1.2 Headset Parts ............................................................................................................................................6
1.4 BH970 Base .................................................................................................................................................8
1.5 Preparing the Base .................................................................................................................................9
1.6 Optional Accessories from Jabra® ................................................................................................9
2.1 Connect to AC Power .......................................................................................................................10
2.2 Dock the Headset ................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Connect to PC ....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Connect to a Desk Phone .............................................................................................................. 11
2.5 Connect to a Busy-light Indicator ............................................................................................. 12
5.5 Base Keypad ............................................................................................................................................17
5.6 Base Keypad Visual Indicators ...................................................................................................... 17
5.7 Base Audio Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 17
8.2 Wireless Range ...................................................................................................................................... 21
8.3 Headset Density Limits .................................................................................................................... 21
8.7 Automatic Communication Software Audio Detection ............................................. 21
8.8 Listening to Music ............................................................................................................................... 22
10.5 Materials and Allergies ..................................................................................................................... 27
10.6 Jabra PRO Base ......................................................................................................................................27
Congratulations on purchasing the BH970 Headset. We hope you will enjoy its wide
range of features, and nd it comfortable to wear and easy to use.
BH970 Headset Features
* Up to a 492-foot (150-meter) range from headset to base
* Wideband audio for excellent sound quality
* Touch panel volume and mute controls
* Intuitive headset multifunction button for easy call handling
* LED and audio indicators
* Advanced hearing protection with SafeTone™
* Noise-cancelling microphone
* Earhook or headband wearing style (neckband accessory available from Jabra®
atwww.jabra.com)
BH970 Base Features
* Desk phone and communication software connectivity
* Headset recharge docking cradle
* Keypad for easy call handling
* Visual and audio indicators
1.2 Headset Parts
1.3 Headset Attachments
You can wear the BH970 Headset in the headband, earhook, or neckband wearing-styles. The headband and earhook attachments
areincluded with the BH970 Headset. The neckband attachment can be purchased separately from Jabra at www.jabra.com.
Wearing-styles can be worn on the left or right ear. Regardless of wearing style, ensure the microphone is positioned close to the mouth
to maximise noise-cancelling.
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Attaching the Headband
1. Align the headset and the headband wearing-style attachment, as illustrated, and press rmly together until they click
intoplace(snap-to-click).
2. Rotate the microphone boom arm for left or right ear use.
3. Adjust the length of the headband to t snugly against the head.
Attaching the Earhook
1. Assemble the earhook wearing-style attachment for left or right ear use. If necessary, remove the earbud and replace with another
size for best t.
2. Align the headset and the earhook wearing-style attachment, as illustrated, and press rmly together until they click into place
(snap-to-click).
3. Shape the earhook to t snugly around the ear.
Attaching the Neckband (optional accessory from Jabra at www.jabra.com)
1. Decide on left or right ear use, and assemble the neckband attachment, as illustrated.
2. Align the headset and the neckband wearing-style attachment, and press rmly together until they click into place (snap-to-click).
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1.4 BH970 Base
Headset recharge contact
Headset cradle
Keypad
Microphone volume control
Clear dial tone switch
Front panel
Security slot
Speaker
Telephone port
Handset port
AUX port
Power adapter port
USB port
Busy-light
indicator port
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1.5 Preparing the Base
1. Remove the protective foil from the cradle and the keypad.
2. Rotate the cradle for left- or right-handed docking, as illustrated.
1.6 Optional Accessories from Jabra®
The following Jabra PRO accessories are available separately at www.jabra.com.
Jabra GN1000Electronic Hookswitch Adapter
Neckband Attachment
Replacement Earhook, with EarbudsReplacement Ear Cushions
Replacement Headband Attachment
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2. Connecting
Launch the Interactive Setup Wizard Available from www.logitech.com/support/BH970
for Animated Setup Instructions
The easiest way to connect and congure the BH970 Headset is to use the Interactive Setup Wizard available from www.logitech.com/
support/BH970. Refer to the Important Information Guide for important safety instructions prior to installing and using
theBH970Headset.
2.1 Connect to AC Power
Connect the Power Adapter to the Base
1. Plug the power adapter into the port marked on the base.
2. Connect the power adapter to an AC outlet.
2.2 Dock the Headset
Dock the headset, as illustrated. When the headset is docked correctly the headset battery will begin charging, if needed.
Keeptheheadset docked while connecting the BH970 Headset, or when not in use.
2.3 Connect to PC
Connect a PC to the Base
You can connect the BH970 Headset solution to both a PC and a desk telephone.
1. Plug the supplied USB cable into the port marked on the base.
2. Connect the USB cable to any free USB port on the PC.
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2.4 Connect to a Desk Phone
You can connect the BH970 Headset solution to both a PC and a desk telephone. Connecting to a desk phone will vary,
dependingonthe type of desk phone used. Refer to specic desk phone documentation for connection details.
Connect to a Desk Phone Using the Headset Port
This desk phone has a dedicated headset port (usually at the back of the phone). These phones typically have a button on the front
panel for switching between handset and headset. If the supplied telephone cable does not t, you will need to buy a special adapter.
Refer to your desk phone documentation for details.
1. Plug the telephone cable into the port marked on the BH970 Base.
2. Connect the telephone cable to the headset port on the desk phone.
Connect to a Desk Phone without Headset Port
This desk phone does not have a dedicated headset port.
1. On the desk phone, unplug the handset cable from the phone body.
2. Connect the handset cable to the port marked on the BH970 Base.
3. Plug the supplied telephone cable into the port marked on the BH970 Base.
4. Connect the telephone cable into the handset port on the desk phone.
Connect to a Desk Phone with Electronic Hookswitch
An electronic hookswitch enables you to answer an incoming call or or end a call using the headset´s multifunction button. If the desk
phone has an electronic hookswitch, you will need to connect an adapter between the desk phone and the BH970 Base. For details on
electronic hookswitch compatibility specic to your desk phone and to purchase the required adapter, visit www.jabra.com.
For specic instructions on connecting an electronic hookswitch adapter to a desk phone, please refer to the cabling documentation
supplied with the adapter.
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Connect to a Desk Phone with Remote Handset Lifter
A remote handset lifter manually lifts the handset from the receiver to make or answer a call. To connect a remote handset lifter to a desk
phone, please refer to your remote handset lifter documentation.
2.5 Connect to a Busy-light Indicator
A remote busy light indicator connects to the port marked on the base, and indicates to colleagues when the BH970 Headset
isonacall.
3. Conguring
3.1 Conguring for Desk Phones
Before rst-time use of the BH970 Headset with a desk phone, a clear dial tone and microphone volume must be determined for optimal
sound quality. Both features are manually adjusted on the base.
Set a Clear Dial Tone
1. Remove the front panel of the BH970 Base, as illustrated.
2. Put on the headset. The desk phone icon will change to . If the icon does not change, tap the desk phone button on the base keypad.
3. Lift the desk phone handset and set it aside, or tap the headset button on the desk phone.
4. Rotate the clear dial tone switch from A to G, as illustrated, and listen in the headset for a clear dial tone.
5. Determine the best switch position. The dial tone should be strong, clear, and undistorted.
6. Return the desk phone handset to the receiver, or tap the headset button on the desk phone.
7. When nished, return the front panel to the base.
Changes made to the clear dial tone only apply to desk phones.
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Set the Microphone Volume
1. Ensure the headset is docked, and then press and hold the desk phone button on the BH970 Base keypad until the desk phone icon
changes to .
2. Remove the front panel of the BH970 Base, as illustrated.
3. Put on the headset. The desk phone icon will change to . If the icon does not change, tap the desk phone button on the BH970
Base keypad.
4. Get a dial tone by pressing the headset button on the desk phone, or by lifting the desk phone handset.
5. Make a test call. Dial a friend or colleague’s phone number using the desk phone.
6. If your speaking volume is too quiet or loud, adjust the microphone volume on the BH970 Base, as illustrated. Ensure the listener
does not adjust their own volume.
7. When nished, end the call and return the front panel of the BH970 Headset.
Changes made to the microphone volume switch only apply to desk phones.
3.2 Conguring for Communication Software
1. Install the Jabra PC Suite by downloading the software from www.logitech.com/support/BH970. Refer to the Jabra PC Suite section
of this guide for further information.
2. Launch your communication software software, and set the BH970 Headset as speaker and microphone in the audio conguration.
Refer to your communication software documentation for assistance in setting audio congurations.
For the latest list of supported communication software, please visit the Jabra website at www.jabra.com/pcsuite.
3.3 Limited Conguration Using the BH970 Base
It is highly recommended to use the Jabra Control Center for all conguration changes. However, there are ve settings that can be
congured using the BH970 Base:
* EHS/RHL mode
* IntelliTone level
* Maximum DECT wireless range
* Desk phone bandwidth
* Communication software bandwidth
Change Settings using the BH970 Base
1. Ensure there are no active calls.
2. Remove the front panel of the BH970 Base.
3. Center-press the microphone volume switch on the BH970 Base to enter setup mode. The mute indicator will blink slowly to indicate
setup mode.
4. Press the desk phone button on the keypad to cycle through the settings. The rst setting is EHS/RHL mode. The current setting
isindicated by the desk phone icon.
5. Press the Communication Software button on the keypad to cycle through the values for each setting. The current value is indicated
by the Communication Software icon.
6. When nished, center-press the microphone volume switch to save settings and exit setup mode. The BH970 Base will restart.
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SettingValue
Auto Detect (default)
Jabra GN1000/RHL/None
Jabra IQ EHS
Desk phone EHS/RHL mode
Cisco®
DHSG
MSH
Level 0 (default)
Level 1
IntelliTone level
Maximum DECT wireless range
Bandwidth mode for desk phone
Bandwidth mode for
communication software
Communication software type
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Normal (default)
Low
Very low
Narrowband (default)
Wideband
Narrowband
Wideband (default)
Microsoft (default)
Cisco, Avaya®, Siemens®, IBM®,
Aastra®, Skype™
Other
None (Communication
Software Audio)
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4. Jabra PC Suite
The Jabra PC Suite is a collection of software programs designed to support the BH970 Headset. For optimal functionality
andmanagement of the BH970 Headset, it is highly recommended that you install the Jabra PC Suite.
The Jabra PC Suite consists of the following:
Communication Software Call Manager – enables call management via the communication software, and indicates status of
theBH970 Headset.
Jabra Control Center – settings management and monitoring of the BH970 Headset.
Jabra Device Service – manages the interaction between the BH970 Headset and the Jabra Control Center, Communication Software
Call Manager, and communication software drivers.
Jabra Firmware Updater – updates the BH970 Headset rmware.
Online Help – provides Jabra PC Suite and Call Manager help.
The Jabra PC Suite also includes drivers for various communication software. For a list of supported communication software,
visit www.jabra.com/pcsuite.
4.1 Install the Jabra PC Suite
To install the Jabra PC Suite, launch the Jabra PC Suite setup le, which you can download the latest version from the the Jabra website
at www.logitech.com/support/BH970.
4.2 Firmware Updates
Firmware updates improve performance or add new functionality to your BH970 Headset.
Update Firmware
Launch the Jabra Firmware Updater installed with Jabra PC Suite. Follow the Firmware Updater wizard, or Check for the latest version via
Jabra Control Center > Help > Check for Updates.
4.3 Mass Deployment
You can save and load the BH970 Headset congurations onto multiple BH970 Headsets using the Jabra Control Center.
Save/Load Congurations
1. Launch the Jabra Control Center and select File in the main toolbar.
2. Click Save Conguration... to save the current settings to a le on the PC.
3. Click Load Conguration... Browse to load a saved conguration, and than load it onto other BH970 Headsets.
5. BH970 Headset Features
The BH970 Headset has seven main features for easy call management.
The multifunction button is located on the top of the headset, and manages calls on the target phone. You can answer calls, end calls,
switch between held calls, and more using a combination of taps, double-taps, or presses.
Phone idle
FunctionTapDouble-tap
Answer incoming call
Get a dial tone on target phone
Reject incoming call
Call last number dialed
(supported communication software
only)
Switch between target phone
Power headset on
Power headset o
Phone on call(s)
FunctionTap
End current call
Put current call on hold,
and accept incoming call
End merged calls
(hold 1-3 secs)
Press
(hold 1-3 secs)
(5 secs)
Press
5.2 Headset Touch Panel
The touch panel is a touch-sensitive panel located on the microphone arm of the headset. The touch panel controls the headset speaker
volume and microphone mute/unmute.
Changes made to the speaker volume apply independently to desk phone or communication software.
Slide nger down the touch panel
(toward the mouth)
Double-tap
5.3 Headset LED Indicator
The multicolored LED indicator is located on the arm of the headset, and indicates headset status. For a complete list of headset LED
indicator samples, please refer to the Technical Specifications section in this guide.
5.4 Headset Audio Indicators
The headset plays a variety of audio tones to indicate events. For a complete list of playable audio indicator samples, please refer to
theTechnical Specifications section in this guide.
Critical Headset Audio Indicators
Low battery warning
If the headset battery is low, two very quick low tones will repeat occasionally to indicate the headset battery should be charged
immediately. Dock the headset to charge the headset battery.
Out of range warning
If the headset moves out of range of the base, three quick descending tones will repeat every fifteen seconds until the headset is moved
back into range of the base.
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5.5 Base Keypad
The BH970 Base keypad displays information about the headset and call status, and has controls for call handling. From here,
youcanchange target phone, answer an incoming call, end the current call, congure base settings, or open an audio link to
thecurrent target phone.
1. Battery icon – indicates the current battery level.
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2
1
4
5
6
7
8
2. Headset docking icon – indicates the headset is docked.
3. Audio link icon – indicates audio link between base and headset
isactive.
4. Mute icon – indicates the headset microphone is muted.
5. Mute button – mutes/unmutes the headset microphone.
6. Group call icon – indicates desk phone and communication
software calls are merged.
7. Phone state icon – indicates desk phone or communication
software call states.
8. Phone buttons – used for desk phone and/or communication
software call handling.
5.6 Base Keypad Visual Indicators
IconEventIconEvent
Battery charging
Full battery
Low battery
Very low battery
Headset docked
Unknown headset dockedGroup call
Headset and base pairing
MutedUnable to connect to headset
Current target phone
Phone ringing
Phone on call
Phone on hold
Phone unplugged
Audio link between headset
andbase is active
5.7 Base Audio Indicators
The base speaker is located on the bottom of the BH970 Base, and plays two distinct sounds.
Incoming Call Ringtone
Adjust the incoming call ringtone volume using the Jabra Control Center.
1. Launch Jabra Control Center and select either the Desk phone or Softphone tab.
2. Adjust the Base speaker ring tone level slider to the desired setting, and click Apply.
Keypad Button Clicks
Tapping, double-tapping, or pressing the keypad buttons will play a “click” sound. Adjust keypad button volume via the Jabra
ControlCenter. The default setting is o.
1. Launch the Jabra Control Center and select either the Desk phone or Softphone tab.
2. Select one of four preset keypad click settings (off, low, medium, or high), and click Apply.
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6. Basic Call Management
6.1 Desk Phone: Making, Answering, and Ending Calls
Phone with electronic hookswitch or
handset lifter
If necessary set the desk phone as the target phone by pressing and holding the desk phone button on the BH970 Base
until the desk phone icon changes to white.
Make call
Answer call
End call
1. Lift headset from docking cradle or
tap the multifunction button or
tap the desk phone button on the base.
2. Dial number using desk phone.
Lift headset from docking cradle or
tap the multifunction button or
tap the desk phone button on the base.
Dock the headset or
tap the multifunction button or
tap the desk phone on the base.
6.2 Communication Software: Making, Answering, and Ending Calls
Supported Communication Software
Make call
Answer call
End callDock headset or tap the multifunction button or tap the communication software button on the base.
* If your communication software is unsupported, link the headset and communication software by double-tapping the communication software button on the base
keypad. For further assistance please refer to Online Help.
Dial number using supported communication software. The base will automatically switch to
communication software.*
Lift headset from docking cradle or tap the multifunction button or tap the communication software button
on the base.
6.3 Switching Between Desk Phone and Headset
While on a phone call, it is possible to switch between a phone and a headset without interrupting the call.
Desk Phones
Switch from desk phone to headset
1. If necessary, tap the desk phone button on the base to set the desk phone as the target phone.
2. Lift the headset from the docking cradle.
3. Do not return the desk phone handset to the receiver because this will hang up the call.
Switch from handset to desk phone (without electronic hookswitch or handset lifter)
1. Lift the desk phone handset.
2. Dock the headset, or tap the multifunction button, or tap the desk phone button on the BH970 Base.
Switch from handset to desk phone (with electronic hookswitch or handset lifter)
1. Lift the desk phone handset.
2. Refer to your desk phone documentation. In some cases a button must be pressed on the desk phone, while in others it will be
automatic.
Communication Software
For communication software, the headset is likely to be the only option. However, you can change to other audio devices connected
tothe communication software via audio preferences in Windows® and/or the communication software.
Phone without electronic hookswitch or handset lifter
1. Lift headset from docking cradle or tap the multifunction button or
tapthe desk phone button on the base.
2. Lift desk phone handset and set it aside.
3. Dial number using desk phone.
1. Lift headset from docking cradle ortap the multifunction button or
tapthe desk phone button on the base.
2. Lift desk phone handset and set it aside.
1. Dock the headset or tap the multifunction button or tap the desk
phone on the base.
2. Return desk phone handset to receiver.
6.4 Last Number Redial (Communication Software Only)
The BH970 Headset can redial the last number dialed (supported communication software only). Check your communication software
documentation for last number redial compatibility.
Last Number Redial
1. If necessary tap the communication software button on the BH970 Base to set the communication software as the target phone.
2. Double-tap the headset multifunction button to redial the last number called.
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