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| Product type | Wireless Bluetooth headset with active noise cancellation (ANC) |
| Brand | SilverCrest |
| Model | SBKL 40 A1 |
| Connection technology | Bluetooth 4.1 (profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP), NFC |
| Active noise cancellation (ANC) | Yes, can be activated/deactivated via button |
| Battery type | Built-in lithium-ion, 3.7 V, 550 mAh |
| Charging time | Approximately 2 hours |
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours (Bluetooth only) or 12 hours (Bluetooth + ANC) at medium volume |
| Quick charge | 15 minutes of charging provides approximately 3.5 hours of use |
| Power supply voltage | 5 V via USB port |
| Charging current | 500 mA |
| Speakers | 40 mm diameter, 32 Ω impedance |
| Microphone | Built-in for hands-free calls |
| Control functions | Physical buttons: volume +/-, play/pause, next/previous track, ANC, Bluetooth, voice control |
| Multi-connection | Up to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously |
| Radio range | Approximately 10 m |
| Operating temperature | 5 °C to 35 °C |
| Package contents | Headset, carrying case, USB cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, airplane adapter, quick start guide, instruction manual |
| Cleaning | Slightly damp cloth, do not use harsh products |
| Safety | Do not use while driving; keep >20 cm from cardiac implants; do not expose to moisture |
| Warranty | 3 years from purchase date |
| Weight | Not specified |
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GB/IE/NI Operation and safety notes
Page 5
Warnings and symbols used....Page 6
Introduction......Page 6
Intended use....Page 6
Trademark notices....Page 7
Scope of delivery....Page 7
Parts description......Page 7
Technical data....Page 7
General safety instructions......Page 8
Safety instructions for built-in rechargeable batteries....Page 9
Before use......Page 9
Charging the battery....Page 9
Using the headphones......Page 10
Connecting the headphones to a second Bluetooth® device......Page 10
Connection via NFC Page 11
Clearing paired devices....Page 11
Voice Announcement......Page 11
Connecting the headphones through audio cable....Page 11
Active Noise Cancellation function (ANC) Page 11
Voice control function with Siri/Google assistant......Page 11
Putting on the headphones....Page 12
Headphones button functions for music playback......Page 12
Headphones button functions as a hands-free device....Page 12
Cleaning Page 13
Storage when not in use Page 13
Troubleshooting Page 13
Disposal Page 14
Simplified EU declaration of conformity....Page 14
Warranty Page 14
| Warnings and symbols used | |||
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Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth® Headphones
- Introduction
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product. You have chosen a high quality product. The buttons built into the product allows you to select the piece of music from the playlist selected on the playback device. They are further used to adjust the volume of the product. The headphones may be paired with two different devices (e.g. mobile and computer) at the same time to e.g. use both the telephone features of the mobile and the audio features of the computer. The built-in rechargeable battery allows for cordless operation. The instructions for use are part of the product. They contain important information concerning safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and
instructions for use. Only use the product as described and for the specified applications. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation with it.
Intended use
This Headphones with ANC Bluetooth and NFC function (hereinafter referred to as "product") a consumer electronic, is intended to render audio transmitted from a smartphone, computer, or similar playback devices via Bluetooth connection. The product is also suitable as a hands-free device for mobiles; the mobile or the computer must support Bluetooth® 4.1 standard to do so. This product was designed for personal use. It must not be used for commercial purposes. Any other use is considered improper. Any claims resulting from improper use or due to unauthorised
modification of the product will be considered unwarranted. Any such use is at your own risk. Only use the product as described in the instructions.
Trademark notices
-USB is d®registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.
- The Bluetooth ^® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OWIM GmbH & Co. KG is under license.
- The SilverCrest trademark and trade name is the property of their respective owners.
- The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Android, Google Assistant, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
- Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
- iPad, iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The trademark "iPhone" is used with a license from Aiphone K.K.
Any other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
- Scope of delivery
Please also see the fold-out page.
NOTE: Take the product and the instruction for use out of the box and remove all packing materials.
1 Headphones 1 Carry Case
1 Charging cable 1 Airplane adapter
1 Audio cable 1 Instructions for use (3.5 mm) 1 Quick Start Guide
Parts description
1 Band
2 Speakers with ear pads
3 Vol+ button (short press) / next song (long press)
4 Voice control function (long Press)
Play / Pause button (short press)
5 Vol- button (short press) / previous song (long press)
6 LED (battery level status) (Green/Amber/Red)
7 LED (Bluetooth status)
8 Bluetoothbutton
9 NFCtouchpoint
10Microphone
11 3.5 mm jack socket
12 USB charging socket
13 ANC button (on / off) (short press / approx. 3 seconds) / On / Off button (long press approx. 4 seconds)
14Airplaneadapter
15Carrycase
16 3.5 mm audio cable
17 USB type A plug
18 Micro-USBplug
19 Quick start guide
20 Instructionmanual
- Technical data
Operating voltage: 5V direct-current via USB charging socket
Built-in rechargeable
battery: 3.7 V rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 550 mAh
Charging current: approx. 500 mA
Charging time: approx. 2 hours
Operating time
(music & phone): approx. 12 hours at medium volume (Bluetooth with ANC mode), approx. 16 hours at medium volume (connected with ANC mode or Bluetooth mode only)
3.5 hours battery life after
15 minutes of charging
Wireless standard: Bluetooth ^® 4.1
Supported profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
Range: approx. 10 m
Dimensions: approx. 200 x 150 x
80 mm (w x h x d)
Weight: approx. 250 g
Operating
temperature: 5 °C-35 °C
Humidity
(no condensation): 10%-70%
Storage
temperature: 0 °C-40 °C
Bluetooth frequency
band: 2402 MHz-2480 MHz
Bluetooth max.
transmitted power: < 20 mW
Wideband
characteristic
voltage (WBCV): 110mV + / - 10%
Speaker size: 40 mm
Speaker
impedance: 32 ohm
● General safety instructions
Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety instructions and instructions for use! When passing this product on to others, please also include all the documents!
⚠️ DANGER DANGER TO LIFE AND RISK OF ACCIDENT FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN!
DANGER
Risk of suffocation! Never leave children unsupervised with the packaging material. The packaging material poses a suffocation hazard. Children frequently underestimate the dangers. The packaging material is not a toy.
This product may be used by children age 8 years and up, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacities or lacking experience and/or knowledge, so long as they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the product and understand the associated risks. Do not allow children to play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision. The product is not a toy.
⚠️ DANGER DUE TO DIMINISHED PERCEPTION
Do not use the headphones while driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle, operating machinery, or in other situations, where diminished perception caused by ambient noise could endanger you or others. Also observe the laws and regulations of the country in which you use the headphones.
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
This product does not contain any parts which can be serviced by the user. The rechargeable battery cannot be replaced.
- Keep the product away from moisture, dripping and splash water!
- Do not place burning candles or other open fire on or next to the product.
- Check the product before every use! - Discontinue use if any damage to the product or the charging cable is detected!
If you notice smoke or unusual noise or odour, switch the product off immediately and remove the USB cable.
■ Sudden temperature changes may cause condensation inside the product. In this case, allow the product to acclimate for some time before using it again to prevent short circuits!
Do not operate the product near heat sources, e.g. radiators or other devices emitting heat!
- Do not throw the product into fire and do not expose to high temperatures.
DANGER
- Do not try to open the product! It has no internal parts requiring maintenance.
⚠ WARNING – Radio interference
Switch the product off on airplanes, in hospitals, service rooms, or near medical electronic systems. The wireless signals transmitted could impact the functionality of sensitive electronics. Keep the product at least 20 cm from pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as the electromagnetic radiation may impair the functionality of pacemakers. The radio waves transmitted could cause interference in hearing aids. Do not place the product near flammable gasses or potentially explosives areas (e.g. paint shops) with the wireless components on, as the radio waves emitted can cause explosions and fire. The range of the radio waves varies by environmental conditions. In the event of wireless data transmission, unauthorised third parties receiving the data cannot be excluded. The OWIM GmbH & Co KG is not responsible for interference with radios or televisions due to unauthorised modification of the product. The OWIM GmbH & Co KG further assumes no liability for using or replacing cables and products not distributed by OWIM. The user of the product is fully responsible for correcting interference caused by such unauthorised modification of the product, as well as replacement of such products.

A warning with this symbol is to indicate that always remember that excessive sound pressure or volumes from headphones or earphones can lead to damage to the hearing. Always adjust the volume to a pleasant, not too loud level. If you have adjusted the volume of the headphones to be too high and use that for an extended period, it can damage the listener's hearing.

Safety instructions for built-in rechargeable batteries
■ Never open the product, repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Do not throw the product into fire.
- Avoid extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, which could affect rechargeable batteries, e.g. radiators / direct sunlight.
If rechargeable batteries have

leaked, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes with the chemicals! Flush immediately the affected areas with fresh water and seek medical attention!
- Do not cover the product during operation or charging. Otherwise the product can overheat.
This product contains a rechargeable battery, which can lead to fire, explosion or leakage of hazardous substances in case of incorrect application.
- Before use
Before use, verify the package contents are complete and undamaged!
☐ If you notice any damage or missing parts, please contact the dealer who sold this product.
- Charging the battery
☐ The battery must be charged prior to first use.
☐TheLED ☐ will flash red and headphones sound acoustic signal when the battery is drained. The battery should then be charged as soon as possible.
Plug the micro-USB plug on the charging cable into the USB charging socket 12 on the headphones! Plug the USB type A plug 17 on the charging cable into the USB port on a PC or a USB adapter (not included).
NOTE: The LED 6 will flash red whilst charging. Once the battery is charged, above 50 % battery capacity the LED 6 will light up green.
Once charging has completed, remove the micro-USB plug from the headphones.
Battery capacity indicator:
| LED indicator status | Battery capacity |
| Solid green color | 51% to 100% |
| Solid amber color | 26% to 50% |
| Solid red color less than 25% | |
| Flashing red color | Battery is charging. |
● Using the headphones
□ Connect the headphones with a communication device.
Place the headphones near a switched on communication device (e.g. mobile or computer).
□ Pairing with a new Bluetooth® device: Hold the On/Off button 13 for approx. 4 seconds until the LED 7 flashes white. This indicates the headphones are now ready to connect mode, which remains active for 5 minutes. The headphones will switch off if they do not detect a Bluetooth® device to connect to.
Now connect your communication device (mobile phone or computer) via Bluetooth® with the headphones. Please refer to the notes in the instructions for your communication device. Select the entry "SBKL 40 A1" from the list of devices detected by your computer or mobile.
Once the connection has been established, the LED 7 will flash white for 5 seconds. After that the LED 7 will turn OFF.
Please note, your communication device must support Bluetooth® Standard 4.1 to use all options.
☐ You may need to approve the connection on the communication device. Please refer
to the instructions for use of the communication device on this topic!
☐ The headphones may be manually switched off by holding the On / Off button 13 for 4 seconds until the LEDs 6 and 7 go.
Bluetooth indicator:
| LED indicator status | Headphone state |
| Flashing white Pairing mode | |
| Solid white (5 seconds) and then turn OFF | Paired |
Connecting the headphones to a second Bluetooth® device
The headphones may be connected to two Bluetooth® communication devices at the same time. If the headphones are already connected to a device, follow the steps below to connect to the second device:
□ Activate multipoint mode by pressing and holding Bluetooth button 8 for 2 seconds. The first communication device (mobile phone or computer) is disconnected.
Now connect to the second communication device via Bluetooth® with the headphones. Please refer to the notes in the instructions for your communication device. Select the entry "SBKL 40 A1" from the list of devices detected by your computer or mobile. The second communication device is connected.
☐ Select the entry "SBKL 40 A1" from the list of devices detected by your first communication device / computer. Now, both communication devices are connected to the headphones simultaneously.
□ After connected the headphone with 2 Bluetooth devices, you can playback music via either one of device.
Connection via NFC
☐ You can simply connect the headphones with your mobile device by tapping 2 devices together via NFC touchpoint 9.
Please follow below steps to complete the Bluetooth connection via NFC touchpoint 9.
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Turn the headphones and the Bluetooth function on. The LED 7 will flash white. The NFC function is now enabled and ready for the connection by tapping the NFC touchpoint 9 of the headphones.
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Enable your mobile device with both Bluetooth and NFC function powered on.
- Tap the NFC touchpoint of your mobile device and the NFC touchpoint 9 of the headphones. Your mobile device may prompt out a message for Bluetooth connection for acceptance.
- Once the connection between the mobile device and the headphones is established, the LED 7 flashes white and then turn OFF.
NOTE: This feature requires your mobile device to support Bluetooth pairing via the NFC feature. Please refer to your owner's manual for your mobile device to learn about this NFC feature.
- Clearing paired devices
☐ You can clear up the paired device anytime. Please press both Vol+ button 3 and Vol- button 5 together at the same time for approx. 5 seconds. The memory in the headphones is cleared and it will not auto-connected to the previous paired communication device.
• Voice Announcement
This headphone integrated with voice announcement feature that will let you know existing product status:
- ANC ON/OFF status
- Bluetoothconnectionstatus
- Rechargeable battery capacity level whilst Power ON
- Connecting the headphones through audio cable
☐ Insert the 3.5 mm jack plug at one end of audio cable 16 to 3.5 mm jack socket 11.
☐ Insert the 3.5 mm jack plug at other end of audio cable 16 to 3.5 mm jack socket of your playback device.
When a 3.5 mm cable is plugged into the 3.5 mm jack socket ^[11] , the Bluetooth connection will be disconnected. The ANC function remains ON.
☐ Start a playlist on your playback device. You can only adjust the music volume on the playback device.
● Active Noise Cancellation function (ANC)
In order to filter out unwanted noises from surrounding you can enable the active noise cancellation (ANC) function.
☐ Press for approx. 3 seconds the ANC button 13 to switch the ANC function ON or OFF.
• Voice control function with Siri / Google assistant
Please follow below steps to activate the Voice Control function:
- First activate Siri or Google assistent on you mobile device.
For IOS device, please complete the Siri setup before activate with this voice control function on headphone. For Android device, please open the Google assistant function and then follow its instructions to complete setting before using voice control function on headphone.
NOTE: Google Assistant is available on Android 5.0 or above devices.
- Activate the Bluetooth function and connect this headphones with your mobile device.
- After connecting the headphones with your mobile device, press the Play / Pause button 4 for about 4 seconds to activate the voice control function.
- Now you can use the voice control function.
- Putting on the headphones
The headphones can be adjusted to your head size, if necessary: The speakers 2 are secured to the band 1 with a metal rail for this purpose. Adjust these to ensure optimal comfort. Please follow the marking "L" (= left) and "R" (= right).
| Button Function | |
![]() | - Press once to increase the volume by one level. One signal tones will sound when the maximum volume has been reached.- Press and hold approx. 2 seconds to skip to the next track. |
| - Press once to reduce the volume by one level.- One signal tone will sound when the minimum volume has been reached.- During playback, press and hold approx. 2 seconds to jump to the previous track. | |
![]() | - In paired mode, press and hold for approx. 2 seconds to change to pairing mode to allow another communication device for connection. |
![]() | - Press for approx. 3 seconds to switch ANC ON/OFF- Press and hold approx. 4 seconds to turn the product ON/OFF |
Headphones button functions for music playback
☐ Start a playlist on your playback device and set the volume to minimum first. After putting the headphones on select a pleasant volume. You can adjust the headphones volume with volume control button 3 or 5. Music is played back through the speakers 2.
☐ This headphone contains total 5 buttons. These control the following functions:
| Button Function | |
| - Press and hold approx.4 seconds to enable voice control function.- Press once to play / stop music playback. | |
● Headphones button functions as a hands-free device
You may also use the headphones for telephone calls when used with a communication device which supports this function. If your communication device supports the Bluetooth® standard 4.1, you will be able to use the following functions:
| Function Action | |
| Answer/end call Briefly press Play/Pause button 4 | |
| Ignore call Hold the Play/Pause button 4 approx. 2 seconds | |
| Increase volume Briefly press Vol+ button3 (one signal tone will sound when the maximum volume has been reached) | |
| Reduce volume Briefly press Vol- button5 (one signal tone will sound when the minimum volume has been reached) | |
| End the current call and answer call waiting* | Briefly press the Play/Pause button4 |
| Switch between two calls (toggle)* | Press Play/Pause button4 twice until it beeps |
*These functions must be supported by your mobile service provider.
- The ringer and the caller's voice are rendered through the speakers 2.
- Music playback is automatically paused when a call is received.
-Themicrophone 10 records your voice. - Music continues after the call has been ended.
- Cleaning
ATTENTION
Potential damage to the product!
■ Switch the product off and remove all plugs before cleaning!
- Be sure moisture does not enter the product during cleaning to prevent damage to the product and related repairs.
☐ Only clean the product with a slightly dampened cloth and a mild spray!
● Storage when not in use
Store the product in a dry environment, protected from dust and direct sunlight.
To prevent battery deterioration, at longer storage the rechargeable battery has to be charged regularly.
- Troubleshooting
● = Fault
◎ = Possible cause
O = Action
No functions
Battery drained.
Recharge the battery as described in "Charging the battery".
● No Bluetooth connection
Error operating the headphones.
○ Switch the headphones off and on again.
- Communication device error.
Separate the connection to the headphones and connect again.
- Check if other devices using Bluetooth standard 4.1 work with the communication devices.
Bluetooth ^® connection error.
○ Move closer to the devices connected via Bluetooth®.
No sound
The headphones volume is set to Minimum.
Press the Vol+ button 3 to increase the volume.
Error operating the communication device.
○ Increase the volume on the playback device.
Bluetooth ^® connection error.
○ Move closer to the devices connected via Bluetooth®.
○ Disconnect Bluetooth ^® and reconnect.
● Unable to use all functions
- Communication device error.
- Verify your communication device supports all functions.
- Disposal
Packaging:
The packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials, which may be disposed of through your local recycling facilities.
Product:
Contact your municipality for information on how to dispose of your worn-out product.

The adjacent symbol of a crossed out dustbin on wheels indicates this product is subject to directive
2012/19/EU. This directive states at the end of the life this product must not be disposed of through regular household refuse but must be returned to special collection sites, recycling depots or waste management companies.
This disposal is free of charge to you.
Protect the environment and dispose of properly.
The product is recyclable, subject to extended manufacturer responsibility, and collected separately.
The built-in rechargeable battery cannot be removed for disposal. Return the product completely to a collection site for used electronics.
● Simplified EU declaration of conformity
Hereby, OWIM GmbH & Co. KG, Stiftsbergstraße 1, DE-74167 Neckarsulm, GERMANY declares that the product (Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth® Headphones, HG04712A / HG04712B) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
www.owim.com
- Warranty
The product has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and meticulously examined before delivery. In the event of product defects you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your legal rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below.
The warranty for this product is 3 years from the date of purchase. Should this product show any fault in materials or manufacture within 3 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it – at our choice – free of charge to you.
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Please keep the original sales receipt in a safe location. This document is required as your proof of purchase. This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged, or used or maintained improperly.
The warranty applies to defects in material or manufacture. This warranty does not cover product parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly considered consumables (e.g. batteries) or for damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches, rechargeable batteries or glass parts.
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Dimensions: env. 200 x 150 x 80 mm (I x H x P)
Poids : env. 250 g
Température de
(sans condensation): 10%-70%
Température de
stockage : 0^ C- 40^ C
Plage de fréquence
Bluetooth : 2402 MHz-2480 MHz
Puissance de
transmission max.








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