COBALTBLUE WIRELESS ADAPTER USER’S GUIDE
For Compatible Wireless Audio Accessories
Bluetooth Adapters
Model #s: COBALTBLUE Series
Made in Taiwan
FCC ID (BT-523) : N2E-BT523
FCC ID (BT-510, BT-511, BT-520, BT-532,
BT-533. BT-543) : N2E-BTM01
This manual appli es to all
COBALTBLUE S eries
adapters for Multi-pin
radios, EXCEPT the BLUE-APX
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STEP TWO: Pairing with an Audio Accessory
* Turn o the radio that the COBALTBLUE Adapter is connected to. Wait at least three seconds.
* Turn the radio on while holding down the Talk button on the COBALTBLUE Adapter.
* Continue to hold the Talk button down for approximately three seconds. Release the Talk button
when the status LED begins to ash two times per second.
* The COBALTBLUE Adapter is now in audio accessory pairing mode. Activate the pairing mode on
your compatible wireless audio accessory.
* Once the wireless audio accessory and COBALTBLUE Adapter are paired with each other, the status
LED on the adapter will show a constant blue light for three seconds.
* If the COBALTBLUE Adapter does not detect a compatible wireless accessory within 60 seconds
of being put into pairing mode, the adapter will exit the pairing mode and resume normal operation.
* Once successfully paired, you will be able to operate your two-way radio using your compatible
wireless accessory.
Pairing With an Audio Accessory
Connecting the Adapter to Radio
The COBALTBLUE Adapter allows you to use a compatible
wirelessheadset or other audio accessory with your two-
way radio.
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Quick Disconnect Accessory Port
Allows the connection of a COBALTBLUE
series wired audio accessory, such as a
Push-to-Talk, earphone, or auxiliary
microphone. (Not present on all models.)
Radio Connector
This port connects the COBALTBLUE
Adapter to a compatible two-way radio.
Multi-Function Talk Switch / Status LED
Used to place the COBALTBLUE Adapter in pairing
mode.The LED ashes messages that let the user
know the current status of the PRYMEBLU Adapter.
Once paired with an audio accessory, this switch is
used to activate the Push-To-Talk function of the
two-way radio.
Controls and Connection
NOTE: BLUE-MXT Model shown.
Other models may vary slightly
in appearance.
Federal Commun icatio n Commi ssion Interf erence Stateme nt
This equipment has b een tested and found to comply wi th 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 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 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one 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 dierent from that to which the
receiver is conn ected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's author ity to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. O peration is subject to the
following t wo conditions: (1) This device may not cause har mful interferen ce, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment compli es with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, plea se avoid direct contact to the trans mitting antenna
during transmitting.
RF Exposure Warning!
Please keep product 20cm away from your
body or bystander during the radio operation.
The typical handhe ld two-way radios were
certied under mobi le usage condition
(i.e. keep 20cm away from the user body)
and use of such radio closer than 20cm may
exceed the US RF exposure limit
and shall be avoided.
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STEP FOUR: Transmit and Receive Operation
The COBALTBLUE Adapter will automatically route radio calls based on the following priority:
* If an audio accessory is connected to the Quick-Disconnect Port of the COBALTBLUE Adapter,
radio calls will be routed to this accessory. (Does not apply on models with no QD jack.)
* If no wired accessory is connected, calls will be routed to a wireless accessory, if one is paired
with the COBALTBLUE Adapter.
* If no wireless headset or audio accessory is paired to the COBALTBLUE Adapter or the wireless
accessory is turned o, calls will be routed to the internal speaker of the two-way radio.
NOTE: When a new accessory is connected, paired, disconnected, or powered o, it may take
several seconds for the audio from received radio calls to be routed appropriately.
Push-to-Talk can be activated by any of the following methods:
* Pressing and holding the Talk button of the COBALTBLUE Adapter
* Using the PTT button on a wired PRYME Quick-Disconnect accessory, if one is connected to the
COBALTBLUE Adapter. (Does not apply on models with no QD jack.)
When transmitting, the operator’s voice is picked-up by:
* The microphone in the wired-audio accessory connected to the Quick-Disconnect port on the
COBALTBLUE Adapter. (Does not apply on models with no QD jack.)
* If no wired audio accessory with a microphone is connected, the microphone in the paired
wireless audio accessory will be used.
* If no audio accessory is paired with the COBALTBLUE Adapter, or the paired wireless audio
accessory is turned o, the internal microphone in the attached two-way radio will be used.
#3
#1 #2
Internal Speaker or
microphone of the
two-way radio
Wireless Accessory
Communications Priority
STEP THREE: Using a COBALTBLUE Quick-Disconnect Wired Audio Accessory (Optional)
The Quick-Disconnect port on the COBALTBLUE Adapter allows the connection of a compatible wired
PRYME QD series accessory. This includes compatible earphones, surveillance kits, remote microphones,
and Push-To-Talk accessories. NOTE: Some models do not have a QD jack. Wired accessories cannot be
connected to these models.
* To connect a wired accessory, rst turn o the two-way radio that the COBALTBLUE Adapter
is connected to.
* Lift up and remove the protective jacket covering the Quick-Disconnect port on the COBALTBLUE
Adapter to expose the connector.
* Align the Quick-Disconnect connector of the audio adapter with the Quick-Disconnect port
on the COBALTBLUE Adapter and push the connectors together gently until they click into place.
NOTE: the male and female ends of the quick release connectors are keyed so they must be
properly aligned before the two halves can be pushed together.
* To remove a wired accessory that has been installed, gently lift up on the outer cover of the
Quick-Disconnect connector until the accessory is released and then pull up to remove the accessory.
Connecting a Wired Audio Accessory
to the COBALTBLUE Adapter
Audio accessory
connected to Quick
Disconnect Port
SUPPORT AND WARRANTY
COBALT AV war rants th is produc t agains t defect s in mate rials or workman ship for a period
of one year from the date of retail purchase. COBALT AV will repair or replace a defective
unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor. The limited warranty is extended only
to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States and Canada. It
does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse,
improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning, or
other incidences of excessive voltage, or any tampering or repairs by other than a COBALT
AV aut hor iz ed rep ai r f aci lit y. It do es no t c ove r r epl ac eme nt of consumable par ts,
transportation costs, or damage in transit.
Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this
warranty. This warranty can only be modied by an ocer of COBALT AV, and then only in
writing. Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s
sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement as provided by the terms of this
warranty. Under no circumstances shall COBALT AV be liable for any loss or damage, direct,
consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusions or
limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You m ay a l so ha ve o t he r
rights, which may vary, from state to state.
For suppor t or warra nty se rvice on y our COB ALT AV pro duct, conta ct us at 1- 800-2 64-602 1
or visit us on the web at www.COBALTAV.com
COPYRI GHT A ND TRAD EMARK INFO
© 2014 ComtronICS | Cobalt AV, Lexington KY. All rights reserved.
COBALTBLUE™ and COBALT AV™ a re tradem arks owne d by Comtr onICS | C obalt AV.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER: The Bluetooth wireless link used by COBALTBLUE products is an open
standard, unsecured technology. As such, it is not recommended for rst-responder or
other mission critical users.
STATUS LED MESSAGES
The meanings of the various status LED messages shown by the PRYMEBLU Adapter
are shown on the following table:
TROUBLESHOOTING
My wireless audio accessory will not pair with the COBALTBLUE Adapter.
Follow the instructions to place the COBALTBLUE Adapter into the correct pairing mode
and then activate the pairing mode on the accessory. Make sure that the COBALTBLUE Adapter
and accessory being paired are within one meter of each other.
My wireless audio accessory or worked before, but is not working now.
Make sure that the COBALTBLUE adapter is properly connected to the two-way radio and
that the radio is turned on. Ensure that your wireless audio accessory has a fully charged
battery and is turned on. If the devices will still not work, re-pair the COBALTBLUE adapter
to the wireless accessories.
My radio shows "Keyloader" on the LCD when I press the Talk button of the COBALTBLUE Adapter.
When your press the talk key with no wireless headset paired, the radio believes a keyloader is
attached to the radio. Disable the keyloader function in the radio's programming software or
pair a wireless accessory with the adapter.
LED INDICATION
One flash per second
Two flashes per second
One long flash for three seconds
No indication
MEANING
Normal operation
Audio accessory pairing mode active
Successfully paired or re-paired
Radio is turned off
Status LED
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