LG HBS-1125 User Manual

User Manual

Bluetooth® Wireless Stereo Headset

Rev 1.0 US

Please read the Important Safety Information for the proper use of this product. After reading, store this User Manual in an easily accessible place for all users.

NOTE: Please read all information carefully prior to using the headset in order to enjoy the best performance and prevent damage to the product.

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HBS-1125	www.lg.com
Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.

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Contents
Safety Cautions...............................................................................................................................................	1
Precautions When Using the Product.................................................................................................	2
HD Speaker........................................................................................................................................................	2
Product Components...................................................................................................................................	3
Product Description.......................................................................................................................................	4
Pairing and Connecting................................................................................................................................	5
Indicator Lamp..................................................................................................................................................	7
Mobile Calling Functions.............................................................................................................................	8
Playing Music....................................................................................................................................................	9
The Google Assistant...............................................................................................................................	10
Battery Charging and Alerts.................................................................................................................	14
Vibration Alert Settings..........................................................................................................................	14
Out of Range.................................................................................................................................................	14
LG Tone & Talk™...........................................................................................................................................	15
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................	16
Specifications and Features..................................................................................................................	17
Declaration of Confirmation.................................................................................................................	18
Additional Information.............................................................................................................................	19
Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................................	21
Important Safety Information..............................................................................................................	22

The LG TONE PLATINUM+ (HBS-1125) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses Bluetooth technology.

This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting either the A2DP or Hands-Free

Bluetooth Profile.

Safety Cautions

!CAUTION

Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.

Do not place the product near excessive heat or flammable material.

Do not arbitrarily replace the battery, as it may explode.

The product may be damaged if an incompatible charger is used.

Make sure that an infant or child does not swallow a magnet or a small component of the product.

Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger’s connectors (charging port and power plug).

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before using this device. For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.

The lithium-ion polymer battery is a hazardous component that can cause injury.

Battery replacement by an unqualified professional can cause damage to your device.

In order to prevent unnecessary energy consumption, disconnect the device when fully charged. Always use an easily accessible power-outlet for charging your device.

!WARNING

Do not drop the product from a high place.

Make sure there is no water, alcohol, or benzene in contact with the product. Do not store the product in a wet or dusty place.

Do not place heavy objects on the product.

This product is not waterproof. Avoid humidity and water.

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Precautions When Using the Product

Refer to the following to use the product for its normal life span.

Do not pull the earphone cable with excessive force.

If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.

Keep the earbuds clean.

For your safety, do not wear the product while it is being charged.

HD Speaker

If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports HD Voice Calling, you can enjoy making voice calls and listening to music in high definition.

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Product Components

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LG TONE PLATINUM+ HBS-1125	Extra Ear Gels	Micro USB Charging Cable
(medium ear gels installed)	(small & large)

User Manual

Warranty Card

NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.

! CAUTION

Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component may damage the product and thus void the warranty.

! NOTE

The complete manual is available for download from the LG Electronics website.

www.lg.com > Support > Manuals & Documents > Browse by Product > Mobile Devices > LG Bluetooth Devices

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Product Description

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Indicator lamp

OFF	ON
	Volume jog switch
Power switch
	Microphone
Charging port	MFB (Multi-Function Button):
	Call/Play/Pause Button
Previous/Next jog switch
	Retractable earbud (left)
Google Assistant button	Retractable earbud (right)

*The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.

NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, a control sound is played twice or at length when controlling the volume at high volumes.

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Pairing and Connecting

Put in your earbuds to easily pair and connect by following the voice prompts.

NOTE: If you are prompted for the authorization code (PIN code), type 0000.

If you hear that the battery is insufficient, recharge the battery before proceeding with pairing.

If pairing is not completed within three minutes, the power automatically turns off. When the power automatically turns off, slide the Power switch from the OFF to the ON position to turn the power on.

Connecting Quickly

1	2	3
	OFF ON	OFF ON

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LG HBSXXX

ON

ON

1From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.

2On the headset, slide the Power switch towards the ON position to turn on the power.

3The blue Indicator lamp turns on, and the headset enters Search mode.

4From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBSXXX] to connect.

NOTE: In the above, HBSXXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model (For example, in the case of a HBS-1125 model, LG HBS1125 is displayed).

5A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.

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Fast Pair

	1	From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.
	2	On the headset, slide the Power switch towards the ON position to turn on the power.
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	4	Please place the mobile phone whose screen is unlocked or a device to be connected nearby and
		connect it to the headset according to the instructions on the screen.
	5	A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
	NOTE: It only supports Android™ 6.0 or above.
		Before connecting the headset, configure the mobile device or the device to be connected to
		use the location information.

Connecting Manually (pairing with another phone or re-pairing)

1Press and hold the MFB and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn it on.

OFF ON	2 The blue Indicator lamp turns on and the headset switches to
	Search mode.

3From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBSXXX] to connect.

NOTE: In the above, HBSXXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model (For example, in the case of a HBS-1125 model, LG HBS1125 is displayed).

Multiple Connections

The headset can be connected to two devices, such as a mobile phone and a PC, simultaneously.

NOTE: If the headset is simultaneously connected to two devices, the main functions work based on the “Main Connected Device.”

1 Press and hold the MFB and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn it on.

2 Perform Steps 2 to 4 under “Connecting Quickly.” This device becomes the “Main Connected Device.”

3Try to connect to headset using a previously connected device. This device becomes the “Sub Connected Device.”

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Automatic Reconnection

If you turn on the headset, it will automatically connect to the most recent device it was connected to. (If a device cannot be found, Search mode will be activated.)

If the product does not automatically connect to the device you want, search for your product in the device you want to connect to and connect it manually.

Indicator Lamp

	Status	Description
	Power On/Power Off	The blue Indicator lamp flashes.
	Search Mode	The blue Indicator lamp is on.
	Headset/Hands-free Profile Connected/	The blue Indicator lamp flashes every five seconds.
	Call Connected

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Mobile Calling Functions

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	Function	Status	Description
			Briefly press the MFB.
	Answering a Call	Ringing	NOTE: The headset will not vibrate if the Vibration function has
				been turned off.
	Making a Call	Idle	If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically
			connected to the headset.
	Switching Calls	Talking	Slide the Previous/Next jog switch to the Next (					) position.
	Redial	Idle	Press and hold the MFB for more than one second to place a call to
			the last number dialed.
	Voice Dial	Idle	Briefly press the MFB twice to active your headset’s voice.
			NOTE: Select a Voice Dial in LG Tone & Talk before using this feature.
			You can receive another call while on the phone by pressing and
			holding the MFB for one second.
	Receiving a Call		The existing call switches to a call waiting status. Press and hold the
	While on the	Talking	MFB again for one second to switch back to the previous call.
	Phone		Briefly press the MFB to end the existing call; briefly press it again
			to end the second call. (Performance may differ depending on the
			mobile phone settings.)
	Rejecting a Call	Ringing	Press and hold the MFB for two seconds.
	Enabling/Disabling		During a call, slide and hold the Volume jog switch to the volume up
		Talking	(	) direction, and slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch to
	Mute
			the Previous (			) position for one second.

CAUTION: Do not disable/enable the mute function while driving, as you need to use both hands.

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NOTE: The Voice Dial and Redial functions work on the Main Connected Device or on the device on which you made the last call. (The Voice Dial and Redial functions may work differently depending on the

mobile phone being used.)

Playing Music

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Function	Status	Description
Play	Idle	Briefly press the MFB.
Pause	Music on	Briefly press the MFB.
Play Previous/Next Song	Music on	Slide the Previous/Next jog switch to the Previous (									)
		or Next (						) position.
Fast Rewind/Forward	Music on	Slide the Previous/Next jog switch to the Previous (									) or
		Next (				) position until you reach the desired part.
		Push the Volume jog switch to the volume down (									)
		direction and the Previous/Next jog switch to the Next
Equalizer Mode Change	Music on	(		) direction at the same time to navigate through
		the following options: Bass Boost(Default) > Normal >
		Treble Boost.

Switching Music Players

If you stop in the middle of playback and then play music on either of the two connected devices, the headset’s music playback and control change to that device.

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The Google Assistant

You can use the feature you want right away by pressing the Google Assistant button dedicated for the Google Assistant even without looking at the screen of your mobile device or the connected mobile device.

The Google Assistant can perform various commands as follows:

Play some jazz

Text mom see you in 5 minutes

Tell me about my day

Set a 13 minute timer for pizza

How far away is the moon?

Do I need an umbrella today?

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Installation and Usage Requirements of the Google Assistant

To use this feature, your device must be connected to the Internet and logged into your Google account.

The Google Assistant feature may not be supported for some countries and languages. Make sure you are in a country where the Google Assistant is available.

The language that is set to your mobile device is set and used as the default language of the Google Assistant.

NOTE: To learn more about the Google Assistant, go to visit: g.co/headphones/help

If you change the language that is used to speak to the Google Assistant, the language of your mobile phone is also changed accordingly.

Android™	iOS
• Android™ 6.0 or higher	• iPhone with iOS 10 or higher
• On tablets, you need Android™ 6.0-7.0	•	Google Assistant app
• Google app 6.13 or higher	•	A Google account
• Google Play services	• The latest version of the Google app
(The latest version of the Google app)

•A Google account

•1.4 GB of memory and 720p screen resolution

Set up the Google Assistant

1Connect the headset to the mobile device or the device to connect to by referring to the Pairing and Connecting section.

2Configure the Google Assistant using the mobile device or the device that is connected to.

--In the case of an Android™ device, the Google Assistant notification pop-up appears after the connection is established for configuring the Google Assistant of the mobile device. Select the pop-up and configure the Google Assistant according to the guideline on the screen.

--In the case of an iOS device, download and execute the latest version of the Google Assistant, and then configure the headset according to the guideline on the screen.

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Using the Google Assistant

Once the Google Assistant is configured, its functions can be used by pressing the dedicatedGoogle

Assistant button.

NOTE: To learn more about the Google Assistant, go to visit: g.co/headphones/help

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	Function	Usage Method
	Talk to the Google Assistant	While holding down the Google Assistant button, say a command such
		as "Tell me about my day", and then release the Google Assistant button.
	Get your notifications	Press the Google Assistant button once.
	Stop the Google Assistant	Press the Google Assistant button twice.

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Using Google Translate through the Google Assistant

Are there any good coffee shops nearby?

Are there any good coffee shops nearby?

¿Hay una cafetería buena cercana?

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1Press the Google Assistant button of the headset, speak “Help me interpret Spanish”, and release the Google Assistant button. The Google Translate app will open.

2If you press the Google Assistant button of the headset, speak, and release the Google Assistant button, the voice that is translated will be played through the mobile device. (The contents that are spoken will be displayed on your device’s screen.)

3If your counterpart speaks while pressing the () of the device, you can hear the translation through the headset.

The language that is set to your mobile device is set and used as the default language of the Google Assistant.

To learn more about Google Translate, go to visit: https://support.google.com/translate *The above feature is available on Android™ devices. For iOS devices, it will be available soon.

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