Sony SBH82D Open-ear Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds User Manual

Charging

Before using the earbuds for the first time, it is recommended to charge them with a Sony charger. You can check the battery level by examining the LED indicator color:

• Red: Low battery level
• Orange: Medium battery level
• Green: High battery level
• No light: Fully charged

A full charge of a completely discharged battery may take up to 2 hours. The battery lasts approximately 7.5 hours when listening to music at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).

The earbuds have an uncovered USB port. The USB port must be completely dry before connecting a cable for charging.

How to charge the earbuds

1. Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger or the USB port of a computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port of the earbuds.

For information on the recommended charger, visit www.sonymobile.com/products/accessories/. The LED indicator will flash red when the battery level is low. When the LED indicator flashes red, charge the earbuds.

Checking the battery level

You can check the battery level by examining the LED indicator. To check the battery level, press the power button with the earbuds turned on.

The relationship between the battery level and the number of times the LED indicator flashes is as follows:

• Flashes green three times: High battery level
• Flashes orange three times: Medium battery level
• No light: Low battery level

Powering On and Off

How to turn on the earbuds

Press and hold the power button [Power] for 2 seconds. The LED indicator flashes green twice.

How to turn off the earbuds

Press and hold the power button [Power] for 2 seconds. The LED indicator flashes green once.

If the earbuds remain inactive for ten minutes, they will turn off automatically.

Pairing the earbuds with an Android or iOS device

To pair the earbuds with an Android device, you can use One-touch Connection (NFC) or Bluetooth. To pair the earbuds with an iOS device, use Bluetooth. After pairing the earbuds with an Android or iOS device, the information is saved. The earbuds can save up to eight paired devices.

Pairing with an Android device using One-touch Connection (NFC)

A diagram illustrates the NFC pairing process.

1. Ensure the earbuds are fully charged.
2. On the Android device, ensure NFC is activated and the screen is unlocked.
3. Tap the N mark [NFC] on the earbuds with the NFC detection area of the Android device.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions on the Android device to complete pairing.

How to pair the earbuds with an Android or iOS device using Bluetooth

1. Ensure the earbuds are fully charged and turned off.
2. On the Android or iOS device, ensure Bluetooth is activated.
3. Press and hold the power button [Power] for about seven seconds.
4. Search for available Bluetooth devices on the Android or iOS device, then select SBH82D.

The earbuds automatically enter pairing mode when turned on for the first time.

Wearing Instructions

Follow these steps to wear the earbuds.

A diagram shows how to wear the earbuds.

1. Hold the sound duct of the right earbud (R) with your left hand.
2. Gently pull down the right ear hook with your right hand.
3. Slide the earbud from behind, so the driver unit is behind your ear, then insert the ear tip holder into your ear as shown in the illustration.
4. Wear the left earbud (L) using the same procedure with your opposite hand.

How to remove the earbuds

Hold the sound duct of the right earbud (R), then carefully slide it downwards to remove the earbud.

Do not hold the driver unit when removing the earbud. Doing so may break the sound duct.

How to change the ear tip holder

A diagram illustrates changing the ear tip holder.

1. Choose an ear tip holder size that fits stably and comfortably in your ear.
2. To remove the ear tip holder, firmly hold the part of the sound duct to which the ear tip holder is attached. Then, push it backward.
3. To attach the ear tip holder, align the convex part of the earbud with the concave part of the ear tip holder.
4. When attaching, cover the hook A with the rubber of the ear tip holder as shown in the illustration. Ensure not to break the ear tip holder.

When removing or attaching the ear tip holder, do not pull, push, or twist it forcefully, as this may damage or break it. When attaching, ensure the left and right marks on the ear tip holders match the marks on the earbuds.

Adjusting the volume

How to change the volume

During a call or while listening to music, press the volume [+] or [-] button to increase or decrease the volume.

Do not use the earbuds at excessively high volumes, as this may cause permanent hearing damage or disturb people nearby.

Using the earbuds for phone calls

For your safety, do not use the earbuds to manage calls while driving. To prevent accidents, it is not recommended to use earbuds while walking, running, or cycling. Your Android or iOS device must be compatible to use these functions (e.g., call management).

To answer a call

If you hear an incoming call, briefly press the multi-function button.

How to end a call

During an ongoing call, briefly press the multi-function button.

How to reject a call

If you hear an incoming call, press and hold the multi-function button for 1 second.

How to answer a second call

If you hear an incoming call during an ongoing call, briefly press the multi-function button to answer the second call. The current call will be put on hold.

How to reject a second call

If you hear an incoming call during an ongoing call, press and hold the multi-function button for 1 second to reject the second call.

How to switch between calls

Quickly press the multi-function button twice. The other call will be put on hold.

How to mute the microphone during a call

Press and hold the multi-function button for 1 second. You will hear beeps. To unmute the microphone, press and hold the button again for 1 second until you hear beeps.

Using the earbuds for music playback

If the earbuds are connected to an Android or iOS device, you can play audio content from that device (e.g., music) through the earbuds. Open the corresponding application on your Android or iOS device to start listening to the audio content.

To pause or skip songs

1. While listening to music, briefly press the multi-function button to pause the song. Briefly press it again to resume the song.
2. Quickly press the multi-function button twice to skip to the next song.
3. Quickly press the multi-function button three times to go to the previous song.

Using the voice assistant function

How to activate the voice assistant

Press and hold the multi-function button for 1 second to speak to the voice assistant.

To use these functions, you must use a compatible Android or iOS device. Follow the on-screen instructions of your Android or iOS device.

Using Multipoint mode

You can use Multipoint mode to pair the earbuds with two compatible Android or iOS devices simultaneously. This allows you to receive calls from both paired devices without having to disconnect and reconnect.

In single-point mode, the earbuds are paired with only one Android or iOS device. Single-point mode is enabled by default. If you want to continue using single-point mode but switch to a new Android or iOS device, disconnect the earbuds from the first device and then pair them with the new one.

The voice assistant feature is not available in Multipoint mode.

How to activate Multipoint mode

1. Turn off the earbuds.
2. Press and hold the Volume [+] button and the Power [Power] button until the LED indicator flashes green twice quickly, then flashes green twice slowly, indicating that Multipoint mode has been activated.
3. When the LED indicator flashes blue, pair the earbuds with an Android or iOS device.

Refer to "Pairing the earbuds with an Android or iOS device" on page 6 for more information about pairing.

How to activate single-point mode

1. Turn off the earbuds.
2. Press and hold the Volume [-] button and the Power [Power] button until the LED indicator flashes green twice quickly, then flashes green once slowly, indicating that single-point mode has been activated.

When you deactivate Multipoint mode, the earbuds remain paired with the device that was last paired.

Resetting the earbuds

You can reset the hardware or factory settings of your earbuds. Reset the hardware if the earbuds are unresponsive. Resetting the hardware does not erase information about paired devices. Reset the factory settings if the earbuds behave unexpectedly. Resetting the factory settings restores the earbuds to their original settings and erases information about paired devices.

How to reset the earbud hardware

Press and hold the power button [Power] for ten seconds.

How to reset the earbud factory settings

1. Turn off the earbuds.
2. Press and hold the Power [Power] and Multi-function buttons simultaneously for 1 second. The LED indicator flashes green 4 times. Then, it repeatedly flashes blue twice to indicate that it is in pairing mode.

General

Before use, please read the separate "Important Information" booklet. This User Guide has been published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its affiliate without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User Guide due to typographical errors, inaccuracies in current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. at any time without prior notice. However, these changes will be incorporated into new editions of this User Guide. Some functions described in this user guide may not be available in all regions.

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Declaration of Conformity for SBH82D

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FCC Statement

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.

Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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.