codeRED BlueLink User manual

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Controls and Connection
Version 2.0 November 2018
BLUETOOTH ADAPTER USER’S GUIDE For Portable Radios with SIMPLE PIN accessory connectors The BlueLink Adapter allows you to use a compatible wireless headset or other audio accessory with your two-way radio.
STEP ONE: Charging the BlueLink Adapter
The BlueLink Adapter has an internal Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack which must be charged prior to operation, and must be
recharged regularly. A fully charged battery will provide approximately 10 hours (or more) of operation before needing to be recharged,
however, operating time can vary depending on usage and the condition of the battery pack. Recharge the battery regularly.
To charge the BlueLink Adapter:
1. Ensure the BlueLink Adapter is turned off, using the switch located on the back of the device.
2. Plug the supplied wall charger into a standard 120 volt AC outlet.
3. Plug the charger into the charge jack on the bottom of the BlueLink Adapter. You will need to remove the protective rubber cover that is
inserted into the charge jack. (To prevent dust and moisture from damaging your adapter, always ensure this cover is in place when you
are not charging the adapter.)
4. Once the charging process has begun, the LED indicator on the top of the BlueLink Adapter will show a constant blue light. Typical
charge time is approximately 5-6 hours. Actual charge time will vary depending on several factors including the battery’s charge state,
condition, and age.
6. Disconnect the charger from the adapter when charging is completed.
Charging Cautions:
- Use only the wall charger supplied by the manufacturer. Do not use any other charger.
- Do not use a wall charger that appears to be damaged. (Example: frayed wires, melted plastic, etc.)
Contact Easy-to-Get Wireless to get a new manufacturer-approved replacement charger.
- Do not tamper with or modify the BlueLink Adapter or charger.
-Always turn the power switch to the off position when charging the BlueLink Adapter.
Connecting the Adapter to RadioCharging the BlueLink Adapter
STEP TWO: Connecting to a Two-Way Radio
To connect your BlueLink Adapter to a two-way radio, follow these steps:
* Always turn off your two-way radio before connecting the BlueLink Adapter.
* Plug the BlueLink adapter’s radio connector into the speaker-microphone / audio accessory jack of your two-way radio.
* You can attach the BlueLink Adapter to your two-way radio or clothing using the Velcro fastener.
USING THE FRICTION PAD
The BlueLink Adapter is supplied with a rubber Friction Pad. This pad provides additional protection and stability when using the Velcro
Fastener to attach the adapter to a radio or other location.
To install the rubber Friction Pad do the following:
1. Open the Velcro Fastener on the back of the BlueLink Adapter so that the two straps are separated.
2. Align the Friction Pad so that it is centered over the Velcro Fastener on the back of the adapter.
3. Slide one strap of the Velcro Fastener into one of the slots in the Friction Pad and pull the strap through.
4. Slide the other Velcro Fastener strap through the other slot in the Friction Pad.
5. Place the BlueLink Adapter in the position you wish to mount it and close the Velcro Fastener.
Multifunction Talk Switch
Used to place the BlueLink
Adapter in pairing mode.
Once paired with an audio
accessory, this switch is used
to activate the Push-To-Talk
function of the two-way radio
Status LED
The LED flashes messages that
let the user know the current
status of the BlueLink Adapter
Velcro Fastener
Used to attach
the BlueLink
adapter to the
two-way radio
or to the user’s
belt or lapel
Radio Connector
Plugs into the two-way
radio’s Mic/Speaker jack.
Power Switch
Turns the BlueLink
Adapter on and off
Charge Jack
Use to connect the supplied
charger in order to recharge
the BlueLink Adapter’s
internal battery pack
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Bluetooth Adapters Made in Taiwan FCC ID: N2E-BTM01
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. RF Exposure Warning! Please keep product 20cm away from your body or bystander during the radio operation. The typical handheld two-way radios were certified under mobile usage condition (i.e. keep 20cm away from the user body) and use of such radio closer than 20cm may exceed the US RF exposure limit and shall be avoided.
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This manual applies to all BlueLink Bluetooth Adapters for radios with SINGLE or DUAL PIN accessory connectors.

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Pairing With an Audio Accessory
STEP THREE: Pairing with an Audio Accessory
* When pairing the BlueLink Adapter with a headset, make sure that both the BlueLink Adapter and the two-way radio the adapter is
connected to are both powered off.
* Turn the power switch on the back of the BlueLink Adapter to the ON position while holding down the Talk button on the front of the
BlueLink Adapter.
* Continue to hold the Talk button down for approximately three seconds. Release the Talk button when the status LED on the BlueLink
adapter begins to flash two times per second.
* The BlueLink Adapter is now in audio accessory pairing mode. Activate the pairing mode on your compatible wireless audio accessory
following the instructions provided by the headset manufacturer.
* Once the wireless audio accessory and BlueLink Adapter are paired with each other, the status
LED on the adapter will show a constant blue light for three seconds.
* If the BlueLink Adapter does not detect a compatible wireless accessory within 60 seconds
of being put into pairing mode, the adapter will exit the pairing mode and resume normal operation.
* Once successfully paired, turn the two-way radio on. You will be able to operate your two-way radio using your compatible Bluetooth
wireless accessory.
Reconnecting to a Previously Paired Headset
Once the BlueLink Adapter has been successfully paired to a Bluetooth headset it will remember that connection. If the headset is
powered off or loses connection, the adapter will attempt to reestablish the connection. The adapter and headset will attempt to
reestablish their link whenever when the radio/adapter and headset are both turned on and in within range of each other.
Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.
Testing and Using the BlueLink Adapter
STEP FOUR: Transmit and Receive Operation
Once your BlueLink Adapter and wireless Bluetooth headset have been paired together:
Received signals will be heard over your Bluetooth headset’s speaker
When transmitting, the operator’s voice is picked-up by the microphone in the Bluetooth headset
Push-to-Talk can be activated one of two ways:
* By pressing and holding the Talk button on the BlueLink Adapter
* Using an optional BlueLink Wireless Bluetooth PTT (model BT-PTT, sold separately)
If you are using a BlueLink PTT, you will first need to pair the adapter with the PTT device, using the instructions located in the BlueLink
PTT User’s Guide.
Status LED Messages
The meanings of the various status LED messages shown
by the BlueLink Adapters are shown on the following table:
Troubleshooting
My wireless audio accessory will not pair with the BlueLink Adapter.
Follow the instructions to place the BlueLink Adapter into the correct pairing mode and then activate the pairing mode on the accessory.
Make sure that the BlueLink Adapter and accessory being paired are within one meter of each other.
My wireless audio accessory or worked before, but is not working now.
Make sure that the BlueLink adapter is properly connected to the two-way radio and that the radio is turned on. Ensure that your wireless
audio accessory and the BlueLink Adapter both have fully charged batteries and are turned on. If the devices will still not work, re-pair
the BlueLink adapter to the wireless accessory.
After Charging, My BlueLink Adapter Does Not Power Up
Power cycle the BlueLink Adapter by setting the power switch to off, waiting ten seconds, and then turning the power switch on.
The adapter should now operate normally. Always make sure that the power switch on the BlueLink PTT is turned to the off position
when charging.
SUPPORT AND WARRANTY
codeRED Headsets warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of retail purchase. codeRED Headsets will repair or replace a
defective unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor. The limited warranty is
extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States
and Canada. It does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God,
abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance,
lightning, or other incidences of excessive voltage, or any tampering or repairs by other than
a codeRED Headsets authorized repair facility. It does not cover replacement of consumable
parts, transportation costs, or damage in transit.
Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this
warranty. This warranty can only be modified by an officer of codeRED Headsets, and then
only in writing. Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the
consumer’s sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement as provided by the terms of this
warranty. Under no circumstances shall codeRED Headsets be liable for any loss or damage,
direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusions
or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights, which may vary, from state to state.
For support or warranty service on your codeRED Headsets product, contact us at
858-486-9859 or visit us on the web at www.coderedheadsets.com.
DISCLAIMER: The Bluetooth wireless link used by BlueLink products is an open standard,
unsecured technology. As such, it is not recommended for first-responder or other mission
critical users.
MEANING
Normal operation
Headset pairing mode active
BlueLink PTT pairing mode active
Successfully paired or re-paired
PTT activated
Charge mode
Low battery or hardware failure
Adapter is powered off
LED INDICATION
One single blue flash per second
Two blue flashes per second
Three blue flashes per second
One long blue flash for 3 seconds
Constant Red
Constant Blue
Blue flashes while red shows constantly
No indication