Audio Technica ATH-AR5BT User manual

User Manual
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ATH-AR5BT

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Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product.
Before using the product, read through this user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Introduction
Safety precautions
Cautions for the product
• Do not use the product near medical equipment. Radio waves
may affect cardiac pacemakers and medical electronic
equipment. Do not use the product inside medical facilities.
• When using the product in aircraft, follow airline instructions.
• Do not use the product near automatic control devices such as
automatic doors and fire alarms. Radio waves may affect
electronic equipment and cause accidents due to malfunction.
• Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the product to
avoid electric shock, malfunction or fire.
• Do not subject the product to strong impact to avoid electric
shock, malfunction or fire.
• Do not handle the product with wet hands to avoid electric
shock or injury.
• Disconnect the product from a device if the product begins to
malfunction, producing smoke, odor, heat, unwanted noise or
showing other signs of damage. In such a case, contact your
local Audio-Technica dealer.
• Do not allow the product to get wet to avoid electric shock or
malfunction.
• Do not put foreign matter such as combustible materials,
metal, or liquid in the product.
• Do not cover the product with a cloth to avoid fire or injury by
overheating.
• Follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone
use if using headphones while driving.
• Do not use the product in places where the inability to hear
ambient sound presents a serious risk (such as at railroad
crossings, train stations, and construction sites).
• To prevent damage to your hearing, do not raise the volume
too high. Listening to loud sound for an extended period may
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
• Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact
with the product.
• Be careful to avoid pinching yourself between the housing and
the arm of product or at the joints.

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Cautions for rechargeable battery
The product is equipped with a rechargeable battery (lithium polymer battery).
• If battery fluid gets into eyes, do not rub them. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water such as tap water and consult a
doctor immediately.
• If battery fluid leaks, do not touch fluid with bare hands. If fluid
remains inside the product, it may cause malfunction. If
battery fluid leaks, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.
– If fluid gets in your mouth, gargle thoroughly with clean
water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately.
– If your skin or clothing comes in contact with fluid,
immediately wash the affected skin or clothing with water. If
you experience skin irritation, consult a doctor.
• To avoid leakage, generation of heat or explosion:
– Never heat, disassemble or modify the battery, nor dispose
of it in a fire.
– Do not attempt to pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or
step on the battery.
– Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact.
– Do not get the battery wet.
• Do not use, leave or store the battery in the following places:
– Area exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures and
humidity
– Inside of a car under the blazing sun
– Near heat sources such as heat registers
• Charge only with the included USB cable to avoid malfunction
or fire.
• The internal rechargeable battery of this product cannot be
replaced by the user. The battery may have reached the end of
its service life if the usage time becomes significantly shorter
even after the battery has been fully charged. If this is the
case, the battery needs to be repaired. Contact your local
Audio-Technica dealer for repair details.
• When the product is disposed of, the built-in rechargeable
battery needs to be discarded properly. Contact your local
Audio-Technica dealer to learn how to properly dispose of the
battery.
Safety precautions

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Notes on use
• Be sure to read the connected device’s user manual before use.
• Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in
the unlikely event that such losses should occur while using the
product.
• On public transportation or in other public places, keep the
volume low so as not to disturb other people.
• Minimize the volume on your device before connecting the
product.
• When using the product in a dry environment, you may feel a
tingling sensation in your ears.This is caused by static electricity
accumulated on your body, not by product malfunction.
• Do not subject the product to strong impact.
• Do not store the product in direct sunlight, near heating devices,
or in hot, humid, or dusty places. Additionally, do not allow the
product to get wet.
• When the product is used for a long time, the product may
become discolored due to ultraviolet light (especially direct
sunlight) and wear.
• If the product is placed in a bag while the included cable or USB
charging cable is still connected, the included cable or USB
charging cable may become caught, severed, or broken. Store it
in the included pouch.
• Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting
the included cable or USB charging cable. The included cable or
USB charging cable may become severed or an accident may
occur if you pull on the cable itself.
• When you are not using the included cable or USB charging
cable, disconnect it from the product.
• When you are not using the product, store it in the included
pouch.
• This product can be used to talk on the phone only when using a
mobile telephone network. Support for telephony apps that use a
mobile data network is not guaranteed.
• If you use the product near an electronic device or transmitter
(such as a mobile phone), unwanted noise may be heard. In this
case, move the product away from the electronic device or
transmitter.
• If you use the product near aTV or radio antenna, noise may be
seen or heard in the television or radio signal. In this case, move
the product away from the TV or radio antenna.
• To protect the built-in rechargeable battery, charge it at least once
every 6 months. If too much time passes between charges, the
life of the rechargeable battery may be reduced, or the
rechargeable battery may no longer be able to be charged.

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Part names and functions
Headband
Earpad
Slider
Housing
Left/Right (L/R)
indicator
N-Mark
Shows the location for
detecting NFC.
Power switch
Turns the power on and off.
Detachable cable for smartphones
(1.2 m (3.9') / 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated
stereo mini-plug (4 pole/L-shaped))
Indicator lamp
Displays the operating status
and battery level of the product.
USB connector jack
Used to connect the included USB
charging cable and charge the product.
A microphone is built into
the left (L) housing.
Jog switch
Allows you to adjust the volume, play or pause music
and videos, and perform phone call operations.
Connector jack
Used to connect the included cable
and use the playthrough function.
USB charging cable
(1.0 m (3.3')) Pouch
Arm
Joint
■Included accessories

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Charging the battery
• Fully charge the battery when using for the first time.
• When the rechargeable battery is running low, the product will sound 2 sets of 2 beeps and the indicator lamp will
flash in red. When these beeps sound, charge the battery.
• It takes about 5 hours to charge the battery fully. (This time may vary depending on usage conditions.)
• While the battery is charging, the product’s
Bluetooth connection remains disabled and therefore the product’s
Bluetooth feature cannot be used.
1. Connect the included USB charging cable (micro USB Type B) to the product’s USB connector jack.
USB connector jack
USB port
USB Type A
USB charging cable
(included) Micro USB Type B
Computer
2. Connect the included USB charging cable (USB Type A) to the computer to start charging.
• During charging, the indicator lamp lights as follows:
Lit in red : Charging
Lit in blue : Charging complete
3. When charging is complete, disconnect the included USB charging cable (USB Type A) from the computer.
4. Disconnect the included USB charging cable (micro USB Type B) from the product’s USB connector jack.

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Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology
About pairing
To connect the product to a Bluetooth device, the product needs to pair (register) with the device. Once they are
paired, you do not need to pair them again.
However, you will need to pair again in the following cases:
• If the product is deleted from the
Bluetooth device’s connection history.
• If the product is sent out for repair.
• If the product is paired with 9 devices or more.
(The product can be paired with up to 8 devices. When you pair with a new device after pairing with 8 devices, pairing
information for the device with the oldest connection date will be overwritten by the information for the new device.)
Pairing a Bluetooth device
• Read the user manual for the Bluetooth device.
• Place the device within 1 m (3.3') of the product to perform pairing correctly.
• To confirm the progress of the pairing process, wear the product while performing this procedure and listen for the
confirmation tone.
1. Starting with the product turned off, slide the power switch to the “ON”
position.
• The indicator lamp will light in blue, and then flash in red and blue.
• The product sounds a confirmation tone when pairing begins.
2. Use your
Bluetooth device to begin the pairing process and search for the product.
• For information about using your
Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.
3. Select “ATH-AR5BT” to pair the product and your
Bluetooth device.
• Some devices may ask for a passkey. In this case, enter “0000”. The passkey
may also be called a passcode, PIN code, PIN number, or password.
• The product sounds a confirmation tone when pairing is complete.
ATH-AR5BT
MY DEVICES
Settings Bluetooth
Bluetooth

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Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology
Using NFC when pairing
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that allows for short-range wireless communication between various
devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. It allows two devices to communicate when you simply touch them to
each other. You can use NFC to pair your
Bluetooth device with this product.
Compatible devices : NFC-compatible
Bluetooth devices
Compatible OS : Android
Pairing an NFC-compatible Bluetooth device
To confirm the progress of the pairing process, wear the product while performing this procedure and listen for the
confirmation tone.
1. Turn on your NFC-compatible device’s NFC feature.
• Refer to your NFC-compatible device’s user manual as necessary.
2. Starting with the product turned off, slide the power switch to the
“ON” position.
3. Touch your NFC-compatible device to the N-Mark on the product,
and then use your NFC-compatible device to complete the pairing
process.
• For the location of your NFC-compatible device’s NFC antenna,
or how to end the connection between the product and your
device, refer to the device’s user manual.
• The product sounds a confirmation tone when pairing is
complete.
Disconnecting a device
Touch your NFC-compatible Bluetooth device to the part just above the N-Mark on the product again to disconnect the
product from your device.
Switching the device
• If the product is connected to a Bluetooth device and you then touch an NFC-compatible Bluetooth device to it, the
product will connect to the second device.
• If you have an NFC-compatible
Bluetooth device connected with the product and touch that device to another
NFC-compatible
Bluetooth device, the device will disconnect from the product and connect with the second NFC-
compatible
Bluetooth device.

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Indicator lamp display
The product’s indicator lamps indicate the product’s status as explained below.
Status Indicator lamp display pattern Red Blue
Pairing Searching for device
FlashingConnection
Waiting to be connected
Connecting
Battery level Battery level low
Charge
Charging Lit
Charging complete Lit

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Using the product
The product can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your device and play music, receive phone calls,
etc. Use the product for whichever of these purposes suits your needs. Note that Audio-Technica cannot guarantee
compatible operation with connected
Bluetooth devices.
Power supply
Power supply Switch operation Indicator lamp
ON*1
Lights in red and blue simultaneously
(appears purple), then flashes in red
and blue*2
OFF*1 Lights in red and blue simultaneously
(appears purple), then turns off
*1 If you are wearing the product, you will hear a beep to indicate when the product has turned on and off.
*2 It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light.
Wearing the product
Place the product with the side marked “L” over your left ear and the side marked “R” over
your right ear, and adjust the headband length by sliding the adjustable slider so that the
earpads cover your ears completely.
Folding compactly
Using the joint as a fulcrum, the housing can be folded into the headband.
• When folding the product, detach the included cable.
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers, etc. in the joint.
• Be sure to return the housing to its original position before using the product.
Joints
Fold
Unfold