Drop THX Panda User manual

PANDA HEADPHONES
USER MANUAL

For the very first time, a true audiophile
listening experience is no longer reserved
for wired headphones. Delivering the lowest
distortion ever on a wireless headphone,
the Drop + THX Panda puts you closer to
your music than you ever thought possible.
The world’s first headphones to combine THX’s acclaimed
AAA™ linear amplifier technology with premium planar ribbon
drivers, the Drop + THX Panda lets you experience sound just
as the way it was intended.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS 03
PRECAUTIONS 04
FEATURES 05
HOW TO USE 06
Wearing 06
Turn On/Off06
Pair Bluetooth 06
Media Controls 07
Calling Controls 07
Charging 08
Wired Use 08
Cleaning 09
LED Meanings 09
Reset Procedure 10
Troubleshooting 11
SPECIFICATIONS 13
Included in Kit 13
General Specs 14
Power 15
Battery 15
Audio 16
Microphone 16
Physical 17
Optional Accessories 17
TRADEMARKS 18
WARRANTY 19
ADDITIONAL L ANGUAGES 20
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WARNINGS
Please read and keep all safety and
use instructions.
■This set contains small parts which
may be a choking hazard and not
suitable for children under age 3.
■Avoid exposing this product to rain,
liquids, moisture and excessive heat.
■Do not use while driving. Avoid
using the device in areas that
could pose a danger to yourself
or others if you cannot hear while
wearing the headphones.
■Do not continue to use the head-
phones if they emit any loud or
unusual noises or experience a loss
of audio.
■Remove headphones immediately
and power offif the headphones
get warm or hot to the touch.
BATTERIES
Do not attempt to remove the battery
from the headphones or make any
unauthorized alterations. Use this
product only with an agency approved
power supply which meets regulatory
requirements.
HIGH VOLUME
Do not use the headphones at a high
volume for any extended period of
time. It is recommended to set the
volume at a moderate level.
Try turning the volume down before
putting on the headphones. Place
the set over your ears and then
turn the volume up to a level that is
comfortable.
LANGUAGE DISCLAIMER
All voice prompts are in English.
3WARNINGS

PRECAUTIONS
BLUETOOTH
■The headphones use Bluetooth 5.0,
the latest version of the Bluetooth
standard.The range of connectivity
has limitations and variations.
Accessing Bluetooth may not always
be possible and it may drop in or out
in various circumstances. Due to this,
there might be audio delays or other
connectivity issues. Connection is
not guaranteed.
■This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules and supports
security functions in compliance
with Bluetooth standards.
■These headphones generate, use,
and can radiate radio frequency
waves. Some devices use the same
frequency and thus can cause
interference between devices.
There is no guarantee that inter-
ference will occur or not occur in
every situation.
■If this equipment is suspected to
cause interference, turn the equip-
ment offand on to test. If there is
causality, then try to correct the
interference by increasing the
distance between the headphones
and any receivers, or power down
and move to a new location.
■Drop assumes no liability for leaked
information caused through any part
by the headphones or accessing
of Bluetooth technologies.
4PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES
RIGHT EAR
LEFT EAR
USB-C Port
Directional
Button
Analog 3.5mm
Headphone Jack Microphones
LED Indicator
Adjustable
Headband
5FEATURES

HOW TO USE
WEARING
The directional button should be on right side.The headband is adjustable.
Adjust so the earpieces are comfortably covering the ears.
TURN ON/OFF
1 Locate the directional button on the bottom of the right earpiece.
2 To turn on, press and hold for two seconds until the LED indicator turns
white. An audio cue will sound.
3 To turn off, press and hold the button for three seconds until the white
LED fades. An audio cue will sound.
PAIR BLUETOOTH
1 Locate the directional button on the bottom of the right earpiece.
2 When powering off, press and hold for four seconds.
3 While pairing, the LED indicator will blink blue and red. Pairing is success-
ful once the LED illuminates white.
ADDITIONAL BLUETOOTH NOTES
■The effective range is approximately 30 feet (10 meters).
■The pairing memory can accommodate up to eight devices.
6HOW TO USE

MEDIA CONTROLS
FUNCTION DIRECTION ACTION
Play/Pause Press button once
Next Track Push button right
Previous Track Push button left
Volume Up Push button up
Volume Down Pull button down
Media functions use the directional button.
CALLING CONTROLS
FUNCTION ACTION
Answer Call Press button once
End Current Call Press button once
Reject Incoming Call Press and hold button
Voice Assistant1Quickly press button twice
Calling functions use the directional button.
1Functionality may vary based on phone model.
7HOW TO USE

CHARGING
1 Attach the USB-C cable to the USB-C port on the right earpiece.
2 Connect the USB-C cable to a power source. The headphones can be
charged with any 5V/1A or higher DC charger, powered hub, or USB port
(not included).
ADDITIONAL BATTERY NOTES:
■As headphones charge, the red LED indicator will fade in and out. A full
charge takes approximately two hours with a 5V/1A DC power supply.
■The headphones can also be quick-charged in 10 minutes for 3 hours
of operation.
■From full charge, the battery will last approximately 30 hours in use.
■An auditory cue will sound and the LED will illuminate red when there is
60 minutes of battery life remaining.
■The battery should not be removed or replaced by the user.
■The maximum weight is 5 kg of lithium batteries per package for passenger
and cargo aircraft and 35kg of lithium batteries per package for cargo
aircraft only.
■https://tadiranbatteries.de/pdf/IATA_Lithium_Battery_Guidance_2019.pdf
8HOW TO USE

WIRED USE
The headphone has a 3.5mm TRS jack on the bottom of the left earcup which
allows the headset to work as a wired passive headphone. The headphone will
automatically turn offwhen a plug is inserted. The directional button will be
unresponsive while the plug is inserted.
CLEANING
The headphones do not require special cleaning. Should cleaning become
necessary, simply wipe the outside surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using
liquids or sprays. Do not allow moisture to get inside the earpieces or the
audio or power inputs.
LED MEANINGS
SIGNAL MEANING
Blue Powering on
Red Powering down
Blue fading on then offPairing with Bluetooth
Red fading on then offCharging
Two blue flashes Soft reset
Two short blue flashes every 3 seconds Powered on
Red fast flashes Quick charging
9HOW TO USE

RESET PROCEDURE
1 Locate the directional button on the bottom of the right earpiece.
2 To reset2,connect the headphone to a power source using the included
USB cable. Press and hold the button for six seconds until the white LED
fades.
3 Then turn on by pressing and holding the button for two seconds until
the LED indicator turns white.
2A reset will result in a loss of all saved settings and stored devices.
Directional
Button
10 HOW TO USE

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM WHAT TO DO
If sound skips frequently
during playback
■Try turning the bluetooth connection offand
on again. Make sure the headphone is proper-
ly paired with the headset.
■The situation may be improved by setting the
sound quality mode to “priority on stable con-
nection.” For details, refer to the Help Guide.
■The situation may be improved by changing
the wireless playback quality settings or
fixing the wireless playback mode to SBC on
the transmitting device. For details, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
transmitting device.
■When listening to music from a smartphone,
the situation may be improved by closing un-
necessary apps or restarting the smartphone.
Headphones won’t turn on ■Charge the battery.
No sound coming through
headphones
■Check the charge on the battery and then
charge if needed.
■Try increasing the volume on the headphones
or device.
■Move your device closer to the headphones
and away from any possible interference or
obstructions.
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PROBLEM WHAT TO DO
Battery won’t charge ■Check that the USB-C cable is securely con-
nected to the headphones and the charger.
■Try another charging source and/or outlet.
■If your headphones have been exposed to
extreme cold or hot temperatures, let the
headphones return to room temperature. Try
charging again.
Poor sound quality ■If you are using the audio cable, check that
the cable is securely connected to the head-
phones and the device.
■If using Bluetooth, check the connection.
■Try connecting to a different device or source
to test the headphones.
■Move your device closer to the headphones
and away from any possible interference or
obstructions.
Headphones won’t
connect to Bluetooth
■Disconnect all cables.
■Move your device closer to the headphones
and away from any possible interference or
obstructions.
■On your device, turn the Bluetooth feature
offand on. Delete your headphones from the
Bluetooth list on your device.Then, pair again.
■Reset your headphones (directions are on
pg 10).
12 HOW TO USE

SPECIFICATIONS
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INCLUDED IN KIT
1 Headphones
2 Neoprene Carry Pouch
3 Auxiliary 3.5mm TRS Cable
4 USB Type-C Cable
5 Drop Sticker
6 Drop 2-Year Warranty
13SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECS
Headphone Type Closed, Planar Magnetic
Driver Unit 55m, Ribbon Planar Magnetic
Amplification THX AAA-0™
Microphones Dual
Wearing Style Circumaural
Impedance 26 ohms
Frequency Response 10–50,000 Hz
THD @ 1kHz / 100dB SPL THD: 94 dB SPL @ 300Hz < 0.1%
Sensitivity (dB /Mw) 102 dB/ 1 Mw (1 Khz)
Isolation -40dB
Passive Operation Yes
Left/Right channel matching +/- 2 dB
14 SPECIFICATIONS

POWER
Cable Type USB-C cable
Recommended Power Source Can be charged with any 5V/1A or higher
DC charger, powered hub, or USB port (not
included)
Stand by Mode Headphone will automatically enter standby
mode after 15 minutes when nothing is
playing.
BATTERY
Battery Charge Time Approximately 2 hours for full charge
Battery Quick Charge Time Approximately 10 minutes for 3 hours of
charge
Battery Charge Method USB-C Cable
Battery Life (Continuous
Playback Time)
Maximum of 30 hours
15SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO
Bluetooth 5.0
Effective Range Line of sight, approximately 30 feet
(10 meters)
Frequency Range 2.4 Ghz Band (2.4–2.4835 Ghz)
Profile A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Supported Audio Formats SBC, AAC, APTX, APTX HD, APTX Adaptive,
Sony LDAC
Pairing Memory Up to 8 devices
MICROPHONE
Type Dual microphone
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PHYSICAL
USB Type-C Cable 48 inches
Auxiliary Cable 3.5mm TRS
Cable
3.5mm TRS to straight 3.5mm TRS,
Single-Sided (Detachable), 48 inches
Weight (Headphone Only) 374 grams
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Boom Microphone Cable 3.5mm TRRS to 3.5mm TRS, 4 feet
Y-Splitter Adapter 3.5mm TRRS to split dual 3.5mm TRS, 6 feet
17SPECIFICATIONS

TRADEMARKS
THX and the THX Logos are the property of THX Ltd., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
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