Sennheiser PXC 310 BT User Manual

Instruction manual

PXC 310 BT

Travel

Silence For Your Aural Indulgence

Contents

Important safety instructions .......................................................... 2

PXC 310 BT ........................................................................................... 4

Delivery includes ................................................................................. 6

Product overview ................................................................................ 8

Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation ........................................... 9

Charging the battery pack ................................................................. 9

Adjusting the headband ................................................................. 11

Switching the PXC 310 BT on/off .................................................. 12

Connecting the PXC 310 BT to the audio source ........................ 13

Connecting the PXC 310 BT using the audio cable .................... 16

Using the PXC 310 BT ....................................................................... 17

Adjusting the PXC 310 BT to the listening situation ................. 17

Changing the volume ....................................................................... 18

Remote-controlling connected devices from the

PXC 310 BT ......................................................................................... 19

Resetting the settings of the PXC 310 BT ................................... 20

Transporting the PXC 310 BT .......................................................... 21

Cleaning and maintaining the PXC 310 BT ................................... 22

If a problem occurs ... ....................................................................... 23

Accessories and spare parts ............................................................ 24

Specifications .................................................................................... 25

apt-X audio coding ........................................................................... 26

Manufacturer Declarations .............................................................. 28

Important safety instructions

• Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using

the headphones.

• Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times.

Always include these instructions when passing the headphones on to

third parties.

• Only use the headphones in aircraft where wireless Bluetooth

trans-

mission is permitted.

• Do not use the headphones in situations which require special atten-

tion (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).

• Always keep the headphones dry and do not expose them to extreme

temperatures (normal operating temperatures: 10°C/50°F to 35°C/

95°F).

– Use the headphones with care and store them in a clean, dust-free

environment.

– Switch off the headphones after use to conserve battery power.

Remove the batteries if the headphones will not be used for

extended periods of time.

• The headphones contain magnets that generate a magnetic field which

could cause dangerous interference with cardiac pacemakers and

implanted defibrillators. Keep the headphones at least 1.2” (3 cm)

from cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillators.

• Please protect your hearing from high volume levels. Sennheiser head-

phones also sound exceptionally good at low volumes.

• Only use the supplied mains unit and charging cable.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the device and the

mains unit near water and do not expose them to rain or moisture.

• Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket

– to completely disconnect the device from the mains

– during lightning storms or

– when unused for long periods of time.

• Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified in

the chapter “Specifications” (see page 25).

• Ensure that the mains unit is

– in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,

– properly plugged into the wall socket,

– only operated within the permissible temperature range,

– not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time

in order to prevent heat accumulation (see “Specifications” on

page 25).

• Do not operate the device and the mains unit near any heat sources.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser.

Important safety instructions

Intended use

Intended use of the headphones includes

• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important

safety instructions” on page 2,

• using the headphones within the operating conditions and limitations

described in this instruction manual.

“Improper use” means using the headphones other than as described in

this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from

those described herein.

Safety instructions for the Lithium-Polymer battery pack

If abused or misused, the battery pack may leak. In extreme cases, it may

even present

Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage

arising from abuse or misuse.

• a heat hazard,

•a fire hazard,

• an explosion hazard,

• a smoke or gas hazard.

Keep away from children. Do not pack charged batteries

loose – danger of shorting

out/fire hazard.

Observe correct polarity. Do not short-circuit.

Dispose of the battery pack

at special collection points or

return it to your specialist

dealer.

Switch battery pack-powered

devices off after use.

Only charge the battery

pack with the appropriate

Sennheiser chargers.

When not using the battery

pack for extended periods

of time, charge it regularly

(about every 3 months).

Only charge the battery pack

at ambient temperatures

between 10°C/50°F and

40°C/104°F.

Do not heat above 70°C/

158°F, e.g. do not expose to

sunlight or throw into a fire.

Do not mutilate or dismantle. Do not continue to use a

defective battery pack.

Immediately remove the

battery pack from an

obviously defective device.

When not using the device

for extended periods of time,

remove the battery pack from

the device.

Only use the original

Sennheiser battery pack.

Do not expose to moisture.

PXC 310 BT

The PXC 310 BT headphones provide undisturbed music enjoyment in

noisy environments – even without the constrictions of cables. Their

supra-aural, closed design and the latest active noise compensation tech-

nology (NoiseGard) make the PXC 310 BT especially suitable for use with

in-flight entertainment systems. Due to their active and passive attenua-

tion of ambient noise, they let you enjoy music even in noisy environ-

ments.

Bluetooth

The PXC 310 BT comply with the new Bluetooth 2.1 standard. Via their

Bluetooth interface, they can be connected to a wide variety of Bluetooth

enabled devices. Bluetooth wireless technology allows the PXC 310 BT to

communicate with your Bluetooth enabled device (e.g. mobile phone, MP3

player, PC or PDA) within a range of up to 10 meters.

apt-X

With apt-X audio coding, you can be assured of crisp, pure and full stereo

sound. It allows you to not only hear, but experience and feel the audio as

it was intended. Utilizing apt-X, Bluetooth technology can now offer

wireless audio quality that is indistinguishable from the highest quality

wired connection.

From major public broadcasters to film production studios, apt-X is used

throughout the world to transmit high quality digital audio from A to Z in

real-time. It was developed to meet the exacting standards of musicians

and audio engineers who love the exceptional dynamic range and high

fidelity it provides.

Now available on selected consumer devices, the apt-X technology ensures

that music lovers everywhere can stream the rich listening experience that

only apt-X can deliver.

NoiseGard

The NoiseGard active noise compensation system is based on the principle

of cancelling out sound using “anti-sound” (phase-inverted sound). Tiny

microphones pick up low-frequency ambient noise (up to 1 kHz) near the

ear. The NoiseGard electronics use this noise to generate a sound wave

which is the exact opposite (IE: at the same level but polarity reversed –

180° out-of-phase), the effect being that the polarity reversed signal

cancels most of the outside noise.

TalkThrough

The PXC 310 BT headphones have a TalkThrough function, which allows

you to communicate with other people without having to remove the

headphones. When TalkThrough is activated, professional quality micro-

phones mounted on the outside of the headphones pick up all acoustic

signals in the immediate vicinity. Annoying background noise is electroni-

cally filtered out, only allowing the voice of the other person to pass

through the headphones clearly.

PXC 310 BT

Additional features

• Great for travel: comfortable, rugged and foldable headphone

construction

• Optional connection via audio cable for music enjoyment without

Bluetooth technology

• Outstanding sound quality due to patented adaptive baffle damping

and Duofol diaphragms

• Optimum protection against ambient noise due to active and passive

noise attenuation

Delivery includes

1 PXC 310 BT headphones

1 BA 370 PX battery pack

1 USB charging cable

1 PSC 03R-050 mains unit with country adapters

1 audio cable (2.5 mm to 3.5 mm jack plug)

1 audio adapter (6.35 mm jack plug)

1 in-flight adapter (3.5 mm double mono jack plug)

1 transport case

1 quick start guide

1 CD ROM with

– detailed instruction manual (PDF file)

– interactive instruction manual

Delivery includes

Overview of the pictograms

Meaning of the pictograms for pressing a button

Meaning of the pictograms for the flashing of the LED

Examples o f some of the pictograms that are used throughout this instruc-

tion manual:

The pictogram “i”

Pictogram Meaning

Briefly press this button.

Keep this button pressed for 4 seconds.

Keep this button pressed until the desired setting is made or

the desired action is completed.

4 s

Pictogram Meaning

This pictogram symbolizes a flashing.

This pictogram symbolizes an interruption.

This pictogram symbolizes an interval.

This pictogram symbolizes a continuous flashing.

Pictogram Meaning

The LED flashes once every 3 seconds.

The LED flashes 3 times per second.

The LED flashes in a rhythmic sequence.

The LED flashes blue 3 times and then goes off.

This note provides important information!

Notes marked with the pictogram “i” provide important infor-

mation on the use of the headphones.

Product overview

Operating panel

쐃 Headband 쐂 Ear pad

쐇 Microphone 쐆 Microphone

쐋 NoiseGard button 쐊 Socket for charging cable

쐏 Socket for audio cable 쐎 Battery pack compartment

쐄 Bluetooth button

쐃

쐎







쐆





쐊

Bluetooth

NoiseGard

햲 LED

햵 Rewind button

햳 Fast-forward button 햶 Master button

햴 Volume button 햷 Volume button

Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation

Charging the battery pack

왘 Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it for at least

3hours.

When charging the battery pack, the LED 쐅 on the battery pack lights up

red. When the battery pack is fully charged, the LED 쐅 on the battery pack

lights up green.

When the battery pack is almost flat, the LED 햲 on the headphones

flashes red. You hear a short, negative acknowledgement tone.

The operating time of the battery pack depends on the device settings, the

listening situation and the audio sources used.

Before using the PXC 310 BT for the first time, remove the

protection strip from the battery pack.

쐅

Type of use Operating time

NoiseGard and Bluetooth technology 8 hours

NoiseGard without Bluetooth technology 20 hours

Bluetooth technology without NoiseGard 10 hours

Remove the battery pack if the headphones will not be used

for extended periods of time.

You can also charge the battery pack while using the head-

phones.

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