GRADO GW100X Owner's Guide

About Grado Labs

Since 1953 Grado Labs has been hand building headphones and phono cartridges in Brooklyn, New York. Throughout three generations the family has kept the tradition of putting sound first.

In the Box

• GW100X headphones
• USB cable: USB-C to USB-A (Diagram shows a USB-C connector labeled 'C' and a USB-A connector labeled 'A')
• Story Sheet
• Owner's Guide (the booklet you're holding)

Overview

The GW100X headphones feature the following controls and ports:

• Power / Action Button: ⏻ [power button]
• Volume Up / Action Button: ➕ [plus button]
• Volume Down / Action Button: ➖ [minus button]
• Charging Light: ? [charging light indicator]
• Line-In Port: (For wired connection)
• Mic: (Built-in microphone)
• USB-C Charging Port: ? [USB port]

Power

• Power On / Off: Long press the ⏻ [power button].
• Battery Saver: If unpaired for 10 minutes, the GW100X will power off automatically.
• Charging Light Indicators:
  • ? Blue: Fully Charged
  • ? Blue: Powered On
  • ? Red: Charging
  • ? Red: Low Battery
• Charging: Plug the provided USB-C cable into the charging port and connect the other end to a compatible USB port of a computer or wall charger.

Connect (Bluetooth Pairing)

• Initiate Pairing: From the off state, long press the ⏻ [power button] until the charging light flashes blue and red.
• On Your Device: Navigate to settings and turn on Bluetooth.
• Pair: After a few seconds, you will see "Grado GW100". Tap to pair.
• Multi-Device Connection: When the paired device's Bluetooth is turned off or out of range, the GW100X can connect to a second device.
• Pairing Indicator: Blue & Red flashing: Ready to Pair.

Phone / Voice Controls

• ⏻ [power button]:
  • Short Press: Answer / Hang Up Call
  • Long Press: Reject Call
  • Double Press: Activate Voice Assistant
• ➕ [plus button]:
  • Short Press: Increase Volume
• ➖ [minus button]:
  • Short Press: Decrease Volume

Music / Volume Controls

• ⏻ [power button]:
  • Short Press: Play / Pause Music
• ➕ [plus button]:
  • Short Press: Increase Volume
  • Long Press: Next Song
• ➖ [minus button]:
  • Short Press: Decrease Volume
  • Long Press: Previous Song

Specifications

* Battery life will vary depending on listening volume and genre of music played.

Methods of pairing to Bluetooth may vary depending on the specific device. Please refer to the device's manual for further details.

Safety Notice & More

Please read this instruction booklet fully before using the headphones and charging case.

Keep this booklet for future reference. If lost, it can be found on the official Grado Labs website (gradolabs.com).

• Do not use where Bluetooth is prohibited.
• Do not use if there is apparent damage to the headphones or batteries.
• To protect your ears from permanent damage, be cautious of using the headphones at high and max volumes.
• Be wary of using any headphones in situations that require your full attention and sense of hearing.
• Avoid leaving the headphones in extreme temperatures. Keep them clean and dry to avoid warping, stains, and permanent damage.
• If misused or damaged, the battery can become compromised, potentially leading to extreme heat, smoke, or fire. If the battery is damaged, stop usage immediately.
• Grado Labs cannot guarantee headphones will continue working as intended if serviced by a third party, and this will void the warranty. Please contact Grado Labs for any service requests.

FCC Compliance

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc, used with permission.

Trademarks and Copyright

Apple is the trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission.

There may be other companies and names mentioned in this booklet that may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Grado is a registered trademark of Grado Labs, Inc. ©2020 Grado Labs. All Rights Reserved.