Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless Headphones

Switching Headphones On and Off

The power switch is located on the right earpiece. Slide the power switch up to the middle position. An audible cue will be played, and the LED indicator will light up.

To switch off, slide the power switch to the bottom position. An audible cue will be played, and the headphones will power down when the LED indicator is no longer lit.

Bluetooth Pairing

Slide the power switch to the upper position and hold for 5 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Refer to section 6 for further information on pairing your headphones to a Bluetooth source.

Headphone Controls

The buttons on the right earpiece are used for media playback and telephony.

Media Playback

Telephony

Diagram 1: Power switch functionality.

Diagram 2: Headphone controls.

Status Indicator

The status LED indicator is located on the right earpiece. The table below explains the illumination states:

Environmental Controls

Active Noise Cancellation

Noise cancellation is a series of advanced technologies that aid in removing undesired noise from the surrounding environment. The Px8 headphones use built-in microphones to pick up and cancel out ambient sound for a more comfortable listening experience.

Note: Noise cancellation requires a good seal between the headphones and your head for optimal performance.

Ambient Pass-Through

Px8 also features an ambient "Pass-Through" mode, which allows some external sound from the surrounding environment, enabling safety announcements or conversations to be heard without taking the headphones off.

By default, the Quick Action button on the left earpiece will cycle through the following modes. The button can be customized from the Bowers & Wilkins Music app. See Diagram 2 for button location.

• Noise Cancelling On
• Pass-Through On
• Noise Cancelling and Pass-Through Off

Voice Assistance

Your connected device's voice assistant can be assigned to the Quick Action button on the left earpiece from the Bowers & Wilkins Music app. See Diagram 2 for button locations and section 8.2 on using the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.

Wear Sensors

Power Saving

Px8 incorporates advanced wear detection sensors in both earpieces (see Diagram 3), enabling intelligent battery conservation by pausing media playback and entering low power standby mode when removed from the head. When worn again, Px8 automatically wakes and connects to the last connected Bluetooth device.

Playback Control

During media playback, Px8 will automatically pause when either earpiece is lifted from the ear. If playback has been paused, placing the earpiece back on the ear will resume playback.

The standby timer and wear sensor features can be adjusted from the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.

Note: Take care when wearing your headphones; hair or accessories trapped between your ears and the earpieces, or wearing glasses that distort the profile of your ears, may interfere with the performance of the wear sensors.

Diagram 3: Wear sensor location.

Pairing

Your Px8 headphones are designed to stream media wirelessly from Bluetooth audio devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or personal computers. To do so, the headphones and source audio device must first be paired.

Auxiliary Connection

In addition to Bluetooth, your Px8 can also connect to audio sources using the supplied 3.5 mm audio or USB cables.

Bowers & Wilkins Music App

The Bowers & Wilkins Music app is available for free on iOS and Android devices and provides extended setup and adjustments for features such as Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Pass-Through, and EQ settings. The app also provides further functions such as device naming, connection management, and headphone software updates.

To set up your headphones in the app:

1. From your Android or iOS device, download and install the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.
2. Ensure your headphones are switched on.
3. Launch the app, then read and follow the instructions pertaining to app notification and permissions.
4. The app should detect your headphones automatically and invite you to set up your headphones; follow the in-app instructions to complete the setup process.
5. If your headphones are not detected automatically, navigate to the Settings page (icon), tap App product, and follow the in-app instructions.

Power Cycle and Reset

The reboot/reset process may generate noise in the headphones - do not wear during this process.

Care & Maintenance

Support

Should you require further help or advice regarding your Px8, please visit the Bowers & Wilkins support site: www.bowerswilkins.com/support.

Specifications

• Wearing Style: Bluetooth Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
• Technical Features: Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Pass-Through, Wear-Detection Sensor, Bluetooth® audio - Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX™™ Adaptive, USB-C charging & audio interface
• Bluetooth Codecs: aptX™™ Adaptive, aptX™™ HD, aptX™™, AAC, SBC
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, BLE GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
• Drive Units: 2 x ø 40 mm dynamic full range custom carbon driver
• Microphones: 4 x mics for ANC, 2 x mics for telephony
• Input Impedance: 33 Ω
• Distortion (THD): <0.1% (1 kHz/10 mW)
• Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion
• Battery Life & Charging: 30 hrs Bluetooth with ANC, 7 hrs with 15 min charge, 2 hrs for full charge
• Inputs: Bluetooth, USB-C audio
• In Box Accessories: 1.2 m USB-C to 3.5 mm stereo jack audio cable, 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable, Carrying case
• Weight: 320 grams without case

Px7 S2 and Px8 Quick Start Guide

Set-up could not be easier: Just download the App using the link below and follow the instructions.

La configuration ne peut pas être plus simple: il suffit de télécharger l'application en utilisant le lien ci-dessous et de suivre les instructions.

Das Setup könnte nicht einfacher sein: Laden Sie sich einfach die App mit Hilfe des Links herunter und folgen Sie den Anweisungen.

セットアップ簡単です。以下のリンクを使用してアプリをダウンロードし、指示に従ってください。

La configuración no podría ser más fácil: basta con que descargue la App utilizando el enlace que figura a continuación y siga las instrucciones.

La configurazione non potrebbe essere più semplice: scarica l'app usando il link sotto e segui le istruzioni.

设置便捷:只需扫描二维码下载应用程序,并按照说明操作即可。

bowerswilkins.com/downloadapp

Diagram: Headphone controls and pairing illustration.

Fast Pair

In one tap, Px7 S2 and Px8 enable quick, effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android* devices.

*Android phones running Marshmallow and above/6.0+.

Les Px7 S2 et Px8 permettent un couplage Bluetooth rapide et sans effort avec vos appareils Android*.

*Téléphones Android avec Marshmallow 6.0+.

Px7 S2 y Px8 permiten el emparejamiento Bluetooth rápido y sin esfuerzo con sus dispositivos Android*.

*Teléfonos Android con Marshmallow 6.0+.

Px7S2とPx8は、ワンタップで素早く簡単にBluetoothペアリングが可能になります。

*マシュマロか/6.0以上を搭載したAndroid携帯電話。

Px7 S2 und Px8 ermöglichen eine schnelle und mühelose Bluetooth-Kopplung mit Ihren Android*-Geräten.

*Android-Handys mit Marshmallow und höher/6.0 +.

Px7 S2 e Px8 consentono un accoppiamento Bluetooth rapido e senza sforzo con i tuoi dispositivi Android*.

*Compatibile con Android Marshmallow 6.0+.

只需轻轻一按,Px7S2和Px8即可实现与Android设备 快速、轻松的蓝牙配对。

*适用于Android手机系统6.0及以上版本。

Px8 McLaren Edition Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones Technical Information

Technical Features: Hybrid Noise Cancellation, Ambient Pass-Through, Wear-Detection Sensor, Bluetooth® audio - Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX™™ Adaptive, USB-C charging & audio interface

Wearing Style: Bluetooth Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

Bluetooth Codecs: aptX™™ Adaptive, aptX™™ HD, aptX™™, AAC, SBC

Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, BLE GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)

Drive Units: 2 x ø 40mm dynamic full range custom carbon driver

Microphone: 4x mics for ANC, 2x mics for telephony

Distortion: <0.1% (1kHz/10mW)

Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery Life: 30 hours playback

Charge: USB-C

Charge Time: 2 hours, 15 min charge for 7 hours battery life

Inputs: Bluetooth, USB-C Audio

In-box Accessories: 1.2m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack audio cable, 1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable, Carry Case

Dimensions (Carry Case): 189mm (w) x 63mm (d) x 233mm (h)

Weight: 320g (without carry case)

English - Important safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
7. Ensure that the headphones are not worn with, or kept in the immediate vicinity (closer than 10cm) of, a pacemaker.
8. Do not insert headphone jack plugs into electric power sockets.
9. Always supervise children using these headphones.
10. The operation of switches on your hi-fi system, or the action of plugging-in the headphones, may cause audible clicks which, at high volume levels, may affect your hearing. Always therefore set the volume control to minimum before operating switches or plugging-in the headphones.
11. Do not use headphones while driving or cycling.
12. Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children aged 3 or under.
13. This product contains magnetic material.
14. Do not drop, sit on, or allow headphones to be immersed in water.
15. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause hearing damage.
16. This product is only designed to work at an ambient temperature of up to 40°C.
17. This product contains Lithium batteries; if misused or damaged, this can become a hazard and is at risk of explosion.
18. Do not handle the product should the battery leak.
19. Do not incinerate the product or leave it in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment. This could result in the internal battery exploding or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
20. Do not subject the product to extremely low air pressure. This could result in the internal battery exploding or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
21. Do not attempt to access or replace the product's battery; the battery is internal and not user serviceable.
22. Refer to the product manual for information on battery care.
23. Do not expose the product to rain or moisture.
24. Do not use the product near water, bathtubs, sinks, saunas, pools, or steam rooms.
25. Turn off the product before boarding aircraft.
26. Do not position or store the product or accessories on or near a vehicle airbag; should the airbag explode, there is a risk of injury.
27. Dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations. This product must not be disposed of with regular household waste. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery can result in an explosion.
28. Compliance markings are located underneath the left and right removable ear cushions.
29. For skilled person: CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type can defeat a safeguard.

Warranty

Bowers & Wilkins products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product, B&W Group Ltd. and its national distributors warrant free of charge labour (exclusions may apply) and replacement parts in any country served by an official Bowers & Wilkins distributor.

This warranty complements any national or regional legal obligations of dealers or national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer. Some regional legal obligations outside the control of B&W Group Ltd. may reduce the scope or time of the terms outlined below. In particular:

• Special warranty terms apply in the Russian Federation.
• Specific import regulations apply in Brazil.
• See reverse of document for specific warranty instructions that apply in Australia.
• Please contact the relevant national distributor for details.

Terms and Conditions

1. This warranty:
   • is valid only for products purchased from an authorised Bowers & Wilkins retailer or dealer.
   • is valid from the date of purchase for a period of five years for passive loudspeakers and two years for powered loudspeakers, electronics and headphones, except that exclusions apply in certain countries in line with national law. Please consult the Bowers & Wilkins distributor in your country for detailed information.
   • is limited to the repair of the equipment. Neither transportation, nor any other costs, nor any risk for removal, transportation and installation of products is covered by this warranty.
   • is only valid for the original owner. It is not transferable.
   • will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials and/or workmanship at the time of purchase and will not be applicable:
     • for deterioration of component parts, the nature of which is to become worn or depleted with use, such as batteries and headphone ear pads.
     • for any interoperability issues with third party products; unless we explicitly specify this intent,
     • for damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing,
     • for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the user manual, negligence, modifications, or use of parts that are not made or authorised by B&W Group Ltd.,
     • for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment,
     • for damages caused by accidents, lightning, water, fire, heat, war, public disturbances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of B&W Group Ltd. and its appointed distributors,
     • for products whose serial number has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible,
     • if repairs or modifications have been executed by an unauthorised person.
2. How to claim repairs under warranty:
   • Should you have any concerns regarding the performance of your product, please use the following procedure:
     • You can find all contact details by clicking on 'Contact Bowers & Wilkins' at the bottom of the home page of our web site and selecting the appropriate country.
     • Our representative will discuss your concerns. If it is found necessary to return the product for repair, you may be given a Return Merchandise Authorisation. You should not return the product without this authorisation, if given.
   • To validate your warranty, you will need to produce the original sales invoice or other proof of ownership and date of purchase.

Australia - Warranty

Subject to the following terms, Sound United will repair or replace any part of any eligible Bowers & Wilkins product that is defective within the warranty period indicated in the table below or refund you the cost of the replacement. The benefits to a consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates.

Eligibility

To claim the benefit of this warranty you must;

1. Be the original purchaser of a genuine Bowers & Wilkins product (this warranty is not transferable)
2. Produce proof of your purchase
3. This warranty is limited to defects that arise; a in the course of normal domestic installation and use and b within the warranty period identified for the product in the table below, commencing on the date of original purchase.
4. This warranty excludes: a defects arising from misuse, accident, neglect or improper care, fluctuation in electrical current, incorrect or failed software upgrade, damage or malfunction from incorrect assembly or installation, defects from alteration or modification, unauthorised service or repair, b appearance items such as cabinetry marks or damage; c products on which the serial number has been defaced or removed; and d claims made later than 21 days after the defect first appears.
5. Note: In making a claim under this warranty, you agree that if, following receipt of your claim under this warranty, Sound United or its authorised service centre determine that your claim in respect of a product is invalid or you have provided false, inaccurate or misleading information with your claim, Sound United or its authorised service centre may charge you for any labour, parts or transport costs incurred.

How to Claim

In order to make a claim under this warranty, take the following steps:

1. Attach your proof of purchase document(s) to the adjacent card and complete the details.
2. Contact Sound United by telephone or email (contact details below)
3. Deliver the product(s) the subject of your claim to the Authorised Service Centre nominated by Sound United. Details of the Authorised Services Centres are available at the below address
4. You must bear any expense you incur in claiming this warranty.

Notice: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Sound United Sales and Marketing
Suite 303, 754 Pacific Highway, Chatswood,
2067 New South Wales, Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 9196 8990
info-au.bw@soundunited.com

Make: Bowers & Wilkins
Model No.:
Serial No.:

Date of Purchase:
Where Purchased:

EU Declaration of Conformity

English

Bowers & Wilkins hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, and amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Français

Bowers & Wilkins déclare, par la présente, que ce produit est conforme aux principales exigences et autres clauses pertinentes de la Directive 2014/53/UE, 2011/65/UE et de la modification de la Directive (UE) 2015/863. Vous trouverez le texte intégral de la Déclaration de conformité sur le site www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Deutsch

Bowers & Wilkins erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Produkt den grundlegenden Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU und der Änderungsrichtlinie (EU) 2015/863 entspricht. Die vollständige Konformitätserklärung finden Sie unter www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Español

Bowers & Wilkins declara por la presente que este producto cumple con los requisitos esenciales y otras disposiciones relevantes de la Directiva 2014/53/UE, 2011/65/EU y la enmienda de la Directiva (EU) 2015/863. Puede consultar la declaración de conformidad completa en www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Português

A Bowers & Wilkins declara por este meio que este produto está em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Diretiva 2014/53/UE, 2011/65/UE e a Diretiva de emenda (UE) 2015/863. A Declaração de Conformidade completa encontra-se em www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Italiano

Con la presente, Bowers & Wilkins dichiara che questo prodotto è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e ad altre disposizioni pertinenti della Direttiva 2014/53/UE, 2011/65/UE e della Direttiva di modifica (UE) 2015/863. La Dichiarazione di conformità completa è disponibile su www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Nederlands

Bowers & Wilkins verklaart hierbij dat dit product voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU en geamendeerde richtlijn (EU) 2015/863. De complete conformiteitsverklaring is te vinden op www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Česky

Společnost Bowers & Wilkins tímto prohlašuje, že její produkt je v souladu se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU a novelizující směrnice (EU) 2015/863. Piný text prohlášení o shodě naleznete na www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Slovenčina

Spoločnosť Bowers & Wilkins týmto prehlasuje, že tento výrobok je v súlade so základnými požiadavkami a ďalšími príslušnými ustanoveniami smernica 2014/53/EÚ, 2011/65/EÚ a zmeny smernice (EÚ) 2015/863. Kompletné vyhlásenie o zhode nájdete na adrese www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Magyar

A Bowers & Wilkins ezúton kijelenti, hogy a termék megfelel a a 2014/53/EU, a 2011/65/EU irányelv és az (EU) 2015/863 módosító irányelv alapvető követelményeinek és egyéb vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek. A teljes megfelelőségi nyilatkozat a következő címen található:www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Polski

Firma Bowers & Wilkins niniejszym oświadcza, że ten produkt jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymaganiami i innymi stosownymi postanowieniami dyrektyw 2014/53/UE, 2011/65/UE oraz dyrektywy zmieniającej (UE) 2015/863. Pełną deklarację zgodności można znaleźć pod adresem www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Ελληνικά

Με το παρόν η εταιρεία Bowers & Wilkins δηλώνει ότι αυτό το προϊόν συμμορφώνεται με τις ουσιώδεις απαιτήσεις και τις άλλες σχετικές διατάξεις των Οδηγιών 2014/53/ΕΕ, 2011/65/ΕΕ και της τροποποιητικής Οδηγίας (ΕΕ) 2015/863. Η πλήρης Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης είναι διαθέσιμη στη διαδικτυακή διεύθυνση www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

Русский

Настоящим компания Bowers & Wilkins заявляет, что этот продукт отвечает специальным требованиям и прочим соответствующим положениям Директивы 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU и ее поправки (EU) 2015/863. Полную Декларацию соответствия можно найти на сайте www.bowerswilkins.com/compliance.

UK Declaration of Conformity

English

Bowers & Wilkins hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.bowerswilkins.com/en-gb/compliance.

Additional Countries

USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: The product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Canada

Industry Canada Statement:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique 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;
2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product complies with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible.