposite-side Bluetooth device of the other party. However, sound may not come out
even from the aptX codec-compliant device. In such a case, turn off the aptX codec of an opposite-side
Bluetooth device before connecting.
Short press
button
Volume Up
Forward
Volume Down
Rewind
The volume turns up by
one level. *
Forwards to the next
track.
The volume turns down
by one level. *
Returns to the previous
track.
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How to Use
Taking a Call
If telephone function is incorporated in the Bluetooth device, you can make a call using the
headphones.
When the Bluetooth device receives a call, you will hear
the headphones ring.
When you get a call while listening to music, the music
will stop.
When you end the call, the music will resume.
Taking a call
When you hear the ringtone, briey press the Control button and take the call.
Ending a call
During the call, briey press the Control button to end the call.
Switching a Call between the Headphones and Mobile Phone
Every time you press and hold the Control button (for about 2 seconds) during a call, you will toggle
between accessing the call via the mobile phone and accessing it via the headphones.
* When you hear the sound of a short beep, release the button.
Changing call volume
During the call, you can turn the volume up or down by pressing the Volume button (+/−).
Control button
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Blocking communications
During an incoming call, press and hold the Control button (for about 2 seconds) to reject the
incoming call.
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Other functions
Play-through function
This product features the play-through function that allows it
to operate like portable headphones and play music from a
portable device even if the headphones is not charged.
Connect the straight plug on the included smartphone cable
to the headphones' headphone jack and connect the L-type
plug to the portable device.
■Using the remote controller with mic for smartphones
Front Side Back
Control button Volume
control
Microphone
Playback/pause for
music/movies/
Answering/ending calls
Adjusting volume
* Some smartphones do not support playback and
pause functionality for music / movie files.
* As the battery power of the playback device
decreases, volume may decrease. Playback will not
be muted, even on the lowest setting.
Auto Power Off function
The headphones will automatically turn off after 5 minutes if it has not been connected to a device
with the power turned on.
Headphone
jack
Straight plug
Press the control
button once.
Adjust with the
volume control.
Reset function
If this product does not work or other malfunctions occur, press
the reset button (for about 2 seconds) using a thin stick.
Once the headphones is reset, it will need to be paired again
with Bluetooth devices.
Reset button
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Troubleshooting
Power is not supplied
Charge the headphones.
Unable to pair
Pairing is available on version 2.1+EDR or later of the communication system of the Bluetooth
device.
Bring the headphones and the
Set proles for the
manual for the
Bluetooth
device. For procedures on how to set, refer to the operation
Bluetooth
device.
No sound comes out / a faint sound
Turn on the power of the headphones and the
Turn up the volume of the headphones and the
For the HFP/HSP connection, switch to the A2DP connection.
Switch the output of the
Bluetooth
Sound is stuttered / noise is caused / sound is interrupted
Turn down the volume of the headphones and the
Keep the microwave and other devices such as wireless LAN away from the headphones.
device closer together – within the range of 1 meter.
Bluetooth
device.
Bluetooth
device.
Bluetooth
device to the
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
connection.
device.
Keep TV, radio and devices with built-in tuners away from the headphones.
It can affect these devices.
Turn off the equalizer settings of the
Remove obstacles between the headphones and the
together.
Bluetooth
device.
device and bring them closer
Bluetooth
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Troubleshooting
Cannot hear the person on the other end /
voice of the person on the other end sounds too quiet
Turn on the power of the headphones and the
Turn up the volume of the headphones and the
For the A2DP connection, switch to the HFP/HSP connection.
Switch the voice output of the
Bluetooth
device to the
The headphones cannot be charged
Securely connect the USB charging cable and charge.
For operation of the Bluetooth device, refer to the operation manual for the Bluetooth device,
since operation varies with devices.
If the problem still remains, reset the headphones. For the procedure for resetting the device,
refer to "Reset Function".
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
device.
device.
Bluetooth
connection.
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