PRYME Radio Product PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD User Manual

BTH-300-KD

®

Bluetooth Microphone Kit

For use with AT&T EPTT App running Android

PRYMEBLU

and other smartphones

KIT 1 SHOWN

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

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

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© 2015 PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All Rights Reserved

PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD

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TOLL FREE: 800.666.2654

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PH: 714.257.0300 FAX: [phone]

BUILT-IN MICROPHONE

When the BTH-300-KD is used
with a listen-only earphone,
this microphone picks up the
user’s voice audio to send
over- the-air. When an
accessory containing a
microphone is used, the
internal microphone is muted.

STATUS LED

The status LED ashes
messages that let the
user know the current
status of the device.
For a complete list of
the LED messages, see
page 7.

PUSH-TO-TALK
BUTTON

This button is used
to activate
the push-to-talk
feature of the
AT&T EPTT app.

PHONE BUTTON

When the BTH-300-KD is
paired with a cellular
telephone, this button
can be used to manage
telephone functions
such as answering
or hanging up a call.

Controls and Connection

EARPHONE/ACCESSORY JACK

Any standard 3.5 mm mono or stereo listen-only earphone can

TOP VIEW

EARPHONE/AUDIO
ACCESSORY

PRYME EH-1189SC
shown. Other
earphones/ audio
accessories are
listed below.

be plugged into this jack. Received calls will be heard over the
earphone. This jack can also be used with a 3.5 mm 4-conductor
(Apple iPhone compatible) audio accessory that contains both
an earphone and a microphone such as Apple part numbers
ME186LL/A, or MD827LL/A. (Not included.) When used with such
an accessory, received calls can be heard over the accessory
earphones and transmit audio will be taken from the accessory
microphone.

POWER BUTTON

Pressing this button for one second turns the PRYMEBLU
BTH-300-KD lapel microphone on or o. This button is also
used to place the lapel microphone in pairing mode so
that it can be connected wirelessly to a cellular telephone.

VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS

These buttons can be used to set the volume level of the
earphone connected to the BTH-300-KD’s Earphone/Accessory
Jack.

USB CHARGE JACK

This micro-USB jack is used to connect the supplied charge
cable to the BTH-300-KD in order to recharge the device’s internal
lithium-ion battery pack.

CLOTHING CLIP

The alligator-type clip secures
the PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD
lapel microphone to the
user’s clothing during use.
The clip can be rotated to
allow the mic to be better
positioned.

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 o 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 dierent from that to which

the receiver is connected.

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

FCC Caution: Any changes or modications 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 cause undesired operation.

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

uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure

compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna

during transmitting.

CHARGING the BTH-300-KD LAPEL MICROPHONE

The PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD lapel microphone has an internal Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack
which must be charged prior to operation. A fully charged battery will provide approximately 10 hours
(or more) of 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.

To charge the PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD lapel microphone:

1. Ensure the PRYMEBLU Lapel Microphone is turned o using the Power Button.

2. Plug the supplied wall charger into a standard 120 volt AC outlet.

3. Plug the charge cable into the AC wall charger and then into the charge jack on the side of the lapel
microphone. You will need to remove the protective rubber cover that is inserted into the charge jack.
(To prevent dust and moisture from damaging your lapel microphone, always ensure this cover is in
place when you are not charging the lapel mic.)

4. Once the charging process has begun, the LED indicator on the back of the PRYMEBLU Lapel
Microphone will show a continuous red light. When the battery is done charging, the LED light will
turn o.

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

6. Disconnect the charger from the lapel mic when charging is completed.

Charging Cautions:

- Use only the wall charger supplied by the
manufacturer. Do not use any other charger.

- Do not use a wall charger 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
PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD lapel microphone or charger.

- Always turn the power switch to the  position
when charging the PRYMEBLU Lapel Microphone.

P-CBL-BT-USB charger cable and P-CHA-BT-USB
wall charger included with BTH-300-KD.

Version 1.00.KD August 2015

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CONNECTING AN AUDIO ACCESSORY TO THE BTH-300-KD LAPEL MICROPHONE

The PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD lapel microphone has an internal
Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack which must be charged
prior to operation. A fully charged battery will provide
approximately 10 hours (or more) of 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.

In order to be able to hear incoming signals
received by the two-way radio or cellular phone,
the PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD lapel microphone must
be used with a wired audio accessory that includes
an earphone. A PRYME EH-1189SC ear bud-style
earphone is included with the lapel microphone kit.
However, many dierent optional wired audio
accessories are also available.

To connect an audio accessory to the BTH-300-KD lapel microphone:

1. Plug the audio accessory into the 3.5 mm audio jack located on the top of the PRYMEBLU
BTH-300-KD lapel microphone. Make sure that the connector on the audio accessory is pushed all the
way into the jack on the lapel microphone.

2. You can adjust the volume of received signals by using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on
the lapel microphone or by adjusting the volume setting on the radio or cellular telephone.

Optional Audio Accessories:

Although the BTH-300-KD KIT 1 includes a PRYME ear bud-style earphone, it is possible to use a
dierent audio accessory, if you wish. The 3.5 mm audio jack on the lapel mic will accept any mono or
stereo earphone with a 3.5 mm audio plug. You can also use any 3.5 mm 4-conductor (Apple iPhone
compatible) audio accessory that includes both an earphone and a microphone, such as Apple part
numbers ME186LL/A, or MD827LL/A (not included). If the audio accessory has a built-in microphone,
transmit audio will be taken from the accessory microphone.

PRYME makes a variety of listen-only earphones and accessory microphones in dierent styles that
will work with the BTH-300-KD:

KIT

BTH-300-KD KIT 1
BTH-300-KD KIT 2
BTH-300-KD KIT 3
BTH-300-KD KIT 4
BTH-300-KD KIT 5
BTH-300-KD KIT 6
BTH-300-KD KIT 7

MODEL

EH-1189SC

EH-1399SC Recon™
EH-3099SC Bullet™
EH-GH99SC G-Hook™
SPM-499D Ranger™
SPM-1599 Gladiator™
SPM-899B Highway™

TYPE

Listen-only
Listen-only
Listen-only
Listen-only
Mic+Earphone
Mic+Earphone
Mic+Earphone

STYLE

Ear Bud Earphone
Acoustic Tube Earphone
Bullet Transducer Acoustic Tube Earphone
G-hook Swivel Earphone
Boom Mic Headset with D-ring Earphone
Throat Mic Headset with Acoustic Tube Earphone
Motorcycle Helmet Boom Mic Kit

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PAIRING THE BTH-300-KD LAPEL MICROPHONE

WITH A CELLULAR TELEPHONE

Before you can use the PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD, it must be paired with the cellular telephone that you
wish to use with the lapel microphone.

Setting up AT&T Enhanced PTT

To get the AT&T EPTT app on your phone and set it up to work
with the BTH-300-KD’s Lapel Microphone do the following:

1. Install the AT&T EPTT app onto your phone
using the Google Play Store

2. Launch the AT&T EPTT app.

3. Accept the End User License Agreement for the app.

4. When prompted, select "Yes" to activate the app.

5. Log in with your AT&T account.

To pair the BTH-300-KD lapel microphone with a cellular telephone:

1. When pairing the lapel microphone with a cellular phone, rst make sure that the BTH-300-KD and all
other nearby Bluetooth devices are powered o before beginning.

2. Press and hold down the Power Button on the BTH-300-KD for ve seconds, until the LED on the adapter
ashes RED-BLUE-RED-BLUE continuously in sequence. The BTH-300-KD lapel microphone is now in
pairing mode.

3. Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone.

4. 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.

5. Select the PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD 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 conrm the connection.

6. After a few seconds, the two devices should synch to one another. Once the PRYMEBLU lapel
microphone and phone are paired with each other, the status LED on the microphone will revert back to
a single blue ash every few seconds.

7. Once successfully paired, you will be able to make and receive telephone calls using the PRYMEBLU
BTH-300-KD lapel microphone.

Reconnecting a Previously Paired Lapel Microphone and Radio Adapter/Cellular Phone

Once the PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD lapel microphone and Bluetooth radio adapter and/or cellular
telephone have been successfully paired together, both devices will remember that connection. The
lapel microphone and radio adapter/phone will attempt to reestablish their link whenever they are both
powered on and in within range of each other. Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.

STATUS LED MESSAGES

The meanings of the various status LED messages shown by the
PRYMEBLU BTH-300-KD lapel microphone are shown on the following table:

LED INDICATION

No indication
Blue-Red-Blue-Red continuous
Two short blue ashes
Three red ashes, then o
One blue ash every 2 seconds
One blue ash every 6 seconds
Continuous red when PTT pressed
One red ash every 6 seconds
Continuous red (when connected to charger)
No indication (when connected to charger)

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions:
Weight:
Bluetooth Version:
Bluetooth Proles:
Bluetooth Power Class:
Sensitivity:
Range (Typical):
Built-in Battery:
Standby Current Draw:
Standby Time:
Operating Time:
Operating Temperature Range:

MESSAGE MEANING

Device is o
Pairing mode
Device turned on
Device turned o
Not paired or link lost
Normal (paired) operation
PTT operation
Low battery
Charging
Charging is nished

65 x 30 x 12 mm
22 grams (excluding earphone)

3.0
HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
Class 2

-90 dB
10 meters (30 feet)

3.7V, 190 mAH Lithium-Ion
6 mA
50 hours (max)
10 hours (max)

-15° C to + 50° C

Using the Lapel Microphone with AT&T EPTT

Once setup, you will be able to use the lapel microphone with the AT&T EPTT app, even if EPTT is
running the background.

• To activate EPTT's push-to-talk feature, press and hold the PTT button on the lapel microphone.

• When EPTT is transmitting a call, audio will be picked up by the BTH-300-KD’ss built-in microphone

unless a wired accessory with a built-in microphone is plugged into the lapel microphone. In that
case, the accessory microphone will be used instead..

• Incoming calls received by EPTT will be heard over the earphone that is plugged into the

BTH-300-KD's accessory port.

Making and Receiving Phone Calls

You can also use the lapel microphone to make and receive phone calls.

• You can initiate a phone call by using the Phone Dialer app in the phone.

• Phone audio will be routed to the BTH-300KD's accessory port and microphone.

• To answer an incoming call, press the phone button on the lapel microphone.

• While on a call, you can press the phone button on the lapel microphone to hang up

the phone and end the call.

Telephone functions are provided by using the BTH-300-KD’s Phone Button.

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Function

Answer call
Reject call
Hang up call
Activate voice dialer

Call State

Incoming call
Incoming call
On a call
No call

Button Press

Press Phone Button once
Press and hold Phone Button for 5 seconds
Press Phone Button once
Long press Phone Button

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 modied by an ocer 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 specic 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.

COPYRIGHT and TRADEMARK INFO

© 2015 PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All rights reserved.

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

Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

AT&T is a trademark of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T aliated companies.

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 rst-responder or other mission
critical users.

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