Impecca HSB120 Operating Instructions Manual

Bluetooth Stereo Headphones

with built-in MP3 Player

Model No: HSB120

Operating Instructions

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Read the following notices and information carefully
to ensure proper operation of your Bluetooth® Stereo
Headphones.

This manual is solely provided for informational
purposes and in no way constitutes a legally binding
document between the manufacturer, distributor, and
consumer.

INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on your purchase of the Impecca
Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones (HSB120). Before using
your speaker system, please read through this manual.
This manual will help you use many of the exciting and
useful features of your new unit.

WARNING

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING AND RESERVE IT FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. IT WILL BE HELPFUL TO YOU IF YOU

ENCOUNTER ANY OPERATING PROBLEMS.

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 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

disassemble the unit. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Contact technical support for further
assistance.

 WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

 Do not expose the adapter and Bluetooth® Stereo

Headphones to any water (including drips or splashes).
Objects filled with liquids, such as vases and water
bottles, should not be placed on or near the unit.

 Keep the Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones away from

direct sunlight and heat sources such as radiators or
stoves.

 Do not place the Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones on an

unstable table, stand, tripod, bracket or cart. The unit
may fall, resulting in possible damage or injury.

 Dispose of this unit properly respecting your local laws

for electronics and battery disposal.

 CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Internal battery is sealed and not intended to
be replaced by consumer.

 WARNING: The battery shall not be exposed to

excessive heat such as sunlight, fire or any other heat
source.

 WARNING: Only use attachments/accessories provided

by the manufacturer.

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Guidelines:

This symbol means that used electrical and electronic products should not
be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take this product(s) to designated collection points where it
will be accepted free of charge. Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local retailer upon purchase of an
equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help save
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment, which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be
applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with you

national legislation.

Package Contents

 Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones
 USB (Type-A) to mini-USB
 3.5mm (1/8”) male-to-male audio

cable (1.2 meter length)

 User’s manual

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Buttons and Ports Description
Right-Side ear cup and unit control panel

Play/Pause

/Mode

Previous

Track

-

Volume

down

Next Track

+

Volume Up

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Features

1) Uses Bluetooth® for music streaming from

your smartphone, tablet or other
Bluetooth® compatible music source.

2) Built-in MP3 player can play music directly

from a microSD card (supports SDHC
cards)

3) Standard 3.5mm (1/8”) connection cable

allows you to use these headphones as

wired headphones for devices that don’t

have Bluetooth® compatibility.

4) Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery allows

for completely cord-free operation.

5) Ability to control source unit from the

speaker system – Play, Pause, Previous
track, Next track, etc. Note: This works when

using Bluetooth ® and microSD MP3 files, but
not when using the wired connection cord to an
analog music source.

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Getting Started and Bluetooth® Pairing

1) Charge your unit by plugging the

(included) mini-USB end of the
connection cable into the back of the unit
and USB-A end of the cable into a
computer or powered USB wall adapter
(not included).

2) While charging, you will see a red LED

shining through the small hole beneath

the logo on the right-side ear cup.
When finished, the LED should go out.

3) To power on unit, slide rocker switch on

the rim of the right-side ear cup from
“OFF” to “ON.”

4) Your HSB120 supports two different

modes. Bluetooth mode and microSD
mode. When entering Bluetooth mode,
you will hear a three-tone sound. When
entering microSD mode, you will hear a
steady tone. To switch between Bluetooth

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and microSD modes, hold down the mode
( ) button for 2-3 seconds.

 Pairing Bluetooth®

1. When in “Bluetooth® Mode” there should

be a blue LED flashing quickly. This shows
that the unit is in pairing mode.

2. On your source device (phone, MP3

player, tablet), start a “search for devices”
in your “Bluetooth” menu. The exact

method varies from device to device.

3. After a few moments, you should see a

device labeled “HSB120” in the list of
found devices. This is the device you
should select.

4. You should hear a two-tone sound from

the headphones (if you’re wearing them)
if the connection is successful. At this
point the blue LED should be steadily lit
(not blinking) as long as your device is
connected.

5. If your device moves sufficiently out of

range, or Bluetooth® is turned off, the

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headphones will emit a different three­tone sound and the blue LED will begin to
flash rapidly. Moving back into range
should yield a two-tone sound again and
reconnect to your source device
automatically.

6. Note: Once you have paired to a

particular device, you should not have to
pair again, unless the device lost the
settings. Upon powering on in the future
(or switching back to Bluetooth® from
“microSD card mode,” you will hear the
three tone sound. However, after about
five seconds, you should hear a two-tone
sound, informing you that the devices are
connected. If you do not hear this sound,
simply select the HSB120 from the
Bluetooth menu of your device.

Playing Music

1) To play music using a Bluetooth® device,

first make sure you have paired your

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Bluetooth® compatible device with the
HSB120 Bluetooth® headphones (see
directions above). If not already in
Bluetooth® Mode, choose it by holding
down the mode ( ) button for a few
seconds until you hear the three-tone
sound. Then, on your device, begin
playing whatever song you like as if you
were listeing to it direclty on your device
(or via wired headphones). The music
should play through the HSB120
headphones.

2) To play music from microSD card, simply

insert a card containing MP3 music into
the slot embedded into the right ear cup
(see picture on page 3). You will hear a
breif tone. (See Controlling Music
Playback below for more details.)

3) To play music from a wired connection

(known as “line-in mode”), simply connect
the included 3.5mm cord from the jack on
the bottom of your right ear cup to the

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output jack of your source music device.
You do not need to switch any mode.

Controlling Music Playback

For the line-in mode, you must control the
music playback from your device. You can hold

down buttons buttons (-)or (+) to adjust the
volume.

For all other modes, you can also control the
song selection and volume from the buttons on
the right side of the headphones. Use buttons

and to jump to previous and next

songs, respectively. Hold down buttons (-)or
(+) to adjust the volume. Use the Play/Pause

button ( ) to temporarily pause the song
being played. Note: The volume control on
your device will also impact the volume coming
out of the speaker. For the highest quality
sound, set the volume on your source device to
a moderate level (not as loud as it gets).

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Phone calls

This pair of headphones contains a built-in
microphone and also operates as a Bluetooth ®
headset for your smartphone when in
Bluetooth® mode. If a call comes in while
listening to music, you will hear a ring through
the headphones. Press the Play/Pause button (

) button to pick up the call. You can also pick
up the call as usual on your phone. Speak
normally. To end the call, end the call as usual
on your phone or press the Play/Pause button (

) button again.

Technical Specifications

Output Power:

2.5mW
Battery: built-in
Li-ion (400mAh

3.7V)
Audio: monaural
SNR: 117±3
External Audio

Frequency
Response: 20Hz­20KHz
Charging: Via DC
5V 500mA – 1A
input
Speaker: 32Ω
Bluetooth®

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input: standard

3.5mm stereo
plug to mini-USB

range: up to
15M (barrier­free)

Troubleshooting

Q: Why won’t my HSB120 power on?
A: Ensure that the unit has been fully charged,

by hooking up the provided mini-USB to USB-A
connector to a computer or USB wall power
adapter (not included).

Q: Why does it take so long for my device to
charge fully?
A: It should not take more than a few hours.

The red LED should extinguish after the unit is
fully charged. Note that the length of time to
fully charge depends on the power amperage
of your USB charging adapter. Most computers
output 500mA. Some adapters range from as
low as 200mA to as high as 2500mA. Charging
time will vary greatly depending on what

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adapter is used. For best results, purchase an
Impecca USB210 wall adapter.

Q: How come I can’t get my music device to

play through Bluetooth®?
A: Follow instructions in the “Getting Started

and Bluetooth® Pairing” section above. If you
cannot pair, make sure that the blue light is
flashing rapidly. If it is steady, you may be in a
different mode. Hold down the Play/Pause
button ( ) button for 2-3 seconds until you
hear a three-tone sound.

Q: How come my HSB120 won’t keep a charge
for long anymore? It has worked fine for a
long time.
A: All rechargeable batteries eventually get

weaker with many charges. Your battery is
built-in and not user-replaceable.

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Technical support

For questions not answered in this manual, or
for warranty service, please contact Impecca
Technical Support:

By phone: [phone] (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Eastern Time)
By e-mail: [e-mail]
Online: www.impecca.com

©2014 Impecca. Bluetooth® is a registered
trademark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.