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4-108-812-42(1)
Wireless Stereo
Headset
US
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
DR-BT160iK
©2008 Sony Corporation
DR-BT160iK_CED [US, ES] 4-108-812-42(1)
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WARNING Other trademarks and trade names are To reduce the risk of fire or those of their respective owners. electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or MPEG Layer-3 audio coding moisture. technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified Owner’s Record personnel only. For Bluetooth headset, the model number and the serial number are Do not install the appliance in a
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This equipment complies with FCC/IC RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION radiation exposure limits set forth for BATTERIES uncontrolled equipment and meets the Lithium-Ion batteries FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure are recyclable. Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency You can help preserve our environment by (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment returning your used has very low levels of RF energy that it rechargeable batteries is deemed to comply without testing
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CompatibleiPodmodels The compatible iPod models are as follows. Update your iPod to use the latest software before you use it. iPodnano 3rdgeneration (video) iPodtouch iPodclassic iPod5th generation(video) iPodnano iPodnano2nd 1stgeneration generation (aluminum) iPod4th iPod4th generation generation (colordisplay) iPodmini Notes • This Bluetoothtransmitter is designed for iPod only. Youcannot connectan yother portable audio players. Sony cannot acceptresponsibility in the
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Table of Contents WARNING....................................2 Calling.with.headset...............28 Preparation for calling What.is.Bluetooth.wireless. (Bluetooth connection) ............2 8 technology?............................6 To receive a call.............................30 Welcome!....................................7 To call ...............................................30 To terminate a call .......................30 Getting Started Controlling the Bluetooth mobile phone – HFP, HS
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What is Bluetooth wireless technology? Communication System : Bluetooth wireless technology is ® Bluetooth Specification version 2.0 + a short-range wireless technology 1 EDR* that enables wireless data communication between digital Compatible Bluetooth Profiles: devices, such as a computer or – A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution digital camera. Bluetooth wireless Profile) – AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control technology operates within a range Profile) of about 10 meters (about 30 feet)
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Welcome! This product is an audio kit comprising of a transmitter and headset using Bluetooth wireless technology. You can enjoy music wirelessly by transmitting the audio signals to a headset by connecting the Bluetooth transmitter to iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) with the iPod connector* (30 pin). * iPod connector is a dedicated multiple connector for connecting accessories to your iPod. This product’s features are as follows: Wireless headset and transmitter for streamin
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Getting Started Checking supplied items Bluetooth headset DR-BT160AS (1) • Bluetooth transmitter TMR-BT8iP (1) • AC power adaptor (1) • Operating Instructions (this book) (1) • • Warranty Card (1) US DR-BT160iK_CED [US, ES] 4-108-812-42(1)
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Location and Function of Parts Bluetooth headset 1 Microphone 7 PAIRING button 2 Indicator (red) 8 Multi function Indicates the power status of button the headset. Controls various call functions. 3 Indicator (blue) Indicates the communication 9 Jog switch status of the headset. Controls various functions 4 POWER button when listening to music. Adjust the volume of the 5 Earpiece headset when talking over 6 RESET button the telephone. Push this button when the 0 DC IN 3 V jack headset
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Bluetooth transmitter iPod connector (0 pin) Power button Connects to the dock Performs the following: connector of an iPod • Turning on/off of the (page 16). transmitter (page 16). • Pairing (page 21). Transmitter indicator • Initializing the Indicates the transmitter’s transmitter (page 38). status (page 23). Hereafter, “Bluetooth headset” is abbreviated as “headset,” and “Bluetooth transmitter” as “transmitter.” U US S U US S 10 10 11 11 DR-BT160iK_CED [US, ES] 4-108-812-42(1) DR
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Basic use of headset Charging the headset The headset contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which should be charged before using for the first time. 1 Remove the cover attached to the DC IN 3 V jack on the headset. 2 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3 V jack on the headset. To an AC outlet Wireless Stereo Headset To DC IN 3 V jack AC power adaptor (supplied) When the AC power adaptor is connected to an AC outlet, charging starts. Tips
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Notes • If this unit is not used for a long time, the headset indicator (red) may not light up when you connect the AC power adaptor to charge this unit. In this case, do not disconnect the AC power adaptor from the unit and wait until the headset indicator (red) lights up. • To close the cover of the DC IN 3 V jack after completion of charging, push in the cover securely until it is pressed against the jack. Caution If the headset detects a problem while charging, the headset indicator (red
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Checking the remaining battery When pressing the POWER button while the headset is turned on, the headset indicator (red) flashes. You can check the remaining battery by the number of times the headset indicator (red) flashes. Headset Indicator (red) Status 3 times Full 2 times Mid 1 time Low (needs to charge) Note You cannot check the remaining battery immediately after the headset is turned on, or while pairing. When the battery is almost empty The headset indicator (red) flashes slowly aut
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Wearing 1 Place the hangers on both How to install the earbuds ears. correctly If the earbuds do not fit your ears The headset with the correctly, low-bass sound may not POWER button is for the be heard. To enjoy better sound right ear. quality, change the earbuds to another size, or adjust the earbuds position to sit on your ears comfortably and fit your ears snugly. The M size earbuds are attached to the headphones before shipment. If you feel the M size earbuds do not suit your
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If the hanger is open, If the headset is left unused for a long time, the hanger may be open as shown in the figure below. In this case, twist the hanger in the arrow direction to restore its original shape before use. US 1 DR-BT160iK_CED [US, ES] 4-108-812-42(1) DR-BT160iK_CED [US, ES] 4-108-812-42(1)
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Connecting to an iPod Connect the transmitter to the dock connector port of an iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) firmly. Dock connector port (30 pin) Power button To turn on the transmitter 1 Connect the transmitter to the iPod. 2 Press the power button of the transmitter for about 1 second to turn it on, or start to play back on iPod. When the transmitter turns on, the indicator flashes twice. Note If the transmitter cannot turn on, operate the iPod. To turn off the transmitter To
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Notes • To listen to music from the headphone jack of the iPod, disconnect the transmitter from the iPod. • While the transmitter is turned on, it consumes power from the iPod. We recommend disconnect the transmitter from iPod when not using the Bluetooth function. • If the headphone is connected to the iPod while the iPod is playing back, it consumes power from iPod. • If you turn off the transmitter while the iPod is playing back, iPod will power off. • It is not recommended to turn off iP
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Operating Listening to music of the iPod You can listen to music of the iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) on the headset. 1 Press and hold the POWER button on the headset for about 2 seconds. The headset indicator (blue) and headset indicator (red) flash together twice and the headset is turned on. 2 Connect the transmitter to the iPod then turn on the iPod and start playback on the iPod. The transmitter indicator status will vary as follows, and the Bluetooth connection between
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• If the transmitter and the headset become out of range and the Bluetooth connection terminates, repeat the procedure from step 1. • Playback through a Bluetooth connection may cause noise, sound break, or playback speed change depending on the location and the usage (page 33). Tip You can control the volume on the headset. (The volume of the iPod is not changed.) You can also fast-forward or fast-rewind while playing back (page 20). U US S U US S 1 1 1 1 DR-BT160iK_CED [US, ES] 4-108
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Controlling an iPod with the headset You can control an iPod (see page 4 for compatible iPod models) using the control button of the headset. Before starting remote control operation, check that step 1 and of “Listening to music of the iPod” are completed (page 1). Transmitter Remote control Bluetooth headset (playback, pause, etc.) Control for the iPod You can playback or pause the iPod by pressing the button on the headset. You can turn off the iPod and transmitter by pressing and h
