Grado GW100 Owner's Guide

About Grado Labs

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

In the Box

• [headphone-icon] GW100 Headphones
• [usb-a-connector] [usb-c-connector] USB cable: USB-C to USB-A
• [booklet-icon] Story Sheet
• [booklet-icon] Owner's Guide (this booklet)

Overview

The Grado GW100 headphones feature several controls and indicators:

• ⏻ Power / Action button
• ➕ Volume Up / Action button
• ➖ Volume Down / Action button
• [charging-light-indicator] Charging Light
• Line-In port
• Mic
• [usb-port-icon] USB-C Charging Port

Power Management

Power On/Off

Long Press: Power On / Off.

Battery Saver: If unpaired for 10 minutes, the GW100 will automatically power off.

Charging Light Status

• Blue: Fully Charged
• Flashing Blue: Powered On
• Red: Charging
• Flashing Red: Low Battery

Charging

Plug the provided USB-C cable into the charging port and connect the other end to a compatible USB port on a computer or wall charger.

Connecting via Bluetooth

Pairing

Long Press (from off state): Press and hold the Power button until the charging light flashes blue and red.

On your device, navigate to settings, turn on Bluetooth, and select "Grado GW100" to pair.

Multi-device Connection: When the paired device's Bluetooth is turned off or out of range, the GW100 can connect to a second device.

Pairing Indicator

Flashing Blue & Red: Ready to Pair.

Phone and Voice Controls

• ⏻ Power Button:
  • Short Press: Answer / Hang Up Call
  • Long Press: Reject Call
  • Double Press: Activate Voice Assistant
• ➕ Volume Up Button:
  • Short Press: Increase Volume
• ➖ Volume Down Button:
  • Short Press: Decrease Volume

Music and Volume Controls

• ⏻ Power Button:
  • Short Press: Play / Pause Music
• ➕ Volume Up Button:
  • Short Press: Increase Volume
  • Long Press: Next Song
• ➖ Volume Down Button:
  • Short Press: Decrease Volume
  • Long Press: Previous Song

Specifications

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

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

Safety Notice & More

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

Hold on to this booklet for future reference or for someone else that might use these headphones. In the case of losing this booklet, 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 need your full attention and sense of hearing.

Avoid leaving the headphones in extreme temperatures. Be sure to keep them clean and dry to avoid warping, stains, and permanent damage.

If misused or damaged, the battery can become compromised. In rare cases this might lead to extreme heat, smoke, or fire. If you notice the battery is damaged, immediately stop any usage.

Grado Labs cannot guarantee the headphones will continue working as intended if serviced by a 3rd party, and this will void the warranty. Please go through Grado Labs for any service requests.

FCC Compliance & Legal Information

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.

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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.

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