EAREBEL SF543/BTS User manual

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE RETAIN!
Read through these instructions for use carefully before you use
the device for the first time, and keep them for reference later. If
you pass the device on to someone else, these instructions should
also be provided.
The device should only be used as described in these instructions.
The manufacturer and importer do not assume any liability if the
device is not used according to this instruction manual.
If you have a question please contact our customer service by
email: [email protected]
For more information, explanatory videos and more,
please see:
WWW.EAREBEL.COM
Contents
Explanation of the Symbols Used........................... 4
Designated Use...................................................... 4
Safety Instructions.................................................. 5
Scope of Supply ..................................................... 7
Before First Use...................................................... 8
Charging the Battery............................................... 8
Setting Up the Headphones ................................... 9
Headphone Components...................................... 10
Connecting the Headphones via Bluetooth® ........ 10
Operating the Headphones ...................................11
Cleaning and Storage........................................... 12
Changing Ear Cushions........................................ 12
Technical Specifications ....................................... 12
FCC statement ..................................................... 13
Disposal................................................................ 14
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Explanation of the Symbols Used
The symbols designate hazards. They warn users of risks
of injury (e.g. electric shock or fire)
. Please read and care-
fully follow the safety precautions at the end of this list of
hazard warning signs to avoid possible injury or death.
Read the instructions before use.
Electrical symbol for direct current
This device meets the specifications of Section 15 of FCC
regulations.
Designated Use
■The headphones are suitable for Bluetooth®-(compatible) de-
vices such as smartphones. They enable you to listen to music
and make phone calls wirelessly.
■The device is meant for private household use and is not for
commercial use.
■The device must only be used as described in the instructions
for use. Any other type of use is deemed to be contrary to the
intended purpose.
■Any modification of the device will be regarded as improper use
and can lead to serious risk. The manufacturer accepts no li-
ability for any damage or loss resulting from improper use.
■All defects which result from improper handling, damage or re-
pair attempts are excluded from the warranty. This also applies
to normal wear and tear.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CONSUMERS
This device has been manufactured in compliance with the strict
specifications and voltage requirements which apply in the country
of intended use. If you have purchased this device online, by mail
order and/or telephone sales, you must make sure that it is suitable
for use in your country of residence.
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NOTE: Using this device in any country other than the country for
which it is destined could be dangerous and render the warranty of
the manufacturer or the dealer null and void.
Please keep the sales receipt as evidence of purchase in the event
of warranty claims.
Safety Instructions
If not properly used and / or used for some other purpose, the
device may lead to hazards. The following safety precautions
as well as the procedure described in these instructions must
be followed.
Risk of injury!
■MORTAL DANGER OF SUFFOCATION! Keep children young-
er than 3 and animals well away from the packaging and the
device, because it contains parts which could be swallowed.
■RISK OF BURNS FROM BATTERY ACID! The device contains
a battery which could be fatal if swallowed. If swallowed, medi-
cal help should be sought immediately. Keep the device and
the USB cable out of the reach of small children and animals.
■IMPROPER USE COULD LEAD TO INJURY! This device can
be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacities or with a lack of experience and/or know-how, pro-
vided that they are supervised or have been instructed in the
safe use of the device and have understood the risks which are
involved.
Children should be supervised if they use the device. It is not
a toy.
■RISK OF BURNS FROM BATTERY ACID! If a battery leaks,
avoid touching the skin, eyes or mucous membranes with the
battery acid. If your skin comes into contact with the acid, im-
mediately rinse with clean water and seek medical advice.
■RISK OF INJURY FROM MAGNETIC FIELDS! This device
generates magnetic fields that could interfere with implanted
medical devices such as pacemakers or implanted defibrillators
(ICDs). Affected persons should consult a doctor before using
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the device to find out whether it can influence the operation of
their implanted medical device.
Always keep a distance of at least 10 cm between the article
and an implanted medical device!
■DANGER OF HEARING DAMAGE! Hearing can be damaged
if exposed to high volumes for too long or too suddenly. Hearing
damage is irreversible! Before putting on the headphones, set
the volume of the playback device to a minimum and then grad-
ually increase it until a medium, pleasant volume is reached.
■RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never touch the article and the
connecting cable with wet hands when these components are
connected to the power supply.
■RISK OF ACCIDENT! Take care of your own safety and the
safety of others when the device is used during an activity that
requires attention (e.g. on the road). Follow applicable laws re-
garding the use of smartphones and headphones. Remove the
device or adjust the volume to ensure that ambient noise, such
as alarms and warnings, is heard.
Fire and explosion hazards
■Do not use this product in rooms containing highly flammable or
explosive substances.
■Do not expose the battery and headphones to high tempera-
tures (above 158° F / 70° C) (hair dryer, heating, long exposure
to sunlight, etc.). The battery could overheat and explode.
■Do not crush or puncture the battery! Do not expose the battery
to high pressure that could cause an internal short-circuit and
overheating.
■The headphones and their battery must not be taken apart,
thrown into fire, immersed in liquids or short-circuited.
Damage to property and articles
■Do not immerse the headphones and the connecting lead in
water or other liquids and make sure that they cannot fall into
the water. Do not wear the article for water sports (e.g. swim-
ming, water skiing, surfing).
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■Protect the headphones and the connection cable against:
Moisture, frost, extreme heat, dust, electrostatic interference,
shock and high pressure. Do not place heavy objects on the
headphones or the connecting cable.
■Connect and charge the headphones only to a power source
that matches the headphone specifications. .
■Keep the headphones away from magnetic data carriers to
avoid data loss due to the generated magnetic field!
■In the event of damage / malfunctions, switch off the device
immediately.
■Do not use the headphones and USB cable if they are dam-
aged, modified or if liquid has entered them.
■Never repair or modify the headphones and connecting cable
yourself, but always contact customer service or a specialist
workshop to ensure your own safety.
■Only use original spare parts by the manufacturer. Use of parts
not authorized by the manufacturer renders the warranty null
and void.
■Use the device only in environments where Bluetooth®wireless
technology is permitted.
■If the battery is not used for a longer period of time, recharge it
regularly (approx. every 3 months).
■Long storage or long use can impair the quality of the ear cush-
ions.
Scope of Supply
1 cap or headband
1 pair of headphones
1 USB cable (A plug to micro-B plug)
2 spare ear cushions
1 instruction manual
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Before First Use
1 Check that everything is complete and no damage
has occurred during transport. In case of damage do
not use the device (!), but contact customer service at
[email protected]
2 Fully charge the battery (see below).
Charging the Battery
■Only use a USB cable (A plug to micro-B plug) to charge
the battery.
■Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature of 50° F
to 104° F / 10° C to 40° C. In an environment that is too cold,
the charging time could increase, and in an environment
that is too hot, the battery could overheat.
Connect the micro USB cable to the jack on the
headphones and to a power source (e.g. computer).
During the charging process, the LED lights up
red and switches off as soon as the battery is fully
charged.
The battery is not replaceable by the user.
If you
have problems with the battery, contact customer ser-
vice at [email protected]
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Setting Up the Headphones
1 Place the headphones with the earebel logo on the right side
and with the elogo on the left side.
Only in the case of models with a slit in
the fleece strip on the inside:
Guide the headphones through the slit in
the fleece with the ear cushion upwards.
Push them up to the round opening in the
cap, while paying attention to the left and
right sides.
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Push the headphone from the inside of the
cap/headband outwards through the round
opening.
4
Press the thicken-
ing at the edge of
the opening into the
headphones.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 on the other side
with the second headphone.
7 Now connect your earebel to a smart-
phone or player and enjoy perfect
sound!
5
Check the position-
ing of the head-
phones: The thick-
ening should not be
visible.
Right!Wrong!
(Similar to illustrations.)
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Headphone Components
1
2
4
3
1 Micro-USB socket for charging
2 LED
3 Microphone for telephoning
4 Soft-touch operating panel
Connecting the Headphones via Bluetooth®
1 To connect the headphones to a smartphone or
other Bluetooth®-enabled device, press the Play/
Pause button (on the soft-touch panel) for 5 sec-
onds until the LED alternately flashes blue and
red. Now the headphones can be found by Blue-
tooth ®-enabled devices.
2 Switch on Bluetooth®on the Bluetooth®-enabled
device and start the search for available devices.
3 "Select "Earebel" and connect. As soon as both
devices are connected, the LED lights up blue
only.
NOTICE: To conserve battery power, the headphones automati-
cally turn off when there is no Bluetooth ®connection for 5 minutes.
Press for 5
seconds
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Operating the Headphones
INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL DEVICES!! Radios
and televisions in the vicinity can cause interference with recep-
tion. Operate the device at an appropriate distance from radios and
televisions.
BEDIENFELD
POWER ON Press and hold for approx. 3 sec.
POWER OFF Press and hold for approx. 3 sec.
CONNECTION MODE Press and hold for approx. 5 sec.
PHONE
Answer/Hang up Press once
MUSIC Play/Pause Press once
PREVIOUS TRACK Press once
REDUCE VOLUME Press and hold
NEXT TRACK Press once
INCREASE VOLUME Press and hold
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Cleaning and Storage
■Never submerge the headphones in water or other liquids!
■Never use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents for
cleaning.
• Wipe the headphones with a damp cloth only.
• To wash the cap/headband, remove the headphones and follow
the care instructions on the label.
Changing Ear Cushions
If the ear cushions are damaged or worn, they must be replaced.
1 Remove the old ear cushions from the headphones.
2 Remove the new ear cushions from the foil and stick them on
the headphones.
Technical Specifications
Headphones model: SF543/BTS
Sensitivity:
35 dB (microphone); 120 +/- 3 dB (head-
phones)
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Max. input: 0.5 W
Impedance: 16 Ω
Bluetooth® version: Vimicro 4.1
Bluetooth®range: 10 m
Power supply: 5 V DC 500 mA (3.7 V lithium polymer
battery)
Battery capacity: 180 mAh
Battery life: approx. 500 charging cycles
Battery charging time:
approx. 2 hours if completely empty
Operating time: approx. 8 hours at full volume; approx.
30 hours standby (power on, but without
Bluetooth®connection)
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FCC ID: 2APBH- SF543BTS
Model: SF543/BTS
FCC statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance.
Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
The RF Exposure Compliance distance is 5 millimeters.
NOTE: 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 equip-
ment 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 separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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.
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Disposal
The packaging should be disposed of at a local recycling facility
and in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
The device should not be disposed of with regular household
trash. For information about disposing of the device at the end of
its useful life, please contact your local administration.
Improper disposal of batteries can harm the environment! De-
fective or empty batteries must be recycled. Take your batteries
and/or the device to a local collecting point. Never throw batter-
ies into household trash. They can contain heavy metals and are
classed as hazardous waste. The chemical symbols for heavy met-
als are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = quicksilver, Pb = lead. You should
therefore take your batteries to a local collecting point.
Distributed by
Earebel Inc.
P.O. Box 21422
Boulder, CO 80308
USA
Email: [email protected]
© 2018 Earebel GmbH, All rights reserved. Earebel is a trademark
of Earebel GmbH, registered in Germany and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth®word mark and the logo are registered trademarks
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use of the trademark by Earebel is done
under license. Other trademarks and trade names belong to the
respective owners.
Headphones and headgear made in China.
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