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ROCK SAFELY Enjoy your music responsibly. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, “listening to headphones at high volumes for extended periods of time can directly result in lifelong hearing loss”. At V-MODA, we are dedicated to providing an enjoyable listening experience, but we also care greatly about your personal health and safety. We recommend that you listen to your headphones at comfortable volume levels for reasonable periods of time.
WELCOME Welcome to V-MODA, the music lifestyle. We sincerely hope you enjoy our headphones, the pinnacle of sound and quality design. With the essence of music at the foundation of all we do, we have precisely engineered our headphones to provide an enjoyable and natural sound signature, which invokes the sense of listening to your music live. Play Hard. Rock Harder. Package Contents 1 4 2 5 Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.indd 5 6 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
USING YOUR HEADPHONES 1. Slide silicone fitting onto earbud 2. Insert earbud in corresponding ear canal (“L” into left ear, “R” into right ear) L R 3. Verify the earbud is inserted all the way into your ear, creating a snug fit (similar to an earplug) to ensure highest sound quality and comfort 4.
5. Wear headphones with the titanium headband on your neck to ensure headphones stay put during strenuous activity thanks to TrapLock ergonomics PROTECTING YOUR HEADPHONES • Forza Metallo Wireless are sweat and weather resistant; they are not intended for use while swimming • Use provided carrying case while idle • Keep headphones clean and free of debris Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.
CHARGING YOUR HEADPHONES Forza Metallo Wireless feature a built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Fully charge your headphones for 1 hour before using them for the first time. Note that headphones are equipped with Micro-USB charging cable. Do not use any other type of charging cables to charge the headphones. Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.
TURNING ON/OFF YOUR HEADPHONES – BATTERY STATUS When turning on your headphones, the orange LED indicates the battery level. 1. Press the button to turn on the headphones.
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PAIRING AND CONNECTING WITH A NEW BLUETOOTH DEVICE When pairing with one, two or more Bluetooth devices, perform the following pairing procedure every time you pair a new device. 1. Press the button to turn on the headphones. Power on tone plays, headband vibrates, battery level orange LED flashes, then white LED flashes twice every second and pairing tone plays. Your headphones are in pairing mode. 2. Check your Bluetooth device and connect your headphones.
CONNECTING WITH A PAIRED BLUETOOTH DEVICE When pairing with one, two or more Bluetooth devices, perform the following procedure every time you connect your headphones with an already paired device. 1. Press the button to turn on your headphones. Power on tone plays, headband vibrates, battery level orange LED flashes a number of times based on the battery level. 2. Ready to rock. When the Bluetooth connection is established, connected tone plays and white LED on the headphones stays lit.
ONE HEADPHONE, TWO AUDIO DEVICES The headphones can be connected with two audio devices at the same time and play alternatively from both audio devices. 1. Bluetooth connect your headphones and audio player 1 following the instructions on page 11 2. Press and hold button for 3 seconds. Pairing tone plays, white LED flashes twice every second. Headphones are in pairing mode and you can connect audio player 2. 3. Shift the audio player from 1 to 2 by controlling the play/pause buttons on the audio players 4.
LISTENING TO MUSIC Start playback on the paired/plugged device and adjust the volume with the and buttons on the headphones MAX Press and hold for up to 12 seconds to reach max volume MIN Press and hold for up to 12 seconds to reach min volume 12 SEC 12 SEC Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.
Press once to play and pause Press twice for next track Press 3 times for previous track 1x 2x 3x Press and hold for 3 seconds to summon Voice Assistant such as Siri/OK Google 3 SEC Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.indd 15 Track controls may vary based on device and settings.
MAKING A CALL / RECEIVING A CALL ANSWER A CALL Press once to answer (music pauses automatically) 1X REFUSE / HANG UP To refuse an incoming call or to hang up an existing call, press and hold for 2 seconds, then release 1-2 SEC Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.
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OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS CLEAR THE PAIRED DEVICES HISTORY To clear the paired devices history press and hold and for 3 seconds; white and orange LEDs flash alternatively twice HOLD 3sec VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROL When the headphones are paired with a Voice Assistant enabled device, press and hold for 3 seconds to summon Voice Assistant such as Siri/OK Google Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.
STAND BY MODE If no device is paired with the headphones in 2 minutes, white LED flashes once every 3 seconds for standby mode; to resume the headphones simply press and hold button for 3 seconds: white LED will flash twice every second for searching mode CONNECTION OUT OF RANGE If the audio device is outside the connection range “Out of range” tone plays until the device automatically connects when back within the connecting range; if no device to be connected is detected in 2 minutes, headphones will swi
USING YOUR SPORT FINS To provide additional stability when you run or workout, please use the included sport fins, featuring ActiveFlex technology. Sport fins come in three different sizes: try them out and choose the ones with the best fit for your ears. 1. Wrap sport fin around earbud making sure to match the corresponding one (“L” earbud with “L” sport fin, “R” earbud with “R” sport fin) 2. Insert earbud in corresponding ear canal (“L” into left ear, “R” into right ear) 3.
USING YOUR 3D PRINTED CUSTOM CAPS With the 3D printed custom caps you can revolutionize your in-ear headphones and forge your own personal relic which will be 3D sculpted in Italy and 3D printed in NYC. 1. Install RemixRings to ensure that 3D printed custom caps are stable 2. Slide 3D printed custom caps onto earbud until the cap reaches the cable creating a snug fit 1 Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you are experiencing trouble with your headphones, please refer to the troubleshooting guidelines below. If the problem persists, please contact the V-MODA Six Star Service at V-MODA.com/Support, support@v-moda.com or 1.888.VMODA.LA.
TROUBLE SUGGESTIONS Receiving no audio or low quality audio from a audio source - Check the battery Check the pairing Make sure the audio source is playing Make sure the volume on the device is not muted or turned down Reboot the source/device Turn off the headphones and turn them on again Reset paired devices history of the headphones Try streaming from another device or select another track Move the device and headphones closer (max 33 feet or 10m) Keep away from any possible interference (wireless ro
TROUBLE SUGGESTIONS Lack of or excessive bass or treble Turn off any audio enhancement features on audio device. Ensure proper fitting is being used. One earphone is quieter than the other Remove silicone fitting and briskly blow into the earpiece (it is possible there is debris inside housing, lodging sound driver in place). NOTE: do not put your mouth around the earbuds. Distorted sound Check to make sure the problem is not with the audio device or the file you are listening to.
CAUTION The operation temperature of devices is between -10°C (14°F) to 45°C (113°F). The battery will not work properly if temperature is beyond that range. Forza_metallo_wireless_manual_12_CE.indd 25 For more support please contact V-MODA’s Six Star Service V-MODA.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES Replacement silicone fittings, sport earhooks, sport fins and carrying case may be ordered at V-MODA.com. CLEANING YOUR HEADPHONES To keep your headphones clean, periodically remove the silicone fittings and wash them with a mild detergent and water. Do not forget to rinse and dry them before putting the fittings back on earbuds. Make also sure to wipe earpiece with a dry cloth or equivalent.
Limited Warranty For a period of one (1) year from the date of retail purchase by the original end-use purchaser, V-MODA warrants that this product is free from any defects in manufacturing, materials and workmanship, under the following conditions: • V-MODA will repair or replace the product within a reasonable period of time and free of charge for one (1) year from the date of retail purchase by the original end-use purchaser • Product must be purchased from a V-MODA authorized reseller and delivered to y
• This warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced • To obtain service under this limited warranty, visit V-MODA.com/Warranty to fill out the online warranty form and obtain further information • To acquire a printable version of this warranty, please visit V-MODA.com/Warranty • For other customer service inquiries, please e-mail support@V-MODA.com. You may also call 1.888.VMODA.
V-MODA Immortal Life Program - Lifetime 50% discount We do not judge. If you abuse your headphones crowdsurfing, stage diving, spelunking or otherwise, the V-MODA Immortal Life Program has your back. All we ask is that you send the headphones (or what’s left of them) to us and we will email you a 50% off VIP Code towards a comparable product from V-MODA.com. Visit V-MODA.com/Immortal for information on the lifetime 50% discount. Visit V-MODA.com/Support, e-mail support@V-MODA.com or call 1.888.VMODA.
COMPLIANCES NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by V-MODA could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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