BlueDriver-F3™ Wireless Audio Interface User Guide JK Audio
Welcome Thank You Limited Warranty Thank you for purchasing the JK Audio BlueDriver-F3 Wireless Audio Interface. Please read this guide for instructions on setting up and using your new product. BlueDriver is covered by a 2 year warranty to be free from defective workmanship and materials. To obtain service, contact JK Audio by phone or email for return authorization. Once authorized, you will carefully pack and ship the faulty product and all accessories to us.
Contents Overview 1 Getting to know your BlueDriver-F3 ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 4 Pairing, Idle and Connected Mode Bluetooth Status LED Pairing to a Cell Phone Pairing to a Headset Disconnecting Connection History, Reconnecting Wireless Audio for Smartphone Video 9 Wireless Applications 10 FAQ's 14 Technical Information 16 Contents iii
Features HD Voice >6 Hours on Internal Li-Ion Battery Trim Pot Adjusts Mic Level 3 Pin Female XLR Input Mini USB Power Jack 3.5mm Earpiece/Headphone Output In the Box USB Charger Cable (CN108) 1m Stereo 3.5mm Cable (CN104) Caution: To prevent possible hearing damage, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods.
Overview Introducing the BlueDriver-F3. The BlueDriver-F3 wireless audio interface uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to add wireless possibilities to your microphone or the mic level output of your audio mixing console. BlueDriver-F3 can connect as either a Master or Slave and provides a 2-way, full duplex voice band audio path when connected to a device using the Hands-Free profile. Additionally, music bandwidth stereo audio can be sent using the A2DP profile.
Getting to know your BlueDriver-F3 1 2 3 4 Headset Connect BlueDriver-F3™ JK Audio™ Power Rec Phone 1. Connect Button The button is used to turn on the BlueDriver and initialize connections (Pages 6-7). This button is also used to disconnect and turn off the BlueDriver (Page 8). 2. Role Select Switch Before you turn the BlueDriver on, be sure to set the Role Select Switch to the correct position.
Getting to know your BlueDriver-F3 Connect the USB cable to the mini USB connector on your BlueDriver and a USB power source to charge the battery. The red LED will flash to indicate that the battery is charging, once charging is complete, the LED will turn off. If the battery becomes completely discharged for an extended period of time, the red LED will not flash until it can begin its charge cycle. This may take several minutes.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing Mode Idle Mode From the powered-off state*, hold the button for 6 seconds, then release to activate Pairing Mode. From the powered-off state*, hold the button for 3 seconds, then release to activate Idle Mode. In Pairing Mode, any Bluetooth enabled device within range can pair with your BlueDriver.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth Status LED The blue LED on the front of the unit flashes in different sequences to indicate the current connection status.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing to a Cell Phone 1. While BlueDriver is off, set the Role Select Switch to . 2. From the powered-off state*, hold the button on the BlueDriver for at least 6 seconds. Upon release, the blue LED should flash rapidly as the BlueDriver enters Pairing Mode. * See page 8 for instructions on how to turn off BlueDriver-F3. 6 BlueDriver-F3 Wireless Audio Interface 3. On your device, find and select the option to set up a connection.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing to a Headset 1. While BlueDriver is off, set the Role Select Switch to . 2. Following manufacturer’s instructions, set your headset to Pairing Mode. 3. From the powered-off state*, hold the button on the BlueDriver for at least 6 seconds. After you release it, the blue LED should flash rapidly if the BlueDriver is in Pairing Mode. 4. When bonding is complete, the blue LED will flash at a rate of 2 seconds off, 1 second on.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Disconnecting from a Device Connection History To disconnect from a device, turn off Bluetooth on your phone or power off the connected headset/device. Alternatively, turn off the BlueDriver. BlueDriver retains a history of the 16 most recent devices. To clear connection history and return to factory default, with the BlueDriver powered off, set the switch to the or position, then hold the button in for at least 20 seconds.
Wireless Audio for Smartphone Video Record Better Audio for Video Wirelessly connect any dynamic microphone to your smartphone and record broadcast-worthy interviews while adding professionalism by placing a real microphone in the subject's hand. While a smartphone's built-in mic picks up every sound in the area, BlueDriver-F3 isolates the audio you want and allows Bluetooth audio recording directly into your smartphone or tablet using your existing professional dynamic mic. 1.
Wireless Applications Headset ™ 3 er-F riv eD io™ Blu Aud STATION set ad He JK t ec e nn on Co Ph Phone Power Rec Live Man-On-The-Street Interviews Broadcast high quality phoneinterviews using your favorite mic and headphones. Simply plug BlueDriver-F3 into the bottom of a dynamic microphone, then pair to a cell phone and place a call as usual. This setup allows voice band, bi-directional audio to and from your cell phone.
Wireless Applications Backup Audio for Remote Broadcasts The mini cable provided with your BlueDriver allows you to connect the output from the BlueDriver-F3 to an unbalanced mono or stereo input to allow for monitoring the return audio from the station. Be sure to use a mixminus setup to ensure that the caller's audio is not returned to them through the cell phone connection. Power Rec STATION You may have the finest IP CODEC available, but if the internet goes down, there goes the remote.
Wireless Applications Transmit A2DP Audio The “Headset” mode of BlueDriver-F3 connects to Bluetooth headphones or wireless speakers, and provides full bandwidth A2DP audio. Simply plug BlueDriver-F3 into the mic-level master audio output of your mixer or playback system, then pair to your headphones or speaker. Also keep in mind that the 3 pin XLR is a balanced mono connection. BlueDriver-F3 sends the mono XLR signal to both left and right channels of the Stereo A2DP Bluetooth signal.
Wireless Applications Broadcast High Quality Audio Through Our Wireless Link Our BlueDriver-F3 ( mode) and BlueDriver-M3 ( mode) can be paired together to create a full A2DP music bandwidth wireless link. Range is limited to 66 feet, but this may be just enough for your application. A2DP is a one-way transmission, with nothing coming back on the return channel. Note: Be aware that the standard A2DP music profile includes a 150 millisecond transmission latency.
FAQ's 14 What is the range of the transmitter/receiver? Why won't the BlueDriver-F3 pair with my phone? BlueDriver-F3 transmits and receives audio signals up to 66 feet from your Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device. The maximum range of this product is achieved when a clear line of sight is maintained between connected devices, but may also be limited by interference due to the environment.
FAQ's Why doesn’t the BlueDriver-F3 change connections when I move the switch from Headset to Phone? If you change this switch while the unit is on, you will need to power the unit off (see page 8), then power the unit back on before the change takes effect. How long will the charge on the battery last? Based on tests with BlueDriver-F3 about 1 meter from a Bluetooth device, the battery should last for >6 hours under normal use.
Technical Information 16 Battery Information Safety Precautions BlueDriver contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. These batteries do not have a “charging memory” and can be recharged at any time without changing their life expectancy. All rechargeable batteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity is irreversible. To get the most from your BlueDriver, the battery should not be allowed to fully discharge.
Technical Information Input Dimensions Connection: 3 pin female XLR Size: 1.1” x 4.4” (2.8 cm x 11.2 cm) Impedance: 1k ohms Weight: 2.1 oz (60 g) Level: -34 dBu nom. Bluetooth Wireless Technology Output Standard: Bluetooth 3.0 Connection: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo Range: 66 feet (20 meters) Frequency Response: Hands-Free (Full Duplex): 300 Hz–3.
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: JK Audio, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: BlueDriver F3™ Wireless Audio Interface Model Numbers: BlueDriver F3 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: 18 ESD: EN 55024:1998; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3 Emissions: EN 55022:2006 AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2002) FCC Part 15, Subpart B ICES-003 Bluetooth Radio: EN 300.328 FCC Part 15.
FCC Compliance Notice The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly: LVD 2006/95/EC (Safety) EMC 04/108/EEC (EMC) RoHS Directive 2015/863 The Technical File containing supporting documentation is maintained at: JK Audio, Inc (Corporate Headquarters) Compliance Manager 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA +1-815-786-2929 phone +1-815-786-8502 fax FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t
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