Audio-Technica ATH-BT03 3D Bass effect function, Calls during music playback, Reset function

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Call button

3D BASS effect function

Use the POWER/EFFECT button to turn the 3D BASS effect function on and off.

The 3D BASS effect function employs SRS WOW HDTM technology developed by SRS Labs, Inc.

The 3D BASS effect function is turned on by default.

WOW HDTM significantly improves the playback quality of audio, delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep, rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail.

Calls during music playback

To call during music playback requires not only A2DP, but also HFP or HSP connection.

Use the steps described under “Making calls” (on page 10) using HFP or HSP to make a

connection from your mobile phone.

For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your mobile phone.

Operate the device (portable player or mobile phone) that plays back music to

establish a connection using A2DP with this product.

Reset function

If this product fails to respond (to buttons being pressed, for example), use the Reset button to clear up the problem. Use the steps below to reset this product using the Reset button on the right side of the controller.

1. Reset this product.

 

2. Insert a thin stick in the reset hole and press as

Reset button

shown in the figure on the right until you can feel

 

the Reset button has been pressed. Pressing

 

the reset button will turn off this product.

 

Specifications

Control

Communication System

:

Version 2.1+EDR

Output

:

Specification Power Class2

Maximum communication range :

Line of sight approx. 10 m

Frequency band

:

2.4 GHz band (2.402 GHz-2.480 GHz)

Compatible

Profiles

: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

Support Codec

 

: SBC

Supported content protection

: SCMS-T

is a trademark or registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Using 3D BASS effect function

Briefly press* the POWER/EFFECT button during music playback, a beep is heard and the blue LED goes on for one second.

The 3D BASS effect function is turned on by default.

Pressing and holding the Effect button for three seconds or longer will turn off the headsets.

Blue LED

When the 3D BASS effect function is on, the blue LED goes on for one second.

When the 3D BASS effect function is cancelled, the red LED goes on for one second.

Redialing during music playback

Press and hold the Call button for two seconds or longer during music playback to redial.

The music pauses while a call is made to the last dialed phone number.

Receiving a call during music playback

When an incoming call is received, the music pauses and the ring tone is heard from the headphones of this product.

1.Press the Call button on this product to take the call.

2.When the call ends, press the Call button to end it. This product resumes music playback.

Operation button

Press the top or bottom of the button to adjust the sound volume.

This operation will not delete pairing data.

Troubleshooting Guide

Q1. The power does not go on

A1. Check whether the battery is properly charged.

A2. Check whether the battery is recharging.The power will not go on during charging.

Q2. Pairing is not possible or does not complete

A1. Check whether this product and the other

device are placed too far apart.

--> Place this product and the other

device within one meter of each other and

perform pairing again.

 

 

method

 

Power source

: DC3.7V Built-in-lithium-polymer rechargeable

 

battery

Microphone element

: Electret condenser

Microphone direction

: Omnidirectional

characteristic

 

Microphone sensitivity

: -40 dB (1 V/Pa, at 1 KHz)

Microphone effective frequency

: 10-4,000 Hz

range

 

Dimensions

: W19×H64×D25 mm (excluding projecting parts)

Weight

: Approx. 15 g

Operating temperature

: 5 to 45

Accessories

: USB charging cable, Earpieces (XS/S/M/L)

Spare earpieces

: ER-CKM55 (XS/S/M/L)

(available separately)

 

POWER/EFFECT button

Briefly press the button to turn on the 3D BASS effect function during music playback.

Pressing the POWER/EFFECT button briefly again will result in two beep sounds and the

red LED will go on for one second indicating the 3D BASS effect function has been cancelled.

The 3D BASS effect may distort some types of music.

If this happens, turn the 3D BASS effect function off.

Making calls

Before making calls on a mobile phone with , confirm the following.

The on the mobile is enabled.

This product and the mobile phone have been paired and set to use HSP or HFP.

1.With this product in power off mode, press and hold the POWER/EFFECT button for three seconds or longer to turn the power on.

2.Refer to the instruction manual of the transmitting device to connect the device.

“ATH-BT03” appears in the list on the

mobile phone screen.

When a

mobile phone supporting HFP and HSP is used, connect using HFP.

For details on profiles, see “Supported

 

version and profile” (--> page 2).

Receiving phone calls

 

Microphone

 

Operation button

When there is an incoming call, a ring tone is

 

Press the top or

heard from the headphones.

 

bottom of the button

Press the Call button to take the call.

 

to adjust the sound

 

volume

Press and hold the Call button for two seconds

 

or longer to reject a call.

 

 

Making a call

 

 

 

Use your mobile phone to make a call.

 

Call button

If you cannot hear the dial tone from this product,

press and hold the Call button for two seconds or

 

longer.

 

 

Power/Effect button

Redialing a call

 

 

 

 

 

Press and hold the Call button for two seconds or longer when the mobile phone is in standby mode.

The phone dials last dialed number again.

The procedure for redialing may differ depending on mobile phone.

Use the top and bottom part of the Operation button to adjust the sound volume.

Ending a call

Press the Call button on this product to end the call.

After use

Set the transmitting device to disconnect connection.

After use, press and hold the POWER/EFFECT button for three seconds or longer to turn this product off.

If the ring tone cannot be heard during music playback, use the following steps. Pause music playback.

When the ring tone is heard, press the Call button to take the call.

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.

Controller

To clean, wipe with a dry cloth.

Headphones

Side view of

To clean, wipe with a dry cloth. Do not touch the parts used

headphones

 

for sound reproduction ( see figure at right) as they are delicate.

 

Damage to the headphones may result.

 

Cords

Sound

Wipe away perspiration and any other dirt with a dry cloth after

producing

use.

part

Cords that are not cleaned may deteriorate and cause a malfunction.

 

Earpieces

Size and type of earpieces

Unless the earpieces properly fit the ear, you will not hear the bass properly.

This product comes with four sizes of silicon earpieces: XS, S, M and L. The medium sized earpieces are attached to the earpieces at shipment.

The earpieces must fit the inner ear to provide a high quality music experience. If the medium sized earpieces do not fit, change to a size that does.

Cleaning procedure

Remove earpieces from the headphones and clean them

with a diluted detergent. After cleaning, dry before use.

Replacing earpieces Remove a worn earpiece and replace it with a new one as shown in the figure on the right. Be sure to fully insert the

earpiece so that it is flush with the base of the earpiece.

CAUTION

The earpieces pick up dirt easily and should be regularly cleaned. If the earpieces are not cleaned, the sound producing parts may become contaminated and sound quality will degrade.

The earpieces are consumable parts and will deteriorate from storage and use. Earpieces that no longer fit properly or show signs of wear should be replaced at the earliest opportunity. Contact your Audio-Technica dealer for purchasing consumables and other parts.

Make sure that a removed earpiece is properly installed on the earpiece before use. Otherwise the earpiece could be lodged inside the ear and would have to be removed to prevent injury or disease.

A2. Check whether the other

device is a compatible device. Check compatibility.

A3. Check whether profiles have been set up.

 

--> Refer to the instruction manual of the other

device to complete the profile

setup on that device.

 

 

 

 

 

Q3. A

connection cannot be made

 

A1. Check whether this product and the other

device are powered up.

--> If not on, turn them on.

 

 

A2. Check whether the

function on the other

device is enabled.

--> Enable the

function.

 

 

 

 

Q4. No music output

 

 

A1. Check whether this product and the other

device are powered up.

--> If not on, turn them on.

 

 

A2. Check whether this product and the other

device are connected using A2DP.

--> Connect using A2DP.

 

 

A3. Check whether the other

device is playing back music.

--> Set it to play back music.

 

 

A4. Check whether the sound volume on this product or the connected device is too low. --> Turn up the sound volume.

Q5.The music is distorted and plagued by dropouts.

A1. Check whether there is a microwave oven or wireless device operating on the 2.4 GHz

wave band near this product or the other

device.

--> If there is, move them further away.

 

A2. Check whether the 3D BASS Effect function is on.

--> The 3D BASS Effect may distort some music sources. If this happens, turn the 3D BASS

Effect function off.

 

A3. Check whether multiple applications are running on the other

device.

--> Some mobile phones when connected to this product may cause dropouts in music and speech if multiple applications are simultaneously running on the phone.

A4.

Check if the other

device is too far away.

-->

Move the other

device within transmission distance of this product.

Q6. Poor music sound quality

A1. Confirm whether this product and the other

device have connected using HSP.

--> Switch

connection to A2DP.

 

 

Q7. The other party cannot be heard during a phone call

A1. Check whether this product and the

 

mobile phone of the other party are

powered up. --> If not on, turn them on.

 

A2. Confirm whether this product and the other

device have been connected

using HFP or HSP. --> Make

connection using HFP or HSP.

A3. Confirm whether the voice setting of the

mobile phone of the other party is

set to use this product during a call.

 

 

--> Set the voice setting of the

mobile phone to use this product.

A4. Check whether this product sound volume is set too low. --> Turn up the sound volume.

A5. Check whether the sound volume of the connected mobile phone is set too low. --> Turn up the sound volume.

Q8.Transmission distance during a call is too short

A1. A microwave oven or wireless equipment using the 2.4 GHz band are used near this

product and the other

device. --> Place the devices further apart.

A2. Place this product closer to the other

device.

Q9. Cannot charge

A1. Confirm whether the USB cable between this product and the PC is properly connected. --> Be sure to fully insert the cable plugs.

A2. Confirm whether the PC is turned on. --> Turn on the PC.

A3. Confirm whether the PC is in sleep mode. --> Check PC power settings.

Headphones

Driver

: Dynamic φ8.8 mm

Output sound pressure level

: 100 dB/mW

Frequency response

: 20-20,000Hz

Impedance

: 16 Ω

Cord length

: 60 cm (Y-type)

Weight

: Approx. 6 g (including cord)

(For product improvement, this product is subject to modification without notice.)

The word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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