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Voyager PRO UC v2
®

Bluetooth headset

BT300

Bluetooth USB adapter
USER GUIDE

Contents

Welcome	
Voyager Pro UC next generation technology.	
System requirements	

3
3
3

What’s in the box	

4

Adapter and headset basics	
Bluetooth USB adapter	
Headset	
Stowing the headset	
Headset controls	

5
5
5
5
6

Charge your headset	
Charge indicator lights	
Low battery warnings	

7
7
7

Fit your headset	
Fitting the headset	
Quick-turn adjustment for the left ear	
Accessories and replacement parts	

8
8
9
9

Pairing your Bluetooth USB adapter	
Initial pairing	
To re-pair your Bluetooth USB adapter	
Auto pair	

10
10
10
10

Connect PC and call	
Bluetooth USB adapter LED indicators	

11
12

Pair mobile phone and call	
Placing a call with your headset and Bluetooth mobile phone	
Answering and ending calls with your headset and Bluetooth mobile phone	
Call button behaviour with PC and mobile connected (not on a call)	

13
14
14
14

Advanced features	
Smart Sensor features	
Listening to Audio via A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile for Bluetooth)	
Transmission range	
Simultaneous call handling behaviour (PC & mobile)	
Headset controls, indicators and voice prompts	

15
15

Optional Plantronics software	
Plantronics Control Panel	
Plantronics Update Manager	

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18
20

Troubleshooting	
Troubleshooting — softphone usage	
Troubleshooting — Mobile phone usage	

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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your new Plantronics Voyager PRO UC. This user guide contains
instructions for setting up and using your Voyager PRO UC Bluetooth headset and BT300
Bluetooth USB adapter.

Voyager Pro UC next generation technology.
Featured highlights and Smart Sensor technology:
•	 Auto answers calls by placing headset on your ear
•	 Auto transfers calls between mobile phone and headset
•	 When on a mobile or PC call, softphone presence is automatically updated
•	 Eliminates accidental dialling by locking call button when headset is not worn
•	 Features PC wideband audio for best PC audio quality
•	 Integrated A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile for Bluetooth) lets you
listen to audio
•	 Automatically pairs headset to PC and mobile phone when headset is within range
•	 Voice prompts announce power on/off, battery level, connection status

System requirements
Computer
•	 Supported operating systems:
	 Windows XP®SP3 or later,
	 Windows Vista® SP1 or later,
	 Windows® 7 SP1 or later recommended
•	 Processor: 400 MHz Pentium® processor or equivalent (Minimum); 1 GHz Pentium processor or
equivalent (Recommended)
•	 RAM: 96 MB (Minimum); 256 MB (Recommended)
•	 Hard disk: 280 MB (Minimum); 500 MB (Recommended)

 For your safety, do not use headset at high volumes for extended periods of time. Doing
so can cause hearing loss. Always listen at moderate levels. For more information on headsets
and hearing, visit: plantronics.com/healthandsafety

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What’s in the box

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2

3

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5

	1 Voyager PRO UC Headset with pre-installed medium ear tip
	2 Bluetooth USB Adapter
	3 Soft gel ear tips (small & large) and optional foam tip covers (small & medium)
	4 Carry case
	5 AC charging cable
	6 USB charging cable

	4

Adapter and headset basics

Bluetooth USB adapter

1

	1 LED indicator light

Headset

1 2

3

4 5

	1 Volume/Mute button
	2 Call button
	3 Micro USB charging port
	4 Power button
	5 LED indicator light

Stowing the headset

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Headset controls


3

1 2

4 5

1	 Volume/Mute button
Increase/decrease volume
Mute/unmute mic during a call
Pause/play audio

Tap + or – button to adjust listen volume
1-second press of both + and – buttons
1-second press of both + and – buttons

2	 Call button
Answer or end a call (PC or mobile)
Redial
Initiate mobile phone’s voice-dialling*
Reconnect lost connection

1 tap
2 taps
2-second press until tone heard
1 tap

* Feature not supported by all mobile phones

3	 Micro USB charging port

90 minutes for full charge

4	 Power button
On or off
Talk time voice alert/sensor checker
Activate pairing mode

2-second press
1 tap
With headset off, press until LED flashes red/blue

5	LED
Charging
Battery status
Pairing mode

Solid red. When fully charged, LED is off.
Low = 2 red flashes, Recharge = 3 red flashes
Flashes red/blue

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Charge your headset

Charge your headset before using. Plug in your headset and
place on a flat non-metallic surface. The Smart Sensors in your
headset fully calibrate while charging. When fully charged, the LED
goes off.
NOTE Always charge at near room temperatures; never charge
battery at temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 40ºC (104ºF).

charging time
30 min ............................
Minimum charge
before first use
1.5 hours .......................
	 Full charge

Check battery level and Smart Sensor
To check the battery status, the headset must be powered on. While wearing the headset short
press power button and a voice alert will advise you of the talk time you have remaining on
your current charge. If you hear a beep after the remaining talk time your Smart Sensors are
not calibrated properly. Remove headset from your ear and place headset flat on a non-metallic
surface and connect to the AC charger or the USB cable charger for 10 seconds to recalibrate
the Smart Sensors. While not wearing your headset short press the power button and the
indicator light flashes red to show the battery charge level as shown below.

Charge indicator lights



Red flashes

Battery level
More than 2/3 full
1/3 to 2/3 full
Less than 1/3 full

USB cable
A USB cable is supplied to allow you to charge the headset from a PC’s USB port. The PC must
be powered on to charge via USB 2.0 or higher.
When the battery charge is very low, a tone and voice prompt will automatically occur.

Low battery warnings
Battery level

Tone

Voice prompt

30 minutes of talk time
remaining (this alert only
occurs during an active call)

Double high tone every 15
minutes

“Battery Low” repeats every
30 minutes

10 minutes of talk time
remaining

Triple high tone every 30
seconds

“Recharge Battery” repeats every
3 minutes

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Fit your headset

Fitting the headset
The headset comes configured for the right ear, with the medium ear tip installed, however you
can replace it with the small or large ear tip provided or configure the headset to fit on the left
ear. For the best sound clarity and comfort, make sure you have a secure fit.
Replace the ear tip for a better fit.
1	 Grip the ear tip and gently push it into the speaker housing.
2	 Rotate it a quarter turn to the left to unlock.
3	 Pull the ear tip away from the headset.

2
3

1

Attach a new ear tip.
4	 Align the tabs on the ear tip with the slots on the speaker housing.
5	 Gently push the ear tip into housing while turning it a quarter turn to the right. The ear tip will
stop rotating when it is locked.
You may want to add an optional foam ear tip cover for additional comfort. (small & medium)

5
4
4

Wearing the headset
1	 Guide the ear loop behind your ear and position the headset so that the speaker and ear tip rest
comfortably in your ear.
2	 Pivot the boom up to point the microphone toward the corner of your mouth.

1
2

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Quick-turn adjustment for the left ear
1	 Pivot the boom into an upright position.
2	 Rotate the boom and speaker to the other side of the headset and lower it before fitting your
other ear.
1

2

Accessories and replacement parts
You can order additional accessories and replacement parts here: plantronics.com/accessories

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Pairing your Bluetooth USB adapter

Initial pairing
Your Bluetooth USB adapter comes pre-paired to your Voyager PRO UC headset.

To re-pair your Bluetooth USB adapter
In the event that your headset and Bluetooth USB adapter are not paired or become unpaired do
the following:
1	 Start with the headset powered off.

2 	Remove the Bluetooth USB adapter.

3 	Place the headset in pairing mode by pressing and holding the power button
headset LED flashes BLUE/RED.

until the

4 	Insert the Bluetooth USB adapter directly into your PC USB port. The LED will flash and then
turn solid blue to indicate the headset is connected to the Bluetooth USB adapter.

5	 Headset will exit pairing mode.

Auto pair
The Bluetooth USB adapter and the headset will automatically pair headset to mobile phone
and PC when headset is on and within range of devices. Voice prompt will announce you are
connected. Voice prompts will also prompt you when you are out of range of devices.

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Connect PC and call

1	 Power headset on.

2	 Insert Bluetooth USB adapter directly into your PC USB port. The LED will flash and then turn
solid blue to indicate the headset is connected to the PC. The LED remains solid blue when not
on an active call.
NOTE Do not insert directly into a docking station or hub.

NOTE It is normal to see the LED flash at start-up before connection is established.
3	 Load Plantronics Enterprise software by visiting plantronics.com/software and click on
4	 Check your audio settings.
Confirm the speaker and microphone settings for your PC softphone are set to Plantronics
BT300.
PC audio setup for Windows 7 (To reach this screen: Control Panel > Sound)

Default setting: All PC sounds and
audio is played in the headset.

Alternative setting: All PC sounds
played through your PC speakers
and communication audio is
played in your headset.

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PC audio setup for Windows XP (To reach this screen: Start > Control Panel> Sound and Audio
Devices)



Default setting: All PC sounds and audio is played in the headset.

Alternative setting: All PC sounds played through your PC speakers and
communication audio is played in your headset.

5	 Place a call from your computer softphone. During an active call, the Bluetooth USB adapter
will flash blue.

Bluetooth USB adapter LED indicators
Headset powered off

None

Paired/connected

Solid blue

Active call

Flashing blue

Audio

Flashing blue

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Pair mobile phone and call

1	 Ensure your headset is fully charged. Press and hold the power button on the headset until the
indicator light flashes red and blue. The headset is now in pairing mode.
NOTE If you don’t see the red and blue flash, press and hold the power button to turn your headset
off. Then press and hold the power button again until you see the red and blue flash.
The headset will stay in pairing mode for ten minutes.

2	 Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone, then use the phone’s settings to add/search/
discover new Bluetooth devices.
BlackBerry® Settings/options > Bluetooth: On > Search for devices.
iPhone Settings > General > Bluetooth > On (starts the search for devices)
Android Phone Settings > Wireless > Bluetooth: On > Scan for devices.
Other Consult phone manual
NOTE For detailed paring instructions for popular mobile phones visit
plantronics.com/easytopair

PLT_VoyagerPRO

3	 Some phones may request that you enter a password for pairing. Enter 0000 password if your
phone requests a password to pair with the headset. Headset LED will stop flashing and exit
pairing mode when your headset and phone are successfully paired.

PLT_VoyagerPRO

TIP For pairing tutorial visit: plantronics.com/easytopair

4	 Make a test call from your mobile phone.
5	 End the call by pressing the headset’s call button. The call does not end if you remove your
headset without pressing the call button. See Smart Sensors.

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Placing a call with your headset and Bluetooth mobile phone
To place a call

Dial number on your mobile phone keypad.

Redial last number*

Double press call button. There will be a double low tone on each press.
A final tone indicates the last number has been redialled.

Activate voice dialling*

Press and hold call button for two seconds. First tone on key press start,
followed by a second tone which indicates voice dial is activated.

* Only available on mobile phones that support these features.

Answering and ending calls with your headset and Bluetooth mobile phone
To answer a call

Short press call button.

To answer a call when already
on an active Microsoft Office
Communicator call

Short press the call button to end the Microsoft Office Communicator
call, then press again to answer your mobile phone call.

To end a call

Short press call button.

Redial last number*

Double press call button. There will be a double low tone on each press.
A final tone indicates the last number has been redialled.

Reject a call

Press call button for one second until you hear a single low tone.

Transfer a call from your
mobile phone to your headset

While on a call, press the call button for one second until you hear a
single tone followed by double low tones.

Transfer a call from your
headset to your mobile phone

While on a call, press the call button for one second until you hear a
single tone followed by double low tones.

* Only available on mobile phones that support this feature.

Call button behaviour with PC and mobile connected (not on a call)
Open a computer audio
connection

Single tap

Redials last number on
mobile phone

Double tap

Starts voice dialling on
mobile phone

Hold call button for 2 seconds

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Advanced features

Smart Sensor features
Smart Sensors detect whether or not you are wearing the headset. Sensors are located in the
ear loop and the speaker.
Auto answer call:
When you are not wearing
your headset.

When you have an incoming call on your mobile
or computer softphone, put on the headset and
the call will be answered automatically. You do
not have to press the call button.

Auto pause media:
When you are listening
to audio.

When you are listening to audio from your
mobile phone or PC, remove the headset and the
audio pauses. Place your headset back on and
the audio resumes.
Note If the media player has been playing less
than 10 seconds you will have to manually
restart the media player.
Note If the audio remains paused for more
than 5 minutes you will have to manually
restart the media player.

Auto transfer call:
Whether you are wearing your
headset or not.

If you are not wearing your headset and you
answer an incoming call on your mobile phone,
the audio will be routed to the mobile phone.
When you put the headset on, the audio will be
automatically transferred to the headset.
If you are already wearing your headset and
there is an incoming call, the audio will be
routed to the headset and you will need to press
the call button to answer the call.

Auto lock call button:
When you are not wearing
your headset

Prevents accidental dialling from your mobile
phone when the headset is not worn.

Auto pair
When you are wearing
your headset

Automatically pairs headset to mobile phone
and PC when headset is on and within range
of devices. Voice prompt will announce you are
connected.

NOTE These features are enabled by default and can be disabled in the Plantronics Control Panel:
Devices>Device Settings>Headset Tab. The Plantronics software must be downloaded to access
the Control Panel. Changes to the settings requires that you are connected and within range of
the USB adapter. Load Plantronics software by visiting plantronics.com/software and click on

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Listening to Audio via A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile for Bluetooth)
Your Voyager PRO UC headset can play media files (music, podcasts, etc.) from any A2DPenabled mobile device.
Play/Pause
You can pause/resume your music from the mobile phone by depressing and holding the
headset’s volume + and – keys simultaneously until you hear a tone. Also see Auto pause media
in the Smart Sensor features table.

Transmission range
If you are on a call, you will hear the audio degrade as you move out of range.
If you stay out of range, active calls will be suspended. Calls will be re-established when you
walk back into range.
The Voyager PRO UC allows you to roam as far as 30 feet between devices before the call is
dropped. You will hear voice prompts when the link is dropped; such as “phone 1 disconnected”,
“phone 2 disconnected” or “PC disconnected” depending on how you have you headset and
BT300 adapter configured.

Simultaneous call handling behaviour (PC & mobile)
You can be on a call using a computer softphone application and receive a mobile phone call.
The ringtone for the mobile phone call is heard in the headset. Tapping the call button on the
headset will end the computer softphone call. Tapping the call button again will answer the
mobile phone call.
NOTE Answering the call on your mobile phone sends the audio to the mobile phone and leaves the
computer softphone call active on the headset.
You can be on a mobile phone and receive a call on your computer softphone.  The ringtone for
the computer softphone call is heard in the headset during the call.
Tapping the call button on the headset ends the mobile phone call. Tapping the call button
again answers the computer softphone call.
If you receive a computer softphone call and mobile call at the same time, tapping the call
button will pick up the call that came in first.

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Headset controls, indicators and voice prompts
Action

Indicator light

Tone

Voice prompt

Power on/off

Press power on/ On: solid blue for
off button
2 seconds
2 seconds
Off: solid red for
2 seconds

On: ascending
tone
Off: descending
tone

On: “Power on”
followed by a voice
prompt detailing
battery status.
Off: “Power off”

Check if headset is
powered on

Short press
call button or
volume + or button

Short blue flash

None

Incoming call alert

None

Flashes blue

Three single low
tones

Call answer/end

Short press call
button

Short blue flash

Single low tone
followed by lowlow-high tones

Adjust the listen
volume (during a
call)

Short press
volume +
or - button

Single blue flash

Tone at each
“Volume minimum”
change in volume. “Volume maximum” at
Double tone when the limits of the range
min/max volume
level reached

Call indicator light
(enable/disable)

With headset
powered on,
press power,
volume +
and - buttons
simultaneously
for
1 second

Turn indicator on:
blue glow increases
for 2 seconds
Turn indicator off:
blue glow
fades for 2 seconds

Single low tone

Reconnect after
leaving range for
more than 30
seconds

Short press call
button

Single blue flash

Single low tone

“PC connected”
“Phone 1 connected”
“Phone 2 connected”
“Connected” depending
on the device
configuration.

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Optional Plantronics software

Optional Plantronics software must be downloaded to access the Plantronics Control Panel.
Load Plantronics software by visiting plantronics.com/software and click on the download
button.

Plantronics Control Panel
If you have chosen to download and install the optional Plantronics software you may make
changes that affect the performance of your headset by using the Plantronics Control Panel.
To start this utility, click Start > Programs > Plantronics > Plantronics Control Panel.

Devices tab
Select your Plantronics BT300 USB adapter from the pull-down menu then select Device Settings to
configure settings for your headset system.



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Applications tab
Displays the status of Plantronics support for various applications such as softphones and media players

Preferences tab
Allows you to set preferences for the media player as well as other general settings

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About tab
Provides online access to the user guide and support and displays your headset system’s information

Plantronics Update Manager
Check for updates automatically
By enabling this tick box, you will activate a periodic automatic check for available software
updates.
Check for updates now
You can choose to check for available software updates at any time by clicking on the Check
For Updates Now button in Update Manager: From the Start menu, click Programs, then
Plantronics, then open Plantronics Update Manager.
Install checked updates
Following an AUTOMATIC or MANUAL CHECK FOR UPDATES, this field will be populated with
any applicable software updates and the INSTALL CHECKED UPDATES will begin installation.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting — softphone usage
My headset
doesn’t work with
my computer
softphone.

Make sure your headset is charged.
Make sure your headset is on and connected.
Press the call button on your headset.
Fine-tune the listening volume with the call button.
Ensure that the headset is the default sound device. The Plantronics control panel
will launch the sound devices control panel by going to Plantronics Control Panel >
Preferences > General – Launch Audio Devices Control Panel.

The sound is
distorted or I hear
an echo in the
headset.

Reduce speaking and/or listening volume on the computer using your softphone
application.
Point microphone towards your chin.
If the distortion is still present, lower the volume using volume/mute button.

The Bluetooth
link between
my headset and
Bluetooth USB
adapter doesn’t
automatically
reconnect when
I come back into
range.

If your headset and Bluetooth USB adapter do not automatically reconnect
when returning within range you can manually reconnect by disconnecting and
reconnecting the Bluetooth USB adapter from your PC. (headset must be powered
on)

Talk time
Battery is wearing out. Contact plantronics.com/support for factory service
performance
information.
is significantly
degraded even
after a full recharge.

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Troubleshooting — Mobile phone usage
My headset does not
work with my phone.

Ensure that the headset is fully charged.
Make sure the headset is paired with the Bluetooth phone you are trying to
use.

My phone did not locate
the headset.

Turn both your phone and headset off, then restart the mobile phone and
repeat the pairing process on page 15. (Pair mobile phone and call)

I could not enter my PIN
code.

Turn both your phone and headset off and on and then repeat the pairing
process on page 15. (Pair mobile phone and call) Your PIN code, or
password, is 0000 (4 zeros).
NOTE Many phones input the password automatically during the paring

process. Your phone may not ask you to manually input a password.
I cannot hear caller/dial
tone.

The headset is not turned on. Press the call button for approximately 2
seconds until you hear a tone or see the indicator glow blue.
Your headset is out of range. Move the headset closer to the Bluetooth
phone.
Your headset battery is drained. Charge your battery. See Charging headset.
The listening volume is too low. Incremental tapping of the call button will
adjust volume.
Make sure that the headset fits properly. See Fitting the headset.

Audio quality is poor.

Your headset is out of range. Move the headset closer to the Bluetooth
phone.

Callers cannot hear me.

Make sure that the headset is sitting correctly on your ear with the boom
pointing towards the corner of the mouth.
See Fitting the headset.

My headset falls off my ear. Make sure that the headset is sitting correctly on your ear with the boom
pointing towards the corner of the mouth. You may also want to try an
alternate size ear tip.
See Fitting the headset.

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NEED MORE HELP?
plantronics.com/support
Plantronics, Inc.
345 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
plantronics.com
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