User Guide Headphones EN
Contents Contents Notice 4 About this Documentation.. ....................................................................... 4 Trademarks.. ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Handling this product................................................................................ 6 Battery-related notes...................................................................
Contents Receiving a phone call.............................................................................. 24 Using the voice assistance feature on your smartphone................................ 25 Settings 26 About the app for earphones/headphones................................................... 26 List of settings (main screen).. .................................................................. 27 Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the volume....................
Notice > About this Documentation Notice About this Documentation Trademarks The trademarks used in this documentation 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 is product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Notice > About this Documentation Notice regarding the contents of this documentation ( This documentation is a user’s guide intended for the following readers. Those who will use this product ( ( This documentation classifies precautions and other matters as follows. ( WARNING This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.” ( ( ( ( ( ( CAUTION This content indicates “risk of injury.
Notice > Handling this product Handling this product Battery-related notes The lithium-ion battery contained in this product is a consumable item. To extend the life of the battery as long as possible, use caution regarding the following. ( ( If the product is not used for a long period of time, the charging time may get longer. When storing the product for a long time, charge the product around once every six months to avoid excessive discharge.
Product Overview > Advantages of this product Product Overview Advantages of this product This product is a set of wireless headphones that connects to Bluetooth devices such as a portable music player or smartphone over the air. High-definition playback of sound from Bluetooth devices This product supports the Qualcomm aptX™ Adaptive and AAC codecs. ADVANCED ANC feature This feature analyzes the playback sound and outside noise, and reduces only the noise while maintaining the playback sound quality.
Product Overview > Advantages of this product Related links ( ( ( ( “About the app for earphones/headphones” (p.26) “Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the volume” (p.28) “Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the product’s fit” (p.29) “Playing back sound according to your surroundings” (p.
Product Overview > Accessories Accessories Make sure that all of the accessories are included with this product. Headphones (main unit) USB power cable (50 cm; type C to A) In-flight plug adaptor 3.
Product Overview > Accessories Safety Brochure 10
Product Overview > Part names Part names Below is an explanation of the parts of the headphones. a h c d e f g i b j a Headband b Housing c + key, − key d Function key e Charging connector Plug the USB power cable into the connector for charging. f Microphone Captures the sound of your voice when you make a phone call. g Power key h Indicator i External input jack j ANC key NOTE The housing features a built-in microphone that capture ambient sounds.
Charging and Powering > Charging this product Charging and Powering Charging this product Before using this product, charge the controller. Make sure to use the USB power cable that was included with this product. Also, when using a USB power adaptor, be sure that the adaptor is compatible with 5 V DC (at least 0.5 A) commercially available power output. 2 1 1 1 2 Plug the USB power cable into the controller. Plug the USB power cable into the USB power adaptor.
Charging and Powering > Turning the power on Turning the power on Turn the power on. 1 Hold down the power key for two seconds. The indicator lights up as shown below, and the power turns on. Flashes red (shows remaining battery power) 2 sec Related links ( ( ( “Checking the remaining battery power” (p.15) “Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing)” (p.16) “Connecting to a Bluetooth device” (p.
Charging and Powering > Turning the power off Turning the power off Turn the power of this product off. 1 Hold down the power key for two seconds. The indicator lights up as shown below, and the power turns off.
Charging and Powering > Checking the remaining battery power Checking the remaining battery power After this product are turned on, you can check how much battery power is left from the flashing indicator and the audio message.
Connections > Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing) Connections Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing) When first connecting this product to a Bluetooth device, follow the steps below to register (pair) this product with that device. 1 Set this product to pairing mode. With the power turned off, hold down the Power key until the indicator flashes as shown in the illustration below.
Connections > Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing) 3 Select this product from this list on your Bluetooth device. YH-E700A If successfully connected, you will hear the “Pairing Successful” audio message. The indicator on this product lights up blue (for about 20 seconds). Blue 20 sec NOTE ( ( ( Pairing standby mode will automatically end after about two minutes. To register again, start from step 1. Up to 8 devices can be registered with this product.
Connections > Connecting to a Bluetooth device Connecting to a Bluetooth device This product connects to Bluetooth devices with which it has already been registered (paired). When you turn the power on, they will search for the last Bluetooth device to which they were connected, and connect automatically. Blue Flashing 2 sec If this product do not automatically connect to a Bluetooth device, it is waiting for connection. Operate the Bluetooth device to connect with this product.
Connections > Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Follow the steps below to disconnect a Bluetooth device. ( Disconnect the earphones by operating the Bluetooth device. This product will enter the waiting mode for a connection from a Bluetooth device. ( ( Turn the Bluetooth device’s power off. This product will enter the waiting mode for a connection from a Bluetooth device. ( ( Turn the power of this product off.
Connections > Connecting using the cable Connecting using the cable You can connect this product to the headphone output jack of an external device by using the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug cable (included). ( The following functions will not be available when connecting via cable.
Wearing this product > Putting the headphones on Wearing this product Putting the headphones on Check the markings on the headphones for the left and right sides to make sure the headphones are positioned correctly when you put them on.
Operating this Product > Adjusting the volume Operating this Product Adjusting the volume Follow the steps below to adjust the volume. + key − key ( ( Turn the volume up Press the + key. Turn the volume down Press the − key. NOTE When connecting to a device (such as a smartphone) on which the volume can be adjusted, you can also adjust the volume using that device.
Operating this Product > Listening to music Listening to music You can using the following functions during playback. + key Function key ANC key − key ( ( ( ( Pause or restart playback Press the function key. Skip to the next song Hold down the + key until you hear a “beep” sound (about two seconds). Go back to the beginning of the song, or skip to the previous song Hold down the − key until you hear a “beep” sound (about two seconds).
Operating this Product > Receiving a phone call Receiving a phone call When connecting to a Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone) that has phone call functionality, you can talk using this product. Operate this product as follows. Function key ( ( ( Receive a phone call Press the function key. End a phone call During the phone call, press the function key. Ignore a call Hold down the function key for about two seconds when the call is coming in.
Operating this Product > Using the voice assistance feature on your smartphone Using the voice assistance feature on your smartphone When connecting this product to a Bluetooth device that supports a voice assistance feature such as Siri or Google Assistant, you can control the voice assistant with this product. Function key 1 Press the function key twice. The voice assistant will start, and you can operate it using your voice.
Settings > About the app for earphones/headphones Settings About the app for earphones/headphones The Headphones Controller smartphone app is a dedicated app for getting the best sound quality from your Yamaha earphones or headphones. This app will let you do the following. ( Show the status of your earphones/headphones (such as remaining battery power) ( Make detailed settings on your earphones/headphones Install the app from the App Store (iOS devices) or from Google Play (Android devices).
Settings > List of settings (main screen) List of settings (main screen) The settings that you can make on the main screen of the Headphones Controller app are shown below. NOTE The app screen may differ, depending on your product. ( ( ( ( LISTENING CARE Turns LISTENING CARE (a feature that automatically adjusts the sound quality according to the volume) on/off. NOISE CANCELLING This sets the balance between the playback and ambient sound.
Settings > Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the volume Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the volume When LISTENING CARE is enabled, this product will automatically adjust the sound quality according to the playback volume. This feature adjusts the frequency balance, offering rich sound quality playback even at a low volume. Use the Headphones Controller app to make these settings.
Settings > Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the product’s fit Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the product’s fit When LISTENING OPTIMIZER is enabled, this product will automatically adjust the sound quality to best match how the headphones fit on your ears. Use the Headphones Controller app to make these settings.
Settings > Playing back sound according to your surroundings Playing back sound according to your surroundings You can set how this product sounds according to the situation, such when you want to enjoy music in a noisy location, or when you want to be able to hear what is going on around you while you are listening. When NOISE CANCELLING is enabled, the ADVANCED ANC feature built into this product reduces outside noise while maintaining the quality of sound playback.
Settings > Playing back sound according to your surroundings Related links ( ( “Part names” (p.11) “About the app for earphones/headphones” (p.
Settings > Setting the auto-standby time Setting the auto-standby time This product will automatically shut off when a certain amount of time has passed without a connection from a Bluetooth device. You can set the time it takes for the power to turn off after no connection has been received. Use the Headphones Controller app to make these settings.
Settings > Updating the firmware Updating the firmware The firmware on this product can be updated to add new functionality, rectify product issues and so on. Updates are performed using Headphones Controller. 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 > Read this first Troubleshooting Read this first If this product does not operate normally while you are using it, first check the following. ( Turn the power off and then on again. ( Make sure that this product have been sufficiently charged. ( “Charging this product” (p.12) ( Update the firmware of this product to the latest version. “Updating the firmware” (p.33) ( ( Also, check the following. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( “No sound can be heard” (p.35) “Power will not turn on” (p.
Troubleshooting > No sound can be heard No sound can be heard ( This product are not connected to a Bluetooth device. Pair this product. “Connecting to a Bluetooth device” (p.18) ( ( The volume is too low. Raise the volume. “Adjusting the volume” (p.22) ( ( The music stopped playing back. Start playback. “Listening to music” (p.23) ( ( The cable may not be correctly connected (when using the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug cable). The 3.
Troubleshooting > Power will not turn on Power will not turn on ( There may not be enough battery power left. Charge this product. “Charging this product” (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.
Troubleshooting > Cannot connect to a Bluetooth device Cannot connect to a Bluetooth device ( This product and your Bluetooth device may be too far apart. Move this product closer to the Bluetooth device. ( A device that emits electromagnetic waves (such as a microwave oven, access point and so on) might be nearby. Do not use this product near other devices that emit electromagnetic waves. ( The connection information for the registered Bluetooth device may not be working properly.
Troubleshooting > The product does not operate or play back The product does not operate or play back ( This product may be charging. You cannot use this product while they are charging. Use the earphones after charging is finished. ( There is no remaining battery power on this product. Charge this product. “Charging this product” (p.12) ( ( The product is temporarily not functioning in a stable way. Turn the power off and then on again.
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 product 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 > Problem Still Not Resolved (Customer Support) Problem Still Not Resolved (Customer Support) 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 “User Guide (Basic).” ( For customers outside of Japan Please contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
Appendix > Specifications Appendix Specifications The specifications of this product are as shown below. ( Driver type Over-ear Driver unit 40 mm Frequency range 8–40,000 Hz Bluetooth version 5.
Appendix > List of operations List of operations The main operations of this product are as shown below.
Appendix > List of operations Other functions ( Start pairing Hold down the Power key with the power off (five seconds) Start voice assistant Function key (press quickly, two times in a row) ( ( ( 44
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. Product indicator display ( Power on Flashes according to the remaining battery power.
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 device registration (pairing) Pairing Successful Pairing successful/finished connecting Pairing Failed Pairing unsuccessful Connected Finished connecting to Bluetooth device Disconnected Disconnected from Bluetooth device Noise Cancel NOISE CANCELLING
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