Insignia NS-AHBTOENC Noise-Canceling Headphones
Package Content
- Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Headphones
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- USB charging cable
- Quick Setup Guide
Features
- Noise-canceling technology helps block out external noise
- Bluetooth lets you make wireless connections
- Built-in microphone to make phone calls
- The foldable design allows for easy, compact storage
- Earcup controls adjust the volume and change audio tracks
Overview
Bluetooth & Noise Cancelling Indication
| ACTION | OPERATION | LED INDICATION | SOUND |
| Power on | Press and hold the power button. For more than two seconds. | Blue LED lights for 1.5 seconds | “Power on” |
| Power off | Press and hold the power button. More than three seconds. | Red LED lights for 1.5 seconds | “Power off” |
| Pairing mode | Press and hold the pairing button. More than four seconds in power off mode. | Blue and red LEDs blink alternately | Two short beeps |
| Noise canceling on | Press and release the ANC (Active Noise-Canceling) button to enter the ANC mode. | Green LED on | “ANC on” |
| Noise canceling off | Press and release the ANC button to exit the ANC mode. | Green LED off | “ANC off” |
| Play/Pause | Double-tap the touch pad with one finger or press and release the button. | LED off | |
| Volume Up/Down | From the middle of the touchpad, slide a finger towards + or -. | LED off | Two high beeps for maximum volume |
| Next/Previous track | From the middle of the touchpad, slide a finger towards < or >. | LED off | |
| Redial | Double-press the button to redial the last phone number. | LED off | Two short beeps |
| Monitor on | Press and release the monitor button to enter the monitor mode. | Orange LED on | “Monitor on” |
| Monitor off | Press and release the monitor button to exit the monitor mode. | Orange LED off | “Monitor off.” |
| Voice assistant | Press and hold the touchpad with one finger for two seconds to hear the voice assistant. | LED off | |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | 3.5 mm audio cable connection to the phone or computer to listen to music when the power is off. | LED off | |
| Micro USB port | Plug the micro USB connector into this port to charge your headphones. | Charging LED on |
Charging
When the red indicator LED blinks three times every five minutes, and the voice prompt says “battery low,” you need to charge the battery.
Plug the charging cable into your computer or adapter and the micro USB port on your headphones. The red LED turns on to indicate that the battery is charging and turns off when fully charged.
3.5 MM Audio Cable
You can use your headphones with non-Bluetooth-enabled devices or on airplanes (in which the use of Bluetooth may be restricted) by taking advantage of the headphones’ audio jack.
- Connect the 3.5 mm end of the included audio cable to the headset’s audio jack and the 3.5 mm end to the audio device’s headphone jack.
- The corded operation does not require battery power for music listening.
- The Bluetooth, microphone, and digital sound enhancement will not work via the audio cable.
- Finish your call before connecting to the audio jack.
Using the Device
Turning Your Headphones On and Off
- Place the headphones around your head
- Press and hold the power button for more than two seconds.
- The LED blinks blue (when turned on) or red (when turned off), and the voice prompt says “Power on” or “Power off.”
Pairing the Headphones
- The range is 33 feet (10 meters)
- Supports easy pairing
- Prompts you by saying “Your device is connected,” when connected
- Supports a battery indicator icon on an iOS device
Cell Phone or MP3 player
- With your headphones turned off, press and hold the pairing button for four seconds.
- The blue and red LEDs blink alternately.
- On your phone or MP3 player, select INSIGNIA NS-AHBTOENC from the list of discovered devices, then enter the password 0000 (four zeros) (if required) to pair your headphones.
Computer Running Windows
- Turn on Bluetooth on the computer.
- For instructions, see the computer’s documentation or contact the computer manufacturer.r
- Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray, then click Add a device.
- With your headphones turned off, press and hold the pairing button for four seconds.
- The LED blinks blue and red alternately pairing mode is activated.
- Double-click the INSIGNIA NS-AHBTOENC icon on the computer or highlight the icon, then click Next.
- If required, enter 0000 (four zeros) in the Bluetooth security code field, then click Next.
- After your headphones are paired, click Close.e
Mac Computer
- Turn on Bluetooth on the computer.
- For instructions, see the computer’s documentation or contact the computer manufacturer.
- Click the Bluetooth status menu.
- Click Set up Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth Setup Assistant opens.
- Click Continue.
- Select Headset as the device type, then click Continue.
- With your headphones turned off, press and hold the pairing button for four seconds.
- The LED blinks blue and red alternately. The pairing mode is activated.
- Select INSIGNIA NS-AHBTOENC, then click Continue. The computer gathers information.
- Click Continue.
- Enter 0000 (four zeros) into the Passkey field, then click Continue.
- Click Quit to finish.
- Click System Preferences, then click Sound.
- Under Input, select INSIGNIA NS-AHBTOENC, then under Output, select INSIGNIA NS-AHBTOENC.
Resetting
- With your headphones turned off, press and hold the power/pairing button for ten seconds until the red LED flashes 10 times and your headphones enter pairing mode.
Specifications
| Bluetooth version: | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Supported profiles: | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Frequency spectrum: | 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band |
| Working distance: | Up to 33 ft. (10 m) |
| Operating temperature: | 23 ~ 122° F (-5 ~ 50° C) |
| Operating time: | Talk: 22 hours. Music: 20 hours, NC+playback music track |
| Standby time: | Up to 400 hours |
| Size: | 6.69 × 2.30 × 7.5 inches, (17.0 × 7.61 × 19.06 cm) |
| Weight: | 8.47 oz (240 g) |
| Average charging time: | 3. 5 hours |
Troubleshooting
- Turn up the volume on your headphones and Bluetooth device.
- Shorten the distance between your headphones and your Bluetooth device
- Make sure that your headphones are in pairing mode.
- Press and hold the button for four seconds to re-enter pairing mode.
- Shorten the distance between your headphones and your Bluetooth device.
- Turn your devices off, then on. Repair your headphones and your Bluetooth device.
- Make sure that your headphones and Bluetooth device are both in pairing mode.
- Make sure that you have selected INSIGNIA NS-AHBTOENC on your Bluetooth device.
- Shorten the distance between your headphones and your Bluetooth device.
- If the battery on your Bluetooth device is low, recharge the battery.
- If the battery on your headphones is low, recharge it.
- Shorten the distance between your headphones and your Bluetooth device.
- Put your headphones into pairing mode, then refresh your list of Bluetooth devices.
- For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device.
- Shorten the distance between your headphones and your Bluetooth device.
- Pair your headphones with a different Bluetooth device.
- Try changing the volume on your Bluetooth device.
- The microphone only works with a Bluetooth connection.
- Make sure that your source device is outputting audio to your headphones.
- See the documentation that came with your source device.
Legal Notices
FCC Information
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.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Statements
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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 to 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.
Customer Service
- Call: 877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3000 (Mexico)
- Website: www.insigniaproducts.com
INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2020 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
FAQs
Q: Can I connect to more than one device at a time?
No, only one active Bluetooth connection can be maintained by the NS-AHBTOENC at once. Turn off Bluetooth on the first device or unplug the existing one to pair a new one.
Q: How do I turn on Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)?
Turn on the noise-cancelling feature by sliding the switch, which is often located on the earcup.
Q: How effective is the Active Noise Cancellation feature?
It works best in settings with consistent noise levels, although it won’t totally block out abrupt or sharp noises.
Q: Can I use the headphones without Bluetooth?
Indeed. When Bluetooth isn’t workin,g or the battery is low, you can connect straight to your device using the 3.5 mm audio wire that comes with it.
Q: How do I charge the headphones?
Attach the micro-USB cable that comes with it to a USB power source, such as a computer, wall adapter, or power bank. When charging, the LED indicator turns red; when fully charged, it turns blue.
Q: Can I use the headphones while charging?
Indeed. While the headphones are charging, you can utilise the wired mode (with ANC turned on or off).
Q: Why does the sound quality seem low when ANC is off?
By cutting down on background noise, ANC enhances clarity and bass. It is typical and anticipated for ambient sounds to have a minor impact on perceived audio quality in the absence of ANC.