RF-WE-510 - Earplug Renkforce - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Bluetooth headset with charging station
Brand	Renkforce
Model	RF-WE-510
Dimensions (headset)	12 x 110 x 28 mm
Dimensions (charging station)	86 x 46 x 118 mm
Weight (headset)	9.4 g
Weight (charging station)	97 g
Power supply (headset)	Lithium battery 3.7 V, 55 mAh
Power supply (charging station)	Lithium battery 3.7 V, 650 mAh
Battery life in conversation/music	4 to 5 hours (volume < 50%)
Standby time	190 hours max
Charging time (headset)	Approximately 1.5 hours
Charging time (station)	Approximately 2 hours
Bluetooth version	Headset: V5.1; Station: V4.2
Bluetooth profiles	A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.6, HFP V1.7, HSP V1.2
Maximum number of pairable devices	4 simultaneously
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	87 dB
Total harmonic distortion	< 5% (< 1% at 150 mV peak-to-peak)
Speaker impedance	32 Ω
Microphone type	Two omnidirectional
Microphone frequency response	100 Hz - 10 kHz
Operating/storage conditions	-10°C to +45°C, 10% to 90% RH non-condensing
Package contents	Headset, USB-C cable, charging station, user manual
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a dry lint-free cloth
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, do not use outdoors
Spare parts and repairability	Supplied USB-C cable; repair by professional

Frequently Asked Questions - RF-WE-510 Renkforce

How to pair the headset with my phone?

Put the headset in pairing mode by pressing the MFB button for 5 seconds until the red and blue lights flash alternately. Look for the Bluetooth name RF-WE-510 in your phone's Bluetooth settings and connect.

How to charge the headset and the station?

Place the headset in the charging station. The red light turns on during charging and turns off when it is finished (approximately 1.5 h). For the station, plug the USB-C cable into the charging port; the red light stays on during charging and turns off after about 2 h.

What to do if the headset does not connect automatically?

If the headset does not connect automatically after being removed from the station, you can restore the connection by pressing the MFB button on the headset 5 times quickly while it is placed in the station. The lights flash and the connection is restored.

What is the Bluetooth range?

The typical Bluetooth range is about 10 meters in open field. Obstacles like walls or interference can reduce the range.

How to switch from one connected device to another with the station?

Press the corresponding button (10/11/12/13) on the station for 2 seconds to switch to the desired Bluetooth device. The white light turns on to confirm the change.

What does flashing red twice every 10 seconds mean?

This indicates that the headset battery is low and needs to be recharged.

How to restore factory settings?

Place the headset in the charging station, then press the MFB button on the headset 5 times quickly. The red and blue lights flash rapidly, and the 4 station lights flash. The list of paired devices is cleared.

Is the headset water-resistant?

No, the headset is not water-resistant. Avoid any contact with moisture, sweat, or water. Do not use it during exercise to avoid damage.

How to clean the headset?

Use a dry lint-free cloth to clean the headset. Do not use chemicals or abrasive detergents. Clean it before placing it in the charging station.

Where can I find the latest user manual?

Download the latest user manual at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code provided in the manual.

USER MANUAL RF-WE-510 Renkforce

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GB Operating Instructions

Bluetooth headset with charging station

Item No. 2377497

Intended use

This business headset uses ENC technology for dual microphone noise cancellation and features a charging station that gives the unit a total standby time of up to 190 hours. It can be paired with up to 4 devices.

It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.

For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or other hazards. Read the instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.

This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery content

- Headset

- USB-C cable

- Charging station

- Operating instructions

Up-to-date operating instructions

Download the latest operating instructions at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on the website.

Explanation of symbols

The symbol with the lightning in the triangle is used if there is a risk to your health, e.g. due to an electric shock.

The symbol with the exclamation mark in the triangle is used to indicate important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.

The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on operation.

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

a) General information

• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not leave the packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.
- Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, steam, and solvents.
- Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
- If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:

- is visibly damaged,

• is no longer working properly,
• has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
• has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.

- Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts, or a fall, even from a low height, can cause damage to the product.

- Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety, or connection of the appliance.

- Maintenance, modifications, and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorised repair centre.

- If you have questions that remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

Caution:

• To avoid damaging the components, do not attempt to open or repair the product without professional guidance.
• The operating range may be affected by environmental factors and nearby sources of interference.
  • Proper use helps to prolong the lifespan of the product.

Operating elements

1 LED indicator (blue, red)
2 Earhook
3 Secondary microphone
4 MFB button
5 Earbud
6 Speaker
7 Headphone charging contacts

8 Microphone
9 Charging station metal spring contacts
10 Call mute button
11 Volume +
12 Volume -
13 Charge station power/play/pause button
14 Charging station USB-C charging port

Operation

Remove the protective sticker from the headset before use

a) Charging the headset

During use, if the red light flashes slowly twice every 10 seconds, this indicates that the battery is low and the headset needs charging.

1. Put the headset into the charging station and ensure that it is properly connected. The red LED will indicate when the headset is charging.

Red light on: Charging

Red light off: Charging complete

1. A full charge takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Note:

• When the charging station is not charging the headset, the indicator light will be white or off-white. After taking the headset out of the charging station, the charging station indicator will turn on. If the charging station is not used for a long time, it will enter sleep mode.
• If you do not use the headset and charging station for a long time, it is recommended to charge the unit every 3 months to avoid battery damage.

b) Charging the charging station

When you place the headset onto the charging station, if the red indicator light flashes once every 2 seconds, this indicates that the battery level of the charging station is low. In addition, if the indicator light on the charging station is off, this means that the charging station cannot charge the headset and the battery in the charging station is empty.

1. Plug the type C charging cable into the charging jack on the charging station.
2. Plug the USB cable into a computer USB port or a 5 V USB charger.

Red LED on = charging

Red LED off = Charging complete

1. A full charge takes approximately 2 hours.
2. If the headset is in the charging station, the headset will charge while the charging station is charging.

Note:

1. The battery is recyclable.
2. Batteries (battery pack or installed batteries) should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or fire.
3. Make sure the charging jack is dry before use.

Left ear Right ear

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c) Connecting the headset to Bluetooth devices (Paired with 1 device only)

Each headset can be worn singly as a Bluetooth headset.

1. Power on

- The business headset will turn on automatically when removed from the charging station.

- If the headset is powered off, press the MFB press button for about 3 seconds until the blue LED flashes and "Power on" is played through the headset.

1. Pairing

- Press and hold the MFB button for about 5 seconds in the off state and release it when you see the red and blue lights flash alternately. A "Pairing" voice prompt will also be played through the headset.

1. Connecting

When the headset is in pairing mode, search for the corresponding Bluetooth device name (see below) from the Bluetooth device list and connect. "Connected" will be played through the headset after the devices have been paired.

Bluetooth device name: RF-WE-510

1. Powering off

- The headset powers off automatically once connected to the charging station.

- Press the MFB button for about 5 seconds and release it when the red LED lights up. "Power off" will play through the headset.

Note:

• Each business headset will automatically switch to standby mode if disconnected from the device (the blue LED will flash once every 2 seconds) and will power off automatically after 5 minutes to save power.

- Pairing mode is enabled for 2 minutes. If the headset does not pair with a device within 2 minutes, it will power off automatically.

d) Connecting the charging station to Bluetooth devices (Paired with up to 4 devices)

1. Connection method

Turn on the headset and take it off the charging station, and then enable pairing mode on the charging station. If you want to connect multiple bluetooth devices, press and hold button (10) / (11) / (12) / (13) on the station for about 3 seconds. When the white light flashes, release the button, the station will into pairing mode.

Diagram illustrating wireless communication between a smart device, a payment card, and a smartphone, with signal icons and text labels.

1. Switching devices

When multiple Bluetooth devices have been connected to the charging station, you can switch between them. Press and hold the button corresponding to the Bluetooth device you want to switch for 2 seconds. The white light will light up, indicating that the Bluetooth device has been switched.

e) Pairing the headset with the charging station (if not automatically paired)

1. Turn on the headset and the station separately.

2. Clear the pairing list

Put the headset into the station to charge (so the headset is charging) and quickly press the headset function button 5 times. The red and blue lights on the headset will flash quickly and the 4 lights on the station will flash at the same time. The headset and the station will automatically connect.

1. Connecting the headset to a new station

Quickly press the first function key on the station 5 times. The 4 indicator lights on the station will flash at the same time. Then turn on the headset and press the function key 5 times. The indicator light will flash red and blue and the new station will automatically connect.

Note:

- The headset is paired with the station before shipping. Under normal circumstances, you only need to take the headset out of the charging station and it will automatically connect.

- If the headset does not automatically connect after being taken out of the charging station, follow the above steps to re-establish the connection between the headset and the station.

f) Headset functions

1. Music

Function Headset status		Headset operation	Charging station operation	Prompt tone
Play Paused music		Press the MFB (4) button	Press the Power (13) button	Beep
Pause Playing music		Press the MFB (4) button	Press the Power (13) button	Beep
Previous track	Playing music N/A	N/A N/A
Next track Playing music N/A		N/A N/A
Volume + Playing music N/A		Press the + button	N/A
Volume -	Playing music N/A	Press the - button	N/A
Voice assistant	Connected to device	Triple-press MFB (4) button	N/A	Beep

1. Calling

Function Headset status		Headset operation	Charging station operation	Prompt tone
Cancel call Calling		Press the MFB (4) button	N/A	Beep
Reject call	Incoming call ringing	Double-press the MFB (4) button	N/A	Rising tone
Answer call	Incoming call ringing	Press the MFB (4) button	Press the Power (13) button	Falling tone
End call	During a call	Press the MFB (4) button	Press the Power (13) button	Beep
Switch voice to phone	Calling	N/A	N/A	N/A
Switch voice to headset	Calling	N/A	N/A	N/A
Volume +	During a call	N/A	Press the + button	beep
Volume -	During a call	N/A	Press the - button	beep

g) Battery display

When the headset is connected to an iOS device, the headset battery level will be displayed on the device. When the headset is low on power, the battery indicator will turn red and show a depleted battery icon. An audio prompt will also be given to remind you to charge your headset.

h) Indicator light

Headset	Indicator light Status
	Red and blue LED flash quickly alternately	Pairing with Bluetooth device
	Red and blue LED flash quickly alternately	Pairing with station (very short duration)
	Blue LED flashes once every 5 seconds Not connected
	Blue LED flashes twice every 10 seconds Connected
	Red LED flashes twice every 10 seconds Low battery
Charging station	When the charger is not connected and the headset is not on the station, the power indicator on the charging station is gray and white.	Idle state
	The station is connected to a Bluetooth device and the power button LED is white.	Connected to a Bluetooth device
	The headset is connected to a Bluetooth device, and the white light on the power button flashes slowly.	Connected to the headset, but the station is not connected to a Bluetooth device
	The charging station has no indicator light when the headset is placed on the station.	The headset is charging
	The red light is on during the charging process.	The station is charging
	The red light goes off after charging is complete.	The station is fully charged
	The white LED indicator on the mute button is flashing.	The mute function is on

i) Factory reset

Put the headset into the station for charging and quickly press the headset MFB button 5 times. The headset's red and blue lights will flash quickly and the station's 4 lights will flash at the same time.

Press the headset MFB button 5 times.

Note:

• After a factory reset, the paired list of Bluetooth devices will be deleted, and the headset will not automatically reconnect to any previously connected Bluetooth device.
• After a factory reset, when the headset turns on again, it will automatically enter pairing mode (red and blue lights flash fast).

j) Care and maintenance

Read the following recommendations carefully before using the unit.

• Use and store the unit in a dry environment to prevent the internal circuit from becoming damaged. Do not wear the headset during exercise to avoid damage from sweat.
• Clean the headset before putting it into the charging station to prevent sweat from corroding the product.
• Keep the product away from direct sunlight or hot conditions. High temperatures may shorten the life of the device, destroy the battery or distort certain plastic parts.
• Do not expose the product to cold conditions.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the product.
• Do not let the product fall onto the floor or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use abrasive chemical products or detergents to clean the product.
• Do not scratch the surface of the product with sharp items.

If the product does not function properly, contact your retailer for assistance.

k) Troubleshooting

1. What does it mean when the LED flashes slowly in red twice every 10 seconds?
   The battery is low and needs to be charged.
2. Why is the red LED off during the charging process?
   a) The charging station may not have enough battery power to charge the headset and needs to be charged.
   b) Make sure the metal contacts on the headset and charging station are free of obstacles.
   c) The battery may need to be charged. Charge the battery for 30 minutes, after which the red LED should be on.
3. Why can't I hear sound through the headset?
   a) Make sure the volume is not too low or muted.

b) Make sure the headset is properly connected to the Bluetooth device.
c) Make sure the headset and the Bluetooth device are within range.
4. Why can't I hear sound clearly on the headset?
a) Make sure the Bluetooth device is within range.
b) Make sure the headset is within range and there are no obstacles in the way.
5. Why do the pause/play functions not work when playing music?
Make sure your Bluetooth device supports AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control profile).

Care and cleaning

• Disconnect the product from the mains before cleaning.
• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol, or other chemical solutions as they can cause damage to the housing and functioning of the product.
• Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.

Disposal

Product

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.

You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

Technical data

Chipset QCC3020 (headset)

BLE (charging station)

Bluetooth version....V5.1(headset)

V4.2 (charging station)

Bluetooth profile.....A2DP V1.3,AVRCP V1.6,HFP V1.7,HSP V1.2

Bluetooth name .....RF-WE-510

Paired Bluetooth devices.....Max. 4 simultaneously

Bluetooth transmission frequency .....2.402-2.480 GHz, 2.4G ISM Band

Frequency Response 20-20KHz

87 dB SNR

< 5% [< 1%(150 mV pk-pk Input)] THD

Drive unit of the speaker.....D10 mm/32 Ω/3 mW

Talk/Music time....4-5 hours (volume <50%)

Standby time....Max. 190 hours

Mono headset battery....3.7 V, 55 mAh

Charging station battery ....3.7 V, 650 mAh

Charging time (headset).....Approx. 1.5 hours

Charging time (station) ....Approx. 2 hours

Speaker impedance....32 Ω

Distortion ....../< 5% [< 1%(150 mV pk-pk Input)]

Transmitted power for transmitter.....4 dBm

Microphone type.....Two Omnidirectional

Microphone frequency response ..... 100-10,000 Hz

Microphone sensitivity ....-42±2 dB

Operating/storage conditions.... -10 °C to +45 °C

10 % to 90 % RH (non-condensing)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 12 x 110 x 28 mm (headset)

86 x 46 x 118 mm (charging station)

Weight 97g (charging station)

9.4g (headset)

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represents the technical status at the time of printing.

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1. Van apparaat wisselen

Chipset ....QCC3020 (headset) BLE (laadstation)

Bluetooth versie....V5.1(headset) V4.2 (laadstation)

Bluetooth-profiel ......A2DP V1.3,AVRCP V1.6,HFP V1.7,HSP V1.2

Bluetooth naam....RF-WE-510

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