ATH-CKS550BT User Manual Wireless Headphones ATH-CKS550BT_UM_V2_6L_book.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product. Before using the product, read through this user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual for future reference. Safety precautions Cautions for the product Read these cautions before using the product. To ensure safety, observe all warnings and cautions while using the product. • Do not use the product near medical equipment. Radio waves may affect cardiac pacemakers and medical electronic equipment.
Safety precautions Cautions for rechargeable battery The product is equipped with a rechargeable battery (lithium polymer battery). • If battery fluid gets into eyes, do not rub them. Rinse thoroughly with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately. • If battery fluid leaks, do not touch fluid with bare hands. If fluid remains inside the product, it may cause malfunction. If battery fluid leaks, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
Notes on use • Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use. • Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in the unlikely event that such losses should occur while using the product. • On public transportation or in other public places, keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people. • Minimize the volume on your device before connecting the product. • When using the product in a dry environment, you may feel a tingling sensation in your ears.
Part names and functions ■ Headphones Housing The left bushing has a protruding part. Eartips LEFT/RIGHT (L/R) indicator Bushing ■ Bluetooth ® and NFC transmitter/receiver N-Mark Shows the location for detecting NFC. Battery jack Connect the included USB charging cable to charge. ■ Remote control with mic Control button Use to play/pause music and videos and answer/end phone calls. Volume button (−) Indicator lamp Displays the operating status of the product.
Charging the battery • Fully charge the battery when using for the first time. • When the rechargeable battery is running low, the product will sound 2 sets of 2 beeps through the headphones, and the indicator lamp will flash in red. When these beeps sound, charge the battery. • It takes about 3 hours to charge the battery fully. (This time may vary depending on usage conditions.) • While the battery is charging, the product’s Bluetooth connection remains disabled and therefore the product cannot be used.
Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology About pairing To connect the product to a Bluetooth device, the product needs to pair (register) with the device. Once they are paired, you do not need to pair them again. However, you will need to pair again in the following cases: • If the product is deleted from the Bluetooth device’s connection history. • If the product is sent out for repair. • If the product is paired with 9 devices or more. (The product can be paired with up to 8 devices.
Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology Using NFC when pairing NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that allows for short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. It allows two devices to communicate when you simply touch them to each other. You can use NFC to pair your Bluetooth device with this product. Compatible devices : NFC-compatible Bluetooth devices Compatible OS : Android Pairing an NFC-compatible Bluetooth device 1.
Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp of the product indicates the product’s status as explained below. Status Pairing Indicator lamp display pattern Red Blue Searching for device Waiting to be connected Flashing Connection Connecting Battery level Battery level low Charging Lit Fully-charged Lit Charge 8 ATH-CKS550BT_UM_V2_6L_book.
Using the product The product can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your device and play music, receive phone calls, etc. Use the product for whichever of these purposes suits your needs. Note that Audio-Technica cannot guarantee compatible operation with connected Bluetooth devices. Power supply Slide the power switch to the ON or OFF position.
Using the product Listening to audio • To connect for the first time, pair the product and your device by using either the Bluetooth wireless technology or NFC. If you have already paired the product and your Bluetooth device, turn on the product and turn on your device’s Bluetooth connection. • Use your Bluetooth device to start playback, referring to the device’s user manual as necessary. You can perform the following operations using the product.
Using the product Taking a phone call • If your Bluetooth device supports telephone features, you can use the product to talk on the phone. • When your Bluetooth device receives a phone call, the product sounds a ring tone. • If a call is received while you are listening to music, music playback is paused. When you finish the call, music playback resumes. When Receiving a call Talking on a call Operation Function Press the control button. Answers the call.
Cleaning Get into the habit of regularly cleaning the product to ensure that it will last for a long time. Do not use alcohol, paint thinners or other solvents for cleaning purposes. Headphones, remote control with mic, and Bluetooth and NFC transmitter/receiver To clean, wipe with a dry cloth. Natural oils from the skin are particularly likely to build up on the areas where the eartips attach to the headphones (see figure at right). If these areas are not cleaned, the eartips can become detached.
Eartips Eartip size and position The product includes silicone eartips in 4 sizes (XS, S, M, and L). At the time of purchase, the M-size silicone eartips are attached in the standard position. The eartips can also be adjusted to 2 different positions. To ensure the best sound quality, select the eartip size and position that is best suited for you, and adjust the eartips inside your ears for a snug fit. It may be difficult to hear bass sounds if the eartips do not fit snugly in your ears.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Power is not supplied. • Charge the product. Unable to pair. • Devices that communicate using Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher can be used with the product. • Place the product and the Bluetooth device within 1 m (3.3') of each other. • Set the profiles for the Bluetooth device. For procedures on how to set profiles, refer to the Bluetooth device’s user manual. No sound is heard / Sound is faint. • Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
Specifications Communication specifications Communication system Bluetooth version 4.1 Output Bluetooth Specification Power Class 2 1.3 mW EIRP Maximum communication range Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33') Frequency band 2.4 GHz (2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz) Modulation method FHSS Supported Bluetooth profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP Supported codecs SBC Supported content protection method SCMS-T Headphones Type Dynamic Driver 9.
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Audio-Technica Corporation 2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan 2017 Audio-Technica Corporation Global Support Contact: www.at-globalsupport.com ATH-CKS550BT_UM_V2_6L_book.indb 2 132507711-01-02 ver.1 2016.08.08 ver.2 2017.01.
