Brookstone Wireless Cat Ear Headphones User manual

Wireless Cat Ear Headphones
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CAUTION
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read, heeded, adhered to and
followed before the unit is operated.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings and Cautions.......................................................1
FCC Information ............................................................5
Location of Parts and Controls...............................................6
Charging the Cat Ear Headphones...........................................8
Pairing Your Device .........................................................9
Listening to Audio .........................................................10
Changing Audio Output ....................................................10
Incoming Calls.............................................................11
Selecting Light Colors......................................................12
Selecting Light Modes .....................................................13
Using the Headphone Cord ................................................14
Compatibility...............................................................15
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Frequently Asked Questions................................................16
Specifications..............................................................19
Warranty ..................................................................20

SAFETY AND HANDLING INFORMATION
For maximum product life, do not drop, throw or crush the headphones. Do not expose
them to humidity, dust, or operating temperatures outside 32°F to 113°F (0°C to
45°C).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.
4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
onto the unit.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY WARNINGS
This device contains a non-removable Lithium-Ion battery. The battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local waste management office for
information on battery recycling or disposal.
WARNING
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near
children or mentally disabled individuals.
2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.
5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug
outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit.
6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap cord loosely around the unit when
storing.
7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat.
8. Do not overload the electrical outlet. Use only the power source as indicated.
9. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use the cord as a handle.
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10. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the unit’s
power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself.
11. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit.
Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the unit
is used.
12. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
13. Never remove the plug from the outlet by pulling the power cord.
FCC INFORMATION
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. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
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Right Ear Cup (Bottom) Right Ear Cup (Top)
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1. Speaker with Light (2)
2. Right Ear Cup
3. Ear Cup Light (2)
4. Left Ear Cup
5. 3.5mm to 3.5mm Headphone Cord
with inline microphone
6. Play/Pause/Track Forward/Track
Back Button
7. Micro USB Charging Cable
8. Light On/Off/Choose Color Button
9. Light Mode Button
10. Speakers On/Off Button
11. Headphone Cord Input
12. Volume + Button
13. Play/Pause/Track Forward/Track Back Button
14. Volume - Button
15. Pairing/Charging LED
Indicator
16. Micro USB Input
17. Bluetooth® Button
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PAIRING YOUR DEVICE
1. Prepare your device to pair using Bluetooth® wireless technology, making
sure you are within 33 feet of the headphones. Refer to your device’s owner’s
manual for details if necessary.
2. Press and hold the BLUETOOTH BUTTON until the PAIRING LED
INDICATOR illuminates and four tones sound to turn Bluetooth® mode on.
3. The PAIRING LED INDICATOR will be solid blue for 5 seconds as the
headphones search for previously paired devices. If no connection is made
within 5 seconds, the headphones will enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. The
PAIRING LED INDICATOR will flash blue and two tones will sound.
4. Once the headphones are in pairing mode and your device is ready to pair, select
“Cat Headphones” on your device. If prompted, use 0000 as a PIN for the pairing
code. Once “Cat Headphones” is selected, the PAIRING LED INDICATOR will
change to solid blue and one tone will sound to confirm pairing is complete.
Notes:
• After the initial pairing of your device, the headphones should
automatically pair with your device the next time the unit is put into
Bluetooth® mode. Depending upon your device, you may have to select
“Cat Headphones” in your device’s Bluetooth® menu.
• To cancel pairing mode, press the BLUETOOTH BUTTON to turn off
Bluetooth® mode or wait 5 minutes for the headphones to cancel pairing
mode and turn off Bluetooth® mode automatically. The PAIRING LED
INDICATOR will turn off.
• If the ear cups and speaker lights are on, they will turn off if pairing mode
is cancelled automatically. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE
COLOR BUTTON to turn the ear cups and speaker lights on.
CHARGING THE CAT EAR HEADPHONES
1. Use the included MICRO USB CHARGING CABLE to charge the headphones
with a USB adapter (5V, 1A or above) (not included). The headphones will be
fully charged in approximately 3 hours.
2. The CHARGING LED INDICATOR is red while the headphones are charging
and turns off when the headphones are fully charged.
3. When the headphones’ battery is low, the CHARGING LED INDICATOR
will flash red when the headphones are not in Bluetooth® mode and will flash
red and blue when the headphones are in Bluetooth® mode.
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INCOMING CALLS
1. To answer an incoming call on your device, press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK
FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON once.
2. To ignore an incoming call on your device, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE/
TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON until a tone sounds and then
release.
3. To end an active call on your device, press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK
FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON once.
LISTENING TO AUDIO
1. Press and hold the BLUETOOTH BUTTON until the PAIRING LED
INDICATOR illuminates to turn Bluetooth® mode on.
2. Press the VOLUME + BUTTON to increase audio volume.
3. Press the VOLUME - BUTTON to decrease audio volume.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON once to
play or pause audio.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON twice in
quick succession to move one track forward.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON three times
in quick succession to move one track backward.
Note: If there is no audio streaming for 20 minutes, Bluetooth® mode is turned
off automatically.
CHANGING AUDIO OUTPUT
1. Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF BUTTON to turn the headphone speakers off
and turn the Cat Ear speakers on.
2. Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the headphone
speakers on. The Cat Ear speakers remain on.
3. Press the SPEAKERS ON/OFF BUTTON again to turn the headphone
speakers on and turn the Cat Ear speakers off.
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SELECTING LIGHT MODES
1. Press the LIGHT MODE BUTTON to activate Breathing mode, slow flashing of
selected color.
2. Press the LIGHT MODE BUTTON to activate Transition mode, selected color
transitions to the next color every 5 seconds.
3. Press the LIGHT MODE BUTTON to activate Beat mode, selected color beats
to audio.
4. Press the LIGHT MODE BUTTON to activate Strobe mode, fast flashing of
selected color.
5. Press the LIGHT MODE BUTTON to activate Solid mode, selected color is
solid.
Note: If there is no beat detected (volume is too low or audio does not have
enough bass), Beat mode defaults to Solid mode.
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SELECTING LIGHT COLORS
1. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to turn the ear cups
and speaker lights on. The default color is Light Blue.
2. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Green.
3. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Purple.
4. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Orange.
5. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Ice.
6. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Hot Pink.
7. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Lavender.
8. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Pink.
9. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to change the
ear cups and speaker lights to Light Blue.
10. Press and hold the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to turn the
ear cups and speaker lights off.
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USING THE HEADPHONE CORD
Connect your device to the headphones with the included 3.5MM TO 3.5MM
HEADPHONE CORD.
1. Plug the end of the HEADPHONE CORD with two lines into the HEADPHONE
CORD INPUT on the headphones.
2. Plug the end of the HEADPHONE CORD with three lines into your device.
3. Use your device to control volume through headphones.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON on the
HEADPHONE CORD once to play or pause audio.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON on the
HEADPHONE CORD twice in quick succession to move one track forward.
6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON on the
HEADPHONE CORD three times in quick succession to move one track
backward.
7. To answer an incoming call on your device, press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK
FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON on the HEADPHONE CORD once.
8. To ignore an incoming call on your device, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE/
TRACK FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON on the HEADPHONE CORD for
2 seconds and then release.
9. To end an active call on your device, press the PLAY/PAUSE/TRACK
FORWARD/TRACK BACK BUTTON on the HEADPHONE CORD once.
Notes:
• The HEADPHONE CORD INPUT takes precedence over the Bluetooth®
connection.
• If there is no audio streaming for 20 minutes, the Cat Ear Speakers are
turned off automatically.
COMPATIBILITY
Bluetooth 2.1 or above device with A2DP and AVRCP.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Unplug and spot clean with a soft, dry cloth.
End with 2 lines
to headphones End with 3 lines
to audio device

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why won’t audio play?
Ensure your device is within 33 feet of headphones and reconnect your device to
headphones (please refer to page 9 for pairing instructions).
Check the headphones’ or your device’s volume level.
Charge the headphones (if using Aux in, headphones must be charged).
Why isn’t the audio clear?
Ensure your device is within 33 feet of the headphones.
Reconnect your device to headphones (please refer to page 9 for pairing
instructions).
Check the headphones’ or your device’s volume level.
Adjust your device’s equalizer.
Charge the headphones (if using Aux in, headphones must be charged).
How do I pair a new device?
The headphones remember the last device paired. If you would like to use another
device, pair that device manually. Please refer to page 9 for pairing instructions.
You may need to turn Bluetooth® off on the last device that was paired so the
headphones will not automatically pair to that device.
Why won’t the lights stay on?
Charge the headphones. If the battery is depleted, it may take several minutes after
plugging in the MICRO USB CHARGING CABLE for there to be enough battery
life to keep the lights on.
The ear cups and speaker lights will turn off if pairing mode is cancelled
automatically. Press the LIGHTS ON/OFF/CHOOSE COLOR BUTTON to turn
the ear cups and speaker lights on.
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