Sony SBH80 Stereo Bluetooth Headset User Guide

Introduction

Your Stereo Bluetooth® Headset SBH80 is designed to make life more convenient when you're on the go. You can use it together with an Android™ powered device such as a phone or tablet, or with a Bluetooth® compatible device such as a non-Android phone, a computer or a music player. When paired with a compatible device, you can use your headset to control incoming and outgoing phone calls or to listen to music.

Hardware Overview

The Sony SBH80 headset features several controls and indicators:

Basics

Charging the battery

Before using the Stereo Bluetooth® Headset SBH80 for the first time, charge the headset for approximately 2.5 hours. Sony chargers are recommended.

To charge your headset:

Connect the USB cable:

• Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger or the USB port of a computer.
• Plug the other end of the cable into the Micro USB port of your Stereo Bluetooth® Headset SBH80 device.

Battery status

You can view the estimated remaining battery time from the connected device's notification panel or the Smart Connect application (for Android™ devices). For Android™ devices, ensure the latest version of Smart Connect is installed from Google Play™.

To view battery time from the Notification panel:

Drag the status bar downwards; the estimated battery time will be shown.

To view battery time from the Smart Connect application:

1. From your Android™ device's Home screen, tap the application menu, find and tap "Smart Connect".
2. Tap "Devices" > "SBH80".

Turning the headset on and off

To turn on the headset:

Press and hold the Power key ⏻ until the headset vibrates and the notification light turns green.

To turn off the headset:

Press and hold the Power key ⏻ until the headset vibrates.

Adjusting the volume

To change the call or music volume:

During a call or while listening to music, press the Volume up key ➕ or Volume down key ➖.

Resetting the headset

Reset the headset if it behaves unexpectedly. This action removes all information about paired devices.

To reset the headset:

1. Turn off the headset, then connect the charger to begin charging.
2. Press and hold the Power key ⏻ until the headset vibrates briefly.

Wearing instruction

For best performance outdoors, it is recommended to carry the paired device on the same side of your body as the headset's antenna unit.

Getting Started

Preparing to use your headset with a Bluetooth® device

Before using your headset with a Bluetooth® device, you need to pair them manually via Bluetooth® or automatically using NFC.

To manually pair your headset with a Bluetooth® device:

1. On your Bluetooth® device, ensure the Bluetooth® function is turned on.
2. Turn off your headset.
3. On the headset, press and hold the Power key ⏻ until it vibrates and the cyan notification light flashes continuously.
4. On your Bluetooth® device, scan for Bluetooth® devices and select "Stereo Bluetooth® Headset SBH80" from the list.
5. Follow any on-screen pairing instructions on your Bluetooth® device.

To automatically pair your headset with a Bluetooth® device (using NFC):

1. On your Bluetooth® device, ensure the NFC function is turned on and the screen is active and unlocked.
2. On the headset, press and hold the Power key ⏻ until it vibrates and the cyan notification light flashes continuously.
3. Place your Bluetooth® device over the headset so that the NFC detection areas touch.
4. Follow any on-screen pairing instructions on your Bluetooth® device.

Note: Illustrations are for guidance and may not precisely represent the actual device.

Using Your Headset

Using your headset to handle phone calls

Use the headset to manage incoming and outgoing calls.

• To answer a call: When you hear an incoming call signal, press the Call key ?.
• To end a call: During an ongoing call, press the Call key ?.
• To reject a call: When you hear an incoming call signal, press and hold the Call key ?.
• To answer a second call: When you hear an incoming call signal during an ongoing call, press the Call key ?. The ongoing call will be put on hold. You can also press the Next key ⏭️ or Previous key ⏮️ to switch to the second call and put the current one on hold.
• To reject a second call: When you hear an incoming call signal during an ongoing call, press and hold the Call key ?.
• To mute/unmute microphone: Press and hold the Call key ? to mute the microphone. Press and hold it again to unmute.

Using your headset to listen to music

Listen to music from your phone or another Bluetooth® compatible device.

To listen to music:

1. Open the music player application on your device and select a track.
2. Press the Play/Pause key ▶️/⏸️ to play the track. Press it again to pause.

To move between tracks:

Press the Next key ⏭️ or Previous key ⏮️.

To fast forward or rewind a music track:

Press and hold the Next key ⏭️ or Previous key ⏮️ to fast forward or rewind until you reach the desired position.

Using your headset with two devices simultaneously

The headset supports two connection modes: Multipoint and Singlepoint. Multipoint mode allows managing two connections concurrently, enabling calls from both phones without re-pairing. Multipoint mode is enabled by default. If you stop using one connected device, you may need to switch to Singlepoint mode manually. The headset remembers paired devices, allowing easy reconnection.

Note: You can connect to a maximum of two devices in Multipoint mode. Pairing with a third device will disconnect the first paired device.

To manually pair your headset with a second device:

Repeat the manual pairing steps described earlier for the first device.

To automatically pair your headset with a second device:

Repeat the automatic pairing steps described earlier for the first device.

To switch between Multipoint mode and Singlepoint mode:

1. Ensure the headset is turned off.
2. Put the headphones in your ears.
3. To enter Multipoint mode: Press and hold the Volume up key ➕ while turning on the headset. You will hear two beeps.
4. To enter Singlepoint mode: Press and hold the Volume down key ➖ while turning on the headset. You will hear one beep.

To connect to both paired devices in Multipoint mode, you need to restart the headset.

Troubleshooting

I cannot answer a second call

• Ensure your calling device supports the Bluetooth® headset profile.
• Verify that the correct calling device is selected.

Music from another device does not play in the headset

• Make sure the music-playing device is paired with the headset.
• Restart the music player application on the music-playing device.
• Ensure the correct music source is selected on the device.

The headset turns off automatically

• If the headset beeps several times before turning off, the battery level is low. Charge the battery.

No connection between headset and other device

• Ensure the headset is charged and within the recommended range (up to 10 meters / 33 feet, with no solid objects obstructing).
• Disable and then re-enable the Bluetooth® function on the other device to close all connections, then pair the headset again.

Unexpected behaviour

• Reset the headset.

Legal Information

Sony SBH80

Prior to use, please read the "Important Information" leaflet separately provided.

This User Guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without warranty. Sony Mobile Communications AB reserves the right to make improvements and changes to this User Guide at any time without notice, necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies in current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User Guide.

All rights reserved. © 2014 Sony Mobile Communications AB.

Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary. Devices generally support products utilizing Bluetooth spec. 1.2 or higher, and Headset or Handsfree profile.

Sony is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Bluetooth is the trademark of Bluetooth (SIG) Inc. and is used under license. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Visit www.sonymobile.com for more information.

All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual accessory.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Sony Mobile Communications AB of Nya Vattentornet, SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden, declare under our sole responsibility that our product, Sony type RD-0040, and its accessories, to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the appropriate standards: EN 300 328:V1.7.1, EN 301 489-3:V1.6.1, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1, EN 301 489-17:V2.2.1 and EN 60 950-1:2006 +A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011, following the provisions of the Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment directive 1999/5/EC.

Lund, January 2014

Pär Thuresson,
Quality Officer, SVP, Quality & Customer Services

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.

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Avis d'industrie Canada

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et, and (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. Le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. Le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5725-5825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas. De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu'ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.