Midland BTCity, BTEva User guide [ml]
INDEX
Midland BTCity/BTEva ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Charging batteries ...............................................................................................................................................................3
Description of the unit and installation brackets ....................................................................................................................3
Description of the BTCity/BTEva unit .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Description of the Audio kit.................................................................................................................................................................................3
Description of the installation brackets ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Switching your Midland BTCity/BTEva on and o ....................................................................................................................5
Adjusting the volume ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Pairing with Bluetooth devices .............................................................................................................................................5
Using the features of the Bluetooth devices ..........................................................................................................................5
Using the telephone feature .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Using the MP3 player feature of the mobile phone.............................................................................................................................................6
Paring the unit with a GPS SAT-NAV....................................................................................................................................................................6
Using the intercom feature..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Resetting all paired devices ..................................................................................................................................................8
Using the wired audio input .................................................................................................................................................8
Using an i-Pod/MP3 player ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Using a Two Way Radio transceiver..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Special congurations ..........................................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting/ Disabling the VOX feature (Intercom and telephone) ........................................................................................................................ 9
Wired connection always on ..............................................................................................................................................................................9
Recommendations for specic uses .....................................................................................................................................10
Using a PMR446 transceiver..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Using the BTSki Audio kit accessory (optional)..................................................................................................................................................10
Use at your own risk ...........................................................................................................................................................12
Warranty...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Light and sound signal........................................................................................................................................................13
Unit functions ...................................................................................................................................................................14
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Midland BTCity/BTEva
Thank you for purchasing the Midland BTCity/BTEva, the wireless
intercom multimedia system for bikers. The Midland BTCity/BTEva
is designed to be tted directly on to your helmet and to be used for
communications with Bluetooth devices like mobile phones, GPS SatNavs and MP3 players. If desired, it can also be paired with another
Midland BTCity/BTEva 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 BTCity/BTEva 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 BTCity/BTEva is available in two versions:
Single BTCity/BTEva Intercom kit with one unit only
BTCity/BTEva Intercom TWIN with two units
Depending on the model purchased, the package contains the following parts:
BTCity/BTEva
1 BTCity/BTEva 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 helmet
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
BTCity/BTEva TWIN
2 BTCity/BTEva 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 helmet
› 2 clamps to x the unit onto the helmet
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› 2 stereo audio cables to connec t 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 BTCity/BTEva
General:
Bluetooth ver. 2.0 stereo (Headset/Handsfree/A2DP protocol)
AGC system automatically controls the volume in relation to
background noise
Voice (VOX) or manual communications option
Manual controls to enable: telephone, intercom and wire con-
nection
Fully waterproof
Lithium battery with 8 hours talk time
Recharge time: app. 4 hours
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 with MP3 player Stereo (A2DP protocol), GPS (Garmin Zumo and TomTom Rider 1 and 2)
- 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 BTCity/BTEva for the rst time, remember to recharge it for at least 5/6 hours.
Attention: Midland BTCity/BTEva is designed to withstand rain
and water. However, if it is raining, always verify that the rubber caps protecting the sockets are fully tted.
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 blu LED turns on.
When the charge is complete (blu LED on), release the headset
from the charger.
Attention: every time the mini USB recharging plug is inserted
(or detached), the device is automatically turned o. To use it
while it is in charge, you should turn the device on with the plug
already inserted.
Description of the unit and installation
brackets
Volume+Volume -
Control
The BTCity/BTEva has 3 multifunction buttons and 3 wired connections in the lower section.
Description of the button features:
Control: can be used to enable/disable the intercom and manage
mobile phone features
Volume+: enables you to increase the volume
Volume -: enables you to decrease the volume
Auxiliary audio jack
(AUX)
Charger jack
Description of the wired connections
Charger jack: enables to recharge the unit using a standard mi-
niUSB power supply
Audio kit jack: enable to connect an audio kit (stereo headset and
microphone)
Auxiliary audio jack (AUX): can be used to connect an audio source,
like a stereo iPod/MP3 player or PMR446 transceiver
Audio kit jack
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 trac 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.
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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.
Audio kit jack
The audio kit must then be connected to the central jack of the Midland BTCity/BTEva unit using the “L” shaped connector.
Description of the installation brackets
The Midland BTCity/BTEva 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 BTCity/BTEva 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.
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Spacer
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 t wo screws in order to rmly x the clamp in
place. Inside the clamp is included a small plastic spacer, that can be
removed to close tigher the clamp.
Fitting and removing your Midland BTCity/BTEva
The BTCity/BTEva 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). BTCity/BTEva is maintained
in position thanks to the xing clip located on the upper section (A).
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To detach the BTCity/BTEva, simply press the xing clip and push the
unit upwards.
Switching your Midland BTCity/BTEva
on and o
Switching the unit on:
Press and hold “Control” button down for approximately 3 seconds
until the BLUE indicator lights.
Switching the unit o:
Press and hold both “Control” and “VOL-” buttons together for ap-
proximately 3 seconds until the RED indicator ashes 3 times, thus
lessening the chances that you might turn o the unit accidentally
(especially whilst wearing heavy gloves).
Adjusting the volume
Your Midland BTCity/BTEva uses AGC technology, which automatically
adjusts the listening volume in relation to background noises.
However, it is also possible to manually adjust the volume by means
of the “Volume+” and “Volume -“buttons.
Attention: volume can be adjust only when an audio connection
is active.
Pairing with Bluetooth devices
Your Midland BTCity/BTEva is a Bluetooth unit that can be paired with
other Bluetooth devices, such as a mobile phone or another BTCity/
BTEva device for Intercom communications.
Before performing this procedure, it is necessary to set BTCity/BTEva
into the Setup mode.
Setup mode
Switch o the BTCity/BTEva device. Press and hold down the
central button “Control” for about 7 sec. until the red indicator
switches on permanently. BTCity/BTEva is now in “Setup” mode
and can therefore be paired with other devices.
Exiting from the Setup mode
To exit the Setup mode double click the “Control” button. Once the
red light turns o, the blue led starts blinking. Now you can use
your BTCity/BTEva.
Using the features of the Bluetooth
devices
Using the telephone feature
To use the Telephone feature, be sure the units are correctly paired
together.
Pairing the unit with a mobile phone
1. Enable the Bluetooth device search feature on your mobile 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 BTCity/BTEva unit in “Setup” mode, then press the Control
button on the unit until the red and blue indicators start ashing.
3. After a few seconds the mobile phone will display “Midland BTCity/BTEva”. Select it and follow the instructions provided in your
mobile phone manual to accept the pairing. When prompted,
enter the pairing code, which is 0000 (four zeroes). Your mobile
phone should then display a conrmation message if the pairing
operation has been successfully completed
4. The BTCity/BTEva will automatically exit the set up mode (red indicator on) and go to the working mode (blue light ashing).
Answering a call
When you hear the phone ring, you can answer in two dierent ways:
Vocally:
Simply say one word to answer the call and start talking.
Remembering that you can only do this if you answer the call
after the third Ring. (Be aware that some phones may not
support voice answering)
Manually:
Tap the “Control” button and start speaking.
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Rejecting a call
If you don’t wish to answer, you can let the mobile phone ring or press
the “Control” button for a few seconds (you will hear one audio conrmation tone).
Making a call
There are several ways to make a call.
From the mobile keypad:
Dial the number on the mobile keypad:
Press “Send” on the mobile phone.
To redial the last number:
Press and hold “Control” button for 3 seconds in order to redial the
last number (you will hear one audio conrmation tone).
To make a voice call:
Briey press “Control” button. If your mobile phone supports voice
calls, you will be asked to speak the name of the contact you wish
to call.
Priority: Calls have a high priority, which means that all other communications are temporarily disabled when a call arrives and automatically
re-enabled once the call ends.
Attention: the voice call command is possible only if the BTCity/
BTEva has never been connected to another BTCity/BTEva for
Intercom communication.
Ending a call
There are several ways to end a call:
Wait for the called person to end the call.
Press the “Control” button for 3 seconds (you will hear an audio
conrmation tone).
Press “End” button on the mobile phone.
Using the MP3 player feature of the mobile phone
Many mobile phones are now designed to be used as stereo MP3
players. The BTCity/BTEva device fully supports the A2DP and AVRCP
protocols that enable you to listen to stereo music and remotely control your mobile phone’s MP3 player. You can even use the buttons
on the BTCity/BTEva unit to control the following play options: Play,
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Pause, Forward and Backward.
Volume backward
Available controls:
To play/pause music: double click the “Control” button.
To skip forward to the next song: keep pressed the “Volume+”
button.
To skip backwards to the previous song: keep pressed the
“volume-“ button.
To enable your connec ted MP3 Player (ADP/AVRCP): press
and hold down the “Volume +” and “Volume-“ buttons for 3 seconds (this feature is active by default).
To disable the MP3 player: press and hold down the ”Volume+”
and “volume-“ buttons (2 beeps will conrm it).
Priority: the music listening mode has the lowest priority. Therefore, it
will always be disabled when another type of communication is enabled.
Volume+
forward
Control
Pause/Play
Pairing the unit with a GPS Sat-Nav
It is generally possible to pair the BTCity/BTEva unit with all GPS SatNavs that support Bluetooth earpieces.
Midland BTCity/BTEva has been successfully tested for use with GPS
ZUMO Sat-Navs manufactured by Garmin and TOMTOM Rider 1 and
2 Sat-Navs.
1. On your GPS Sat-Nav, enable the Bluetooth earphone search fea-
ture. As this procedure varies according to the brand and model of
GPS, we recommend you refer to the manual supplied with your
GPS Sat-Nav for further information.
2. Ensure that the BTCity/BTEva is in Setup mode (Red light on) &
Press the “Control” button on the BTCity/BTEva unit until the red
and blue indicators start to ash.
3. After a few seconds the GPS Sat-Nav will display “Midland BTCityBTEva”. Selec t it and follow the instructions provided in the GPS
Sat-Nav manual to accept the pairing. When prompted, enter the
pairing code, which is 0000 (four zeroes).
The GPS should then display a conrmation message if the pairing
operation has been successfully completed.
4. The BTCity/BTEva unit returns to the Setup mode (red indicator
permanently on) to indicate that it is ready to be paired with other
devices.
If you pair the BTCity/BTEva unit with a GPS Sat-Nav, you will not be
able to pair it with a mobile phone. This problem can be easily solved
by pairing the mobile phone directly with the GPS Sat-Nav and by
then pairing your GPS with the Midland BTCity/BTEva. In this case, the
mobile phone features will be managed by the GPS Sat-Nav.
Using the intercom feature
To use the Intercom feature, be sure both BTCity/BTEva units are turned on and previously paired together.
The two units supplied in the Midland BTCity/BTEva TWIN Pack, 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 pack, or one of the BTCity/BTEva
units has been purchased separately, you need to pair them in order to
be able to use the Intercom function.
Pairing with another BTCity/BTEva device
1. Place both BTCity/BTEva units in Setup mode (red indicator permanently on)
2. Press the “Volume +” button on the rst unit until the RED and
BLUE lights begin to ash rapidly and alternately.
3. Then press the “Volume –“button on the second unit until the RED
and BLUE lights begin to ash rapidly and alternately.
4. Now both BTCity/BTEva units are trying to pair to each other.
When successfully paired, the blue led of each device will light for
1 sec and go back to setting mode (red light always on) waiting for
additional pairing or setting procedures.
5. To use the two devices, exit the setting mode: Double click on the
“Control” button. The red light will quit and the blue light will begin to ash. Now you can use your BTCity/BTEva.
Intercom
The Intercom feature can be enabled in two ways:
Manual activation:
Press “Control” button, on one of the two units. Communication is
enabled and remains active until you press the “Control” button
again. You will hear 1 audio tone when the Intercom feature is
enabled and 2 audio tones when it is disabled.
Voice activation (VOX):
This is enabled by default. To start an Intercom communication,
simply start talking. The communication will remain active for all
the time you are talking.
Attention: the rst intercom activation must be done manually
with the control button. After that, the VOX activation will be
available.
If there is no conversation, the Intercom is automatically closed
after 20 seconds.
To re-open it, simply start talking again. When the Intercom is
“VOX” activated, you can decide to disable it before the predened
time, simply by pressing the ”Control” button once.
To disable the voice activation mode, follow the instructions provi-
ded in the “Special congurations” section.
Intercom and GPS
If BTCity/BTEva is connected to a GPS, the Intercom communication
is not disabled when the GPS talk. The same behaviour when a phone
call is received trough the GPS. When the phone call is in progress, you
can close the Intercom pressing 1 time the Control button.
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Priority:
With phone: The intercom feature is disabled during a phone call, and
is automatically re-enabled as soon as these communications end.
With music: Bluetooth music is disabled when the Intercom is open.
With GPS navigator: In case of GPS navigator street indications, the
intercom feature is not disable, allowing the intercom conversation to
be keep open, together with the GPS indication in background.
Distance
Two Midland BTCity/BTEva units can communicate up to a maximum
range of approximately 200meters outdoors. The maximum coverage
depends on the presence of obstructions in the area or on the head
orientation.
Resetting all paired devices
Sometimes you may nd it necessary to delete all the pairing references stored in the BTCity/BTEva unit (reset operation).
To perform this operation, switch o the BTCity/BTEva and keep
pressed the “Control” button. The red led turns on.
Simultaneously press and hold down the “Volume +” and “Volume
–“ buttons for 4 seconds. The Blue Light will be lit on for 1 sec.
This procedure deletes all the paired Bluetooth devices stored in the
memory and it is therefore possible to start a new “clean” pairing
session.
Using the wired audio input
Your Midland BTCity/BTEva is also supplied with a wired audio input
(labeled AUX), that can be used to connect an audio source, like an
iPod (or any other MP3 Player) or a PMR446 transceiver for communications in group or for a coverage increase.
Priority: the wired audio input has the lowest priority when compared
to the other Bluetooth connections (including the Intercom) and will
therefore always be disabled when another Bluetooth communication
is opened.
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Using a i-Pod/MP3 Player
Listening to music
To listen to music from the wired input, connect the audio source
using the cable supplied with the BTCity/BTEva unit. The volume level
is automatically adjusted by the AGC system, which means that you
only need to adjust the volume of your iPod/ MP3 player to a level that
will allow you to listen to music in normal speed.
Attention: never set the volume of the MP3 Player to the maximum possible.
Hint: We recommend that you perform a few tests adjusting the volume
of your iPod/MP3 player so at the normal speed the Headset volume is
suited to your needs. The AGC system will automatically increase the
volume on higher speed. Make a note to remember this setting for future trips.
Attention: the volume adjustment, (“Volume+” and “Volume
–“) buttons, cannot be used to adjust the volume of the wired
audio source(eg MP3 player).
Enabling/disabling the wire input
The wire input can be enabled and disabled
Enabling: double click the “Control” button (you will hear one au-
dio conrmation tone).
Disabling: double click the “Control” button(you will hear two au-
dio conrmation tones).
Attention: this function is available only if there is no music
active via Bluetooth.
Using a Two Way Radio transceiver
To be able to use the transceiver, it is necessary to purchase a specic
cable (sold separately) in order to connect the radio to your Midland
BTCity/BTEva:
Some manufacturers radios use a dierent pin conguration, so we
recommend that you ask your dealer as to which cable is best suited
to your needs.
To communicate via the attached radio, press the transmission Press
To Talk (PT T) button to speak and release it to listen. It is not possible
to talk and listen simultaneously. Communications can be activated
also without pushing the PTT button, by enabling the VOX function.
Special congurations
Some Midland BTCity/BTEva features can be congured to suit specic
needs:
Adjusting/ Disabling the VOX feature (Intercom and telephone)
Wired connection always on
Adjusting/ Disabling the VOX feature
(Intercom and telephone)
The Intercom feature can be enabled both manually and vocally
(VOX). The VOX activation is inuenced by the background noise and
therefore by the speed.
For optimum results, it is possible to choose one of the following four
microphone sensitivity levels: high, medium, low and very low. The
default setting of BTCity/BTEva is “low”. It is also possible to disable
the VOX feature in order to activate the Intercom and phone call answering features in manual mode only.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the microphone (VOX)
1. Enter the Setup mode: Switch your BTCity/BTEva o.
Press and hold down the central button (Control) until the red in-
dicator switches on permanently. Your BTCity/BTEva is now in “Set
up mode”.
2. Press the “Volume+” and “Control” buttons till the red indicator
will turn to steady blue.
3. Now, press “Volume +” or “Volume -“to increase or reduce sensitivity. Every time you press the Volume buttons the RED light will
ash for conrmation. When you reach the end of the upper and
lower limit, the RED light will not ash.
4. Double press the “Control” button; the Blue light will ash several
times, in order to let you know the selected sensitivity:
once = VOX disabled
Twice = very low sensitivity
3 times= low sensitivity
4 times= medium sensitivity
5 times = high sensitivity
Default = low sensitivity
5. The light indicator is now back to steady RED (“Set up mode”) and
the changes are conrmed
6. If needed, you can adjust again the sensitivity repeating the steps
from point 2, otherwise exit the Setting mode by double clicking
the “Control” button. Once the red light turns o, the blue led
starts blinking. Now you can use your BTCity/BTEva.
Disabling the VOX feature (Intercom and telephone)
Follow all the procedure described in the previous steps and choose
the option 1 (VOX disabled). You will see the blue led blinks once.
Wired connection always on
This feature let you keep the wired connection always on, even when
the phone or the intercom is open. This feature can be useful when
you connect a PMR446 transceiver.
Enabling:
Enter the “Setup” mode.
Press the “Volume+” and “Volume -” buttons for one second. The
blue LED will ash once.
To exit the “S etup” mode double press the “Control” button.
Disabling:
Follow the same procedure up described; now the blue LED will
ash twice
To exit the “S etup” mode double press the “Control” button.
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Recommendations for specic uses
The section that follows, provides a few useful suggestions on how to
achieve maximum performance from your BTCity/BTEva unit.
Using a PMR446 transceiver
To be able to use the transceiver, it is necessary to purchase a specic
cable (sold separately) in order to connect the radio to your Midland
BTCity/BTEva:
Some manufac turers radios use a dierent pin conguration, so
we recommend that you ask your dealer as to which cable is best
suited to your needs
To communicate via the attached radio, press the transmission Press
Top Talk (PTT) button to speak and release it to listen. It is not possible
to talk and listen simultaneously. The cable connected to the transceiver has a PTT button that can be placed on the handlebar of your bike
or held in your hand (If you are the pillion rider).
Adjust the volume of the transceiver to your needs, remembering that
the volume adjustment is controlled by the automatic AGC system
and that it will therefore be automatically increased in relation to
background noise.
If you wish to use a PMR446 transceiver for group communications
and simultaneously maintain the Intercom feature enabled between
two BTCity/BTEva devices, you must remember that the Intercom feature is enabled every time you speak by means of the BTCity/BTEva’s
VOX feature.
Consequently, radio communications will be disabled whilst you are
talking with somebody, because they have a lower priority compared
to Intercom communications.
This can be prevented by enabling the “Wired connection always
on” or “Disabling the VOX feature” (both explained in the previous
section).
Disable the VOX feature, as explained in the previous section, to make
sure that the intercom will not automatically be activated when you
speak on the PMR446. To enable the Intercom feature when using this
conguration, you will have to press “Control” button manually. (This
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operation disables radio communications that will be automatically
re-enabled when the Intercom feature is disabled).
Attention! If you disable the VOX feature, you will only be able to
answer incoming phone calls by pressing the “Control” button.
Using the BTSki Audio Kit accessory (optional)
This optional kit is the Bluetooth solution designed for winter sports
(use without helmets or with semi rigid type ski helmets). The audio
system is made up of two ultra thin stereo speakers and a boom mike,
all contained in a soft material lining
The audio system includes two ultra-at stereo speakers and one microphone with boom, all assembled into a earwarmer headset.
Fitting and removing your Midland BTCity/BTEva
The BTCity/BTEva can be easily tted by sliding it downwards so that
it ts into the slot of the xing device.
BTCity/BTEva is maintained in position thanks to the xing clip located on the upper section (A).
To detach the BTCity/BTEva, simply press the xing clip and push the
unit upwards.
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