HBC 200 ® Helmet Communicator User Manual
Welcome to ® HBC200 Helmet Communicator User Manual HBC200 helmet communicator control unit Metal mounting bracket & velcros for speakers A clip bracket & anti slip rubber patch Hi-fi stereo headset User manual An AC charger & USB charging cable 1
Contents Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------Quick User Guide ----------------------------------------------------------Warnings and Safety Instructions --------------------------------------Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------General Operations -------------------------------------------------------Mobile Phone Operations ---------------------
Quick User Guide Your HBC200 at a glance GENERAL FUNCTIONS Before using your HBC200 please charge it first! Answer Button Up Button Status Indicator Charge Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use. To charge, use the provided charging cable by connecting it either to a USB port or to the adaptor provided. While charging, the status indicator light will be red. Upon fully charged, the status indicator light will be blue.
Quick User Guide Power On Hold Answer for 2 seconds. Power Off Hold Answer for 5 seconds. Reset Press all 3 buttons together. Volume Up Press Up once. Volume Down Press Down once. *NOTE: The volumes for mobile phone, music and intercom functions are controlled separately. MOBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS Pairing your HBC200 with your mobile phone Pairing >Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use. >Hold Up and Down buttons together for 2 seconds. The status indicator light will blink blue then red.
Quick User Guide Answer Incoming Call Use voice pickup, say ‘hello’ or ‘pickup’. OR Manually press Answer button once. Reject/ End Incoming Call Hold Answer button for 2 seconds. Last Number Redial Use voice pickup, say ‘hello’ or ‘pickup’. Voice Dial Hold Answer and Down button for 2 seconds. 3 Way Calling To swap between 2 concurrent calls, press the Answer button once.
Quick User Guide Backtrack Press the Down button 2 times. Fast Forward Press the Up button 2 times. INTERCOM FUNCTIONS Pairing your HBC200 to another HBC200 Helmet 1 (Master Unit) Helmet 2 (Secondary Unit) Pairing (Needs to be done once) The helmet communicator needs to be switched off before performing the following steps: 1. Press Answer and Down buttons for 5 seconds on helmet 1. 2. Press Answer and Up buttons for 5 seconds on helmet 2.
Warning and Safety Instructions This manual uses the and Below is an explanation of the icons. icons to highlight certain instructions. Attention > This icon highlights special instructions and precautions intended to avoid damage to the system. Non-compliance may void the product warranty. Warning > This icon provides precautions important to prevent injuries to the user.
Warnings and Safety Instructions > Prolonged exposure to loud sounds may lead to permanent hearing damage. > Do not attempt to place an outgoing call through the mobile phone while riding on the motorcycle at any point of time. > Please do not use the helmet communicator in anyway that may distract you or hinder your judgment while on the move. Never ever compromise your safety and the safety of others.
Features The helmet communicator has three main functions: to make mobile phone calls, to listen to music and for intercom communication. Mobile Phone Functions • Bluetooth phone audio capabilities, HFP & HSP Profile. • Voice activated call pick up. Music Streaming Functions • Bluetooth music streaming with hi-fi and stereo capabilities, A2DP Profile. • Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control capability, AVRCP profile.
Installation The HBC200 helmet communicator package contains : 1. A control unit HBC200 helmet communicator 2. A pair of hi-fi stereo headset with embedded microphones 3. Velcros for speakers 4. A clip bracket and anti-slip rubber patch 5. A metal mounting bracket with double sided tape 6. An AC Charger and USB charging cable 7.
Installation Install Speakers 1. Use the velcros to install the speakers into the ear cavity of the helmet. 2. The microphones facing out. MUST be placed 3. Left and right speakers must be installed symmetrically. Microphone 4. Make sure the speaker wire is inserted into the main unit. lnsert the speaker wire into the control unit until you can no longer see the 3 ribs on the speaker wire plug.
Installation Your HBC200 helmet communicator package comes with 2 types of mounting brackets: a clip bracket and a metal mounting bracket. Use either of the brackets to install the HBC200 control unit onto your helmet. Install Clip Bracket 1. Position and fasten the clip bracket onto the helmet. 2. When in the correct position, the clip bracket should be firmly secured onto the helmet. 3. Use additional anti slip rubber patch provided if required. 4.
Installation Install Metal Mounting Bracket 1. Identify a position on the helmet to adhere the Metal Mounting Bracket. 2. Peel off the double sided tape protective film. 3. Carefully place the Metal Mounting Bracket onto the position identified in step 1. (You may only do this step once) 4. Apply slight pressure onto the metal mounting bracket to ensure that the metal mounting bracket is firmly secured. 5.
General Operations Your HBC200 helmet communicator is now all set and ready to go! Answer Button The operations described here are applicable to all modes of operations. Up Button Status Indicator Power On • Hold the Answer button for 2 seconds to power on the helmet communicator. The status indicator will blink blue and a power up tone can be heard. Speaker/ Charging socket Down Button Power Off • To switch off the helmet communicator, press and hold the Answer button for 5 seconds.
General Operations Charging the Unit • To charge the helmet communicator, connect the provided charging cable to the speaker/ charging socket. Upon charging, if the unit is on, the system will automatically initiate power down. Volume Control • The volume control of the helmet communicator can be controlled using the Up and Down buttons. Pressing the Up or Down button will increase the volume respectively. The volume control for each mode is independent of each other.
Mobile Phone Operations To use the helmet communicator with your mobile phone for the first time, you must first connect them wirelessly by pairing. Pairing •To connect the helmet communicator to a mobile phone, hold the Up and Down buttons for 2 seconds. This puts the helmet communicator into paring mode. The status indicator would blink blue and red alternately. •Next, turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth functions and search for Bluetooth devices. Select ‘UCLEAR HBC200’ to pair with the desired device.
Mobile Phone Operations Last Number Redial •To redial the last number, hold the Up and Answer buttons for 2 seconds. The capability of this function is dependent on the mobile phone used. 3 way calling •Whilst on a call, if an incoming call comes in, you may answer the call by pressing the Answer button once. •To swap between 2 concurrent calls, press the Answer button once. •To end a call during a 3 way call, holding the Answer button for 2 seconds would end the active call.
Music Streaming Operations To use the helmet communicator with your music devices you must connect them wirelessly through Bluetooth pairing. This step is only required for Bluetooth music streaming devices. Pairing • To connect the helmet communicator to a Bluetooth music device, hold the Up and Down buttons for 2 seconds. This puts the helmet communicator into pairing mode. The status indicator will blink blue and red alternately. • Next, put the Bluetooth music device into pairing mode.
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Intercom Operations Two-Party Intercom To use the intercom for the first time, you must let the communicators recognize each other through pairing. Pairing process needs to be carried out only once. Pairing •With both helmet communicators powered off, hold for 5 seconds Answer and Down buttons on one helmet and Answer and Up buttons on the other. The indicators of both helmets would blink purple. •When one of the communicator’s status indicator turns blue, the pairing process is completed.
Intercom Operations Large Group Intercom (Three-parties or more) You can daisy-chain multiple HBC200 units to form bigger group intercom. A chain of 10 or more parties is achievable.To setup group intercom, you must first allow all the HBC200 units to recognize each other through the pairing process. Pairing process needs to be carried out only once.
Intercom Operations Private Conversation Mode During group intercom, you can have private conversation with the user who has performed a 2-party intercom pairing with you before. For example, to setup private conversation with your passenger 1.Perform a 2-party pairing with your passenger first. 2.Perform a group intercom pairing with all other users. During the pairing process, please ensure your device and the passenger’s device are paired in consecutive order.
Intercom Operations Intercom, Phone Call and Music Switching All the intercom units can be connected to phone during operation. Phone call has the highest priority. If you are currently in intercom mode, incoming call will interrupt the intercom and after the phone call, intercom will be resumed immediately. If you are currently having a phone call, incoming intercom request will be rejected. Music has the lowest priority.
GPS Device To use a GPS device with the UClear HBC200, the two must first be paired. Pairing the HBC200 to a GPS Device •Turn on the HBC200 helment communicator and GPS device •To connect the helmet communicator to a GPS device, hold the Up and Down buttons for 2 seconds. This puts the helmet communicator into paring mode. The status indicator would blink blue and red alternately. •Next, turn on the GPS device Bluetooth functions and search for Bluetooth audio devices.
Button Configurations Summary The table below shows the status indicator configurations.
Status Indicator Configurations Summary The table below shows the status indicator configurations.
Technical Data Unit Dimensions (L x W X H) 60mm x 40mm x 15mm Weight 36g Audio Range Up to 700m (open field) RF output power 18dBm Power Power consumption 200mW (max) Frequency response 30Hz to 20 kHz Power input (charging) 5V / 400mA / 2W Sampling rate 48kHz, 16 bit Built-in battery 3.7V, 570mAh, Lithium-ion Polymer (Rechargeable) SPL 105dB +/- 2dB Music / talk time Up to 10 hours Standby time 400 hours Profiles HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, Intercom Bluetooth Specifications Version 2.
Troubleshooting Operational Tips During the group intercom session, if your phone causes problem to your HBC200, please disconnect your phone from the device. Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
Notices BATTERY WARNING: The helmet communicator contains a rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery. To reduce risks of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or dispose in fire or water. CHARGING NOTICE: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or damage to equipments, please follow all the instructions below: - Do not immerse the product, AC adaptor or speakers in water.
Notices Warranty does not cover data recovery and physical deterioration due to use, damages resulting from accidents, storage, loss or data loss or damage during repairs or transits. The sender will bear all transportation charges for functioning products but which were declared defective. LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY: All product warranties for the product by product manual.
Notices All risks from operating or usage of the product rest solely and entirely with the user of this product, the original purchaser or any third parties, who assumes full responsibility for all injuries, losses and/ or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence, omissions or other conduct of others, including that of BITwave, FSC and all their representatives, partners, agents, distributors, suppliers, resellers and all others in its supply and distribution chain either due to the des
Notices PERSONAL SAFETY: Do not open the seal of the hardware, tamper, repair or modify any parts. Do not touch the product with metal objects or parts or chemical products. Violation of the above will lead to potential fire hazards and mishaps. Please contact the technical support or your local supplier if your product malfunctions. Always comply with the local law and traffic regulations.
Notices TECHNICAL SUPPORT: For additional information please visit our website at www.uclear-digital.com For customer and technical support in the US and Canada, please contact: BITwave USA LLC 1093 E lron Eagle Dr. #115 Eagle, ID 83616 1-855-BIT-WAVE COPYRIGHTS: Copyright © 2012 BITwave Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced in any form or by any process whatsoever without prior written consent from BITwave Pte Ltd.
Notices This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil s’accorde avec Industrie Canada licence-exempte RSS standard.
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