Listening to music of a device via a BLUETOOTH connection

You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the neckband speaker via a BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Enables you to enjoy high-quality audio contents wirelessly.

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

Enables you to adjust the volume and operate to play, pause or skip to the beginning of the next/current track.

Operations may vary depending on your BLUETOOTH device and music playback app. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.

Note

  • Make sure beforehand that the volume on the BLUETOOTH device and neckband speaker are set to a moderate level to avoid sudden loud sound output from the neckband speaker.

    Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, adjusting the volume of the neckband speaker may not be possible on the BLUETOOTH device while playback on the device is stopped/paused.

  • If the dedicated audio adaptor (supplied) and the dedicated audio cable (supplied) are connected to the neckband speaker, then the BLUETOOTH function and the call function cannot be used.

  1. Connect the neckband speaker with the BLUETOOTH device.

    When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a notification sound from the neckband speaker and the (power)/(BLUETOOTH) indicator starts flashing in blue.

  2. Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device.
  3. Wear the neckband speaker around the base of your neck.

    Adjust the width of the neckband so it feels comfortable when worn.

    For details, see “Adjusting the width of the neckband.”

  4. Adjust the volume with the –/+ (volume) buttons on the neckband speaker.

    During playback, you can use the button on the neckband speaker to perform the following operations.

    Pause

    Press the(play/call) button during playback to pause. Press it again to cancel pause.

    Skip to the beginning of the next track

    Press the(play/call) button twice quickly during playback.

    Skip to the beginning of the current or previous track*

    Press the(play/call) button 3 times quickly during playback.

    * Operations vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device in use.

    Fast-forward the current track

    While playback is in progress or paused, press the(play/call) button once and immediately press and hold the button. When you take your finger off the button, playback starts or remains paused at the fast-forwarded point.

    Fast-reverse the current track

    While playback is in progress or paused, press the(play/call) button twice in quick succession and immediately press and hold the button. When you take your finger off the button, playback resumes or remains paused.

Hint

  • The neckband speaker supports content protection by the SCMS-T method. You can listen to music (or audio) from the smartphone or mobile phone, which supports the SCMS-T method, through the neckband speaker.

  • When the volume of the neckband speaker is maximized or minimized, you hear a notification sound.

Note

  • While music playback is in progress on a BLUETOOTH device, do not connect the dedicated audio cable (supplied) to the USB Type-C port. Connecting the dedicated audio cable (supplied) to the USB Type-C port automatically switches the neckband speaker to analog audio input mode and you cannot hear music from the BLUETOOTH device.

  • While battery charging is in progress, the neckband speaker fails to turn on and you cannot use the BLUETOOTH function.

  • When using in a place with a high temperature, the volume may decrease to protect the built-in battery.

  • The maximum power output will be lower when the built-in battery is running low.

  • Operations available with the (play/call) button may vary depending on the music playback app.

  • If the communication condition is poor, the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operations on the neckband speaker.

  • Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device.

  • Noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the neckband speaker, the communication environment or the usage environment.