Sennheiser PX 360 BT - User manual

Instruction manual
PXC 360 BT

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Contents
Contents
Important safety instructions ........................................................................... 2
PXC 360 BT ............................................................................................................ 4
Delivery includes .................................................................................................. 6
Product overview ................................................................................................. 8
Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation ........................................................... 9
Charging the battery pack ........................................................................... 9
Adjusting the headband ............................................................................ 11
Switching the PXC 360 BT on/off ............................................................. 12
Connecting the PXC 360 BT to the audio source ................................... 13
Connecting the PXC 360 BT using the audio cable ............................... 16
Using the PXC 360 BT ........................................................................................ 17
Adjusting the PXC 360 BT to the listening situation ............................ 17
Changing the volume .................................................................................. 18
Remote-controlling connected devices from the PXC 360 BT ............ 19
Resetting the settings of the PXC 360 BT .............................................. 20
Transporting the PXC 360 BT .......................................................................... 21
Cleaning and maintaining the PXC 360 BT ................................................... 22
If a problem occurs ... ........................................................................................ 23
Accessories .......................................................................................................... 25
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 26
apt-X audio coding ............................................................................................ 27
SRS WOW HD ...................................................................................................... 29
Manufacturer Declarations .............................................................................. 30

Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
• Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using
the product.
• Make these instructions easily accessible to all users at all times.
Always include these instructions when passing the product on to third
parties.
• Only use the product in aircraft where wireless Bluetooth®transmission
is permitted.
• Do not use the product in situations which require special attention
(e.g. in traffic or when performing skilled jobs).
• Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temper-
atures (normal operating temperatures: 0°C to 35°C).
• Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environ-
ment.
• Switch off the product after use to conserve battery power. Remove the
batteries if the product will not be used for extended periods of time.
• The headphones contain magnets that generate a magnetic field which
could cause interference with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defi-
brillators. Keep the headphones at least 1.2” (3 cm) from cardiac pace-
makers or implanted defibrillators.
• Please protect your hearing from high volume levels. Sennheiser head-
phones also sound exceptionally good at low volumes.
• Only use the mains units and charging cables supplied by Sennheiser.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the product near
water and do not expose it to rain or moisture.
• Unplug the mains unit from the wall socket
– to completely disconnect the product from the mains
– during lightning storms or
– when unused for long periods of time.
• Only operate the mains unit from the type of power source specified in
the chapter “Specifications” (see page 26).
• Ensure that the mains unit is
– in a safe operating condition and easily accessible,
– properly plugged into the wall socket,
– only operated within the permissible temperature range,
– not covered or exposed to direct sunlight for longer periods of time
in order to prevent heat accumulation (see “Specifications” on
page 26).
• Do not operate the product near any heat sources.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Sennheiser (see “Acces-
sories” on page 25).

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Important safety instructions
Intended use
Intended use includes:
• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important
safety instructions” on page 2,
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this
instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those
described herein.
Safety instructions for the Lithium-Polymer battery pack
If abused or misused, the battery pack may leak. In extreme cases, it may
even present
Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage
arising from abuse or misuse.
• a heat hazard,
• a fire hazard,
•anexplosionhazard,
• a smoke or gas hazard.
Keep away from children. When not using the
product for extended
periods of time, remove
the battery pack from
the product.
Immediately remove the
battery pack from an obvi-
ously defective device.
Only use battery packs
recommended by
Sennheiser.
Dispose of the battery
pack at special collection
points or return it to your
specialist dealer.
Switch battery pack-
powered products off
after use.
Only charge the battery
pack with the appropriate
Sennheiser chargers.
When not using the
battery pack for extended
periods of time, charge
it regularly (about every
3months).
Only charge the battery
pack at ambient tempera-
tures between 10°C/50°F
and 40°C/104°F.
Do not heat above 70°C/
158°F, e.g. do not expose
to sunlight or throw into a
fire.
Do not mutilate or
dismantle.
Do not continue to use a
defective battery pack.
Do not short-circuit. Do not expose to moisture.

PXC 360 BT
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PXC 360 BT
The PXC 360 BT headphones provide undisturbed music enjoyment in
noisy environments – even without the constrictions of cables. Their
circumaural, closed design and the latest active noise compensation tech-
nology (NoiseGard) make the PXC 360 BT especially suitable for use with
in-flight entertainment systems. Due to their active and passive attenua-
tion of ambient noise, they let you enjoy music even in noisy environ-
ments.
Bluetooth
The PXC 360 BT comply with the new Bluetooth 2.1 standard. Via their
Bluetooth interface, they can be connected to a wide variety of Bluetooth
enabled devices. Bluetooth wireless technology allows the PXC 360 BT to
communicate with your Bluetooth enabled device (e.g. mobile phone, MP3
player, PC or PDA) within a range of up to 10 meters.
SRS WOW HD™
SRS WOW HD improves the dynamic audio performance of compressed
and uncompressed audio by expanding the size of the audio image
and creating a deep, rich bass response. The patented techniques in
SRS WOW HD widen the horizontal sound field and raise the vertical sound
image, retrieving information lost in the mixing process to create a more
natural audio experience.
apt-X®
With apt-X audio coding, you can be assured of crisp, pure and full stereo
sound. It allows you to not only hear, but experience and feel the audio as
it was intended. Utilizing apt-X, Bluetooth technology can now offer wire-
less audio quality that is indistinguishable from the highest quality wired
connection.
From major public broadcasters to film production studios, apt-X is used
throughout the world to transmit high quality digital audio from A to Z in
real-time. It was developed to meet the exacting standards of musicians
and audio engineers who love the exceptional dynamic range and high
fidelity it provides.
Now available on selected consumer devices, the apt-X technology ensures
that music lovers everywhere can stream the rich listening experience that
only apt-X can deliver.

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PXC 360 BT
NoiseGard™
The NoiseGard active noise compensation system is based on the principle
of cancelling out sound using “anti-sound” (phase-inverted sound). Tiny
microphones pick up low-frequency ambient noise (up to 1 kHz) near the
ear. The NoiseGard electronics use this noise to generate a sound wave
which is the exact opposite (IE: at the same level but polarity reversed –
180° out-of-phase), the effect being that the polarity reversed signal
cancels most of the outside noise.
TalkThrough
The PXC 360 BT headphones have a TalkThrough function, which allows
you to communicate with other people without having to remove the
headphones. When TalkThrough is activated, professional quality micro-
phones mounted on the outside of the headphones pick up all acoustic
signals in the immediate vicinity. Annoying background noise is electroni-
cally filtered out, only allowing the voice of the other person to pass
through the headphones clearly.
Additional features
• Great for travel: comfortable, rugged and foldable headphone
construction
• Optional connection via audio cable for music enjoyment without
Bluetooth technology
• Outstanding sound quality due to Duofol diaphragms
• Optimum protection against ambient noise due to active and passive
noise attenuation

Delivery includes
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Delivery includes
1PXC360BTheadphones
1 BA 370 PX battery pack
1 USB charging cable
1 mains unit with country adapters
1 stereo audio cable
(2.5 mm to 3.5 mm jack plug)
1 audio adapter
(3.5 mm jack socket to ¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug)
1 in-flight adapter
(3.5 mm jack socket to 3.5 mm double mono jack plug)
1 transport case
1 quick start guide incl. CD ROM with detailed instruction manual as PDF
1safetyguide

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Delivery includes
Overview of the pictograms
Meaning of the pictograms for pressing a button
Meaning of the pictograms for the flashing of the LED
Examples of some of the pictograms that are used throughout this instruc-
tion manual:
The pictogram “i”
Pictogram Meaning
Briefly press this button.
Keep this button pressed for 4 seconds.
Keep this button pressed until the desired setting is
made or the desired action is completed.
Pictogram Meaning
This pictogram symbolizes a flashing.
This pictogram symbolizes an interruption.
This pictogram symbolizes an interval.
This pictogram symbolizes a continuous flashing.
Pictogram Meaning
The LED flashes once every 3 seconds.
The LED flashes 3 times per second.
The LED flashes in a rhythmic sequence.
The LED flashes blue 3 times and then goes off.
This note provides important information!
Notes marked with the pictogram “i” provide important informa-
tion on the use of the headphones.
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Product overview
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Product overview
Operating panel
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쐎
쐆
쐃
쐅
R
쐇
쐋
쐏
쐄
쐂
A
쐃Headband 쐂Bluetooth button
쐇Microphone 쐆Ear pad
쐋NoiseGard button 쐊Battery pack compartment
쐏SRS button 쐎Socket for charging cable
쐄Socket for audio cable 쐅Microphone
A
햲LED 햵Rewind button
햳Fast-forward button 햶Master button
햴Volume button 햷Volume button
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Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation
Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation
왘Before using the PXC 360 BT for the first time, remove the protection
strip from the battery pack.
Charging the battery pack
왘Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it for at least
3 hours. The battery pack can also be charged inside the headphones
during operation.
When charging the battery pack, the LED 쐈on the battery pack lights up
red. When the battery pack is fully charged, the LED 쐈on the battery pack
lights up green.
When the battery pack is almost flat, the LED 햲flashes red. You hear a
short, descending acknowledgement tone.
The operating time of the battery pack depends on the device settings, the
listening situation and the audio sources used. The operating time will be
reduced if you use SRS WOW HD.
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Type of use Operating time
NoiseGard and Bluetooth technology 8 hours
NoiseGard without Bluetooth technology 20 hours
Bluetooth technology without NoiseGard 10 hours
Remove the battery pack if the headphones will not be used for
extended periods of time.

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Possibilities of charging the battery pack
First, connect the charging cable 쐉to the battery pack as described in
section aand then connect the charging cable 쐉to a power source as
described in section b.
Connecting the charging cable to the battery pack
You can charge the battery pack either inside or outside the headphones.
This is helpful if you are using a spare battery pack (to be ordered sepa-
rately).
To charge the battery pack inside the headphones:
왘Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐊on the left ear cup.
왘Connect the charging cable 쐉to the socket for charging cable 쐎on the
headphones.
To charge the battery pack outside the headphones:
왘Open the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐊on the left ear cup.
왘Press the button next to the battery pack compartment and remove
the battery pack.
왘Connect the charging cable 쐉to the socket for charging cable 쐎on the
battery pack.
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Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation
Connecting the charging cable to the mains unit, to a PC or to other
USB devices
In order to charge the battery pack, you can connect the charging cable
to either the USB socket of your PC or the supplied mains unit or to other
USB devices.
To connect the charging cable to a PC:
왘Connect the USB plug of the charging cable 쐉to the USB socket of
your PC.
The battery pack is being charged. The LED 쐈on the battery pack
lights up red.
To connect the charging cable to the mains unit:
왘Connect the charging cable 쐉to the mains unit.
왘Plug the suitable country adapter onto the mains unit.
왘Plug the mains unit into a wall socket.
The battery pack is being charged. The LED 쐈on the battery pack
lights up red.
왘After charging, unplug the mains unit from the wall socket.
If you have charged the battery pack outside the headphones:
왘Insert the charged battery pack into the headphone’s battery pack
compartment until it locks into place.
왘Close the cover of the battery pack compartment 쐊.
Adjusting the headband
For optimum transmission quality, good noise attenuation and best
possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your
head:
왘Wear the headphones so that the headband 쐃runs over the top of
your head.
왘Adjust the length of the headband so that
–theearpads쐆rest comfortably against the ears,
– you feel even, gentle pressure around your ears,
– a snug fit of the headband 쐃on the head is ensured.
왘To ensure maximum noise attenuation, final adjustment is best made
in a noisy environment.
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쐈
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Switching the PXC 360 BT on/off
Switching the PXC 360 BT on
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
flashes blue. You hear an ascending beep.
– When switching the headphones on for the first time, it will automat-
ically go into pairing mode.
The headphones are waiting to be paired with a Bluetooth enabled
device (see page 13).
– When the headphones are already paired with an audio source, the
Bluetooth connection is automatically established. You hear an
ascending beep and then you hear your audio source.
– When the headphones are already paired with an audio source but
the audio source is switched off or out of range, the LED 햲flashes
blue.
The headphones will try for 3 minutes to connect to one of the up to
8previouslypairedaudiosources. If this fails, the headphones auto-
matically switch off after 60 minutes.
Switching the PXC360 BT off
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
flashes 3 times red.
You hear a descending beep. The Bluetooth connection is automatically
deactivated. The headphones switch off.
CAUTION Hearing damage due to high volumes!
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to
permanent hearing defects.
왘Before putting the headphones on, set the volume to a low
level.
왘Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.
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Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation
Connecting the PXC 360 BT to the audio source
The headphones comply with the Bluetooth 2.1 standard. In order that
data can be transmitted wirelessly using Bluetooth technology, you have
to register your headphones with your audio source (pairing).
The headphones can save the connection profiles of up to 8 Bluetooth
devices with which they have been paired. After switch-on, the head-
phones automatically connect to one of these devices.
If you pair the headphones with a ninth audio source, the saved connection
profile of the first Bluetooth device will be overwritten. If you want to re-
establish a connection with the first audio source, you have to pair the
headphones with this audio source again.
If your audio source does not have a Bluetooth interface, use an optional
dongle (see “Accessories” on page 25). In addition to adding Bluetooth
capability to your audio source, this dongle uses apt-X, a technology that
ensures crisp, pure and full stereo sound. With apt-X, Bluetooth can now
offer wireless audio quality that is indistinguishable from the highest
quality wired connection.
CAUTION Danger of malfunction!
The transmitted radio waves can impair the operation of
sensitive and unprotected devices.
왘Only use the headphones in aircraft where wireless
Bluetooth transmission is permitted or use the audio cable
instead (see “Connecting the PXC 360 BT using the audio
cable” on page 16).
A connection to the headphones is only possible if your audio
source supports the A2DP profile.

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Pairing the PXC 360 BT with your audio source
When switching the headphones on for the first time, they will automati-
cally go into pairing mode. The headphones are waiting to be paired with
a Bluetooth enabled device (see page 13).
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
alternately flashes blue and red.
왘On your audio source, activate the Bluetooth function “Add a new
device”.
왘Proceed as described in the instruction manual of the audio source.
If a suitable audio source is found, the devices will exchange device identi-
fication information. The LED 햲flashes 3 times blue and you hear an
ascending beep. The devices have identified each other and the head-
phones are paired with the audio source.
If a connection is established, the LED 햲continues to slowly flash blue.
If no device is found within approx. 5 minutes, the LED 햲flashes
3 times red and you hear a descending beep. The headphones will then try
for 3 minutes to connect to one of the up to 8 previously paired audio
sources. If this fails, the headphones automatically switch off after
60 minutes.
왘In this case, repeat the necessary steps to pair the headphones with
your audio source again.
Switching the “Bluetooth connection” flashing on/off
왘Switch the headphones off (see “Switching the PXC 360 BT on/off” on
page 12).
To switch the flashing on during a Bluetooth connection:
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
alternately flashes blue and red.
왘Briefly press the Volume button 햷.
To switch the flashing off during a Bluetooth connection:
왘Briefly press the Volume button 햴.
왘Make sure that your headphones are switched off (see
“Switching the PXC 360 BT on/off” on page 12).
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PIN code
When the audio source prompts for a password or PIN code, enter
the default PIN code “0000”.
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Putting the PXC 360 BT into operation
Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection
To disconnect the Bluetooth connection to the audio source, you can
switch off the headphones or the Bluetooth function. This setting is
retained until the Bluetooth function is switched on again.
To switch the headphones off:
왘Press the Master button 햶and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
flashes 3 times red.
You hear a descending beep. The Bluetooth connection is automatically
deactivated. The headphones switch off.
To switch the Bluetooth function off:
왘Press the Bluetooth button 쐂and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
flashes 3 times red. You hear a descending beep.
The Bluetooth button 쐂goes off. The Bluetooth function is switched
off.
The Bluetooth button 쐂is backlit, indicating the current setting.
The backlighting goes off after a short time to conserve energy.
왘Press any button on the headphones to display the current
setting of the Bluetooth function.
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Connecting the PXC 360 BT using the audio cable
Connecting the audio cable
You can connect the headphones to the audio source using the audio cable
if:
• you do not want to use the Bluetooth function,
• you are not allowed to use the Bluetooth function (some airlines do not
allow Bluetooth transmission)
or
• the battery pack is flat.
If the headphones are already connected to the audio source via the
Bluetooth interface, the Bluetooth connection is automatically discon-
nected when you connect the audio cable. The LED 햲flashes 3 times
red and you hear a descending beep.
왘Connect the 2.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable to the socket 쐄of the
headphones.
왘Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable 씈to
– the headphone socket of your audio source or
– the audio adapter for ¼” (6.35 mm) jack socket 씉if the 3.5 mm jack
plug of the audio cable is too small
– the in-flight adapter 씊if you want to use the headphones with an
in-flight entertainment system.
When the audio cable is connected to your audio source, you hear the
sound from your audio source and the LED 햲flashes blue.
Detaching the audio cable
If you want to use the PXC 360 BT as Bluetooth headphones only, you can
detach the audio cable 씈.
왘Pull the 2.5 mm jack plug of the audio cable 씈from the socket 쐄of
the headphones.
When the audio cable is connected to the headphones, the
Bluetooth function cannot be switched on.
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Music
Photos
Videos
Extras
Settings
ShuffleSongs
씉
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When detaching the audio cable, the Bluetooth function is not
automatically switched on.
왘Switch the Bluetooth function on again (see “Switching the
Bluetooth function on/off” on page 18).

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Using the PXC 360 BT
Using the PXC 360 BT
Adjusting the PXC 360 BT to the listening situation
The headphones have a SRS WOW HD function, a NoiseGard function,
aBluetooth function and a TalkThrough function. Depending on the
listening situation, you can switch these functions on or off.
Switching the SRS WOW HD function on/off
SRS WOW HD ensures enhanced sound quality and bass boost perfor-
mance, thus allowing for a spectacular sound experience.
To switch the SRS WOW HD sound enhancement on:
왘Briefly press the SRS button 쐏.
The button is backlit in yellow and the SRS WOW HD function is
switched on.
To switch the SRS WOW HD sound enhancement off:
왘Briefly press the SRS button 쐏.
The yellow backlighting goes off and the SRS WOW HD function is
switched off.
Switching the NoiseGard function on/off
The NoiseGard function has to be switched on to be active. If the NoiseGard
function is switched off, the PXC 360 BT can also be used as conventional
headphones.
To switch the NoiseGard function on:
Press the NoiseGard button 쐋for 2 seconds.
The button is backlit in red and the NoiseGard function is switched on.
To switch the NoiseGard function off:
Press the NoiseGard button 쐋for 2 seconds.
The red backlighting goes off and the NoiseGard function is switched
off.
쐏
The NoiseGard button 쐋is backlit, indicating the current setting.
The backlighting goes off after a short while in order to conserve
energy.
왘Press any button on the headphones to display the current
setting of the NoiseGard active noise compensation.
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Conserving energy
Switch the NoiseGard function off after use to conserve energy.

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Switching the TalkThrough function on/off
The PXC 360 BT provide excellent attenuation of ambient noise. The Talk-
Through function allows you to communicate undisturbed with other
people without having to remove the headphones even when NoiseGard is
switched on.
To switch the TalkThrough function on:
왘Briefly press the NoiseGard button 쐋.
The LED 햲lights up red. The TalkThrough function is switched on.
To switch the TalkThrough function off:
왘Briefly press the NoiseGard button 쐋.
The LED 햲goes off. The TalkThrough function is switched off.
Switching the Bluetooth function on/off
Via the Bluetooth interface, the headphones can be connected to a wide
variety of Bluetooth enabled devices.
To switch the Bluetooth function on:
왘Press the Bluetooth button 쐂and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
flashes 3 times blue. The Bluetooth function is switched on.
To switch the Bluetooth function off:
왘Press the Bluetooth button 쐂and keep it pressed until the LED 햲
flashes 3 times red. You hear a descending beep.
The Bluetooth button 쐂goes off. The LED 햲flashes blue and the
Bluetooth function is switched off.
Changing the volume
The PXC 360 BT allow you to change the volume of the audio signal:
If you press the respective button briefly, the volume is changed incremen-
tally; if you hold down the button, the volume is changed continuously.
When the minimum or maximum volume is reached, you hear an acknowl-
edgement tone.
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When the TalkThrough function is switched on, you cannot listen to
music.
쐂
Button Duration Function Button Duration Function
Incrementally
increases the
volume
Incremen-
tally reduces
the volume
Continuously
increases the
volume
Continuously
reduces the
volume
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Using the PXC 360 BT
Remote-controlling connected devices from the
PXC 360 BT
You can directly remote-control any device supporting the AVRCP profile
and connected to the PXC 360 BT by using the buttons on the headphones.
Please refer to the instruction manual of your audio source for information
on whether your device supports the AVRCP profile.
If your device does not support the AVRCP profile, you can use an optional
dongle. Using the iPod dongle or the USB dongle, you can remote-control
the connected devices from the headphones.
Remote-controlling the audio source from the PXC 360 BT
If your headphones have a Bluetooth connection to an audio source (e.g.
iPod, MP3 or CD player), you can use the PXC 360 BT to remote-control the
audio source as follows:
Button Duration Function Button Duration Function
Incremen-
tally
increases
the volume
Incrementally
reduces the
volume
Continu-
ously
increases
the volume
Continuously
reduces the
volume
Skips to the
next track
Skips to the
previous track
Fast-
forwards
the track
Rewinds the
track
Plays the
track
Stops the track
(acknowledge-
ment tone)
These functions are not supported by all connected Bluetooth devices.
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