Shift - Earphones Avantree - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Shift Avantree

Model No:WSHT-5599 Dispose of the packaging and this product in accordance with the latest provisions.

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Model No.: WSHT 5599

Contents

EN Quick Start Guide 2

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Prefer to watch a video tutorial? Scan the QR code below or visit avantree.com/shift/video for a step-by-step guide.

VIDEO GUIDE

Personal Setup Guides

You can also book a 1-on-1 setup appointment with one of our support agents at avantree.com/book-a-call

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Box Contents

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A. 2 Headphones
B.2 Transmitters
C. Power Cables for Transmitters
D. 2-in-1 USB C Charging Cable for Headphones

E. 2 Optical Audio Cables (5ft / 1.5m)
F. AUX 3.5mm Audio Cable (5ft / 1.5m)
G. AUX 3.5mm to RCA Adapter (1ft / 35cm)

To view and purchase Shift accessories, please visit avantree.com/shift/accessories

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Product Overview

OFF / ON / Channel select / Pair Mute / unmute audio Connection / Channel Indicator EQ: Balanced / Clear voice modes

^1 Solid blue, green, and white lights represent the three different channels. Flashing blue light = pairing mode

Optical / AUX audio signal indicators¹ Channel indicators² ON / OFF Channel swap button Volume control buttons A-Auxiaa Pairing indicators to add new headphones Pairing button to add new headphones Normal / Boosted volume switch Input From TV Bypass/ Speaker Input From TV Output To Speaker

^2 Solid blue, green, and white lights represent the three different channels ^3 OPT / AUX solid light = valid audio signal detected OPT / AUX flashing = no valid audio signal detected; please adjust TV audio settings

Button Functions

HEADPHONES

TRANSMITTER

ON OFF	Switch to turn the transmitter on / off
Channel Select	Press once to swap between 3 channels
	Press once to adjust volume
	Press & hold for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode
Volume Setting Normal Boost	Switch between normal and boost volume

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Charging Headphones & Powering Transmitter

Charge the headphones through their power ports using the provided USB C charging cable (Figure D) and a USB adapter (not included – please contact [e-mail] if you'd like to claim a free one). A solid red light indicates that charging is in progress; once the light turns off, your headphones will be at full battery.

Diagram illustrating the installation of a device with labeled components including cable, switch, and power plug connection.

The transmitters do not require charging. However, they must be connected to a power source via the provided power cables (Figure C) in order to function. Plug each transmitter into either:

1. A TV's USB power port (we recommend this so that they auto power ON / OFF in tandem with your TV), OR
2. A nearby wall outlet (requires USB adapter)

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Connecting to Your TV

Once the transmitters are connected to their respective power sources, you can then connect them to each TV's audio output ports. You can choose one of 3 different ways to do this:

OPTION 1

Optical port (recommended) - plug the provided optical audio cable (Figure E) into the TV's optical OUT or "OPT / OUT" port, then plug the other end into the transmitter's optical port in the "INPUT FROM TV" section.

TV OPT/OUT Input From TV OPTICAL E

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OPTION 2

AUX 3.5mm port - plug the provided AUX 3.5mm audio cable (Figure F) into the TV's AUX 3.5mm output port, then plug the other end into the transmitter's AUX 3.5mm input port.

TV AUX 3.5mm Input From TV AUX F

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OPTION 3

RCA port - connect the provided RCA adapter (Figure G) to the AUX 3.5mm audio cable (Figure F). Plug the red & white RCA connectors into the TV's "AUDIO OUT" ports, then plug the other end into the transmitter's AUX 3.5mm input port.

TV AUDIO OUT G Input From TV AUX F

Double check to ensure that optical / RCA cables are plugged into the audio OUT ports and not the audio IN ports.

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FOR OPTICAL CONNECTIONS ONLY

Setting Up Your TV

If you connected to your TV via the optical OUT or "OPT / OUT" port, you'll need to configure your TV settings before you'll receive audio.

STEP 1

Using your TV's remote control, press the SETTINGS button and navigate to the AUDIO tab within the settings menu. (Please note that there may be differences in the setting names depending on your brand of TV).

STEP 2

Proceed to AUDIO OUTPUT and select "OPTICAL OUT / EXTERNAL SPEAKER". Many TVs will do this automatically; skip this step as needed.

STEP 3

Go back to the AUDIO tab in your SETTINGS, then navigate to DIGITAL OUTPUT and turn "PCM / STEREO" ON or "DOLBY" OFF.

If you're having trouble finding these settings, you can scan the QR code correlating to your TV's brand OR visit avantree.com/shift/tv-audio-settings for a more detailed guide.

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Connecting the Headphones

Now that your transmitters are all set up, all that's left is connecting the headphones.

STEP 1

First, power everything on.

STEP 2

Switch both the headphones and the transmitter to the same channel using the CHANNEL SELECT button on the transmitter and the CHANNEL switch on the headphones. Their LED channel indicators should show the same color.

Channel Select x1 tap Avantree Channel On Par Off Channel Select x1 tap

Each pair of headphones can work individually with each transmitter (1 pair of headphones per transmitter), or both pairs of headphones can also work with a single transmitter (2 pairs of headphones connected to 1 transmitter). They are fully cross-compatible, so you can swap between TVs and transmitters quickly and easily.

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Adding Another Transmitter / Headphones

You can add extra Shift transmitters and up to 100 Shift-Extra headphones to your setup. The Shift retains its cross-compatibility when adding an extra Shift transmitter and / or headphones.

STEP 1

Press & hold the "ADD" button on your transmitter for 5 seconds. The "ADD DEVICE" LED indicator will flash blue.

Add device Avantree ADD ADD Hold for 5s

STEP 2

Turn on your pair of Shift-Extra headphones, then slide and hold the power switch to the "PAIR" position for 5 seconds. The LED indicator will flash blue.

Channel On Off Pair Hold for 5s

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STEP 3

Once connected, the channel indicator on both the transmitter and the headphones will switch to a solid blue ^1 . You can then swap channels as desired.

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Repeat these steps to add more headphones if needed.

'Please note that for first time use, the transmitter will always pair & connect to new headphones via blue channel.

To purchase Shift-Extra headphones or transmitters, scan the QR code below.

SHIFT TRANSMITTER avantree.com/shift-transmitter

SHIFT EXTRA HEADPHONES avantree.com/shift-extra-headphones

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Listening with a Soundbar

The Shift's pass-through function allows you to listen through both the headphones and an external soundbar / stereo AVR simultaneously.

STEP 1

Set up the transmitter and connect it to your TV.

STEP 2

Plug an additional optical, 3.5mm AUX, or RCA audio cable into the correlating audio port in the transmitter's "BYPASS / SPEAKER" section.

STEP 3

Plug the other end into your external sound system, then you're good to go.

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    TV["TV"] -->|Digital OUT| Router["Router"]
    ToSpeaker["To Speaker"] -->|OPTICAL| Router
    ToSpeaker -->|OPTICAL| Router
    Router -->|From TV| SoundSystem["SOUND SYSTEM"]
    SoundSystem -->|USB| ToSpeaker
    SoundSystem -->|USB| ToSpeaker
    SoundSystem -->|USB| ToSpeaker
    SoundSystem -->|USB| ToSpeaker

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Specifications

Carrier frequency 2.4GHz
Frequency response 20Hz - 20KHz
Headphones battery life Up to 17 hours
Time to full charge 3 hours
Distortion 0.5%
Signal to noise ratio 85dB
Operating range Up to 100ft / 30m
Headphones net weight 200g

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Troubleshooting

Below are some of the most common questions people have during setup. You can find a full FAQ list at avantree.com/support/shift, or contact us directly for additional assistance.

Why don't I get sound when watching Netflix / Prime Video?

You may need to change your TV's audio settings an additional time when watching Netflix / Prime Video. This can be due to the movie being in Dolby Digital Surround Sound format, or because you're watching with a separate streaming device / cable box. While Netflix / Prime Video is open, go into your TV's audio settings and make sure that the audio output is set to "PCM / STEREO" and that "DOLBY" is turned OFF.

Why won't my headphones "shift" to the other transmitter?

When shifting headphones to another transmitter, please make sure that the channels match. Otherwise, they may stay connected to the previous transmitter.

Can I have both of the transmitters in the same room?

Yes, you can have 2-3 transmitters in the same room with no interference as long as they stay at least 3 feet apart from each other.

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Contact Us

Ticket Support avantree.com/submit-a-ticket

Support Email [e-mail]

USA / CA [phone] (US Toll Free, 9am-6pm PST, Mon-Fri)
UK [phone] (9am-6pm, GMT, Mon-Sat)
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AU	[phone] (11am-7pm, Sydney Time, Mon-Fri)

Live Chat avantree.com (18/h weekday)

Videos avantree.com/shift/video

Faqs avantree.com/support/shift

Product Registration avantree.com/product-registration

Video Anleitung

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Kurzanleitung

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OPTION 2

TV AUX 3.5mm Input From TV AUX F

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OPTION 3

TV AUDIO OUT G AUX Input From TV F

AVANTREE Channel Select x1 tap Channel On Off Pstr

Add device Avantree ADD ADD Hold for 5s

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Channel On Off Pair Hold for 5s

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SCHRITT 3

Channel Avantree

SHIFT TRANSMITTER avantree.com/shift-transmitter

SHIFT EXTRA HEADPHONES avantree.com/shift-extra-headphones

Ticket-Support avantree.com/submit-a-ticket

Support-E-Mail [e-mail]

USA / CA [phone] (US Toll Free, 9am-6pm PST, Mon-Fri)

UK [phone] (9am-6pm, GMT, Mon-Sat)

DE [phone] (11am-9pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

FR [phone] (11am-9pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

IT [phone] (9am-6pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

ES [phone] (9am-6pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

AU [phone] (11am-7pm, Sydney Time, Mon-Fri)

Live Chat avantree.com (18/h weekday)

Videos avantree.com/shift/video

FAQs avantree.com/support/shift

Produktregistrierung avantree.com/product-registration

Guide Video

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Diagram illustrating the installation of a device with labeled components including plug, socket, and power outlet

TV OPT/OUT Input From TV OPTICAL E

TV AUX 3.5mm Input From TV AUX F

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TV AUDIO OUT G AUX Input From TV F

Avantree Channel Select x1 tap Channel On Off Par

Add device Avantree ADD Hold for 5s

ETAPE 2

Channel On Off Pair Hold for 5s

ETAPE 3

Channel A. Avantree

SHIFT TRANSMITTER avantree.com/shift-transmitter

SHIFT EXTRA HEADPHONES avantree.com/shift-extra-headphones

Support via email [e-mail]

USA / CA [phone] (US Toll Free, 9am-6pm PST, Mon-Fri)

UK [phone] (9am-6pm, GMT, Mon-Sat)

DE [phone] (11am-9pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

FR [phone] (11am-9pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

IT [phone] (9am-6pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

ES [phone] (9am-6pm, CET, Mon-Sat)

AU [phone] (11am-7pm, Sydney Time, Mon-Fri)

Chat en live avantree.com (18/h weekday)

FAQ avantree.com/support/shift

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E. 2 cavi audio ottici (5ft / 1.5m)

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F. Cavo audio aux da 3,5 mm (5 ft / 1,5 m)

Diagram illustrating the installation of a device with labeled components including battery, switch, and power plug.

TV OPT/OUT Input From TV OPTICAL E

TV AUX 3.5mm Input From TV AUX F

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TV AUDIO OUT G Input From TV AUX F

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PASSO 2

Channel On Off Pair Hold for 5s

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PASSO 3

Channel A. Avantree

SHIFT TRANSMITTER avantree.com/shift-transmitter

SHIFT EXTRA HEADPHONES avantree.com/shift-extra-headphones

Supporto ticket avantree.com/submit-a-ticket

Video avantree.com/shift/video

Domande frequenti (FAQ) avantree.com/support/shift

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TV AUX 3.5mm Input From TV AUX F

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TV AUDIO OUT G Input From TV AUX F

Avantree Channel Select x1 tap Channel On Off Par

Add device Avantree ADD Hold for 5s

PASO 2

Channel On Off Pair Hold for 5s

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PASO 3

Channel A. Arandree

SHIFT TRANSMITTER avantree.com/shift-transmitter

SHIFT EXTRA HEADPHONES avantree.com/shift-extra-headphones

TV Digital OUT To Speaker OPTICAL Sound SYSTEM From TV OPTICAL

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