Midland Radio BTNEXT User Manual
Index
Main features .......................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Technical specifications of Midland BT NEXT ........................................................................................................................................................16
Charging batteries ................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Unit and fixing system description .......................................................................................................................................................................17
Switching your Midland BT NEXT on and off .........................................................................................................................................................19
Operative ‘mode’...................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Maximum distance ..............................................................................................................................................................................................19
How to pair two BT NEXT ......................................................................................................................................................................................20
Pairing the BT NEXT to Bluetooth devices .............................................................................................................................................................22
How to listen to the FM Radio ..............................................................................................................................................................................24
How to use the wired audio input ........................................................................................................................................................................25
Using a PMR446 transceiver with cable connection .............................................................................................................................................25
Setup and special configurations .........................................................................................................................................................................26
Setup and firmware update .................................................................................................................................................................................27
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................27
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European CE Notice Certification and Safety Approval Information ......................................................................................................................27
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MIDLAND BTNEXT
Multi rider intercom system
BTNext is an intercom communication system solution for motor cyclists.The design is very slim and aerodynamic, all the main functions are easy to operate thanks to the big three
buttons placed on the front of the unit.
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BTNext is fixed on the helmet using the adhesive plate or the screw mounting clamp. Thanks to the audio kit with ultra slim speakers you can enjoy high quality stereo music while
riding.
Main features
› Intercom distance up to 1 mile (1,6Km).
› Connect up to four people for intercom communication
› Listen to stereo FM Radio with RDS
› Connect your phone to receive and place phone call and listen to stereo music
› Connect your GPS for voice street indication
› Connection for PMR466 radio with internal or external Bluetooth
› AUX wired connection for MP3 player and PMR446 radio
› Setup and Firmware update via USB connection to a PC
Midland BTNext is available in two versions:
› Single BTNext Intercom kit with one unit only
› Twin BTNext Intercom kit with with two units
Depending on the model purchased, the package contains the following
parts:
BTNext single
› 1 BTNext communication unit
› 1 audio kit with two stereo speakers, microphone with boom and wired mi-
crophone
› 1 plate with bi-adhesive strip to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 1 clamp to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 1 stereo audio cable for iPod/ or other MP3 players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply
› Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and Velcro strip for as-
sembly
BTNext Twin
› 2 BTNext communication units
› 2 audio kits with two stereo speakers, microphone with boom and wired mi-
crophone
› 2 plates with bi-adhesive strip to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 2 clamps to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 2 stereo audio cable for iPod/ or other MP3 players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply with double plug
› Wind Suppressing Foam Microphone Cover, Allen key and Velcro strip for as-
sembly
The units included in the TWIN kit are already paired and can therefore be immediately used in Intercom mode.
Technical specifications of Midland BTNext
General:
› Bluetooth ver. 2.1 stereo (Headset/Handsfree/A2DP protocol)
› AGC system automatically controls the volume in relation to background noise
› Voice (VOX) or manual communications activation
› Manual controls to enable: telephone, intercom and wire connection
› Stereo FM Radio with RDS
› Fully waterproof
› Lithium battery with 10 hours talk time
› Recharge time: app. 6 hours
Bluetooth connections:
With identical device for Rider to Pillion or Bike-to-Bike Intercom mode, up to a
maximum distance range of 1 mile (1,6km)
Attention: You can reach 1 mile (1,6Km) intercom distance if the flip up antenna
is up and if you are in line of site without obstructions and interferences (the riders
must be always in sight).
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: Midland BTNext is designed to withstand rain and water. However, if it
is raining, always verify that the rubber caps protecting the sockets are fully fitted.
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Charging batteries
Attention: Make sure that the unit is fully charged before use. Allow at least 8 hours
for a full charge before using the unit for the first time.
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 unit stops flashing or the blue LED turns on.
When the charge is complete (the red LED is not flashing), release the headset
from the charger.
Normally, after the first time, it takes 6 hours for a full charge.
Attention: every time the mini USB recharging plug is inserted (or detached), the
device is automatically turned off. To use it while it is in charge, you should turn the
device on with the plug already inserted.
Unit and fixing system description
BT Next description
The BTNext has five buttons on the front; the main three big button are multi
functions buttons: the Forward (on the left), the middle button and the Rear (on
the right), the two small rounded buttons are the Volume + and Volume -.
Volume -Volume +
Charger jack
In addition the BTNext has a flip up antenna on the top for maximum distance
performance.
To lift the antenna, press gently backward and the antenna will automatically
lift up.
To close the antenna just press it down and be sure to move it back into the closed
position.
Auxiliary audio jack (AUX)
Audio kit jack
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Forward button Backward button
Middle button
Description of the wired connections
On the bottom of the unit you can find three wired connection:
Charger jack: enables to recharge the unit using a standard miniUSB power
supply
Audio kit jack: enable to connect an audio kit (stereo headset and microphone)
Auxiliary audio jack (AUX) 2.5mm: can be used to connect an audio source, like
a stereo iPod/MP3 player or PMR446 transceiver
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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 wired connection.
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Fixing the stereo speakers
The two stereo speakers have a Velcro/adhesive strip that aids their fixing into
your helmet.
Beware not to completely cover your ear with the speakers, you must always be
able to listen to the traffic sound and your indicators.
The microphone can be fixed 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.
Wired 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.
Description of the installation brackets
The Midland BTNext 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 BTNext unit onto your helmet and to remove it at any time in order
to recharge or store it.
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 biadhesive film and
place the fixing plate on the helmet by keeping it
contact with the surface for a few seconds.
Screw 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. Inside the clamp is included a
small plastic spacer that can be removed to give a tighter fit if required.
Audio kit jack
The audio kit must then be connected to the central jack of the Midland BTNext
unit using the “L” shaped connector.
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Fitting and removing your Midland BTNext
The BTNext 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). BTNext is maintained in position thanks to the fixing clip located on the
upper section (A).
To detach the BTNext, simply press the fixing clip and push the unit upwards.
Switching your Midland BTNext on and off
Switching the unit on:
Press and hold “Middle” button down for approximately 3 seconds until the BLUE
indicator lights.
Switching the unit off:
Press and hold both “Middle” and “Rear” buttons together for approximately 3 seconds until the RED indicator flashes 3 times, thus lessening the chances that you
might turn off the unit accidentally (especially whilst wearing gloves).
Operative “mode”
The BTNext can operate in three main “mode”: Intercom, Phone and FM Radio.
The 3 multi function buttons can have different functionality depending on which
mode the unit is at that moment.
› In “Intercom mode” the buttons lets you manage communications with up
to 4 people, talking one by one. Just press one of the three buttons to open
the intercom.
› In “Phone mode” you can manage your Bluetooth cellular phone to place/
answer a phone call or to listen to the music (in stereo mode). Please use your
phone responsibly and safely.
› In “FM Radio mode” you can listen to your favourite radio station in stereo,
seek for a specific radio station and save it (6 memory are available).
You can switch (toggle) from one mode to the other simply pressing the Middle
button for 3 seconds. A voice announcement will tell in which mode you are on.
The toggle sequence is the following:
› Intercom mode (if another unit has been paired)
› FM Radio mode
› Phone mode (if a phone has been paired)
Every time you turn on the unit, the default mode is Intercom (if it was previously
paired to another unit), otherwise it will be Phone (If was paired to a phone).If no
pairing was made – the only possible mode is FM.
For example if you are in Intercom mode, you can use the three buttons to open
and close the intercom connection to up to three other units. When you are in FM
Radio mode the same buttons lets you scan the radio station frequency and turn
on and off the radio.
If you want to change mode, you just press long the middle button and listen to
the voice announcement, until you reach the one you are looking for.
If you need to know in which mode the unit currently is, just press the “Volume +
“ and “Volume –“ button together. A voice announcement will tell you the current
mode.
Maximum Distance
You can reach 1 mile (1,6Km) intercom distance if the flip up antenna is up and
if you are in line of site without obstructions and interferences (the riders must
be always in sight).
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Here is an example of the buttons main functionality based on the mode you are on.
Mode Forward (Left button) Middle button Rear (Right button)
Intercom Open/close the intercom to the first rider
Phone
Phone (while music play) Forward the song Play/pause Backward the song
FM Radio Scan up FM Radio On/off Scan down
Redial last number/accept or reject
incoming call
Open/close the intercom to the second
rider Open/close the intercom to the Third rider
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