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ACCENTUM Wireless around-ear headphones Model: ACAEBT Instruction manual Use the search function, the navigation (left) or the following links: Start “Product overview” “Getting started” “Using the headphones” “FAQ/If a problem occurs ...” “Specifications” Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH Am Labor 1...
Protect your hearing from high volume levels. Permanent hearing damage may occur when headphones are used at high volume levels for long periods of time. Head- phones of the Sennheiser brand sound exceptionally good even at low and medium volume levels. ▷...
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Bluetooth connection data of paired devices. This data is required for the operation of the product and is not trans- ferred to Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH or companies commis- sioned by Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH and is not processed. ACCENTUM | 3...
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Important safety instructions Using the “Sennheiser Smart Control” app, you can update the firm- ware of the product for free via an Internet connection. If the device on which the app is installed is connected to the Internet, the follow-...
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Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH is not liable for damages resulting from the loss of connection due to flat or overaged rechargeable bat- teries or exceeding the Bluetooth transmission range. Before putting into operation, please observe the respective coun- try-specific regulations. ACCENTUM | 5...
• the Sennheiser Smart Control app for configuring the head- phones and for additional functions (www.sennheiser-hearing.com/smartcontrol) • a list of accessories on the ACCENTUM product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/accentum to purchase online or contact your local Sonova Consumer Hear- ing partner: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support...
Model: ACAEBT Ear pads Headband, steplessly adjustable Ear cups Speech microphones (2 pcs.) for phone calls LED display USB-C socket for charging, calling, streaming via PC/Mac Volume + button Music and voice control button Volume - button ACCENTUM | 7...
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5 seconds white ... are connected to a device via Blue- tooth flashes 3x white-red ... are in Bluetooth pairing mode flashes ... switch off flashes 3x During phone calls Meaning white Incoming call flashes 10x repeatedly 8 | ACCENTUM...
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... mutes the microphone. “Mute off” ... activates the microphone again. You hear short sound signals when the headphones • are switched on or off, • are in pairing mode (melody), • detect devices in the pairing list, ACCENTUM | 9...
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Product overview • cancel the pairing process, • receive commands via one of the buttons (increasing the volume, starting/pausing music playback, accepting/holding/rejecting calls, adjusting the ANC function or Transparency Mode), • receive an incoming call (ring tone). 10 | ACCENTUM...
..Connected 3. Smart Control app for your smartphone The Sennheiser Smart Control app allows you to use all functions and settings of the headphones and to e.g. adjust the sound to your liking using the equalizer (> 18). ACCENTUM “Sennheiser Smart Control”...
In this case, however, the charging time may be longer. At the end of its operational lifetime, this product with its built-in rechargeable battery must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. You can find more information here: > 39. 12 | ACCENTUM...
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You can speed up the charging process by charging the head- phones when they are switched off. If you disconnect the USB connection during or after charging, you will hear a voice prompt informing you of the remaining battery life. ACCENTUM | 13...
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If operation differs from the steps mentioned, also refer to the instruction manual of the Bluetooth device you are using. If you switch on the headphones for the first time (the pairing list is empty), they automatically switch to pairing mode. 14 | ACCENTUM...
Bluetooth device will be overwritten. If you want to re-establish a connection with the over- written Bluetooth device, you have to pair the headphones again. Paired and connected Bluetooth device Paired Bluetooth device (currently not connected) ACCENTUM | 15...
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Smart Control app (> 18). 6. From the list of found Bluetooth devices, select “ACCENTUM”. If necessary, enter the default pin code “0000”. 7. If pairing was successful, you hear the voice prompts “Pairing successful”...
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Via the menu of your Bluetooth device, disconnect the connection to the headphones. The headphones are disconnected from the Bluetooth device. You hear the voice prompt “No connection”. The headphones switch to standby mode. To delete the Bluetooth pairing list of the headphones: > 37. ACCENTUM | 17...
Installing the Smart Control app To make full use of all the settings and functions of the headphones, you need to have the free Sennheiser Smart Control app installed on your smartphone. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and install it on your smartphone.
“No connection”. The LED flashes red 3x. The headphones switch to standby mode. Switching the headphones off ▷ Press the main button for 3 seconds. You hear a sound signal. The LED flashes red 3x. The headphones switch off. ACCENTUM | 19...
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– your ears are comfortably covered by the ear pads, – you feel even, gentle pressure around your ears, – a snug fit of the headband on the head is ensured. For optimal sound quality, the ear pads must completely surround your ears. 20 | ACCENTUM...
Press the volume + or the volume – button to increase or decrease the volume for music, voice prompts and sound signals. When the maximum or minimum volume is reached, you hear the voice prompt “Volume max” or “Volume min”. ACCENTUM | 21...
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You can also adjust the volume using the connected Bluetooth device. If you have activated the voice assistant (> 30) and then change the volume of the headphones, the volume of the voice assis- tant is adjusted accordingly and saved permanently. 22 | ACCENTUM...
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• To avoid loud, unusual (whistling or beeping) noise and to ensure proper noise cancellation, do not cover the microphone openings of the active noise cancellation circuitry located on the outside of the ear cups. ACCENTUM | 23...
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ANC and the Transparency Mode, e.g. if you want to transi- tion from ambient awareness to idle mode as quickly as possible. This function is not available during an active call, see: > 27. ▷ To switch between the modes, press the main button 2x. 24 | ACCENTUM...
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Select the desired setting in the “Active Noise Cancellation” sec- tion of the Smart Control app: Reduction of low-frequency noise and ANC setting background noise “Wind Noise Reduction” Wind noise reduction off Automatically adjusted reduction to minimize disturbing wind or movement noise default setting ACCENTUM | 25...
If music playback does not start: • Check if the playback pause is activated in the Transpar- ency Mode (> 25) and deactivate the function if necessary. • Start the music playback app on your Bluetooth device. 26 | ACCENTUM...
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▷ Dial the desired number on your smartphone. If your smartphone does not automatically transfer the call to the headphones, select “ACCENTUM” as the output device on your smartphone (see the instruction manual of your smartphone if necessary). ACCENTUM | 27...
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Rejects an incoming call and ends 2 sec 2sec the active call Puts an active call on hold Accepts an incoming call and puts the active call on hold Press 2x Toggles between active call and call on hold 28 | ACCENTUM...
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Sidetone function activated, your own voice is played back through the headphones during a phone call. Via the Smart Control app, you can activate the function (default set- ting) and adjust the intensity via a slider or deactivate the function. ACCENTUM | 29...
(depending on the system used or app installed on your mobile device: Siri, Google Assistant or others. If no voice assistant is available, voice dialing may be activated). ▷ Speak your request. To cancel the voice assistant or voice dialing: ▷ Press the main button 1x. 30 | ACCENTUM...
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You hear the voice prompt “No connection”. The Bluetooth wire- less connection is deactivated. ON/OFF To activate the Bluetooth wireless connection again: ▷ Press the main button 5x. You hear the voice prompt “Connected”. The Bluetooth wireless connection is activated. ACCENTUM | 31...
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The headphones are charged via the USB connection. ▷ From the Systems Preferences or Control Panel of your Mac/PC/ mobile device, select “ACCENTUM” as the default audio playback device and/or default audio recording device. ▷ Start music playback from the Mac/PC/mobile device.
Do not transport the product in your bag together with pointed objects. Handle the headphones with care when you are not using or trans- porting them. Store the headphones in a clean, dust-free place out of reach of sharp objects. ACCENTUM | 33...
Replacing the ear pads For reasons of hygiene, you should replace your ear pads from time to time. Spare ear pads are available at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/accentum-wireless (to purchase online or contact your local Sonova Consumer Hearing partner: www.sennheiser-hearing.com/service-support) ▷...
Installing firmware updates Firmware updates can be downloaded free of charge from the Inter- net using the Sennheiser Smart Control app. Sonova Consumer Hearing recommends to always install the latest firmware version to ensure the best performance of your product.
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5. Contact your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner to solve the problem (> 36). Current list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) Visit the ACCENTUM product page at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/download. There you will find a current list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and suggested solutions.
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Switch on the headphones (> 18) and connect them to a Bluetooth device on which the Smart Control app is available. ▷ Select the “Factory default settings” function in the app settings. ▷ Follow the instructions in the app. ACCENTUM | 37...
Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser-hearing.com/warranty or contact your Sonova Consumer Hearing partner. In compliance with the following requirements • General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) •...
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Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with per- mission. Other product and company names mentioned in the user documen- tation may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 40 | ACCENTUM...
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