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Aviator 900 ANC

 

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INITIAL SET UP & PAIRING HELP:

Quick Start Version: (When Powering ON your headphone for the first time)

  • To Power ON your headphones, press and hold the power button for 1 second.
  • The tone “Power on” and “ON” LCD will indicate that your headphones have been powered ON.
  • Voice prompts will also notify you if your current battery life is low
  • You will then hear “Pairing”. You are now in Pairing Mode.
  • Open Bluetooth Settings on your device and find AVIATOR 900 ANC in your list of available devices
  • Then you’ll just want to hit CONFIRM PAIR on your device and you’re good to go!

Another quick way to enter Pairing Mode when your headphones are OFF is to press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. Your AVIATOR 900 ANC will power ON and enter directly into Pairing Mode.

Multipoint Pairing: (Connecting to a 2nd device after initial pairing)

This feature makes it possible to pair your headphones with two devices at once. The connection is managed automatically so after you’ve paired your second device, you won’t miss any calls while you’re streaming to your favorite music and videos.

For example — while watching YouTube videos on your laptop, you can take a call on your phone without the hassle of disconnecting from one device to pair with another.

To utilize Multipoint Pairing and pair to a 2nd device when you’re already powered ON and connected to a device:

  • Press the JoyStick center button once and hold for 3 seconds
  • This will again enter your headphones into Pairing Mode and the voice prompt will say “Ready to Pair.”
  • You can select the 2nd device from the new available Bluetooth device list. A voice prompt will say “Pairing”.

As mentioned above, once paired to the 2nd device, you will now be able to seamlessly stream from either device as needed.

Streaming Audio with Multipoint:

  • After pairing two devices to your Headphone via Multipoint:
    • At no time will both devices stream audio simultaneously. When you begin to play from one device, the other will automatically pause until you press play on that device.
  • For example, if you press play on the idle device while the other is streaming audio, the streaming device will automatically pause and your new device will start streaming.   

Powering Off and On:

  • After you’ve paired to two devices and then powered off, when powering your headphone back on you will automatically pair to the two most recently paired devices.

Streaming Audio + Phone Calls + Prompt Tones and Voice Assistant with Multipoint:

  • With your headphones, if you’re streaming audio from one device and get a phone/ Zoom call on the other, the streaming audio will automatically pause and the call device will take priority.
  • Once the call has ended, the audio will then resume on the previously streaming device.
  • Similarly, if there is an important notification prompt tone from the device that is not currently streaming, the audio will pause briefly to notify the user, and then streaming will resume normally.
  • What happens if I’m currently on an active call and the second device gets an incoming call?
    • The user will always need to end the first active call before the second can be answered.
    • You will not be able to have two active calls going at the same time.  
    • Important to note, if you are currently on an active call when the second device gets an incoming call, it can only be received by the device controls)
  • If there are no active calls (and not streaming audio) on either device, the first call incoming or outgoing on either device will take priority.(Important to note in this scenario, incoming calls will need to be received by the headphone button controls 1x press MFB)
  • With your headphones, the native Voice Assistant:
    • Cannot be activated during any sequence of active or outgoing calls.
    • Can be activated from either device but only when streaming is idle on both devices.
    • Can be activated while streaming audio, but only from the same device that is streaming. 

If you’d prefer to only pair to one device at a time, you can go into the Skullcandy APP and turn OFF Multipoint Pairing.

QUICK START DEFAULT USER CONTROLS

AVIATOR 900 ANC on-board default button controls to keep you connected and in control of your Bluetooth enabled device.

  • Power ON your headphones: press the power button for 1 second.
  • Power OFF your headphones: press and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
  • Play or pause your audio or answer/end a call: press the main function button (MFB) and hold for 1 second. The LED will display PL or P when the music is playing or paused.
  • Reject/end call: press the Main Function Button (MFB) for 1 second.
  • Turn volume UP: press the Joystick up
  • To turn volume DOWN: press the Joystick down
  • To go to the next track: press the Joystick to the right
  • To go to the previous track: press the joystick to the left
  • Adaptive ANC + Stay-Aware Mode: Out of the box, ANC is set to OFF by default when the headphones are powered on. Rotating the wheel to the center position turns ANC ON. Moving the wheel to the minimum position switches from ANC OFF to Stay-Aware Mode ON. Rotating the wheel above the center position switches from Stay-Aware to ANC ON with Adaptive mode.
    • NOTE:
      • AVIATOR 900 ADAPTIVE ANC auto-adapts to the environment
      • You can also adjust the wheel to match your preferred adaptive intensity level.
      • Adaptive can only be enabled or disabled via app.
  • EQ Mode Change:
    • E1 –Music mode (default)
    • E2 –Podcast mode
    • E3 –Movie mode
    • E4 –Bass Boost mode
    • E5 –Custom ode
  • Spatial Audio ON/Off: THX Spatial Audio is enabled via holding the custom button for 1 second.  Once spatial audio is on the LED screen will read “SA”.
  • Directly launch Spotify®: Tap the MFB custom button 3 times.

SPOTIFY TAP™

We’ve partnered with Spotify® to create an instant path to your music with a simple button press or voice command.

TAP 3 times the MFB Custom Button.

This starts your playlist back up from where you left off or will queue up music based upon your stellar taste in music.

If you do not have Spotify installed, you will hear the tone “Please Install Spotify App".

ADAPTIVE ANC & ADJUSTABLE STAY-AWARE MODE

Your new headphones come with Adaptive (ANC) Active Noise Cancelling and Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode. These features let you adjust the amount of outside noise you want to shut out and would like to let in.

A slider in the Skullcandy App allows you to customize your Adaptive ANC and Stay-Aware Mode levels up or down to focus on what you’re listening to or amplify the sounds around you. Once adjusted in the APP, your chosen level will remain through power cycles.

This is especially nice at the airport, whether it’s on the plane when you need your silence, or you’re in the terminal and need to hear announcements while staying aware of your surroundings.

To move through your Adjustable ANC or Stay-Aware modes, simply press the toggle On/Off switch in the APP

You also have the ability to turn Adaptive ANC and Stay-Aware Mode ON and OFF in the APP.

THX SPATIAL AUDIO & HEAD TRACKING

Your AVIATOR 900 ANC is equipped with THX SPATIAL AUDIO & HEAD TRACKING.

When you first power on your headphones, THX Spatial Audio is off by default. You can turn ON THX Spatial Audio & Head Tracking by pressing and holding the custom button for 1 second. You will hear a voice prompt “THX On”. You can turn OFF THX Spatial Audio, by pressing the custom button for 1 second. You can also toggle THX Spatial On/Off from the Skullcandy APP.

Head Tracking can be turned OFF only when THX Spatial Audio is ON by double pressing the custom button. Head Tracking can be turned OFF by double pressing the custom button again.

WEAR DETECT

Your AVIATOR 900 ANC headphones are equipped with “Wear Detect”. This is a feature that automatically starts and stops audio playback for any streaming content. When wearing your headphones and audio is streaming, you can just remove your headphones and the audio will pause. To resume the audio playback, just turn your headphones back on.

Wear detection can be turned off or back on via the Skullcandy APP

Wear Detect feature when on has very little impact on battery life.

PERSONAL SOUND

Everyone’s hearing is different — that’s why AVIATOR 900 ANC features Personal Sound by Mimi®. By taking a short hearing test in the Skullcandy APP, you’ll create a personalized sound profile which the app uses to tune your headphones to your unique hearing. You’ll pick up details in your music that you never even knew were there.

It’s like having prescription glasses for your ears — it will allow you to hear your music EXACTLY as it was meant to sound.

In the app, locate your headphones and toggle Personal Sound ON. Follow the prompts to take the quick audio test.

You’ll be asked whether you hear a sound. Simply answer yes or no and complete the test for both ears.

After you’ve completed the test, the app will create a personal sound profile that’s matched perfectly to your unique hearing.

LCD Display Indicator Meanings

  • bc – battery charging
  • cd –Reset/cleared paired device list
  • Fd – Reset to original factory settings
  • Sa –spatial audio on/off
  • on – power on
  • oo – power off
  • Pl – play (Wear Detect)
  • P – pause (Wear Detect)
  • E1 – music mode
  • E2 – podcast mode
  • E3 – movie mode
  • E4 – bass boost mode
  • E5 – custom mode

CLEAR VOICE SMART MIC

AVIATOR 900 ANC is equipped with Clear Voice Smart Mic. It uses artificial intelligence to isolate the speaker’s voice and reduce background noise.

Clear Voice Smart Mic is especially effective at eliminating discontinuous noise — the kind of background chatter you’d find in a crowded coffee shop or airport.

CUSTOMIZE BUTTON FUNCTIONS

You can customize your headphones buttons through the Skullcandy APP.

TAKE A PHOTO

The Take Photo feature allows your headphones to act as a wireless remote for your device’s camera.

Just set one of the custom button settings to the Take Photo feature in the Skullcandy APP and then open the camera on your device.

As long as your headphones are linked with the device and app, your custom button setting will take a picture or start and stop recording on command.

For best results, set the timer in your camera settings so you have a few seconds delay before snapping a pic. This gives you time to nail the perfect shot of your kick flip.

PRESET EQ + CUSTOM 5-BAND EQ

To help you get the best sound quality from your content, your headphones also feature preset EQ Modes for music, podcasts, and movies - as well as a 5-band Customizable EQ Mode.

The four modes are:

  • Music Mode
  • Podcast Mode
  • Movie Mode
  • Bass Boost Mode
  • Custom EQ Mode

Your default EQ setting is “Music Mode,” which is great for general listening.

Podcast Mode removes most of the bass response. It’s great for podcasts or audio books.

Movie Mode enhances dialog and detail in your audio. It creates an immersive experience within your favorite media.

To switch between EQ Modes, go into the Skullcandy APP and select your preferred audio settings.

A voice prompt will notify you each time your EQ mode changes.

ADD NEW FEATURES AND UPGRADES AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE THROUGH THE Skullcandy APP

Instead of buying new headphones for the latest features, your Skullcandy-enabled headphones allow you to add new features as they’re developed.

This means that over time, we’ll add more hands-free voice controls, including the ability for deeper user customization and other totally new features — all delivered through firmware updates via the Skullcandy APP.

It is very important to always be sure your headphone are updated to the latest firmware release to ensure the best performance and user experience, so please don’t forget to take this time to improve your product with the most up-to-date upgrades and features.

HOW IT WORKS:

Occasionally, you’ll receive notifications through the Skullcandy APP that your product is ready for a firmware update.

FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) updates will be prompted on the home page of your linked product, and you will simply press the “Update” button for more detailed information before getting started with your upgrade. 

After reviewing the firmware improvements and or feature upgrades, swipe forward and get ready to begin your update. This will take about 5-10 minutes, and please note that both headphones will need to have a battery capacity of over 25% to begin. Once you’ve pressed the “Start the update” button, be sure to maintain a constant WIFI or cellular service, keep your headphone and device powered on and close together to maintain the Bluetooth connection, and do not exit the Skullcandy APP (this can update in the background, but the APP must continue running).

Once the update process has finished, you will be notified that your firmware update was successfully completed.

CHARGING:

AVIATOR 900 ANC is LOADED with battery life. With ANC ON, it holds up to 40 hours of listening time on a single charge!

To charge your headphones, use the provided USB-C cable.

Every time you power your headphones ON, the battery report will tell you how much battery life you have as a percentage. You can also check your battery life in the Skullcandy App or from your paired device.

When your battery has about 45 minutes of play time remaining (about 15% charge), and again with about 20 minutes (8%) of playtime left, a voice prompt and the battery level indications will display in the LCD display that will notify you “Battery low.”

With our Rapid Charge feature, a 10-minute charge will provide more than 4 hours of play time.

Having Trouble? Don’t return to the store and let us help!

If you’re having difficulties pairing, you can reset AVIATOR 900 ANC by clearing the paired device list.

 First, remove your headphones from your device’s Bluetooth paired list and turn Bluetooth OFF.

  • Power your headphones ON.
  • Press and hold the JoyStick center button for 6 seconds.
  • A tone will indicate a successful reset, and the headphones LCD will show “cd” meaning cleared device.
  • A voice prompt will say “Ready to Pair” Now, turn on your device’s Bluetooth and select AVIATOR 900 ANC.
  • Accept the “Pair” or “OK” prompt that appears on your screen.
  • When pairing is complete, a voice prompt will say “connected.”

If you’re still having a problem with your AVIATOR 900 ANC headphones, please visit the product support page on our website before filing a warranty claim. We can probably resolve your problem with a simple contact.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Adaptative ANC?

Adaptive ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) is a smart noise-canceling technology that automatically adjusts the level of noise cancellation based on your surroundings. Adaptive ANC automatically adjusts to your surroundings, provides more flexibility without having to change settings, and acts like a personal sound engineer that automatically adjusts to your environment in real-time.

LINKING WITH THE Skullcandy APP

I’m having trouble linking my headphones to the Skullcandy APP, what should I do?

  • When first opening the Skullcandy APP you will need to agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, ensuring that SKDY will keep the very limited data necessary to link private and secure.
  • You will want to make sure the device's Bluetooth is enabled, and your headphone are powered on and paired to your device.
  • At this time the Skullcandy APP will search for available devices and once found, an image of your headphone will appear. Simply press “Connect” and you should be linked and ready to go. (Please also note, if you’re in a crowded space, be sure the APP isn’t attempting to link to another Skullcandy product nearby.)
  • If your Skullcandy APP is unable to search and link with your headphone, simply try to close/exit and re-open the Skullcandy APP. If this doesn’t seem to be working, close/exit your Skullcandy APP, go to your Bluetooth settings on your device and turn Bluetooth off and back on again (this will unpair and pair your headphone with your device), and then re-open the Skullcandy APP. Your headphone should link with the APP at this time.

 FIRMWARE UPDATES WITH THE SKULLCANDY APP

I’ve attempted to complete the firmware update in the APP, but the download failed…what can I do?

  • Please make sure that your headphones remains powered on, connected to Bluetooth and your device, and linked with the Skullcandy APP.
  • Please make sure that your device remains powered on, paired to your headphone, maintains constant WIFI or cellular service.
  • Please make sure your headphones are charged with more than 25% battery to complete the upgrades.

Spotify Tap™

Do I need to be linked with the Skullcandy APP for this feature to work?

  • Nope, this feature is set up in your default UI settings as a 3s press on your MFB Custom Button.
  • Although, you may also customize this button action within the Skullcandy APP.

Do I need to have the Spotify APP downloaded on my phone for this feature to work?

  • Yes, you will need to have the Spotify APP downloaded on your phone as well as an active registered account.

Customize Button Functions

How easy is it to customize my headphone controls?

  • This is done very easily through the Skullcandy APP, where you can independently customize the actions on each of the buttons available.

Can I customize all headphone functions?

  • No, you won’t be able to chance all functions, but most media controls are available to customize.

Will my custom button actions/functions be saved even if I power Off/restart my device?

  • Yes, once your controls are customized in the Skullcandy APP they will be saved until you make changes.

If I get a new phone and need to re-download the APP, will my controls by saved?

  • No, you will need to re-link to the Skullcandy APP and customize your headphones again.

If I switch devices from my phone that has linked to the APP, to a device that does not have the Skullcandy APP, do my customized button functions still work?

  • Yes, your custom UI controls will be saved but you will not have the Skullcandy features such as hands-free voice control.

Take Photo

I don’t understand, what is this?

  • This feature will allow your headphone to become a wireless remote for your phone’s camera. Simply set up the custom button action in the Skullcandy APP, open your camera APP on your phone, and press the button action to activate the camera shutter wirelessly! That means you can take still photos or start/end a video with a simple press of your headphone button.
  • Great for group shots and selfies without having to set your phone and race against the timer.
  • Leave your headphone on your head and set the timer on your phone so you can press them and not get caught with your hands on your ears.

Do I need to set up the Take Photo feature as a custom button action?

  • Yes, this is not a default UI setting, so you will need the Skullcandy APP and a Skullcandy enabled product to use the Take Photo feature.

Do I need a special camera APP for this to work?

  • No, this feature will work directly with your phones existing camera and will utilize the existing shutter settings.

Personal Sound Powered by Mimi® – AVIATOR 900 ANC

What is the Personal Sound feature for AVIATOR 900 ANC?

  • Personal Sound technology allows you to tune the headphone to your unique hearing.
  • It’s like having prescription glasses for your ears — it will allow you to hear your music EXACTLY as it was meant to sound.

Do I need the Skullcandy APP to access this feature?

  • Yes, In the Skullcandy APP, open AVIATOR 900 ANC and toggle on Personal Sound. Follow the prompts to take the audio test.
  • You will be asked to press and hold the earbud button while a tone is played. Once you no longer hear the tone you will simply release the button, and you will complete the test for both ears/headphone.
  • After you’ve completed the test, the app will create a personal sound profile that’s matched perfectly to your individual hearing. There will also be a slider tool in the APP that allows you to increase or decrease the amount of tuning in your personal sound profile.

Is this feature always ON after completing the hearing test and creating my personal sound profile?

  • You can turn your Personal Sound Profile on or off in the app any time. You can also delete your profile and retake the test to create a new profile.

If more than one person uses the same mobile device, can we create more than one profile?

  • Yes, you can create multiple personal sound profiles (per device) within the Skullcandy APP.

GENERAL

Playtime / BATTERY life & Charging:

 

Battery life and play time is very important to me, how long does the AVIATOR 900 ANC last?

  • There is up to 60 hours of playtime with ANC off and 40 hours with ANC on.

What is the total charging time for AVIATOR 900 ANC via USB-C charging cable?

  • 2.5 hours charging the case to 100% via USB-C cable

Does AVIATOR 900 ANC have some sort of fast charge?

  • YES! – AVIATOR 900 ANC has Rapid Charge technology via the provided USB-C cable and internally for the headphone.
    • 10 minutes of charging via USB-C = 4+ Hours Playtime

Can I charge AVIATOR 900 ANC with my Skullcandy Power Accessories/PC/Laptop/?

  • Yes. Pretty much all USB-C charging cables will work to charge your AVIATOR 900 ANC headphone

How do you change between EQ settings, and what’s the difference?

  • While paired to a device and linked to the Skullcandy APP, you can toggle between the EQ Modes only from within the APP. A voice prompt will notify you when you select your preferred EQ Mode.  

When is the best time to use Adjustable ANC and Stay-Aware Mode, and how do I turn it on and off?

  • Adaptive (ANC) will allow you to quiet your surroundings so that you're able to shut out the noise when wearing your headphones.
  • You may prefer Stay-Aware Mode for exercising or when you’re in a busy environment. Allowing some ambient noise around you can increase safety or will simply enhance the voices around you without having to remove your headphones.
  • You can turn off Adaptive ANC but adjusting the wheel located on the left-earcup to the center position and you will hear a voice prompt “ANC Off”. Or you can turn ANC off in the Skullcandy APP.

CONNECTION:

Does the AVIATOR 900 ANC link with Skullcandy APP?

  • Yes! The AVIATOR 900 ANC will link with the Skullcandy APP and is in fact required to unlock the Skullcandy Smart Feature Technology such as, Custom Action Buttons, EQ Modes and more!

What is the Bluetooth range of the AVIATOR 900 ANC?

  • You will be able to listen up to 30+ feet (10+ meters) away from your paired device, though your connection experience may vary based on your environment. 

Can I connect AVIATOR 900 ANC to a computer?

  • Yes, as well as to a phone, tablet, MP3 player, laptop, or anything else with a Bluetooth connection.

Can I use AVIATOR 900 ANC with a PS4/Xbox One/Switch?

  • Xbox: You can connect the AUX 3.5mm cable to the Xbox controller. However, you cannot connect wirelessly to Xbox console
  • Nintendo Switch: You can connect via Bluetooth or Aux 3.5mm cable
  • PlayStation: You can connect the 3.5mm aux cable to the PlayStation controller. However, you cannot connect wirelessly to PlayStation console.

Which version of Bluetooth does AVIATOR 900 ANC use?

  • Bluetooth® (v5.3) LE Audio

Can I use AVIATOR 900 ANC for sports or working out?

  • Yes, AVIATOR 900 ANC has nano-coating for protection against sweat and moisture, but it is not fully water resistant so do be careful and avoid getting wet when possible.

Warranty:

Please be sure to reach out to customer service before filing a claim, we can likely help you quickly trouble shoot and solve your problem

What happens if my headphone break or are lost?

  • If it is a manufacturer's defect, Skullcandy has you covered with a 1 Year Limited Warranty.

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