PXC 310 BT ................... 4 Delivery includes ................. 6 Product overview ................8 Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation ........... 9 Charging the battery pack ..............9 Connecting the headphones to the audio source ....... 11 Connecting the audio cable ............14 Adjusting the headband ..............
Keep the headphones at least 1.2” (3 cm) from cardiac pacemakers or implanted defibrillators. • Please protect your hearing from high volume levels. Sennheiser headphones also sound exceptionally good at low volumes. • Only use the supplied mains unit and charging cable.
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• a heat hazard, • a fire hazard, • an explosion hazard, • a smoke or gas hazard. Please understand that Sennheiser does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse or misuse. Keep away from children. Do not pack charged batteries loose –...
Bluetooth The PXC 310 BT comply with the new Bluetooth 2.1 standard. Via thier Bluetooth interface, it can be connected to a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled devices. Bluetooth wireless technology allows the PXC 310 BT to communicate with your Bluetooth enabled device (e.g.
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PXC 310 BT Additional features • Outstanding sound quality due to patented adaptive baffle damping and Duofol diaphragms • Optimum protection against ambient noise due to active and passive noise attenuation • Great for travel: comfortable, rugged and foldable headphone construction with single-sided, detachable cable •...
Delivery includes Delivery includes 1 PXC 310 BT headphones 1 BA 370 PX battery pack 1 USB charging cable 1 PSC 03R-050 mains unit with country adapters 1 audio cable (2.5 mm to 3.5 mm jack plug) 1 audio adapter (6.35 mm jack plug) 1 in-flight adapter (3.5 mm double mono jack plug)
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Delivery includes Overview of the pictograms Meaning of the pictograms for pressing a button Pictogram Meaning Briefly press this button. Keep this button pressed for 4 seconds. Keep this button pressed until the desired setting is made or the desired action is completed. Meaning of the pictograms for the flashing of the LED Pictogram Meaning...
Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation Charging the battery pack Before using the battery pack for the first time, charge it for at least 3 hours. µ When charging the battery pack outside the headphones, the LED the battery pack lights up red.
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Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation ¸ First, connect the charging cable to the battery pack as described in ¸ section and then connect the charging cable to a power source as described in section b. Connecting the charging cable to the battery pack You can charge the battery pack either inside or outside the headphones.
Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation Connecting the headphones to the audio source CAUTION! Danger of malfunction! The transmitted radio waves can impair the operation of sensitive and unprotected devices. Only use the headphones in aircraft where wireless Bluetooth transmission is permitted or use the audio cable instead (see “Connecting the audio cable”...
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Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation Pairing the headphones with an audio source Press the Master button and keep it pressed until the Star flashes 3 times red. The headphones switch off (see “Switching the headphones off” on page 16).
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Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection ´ Bluetooth button is backlit, indicating the current setting. The backlighting goes off after a short time to conserve battery power. Press any button on the headphones to display the current setting of the Bluetooth function.
Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation Connecting the audio cable Connecting the audio cable You can connect the headphones to the audio source using the audio cable • you do not want to use the Bluetooth function, • you are not allowed to use the Bluetooth function (some airlines do not allow Bluetooth transmission) •...
Putting the PXC 310 BT into operation Adjusting the headband For optimum transmission quality, good noise attenuation and best possible comfort, the headband has to be adjusted to properly fit your head: ³ Wear the headphones so that the headband runs over the top of your head.
Hearing damage due to high volumes! Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects. Please protect your hearing. Sennheiser headphones also sound exceptionally good at low volumes. Set the volume to a medium level.
NoiseGard active noise compensation. The NoiseGard function has to be switched on to be active. If the NoiseGard function is switched off, the PXC 310 BT can also be used as conventional headphones. To switch the NoiseGard function on: »...
Using the PXC 310 BT Switching the Bluetooth function on/off Via the Bluetooth interface, the headphones can be connected to a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled devices. To switch the Bluetooth function on: ´ Press the Bluetooth button and keep it pressed until the Star flashes 3 times blue.
Remote-controlling the audio source from the headphones If your headphones have a Bluetooth connection to an audio source (e.g. iPod, MP3 or CD player), you can use the PXC 310 BT to remote-control the audio source as follows: Button...
Transporting the PXC 310 BT Transporting the PXC 310 BT For space-saving transportation, the headphones can be folded up flatly and compactly. Rotate the earcups by 90°. Tuck the earcups between the headband. Place the headphones flat into the transport case.
Cleaning the PXC 310 BT Cleaning the PXC 310 BT Cleaning the headphones CAUTION! Liquids can damage the electronics of the device! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short- circuit and damage the electronics. Keep all liquids far away from the device.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Solution No operation The battery pack is flat. Recharge the battery pack indicator – (page 9). headphones cannot be switched on No audio The jack plug of the Check the connection to your signal when audio cable is not...
Accessories and spare parts Accessories and spare parts The following PXC 310 BT accessories are available from your specialist dealer: Cat. No. Accessory/spare part 531404 Earpads, 1 pair 531405 Headband padding, 1 pair 521829 PSC 03R-050 mains unit with 4 country adapters...
apt-X audio coding apt-X audio coding Outstanding audio quality apt-X technology is what wireless audio has been waiting for. With apt-X audio coding, you can be assured of crisp, pure and full stereo sound. It allows you to not only hear, but experience and feel the audio as it was intended.
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apt-X audio coding apt-X key features: • Blind listening tests with industry reference audiences have shown that apt-X over Bluetooth is indistinguishable from audio delivered over wired technology. Unlike psychoacoustic-based technologies such as MP3 or AAC, apt-X can be used to transport audio without degrading the audio quality.
Manufacturer Declarations Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our web site at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. CE Declaration of Conformity...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. In compliance with:...
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany Publ. 01/09 www.sennheiser.com 532820/A02...
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