PSB M4U 8 User manual

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WIRELESS ACTIVE NOISE

CANCELLING HD HEADPHONES

OWNER’S MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a pair of PSB Speakers M4U 8 Headphones. Producing natural musical dynamics and precisely

imaged sound, these high ﬁdelity headphones bring you closer to the music you love.

Engineered with over 45 years of audio excellence and research, the M4U Headphones deliver unmatched sound quality,

all-day comfort and fold-and-go portability, for music enthusiasts and professionals. PSB’s true-to-nature sound quality and

stylish ergonomic design allow you to escape to a personal concert experience that travels anywhere with you.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Operating Temperature Range: 5°C – 40°C

Operating Frequency Range: Bluetooth 2.4G

Max Output Power: 5.5mW

Input Rating: 5VDC, 1A

Battery Rating: 1.2V, 750mAh

Battery Charging Time: 4 hours

Weight: 332 grams

Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

Date of Manufacture: The ﬁrst digit in the second part of the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “7” is 2017.

Responsible Party: Lenbrook Industries Limited. 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario, Canada L1W 3K1. Phone: (905)

831-6333, Facsimile: (905) 831-6936

The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use if such marks by

NAD Electronics is under license.

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of the NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

OSHA Guidelines for Noise Exposure Limits

The Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) has issued headphone usage recommendations for maximum daily

exposure and sound pressure levels [measured in decibels (dB)]. A decibel is a unit of sound measurement that increases

exponentially with volume. For example, conversational speech is typically around 60dB, and a rock concert in a stadium is

often about 110dB.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this booklet to ensure that you are getting the most out of your PSB product and music.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

FCC ID: SVC-PSBM4U8 CMIIT ID: (XXXXXXX, waiting on the certiﬁcation lab)

90dB 8 hours

95dB 4 hours

100dB 2 hours

105dB 1 Hour

110dB 30 minutes

115dB 15 minutes

120dB Avoid as damage may occur

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1)this device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference

that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency Exposure Statement for IC

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in mobile exposure

conditions. The min separation distance is 25mm.

WARNING

• Warnings or announcements may be unnoticed when you are using the headphones. Please be aware of ambient

sounds while wearing the headphones and recognize them as needed.

• To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

• These headphones should only be connected to a USB interface of version USB2.0 or higher.

• Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type, dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

• Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual of the device that you want to connect to these headphones.

• Check the volume settings when using the headphones when in public places and ensure that you do not disturb people

around you.

• These headphones are not guaranteed to work with all combinations of Bluetooth devices/mobile phones.

• These headphones do not support a connection with all Bluetooth devices/mobile phones.

• Bluetooth wireless technology can communicate up to approximately 10 m. Obstructions (people, metallic objects, walls, etc.)

and radio wave conditions affect the actual range.

• The Bluetooth device that you want to connect with must support the same proﬁle as these headphones in order to use the

Bluetooth function. For details on proﬁles that the Bluetooth device is compatible with, see the Bluetooth device Owner’s

Manual.

• Due to features of Bluetooth wireless technology, playback of audio on the headphones is slightly delayed compared to the

playback on the transmitting device.

• Do not use your headphones while driving.

• Remove the headphones immediately if you experience a warming sensation or loss of audio.

• Do not use mobile phone adaptors to connect these headphones to airplane seat jacks, as this could cause overheating and

result in injury or property damage.

• The headphones and accessories contain small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

• This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implanted medical device.

• Use this product only with an agency approved power supply which meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE,

CCC).

• Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, ﬁre or the like).

• Long-term exposure to loud music may cause permanent hearing damage. To avoid personal injury when using the

headphones for extended periods, the volume should be kept at the described levels in Figure 1.

• Fire or shock may occur should water or other foreign substances permeate inside the device.

• Do not attempt to modify this product as it could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

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Call Microphones for the phone

Bottom Right

Top Right

Micro USB plug, used to charge

the internal battery. Can also be

used as a PC connection

for audio only

3.5mm jack for optional

audio equipment

Bluetooth Pairing

button

CONNECTING…

Wired Connections

Before connecting your headphones, ensure your audio source is powered off, as severe damage to equipment and/or

your ears could result.

To connect your headphones, plug the 1/8-inch (3.5mm) straight connector into one of the inputs located at the base of

the left (L) or right (R) ear cup. This allows you to pick a preferred side for a more comfortable listening setup as shown

in Figure 2.

If your audio equipment uses a 1/4-inch (6.3mm) output jack, use the included 1/4-inch adaptor.

USB Cable

Use the supplied USB cable to listen to music from you computer (audio only). This cable is used to charge your M4U 8

headphones.

Notes:

When connecting the USB cable to the charging port, be sure to match the cable connector with the shape of the socket.

Forcing the connector into the socket will cause damage.

A rating of the charging output should be DC 5V, 2.4A or less

The usable time of the headphones differs depending on the temperature of the environment in which they are used and

method or use.

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Figure 2

1/4” Adapter

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EARPHONE MOUNTED CONTROLS…

The main controls are located on the rear part of the right ear cup. They

are used to control Volume, Noise Cancelling, and your smart device

(tablet, iPod) as needed.

The Controls are used as follows:

Volume and Active Monitor

Slide up towards the + sign to increase the

volume.

Slide down towards the – sign to lower the

volume.

Press the button VOL to engage the Transparency

Mode and reduce your current audio track

by 30dB. This will enable you to hear your

surroundings, without leaving your personal

space. The described function only works in

Active Noise Cancelling mode. When activated,

the surroundings will be ampliﬁed through the

headphones.

Active Noise Cancellation and Ampliﬁer

The power modes use the internal (rechargeable) batteries.

In Active Noise Cancelling mode, the “Noise Cancelling” feature has been activated with the internal

headphone ampliﬁer. The 3-position Power Switch will be “GREEN”.

In Active mode, the internal headphone ampliﬁer is active. The 3-position Power Switch will be “BLUE”.

In Passive mode (OFF), noise cancelling and ampliﬁer are turned off. No power is required as the

headphones are powered by your audio source. NOTE: Bluetooth connection will not work in this mode.

Phone Function

If you receive a phone call during a listening session press the Phone button to answer the incoming call

and pause your audio track. Once the call is complete, a single button press will end the call and resume

audio play.

When listening to a handheld music device such as an iPod, the Audio Control Button can be used to

change to the previous track, the next track or pause and resume music without reverting back to the

controls of the handheld device.

Slide the button up for previous track.

Slide the button down for the next track.

NOTE: Phone function only works when connected by Bluetooth.

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Wireless Pairing

Pairing is the process required to create a link between Bluetooth devices to allow wireless connection. You must pair a

device with the PSB M4U 8 headphones to be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection for the ﬁrst time.

Before you start pairing operation, make sure that:

The Bluetooth device is placed within 1 m (3 feet) of the headset.

The M4U 8 is charged sufﬁciently.

To pair your device:

1. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your source device.

2. Open the Bluetooth settings on the source device.

3. Press the pairing button on the M4U 8 for 3 seconds and release. The LED will ﬂash RED and BLUE.

4. Select your M4U 8 headphones from the device list.

5. Once the M4U 8’s link has been established with the source device, the LED will turn solid BLUE.

6. If pairing fails, the LED will turn solid RED.

NFC Wireless Pairing

M4U 8 supports Near Field Communication (NFC) so you can easily pair your

headphones. For pairing follow the instructions below.

To pair your device using NFC:

1. Turn on NFC and Bluetooth on the device you are pairing.

2. Place your Bluetooth enabled device against the opposite side of the right ear

cup where the controls are located.

3. Accept the pairing on your device when prompted.

Note: NFC is a short-range wireless communication. Pairing devices are required

to be within a few centimetres of the headphones to communicate. If pairing is

unsuccessful, refer to the device’s manual to ﬁnd its NFC touchpoint. Repeat the

steps shown and ensure the located touchpoint is placed against the right ear cup

as directed in Step 2.

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LISTENING…

With the volume set to low, turn on your audio source, ﬁnd a comfortable listening level, and drift into a personal space

ﬁlled with the sounds of your favourite audio/video collections.

Headphone Placement

Each ear cup is marked with “L” and “R” to indicate the left and right sides of the headphones. Be sure to put them on

correctly to enjoy your audio as originally intended and maximize your personal music experience.

CONNECTING TO IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS…

To connect to in-ﬂight entertainment systems equipped with dual output connectors, use the supplied dual 3.5mm airline

adaptor and the standard analogue cable.

NOTE:

• Audio output jack conﬁgurations may vary on airplanes. Airline audio quality may not equal what your home audio

equipment, or portable sources provide.

• The supplied conversion plug may not be usable depending on the type of aircraft.

• Do not use these headphones when the use of electric devices on the aircraft is prohibited, or when the use of

personal headphones to listen to on-board music service is prohibited.

WARNING

PSB Speakers recommends you do not use these headphones as aviation communication equipment. They are not

engineered for many environmental conditions common in commercial or non-commercial aircraft (including, but not

limited to: altitude, temperature, noise conditions, unpressurized aircraft) and could result in possible interference to critical

communications.

WARNING

Liquids or cleaning solvents can cause irreparable damage to the electronics inside your headphones. The M4U warranty

does not cover such damage.

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M4U 8 HEADPHONE CARE

For safe, sanitary use, it is essential to maintain and clean your M4U Headphones periodically. However, excessive cleaning

may cause damage and jeopardize the longevity of the product. When not in use, always store headphones in the supplied

protective case, and store in a clean and dry environment. Avoid storing in extreme heat or cold temperatures and humidity,

and avoid exposure to liquids.

Cleaning…

For regular cleaning, use a slightly damp cloth and gently clean each ear cup cushion, then use a dry cloth to remove any

residual moisture.

If heavy cleaning is necessary after extended listening and use, follow these directions:

• Remove the ear cup cushions according to the Cushion Attachement/Detachment instruction section following.

• Clean the ear cup cushions by hand, using cold water.

• Add a very small amount of dish or laundry soap and gently clean the cushions.

• After cleaning the cushions, rinse with clean water.

• To dry the ear cup cushions, place them on a towel with the pads facing up.

• Fold the towel over top of the cushions and press down to remove any excess water in the foam padding.

• Air-dry completely before reattaching.

Cushion Attachment/Detachment

1. To detach the ear cup cushion, grasp the headband over the ear cup cushion

that needs to be removed.

2. Using your other hand, grip the leather ear cup cushion and carefully stretch

and pull the ear pad away from the ear cup. Repeat on the other ear cup if

necessary.

3. To reattach the ear cup cushion, grip the headband and cushion as described

above, and clip the lip of the ear cup cushion back in place. The right side

should be installed back on the ear cup with the controls.

NOTE:

1. Be careful not to press down on or remove any other components inside the

earcup as this could damage the headphones.

Storage in the protective case

1. Remove the cable from the headphones, fold and insert them into the protective

case.

NOTE:

• Do not force them into the protective case. Doing so may damage the

headphones.

WARNING

When disconnecting your M4U Headphones, hold the plug at the end of the cable

and pull to disconnect. Do not pull on the headphone cable to disconnect the

headphones from your music player.

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Battery Life and Replacement with the Active M4U Headphones

The 3-Position Power Switch will be “AMBER” to indicate to the listener that there

is approximately 3 hours of battery life remaining. Although battery life will vary

upon usage, the average life is 55 hours (which may vary further if using recharge-

able batteries).

Upon needing replacement, simply grasp the headband and tilt the top of the

left ear cup towards the right side to locate the two pull-tabs on the bottom as

indicated in Figure 4. Placing two ﬁngers inside both tabs, gently detach the battery

compartment cover, and replace the used batter-

ies with two AAA alkaline batteries (IEC LR03)

as illustrated in Figure 5.

To reattach the front cover piece, insert the top

two clips ﬁrst, and proceed to press the remain-

ing two clips into the provided slots.

Battery Life with the M4U 8 Headphones

The 3-Position Power Switch will start ﬂashing to indicate to the listener that there

is approximately 1 hour of battery life remaining. Although battery life will vary, the

average life is 15 hours.

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate.

PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT….

For long lasting enjoyment of your headphones, you should respect their limits and avoid excessive volume levels for music

or movie playback. Excessive volume levels can damage all headphones.

If your headphones are pushed to excessive volume levels, they could be driven into “clipping”. This could result in severe

or permanent injury. When using your headphones at loud levels, listen carefully for any sign of harsh, garbled midrange

and diminishing intelligibility. If detected, turn the volume down immediately.

NEVER TEST PEAK LISTENING LEVELS OF THE HEADPHONES BY TURNING THE VOLUME UP ALL THE WAY!

At the end of its useful life, this product should not be disposed of with regular household waste. It should be returned to a

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

The materials can be reused in accordance with their markings. Through re-use, recycling of raw materials, or other forms

of recycling of old products, you are making an important contribution to the protection of our environment. The following

symbols on the packaging indicate the recycling mandate.

Your local administrative ofﬁce can advise you of the responsible waste disposal location.

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