User Guide Earphones EN
Contents Contents Notice 4 About this Documentation.. ....................................................................... 4 Trademarks.. ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Handling this product................................................................................ 6 Battery-related notes...................................................................
Contents Receiving a phone call.............................................................................. 24 Using the voice assistance feature on your smartphone................................ 25 Settings 26 About the app for earphones/headphones................................................... 26 List of settings (main screen).. .................................................................. 27 List of product settings (menu).. ...............................................................
Notice > About this Documentation Notice About this Documentation Trademarks The trademarks used in this documentation are as follows. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Qualcomm aptX is product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Notice > About this Documentation Notice regarding the contents of this documentation ( This documentation is a user’s guide intended for the following readers. Those who will use this product ( ( This documentation classifies precautions and other matters as follows. ( WARNING This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.” ( ( ( ( ( ( CAUTION This content indicates “risk of injury.
Notice > Handling this product Handling this product Battery-related notes The lithium-ion battery contained in this product is a consumable item. To extend the life of the battery as long as possible, use caution regarding the following. ( ( If the product is not used for a long period of time, the charging time may get longer. When storing the product for a long time, charge the product around once every six months to avoid excessive discharge.
Product Overview > Advantages of this product Product Overview Advantages of this product This product is a set of wireless earphones that connect to Bluetooth devices such as a portable music player or smartphone over the air. High-definition playback of sound from Bluetooth devices This product supports the Qualcomm aptX™, Qualcomm aptX™ and AAC codecs. Active noise cancelling (ANC) This feature reduces noises from outside such as from trains, buses and so on.
Product Overview > Accessories Accessories Make sure that all of the accessories are included with this product.
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Product Overview > Part names Part names Below is an explanation of the parts of the earphones. d e f c d a b a Controller b Charging connector (inside cover) Plug the USB power cable into the connector for charging. c Function key d + key, − key e Indicator f ANC key NOTE The microphone used for phone calls is built into the controller.
Charging and Powering > Charging this product Charging and Powering Charging this product Before using this product, charge the controller. Make sure to use the USB power cable that was included with this product. Also, when using a USB power adaptor, be sure that the adaptor is compatible with 5 V DC (at least 0.5 A) commercially available power output. 2 3 1 1 2 3 Remove the cover of the charging connector. Plug the USB power cable into the controller.
Charging and Powering > Charging this product NOTICE ( When charging this product inside of China, be sure to use a USB power adaptor that is approved by CCC.
Charging and Powering > Turning the power on Turning the power on Turn the power on. 1 Hold down the function key on the controller for two seconds. The indicator lights up as shown below, and the power turns on. Flashes red (shows remaining battery power) 2 sec Related links ( ( ( “Checking the remaining battery power” (p.15) “Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing)” (p.16) “Connecting to a Bluetooth device” (p.
Charging and Powering > Turning the power off Turning the power off Turn the power of this product off. 1 Hold down the function key on the controller for two seconds. The indicator lights up as shown below, and the power turns off.
Charging and Powering > Checking the remaining battery power Checking the remaining battery power After this product are turned on, you can check how much battery power is left from the flashing indicator and the audio message.
Connections > Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing) Connections Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing) When first connecting this product to a Bluetooth device, follow the steps below to register (pair) this product with that device. 1 Set this product to pairing mode. With the controller turned off, hold down the Function key on the controller until the indicator flashes as shown in the illustration below.
Connections > Registering a Bluetooth device (pairing) 3 Select this product from this list on your Bluetooth device. Yamaha EP-E50A If successfully connected, you will hear the “Pairing Successful” audio message. The indicator on this product lights up blue (for about 20 seconds). Blue 20 sec NOTE ( ( ( Pairing standby mode will automatically end after about two minutes. To register again, start from step 1. Up to 8 devices can be registered with this product.
Connections > Connecting to a Bluetooth device Connecting to a Bluetooth device This product connects to Bluetooth devices with which it has already been registered (paired). When you turn the power on, they will search for the last Bluetooth device to which they were connected, and connect automatically. Blue Flashing 2 sec If this product do not automatically connect to a Bluetooth device, it is waiting for connection. Operate the Bluetooth device to connect with this product.
Connections > Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Disconnecting from a Bluetooth device Follow the steps below to disconnect a Bluetooth device. ( Disconnect the earphones by operating the Bluetooth device. This product will enter the waiting mode for a connection from a Bluetooth device. ( ( Turn the Bluetooth device’s power off. This product will enter the waiting mode for a connection from a Bluetooth device. ( ( Turn the power of this product off.
Wearing this product > Putting the earphones on Wearing this product Putting the earphones on Check the markings on the earphones for the left and right sides to make sure they are worn in the correct ear, and insert them into your ear. Related links “Replacing the eartips” (p.
Wearing this product > Replacing the eartips Replacing the eartips You will be able to listen to your music with better sound by using eartips that match your ears. When putting the earphones on, use the eartips that keep out ambient sounds as much as possible while the music is stopped. Eartip NOTE 5 sizes of eartips are included with this product. The earphones come pre-attached with M-size eartips. CAUTION ( ( ( Do not use broken eartips and do not wear the earphones without eartips.
Operating this Product > Adjusting the volume Operating this Product Adjusting the volume Follow the steps below to adjust the volume. − key + key ( ( Turn the volume up Press the + key on the controller. Turn the volume down Press the − key on the controller. NOTE When connecting to a device (such as a smartphone) on which the volume can be adjusted, you can also adjust the volume using that device.
Operating this Product > Listening to music Listening to music You can using the following functions during playback. Function key − key ( ( ( ( ANC key + key Pause or restart playback Press the function key on the controller. Skip to the next song Hold down the + key on the controller until you hear a “beep” sound (about two seconds). Go back to the beginning of the song, or skip to the previous song Hold down the − key on the controller until you hear a “beep” sound (about two seconds).
Operating this Product > Receiving a phone call Receiving a phone call When connecting to a Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone) that has phone call functionality, you can talk using this product. Operate this product as follows. Function key ( ( ( Receive a phone call Press the function key on the controller. End a phone call Press the function key on the controller while the call is active. Ignore a call Quickly press the function key on the controller twice when the call is coming in.
Operating this Product > Using the voice assistance feature on your smartphone Using the voice assistance feature on your smartphone When connecting this product to a Bluetooth device that supports a voice assistance feature such as Siri or Google Assistant, you can control the voice assistant with this product. Function key 1 Press the function key on the controller twice. The voice assistant will start, and you can operate it using your voice.
Settings > About the app for earphones/headphones Settings About the app for earphones/headphones The Headphones Controller smartphone app is a dedicated app for getting the best sound quality from your Yamaha earphones or headphones. This app will let you do the following. ( Show the status of your earphones/headphones (such as remaining battery power) ( Make detailed settings on your earphones/headphones Install the app from the App Store (iOS devices) or from Google Play (Android devices).
Settings > List of settings (main screen) List of settings (main screen) The settings that you can make on the main screen of the Headphones Controller app are shown below. NOTE The app screen may differ, depending on your product. ( ( ( LISTENING CARE Turns LISTENING CARE (a feature that automatically adjusts the sound quality according to the volume) on/off. NOISE CANCELLING This sets the balance between the playback and ambient sound.
Settings > List of product settings (menu) List of product settings (menu) The settings that you can make on the menu of the Headphones Controller app are shown below. NOTE The app screen may differ, depending on your product. ( ( ( ( Confirm Firmware Update Checks whether new firmware has been released, and performs updates. User Guide Accesses the User Guide License Information Displays the software license information for Headphones Controller.
Settings > List of product settings (menu) Related links ( ( ( ( ( “About the app for earphones/headphones” (p.26) “List of settings (main screen)” (p.27) “Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the volume” (p.30) “Playing back sound according to your surroundings” (p.31) “Setting the auto-standby time” (p.
Settings > Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the volume Automatically adjust the sound quality according to the volume When LISTENING CARE is enabled, this product will automatically adjust the sound quality according to the playback volume. This feature adjusts the frequency balance, offering rich sound quality playback even at a low volume. Use the Headphones Controller app to make these settings.
Settings > Playing back sound according to your surroundings Playing back sound according to your surroundings You can set how this product sounds according to the situation, such when you want to enjoy music in a noisy location, or when you want to be able to hear what is going on around you while you are listening. When you enable the NOISE CANCELLING, the active noise cancelling feature of this product will reduce the noise from outside.
Settings > Setting the auto-standby time Setting the auto-standby time This product will automatically shut off when a certain amount of time has passed without a connection from a Bluetooth device. You can set the time it takes for the power to turn off after no connection has been received. Use the Headphones Controller app to make these settings.
Settings > Updating the firmware Updating the firmware The firmware on this product can be updated to add new functionality, rectify product issues and so on. Updates are performed using Headphones Controller. For more details on the contents of updates, see the product information page on the Yamaha website. NOTICE For stable data communication between this product and your Bluetooth device, update the firmware in a place where the signal is good.
Troubleshooting > Read this first Troubleshooting Read this first If this product does not operate normally while you are using it, first check the following. ( Turn the power off and then on again. ( Make sure that this product have been sufficiently charged. ( “Charging this product” (p.11) ( Update the firmware of this product to the latest version. “Updating the firmware” (p.33) ( ( Also, check the following. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( “No sound can be heard” (p.
Troubleshooting > No sound can be heard No sound can be heard ( This product are not connected to a Bluetooth device. Pair this product. “Connecting to a Bluetooth device” (p.18) ( ( The volume is too low. Raise the volume. “Adjusting the volume” (p.22) ( ( The music stopped playing back. Start playback. “Listening to music” (p.23) ( ( The eartips don’t fit my ears. Select eartips that match your ear shape, and make sure that they fit securely. “Replacing the eartips” (p.
Troubleshooting > Your voice is hard to hear with the person to whom you are talking. Your voice is hard to hear with the person to whom you are talking. ( You may be speaking too far away from the microphone. Move your mouth closer to the controller.
Troubleshooting > Power will not turn on Power will not turn on ( There may not be enough battery power left. Charge this product. “Charging this product” (p.
Troubleshooting > The product cannot be charged The product cannot be charged ( Your computer is not turned on (when charging from your computer). Turn the power of your computer on, and then charge this product. ( You may have been using a USB power cable other than the one included with this product. Use the included USB power cable to make sure the product correctly charges.
Troubleshooting > Cannot connect to a Bluetooth device Cannot connect to a Bluetooth device ( This product and your Bluetooth device may be too far apart. Move this product closer to the Bluetooth device. ( A device that emits electromagnetic waves (such as a microwave oven, access point and so on) might be nearby. Do not use this product near other devices that emit electromagnetic waves. ( The connection information for the registered Bluetooth device may not be working properly.
Troubleshooting > The product does not operate or play back The product does not operate or play back ( This product may be charging. You cannot use this product while they are charging. Use the earphones after charging is finished. ( There is no remaining battery power on this product. Charge this product. “Charging this product” (p.11) ( ( The product is temporarily not functioning in a stable way. Turn the power off and then on again.
Troubleshooting > The sound is distorted, noisy or choppy The sound is distorted, noisy or choppy ( The signal may not be coming in clearly, making the connection unstable. Move away from wireless devices such as access points, or appliances that product electromagnetic waves such as microwave ovens. Try placing the connected Bluetooth device as close to this product as you can. Devices with wireless network connectivity may transmit signals that obstruct Bluetooth communications.
Troubleshooting > Problem Still Not Resolved (Customer Support) Problem Still Not Resolved (Customer Support) If the trouble still cannot be solved, please contact us for product support as shown below. ( For customers within Japan Please contact the store where you purchased this product, or the Product Support Center as listed in the “User Guide (Basic).” ( For customers outside of Japan Please contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
Appendix > Specifications Appendix Specifications The specifications of this product are as shown below. ( Driver type Dynamic Driver unit 9.0 mm Frequency range 20–20,000 Hz Bluetooth version 5.
Appendix > List of operations List of operations The main operations of this product are as shown below.
Appendix > List of operations Other functions ( Start pairing Hold down the Function key with the power off (five seconds) Start voice assistant Function key (press quickly, two times in a row) ( ( ( 45
Appendix > List of indicator displays and audio messages List of indicator displays and audio messages The indicator displays and audio messages on this product are shown below.
Appendix > List of indicator displays and audio messages Audio messages ( Battery High Plenty of battery charge remaining Battery Medium Moderate battery charge remaining Battery Low Small amount of battery charge remaining Power Off Power off Pairing Start device registration (pairing) Pairing Successful Pairing successful/finished connecting Pairing Failed Pairing unsuccessful Connected Finished connecting to Bluetooth device Disconnected Disconnected from Bluetooth device Noise Cancel NOISE CANCELLING
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