Bowers & Wilkins 2 P5 SERIES User manual

P5 Series 2 Headphones
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Contents
ENGLISH 1
1. P5 Series 2 Carton
Contents 3
2. Using your P5 Series 2
Headphones 3
3. Connecting your
headphones 4
4. Using your P5 Series 2
Headphones with iPhone,
iPad and iPod 4
5. Cleaning your P5 Series 2
Headphones 5
6. Trouble shooting 5
7. Safety warnings 5
Technical Specications
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www.bowers-wilkins.com
Welcome to Bowers & Wilkins and P5 Series 2 Headphones
Thank you for choosing Bowers & Wilkins. When John Bowers
rst established our company he did so in the belief that
imaginative design, innovative engineering and advanced
technology were keys that could unlock the enjoyment of audio
in the home. His belief is one that we continue to share and it
inspires every product we design.
P5 Series 2 is a high performance on-ear headphone that
provides the highest quality personal audio experience in every
situation. This manual will tell you everything you need to know to
get the most from your P5 Series 2 Headphones.

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Diagram 1
Identfying left and right
1. P5 Series 2 Carton Contents
1. P5 Series 2 Headphones
2. Universal cable
3. Quilted pouch
4. Literature pack
2. Using your P5 Series 2 Headphones
Using your headphones correctly will help ensure
that their performance reaches its full potential. First,
identify the left and right ear pieces. Identication
legends are engraved on the metal hinge below the
headband.
This is illustrated in Diagram 1.
Now unfold the headphones and slide them on to
your head with the headband adjusted so that each
earpiece sits comfortably over the ear.
This is illustrated in Diagram 2.
It is recommended that you fold and return your
headphones to their pouch when not in use.
Diagram 2
Adjusting the earpiece.
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L
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3. Connecting your headphones
Your P5 Series 2 Headphones can be connected
to any audio device with a 3.5mm jack headphone
output. The remote and mic cable tted to P5 Series
2 Headphones incorporates an iPhone®, iPod® and
iPad® compatible microphone and audio control.
Its use is described in the following section of this
manual.
If using your P5 Series 2 Headphones with anything
other than an Apple® device the remote and
mic cable functionality may vary. If perfomance
is affected the supplied universal cable can be
substituted. Detaching the remote and mic cable
and tting the universal cable is described below and
illustrated in diagram 3.
• Unfold the headphones and remove the left
earpad by gently pulling it away from the body of
the earpiece. Removing the left earpad reveals the
cable connection plug and socket.
• Gently grasp the cable just below the earpiece
and lift upwards. The connection plug and socket
will raise up.
• Now gently grasp the connection plug and pull it
out of the socket.
• With the remote and mic cable now disconnected,
take the universal cable and identify the 2.5mm
connection plug.
• Insert the 2.5mm (angled) connection plug into
the left earpiece socket and press the connection
plug moulding into its routing channel.
• Replace the left earpad. Make sure that the
earpad location pins and sockets engage
accurately.
4. Using your P5 Series 2 Headphones
with iPhone, iPad and iPod
Your P5 Series 2 Headphones incorporate a
combined microphone and audio control, integrated
within the remote and mic cable, that enables you to
make or answer calls while wearing the headphones.
The control also enables you to play, pause and skip
songs. The microphone and control is illustrated in
diagram 4
The control incorporates three click switches, one in
the middle and one at either end, and operates as
follows:
• Click the end switch engraved “+” to increase
phone or song volume.
• Click the end switch engraved “–” to decrease
phone or song volume.
• Click the middle switch once to answer a call.
• Click the middle switch once to end a call.
• Click the middle switch once to play or pause a song
• Click the middle switch twice to skip to the next
song.
• Click the middle switch three times to skip to the
previous song.
Diagram 3
Changing the cable
Diagram 4
The microphone and audio controls
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5. Cleaning your P5 Series 2 Headphones
Clean your P5 Series 2 Headphones by soaking a
soft cloth in warm water and dabbing the leather
until clean, do not rub the cloth on the leather. Do
not use cleaning detergents or leather polish, doing
so may cause damage to the product.
6. Trouble shooting
No or intermittent audio
• Make sure that the headphone plug is securely
connected to the device's headphone socket (not
a “line out” socket).
• Make sure that the headphone plug connection
is not obstructed by any protective case used on
the device.
• Try an alternative audio source.
• Use the supplied universal cable if iPod, iPhone
or iPad microphone and control features are not
required.
Remote and mic not functioning correctly
• Check the iPod, iPhone and iPad compatibility.
• Disconnect and re-connect the headphones to
ensure the connection is secure.
• Test on another compatible product if available.
Low volume or poor audio quality
• Ensure the headphones are securely connected.
• Disable any audio enhancement features on the
audio source.
• Make sure the volume level of the audio source is
turned up.
• Try an alternative audio source.
• Check the cable connection within the left
earpiece.
Sound is only coming from one earpiece
• Disconnect and re-connect the headphones to
ensure the connection is secure.
• Try another audio source.
• Check the cable connection within the left
earpiece.
7. Safety warnings
• Contains small parts which may be a choking
hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
• This product contains magnetic material.
• When unplugging the headphones never pull on
the cable. Always grasp and pull the connector.
• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause
hearing damage. It is best to avoid high volume
levels when using headphones, especially for
extended periods.
• Use caution when using your headphones while
operating a vehicle or engaging in any activity
that requires your full attention. Check and follow
local laws regarding mobile phone and headset
headphones use. Some jurisdictions impose
specic limitations, such as single earpiece
conguration, on the use of such products while
driving.
• Sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings
may have an unfamiliar character when using
headphones. Be aware of how these sounds may
vary in character so you can recognise them as
needed.
• Do not drop, sit on, or allow the headphones to
become wet.

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Technical Specications
Model P5 Series 2
Description On-Ear Headphone
Technical features Nylon damped diaphragm
CCAW coil
Changeable ear cushions
Detachable cable
Folding (atable) design
Damping foam
Drive units 2x ø40mm (1.6in) full range
Impedance 22 ohms
Frequency range 10Hz to 20kHz
Distortion (THD) <0.4% (1KHz/10mW)
Max. input power 50mW
Sensitivity 108dB/V at 1kHz
Inputs 3.5mm stereo mini jack (CTIA 4-pole)
Height 192mm folded out, 130mm folded in
Width 190mm
Depth 70mm
Cable length 1.2m
Weight 195g
Accessories supplied Universal cable (3.5mm stereo 2-pole mini jack)
Protective pouch
Apple compatibility The remote and mic are supported by iPhone 3GS and later,
iPod Touch 2nd generation & later, iPad all models. The remote is
supported by iPod Classic all models, iPod Nano 4th generation &
later, iPod Shufe 3rd generation & later.
Trademark acknowledgements
Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic,
iPod nano, iPod shufe, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.