Step 1: Getting Started & Charging

Charge the Connect Transmitter

1. Plug the micro-USB power cable into the micro-USB POWER port of the Connect.
2. Plug the USB end of the cable into an AC adapter, TV, or computer USB port.

Charge the Matrix Cinema Headphones

1. Plug the micro-USB power cable into the micro-USB power port of the Matrix Cinema.
2. Plug the USB end of the cable into an AC adapter, TV, or computer USB port.
3. Charge for 2 hours.
4. Proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Power On and Connect

The Connect transmitter and Matrix Cinema headphones are paired and ready to use and will connect automatically once powered on.

1. Turn your TV off to prevent Bluetooth interference.
2. Slide the ON/OFF switch of the Connect transmitter to the ON position.
3. Slide the ON/OFF switch of the Matrix Cinema headphones to the ON position.
4. A solid blue light will appear on the transmitter to indicate that a connection is established.
5. Proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: Connect Audio Cable to TV

Choose only one audio cable supported by your TV:

Choice A: Optical

1. Remove protective caps from both ends of the digital optical S/PDIF audio cable.
2. Plug the digital optical S/PDIF audio cable into the OPTICAL audio input of the Connect.
3. Plug the other end into the TV's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) port.
4. All done! Turn on your TV and check the headphones for sound. Make sure your TV is not muted and the volume on your headphones is turned up.
5. Proceed to Step 4.

Choice B: 3.5 mm

1. Plug the 3.5 mm audio cable into the 3.5 mm audio input of the Connect.
2. Plug the other end into the TV's headphone jack. The headphone jack may be located on the rear, side, front, or bottom of the TV.
3. All done! Turn on your TV and check the headphones for sound. Make sure the volume on both your TV and headphones is turned up.
4. Proceed to Step 4.

Choice C: RCA

1. Plug the red/white ends of the RCA audio cable into the TV's red/white RCA AUDIO OUT port.
2. Plug the 3.5 mm end of the RCA audio cable into the 3.5 mm audio input of the Connect.
3. All done! Turn on your TV and check the headphones for sound. Make sure the volume on both your TV and headphones is turned up.
4. Proceed to Step 4.

Step 4: Adjusting Volume & Audio Modes

Adjusting Volume

Tap the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons on the Matrix Cinema to adjust headphone volume.

Changing Audio Mode (CinemaEAR)

Tap the CinemaEAR button on the Matrix Cinema to enable CinemaEAR and to change the audio mode. There are four audio modes available:

• Clear Voice Mode: Boosts speech clarity to make dialogue easier to hear over background sounds.
• Clear Voice Plus Mode: Additional enhancement to provide a greater boost in speech clarity and intelligibility.
• Dynamic Music Mode: Improves bass and treble response to make music sound more lively and exciting.
• Bass Boost Mode: Enhances bass response and depth to create more impact and immersion with movies and music.

Hold the CinemaEAR button for 3 seconds to disable the CinemaEAR audio enhancement feature.

Powering Off

When finished listening, power off headphones until next use. The Connect transmitter can be left powered on and plugged into USB power.

Subsequent Use

When ready to use again, simply power on the headphones and they will reconnect automatically. A solid blue light on the Connect will indicate that a connection has been re-established.

The Connect transmitter can be left powered on and plugged into USB power for future use.

Overview

• Micro-USB POWER port
• ON/OFF switch
• Pairing button "A"
• Pairing button "B"
• OPTICAL audio input
• 3.5 mm audio input

LED Indicator Lights

The status of the Connect is shown by a green power / charging indicator light on the rear of the unit and two blue indicator lights on the top as follows:

Pair New / Additional Bluetooth Headphones

This procedure is used to re-pair the Matrix Cinema headphones if they do not reconnect automatically, to pair a different headphone with the Connect transmitter, or to pair a second headphone when one is already connected.

1. Put your Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode.
   • Matrix Cinema headphones: Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position, then hold the Multifunction button for about 5 seconds until the status indicator light begins to flash red and blue and the headphone says "Ready to Pair."
   • Other headphones: Consult the user manual of your Bluetooth headphones for the correct pairing procedure.
2. Once the headphones are in pairing mode, click Pairing button "B" once to put the Connect in pairing mode. The blinking blue light will change to solid blue once successfully paired. If two headphones are paired, two solid blue lights will be shown.

Factory Reset / Clear Memory

To perform a factory reset of the Connect, power on the Connect and hold Pairing button "A" for approximately 5 seconds until the blue indicator light stops blinking.

All previously paired devices will be cleared from memory and a new pairing will need to be created by following the pairing procedure above.

Overview

Left Earcup:

• 1. 3.5 mm audio jack
• 2. Charging Indicator light
• 3. Micro-USB charging port

Right Earcup:

• 4. Volume Up / Skip Track button
• 5. Volume Down / Previous Track button
• 6. Status Indicator light
• 7. Multifunction button
• 8. Power On/Off switch
• 9. Microphone
• 10. CinemaEAR button

Charging

The Matrix Cinema headphones should be charged roughly every 28 hours of use. Connect a micro-USB cable to the charging port of the Matrix Cinema and a powered-on computer or USB charger. Charging time is 2 hours. The red charging indicator light will turn off once fully charged. Low battery is indicated by a flashing red status indicator light and a "battery low" voice notification every five minutes.

Pairing with Other Devices

The Matrix Cinema can be used as a headset when connected to phones and tablets. It will first need to be paired with each device.

To pair the Matrix Cinema with a new device, power it on and put it in pairing mode by holding the Power / Multifunction button for about 5 seconds until the status indicator light begins to flash red and blue in an alternating pattern and the headphone says "Ready to Pair."

Open the Bluetooth menu on the device you wish to pair (usually located in Settings → Bluetooth). If needed, select "search for devices," "add new device," or "refresh." Select "MEE audio Matrix Cinema" and allow pairing to complete.

It is only necessary to pair your headphones once with each new device.

Controls with Phones and Tablets

The headphone controls on the Matrix Cinema are located on the right earcup.

Volume Down / Previous Track button

• [TAP] — Decrease Volume
• [HOLD 2 sec] — Previous Track

Volume Up / Skip Track button

• [TAP] — Increase Volume
• [HOLD 2 sec] — Next Track

Multifunction button

• [TAP] — Play / Pause (during media playback)
• [TAP] — Answer Incoming Call
• [HOLD 2 sec] — Reject Incoming Call
• [TAP] — Hang Up (during phone call)
• [HOLD 2 sec] — Siri® / Google Assistant™ / Voice Command
• [TAP twice] — Redial
• [HOLD BOTH Multifunction + Volume Down, 2 sec] — Mute Call (during phone call)

Power On / Off Switch

• Switch in ON position → Power On
• Switch in OFF position → Power Off