Velodyne vBold User manual

User guide and warranty

Safety ...............................................1
Specifications ....................................3
Controls ............................................4
Charging & pairing ............................5
LED indications .................................6
Warranty ...........................................7
Box contents
• vBold over-ear Bluetooth headphones
• Micro USB charging cable
• 3.5 mm (1/8”) audio bypass cable
• Carrying pouch

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Warnings, safety & care
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose vBold headphones to rain or moisture, and do
not open or attempt to open any part of vBold headphones.
• Keep out of reach of children. Small parts may be a choking hazard. This product is not intended for use
by children under the age of three.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• The integrated battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• Consult your physician or audiologist if you have problems hearing, excessive wax build-up or any
discomfort after use of vBold headphones.
• In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity
accumulated in the body and not a malfunction of vBold headphones. This effect can be minimized by
wearing clothes made from natural fibers.
• vBold headphones are assembled in a facility where they could come in contact with chemicals covered by
California’s Proposition 65.
• If any dust or ear wax is inside the ear cup, you may experience a degradation of sound quality.
• Remove vBold headphones if they cause any discomfort or pain.
• Do not submerge or expose vBold headphones to water.
• Protect your vBold headphones in the carrying pouch when not in use.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Service should only be done by a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.
vBold user’s guide

Sound Noise Level (dB) Effect
Normal breathing 10 Just audible
Whisper 30 Very quiet
Normal conversation 50-65 Comfortable hearing levels are under
60 dB
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer 70 Intrusive; interferes with telephone
conversation
Average city traffic 80 Annoying; interferes with conversation;
constant exposure may cause damage
Lawnmower, food blender 85-90 85 dB is the level at which hearing
damage (8 hrs) begins
Garbage truck, cement mixer 100 No more than 15 minutes of
unprotected exposure recommended for
sounds between 90-100 dB
Stereos (over 100 watts), thunderclap
(near)
110-125 Regular exposure to sound over 100
dB of more than one minute risks
permanent hearing loss
Jet engines (near) 140 Threshold of pain begins around 125
dB
*Information obtained from http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/teachers/pages/common_sounds.aspx
Please listen safely
For traffic safety, do not use vBold headphones while driving or cycling. Do not wear vBold headphones while
operating machinery. Adhere to local laws regarding the use of headphones.
Listening with vBold headphones at high volumes may affect your hearing, including causing permanent damage.
Ringing in your ears or other discomfort can indicate that the volume is too high.
Hearing health is critical to enjoyment and the quality of life. Protect your hearing by listening with your vBold
headphones in a responsible manner that protects your long term hearing health. Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. is not
responsible for hearing loss or damage resulting from the use of this product.
Cleaning
Ear cups should be cleaned regularly for sanitary reasons and to prolong the life of your ear cups.
With a cloth or paper towel, thoroughly clean the ear cups.
Do not get the speakers or electronics inside of your
headphones wet. Liquids and heavy moisture can cause
damage to the electronics inside your headphones. Such
accidental damages are not covered under warranty.
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At a glance
Specifications
Driver size: 40 mm
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 105 dB/1 kHz/1 mW
Impedance: 32 Ω
Frequency range: 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz
Transmission range: up to 10 m (33’)
Power: lithium-ion polymer battery, 3.7V/430mAh
(rechargeable)
Operating temperature: 0°C - 40°C
Supports Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.0,
HSP v1.2, HFP v1.6
Support codecs: SBC, AAC, apt-X
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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Playback, volume, & phone controls
Important: Playback,
volume, and phone control
functionality varies by media
device. When using the
audio by-pass cable, control
playback, volume, & phone
controls by using the media
device controls.
Button Function
Power / pair Long press (3 seconds) - power on
Long press while off (5 seconds)- pairing
Press and hold > 3 seconds - power off
Play / pause / answer / end call Short press - play/pause
Short press (while calling) - answer/end call
Volume up (+) Increase volume (max level indicated by beep sound)
Volume down (-) Decrease volume
Next Press once to go to next track
Press and hold to fast forward
Previous Press once to go to previous track
Press and hold to rewind
Button functions
Wired audio input
LED battery status
Micro USB port
Left
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Play / pause /
answer / end call
Volume +
Volume -
Power / pair
Previous
Next
Right
NFC

Charging headphones
Charging the vBold before using for the first time is recommended in order to maximize battery life. Low battery
is indicated by the LED status indicator flashing red approximately every 10 seconds.
To begin charging, connect the USB cable (micro USB end) to the port at the bottom of the left ear cup.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to any charge capable USB port or a USB-style charger. Your vBold
headphones will begin charging, as represented by the red LED status indicator. Once charging is complete, the
LED status indicator will illuminate green.
Bypass cable
When using the bypass cable, the audio signal is applied directly to the headphone speakers and all electronics
are bypassed. No function of the headphones will work when using the bypass cable other than simply playing
the audio signal.
Charge time About 1.5 hours
Talk time Up to 10 hours
Music playback time Up to 10 hours
Standby time Up to 100 hours
Reset functions
Paired device list reset In off mode press and hold the power and volume
down (-) key. The LED indicator will flash fast
alternating red and blue.
Hardware reset (use if the headset malfunctions and
is unresponsive)
While charging the headset press both the power and
volume up (+) keys.
Fold your headphones
vBold headphones can fold for easier storage. To fold, remove any cables attached to the headphone and push
each ear cup inward towards the inside of the band.
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Pairing headphones
1. Make sure vBold and pairing device are within 1 meter of each other when pairing
2. Enable Bluetooth function on pairing device
3. Press and hold the power button on vBold until the LED flashes blue and red repeatedly
4. Search for Bluetooth devices on pairing device
5. Select Velodyne vBold from the “Devices Found” list on the pairing device (if you do not see Velodyne
vBold, repeat from step 1)
6. After successful pairing, the LED indicator will flash blue every 5 seconds
Note: Pairing is also possible by touching the center of the right ear cup with an NFC capable device.

Power on
Power off
Clear / reset
Bluetooth pairing mode
Incoming call / outgoing call
Active call / standby
Low battery
LED indications
Standby / AAC
Standby / apt-X
Standby ( Bluetooth off)
LED Activity Function
Fast flashing (blue) x 5 Power on
Fast flashing (red) x 5 Power off
Fast flashing (red/blue) Pairing
Flashing (red) every 10 seconds Low battery
Flashing (blue) x 2 every 5 seconds Paired
Flashing (red) x 2 every 5 seconds Standby ( Bluetooth off)
Alternating (red/blue) flashing x 3 Clear setting / reset
Flashing (blue) x 2 A2DP active with SBC codec
Flashing (blue) x 3 A2DP active with AAC codec
Flashing (blue) x 4 A2DP active with apt-X codec
Fast flashing (blue) Incoming / outgoing call
Fast flashing (blue) x 2 Active call
When charging (red) Charging
When charging (green) Full charge
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Limited warranty - U.S. and Canada only
VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, INC. (“Velodyne”) warrants this product for a period of one year from the date of
purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions:
1. This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any
component of this product by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.
2. VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by ordinary wear and tear, cosmetic damage, incorrect
connection, accidents, abuse, misuse, negligence, natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification.
This includes exposure to heat, cold, sun, liquids, sand and contaminants.
3. This warranty is limited to products purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within
authorized dealer locations.
4. This warranty is void if this product is damaged due to a defect in the device to which it was connected,
such as a battery leak or electrical fault.
5. Proof of purchase is required. A proof of purchase is a receipt with the product and date of purchase listed
from an authorized dealer.
This warranty is non-transferable under any condition. This warranty is separate and distinct from VELODYNE’s
subwoofer warranty.
Warranty outside the U.S. and Canada
The warranty of this product, if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada, shall comply
with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any
applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor
that supplied this product.
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To obtain service
Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or by
contacting VELODYNE customer service. Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized
service representative within the warranty period set forth above. If VELODYNE determines that the unit is
defective, VELODYNE will at VELODYNE’s option, repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is
forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative. Products forwarded to the factory authorized
service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged, insured and postage prepaid.
Customer service contact information:
Technical support: 408-465-2851
Email: [email protected]
Product recycling
Producing vBold headphones required the extraction and use of natural resources, and they may contain
hazardous substances. Do not dispose of vBold headphones with your other household waste. Instead, take them
to a designated collection point for the recycling of electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of
your electronic waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a matter that protects human health and the environment. For information about where you can
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, contact your local city government or your household waste disposal
service.
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