Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product. Before using the product, please read through the Quick Start Guide and Caution Guide, as well as this user manual when necessary, to ensure that you use the product correctly. Safety precautions Although this product was designed to be used safely, failing to use it correctly may result in an accident.
– Do not attempt to pierce with a nail, hit with a hammer or battery needs to be discarded properly. Contact your local step on the battery. Audio-Technica dealer to learn how to properly dispose of the – Do not drop the product or subject it to strong impact. battery.
• This product can be used to talk on the phone only when using a mobile telephone network. Support for telephony apps that use a • Audio-Technica will not be liable in any way for any loss of data in mobile data network is not guaranteed.
For a more comfortable Bluetooth® communication experience The effective communication range of this product varies depending on obstructions and radio wave conditions. For a more enjoyable experience, please use the product as close as possible to the Bluetooth device. To minimize noise and Antenna sound disruptions, avoid placing your body or other obstacles between the product’s antenna (L side) and the Bluetooth...
Part names and functions Headband L/R (left/right) indicator Slider Joint Earpad Housing A microphone is built into the L (left) side housing. Touch panel (L side) Activates the speech recognition feature (such as Siri for iOS devices or Google Assistant for Indicator lamp Android devices).
Charging the battery • Fully charge the battery when using for the first time. • When the rechargeable battery is running low, the product will beep through the headphones, and an indicator lamp will flash in red. In this case, charge the battery. •...
When your Bluetooth device finds the product, “ATH-M50xBT” will be displayed on the device. • For information about using your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual. • The product may be displayed as “ATH-M50xBT”, “BLE_ATH-M50xBT”, or both. If both are displayed, select “ATH-M50xBT”. If only one is displayed, select that one.
The product can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to your device and play music, receive phone calls, etc. Use the product for whichever of these purposes suits your needs. Note that Audio-Technica cannot guarantee the operation of displays, such as the battery level display, or applications via Bluetooth devices.
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Using the product Compact folding You can fold the housing into the inner side of the headband using the joints at the fulcrum. • Be careful so as not to get your fingers caught in the joints. • When using the product, make sure to return the housing to the original position. Fold Joint Listening to music...
Microphone • Some controls may not be available for music and video playback on some smartphones. • Audio-Technica does not provide support for smartphones used by customers. Auto power off function The product automatically turns off after 5 minutes of not being connected to a device.
Audio-Technica dealer. Resetting does not change any of your settings (pairing information, volume setting, etc.). Micro USB Type-B Battery jack App for smartphones You can use Audio-Technica’s app for smartphones for more convenient use of the product. https://app.at-globalsupport.com...
Indicator lamp display The indicator lamp of the product indicates the product's status as explained below. Status Indicator lamp display pattern White Pairing Searching for device Flashing every 0.5 seconds Waiting to connect Flashing every 4 seconds Connection Flashing every 3 seconds Connecting : gradually lights up) Battery level...
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• If the product will not be used for an extended period of time, store it in a well-ventilated place free from high temperatures and humidity. • Earpads are consumable parts. Replace them when necessary as they will deteriorate through storage and use. Contact your local Audio-Technica dealer for earpad replacement or other repairs.
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. •...
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Troubleshooting SBC priority connection (handling significant sound delays) When the connection codec is AAC, you may be able to alleviate significant sound delays by switching to SBC, which is normally implemented in Bluetooth devices. * Connecting Connection is performed after the product and Bluetooth device have been paired. 1.
For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice. • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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