Denon AH-C160W User manual

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AH-C160W
Wireless Sport Headphones
Owner’s Manual
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Preparation
Unpacking 3
Features 4
Wireless 4
Sound 4
Comfort 4
Durable 4
Features and functions 5
Charging / Battery status 6
Wearing 8
Switching Audio Guidance (notification sounds) 9
Connections
Turning the power on/off 10
Bluetooth operation 11
Pairing 11
Registering (Pairing) and connecting a Bluetooth device 11
Reconnecting paired devices 13
Deleting pairing information 14
Operation
Listening to music 15
Conducting phone calls 17
Making a call 17
Answering an incoming call 17
Ending a call 17
Using the call waiting function 18
Ignoring an incoming call 18
Switching a call from the headphones to a mobile phone 18
Other operations 19
Information 20
Replacing the ear tips 20
Replacing the ear rings 20
Audio Playback and Phone Calls on a Bluetooth Device 21
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 22
Appendix
Precautions for Use 24
Disposal of these headphones 25
Trademark information 25
Specifications 26
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Contents
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Thank you for purchasing this product. To ensure proper operation, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully before using the product.
Unpacking
Unpack your new AH-C160W and verify that the following items are included.
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Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions USB cable
(for charging: Approx. 0.3 m)
Ear tips (XS/S/M/L)
Ear rings (S/L) Slider Carabiner Carrying case
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Preparation
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Features
Wireless
0You can enjoy listening to music wirelessly by connecting the
AH-C160W to your Bluetooth device. Playback operations and
volume adjustment can be performed for the paired audio device
using the headphones.
Sound
0The sound of the AH-C160W has been designed and tuned using
advanced digital signal processing – to help and inspire you to
achieve your fitness goals faster.
0The AH-C160W uses Clear Voice Capture, a sophisticated noise
reduction system to deliver the clearest voice quality for phone
calls – even in the noisiest environments.
0The AH-C160W’s Multilingual Voice Prompts keep you aware of
headphone status – such as battery level – so you can
concentrate on getting on with your workout!
Comfort
0The sleek design of the AH-C160W uses unique Earhook
technology, developed with a leading hearing aid specialist, to
keep the earpieces in place – even during heavy workouts or
when running. Three sizes of ring give the best fit for the ears,
ensuring pure music playback and excluding noise.
0Along with four sizes of silicon ear tip, the AH-C160W comes with
Comply tips made from Memory foam to ensure ultimate comfort
in the ear. They’re treated with SweatGuard to keep them clean –
however hard the exercise!
Durable
0The AH-C160W is designed to survive: as well as its durable
mechanical structure, even the electronics inside are coated with
Nanofics technology, for IPX5/7 class sweat resistance.
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Features and functions
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AStatus indicator LED
BCall microphones
CVolume buttons (+/–) (v p. 16)
DControl button (1 3)
0Turns the power on/off. (v p. 10)
0Pairs the headphones with Bluetooth devices. (v p. 11)
0Operates the audio device that is connected using Bluetooth.
(v p. 15)
ECharging port (v p. 6)
FL/R Indicators
GEar rings
0The M size is attached at the time of purchase. Replace them to
match your preference. (v p. 20)
HEar tips
The Comply(TM) foam ear tips are attached at the time of purchase.
Replace them with any of the accessory ear tips to match your
preference. (v p. 20)
ICall button (v p. 17)
JSlider (v p. 8)
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Charging / Battery status
Connect the headphones to a computer or USB AC adapter (sold
separately) using the supplied dedicated charging cable to charge the
battery.
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USB AC
adapter
The charging status can be checked from the status indicator LED on the
headphones.
Charging status Status indicator LED color
Charging
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Fully charged
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0When using the headphones for the first time after purchase or when the
remaining power of the rechargeable battery is low, charge the battery.
0The headphones can be used for approximately 4 hours of music playback when
fully charged.
0It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the rechargeable battery from the
state of no remaining battery power.
0The headphones can be used for approximately 1 hour of music playback after
charging for approximately 20 minutes.
NOTE
0When the dedicated charging cable is connected to the headphones, the power of
the headphones turns off and the mode becomes charging mode. Before use after
charging, disconnect the cable from the headphones and turn on the power.
0When connecting the dedicated charging cable to the charging port, be sure to
match the cable connector with the shape of the socket. Forcing the connector into
the socket will cause damage.
0The rating of the charging output should be DC 5 V, 2.4 A or less.
0The usable time of the headphones differs depending on the temperature of the
environment in which they are used and method of use.
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oChecking the remaining battery power
The remaining power of the rechargeable battery can be checked from the
number of beeps or audio guidance. Furthermore, it can also be checked
from the number of times the LED flashes red. Turn on the power and
press the call button twice in succession when a call is not in progress.
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Number of beeps Number of times LED
flashes red
Remaining time of
rechargeable battery
Four times Four times Approx. 4 hours
Three times Three times Approx. 3 hours
Twice Twice Approx. 2 hours
Alert tone Once Less than 1 hours
0When the remaining power of the rechargeable battery is running low, the LED
flashes red at approximately 3-second intervals together with a beeping sound.
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You can also check the remaining power of the rechargeable battery on an iPhone. (*)
zThe remaining power of the rechargeable battery can be displayed as a
percentage (%) on an iPhone, but this number is an approximate value.
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Wearing
oWearing the headphones
These headphones are supplied with different sizes of ear rings and ear
tips for adjusting the fit. Use the combination that best suits your ears in
order to find the most comfortable fit. (v p. 20)
Wear the headphones as described below.
1Insert the ear tip of the “L” of the headphones into the
left ear, and the ear tip of the “R” into the right ear.
0When using the Comply (TM) form ear tips that are already
attached to the headphones, mold the ear tips with your fingers
before inserting in your ears.
2Lift the hook parts of the headphones over the ears and
then hook them behind the ears as shown in the figure.
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oAdjusting the length of the headphones cable
Attach the supplied slider to the headphones cable as shown in the figure
and then adjust the length of the cable.
Setting the slider to the position in the figure will make it difficult for any
vibration sound resulting from the cable moving up and down during
jogging to be transmitted to the ears.
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NOTE
0Do not forcefully pull or bundle the cable. The cable may break resulting in the
inability to output sound.
0After attaching the slider, check that it does not become detached by vibration.
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Switching Audio Guidance (notification sounds)
You are notified when an operation has completed correctly by a “beep” or “audio guidance”.
oSwitching the audio guidance language
You can switch to audio guidance in your preferred language or switch to a
beep sound.
1Connect the headphones and Bluetooth device using
Bluetooth. (v p. 11)
2Press and hold the call button and volume “+” button
together for approximately 1 second.
0The audio guidance is switched.
0Each press switches to an audio guidance language or beep
sound in the following order.
Beep sound, English, Japanese, German, French, Italian,
Spanish, Chinese
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Turning the power on/off
Turn on the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device that you want to
connect to beforehand.
1Press and hold the headphones' control button for
approximately 3 second.
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0When the pairing information is deleted, the headphones
automatically switch to pairing registration mode when the power
is turned on.
0A beep sound is heard and the status indicator LED lights purple
for approximately 1 second.
0The headphones automatically connect via Bluetooth to the
Bluetooth device when the device is already paired with the
headphones. (v p. 13)
oTurning the power off
1Press and hold the control button for approximately 3
seconds.
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0A beep sound is heard and the status indicator LED lights purple
for approximately 1 second.
0A small amount of power is consumed even when the power is off.
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Bluetooth operation
Pairing
You need to register (pair) a Bluetooth device with the headphones in
advance in order to enjoy listening to wireless music or make phone calls.
You can connect to a Bluetooth device any time after it has been paired.
NOTE
0Pairing needs to be done again in the following cases.
0When 9 or more devices have been paired with the headphones
These headphones can store pairing information from a maximum of 8 devices.
When 9 or more devices are paired, the new pairing information overwrites the
oldest pairing information in order from the oldest information onwards.
Multiple Bluetooth devices cannot be played back at the same time.
Registering (Pairing) and connecting a
Bluetooth device
Check that the headphones are not connected to any Bluetooth device
before pairing.
1Turn on the Bluetooth function of your mobile device.
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0For details, see the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device that
you want to connect.
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2When the headphones power is off, press and hold the
control button for approximately 3 seconds.
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0The status indicator LED lights purple for approximately 1 second
and then flashes red and blue alternately indicating that the
headphones are in pairing registration mode.
0If the status indicator LED does not light even when the control
button is pressed, the rechargeable battery has no power
remaining. Charge the battery.
3Select “DENON AH-C160W” from the list of devices
displayed on the screen of your Bluetooth device.
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When registration (pairing) is complete and a Bluetooth connection
is established, the status indicator LED on the headphones lights
blue for approximately 5 seconds.
4Playing back music on the Bluetooth device.
Music played back on the connected Bluetooth device is output from
the headphones.
0If the power is on, turn the power off before pairing.
0The headphones pairing registration mode is canceled if pairing is not completed
within 3 minutes. In this case, press and hold the control button for approximately 3
seconds to turn the power off, and then try pairing again.
0If you are requested to enter a PIN code (pass key), enter “0000” (four zeros).
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Reconnecting paired devices
Check that the headphones are not connected to any Bluetooth device
before connecting.
1Turn on the Bluetooth function of your mobile device.
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0For details, see the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device that
you want to connect.
2Press and hold the control button for approximately 3
seconds to turn the headphones power on.
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0A beep sound is heard and the status indicator LED lights purple
for approximately 1 second.
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3The headphones automatically connect via Bluetooth
to the Bluetooth device.
If the device is not connected, select “DENON AH-C160W” from the
list of devices displayed on the screen of your Bluetooth device.
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0When the Bluetooth connection is established, the status
indicator LED lights blue for approximately 5 seconds.
4Playing back music on the Bluetooth device.
Music played back on the connected Bluetooth device is output from
the headphones.
Deleting pairing information
Delete pairing information if you have made a mistake entering pairing
information or when re-pairing a device.
1Press and hold the call button for approximately 3
seconds when the headphones are in pairing
registration mode with the Bluetooth device.
0A beep sound is heard, the status indicator LED flashes purple 5 times,
and the pairing information is deleted.
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Listening to music
First check that the headphones and Bluetooth device are connected via
Bluetooth. (v p. 11)
Playback operations can be performed from both the Bluetooth device and
headphones. Here we will explain the operations using the control buttons
on the headphones.
Playback/pause
Press the control button once.
0The status indicator LED flashes blue during playback.
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Select track
Next track: Press and hold the volume “+” button for approximately 1
second.
Previous track: Press and hold the volume “-” button for approximately
1 second.
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Volume adjustment
Increase volume (*1): Press the volume “+” button.
Decrease volume (*2): Press the volume “-” button.
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z1When the maximum volume is reached, a beep sounds twice. The volume
cannot be increased further.
z2When the minimum volume is reached, a beep sounds once. The volume
cannot be decreased further.
NOTE
0When the dedicated charging cable is connected to the headphones, the power
turns off automatically.
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Conducting phone calls
Calls can be made while you are wearing the headphones. You can hear
the caller’s voice through the headphones, and your voice is picked up by
the built-in microphone in the headphones. The paired Bluetooth
compatible mobile phone is controlled using the Call button.
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Making a call
Dial operations are done on the paired mobile phone. Audio playback is
paused and the call is connected.
Answering an incoming call
When an incoming call is received, audio playback is paused and the ring
tone is heard.
Press the call button once to answer the call.
Ending a call
Press the call button once during the call.
When a call is ended, playback of the paused track is restarted.
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Using the call waiting function
If you receive a call while another call is already in progress, you can place
the current call (call A) on hold and switch to the new call (call B).
NOTE
0Some of mobile phones may not be compatible with these functions.
1Press the call button once during the call.
0This places the current call (call A) on hold and switches to the
new call (call B).
0When the new call (call B) ends, the headphones return to the call
that is on hold (call A).
oTo return to the call that is on hold (call A)
1Press and hold the call button for approximately 3
seconds during the call (call B).
0This places the current call (call B) on hold and switches to the
call that is on hold (call A).
Ignoring an incoming call
Press and hold the call button for approximately 2 seconds when an
incoming call is received.
Switching a call from the headphones
to a mobile phone
Switch the current call to the mobile phone.
Press the call button twice.
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Other operations
Incoming call
detected
Answer Press the call button once
In standby mode/
During audio
playback
Voice dial/
Voice activated call
Press and hold the call
button for approximately 1
second.
Call in progress
End call Press the call button once
Mute on/off Press and hold the call
button for approximately 1
second.
0Press the volume button to adjust the volume of the caller’s voice.
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Information
Replacing the ear tips
Removing
Hold the ear tip and pull while tilting it.
Attaching
Align the nozzle with the earpiece attachment part and push it all the
way in using a small amount of force.
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Replacing the ear rings
Ear rings adjust the degree of fit of the headphones in the ears. This
enables the headphones to be held firmly when vibration from jogging and
other activities is transmitted to the headphones. Attach ear rings that
match the size of your ears.
1Remove the ear tips and ear rings.
2Align the protrusion on the housing of the headphones
and the depression of the ear ring of the preferred size
and then attach the ear ring.
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Ear rings
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