LG TONE-FP9 User manual

REFERENCE GUIDE
Bluetooth®LG Stereo Headset
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TONE-FP9 / TONE-FP9W /
TONE-FP9E
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NOTE: For the best performance and to prevent any
damage to, or misuse of the headset, please read all of the
information carefully prior to using the headset.
Any modications or changes to this manual due to
typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information
shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.
TONE-FP9 / TONE-FP9W /
TONE-FP9E www.lg.com
Copyright © 2021 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved
REFERENCE GUIDE
Bluetooth®LG Stereo Headset

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The LG TONE Free (TONE-FP9) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses
Bluetooth technology.
This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting
either the A2DP or Hands-Free Bluetooth Prole.
Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions are provided to prevent any unexpected
accident or damage. Please familiarise yourself with the safety precautions.
The safety precautions are classied into “WARNING” and “CAUTION”.
!
WARNING: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in
serious injury or death.
!
CAUTION: Failing to comply with the instructions may result in minor
injury or product damage.
!WARNING
Do not drop the product from a high place.
Make sure there is no water, alcohol, or benzene in contact with the
product.
Do not store the product in a wet or dusty place.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
This product is waterproof to the IPX4 level (daily life waterproof).
(The IPX4 waterproof rating applies to the earbud product only.)
Do not put the product under the water or use it in a humid location
such as a bathroom.

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!CAUTION
Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
Do not place the product near excessive heat or ammable material.
The product may be damaged if an incompatible charger is used.
Make sure that an infant or child does not swallow a magnet or a small
component of the product.
Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger’s connectors
(charging port and power plug). Failure to do so may result in re or
electric shock.
If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before
using this device.
This product has a built-in battery, and the battery cannot be removed
or replaced arbitrarily.
For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
If you arbitrarily replace the battery or don’t replace it correctly, it may
explode.
The lithium-ion battery is a hazardous component that can cause injury.
Battery replacement by an unqualied professional can cause damage
to your device.
Do not replace the battery by yourself. The battery can be damaged,
which can cause overheat and injury. The battery must be replaced by
authorised service provider. The battery should be recycled or disposed
separately from household wastes.
Do not discard the battery arbitrarily. Follow the local procedure for
discarding batteries.

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Risk of re or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa and at
above 15000 m altitude.
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a
safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
Disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or
cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of ammable
liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an
explosion or the leakage of ammable liquid or gas.
Do not carelessly throw away old batteries. It can cause an explosion or
re. The disposal method may vary by country and region. Dispose of it
in an appropriate manner.
NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
Keep the earbuds clean.
Wearing earbuds for a long time may cause pain, and if humidity inside
ears continues for a long time, it may cause skin trouble.
Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a
non-authentic component may damage the product and thus void the
warranty.
Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.

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Make sure that the charging terminal is not soiled with foreign
substance.
The appearance and specications of the actual product may differ
depending on the model.
HD Speaker
If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports
HD Voice Calling, you can enjoy making voice calls and listening to music in
high denition.
Fast Pair
1 Turn on the Bluetooth function on the mobile phone or the device to
be connected.
2 Open the cover of the charging case with the earbuds mounted on the
case. Press and hold the touchpad of the left or right earbud for 3 to 5
seconds until the battery status indicator blinks in blue.
3 When the Fast Pair connection pop-up appears on the top area of the
mobile phone screen, tap it to connect. (It only supports Android™ 6.0
or higher, and requires conguring Bluetooth and location information
settings of the mobile device.)
4 If the pop-up does not appear, select [LG-TONE-FP9] from the
Bluetooth menu on the mobile phone and connect it (for users of iOS
or Android 5.0 or lower versions).

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CAUTION: In the list of Bluetooth connected devices,
LG-TONE-FP9_LE is not the correct model name for connection.
Check the model name in use and connect with the model name
without “LE”.
If the earbud model name is abnormally displayed on the Android
device, change the model name in the Bluetooth menu of
Connected Device Settings.
NOTE: To connect with another device, perform the above procedure again.
Listen to the Ambient Sound (LAS) / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
L isten to the Ambient Sound (LAS) Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
The Listen to the Ambient Sound
(LAS) function allows you to listen to
the ambient sound so that you can
recognize the surrounding situation
and any potential risks.
The Active Noise Cancellation
(ANC) function blocks any
ambient sound. So, you can use
the function to listen to the
music or watch a video without
interference.
Touch and hold the left or right earbud to switch between the ANC mode
and the LAS mode.
You can set the LAS and ANC functions in the LG TONE Free app.
You can congure the Listen to the Ambient Sound mode and
Conversation mode using the LG TONE Free app.
If you use the LAS or ANC function, the battery consumes faster, reducing
the time you can use the product.

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You can use the LAS and ANC functions while being idle, listening to
music, or being on the phone.
*ANC is an acronym for Active Noise Cancellation.
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CAUTION: When the LAS mode is enabled, you may hear the ambient
sound become loud suddenly.
When using the ANC function outdoors, pay attention to the
surrounding environment for safety.
UVnano
The charging case has a built-in UVnano LED, which allows you to use your
earbuds cleanly.
If you charge the earbuds wired after mounting them on the charging case
and closing the cover, the UVnano LED operates for 5 minutes.
*UVnano is a compound word derived from the words UV and its unit,
nanometer.
NOTE: The UVnano indicator turns on blue while the UVnano LED is on.
The UVnano charging case eliminates up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria
inside the earbud hole.
In the case of a white product, discolouring may occur in the contact
area of the UVnano LED, but it does not affect the product function.
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CAUTION: Be aware that the temperature of the earbuds may rise
while the UVnano LED is on.

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Plug and Wireless Mode (External Device Connection Mode)
You can connect the charging case to a device such as an airplane stereo
system, treadmill, cassette player, radio, and TV to listen with the earbuds.
1 Push the Plug and Wireless Mode switch on the charging case to
the right to activate the Plug and Wireless Mode. The battery status
indicator ashes in green.
2 Open the cover of the charging case to connect the charging case to
the earbuds. Once the connection is established, the battery status
indicator turns on in green for 3 seconds and turns off.
3 Connect the USB Type C™ side of the USB-C™to AUX cable to the charging
case. (The USB-C™to AUX cable does not support the charging function.)
4 Connect the AUX side of the USB-C™ to AUX cable to a device that
you want.
NOTE: Deactivate the Plug and Wireless Mode to reconnect the
earbuds to the Bluetooth device that was previously connected.
If the Plug and Wireless Mode is turned on, the earbuds and the
LG TONE Free app are disconnected.
The Plug and Wireless mode does not support the call function.
The Plug and Wireless mode may not be compatible with some
devices. In airplane models in which the AUX terminal is divided into
left and right channels, an adapter (separately sold) may be necessary.
If you use the Plug and Wireless mode for a long duration, the
battery of the earbuds (including the charging case) may drain
faster than when physically connected to a smartphone.

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LG TONE Free App
If you install the “LG TONE Free” app, you can use Check Earbud Battery,
Voice Alert, Change Equalizer Mode, Check Last Connected Location
Information, and Find My Earbuds functions. Check out the app for more
details.
To install the “LG TONE Free” app, search LG TONE Free in the Google Play
Store or App Store or scan the QR code below.
It supports Android 7.0 or higher and iOS 11 or higher.
Google Play App Store

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Troubleshooting
If you see any of the following symptoms while using the product, make sure
to recheck it. It may not be a malfunction.
Symptom Cause and Solution
The power does
not turn on Check the battery level and charge it.
If unable to make a
call with earbuds
If the mobile phone does not support headset and
hands-free functions, you cannot use the calling
features.
Check the battery level and charge it.
If unable to
register earbuds to
mobile phone
Check whether earbuds are turned on.
Check if the earbuds have entered the search mode.
- While the earbuds are inserted in the charging
case, press and hold the touch pad on the left or
right earbud for 3 to 5 seconds to switch to the
search mode.
If you replaced the
earbuds or there is
a problem with the
operation
(Factory reset)
While the earbuds are inserted in the charging
case, press and hold the touch pad on the left or
right earbud for 10 seconds or more.
- The battery status indicator of the charging case
ashes red and the initialization to the factory
status is carried out. After initialization to the
factory status, reconnect the earbuds.
*Factory reset and Search mode cannot be used in Plug and Wireless mode.

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Specications and Features
Item Comments
Bluetooth Specications V 5.2 (Headset/Hands-Free/A2DP/AVRCP)
Battery Earbud : 3.7 V / 68 mAh, Lithium-ion
Charging case : 3.7 V / 390 mAh, Lithium-ion
Music Play Time Earbuds
& With Charging case
ANC Off : Up to 10 & Up to 24 hours*
ANC On : Up to 6 & Up to 15 hours*
Charging Time
Earbud : within an hour / Charging case :
within 2 hours
Fast Charging : 5 min charge for up to 60 min
playtime*
※ When charging wired at room temperature
Rated Input Voltage Earbud : 5 V 0136 mA
Charging case : 5 V 0500 mA
Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ +40 °C
Operating Humidity 5 % ~ 60 %
Dimensions (mm) /
Weight (g)
Earbud : 21.2 mm (W) X 28.3 mm (L)
X 23.2 mm (H) / 5.2 g (One earbud)
Charging case : 54.5 mm (W) X 54.5 mm (L)
X 30 mm (H) / 36.7 g

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Frequency range Output Power (Max)
2402 MHz to 2480 MHz Earbud : 11.5 dBm
Charging case : 10 dBm
*Duration of use may vary depending on the connected mobile device,
features being used, settings, signal strength, operating temperature,
frequency band, and other methods of use.
Declaration of Conrmation
FCC NOTICE TO USERS :
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.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
(or party responsible) for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

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FCC Part 15.105 statement
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 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change
to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna
or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure
requirements and void user’s authority to operate the device.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY :
Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this headset is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can
be found at http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc#
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Android, Google Play, the Google Play logo, and other related marks and
logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
FCC ID: ZNFTONEFP9 (Earbud) /
ZNFTONEFP9C (Charging case)

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Additional Information
1. Radio frequency exposure
This Bluetooth LG Stereo Headset is a radio transmitter and receiver.
When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth equipped mobile
device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
elds (microwaves) in the frequency range 2402 to 2480 MHz.
Your Bluetooth Headset is designed to operate in compliance with the RF
exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities and international
health agencies when used with any compatible LG Electronics mobile phone.
2. Bluetooth Connection Precautions
The following environments affect the range and reception of Bluetooth
signals:
- When walls, metal, human bodies or other obstacles exist between the
Bluetooth device and the connected device
- When equipment that uses 2.4 GHz frequency signals (Wireless LANs,
wireless phones, micro wave ovens etc.) is placed near the devices
being used
- When using a Bluetooth device (TV, laptop, etc.) other than the mobile
phone, the sound quality may be affected by the specications and
performance of the device

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3. Potentially explosive atmosphere
Turn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your electronic device could
generate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or
re resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially
explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
4. Battery information
A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly. A new
battery or one that has not been used for a long period of time could
have reduced capacity the rst few times it is used. Do not expose the
battery to extreme temperatures, never above +50° or below -10°. For
maximum battery capacity, use the battery in room temperature. If the
battery is used in low temperatures, the battery capacity will be reduced.
The battery can only be charged in temperatures between 0° and +45°.
Removal of waste batteries and accumulators
(Product with embedded battery ONLY)
- In case this product contains a battery incorporated within the product
which cannot be readily removed by end-users, LG recommends that
only qualied professionals remove the battery, either for replacement
or for recycling at the end of this product’s working life. To prevent
damage to the product, and for their own safety, users should not
attempt to remove the battery and should contact LG Service Helpline,
or other independent service providers for advice.

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- Removal of the battery will involve dismantling of the product case,
disconnection of the electrical cables/contacts, and careful extraction of
the battery cell using specialized tools. If you need the instructions for
qualied professionals on how to remove the battery safely, please visit
http://www.lge.com/global/sustainability/environment/take-back-recycling.
5. Conditions
- The warranty is valid only if the original receipt issued to the original
purchaser by the dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial
number, is presented with the product to be repaired or replaced.
LG Electronics reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this
information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of
the product from the dealer.
- If LG Electronics repairs or replaces the product, the repaired or
replaced product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the
original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of
repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the
use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or
components will become the property of LG Electronics.
- This Warranty does not cover any failure of the product due to normal
wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in
other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with
instructions for use and maintenance of the product. Nor does this
warranty cover any failure of the product due to accident, modication
or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid.

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- This warranty does not cover product failures due to improper repair
installations, modications or service performed by a non-LG Electronics
authorized person. Tampering with any of the seals on the product will
void the warranty.
6. For more information on safe recycling of this product, please visit:
http://www.lg.com/global/sustainability/environment/take-back-recycling
Limited Warranty
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY,
LG ELECTRONICS WARRANTS THIS PRODUCT TO BE FREE FROM
DEFECTS IN DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP AT THE TIME OF
ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE BY A CONSUMER, AND FOR A SUBSEQUENT
PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR. SHOULD YOUR PRODUCT NEED WARRANTY
SERVICE, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE DEALER FROM WHOM IT WAS
PURCHASED OR CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LG ELECTRONICS CONTACT
CENTER TO GET FURTHER INFORMATION.