Sony MDR-AS700BT - Manual

Help Guide Music Listening to music Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 5

Help Guide Phone calls Phone calls Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 6

Help Guide Multi point connection Multi point connection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 7

Help Guide Troubleshooting To deal with a trouble Possible causes of symptoms Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 8

Help Guide Important information Important information Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 9

Help Guide Before First Use Before first use Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 10

Help Guide Features and location of parts Features Location and function of parts Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 11

Help Guide Power Charging the headset Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 12

Help Guide BLUETOOTH What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? What you can do with BLUETOOTH function Steps to BLUETOOTH function Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > BLUETOOTH > 13

Help Guide One-touch connection (NFC) Compatible smartphones Preparation on the smartphone About “NFC Easy Connect” App Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > One -touch connection (NFC) > 15

Help Guide One-touch connection Connecting with a smartphone by one-touch functions Disconnecting the smartphone by one-touch functions Switching the device by one-touch functions Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > One -touch connection (NFC) > 16

Help Guide Phone calls Making a call Receiving a call Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Phone calls > 18

Help Guide Multi point connection Connecting the headset with a music player and a smartphone(mobile phone) Connecting the headset with 2 Android smartphones Connecting the headset with an Android smartphone and aniPhone Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Multi point connection > 19

Help Guide To deal with a trouble What can I do to solve a problem? Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Troubleshooting > 20

Help Guide Possible causes of symptoms Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection One-touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Troubleshooting > 21

Help Guide Important information License and trademark notice Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Important information > 22

Help Guide Before first use In addition to this Help Guide, read the printed manuals supplied: “Quick Start Guide” and “Reference Guide.” Quick Start Guide This covers initial settings and basic operations. Reference Guide This includes information about using your wireless stereo headset safely, an...

Help Guide Features Water resistant specification against sweat or a spray Neck band style for comfortable listening and stable fitting One-touch connection (NFC) BLUETOOTH version 3.0 for higher quality audio with less interference, lower power consumption and easy connection AAC Codec supported Pl...

Help Guide Location and function of parts Functions of buttons, indicators, and other parts on your wireless stereo headset are explained here. N mark [Details] Left ( ) unit Search Top > Getting Started > Features and location of parts > 26

Help Guide Charging the headset The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the headset for the first time. System requirements for battery charge using USB Personal Computer with pre-installed with any of the following operating systems and USB port...

Make sure that you connect the plug of the micro-USB cable in the direction as shown in the illustration below. Charging starts when the headset and the computer are connected. Make sure that the indicator (red) lights up. Charging is completed in about 1.5 hours* and the indicator (red) goes off au...

Help Guide What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology? Bluetooth® wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a computer or digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (abou...

HFP (Hands-free Profile)*: Talking on the phone/Operating the phone by hands-free. * When you use a BLUETOOTH mobile phone supported by both HFP (Hands-free Profile) and HSP (Headset Profile), set it to HFP. Notes To use the BLUETOOTH function, the BLUETOOTH device to be connected requires the same ...

Help Guide What you can do with BLUETOOTH function The headset uses BLUETOOTH wireless technology. You can enjoy music wirelessly from a smartphone, mobile phone, or music player. Also, you can make or receive a call by operating the headset. Listening to music You can enjoy music wirelessly from a ...

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Help Guide Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone It is necessary to pair BLUETOOTH devices to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When pairing the headset with a smartphone, place the smartphone within 1 meter (3 feet) of the headset. 1. Enter pairing mode on the headset. Press and hold th...

Note If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. 2. Select the BLUETOOTH setting on the smartphone. Select [Settings] [Bluetooth]. 3. Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the smartphone. Touch ...

4. Search for this headset on the smartphone. Touch [Bluetooth] [Search for devices]. 41

The above procedure is an example. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone. The headset and the smartphone are paired each other and connected. If they are not connected, see step 2 of “ Connecting with a paired Android smartphone .” Tip 43

To delete all pairing information, see “ What can I do to solve a problem? ” Note Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need for pairing again, except in the following cases: Pairing information is deleted after repair, etc. The headset is paired with 9 or more devices. The headset can be p...

Help Guide Connecting with a paired Android smartphone 1. Turn on the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. Make sure that the indicator (blue) flashes after you release the button. Search Top > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH connection > 45

The headset may be connected with the smartphone as soon as you turn on both devices. Check the connecting status on the smartphone. If not connected, proceed to step 2. 2. Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the smartphone. Touch [Settings] [Bluetooth]. Make sure that [Bluetooth] is set to on, then ...

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Note If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. 2. Select the BLUETOOTH setting on the iPhone. Select [Settings] [Bluetooth]. 50

3. Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone. Touch [OFF] to change it to [ON]. 51

The above procedure is an example. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your iPhone. The headset and the iPhone are paired each other and connected. If they are not connected, see step 2 of “ Connecting with a paired iPhone .” Tip To delete all pairing information, see “ What can I do to s...

The headset may be connected with the iPhone as soon as you turn on both devices. Check the connecting status on the iPhone. If not connected, proceed to step 2. 2. Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the iPhone. Touch [Settings] [Bluetooth]. Make sure that [ON] is selected, then touch [MDR-AS700BT]....

Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 57

Note If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. 2. Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to search for this headset. “MDR-AS700BT” will be displayed on the list of detected ...

Help Guide Indications of BLUETOOTH function The indicator flashes in red or blue to indicate the BLUETOOTH connection status. Status Flashing pattern : blue/ : red Pairing mode Connectable Connecting Connected (HFP/HSP or A2DP) Connected (HFP/HSP and A2DP) Playing music or During a call (Connected ...

Help Guide Compatible smartphones NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication can be achieved easily just by touching the relevant symbol or desig...

Help Guide Preparation on the smartphone 1. Download and install the app “NFC Easy Connect” in your smartphone. Access the following Web site: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.easyconnect The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions. By the two-dimensional code...

Help Guide About “NFC Easy Connect” App “NFC Easy Connect” is Sony’s original app for Android Phone available at Google Play Store. To find out more about the functions, search for “NFC Easy Connect” and download the free app. The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions. Connecting...

Help Guide Connecting with a smartphone by one-touch functions By touching the headset with a smartphone, the headset is turned on automatically and then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection. 1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone. If you installed the “NFC Easy Connect” App in the smartphon...

Help Guide Disconnecting the smartphone by one-touch functions You can disconnect the headset from the smartphone by touching the headset with it. 1. Unlock the screen of the smartphone. If you installed the “NFC Easy Connect” App in the smartphone, start the “NFC Easy Connect” App. 2. Touch the hea...

Note Even if you disconnect the headset from the smartphone, the headset is not turned off. To turn off the headset, press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blue) goes off and the headset turns off. Switching the device by one-touch functions Copyright 2013 Sony Corporati...

Help Guide Switching the device by one-touch functions When the headset is connected with a BLUETOOTH device, if you touch an NFC compatible smartphone on the headset, the headset is connected with the smartphone that touched on the headset most recently. If you touch the smartphone that is connecte...

3. Play back music or video on the BLUETOOTH device. Tip Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device. After use 1. Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection by operating the BLUETOOTH device. 75

2. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blue) goes off and the headset turns off. Tip When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically, depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Related topic Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone...

Help Guide Controlling the audio device If the BLUETOOTH device supports AVRCP, you can control it by the buttons on the headset. The functions available may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Refer to the manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. To play/pause Press the POWER button. To adju...

Note If the communication condition is poor, the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operation on the headset. Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 78

Help Guide Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback The sound quality is set to the “Standard” mode (SBC high quality mode) as the default setting. When using an AAC compatible device, select the “Priority on sound quality” mode. If the connection is unstable, such as when producing only i...

Depending on the ambient conditions in the area where you are using the headset, intermittent sound may still occur, even if the “Priority on stable connection” mode is selected. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 81

Help Guide Making a call You can enjoy a hands-free call with a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile), via a BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HF...

To adjust the volume Press the VOL +/– button. Tips You cannot adjust the volume when not talking. Volume for a call and listening to music can be adjusted independently. Even if you change the volume while playing back the music, the volume of a call does not change. To end a call Press the POWER b...

Help Guide Receiving a call 1. Connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH device in advance. 2. When there was a call, press the POWER button on the headset and receive the call. Receive a call in the same way when a call arrives while you are listening to music. The music stops while you are talking, and...

mobile phone. ring tone set on the headset ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone only for a BLUETOOTH connection Note If you received a call using your smartphone or mobile phone, some smartphones or mobile phones may have handset use priorit...

Help Guide Connecting the headset with 2 Android smartphones When you connect the headset with a smartphone, usually the music playback function and the phone call function are both connected automatically. To make a multi point connection with 2 smartphones separately, one for listening to music an...

4. Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection of the smartphone. 5. Use the other smartphone to establish a BLUETOOTH connection with the headset. 6. In the same way, uncheck the function that you did not uncheck in step 3. 94

Help Guide Connecting the headset with an Android smartphone and an iPhone When you connect the headset with a smartphone, usually the music playback function and the phone call function are both connected automatically. To make a multi point connection using an Android smartphone and an iPhone sepa...

4. Use the iPhone to establish a BLUETOOTH connection with the headset. The iPhone is connected with the headset with both functions, but you can only use the function that you did not uncheck in step 3. To call during playback 99

Help Guide What can I do to solve a problem? If the headset does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1. Find the symptoms of the issue in this manual, and try any corrective actions listed. [Details] 2. Connect the headset to your computer to charge the battery. [...

Initializing the headset 1. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds to turn off the headset. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for about 15 seconds. The indicator (blue) flashes 4 times, and the headset is reset to the default setting. All pairing information is deleted. Table of conten...

Help Guide Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes and remedies for symptoms. See an appropriate topic according to your problem. Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection One-touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Power and charging Copyright 201...

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Help Guide One-touch connection (NFC) Cannot make the one-touch connection. If the smartphone is in a case, the headset may not react to the touching. Remove the smartphone from the case. If the smartphone does not vibrate, start the app on the smartphone, and move the designated location of the sma...

Help Guide Music No sound Check that both the headset and the BLUETOOTH device are turned on. An A2DP BLUETOOTH connection is not made between the headset and the BLUETOOTH device. Use the BLUETOOTH device and make an A2DP BLUETOOTH connection. Check that music is being played back by the BLUETOOTH ...

Help Guide License and trademark notice The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Android is ...