Cobra Electronics CABTCB4 HEADSET WITH BLUETOOTH User Manual

Cobra Electronics Corporation HEADSET WITH BLUETOOTH Users Manual

Users Manual

©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation Part No. 480-824-P Printed in Taiwan Version ACA BTCB4User ManualCABTCB4_MANL.indd 1 9/6/12 3:21 PM
1Index 2. Our Thanks to You / Package List 3. Product Illustration 4. Charging the Headset, Installation of the Junction Unit 5. Power On / Off 5. Pairing the Headset (or any Bluetooth® wireless device) 6. Wearing the Headset, Answering Incoming Calls 6. Refusing Incoming Calls 7. Ending Calls 7. Voice Dialing 7. Redialing Last Call 8. Placing Calls On Hold 8. 3 Way Conference Calling 9. Adjusting the Volume 9. Safety Instruction 10. Transmitting on CB Radio10. Placing a Call On Hold & Transmitting on CB11. Specifications 12. Trouble Shooting & Headset Care 13. Q & A15. FCC Statement / Conditions17 . Limited 1-Year WarrantyCABTCB4_MANL.indd 2-1 9/6/12 3:21 PM
2 3Our Thanks to You Thank you for purchasing the Cobra® CA BTCB4 wireless microphone system with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Use for hands-free phone operation and 4-pin CB radios. Properly used, this Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.Package List Please inspect your packaging contents and refer to the package list below to confirm that there is no shortages or defects. The packaging contents includes the following items: ► •Over-the-HeadMicrophoneSystem ................................................ 1► •4-PinJunctionUnit ...................................................................... 1► •Push-to-TalkSwitch ...................................................................... 1 •RetainingCableClips(notshown) ................................................. 6► •USBCable .................................................................................. 1► •12VCigaretteLighterPlugVehicleCharger ..................................... 1 •ProductRegistrationCard .............................................................. 1 •HookandLoopMaterial(notshown) ............................................. 1 •PTTSwitchCushion(notshown) ................................................... 1 If you find any shortage or defect, please contact your retailer where you purchased the product.Product Illustration 1. Power Switch2. Multi-FunctionButton (Answer/End Calls)3. Volume Up (+)4. Indicator Light5. Volume Down (-)6. Charging Jack Port7. Speaker (Receiver) 8. Microphone9. Junction Unit10. Push-to-Talk Jack11. CB-In-Use Indicator12. Fuse13. 4-PinCBMic Connector14. 12V DC Power Lead15. Push-to-Talk ButtonCharging AccessoriesUSB Charging Cable Vehicle Charger1. POWER SWITCH2. MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTON3. VOLUME UP BUTTON4. INDICATOR LIGHT5. VOLUME DOWN BUTTON6. CHARGING JACK PORT7. SPEAKER PHONE8. MICROPHONE9. JUNCTION UNIT11. CB IN USE INDICATOR10. PUSH-TO-TALK JACK12. FUSE13. 4-PIN CB CONNECTOR14. 12V DC POWER LEAD15. PUSH-TO-TALK BUTTONCABTCB4_MANL.indd 2-3 9/6/12 3:21 PM
4 54. Charging the Headset The CA BTCB4 includes a rechargeable built-in Lithium Polymer battery. IMPORTANT:Forrsttimeuse,chargetheheadsetforatleast2hoursbeforepairing.1. Insert the USB charging cable into the charging jack port located on the side of the headset.2. Plug other end of USB charging cable into a PC or insert the USB cable into the cigarette adaptor and place into a working cigarette lighter outlet. 3. During charging the indicator will glow a steady red light4. When charging is complete, the indicator light will turn off.NOTE:• Donotattempttouseheadsetwhilecharging.• OnlyusethesuppliedchargerororiginalCobraproductstochargetheheadset.• Whenheadsetbatterychargeislow,theindicatorlightwillashred.• Donotchargetheheadsetformorethan24hours.•Recharge headset only within a temperature range of 14°F to 113°F.5. Installation of the Junction Unit1. Connect the 4-pin cable of the junction unit to CB microphone connector.2. Attach hook and loop material to back of junction unit.3. Attach junction unit with hook and loop to a convenient location near the CB radio. 4. Connect the Red power cable to a 12V DC power source. You can use the same source as the CB.5. Connect the Push-to-Talk plug the PTT connector to the junction unit.6. Route the PTT cable preferably to the stick-shift. Use retaining clips (included) to secure cable. 7. Charge the headset for approximately 2 hours.8. Pair the headset to the cellphone (see page 5).9. The headset and junction unit should pair automatically. You will hear an audible tone on the handset once the connection is made for CB use. 6. Power On/Off1. To power on, press and hold the power button for 1 second, the power will turn onaftertheindicatorashesabluelight3times(thebluelightwillcontinuouslyash1timepersecond).2. To power off, press and hold the power button for 6 seconds until you hear 1 beep and the red LED will light momentarily.7. Pairing the HeadsetIMPORTANT:YourCobraBluetooth headset and your Bluetooth wireless technology enabled phone or other device, must be “paired” before first time use.1. Ensure the headset is on.2. Pressandholdthemulti-functionbuttonuntiltheindicatorashesblue/red (the headset is in pairing mode).3. Ensure your mobile phone has the Bluetooth wireless technology function and start the new device searching function. Please follow the instructions of your mobile phone to proceed the operation.4. Activate the Bluetooth “discovery” function in the mobile phone or other Bluetooth device. Example: Menu/Bluetooth/add new device. (See phone manual for specific Bluetooth wireless technology pairing instructions.). 6. When the headset is recognized by your phone, “CA BTCB4” will appear in the list of found devices. 7. Scroll to select or highlight “CA BTCB4” and press OK. 8. On some phones, you will be prompted to enter the headset password “0000”, press OK.9. Ifpairingissuccessful,yourheadset’sindicatorwillashblue3timesevery10seconds. If pairing is not successful, repeat the pairing process starting at step 1.10. Certain phone models may require you to press “connect” or “add to trusted devices” (See phone manual for specific Bluetooth wireless technology pairing instructions).11. Your headset is now paired and ready to use.NOTE: Pairing of the headset to the junction unit is automatic for CB operation. The red LED will indicate connection and a tone will be heard at the headset once the headset is powered up.CABTCB4_MANL.indd 4-5 9/6/12 3:21 PM
6 711. Ending Calls When the conversation is over, press the multi-function button to end the call. If call on the other end hangs-up, you will hear 2 beeps and the call is dropped.12. Voice DialingIMPORTANT:Yourmobilephoneandcarriermustsupportthisfeatureandoritmustbe activated to work properly.Press the multi-function button for less than 2 seconds on the headset to activate voice dialing and follow your mobile phone instructions to proceed with the voice dialing. 13. Re-dialing Last Call Press the multi-function button on the headset for 2 times. The last call will then be re-dialed automatically. Note:Your mobile phone must support the hands-free profile. For more details, please check the manual of your mobile phone. 135 135NOTE:• Recommendeddistancebetweenphoneandheadsetduringpairingis1-3feet• Ifheadsetisnotsuccessfullypairedwithin2minutes,itwillautomaticallyabandonpairing mode and revert to standby9. Wearing the Headset According to your preference, adjust the headset on your left or right ear.9. Answering Incoming CallsIMPORTANT:TheworkingrangeoftheBluetooth Wireless Headset is 16 feet indoors and 16 - 32 feet outdoors.Wait for headset to ring and then press the multi-function button to answer incoming call.NOTE: • Iftheheadsetisoff,Bluetooth® calls must be answered through the handset.10. Refusing Incoming Calls(For hands-free profile phones) Press multi-function button twice, about a second each.(For Headset profile phones) Call reject must done using the phone (See specific-phone owners manual).CABTCB4_MANL.indd 6-7 9/6/12 3:21 PM
8 914. Placing Calls On HoldIMPORTANT:Yourmobilephoneandcarriermustsupportthisfeatureand/oritmustbe activated to work properly.1. Press the volume decrease (-) button for 2~3 seconds until you hear one beep sound, then the call will be placed on hold. The headset automatically answers a second incoming call. 2. To take a call off hold, press the volume decrease (-) button for 2~3 seconds until you hear one beep sound.NOTE:To activate this function, please refer to the instructions of your mobile phone manual to make sure your phone program supports this function.15. 3 Way Conference CallingIMPORTANT:Yourmobilephoneandcarriermustsupportthisfeatureand/oritmustbeactivated to work properly.1. Press the volume decrease (-) button for 2~3 seconds until you hear one beep sound, then Call 1 will be placed on hold. The headset automatically answers a second incoming call. 2. To proceed in a 3-way phone conversation while you are answering the Call 2, press the volume increase (+) button for 2~3 seconds until you hear the beep sound to join all calls together. 3. To end the 3-way phone conversation, press the function button, then Call 1 and Call 2 will be hanged up together. NOTE:During a 3 way conference call, you can NOT return to just Call 1 or Call 2. If the 3 way conference call has not been activated, you can press the decrease (-) volume key for 2~3 seconds to easily transfer the calls between Call 1 and Call 2. If Call 1 is on hold and you hang up with Call 2, connection with Call 1 will be renewed.16. Adjusting the Volume During a call, you may adjust the headset’s volume. 1. To increase the volume, press the increase (+) volume key. 2. To decrease the volume, press the decrease (-) volume key. Note:You will hear a beep sound when the volume is at maximum or minimum levels. 17. Safety Instruction1. Read the headset manual carefully and use the headset correctly by following the instructions. 2. Keep the headset away from children.3. Do not use cleaning liquids or spray to clean the headset.4. Do not clean the headset while charging it. 5. Do not disassemble the headset. 6. If you encounter a problem, contact your retailer or service center. CABTCB4_MANL.indd 8-9 9/6/12 3:21 PM
10 1118. Transmitting on CB RadioIMPORTANT:Makesuretheheadsetisfullycharged.1. Press and hold the push-to-talk switch. 2. Speak in to the headset microphone.3. Release the push-to-talk to listen to the incoming audio.19. Placing a Call On Hold & Transmitting on CB While on a call: 1. Press and hold the volume down (-) button on the headset. You will hear a beep. 2. Press and hold the push-to-talk switch to transmit on the CB. Resume with the phone call:3. Press and hold the volume down (-) button on the headset. You will hear a beep to resume the phone call.4. To end the call, press and release multi-function button. 20. Specification ProductModelNo. CA BTCB4Bluetooth® Compliance Bluetooth® V2.1 Frequency Band 2.4GHz~2.4835GHz,ISMBandTalk Time Up to 10 hoursSupporting Profile Hands-freeConnection Peer to PeerData Encryption 128 bits encryptedPower Capacity Rechargeable Li-Polymer Power Supply 5.1V DC CLP (Cigarette Lighter Plug)Operation Temperature -25° C ~ +50° CFacility Saving Temperature -40° C ~ +70° COperationMoisture 10% ~ 90% (non-concrete status)Weight 2.36 oz. (battery included)Size 7.24 x 6.38 x 2.28 inchesCABTCB4_MANL.indd 10-11 9/6/12 3:21 PM
12 1321. Trouble Shooting1.Indicatorlightifashingred.•Batteryislow,rechargeheadset.2. No indicator light when charging.•Leaveheadsetonchargerforalongerperiodoftimebecause battery may be fully drained.3. There’s NO sound coming from the headset.• MakesuretheheadsetispairedwithaBluetooth device. • Makesuretheheadsetison.• Makesurethedistancebetweentheheadsetandthepaireddeviceiswithin32ft.• Makesureyourmobilephonehasagoodsignal.• SomeBluetooth wireless technology mobile phones support only one headset, if you pair it with more than one headset, it may cause the other headsets being cut off.• Turn off then turn both devices back on.22. Headset Care- Keep away from dusty areas.- Use clean and soft fabric to clean the headset’s surface.- Use only original Cobra branded accessories on product- Do not disassemble, it will invalidate warranty.- Avoid storing and charging the headset in extreme temperatures. - Only authorized and qualified personnel can change the battery. - Recharge the headset at least once every two months, either you use it or not.- To extend battery life, consume all or most of battery charge before recharging.23. Q & AQ: Why doesn’t my newly fully-charged headset work with my Bluetooth wireless technology mobile phone?A: You must complete the pairing process, see page 5. Q: Can CA BTCB4 work with ALL mobile phones? A: No, this headset works only with Bluetooth wireless technology enabled mobile phones. Q: How far is the working distance between the headset and the mobile phone? A:Maximumoperatingdistanceis32feet. Note: Certain conditions may shorten useable distance such as water, strong radio frequency signals, and other conditions. Q: Why does my mobile phone find many devices while searching for new device?A: Some mobile phones by default are set to find more than one Bluetooth device within the working range. When your phone is finished searching, your mobile phone’s LCD will show CA BTCB4 and/or some other unknown devices. Please select and confirm CA BTCB4. Q: What if my mobile phone could not find the headset? A: Only while your headset is under the pairing mode, your mobile phone can find the headset. Please follow the instructions of your headset manual to proceed the pairing process and/or see page 5 on pairing. CABTCB4_MANL.indd 12-13 9/6/12 3:21 PM
14 1524. Q & A continuedQ: Do I need to pair the headset every time I use it? A: No. The paired devices remain paired regardless of turning the power off on either device.Q: Why is the voice from the headset not clear? A: It may be the following two reasons: (1) Your location has a bad signal, please move to a location with a better signal. (2) The working range between the headset and the mobile phone has been exceeded. Please make sure the headset and mobile phone are within the work-ing range of 32 feet and there is no obvious interference. Q: Why is the headset suddenly not working? A: (1) The battery may be too low. (2) You may have a poor carrier/cellular signal (3) The connection between headset and handset may have failed. Turn off and return on both devices.Q: Why could the voice dialing function of the headset not be switched on? A: (1) Re-record the voice tag using the Bluetooth Wireless Headset. (2) Some mobile phones do not support the voice dialing function. Please refer to the manual of your mobile phone. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.15.21You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.15.105(b)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 installa-tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 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 interfer-ence will not occur in a particular installation. CABTCB4_MANL.indd 14-15 9/6/12 3:21 PM
16 17If 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.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1) this device may not cause interference and2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an un-controlled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.Cobra, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA. Cobra Electronics Corporation is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.©2012 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707www.cobra.comMADEINTAIWANLimited 1-Year WarrantyCOBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its Cobra CB microphone system, and the com po nent parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This war ran ty may be enforced by the first consumer pur chas er, pro vid ed that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, de fec tive CB microphone system, products or com po nent parts upon de liv ery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, ac com pa nied by proof of the date of first consumer pur chase, such as a du pli cat ed copy of a sales receipt.You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty. Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any product dam aged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of un au tho rized alterations or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced or re moved; 4) if the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A. All implied warranties, including war ran ties of mer chant abil i ty and fitness for a par tic u lar purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty. Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, con se quen tial or oth er dam ag-es; including, without lim i ta tion, damages re sult ing from loss of use or cost of in stal la tion.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the ex clu sion or limitation of incidental or con se quen tial dam ag es, so the above lim i ta tions may not apply to you.If You Think You Need Service, Call 773-889-3087If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your unit in. This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on your repair. You may be asked to send your unit to the Cobra factory. It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned.1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon or a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned.2. Send the entire product.3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the unit. Include a typed or clearly print name and address of where the unit is to be returned.4. Pack unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or First ClassMail:toavoidlossintransitto:Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 W. Cortland St., Chicago, IL 60707.6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us for status. If the unit is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 1.773.889.3087 for assistance.CABTCB4_MANL.indd 16-17 9/6/12 3:21 PM

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