Sony DR-BT101IK User Manual

Wireless Stereo Headset

4-139-303-11(1)

DR-BT101iK

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

iPod, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Owner’s Record

For the Bluetooth headset, the model number is located on the surface of the right housing and the left rear side rails of the headband. You can check the serial number at the left by detaching the earpad. For the Bluetooth transmitter, the model number and the serial number

are located on the rear of the transmitter. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DR-BT101 Serial No.

Model No. TMR-BT8iP Serial No.

Information

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DR-BT101 Responsible Party:

Address:

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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.

Sony Electronics Inc.

16530 Via

Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC 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 of this device.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

Note

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 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 or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Informations

Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 de la réglementation FCC ainsi qu’à la RSS-Gen de la réglementation IC. Son utilisation est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence nuisible, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris des interférences susceptibles de compromettre le fonctionnement de l’appareil.

Vous devez savoir que tout changement ou toute modification non expressément approuvé dans ce mode d’emploi risque d’annuler votre pouvoir d’utiliser cet appareil.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limitations concernant l’exposition aux radiations établies par la FCC/IC définies dans un environnement non contrôlé ainsi qu’aux directives relatives à l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) FCC du supplément C du bulletin OET65 et au règlement RSS-102 relatif à l’exposition aux radiofréquences (RF) IC. Cet équipement présente des niveaux d’énergie RF très bas considérés comme conformes et ne nécessite pas de test du débit d’absorption spécifique (SAR).

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Compatible iPod models

The compatible iPod models are as follows. Update your iPod to use the latest software before you use it.

iPod touch 2nd generation

iPod touch

iPod nano 3rd generation (video)

iPod nano 4th generation (video)

iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)

iPod nano 1st generation

iPod 4th generation

iPod 5th generation (video)

iPod 4th generation (color display)

iPod mini

iPod classic

Notes

This

Bluetooth transmitter is

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designed for iPod only. You cannot connect any other portable audio players.

Sony cannot accept responsibility in

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the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this Bluetooth transmitter.

Table of Contents

WARNING ................................... 2

What is

Bluetooth wireless

technology? ........................... 6

Welcome! ................................... 7

Getting Started

Checking supplied items ........8

Location and Function of

Parts ......................................... 9

Bluetooth headset .......................... 9

Bluetooth transmitter .................10

Basic use of headset ..............11

Charging the headset ................11

Wearing ........................................... 14

Connecting to an iPod ...........15

Operating

Listening to music of the

iPod ........................................17

Controlling an iPod with the

headset .................................19

Indications of the

transmitter ...................................21

Indications of the headset ........22

Advanced operation

Pairing with other Bluetooth

devices ..................................23

What is pairing? ............................ 23

Pairing transmitter with other

Bluetooth receiving devices ...24

Pairing headset with other

Bluetooth transmitting

devices ........................................... 27

Re-pairing the transmitter and

the headset ..................................29

Calling with headset ..............31

Preparation for calling

(Bluetooth connection) ............31

To receive a call.............................33

To call ............................................... 33

To terminate a call ....................... 33

Controlling the Bluetooth

mobile phone – HFP, HSP........ 34

Calling while playing back

music .....................................35

Additional Information

Precautions .............................36

Troubleshooting .....................39

Initializing ................................42

Initializing the transmitter ........42

Initializing the headset ..............42

Specifications ..........................43

General ............................................43

Transmitter .....................................43

Headset ...........................................44

System requirements for battery

charge using USB .......................45

What is Bluetooth wireless technology?

Bluetooth® wireless technology is

a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a computer or digital camera. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (about 30 feet). Connecting two devices as necessary is common, but some devices can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. You do not need to use a cable for connection, nor is it necessary for the devices to face one another, such is the case with infrared technology. For example, you can use such a device in a bag or pocket. Bluetooth standard is an international standard supported by thousands of companies all over the world, and employed by various companies worldwide.

Communication System and Compatible Bluetooth Proles of this product

Profile is standardization of the function for each Bluetooth device specification. This product supports the following Bluetooth version and profiles:

Communication System : Transmitter: Bluetooth Specification version 2.0 + EDR* Headset: Bluetooth Specification version 2.1 + EDR* Compatible Bluetooth Profiles:

– A2DP (Advanced Audio

Distribution Profile)

– AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote

Control Profile) (The following two profiles are headset only.)

– HSP (Headset Profile)*

the phone/Operating the phone. – HFP (Hands-free Profile)*

on the phone/Operating the phone

by hands-free. *1 Enhanced Data Rate *2 When you use a Bluetooth mobile

phone supported by both HFP

(Hands-free Profile) and HSP

(Headset Profile), set to HFP.

Notes

To be able to use the

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function, the Bluetooth device to be connected requires the same profile as this product’s. Note also that even if the same profile exists, devices may vary in function depending on their specifications.

Due to the characteristic of

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wireless technology, the sound played on this product is slightly delayed from the sound played on the Bluetooth device during listening to the music or talking on the telephone.

: Talking on

: Talking

Bluetooth

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Welcome!

This product is an audio kit comprising of a transmitter and headset using Bluetooth wireless technology. You can enjoy music wirelessly by transmitting the audio signals to a headset by connecting the Bluetooth transmitter to iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) with the iPod connector* (30 pin).

* iPod connector is a dedicated multiple connector for connecting accessories to

your iPod.

This product’s features are as follows:

Wireless headset and transmitter for streaming of high-quality stereo

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music from iPod.

Transmits music to headset using Bluetooth wireless technology.

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Headset and transmitter have been pre-paired for easy connection and

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use.

Comfortable and lightweight headset ideal for music listening.

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Basic remote control operation (play, pause, etc.) of iPod functions by

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included headset via Bluetooth connection.

Transmitter power supplied from iPod so no additional battery or

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charging is needed (for transmitter only).

USB rechargeable function (for headset only).

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iPod with dock connector port (30 pin)

Bluetooth transmitter

Music

Remote control (playback, pause, etc.)

Bluetooth

headset

Tip

For details on Bluetooth wireless technology, see page 6.

Getting Started

Checking supplied items

Bluetooth headset DR-BT101 (1)

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Bluetooth transmitter TMR-BT8iP (1)

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USB () cable (1)

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Operating Instructions (this book) (1)

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Warranty Card (1)

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Location and Function of Parts

Bluetooth headset

 Headband  Left () unit  Left earpad  Right earpad  PAIRING button  VOL (volume) +*⁄– buttons  Indicator (blue)

Indicates the communication status of the unit.

 Indicator (red)

Indicates the power status of the unit.

 Jog switch

Controls various functions when listening to music.

 Multi function button

Controls various call functions.

 Right () unit  POWER button  Microphone  USB() jack  RESET button

* This button has a tactile dot.

Bluetooth transmitter

 iPod connector (30 pin)

Connects to the dock connector of an iPod (page 15).

 Transmitter indicator

Indicates the transmitter’s status (page 21).

Hereafter, “Bluetooth headset” is abbreviated as “headset,” and “Bluetooth transmitter” as “transmitter.”

 Power button

Performs the following:

Turning on/off of the

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transmitter (page 15).

Pairing (page 23).

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Initializing the transmitter

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(page 42).

Basic use of headset

Charging the headset

The headset contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which should be charged before using for the first time.

Open the cover of the USB () jack on the headset.

Connect the supplied USB () cable to the jack on the headset, and then connect the other end to a computer.

When connecting, confirm the direction of  as in the illustration, and then insert the connector.

Charging starts when the headset and the computer are connected. Make sure that the headset indicator (red) lights up. Charging is completed in about 4 hours* and the indicator (red) goes off automatically.

* Time required to recharge an empty battery.

Notes

If this headset is not used for a long time, the headset indicator (red) may

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not light up when you connect the USB cable to charge this unit. In this case, do not disconnect the USB cable from the headset and wait until the indicator (red) lights up.

When you close the cover of the USB (

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thoroughly until the tab is fully inserted.

For system requirements for a personal computer that can charge the battery

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using USB, see “Specifications” (page 45).

) jack after charging, push the cover

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Tips

If the USB cable is connected to a computer while the unit is turned on, the

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headset will be turned off automatically.

To charge the headset from an AC outlet, use USB charging AC Power

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Adaptor AC-U50AD (sold separately*). For details, refer to the manuals supplied with the USB charging AC Power Adaptor.

This headset cannot be turned on while charging.

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* The above optional accessory is not provided in some areas.

Caution

If the headset detects a problem while charging, the headset indicator (red) may turn off, although charging is not complete. Check for the following causes:

– Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F). – There is a problem with the battery. In this case, charge again within the above-mentioned temperature range.

If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes

If the battery is not used for a long time, battery may be quickly depleted,

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however, after a few recharges, battery life will improve.

If the life of the built-in rechargeable battery drops to half the normal length, the

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battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery.

Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or

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mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun.

Use only the supplied USB cable. Do not use any other USB cable.

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If the computer enters into hibernation mode while connected to the unit,

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charging will not be completed properly. Check the setting of the computer before charging. The headset indicator (red) will go off automatically even if the computer enters into hibernation mode. Charge the unit again in this case.

Use the supplied USB cable only, and connect directly to a computer. Charging

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will not be completed properly by an indirect connection, such as via a USB hub.

Battery usage hours*

Status Approx. usage hours

Communication time (including music playback time) (up to)

Standby time (up to) 200 hours

* Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature or conditions of

use.

13 hours

Checking the remaining battery

When pressing the POWER button while the headset is turned on, the headset indicator (red) flashes. You can check the remaining battery by the number of times the headset indicator (red) flashes.

Headset Indicator (red)

3 times Full

2 times Mid

1 time Low (needs to charge)

Note

You cannot check the remaining battery immediately after the headset is turned on, or while pairing.

When the battery is almost empty

The headset indicator (red) flashes slowly automatically. When the battery becomes empty, a beep sounds and the headset will turn off automatically.

Status

Wearing

Extend the headset to adjust the length.

Put the unit marked  on your left ear and  on your right ear, then place the headband across your head.

Connecting to an iPod

Connect the transmitter to the dock connector port of an iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) firmly.

Dock connector port (30 pin)

Power button

To turn on the transmitter

Connect the transmitter to the iPod.

Press the power button of the transmitter for about 1 second to turn it on, or start to play back on iPod.

When the transmitter turns on, the indicator flashes twice.

Note

If the transmitter cannot turn on, operate the iPod.

To turn off the transmitter

To turn off the transmitter, press and hold the transmitter’s power button for about 1 second. The transmitter indicator flashes once and the transmitter turns off.

Tip

Maximum communication time or standby time may vary depending on your iPod.

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Notes

To listen to music from the headphone jack of the iPod, disconnect the

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transmitter from the iPod.

While the transmitter is turned on, it consumes power from the iPod. We

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recommend disconnect the transmitter from iPod when not using the Bluetooth function.

If the headphone is connected to the iPod while the iPod is playing back, it

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consumes power from iPod.

If you turn off the transmitter while the iPod is playing back, iPod will power off.

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It is not recommended to turn off iPod as the linkage will lost between the

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transmitter and the Bluetooth receiving device.

There is no need to charge the transmitter as it will receive power from the

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connected iPod. It is recommended to check the iPod’s remaining battery before using.

Operating

Listening to music of the iPod

You can listen to music of the iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) on the headset.

Press and hold the POWER button on the headset for about 2 seconds.

The headset indicator (blue) and headset indicator (red) flash together twice and the headset is turned on.

Connect the transmitter to the iPod then turn on the iPod and start playback on the iPod.

The transmitter indicator status will vary as follows, and the Bluetooth connection between the transmitter and the headset is established.

Transmitter indicator flashes twice: Power is on

 

Transmitter indicator flashes (at about 1-second intervals): Connecting in process

 

Transmitter indicator flashes twice slowly (at about 5-second intervals): Connected (Playback will start automatically)

If the Bluetooth connection is not established within 5 minutes*, the transmitter automatically turns itself off. In this case, turn it on again by pressing and holding the power button on the transmitter for about 1 second.

* iPod backlight may turn on in this 5 minutes.

Notes

If the

Bluetooth connection cannot be established with the headset paired

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already, try pairing again (page 29).

If playback cannot start automatically, try start playback on iPod.

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If you press and hold the power button on the transmitter for about 1

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second, the transmitter will connect to the iPod and start playback automatically.

Even if you control the volume on the iPod, sound from the headset will not

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change.

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If the transmitter and the headset become out of range and the

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connection terminates, repeat the procedure from step 1.

Playback through a

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playback speed change depending on the location and the usage (page 36).

 Tip

You can control the volume on the headset. (e volume of the iPod is not changed.) You can also fast-forward or fast-rewind while playing back (page

19).

Bluetooth connection may cause noise, sound break, or

Bluetooth

Controlling an iPod with the headset

You can control an iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) using the control button of the headset.

Before starting remote control operation, check that step 1 and 2 of “Listening to music of the iPod” are completed (page 17).

Remote control (playback, pause, etc.)

Bluetooth headsetTransmitter

Control for the iPod

You can playback or pause the iPod by pressing the  button on the headset. You can turn off the iPod and transmitter by pressing and holding the  button on the headset for more than 2 seconds.

Control music

You can skip forward or backward each song on the iPod by pressing the / button. You can also fast-forward or fast-rewind songs by holding down the / button.

Notes

Even if you control the volume on the iPod, the volume of the headset does not

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change.

When operating the iPod by remote control, do not cover the transmitter with

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your hands, etc.

You may need to press the play/pause button twice depending on the

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receiving device.

You may need to press the play/pause button of the

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twice when you operate the button on the iPod.

Operation of the iPod with the transmitter by the

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vary depending on the Bluetooth receiving device’s specification.

When the iPod is playing a video or photo, remote control operation may

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become unstable.

Bluetooth receiving device

Bluetooth receiving device will

Bluetooth

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Tip

When you press the pause button on the Bluetooth receiving device, the iPod goes to pause mode for 10 minutes and the iPod backlight is turns on and off at interval.

Do not cover the transmitter with hands.

Indications of the transmitter

Status Indicator

Flashes twice

Power on

Flashes once

Power off

Flashes quickly

Pairing

Flashes (at about 1-second intervals)

Connecting

Listening *1 (flashes twice at about 5second intervals)

With no music *

Connected

(flashes once at about 5second intervals)

*1 When press  on the iPod, the music pause. The indicator flashes twice on the

transmitter. The transmitter transmit the data of no sound.

*2 When press the pause button on the Bluetooth receiving device, the music pause.

The indicator flashes once on the transmitter. The transmitter does not transmit the music.

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Indications of the headset

Status Indicator

Searching

Pairing

Connectable

Connecting

HFP/HSP or A2DP

(Standby for receiving audio signal)

HFP/HSP and A2DP

Connected

(Standby for receiving audio signal)

Listening

Listening during

Music

standby for telephone call

Incoming call

Talking

Phone

Calling while playing back music

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B : Headset indicator (blue) R : Headset indicator (red)

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Advanced operation

Pairing with other Bluetooth devices

What is pairing?

Bluetooth devices need to be “paired” with each other beforehand. Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is no need for pairing again, except in the following cases:

Pairing information is deleted after repair, etc.

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This product is paired with 9 or more receiving devices.

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This product can be paired with up to 8 Bluetooth device respectively. If a new device is paired after 8 devices have been paired, the device whose latest connection time is the oldest among the 8 paired devices is replaced by the new one.

This product is initialized.

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All pairing information is deleted (page 42).

Pairing transmitter with other Bluetooth receiving devices

Turn on the power of iPod.

(Make sure the iPod is in pause mode.)

Connect the transmitter to the iPod (page 15).

Place the transmitter and the Bluetooth receiving device to be paired together within 1 m (3 ft).

Set the Bluetooth receiving device to enter “pairing mode.”

See the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth receiving device.

Notes

Passcode* of the transmitter is fixed at “0000,” “1234,” or “8888.”

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Depending on the Bluetooth receiving device, it may be necessary to input the passcode (in this case, “0000,” “1234,” or “8888”). The transmitter cannot be paired with a Bluetooth receiving device whose passcode is not “0000,” “1234,” or “8888.”

If the Bluetooth receiving device requires a passcode, input “0000.”

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* Passcode may be called “Passkey

“Password.”

Press and hold the power button of the transmitter for about 7 seconds or more to enter “pairing mode.”

After about 1 second, the transmitter indicator will flash twice, but keep pressing the power button.

,” “PIN code,” “PIN number, ” or

Notes

When first power on the transmitter after initialized, the transmitter will

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enter “pairing mode” automatically.

The pairing information is initialized if you press and hold the power button

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for 15 seconds. The transmitter indicator lights up for 5 seconds before the initialization starts. Release the button immediately when the transmitter indicator lights up.

When the transmitter indicator flashes quickly, stop pressing. The transmitter enters “pairing mode.” The transmitter indicator status will vary as follows, and pairing is established with the Bluetooth receiving device.

The transmitter indicator flashes quickly: pairing mode

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The transmitter indicator flashes (at about 1-second intervals) when responding to the Bluetooth receiving device: Connectable (Pairing successful)

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The transmitter indicator flashes (at about 5-second intervals): Connected

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Notes

“Pairing mode” of the transmitter is released after about 5 minutes. If pairing

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is not established within about 5 minutes, repeat the above procedure from step 4. iPod backlight may turn on in this 5 minutes.

To enter “pairing mode,” you need to turn off the power of the transmitter

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first.

When not completed pairing

Repeat the procedure from step 2.

To quit “pairing mode”

Press and hold the power button of the transmitter for about 1 second to turn off the transmitter.

Tip

When pairing the transmitter with a number of Bluetooth receiving devices, repeat steps 3 to 5 for each device individually.

Note

For using the Bluetooth function, it is required that the Bluetooth device on the other side is corresponding with the same profile as the transmitter. However, even if it is corresponding with the same profile, functions may differ depending on the specification of the Bluetooth device.

Pairing headset with other Bluetooth transmitting devices

Place the Bluetooth transmitting device to be paired together within 1 m (3 ft) of the headset.

Press and hold the PAIRING button for 2 seconds or more to enter standby for pairing while the headset is turned off.

The headset indicators (blue and red) flash together and the headset enters into pairing mode.

Turning Bluetooth transmitting device to pairing standby mode.

See the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth transmitting device. The list of detected devices appears on the display of the Bluetooth transmitting device. The headset is displayed as “DR-BT101.” This headset indicator status will vary as follows, and pairing is established with the Bluetooth transmitting device.

The headset indicators (blue and red) flash quickly: pairing mode

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The headset indicator (blue) flashes (at about 1-second intervals) when responding to the Bluetooth transmitting device: Connectable (Pairing successful)

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The headset indicator (blue) flashes (at about 5-second intervals): Connected

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Note

Passcode* of the headset is xed at “0000.” Depending on the Bluetooth receiving device, it may be necessary to input the passcode (in this case, “0000”). e headset cannot be paired with a Bluetooth receiving device whose passcode is not “0000.”

* Passcode may be called “Passkey,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “Password.”

When not completed pairing

Repeat the procedure from step 2.

To quit “pairing mode”

Press and hold the POWER button of the headset for about 2 seconds to turn off the headset.

Note

For using the Bluetooth function, it is required that the Bluetooth device on the other side is corresponding with the same profile as the headset. However, even if it is corresponding with the same profile, the function may differ depending on the specification of the Bluetooth device.

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