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Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

Power is not supplied.

• Charge the product.

Unable to pair.

• Confirm that the Bluetooth device communicates using Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher.
• Place the product and the Bluetooth device within 1 m (3.3') of each other.
• Set the profiles for the Bluetooth device. For procedures on how to set profiles, 

refer to the Bluetooth device’s user manual.

• Remove the pairing information for the Bluetooth device then pair the product 

with this device again.

No sound is heard / Sound is 
faint.

• Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• Turn up the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• If the Bluetooth device is set to the HFP/HSP connection, switch to the A2DP 

connection.

• Move away from obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device, such 

as people, metal or walls, and place the product and device closer together.

• Switch the sound output of the Bluetooth device to the Bluetooth connection.

Sound is distorted / Noise is 
heard / Sound cuts out.

• Turn down the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• Keep this product away from devices that emit radio waves such as microwaves 

and wireless routers.

• Keep this product away from TVs, radios, and devices with built-in tuners. These 

devices can also be affected by the product.

• Turn off the equalizer settings of the Bluetooth device.
• Remove obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device and place 

them closer together. For details, please refer to “For a more comfortable 
Bluetooth® communication experience” (p. 3).

Cannot hear the voice of the 
caller / Voice of the caller is too 
quiet.

• Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• Turn up the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• If the Bluetooth device is set to the A2DP connection, switch to the HFP/HSP 

connection.

• Switch the sound output of the Bluetooth device to the Bluetooth connection.

The product cannot be charged.

• Securely connect the included USB charging cable and charge the product.

Sound is delayed (video and 
audio are out of sync)

•  Refer to “SBC priority connections (for when sound is delayed significantly)” 

(p. 13) to change the codec connection to SBC.

• For details about how to operate your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.
• If the problem still remains, reset the product. To reset the product, refer to “Reset function”(p. 9).

Summary of Contents for ATH-CKS550XBT

Page 1: ...ATH CKS550XBT User Manual Wireless Headphones ...

Page 2: ... shock or malfunction Do not put foreign matter such as combustible materials metal or liquid in the product Do not cover the product with a cloth to avoid fire or injury by overheating Follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone use if using headphones while driving Do not use the product in places where the inability to hear ambient sound presents a serious risk such as at railro...

Page 3: ...l could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed ...

Page 4: ... a long time the product may become discolored due to ultraviolet light especially direct sunlight and wear Make sure to hold the plug when connecting and disconnecting the USB charging cable The USB charging cable may become severed or an accident may occur if you pull on the cable itself When you are not using the USB charging cable disconnect it from the product If the product is placed in a ba...

Page 5: ...y Control button Use to turn the power supply ON OFF play pause music and videos and answer end phone calls Volume buttons Adjust the volume using and Battery jack Used to connect the included USB charging cable and charge the product Housing Battery case Indicator lamp Displays the operating status and battery level of the product The left bushing has a protrusion for distinguishing between the l...

Page 6: ...the product Do not use any other USB charging cable When inserting the USB charging cable into the USB port or battery jack check that the jack is facing in the correct direction before inserting it directly horizontally 3 Connect the included USB charging cable USB Type A side to the computer to start charging You can also use a USB compatible AC adapter sold separately by Audio Technica to charg...

Page 7: ...ice Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m 3 3 of the product to perform pairing correctly To confirm the progress of the pairing process wear the product while performing this procedure and listen for the confirmation tone 1 Starting with the product turned off slide the power switch to the ON position The indicator lamp will light in purple and then flash in red and blue 2 Use your Bluetooth devi...

Page 8: ...ss and hold Lights in purple then flashes in red and blue 2 3 OFF 1 Lights in purple then turns off 3 1 If you are wearing the product you will hear a beep to indicate when the product has turned on and off 2 It may take several seconds for the indicator lamp to light 3 For details please refer to Indicator lamp display p 10 Insert the side of the product marked L LEFT into the left ear and the si...

Page 9: ...lay pause Plays or pauses music and video playback 1 Volume buttons button Press Volume up Increases the volume by 1 level 2 Press and hold for about 2 seconds Skip forward Plays the next track 1 button Press Volume down Decreases the volume by 1 level 2 Press and hold for about 2 seconds Skip back Plays the previous track 1 1 Some controls may not be available for music and video playback on some...

Page 10: ...l is received while you are listening to music music playback is paused When you finish the call music playback resumes 1 When Operation Function Receiving a call Press the power supply control button Answers the call Press and hold the power supply control button for about 2 seconds Rejects the call Talking on a call Press the power supply control button Ends the call Press and hold the power sup...

Page 11: ...ately after use Failure to clean the cable may cause it to deteriorate and harden over time resulting in malfunction Wipe the cable s USB plug with a dry cloth if dirty Clean the eartips by removing them from the headphones and manually cleaning them with a diluted mild detergent After cleaning dry before using again If the product will not be used for an extended period of time store it in a well...

Page 12: ...n the eartip so that the inside of the eartip expands and push the eartip onto the post as far as it will go Periodically remove and clean the eartips as they become dirty easily Using dirty eartips may cause the headphones themselves to become dirty resulting in deteriorated sound quality Eartips are consumable parts that degrade through storage and use If the eartips are loose and easily removed...

Page 13: ...roduct away from devices that emit radio waves such as microwaves and wireless routers Keep this product away from TVs radios and devices with built in tuners These devices can also be affected by the product Turn off the equalizer settings of the Bluetooth device Remove obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device and place them closer together For details please refer to For a more com...

Page 14: ...the indicator lamp showing the searching for device status press and hold the and volume buttons simultaneously for about 2 seconds The indicator lamp will flash in purple 3 With the indicator lamp flashing in purple refer to steps 2 and 3 of Pairing a Bluetooth device p 6 to perform the pairing operation If the indicator lamp changes to short flashes in purple the settings are complete After pair...

Page 15: ... 000 Hz Other Power supply DC 3 7 V lithium polymer battery Charging time Approx 3 hours Operating time Continuous transmission time music playback Max approx 7 hours Continuous standby time Max approx 200 hours Weight 18 g 0 63 oz Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Accessories USB charging cable 30 cm 12 USB Type A Micro USB Type B Eartips XS S M L Clip Pouch Sold separately Eartips ...

Page 16: ...ver 1 2018 03 31 139901530 02 01 Audio Technica Corporation 2 46 1 Nishi naruse Machida Tokyo 194 8666 Japan 2018 Audio Technica Corporation Global Support Contact www at globalsupport com ...

Page 17: ...cht mit den bloßen Händen Im Produkt verbleibende Flüssigkeit kann Funktionsstörungen verursachen Wenn Batterieflüssigkeit ausläuft wenden Sie sich an Ihren örtlichen Audio Technica Händler Sollte Flüssigkeit in den Mund geraten spülen und gurgeln Sie ausgiebig mit sauberem Wasser wie Leitungswasser und ziehen Sie sofort einen Arzt hinzu Wenn Flüssigkeit auf die Haut oder ein Kleidungsstück gerät ...

Page 18: ...анных инструкций при установке и использовании может создавать недопустимые помехи для радиосвязи Однако не существует гарантий того что помехи не возникнут при определенной установке Если данное оборудование вызывает недопустимые помехи во время радио или телевизионного приема что можно определить путем его выключения и включения пользователь может попытаться устранить эти помехи с помощью одной ...

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