X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 3 Contents Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Product Features (X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset) ..........................................
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Reconnecting Audio Streamer with Headset ............................................................................................................................. 16 Remote Control Function........................................................................................................................................................... 17 Hints for Optimum Audio Transmission.............................................................................................
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Safety Instructions z Never use the X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset while driving. z Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones and handsfree equipments in areas you intend to use. z Continuous listening of music at high volume may cause hearing defects. z Use of non-BLUEANT batteries may result in damage, performance degradation, injury, electric shock and even fire. z Never touch the electric cord or plug with wet hands and never use force to pull the cord or plug.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing our X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset. The X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset is a high quality wireless audio device that provides users with audio entertainment and voice functions at its best while giving complete freedom from physical wires. It functions as ‘Wireless Stereo Headphone’ when linked to Bluetooth-enabled audio devices such as Mobile Phones, MP3 Players and PCs etc and as ‘Handsfree Headset’ with Bluetooth Phones or PC.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 7 Product Features (X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset) Product Features (Voice Enabled Audio Streamer) z CD Quality Sound And High Quality Voice z Only Product Of Its Kind To Support Stereo And Voice Functionality z Supports A2DP SBC, MP3 For Stereo Audio Streaming z Supports Headset / Handsfree Profiles For Handsfree Operation With Bluetooth Phones z Supports AVRCP For Remote Controlling Of PDA From Headset z Detachable Microphone without any software z Simple Plug & Play Funct
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 8 Product Functions • Stereo Headphone for Bluetooth Devices Supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) • • Handsfree Headset for Bluetooth Phones Wireless Headset for PC using Audio Streamer
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 9 What’s included in the Package Voice Enabled Audio Streamer Battery Pack X 2 X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Stereo Cable Manual Y-Cable USB Cable X 2 Microphone Note: Total 2 x Battery Packs in one package Note : Images seen in this manual are for illustrations only. Sizes and colors of actual product may not be the same as shown.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 10 Description of Parts (X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset) Description of Parts (Audio Streamer) Vol Up ON/OFF LED ON/OFF Neckband Audio Connector (3.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Wearing the Headset 11 Mounting / Removing battery To mount battery, place hook of battery into groove of Headset and when the terminals of battery and Headset are touching, press battery downwards to lock completely. Place the Headset so that the neckband goes behind the head and the ear hangers rest over the ears with the top of your ears going through the gap. To remove, press the “Battery Ejector” button.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 12 Charging the battery * Both Batteries must be charged for at least 2 hours before use at the time of purchase. Battery Information z Battery Level Indicator: Battery level can be checked by color of LED. When battery level is low, LED flashes red every second.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 13 Switching the Headset ON/OFF z To switch on the Headset, click and hold ON/OFF for 3-4 seconds until LED flashes blue rapidly and then release button. z To switch off the Headset, click and hold ON/OFF for 3-4 seconds until LED flashes red rapidly and then release button.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 14 Using the Headset to Make a Call Using the Headset to Answer a Call z Make sure Headset and mobile phone are connected and microphone plugged into USB port of the X5 Headset. z To make a call, dial from the mobile phone and when the dial tone is heard, click MFB once to switch over to Headset. For mobile phones supporting Handsfree profile, you can dial from mobile phone without having to click MFB. z To end the call, press the MFB once.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Using the Audio Streamer with Headset z To use the Audio Streamer with Headset to listen to music, the two devices must first be paired and connected. z To pair Audio Streamer with Headset, first put Headset into pairing mode. To put Audio Streamer in pairing mode, mount battery onto Audio Streamer. Click and hold ON/OFF button continuously for about 5 seconds. LED will first flash Blue rapidly and then change to alternating red and blue flash.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 16 Using Audio Streamer with Headset for Stereo and Voice Applications z To use the Headset with PC for stereo and voice application, first make sure the X5 Headset and Audio Streamer are connected. Plug the USB microphone into the USB port of the Headset. Connect the Audio Streamer into the PC by plugging one end of Y-cable into the Audio Streamer and the other two ends into audio in and mic. jacks as shown in the diagram below.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 17 Remote Control Function Hints for Optimum Audio Transmission z Headset can be used to remote control playback functions if Headset is connected to audio device supporting A2DP and AVRCP. z The performance of wireless audio streaming depends on the environment where it is used. z Walls, partitions, doors, furniture etc can block the path of transmitted radio signals thereby resulting in shorter range and even sound distortions.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 18 Scatternet Connection Phone Software z Scatternet Connection refers to the ability of one Bluetooth device to connect to two devices simultaneously. For the X5, this means connecting the Headset to Bluetooth phone and Audio Streamer at the same time. z Via Scatternet connection, you can answer incoming call from a Bluetooth phone while listening to music from audio device connected to Audio Streamer.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 19 Function / Button Matrix X5 Functions Button Time Turn Headset ON Pairing Headset Pick Up Hang Up Last Call Redial / Voice Dialing MFB ON/OFF & Vol Up MFB MFB or ON/OFF 3 sec 3 sec Click Click MFB 3 sec Vol Up Click Conditions / Status Headset Off Headset Off To Telephone During a call Standby Remote Control Functions (AVRCP compatible devices only) Play Pause Stop Next Song Previous Song MFB Click MFB Click While Stopped or Paused While Playing ON/OFF Vol U
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 20 LED Indicator (X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset) Headset LED LED OFF Blue LED flashes every sec Red and Blue LED Flash Status Bluetooth Link Established Standby (Connectable/Paring) mode Pairing Mode LED Indicator (Audio Streamer) Audio Streamer LED Blue LED ON with periodic flash Power OFF Red LED flashes rapidly and then OFF Blue LED flashes rapidly and then change to alternating Blue and Red flashes Blue LED flashes rapidly and then flashes Red LED flashes Red rapidly & t
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 21 Specifications Standards Optional Item Common for both Headset & Audio Streamer, * For Audio Streamer Bluetooth Specification V1.2 RF Frequency Range 2402 ~ 2480 MHz Profiles Supported A2DP*, AVRCP, Headset*, Handsfree, AG* Transmission Power 0.25 ~ 2.5mW (Bluetooth Power Class 2) Receiver Sensitivity < -80dBm (PER 1 %) Distance 10m (in open space) Audio Frequency Range 20Hz ~ 22kHz Audio S/N > 80dB Audio THD < 0.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 22 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) General (Answers Page 25) 1. What is the main difference between the X5 and other Bluetooth devices? 2. What is included in the X5 package? 3. How does the X5 use Bluetooth technology? 4. How do I handle voice calls when the X5 is connected to a phone? 5. Can I transfer an ongoing mobile phone call back to my phone to continue it there? 6. How many devices can I pair to the X5? 7.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Troubleshooting (Answers Page 30) 1. 2. 3. 4. How do I re-connect my X5? Why won’t my X5 enter into pairing mode? Is my X5 Stereo Headset charged? When I mount battery and power on headset, the LED flashes red? 5. While using the X5 Stereo Headset, I connected it to PC via USB to charge but the LED doesn’t show any color indication. 6.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 24 21. Can I remote control playback features on a PC like ‘play’, ‘next’, ‘previous’, ‘stop’ and ‘pause’ from the X5 Bluetooth Stereo Headset? I can already do this with my A2DP/AVRCP enabled phone. 22. What if my computer has Bluetooth already built in? Can I use it? 23. Why can the talk time and standby time differ with the products specification description? 24. Why does my phones battery not last as long as it used to? 25.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset General FAQ 25 1. What is the main difference between the X5 and other Bluetooth devices? The X5 can connect to devices for interactive voice as well for streaming stereo audio over A2DP. They can be used with Bluetooth mobile phones, PDA’s and computers. With the bundled Audio Streamer, the X5 can be used with any audio source. The X5 can be used with a computer without loading any software on to it. 4.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 26 7. How do I know if Audio Streamer has been paired and connected to Stereo Headset? When Audio Streamer and Stereo Headset have been paired and connected, LED on Stereo Headset will turn OFF and LED on Audio Streamer will light up and flash blue once every 2 seconds. 8. Is my phone compatible? If your phone is Bluetooth enabled, it will support either Handsfree or Headset Bluetooth profile or both and so it will work with the X5 for voice calls.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 27 14. Can I use the X5 to listen to music from my mobile? Yes indeed, but your phone must support the A2DP Bluetooth Profile. Check our website for an updated list of compatible mobile phones. You may be able to listen to music in mono using the Handsfree voice connection on your phone, but this is not recommended as the voice connection is tuned to sound good for voices, not music. Using the X5 in this way will make them sound like an AM radio. 17.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 28 Bluetooth FAQ 1. Is it safe to use Bluetooth devices, I have heard they can allow unauthorized connections? For Bluetooth security reasons, once you have set up your Bluetooth devices we recommend turning OFF the visibility option in the Bluetooth Menu of your phone so that other Bluetooth users cannot see your device. (This only applies to a few mainly older Bluetooth enabled phones as most new phones have better security.) 2.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset radio station bands. Also, if someone in the vicinity puts his or her Bluetooth device into pairing mode, this will cause interference. This is true for any Bluetooth devices. 7. If I cup my hand over a Bluetooth device the signal strength and quality suffers. Why does this happen? Bluetooth signals are radio waves and so, do not need line of sight to operate.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 30 Troubleshooting FAQ 1. How do I re-connect my X5? Short Press the MFB Button to reconnect a previously paired phone. To reconnect Audio Streamer with Headset, simply power on both devices and they will be connected automatically. 2. Why won’t my X5 enter into pairing mode? Follow through the instructions in the X5 Headset Manual. Press the ‘Vol Up’ and ‘On/Off buttons for 4 seconds. The X5 will enter into Pairing mode ready to be searched by devices.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 8. What is the battery life for X5 Headset and Audio Streamer? Also, is the connection time for Stereo Headset and Audio Streamer the same if I use fully charged batteries? Batteries used in Stereo Headset and Audio Streamer are the same and the playtime for a well charged battery is minimum 12 hours and maximum 16 hours depending on the listening volume. Because the power consumption of both devices is almost the same, the connection time will also be similar. 9.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 32 14. When I connect Audio Streamer to PC via the Y-cable, I hear mono sounds from Headset. Why? When headset and Audio Streamer are first connected, it is always in A2DP mode. So, if you have accidentally pressed the ON/OFF button of headset, it will switch to Voice mode. So, if you hear sound in monaural form from the headset, press the ‘MFB’ of the X5 once to switch to Stereo. both devices.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 19. How can I connect Audio Streamer with MP3 phone that doesn’t have 3.5mm stereo input jack? For MP3 phones that don’t have a 3.5mm stereo input jack, you have to buy an adapter that fits into MP3 phone and which will accommodate 3.5mm stereo cable input. 20.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 34 25. I am having trouble pairing a second phone, what can I do? When Pairing a second mobile phone, make sure the first is off or out of range. If you cannot connect to a previously paired and connected phone, go to the Bluetooth menu of the phone and select the X5 and Press Connect. Some phones may require this if it is the second device used. You do not have to re-pair the devices, just manually connect. 26.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 35 Contact Us Warranty Process For Connection Assistance or if you are having difficulties using your X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, a. Should you be having difficulties in the operation of your X5, please first refer to the F.A.Q in this Manual. b. Check our website for updated manuals, more information, and troubleshooting assistance www.blueantwireless.com c. Call and speak to one of the Blueant Wireless Customer Service Team d.
X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 36 Product Warranty z Blueant Wireless Pty Ltd warrants this product against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years for the X5 Headset and Streamer and six months for batteries, from the date of purchase by end user. The conditions for warranty are as follows : z The warranty is valid only if the original receipt issued to the original purchaser by the dealer is presented with the product to be repaired or replaced.