LG HBS500 User Manual

HBS-500 User Manual
BLUETOOTH® Stereo Headset

Note: Please read all information carefully prior to

using the HBS-500 in order to prevent damages to

the product and to enjoy the best performance.

This product contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

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reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Rev 1.0 US

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3

- Included in the Package 3

Description of Parts 4

How to Use 5

- Power On / Power Off 5

- Charging 5

- Low Battery 5

- Battery Status Alert 5

- Pairing 5

- Multi-connection 6

- Auto Reconnect 7

- Calling 7

• Answering a Call 7

• Transferring a Call 7

• Voice Dialing 8

• Last number Redial 8

• Ending a Call 8

• Call Waiting 8

• Rejecting a Call 8

• Mic Mute 8

- Volume Control 8

- Vibrate Control 8

- Audio Streaming 9

- Equalizer 9

- Tone & TalkTM 9

Summary of HBS-500 Functions 10

LED (or Vibrate) Indicator 11

Troubleshooting 11

Specifications 12

Precautions 12

Declaration of Confirmation 13

Additional Information 13

Limited Warranty 16

Important Safety Information 16

Introduction

The LG TONE+ (HBS-500) 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 Prole.

Included in the Package

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HBS-500

Ear Gels (2 Sets) *USB Charging Cable

User Manual Warranty Card

* Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.

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Description of Parts

Headset

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Memory Flex Neck Strap

VOLUME UP Button

VOLUME DOWN Button

(REW, Previous Song)

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(FF, Next Song)

Earbud (R)

Charging Port

LED Indicator

MFB (Multi-Function Button) :
Power/Call/Play Button

Microphone

Earbud (L)

How to Use

Power On / Power Off

- Power On : Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.

- Power Off : Press and hold the MFB for 3 seconds.

Charging

- When the charger is connected (with the power on or off) the headset will turn off.

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While charging, the LED indicator will show a solid red light and then
change to violet when charged 80% and above.

- When charging is completed, the LED indicator will show a solid blue light.

Low Battery

- A low battery alert will play once every 2 minutes.

- If the battery is not charged, the headset will turn off.

Battery Status Alert

- By pressing and holding the VOLUME DOWN button for 1 second, you can check

the battery status of the HBS-500.

Battery Status High Medium Low

Voice Prompt Battery High Battery Medium Battery Low

LED Indicator

Pairing

- Before using, HBS-500 must be paired/connected with a Bluetooth-enabled device.

1) Easy Pairing

a) Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds to turn on the HBS-500.
b) If it is your rst time pairing the device it will automatically enter pairing mode. If

it has been paired but no paired device is in range it will enter pairing mode.

• The LED indicator will be solid blue.

Blinking

Blue

Blinking

Violet

Blinking

Red

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How to Use

c) On the device you wish to pair, nd the Bluetooth menu and search for or add

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new devices.

d) Select LG HBS500 from the list of devices.
e) If asked for a Pass/Pin Code enter 0000 (4 Zeros).
f) Once the devices are paired, you will hear “Your headset paired.”

• The HBS-500 will automatically turn off if not paired within 3 minutes.

2) Manual Pairing (pairing with another phone or re-pairing)

a) With the power off, press the VOLUME DOWN button and press and hold the

MFB for 2 seconds to enter Manual Pairing mode.

b) When the headset enters Pairing Mode, the LED indicator will show a solid

blue light. After the procedure repeat Easy Pairing steps c through f.

Multi-connection

Advanced Multipoint

The HBS-500 is capable of having two devices connected to the headset at the
same time. This will give you the freedom of using call waiting between calls on
both of your connected phones.

Connection

- Pair the headset with one of your Bluetooth-enabled handsets (see the pairing

instructions on pages 5 and 6).

- Turn off the headset.

- Power up as manual pairing mode. (With the power off, press the VOLUME
DOWN button and press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.)

- Pair and connect the headset with your other Bluetooth-enabled handset. This
will be your primary headset.

- Once the handset is paired and connected, connect the originally paired handset
to the headset. This will now be your secondary handset.

* NOTE: When the HBS-500 is connected to two handsets at the same time

(Multipoint), the headset calling functions will work with the primary handset.

* NOTE: In case of failure to connect to the primary phone through Easy Pairing,

HBS-500 will enter Pairing Mode.

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How to Use

Calling Function

- Voice Dialing and Last Number Redial features work with the primary handset (or
handset which made the last outgoing call).

Call Waiting

- While on a call, press the MFB for 1 second to switch to an incoming call.

- To switch between 2 active calls, press the MFB for 1 second.

- To end both calls briey press the MFB.

- If both handsets are receiving an incoming call, the headset will default to the primary device.

Auto Reconnect

- The headset and handset will automatically reconnect when the HBS-500 is turned
back on while in range.

- The secondary handset will need to be connected manually. Select LG HBS500 from
the list of devices in the Bluetooth menu and pair.

Out of Range

- If the paired devices are separated by a range of 33 feet (10 meters) or more, the

headset and handset will disconnect and the HBS-500 will vibrate to alert you*.

* HBS-500 will not vibrate if vibration function is on ‘off’.

- If the headset and handset do not automatically reconnect when they are back within the

required range, briey press the MFB on the HBS-500 to reconnect manually.

- While in multi-connection and streaming, the inactive paired device will be disconnected

when out of range. The HBS-500 will alert you once with no attempt to reconnect.

Calling

Answering a Call

- When there is an incoming call, the headset will ring and vibrate.

- Briey press the VOLUME DOWN button to stop vibration*.

* The HBS-500 will not vibrate if the vibration function has been turned off.

- Briey press the MFB to answer the incoming call.

Transferring a Call

- You can manually transfer the call to or from the headset by pressing and holding
the VOLUME UP button for 2 seconds on the HBS-500 (handset and headset must
be paired).

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How to Use

Voice Dialing

- Briey press the MFB to activate Voice Command. For best results, record the voice

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dialing tag through your headset.
NOTE: If your handset does not support voice dialing, this action may activate Last
Number Redial.

Last Number Redial

- Press and hold the MFB for 1 second to activate Last Number Redial.

The headset will beep and then call the last number dialed.

Ending a Call

- Briey press the MFB.

Call Waiting

- Answer a second call without hanging up the rst call by pressing the MFB for 1

second. Press the MFB for 1 second to return to the original call.

- Briey press the MFB to terminate both calls at once.

Rejecting a Call

- Activate call reject by pressing the MFB for 1 second when the handset rings.
* These functions may only be used if your handset supports them. For further

information about using these features, please consult your handset’s user manual.

Mic Mute

- Press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons at the same time for

1 second to mute/unmute the Mic during conversation.

Volume Control

- Press the VOLUME button to adjust the speaker volume.

- To prevent hearing loss, which is caused by listening to music for long periods of

time, the HBS-500 will emit a long beep tone or two beeps when you use the upper

6 volume levels.

Vibrate Control

- To activate or deactivate device vibration, press and hold the VOLUME UP button for 2

seconds. You will hear “Vibrate on” or “Vibrate off” when it is activated or deactivated.

- When vibration is turned off, the headset will not vibrate when receiving an

incoming call or when it is out of range.

- Vibration will automatically be activated when the device is powered on.

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How to Use

Audio Streaming

Play

- Double press MFB.

Pause

- While playing music, double press MFB.

Next song

- Double press VOLUME UP button.

Previous song

- Double press VOLUME DOWN button.

Fast Forward

- Press and hold VOLUME UP button.

Rewind

- Press and hold VOLUME DOWN button.

Equalizer

- While playing music, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN
buttons at the same time for 1 second to switch between Bass Boost (default),

Normal, and Treble Boost.

- The size of the ear gel can affect the amount of bass you hear.

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Tone & Talk

The HBS-500 Bluetooth headset supports SMS reading on
AndroidTM based devices.
To download the application, search for Tone & Talk in Google
PlayTM * or scan the QR code. Follow the installation instructions.

* Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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Summary of HBS-500 Functions

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Function

Power on Power off Press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.

Power off Power on Press and hold the MFB for 3 seconds.

Volume up

Volume down

Transferring a call Talking

Answering a call Ringing Briey press the MFB.

Stop incoming call
vibration alerting

Vibration on/off Power on

Ending a call Talking Briey press the MFB.

Call waiting Talking Press the MFB for 1 second.

Last number redial Idle Press the MFB for 1 second.

Voice dialing
(handset must

support)

Call reject Ringing Press the MFB for 1 second.

Mic mute on/off Talking

Pairing mode

(Manual)

Battery status check

Play Power on Double press MFB.

Pause Music on Double press MFB.

Next song Music on Double press VOLUME UP button.

Previous song Music on Double press VOLUME DOWN button.

Fast forward Music on Press and hold VOLUME UP button.

Rewind Music on Press and hold VOLUME DOWN button.

Equalizer settings Music on

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HBS-500 Status

Power on

Power on

Ringing Briey press the VOLUME DOWN button.

Idle Briey press the MFB.

Power off

Power on Press the VOLUME DOWN button for 1 second.

Briey press the VOLUME UP button.

Briey press the VOLUME DOWN button.

Press and hold VOLUME UP button for 2

seconds.

Press and hold VOLUME UP button for 2

seconds.

Press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME
DOWN buttons at the same time for 1 second.

Press the VOLUME DOWN button and press and

hold the MFB for 2 seconds.

Press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME
DOWN buttons at the same time for 1 second.

Action

LED (or Vibrate) Indicator

Function HBS-500 Status Indicator

Pairing mode Solid blue LED light.

Headset / hands-free

Operating

Charging

prole connected

Call connected

Charging

Charging complete

The blue LED light ickers 1 time.

Solid red LED light, which changes to violet when

charged 80% and above.

Solid blue LED light.

Troubleshooting

Issue Possible problem Resolution

Does not turn on

Unable to
communicate with
the LG Bluetooth
Headset HBS-500

Unable to pair the
HBS-500 with the
Bluetooth device

Low sound (speaker) Check the speaker volume. lncrease the volume level.

Check whether the battery of
the HBS-500 is fully charged.

Check whether the handset
supports the headset or
hands-free Bluetooth proles.

Check whether the battery of
the HBS-500 is low.

Check and make sure the
headset is on.

Check and make sure the
headset is placed in Pairing
Mode.

Charge the battery.

Determine whether your handset
supports the headset or hands­free Bluetooth proles.

Charge the battery.

Press and hold the MFB for 2
seconds to turn on the headset.

Press the VOLUME DOWN

button and press and hold the
MFB for 2 seconds.

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Specications

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Item Description

Bluetooth specication

Battery

Talk Time Up to 9 hours

Music play time Up to 7.5 hours

Standby time Up to 500 hours

Charging time Less than 2 hours

Rated Input Power DC4.75V~5.6V, 400mA

Operation temperature 14°F ~ 140°F (-10°C ~ 60°C)

Dimensions / weight 140 mm (W) X 168 mm (L) X 18.1 mm (T) / 29 g

4.1 (Headset / Hands-Free / A2DP / AVRCP Proles)

Battery 3.7 V / 125 mAh Li-Polymer

Precautions

Do not drop the device.
Do not modify, repair, or disassemble.
Do not expose directly to water, alcohol, benzene, etc., for cleaning.

Do not expose directly to ammables.
Do not place or keep the device near ammables.

Keep the device away from excessive humidity and dust.
Do not place heavy objects on the device.
Only charge the headset with an original LG charger, otherwise it may be damaged.

• Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

• The neck strap is made of a shape memory alloy. However, bending the neck

strap repeatedly is not recommended.

• This product contains small parts, including earphones, ear buds, and cables.

Keep out of reach of children.

• If you have an implanted medical device, consult with a doctor prior to using

this product.

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Declaration of Conrmation

FCC 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, no change to
the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device
could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void
user’s authority to operate the device.

FCC ID: BEJHBS500

Precautions

1. Radio frequency exposure

This Bluetooth® Stereo Headset HBS-500 is a radio transmitter and receiver. When
in operation it communicates with a Bluetooth equipped mobile device by receiving

and transmitting radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic elds (microwaves) in the
frequency range 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz. Your Bluetooth headset is designed to operate

in compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities
and international health agencies when used with any compatible LG Electronics
mobile phone.

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Additional Information

2. Potentially explosive atmosphere

Turn off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially explosive

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atmosphere. Although this is uncommon, your electronic device could generate

sparks. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in bodily

injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but
not always, clearly marked.

3. Emergency calls

IMPORTANT!
This Bluetooth® headset and the electronic device connected to the headset

operate using radio signals, mobile and landline networks as well as
user-programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection under all
conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any electronic device

for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies). Remember, in order

to make or receive calls, the headset and the electronic device connected to the
headset must be switched on and in a service area with adequate mobile signal
strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all mobile phone networks or
when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your
local service provider.

4. Battery information

A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly. A new battery
or one that has not been used for a long period of time could have reduced

capacity the rst few times it is used. Do not expose the battery to extreme
temperatures, never above +60°C (+140°F) or below -10°C (14°F). For maximum

battery capacity, use the battery at room temperature. If the battery is used in
low temperatures, the battery capacity will be reduced. The battery can only be

charged in temperatures between +10°C (+50°F) and +45°C (+113°F). For your

safety, do not remove the battery incorporated with the product. If you need to
replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point
or dealer for assistance.

5. Recycling the battery in your Bluetooth headset

The battery in your Bluetooth headset must be disposed of properly and should
never be placed in municipal waste. The LG Electronics service partner who
removes the battery will dispose of it according to local regulations.

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Additional Information

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 or components 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, modication or adjustment, acts of God or damage

resulting from liquid.

- This warranty does not cover product failures due to improper repair

installations, modications 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 DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

• 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.

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Limited Warranty

Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, LG Electronics warrants this

product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time

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of its original purchase by a consumer, and for a subsequent period of one (1)

year. Should your product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer
from whom it was purchased or contact your local LG Electronics contact center
to get further information.

Important Safety Information

Avoiding hearing damage

Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your headset at a high volume.
Set the volume to a safe level. Over time you can become accustomed to a
higher volume that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.

If you experience ringing in your ears or mufed speech, stop listening and have

your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before
your hearing could be affected.

Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing:

• Limit the amount of time you use the 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.

Using headsets safely

Use of headsets to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not recommended
and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using

this device if you nd it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of

vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention.

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Any modications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated

information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc

www.lg.com