MIDLAND BT2 User Manual
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INDEX
Technical specications of Midland BT2 ....................................................................................................3
Structure of the operator’s manual .............................................................................................................4
Charging batteries ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Description of the unit and installation brackets .........................................................................................4
Typical congurations of BT2 .....................................................................................................................6
General considerations on priority .............................................................................................................6
Switching your Midland BT2 on and off .....................................................................................................7
Pairing with Bluetooth devices ...................................................................................................................7
Adjusting the volume ..................................................................................................................................9
Using the features of the Bluetooth devices ..............................................................................................9
Using the wired audio input ......................................................................................................................13
Using a Two Way Radio transceiver ........................................................................................................13
Special congurations ..............................................................................................................................13
Recommendations for specic uses ........................................................................................................14
Light and sound signals/Unit functions ....................................................................................................16
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Midland BT2 Intercom
Thank you for purchasing the Midland BT2 Intercom, the rst truly wireless multimedia system for bikers. The Midland BT2 is
designed to be tted directly on to your helmet and to be used for communications with Bluetooth devices like mobile phones,
GPS Sat-Navs and MP3 players. If desired, it can also be paired with another Midland BT2 unit and used as wireless Rider/Pillion
Intercom system or Rider to Rider in bike-to-bike mode, within a maximum range of 200 meters. The Midland BT2 is also supplied
with a wired connection that can be used to connect an iPod/MP3 player or PMR446 transceiver,which will then enable bike-to-bike
communications up to a maximum range of 5 km.
Midland BT2 is available in two versions:
› Single BT2 Intercom kit with one unit only
› BT2 Intercom TWIN with two units
Depending on the model purchased, the package contains the
following parts:
BT2 Intercom
› 1 BT2 communication unit
› 1 audio kit with two stereo speakers, microphone with
boom and wire microphone
› 1 plate with bi-adhesive strip to x the unit onto the hel-
met
› 1 clamp to x the unit onto the helmet
› 1 stereo audio cable to connect an iPod/ or other models of
MP3 players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply
› Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and
Velcro strip for assembly
BT2 Intercom TWIN
› 2 BT2 communication units
› 2 audio kits with two stereo speakers, microphone with
boom and wire microphone
› 2 plates with bi-adhesive strip to x the unit onto the hel-
met
› 2 clamps to x the unit onto the helmet
› 2 stereo audio cables to connect an iPod/ or other models
of MP3 players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply with double plug
› Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and
Velcro strip for assembly
The units included in the TWIN kit are already paired and can
therefore be immediately used in the Intercom mode.
Technical specications
of Midland BT2
General:
› Bluetooth ver. 2.0 stereo (Headset/Handsfree/A2DP proto-
col)
› AGC system automatically controls the volume in relation
to background noise
› Voice (VOX) or manual communications option
› Private or shared (3-way communications) call mode
› Manual controls to enable: telephone, intercom and wire
connection
› Fully waterproof
› Lithium battery with 8 hours talk time (up to 2 days in stan-
dby mode)
› Recharge time: app. 4 hours
› Dimensions. Length: 87 mm – Width: 47 mm - Thickness:
16 mm
Bluetooth connections:
› Identical device for Rider to Pillion or Bike-to-Bike Intercom
mode, up to a maximum range of 200 meters
› Bluetooth devices
- Mobile phone, GPS (Garmin Zumo and TomTom Rider 1
and 2), MP3 player Stereo (with A2DP protocol)
- PMR446 transceivers (with built-in or external Bluetooth
connection) for group bike-to-bike communications
Wire connections:
› For stereo audio input (iPod/MP3 player)
› For PMR446 transceivers (with optional cable)
Attention: before using BT2 for the rst time, remember
to recharge it for at least 4 hours.
Attention: Midland BT2 is designed to withstand rain and
water. However, if it is raining, always verify that the rubber caps protecting the sockets are fully tted.
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Structure of the operator’s manual
This manual is divided into 5 main sections:
› Description of the unit and installation brackets
› Pairing with Bluetooth devices
› Using the features of Bluetooth devices
› Using the wire audio input
› Special congurations
To easily congure your BT2 unit, please follow the sequence
of steps described below:
› Step 1: x the unit onto your helmet following the instruc-
tions provided in the “Fixing the unit onto the helmet” section.
› Step 2: pair the Bluetooth devices (for example a mobile
phone or GPS) with the BT2 unit. Follow the procedure
described in the chapter: “Pairing with Bluetooth devices”,
choosing the Bluetooth devices you are using.
› Step 3: after completing the pairing operation, go to the
“Using the features of the Bluetooth devices” section, choosing Bluetooth devices you are using.
› Step 4: if you have a wired audio input, read chapter “Using
the wire audio input”.
› Step 5: for information on how to use the advanced featu-
res, read the “Special congurations” chapter.
Charging batteries
Make sure that the unit is fully charged before use. Allow at
least 5-6 hours for a full charge before using the unit for the
rst time. Normally, after the rst time, it takes 4 hours for a
full charge.
Charge the unit by inserting the wall-charger into the charging
socket (lift the rubber cover to insert the plug).
› The red LED on the unit will start ashing when charging
begins.
› Allow the headset to charge until the red LED turns off.
› When the charge is complete, release the headset from
the charger.
Description of the unit
and installation brackets
Description of the BT2 unit
The BT2 has 5 multifunction buttons on the front and 3 wired
connections in the lower section.
Description of the button features:
› Telephone: can be used to enable/disable and manage
mobile phone features
› Intercom: can be used to enable/disable the Intercom fea-
ture and manage 3-way communications
› AUX: can be used to enable/disable the wired audio input
› Volume+: enables you to increase the volume
› Volume -: enables you to decrease the volume
Description of the wired connections
› Charger jack: enables to recharge the unit using a stan-
dard miniUSB power supply
› Audio kit jack: enable to connect an audio kit (stereo head-
set and microphone)
› Auxiliary audio jack (AUX): can be used to connect an
audio source, like a stereo iPod/MP3 player or PMR446
transceiver
Charger
Audio kit
iPod/MP3
PMR446
Phone
Intercom
AUX
Volume +
Volume -
Red and
blue light
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Description of the audio kit
The audio system includes two ultra-at stereo speakers and
two interchangeable microphones, which are both supplied
with a bracket and wire connection.
Fixing the stereo speakers. The two stereo speakers have a
Velcro/adhesive strip that aids their xing to your helmet.
Beware to not completely cover your ear with the speakers,
you must always be able to listen to the trafc sound and indication.
The microphone can be xed onto the helmet in two ways:
Boom Microphone. Place the section with the Velcro/adhesive strip between the padding and the rigid cover of the helmet,
so that the microphone is correctly positioned in front of your
mouth and that the white symbol is facing your mouth. This
type of microphone is suited for Open Faced and Flip Front
helmets.
Wire microphone. Using the Velcro/adhesive strip, place the
microphone inside the helmet in front of your mouth. This type
of microphone is more suited for Full Faced helmets. The mini
connector on the microphone allows you choose the microphone that best suits the helmet you are using.
The audio kit must then be connected to the central jack of the
Midland BT2 Intercom unit using the “L” shaped connector.
This connector is very exible and can be easily adapted to
most commercial helmets.
Description of the installation brackets
The Midland BT2 can be xed onto the helmet in two different
ways: By either using the plate with bi-adhesive strip, or the
clamp. These methods allow you to safely “x” the BT2 unit
onto your helmet and to remove it at any time in order to recharge or store it.
Plate with bi-adhesive strip
The xing plate has a bi-adhesive strip on one of its sides. To
x the plate in place, clean the application area on the helmet
surface, remove the bi-adhesive lm and place the xing plate
on the helmet by keeping it contact with the surface for a few
seconds.
Clamp
Using the Allen Key, loosen the
two screws on the clamp and
place the rear plate between the
helmet padding and the external
rigid protection. Then, tighten the
two screws in order to rmly x the
clamp in place.
Fitting and removing your Midland BT2
The BT2 can be easily tted onto the helmet by sliding it downwards so that it ts into the slot of the selected xing device
(plate with bi-adhesive strip or clamp).
BT2 is maintained in position thanks to the xing clip located
on the upper section (A).
To detach the BT2, simply press the xing clip and push the
unit upwards.
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Typical congurations of BT2
1. Single Midland BT2, “Rider only”
› Bluetooth connection for mobile
phone, GPS and MP3 player or a
mobile phone with MP3 feature (to
listen to music)
› Wired connection for stereo music
player (iPod/MP3 player)
› Bike to bike communication system
that allows two riders to communicate up to maximum distances of
200 meters
2. Midland BT2 paired, “Rider & Pillion”
› Rider to Pillion intercom feature
› Rider can connect the GPS system
and both Rider and Pillion can connect/attach their own MP3 Players/
Mobile phones etc to their own headsets and still be able to communicate with each other via the Intercom.
› Wired connection for stereo music
player (iPod/MP3 player)
3. Midland BT2 Bike-to-bike; “Riders
& pillions equipped with Midland
BT2 and PMR446 transceivers”
› Rider to Pillion intercom system
› Bluetooth connections for Rider and
Pillion depending on needs: each
connection is t for mobile phone,
Rider’s GPS system and MP3 stereo player or mobile phone with
MP3 feature (to listen to music)
› Wired connection for stereo music
player (iPod/MP3 player)
› Group communication (“bike to
bike”): it is possible to connect
PMR446 transceiver to all motorbikes in order to communicate as
group. The PMR446 transceiver can
be connected in Bluetooth or wired
mode to both the rider’s or pillion’s
unit. There is no limit to the number
of people who can communicate
whilst using PMR446 to communicate whilst in a group.
General considerations on priority
The Midland BT2 is a Bluetooth unit that can be paired with
other Bluetooth devices with different features: mobile phone,
GPS, MP3 player, etc...
Depending on the type of device, Midland BT2 assigns operating priorities; for example calls have a higher priority compared to music. This means that if a call arrives whilst you are
listening to music, your music will automatically be interrupted
so that you can answer the call. There are three priorities available to meet the most common requirements.
Devices with (high) priority 1
Because of their use, mobile phones and GPS Sat-Navs always have a higher priority compared to other connected devices. Therefore, an incoming call or instruction from a GPS
always interrupts all other active communications. Devices
with priority 1 must be paired with the BT2 unit using the “Phone” button.
Devices with (Medium) priority 2
This priority can be assigned only to another BT2 with Intercom feature. Enabling the Intercom feature disables all other
communications except those with (High) priority 1. This is
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