PRYME PRYMEBLU BTH-500 User Manual

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Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Microphone

For use with PRYMEBLU radio adapters and cellular phones

PRYMEBLU BTH-500

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Brea CA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Made in Taiwan

Model No.: BTH-500

Earphone Jack

This jack is used to connect an optional, wired listen-only earphone to the speaker microphone for enhanced privacy.

Controls and Connection

Phone Button

This button is used to answer or hang up telephone calls when the BTH-500 is connected to a cellular phone.

Volume Control/Power Knob

This knob allows you to turn the BTH-500 microphone on and oﬀ and to adjust the volume of received calls.

Status LEDs

The red and blue LEDs ﬂash messages that let the user know the current status of the speaker microphone.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following

measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

Charging the Speaker Microphone

The BTH-500 speaker microphone has an internal Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack which must be charged prior to operation, and must be recharged regularly. A fully charged battery will provide up to 40 hours of continuous operation before needing to be recharged. However, operating time can vary depending on usage and the condition of the battery pack. Recharge the battery regularly.

cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

PTT Button

This button is used to activate the push-to-talk feature of the 2-way radio

Front Firing Speaker

Received calls are heard over this speaker. The volume level can be controlled using either

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the Volume/Power Knob buttons on the speaker microphone, or by using the volume controls on the two-way radio or phone.

Microphone

This microphone picks up the user’s voice audio when sending a call.

Replaceable Clothing Clip

The alligator-type clip secures the speaker microphone to the user’s clothing during use. The clip can be rotated to allow the microphone to be better positioned.

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Charge Jack

This mini-USB jack is used to recharge the removable battery of the speaker microphone by connecting the BTH-500 to a USB charger or any powered USB source

uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance

requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during

transmitting.

RF Exposure Warning!

This device contains transmitters and receivers which emit Radio Frequency (RF)

energy. The device is designed to comply with the limits for exposure to RF energy set

by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, Industry

Canada (IC) of Canada, and the regulating entities of other countries.

If you are still concerned about exposure to RF energy,

you can further limit your exposure by limiting the

amount of time you use the equipment or by placing

more distance between your body and the device,

since exposure level drops oﬀ dramatically

with distance.

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Pairing with a PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter and 2-way Radio

When pairing the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone with a PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter, make sure that the speaker microphone, adapter, and the two-way radio the adapter is connected to are all powered oﬀ to start.

If your PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter gets power directly from the two-way radio it is attached to:

• Hold down the Talk button on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter while turning the two-way radio ON.

To charge the speaker microphone

1. Ensure the device is turned oﬀ using Volume/Power Knob.

2. Plug the charge cable into any powered USB outlet, such as an AC wall charger, and then into the charge jack on the bottom of the speaker microphone.

3. Once the charging process has begun, the LED indicator on the speaker microphone will show a constant red light.

4. Typical charge time is approximately ﬁve hours. Actual charge time will vary depending on several factors including the battery’s charge state, condition, and age.

5. When the battery is fully charged the LED indicator on the speaker microphone will turn oﬀ.

6. Disconnect the charger from the adapter when charging is completed.

Charging Cautions:

- Do not use a wall charger or charge cable that appears to be damaged. (Example: frayed wires, melted plastic, etc.) Contact PRYME to get a new manufacturer-approved replacement charger.

- Do not tamper with or modify the speaker microphone or charger.

- Always turn the speaker microphone oﬀ when charging.

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If your PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter has its own charger/internal battery pack:

• Turn the power switch on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter to the ON position while holding down the

multifunction Talk button on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter.

• Continue to hold the Talk button on the adapter down for approximately three seconds. Release the Talk

button when the status LED on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter begins to ﬂash two times per second. The PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter is now in audio accessory pairing mode.

• Hold down the PTTButton on the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone while turning the device on using the

Power/Volume Knob.. Continue to hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds, until you see the LED on the speaker microphone begin to quickly ﬂash RED-BLUE-RED-BLUE in sequence. The PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone is now in pairing mode.

Reconnecting a Previously Speaker Microphone and Radio Adapter

Once the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone and Radio Adapter have been successfully paired together, both devices will remember that connection. The adapter and speaker mic will attempt to reestablish their link whenever the radio/adapter and microphone are both powered on and in within range of each other. Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.

Reconnecting a Previously Speaker Microphone and Radio Adapter

Pairing with a Cellular Telephone

The PRYMEBLU Bluetooth Speaker Microphone is capable of working with a Bluetooth-enabled cellular telephone. The speaker microphone is even capable of simultaneously pairing with both a PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter and a cell phone, enabling you to use the same speaker microphone for both radio and telephone calls.

NOTE: If you wish to use the multi-pairing feature to connect the BTH-500 to both a PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter and a cellular phone, you must ﬁrst pair the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone and PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter using the procedure shown on Page 4 of this manual. Once the two devices have been paired to each other, power the two-way radio/Bluetooth Radio Adapter oﬀ, and follow the procedure shown below:

When pairing the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone with a cellular phone, make sure that the speaker microphone and all other nearby Bluetooth devices are powered oﬀ before beginning.

• Hold down the PTT Button on the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone while turning the device on using the

• Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone.

• Activate the “scan/discover new Bluetooth devices” feature on the phone. The exact steps needed to

do this will vary depending on the brand/model of phone you are using.

• Select the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone from the list of Bluetooth devices shown on your phone.

If the phone asks for a passcode, enter “0000”. The phone may also prompt you to conﬁrm the connection.

• After a few seconds, the two devices should synch to one another. Once the PRYMEBLU Speaker

Microphone and phone are paired with each other, the status LED on the microphone will revert back to a single blue ﬂash every few seconds.

• Once successfully paired, you will be able to make and receive telephone calls using the PRYMEBLU

Speaker microphone.

Multi-Pairing Operation

Once you have successfully paired the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone and cellular phone, you can enable multi-pairing operation simply by powering on the two-way radio/PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter that you previously paired with the PRYMBLU Speaker Microphone. Within a few seconds, all three devices should synch to each other.

Using the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone

Once your PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone and PRYMEBLU Adapter and/or cellular phone have been paired together:

Received signals will be heard over your PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone’s front- ring speaker or through the optional earphone. The volume of received calls can be adjusted using the Volume/Power Knob on the speaker microphone or the volume control on the two-way radio or cellular phone.

When transmitting or on a phone call, the operator’s voice is picked-up by the microphone in the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone.

Push-to-Talk can be activated one of several diﬀerent ways:

• By pressing and holding the PTT button on the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone.

• By pressing and holding the Talk button on the PRYMEBLU Adapter.

• Using an optional wired PTT that is plugged into the PRYMEBLU Adapter.

• Using an optional PRYMEBLU Wireless Bluetooth PTT (model BT-PTT2, sold separately). Note that if you are using a PRYMEBLU BT-PTT2, you will ﬁrst need to pair the adapter with the PTT using the instructions located in the PRYMEBLU PTT User’s Guide.

To answer or hang up a cellular telephone call, press the orange Phone Button on the side of the speaker microphone or use the user interface on the phone itself.

You can also activate your phone’s voice dialing feature by pressing and holding the Phone Button on the side of the microphone for three seconds. (This function works only when the microphone is NOT connected to a two-way radio.)

NOTE: When you are on a phone call, signals received by the two-way radio will not be heard. Additionally, if you press the PTT button on the PRYMBLU Speaker Microphone while you are on a phone call, the two-way radio will transmit, however no transmit audio will be sent over the air, since microphone audio is being routed to the cellular phone.

STATUS LED MESSAGES

The meanings of the various status LED messages shown by the speaker microphone are shown on the following table:

LED INDICATION

Constant Red (while plugged into charger) No indication (while plugged into charger) Flashes red-blue-red-blue repeatedly Two blue ﬂashes every two seconds One blue ﬂash every two seconds Constant red with one blue ﬂash every two seconds No indication

MEANING

Charge mode Charging is ﬁnished Pairing mode Speaker microphone is powered on but not paired Speaker Microphone is powered and paired PTT is pressed Speaker microphone is powered oﬀ

OPTIONAL EAPRHONES

Although the BTH-500 has a built-in speaker for listening to received calls, some users may prefer to use a listen only earphone for enhanced privacy. The accessory jack on the speaker microphone will accept any mono earphone with a 3.5 mm audio plug. When an earphone is used, the front-ﬁring speaker is disabled.

PRYME EH-289XB model shown. Earphone sold separately.

PRYME makes a variety of listen-only earphones in diﬀerent styles that will work with the BTH-500.

Model

EH-289XB EH-389SC EH-389XC EH-1289SC EH-1289XC EH-1389SC EH-1389XC EH-1399X EH-GH89-SC

Style

Earbud Rubber Ear Hook Rubber Ear Hook Plastic D-Ring Plastic D-Ring Acoustic Tube Acoustic Tube Acoustic Tube G-Hook (swivel)

Cable Length/Type

24” Straight Flat Cable 15” Coiled 25” Coiled 15” Coiled 25” Coiled 15” Coiled 30” Straight 30” Straight 10” Coiled

Connector

3.5mm right angle

3.5mm right straight

3.5mm right angle

SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth Version: Speaker Output: Receiver Sensitivity: Power Class: Range: Display: Bluetooth Proﬁle: Operating Voltage: Battery Capacity: Operating Time (Standby) Operating Time (Typical) Operating Time (Continuous Talk) Push-to-Talk Function: Operating Temperature:

v2.1+EDR 1 watt

-82 dBm (typ.) Bluetooth class 2 10 meters Blue, Red, and Green HFP,HSP,SPP Proﬁle 5 VDC 1,020 mAH > 30 days > 80 hours > 40 hours Built-in

-70°F to +120°F (approx.)

SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

PRYME Radio Products warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase. PRYME will repair or replace a defective unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor. The limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States and Canada. It does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning, or other incidences of excessive voltage, or any tampering or repairs by other than a PRYME authorized repair facility. It does not cover replacement of consumable parts, transportation costs, or damage in transit.

Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this warranty. This warranty can only be modiﬁed by an oﬃcer of PRYME Radio Products, and then only in writing. Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement as provided by the terms of this warranty. Under no circumstances shall PRYME Radio Products be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state.

For support or warranty service on your PRYME product, contact us at 1-800-666-2654 or visit us on the web at www.PRYME.com.

PRYME® and PRYMEBLU® are trademarks owned by PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA.

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All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

DISCLAIMER: The Bluetooth wireless link used by PRYMEBLU products is an open standard, unsecured technology. As such, it is not recommended for ﬁrst-responder or other mission critical users.

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