ELSA USER GUIDE Talk to a ELSA headphones specialist support@nakamichi-usa.com for the newest troubleshooting info, visit: www.nakamichi-usa.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read this user manual carefully and completely before using the product Always include this user manual when passing the product on to third parties. Do not use an obviously defective product. Preventing damage to health and accidents: Protect your hearing from loud volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Nakamichi ELSA headphones sound great at low and medium volume levels.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions: Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temperatures to avoid corrosion or deformation. The normal operation temperature is from 0°C to 40°C/32°F to 104°F. Use only attachments/ accessories/ spare parts supplied or recommended by Nakamichi LLC. Clean the non-fabric parts of the product only with a soft, dry cloth. Only use the product in environments where Bluetooth® wireless transmission is permitted.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Instructions for the Built-in Lithium-Polymer Battery Pack. WARNING In extreme cases, abuse or misuse of the Lithium-Polymer battery pack can lead to: 1. Explosion 2. Smoke or gas development 3. Heat generation 4. Fire development Only disposal products with built-in rechargeable batteries at special collection points or return them to your specialist dealer. Charge products at ambient temperatures between 10 and 40°C (+/5°C)/ 50 and 104°F (+/- 41°F).
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CONTENTS 1. What is ELSA i. How it works 3 ii. How long does it take for ELSA to adjust volume down to 85dB? 4 iii. Resetting ELSA Timer 4 iv. Idling 5 v. Volume control 5 vi. Health and Safety Disclaimer 5 vii. Bluetooth 5 2. What's in the Box 6 3. Product Overview and Controls i. Overview of headphones 7 ii. The different colors of ELSA LED Lights 8 iii. Turning off ELSA LED Lights 9 iv. Button controls (right earcup) 9 v. Button controls (left earcup) 10 4. Getting Started i.
1. WHAT IS ELSA Meet ELSA (Extended Listening Smart Assistant), your new listening conscience. Powered by AI, ELSA actively monitors the harmful volumes that your ears are exposed to and changes your listening habits for the better.
1. WHAT IS ELSA **Behavioral alert tones sound different in Bluetooth (Wireless) and Wired modes, because the headset is programmed differently for each mode. To hear the difference, please go to: www.nakamichi-usa.com/hear ii.
1. WHAT IS ELSA iv. Idling When ELSA is idling (music on device paused for extended period of time), ELSA will detect that your ears are not being exposed to loud music and will extend the time to the next Auto Volume adjustment. However, to save battery life, ELSA will switch itself off if it is idling for more than 30 minutes. v. ELSA's independent volume control On most traditional Bluetooth devices, the device that is paired with the headphones centrally controls the overall volume level.
2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX ELSA Headphones 1.2m audio cable with 3.5mm jack plug 1.
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS i. Overview of the headphones 3 1 2 Left Earcup Right Earcup 10 6 11 12 MIC 13 PO WER INPUT 4 5 7 8 9 1 Adjustable Headband 8 3.
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS ii. The different colors of ELSA Lights Left Earcup Right Earcup ELSA Lights Volume + ELSA BUTTON MIC AUTO VOLUME POWER PO WER INPUT Bluetooth® Connectivity Operations ELSA LED Lights Bluetooth® Mode Flashing Blue & Red Headphones is in Bluetooth pairing mode Successful Bluetooth® or 3.5mm AUX-In activate the ELSA LED Lights.
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS iii. Turning off ELSA LED Lights To disable ELSA lights, press and hold: AUTO VOLUME & Vol+ buttons for 3 sec.
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROLS iv. Button controls (right earcup) Right Earcup ELSA BUTTON MIC PO WER INPUT ELSA Button Multi-Function Operations Action Description Page Press and release once Play/pause a song Accept/end call 17 18 Press and release two times Plays the next song 17 Press and release three times Plays the previous song 17 Press and hold for more than 3seconds Disconnect the headphones from the current Bluetooth connected device. 15 v.
4. GETTING STARTED i. Power management It takes about 4 hours to completely charge the headphones. Before using the headphones for the first time, it is recommanded to completely charge the battery without interruption. When headphones is in use or when being charged, LED lights will light up or flash as indicated in the table below. LED Battery Level 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% ii. Charging the headphones It is recommended to charge the headphones using only the supplied USB cable.
4. GETTING STARTED iii. Switching headphones ON/OFF Right Earcup Press and hold for more than 3 seconds. MIC PO WER INPUT - "POWER ON" sound prompt heard - "POWER OFF" sound prompt heard - LED will show current battery life - LED will show current battery life iv. Adjusting volume NOTE Headset volume control is separate from your device’s volume control. If volume is too soft even if the headset is at max volume, please check the volume level of your connected device.
4. GETTING STARTED v. Pairing the headphones with device CAUTION Danger of malfunction! The transmitted radio waves of mobile phones can impair the operation of sensitive and unprotected devices. Only make calls with the headphones in locations where Bluetooth wireless transmission is permitted. To pair your headphones with a Bluetooth device, you have to use the Bluetooth search function.
4. GETTING STARTED Pairing the headphones with a Bluetooth® device Ensure that your headphones is within a 7.84”/ 20 cm range of your smartphone or Bluetooth® device. 1. Enter pairing mode: Power on the headphones or press and hold the ELSA button. You will hear the “power on” sound prompt and the Shield LED will flash red and blue, followed by a voice prompt “BLUETOOTH PAIRING”. 2. Enable Bluetooth® on your smartphone or audio device. 3.
5. USING THE HEADPHONES i. Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Disable the Bluetooth on your smartphone or Bluetooth device. The headphones will automatically disconnect from the device, and you will hear a "BLUETOOTH DISCONNECTED" voice prompt. The headphones will then search for previously paired devices. If no device is found, the headphones will power off after 5 minutes. 1 Disable Bluetooth® 2 Disconnected! Menu Bluetooth on Bluetooth off ii.
4. GETTING STARTED NOTE Try moving and shaking your head to ensure that the headset does not slide off. iv. Checking battery life Press the POWER BUTTON once to display the current battery status of the headphones. Right Earcup MIC POWER Battery LED Indicator Solid Light Blinking Light PO WER INPUT LED Battery Level 75% to 100% 50% to 75% 25% to 50% 0% to 25% Depending on your smartphone, the battery life of your headphones will be displayed on your smartphone.
5. USING THE HEADPHONES v. Music functions in Bluetooth mode The following music functions are only available if the headphones and the smartphone are connected using Bluetooth® wireless technology. Some smartphones may not support all functions. All music functions are controlled using the ELSA BUTTON. (ELSA BUTTON only works in wireless mode.
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5. USING THE HEADPHONES vii. Using the 3.5mm Aux-in cable Call and music control functions are disabled on the ear cups when the audio cable is used. It is recommended to use the audio cable only in scenarios where wireless transmission is not allowed. i.e. during aircraft take-off and landing. For music playback functions in wired mode, please use the controller found on the provided 3.5mm cable. Note: Insert the straight 3.5mm cable jack into the headphone jack and the right angled 3.
6. CARE AND MAINTANENCE CAUTION Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the product can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids away from this product. Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents. At all times, do not open the headphones to remove/replace the battery. If there is an issue with the battery of your headphones, please drop an email to support@nakamichi-usa.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Headphones Battery is empty cannot be Battery is switched on completely exhausted/worn out No audio Headphones signal are not paired with your device Volume too low Headphones are switched off Headphones Pairing does not cannot work connect Smartphone is switched off Rectification Pg Charge the headphones 11 Contact support@nakamichi-usa.com Check if the headphones are paired. If necessary pair the headphones with your device again.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Leaving the Bluetooth® transmission range Wireless calling and streaming are only possible in the Bluetooth® transmission range of your smartphone. The transmission range largely depends on environmental conditions such as wall thickness, wall compostion etc. With a free line of sight, the transmisssion range of most smartphones and Bluetooth® devices is up to 33ft/ 10 meters. If the headphones leave the Bluetooth® transmission range of the smartphone, it will be disconnected.
8. SPECIFICATIONS ELSA Headphones Earcup design Over the Ear Drivers (each earcup) 40mm Low-Mid “Distortion-Free” Drivers Frequency Response 23mm Titanium-coated High Freq. Drivers 20 Hz - 20 kHz Sound Pressure level 85dB (passive: 1kHz/ 1 Vrms) Impedance 10Ω @ 1kHz Rate Output Power 10mW Aggregate Capability 40mW Battery Battery 3.7V Lithum-Ion Battery 850mAh Run Time 14 hours (with ELSA lights off) Charging Time Approx.
9. LEGAL COMPLIANCE FCC Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 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.
9. LEGAL COMPLIANCE CANADA STATEMENT This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including inteference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
10. NAKAMICHI LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Nakamichi LLC ("Nakamichi") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the original owner and any subsequent end user owner(s) ("You" or "Your") for the time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Nakamichi will, at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or refurbished product.
10. NAKAMICHI LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only) Visit Nakamichi's Web Site: www.nakamichi-usa.com/faq Email: support@nakamichi-usa.com Call Support: (415) 805 6913 Nakamichi LLC 2645 Brooklyn Queens Expressway W.
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