HBC 100 PLUS ® Helmet Communicator User Manual
Welcome to ® HBC100 PLUS Helmet Communicator User Manual HBC100 PLUS control unit Metal mounting bracket Hi-fi Stereo Speaker Velcro Pads USB charging cable User Manual EN 1
Contents Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------Quick User Guide ----------------------------------------------------------Warnings and Safety Instructions --------------------------------------Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------General Operations -------------------------------------------------------Mobile Phone Operations ---------------------
Quick User Guide Your HBC100 PLUS at a glance GENERAL FUNCTIONS Before using your HBC100 PLUS please charge it first! Answer Button Charge Up Button Status Indicator Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use. To charge, use the provided charging cable by connecting it to any compatible AC adapter or laptop / computer USB port. 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. Volume Up Press Up once. Power Off Hold Answer for 5 seconds. Volume Down Press Down once. Reset Press all 3 buttons together. *NOTE: The volumes for mobile phone, music and intercom functions are controlled separately.
Quick User Guide MOBILEPHONE FUNCTIONS Pairing your HBC100 PLUS with your mobile phone. Pairing Hold Up and Down together for 2 seconds >Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use. >Hold Up and Down buttons together for 2 seconds. The status indicator light will blink blue and red alternately. >From your mobile phone Bluetooth menu, search for ‘HBC100 PLUS’. >If your phone requires a password, enter ‘0000’. Answer Incoming Call Use voice pickup, say ‘hello’ or ‘pickup’.
Quick User Guide MUSIC STREAMING FUNCTION *NOTE: For music Bluetooth adaptor you would need to pair the music Bluetooth adaptor before using it with HBC100 PLUS. Pairing (for Music Bluetooth adaptor Only) Hold Up and Down buttons together for 2 seconds. Play Music Press the Answer button 2 times. Stop Music (Quick Mute) Press the Answer button 1 time. Fast Forward Press the Up button 2 times. Backtrack Press the Down button 2 times.
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. > Speaker volume is greater than 90 dB 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 HBC100 PLUS helmet communicator package contains : HBC100PLUS helmet communicator control unit Hi-fi stereo speaker with embedded microphones Metal mounting bracket USB charging cable EN Round Velcro Pad User Manual 10
Installation Install Speakers 1. Use the Velcro to install the speakers into the ear cavity of the helmet. 2. The microphones facing forward. MUST be placed 3. Left and right speakers must be installed symmetrically. and at the same angle to create an intersection point in front of your mouth for voice pickup. 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 HBC100 PLUS helmet communicator package comes with a metal mounting bracket. Use the brackets to install the HBC100 PLUS control unit onto your helmet. Install Metal Mounting Bracket 1. Identify a position on the helmet to adhere the Metal Mounting Bracket. Ensure this area is clean and free from dust or debris. 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.
General Operations Your HBC100 PLUS helmet communicator is now all set and ready to go! Answer Button Status Indicator The operations described here are applicable to all modes of operations. Up Button Speaker/ Charging socket 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. 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 ‘HBC100 PLUS’ 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.
Intercom Operations Group Intercom (Maximum four parties) You can daisy-chain multiple HBC100 plus units to form bigger group intercom. A chain of maximum 4 parties is achievable.To setup group intercom, you must first pair all the HBC100 plus units. Pairing process needs to be carried out only once, unless your group of riders changes.
Intercom Operations Setting up Cross-Brand Intercom a) Power up & setup the [other brand] bluetooth headset in HFP pairing. *Note: HFP mode is the simple mode just like paring to a mobile phone. Refer to other brands owner manuals for instructions** b) Powered on your UClear HBC by pressing & holding the power button for 8-10 seconds.You will be notified by blinking purple LED. The two units will sync and followed by blinking blue LED twice at 4 seconds interval at the indicator.
Intercom Operations Intercom, Phone Call and Music Switching Music has the lowest priority. If you are in music mode, an incoming intercom request will stop the music and you will be connected to intercom. If you need to switch from intercom to music mode, you need to disconnect from the intercom by holding the Down button for 2 seconds, Music will resume automatically after that. To activate intercom while listening to music you must pause music first by pressing the Answer button once.
GPS Device To use a GPS device with the UClear HBC100 PLUS, the two must first be paired. Pairing the HBC100 PLUS to a GPS Device •Turn on the HBC100 PLUS 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 Action Common Instruction Commands Power on Power off Activate Bluetooth Pairing Volume up Volume down Reset Button Hold Answer for 2 seconds Hold Answer for 5 seconds Hold Up & Down for 2 seconds Press Up once per level Press Down once per level Press Answer, Up & Down once Voice Calling Pick up incoming call End call in progress Reject incoming call Voice dial Last number redial Press Answer once Hold Answer for 2 seconds Hold Answer for 2 seconds Hold Answer & Down for 2
Status Indicator Configurations Summary The table below shows the status indicator configurations.
Technical Data Unit Dimensions (L x W X H) 75mm x 45mm x 26mm Weight 36g Audio Frequency response 30Hz to 20 kHz Sampling rate 48kHz, 16 bit SPL 105dB +/- 2dB Bluetooth Specifications Version 2.1 EDR, Class 1 Profiles HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, Intercom Radio Carrier frequency 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Range Up to 500m (open field) RF output power 18dBm Power Power consumption 200mW (max) Power input (charging) 5V / 400mA / 2W Built-in battery 3.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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. This Class[B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil s’accorde avec Industrie Canada licence-exempte RSS standard.
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