Albrecht BPA 300 User manual

BPA 300
Headset + Adapter for Headset Communication
to Bluetooth®- Devices

Headset + Adapter for Headset Communication to Bluetooth®- Devices
ALBRECHT BPA 300 is a wireless motor bike headset
which can connect with any Bluetooth-compatible
GSM Phone, Bluetooth Navigators or Bluetooth-
compatible 2-way radios or - adapters like BPA
100/200.
The headset can provide clear communications even
under hard conditions. Depending on the version, a
suitable helmet headset for closed helmets (article. No.
15500) or open helmets (article No. 15510) is supplied
with the adapter.
With the BPA 300 you can answer phone calls from
your mobile phone, listen to the voice
announcement of GPS navigators or you can
establish a Bluetooth speech connection with
transceivers having a built-in wireless adapter or
external adaptor (like BPA 100, BPA 100G, or BPA
200). You can wear it very easily within Your motor
bike clothing near to the helmet.
Main features
• Voice communication with Bluetooth Mobile Phones or Navigators – the adapter
together with the suitable helmet headset provides excellent voice quality for phone calls
and Navigator functions via Bluetooth devices.
• Start / Stop, accepting or rejecting incoming phone calls – by simple and
comfortable single-button operation
• Establishing permanent wireless connections, where necessary – important to listen
to navigator announcements transmitted into the helmet or listening to PMR 446 radio
channels via Bluetooth- compatible adaptors.
• Extends an already built-in wired helmet headset for wireless communication
• The adapter is using the latest Bluetooth protocol version and has Bluetooth V 2.00
CSR chipset. It works like a headset protocol adapter and lets the device appear in
other “master” Bluetooth devices like GSM phones or navigators as a “slave” headset.
Button
LED

Precautions
The adaptor should not be used in the close neighbourhood or with direct mechanical contact
to other transmitting devices – interferences or operation errors might occur.
The adapter can be charged from the 230 V power network or via special DC charging adaptor
cable (optional available under order No. 15403) from the 12 V motor bike board network.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this equipment; such modifications could void the users authority to use this
equipment
Getting ready
Charging the wireless adapter
Completely charge the internal Lithium Polymer battery for at least 2- max.4 hours before using
the set for the first time. Insert the DC charging plug of the wall charger into the adapter and
connect the wall charger to an AC outlet. The LED will be red during charging and will be off
after charging is completed. The charging process will be automatically terminated at full
battery condition, so over-charging is not possible. Please do not use any other wall charger
than the supplied charger. Other chargers may not support the automatic charge termination at
the end of the charging process and may cause severe problems and fire or injury risks
through burning or exploding batteries.
When the battery is running low during operation, the LED indicator will flash . When the
low power alert is displayed, you will have approximately 10 minutes of talk time remaining
before the battery runs out completely.
The battery can be charged anytime without the need of full discharging. Be sure to charge the
headset at room temperature. The battery may not be properly charged if the temperature is
too high or too low.
After unplugging the headset from the charger, please avoid placing the set in locations of high
temperature or direct sunlight, i.e. above the gas tank of a motorcycle or under the windshield
of a car.
I Please do not attempt to replace the battery of the adapter set. The battery is soldered and
can only be replaced by authorized service partners.
You may answer an incoming call only if the battery has sufficient power while charging.
Connecting the adapter with the wired headset
You can plug the 6 pin male plug of the wired helmet set into the 6 pin female plug of the
adapter. The helmet set can be ALBRECHT CHS 300, OHS 500, OHS 550. Other headsets
like MHS 300 or MHS 301 headsets can be connected only if already equipped with 6 pin male
plugs. MIDLAND Headsets like MA 46 and other brands do not fit, even if they may use the
same connector type!
Turning the adapter set on and off
Turning on the adapter:
• Press and hold the button for approximately 3 sec. until the LED will flash 3 x green

• After switching on, the device remains in Standby mode and flashes every 3
sec.
Turning off the adapter:
• Press and hold the button for approximately 3 sec. again, LED will flash 3 x red
• The complete headset will be turned off and the LED indicator will stop flashing.
Pairing the wireless adapter + headset with a Phone, Navigator or other Adapter
The wireless adapter with the headset must be paired with the other Bluetooth device before
it can be used for the first time. This one-time pairing process is necessary, otherwise the
Bluetooth devices do not know that they have to fit to each other. During pairing, the 2 devices
exchange and store their data and later can be reconnected any time just by switching them
on, without any need to complete the pairing process once more again. The headset adapter
can store pairing information for up to 7 different Bluetooth (or compatible) devices.
Initiating the pairing process
Please place the headset close to the other device you wish to pair with.
• Make sure the headset is turned off (the LED indicator shall be off and not flashing).
• Hold the Talk Button for longer than approximately 6 seconds until the LED indicator
begins to flash red and green. (After the first 3 seconds the LED will first flash 3 x
green because it switches on).
Note: Do not release the button at the point, where the 3 x blue flashes happen, this is too
early!.
The headset is now ready to be paired with the Bluetooth mobile phone, radio, radio adapter or
navigator. You will have about 1 minute time now to prepare the other Bluetooth device for the
pairing process.
• Operate the mobile phone or navigator and go through the steps of searching for
nearby Bluetooth devices. Please refer to the operating guide of the Bluetooth mobile
phone to perform Bluetooth pairing procedure.
• When the Bluetooth mobile phone or navigator has detected the headset, the LCD
screen on the mobile phone will display BPA-300.
• Follow the instructions on the Bluetooth mobile phone to complete the headset pairing.
When the mobile phone prompts for a pin code or password enter 0000.
If pairing is not completed within 60 seconds, the red-green flashing will stop and in that case,
you can repeat the steps described above. The screen on the Bluetooth mobile phone or
navigator will display the pairing status. When pairing is successful, the screen on the
Bluetooth mobile phone will display a pairing successful message (or similar) and the LED
indicator on the headset adapter will show
• Standby or
• Connected ready for talk (green 2 x flashing every 3 seconds) ,
depending on the connection status requested from the other device side).
Now the headset is successfully paired and ready to make and receive calls or
announcements.

IMPORTANT NOTES
• If You need a connection to a Navigator and mobile phone at the same time, You
must pair the phone with the navigator first and separately the Navigator with the
headset adapter!
• In case of BPA 100 / BPA 200 / BPA 300 or Midland 445 BT / Midland G8BT there is
no need to enter any PIN code. The BPA 300 is automatically detected after starting
the pairing mode.
Starting the communication
• Both Bluetooth devices must be switched on.
• Just press the button shortly at the BPA 300 (and / or on the other device) The LED will
change to connect ready mode (mobile phone) or directly into talk mode (voice
connection)
The different Bluetooth handsfree- or headset- protocol implementations in some devices
may request to start the communication at the headset adapter by pressing 1 x shortly the
knob, or You may be able to start the communication at the other device. Just test which knob
You need to push. Both devices are connected in talk status, as soon as BPA 300 shows 3 x
green LED flashing every 3 seconds .
Not all mobile phones may support all of the below described possible functions, please refer
to the operating guide for your Bluetooth mobile phone for compatibility. For motor bike use,
the best way of communication is to select “automatical call acceptance” at the mobile
phone. Only in that case you can accept incoming phone calls without pressing any knob.
Please be aware that any communication through a mobile phone can be dangerous during
driving a motor bike. If possible, stop driving and find a parking lot for making your phone calls.
Accepting incoming calls
If You have not programmed automatic call acceptance in Your mobile phone, You will hear
the ring tone in the headset when there is an incoming call on your mobile phone. You can now
accept the call by simply pressing 1x for a short time on the button on the adapter. Please
wait at least 1 or two ring tones before you press the knob.
Rejecting phone calls
If you do not want to accept the phone call, when it is ringing, You can also reject the call. In
that case please press the knob longer (about 2 seconds) after You heard the ring tone(s).
Terminating calls
To end a phone conversation, please press the button on the adapter shortly (or the
appropriate button on your mobile phone). The call will be also finished when the call is
terminated on the distant party’s side.
Bluetooth mobile phone dialling
Always stop driving before starting an outgoing call and dialling. It is not allowed to do any
manual action at a mobile phone during driving.
• Use the number pad on the Bluetooth mobile phone for dialing.
• Press the ‘Send’ button on the Bluetooth mobile phone to dial the number.
• The conversation will automatically be transferred to the headset.
• Voice dial is possible by pressing the button 1 x shortly during StandBy mode (if
supported by phone)

• For redialling the last dialled number press the knob 2 x shortly (if supported by phone)
Call transfer to mobile phone
During a phone communication, you can transfer the call back to your mobile phone by
pressing 2 x shortly on the BPA 300 button
Volume control
You can adjust the volume of the headset with the volume buttons at the mobile phone, radio
or navigator
Reset of the headset adapter
If two coupled Bluetooth devices seem to have a problem, try first to switch off both units and
switch them on again. If this should not help, you can also reset the adapter. For such a
“reset” function, please insert the charge plug as you would start a normal charging procedure.
Remove the DC plug from the wall charger again after the LED indicator turns red. If
necessary, repeat the pairing procedure with the other unit.
CE Declaration of Conformity
European laws require that the manufacturer of any transmitting device
must add his declaration of Conformity with the European standards and
regulations. This device is a 2,4GHz DIGITAL SHORT RANGE DEVICE
with Bluetooth compatible Class 2 V 2.0 protocol for use together with
Bluetooth or compatible phones or other BT-master-devices for office, home or other private
use in all European countries free of any license or charges.
This device shall only be sold in countries, where the user manual is available in the country
specific language. We confirm herewith, that the system is constructed according to following
standards:
EN 300 328 V 1.7.1 ; EN 301 489-01 V 1.8.1 ; EN 301 489-17 V 2.1.1 ; EN 60 950-1 :2006 .
You can download the latest valid issues of all our Declarations of Conformity at any time from
our download server
www.alan-albrecht.info
Recycling of no more used electronic items
All electronic items shall be properly recycled after their lifetime cycle. It is no more allowed to
throw not any more used electronic items into any household trash. In all communities you will
find now collecting stations, where your electronic items will be accepted free of charge for
recycling. The recycling procedures are financed by the manufacturers, so please use this offer
as contribution to the environment protection. The crossed trash symbol on all electronic items
shall remember to the correct recycling.
European warranty regulations and service hints
All electronics items are covered by the European 2 years warranty regulations. If a product
should have a problem, please contact the distributor where you have bought the product. The
distributor will repair the product, exchange it or send it to an authorized service partner. In
case where the distributor is not available, please send to the authorized repair service, but
please do not forget to attach a problem description and a copy of the invoice or sales receipt.
No warranty is granted if a product has been modified or not used as intended. The product
shall not be opened by anybody for repair, who is not qualified.

For units sold in Germany, please call our German repair & service hotline for further repair
details, or if you should have any technical questions under 01805- 012204 (0.14 Euro per
minute from German fixed network; from mobile phones the costs may be different).
Please contact your local distributor, if you should have bought your BPA 300 in another
country.
Our e-mail support service can be reached from all countries and is free of charge.
[email protected]
Our technical webserver supports all user manuals and technical documentations for free
download from www.alan-albrecht.info
Specifications
• Protocol compatible with the BT V2.0+ EDR specifications and headset & handsfree
protocols
• Chipset by CSR for Bluetooth V. 2.0, Transmission power Class 2 and a transmission
range up to 10 meters
• Charger power specifications 5 V DC, min. 150 mA
• Temperature range for operating and storing: -10°to +55°C, charging environment: 0°to
45°C
• Important: please do not operate under temperatures beyond the stated range!
• Battery type: rechargeable 3.7 V lithium polymer battery
• Charging time 2-max.4 hours, Talk time up to 10-12 hours, Standby time minimum 1
week
© Alan Electronics Febr. 2011

Important Note
If the device has not been used for a longer time it may occur that
the built-in rechargeable battery has been deep discharged. In this
state the charging-LED will not turn on if the charger is
connected.
But the device is not defective, please keep the charger
connected and wait for about 15min. Then the LED turns on and
the normal charging process starts.