Sennheiser PXC 360 BT, PXC 360 User Manual

Instruction manual

PXC 360 BT

Contents

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

PXC 360 BT ............................................................................................................ 4

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

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

Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation ........................................................... 9

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

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

Switching the PXC 360 BT on/off ............................................................. 12

Connecting the PXC 360 BT to the audio source ................................... 13

Connecting the PXC 360 BT using the audio cable ............................... 16

Using the PXC 360 BT ........................................................................................ 17

Adjusting the PXC 360 BT to the listening situation ............................ 17

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

Remote-controlling connected devices from the PXC 360 BT ............ 19

Resetting the settings of the PXC 360 BT .............................................. 20

Transporting the PXC 360 BT .......................................................................... 21

Cleaning and maintaining the PXC 360 BT ................................................... 22

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

Accessories .......................................................................................................... 25

Specifications ...................................................................................................... 26

apt-X audio coding ............................................................................................ 27

SRS WOW HD ...................................................................................................... 29

Manufacturer Declarations .............................................................................. 30

Important safety instructions

• Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the product.

• Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include these instructions when passing the product on to third parties.

• Only use the product in aircraft where wireless Bluetooth is permitted.

• Do not use the product in situations which require special attention (e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).

• Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temperatures (normal operating temperatures: 0°C to 35°C).

• Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environment.

• Switch off the product after use to conserve battery power. Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for extended periods of time.

• The headphones contain magnets that generate a magnetic field which could cause 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 headphones also sound exceptionally good at low volumes.

• Only use the mains units and charging cables supplied by Sennheiser.

transmission

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the product near water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.

• Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket

– to completely disconnect the product 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 26).

• 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 26).

• Do not operate the product near any heat sources.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser (see “Accessories” on page 25).

Important safety instructions

Intended use

Intended use includes:

• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety instructions” on page 2,

• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual.

“Improper use” means using the product 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

• a heat hazard,

• a fire hazard,

•an explosion hazard,

• a smoke or gas hazard.

Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse.

Keep away from children. When not using the

product for extended periods of time, remove the battery pack from the product.

Immediately remove the battery pack from an obviously defective device.

Dispose of the battery pack at special collection points or return it to your

Only use battery packs recommended by Sennheiser.

Switch battery packpowered products off after use.

specialist dealer.

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 3months).

Only charge the battery pack at ambient temperatures between 10°C/50°F and 40°C/104°F.

Do not mutilate or dismantle.

Do not heat above 70°C/ 158°F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into a fire.

Do not continue to use a defective battery pack.

Do not short-circuit. Do not expose to moisture.

PXC 360 BT

The PXC 360 BT headphones provide undisturbed music enjoyment in noisy environments – even without the constrictions of cables. Their circumaural, closed design and the latest active noise compensation technology (NoiseGard) make the PXC 360 BT especially suitable for use with in-flight entertainment systems. Due to their active and passive attenuation of ambient noise, they let you enjoy music even in noisy environments.

Bluetooth

The PXC 360 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 360 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.

SRS WOW HD™

SRS WOW HD improves the dynamic audio performance of compressed and uncompressed audio by expanding the size of the audio image and creating a deep, rich bass response. The patented techniques in SRS WOW HD widen the horizontal sound field and raise the vertical sound image, retrieving information lost in the mixing process to create a more natural audio experience.

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.

PXC 360 BT

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 360 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 microphones mounted on the outside of the headphones pick up all acoustic signals in the immediate vicinity. Annoying background noise is electronically filtered out, only allowing the voice of the other person to pass through the headphones clearly.

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 Duofol diaphragms

• Optimum protection against ambient noise due to active and passive noise attenuation

Delivery includes

1PXC360BT headphones

1 BA 370 PX battery pack

1 USB charging cable

1 mains unit with country adapters

1 stereo audio cable

(2.5 mm to 3.5 mm jack plug)

1 audio adapter

(3.5 mm jack socket to ¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug)

1 in-flight adapter

(3.5 mm jack socket to 3.5 mm double mono jack plug)

1 transport case

1 quick start guide incl. CD ROM with detailed instruction manual as PDF

1safety guide

Overview of the pictograms

Meaning of the pictograms for pressing a button

Pictogram Meaning

Briefly press this button.

Keep this button pressed for 4 seconds.

4 s

Keep this button pressed until the desired setting is made or the desired action is completed.

Meaning of the pictograms for the flashing of the LED

Pictogram Meaning

This pictogram symbolizes a flashing.

Delivery includes

This pictogram symbolizes an interruption.

This pictogram symbolizes an interval.

This pictogram symbolizes a continuous flashing.

Examples of some of the pictograms that are used throughout this instruction manual:

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.

The pictogram “i”

This note provides important information!

Notes marked with the pictogram “i” provide important information on the use of the headphones.

Product overview

쐃

Product overview

쐇

쐂

쐆

쐅

쐎

쐃 Headband 쐂 Bluetooth button

쐇 Microphone 쐆 Ear pad

쐋 NoiseGard button 쐊 Battery pack compartment

쐏 SRS button 쐎 Socket for charging cable

쐄 Socket for audio cable 쐅 Microphone

쐊

Operating panel

쐄

쐋

쐏

햲 LED

햳 Fast-forward button 햶 Master button

햴 Volume button 햷 Volume button

햵 Rewind button

Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation

왘 Before using the PXC 360 BT for the first time, remove the protection

strip from the battery pack.

Charging the battery pack

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

3 hours. The battery pack can also be charged inside the headphones during operation.

When charging the battery pack, the LED 쐈 on the battery pack lights up red. When the battery pack is fully charged, the LED 쐈 on the battery pack lights up green.

쐈

When the battery pack is almost flat, the LED 햲 flashes red. You hear a short, descending acknowledgement tone.

The operating time of the battery pack depends on the device settings, the listening situation and the audio sources used. The operating time will be reduced if you use SRS WOW HD.

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.

Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation

Possibilities of charging the battery pack

First, connect the charging cable 쐉 to the battery pack as described in section a and then connect the charging cable 쐉 to a power source as described in section b.

쐊

쐎

Connecting the charging cable to the battery pack

You can charge the battery pack either inside or outside the headphones. This is helpful if you are using a spare battery pack (to be ordered separately).

To charge the battery pack inside the headphones:

왘 Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐊 on the left ear cup.

쐉

왘 Connect the charging cable 쐉 to the socket for charging cable 쐎 on the

headphones.

To charge the battery pack outside the headphones:

왘 Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐊 on the left ear cup.

왘 Press the button next to the battery pack compartment and remove

the battery pack.

쐎

왘 Connect the charging cable 쐉 to the socket for charging cable 쐎 on the

battery pack.

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