LG Electronics USA HBS250 BLUETOOTH HEADSET User Manual HBS 250

LG Electronics USA BLUETOOTH HEADSET HBS 250

USERS MANUAL

EnglishAll rights reserved.LG Electronics Inc., 2007Note : For the best performance and to prevent any damage to, or misuse of the HBS-250, please read all of the information carefully prior to using the HBS-250.Any modifications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.LG ElectronicsBLUETOOTH®Stereo Headset HBS-250 User manual
3Before useThe LG HBS-250 is a super lightweight and compact Bluetooth®wireless stereo headset that produces hi-fi stereo sound. It alsooffers crystal clear sound via noise reduction and echo cancellationduring a phone call using DSP (digital signal processing)technology. This product can be used as an audio accessory fordevices supporting either the A2DP or Handsfree Bluetooth®Profile.Bluetooth®Stereo headset User manual Charger WEEE Card Package contents2Table of ContentsBefore use 3How to use 3- Charging 5- Low battery 5- Button Hold 5- Battery status 5- Power on 5- Power off 6- Easy Pairing 6- Pairing (Manual) 6- Connecting (Previously Paired) 7- Multi-connection 7- Volume control 8 - Audio streaming 8�PLAY 8 �PAUSE 8�STOP 8�NEXT SONG 8�PREVIOUS SONG 8�FAST FORWARD 8�REWIND 8- Calling 8�Answering a call 8�Voice dialing 9�Last number redialing 9�Ending a call 9�Transferring a call 9�Call waiting 9�Call Reject 9�MIC MUTE 9Summary of button functions 10LED indication 11Troubleshooting 11Specification 12Precautions 13Declaration of confirmation 13Additional information 14External sound cable
Back4 5MICCharging PortDescription of partsChargingLow batteryButton HoldFrontExternal sound/Charging portMUSIC JOG dial PWR/CALL buttonWearing- Check the left/right side of the headset.- Widen the ear loop a little in order to wear it easily, and wear it appropriately.- Adjust the ear loop to fit in your ear if necessary.Battery statusNumber of red flashes4 flashes 3 flashes 2 flashes 1 flashMusic streaming time More than 7 h More than 4 h More than 1 h Up to 1 hPower onHow to use- Remove the cover on the charging port and connect the charger.- While charging, the LED will remain on.- The Headset can not function while charging.- It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Headset.- When charging is complete, the LED will turn off.- You will hear a beep tone periodically at low battery. - When the battery is not charged, the Headset will turn off.- Button Hold mode prevents any button from being pressed unintentionally.- Press and hold EQ/HOLD button for 3 seconds to turn on the mode.- Press and hold EQ/HOLD button for 3 seconds again to turn off the mode.- Button Hold mode is available even when HBS-250 is powered-off.- If you press any button of powered-on Headset in Button Hold mode, beep and LED alerts notify you of the mode.- If you try to turn on the Headset in Button Hold mode, beep and LED alerts notify you of the mode, too. You should turn off the Button Hold mode first.By pressing briefly the Volume-Up button and Volume-Down buttonsimultaneously, the battery status can be checked by the number ofLED flashes.- Press and hold the PWR/CALL button for at least 2 seconds.�The HBS-250 will turn on and a tone will play.EQ/HOLD buttonVolume Control
7Connecting (Previously Paired)How to use6Easy PairingPower offHow to useMulti-connectionThere are two ways to connect the “HBS-250” to a Handset.1. Connecting from a Handset to the HBS-250�From the Bluetooth menu, select the “connect” sub-menu.�Select “LG HBS-250” and connect.2. Connecting from the HBS-250 to a Handset�Press the PWR/CALL button for 2 seconds to power on.�If the “HBS-250” has ever been previously paired with the Bluetoothdevice successfully, it will automatically reconnect to that device.[ Auto Reconnect ]- When the HBS-250 is turned off while connected, the headset and handset will disconnect. The Stereo headset and handset will automatically reconnect without pairing, when the HBS-250 is turnedback on. [ Out of range ]- When the HBS-250 and your handset are separated by a distance of33 feet (10meters) or more, the HBS-250 and handset will disconnect.When the handset and HBS-250 are brought back within the requireddistance, the HBS-250 and handset will automatically reconnect.- If the HBS-250 and handset do not automatically reconnect when they are back within the required range, briefly press the PWR/CALLbutton on the HBS-250 to reconnect manually.You can connect your HBS-250 to two devices in order to enablemusic playing and phone connectivity at the same time. This impliesthat your mobile phone will be paired with the headset or hands-freeprofile and your Bluetooth-enabled audio device will be paired withA2DP and AVRCP. 1. Connect your HBS-250 to a Bluetooth-enabled audio device.2.Power off the HBS-250 by pressing PWR/CALL button for 5 seconds.(The connection with the audio device will subsequently drop.)3.Put your HBS-250 in the pairing mode and pair/connect the headsetto a mobile phone by using the headset or hands-free profile.4. Press MUSIC JOG dial once briefly.5. The audio device is now paired with A2DP and AVRCP, while the mobile phone is paired with the headset or hands-free profile. * Note: In case your mobile phone supports A2DP and AVRCP, you can enjoy listening to music from your mobile phone with the HBS-250.Pairing (Manual)- Press and hold the PWR/CALL button for at least 5 seconds.�A tone will play, the Bluetooth link will disconnect, and the HBS-250 will turn off.-With the HBS-250 off, Press and hold the PWR/CALL button for 2 seconds.�If the HBS-250 has never been connected with a Bluetooth device, it will automatically enter pairing mode.�If the HBS-250 has previously been connected with the Handset, it will automatically try to reconnect to that handset.�If the HBS-250 fails to reconnect to the handset, it will automatically enter pairing mode.�You will hear two short beeps and the LED indicator will shows a solidblue light, when the device enters Pairing Mode.�Once in Pairing Mode, please follow these instructions:▶Using your Handset, find the Bluetooth Menu and "search for" or "add” new devices.▶Select "LG HBS-250" from the list of devices and pair it with your handset.▶When asked for the Pass/PIN code during the pairing procedure, please enter “0000” (4 zeros).▶After pairing successfully, be sure to “Connect” to the HBS-250.▶Once you have connected successfully, you will hear a beep.▶If you want to pair with other devices in the future, the HBS-250must be placed into Pairing Mode.▶If the HBS-250 is in “Pairing Mode” for 3 minutes without being paired to a device, the Headset will automatically turn off.- Prior to using the Headset for the first time, you must pair it with a Bluetooth-enabled handset.- With the HBS-250 off, press and hold the PWR/CALL button for 5 seconds.�You will hear two short beeps and the LED indicator will shows a solid blue light, when the device enters Pairing Mode.�Once in Pairing Mode, please follow above instructions.
8How to use9Volume controlAudio streamingCalling- Briefly press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the headset volume.- There are eight levels of headset volume in handsfree mode.- There are fifteen levels of headset volume in audio streaming mode.PLAY- Briefly press the CALL button to answer an incoming call. PAUSE - Briefly press the MUSIC JOG dial to pause the music.STOP- Press and hold the MUSIC JOG dial for 1 second to stop the music.NEXT SONG- Briefly turn and release the MUSIC JOG dial toward upper direction to play the next song. PREVIOUS SONG - Briefly turn and release the MUSIC JOG dial toward lower direction to play the previous song.FAST FORWARD- Turn and hold the MUSIC JOG dial toward upper direction. When released, music will resume.REWIND- Turn and hold the MUSIC JOG dial toward lower direction. When released, music will resume.Music Enhancement (Music play mode)- The music play mode changes by pressing EQ/HOLD button briefly.- HBS-250 has 5 modes including Normal, Rock, Vocal, Base and 3D. - Each mode changes to the next mode by pressing EQ/HOLD button once and when it comes back to the normal, you will hear the beep sound.Answering a call- When there is an incoming call, the HBS-250 will ring.- Briefly press the PWR/CALL button to answer an incoming call.Making a call - If you make a call from the Handset, the call will (subject to phone settings)automatically transfer to the HBS-250. If not automatically transferred, you can transfer the call manually by briefly pressing the PWR/CALL button on the HBS-250(headset and handset must be paired).Using as a wired headsetHow to useVoice dialing*- Briefly press the PWR/CALL button. (You will get the best results if yourecord the voice dialing tag through your HBS-250).NOTE: If the Handset does not support Voice Dialing, the HBS-250 willactivate the last number redial.Last number redialing *- Press and hold the PWR/CALL button for 1 second to activate Last Number Redial.The Headset will beep, and call the last number dialed.Ending a call- Briefly press the PWR/CALL button.Transferring a call*- While on a call on your handset, briefly press the PWR/CALL button on the HBS-250 to transfer the audio to the Headset, (Headset and handset must be paired) To transfer a call from the Headset to Handset, turn and hold MUSIC JOG dial toward upper direction for 1 second.Call waiting*- Answer a second call without hanging up the first call by pressing the PWR/CALL button for 1 second. Press the PWR/CALL button for 1 second to return to the original call.- Briefly press the PWR/CALL button to terminate the active call. (or both of calls).Call reject*- Activate call reject by pressing the PWR/CALL button for 1 second when the Handset/HBS-250 rings.MIC MUTE- Turn and hold MUSIC JOG dial toward lower direction for 1 second to mute the mic during conversation. Turn and hold MUSIC JOG dial toward lower direction for 1 second again to resume conversation.* It is possible to use these functions only when your Handset supportsthem. For further information about using these features please consult your Handset's user manual.- HBS-250 can be used as a wired headset by connecting the cable provided. - External sound (from cable) is available even when headset is powered-down. - Yon can not hear external sound when Bluetooth device's sound is active. For example, when the cable is connected to MP3 player and when you want to listen to the music from the Bluetooth mobile phone, the sound from the Bluetooth mobile phone will be only available.
Summary of button functions LED indication1110TroubleshootingFunction Headset status ActionPower on Power off Press PWR/CALL button for 2 secondsPower off Power on Press PWR/CALL button for 5 secondsButton holdExcept chargingPress and hold EQ/HOLD button for 3 secondsVolume upTalking/Music onBriefly press the Volume Up buttonVolume downTalking/Music onBriefly press the Volume Down buttonPlay Idle Briefly press MUSIC JOG dialPause Music on Briefly press MUSIC JOG dialStop Music onpress and hold MUSIC JOG dial for 1 secondNext Song Music on Briefly turn and release MUSIC JOG dialtoward upper direction Previous Song Music on Briefly turn and release MUSIC JOG dial toward lower directionFast forward Music on Turn and hold MUSIC JOG dial toward upper directionRewind Music on Turn and hold MUSIC JOG dial toward lower directionMusic mode changeMusic on Press EQ/HOLD button brieflyTransferring a call Talking - From the mobile phone to the headset:Briefly press PWR/CALL button once- From the headset to the mobile phone:Turn and hold MUSIC JOG dial toward upper direction for 1 secondAnswering a call Ringing Briefly press PWR/CALL buttonEnding a call Talking Briefly press PWR/CALL buttonCall waiting Talking Press and hold PWR/CALL button for 1 secondLast number Idle Press and hold PWR/CALL button for 2 redialingsecondsVoice dialing Idle Briefly press PWR/CALL buttonCall reject Ringing Press PWR/CALL button for 1 secondPairing Power off Press PWR/CALL button for 5 secondsMute on/off Talking Turn and hold MUSIC JOG dial toward lower direction for 1 secondFunction HBS-250 Status Status of LEDOperating Power on The LED light flickers fast 5 times.Power off The LED light flickers fast 5 times.Pairing mode The LED is on.A2DP/AVRCP/Handsfree/ The LED light flickers once every 5 Headset Profile not Connectedseconds.A2DP/AVRCP/Handsfree/ The LED light flickers twice every 5 Headset Profile not Connectedseconds.Call Connected The LED light flickers twice every 5seconds..Unintentional loss of connectionThe LED light flickers twice every 5 (until the connection is recovered)seconds.Button pressed in hold mode The LED light flickers 3 times fast.Charging Charging The LED is on.Charging complete The LED is off.Status To check Corrective actionHeadset does Check whether the battery Charge the battery.not turn on of the HBS-250 headset is charged.Check whether the headsetEscape from Button Hold mode.is in Button Hold mode. (Press and hold EQ/HOLD button for 3 seconds)Unable to Check whether handset Determine whether your communicate supports the headsethandset supports the Headset/ with the HBS-250handsfree/A2DP /AVRCP Handsfree/A2DP/AVRCRBluetooth Profiles. Bluetooth profiles.Check whether the battery Charge the battery.of the HBS-250 is low.
Precautions1312Declaration of ConfirmationTroubleshootingSpecificationsITEM DescriptionBluetooth®specification V2.0 (headset / handsfree / A2DP / AVRCP)Battery 3.7V, Li-ionStand by time Up to 320HrsMusic play time Up to 8HrsTalk Time Up to 10HrsCharging time 2Hrs 30Min Audio 10mW (Max. 70mW), 107dBOperation temperature -10℃~ 60℃Dimension / Weight 38.5 (D) X 19.0 (H)mm / 40gFCC NOTICE TO USERS :This 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.IMPORTANT NOTE :To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, nochange to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to theantenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RFexposure requirements and void user's authority to operate the device.Hereby, [LG Electronics USA], declares that this [Bluetooth Headset(HBS-250)] is in compliance with the essential requirements and otherrelevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.Do not drop this unit from a height.Do not modify, repair, or take apart this unit.Do not expose directly to water, alcohol, benzene, etc. for cleaning.Do not expose directly to flammables. Do not place or keep the unit near flammables. Keep unit away from humidity and dust.Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Keep away from direct light or heat. Status To check Corrective actionUnable to Check and make sure the Press PWR/CALL button for 2pair the HBS-250Headset it on. seconds to turn on the headset.with Bluetooth Check and make sure theWhen the power is off, press devices Headset is placed in pairing and hold PWR/CALL button for mode. at least 5 seconds to place theHBS-250 in the pairing mode. Low sound Check the Headset volume. Increase the volume level. None of the Check whether the headset Escape from Button Hold mode buttons seem to is in Button Hold mode.(Press and hold EQ/HOLD work button for 3 seconds)+-
15141. Radio frequency exposureThis Bluetooth Stereo Headset, HBS-250, is a radio transmitter andreceiver. When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetoothequipped mobile device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency(RF) electromagnetic fields (microwaves) in the frequency range 2.4to 2.4835 GHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is low, 0.001 watt. Your Bluetooth Stereo Headset is designed to operate incompliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by nationalauthorities and international health agencies when used anycompatible LG Electronics mobile phone.2. Potentially explosive atmosphereTurn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your electronic device couldgenerate sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentiallyexplosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.3. Emergency callsIMPORTANT!This Bluetooth®Stereo Headset and the electronic device connectedto the Stereo Headset operate using radio signals, cellular andlandline networks as well as user-programmed functions, whichcannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore youshould never rely solely upon any electronic device for essentialcommunications (e.g. medical emergencies). Remember, in order tomake or receive calls, the Stereo Headset and the electronic deviceconnected to the Stereo Headset must be switched on and in aservice area with adequate cellular signal strength. Emergency callsmay not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when certainnetwork services and/or phone features are in use. Check with yourlocal service provider.4. Battery informationA rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly. Anew battery or one that has not been used for a long period of timecould have reduced capacity the first few times it is used. Do notexpose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +60°(+140°F)or under -20°(-4°F). For maximum battery capacity, use the battery inroom temperature. If the battery is used in low temperatures, thebattery capacity will be reduced. The battery can only be charged intemperatures between +10°(+50 °F) and +45°(+113°F).Additional Information Additional Information5. Recycling the battery in your Bluetooth Stereo HeadsetThe battery in your Bluetooth Stereo Headset must be disposed ofproperly and should never be placed in municipal waste. The LG Electronics service partner removing battery will dispose of itaccording to local regulations.6. Conditions- The warranty is valid only if the original receipt issued to the original purchaser by the dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial number, is presented with the product to be repaired or replaced. LG Electronics reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product from the dealer.- If LG Electronics repairs or replaces the product, the repaired or replaced product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts orcomponents will become the property of LG Electronics.- This Warranty does not cover any failure of the product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with instructions for use and maintenance of the product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the product due to accident, modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid.- This warranty does not cover product failures due to improper repair installations, modifications or service performed by a non-LG Electronics authorized person.- Tampering with any of the seals on the product will void the warranty.- There are no express warranties, whether written or oral, other than this printed including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. in no event shall LG electronics or its vendors be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits or commercial loss, to the full extent those damages can be disclaimedby law.
16Hearing Safety�Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The warranty provided does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable national legislation in force, nor the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.Additional InformationPermanent hearing loss may occur if you use your headset at a highvolume.Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time to a highervolume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to yourhearing. If you experience ringing in your ear or muffled speech, stoplistening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, theless time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearingexperts suggest that to protect your hearing:�Limit the amount of time you use headset at high volume.�Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.�Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on yourhandset, please refer to the features guide for your handset.Limited WarrantySubject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, LG Electronicswarrants this product to be free from defects in design, material andworkmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer, andfor a subsequent period of one (1) year. Should your product needwarranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it waspurchased or contact your local LG Electronics contact center to getfurther information.

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