LG HBS600 User Manual

HBS-600 User Manual
BLUETOOTH® Stereo Headset

Note: Please read all information carefully prior to

using HBS-600 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 4

- Charging 4

- Low Battery 4

- Battery Status Alert 5

- Power On / Power Off 5

- Pairing 5

- Multi-connection 6

- Auto Reconnect 7

- Audio Streaming Controls 7

- Equalizer 8

- aptX® 8

- Volume Control 8

- Calling 8

• Answering a call 8

• Transferring a call 8

• Voice dialing 8

• Last number redial 8

• Ending a call 8

• Call waiting 9

• Rejecting a call 9

• Mic mute 9

• Passive Mode 9

- SMS reader 9

Summary of Button Functions 10

LED Indicator 11

Troubleshooting 11

Specification 12

Precautions 12

Declaration of Confirmation 13

Additional Information 13

Limited Warranty 16

Important Safety Information 16

Introduction

The HBS-600 is a light weight wireless headset that uses Bluetooth
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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technology.

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HBS-600

3.5phi Cable

Charger

User Manual Warranty Card Quick Start Guide

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Description of Parts

Headset

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REWIND Button

LED Indicator

FAST FORWARD

Button

VOLUME DOWN Button

VOLUME UP Button

Charging

Port

Speaker (L)

PLAY / PAUSE / STOP
Button

Power Switch

Microphone

How to Use

Charging

- When the charger is connected, with the power switched on or off, the headset
will turn off.

- While charging, the LED indicator will show a solid red light.

- When charging is complete, the LED indicator will turn off.

Low Battery

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

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

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Speaker (R)CALL Button

How to Use

Battery Status Alert

- Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button for 1 second to check the battery status
of the HBS-600. The audible battery status alert will inform you of the battery level.
There are 3 levels of battery power:

1. Battery High

2. Battery Medium

3. Battery Low

- HBS-600 battery status indicator will appear on the iPhone screen.

Power On / Power Off

- Slide the power switch to the ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ position.

Pairing

- Before using the headset for the rst time, you must pair it with a Bluetooth-enabled

device.

- There are 2 pairing mode methods with the HBS-600.

1) Easy Pairing

a) Slide the power switch to the “ON” position.

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
after 10 seconds.

• The LED indicator will be solid blue.

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

devices.
d) Select HBS-600 from the list of devices.
e) If asked for a Password/Pin Code enter 0000 (4 Zeros).
f) Once the devices are paired, you will hear “Headset paired”.

• The HBS-600 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 PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button and slide the power

switch to the ‘ON’ position. Hold the CALL button for about 2 seconds.

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How to Use

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

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

Multi-connection

Advanced Multipoint

The HBS-600 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

1. Pair the headset with one of your Bluetooth-enabled phones. (per the pairing

instructions on page 6).

2. Turn the headset off and use the Manual Pairing method as described on page

5 to enter Pairing Mode.

3. Now, pair and connect the headset with your other Bluetooth-enabled phone.

(this will be your primary phone).

4. Once this phone is paired and connected, go back and connect the originally

paired phone to the headset. This will now be your secondary phone.
* NOTE: When the HBS-270 is connected to two phones at the same

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

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

HBS-270 will enter pairing mode.

Calling Function

- Voice Dialing and Last Number Redial features work with the primary phone (or

phone which made the last outgoing call).

Call Waiting

- While speaking on an active call, press and hold the CALL button for 1 second to

switch to an incoming call.

- To switch between 2 active calls, press and hold the CALL button for 1 second.

- To end both calls briey press the CALL button.

- If both phones are receiving an incoming call, the headset will default to the

primary device.

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How to Use

Auto Reconnect

- If the HBS-600 is turned off (either accidentally or intentionally) while connected
to a phone, the phone and handset will disconnect. The phone and handset will
automatically reconnect when the HBS-600 is turned back on while in range.

- The secondary phone will need to be connected manually. Select “LG HBS-600”
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 phone will disconnect and the HBS600 will vibrate to alert you.

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

required range, briey press the CALL button on the HBS-600 to reconnect manually.

- While in multi-connection and streaming, the inactive paired device, which is out
of range, will be disconnected. The HBS-600 will alert you once with no attempt to
reconnect.

Audio Streaming Controls

Play

- Briey press the PLAY/PAUSE/STOP Button.

Pause

- While playing music, briey press the PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button.

Stop

- While playing music, press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button for 1 second.

Next song

- Briey press the FAST FORWARD Button button.

Previous song

- Briey press the REWIND button.

Fast Forward

- Press and hold the FAST FORWARD Button button.

Rewind

- Press and hold the REWIND button.

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How to Use

Equalizer

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- While playing music, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME
DOWN buttons simultaneously for 1 second to switch between EQ’s (Bass
Boost(Default) g Normal g Treble Boost).

- The bass coming from the speakers can vary as a result of the size of the Earbud
that is being used.

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aptX

- The HBS-600 features aptX® technology that ensures audio content transmitted
over Bluetooth is instant and crystal-clear.

- aptX® is automatically enabled as long as the source device supports it.

Volume Control

- Press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the speaker volume.

- There are eight levels of speaker volume in Hands-Free mode.

- There are eight levels of speaker volume in Audio Streaming mode.

Calling

Answering a Call

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

- Briey press the CALL button to answer the incoming call.

Transferring a Call

- If you make a call from the phone, the call will (depending on the phone settings)
automatically transfer to the headset. If the call is not automatically transferred, you can
manually transfer the call to, or from, the headset by pressing and holding VOLUME
UP button for 3 seconds on the HBS-600 (phone and headset must be paired).

Voice Dialing

- Briey press the CALL button to activate “Voice Command”. For best results,

record the voice dialing tag through your headset.
NOTE: If your phone does not support voice dialing, this action may activate Last

Number Redial.

Last Number Redial

- Press and hold the CALL button 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 CALL button.

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Call Waiting

How to Use

- Answer a second call without hanging up the rst call by pressing and holding the

CALL button for 1 second. Press and hold the CALL button for 1 second to return to
the original call.

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

Rejecting a Call

- Activate call reject by pressing and holding the CALL button for 1 second when the
phone rings.

* These functions may only be used if your phone supports them. For further

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

Mic Mute

- Press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons simultaneously for 1
second to mute/unmute the Mic during conversation.

Passive Mode

- You can use HBS-600 as a wired headphone to save batteries. Simply connect one
end of the included AUX Cable to the bottom of the earcup and the other to your
MP3 player. Inserting an audio cable disables wireless functionality.

SMS Reader

The HBS-600 Bluetooth headset supports SMS reading on Android
Search the Google Play™ Store for the LG ‘BT Reader’ application and install on
your device to use this function.
* The QR code shown below helps you download the LG ‘BT Reader’ application

from the Google Play™ Store. Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.

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based devices.

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Summary of Button Functions

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Function

Power on Power off Slide the power switch to the ‘ON’ position.

Power off Power on Slide the power switch to the ‘OFF’ position.

Volume up

Volume down

Transferring a call Talking

Answering a call Ringing Briey press the CALL button.
Stop incoming call
vibration alerting
Ending a call Talking Briey press the CALL button.
Call waiting Talking Press and hold the CALL button for 1 second.
Last number redial Idle Press and hold the CALL button for 1 second.
Voice dialing
(phone must support)
Call reject Ringing Press and hold the CALL button for 1 second.

Mic mute on/off Talking

Pairing mode
(Manual)

Battery status check

Play Power on Briey press the PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button.
Pause Playing music Briey press the PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button.

Stop Playing music

Next song Playing music

Previous song Playing music Briey press the REWIND button.

Fast forward Playing music

Rewind Playing music Press and hold the REWIND button.

Equalizer settings Playing music

Passive Mode Idle Connect 3.5phi audio cable

HBS-600 Status

Talking/Playing
music
Talking/Playing
music

Ringing Briey press the VOLUME DOWN button.

Idle Briey press the CALL button.

Power off

Idle

Briey press the VOLUME UP button.

Briey press the VOLUME DOWN button.

Press and hold VOLUME UP button for 3
seconds.

Press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME
DOWN buttons simultaneously for 1 second.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button and slide
the power switch to the ‘ON’ side. Hold the CALL
button for about 2 seconds.
Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button
for 1 second.

Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button
for 1 second.

Briey press the FAST FORWARD Button

button.

Press and hold the FAST FORWARD Button
button.

Press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME
DOWN buttons simultaneously for 1 second.

Action

LED Indicator

Function HBS-600 Status Action

Power on The blue LED light ickers 4 times.

Power off

Pairing mode The solid blue LED light stays on.

Operating

Headset / hands-free

prole connected

Call connected

Charging The red LED stays on.

Charging

Charging complete

The blue LED light ickers 4 times and then

turns off.

The blue LED light ickers 2 times every 5

seconds.

The blue LED light ickers 2 times every 5

seconds.

LED turns off.

Troubleshooting

Issue Possible problem Resolution

Does not turn on

Unable to
communicate with
the LG Bluetooth
Headset HBS-600

Unable to pair the
HBS-600 with the
Bluetooth

Check whether the battery of
the HBS-600 is fully charged.

Check whether the phone
supports the headset or

hands-free Bluetooth proles.

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Check whether the battery of
the HBS-600 is low.

Check and make sure the
headset is on.

Check and make sure the

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device

headset is placed in pairing
mode.

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

Charge the battery.

Determine whether your phone
supports the headset or hands-

free Bluetooth proles.

Charge the battery.

Slide the power switch to the ‘ON’
position to turn on the headset.

With the power off, press the
PLAY/PAUSE/STOP button
and slide the power switch to
the ‘ON’ side. Hold the CALL
button for about 2 seconds to
manually place the headset in
pairing mode.

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Specication

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Item Description

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specication

Bluetooth

Battery

Talk Time Up to 19Hrs

Music play time Up to 19Hrs

Standby time Up to 940Hrs

Charging time < 3.0Hrs

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

Dimension / weight 159.9mm(W) x 175.4(L) x 63(T)/137g

3.0 (Headset / Hands-Free / A2DP Proles)

Battery 3.7V / 370mAh 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.

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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.

CE NOTICE TO USERS:

Hereby, LG Electronics Inc. declares that this HBS-600 is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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FCC ID: BEJHBS600

Additional Information

1. Radio frequency exposure

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This Bluetooth
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. The output power of the radio transmitter is low.
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 any compatible LG Electronics mobile phone.

Stereo Headset HBS-600, is a radio transmitter and receiver. When

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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

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 under -20°C(-4°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 incorperated in the product. If you need to
replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point
or dealer for assistance.

5. Recycling the battery in your Bluetooth

The battery in your Bluetooth
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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headset and the electronic device connected to the headset

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Headset must be disposed of properly and should

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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 authorised 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 centre
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 whilst driving. Stop using

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

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

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