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You have just purchased the ultimate in personal audio performance, comfort, style and luxury. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of your new headphones. Also, please take note of any warning notices throughout this manual. Listening to any audio source at loud volumes can cause permanent hearing damage. Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Safety Tips Package Contents 1] SYNC by 50™ wireless headphones WARNING: Listening to music at very high levels for extended periods of time can damage one’s hearing. Adjust volume before inserting the ear pieces into your ears to protect them against sudden bursts of sound. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
5 A Message from 50 If you’re reading this, you must have excellent taste in electronics – so I don’t need to say too much... but here’s a quick note about why I decided to create my own line of luxury headphones by SMS Audio™: First: Sound quality. I like my music to sound the same at home, around the city or on the road as it does in the studio. Second: Style. Comfort and luxury are important to me from head to toe, and my accessories should accent my style, not detract from it. Third: Toughness.
6 7 Wireless Technology Facts & Limitations Limitations of 2.4GHz Wireless Devices KLEER® Wireless Technology delivers high-quality wireless audio through a robust, low-power-consuming 2.4GHz radio signal - ideal for listening to portable devices. KLEER’s patented wireless architecture provides lossless CD-quality digital stereo audio, while also allowing for extended battery life over comparable wireless technologies. 2.4GHz radio waves are primarily utilized for short-distance applications.
8 Button Locations & Descriptions Call Answer / Audio Control button 9 SYNC button ON Refer to this guide for button descriptions and locations of other features mentioned throughout the manual. On / Off LEFT EARCUP, SIDE Headband Adjustment Slider OFF Microphone Micro USB Port DONGLE AUDIO CABLE SYNC / Bass Boost Press once for bass boost, press and hold to enter SYNC mode. Power On Indicator (Blue LED) RIGHT EARCUP, SIDE 3.
10 Getting Started 11 Getting Started 3] Turn on the headphones using the On / Off / Mute ( located on the left ear of the device. For Wireless Use 1] Connect the USB cable to charge* the headphone’s internal battery: ) button • If the headphones are not yet associated with a transmitter, or if they are searching for a transmitter, the LED will blink every second. 4] Turn on the 3.5mm dongle using the On / Off ( ) switch.
12 Detailed User Guide Use the supplied USB cable to charge the internal battery of the wireless headphones and the 3.5mm dongle, as shown on p. 10. Your headphones come with a Micro USB cable that can be connected to a computer or other device made for USB charging. Simply plug the Micro USB cable into the port on the underside of the left earcup. The indicator light will illuminate a solid blue while charging; once the headphones are fully charged, the light will turn off automatically.
14 Detailed User Guide Track control can be performed by using either the onboard control panel or directly at the audio source. • All track and volume control buttons are located on the right earcup. Detailed User Guide 15 You can connect up to 4 different pairs of SYNC by 50™ wireless headphones to the same audio source - perfect for gaming, movies or music-sharing sessions when you don’t want to disturb the neighbors.
16 Detailed User Guide Audio Controls* Airplane Mode Airplane Mode disables the lit “S” display on your headphones. 1] To enable Airplane Mode, simply press the PREVIOUS TRACK / REV ( ) button and hold for 3 seconds. 2] To disable Airplane Mode, press the NEXT TRACK / FF ( and hold for 3 seconds. 17 Detailed User Guide ) button • To skip tracks, simply press the CALL ANSWER / AUDIO CONTROL ( ) button on the audio/mic cable twice quickly.
18 Frequently Asked Questions What radio frequencies are used by my headphones? Your headphones operate in the 2.4GHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) radio band. They also have 16 channels to choose from, insuring the best possible radio signal performance. The channel will switch silently and automatically when needed to ensure optimal results. What audio devices will work with my SYNC by 50™ headphones? Your headphones are compatible with any device that has a 3.
20 Required Statements FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
22 Limited Consumer Warranty SMS Audio LLC (“SMS”) warrants to the original purchaser, that this product, when purchased new in its original packaging from an authorized vendor, and when used in accordance with SMS’ instructions and recommendations in documentation accompanying the product, will be free of defects in material and workmanship that existed at the time of such purchase and that cause a failure of the product to perform in accordance with accompanying product documentation, for a period of 1
R E G I S T ER AT S M S B Y 50. C OM ©2011 SMS Audio, LLC, Delray Beach, FL 33445. All Rights Reserved. “SMS Audio” and “SYNC by 50” along with their respective logos are trademarks of SMS Audio, LLC or its licensors. The mark is a trademark of SMS Audio, LLC or its licensors. iPod, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the US and other countries. Apple is not responsible for the use of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.