Philips Fidelio L3 - Headphones Manual

Your Bluetooth headphones

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With this Philips over-ear headphones, you can:

• enjoy convenient wireless handsfree calls;
• enjoy and control wireless music;
• switch between calls and music;
• enjoy noise cancelation.

What's in the box

Other devices

A mobile phone or device (e.g. notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players etc) which supports Bluetooth and is compatible to the headphones (see 'Technical data').

Overview of your Bluetooth wireless headphones

1. (Power button)
2. USB Type C charger slot
3. ANC/Awareness mode button
4. Voice Assistant
5. Touch Control Panel
6. LED indicator
7. Audio jack
8. Microphone

Get started

Charge the battery

Note

• Before you use your headphones for the first time, charge the battery for 2 hours for optimum battery capacity and lifetime.
• Use only the original USB charging cable to avoid any damage.
• Finish your call before charging the headphones, as connecting the headphones for charging will power the headphones off.

Connect the supplied USB charging cable to:

• The USB type C charging slot on the headphones and;
• The charger/USB port of a computer.
  • LED turns white during charging and turns off when the headphones are fully charged.

Tip: Normally, a full charge takes 2 hours.

Pair the headphones with your mobile phone

Before you use the headphones with your mobile phone for the first time, pair it with a mobile phone. A successful pairing establishes a unique encrypted link between the headphones and mobile phone. The headphones store the last 8 devices in the memory. If you try to pair more than 8 devices, the earliest paired device is replaced by the new one.

1. Make sure that the headphones are fully charged and turned off.
2. Press and hold for 5 seconds until the blue and white LED flashes alternately.
   • The headphone remain in pairing mode for 3 minutes.
3. Make sure that the mobile phone is turned on and its Bluetooth feature is activated.
4. Pair the headphones with the mobile phone. For detailed information, refer to the user manual of your mobile phone.

The following example shows you how to pair the headphones with your mobile phone.

• Activate the Bluetooth feature of your mobile phone, select Philips Fidelio L3
  
  Philips Fidelio L3

Use your headphones

Connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device

1. Turn on your mobile phone/ Bluetooth device.
2. Press and hold the on/off button to turn the headphones on.
   • The blue LED will turn on 2s.
   • The headphones are reconnected to the last connected mobile phone/ Bluetooth device automatically.

Tip: If you turn on the mobile phone/Bluetooth device or activate the Bluetooth feature after turning on the headphones, you have to reconnect the headphones and mobile phone/ Bluetooth device manually.

Note: If the headphones fail to connect to last connected Bluetooth device within range in 3 minutes, it will change to pairing mode, then will switch off automatically if it's still not connected to any Bluetooth device 3 minutes later.

Wired Connection

You can also use the headphones with the audio cable provided. Connect the supplied audio cable to the headphones and external audio device.

Tip: The function keys will be disabled when using line-in mode.

Google Fast Pairing

The headphone supports Google Fast Pairing

• Enter pairing mode of the headphone.
• The Bluetooth of Android smartphone should also turn on.
• The headphone will be automatically detected by the Android smartphone.
  

Multi-point connection

Pairing

• Pairing the headphones to 2 devices, e.g. mobile phone and notebook.

Switch between device

• At anytime, you can only listen to music from 1 device. Another device will be for phone call.
• Pause the audio from 1 device and then start play audio from the another device.

Note

• When streaming audio from Device 1, receiving a call from Device 2 will automatically pause Device 1 playback. And the call will be routed automatically to headphones.
• Ending the call will automatically resume playback from device 1.

Manage your calls and music

On/off

Task	Button	Operation
Turn the headphones on	Power button	Press and hold for 2 seconds
Turn the headphones off	Power button	Press and hold for 2 seconds The blue LED is on and fades out

Music control

Call control

ANC/Awareness control

Smartphone voice assist function (e.g. Google app, Siri)

Note: Please refer to the operating instructions of the smartphone.

Other headphones indicator status

Wearing Detection

• The music playback will be paused when take off the headphones from wearing.
• Then, the music playback will be resumed when you put on the headphones.

Note: If you do not wear the headphones for more than 5 minutes, the headphones will be powered off.

APP download

Scan the QR code/press 'Download' button

or search 'Philips Headphones' in Apple App Store

or Google Play to download App.

Technical data

Headphone

• Music time: 38 hours (ANC off) | 32 hours (ANC on)
• Talk time: 38 hours (ANC off) | 32 hours (ANC on)
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Rechargeable lithium polymer battery (800 mAh)
• Bluetooth version: 5.1
• Compatible Bluetooth profiles:
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
• Frequency range: 2.402-2.480 GHz
• Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
• Operating range: Up to 10 meters (33 feet)
• Digital echo & noise reduction
• Auto power off
• Type -C-USB port for charging
• Supports AAC, Aptx, Aptx HD

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Frequently asked questions

My Bluetooth headphones do not turn on.
The battery level is low. Charge the headphones.

I cannot pair my Bluetooth headphones with my Bluetooth device.
The Bluetooth is disabled. Enable the Bluetooth feature on your Bluetooth device and turn on the Bluetooth device before you turn on the headphones.

How to reset pairing.
Press/hold both Power button + ANC for 3s with USB power removed.

I hear but cannot control music on my Bluetooth device (e.g. play/pause/skip forward/backward).
Make sure the Bluetooth audio source supports AVRCP (see 'Technical data').

The volume level of the headphones is too low.
Some Bluetooth devices cannot link the volume level with the headphones through volume sync. In this case, you have to adjust the volume on your Bluetooth device independently to achieve an appropriate volume level.

Cannot change with other USB cable.
The product does not support USB type C to USB type C charging cable. Please always use the supplied USB charging cable (USB type A to USB type C).

The Bluetooth device cannot find the headphones.

• The headphones may be connected to a previously paired device. Turn off the connected device or move it out of range.
• Pairing may have been reset or the headphones have been previously paired with another device. Pair the headphones with the Bluetooth device again as described in the user manual. (see 'Connect the headphones to your Bluetooth device').

My Bluetooth headphones are connected to a Bluetooth stereo enabled mobile phone, but music only plays on the mobile phone speaker.
Refer to the user manual of your mobile phone. Select to listen to music through the headphones.

The audio quality is poor and crackling noise can be heard.

• The Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between your headphones and Bluetooth device, or remove obstacles between them.
• Charge your headphones.

Important safety instructions

Hearing Safety

To avoid hearing damage, limit the time you use headphones at high volume and set the volume to a safe level. The louder the volume, the shorter the safe listening time is.

Be sure to observe the following guidelines when using your headphones.

• Listen at reasonable volumes for reasonable periods of time.
• Be careful not to adjust the volume continuously upwards as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.
• You should use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Using headphones with both ears covered while driving is not recommended and may be illegal in some areas while driving.
• For your safety, avoid distractions from music or phone calls while in traffic or other potentially dangerous environments.

General information

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not expose headphones to excessive heat.
• Do not drop your headphones.
• Headphones shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• Do not allow your headphones to be submerged in water.
• Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives.
• If cleaning is required use a soft doth, if necessary dampened with a minimum amount of water or diluted mild soap, to clean the product.
• The integrated battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Never use your headphones when you are operating a motor vehicle, riding a bicycle, running or walking in traffic areas. It is dangerous and illegal in many places.

About operating and storage temperatures and humidity

• Operating temperature: 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F)
• Storage temperature: -10°C (14°F) to 45°C (113°F)
• Operating humidity: 8% - 90% RH (No condensation)
• Storage humidity: 5% - 90% RH (No condensation)
• Maximum operating altitude: 3000m
• Battery life may be shorter in high or low temperature conditions.

For further support, visit www.philips.com/support.

Documents / Resources

References

• Product registration | Philips
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Philips Customer Service Support - Home | Philips

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