User Guide
WARNING
KEEP TH E USB CHARGING PORT CLOSED
This instrument conforms to a water-seal rating of IPX7,
which ensures the instrument will show no adverse
damage even if exposed to water splashing from any
direction. However, the instrument is not water-proof if
the USB port cover is left open.
Listening to music at very high levels for extended
periods of time can damage one’s hearing. Adjust
volume before inserting the ear pieces into your ears to
protect them against sudden bursts of sound.
ATTENTION:
Bluetooth connection does not work underwater.
Bluetooth need to be above surface to operate.
Connections range on land is ~30ft / 10m.
H2O Audio speakers use special patented
waterproofing technology that may require the
speakers to be equalized from time to time.
If you are experiencing less than optimal sound;
speaker sound is muted, crackling or distorted, it is
most likely due to the pressure that is preventing the
speaker from operating normally. This can happen
after air shipments or due to ambient temperature
changes. Equalizing the pressure will get your speakers
to sound normal.
HOW TO EQUALIZE THE SPEAKERS :
Before use, play loud/full volume music through the
speakers and let the music play for a while (+30min).
This will slowly help equalize the speakers. To expedite,
you can gently suck and blow air into the speaker
which will reset the membrane.
SOUND ISSUES AFTER USE:
There is possibility that you have trapped water
between the speaker and the earplug. Solution: Tap
the speakers and tr y to get the drop of water out. Also
gently blowing into the speaker might help. Once the
water dries up - it should sound normal.
If you have any issues, please co ntact us at :
support@h2oaudio.com
INSIDE THE BOX
1. Surge BT Blue tooth headset (H2O Audio SG8-BT)
2. USB charging cable
3. Earplugs noi se canceling tips (SX, S, M, L, XL)
4. Tree plugs (S, M, L)
5. Ear-Fins (S, M, L)
6. H2O Audio Case
7. User Manual
Ear-Fins
USB Charging
Port
Microphone
LED Status
Indicator
Multi Function
Button
MFB OPERATION:
Power ON Press & hold the MFB key for 3 seconds
— you will hear a powe r up tone
Power OFF Press & hold the MFB key for 3 seconds
— you will hear a powe r off tone
Pairing Mode Press & hold the MFB key for 8 seconds
Answer Call Press the MFB key once
End call Press the MFB key once
Reject call Press & hold the MFB key for 1 second
Pause/Play Press the MFB key once
Volume up/down Press the + / - controls
Skip Track: Press and hold + / - controls
Battery
QUICK START GUIDE:
1. CHARGING
The Surge BT headset comes with a built-in
rechargeable battery. It is recommended to charge
the bat tery fully before using it for the first time.
• Plug the USB side of cable to the USB port of PC or
into a USB power charger.
• Plug-in the other side (micro USB plug) to the USB
Charging Port on the headset.
2. PAIRI NG A BLUE TOOTH DE VICE
“Pairing” means creating a connection between two or
more Bluetooth devices. The Surge BT must be paired
before it can communicate with a smartphone. Pairing
identification is stored for later use, and the devices will
automatically recognize each other the next time they
are connected.
1) Keep your Surge BT and Bluetooth device within 3
feet (1 meter) of each other when pairing;
2) Make sure the Surge BT headset is turned OFF. Then,
press and hold the MFB for approximately 8 seconds
until the LED lights red and blue start flashing rapidly
(pairing mode);
3) Initiate the Bluetooth search function in your mobile
phone. Please refer to the user’s manual for your
mobile phone for more information.
a) In your mobile phone Bluetooth settings, you
should see a list of available Bluetooth devices. If
so, select H2O Audio SG8-BT from the list.
b) If prompted by your mobile (or Bluetooth device),
enter password or PIN No: “000 0”
4) After successful ‘pairing’ connection, the blue LED
light will flash every 2 seconds.
After pairing with your Surge BT, start your device’s
media player and the music will begin playing
on your headset.
(like mobile phone)
QUICK START GUIDE: continued
3. PLAYIN G AUDIO
Select the audio player on your source device
& select play via H2O Audio SG8- BT.
The audio will automatically start streaming
to the headset.
Press MFB once to PAUSE audio & again to PLAY audio.
Adjust volume level by pressing Volume UP key
or Volume DOWN key.
Skip Track press and hold Volume UP key or
Volume DOWN key.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem 1
Mobile phone can’t find the Bluetooth headphone.
Solution:
1) Confirm that both devices are in ‘pairing’ mode:
a) Make sure the headset is turned ON and in
‘pairing’ state (This occurs when the LED
red and blue lights flash rapidly).
b) Follow the instructions on your mobile (or
Bluetooth device) to make sure it’s in
‘pairing’ mode.
2) If ‘pairing’ is not accomplished, please restart your
mobile phone and Bluetooth headphone.
NOTE: When the headset is paired, the blue LED light
will flash every 2 seconds.
Problem 2
After connecting the Bluetooth headphone with your
mobile phone, it gets disconnected frequently or
makes lots of noise (static).
Solutions:
1) Make sure the Bluetooth headphone is fully charged
(if battery is low, Bluetooth connection is weak).
2) Please remove any physical obstructions
(walls, columns, doors, etc.) to allow clear visibility
between the 2 paired devices.
3) Try minimizing the number of other wireless devices
(wireless Internet routers, modems, cordless
handsets, etc.) nearby to reduce interference.
If needed, try going into a separate room with
the headset and your phone (or any other
Bluetooth paired device).
QUICK START GUIDE: continued
Problem 3
The Bluetooth headphone has been connected, but
you can’t listen to the music.
Solutions:
1) Make sure the volume (+) is high enough by
adjusting the volume control on your
headset and also on your mobile phone
(or paired Bluetooth device), if available.
2) Some mobile phones do not suppor t stereo
Bluetooth signals. If problem continues,
please try pairing your Bluetooth headphone
with another mobile to make sure your headset
is working properly.
3) Check the Bluetooth settings on your mobile
phone to make sure it’s paired and set to
‘hands-free’ mode.
Problem 4
What’s the Bluetooth pairing password?
Solution:
Most mobile phones today enter the password
automatically, however some may
require manual entry. If so, the password is ‘0 00 0’.
Problem 5
The red light is not ON when charging
Solution:
Please allow up to 30 minutes for the red light to
turn ON. This may happen if you haven’t used
your headset in a long time.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Bluetooth vers ion: V4.1+ED R
- Chipset: CS R 8645
- Freque ncy rang e: 2.4 - 2.4 83 GHz
- Opera tion ran ge: 30 feet (10 meters)
- Talk/Music play ti me: Abo ut 7-8h
- Stand by time : About 2 00 hou rs
- Charg ing tim e: Abou t 2 hours
- Buil t-in rec hargea ble 10 0mAH li thiu m-io n polym er battery
WARRANTY
H2O Aud io warrants all it s produ cts to be fre e of defect s of
mater ial and wo rkmanship for a peri od of one (1) year from
the date of ship ment.
Visi t https://h2oaudi o.com for more information and support
on thi s produc t or emai l us at support @h2oaudio.com
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