Avantronics AS8 Bluetooth Stereo Headset User Manual 1

Avantronics Limited Bluetooth Stereo Headset 1

Users Manual

1. Product Description Avantree Sacool (BTHS-AS8) is a lightweight sports headphone with in-ear drivers. It features fashionable sport design and quality stereo sound. Sacool is the ideal choice for active pursuits, such as jogging and exercising. 2. Product Overview (1). Speaker (2). Multi-function button (3). Charging socket (4). LED indicator (5). Microphone (6). Volume up (Previous) (7). Volume down (Next) (8). Headband What’s in the box: • Avantree Sacool • USB charging cable • Silicone ear buds • User manual • Warranty card Optional: • Travel /car charger 3. Charging Avantree BTHS-AS8 uses a micro USB charging socket. 1). First time, please charge the device for no less than 2 hours to make sure the headset is fully charged and the battery reaches its full capacity. 2). Each subsequent charge cycle may take 2 hours. 3). LED will indicate red when charging and off when charging is complete. 4). If you have not used the item for a few months, LED might not turn red when first charging. It may take 15 to 35 minutes before the LED turns red. NOTE: • Only use the Avantree certified charger, or consult Avantree support if you intend to use a third party charger. • When battery power is low, the red indicator light will flash red every 15 seconds. 4. Turn ON/OFF Turn On: From OFF, press and hold the “MFB” button for around 4 seconds until the indicator LED shows blue. Turn Off: From ON, press and hold the “MFB” button for around 4 seconds until the indicator LED shows red. NOTE: • Once the unit is on, the LED indicator will flash blue every 10 seconds.
• When losing connection, the speakerphone will automatically switch itself off in 30 minutes. 5. Working with mobile phone (Tutorial online) It is important to pair the headset with your Bluetooth mobile phone for first time use. 5.1 Pairing procedure: 1). Ensure the headset is off. 2). Press and hold the MFB button (about 7 seconds) until LED blinks blue and red alternately. 3). Search the headset from your phone. 4). Once “Avantree Sacool’’ found in search list, follow the steps and enter pin code 0000 to pair (some phones do not request the pin code). 5). Connect the headset to your phone. Headset is now ready for use. Once paired and connected, the headset will be automatically connected to your phone whenever you turn the headset on, provided your phone is in range. We found most problems are caused by improper pairing between the headset and the Bluetooth device. Please follow the online tutorial step-by-step. 5.2 Basic Operations: 1). Answering a call: Answering the first call: Press the “MFB” button once to answer the first call. Answering the second call: Press the “MFB” button once to answer the second call and end the first call simultaneously. Ending a call: Press the “MFB” button once to end a call. 2). Reject a call: Reject the first call: Press and hold the “MFB” button for 3 seconds to reject the first call. Reject the second call: Press “V+” button once to reject the second call. 3). Voice Dial: If your mobile phone has voice dialing enabled, when in standby mode briefly press both ”V+” and “V-” then say the voice tag you wish to call. (Note: Some phones need to record the voice tag in advance.) 4). Last number redialing: In standby mode, double click the “MFB” button. 5). Switching a call between headset and mobile phone: Headset to mobile phone: During a call, press and hold “MFB” for 2 seconds to transfer the call to your mobile phone. Mobile phone to headset: During a call, press and hold “MFB” for 2 seconds to transfer the call to your headset. 6). Mute & Unmute (during a conversation) Mute the microphone: press and hold “V-” button until you hear a short beep. In mute status, you will hear two beeps every 3 seconds. Unmute the speakerphone: press and hold “V-” button again until you hear a short
beep. 7). Restore the Default Setting: Under standby mode, press and hold V+ and Multi-function button for 8 seconds until the indicator flash blue and red, then the headphone is now back to original setting, and after power on again, it will enter pairing mode automatically. 5.3 Music Streaming Enter into your phone’s music player before listening to music on the headset. Music will be automatically heard on your headset for some phones, others need to transfer music from the phone to the headset. • Volume Up: Briefly press “V+” to increase the volume • Volume Down: Briefly press “V-“ to decrease the volume • Play music: Press “MFB” button • Pause: Press “MFB” button • Previous track: Press and hold “V+” button • Next track: Press and hold “V-” button NOTE: 1). Some functions are dependent on the mobile phone being used with the headset and may not work where those features are not supported. 2). For some phones, when the power saving mode is on with animated moving images, the music is interrupted. Changing the power saving mode to “non-moving image” may resolve this. 6. Working with PC/ laptop (Tutorial online) 6.1 Pairing procedure: • Ensure your PC has built-in Bluetooth. Turn on the Bluetooth of PC. • Double-click Bluetooth icon, click “Add a new device”. • Once “Avantree Sacool’’ found in search list, follow the steps and enter pin code “0000” to pair (some does not need this). • Connect the headset to your PC. • Headset is ready for use now. 6.2 Streaming music Before streaming music, you need to change the sound setting first. Go to “Control Panel” > “Sound” > “Playback” and change the audio setting to “Bluetooth Stereo Audio”. Play music from your player z Pause: During music streaming, press “MFB” button, press “MFB” button again to resume it. z Volume up: Briefly press “V+” to increase the volume z Volume down: Briefly press “V-” to decrease the volume z Previous / Back track: These two functions depend on your PC system. On some
systems, you can control it on the headset by pressing and holding V+ or V- buttons. Some systems do not support this. 6.3 For Skype calls z Some PC systems change the sound setting automatically, then you can make Skype calls immediately. z For other PC systems you will need to change the sound setting first. Go to Skype Tools > Options > Sound Devices and select “Audio in” / “Audio Out” / “Ringing” Change all three modes to “Bluetooth AV Audio” and save it. You can then make Skype calls. 7. Product Specification * Bluetooth V2.1+EDR * Chipset: CSR BC05-Multimedia single chip * Support profiles: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, AVRCP * Operation range: Class 2, 10 meters * Battery: 100mA rechargeable lithium battery * Talk time: up to 5 hrs * Music time: up to 5 hrs * Standby time: up to 100 hours * Headset size: 36.2mm x 21.2mm X 29.7mm * Weight: 18g The talk and standby times may vary when used with different mobile phones or other compatible Bluetooth devices, usage settings, usage styles and environments. 8. Safety Information z To avoid damage or malfunction of this device, do not drop it from high places. Keep this device away form humidity, water and other liquids. If the device is exposed to water, moisture or other liquids, do not operate it to avoid the potential of electric shock, explosion or damage to the device/injury to yourself. z Do not place or keep this device near any heat source, such as direct sunlight, radiators, stoves or other apparatus which produces heat. It may cause an explosion or degrade the performance and/or life of the battery. z Do not attempt to modify, repair or disassemble this device yourself (especially the battery). It may cause an explosion. Attempting any repair or modification of this device yourself will void the warranty. z Do not place heavy objects on this device. z Use only the correct charger as supplied with this device. z Replacement or service must be done by a qualified service center or by the manufacturer. z Unplug this device when unused for long periods, or during lightning storms. CAUTION: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
The battery in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burning if mistreated. 9. Declaration of Conformity 9.1. EU This product is CE certified according to the provision of the R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC). We declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 9.2. FCC Statement 1). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 9.3. RF Warning Statement The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 9.4. Trademark Statement The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Avantree is a trademark owned by Avantronics Limited.
10. Warranty Please refer to the warranty card included. Online Tutorial & Technical Support For more information about this product and other Avantree Bluetooth products, including video user guides, product tutorials and online technical support, please visit the www.avantree.com ‘Product Tutorial’ and ‘Download’ pages. Due to the nature of our products, there may be software updates made without notice. Please always refer to the Avantree website for the latest information.

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