STSK 2 G8 - Wireless headphones SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STSK 2 G8 SILVERCREST

IN-EAR HEADPHONES Operation and safety notes ÉCOUTEURS INTRA-AURICULAIRES

IN-EAR HEADPHONES Introduction We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product. You have chosen a high quality product. 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 These headphones are a consumer electronics device. The headphones are intended for playback of audio material via a Bluetooth

connection. If the headphones are connected to a smartphone, the headphones can also be used as a headset.51GB/IE The charging and storage box is intended solely for charging and storing the headphones. The product is intended for private use only. Any other use beyond what is specified is not intended. Do not use the product for industrial or commercial purposes. Any claims for damages resulting from unintended use, improper repairs, unauthorized modifications or the use of unapproved replacement parts are excluded. The user carries the sole risk for this. Trademark notices USB

is a 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. “Qi“ and the Qi logo mark are trademarks of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The SilverCrest trademark and trade name is the property of their respective owners.52 GB/IE Apple, Apple Watch, App Store, HomeKit, HomePod, iOS, iPad, iPad Air, iPadOS, iPhone, and tvOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android, Gmail, Google Play and Google Assistant* are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

• Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries. Any other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Scope of delivery After unpacking the product, check if the delivery is complete and if all parts are in good condition. Remove all packaging materials before use. If you notice any damage or missing parts, please contact the dealer from whim you have purchased this product. 2 x Headphones (1 x left and 1 x right) 1 x Charging/storage box 1 x USB cable (type A to type C) 2 x Ear cushions – large 2 x Ear cushions – medium (pre-installed) 2 x Ear cushions – small 1 x Quick start guide 1 x Short manual53GB/IE You will need USB voltage source (output voltage 5 V, min. 400 mA output current) or a Qienabled charger with an output power of at least 2.5 W Bluetooth

-capable playback device Description of parts Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustration and familiar yourself with all functions of the product. [1] Headphones (1 x left and 1 x right) [2] LED [3] Multi-function button (MF button) [4] Optical sensor [5] Microphone [6] Charging contacts [7] Charging/storage box [8] Charging ports [9] Charging status indicator [] USB-C charging port [] Ear cushions – large [] Ear cushions – medium [] Ear cushions – small [] USB cable (Type A to C) [] Qi reception area [] Short manual [] Quick start guide54 GB/IE Technical data Charging/storage box USB-C input voltage USB 5 V USB-C input current 400 mA Qi wireless input voltage 5 V Wireless charging power 2.5 W Wireless charging distance to the Qi charger ≤ 5 mm Frequency band 128‒181 kHz Transmitted maximum radio frequency power (H-field) –13.42 dBµA/m at 10 m distance Rechargeable battery Li-ion, 3.7 V, 400 mAh,

Charging capacity up to 3 complete charge cycles for fully discharged headphones Charging time of the charging/storage boxes’ built-in battery approx. 3 hours (complete charging cycle) Protection class IPX055GB/IE Headphones Wireless standard Bluetooth

Supported profile A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP Frequency band 2402 to 2480 MHz Max. transmitted power < 10 mW Range approx. 10 m Rechargeable battery Li-ion, 3.7 V, 40 mAh,

Charging time approx. 1.5 hours (complete charging cycle) Operating time (music & phone) approx. 3 hours (at medium volume) Protection class IPX4 Operating temperature +10 to +35 °C Humidity (no condensation) 10 to 70 % relative humidity Storage temperature 0 to +40 °C Dimensions approx. 21 x 22.3 x

(headphones) approx. 52 x 27 x 54 mm (charging box) Weight approx. 9 g (both headphones) approx. 41g (charging box)56 GB/IE Notes on Qi technology: This product with wireless Qi charging technology is designed to comply with the Qi (Wireless Power Consortium) standard, but no guarantees are given for its compatibility with all products that comply with the standard. The specification and design may be changed without notification. Safety Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and instructions for use! When passing this product on to others, also include all the documents! In the case of damage resulting from non-compliance with these operating instructions the guarantee claim becomes invalid! No liability is accepted for consequential damage! In the case of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions, no liability is accepted!57GB/IE Children and persons with disabilities m WARNING! DANGER TO LIFE AND RISK OF ACCIDENT FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN! m DANGER! Risk of suffocation! Never leave children unsupervised with the product, its accessories and the packaging materials. The packaging materials pose a suffocation hazard. Children frequently underestimate the dangers. The packaging materials are not toys. m DANGER! Choking hazard due to small parts! This product contains small parts that can cause choking if swallowed. 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 shall not be performed by children without supervision. The product is not a toy.58 GB/IE m 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 of the ambient noise could endanger you or others. Also observe the laws and regulations of the country in which you use the headphones. Caution high sound pressure Be careful when using the headphones. Using headphones for a long period of time and at high volume can lead to hearing damage to the user. Always set the volume to a low level first and adjust it to a comfortable level. Always use headphones so that the perception of the surrounding noise is guaranteed. m ATTENTION! RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE This product does not contain any parts which can be serviced by the user. The rechargeable battery cannot be replaced. The product (headphones and charging box) shall not be opened. Keep the charging box away from moisture, dripping and splash water! Do not place burning candles or other open fire on or next to the product.59GB/IE 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 to prevent short circuits! Do not operate the product near heat sources, e.g. radiators or other devices emitting heat! m CAUTION! There must be no metal objects between the charging box and the charger used. Metal objects can heat up and cause burns. Remove foreign objects from the charger before charging the product. m CAUTION! Do not allow the Qi charging surface to get wet from water, beverages, etc. m ATTENTION! Do not place magnetic recording media inside the charging area during charging. The magnetism generated may erase the data on credit cards. It may also cause wristwatches and other precision instruments to malfunction.60 GB/IE NOTE: During charging and immediately after charging, the Qi charging surface and the product will be warm. This is normal and not a malfunction. If there is an unusual heating, check the Qi charging surface and the product. m WARNING – Radio interference Switch the product off on airplanes, in hospitals, workshops, and near medical devices. 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 gases 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.61GB/IE 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 unauthorised modification of the product (refer to previous two paragraphs). Safety instructions for built-in rechargeable batteries WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION! Do not throw the product (charging/storage box and headphones) 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! For this reason, wear suitable protective gloves! Do not cover the product during operation or charging. Otherwise the product can overheat.62 GB/IE This product contains a rechargeable battery, which can lead to fire, explosion or leakage of hazardous substances in case of incorrect application. Prior to first use Remove the protective foil between the headphones[1] and the charging/storage box[7]. Charging the charging/storage box battery Before first use, the charging/storage box battery must be charged. Charging via USB Connect the charging/storage box [7] via the USB-C charging port [] and the included USB cable [] with a USB voltage source with an output current of at least 400 mA (e.g. a USB charger or a computer). When charging is completed, the 4charging status indicators [9] light up. Qi wireless charging Place the Qi reception area[] of the charging/ storage box[7] on your Qicharger. Charging starts automatically when the Qi wireless charger is switched on.63GB/IE When charging is completed, the 4charging status indicators [9] light up. NOTE: The charge status is shown via the charging status indicator [9] on the charging/storage box[7]: LEDs Battery charge status < 25 % < 50 % < 75 % < 100 % 100 % Charging the headphones Before first use, the headphones must also be charged. NOTES: The headphones [1] and the charging/storage box [7] can be charged simultaneously. The headphones only fit into one of the charging ports [8] respectively.64 GB/IE Insert the headphones in the charging ports [8] of the charging/storage box [7]. Close the cover of the charging/storage box [7]. Charging begins automatically. After approx. 1.5 hours both headphones[1] are fully charged. Operation Charging/storage box The headphones [1] begin charging automatically when at least one headphone is inserted into a charging port [8] and the cover of the charging/ storage box [7] is closed. Checking current battery capacity status of the charging/storage box [7]: Open or close the cover of the charging/storage box[7] to activate the charging status indicator[9]. The current battery capacity status is indicated by the charging status indicator[9] on the charging/storage box:65GB/IE LED Battery charge status ≤ 25 % ≤ 50 % ≤ 75 % ≤ 100 % Headphones Turning on the headphones Open the lid of the charging/storage box[7]. Both headphones[1] will be switched on and paired automatically. Remove the headphones from the charging ports[8]. Turning off the headphones To turn off the headphones, insert the headphones in the charging ports [8] of the charging/storage box [7]. Then close the lid of the charging/storage box.66 GB/IE Manually turning off the headphones To save energy, the headphones turn to off mode automatically when they receive no signal or cannot pair for approx. 5 minutes. Turning the headphones to off mode manually: In paired mode, press and hold the MF button [3] for 5 seconds. When the headphones are paired to each other, this turns both headphones to off mode. The Bluetooth connection is ended automatically. Briefly press the MF button [3] for approx. 3 seconds to power on the headphones again. A signal sounds once the headphones are paired to each other. LED status LED Status Flashes red/white Waiting for Bluetooth device to pair Flashes white Headphones paired with Bluetooth device NOTE: If the headphones have already been paired to each other, the right headphone is already connected to the left and flashes white only.67GB/IE Pairing the headphones to each other To hear sound through both headphones in stereo, they must be paired to each other. Open the lid of the charging/storage box[7]. Both headphones[1] will be switched on and paired automatically. Remove the headphones from the charging ports[8]. If the headphones do not pair to each other, reset them to the default settings (see “Reset”). When the headphones are paired to each other and are awaiting connection to a Bluetooth device, the master headphone flashes red / white and the secondary headphone white only. NOTE: The secondary headphone connects to the master headphone only. The master headphone connects to the Bluetooth device. Pairing the headphones with a Bluetooth device via Hall Switch function Pairing headphones automatically Open the lid of the charging/storage box[7]. Both headphones[1] will be switched on and paired automatically.68 GB/IE The indicator LED[2] on the master headphone flashes red/white. The indicator LED on the secondary headphone flashes white only. This means that the secondary headphone is paired with the master headphone. Alternative headphone pairing method Remove the headphones from the charging ports [8]. When the headphones are ready to pair, the indicator LED on the master headphone flashes red/white. NOTES: If the headphones have already been paired to each other, the secondary headphone is already connected to the master headphone and flashes white only. A signal sounds once the headphones are paired to each other. Establishing Bluetooth connection Once the headphones are paired with each other: On your Bluetooth playback device, search for a product named STSK2G8 and pair with the product. If your Bluetooth device prompts you to enter a password, enter0000. A signal sounds when the Bluetooth connection is established.69GB/IE Reset To reset the headphones [1], follow below steps: Deactivate the Bluetooth connection on your playback device to disconnect the headphones[1] from your playback device. Follow the user manual of your playback device. Reset the left and the right headphone [1]: – Remove one of the headphones (left or right) from the charging/storage box [7]. Press the MF button [3] 3 times in quick succession until the LED [2] briefly flashes red/white. Insert the previously removed headphone back into the charging/storage box [7] to complete the reset. – Remove the other headphone from the charging/ storage box [7]. Press the MF button [3] 3 times in quick succession until the LED [2] briefly flashes red/white. Insert this headphone back into the charging/ storage box [7] to complete the reset. Both headphones [1] are now successfully reset. NOTES: A signal sounds once the headphones are disconnected from each other.70 GB/IE After the headphones have been reset, the Bluetooth connection to the playback device needs to be restored (see ”Pairing the headphones with a Bluetooth device”). Using the multi-function button (MFbutton) Use both multi-function buttons[3] on the headphones[1] to operate the various call and playback functions. The following table describes the operation in combination with a paired smartphone. Due to different software statuses and software versions, not all functions may be available.71GB/IE MF button [3] Call functions Number of signal tones Press 1 x Accept call 2 End call 1 Press right MF button 2 x Redial 1 Press and hold for 2 seconds Reject call 1 Press 1 x End the current call and answer call waiting*

Press and hold for 4 seconds Switch between 2 calls (toggle)* –72 GB/IE MF button [3] Playback functions Press 1 x Pause/playback Press and hold right MF button for 3 seconds Start next track Press and hold left MFbutton for 3 seconds Play current track from beginning Press and hold left MFbutton for 3 seconds, release, then press and hold for 3 seconds again Back to previous track Press left MF button 2x in quick succession (double click) Activate voice assistant NOTES:

• These functions must be supported by your mobile service provider. The ring tone (or the voice announcement “Incoming call”, depending on your phone) and the caller‘s voice are rendered through the speakers of the headphones[1].73GB/IE The microphone [5] captures your voice. Music playback is automatically paused when a call is received. Music continues after the call has been ended. Voice control function with Siri/ Google Assistant Activate Siri or Google Assistant on your mobile device. iOS: Complete the Siri setup. Then, use Siri to activate this product’s voice control function. Android: Open Google Assistant. Follow Google Assistant’s instructions to complete settings before using this product’s voice control function. NOTE: Google Assistant is available on devices with Android5.0 or above. Activate the Bluetooth function. Pair this product with your mobile device. Press the left MF button[3] twice in quick succession to activate the voice control function. Now you can use the voice control function.74 GB/IE Optical sensor Both headphones[1] are equipped with an optical sensor[4]. When you remove a headphone[1] from your ear, the audio playback will be paused. When you insert the headphone[1] back into your ear, the audio playback will continue automatically. Changing ear cushions Before changing the ear cushions: Power off the product. Remove the medium size ear cushions[] from the headphones[1] (fig. C). Select the small or large size ear cushions[][] and push them onto headphones[1] (fig. D). Cleaning and maintenance m 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.75GB/IE The ear cushions[], [] and [] can be removed from the headphones[1] for cleaning. Clean the ear cushions under running water. Let the ear cushions dry completely, before you fit the ear cushions. Only clean the product with a slightly dampened cloth and a mild cleaning agent! Do not use any abrasive, aggressive cleaners to clean the product. Storage when not in use Store the product in a dry environment, protected from dust and direct sunlight. Store the headphones in the charging/storage box [7]. Prolonged storage: To prevent battery deterioration, the rechargeable battery has to be charged at least once every 12 months. Troubleshooting = Fault = Possible cause = Action = No functions = Battery drained.76 GB/IE = Recharge the battery of the charging/storage box[7] as described in “Charging the charging/storage box battery“. Recharge the headphones[1] as described in “Charging the headphones“. = No Bluetooth connection = Error operating the headphones. = Switch the headphones off and on again. = Bluetooth device error. = Separate the connection to the headphones. Reconnect. = Check if the headphones work in combination with another Bluetooth device. = Bluetooth connection error. = Move closer to the device connected via Bluetooth. = No sound = Error operating the Bluetooth device. = Increase the volume on the playback device. = Bluetooth connection error. = Move closer to the device connected via Bluetooth. = Disconnect the Bluetooth devices. Reconnect. = Not all functions are available. = Error with Bluetooth device. = Check whether your Bluetooth device supports all functions. = Qi-wireless charging of the charging/ storage box [7] does not start.77GB/IE = The charging/storage box [7] has become warm as a result of charging. = Remove the charging/storage box [7] from the Qi charging surface to let it cool. Check if the product is damaged. = This product is in a location where strong radio waves or noise is being generated, such as TV towers, electric power plants, or gas stations. = In these environments, use other output ports, such as a USB Type C port for charging the charging/storage box [7]. = Wireless charging does not start. = The charging/storage box [7] is not placed at the centre of the Qi mark location of the Qi wireless charger. = Make sure the charging/storage box [7] is placed at the correct position at the centre of Qi wireless charger. = Make sure that there are no other objects on the wireless Qi reception area []. = The wireless charging speed is slow. = The wireless Qi reception area [] is too far away from the centre of the Qi wireless charging surface. = Make sure the wireless Qi reception area [] is placed at the correct position at the centre of the Qi wireless charging surface.78 GB/IE = Charging does not start even after the product has been placed in the charging area. = The product has not been positioned correctly. = Position the product near the mark (if present) in the centre of the charging area. Before starting with wireless charging, read the instructions provided with the Qi wireless charger as well. Disposal Packaging: The packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials, which may be disposed of through your local recycling facilities. Observe the marking of the packaging materials for waste separation, which are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with following meaning: 1–7: plastics / 20–22: paper and fibreboard / 80–98: composite materials.79GB/IE Product: Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of 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 incl. accessories and packaging materials are recyclable and are subject to extended producer responsibility. Dispose them separately, following the illustrated Info-tri (sorting information), for better waste treatment. The Triman logo is valid in France only.80 GB/IE 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, 74167 Neckarsulm, GERMANY declares that the product