Clarity Aloft BluLink User manual

User Manual
Clarity Aloft Aviation Headset equipped with
BluLink™ Wireless Cell Phone and Music Adapter
Clarity Aloft® Link

The BluLink Unit
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ANSWER / REJECT
/ END CALL
PREVIOUS
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR LED
BLUETOOTH PAIRING / REQUEST
ON / OFF
POWER INDICATOR LED
REDIAL / VOICE DIAL
VOLUME UP
FORWARD
PLAY / PAUSE / HOLD
VOLUME DOWN

Connecting
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Connecting the Headset to the BluLink Unit
1. Plug the Clarity Aloft Headset into the BluLink unit on the end labeled with the “headset” symbol.
2. Plug the aircraft cables into the end with the “aircraft” symbol. Please note that the connectors are the same and the unit will not work if
plugged in backwards.
3. If the BluLink unit batteries fail the headset will continue to perform correctly as an aviation headset, but wireless calling and music will not
work.

Operation Instructions
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To pair BluLink with your phone or music player
1. On your phone, be sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on. For more
information, consult your phone’s user guide.
2. If using a Bluetooth-enabled adaptor with your music player please
consult the user guide that came with it.
3. With BluLink turned on, enter “pairing in process” mode by pressing
and holding button until Bluetooth indicator light begins
flashing Red/Blue.
4. Have your phone search for Bluetooth devices. Once the phone finds
BluLink, pair with it. If your phone prompts you to enter a pass code,
enter 0000.
5. Connect to BluLink.
Note: Passcode of this unit is fixed at “0000”, “1234”, or “8888”
Passcode may be called “Passkey”, “PIN code”, “PIN number”or
“Password”
Reconnecting previously paired devices to BluLink
Once a device has been paired with BluLink, you can reestablish a
connection to the device by turning BluLink on and holding the button
until the blue light begins to flash.
Pairing with your phone and/or music device
What is pairing?
Bluetooth devices need to be “paired” with each other beforehand. Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is usually no need for pairing again.
Before you can use BluLink to make a call or listen to music, it must be paired with your Bluetooth enabled phone and/or music device.
Note: Once you have paired one device (i.e. cell phone) BluLink must be turned off and back on before another device (i.e. iPod, music player) can be
paired.

Introduction
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Clarity Aloft has partnered with Pilot-USA to develop an Aviation Headset that combines the outstanding clarity and noise suppression of the Clarity
Aloft Aviation Headset with the industry leading features of the Pilot-USA Bluetooth cell phone and music adapter.
The Clarity Aloft Link (BluLink Unit) reduces the need for extra cables and adapters, creating a safer and more hassle free cockpit. The Clarity Aloft
Headset equipped with BluLink will wirelessly connect to your cell phone and music player. BluLink even allows you to wirelessly control the music.
Just use the buttons on the device to select songs on your Bluetooth music streaming cell phone or portable music player such as an iPod, iPad or
MP3 player equipped with Bluetooth connectivity.
Introduction
BluLink allows you to have a wearable link to your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone with no cords or wires to get in the way. Your Clarity Aloft
headset, equipped with BluLink, works like stereo headphones allowing you to enjoy your digital music wirelessly. Just use a mobile phone with
Bluetooth capability or add a Bluetooth-enabled adaptor to your portable music player. Make sure the Bluetooth enabled phone or adapter has
Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and Bluetooth AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). These Bluetooth technologies
allow the device to work with BluLink.

Connecting
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VOLUME CONTROL BOX
CLARITY ALOFT
AVIATION HEADSET
BLULINK UNIT

Operation Instructions
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Operating the BluLink Unit
1. Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries
2. Plug the cord for headset into the end with the headset symbol.
3. Turn unit on by pushing and holding button for 4 seconds.
4. Green light will come on and then fade away.
5. To turn unit off, press and hold button for 3 seconds until red light comes on.
6. The BluLink is equipped with Auto Shutoff. BluLink will turn off automatically in 30 minutes when not connected to a Bluetooth device.
Note: In the battery compartment are 2 switches. The top switch (A) is a Mono/Stereo switch. If aircraft intercom system is Mono, put switch in right
(2) position. (If you hear from only 1 side of headset, put switch in right (2) position.)
The bottom switch (B) is for Auto Mute. When the switch is to the left (1) position BluLink will mute your music source when anyone, including ATC,
speaks over the intercom. When the switch is to the right (2) position BluLink will not mute the music source.

Operation Instructions
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Making and Receiving Calls
You can make and receive phone calls even when not connected to the aircraft intercom/radio. BluLink will provide “side-tone” in stand alone mode.
Using the answer / reject / end call button
• Push button once to answer incoming phone call
• To reject the call hold button for about 4 seconds
• Push button once during call to end phone call
Using redial / voice dial button
• Press button twice briefly to redial last number
• Press and hold button for about 4 seconds then speak the name or command (only works if you have voice activation set up in your phone)
Note: Some phones do not support all the features listed.
Using hold button during phone call
• Press and hold button for 2 seconds to put phone call on hold. While in hold mode, you will not hear caller nor will they hear you.
• Push button once to release hold and resume phone conversation.

Operation Instructions
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Controlling Music during a call
Use BluLink to wirelessly control music from your Bluetooth music streaming phone or music player. If a call comes in while music is playing,
the music will pause and you can answer the call by pressing the button. After the call is ended, the music will begin to play automatically.
Using the Multi Function audio controls
• To go to the next song press the button
• To repeat song press the button
• To go to the previous song press the button twice quickly
• To play or pause the music push the button
• To increase the volume push the button
• To decrease the volume push the button

Troubleshooting
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
Replace BluLink Batteries – voltage is low
Replace Batteries – voltage is very low
Use volume controls on the BluLink unit to adjust music volume
I hear 3 audible beeps in my headset every minute or so.
Also the On/Off LED has turned red.
BluLink will turn on but only stay on for a minute or two.
I cannot change the music volume on my iPod or iPad.

Specifications and Warranty
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BluLink Specifcations
Bluetooth Specifications ........................................................................ BT 2.1+EDR*
Bluetooth Profiles .................................................................................. Handsfree, Headsets, A2DP, AVRCP
Music Frequency Response..................................................................... 20Hz – 20,000 Hz
(Dependable on headset used)
Telephony Frequency Response............................................................... 300 Hz – 3,000 Hz
Battery Life........................................................................................... 15-20 hours**
Battery Type.......................................................................................... 2 AA alkaline
Standby Time ........................................................................................ Over 100 hours connected to BT device
Auto Shutoff Time.................................................................................. 30 minutes when not connected to BT device
Weight.................................................................................................. 4.2 oz (including batteries)
* Enhanced Data Rate
** Battery life depends on numerous factors including volume level and BT music streaming
Warranty
• The Clarity Aloft Aviation Headset has a 3 year warranty from the purchase date.
• The BluLink unit has a 1 year warranty from the purchase date.
• The warranty covers manufacture defects. Any damage done to the product, such as dropping, breaking it, water damage, or by any misuse or
negligence will not be covered under the warranty. Any modifications made to the unit or cable assemblies by anyone other than Aloft Technologies
or Pilot-USA will void warranty.

Aloft Technologies, Inc.
13570 Grove Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55311
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