Beyerdynamic Free BYRD In-ear Headphones

SPECIFICATIONS

• Bluetooth® frequency range
  2.402–2.480 GHz
• Transmitting power
  7 dBm (Bluetooth®), 2 dBm (Bluetooth® LE)
• Operating temperature range
  -10 to +60 °C
• Charging temperature range
  0 to +45 °C

INTRODUCTION

11-hour maximum battery life on a single charge, Qi charging feature, and extra-long battery life Alexa built-in, Google Fast Pair, Bluetooth 5.2, and the newest audio codecs like Qualcomm aptX Adaptive & AAC. The Moving Beyerdynamic sound with ANC and Transparency Mode; amazing microphone with Qualcomm cVc for impressive speech clarity; IPX4 certification that protects against splashing water; 8 ear tips in different sizes and materials; perfect fit and exceptional comfort.

Thank you for choosing Beyerdynamic Free BYRD True Wireless headphones.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•  Please read these instructions carefully and completely before using the product.
•  Please observe all instructions given, especially those concerning the safe use of the product.
•  Do not use the product if it is defective.
•  The company Beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper, or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer.
  Intended use
  Only use the product as described in this product manual. Beyerdynamic accepts no liability for damage to the product or injury to persons caused by careless, improper, or incorrect use of the product, or by use for purposes not specified by the manufacturer. Beyerdynamic is not liable for damage to USB devices that do not comply with USB specifications. Beyerdynamic is not liable for damage resulting from connection interruptions due to batteries being empty or too old, or due to exceeding the Bluetooth® transmission range. Please also observe the relevant country-specific regulations before using the product.

Adjusting the volume

• High volumes and long listening times can permanently damage your hearing. Because in-ear headphones sit directly in the ear canal, there is an increased risk of hearing damage.
• Before inserting the earphones, set the volume to a minimum. Only increase the volume after inserting the earphones.
• Do not use the in-ear headphones at high volume for a long time. When listening and speaking normally with in-ear headphones, your own voice should still be perceptible.
• In case of tinnitus, decrease the volume. If necessary, consult a doctor.
• Please note that excessively high volumes and long listening times may cause hearing damage. Hearing impairments are irreversible, so always make sure that the volume is appropriate. It is advisable to keep listening times as short as possible at high volumes.

Reducing the perception of ambient noise
In-ear headphones drastically reduce the perception of ambient noise. Using in-ear headphones in road traffic can be potentially dangerous. The user’s hearing must not be impaired to the extent that it causes road safety risks.

• Do not use in-ear headphones within the action area of potentially dangerous machines and tools.
• Avoid using in-ear headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired particularly in road traffic when crossing a level crossing or on a construction site.

Changed acoustic perception
For many people, wearing in-ear headphones takes some getting used to because the acoustic perception of their own voice and body as well as the inner ear sounds that occur while walking is different from the “normal” situation without in-ear headphones. However, this initially strange sensation usually diminishes after wearing them for a while.

Cleaning
Dirt on the ear tips and the formation of a warm and humid climate in the ear canal can cause an increased level of germs, which can increase the risk of an ear canal infection.

• Regularly clean the ear tips.
  General care instructions
• Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean all parts of the True-Wireless headphones. Make sure that no liquid enters the housing or the transducer.
• Do not use cleaners containing solvents, as these can damage the surface.
  Risk of swallowing
• Keep small parts, such as products, packaging, and accessories, away from children and pets. They constitute a choking hazard if swallowed.
  Power and connecting cable
  Use only the cable we supply to connect the unit for both charging and connecting to a laptop.
  Using the batteries
  Danger from heat, water, and mechanical stress
  Excessive heat, water, and mechanical stress may cause explosion, heat, fire, smoke, or fumes. Injuries and irreversible damage to the battery may result.
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, direct sunlight, or fire. There is a risk of explosion, fire, smoke, or gas.
• Do not subject the battery to mechanical stress (e.g. crushing). This may cause irreversible damage to the battery, explosion, or injury.
• Do not open the housing or remove the battery.
• Only use a USB 2.0/3.0 standard-compliant 5 V power supply unit to charge the battery via the integrated USB type C socket.

Storing the battery
If the battery is not going to be used for an extended period, set the charge level to approximately 50 % of the maximum capacity and store it at temperatures up to max. 30 °C.
Environmental conditions
Do not expose the product to rain, snow, liquids, or moisture.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the product’s most important functions. The information in this manual refers to the default settings of the software. A newer version may be available.

• For remarks on the software update, see “SOFTWARE-UPDATE” on page 13.
  SCOPE OF DELIVERY
  • Charging case
  • Earphones L/R
  • USB-C to USB-A charging cable
  • 5 silicone ear tips
  • 3 foam ear tips
  • Quick Start Guide and booklet

  FIRST STEPS

  Removing from packaging and storing

• Open the charging case and take out the earphones.
• Carefully choose the ear tips that are right for you and connect Free BYRD to your playback device (see Page 14).

Using and fitting the ear tips

Five pairs of silicone ear tips and three pairs of foam ear tips are included in the supplied accessories for optimal fit and sound quality.
Every ear is unique, and the size of the ear tip required may vary from one ear to another. Take your time and choose the right ear tips for you to maximize your listening pleasure.

Silicon Eartips

Foam Eartips

Using silicone ear tips

• To use the ear tips, carefully slip them over the Free BYRD.

Using foam ear tips

• If you move around a lot, choose the foam ear tips.
• Give them a short squeeze before inserting them into the ear.
• They expand again after insertion and provide good support during any activity.If you are using them regularly, we recommend changing the ear tips every three months. Replacement eartips made of silicone and other materials can be ordered from the Beyerdynamic spare parts shop: www.beyerdynamic.com/service/spare-parts=

How to insert the earphones

1. For a perfect fit, insert the earphones into your ear with a slight twisting motion.
2. Make sure that the earphone fits properly.

Charging the battery

We recommend you use only the supplied USB cable to charge the battery.

1. Insert the earphones into the charging case.
2. Plug the USB cable into the charging socket on the charging case.
3. Alternatively, place the charging case on a QI® charging station.
4. The charging LEDs indicate the charging status.

Remarks on the life of Li-ion batteries

• When fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from the charger and the product.
• CAUTION! High temperatures, especially with a high charge level, can cause irreversible damage.
• If the battery is not used or is stored for extended periods of time, it is recommended to charge it to approx. 50 % and store it at no more than 20 °C.
• Switch off the battery-powered product after use.

Displaying the battery charge level

The charge level of the charging case is indicated by the LED.

LED/STATUS

Without charging unit connected:

With charging unit connected:

The charge level of the earphones is displayed when the charging case is opened:

BEYERDYNAMIC MIY APP

The MIY App from Beyerdynamic can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.

SOFTWARE-UPDATE
Software updates are easily available via the MIY App.

COMPATIBILITY WITH PLAYBACK DEVICES

Free BYRD is compatible with Bluetooth® playback devices that support the following profiles:

• A2DP (for audio transmission)
• HFP/HSP (for phone operation and voice assistants)
• AVRCP (for control signal transmission)

SUPPORTED AUDIO CODECS

Within the A2DP profile, Free BYRD supports the audio codecs SBC, AAC and aptX™ Adaptive. The highest audio quality is offered by aptX™ Adaptive.
Please note that only the codecs available in the playback device can be used for audio transmission.

The playback device and Free BYRD automatically agree on the best mutually available codec in the following order:

1. aptX™ Adaptive
2. aptX™
3. AAC
4. SBC

Most playback devices do not show which codec is actively in use.

OPERATION

Free BYRD can be operated via the integrated Touch Interface by slightly tapping the Beyerdynamic Y.

Connecting to a device via Bluetooth®

Before the product can be used, it must be connected to a mobile phone or another Bluetooth®-enabled device. The connection process may differ depending on the device.
Refer to the operating instructions of the device to which the product is to be connected.

To perform Pairing

1. While the earphones are in the charging case, tap the left or right Touch twice and hold the second time ( ) until the LEDs flash alternately orange and blue.
2. Select Free BYRD in the pairing list on your smartphone.

To perform Google Fast Pair®

1. While the earphones are in the charging case, tap Touch twice and hold the second time ( ) until the LEDs flash alternately orange and blue.
2. In pairing mode, bring the earphones close to a Fast-Pair-enabled smartphone.
3. Tap on Connect on the smartphone.

To delete the pairing list

While the earphones are in the charging case, tap the left or right Touch twice and hold the second time ( 6 s) until the LEDs flash yellow three times.
The list of already paired Bluetooth® devices (maximum 6) is deleted, and the in-ear headphones switch to the Bluetooth® pairing mode.

Playing media

To start/pause playback:
Tap once ( ) to start or stop sound reproduction.
To switch between noise canceling (ANC) and transparency mode
Tap twice ( ) to switch between active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode.
Noise cancellation and transparency mode can be deactivated in the MIY App.
Playing the previous/next track

Tap left three times ( ) to play the previous track.
Tap right three times ( ) to play the next track.
Switching on voice assistant
To switch on voice assistant:
Tap and hold once ( ) to activate the voice assistant.
To use the Alexa voice assistant, you must select it once in the MIY App.

Adjusting the volume

To increase/decrease the volume:

• To increase the volume, tap twice right and hold the second time ( ).
• To decrease the volume, tap twice left and hold the
  second time ( ).

Making a call

Resetting to factory settings

All personal data is deleted if the device is reset to the factory settings!

To reset to factory settings:

• While the earphones are in the charging case, tap the left or right Touch twice and hold the second time ( > 10 s) until the LEDs flash red three times.

Peer Pairing.

To pair new earphones (e.g. when replacing defective or lost earphones), both sets of earphones must be reset to factory settings so that they can connect.
During peer pairing, the LEDs on the earphones flash rapidly blue.

Overview of operating functions

HELP WITH PROBLEMS / FAQ

Answers to the most common problems and questions can be found at the following internet address: https://www.beyerdynamic.com/free-byrd

DISPOSAL

This symbol on the product, in the operating instructions or on the packaging means that the electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at the end of their life cycle.

• Always dispose of used devices in accordance with the regulations in force.
• In the EU, please use the recycling collection systems for this. To return old devices, batteries and rechargeable batteries, you have free collection points and a free return to beyerdynamic available to you, together with other recycling acceptance points where applicable. You can obtain the addresses of collection points for public waste disposal from your local authority. For further information, please contact your local authority or the dealer from whom the product was purchased.

Battery disposal

• Dispose of batteries separately from the product after use in accordance with the regulations in force. They must not be disposed of in household waste. Returning batteries is free of charge.
• Discharge the batteries before disposal.

Non-destructive removal of the battery by the end user is not possible with this product. Please contact beyerdynamic or consult independent specialists.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

beyerdynamic hereby declares that this radio transmission device complies with the EU Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found on the Internet at: www.beyerdynamic.com/cod

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

beyerdynamic provides a limited warranty for the original beyerdynamic product purchased.
Detailed information about beyerdynamic’s warranty conditions can be found on the internet at: www.beyerdynamic.de/service/garantie

REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by beyerdynamic is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners. USB type A, USB type B and USB type C are trademarks of USB Implementers. The symbol and the name “Qi” are registered trademarks of the Wireless Power Consortium.

FCC / IC REGULATION

FCC ID: OSDFREEBYRD
Canada IC: 3628C-FREEBYRD
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTICE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s)].
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

IC SAR statement

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The end users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FAQs

References

• User Manual