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Help Guide MDR - AS700BT Getting Started BLUETOOTH One -touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Multi point connection Troubleshooting Important information Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search 1.
Help Guide Getting Started Before First Use Features and location of parts Power Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 2.
Help Guide BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 3.
Help Guide One- touch connection (NFC) One -touch connection (NFC) One -touch connection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 4.
Help Guide Music Listening to music Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 5.
Help Guide Phone calls Phone calls Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 6.
Help Guide Multi point connection Multi point connection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 7.
Help Guide Troubleshooting To deal with a trouble Possible causes of symptoms Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 8.
Help Guide Important information Important information Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 9.
Help Guide Before First Use Before first use Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 10.
Help Guide Features and location of parts Features Location and function of parts Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 11.
Help Guide Power Charging the headset Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 12.
Help Guide BLUETOOTH What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology ? What you can do with BLUETOOTH function Steps to BLUETOOTH function Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > BLUETOOTH > 13.
Help Guide BLUETOOTH connection Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone Connecting with a paired Android smartphone Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Connecting with a paired iPhone Pair.
Help Guide One- touch connection (NFC) Compatible smartphones Preparation on the smartphone About “NFC Easy Connect” App Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > One -touch connection (NFC).
Help Guide One- touch connection Connecting with a smartphone by one -touch functions Disconnecting the smartphone by one -touch functions Switching the device by one -touch functions Copyright 2013 S.
Help Guide Listening to music Listening to music Controlling the audio device Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Music > 17.
Help Guide Phone calls Making a call Receiving a call Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Phone calls > 18.
Help Guide Multi point connection Connecting the headset with a music player and a smartphone (mobile phone) Connecting the headset with 2 Android smartphones Connecting the headset with an Android sm.
Help Guide To deal with a trouble What can I do to solve a problem? Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Troubleshooting > 20.
Help Guide Possible causes of symptoms Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection One -touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Copyright 2013 Sony Corp.
Help Guide Important information License and trademark notice Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Important information > 22.
Help Guide Before first use In addition to this Help Guide, read the printed manuals supplied: “Quick Start Guide” and “Reference Guide.” Quick Start Guide This covers initial settings and basic operations.
Help Guide Features Water resistant specification against sweat or a spray Neck band style for comfortable listening and stable fitting One- touch connection (NFC) BLUETOOTH version 3.
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Help Guide Location and function of parts Functions of buttons, indicators, and other parts on your wireless stereo headset are explained here. N mark [Details] Left ( ) unit Search Top > Getting S.
Neck band Right ( ) unit POWER button Controls various call and playback functions. Microphone Indicator Lights up in red or blue to indicate the power or communication status of the headset. Built- in antenna The BLUETOOTH antenna is built into the headset.
Help Guide Charging the headset The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the headset for the first time.
Make sure that you connect the plug of the micro- USB cable in the direction as shown in the illustration below. Charging starts when the headset and the computer are connected. Make sure that the indicator (red) lights up. Charging is completed in about 1.
although charging is not complete. Check for the following causes: Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 5 °C – 35 °C (41 °F – 95 °F). There is a problem with the battery. In this case, charge again within the above - mentioned temperature range.
Standby time (up to) 120 hours Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature or conditions of use. Checking the remaining battery When you turn on the headset by pressing the POWER button, the indicator (red) flashes. You can check the remaining battery by the number of times the indicator (red) flashes.
Help Guide What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology ? Bluetooth® wireless technology is a short - range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a computer or digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (about 30 feet).
HFP (Hands - free Profile)*: Talking on the phone/Operating the phone by hands - free. * When you use a BLUETOOTH mobile phone supported by both HFP (Hands - free Profile) and HSP (Headset Profile), set it to HFP. Notes To use the BLUETOOTH function, the BLUETOOTH device to be connected requires the same profile as that of the headset.
Help Guide What you can do with BLUETOOTH function The headset uses BLUETOOTH wireless technology. You can enjoy music wirelessly from a smartphone, mobile phone, or music player. Also, you can make or receive a call by operating the headset. Listening to music You can enjoy music wirelessly from a smartphone, mobile phone, or music player.
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Help Guide Steps to BLUETOOTH function To listen to music played, or make a call on a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone, you must establish a BLUETOOTH connection between the headset and the BLUETOOTH device.
3 . Listen to music played on the BLUETOOTH device, or make and receive a call by operating the headset. The headset supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Communication System : BLUETOOTH Specification Ver.
device during talking on the telephone or listening to the music. Do not use the BLUETOOTH function on an airplane. The radio waves may cause malfunction of the airplane and result in hazardous accidents.
Help Guide Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone It is necessary to pair BLUETOOTH devices to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When pairing the headset with a smartphone, place the smartphone within 1 meter (3 feet) of the headset. 1 . Enter pairing mode on the headset.
Note If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. 2 . Select the BLUETOOTH setting on the smartphone. Select [Settings] [Bluetooth]. 3 . Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the smartphone.
4 . Search for this headset on the smartphone. Touch [Bluetooth] [Search for devices]. 41.
5 . Touch [MDR - AS700BT]. If passkey input is required, input “0000.” A Passkey may be called a “Passcode,” a “PIN code,” a “PIN number,” or a “Password.
The above procedure is an example. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone. The headset and the smartphone are paired each other and connected. If they are not connected, see step 2 of “ Connecting with a paired Android smartphone .
To delete all pairing information, see “ What can I do to solve a problem ? ” Note Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need for pairing again, except in the following cases: Pairing information is deleted after repair, etc. The headset is paired with 9 or more devices.
Help Guide Connecting with a paired Android smartphone 1 . Turn on the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. Make sure that the indicator (blue) flashes after you release the button.
The headset may be connected with the smartphone as soon as you turn on both devices. Check the connecting status on the smartphone. If not connected, proceed to step 2. 2 . Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the smartphone. Touch [Settings] [Bluetooth].
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Help Guide Pairing and connecting with an iPhone It is necessary to pair BLUETOOTH devices to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When pairing the headset with an iPhone, place the iPhone within 1 meter (3 feet) of the headset. 1 . Enter pairing mode on the headset.
Note If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1.
3 . Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone. Touch [OFF] to change it to [ON]. 51.
4 . Touch [MDR - AS700BT]. If passkey input is required, input “0000.” A Passkey may be called a “Passcode,” a “PIN code,” a “PIN number,” or a “Password.
The above procedure is an example. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your iPhone. The headset and the iPhone are paired each other and connected.
Note Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need for pairing again, except in the following cases: Pairing information is deleted after repair, etc.
Help Guide Connecting with a paired iPhone 1 . Turn on the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. Make sure that the indicator (blue) flashes after you release the button.
The headset may be connected with the iPhone as soon as you turn on both devices. Check the connecting status on the iPhone. If not connected, proceed to step 2. 2 . Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the iPhone. Touch [Settings] [Bluetooth]. Make sure that [ON] is selected, then touch [MDR - AS700BT].
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Help Guide Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices It is necessary to pair BLUETOOTH devices to establish a BLUETOOTH connection. When pairing the headset with a BLUETOOTH device, place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 meter (3 feet) of the headset.
Note If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1.
headset and the BLUETOOTH device to pairing mode. At this time, if passkey is set besides “0000” on the BLUETOOTH device, pairing cannot be done with the headset. Once BLUETOOTH devices are paired, there is no need for pairing again, except in the following cases: Pairing information is deleted after repair, etc.
Help Guide Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device 1 . Turn on the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. Make sure that the indicator (blue) flashes after you release the button.
The headset may be connected with the BLUETOOTH device as soon as you turn on both devices. Check the connecting status on the BLUETOOTH device. If not connected, proceed to step 2. 2 . Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device.
Help Guide Indications of BLUETOOTH function The indicator flashes in red or blue to indicate the BLUETOOTH connection status. Status Flashing pattern : blue/ : red Pairing mode Connectable Connecting.
Help Guide Compatible smartphones NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short - range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication can be achieved easily just by touching the relevant symbol or designated location on NFC compatible devices.
Help Guide Preparation on the smartphone 1 . Download and install the app “NFC Easy Connect” in your smartphone. Access the following Web site: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.sony.easyconnect The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions.
Tip If your smartphone has an NFC function, such as that of Android 4.1 or later, you may not need to install “NFC Easy Connect” to connect the headset with your smartphone by one touch. In that case, you do not need to perform step 1, above. The operation and specifications may be different from the description here.
2 . Set the smartphone so that the NFC function can be used. For details, refer to the manual of the smartphone. About “NFC Easy Connect” App Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 67.
Help Guide About “NFC Easy Connect” App “NFC Easy Connect” is Sony’s original app for Android Phone available at Google Play Store. To find out more about the functions, search for “NFC Easy Connect” and download the free app. The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions.
Help Guide Connecting with a smartphone by one - touch functions By touching the headset with a smartphone, the headset is turned on automatically and then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection. 1 . Unlock the screen of the smartphone. If you installed the “NFC Easy Connect” App in the smartphone, start the “NFC Easy Connect” App.
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Help Guide Disconnecting the smartphone by one - touch functions You can disconnect the headset from the smartphone by touching the headset with it. 1 . Unlock the screen of the smartphone. If you installed the “NFC Easy Connect” App in the smartphone, start the “NFC Easy Connect” App.
Note Even if you disconnect the headset from the smartphone, the headset is not turned off. To turn off the headset, press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds.
Help Guide Switching the device by one - touch functions When the headset is connected with a BLUETOOTH device, if you touch an NFC compatible smartphone on the headset, the headset is connected with the smartphone that touched on the headset most recently.
Help Guide Listening to music You can enjoy listening to music and basic remote control operation of a BLUETOOTH device via a BLUETOOTH connection. The BLUETOOTH device is required to support the following BLUETOOTH profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): enables you to enjoy high- quality audio content wirelessly.
3 . Play back music or video on the BLUETOOTH device. Tip Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device. After use 1 . Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection by operating the BLUETOOTH device.
2 . Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blue) goes off and the headset turns off. Tip When you finish playing music, the BLUETOOTH connection may terminate automatically, depending on the BLUETOOTH device.
Help Guide Controlling the audio device If the BLUETOOTH device supports AVRCP, you can control it by the buttons on the headset. The functions available may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Refer to the manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device.
Note If the communication condition is poor, the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operation on the headset. Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback Copyright 2013 Sony Corporat.
Help Guide Selecting the sound quality mode of music playback The sound quality is set to the “Standard” mode (SBC high quality mode) as the default setting.
(blue). Selecting the sound quality mode Turn on the headset by pressing the POWER button for more than 2 seconds while holding the VOL + or VOL – button down. To select the “Priority on sound quality” mode When the headset is in the “Standard” mode, turn it on while holding the VOL + button down.
Depending on the ambient conditions in the area where you are using the headset, intermittent sound may still occur, even if the “Priority on stable connection” mode is selected.
Help Guide Making a call You can enjoy a hands - free call with a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands - free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile), via a BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP.
To adjust the volume Press the VOL +/– button. Tips You cannot adjust the volume when not talking. Volume for a call and listening to music can be adjusted independently. Even if you change the volume while playing back the music, the volume of a call does not change.
Related topic Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone Pairing and connecting with an iPhone Pairing and connecting with other BLUETOOTH devices Receiving a call Copyright 2013 Sony Corporati.
Help Guide Receiving a call 1 . Connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH device in advance. 2 . When there was a call, press the POWER button on the headset and receive the call. Receive a call in the same way when a call arrives while you are listening to music.
mobile phone. ring tone set on the headset ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone only for a BLUETOOTH connection Note If you received a call using your smartphone or mobile phone, some smartphones or mobile phones may have handset use priority.
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Help Guide Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone The function available may vary depending on the profile supported by your BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone. Even if the phone has the same profile, functions may vary depending on the specifications.
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Help Guide Connecting the headset with a music player and a smartphone (mobile phone) To call using a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone while listening to music played on another BLUETOOTH compatible music player, the headset needs to be connected with each device with a BLUETOOTH connection.
When an incoming call arrives, the music playback pauses, and a ring tone is heard via the headset. Press the POWER button on the headset and talk using the microphone. To end a call, press the POWER button on the headset to switch back to music playback.
Help Guide Connecting the headset with 2 Android smartphones When you connect the headset with a smartphone, usually the music playback function and the phone call function are both connected automatically.
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4 . Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection of the smartphone. 5 . Use the other smartphone to establish a BLUETOOTH connection with the headset. 6 . In the same way, uncheck the function that you did not uncheck in step 3.
7 . Use the first smartphone to establish a BLUETOOTH connection again. Both smartphones are connected with the headset with only one function enabled.
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Help Guide Connecting the headset with an Android smartphone and an iPhone When you connect the headset with a smartphone, usually the music playback function and the phone call function are both connected automatically.
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4 . Use the iPhone to establish a BLUETOOTH connection with the headset. The iPhone is connected with the headset with both functions, but you can only use the function that you did not uncheck in step 3.
Make a phone call using the smartphone designated for making a phone call. If no dial tone is heard via the headset, switch the call device to the headset using your smartphone or mobile phone. With an HFP connection, you can do this by pressing the POWER button on the headset for about 2 seconds.
Help Guide What can I do to solve a problem? If the headset does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 . Find the symptoms of the issue in this manual, and try any corrective actions listed. [Details] 2 . Connect the headset to your computer to charge the battery.
Initializing the headset 1 . Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds to turn off the headset. 2 . Press and hold the POWER button for about 15 seconds. The indicator (blue) flashes 4 times, and the headset is reset to the default setting. All pairing information is deleted.
Help Guide Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes and remedies for symptoms. See an appropriate topic according to your problem.
Help Guide Power and charging The headset is not turned on. Charge the battery of the headset. The headset cannot be turned on while charging the battery. Remove the micro- USB cable from the headset, and then turn on the headset again. Charging cannot be done.
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Help Guide BLUETOOTH connection Pairing cannot be done. Bring the headset and the BLUETOOTH device closer together. Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection. Check that the headset is turned on. Check that the BLUETOOTH device is turned on and the BLUETOOTH function is on.
Set the headset in charging status, then press the POWER and VOL – buttons simultaneously. If you cannot use the headset even after resetting it, initialize the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds to turn off the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 15 seconds.
Help Guide One- touch connection (NFC) Cannot make the one - touch connection. If the smartphone is in a case, the headset may not react to the touching. Remove the smartphone from the case. If the smartphone does not vibrate, start the app on the smartphone, and move the designated location of the smartphone close to the N mark on the headset.
Help Guide Music No sound Check that both the headset and the BLUETOOTH device are turned on. An A2DP BLUETOOTH connection is not made between the headset and the BLUETOOTH device. Use the BLUETOOTH device and make an A2DP BLUETOOTH connection. Check that music is being played back by the BLUETOOTH device.
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Help Guide Phone calls The caller’s voice cannot be heard. Check that both the headset and the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone are turned on. Check the connection between the headset and the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone. Use the smartphone or mobile phone and make a BLUETOOTH connection (HFP or HSP) again.
Help Guide License and trademark notice The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
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