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Shure Aonic 40 Wireless Headphones User Manual
Specifications
| Transducer Type | Dynamic, Neodymium magnet |
| Driver Size | 40 mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 to 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | @ 1 kHz 94.7 dB/mW |
| Impedance | @ 1 kHz 31 Ω |
| Maximum Input Power | 500 mW |
| Weight | 313 g (11 oz.) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F) |
| Antenna Type | Internal Inverted-F |
| Gain | +2.29 dBi |
| Operating Frequency | 2402 MHz2480 MHz |
| Modulation Type | FHSS |
| RF Output Power | +9.5 dBm ( EIRP) |
| Supported Codecs | aptX, aptX HD, SBC, AAC |
General Description
Crafted with premium materials and engineered by the brand creators and musicians trust, the AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones deliver studio-quality sound in a portable and lightweight design. Enjoy the details in your music while blocking out unwanted sounds with adjustable noise cancellation. Or, let the outside world in with Environment Mode. Experience an unparalleled combination of comfort, audio performance and durability wherever your day takes
- Clear, studio-quality sound engineered from decades of experience developing products for music legends and performers of all kinds.
- Adjustable noise cancellation blocks out noise for a truly immersive listening experience. Three digital ANC settings for extended low-frequency cancellation and a natural experience.
- Environment Mode allows you to hear the outside world with the push of a button.
- Lightweight and portable design folds flat and collapses for easy travel and storage.
- Up to 25 hours battery life with quick charge capability. Fifteen minutes of charge provides 5 hours of use.
- Long-wearing comfort and durability built to last and withstand the rigors of the road. Made with premium materials including glass filled nylon and aircraft grade aluminum alloy.
- Customizable EQ. Choose from multiple presets, or create your own custom EQ using the free Shure Plus PLAY app. Saves directly to your headphones for easy transfer across other apps or devices.
- Premium call quality with exceptional audio through beamforming microphones for video conferencing and phone calls. Dual USB audio mode allows for two-way mic communication with the included USB-C cable.
- Bluetooth 5 wireless technology for enhanced stability and a range of up to 30 feet (10 meters). Pairs to phones, tablets and laptops.
- Easily accessible controls provide quick access toanswer calls, adjust volume, and control ANC and Environment Mode levels with the push of a button.
- Support for multiple codecs including Qualcomm aptX , aptX HD, AAC, and SBC.
- Connect to wired sources with 3.5mm analog audio input to stay connected to any device, including airplane entertainment systems, or USB-C digital input for charging and streaming calls and audio.
- ShurePlus PLAY app allows you to customize your settings and control your EQ, noise cancellation and Environment Mode levels. Free to download for iOS and Android.
- Includes a two-year warranty, AONIC 40 Wireless Headphones, protective zippered carrying case, 3.5mm audio cable and a USB-C cable.
Bluetooth Pairing
Headphones automatically enter pairing mode when you power them on the first time or when they have not been previously paired with this audio source.
- From your audio source, select “Shure AONIC 40.”
- When successfully paired, you hear “Connected”.
Headphones automatically pair with previously paired devices when you power them on. After a few seconds you will hear “Connected”.
Manual pairing
- Turn off the headphones.
- Press and hold the power button for 6 seconds.
- When you hear “Bluetooth pairing mode,” release the button.
- From your audio source, select “Shure AONIC 40.”
- When successfully paired, you hear “Connected”.
Note: If the pairing fails on the first attempt, repeat the process from the beginning.
Multipoint pairing
AONIC 40 headphones support Bluetooth multipoint pairing which enables the headphones to be connected to two devices at the same time. AONIC 40 will remain connected to both devices and receive inputs alternately.
If you are having difficulty with your AONIC 40 headphones and multipoint pairing, follow these steps:
- Clear the AONIC 40’s paired devices list (PDL) from the PLAY app
- Clear the AONIC 40 from any previously paired devices
- Power off the AONIC 40 headphones
- Press and hold the AONIC 40 power button for 6 seconds
- When you hear “Bluetooth pairing mode,” release the button
- Select “Shure AONIC 40” on the cellular phone
- When successfully paired, you hear “Connected”
- Disable Bluetooth on your cellular phone
- Power off the AONIC 40 headphones
- Press and hold the AONIC 40 power button for 6 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode again
- Connect to other device
- Turn on Bluetooth on the first cellular phone and select “Shure AONIC 40” in settings
You will not hear a “Connected” prompt but you will see that the headphones are connected to both of the devices.
Using the Buttons
Power button
| Power on, off | Press and hold, 2 seconds |
| Pair Bluetooth | 1.Turn off the headphones 2.Press and hold, 6 seconds |
| Check battery status | Double press (audible status notification) |
| Clear paired device list | 1.Turn off the headphones and plug into a charger 2.Press and hold, 7 seconds |
Center button
| Play/Pause | Press one time |
| Next track | Press two time |
| Previous track | Press three time |
| Restart track | Press three times after 6 seconds of music |
Phone calls
| Answer/End a call | Press one time |
| Decline a call | Press and hold, 2 seconds |
| Activate voice assistant | Press and hold, 2 seconds |
Volume buttons
| Volume up | Press + |
| Volume down | Press – |
Environment mode/ANC switch
| Active Noise Cancellation \ Environment mode | Press one time |
| Noise control off | Press and hold 2 seconds |
| Mute \ Unmute mic | Press two times |
Hardware reset
If the buttons do not respond to repeated presses, you can perform a hardware reset to force a power off.
- Press the +, -, and power buttons simultaneously to immediately power off the headphones. This does not reset any values you may have changed.
- Power on the headphones.
LED indicator
Left
| Pairing mode | Flashing blue and red |
| Pairing successful | Blue for 2 seconds |
| Pairing unsuccessful | Flashing blue |
| On a call | Red |
Right
| Charging | Red |
| Low battery | Flashing red |
| Fully charged | off |
Cable connections
The headphones can also use two different cables to access audio instead of using the wireless feature:
USB-C:
- Charge the headphones
- Connect to digital audio
3.5 mm audio cable: Connect to an analog audio port.
Auto Power Off
You can configure the Auto Power Off feature in the PLAY app to turn off your headphones when not in use:
- Select Device
- Select Battery & Power
- Specify the auto power off time in Power Off When Disconnected
- After 10 Minutes (default)
- After 1 Hour
- After 4 Hours
- Never
Care and Maintenance
To clean the headphones, use a soft, damp cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use cleansers that contain solvents. Keep liquid and foreign objects out of the driver openings.
Storage
Store headphones in protective case when not in use.
ShurePlus PLAY Mobile Listening App
General Description
The ShurePlus PLAY Mobile Listening App is a high-resolution music player with advanced EQ controls. Play uncompressed audio files with your iOS or Android mobile device using the music tab. Use built-in Shure EQ presets to customize the sound, or create your own EQ presets in the settings tab. Unlock environment mode and ANC features by connecting to Shure wireless and True Wireless products in the device tab.
Features
- Import and play multiple, high-resolution and standard file types
- Customize presets with the parametric graphic EQ
- Adjust your volume with the full-screen fader
- Create playlists and organize your music library by playlist, artist, album title, song title, genre, or composer
- Quickly dial in your sound with EQ preset modes for a variety of listening situations.
Active Noise Cancellation
Active Noise Cancellation allows you to quiet the ambient noise around you. This is especially useful when you want to listen to music or are on a phone call in a noisy environment.
To use Active Noise Cancellation:
- Press the Active Noise Cancellation/Environment Mode button on the right earcup
- Use the switch in the ShurePlus PLAY app
Active Noise Cancellation has three levels:
- Light
- Normal
- Max
Environment mode
Environment mode allows you to accentuate the ambient noise around you. This is especially useful when you want to listen to music or are on a phone call, yet you still want to be aware of the sounds around you.
To use environment mode:
- Press the Active Noise Cancellation/Environment Mode button on the right earcup
- Use the switch in the ShurePlus PLAY app
In the ShurePlus PLAY app, you can adjust the environment mode across ten levels:
Button Controls
You can customize the buttons for your earphones to control the features in the way that you want. You can control the button responses for:
- Music and Audio
- Phone calls
- Volume
Use Button Controls from the device home screen to access the Button Controls screen where you can customize the buttons for your earphones.
Prompts & Tones
You can select between voices, tones, and mute for the audio feedback that plays when events like power on/off, Bluetooth connection, etc. occur. After you have selected what type of prompt you want and the volume, you can further specify individual prompts for muting. The prompts that you can select from are:
- Power On/Off
- Bluetooth Disconnected
- Environment Mode
- Low Battery
Auto Power Off
You can configure the Auto Power Off feature in the PLAY app to turn off your headphones when not in use:
- Select Device
- Select Battery & Power
- Specify the auto power off time in Power Off When Disconnected
- After 10 Minutes
- After 1 Hour
- After 4 Hours
- Never
Preset Modes
Use presets to quickly access commonly used listening scenarios. Seven selectable 4-band presets optimize settings for gain, equalization, and compression. Play a song and find the preset that you think suits the song best, and then adjust levels as needed.
| Preset | Application |
| Bass Boost | Increase low frequencies |
| Bass Cut | Decrease low frequencies |
| Treble Boost | Increase high frequencies |
| Treble Cut | Decrease high frequencies |
| Vocal Boost | Increase vocal clarity by emphasizing the vocal range |
| De-ess | Decrease vocal hiss/ sibilance in speech |
| Loudness | Clarity for listening at low volume. Both the bass and treble frequencies are boosted to make the overall sound feel louder. |
Create Custom Presets
Add new preset
- Scroll down to tap Add New Preset or tap Manual. New presets start out flat.
- Adjust your frequency, gain, and bandwidth parameters. There are three ways to adjust your equalizer.
- Tap the values to type in a specific number.
- Tap the – or + to adjust in larger increments.
- Tap and drag the numbered circles for bigger changes.
3. Tap Save to name and save your new custom preset. Custom presets will show up after the list of Shure presets.
Duplicate a Preset
You can duplicate both Shure and custom presets. Duplicating a preset is convenient if you like the way a preset sounds but you want to make and keep adjustments to the sound.
- Start by selecting an already existing preset.
- Tap the More Options 3 dots and select Duplicate.
- Scroll down to find your duplicate preset in the list of custom presets.
- Tap the More Options 3 dots and select Edit.
- Adjust your frequency, gain, and bandwidth parameters. Type in a specific number. Tap – or + to adjust in small increments. Or manually tap and drag the numbered circles for larger changes.
- Tap Save to save your new custom preset.
Adjusting EQ
Select and adjust frequency, gain, and bandwidth in the equalizer.
Retaining EQ settings
The presets and customized EQ get applied to whatever audio you are listening to and persist until you change them, even if you turn the earphones or headphones off.
Updating the Firmware for Shure AONIC products
Take advantage of additional features and design enhancements by updating the firmware on your AONIC product. To check for firmware updates, connect the AONIC product to a device running the ShurePlus PLAY app, available for Android and iOS.
Follow these steps for a successful firmware update
- Enable Airplane mode on your mobile device.
- Turn on Bluetooth and pair the AONIC product to your device.
- Open the ShurePlus PLAY app and select the Device tab.
- When an update is available, a green dot will appear next to Firmware Update in the device settings menu.
- When an update is available, a green dot will appear next to Firmware Update in the device settings menu.
- After a successful update, the “Update Completed” confirmation screen appears.
- Do not power off the AONIC product until the update completes.
- Do not put the adapters back into the case during firmware update. It will cancel the update.
Note: If the update fails on the first attempt, be sure to quit the app completely before attempting again. You may need to force quit the app to confirm that it isn’t running in the background. Wait 5 minutes before opening the app and attempting again. Check the list below for tips on a successful update.
7. Confirm the new firmware version as displayed in the About menu (Device screen > … > About > Firmware Version).
Tips to ensure a reliable update
- Ensure that the mobile device and your AONIC product are powered on and near to one another.
- Using the product or mobile device while downloading may slow or cancel the update process.
- Update requires a minimum battery charge of 50% on your mobile device and on the AONIC product.
- Approximate download time for headphones and earphones is up to 30 minutes.
- Do not exit the PLAY app and ensure that your screen is on.
- Do not update in areas with high volume mobile or WiFi wireless activity, like a plane or train station. This interference can significantly slow down or cancel the update process.
- Ensure that your mobile device is using the most current operating system (OS).
Contact Shure Service and Repair if you experience any issues.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- READ these instructions.
- KEEP these instructions.
- HEED all warnings.
- FOLLOW all instructions.
- DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
- CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
- DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
WARNING
- If water or other foreign objects enter the inside of the device, fire or electric shock may result.
- Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
- Do not use when a failure to hear your surroundings could be dangerous, such as while driving, or when biking, walking, or jogging where traffic is present and accidents could occur.
- Keep this product and its accessories out of reach of children. Handling or use by children may pose a risk of death or serious injury. Contains small parts and cords that may pose risk of choking or strangulation.
- Stop using the earphones and consult a medical professional if you experience irritation, excessive wax buildup, or other discomfort.
CAUTION
- Never disassemble or modify the device, as failures may result.
- Do not subject to extreme force and do not pull on the cable or failures may result.
- Keep the earphone dry and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.
- If you are currently receiving ear treatment, consult your physician before using this device.
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