MIDLAND BT Ski User Manual

INDEX

Technical specications of Midland BTSKI ...................................................................................2

Charging batteries ............................................................................................................................2

Description of the unit and installation brackets ..........................................................................3

Description of the BTSKI unit ..........................................................................................................3

Fitting your Midland BTSKI .............................................................................................................3

Switching your Midland BTSKI on and off ..................................................................................... 5

Adjusting the volume ....................................................................................................................... 5

Pairing with Bluetooth devices .......................................................................................................6

Using the features of the Bluetooth devices .................................................................................6

Using the telephone feature ............................................................................................................6

Using the MP3 player feature of the mobile phone .........................................................................7

Using the intercom feature ..............................................................................................................7

Resetting all paired devices ............................................................................................................9

Using the wired audio input ............................................................................................................9

Using an i-Pod/MP3 player .............................................................................................................9

Using a Two Way Radio transceiver ...............................................................................................9

Special congurations ................................................................................................................... 10

Enabling the intercom by voice (VOX) .......................................................................................... 10

Adjusting the sensitivity of the microphone (VOX) ........................................................................10

Disabling the VOX feature (Intercom and telephone) ................................................................... 10

Wired connection always on ......................................................................................................... 11

Recommendations for specic uses ............................................................................................ 11

Use at your own risk ......................................................................................................................12

Light and sound signal/ unit functions ........................................................................................13

Midland BTSKI

Thank you for purchasing Midland BTSKI Intercom, the wireless Intercom system designed for leisure users that want to practice winter sports without giving up the comfort of Bluetooth communications. Midland BTSKI can be simply

wear or tted on your semi-rigid helmet.

Thanks to Bluetooth technology, Midland BTSKI allows Bluetooth communications, through a mobile phone, with another BTSKI device (Intercom function) and music sharing in stereo mode.

Content of the packaging

1 › BTSKI device 1 Audio kit with two stereo speakers and 1 › microphone with boom 1 Velcro strip to x 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 ›

Technical specications of Midland BTSKI

Bluetooth ver. 2.0 stereo (Headset/Handsfree/ › A2DP protocol) AGC system automatically controls the › volume in relation to background noise Voice (VOX) or manual activation of the › communication Mobile phone connection › Manual controls to enable: telephone, › intercom and wire connection Fully waterproof/snowproof › Lithium battery with 8 hours talk time ›

Recharge time: app. 4 hours › Intercom: max coverage of app. 200mt › outdoors

Bluetooth connections:

To a mobile phone/MP3 player › With another › BTSKI device for Intercom communications

Wire connections:

For stereo audio input (iPod/MP3 player) › For PMR446 transceivers (with optional › cable)

Attention: before using BTSKI for the rst

time, remember to recharge it for at least 4 hours.

Attention: Midland BTSKI is designed to withstand rain and snow. 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 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 BTSKI unit

The BTSKI has 3 multifunction buttons on the front and 3 wired connections in the lower section.

Description of the button features:

Control: › to manage mobile phone features

and the Intercom function Volume+: › enables you to increase the volu- me Volume -: › enables you to decrease the vo- lume

Description of the wired connections

Charger jack: › enables to recharge the unit

using a standard mini USB 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 a PMR446 transceiver

Fitting your BT

The audio system includes two ultra-at stereo

speakers and one microphone with boom, all assembled into a headset.

Midland BTSKI is the best solution for Bluetooth communications, designed to be used without helmet or with semi-rigid ski helmets.

Volume+Volume -

Control

Charger jack

Audio kit jack

Auxiliary audio jack

Fitting and removing your Midland BTSKI

The BTSKI can be easily tted by sliding it downwards so that it ts into the slot of the xing device.

BTSKI is maintained in position thanks to the

xing clip located on the upper section (A).

To detach the BTSKI, simply press the xing clip and push the unit upwards.

Using the BTSKI without helmet

After have xed your BTSKI on its suitable tool and have inserted the audio kit plug into the central socket, wear your headset as shown in

the gure. Please, be sure to have placed the

microphone in the right way, with the white sign oriented towards your mouth.

Using the BTSKI with a semi-rigid helmet

To place the BTSKI into a semi-rigid helmet

you should rst of all remove the little triangular

pads, used to cover the ears in most of helmets on sale, and then put your helmet directly on the BTSKI device.

If your helmet is not equipped with the two removable pads, you could anyway mount your BTSKI system by using the supplied Velcro-

band. Be sure to x the Velcro-band as shown in the gure.

Now, x the BTSKI on the Velcro-band. Wear your headset, insert the connection cable of the headset into the BTSKI device and wear the helmet.

Switching your Midland BTSKI on and off

Switching the unit on:

Press and hold “Control” button down for › approximately 3 seconds until the BLUE indicator lights.

Switching the unit off:

Press and hold both “Control” and “VOL-” ›

buttons together for approximately 3 seconds until the RED indicator ashes 3 times, thus

lessening the chances that you might turn off the unit accidentally (especially whilst wearing heavy gloves).

Adjusting the volume

Your Midland BTSKI 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 BTSKI is a Bluetooth unit that can be paired with other Bluetooth devices, such as a mobile phone or another BTSKI device for Intercom communications. Before performing this procedure, it is necessary to set BTSKI into the Setup mode.

Setup mode

Switch off the BTSKI device. Press and hold down the central button “Control” for about 7 sec. until the red indicator switches on permanently. BTSKI 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 off, the blue led

starts blinking. Now you can use your BTSKI.

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 BTSKI 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 di-

splay “Midland BTSKI”. 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 conrmation message if the pairing

operation has been successfully completed

4. The BTSKI 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 different 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.

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

conrmation 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 secon- › ds in order to redial the last number (you will

hear one audio conrmation tone).

To make a voice call:

Briey 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 BTSKI has never been connected to another BTSKI 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 conrmation 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 BTSKI 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 BTSKI unit to control the following play options: Play, Pause, Forward and Backward.

Available controls:

To play/pause music › , double click the “Con-

trol” 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 connected MP3 Player › (ADP/AVRCP), press and hold down the “Vo-

lume +” 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 conrm it).

Priority: the music listening mode has the lowest priority. Therefore, it will always be disabled when another type of communication is enabled.

Using the intercom feature

To use the Intercom feature, be sure both BTSKI units are turned on and previously paired together.

Pairing with another BTSKI device Place both BTSKI units in Setup mode (red

Volume+Volume -

Control

indicator permanently on) Press the “Volume +”

button on the rst unit until the RED and BLUE lights begin to ash rapidly and alternately.

Then press the “Volume –“button on the second unit until the RED and BLUE lights begin to

ash rapidly and alternately. Now both BTSKI 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.

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 BTSKI.

Priority: Intercom communications always have a higher priority, compared to other communications, with the only exceptions being Telephone.

Therefore, the Intercom feature automatically disables all other communications. The intercom feature is disabled during a phone call, and is automatically re-enabled as soon as these communications end.

Attention: some mobile phone release the line after a few seconds, which means that the Intercom feature may not be immediately available.

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 Inter-

com communication, simply start talking. The communication will remain active for all the time you are talking. 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 predened time, simply by pressing the

”Control” button once.

› To disable the voice activation mode, follow

the instructions provided in the “Special con-

gurations” section.

Two Midland BTSKI 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.

Attention: the rst intercom activation

must be done manually with the control button. After that, the VOX activation will be available.

Resetting all paired devices

Sometimes you may nd it necessary to delete

all the pairing references stored in the BTSKI unit (reset operation). To perform this operation, switch off the BTSKI 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 BTSKI 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. The wired audio input allows a higher range of coverage respect to what granted with Bluetooth technology. 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.

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 BTSKI 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 audio conrmation tone).

› Disabling: double click the “Control”

button(you will hear two audio conrmation

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 specic cable (sold separately)

in order to connect the radio to your Midland BTSKI: Some manufacturers radios use a different pin

conguration, 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 (PTT) 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 congurations

Some Midland BTSKI features can be

congured to suit specic needs

Voice enable Intercom (VOX) › Adjust the microphone sensitivity › Disable the VOX feature › Wired connection always on ›

Enabling the intercom by voice (VOX)

The Intercom feature can be enabled both manually and vocally (VOX). The VOX

activation is inuenced 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 BTSKI is “medium”. 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 BTSKI off. Press and hold down the central button (Con-

trol) until the red indicator switches on permanently. Your BTSKI 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 conrmation. 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 = medium sensitivity

5. The light indicator is now back to steady RED (“Set up mode”) and the changes are conrmed

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 off,

the blue led starts blinking. Now you can use

your BTSKI.

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 -” but- ›

tons for one second. The blue LED will ash

once. To exit the “Setup” mode double press the › “Control” button.

Disabling:

Follow the same procedure up described; ›

now the blue LED will ash twice To exit the “Setup” mode double press the ›

“Control” button.

Recommendations for specic uses

The section that follows, provides a few useful

suggestions on how to achieve maximum

performance from your BTSKI unit.

Using a PMR446 transceiver with the Intercom feature

If you wish to use a PMR446 transceiver for group communications and simultaneously maintain the Intercom feature enabled between two BTSKI devices, you must remember that the Intercom feature is enabled every time you speak by means of the BTSKI’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.

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 conguration, you will

have to press “Control” button manually. (This 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.

Use at your own risk

The use of the headphone-headset will impair your ability to hear other sounds and others around you. Use this device only while waiting for the lift, on the lift, waiting to ride or in the lodge.

Listening to music or speaking on a telephone may prevent you from hearing others around you and distract you from riding safely. The use of such headphone-headset while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle may create a serious hazard to you and others, and is prohibited by law in some areas.

Using this headset at a high volume may result in permanent hearing loss.

If you experience ringing in your ear or any

other hearing related pain, reduce the volume or discontinue using this device. With continued use at high volume, your ears may become accustomed to the sound level, which may result in permanent damage to your hearing.

Please use this device at a safe volume level.

LIGHT AND SOUND SIGNALS

LED indication Status

GENERAL

None Unit is switched off or full charged when connected to the

power supply

Single Blue ash every 3 seconds Unit being turned on/ Unit in working mode

Triple red ash Unit being turned off

Single Red ash every 3 seconds Standby - low battery

RED and BLUE (together) every 3 seconds

Active (Intercom, phone call or Bluetooth connection in progress)

RED and BLUE (together) and one ash

of RED light every 3 seconds

Active but low battery

Single red ash every 2 seconds Unit in charge when connected to the power supply

SETUP

Steady Red Setup mode

Rapid Red-Blue alternating ash Pairing mode (searching for devices)

Steady Blue for two second Successful pairing/ Reset paired devices

Audio signals Status

Ascending tone (low-high) Unit being turned on

Descending tone (high-low) Unit being turned off

Enable/Disable the Intercom 1 tone = enabled / 2 tones = disabled

1 tone Specic feature turned on

2 tones Specic feature turned off

UNIT FUNCTIONS

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GENERAL

Turn on the unit Press the Control button for 3 seconds at least (start Blue

ash)

Turn off the unit Press the Control and VOL- buttons together for 3 secon-

ds (triple Red ash)

Increase the volume Short press the Volume Up control

Decrease the volume Short press the Volume Down control

MOBILE PHONE

Answer a call Short press of the Control button / say a word

Reject a call Long press the Control Button / remain silent until the rings

stop

Terminate a call Short press the Control Button

Voice Dial Short press the Control button and state the name of the

person to call (only if your BTSKI has not been paired with another BTSKI device).

Redial Last number Long press of the Control button

INTERCOM (if paired with another BTSKI device)

Start using the Intercom Start talking/short press the Control button

Stop using the Intercom Stop talking (after 20 sec. you will return to stand by

mode)/Short press the Control button

BLUETOOTH MP3 player of the mobile phone

Activate the MP3 player Press and hold down the VOL+ and VOL- buttons for 3

seconds

Play and Pause Double click the Control button

Forward (next song) While the music play, keep pressed of the VOL+ button

for 3 sec.

Backward (previous song) While the music play, keep pressed of the VOL- button

for 3 sec.

Deactivate the MP3 Player Press and hold down the VOL+ and VOL- buttons for 3

seconds

WIRED CONNECTION

Activate /Deactivate Double click the Control button (only if Music via Bluetooth

is disabled)

SETUP/PAIRING

Enter SETUP mode Press the Control button for 7 seconds while the unit is

off

Exit SETUP mode While in Setup mode, double click the Control button. The

Red light will turn off and the Blue light starts ashing.

Pairing a Phone While in Setup mode, press the Control button until the

LED light ash Red and Blue alternately

Pairing your BTSKI with another BTSKI device

While in Setup mode, press the Volume + on one unit (the

light will ash Red and Blue alternately), press the Volume- on the other unit (the light will ash Red and Blue

alternately). On a successful pairing, both light turn to Blue for one second.

Reset all paired devices While in Setup mode, long press he Volume + and he Vo-

lume -. On a successful reset, the Blue light will turn on for two second.

SPECIAL SETUP CONFIGURATION

Change VOX sensitivity or disable it While in Setup mode, press short the Control and VOL+

buttons (blue light on). Now, press “Volume +” or “Volume-“

to increase or reduce sensitivity. Double click the Control button to visualize the VOX status. Go back to the SETUP mode (Red light always on).

VOX STATUS (Blue light ashing):

Once = VOX disable Twice = very low sensitivity 3 times = low sensitivity 4 times = medium sensitivity. 5 times = high sensitivity

Wired connection always on Enabling: In “Setup” mode, press the “Volume+” and “Vo-

lume -” buttons for one second. The blue LED will ash

once. Disabling: Follow the same procedure up described; now

the blue LED will ash twice

Warranty

This product is covered by European warranty rulings and should be returned to the place where purchased for repair or replacement if not repairable. In the event it that it is returned to us by your supplier then we will either repair or replace within 15 working days from receipt.

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