IE 80S BT Bluetooth® ear-canal headphones IEN BT, IE 80 S Instruction manual Use the search function, the navigation (left) or the following links: Start “Product overview” “Getting started” “Using the headphones” “FAQ/If a problem occurs ...” “Specifications” Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1 30900 Wedemark Germany www.sennheiser.
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions ▷ Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product. ▷ Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties. ▷ Do not use an obviously defective product. ▷ Only use the product in environments where Bluetooth wireless transmission is permitted. Preventing damage to health and accidents ▷ Protect your hearing from high volume levels.
Important safety instructions Only use rechargeable batteries and chargers recommended by Sennheiser. Charge products with built-in rechargeable batteries at ambient temperatures between 10 and 40°C/50 and 104°F. Do not heat above 60 °C/140 °F, e.g. do not expose to sunlight or throw into fire. When not using the product for extended periods of time, charge its built-in rechargeable battery regularly (about every 3 months). Switch rechargeable battery-powered products off after use.
Package contents Package contents Earphones (IE 80 S) Detachable Bluetooth® Neckband (IEN BT) Carry case USB charging cable with USB-C and USB-A connector, approx. 1,0 m Ear adapter set made of: • silicone (size S, M (pre-mounted upon delivery), L) • lamellar silicone (size S, M, L) • memory foam from Comply™ (size S, M, L) Cleaning tool / bass adjustment tool Quick guide Safety guide Online you can find: • this detailed instruction manual and additional information (www.sennheiser.
Product overview Product overview Headphones IE 80S BT B 1 4 2 5 4 2 3 3 OFF ON PAIRING MUSIC TELEPHONE 6 7 890 0 ABC Ear hooks Earphones (IE 80 S) Ear adapters (interchangeable) Bass control Detachable Bluetooth® Neckband (IEN BT) USB-C socket for charging the rechargeable battery Cover for USB-C socket Voice assistant button LED Microphone Volume + button (volume up) IE 80S BT | 5
Product overview Multi-function button for: • music functions • call functions • pairing function Pressing for 2 sec: headphones switch ON Pressing again for 2 sec: activates Bluetooth pairing mode Pressing for 3 sec: headphones switch OFF Volume - button (volume down) Overview of the LED indications of the headphones LED Meaning; the headphones pulses yellow are being charged lights up green are fully charged lights up green are switched on for approx.
Product overview Notes on voice prompts The headphones output voice prompts for the following functions. Using the Smart Control app, you can change the language of the voice prompts, choose between voice prompts and beep sounds, or deactivate the status messages with a few exceptions (e.g. rechargeable battery is empty).
Getting started Getting started 1. Charging the rechargeable battery The headphones' rechargeable battery is not fully charged upon delivery. Before using the headphones for the first time, charge the rechargeable battery for a complete charging cycle without interruption (> 10). USB-C USB-A 2. Installing the Smart Control app on your smartphone The Sennheiser Smart Control app allows you to use all functions and settings of the headphones and to e.g.
Getting started 4. Selecting suitable ear adapters for optimum fit of the headphones L L M M S Lamellar silicone ear adapters S Silicone ear adapters L M S Comply ear adapters The perceived sound quality and bass performance depends to a large extent on the correct fit of the headphones in the ear. ▷ Test which ear adapter size gives you the best sound quality and the best wearing comfort.
Using the headphones Using the headphones Information on the rechargeable battery and the charging process The headphones have a built-in rechargeable battery. A complete charging cycle takes about 1.5 hours. Before using the headphones for the first time, charge the rechargeable battery for a complete charging cycle without interruption. When the headphones are being charged, the LED lights up (> 6).
Using the headphones Connecting the headphones to a Bluetooth device To be able to use the Bluetooth wireless connection, you must register both devices (headphones and e.g. smartphone) via the device settings of your smartphone. This process is called pairing. If operation differs from the steps mentioned, also refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device you are using. If you switch on the headphones for the first time, they automatically switch to pairing mode.
Using the headphones Pairing the headphones with a Bluetooth device 1. Switch the headphones on (> 16) and place them close to the Bluetooth device (max. 20 cm). 2. Press and hold the multi-function button for 2 seconds until you hear the voice prompt “Pairing”. The LED flashes blue and red. The headphones are in pairing mode. 3. Activate Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device. 4. Via the menu of your Bluetooth device, start the search for new Bluetooth devices.
Using the headphones Disconnecting the headphones from a Bluetooth device ▷ Via the menu of your Bluetooth device, disconnect the connection to the headphones. The headphones are disconnected from the Bluetooth device. You hear the voice prompt “Device (1) disconnected”. The headphones then search for other paired devices. If no device is found, you hear the voice prompt “No connection”. The headphones switch to standby mode.
Using the headphones Selecting suitable ear adapters for optimum fit of the headphones L M Silicone ear adapters S L M S Lamellar silicone ear adapters Click L M S Comply ear adapters The perceived sound quality and bass performance of the headphones depends to a large extent on their correct fit in the ear. ▷ Pull the ear adapter away from the in-ear sound tunnel. ▷ Mount the new ear adapter to the in-ear sound tunnel. Ensure that it locks into place.
Using the headphones Inserting the earphones into the ears ▷ Assign the right earphone to your right ear and the left earphone to your left ear. ▷ Loop the ear hook of the headphones over the ear from behind. If the earphones fit too loose in the ear canal and fall out easily: ▷ Try larger ear adapters. If you feel immediate pressure when wearing the earphones: ▷ Try smaller ear adapters.
Using the headphones Switching the headphones on WARNING Danger of hearing damage due to high volume levels! Listening at high volume levels can lead to permanent hearing defects. ▷ Before putting the headphones on, adjust the volume to a low level (> 17). ▷ Do not continuously expose yourself to high volume levels. “Power on“ 2s ON Hold 2s ▷ Press the multi-function button for 2 seconds. The headphones switch on. You hear the voice prompt “Power on” and the LED lights up green for 2 seconds.
Using the headphones You can adjust and change the time interval when the headphones switch to standby mode. To be able to use this function, you require the Smart Control app (> 13). Retrieving information on the battery charge status When the headphones are connected to your Bluetooth device, the battery charge status can be displayed on the screen of your smartphone (depending on the device and operating system used). The Smart Control app also displays the battery charge status.
Using the headphones Adjusting the bass response R – Bass + In addition to the setting via the Smart Control app, you can also manually adjust the bass response of the headphones (> 21). ▷ To do so, use the supplied sound adjustment tool. For optimum sound, make sure that both earphones are set to the same bass response. Using the voice assistant/voice dialing ▷ Press the voice assistant button once.
Using the headphones Controlling the music playback The music playback functions are only available when the headphones and the device are connected via Bluetooth. Some smartphones or music players may not support all functions. Playing/pausing music ▷ Press the multi-function button once. Multi-function button Press 1x Function Plays or pauses music Playing the next track ▷ Quickly press the multi-function twice.
Using the headphones Accepting/rejecting/ending a call If your headphones are connected to a smartphone and you receive a call, you hear a ring tone in the headphones. If you are playing music when you receive a call, the music pauses until you end the call.
Using the headphones Automatically accepting a call You can automatically accept an incoming call when the headphones are switched on and connected. To be able to activate this function, you require the Smart Control app (> 13). Adjusting sound effects/the equalizer To be able to use the sound effects/equalizer, you require the Smart Control app (> 13). ▷ In the Smart Control app, select the desired sound effects via the equalizer. The sound effects are stored in your headphones.
Using the headphones Exchanging the earphones You can detach the earphones (IE 80 S) from the Bluetooth neckband (IEN BT) and connect the earphones (IE 80 S) to an optional cable (RCs IE). Left Right Click Click Detaching the earphones ▷ Hold the earphones and the ear hooks firmly and pull the connector straight out of the socket by overcoming a slight resistance. You hear a click. You can now connect the earphones (IE 80 S) to the cable (RCs IE) of the IE 80 S.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. ▷ Keep all liquids far away from the product. ▷ Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents. ▷ Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth and using the supplied cleaning tool.
Care and maintenance L M Silicone ear adapters S L M S Lamellar silicone ear adapters Click L M S Comply ear adapters Information on the built-in rechargeable battery Sennheiser ensures and guarantees that the rechargeable batteries perform at their optimum upon purchase of the product.
FAQ/If a problem occurs ... FAQ/If a problem occurs ... The headphones cannot be switched on? Make sure that the headphones are charged (> 10). If this is the case, perform a restart of the headphones (> 26). The headphones cannot be charged? Perform a restart of the headphones (> 26). Clean the charging socket (> 6). The operating time is decreasing? The rechargeable battery is exhausted. Contact your Sennheiser service partner.
FAQ/If a problem occurs ... If you, and therefore the headphones, leave the Bluetooth transmission range of the smartphone, the sound quality deteriorates increasingly until you hear the voice prompt “No connection” and the connection breaks down completely. If you immediately re-enter the Bluetooth transmission range, the connection is automatically reestablished and you hear the voice prompt “Connected”. If this is not the case, press the multi-function button of the headphones once.
Specifications Specifications IE 80S BT Wearing style Detachable Bluetooth® Neckband Ear coupling ear-canal Frequency response 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz Transducer principle dynamic Transducer size 10 mm Sound pressure level (SPL) 110 dB (1 kHz/0 dBFS) THD (1 kHz, 100 dB) < 0.5 % Microphone principle MEMS Microphone frequency response 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz Microphone sensitivity (as per ITU-T P.
Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
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