VXI B10-GTX User's Manual
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1. bl eparrottt rap USER GUIDE e VXI BlueParrott B1 0 e VXI BlueParrott TalkPro B10 GTX Wireless Bluetooth Headsets D Bluetooth VXI Connecting people to a digital world Table of Contents Basic Safety Instructions 4 Product Features 5 Glossary of Terms u Foe Peg ada aad ed ee ae maak A 6 Operation Summary ist ea aranna te aaa SSR Phe a E on a nE E ER E ata 6 Compatibility Information 6 Maximizing Range 7 Charging the Headset eee 8 Charging Level Low Battery Indicators 9 Talk Time Standby Time 9 Headset Adjustments Microphone Positioning 10 Basic Operations Standby Mode Turn Headset Off On 11 Pair The Headset With A Non VXI Bluetooth Device 12 Pair The Headset With A VXI BlueParrott Base Unit 13 Adjust Speaker Volume 14 Microphone Mute On Off 14 Using The Headset With A Bluetooth Cellular Phone Make A Call End ACall ees 14 Answer A Call End A Call 15 Switch From Headset to Handset 15 Switch From Handset to Headset 15 Using The Headset With Other Bluetooth Devices 16 Alternating The Headset With Multiple Bluetooth Devices 16 Visual2. It does not imply that industry Canada approved the equipment 20 VXI LIMITED WARRANTY 1 VXI warrants that your VXI BlueParrott headset will be free from defects in material and work manship for two years from the date of purchase If during the first two years from the date of purchase your VXI BlueParrott headset fails to work due to a defect in material or workman ship VXI will repair or replace the product at its election free of charge Without proof of pur chase the warranty period begins on the date of manufacture The foregoing limited warranty does not cover equipment failure attributable to accident improper operation misuse abuse or any cause other than defects in the materials or work manship of VXI s products VXI s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement at our option of any defective part returned to VXI freight prepaid Returned products require a Return Authorization that may be obtained by calling customer service at 1 800 742 8588 4 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of implied warranties and the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you 5 In no event shall VXI be responsible for any other damages whatsoever including direct indi rect special incidental consequential or other damag
3. second you will hear a single beep The yellow flashing light will slow to once every 4 5 sec onds It may take a few seconds for the light to change speeds Turning the Headset Off and On Off Press and hold the multifunction button on the headset for about 3 seconds until you hear 3 beeps that descend in tone hold it up to your ear The yellow light on the headset will stop flashing The headset is now off On Press and hold the multifunction button on the headset for about 3 seconds until you hear 3 beeps that ascend in tone hold it up to your ear The yellow light on the headset will begin flashing every 4 5 seconds The headset is now on and you are in Standby Mode 11 PAIRING see page 5 for location of button controls You must pair the headset with your Bluetooth device before first use Before Pairing Turn the Headset Off If the yellow light on the headset is flashing you may need to wait 5 seconds to see it then you must turn the headset off before pairing as follows Press and hold down the multifunction button on the headset for about 3 seconds You will hear 3 beeps in the headset that descend in tone hold it up to your ear and the yellow light on the headset will stop flashing The headset is now off Check your other Bluetooth device s pairing instructions for information about pair ing preparation for those products Pair the Headset With Another Bluetooth Device Examples Bluetooth cellular phon
4. 1 single beep that repeats every few seconds Headset not receiving charge Fully charged Okay to use Partially charged okay to use In Standby Mode In Talk Time Mode Headset off Pairing successful Headset turned off Headset turned on Follows press of multifunction button to switch between Talk Time and Standby Modes and mute unmute functions Microphone is muted 17 FAQS TROUBLESHOOTING Why don t I hear a dial tone phone or VoIP applications 1 Make sure the headset is turned on page 11 2 Were the Bluetooth units paired together before first use page 12 3 Be sure that the headset connection has been activated on the other Bluetooth device How long do have to charge the headset before I can use it You should charge the headset for 4 consecutive hours before first use After that the headset will continue to charge any time it is mounted in a VXI BlueParrott B50 charger or in a VXI BlueParrott base Why do people or the computer seem to have trouble hearing me 1 Check microphone positioning page 10 2 For Computer applications Check Bluetooth Audio settings for your computer and or software applications 3 Be sure that the headset connection has been activated on the other Bluetooth device People say sound muffled or unclear Move microphone a little further away from your mouth and check microphone positioning page 10 18 Why do have the sensation of hearing my own voice t
5. Bluetooth device manufacturer for more information The range of communication distance between the headset and a VXI BlueParrott base unit is up to 75 feet Certain environmental conditions can inhibit radio wave transmission and reduce transmission range such as metal structured beams or other wireless technologies inside a building If range is less than expected try moving to another location if possible Headset audio quality will suffer when you travel out of range If this hap pens simply move closer to the Bluetooth device to which you have paired the headset CHARGING THE HEADSET Before first time operation the headset must be charged for 4 8 hours The headset can be charged with a VXI BlueParrott B50 charger see photo at left or by being placed in the base unit of a VXI BlueParrott wireless headset system see photo at right For additional instructions con sult the user guide that accompanies the B50 charger or the BlueParrott base unit p Charge times vary according to the different charging units that are available to be used with this headset When the headset is fully charged the indicator light on the headset will turn bright green After use this light will turn red when it is placed back in the B50 charger or BlueParrott base unit indicating less than a full charge It is not necessary to wait for the light to turn green before using the headset Also it is not necessary to unplug the B50 charger from t
6. and Audio Indicators Explained annann a anaana 17 FAQs amp Troubleshooting 0c eee 18 Legal eer ech Oe es ee ee ea 20 Warranty Information 21 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not use headset while it is being charged in a VXI BlueParrott B50 charger Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type as 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 headset in water Plastic bags and small parts may cause choking if ingested Keep them away from children and pets Avoid using during lightning storms PRODUCT FEATURES Adjustable headband T bar Multi function button with indicator lights Noise canceling microphone Volume increase Mute control Volume decrease Note The B10 GTX has a more sensitive microphone for superior accuracy results with speech recognition applications GLOSSARY OF TERMS Standby Mode Headset is on but not in Talk Time mode The yellow indicator light will flash slowly every 4 5 seconds Standby Mode is automatic after remov ing headset from the charger Standby time is up to 100 hours on a full charge Talk Time Mode Talk Time Mode refers to the time that the headset is on and utilizing Talk Time The yello
7. arrott Base Unit Be sure the headset is off the base and both are off 1 2 3 Turn off all other Bluetooth products or keep them at least 50 feet away Position the headset and base no more than 3 feet apart Press and hold down the pairing button on the base for approximately 5 to 10 sec onds The yellow light will flash followed by the red and yellow indicator lights flashing alternately Release the pairing button Press and hold down the multifunction button on the headset for about 5 10 sec onds until you hear two series of melodic tones hold it up to your ear The yellow and red indicator lights on the headset will flash alternately Release the multifunc tion button The red light will stop flashing on both the headset and the base The yellow will continue indicating Standby Mode Successful pairing has been completed 13 HEADSET VOLUME AND MUTE CONTROLS see Product Features page 5 Adjust Speaker Volume To adjust the volume in your earpiece press the increase or decrease volume button for 1 second then release Repeat until volume is at desired level You will hear a sin gle beep each time you press the button You may also be able to adjust speaker vol ume on your other Bluetooth device such as a cell phone Check the product owner s manual for more information Mute The Microphone On The Headset To mute the microphone press and hold down the Increase Volume button for 4 sec onds You will h
8. e Bluetooth computer computer Bluetooth adapter Bluetooth PDA etc For pairing with a VXI BlueParrott base see page 13 See compatibility section of this User Guide page 6 Be sure the headset is out of the charger or base and turned off IMPORTANT Consult your other Bluetooth device s user guide or the manufacturer for information about the device s pairing procedure VXI cannot provide technical assistance for other manufacturer s products 1 Turn off all other Bluetooth products or keep them at least 50 feet away 2 Position the headset and your other Bluetooth device no more than 3 feet apart 3 Press and hold down the headset s multifunction button for about 5 10 seconds 12 You will hear two series of melodic tones hold it up to your ear The yellow and red indicator lights on the headset will flash alternately Release the multifunction button This puts the headset in pairing mode 4 Refer to your other Bluetooth device s user manual for instructions on how to pair the other Bluetooth device to the headset The device passcode must be set to 0000 When the red indicator light on the headset stops flashing pairing has been com pleted consult the other Bluetooth device s user manual for pairing confirmation indicators The yellow light on the headset will then flash slowly about every 5 seconds an indication that the headset is now in standby mode Pair the Headset With A VXI BlueP
9. ear a beep and the microphone will mute A beep will be heard period ically indicating that the microphone is in Mute Mode This will not be heard on the other end of the call Un Mute The Microphone On The Headset To un mute the microphone press and hold down the Increase Volume button for 4 seconds You will hear a beep and the microphone will un mute USING THE HEADSET WITH A BLUETOOTH CELLULAR PHONE Make A Call End A Call Before you begin make sure the headset is on Page 11 1 Put the headset on and position the microphone properly page 10 2 If the headset is in Standby Mode see page 11 put the headset into Talk Time mode by pressing the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second then release 3 Activate your phone You may need to select the Bluetooth headset menu option consult your phone s user manual There may be a delay of a few seconds while the headset and the handset discover each other Dial as usual 14 4 To end the call press the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second You will hear a beep and the headset will disconnect from the call Deactivate your cellular phone Answer A Call End A Call Before answering make sure the headset is on page 11 1 Put the headset on and position the microphone properly page 10 2 If the headset is in Standby Mode see page 11 put the headset into Talk Time mode by pressing the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second then relea
10. equency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user must place the headset at least 8 20cm or more from any personnel and must not be co loaded or operating in conjunction with other antenna or transmitter in order to comply with FCC RF exposure require ments Canada IC Notice to Users Product Statements Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met
11. es for breach of this or any other war ranty express or implied 6 Products returned to VXI for in warranty repairs freight prepaid and with proper Return Authorization will be return shipped to the customer at VXI s expense N LA For customer service please call VXI Corporation 1 800 742 8588 or 603 742 2888 Technical support is also available on our website at www blueparrott com 21 wl eparrott Bringing freedom to personal communications www blueparrott com A brand of VXI Corporation NX One Front Street Rollinsford NH 03869 800 742 8588 603 742 2888 PN202003B
12. he device s user instructions 4 To end the headset s communication with the other Bluetooth device press the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second then release IMPORTANT Computer software programs may require you to activate the Bluetooth audio option before the headset can be heard by your computer Contact the software manufacturer if you need assistance in activating this Bluetooth option VXI cannot provide technical assistance for other manufacturer s products ALTERNATING THE HEADSET WITH MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH DEVICES If you alternate using more than one Bluetooth device with the headset you will need to relink the Bluetooth devices each time you alternate between them If your other Bluetooth product has a menu option such as a cell phone you may have the option of relinking to the headset via the menu consult the product s user guide If this option is not available relink the products together by follow ing the Pairing procedure in this user guide on pages 12 13 16 VISUAL AND AUDIO INDICATORS EXPLAINED Headset Indicator Lights While In Charger Multifunction button not lit Green light Red light Headset Indicator Lights While Off Charger Yellow flashing slowly every 4 5 seconds Yellow flashing faster every second No lights Red yellow lights flash alternately then red stops Headset Audio Indicators 3 beeps that descend in tone 3 beeps that ascend in tone 1 single beep
13. he wall or car auxiliary port when the headset is not being charged After the initial 4 8 hour charge each additional 1 hour charge time will yield approximately 2 5 hours of talk time up to 6 hours LOW BATTERY INDICATION When the headset battery is at the end of its charge you will hear tones and or beeps in the headset This will happen when you are not pressing any control but tons When you hear these tones beeps switch immediately to your phone handset If the headset loses power before you switch over you will not lose the call Activate your handset to resume your conversation Place the headset back in the charger BATTERY INFORMATION The BlueParrott battery is guaranteed for one year To order a new battery please call VXI at 1 800 742 8588 or order online at www blueparrott com or www vxicorp com Instructions for installation of the new battery will be included 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 See page 5 for product features 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 Place T bar on the side of your head above your ear 4 Slide headband in or out for a secure fit Microphone Positioning Microphone po
14. oo loudly in my ear this is called excessive sidetone 1 First check and establish acceptable volume settings on the phone s handset 2 Move the microphone slightly away from your mouth 3 Reduce the speaker volume level on the headset page 14 4 If your Bluetooth device has a microphone volume adjustment reduce the vol ume level Some VXI BlueParrott base units have a microphone volume adjust ment on the bottom of the unit For all non VXI products please consult the user guide or the manufacturer for more information VXI cannot provide technical assistance for other manufacturer s products 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 Changes or modifications not approved by VXI Corporation will void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE 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 interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fr
15. se 3 Activate your phone You may need to select the Bluetooth headset menu option consult your phone s user manual 4 To end the call press the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second You will hear a beep and the headset will disconnect from the call Deactivate your cellular phone Switch From Headset To Handset While On A Call 1 If you hear the low battery warning page 9 you will need to immediately access the appropriate menu on your phone to end the connection to the headset and resume the conversation on the handset For assistance consult your phone s user guide Switch From Handset To Headset While On A Call Before switching make sure the headset is on page 11 1 Access the appropriate menu on your phone to activate the connection to the headset 2 Firmly press the multifunction button on the headset for 1 second then release 3 Resume your conversation using the headset 15 USING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Before use make sure the headset is on page 11 To use the headset with a VXI BlueParrott base consult the user guide that came with the base For use with Bluetooth cell phones see page 14 For all other non VXI products please read below 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 3 Activate your other Bluetooth device according to t
16. sitioning is very important to ensure proper microphone performance 1 The microphone has the word TALK or a dot printed or embossed on it under the cushion This mark must face your mouth 2 For quality voice input and effective background noise cancellation position micro phone a finger s width away from your face just below your bottom lip Because the headset s professional grade microphone is sensitive slight adjustments in microphone positioning may help to achieve optimum sound quality BASIC OPERATIONS see page 5 for location of button controls Standby Mode Talk Time The headset is automatically in Standby Mode when you remove it from the charger therefore a single press of the multifunction button will put the headset into Talk Time mode you will hear a single beep When the headset is in Standby Mode the yellow indicator light on the headset will flash slowly every 4 5 seconds If the yellow light is not flashing turn the headset on instructions below Since standby time is extensive up to 100 hours on a full charge it is usually not necessary to turn off the headset to conserve battery power However if you wish to turn the headset off and on follow the steps below When the headset is in Talk Time mode the yellow light on the headset will flash faster about once every second To conserve Talk Time be sure to put the headset back into Standby Mode after a call by pressing the multifunction button for 1
17. w indicator light will flash rapidly about once every second Talk Time is approximately 6 hours on a full charge Pair Pairing Pairing is a simple and quick procedure that enables one Bluetooth product to communicate with another Bluetooth product You must pair the B150 headset with other Bluetooth devices before using them together OPERATION SUMMARY The headset allows you to communicate hands free with a Bluetooth enabled device using the handsfree or headset profile and a passcode of 0000 COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION The VXI BlueParrott headset is compatible with other Bluetooth devices using the hands free headset profile and a passcode of 0000 including but not limited to Bluetooth cel lular phones Bluetooth computers and computer Bluetooth adapters Please consult your Bluetooth device s user manual or contact the product manufacturer for assistance in setting or checking pass codes and for pairing information Also compatible with VXI s BlueParrott base units for home or office phones and computers MAXIMIZING RANGE The range of communication distance between the headset and another Bluetooth device varies as follows If the headset is being used with a Bluetooth cellular phone PDA or computer the range is typically the same as the Bluetooth standard of 33 feet However some of these Bluetooth devices may have other enhancements to provide longer range Please consult your Bluetooth device s user manual or contact the
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