B200 Wireless Headset System
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Table of Contents Box Contents ........................................................................................4 Basic Safety Instructions ........................................................................5 Product Features ................................................................................... 6 Glossary of Terms .................................................................................8 Operation Summary......................................................................
BOX CONTENTS 5 1. T-cord (for office phones other than Cisco) 2. Patch cord (for Cisco phones- models 7940 or higher)* 1 3. AC adapter 4. Cord wraps 2 5. B200 base 6. B200 headset 3 6 4 Also included (not shown) User Guide Quick Start Card *There may be other brand phones that are compatible with this cord. Please call tech support for further compatibility information 1-800-742-8588.
BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, as they could explode. Do not immerse the BlueParrott B200 in water. Plastic bags and small parts may cause choking if ingested. Keep them away from children and pets. Use only the power cord included with this product.
PRODUCT FEATURES BlueParrott B200 Headset Adjustable headband T-bar Multi-function button with indicator lights Volume (increase)/Mute control Volume (decrease) 6 Noise canceling microphone
PRODUCT FEATURES BlueParrott B200 Base Pairing button Headset charge contact On/Pairing indicator lights Headset indicator light T-cord or Patch cord Microphone volume adjustment Handset indicator light AC adapter plug 7
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Standby Mode – Headset is on, but not using Talk Time. Battery power is conserved in this mode. The handset icon on the base will be lit and the headset’s yellow indicator light will flash slowly, about every 4-5 seconds. Standby Mode is automatic after removing headset from the base. Standby Time is up to 100 hours on a full charge. Talk Time Mode– When the headset is in Talk Time mode you will be able to answer the call with a single press of the multifunction button.
• Bluetooth Enabled Computers: Your computer must have either Bluetooth technology built-in or have the addition of a Bluetooth adapter (also called a dongle). Range will vary and is determined by the computer’s (or the adapter’s) Bluetooth specification. • Bluetooth Cellular Phones: Bluetooth cellular phones are compatible with the BlueParrott B200 headset when the cell phone’s passcode is set to 0000. Please consult your phone’s user manual to set the passcode.
INSTALLATION A: Phones without headset ports STEP 1: Disconnect the handset cord from your telephone’s base. STEP 2: Plug short end of T-cord into the now empty handset port on your phone. STEP 3: Plug the other (longer) end of the T-cord into the port on the B200 base marked Phone . Thread cord under the hooks on the base. STEP 4: Plug the handset into the port on the T-cord.
A: For phones without headset ports Use T-cord (plug short end into the phone) C : For Cisco phones (7940 or higher) B : For phones with headset ports Use T-cord (plug short end into the phone) BASE CONNECTIONS AC adapter Use patch cord (plug blue-banded end into headset port on the phone) T-cord or patch cord port 11
CHARGING THE HEADSET Before first time operation, place the headset securely in the base and allow the unit to charge undisturbed for 4 full hours. When fully charged, the headset indicator light will turn bright green. A full charge will provide up to 6 hours of talk time before needing to be recharged. A red light when placed in the base simply indicates less than a full charge and the headset is operative and may be used.
Talk Time And Standby Time After the headset is fully charged, you will enjoy a total talk time of up to 6 hours and a standby time of up to 100 hours. HEADSET ADJUSTMENTS / MICROPHONE POSITIONING Microphone positioning is important to ensure proper microphone performance. Headset Adjustment 1. Place the headset on your head with the ear cushion on your left or right ear. 2. Swivel microphone boom up and over, if necessary, to bring it to the chosen side. 3.
BASIC OPERATIONS See page 6 & 7 for location of controls and indicator light icons. Standby And Talk Time Modes The headset is automatically in Standby Mode after you remove it from the base. The handset icon on the base will be lit and the headset’s yellow indicator light will flash slowly every 4-5 seconds. To put the headset into Talk Time mode press and release the multifunction button for 1 second (you will hear a single beep).
1. Put the headset on and position the microphone properly. 2. Put the headset in Talk Time mode*: Firmly press and release the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second. You will hear a beep. The headset icon will light up on the right side of the base indicating that the headset is in Talk Time mode (it may take 1-5 seconds for the icon to light up). Activate your phone by removing the handset from the cradle or by pressing the line or headset button.
Answer A Call / End A Call Before answering, make sure the headset is on (page 14) 1. Put the headset on and position the microphone properly. 2. Put the headset in Talk Time mode* by pressing the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second, then release. Within 1-5 seconds, the headset icon will light up on the right front side of the base. * If the headset icon is already showing on the front of the base, then the headset is already in Talk Time mode and you may proceed to step 3. 3.
Switch From Headset To Handset While On A Call 1. Remove the handset from the phone’s cradle (if it is not already removed). 2. Firmly press the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second. You will see the handset icon light up on the left front side of the base within 1-5 seconds. Or you may simply place the headset back in the base. Note: If your B200 base is plugged into a headset port, you will need to press the line or headset button to activate the handset. 3.
PAIRING See page 6 & 7 for location of controls and indicator lights. For your convenience, the BlueParrott B200 base and headset have been paired in advance at the factory. However, if you have since paired the headset or the base with an alternate Bluetooth product, you will need to pair the BlueParrott B200 base and headset together again.
Pair The BlueParrott B200 Base With A Different Bluetooth Headset See compatibility information page 8. Be sure the B200 headset is off the B200 base and both are turned off. See “Before Pairing” page 18. 1. Position the B200 base and your alternate headset no more than 3 feet apart. 2. Press and hold down the pairing button on the B200 base for approximately 5 to 10 seconds. The yellow light will flash, followed by the red and yellow indicator lights flashing alternately. Release the pairing button. 3.
VISUAL AND AUDIO INDICATORS EXPLAINED Headset Indicator Lights / While In Base: No lights Bright green light Red light Headset not receiving charge Fully charged/Okay to use Partially charged/okay to use Headset Indicator Lights / While Off Base: Yellow flashing every 5 seconds Yellow flashing every 1 second Red/yellow lights alternate, then red light stops Headset is in Standby Mode Headset is in Talk Time Mode Pairing successful Headset Audio Indicators: 3 beeps that descend in tone 3 beeps that ascen
FAQS / TROUBLESHOOTING Why don't I hear a dial tone? 1. Make sure the headset is on (page 14) 2. Make sure headset is in Talk Time mode (you should see a headset icon on the front, right side of the base). 3. Check all cord connections (page 10) 4. Make sure the phone’s handset is removed from the cradle or the line/headset button has been pressed (headset ready phones only). How long do I have to charge the headset before I can use it? You should charge the headset for 4 consecutive hours before first use.
USA FCC Part 15 FCC Notice to Users/Product Statements 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. Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way.
VXI LIMITED WARRANTY 1. VXI warrants that your BlueParrott B200 system will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. If, during the first two years from the date of purchase, your BlueParrott B200 system fails to work due to a defect in material or workmanship, VXI will repair or replace the product, at its election, free of charge. Without proof of purchase, the warranty period begins on the date of manufacture. 2.
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