Velodyne Acoustics VF1 Bluetooth headset; 80-VFREEB(00353), 80-VFREES(00354) and 80-VFREEW(00355) User Manual
Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. Bluetooth headset; 80-VFREEB(00353), 80-VFREES(00354) and 80-VFREEW(00355)
User Manual
user guide and warranty
Contents
Warnings, safety & care ................1
At a glance & specifications ..........3
Controls .........................................4
Charging & pairing ........................5
Button functions .............................6
LED indicators ...............................7
Warranty ........................................8
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Warnings, safety & care
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose vFree headphones to rain or moisture, and do
not open or attempt to open vFree headphones.
• Keep out of reach of children. Small parts may be a choking hazard. This product is not intended for use
by children under the age of three.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• The integrated battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
• Consult your physician or audiologist if you have problems hearing, excessive wax build-up or any
discomfort after use of vFree headphones.
• In particularly dry air conditions, mild tingling may be felt on your ears. This is a result of static electricity
accumulated in the body and not a malfunction of vFree headphones. This effect can be minimized by
wearing clothes made from natural fibers.
• vFree headphones are assembled in a facility where they could come in contact with chemicals covered by
Proposition 65.
• If any dust or ear wax is inside the ear cup, you may experience a degradation of sound quality.
• Remove vFree headphones if they cause any discomfort.
• Do not submerge or expose vFree headphones to water.
• Store your vFree headphones in the pouch when not in use.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
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Sound Noise Level (dB) Effect
Normal breathing 10 Just audible
Whisper 30 Very quiet
Normal conversation 60-65 Comfortable hearing levels are under
60 dB
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer 70 Intrusive; interferes with telephone
conversation
Average city traffic 80 Annoying; interferes with conversation;
constant exposure may cause damage
Lawnmower, food blender 85-90 85 dB is the level at which hearing
damage (8 hrs) begins
Garbage truck, cement mixer 100 No more than 15 minutes of
unprotected exposure recommended for
sounds between 90-100 dB
Stereos (over 100 watts), thunderclap
(near)
110-125 Regular exposure to sound over 100
dB of more than one minute risks
permanent hearing loss
Jet engines (near) 140 Threshold of pain begins around 125
dB
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/education/teachers/pages/common_sounds.aspx
Please listen safely
Listening with vFree headphones at high volumes may affect your hearing, including causing permanent damage.
Ringing in your ears or other discomfort can indicate that the volume is too high.
Hearing health is critical to enjoyment and the quality of life. Protect your hearing by listening with your vFree
headphones in a responsible manner that protects your long term hearing health. Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. is not
responsible for hearing loss or damage resulting from the use of this product.
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At a glance
Headrest
Ear cup
Play
Previous
Power
Hinges
Specifications
Driver size: 34 mm
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency range: 2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz
Sensitivity: 98dB/1 kHz/1 mW
Impedance: 32 ohm
Power supply: lithium-ion polymer battery, 3.7V/430mAh
(rechargeable)
Operating temperature: 0°C - 40°C
Supports Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, A2DP v1.2, AVRCP v1.0,
HSP v1.2, HFP v1.6
Support codecs: SBC, AAC, apt-X
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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Playback, volume, & phone controls
Important: Playback, volume, and
phone control functionality varies
by media device. For functionality
information for your device, visit our
website at www.velodyne.com.
Volume +
Volume -
Next
Power | pair
Previous
Play | pause |
answer | end call
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Charging headphones
Charging the vFree before using for the first time is recommended to maximize battery life. Low battery is
indicated by the LED status indicator flashing red approximately every 10 seconds.
To begin charging, connect the USB cable (micro USB end) to the port at the bottom of the left ear cup.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to any available USB port. Your vFree headphones will begin charging,
as represented by the red LED status indicator. Once charging is complete, the LED status indicator will display
green.
Pairing headphones
1. Make sure vFree and pairing device is within 1 meter when pairing
2. Enable Bluetooth function on pairing unit
3. Put the vFree into pairing mode by pressing the power button
4. Search for Bluetooth devices on pairing unit
5. Press and hold the power button on the vFree
6. Select Velodyne vFree from the pairing unit
7. After successful pairing, the LED indicator will flash blue every 5 seconds
By-pass cable
When the by-pass cable is plugged in, the speaker is connected to the cable directly and the audio can only
pass through from the cable to the speaker. Bluetooth will be automatically turned off.
Charge time About 1.5 hours
Talk time Up to 10 hours
Music playback time Up to 10 hours
Standby time Up to 100 hours
Transmission range Up to 10m (33 feet)
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Button Function
Power | pair Long press (3 seconds) - power on
Long press while off (5 seconds)- pairing
Press and hold > 3 seconds - power off
Play | pause | call Short press - play/pause
Short press (while calling) - answer/end call
Volume up (+) Increase volume (maximum level indicated by beep)
Volume down (-) Decrease volume
Next Press once to go to next track
Press and hold to fast forward
Previous Press once to go to previous track
Press and hold to rewind
Button functions
Reset functions
Paired device list reset In off mode press and hold the power and volume
down (-) key. The LED indicator will flash fast
alternating red and blue.
Hardware reset (use if the headset malfunctions and
is unresponsive)
While charging the headset press both the power and
volume up (+) keys.
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Power on
Power off
Clear | reset
Bluetooth pairing mode
Incoming call | outgoing call
Active call | standby
Low battery
LED indications
Standby | AAC
Standby | apt-X
Standby (Bluetooth off)
LED Activity Function
Fast flashing (blue) x 5 Power on
Fast flashing (red) x 5 Power off
Fast flashing (red/blue) Pairing
Flashing (red) every 10 seconds Low battery
Flashing (blue) x 2 every 5 seconds Paired
Flashing (red) x 2 every 5 seconds Standby (Bluetooth off)
Alternating (red/blue) flashing x 3 Clear setting | reset
Flashing (blue) x 2 A2DP active with SBC codec
Flashing (blue) x 3 A2DP active with AAC codec
Flashing (blue) x 4 A2DP active with apt-X codec
Fast flashing (blue) Incoming | outgoing call
Fast flashing (blue) x 2 Active call
Red Low battery
Green Full charge
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Limited warranty - U.S. and Canada only
VELODYNE ACOUSTICS, Inc. (“Velodyne” warrants this product for a period of one year from the date of
purchase against defects in materials and workmanship subject to the following conditions:
1. This warranty is void if any repairs or service covered by the terms of this warranty are made to any
component of this product by anyone other than a VELODYNE factory authorized service representative.
2. VELODYNE is not responsible for damage caused by ordinary wear and tear, cosmetic damage, incorrect
connection, accidents, abuse, misuse, negligence, natural or personal disaster or unauthorized modification.
This includes exposure to heat, cold, sun, liquids, sand and contaminants.
3. This warranty is limited to products purchased from authorized VELODYNE dealers and finalized within
authorized dealer locations.
4. This warranty is void for products sold as-is, display models, open box, second hand, or any other times
the product may have been opened or used before the purchase or acquisition of the product.
5. This warranty is void if this product is damaged due to a defect in the device which it was connected,
such as a battery leak or electrical fault.
6. Proof of purchase is required. A proof of purchase is a receipt with the product and date of purchase listed
from an authorized dealer.
This warranty is non-transferable under any condition. This warranty is separate and distinct from VELODYNE’s
subwoofer warranty.
Warranty outside the U.S. and Canada
The warranty of this product, if it is sold to a consumer outside of the United States or Canada, shall comply
with applicable law and shall be the sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain any
applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you purchased this product or the distributor
that supplied this product.
To obtain service
Information regarding service may be obtained from the dealer from whom you purchased the unit, or by
contacting VELODYNE customer service. Warranty service must be performed by a VELODYNE factory authorized
service representative within the warranty period set forth above. If VELODYNE determines that the unit is
defective, VELODYNE will at VELODYNE’s option, repair or replace the product at no charge if the product is
forwarded prepaid to a factory authorized service representative. Products forwarded to the factory authorized
service representative should be shipped securely and properly packaged, insured and postage prepaid.
Customer service contact information:
Toll free number: 866-243-0789
Technical support: 408-465-2851
Email: service@velodyne.com
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Product recycling
Producing vFree headphones required the extraction and use of natural resources, and they may contain
hazardous substances. Do not dispose of vFree headphones with your other household waste. Instead, take them
to a designated collection point for the recycling of electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of
your electronic waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a matter that protects human health and the environment. For information about where you can
drop off your waste equipment for recycling, contact your local city government or your household waste disposal
service.
FCC Regulations
This device complies with Part 15 of 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. Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
The equipment complies according to the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
Safety EN 60065/A 12:2011
Health EN 62479:2010
EMC EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1
EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006
EN 55020:2007+A11:2011
Radio EN 300 328 V1.7.1
© 2012 Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. All rights reserved. Velodyne and Velodyne logos are trademarked by Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. vFree is a trademark of Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. Apple, iPad, iPhone,
iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, iPod Touch, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. The
Bluetooth
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by the
Bluetooth
SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Velodyne Acoustics, Inc. is under license. The aptX mark and the aptX logo are trademarks of CSR plc or one of its group companies.
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