User Guide True Wireless Earbuds EN
Contents Contents Introduction 4 About this User Guide.. .............................................................................. 4 Cautions regarding product handling........................................................... 5 Advantages of this product......................................................................... 6 Accessory and part names.......................................................................... 8 Charging and Powering 10 Charging the earbuds.......................
Contents Dedicated Application 32 About the “Headphone Control” app.......................................................... 32 App settings.. ......................................................................................... 33 Troubleshooting 36 Read this first.. ....................................................................................... 36 Cannot connect....................................................................................... 37 Power will not turn on.. ...........
Introduction > About this User Guide Introduction About this User Guide The User Guide is intended for users of this product, and explains how to connect and operate the product. ( The precautions and other matters in this Guide are classified as follows. ( WARNING This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.” ( ( ( ( ( ( CAUTION This content indicates “risk of injury.
Introduction > Cautions regarding product handling Cautions regarding product handling Please read the “Safety Brochure” included with this product and use caution regarding the following points. Waterproof performance The waterproof performance of this product are as shown below. Product failures caused by water ingress due to incorrect handling are not covered by the warranty. ( Earbuds The waterproof performance of the body of these earbuds is compliant with IPX7 standards.
Introduction > Advantages of this product Advantages of this product This product is a set of wireless earbuds that connect to Bluetooth devices such as a portable music player or smartphone. High-definition playback of sound from Bluetooth devices This product supports Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive as well as the SBC and AAC codecs. Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive Audio is an audio codec that offers both high quality and high connectivity performance in response to audio signal interruptions.
Introduction > Advantages of this product Dedicated smartphone app: Headphone Control Install the Headphone Control app on your smartphone to configure more detailed settings. You can switch ON/OFF for AMBIENT SOUND, LISTENING CARE, GAMING MODE and so on. NOTE ( ( While the AMBIENT SOUND feature makes it easier to hear sounds around you, it does not guarantee that you will be able to hear everything.
Introduction > Accessory and part names Accessory and part names Make sure that all of the accessories are included with this product.
Introduction > Accessory and part names Eartips (XS, S, M, L, XL; one set each) Note: The M-size eartips are pre-attached. XS S M L XL Silicone fins (XS, S, M, L; one set each) Note: The M-size eartips are pre-attached. XS S M L Quick Start Guide Safety Brochure NOTE ( ( ( The earbuds are stored in the charging case. The earbuds feature a built-in microphone. The charging case contains a battery for charging the earbuds.
Charging and Powering > Charging the earbuds Charging and Powering Charging the earbuds Charge the earbuds before use by placing them in the charging case. CAUTION ( ( The charging case is not waterproof. Thoroughly wipe off any sweat, rainwater, seawater or other liquids that get on the earbuds before placing them back in the charging case. Charge this product within a temperature range of 5 to 40ºC.
Charging and Powering > Charging the earbuds 2 Place the earbuds in the charging case. The earbud indicators light up red while charging, and turn off when charging is completed. Charging takes about 1.5 hours. NOTE ( ( Once you place the earbuds in the charging case, the indicators on the charging case will show the remaining battery power for five seconds (except when the charging case itself is still charging).
Charging and Powering > Charging the charging case Charging the charging case To charge the charging case, connect the included USB power adaptor. CAUTION ( ( ( ( ( The charging case is not waterproof. Do not expose this product to liquids such as sweat, rainwater or seawater. Be sure to use the USB power cable that was included with this product. When using a USB power adaptor, be sure that the commercially-available adaptor is compatible with 5 V DC (at least 0.5 A) power output.
Charging and Powering > Charging the charging case : Lights up : Flashes : Not lit NOTE ( ( ( You can also charge the earbuds while the charging case is charging. You can charge from the USB port on your computer instead of using a USB power adaptor. Once you place the earbuds in the charging case, the indicators on the charging case will show the remaining battery power for five seconds (except when the charging case itself is still charging).
Charging and Powering > Turning on the power Turning on the power Once you remove the earbuds from the charging case, the earbuds will turn on. 1 Remove the earbuds from the charging case. The indicators light up as shown below, and the power turns on.
Charging and Powering > Turning off the power Turning off the power When you put the earbuds back into the charging case, the earbuds turn off. 1 Place the earbuds in the charging case. The earbud power will turn off, and the product will enter charging mode. NOTE When you want to turn off the earbuds without putting them back in the charging case, hold down the function key on earbud (L) and the − (minus) key on earbud (R) until the indicators light up red.
Charging and Powering > Remaining Battery Power Remaining Battery Power When this product is turned on, the audio message in the earbuds tells you how much battery power is left. ( Audio messages: Battery High: plenty of charge remaining Battery Medium: moderate charge remaining Battery Low: small amount of charge remaining ( ( ( NOTE You can check the remaining battery power of the charging case in the following situations.
Bluetooth® Connectivity > Pairing for the First Time Bluetooth® Connectivity Pairing for the First Time When first connecting this product to a Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone), follow the steps below to pair (register) this product with that device. [Search tag] #Q02 Pairing 1 Remove the earbuds from the charging case. The earbuds will turn on and both earbuds automatically connect.
Bluetooth® Connectivity > Pairing for the First Time 3 Select this product from the list on your Bluetooth device. Select the listing that reads “Yamaha...” and not the listing that reads “LE-Yamaha...”. Yamaha TW-ES5A Once connected, the indicator on the primary earbud lights up as shown below. You will hear the “Pairing Successful” and “Connected” audio messages in the earbud.
Bluetooth® Connectivity > Pairing with a Different Device Pairing with a Different Device Follow the steps below to pair with another Bluetooth device, or to try pairing with the same device again. Note that this product cannot connect to more than one Bluetooth device at the same time. If this product is already connected to another Bluetooth device, disconnect it and then follow these steps.
Bluetooth® Connectivity > Pairing with a Different Device 3 Select this product from the list on your Bluetooth device. Select the listing that reads “Yamaha...” and not the listing that reads “LE-Yamaha...”. Yamaha TW-ES5A If successfully connected, you will hear the “Pairing Successful” and “Connected” audio messages in the earbud that is flashing red and blue. The indicator displays as shown below.
Bluetooth® Connectivity > Connecting to a Device Already Paired Connecting to a Device Already Paired Here’s how to connect to a Bluetooth device to which this product has already been paired. 1 2 Activate Bluetooth on the Bluetooth device. Remove the earbuds from the charging case. The earbuds will turn on and both earbuds automatically connect to the last Bluetooth device to which they were connected. Once connected, the indicators light up as shown below.
Wearing This Product > Putting on the earbuds Wearing This Product Putting on the earbuds Check the markings on the L (left) and R (right) earbuds to make sure they are worn in the correct ear. Fit the silicone fin that is attached to the earbuds into the hollow part of your ear as shown in the illustration to keep it in place. Move the earbuds slowly to adjust them after you put them on, so that the silicone fins fit well in the hollow parts of your ears.
Wearing This Product > Putting on the earbuds NOTE ( ( If the earbuds will not stay in place because the silicone fins are not the right size for your ears, try using a different size. You can keep the earbuds in your ears with just the top part of the small-sized silicone fins. Use caution, as the earbuds may fall out. You can use the earbuds without the silicone fins. Related links ( ( “Replacing the eartips” (p.24) “Replacing the silicone fins” (p.
Wearing This Product > Replacing the eartips Replacing the eartips When using different eartips, select the size that matches your ears. When putting the earbuds on, use the eartips that keep out ambient sounds as much as possible while the audio is stopped. Eartip NOTE Five sizes of eartips are included with this product. The earbuds come pre-attached with M-size eartips. CAUTION ( ( ( Do not use broken eartips or wear the earbuds without eartips. Doing so may damage your ears.
Wearing This Product > Replacing the silicone fins Replacing the silicone fins Replace the silicone fins on both the left and right earbuds with the size that matches your ears. When wearing the earbuds, select the size of silicone fin that fits snugly into your ear and stays in place. [Search tag] #Q05 Silicone Fin Inner side of silicone fin Earbud Silicone fin Eartip Size NOTE Four sizes of silicone fins are included with this product. The earbuds come pre-attached with M-sized silicone fins.
Wearing This Product > Replacing the silicone fins 3 Pull the silicone fin in the direction of the arrow to remove it from the earbud. Attaching the silicone fins 1 Attach the silicone fin so that it hook onto the protruding part of the earbud. 2 3 Attach the eartip. Adjust the position so that the hole on the silicone fin lines up as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the silicone fin is firmly in place on each earbud.
Operation (Audio Playback and Phone Calls) > Playing back audio on this product Operation (Audio Playback and Phone Calls) Playing back audio on this product You can operate this product using the respective keys during playback as follows. R L Function key − (minus) key + (plus) key Volume controls ( ( Turn the volume up Press the + (plus) key. Turn the volume down Press the − (minus) key. Playing back audio ( ( ( Pause/play Press the function key.
Operation (Audio Playback and Phone Calls) > Playing back audio on this product NOTE ( In regard to In-Ear Detection, please observe the following. The default setting is “ON.” Use the “Headphone Control” smartphone app to turn this feature “OFF.” Before putting the earbuds on, turn down the volume on the connecting device. In-Ear Detection only supports playback. This feature does not work when making phone calls. Playback will stop when either or both earbuds are removed.
Operation (Audio Playback and Phone Calls) > Making ambient sounds easier to hear (AMBIENT SOUND) Making ambient sounds easier to hear (AMBIENT SOUND) Enabling AMBIENT SOUND makes it easier to hear the sounds around you, such as announcements made on public transportation, the sounds of passing cars and so on. L 12 Function key Switching the AMBIENT SOUND/OFF on and off 1 Press the function key twice. Press the key twice to toggle between enable and disable.
Operation (Audio Playback and Phone Calls) > Talking on the phone Talking on the phone You can use this product to talk on the phone when connecting to a Bluetooth device such as a smartphone. Operate this product as follows. R L Function key ( ( ( ( ( − (minus) key + (plus) key Receive a phone call When a phone call comes in, press the function key. End a phone call During the phone call, press the function key for about one second.
Operation (Audio Playback and Phone Calls) > Starting the voice assistant Starting the voice assistant You can use this product to control a voice assistance feature such as Siri or Google Assistant. This feature is available when you connect this product to a Bluetooth device that supports voice assistance. R + (plus) key ( ( Start voice assistant Hold down the + (plus) key (about one second). Stop voice assistant When using Siri Hold down the + (plus) key (about one second).
Dedicated Application > About the “Headphone Control” app Dedicated Application About the “Headphone Control” app The Headphone Control smartphone app is a dedicated app for getting the best sound quality from your Yamaha earbuds or headphones. [Search tag] #Q03 App This app will let you do the following.
Dedicated Application > App settings App settings This explains the settings and items you can check using the Headphone Control app. [Search tag] #Q03 App NOTE The app screen and items may differ, depending on your product. Main screen ( EQUALIZER This is a five-band graphic equalizer that lets you create your own custom sound settings.
Dedicated Application > App settings ( AMBIENT SOUND This function makes it easier to hear the sounds around you, such as announcements made on public transportation, the sounds of passing cars and so on. Settings ON: enables AMBIENT SOUND OFF (default setting): AMBIENT SOUND disabled (normal playback mode) ( ( ( GAMING MODE This function also makes the audio and video sound more in sync, which is useful when you are watching a video or playing a game.
Dedicated Application > App settings ( Auto power-off timer Sets the time it takes for the power to turn off after Bluetooth has been disconnected. Settings OFF 5 minutes (default setting) 30 minutes 1 hour 3 hours ( ( ( ( ( ( In-Ear Detection When you remove either earbud (L) or (R), this feature pauses the audio playback automatically. The audio automatically starts again when you put both earbuds back on.
Troubleshooting > Read this first Troubleshooting Read this first If this product does not operate normally while you are using it, first check the following. [Search tag] #Q01 Troubleshooting ( After putting the earbuds back into the charging case, wait for at least 10 seconds and then take them out again. If this does not solve the problem, initialize (factory reset) the earbuds. “Initializing (performing a factory reset)” (p.46) ( ( Make sure that this product has been sufficiently charged.
Troubleshooting > Cannot connect Cannot connect ( Earbuds (L) and (R) are not connecting properly. Put the earbuds back into the charging case and then take them out again. The earbuds will turn on and both earbuds automatically connect. The indicators display as shown below. Power on: Blue Lights up for 1 sec Earbuds (L) and (R) are now connected: Purple Lights up for 5 sec The indicators may flash blue for a while after you remove the earbuds from the charging case.
Troubleshooting > Power will not turn on Power will not turn on ( There may not be enough battery power left. Charge this product. “Charging the earbuds” (p.10) ( ( The battery power of the charging case may have been depleted while charging the earbuds. Turn on the power manually by holding down the function key on earbud (L) and the − key on earbud (R) until their indicators light blue. After this, charge the charging case. “Charging the charging case” (p.12) “Turning on the power” (p.
Troubleshooting > The product cannot be charged The product cannot be charged ( Your computer is not turned on (when charging from your computer). Turn the power of your computer on, and then charge this product. ( You may have been using a USB power cable other than the one included with this product. Use the included USB power cable to make sure the product correctly charges. ( The earbuds and the charging connectors in the charging case may not be coming into contact.
Troubleshooting > The product does not operate or play back The product does not operate or play back ( The earbuds are still charging. You cannot use this product while they are charging. Use the earbuds after charging is finished. ( There is not enough battery power. Charge the earbuds. “Charging the earbuds” (p.10) “Charging the charging case” (p.12) ( ( ( The product is temporarily not functioning in a stable way.
Troubleshooting > No sound can be heard No sound can be heard ( The earbuds are not connected to a Bluetooth device. Pair this product. “Pairing for the First Time” (p.17) “Pairing with a Different Device” (p.19) ( ( ( The volume is too low. Raise the volume. “Playing back audio on this product” (p.27) ( ( The audio stopped playing back. Start playback. “Playing back audio on this product” (p.27) ( ( You may have taken off one of the earbuds while In-Ear Detection is ON.
Troubleshooting > Sound can only be heard from one earbud Sound can only be heard from one earbud ( Earbuds (L) and (R) are not connecting properly. Put the earbuds back into the charging case and then take them out again. The earbuds will turn on and both earbuds automatically connect. The indicators display as shown below.
Troubleshooting > Sound is not good or sounds strange Sound is not good or sounds strange ( You might be wearing the earbuds on the wrong sides (L/R). Check that the left (L) and right (R) earbuds are worn on the correct sides. ( “Putting on the earbuds” (p.22) ( The eartips or silicone fins don’t fit my ears. Replace the eartips and silicone fins with the size that matches your ear shape. “Replacing the eartips” (p.24) “Replacing the silicone fins” (p.
Troubleshooting > The sound is distorted, noisy or choppy The sound is distorted, noisy or choppy ( The signal may not be coming in clearly, making the connection unstable. Move away from wireless devices such as access points, or appliances that produce electromagnetic waves such as microwave ovens. Try placing the connected Bluetooth device as close to this product as you can. Devices with wireless network connectivity may transmit signals that obstruct Bluetooth communications.
Troubleshooting > Using only one of the earbuds Using only one of the earbuds Pair the earbud you want to use with the Bluetooth device. When doing this, note the following. ( This product does not offer a function to convert stereo sound to monaural sound. ( Check whether such a function is available on the Bluetooth device to be connected. ( ( The L and R side keys on the earbuds work differently.
Troubleshooting > Initializing (performing a factory reset) Initializing (performing a factory reset) Follow the steps below to initialize (perform a factory reset on) this product. [Search tag] #Q04 Reset Initializing (performing a factory reset) This will restore all of the earbud settings to their factory defaults. The information for devices registered (paired) will be deleted. 1 Remove earbuds (L) and (R) from the charging case. The indicators light up blue for one second.
Troubleshooting > Initializing (performing a factory reset) 3 After the power turns off, hold down the function key and the − (minus) key for 10 seconds. Make sure that the indicator lights up as shown below. Earbud (L) Flashes purple twice Earbud (R) 10 sec 4 Place earbuds (L) and (R) in the charging case. The earbuds are now initialized (factory reset). Related links “Pairing for the First Time” (p.
Troubleshooting > Updating the firmware Updating the firmware Update the firmware on this product with the Headphone Control app. The firmware on this product can be updated to add new functionality, rectify product issues and so on. For more details on the contents of updates, see the product information page on the Yamaha website. NOTICE ( For stable data communication between this product and your Bluetooth device, update the firmware in a place where the signal is good.
Troubleshooting > List of support centers List of support centers If the trouble still cannot be solved, please contact us for product support as shown below. For customers within Japan ( Please contact the store where you purchased this product, or the Product Support Center as listed in the “Quick Start Guide” included with this product. For customers outside of Japan ( Please contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. https://manual.yamaha.
Appendix > List of operations Appendix List of operations The main operations of this product are as shown below.
Appendix > List of operations Phone calls ( ( ( Receive a phone call Function key End a phone call Function key (hold down during a call for about one second) Ignore a call Function key (hold down when a call is coming in for about one second) Other functions ( ( ( Start pairing Hold down the function key and − (minus) key with the power turned on (hold both down for about three seconds and then release) Start voice assistant + (plus) key (hold down for about one second) End voice assistant (Siri on
Appendix > List of indicator displays and audio messages List of indicator displays and audio messages The indicator displays and audio messages on this product are shown below. Earbud indicator display ( ( ( ( ( ( ( Power on Lights up for one second (blue) and turns off Standby mode for pairing with Bluetooth device Flashes (between red and blue alternately; only the primary earbud) Searching for paired Bluetooth device Not lit Finished connecting to Bluetooth device Lights up (blue, for approx.
Appendix > List of indicator displays and audio messages Audio messages ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( Battery High Plenty of battery charge remaining Battery Medium Moderate battery charge remaining Battery Low Small amount of battery charge remaining Power Off Power off Pairing Start pairing (device registration) Pairing Successful Pairing successful/finished connecting Pairing Failed Pairing unsuccessful Connected Finished connecting to Bluetooth device Disconnected Disconnected from Bluetooth device Lin
Appendix > Specifications Specifications The specifications of this product are as shown below. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( Driver type Dynamic Driver unit 6.0 mm Frequency range 20–20,000 Hz Bluetooth version 5.
Appendix > Specifications General ( ( Waterproof rating IPX 7 (earbuds) Weight 7.9 g (per earbud) *The explanations in this User Guide are written according to the latest specifications as of the date of publication. For the latest version of the User Guide, refer to the Yamaha website.
Appendix > Trademarks Trademarks The trademarks used in this guide are as follows. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Qualcomm aptX and Qualcomm TrueWireless are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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