Monoprice SonicSolace 16218 User manual

SonicSolace™Active Noise Cancelling
Bluetooth® Over-the-Ear Headphones
P/N 16218 / 16219
User's Manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or
other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on
the device, immediately power it off and allow it to fully dry before reapplying
power.
Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or
detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.
This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or
modify this device.
Do not use this device while operating a motor vehicle, heavy equipment, walking
in traffic, or any other situation in which situational awareness is a key to safety.
This device contains a rechargeable battery and electronic circuits. It should only be
disposed of in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Charge the battery before first use and at least once every three months to ensure
the battery remains fresh and capable of holding a full charge.
Avoid allowing the battery to become fully discharged. Always recharge the battery
when the low battery audible indication is heard.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing these SonicSolace™Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth®
Headphones! These headphones have been designed to provide superior noise
cancellation, leaving a quiet, empty soundstage in which to experience your favorite music.
The headphones can be used without any musical or audio content when what you need
most of all is peace and quiet. The Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) circuitry will eliminate
almost all external sounds, giving you the quiet you need to think and concentrate.
Additionally, the headphones can be used in passive mode, without the ANC circuitry
enabled, which gives you excellent musical reproduction, while allowing you to hear the
environment around you.

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FEATURES
Over-the-ear design with active noise cancelling circuitry
Bluetooth® with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP profiles and aptX™ audio codec
Built-in 320mAh Lithium-ion battery
Up to 16 hours audio playback without Active Noise Cancelling enabled
Up to 8 hours of audio playback with Active Noise Cancelling enabled
40mm drivers with neodymium magnets
20 Hz ~ 20 kHz frequency response
105dB sensitivity
Audible indication of low battery status
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,
purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your
order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice
Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website
www.monoprice.com or via email at [email protected]. Check the website for
support times and links.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed
below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a
replacement.
1x SonicSolace™active noise cancelling Bluetooth® headphones
1x Micro USB charging cable
1x User's manual

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
LOW BATTERY WARNING
While listening to the headphones, an audible beep will sound once every minute to
indicate that the battery level is low. Avoid allowing the battery to become fully depleted
by recharging it when the low battery audible indication is heard.

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BATTERY CHARGING
Perform the following steps to charge the built-in Lithium-ion battery. Note that the
battery must be charged before first use and at least once every three months to keep it
fresh and capable of holding a full charge.
1. Using the included Micro USB cable, plug one end into the USB Charging Port on
the headphones, then plug the other end into a USB power source, such as a
computer, power bank, or wall charger. The Noise Cancelling LED will illuminate red
to indicate that charging is in progress.
Note that if the headphones are powered on and the noise cancelling button is in
the ON position, the Noise Cancelling LED will illuminate purple instead of red.
2. When the Noise Cancelling LED is no longer illuminated, the battery is fully charged.
Unplug the USB cable from the USB power source and from the headphones.
BLUETOOTH PAIRING
Perform the following steps to pair the headphones with your Bluetooth® device.
1. With the headphones powered off, press and hold the MFB Button for three
seconds to power on. The Bluetooth® LED will alternately flash red and blue,
indicating that the headphones are in Bluetooth pairing mode.
If instead of flashing red and blue alternately, the Bluetooth® LED flashes blue every
three seconds, the headphones are already paired with another device. Turn the
headsets off by pressing and holding the MFB button for 5 seconds, turn off or
disable Bluetooth® on the other device, then power the headphones on again.
2. Open the Bluetooth® settings on your device and have it scan for nearby Bluetooth
devices.
3. Locate and select the SonicSolace™entry. If asked for a passcode, enter 0000 (four
zeros). The Bluetooth® LED will cease flashing red and blue, and will instead flash
blue at three second intervals.

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NON-BLUETOOTH OPERATION
To use the headphones in passive mode, without a Bluetooth® connection, plug one end of
a 3.5mm TRS stereo audio cable (not included) into the 3.5mm Line-in Port, then plug the
other end into the headphone output of your audio source device.
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING
Active Noise Cancelling can be used to reduce external noise with or without audio
playback enabled, and even without the headphones powered on. To use ANC, slide the
Noise Cancelling On/Of Button to the ON position. The Noise Cancelling LED will illuminate.
AUDIO PLAYBACK
If the headphones are paired with a Bluetooth® enabled device with the A2DP and AVRCP
profiles, you can control the device using the controls on the headphones. Use the
following headphone buttons to perform the indicated functions on your paired device.
With the headphones powered off, press and hold the MFB Button for about 3
seconds to power the headphones on.
With the headphones powered on, press and hold the MFB Button for about 5
seconds to power the headphones off.
Momentarily press the MFB Button to start or pause playback.
Momentarily press the + Volume Up button to increase the volume level. When the
maximum volume level is reached, the headphones will emit a beeping sound.
Press and hold the + Volume Up button to skip to the next track.
Momentarily press the - Volume Down button to decrease the volume level. When
the minimum volume level is reached, the headphones will emit a beeping sound.
Press and hold the - Volume Down button to skip back to the beginning of the
current track. If already at the beginning of the track, it will skip back to the
beginning of the previous track.

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PHONE CALLS
If the headphones are paired with a Bluetooth® enabled phone with the HFP and HSP
profiles, you can use the headphones to handle phone calls. Use the following headphone
buttons to perform the indicated functions on your paired device.
If you receive a phone call while using the headphones, audio playback will
automatically pause. Momentarily press the MFB Button to answer the call.
If you wish to reject an incoming call, press and hold the MFB Button for about 1
second until you hear the audio indication. Audio playback will automatically
resume.
When you are finished with a call in progress, momentarily press the MFB Button to
terminate the call. Audio playback will automatically resume.
While a call is in progress, momentarily press the + Volume Up button to increase
the volume level. When the maximum volume level is reached, the headphones will
emit a beeping sound.
While a call is in progress, momentarily press the - Volume Down button to
decrease the volume level. When the minimum volume level is reached, the
headphones will emit a beeping sound.
If you wish to redial the last number called, momentarily press the MFB Button
twice in rapid succession.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any
questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product
recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online
to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical
support is available through the online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com
or through email by sending a message to [email protected]. Check the website for
support times and links.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Q1: The headphones will not power on.
A1: Recharge the internal battery.
Q2: The internal battery will not charge.
A2: Confirm that the USB power source is active. Check the cable connections. Try
replacing the Micro USB cable with a known good one.
Q3: The headphones will not pair with the Bluetooth® device.
A3: Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. Move the device closer to the
headphones during the pairing process.
Q4: The headphones will not maintain a connection with the paired Bluetooth device.
A4: Verify that both devices are powered on. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your
device. Move the device closer to the headphones.
Q5: The connection range is very short and/or the sound is distorted or garbled.
A5: Verify that there are no other devices using the 2.4GHz band. Ensure no obstructions
block the signal.
Q6: No sound is heard during audio playback.
A6: Confirm that both devices are powered on. Verify that the audio source is equipped
with the A2DP profile. Check the volume levels on the audio source device and
headphones are not set to the minimum. Verify that the audio source is not paused.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
16218 / 16219
Driver Size
40mm with neodymium magnets
Frequency Response
20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Sensitivity
105dB / 1mW (SPL @ 1kHz)
Rated Power
10mW
Maximum Power
20mW
Internal Battery
320mAh Lithium-ion
Charging Current
220mA
Charging Time
about 3 hours
Audio Playback Time (50% volume, ANC off)
up to 16 hours
ANC Operating Time
up to 8 hours
Audio Codec
aptX™
Supported Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Range
up to 32 feet (10 meters)
Weight
12.2 oz. (346g)
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Notice for FCC
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.

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Modifying the equipment without Monoprice’s authorization may result in the equipment
no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your
right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to
correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.
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.
Radio Notice for FCC
Caution
This FCC Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices
operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly
approved by Monoprice, including the use of non-approved antennas, could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
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.

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Notice for Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Radio Notice for Industry Canada
Caution
This IC RSS-210 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices
operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly
approved by Monoprice, including the use of non-approved antennas, could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
This device complies with IC RSS-210. 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 Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Qualcomm® is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and
other countries. aptX™ is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.,
registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm® aptX™ is a product of
Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.