LG HBS-SL5 Owner’s Manual

USER MANUAL

Bluetooth® Wireless Stereo Headset

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NOTE: Please read all information carefully prior to using the	Rev 1.0 CA
headset in order to prevent product damage and to enjoy the
best performance.
Any modifications or changes to this manual due to
typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information
shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.

HBS-SL5

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Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved

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Contents
Safety Cautions.....................................................................................................................	1
HD Speaker..............................................................................................................................	2
Product Components.........................................................................................................	2
Product Description............................................................................................................	3
Power On/Off.........................................................................................................................	3
Pairing and Connecting.....................................................................................................	4
Indicator Lamp.......................................................................................................................	5
Mobile Calling Functions..................................................................................................	6
Playing Music..........................................................................................................................	7
Battery Charging and Alerts..........................................................................................	8
Vibration Alert Settings....................................................................................................	8
Out of Range...........................................................................................................................	8
LG Tone & Talk™....................................................................................................................	9
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................	9
Specifications and Features.........................................................................................	10
Declaration of Confirmation........................................................................................	11
Additional Information....................................................................................................	12
Limited Warranty..............................................................................................................	14
Important Safety Information....................................................................................	14
Open Source Software Notice Information.........................................................	15

The LG TONE Style(HBS-SL5) 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 recharger 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). Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

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

If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before use. Do not pull the earphone cable with excessive force.

For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.

The Lithium-ion polymer battery is a hazardous component which can cause injury.

Battery replacement by a nonqualified professional can cause damage to 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 any heavy objects on the product.

This product is not waterproof. Avoid humidity and water.

NOTE

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

Keep the earbuds clean.

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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.

Product Components

LG TONE Style HBS-SL5	Extra Ear Gels
(medium ear gels installed)	(small & large)

USB Type C™ Charging Cable

User Manual

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.

Use the USB Type C™ cable provided with the product.

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Product Description

Charging Port

Indicator Lamp

Volume Button (Previous/Next)

Microphone

MFB (Multi-Function Button):

Power/Call/Play Button

Microphone

Retractable Earbuds

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.

Power On/Off

Functions	Description
Power On	Press and hold the MFB for two seconds.
Power Off	Press and hold the MFB for four seconds.

* The blue LED blinks and an alert sounds when you turn the product on or off.

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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. If this happens, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.

Connecting Quickly

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LG HBS-XXX

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

2On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds 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 HBS-XXX] to connect.

NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model (For example, in the case of a HBS-SL5 model, LG HBS-SL5 is displayed).

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

Fast Pair

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

2On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.

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

4Place 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.

5A 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.

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

1While the headset is turned off, press the MFB and the

Volume Button (Previous ) simultaneously for two

seconds or more.

2 The blue Indicator Lamp turns on and the headset switches to Search mode.

3 From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBS-XXX] to connect.

NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model

(For example, in the case of a HBS-SL5 model, LG HBS-SL5 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.”

1To connect multiple devices, turn off the headset while the product is connected to one device.

2Perform 1 to 3 under “Connecting Manually.” This device becomes the “Main Connected Device.”

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

Automatic Reconnection

If you turn on the headset, it will automatically connect to the most recent device (Main or Sub Connected 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 on 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	The Indicator Lamp will flash blue every five seconds.
	Connected/Call Connected

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Mobile Calling Functions

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	Functions	Status	Description
			Briefly press the MFB.
	Answering 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	Press and hold the Volume Button (Next		) for one second to
			switch the call between the headset and the mobile phone.
	Voice Dial	Idle/	Briefly press the MFB twice to activate your headset’s voice.
		Music on
			You can receive another call while on the phone by briefly pressing the
	Receiving a Call		MFB. The existing call switches to a call waiting status. Briefly press the
			MFB to switch back to the previous call.
	while on the	Talking
			If the previous call is in standby, you can finish the current call in the
	Phone
			mobile phone. (Performance may differ depending on the mobile
			phone settings.)
	Rejecting a Call	Ringing	Briefly press the MFB twice.
	Enabling/	Talking	Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous		) for one second.
	Disabling Mute
	Volume up/	Talking	Briefly press the Volume Button (Next		) or Volume Button
	Volume down		(Previous	).

NOTE: The Voice Dial function works on the Main Connected Device or on the device on which you made the last call. (The Voice Dial function may work differently depending on the mobile

phone being used.)

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Playing Music

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	Functions	Status	Description
	Play	Idle	Briefly press the MFB.
	Pause	Music on	Briefly press the MFB.
			Press and hold the Volume Button (Next			) for one second to
	Play Previous/	Music on	play next song.
	Next Song		Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous			) for one second to
			play previous song.
	Volume up/	Music on	Briefly press the Volume Button (Next			) or Volume Button
	Volume down		(Previous	).
	Equalizer Mode		Press and hold Volume Button (Next		) and Volume Button
		Music on	(Previous	) simultaneously for one second to move to the next step.
	Change
			Bass Boost (Default) > Normal > Treble Boost.

Switching Music Players

To switch to a different music playback device when multiple devices are connected, stop the currently playing music and then play music from the device of your choice.

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Battery Charging and Alerts

Open the Charging Port cover and connect the charger to the Charging Port.

Indicator Lamp	Red	Purple	Blue
Battery Status	Charging	80%	Completed

The headset is turned off while being charged.

NOTE: If the temperature is too high or too low, the status indicator lamp blinks in red and the battery is not charged.

For more information on the battery, go to [Additional Information] > [5. Battery information].

Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous ) for one second in idle mode to check the Indicator Lamp and battery level by voice.

Battery Status	Sufficient	Normal	Insufficient
Indicator Lamp	Blue flashes	Purple flashes	Red flashes

Vibration Alert Settings

The headset is set to Vibration Alert by default. To enable or disable Vibration Alert, press and hold Volume Button (Next ) for

two seconds in idle mode.

NOTE: If you turn off the vibration alerts, it will not vibrate even when a call is being received or you are out of communication range.

Out of Range

If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range, the communication signal becomes weak and the communication is lost. The effective communication range may vary depending on surrounding and other conditions.

If the device comes back within effective communication range, the product automatically reconnects to the device. If the device is not automatically reconnected, press the MFB on the product to connect to it manually.

If a device that is not in use goes out of communication range when multiple devices are connected, the product vibrates and a voice message indicates that the connection is lost. In this case, the automatic reconnection function is not supported.

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LG Tone & Talk™

	Tone & Talk supports various functions, including text &
	voice directions and calling. Search for “LG Tone & Talk” in
	the Google Play store (Android™ OS) or in the App Store®
	(iOS) to install Tone & Talk. You can scan the QR code on
	the right to install Tone & Talk.				Google Play	App Store
	NOTE: Some features in Tone & Talk may not be activated
	on iOS devices.
	Function		Description
	Voice Notification		If you set Voice Notification to On, it reads the SMS, MMS, and social media
			messages with voice.
	Vibration Notification		You can set the vibration notification to ON/OFF in Notification Setting.
	Check Headset Battery		You can check the headset battery amount through the app screen.
	Change Equalizer Mode		In the EQ menu, you can change the equalizer mode.
	Software Update		When there is a software update for the headset, it notifies you of the
			update and allows you to update the software.
Troubleshooting
	Problems		Solutions
	The power does not turn on		Check the battery level and charge it.
	Cannot make a call with		If the mobile phone does not support headset and Hands-Free functions,
			you cannot use the calling features.
	the headset
			Check the battery level and charge it.
			Check whether the headset is turned on.
	Cannot connect the headset		Check whether the headset is in Search mode.
			- To switch to the Search mode, press and hold MFB and Volume Button
	to mobile phone
			(Previous	) simultaneously for two seconds or more while the
			headset is turned off.
	The sound is low		Control the sound level of the device connected to the headset.

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