Midland Radio BT2 User Manual

INDEX

Technical speciﬁcations of Midland BT2 ....................................................................................................3

Structure of the operator’s manual .............................................................................................................4

Charging batteries ......................................................................................................................................4

Description of the unit and installation brackets .........................................................................................4

Typical conﬁgurations 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 conﬁgurations ..............................................................................................................................13

Recommendations for speciﬁc uses ........................................................................................................14

Light and sound signals/Unit functions ....................................................................................................16

Unit Functions .................................................................................................................................... 16-18

FCC Compliance Info ...............................................................................................................................18

Accessories for the BT2 ...........................................................................................................................19

Accessories Order Form ..........................................................................................................................20

Waiver and General Release ...................................................................................................................22

English

Midland BT2 Intercom

Thank you for purchasing the Midland BT2 Intercom, the ﬁrst truly wireless multimedia system for bikers. The Midland BT2 is designed to be ﬁtted 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/Passenger Intercom system or Rider to Rider in bike-to-bike mode, within a maximum range of 220 yards. The Midland BT2 is also supplied with a wired connection that can be used to connect an iPod/MP3 player or GMRS transceiver,which will then enable bike-to-bike communications up to a maximum range of 3 Miles.

English

Midland BT2 is available in two versions:

› Single BT2-S Intercom kit with one unit only › Dual BT2-D Intercom with two units

Depending on the model purchased, the package contains the following parts:

BT2-S 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 ﬁx the unit onto the hel

met › 1 clamp to ﬁx the unit onto the helmet › 1 stereo audio cable to connect an iPod/ or other models of

MP3 players › 1 mini USB wall-mounting power supply 1 mini USB DC adapter › Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and

Velcro strip for assembly

BT2-D Intercom DUAL

› 2 BT2 communication units › 2 audio kits with two stereo speakers, microphone with

boom and wire microphone › 2 plates with bi-adhesive strip to ﬁx the unit onto the hel

met › 2 clamps to ﬁx the unit onto the helmet › 2 stereo audio cables to connect an iPod/ or other models

of MP3 players › 1 mini USB wall-mounting power supply with double plug 1 mini USB DC adapter with double plug › Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and

Velcro strip for assembly The units included in the DUAL kit are already paired and can therefore be immediately used in the Intercom mode.

Technical speciﬁcations 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: phone, intercom and wire con

nection › 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 Passenger or Bike-to-Bike In

tercom mode, up to a maximum range of 220 yards › Bluetooth devices

- Cell phone, GPS (Garmin Zumo and TomTom Rider 1 and

2), MP3 player Stereo (with A2DP protocol)

- GMRS transceivers (with built-in or external Bluetooth con nection) for group bike-to-bike communications

Wire connections:

› For stereo audio input (iPod/MP3 player) › For GMRS transceivers (with optional cable)

Attention: before using BT2 for the ﬁrst 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 rub ber caps protecting the sockets are fully ﬁtted.

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 conﬁgurations

To easily conﬁgure your BT2 unit, please follow the sequence of steps described below: › Step 1: ﬁx the unit onto your helmet following the instruc

tions provided in the “Fixing the unit onto the helmet” sec tion.

› Step 2: pair the Bluetooth devices (for example a cell

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 conﬁgurations” chapter.

Charging batteries

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.

Volume +

Phone

Intercom

Charger

Audio kit

Volume -

AUX

Red and blue light

iPod/MP3 GMRS

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 ﬁrst time. Normally, after the ﬁrst 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 ﬂashing 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 button features:

› Phone: can be used to enable/disable and manage cell

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 mini USB 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 au

dio source, like a stereo iPod/MP3 player or GMRS tran

sceiver

Description of the audio kit

The audio system includes two ultra-ﬂat 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 ﬁxing to your helmet. Beware to not completely cover your ear with the speakers, you must always be able to listen to the trafﬁc sound and indication.

The microphone can be ﬁxed onto the helmet in two ways: Boom Microphone. Place the section with the Velcro/adhesi ve 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.

Plate with bi-adhesive strip

The ﬁxing plate has a bi-adhesive strip on one of its sides. To ﬁx the plate in place, clean the application area on the helmet surface, remove the bi-adhesive ﬁlm and place the ﬁxing 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 ﬁrmly ﬁx the clamp in place.

Fitting and removing your Midland BT2

The BT2 can be easily ﬁtted onto the helmet by sliding it downwards so that it ﬁts into the slot of the selected ﬁxing device (plate with bi-adhesive strip or clamp).

English

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 ﬂexible and can be easily adapted to most commercial helmets.

Description of the installation brackets

The Midland BT2 can be ﬁxed 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 “ﬁx” the BT2 unit onto your helmet and to remove it at any time in order to recharge or store it.

BT2 is maintained in position thanks to the ﬁxing clip located on the upper section (A).

To detach the BT2, simply press the ﬁxing clip and push the unit upwards.

Typical conﬁ gurations of BT2

1. Single Midland BT2, “Rider only”

› Bluetooth connection for cell phone,

GPS and MP3 player or a cell 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 220 yards

2. Midland BT2 paired, “Rider & Passenger”

› Rider to Passenger intercom featu-

› Rider can connect the GPS system

and both Rider and Passenger can connect/attach their own MP3 Players/cell 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 & Passengers equipped with Midland BT2 and GMRS transceivers”

› Rider to Passenger intercom sy-

stem

› Bluetooth connections for Rider and

Passenger depending on needs: each connection is ﬁ t for cell phone, Rider’s GPS system and MP3 stereo player or cell 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 GMRS transceiver to all motorbikes in order to communicate as group. The GMRS transceiver can be connected in Bluetooth or wired mode to both the rider’s or passenger’s unit. There is no limit to the number of people who can communicate while using GMRS to communicate while 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: cell 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 while 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, cell 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

true if you haven’t changed the default setting, following the procedure described in the ﬁnal chapter “Special Conﬁgura tion”. The two Midland BT2 units can be paired by means of “Volume +” and “Volume –“ buttons.

Devices with (Low) priority 3

MP3 players, Bluetooth adapters or GMRS transceivers have the lower priority, which means that all communications with these devices will be disabled if a call or GPS communication (priority 1) arrives or if the Intercom feature is enabled (priority

2). Devices with priority 3 must be paired with the BT2 unit using the “AUX” button.

Midland BT2 can also be paired with audio devices by means of a wired connection. This connection has the lowest priority and is disabled every time a Bluetooth connection is enabled.

Switching your Midland BT2 on and off

BT2 can be switched on by means of the central button labeled “Intercom”. To switch off the unit you must use a combination of two but tons (intercom+AUX), thus lessening the chances that you might turn off the unit accidentally (especially while wearing heavy gloves).

Pairing with Bluetooth devices

Your Midland BT2 is a Bluetooth unit that can be paired with other Bluetooth devices. Before performing this procedure, it is necessary to set BT2 into “Pairing mode” (Setup). The only operations permitted in this mode are the pairing ones. To use the BT2 unit after pairing it with the desired devi ces, it is necessary to quit the “Setup” mode and switch to the “Operating” mode.

Setup mode

Switch off the BT2 device. Press and hold down the central button (Intercom/on) for about 7 sec. until the red indicator switches on permanently. BT2 is now in “Setup” mode and can therefore be paired with other devices.

Pairing the unit with another BT2 unit

The two units supplied in the Midland BT2-D Intercom DUAL kit, are already paired and ready for use, which means that it is not necessary to perform this procedure.

If the devices are not part of the same kit, or one of the BT2 units has been purchased separately, you need to pair them in order to be able to use the Intercom function. Place both BT2 units in Setup mode (red indicator permanen tly on) Press the “Volume +” button on the ﬁrst unit until the RED and BLUE lights begin to ﬂash rapidly and alternately. Then press the “Volume –“button on the second unit until the RED and BLUE lights begin to ﬂash rapidly and alternately.

English

Switching the unit on:

› Press and hold Intercom button down for approximately 3

seconds until the BLUE indicator lights.

Switching the unit off:

› Press and hold both “Intercom” and “AUX” buttons to

gether for approximately 3 seconds until the RED indicator ﬂashes 3 times.

Now both BT2 units are trying to pair to each other.

When successfully paired, each device will light the BLUE light for 1 sec and go back to setting mode (red light always on) waiting for additional pairing or setting procedures.

Pairing the unit with your cell phone

1. Enable the Bluetooth device search feature on your cell phone. As this procedure varies according to the brand and model of the mobile phone, refer to the manual supplied to your particular phone for further information.

2. Set the BT2 unit in “Setup” mode, then press the “Phone”

button on the unit until the red and blue indicators start ﬂashing.

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