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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.
• Set the profiles for the Bluetooth device. For procedures on how to set profiles, 

refer to the Bluetooth device’s user manual.

• Remove the pairing information for the Bluetooth device then pair the product 

with this device again.

• Long touch (about 10 seconds) the upper and center parts of the touch panel 

on the product (p.7). The product will switch to the “searching for devices” 
pairing state, allowing you to pair with your desired Bluetooth device.

• This product may be displayed as “ATH-ANC900BT”, “BLE_ATH-ANC900BT”, or 

both in the Bluetooth device while searching. If both are displayed, select “ATH-
ANC900BT”. If only one is displayed, select that one.

No sound is heard / Sound is 
faint.

• Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• Turn up the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• If the Bluetooth device is set to the HFP/HSP connection, switch to the A2DP 

connection.

• Move away from obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device, such 

as people, metal or walls, and place the product and device closer together.

• Switch the sound output of the Bluetooth device to the Bluetooth connection.

Sound is distorted / Noise is 
heard / Sound cuts out.

• Turn down the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• Keep this product away from devices that emit radio waves such as microwaves 

and wireless routers.

• Keep this product away from TVs, radios, and devices with built-in tuners. These 

devices can also be affected by the product.

• Turn off the equalizer settings of the Bluetooth device.
• Remove obstacles between the product and the Bluetooth device and place them 

closer together. 

• Turn off the aptX codec in the Bluetooth device settings before connecting.

Cannot hear the voice of the 
caller / Voice of the caller is too 
quiet.

• Turn on the power of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• Turn up the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device.
• If the Bluetooth device is set to the A2DP connection, switch to the HFP/HSP 

connection.

• Switch the sound output of the Bluetooth device to the Bluetooth connection.

The product cannot be charged. • Securely connect the included USB charging cable and charge the product.

Sound is delayed (video and 
audio are out of sync).

• Refer to “SBC priority connection (for when sound is significantly delayed)” 

(p.18) and change the connection codec to SBC.

Noise cancelling or hear-through 
does not seem to work.

• Confirm that the function indicator lamp is lit green.
• Confirm that the product is properly positioned over your ears.
• The ambient noise may not match the cancelling frequency.

• For details about how to operate your Bluetooth device, refer to the device’s user manual.
• If the problem still remains, reset the product. To reset the product, refer to “Reset function” (p.14) under “Using the 

product”.

Summary of Contents for ATH-ANC500BT

Page 1: ...ATH ANC900BT User Manual Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones ...

Page 2: ...ch a case contact your local Audio Technica dealer Do not allow the product to get wet to avoid electric shock or malfunction Do not put foreign matter such as combustible materials metal or liquid in the product Do not cover the product with a cloth to avoid fire or injury by overheating Follow applicable laws regarding mobile phone and headphone use if using headphones while driving Do not use t...

Page 3: ...essly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ...

Page 4: ...able battery may no longer be able to be charged The volume of the product differs depending on if the noise cancelling function is on or off Operating with a sharp tipped object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil may not only result in incorrect operation but could also damage or break the touch panel Do not touch the touch panel with the very tip of your finger Doing so may cause your fingernail ...

Page 5: ...or a more enjoyable experience please use the product as close as possible to the Bluetooth device To minimize noise and sound disruptions avoid placing your body or other obstacles between the product s antenna L side and the Bluetooth device R L Antenna For a more comfortable Bluetooth communication experience ...

Page 6: ...e noise cancelling function NC or hear through function HT Connector jack Use to connect the included cable for the playthrough function Subswitch button Turns the quick hear through function on and off Battery jack Use to connect the included USB charging cable and charge the product Multi indicator lamp Displays the operating status and battery level of the product Power switch Turns the power o...

Page 7: ...hat the connector is facing in the correct direction before inserting it directly horizontally Battery jack USB port USB Type A USB charging cable Included Micro USB Type B Computer 2 Connect the included USB charging cable USB Type A side to the computer to start charging While charging the multi indicator lamp lights as follows it may take several seconds for the multi indicator lamp to light Li...

Page 8: ... the product and your Bluetooth device Some devices may ask for a passkey In this case enter 0000 The passkey may also be called a passcode PIN code PIN number or password The product sounds a confirmation tone when pairing is complete Pairing a second device or more may take some time In such cases wait until the multi indicator lamp p 15 indicates pairing About pairing When connecting a new Blue...

Page 9: ...ite 1 2 OFF Lights in white then turns off 2 1 It may take several seconds for the multi indicator lamp to light 2 For details refer to Multi indicator lamp display p 15 If the product is on and not connected to a device after 5 minutes the Bluetooth connection is disabled automatically However the ambience control p 11 stays on Also if the product is on and you are using the playthrough function ...

Page 10: ...d flat Housing is folded in Joint R side L side Compact folding You can fold the housing into the inner side of the headband using the joints at the fulcrum When folding the product remove the included cable Be careful so as not to get your fingers caught in the joints When using the product make sure to return the housings to their original positions Housing is folded in ...

Page 11: ...part Touch panel L side housing Operation Function Touch Plays or pauses music 1 Long touch 2 seconds Depending on the connected device activates the device s speech recognition function such as Siri for compatible iOS devices Touch Increases the volume by 1 level 2 Decreases the volume by 1 level 2 Swipe up Plays the next track 1 Swipe down Plays the previous track 1 1 Some controls may not be av...

Page 12: ...ear through OFF Noise cancelling The microphone built into the product detects ambient noise and outputs a sound cancelling signal to effectively reduce noise When you use the product for the first time and turn it on noise cancelling turns on automatically There is a difference in volume when noise cancelling is on and off Hear through This function allows you to hear surrounding sound via the bu...

Page 13: ... a call Touch Answers the call Long touch 2 seconds Rejects the call Talking on a call Long touch 2 seconds Ends the call Long touch 2 seconds the upper center and lower parts Each time you long touch 2 seconds you switch the call to your mobile phone or to the product 2 Touch Increases the call volume by 1 level Decreases the call volume by 1 level 1 Depending on your Bluetooth device music playb...

Page 14: ...r center and lower parts of the touch panel When the quick hear through function is on the touch panel on the main unit can be only operated to turn the function off ON ON OFF OFF Wired connection playthrough function The product has a playthrough that allows you to use it as portable headphones and play back music even when there is no battery power You can connect the connector plug of the inclu...

Page 15: ...then reconnecting the USB charging cable will reset the product and should resolve any problem you are experiencing If the problem persists contact your local 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 pro...

Page 16: ...ights up Battery level Battery level low White in the pairing or connection status turns red Charge Charging Lit Fully charged Off Voice guidance The product plays English voice guidance in the following situations Situation Voice guidance Power is turned on Power on Power is turned off Power off Bluetooth is connected Bluetooth connected Bluetooth is disconnected Bluetooth disconnected Battery le...

Page 17: ... if dirty If you use a dirty plug you may hear distorted or skipping sound Wipe away any dirt from the earpads and headband with a dry cloth The colors may fade if sweat or water gets on the earpads and headband In this case we recommend that you wipe them with a dry cloth and let them dry in a shaded spot If the product will not be used for an extended period of time store it in a well ventilated...

Page 18: ...und cuts out Turn down the volume of the product and the Bluetooth device Keep this product away from devices that emit radio waves such as microwaves and wireless routers Keep this product away from TVs radios and devices with built in tuners These devices can also be affected by the product Turn off the equalizer settings of the Bluetooth device Remove obstacles between the product and the Bluet...

Page 19: ...ct will turn off It will turn on again and be automatically connected to the Bluetooth device 2 When settings are complete only the SBC connection codec will be available Other codecs will not be connected For information about the multi indicator lamp display refer to Multi indicator lamp display p 15 3 1 Depending on your usage environment sound delays may not be mitigated even if you change to ...

Page 20: ...sitivity 44 dB 1 V Pa at 1 kHz Frequency response 50 to 4 000Hz Communication specifications Communication system Bluetooth version 5 0 RF output Less than 10 mW EIRP Maximum communication range Line of sight approx 10 m 33 Frequency band 2 402 GHz to 2 480 GHz Modulation method FHSS Compatible Bluetooth profiles A2DP AVRCP HFP HSP Support codec Qualcomm aptX audio AAC SBC Supported content protec...

Page 21: ...provement 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 AAC logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies Inc and or its subsidiaries Qualcomm is...

Page 22: ...ver 1 2019 03 15 132313900 02 01 Audio Technica Corporation 2 46 1 Nishi naruse Machida Tokyo 194 8666 Japan 2019 Audio Technica Corporation Global Support Contact www at globalsupport com ...

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