11.Techni cal specifications ................................. 18
12.Warranty of HOYER Handel GmbH ............... 20
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1.Overview
1Headset
2Handle of the headphone earcups (for adjusting the size)
3Keypad
4LLeft headphone earcup, adjustable and folding
5Pairing button
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73.5 mm jack socket
83.5 mm jack, 3-pole
9RRight headphone earcup, adjustable and foldable
103.5 mm jack cable
11Jack cable microphone
12
133.5 mm jack, 4-pole
14USB charger cable for Micro USB/type A
15Micro USB port
16LED charging indicator
17Headphones microphone
On/Off button with LED
Multifunction button: pick up / end / reject a call
Start language assistant on the connected smartphone
Keypad Figure A
Paus e / Play
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Pick up / end / reject a call / repeat a call
Beginning of a song / previous song
19
Reducing the volume
Battery: charging state and
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runtime
Next song
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Increasing the volume
announcement of remaining
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Thank you for your trust!
Congratulations on your new Bluetooth® headphones.
For safe handling of the pr oduct and in order to get to know the entire range
of features:
•Read these user instructions through thoroughly prior to
initial use.
•Above all, observe the safety information!
•The device should only be used as described in these user
instructions.
•Keep this copy of the user instructions for reference.
•If you pass the device on to someone else, please include
this copy of the user instructions. The user instructions are
a part of the product.
We hope you enjoy your new Bluetooth headphones!
Trademarks
The Bluetooth® word mark and the Bluetooth logo are r egistered trademarks
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. (Special Interest Gr oup), any use of the trademark by
the Hoyer Handel GmbH is effected within the framework of a licence.
USB® is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc..
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2.Intended purpose
This is an entertainment electronics device. The Bluetooth headphones are
provided for the audio reproduction of audio devices via Bluetooth or the
3.5 mm jack socket. The device has a hands-free function for phone calls.
The device is designed for private home use and must not be used for commercial purposes.
The device must only be used indoors.
3.Safety information
Warnings
If necessary, the following warnings are used in this copy of the user instructions:
DANGER! This symbol, in combination with the note “Danger”
means a high risk. Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to life and limb.
WARNING! This symbol, in combination with the note “W arning”
means a moderate risk. F ailure to observe this warning may result in
injury or serious material damage.
CAUTION: low risk: failure to observe this warning may result in minor injury or material damage.
NOTE: circumstances and specifics that must be observed when handling
the device.
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DANGER for children and people with disabilities
~Packing materials are not children's toys. Children must not play with
the packing material. There is a risk of suffocation.
~This device is not designed to be used by people (including children)
with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or people without
adequate experience and/or understanding, unless they ar e supervised by someone responsible for their safety or ar e instructed by them
on how to use the device.
~Children must not play with the device.
~Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children
without supervision.
~Keep the device out of the reach of children.
DANGER to and from pets and livestock
~Electrical devices can represent a danger to pets and livestock. In addi-
tion, animals can also cause damage to the device. For this r eason you
should keep animals away fr om electrical devices at all times.
DANGER of accidents due to impaired perception
~Surrounding noises may sound different than usual. Never use the
headphones during activities when you must be attentively aware of
your surroundings, particularly when operating machinery or vehicles in traffic. (This also applies to bicycles.) You must
also comply with the legal provisions and regulations of the country in
which you are using the device.
DANGER of affecting cardiac pacemakers
~
The magnetic fields generated by the headphones may impair the functioning of heart pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. You must therefore maintain a minimum distance of 10 cm between the headphones
and the heart pacemaker / defibrillator.
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WARNING! Risk of hearing damage
~
Set a low volume on the audio device before you connect the headphones
to the sound source.
~Avoid excessive volumes, particularly over extended periods or in the
case of frequent use. Excessive volume can r esult in permanent hearing
damage.
DANGER from the battery
~The devic e is provided with a lithium polymer battery.
-The battery cannot be removed.
-This device must not be opened.
-Completely dispose of the device.
~Because of the high power consumption, do not charge the head-
phones through a laptop / PC. Only char ge the headphone s via a USB
power unit (min. 750 mA, not included in the items supplied).
~When using a USB power unit, the wall socket used must always be
easily accessible so that, in a dangerous situation, the USB power unit
can be disconnected quickly from the wall socket. Observe also the
user instructions of the USB power unit.
~Do not use the device if there is visible damage to the housing or the
USB charger cable.
~This device must not be thrown into fire. DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
The device must not be cover ed while the battery is charged.
~
~The device must only be charged in a dry environment.
~Foreign bodies must not be inserted into any of the components of the
headphones.
~Do not expose the device to direct sunshine or heat. The ambient tem-
perature should not be lower than 10 °C or higher than 40 °C. Please
remember that in a car the storage temperature may significantly exceed 40 °C.
~The battery may only be charged with the original accessory (USB
charger cable).
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WARNING! Risk of material damage
~If you notice any irregularities (e.g. unusual noises, strange smells or
smoke developing) turn the device off immediately and remove all cables. Do not use the device any longer.
~If the device is moved from a cold location to a warm location, conden-
sate may form in the device. Leave the device switched off for a few
hours to become acclimatised.
~Protect the device against damage, e.g. from:
-Drips and splashes of water
-Heat, direct sun radiation and open flames (e.g. candles)
-Knocks and similar violent effects
~Protect the cable against damage, e.g. from:
-Sharp edges
-Hot places
-Clamping or crushing
~Do not use any astringent or abrasive cleaning agents.
In order to avoid any hazar ds, do not make modifications to the device.
~
Repairs must be carried out by a spec ialist workshop or the Service Centre.
Notes on Bluetooth
~Radio waves are potentially able to affect or even interfere with the op-
eration of heart pacemakers, (sensitive) electronic devices and other radio waves (e.g. WLAN). Therefore, please observe the following notes.
-P eople wearing heart pacemakers should maintain a distance of 20 cm
between heart pacemaker / defibrillator and the device.
-Radio waves may cause interferences, e.g. in mobile phones or
hearing aids.
-Do not use the device in areas subject to explosion hazards.
-Do not use the device in the vicinity of microwave ovens or devices
generating magnetic fields.
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4.Items supplied
1 Bluetooth headphones
1 USB charger cable for Micro USB/type A|14
1 3.5 mm jack cable|10
1 transport bag
1 operating Instructions
1 copy of the quick reference guide
•Remove all packing materials.
•Check that the device is undamaged. A damaged devic e must never be
used.
If the delivery is incomplete or defective, please contact the responsible service
centre of the manufacturer (see “Warranty of HOYER Handel GmbH” on
page 20).
5.Before using for the first time
WARNING!
~Because of the high power consumption, do not charge the head-
phones through a laptop / PC. Only char ge the headphone s via a USB
power unit (min. 750 mA, not included in the items supplied).
~The device must not be covered while the battery is charged.
~The device must only be charged in a dry environment.
NOTES:
•When using a USB power unit (not included in items supplied), comply
with its user instructions.
•Charge the battery fully before using the device.
•The maximum battery capacity is reached after approx. 4-5 charging
cycles.
•The charging time of an empty battery is approx. 2.5 hours.
•It is not possible to playback whilst charging.
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5.1Charging the battery
1.Connect the Micro USB plug of the USB charger cable|
port|
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of the device. If the headphones were switched on, they ar e
switched off if the Micro USB plug is plugged in.
2.Connect the USB A plug of the USB charg er cable|14 with a USB pow-
er unit (min. 750 mA, not included in the items supplied). All of the
LEDs|16 are lit steadily, if the battery is fully charged.
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to the Micro USB
Remaining runtime of battery
•Press the button |20 briefly with the device switched on to have the
charging state of the battery …
… displayed optically via the LEDs|16 (the fewer LEDs are lit the short-
er the remaining runtime) and
… announced:
LED indication / Indication in EnglishMeaning
15–20 hours remaining
“Between fifteen and twenty hours play time“
“Between ten and fifteen hours play time“
“Between five and ten hours play time“
“Between one and five hours play time“
“Less than one hour play time“
“Less than thirty minutes play time“
Recharge headphone, power off“
“
runtime
10–15 hours remaining
runtime
5–10 hours remaining
runtime
1–5 hours remaining
runtime
Less than 1 hour remaining
runtime
Less than 30 minutes
remaining runtime
Headphones switch off,
charge battery
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5.2Functions of the buttons
NOTES:
•Reaching the maximum settable volume is signalled by the headphones
via a double beep.
•It is possible, that not all of the functions will be supported by all mobile
phones.
•press briefly: battery indicator / announcement
of remaining runtime battery
•press briefly: increasing the volume
•press long: next song
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5.3Establishing a Bluetooth connection
NOTES:
•The identification of the device is “SKBT|4|B2”.
•After turning it on, the device automatically tries to rec onnect to the last
paired device.
•Please note that establishing the connection may vary slightly depending on the device and the software us ed.
•The device switches off if no Bluetooth connection can be established
within 10 minutes.
•If you pass the device on to someone else, in order to protect your data
and your privacy, you should disconnect the Bluetooth connection to the
device and delete it from the connection list on your smartphone.
1.Pr ess the button|6 to switch on the devic e. An audio signal sounds and
the LED on the button|6 lights up. The charging indicator|16 shows
briefly the charging state of the battery.
2.Switch on the audio device (e.g. smartphone) and start the Bluetooth
connection.
3.The audio device will now receive the device identification
“SKBT|4|B2”. If nothing happens, press button |5 until the LED on the
button|6 flashes.
4.Establish a connection to the headphones on the audio device. If you
are asked for a password, enter “0000”. Both devices are now interconnected. The LED on the button|6 lights up and an audio signal is
heard.
NOTE: usually, audio devices r emember the identification of the device. In
this case, it may not be necessary to establish the connection manually again
if the Bluetooth function is activated.
5.Now, start the playback of a music track at the audio device. The
sound is played by the headphones.
6.Use the |19, |21 and |18 buttons to select and control the music track.
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5.4Calls via Bluetooth
If the device is connected to a smartphone it is possible for you to accept
phone calls. The ring tone is repr oduced via the headphones and the music
playback is interrupted.
NOTES:
•For some mobile phones you have to choose Bluetooth as audio sour c e
when accepting a call.
•It is possible, that not all of the functions will be supported by all mobile
phones.
1.Press the button|18 briefly to accept the call.
2.Adjust the volume during the phone call using the buttons |19 and
|21.
3.Press the button |18 briefly during the phone call to end the call. If
you have accepted the call while the music was playing, the song will
continue to be played after ending the phone call.
5.5Interruption of the connection
The connection is interrupted if …
… one of the devices is switched off;
… the Bluetooth function is switched off;
… the range (approx. 10 metres) is exceeded;
… You press the button |5, until the LED on the button|6 flashes. In
this case, a new connection to another device can be established immediately.
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5.6Playing music back using the cable
NOTE:
connection. A possibly existing Bluetooth connection will be interrupted when
the
Button|12 at the
3.5 mm jack cable|10
a playback via a cable, this connection has priority over the Bluetooth
3.5 mm jack cable|10
ButtonFunction
is plugged in.
while playing back:
•press briefly: Pause / Play
•press briefly 2x: next song
•press briefly 3x: previous song
•press long: start language assistant of a connected smartphone
during a call:
•press briefly: pick up / end call
•press long: reject call
1.The 3.5 mm jack cable|10 has 2 different jacks. Insert the 4-pole
jack|13 into the headphone socket of the sound source (e.g. smartphone, MP3 player) and the 3-pole jack|8 into the jack socket|7 on the
device.
2.Switch on the audio device.
3.Start playback on the audio device. The sound is reproduced via the
headphones.
4.Use the button|12 at the 3.5 mm jack cable|10 to select and control
the music track. The volume is controlled via the audio device.
5.7Calls via cable
1.Briefly press the button|12 at the 3.5|mm jack cable|10 to pick up the
call.
2.Adjust the volume during the phone call via the smartphone.
3.Press the button|12 briefly during the phone call to end the call. If you
have accepted the call while the music was playing, the song will continue to be played after ending the phone call.
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5.8Put on the headphones
1.Put on the headphones in such a way that the marking R is on the right
and L is on the left.
2.Figure B: adjust the size of the headphones to your head size using
the two adjustable headphone earcups|4 and|9 by pulling out or pushing in both handles|2.
3.Set the volume at the sound source or the headphones. Mak e absolutely
sure that you ar e still able to hear the ambient noise.
6.Transport
The headphones can be folded to save space and transported with the supplied transport bag.
1.Figures B+C: place the headphone earcups|4 and|9 in the position
shown in|Figure C by pushing them in.
2.Figure D: fold the headphone earcups|4 and |9 inwards into the headset|1.
7.Cleaning
WARNING! Risk of material damage!
~Protect the device from water drops and water splashes.
~Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
•If necessary, clean the device with a soft, damp cloth.
8.Storage
•When no longer using the device, store it in a place where neither high
temperatures nor moisture can affect it.
•Charge the battery before storing the device away for a prolonged period. Please note that if the device is stored for too long, this may reduce the battery capacity. Avoid a deep discharge of the battery.
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9.Disposal
The battery integrated into this device must not be disposed of in household
waste. The device must be disposed of properly with the battery installed.
This product is subject to the pr ovisions of Eur opean Directive
2012/19/EC. The symbol showing a wheelie bin crossed
through indicates that the product requir es separate refus e collection in the European Union. This applies to the pr oduct and
all accessories marked with this symbol. Products identified
with this symbol may not be discarded with normal household waste, but
must be taken to a collection point for r ecycling electric and electronic appliances. Recycling helps to r educ e the c onsumption of r aw materials and pr otect the environment.
Packaging
When disposing of the packaging, make sure you comply with the environmental regulations applicable in your country.
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10. Trouble-shooting
If your headphones fail to function as required, please try this checklist first.
Perhaps ther e is only a minor pr oblem, and you can solve it yourself.
WARNING! Risk of material damage!
~Do not attempt to repair the device yourself under any circumstances.
FaultPossible causes
No
function
No Bluetooth connection
Music cannot be played
via Bluetooth
Phone calls cannot be accepted using the button|12 on the cable.
•Is the battery empty? Has the device
switched off automatically?
•Is the Bluetooth function of the audio device
active?
•Did you switch off the device?
•Is there a plug in the jack socket|7?
•Did you press the button |18?
•Is the volume set too low?
•Is there a plug in the jack socket|7?
•The
3.5 mm jack cable|10
jacks. Are the jacks|
8/13
has 2 different
interchanged?
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11. Technical specifications
Model:SKBT|4|B2
Resistance:80 ŝ
Broadband ID voltage
(WBCV):only in cable mode: 170 mV
Bluetooth:
Frequency range:
Transmitting power:
Range:
Battery:Lithium-Polymer, 3,7 V, 800 mAh (2,96 Wh)
Charging voltage:
Charging current:
Sockets:1x Micro USB
Running time:up to 18 hours running time at medium volume
Dimensions (WxDxH):approx. 20 x 17 x 7 cm (folded out)
Weight:approx. 225 g (without accessories)
Operation and storage
Bluetooth v4.2 (AVRCP, HFP, A2DP)
2.402 - 2.480 MHz
3,9 dBm (max.)
up to 10 m
5|V
750 mA
1x 3.5 mm stereo jack
10 - 40 °C
+/– 10%
conditions:
Humidity 40 to 85% relative
Symbols used
With the CE marking, HOYER|Handel GmbH declares the
conformity with EU guidelines.
This symbol reminds you to dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner.