SONY SBH90C 2 Way Style USB Audio and Bluetooth User Guide

Connect your headset using the dedicated headphone cable or pair it with your Android or iOS device.
Follow the steps for pairing as outlined in the user manual.
If needed, you can reset your headset by following the instructions provided.
Make phone calls or use the voice assistant function.
Listen to music with the headset.
Enable Multipoint mode for connecting to multiple devices.
Use the power key and multi-function key for various functions as described in the manual.
Adjust volume levels using the volume keys on the headset.

Introduction

Function overview

Your 2-way Style USB Audio & Bluetooth® Headset SBH90C lets you listen to music in Hi-Res when plugged in with the dedicated headphone cable or listen wirelessly with Bluetooth.
You can also handle calls hands-free and use the voice assistant when paired with a compatible Android™ or iOS device. You can connect your headset with up to two compatible devices at the same time.
This lets you receive calls from both devices without having to disconnect and reconnect.

Hardware overview

The power key is disabled and some of the functions for the multi-function key may not work when the headset and device are connected with the dedicated headphone cable.

Basics

Charging

Before using your headset for the first time, it is recommended to charge it with a Sony charger.
The LED indicator turns green when the battery is fully charged.
A drained headset needs to charge for up to 2 hours to be fully charged. Battery life is approximately 7.5 hours while listening to music or approximately 9 hours while handling calls if the temperature is 25 °C (77 °F).
Your headset has a capless USB port. The USB port must be completely dry before a cable can be connected for charging.

To charge your headset

Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger or the USB port of a computer.
Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your headset.

For the recommended charger, see http://www.sonymobile.com/products/accessories/.

Turning on and off

To turn on your headset

Long press the power key for 1 second. The LED indicator flashes twice in green.

To turn off your headset

Long press the power key for 1 second. The LED indicator flashes once in green.
If your headset is left idle for 10 minutes, it turns off automatically.

Adjusting the volume

To change the volume

During a call or when listening to music, press the volume key or to increase or decrease the volume. Avoid using your headset on high volume, as this may cause permanent hearing damage or disturb others around you.

Wearing instruction

Getting started

Connecting your headset using the dedicated headphone cable To connect your headset using the dedicated headphone cabl

Connect the dedicated headphone cable to the device.
Connect the dedicated headphone cable to the USB Type-C port of your headset. See the device user manual for details about the USB
connection.

Depending on the device, the multi-function key may not work as intended when your headset and device are connected using the dedicated headphone cable. Incoming call signals may also be emitted from or displayed as notifications on the device instead of your headset. Using the dedicated headphone cable, you can charge your headset while connected to a device.

Pairing your headset with an Android or iOS device

To pair your headset with an Android device, you can use either One-touch connection (NFC) or Bluetooth.
To pair your headset with an iOS device, use Bluetooth. If a passcode is required while pairing, enter “0000”.
After you pair your headset with an Android or iOS device, the information is saved. Your headset can save up to eight paired devices.
Whenever the most recently paired device is in range, your headset tries to reconnect automatically.
If a cable is connected to the USB port to charge or to listen, you cannot pair your headset using Bluetooth.

To pair with an Android device using One-touch connection (NFC

Make sure that your headset is fully charged.
On the Android device, make sure that NFC is turned on and the screen is unlocked.
Touch the NFC area of your headset against the NFC detection area of the Android device.
Follow the on-screen instructions on the Android device to complete the pairing.

To pair your headset with an Android or iOS device using Bluetooth

Make sure that your headset is fully charged and turned off.
On the Android or iOS device, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
Long press the power key for approximately 7 seconds.
Scan for available Bluetooth devices on the Android or iOS device, then select SBH90C. The headset automatically enters pairing mode when it’s powered on for the first time.

Resetting your headset

You can perform a hardware reset or a factory reset on your headset. Perform a hardware reset if your headset stops responding. When performing a hardware reset, information about paired devices is not lost. Perform a factory reset if your headset behaves unexpectedly. Factory reset restores your headset to its original settings and information about paired devices is lost.

To perform a hardware reset on your headset

Long press the power key for 10 seconds.

To perform a factory reset on your headset

Turn off your headset.
Long press the power key and the multi-function key at the same time for 1 second. The LED indicator will flash four times in green.

Using your headset

Using your headset for phone calls

For your safety, do not use your headset to handle calls while you are driving. To prevent accidents, it is not recommended to use your headset while walking, running or cycling. For these functions to work, you must use an Android or iOS device that supports the relevant functions, for example, call handling.

To answer a call

When you hear an incoming call signal, short press the multi-function key .

To end a call

During an ongoing call, press the multi-function key.

To reject a call

When you hear an incoming call signal, long press the multi-function key for 1 second.

To answer a second call

When you hear an incoming call signal during an ongoing call, short press the multi-function key to answer the second call. The ongoing call is put on hold.

To reject a second call

When you hear an incoming call signal during an ongoing call, long press the multi-function key for 1 second to reject the second call.

To switch between ongoing calls

Quickly press the multi-function key twice. The other call is put on hold.

To mute the microphone during a call

Long press the multi-function key for 1 second. You will hear beeps.
To unmute the microphone, long press the key again for 1 second until you hear beeps.

Using your headset to listen to music

When your headset is connected to an Android or iOS device, you can play audio content such as music from the Android or iOS device using your headset. Open the relevant application on the Android or iOS device to start listening to audio content.

To pause or skip music tracks

When listening to music, short press the multi-function key to pause the track. Short press again to resume.
Quickly press the multi-function key twice to skip to the next track.
Quickly press the multi-function key three times to go back to the previous track.

Using the voice assistant function

To start the voice assistant

Long press the multi-function key for 1 second to talk to the voice assistant.

For these functions to work, you must use an Android or iOS device that supports the relevant functions. Follow the on-screen instructions on the Android or iOS device.

Using Multipoint mode

You can use Multipoint mode to pair your headset with two compatible Android or iOS devices at the same time.
This lets you receive calls from both paired devices without having to disconnect and reconnect.
In Singlepoint mode, your headset pairs with only one Android or iOS device. Singlepoint mode is enabled by default.
If you want to stay in Singlepoint mode but change to a new Android or iOS device, disconnect your headset from the first device then pair it with the new device.
The voice assistant feature is not available in Multipoint mode.

To activate Multipoint mode

Turn off your headset.
Long press the volume key and the power keyuntil the LED indicator flashes quickly twice in green, then flashes slowly twice in green to indicate that Multipoint mode is turned on.
When the LED indicator flashes in blue, pair your headset with an Android or iOS device. See Pairing your headset with an Android or iOS device on page 7 for details on how to pair.

To activate Singlepoint mode

Turn off your headset.
Long press the volume key and the power keyuntil the LED indicator flashes quickly twice in green, then flashes slowly once in green to indicate that Singlepoint mode is turned on. When you turn off Multipoint mode, your headset remains paired with the most recently paired device.

Legal information

Sony SBH90C

Before use, please read the Important information leaflet separately provided.
This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty.
Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current
information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. at any time and without notice.
Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.
Some functions described in this User guide may not be available for all regions.
All rights reserved. ©2018 Sony Mobile Communications Inc. 4-12-3 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002, Japan Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, BelgiumSony is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
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 for SBH90C

Hereby, Sony Mobile declares that the equipment type RD-0240 complies with Directive: 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.

FAQ

Q: How do I charge my SBH90C headset?
A: To charge your headset, follow these steps:
- Connect one end of the charging cable to a charger or USB port on a computer.
- Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your headset.
- Refer to the recommended charger on the Sony website for optimal charging.
Q: How do I wear the SBH90C headset?
- A: Wear the headset around your neck as shown in the user manual. Ensure a comfortable fit to enjoy extended use without strain.

Documents / Resources

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References

User Manual

SONY SBH90C 2 Way Style USB Audio and Bluetooth

Specifications

Product Usage Instructions