AKG Y500 WIRELESS Quick Start Guide

1 Package Contents

The package includes:

Headphones
Pouch
Detachable 1-button remote with microphone universal cable for calls and audio controls
Charging cable
Warranty card, Warning card, Safety sheet, QSG

2 Overview

2.1 Buttons and LEDs

The headphones feature buttons and LEDs for control and status indication. The left earcup has buttons for volume control (+/-), playback/pause, and ambient aware mode. The right earcup has a power/Bluetooth button and a microphone.

2.2 Connections

The headphones have a 2.5mm audio jack and a Micro USB port for charging.

3 Bluetooth Pairing

3.1 Turn On the Headphone

To turn on the headphones, slide the power switch to the 'ON' position. The LED indicator will show the power status.

3.2 Pairing Mode

When connecting for the first time, the headphones automatically enter pairing mode after being powered on.

3.3 Connect to Bluetooth Devices

On your device, go to Bluetooth settings and select 'AKG Y500 Wireless' to connect.

Note: The headphones will power off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity or playback.

4 Buttons Functionality

4.1 Music Control

Use the buttons to control music playback:

Slide up: Next track
Slide down: Previous track
Middle slide: Play/Pause

4.2 Phone Call

Use the buttons to manage phone calls:

Press the button once to answer or end a call.
Press and hold the button to reject an incoming call.

4.3 Ambient Aware

Activate the Ambient Aware feature to stay in touch with your surroundings while listening to music.

4.5 Voice Assistant

Press the power button twice to activate Siri® or Google Now™.

5 Seamlessly Switch Between Devices

The headphones can be connected to two devices simultaneously. Phone calls always take priority. If one device goes out of Bluetooth range or powers off, you may need to manually reconnect the remaining device.

Pair and connect the headphone with the 1st device (See Section 3 Bluetooth Pairing).
Pair and connect the headphone with the 2nd Bluetooth device.
Connect to Bluetooth device.

Note: A maximum of 2 devices can be connected simultaneously. Phone calls will always take priority. If one device goes out of Bluetooth range or powers off, you may need to manually reconnect the remaining device.

6 Auto-Play/Pause

To activate/deactivate this function, press and hold the two buttons on the right earcup simultaneously for 5 seconds.

Note: Auto-Play/Pause is active every time the headphone is powered on.

7 LED Behaviour

LED Indicator	Status
Power ON	ON
Power OFF	OFF
BT Pairing	FAST flashing blue
BT Connected	ON solid blue
Ambient Aware ON	ON solid white
Low Battery	SLOW flashing red
Charging Complete	OFF
Charging in Progress	ON solid red

8 Specification

Specifications

Driver Size: 40mm
Frequency Response: 16Hz-22kHz
Sensitivity: 117dBSPL/V@1kHz
Maximum SPL: 92dB
Microphone Sensitivity@1kHz dB v/pa: -42
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Bluetooth Transmitted Power: 0-4dbm
Bluetooth Transmitted Modulation: GFSK, π/4DQPSK, 8DPSK
Bluetooth Frequency: 2.402GHz-2.48GHz
Bluetooth Profiles: HFP V1.7, A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5
Bluetooth Version: V4.2
Battery Type: Polymer Li-ion Battery (3.7V, 900mAh)
Charging Time: 2.5 Hours
Music Play Time with BT On: 33 Hours
Talk Time with BT On: 33 Hours
Weight: 230g

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