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By now, your transmitter should be connected to your TV / Audio source (Part 1).

Your headphones and transmitter are paired and connected (Part 2).

This Step 3 is to make sure the compatible audio signal is received by the transmitter.

If you are using RCA or AUX connection, you need to adjust TV Sound OUT to 'Headset' or "External speaker". 

Image 1- 3.5mm AUX jack

Image 2- TV RCA audio out(Red/White ports labeled "AUDIO OUT ")

Image 3- TV sound out settings with "Headset" or "External speaker" selected

or

If you are using an Optical or HDMI ARC connetion, you need to:

1. Set TV Sound OUT to "Optical / Digital Audio Out/HDMI ARC."

2. Set Audio Input & Output format to PCM/Stereo (except for Avantree Orbit).

Image 4- TV digital audio out port

Image 5- TV sound settings - optical out

Image 6- TV sound settings - HDMI ARC Out

 Image 7- Set TV audio format to PCM

Please click into your TV brand below and follow the instruction Step-by-step.

* If your TV brand is not listed below, you can do the following

1. check TV manual or google its manual online and find its Audio output port options

2. email support@avantree.com with the picture of your TV back panel ports so we can help. 

Note 3.1 If you are using smart TV's HDMI ARC port, and your Sound output option HDMI ARC / Optical is ONE option, then your optical output will not work with HDMI ARC plugged in.

Fix - use other HDMI port, not the HDMI ARC. 

Note 3.2 If your TV is very OLD and you use Roku, Fire Stick etc. for Netflix, Amazon Prime movies, TV optical port might not be compatible with latest movie audio format and hence no sound for those. (very rare)

Other General Troubleshooting Tips if No Sound after the following set up

RCA / AUX - Plug in a wired headphone to test the sound output. If you cannot hear any sound, then either you are using the wrong port or TV Sound out set wrong. 

Optical

1) OPT is lit up SOLID? 

2) Optical port & optical cable has red light inside?

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

Before pairing, please note that most Sony products currently do NOT support aptX-Low Latency codec, hence there will be lip-sync delays when used to watch TV/Video. You may utilize an aptX-LL Bluetooth receiver to eliminate this issue.

Recommended Products: Avantree Clipper Pro, Avantree AS70, Avantree Roxa Plus.

Step 1: Get your Sony Headphone / Speaker into Bluetooth Pairing Mode.

Different products tend to have a different-looking pairing mode... but not to worry, see below for the pairing mode for a list of Sony's most popular products.

• Sony WH-1000XM3 (and XM2): Both the XM2 and XM3 supports aptX and aptX-HD. To enter pairing mode, make sure the headphone is OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds until you hear a "Blueooth pairing" voice prompt. The LED indicator will flash BLUE & RED for XM2 and double-flash BLUE for XM3.
  
  
• Sony WF-1000XM3: Put the earbuds on, press & hold the touchpads on both earbuds together for 7 seconds. You'll hear a "Blueooth pairing" voice prompt.
  
• Sony WI-1000X: This headphone supports aptX and aptX-HD. To enter pairing mode, make sure that the headphone is turned OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds. The LED indicator will flash BLUE & RED and you'll hear a "Bluetooth pairing" voice prompt.
  
• Sony SRS-XB10: Make sure that the speaker has been turned OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds until you hear beeps and the Bluetooth indicator begins to flash quickly in WHITE.
  
• Sony SRS-XB30: Make sure that the speaker has been turned OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds until you hear beeps and the Bluetooth indicator begins to flash quickly in WHITE. You'll hear a "Bluetooth pairing" voice prompt.
  
• Sony SRS-XB22: Make sure that the speaker is turned OFF. Press and hold the power button until you hear the "Bluetooth pairing" voice prompt and the Bluetooth indicator begins to flash quickly in BLUE.
  
  
  

Step 2: Put your Avantree Bluetooth transmitter into Pairing Mode as well.

Please refer to its user guide if you're not sure how. With both devices in pairing mode, keep them close to each other and give them a few seconds. Please check their respective LED indicators to make sure that they've connected.

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Please contact us at support@avantree.com if you have any question.

Step 1: Set TV audio out to EXTERNAL SPEAKER (so TV will send audio signal to its Audio Out Port)

• Go into your Settings Menu, Select "SPEAKERS"
  
• Select "AUDIO SYSTEM"
  

Step 2: Turn "Dolby" OFF (or Switch to "PCM")

The Adapter cannot transmit Dolby signal; it can only PCM or Stereo for now.

• Go into your Settings Menu, Select "SOUND ADJUSTMENTS"
  
• Choose "ADVANCED SETTINGS"
  
• Select "DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS OUT"
  
• Switch it OFF
  
  
  

Step 3: Reboot the Transmitter & the Headphone.

Turn both your Transmitter & your Headphone OFF, wait for a few seconds, and turn them back on again. Now you should be good to go.

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Still doesn't work?

IF you've updated your TV audio settings as above and you've already paired your headphones to the transmitter YET there's still no sound coming out of your headphones, please give Sony Technical Support a call at:

Tel: 1800-103-7799 ((Select Option 3)
Email Support:https://web.sony-asia.com/in/contact-us/

Alternatively, you may contact us at support@avantree.com

Step 1: Plug the Adapter into an USB port on your PS4.

You may either remove the rubber protector on the dongle or utilize the USB extension cable so that the dongle plugs into the PS4 better.

Step 2: Power up & Connect the Headphones/Speaker

For DG59 and DG59M, power on the Headphones that came with it, they'll automatically connect.

For Leaf, Leaf Pro, DG60, and DG80, please get the Adapter AND the Headphones into Pairing mode and connect them.
Pairing mode for Leaf, Leaf Pro, DG60, DG80: LED indicator flashing quickly.
Pairing mode for Headphones/Speakers: Look them up by Brand.

Step 3: Adjust the Audio Settings on your PS4.

Go to Audio Devices. Make sure both “Input Device” and “Output Device” are set to "Avantree **Device Name**" Now you can hear the game background music and control the volume through the controller.

Step 4 (Optional): If you're using a Non-Avantree Headphone/Speaker.

If you're using a Headphone/Speaker of another brand and you'd like to use the microphone for in-game chats, please double-click the button on the adapter to switch into Chat Mode. You may double-click again to switch back.

Now you should be good to go. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact support@avantree.com.

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

The Avantree DG50 Leaf is a Bluetooth Audio USB adapter. As long as your USB port can output audio, this adapter will work. So, it works with any PC, Mac, PS4 and Nintendo console.

If you have any issues using the Leaf with your PS4, here are some common reasons -

1. The PS4 system may need a reboot to recognize the new USB device

Please plug the Leaf into your PS4 then reboot it.

2. Leaf pro, the black one that has lot NO.19J1 might have this issue. 

It might be recognized by PS4 as keyboard. However, it works well on PC. We have updated the firmware for all 19J1 products, that should fix the problem with PS4. However, there might be some units of the same Lot number that missed the firmware update. So, if you have this Lot number and still recognized as a keyboard, please contact us at support@avantree.com. We'll get it replaced.

Please swivel the rubber cover out of the way and check the lot number of your unit as shown below.

Audio latency is, essentially, the time it takes for audio data to move from your audio source to your headphones. Wired headphones produce an imperceptible amount of lag—about 5-10ms worth. Within this 5-10ms window, your phone or computer processes the digital audio data, converts said data to an analog audio signal, and then streams the signal through your headphones or speakers.

Bluetooth devices spend a lot more time to do this “processing”. The source device compresses the data and wirelessly transmits it. Then the headphones or speakers receive the data and decompresses it.

The wireless communication program is called a “Codec”. It acts like a specific language that the sender and the receiver agree to communicate with. Different codecs lead to different audio delay times.

To benefit from the lowest amount of audio delay, BOTH the sender and the receiver must support either the aptX Low Latency or the Fast Stream Codec. If only one side supports aptX Low Latency but the other side does not, the streaming will use the next available codec supported by both devices, such as SBC or aptX. You will find that your Bluetooth audio and TV speaker audio are not in sync.

How do you confirm whether your Bluetooth headphones support the aptX Low Latency or FastStream codec? Simply check its specifications in its product listing or manual. Apple Headphones and nearly all true wireless earbuds do not support aptX Low Latency. Some headphones claim that they do, unless they are a reputable brand, you still need to double check from  Certified aptX Low Latency device list from www.aptx.com.

There is another factor that you need to keep in mind regarding audio delay, which is Codec priority. Many Bluetooth devices have a Codec "priority" list, meaning that it prioritizes using some Codecs over others when connecting to other devices. For example, the DG80 Dongle's Codec priority goes like this: 1.FastStream, 2.aptX low latency, 3.aptX, 4.SBC. When connecting with other devices, the dongle will go through these codecs one by one until it finds one that is supported by the device it's connecting to.

Where this gets tricky is if you are connecting multiple devices to each other. Bluetooth devices will use the lowest common denominator supported by all devices, not necessarily the fastest codec. This can result to a slower codec being used, even though your headphones support a faster codec. Read more here.

If you suspect that this is an issue, a fix is to factory reset / clear the pairing history of the devices experiencing audio delay. This may fix the issue.

What if my headphone is not low latency supported? You have the following options:

1. Change to a Low Latency supported headphone;

2. Get a headphone / transmitter Set. We have plenty of options HERE. 

3. Live with the slight lip sync delay. 

Avantree Bluetooth transmitter / adapters work with most Bluetooth receiving devices on the market. Please make sure the device is put into pairing mode when you try to pair / connect them. 

Note 1.Bluetooth device does NOTenters pairing mode automatically after its first pairing. You need to MANUALLY put it into pairing mode. Click your product brand below for details.

Note 2. Most Bluetooth device re-connect to its last paired device automatically when turned on. Please TURN OFF Bluetooth Funciton of all devices which previously paired with it.

Note 3. If pairing does not happen as expected, or paired and conencted, but abnormal behavior, then please try to Clear Pairing History of your Bluetooth Headphones / Speakers. This is a very helpful step. Click your product brand below for details.

Other Useful Links:

Will I still have audio delay when using Avantree transmitters?

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

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1. Visit Product Page - you can find product comparison info, accessories link, Support page link.
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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.