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Step 1: Power on the Priva III.

Step 2: Get the Priva III into BLUETOOH PAIRING MODE.

Press & Hold the Multi-Function Button for about 5 seconds until the LED indicator starts flashing RED & BLUE.

Step 3: Press & Hold the Multi-Function Button for 5 seconds AGAIN.

You'll see the BLUE LED light up for about 2 seconds, indicating a successful reset. The transmitter will then automatically enter Bluetooth Pairing Mode, as indicated by the LED flashing RED & BLUE.

If you have more questions, please email us at support@avantree.com.

Bluetooth Headphones/Earbuds, Speakers

Television, AV Receiver, Non-Bluetooth Laptop/Computer

Since the Priva III does not have a built-in battery, it needs to be connected to a power source in order to power up. We suggest that you connect it to the USB port on the TV / PC / Receiver you're using the Priva III with, so that it turns on / off with your TV / PC.

If your TV does not have an USB port, you can power the Priva III up with your cellphone USB adapter, as long as the adapter supports 5V / 500 mA – 2A.

To power on, simply flip the power switch to ON position.

You may adjust the volume directly via your TV / AV Receiver's remote control. If your headphone / speaker has a built-in volume adjustment system, you may use those as well.

Here are a few typical set ups for your reference:

Reference Connection 1  Use the AVR's Phones Output

AV Receiver Headphone port <- 6.35mm-3.5mm adapter + 3.5mm/AUX cable -> [Avantree Transmitter] AUX in from TV port ...... Headphones 

Pros: 

1. Easy to set up

2. No need to adjust the TV's audio format

3. Listen to all audio through the AV receiver / Sound bar, not just the TV program

Cons: 

Mutes the AVR speakers

Reference Connection 2 Use Optical Cable to connect the TV and AVR (Passthrough Function of Avantree Transmitter)

TV optical / digital out <- optical cable -> [Avantree Transmitter] Optical in from TV (Black) | Optical out to speaker port (Gray) <- optical cable -> Soundbar / AV receiver optical in 

Pros: 

1. Both the speakers and wireless headphones will have sound

2. Supports audio from all TV programs

Cons: 

1. Not all Avantree transmitters can do this; the ones that have this feature so far: Oasis Plus , HT5009, HT5006, Orbit , Opera , Medley Clear, Duet, & Quartet

2. Need to set the Audio format on the TV to PCM except when using with the Orbit. As a result, you can't get surround sound through the AVR speaker.

Reference Connection 3 Find an audio output on the AVR which can work with your soundbar at the same time such as the Zone 2 RCA output port (analog audio out) or the Zone 2 HDMI output (digital audio out).
In order to ensure that the Zone 2 port works, please check the manual of the AVR for how to set up Zone 2 first.




For RCA output port(Analog audio out port), please make sure its output power fits our transmitters' AUX input requirements:

1. Max input level: 2000 Vrms 

2. Input impedance < 64Ω

If you're not sure, please check with your AVR's manufacturer, or you can try to plug a pair of wired headphones into the RCA port. If you can get sound through the wired headphones as normal, then the RCA port will work with our transmitter. 

For Zone 2 HDMI output (digital audio out), you will need an additional HDMI converter to connect with the Zone 2 HDMI port.  https://avantree.com/hdmi-audio-extractor-converter-hax04

Pros: 

Keep Surround Sound 7.1 / 5.1 to your speakers with the Avantree Transmitter and TV headphones working at the same time 

Cons: 

May need to get an extra HDMI Audio Extractor 

Not every AVR has these ports in the back

If none of the above reference designs work for you, or you have other suggestions, we love to hear from you. Please email to support@avantree.com

If you have something plugged into the HDMI port on your TV, please check and see if the port you're using is a HDMI ARC port. For most TVs, when something is plugged into the ARC port, its other audio output ports will automatically be muted. Please switch to another HDMI port.

IF you have a sound bar or AVR that's using ARC, please consider switching to Digital Optical instead.

All set up but can't hear anything through your headphones?

Please follow the troubleshooting steps below:

Step 1: Check the LED indicator on your Priva III, is it either SOLID BLUE (if your unit's LOT number is after T18D1) or DOUBLE-FLASHING BLUE (if your unit's LOT number is before T18D1)?

• If YES - Awesome! Proceed to Step 2!
• If NO - Your headphone has not been connected with the Priva III, please connect them. Refer to THIS ARTICLE if you're not sure how.
  
  

Step 2: Check your Headphone's user manual. What does your headphone's LED indicator look like when it has been successfully paired? Is your headphone doing that?

• If YES - Great! Proceed to step 3!
• If NO - Your headphone has NOT been paired with your Priva III, please pair them. Refer to THIS ARTICLE if you're not sure how.
  
  

Step 3: Turn off your headphones. Did the LED indicator on Priva III dim out?

• If YES - Nice! That means your headphone has been properly connected to the Priva III and not something else. Please proceed to Step 3!
• If NO - Looks like one of your devices has paired with something else... Please factory reset both of them.

Resetting the Priva III - Check THIS ARTICLE

Resetting your headphone - Please refer to your headphone's user manual.

Step 4: Has the Priva III been properly connected to your TV / AV Receiver / Computer? Double check with the articles below.

• Connect to a TV
• Connect to an AV Receiver
• Connect to a Windows Computer

Step 5: Turn off the transmitter, and turn it back on.

If all set up and connection are corrctly made yet there is no sound, please turn off the transmitter, and then turn it back on again. 

Step 6: IF your answers have all been YES so far yet there's no sound, it's time to call your TV manufacturer! Not sure what to ask them? Don't worry, we've got your back! please see below:

If you're using AUX (3.5mm) connection: How can I make the TV audio come out through headphones?

If you're using RCA (red/white) connection: How can I set my audio out to "external speakers?"

If you're still encountering issues, please email us at support@avantree.com, we'll have someone assist you as soon as possible.

Can't get sound when using TV Box or Cable Box or Video apps? (Applies to Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Chromecast, Nvidia Shield, DirecTV, Xfinity TV, AT&T U-verse, Dish Network and more) Please click your device below and check the settings step by step.

If the problem persists after all the troubleshooting below, please contact us via support@avantree.com

Step 1: Factory Reset & Turn OFF.

You want to Factory Reset the Transmitter Adapter AND turn it off right after it's been reset. Do NOT give it a chance to reconnect to your neighbor's device again.

Step 2: Get your Headphone/Speaker/Receiver.

Turn it on and get it into Bluetooth Pairing Mode.

For Avantree Headphones/Speakers/Receivers: The LED indicator on the headphone/speaker/receiver flashing RED & BLUE.
For Non-Avantree Products: Look it up by Brand.

Step 3: Turn on the Avantree Transmitter.

Now you may turn it on. Since your Headphone/Speaker/Receiver is closer in proximity, it should pick yours over your neighbors.
If it still somehow manages to connect to your neighbor's device... Try step 4.

Step 4: Do the Pairing Elsewhere.

Go somewhere that's not in the range of your neighbor's device and try again.
Of course, there's also the option of knocking on your neighbor's door and ask him/her to turn the device off...

Hope this helps!

We have found that Sennheiser's HD-350BT, HD450BT, and CX350BT seem to have connectivity issues with our Trasmitter Adapters.
Common complaints include:

• Hard to reconnect
• Connects but takes a while for sound to come through
• Transmitter shows it's connected via LL but there's still significant audio lag
• Cracking noise

Our testing results have shown that the connectivity issues and the audio lag issue often disappear after a few reconnections.

Nonetheless, other customers have contacted Sennheiser about this, and Sennheiser have admitted that they have some firmware issues (further confirmed on the three headphones' Amazon reviews).

If you encounter issues mentioned above, please also contact Sennheiser's customer support and let them know.

Sennheiser US Technical Support: 1 (952) 392-2132
Sennheiser Support Center:  https://en-us.sennheiser.com/service-support

This is particularly an issue when you're using the Digital Optical Audio output port for the Transmitter Adapter.

Nowadays, most movies & TV shows have Dolby Digital Sound - Generally speaking, Bluetooth technology can only handle stereo sound and not Dolby, DTS, etc (except for our Orbit/TC580).

Here's the fix: 

1. Open Netflix/Prime on the TV first (VERY IMPORTANT)

Netflix

Prime

2. Get your TV remote and press Settings to go to Settings (while in Netflix/Prime)

Netflix

Prime

3. Set your Audio Output to PCM. Here's how to do it with Samsung TV as an example. Go to Sound >> Expert Settings >> Digital Out Audio Format >> PCM

Netflix

Prime

4. Close the Settings and check if you can hear sound on Netflix or Prime Video.

If the problem persists after all the troubleshooting above, please fill the Toubleshooting Form for No sound/Not working for us to identify the issue faster and solve the problem as soon as we can-

https://avantree.com/troubleshooting-verification/transmitter-tv-headphone-set-no-sound-form

If there is  no sound when you connect the transmitter with your Sony TV via optical cable, please go to the settings of your TV using your Sony TV remote:

1. Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, then select [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Speakers] — [Audio system].

2. If the audio system is not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, set [Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Digital audio out] to [PCM].

3. Check if the [Digital audio out volume] setting of the TV is at maximum.
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, then select:
[Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Digital audio out volume]

Many Avantree products have incorporated the latest "aptx low latency" codec technology, for superior stereo quality sound without any noticeable delay (known as latency).

• What is aptX Low Latency - https://www.aptx.com/aptx-low-latency
• Certified aptX Low Latency device list - https://www.aptx.com/products?field_aptx_type_tid=484

* Important note*

To take advantage of the better performance of aptX Low Latency codec, the other side Bluetooth device must support the same codec. If the other side device only supports the normal aptX codec, or the SBC one, these codecs will be used instead.       

How about the audio delay when use different wireless audio codec?

Note: The latency for FastStream is almost the same as aptX Low Latency, but the audio quality of aptX Low Latency is better.

Related FAQ >

• What Avantree products support aptX Low Latency and aptX HD?
• Bluetooth Audio Delay Experiment Video - aptX Low Latency vs others

The Priva IIA is Compatible with...

• ANY Television that supports AUX (3.5mm) OUT, or RCA (RED / WHITE) AUDIO OUT.
• ANY AV Receiver that supports AUX (3.5mm) OUT, or one that has a PHONES port.
• ANY Bluetooth Headphone / Speaker.
• ANY Laptop / Computer with an AUX (3.5mm) Port.

For more questions, please email us at support@avantree.com.

Here are a few things you'd want to know about Bluetooth...

1. Bluetooth by nature is a short-range wireless technology.

Bluetooth was initially made specifically for wireless headsets hence its “range” was never meant to be anything more than the length of a typical backyard.

2. Bluetooth Signals are easily interfered with.

Much like almost any other modern wireless technology, Bluetooth signals can be negatively affected by things like walls, floors, other wireless devices, or even a human body.

If you want a better range & less interference, try to stay clear of the things mentioned above.

3. There are two types of Bluetooth.

In short, they are “Class 1” and “Class 2.”  Class 1 has better range (100m/300ft) but drains your battery faster, whereas Class 2 has a shorter range (10m/30ft) but is more efficient when it comes to battery usage.  

4. The “Actual Range” depends on a lot of things.

Things that can affect the range: Bluetooth version, Bluetooth type, Bluetooth profile, Brand & make, where you’re using it, what’s around you… etc and many more. Getting a bad range doesn’t necessarily mean your device is bad; try it elsewhere before you give it a conclusion.

5. The “Transmitter” and the “Receiver.”

Every Bluetooth connection consists of a “transmitter” and a “receiver.” The “transmitter” sends the signals to the “receiver.” In a typical Bluetooth headphone connection, your phone is the transmitter and the headphone is the receiver.

There are cases where one device can do both, but it is unlikely that they’ll be able to do both at the same time.

Here are some examples:

• Transmitters: Phone, Computer (can sometimes use as receiver), TV.
• Receiver: Headphones, Speaker

Avantree offers the following customer support to help you make the best of our products?

Online DIY Support

1. Visit Product Page - you can find product comparison info, accessories link, Support page link.
2. Product Support page - Guide, Troubleshooting, Q&A Session for each product. (FromAvantree.com > Use Top Right Magnify Class to Search your Product Name > Click Product > Click Support button on the right product > check relevant info on page)
3. Product Video Guide - Step by step (from youtube.com > search product name

Agent Support

1. Submit a Ticket OR File a Claim (1 working day reply)
2. Send an email to support@avantree.com (1 working day reply)
3. Book a call or Screensharing Online Clinic with us and let an agent help you in real-time.
4. Live Chat with Agent (Pacific Standard Time, Mon-Thur 9 am-11 pm, Fri, 9 am-5 pm)
5. Telephone Support (Local Number here)
6. Join our Daily Live Online Zoom Clinic to speed up the troubleshooting process (Time: 11 am - 12 pm PST/ 2-3 pm EST /7-8 pm GMT; 10-15 min for each clinic)

Avantree offers the following native language support?

English
Spanish
Italian
German
French
Chinese

See more details in Warranty Policy and RMA Policy

Avantree Products RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Procedure

1.     60-Days-Return-Refund

Item purchased from Avantree.com can be returned to the closest Avantree RMA center for full refund within 30 days of purchase with no question asked.

Customer will be responsible for return shipment cost unless item is returned due to defective issues.

Avantree RMA centers are located at:

-        USA - San Jose & Los Angeles

-        Canada – Vancouver

-        EU - London, UK

-        Australia – Roxburgh Park

-        Asia – Cebu, Philippines

-        Asia – Hong Kong, China

-        Asia – Shenzhen, China

2.     Defective RMA

Within the Warranty Period (24 Months), if the customer encounters any issue, we recommend following the steps below:

Step 1:  DIY Support – Visit support.avantree.com, we have a complete troubleshooting guide that should solve at least 90% of the issues.

Step 2: Agent Support – Contact Avantree Customer Service Agents by email (support@avantree.com), phone, or chat for troubleshooting & issue diagnosis.

Step 3: Replacement

3.1. Confirmed Defective Unit

-        Avantree provides RMA (CD) number to customer

-        Customer returns the product to Avantree

o   Purchased within 6 months – Avantree will cover the return label cost.

o   Purchased over 6 months ago – Customer will cover the return label cost.

-        Avantree arranges the Replacement

o   Will be arranged as soon as the return shipment has been shipped.

o   Customer can expect to receive the replacement unit within 5-7 working days.

3.2. Back-for-Investigation Unit

-        Avantree provides RMA (BI) number to customer

-        Customer returns the product to Avantree. Customer will cover the return label cost.

-        Avantree arranges the follow up

o   Confirmed Defective Units – Please Refer to Section 3.1.

o   No claimed issue found – Avantree will arrange the Original Unit or the Replacement Unit to be shipped back to the customer. Avantree will cover the cost of shipping if the shipment is domestic.

Note:

1. The RMA return unit will be equivalent to or better than the condition of the defective unit
2. The RMA return unit's warranty terms will only be activated once the defective unit is received. For those who do not return their defective items within 30 days, their product warranty will be terminated.
3. Replacement Unit Warranty Terms:
   • If the remaining Warranty of the Defective Unit is less than 3 months – The Replacement Unit will receive 3 months warranty beginning on the date of reception.
   • If the remaining Warranty of the Defective Unit is more than 3 months – The remaining Warranty Period will be automatically transferred onto the Replacement Unit.

Return Policy:

Every Avantree product purchased from our website comes with an up to 60 days free trial.

Within 60 days of buying, if you have an issue with or simply don't like the product, you can ship it back to us and we'll fully refund you for the price that you bought it. If you have a product malfunction, we can replace the product for you if that's preferable, and we'll cover the return shipping costs.

Warranty Policy:

Avantree warrants its products for a period of 24 months from any defects in manufacturing, materials, or workmanship from the date of purchase from either an Avantree Direct store or an Avantree authorized reseller and used in normal conditions.

However, this warranty does NOT cover:

· Damage from misuse or abuse,

· Damage from lack of reasonable care,

· Damage from force majeure,

· Damage from natural forces/disasters,

· Damage from inadequate repairs performed by unauthorized service centers,

· Water damage on non-water-resistant products,

· Theft or losing the item.

If you encounter issues during the warranty time, pls follow Avantree RMA Procedure. 

To make sure our customers have the best user experience, we choose to send the replacment first before you send back the faulty unit. Once the replacement is received and confirmed to be working, we will then send you the return label for the faulty unit for our quality control purposes. We expect you to cooperate and send the faulty unit back within 30 days. If not, then the warranty of your replacement unit will be voided.

Batch No. or Lot No. is a 4-5 Digit/Alphabet combination (e.g. T22F1, 22B1, or T22J1) printed somewhere on the product. The "somewhere" is usually as follows:

1. on the bottom of the product;

2. on the inside of the Headband, just above the Earcups;

3. on the in-line controls or on a Tag near the 3.5mm AUX Plug;

4. on metal head of the adapter;

Above are some examples that'll give you an idea of what the Batch/Lot Number looks like and where to find them. The print for Batch No. or Lot No. is usually quite small; please consider using a magnifying glass if it's hard to read.

Items with the "ADD TO CART" button are for purchase in your area. Those without the Add to Cart button means not available in your area, normally because it is out of stock. Besides, the estimated delivery time is not applied for pre-order and backorder items.

Here is a table of the recommended store info for customers from each country. We also include information about - where the goods will be shipped from as well as the estimated delivery time.

Remarks:

1. Warranty is 24M for orders from avantree.com
2. Items purchased from other authorized distributor channels will be entitled to 12m warranty, and extendable to 24m upon warranty registration within 30 days from date of purchase
3. Not all stores/sellers from the links above are authorized resellers.

If you have any questions about placing orders, shipping countries, tracking information, or others. Please check here for more information.