EPOS SENNHEISER ADAPT 230 User manual

User Guide
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Bluetooth®headset certied for Microsoft®Teams
Model: Headset: SCBT22, SCBT23 | Dongle: BTD 800 USB, SCBT16

ADAPT 200 series Bluetooth®headset
Contents1
Contents
The ADAPT 200 series...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Package contents.......................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Product overview........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Overview of the headset........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Overview of the headset LED indications ...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Overview of the headset buttons.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview of the icons.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Overview of the dongle ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Overview of the dongle LED indications..................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Overview of the dongle button........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Getting started .............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Pairing the headset with Bluetooth®devices.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Installing the EPOS Connect software....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Changing Audio settings for the headset – Microsoft®Windows ...................................................................................................................................10
Using the headset.....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Turning the headset on and connecting it............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Turning the headset o..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting and wearing the headset............................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Adjusting the volume ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Adjusting the headset’s microphone volume for softphones...............................................................................................................................................13
Muting the microphone........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Making calls using the headset ......................................................................................................................................................................14
Making a call...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Accepting / rejecting / ending a call........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Redialing .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Using the voice assistant / voice dial....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Managing multiple calls........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Using headset and dongle with Microsoft®Teams / Cortana.................................................................................................. 17
Invoking Microsoft®Teams and check notications.....................................................................................................................................................................17
Activating and using Microsoft®Cortana...............................................................................................................................................................................................17
Listening to audio using the headset.........................................................................................................................................................18
Additional functions................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Charging the headset battery........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Verifying remaining battery power.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Storing and transporting the headset....................................................................................................................................................................................................20
If you leave the Bluetooth range.................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Reconnecting / disconnecting Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Enabling / disabling voice prompts............................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Maintaining the products and updating the rmware...................................................................................................................22
Cleaning the products......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Replacing the ear pads....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Updating the rmware of the products................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
If a problem occurs ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Clearing the pairing list of the headset (Reset) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Clearing the pairing list of the dongle (Reset)................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Specications.............................................................................................................................................................................................................26

The ADAPT 200 series2
The ADAPT 200 series
Access peak performance anywhere
If work means calls via multiple devices, choose a wireless headset that fits with your dynamic working style in the hybrid
workplace. Lightweight, portable and wireless, this flexible audio companion keeps you at peak performance.
The boom arm gets you closer to the conversation and folds easily into the headband for a clean, modern look. Focus
while listening to music at work with stereo sound and jump straight into virtual meetings via a Microsoft Teams certified
or UC optimized solution.
Key benets & features
Enjoy exible connectivity and great audio
Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth®to two of
your favourite devices simultaneously and enjoy
renowned stereo sound
Maximize your comfort and productivity
With thick, soft, on-ear leatherette ear pads,
enabling all-day comfort and passive noise damping
Microsoft Teams certied and UC optimized
Certied for Microsoft Teams and optimized for UC
for a seamless user experience that boosts your
productivity
Stay stylish with sleek design
Look good at work or on-the-go with contemporary
design and a boom arm that folds discreetly into the
headband
Extremely portable to keep you moving
With a smart fold-at ear cup design and carry
pouch, simply pack up and move on to your next
working task
Additional benets & features
Up to 27 hours battery life
Reliable performance wherever and however you work
Jump straight into Teams meetings
Via dedicated Microsoft Teams button
Optimal call clarity
With noise-cancelling microphone to filter out ambient
noise
Enjoy EPOS Voice™ technology
For a more natural listening experience
Get a personalized fit
With an adjustable, flexible headband
Avoid acoustic shock on calls
With EPOS ActiveGard®technology
Smart noise limiter
Enable noise limitation according to European and
Australian standards via EPOS Connect
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For safety instructions, consult the Safety Guide.
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A list of accessories can be found on the product page at www.eposaudio.com.
Trademarks
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by DSEA A/S is under license.
USB Type-C®and USB-C®are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

ADAPT 200 series Bluetooth®headset
Package contents3
Package contents
ADAPT 23x
ADAPT 26x
ADAPT 23x (monaural) or
ADAPT 26x (binaural)
Bluetooth headset
Pouch
ADAPT 2x1
ADAPT 2x0
BTD 800 USB or BTD 800 USB-C
Bluetooth dongle
USB cable
with USB-C®to USB-A connector
Quick Guide
Safety Guide
Compliance sheet

Product overview4
Product overview
Overview of the headset
Headband
Microphone
LED
Hook / Teams button
Multifunction button
USB-C socket
Power & Mute button
Overview of the headset LED indications
2s2s
0.2s 0.2s
3x
3x
3s 3s
3x
3x
3x 3x
• Headset connected
• Headset turned o
• Headset fully charged
2s2s
0.2s 0.2s
3x
3x
3s 3s
3x
3x
3x 3x
• Headset turns on
• Pairing list cleared
1x
• Bluetooth device found
• Headset disconnected from mobile device/dongle
• Bluetooth reconnects
2s2s
0.2s 0.2s
3x
3x
3s 3s
3x
3x
3x 3x
Headset in pairing mode:
searching for mobile device/dongle*
2s2s
0.2s 0.2s
3x
3x
3s 3s
3x
3x
3x 3x
Headset turns off
Incoming call
Battery power between 61 and 100%
Battery power between 21 and 60%
2s2s
0.2s 0.2s
3x
3x
3s 3s
3x
3x
3x 3x
• No Bluetooth device found
• Rechargeable battery is weak
*Once the headset is successfully connected, the LED goes o.

ADAPT 200 series Bluetooth®headset
Product overview5
Overview of the headset buttons
Power & Mute button Press Function Page
2s Turns the headset on / off 11
Mutes / unmutes the microphone 13
Cancels pairing (Pairing mode) 8
2x Requests remaining battery power 19
4s
Pairs the headset with a Bluetooth device 8
Clears pairing list (Pairing mode):
Press Power & Multifunction button 25
Hook / Teams button Press Function Page
Initiates a call 14
Accepts / ends a call 14
2 calls: Answers incoming & ends active call 16
2 calls: Ends active & unholds paused call 16
Invokes Microsoft Teams 17
2x
Puts an active call on hold (pause) / unholds call 14
Redials the last number 15
2 calls: Answers incoming & puts active on hold 16
2 calls: Toggles between two calls 16
1s
Activates voice assistant / Cortana 15
Rejects a call 14
Enables voice prompts:
Press Hook & Multifunction button in the direction +
21
Disables voice prompts:
Press Hook & Multifunction button in the direction –

Product overview6
Multifunction button Press Function Page
Increases the volume (press or press and hold)
13
Decreases the volume (press or press and hold)
Starts / pauses audio playback
18
2x • Skips to the next track
• Press and hold: Fast-forwards the track*
3x • Skips to the previous track
• Press and hold: Rewinds the track*
4s Clears pairing list (Pairing mode):
Press Power & Multifunction button 25
* These functions are not supported by all connected Bluetooth devices.
Overview of the icons
Tap the button iNotes: Good to know
2x Press the button twice LED indications
3s Press and hold the button Voice prompt is announced

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Product overview7
Overview of the dongle
BTD 800 USB BTD 800 USB-C
USB-A plug
Link LED
Link button
USB-C plug
Link LED
Link button
Overview of the dongle LED indications
3x
3x
Dongle in pairing mode:
searching for headset
3x
3x Pairing successful
3x
3x
Pairing failed
3x
3x
Dongle tries to connect to a Bluetooth device
3x
3x
Dongle and Bluetooth device connected
3x
3x
Incoming call
3x
3x
• Outgoing/active call
• Audio playback
3x
3x
Connected to Teams
3x
3x
• Teams notication
• Connecting to Teams or Invoking Cortana
3x
3x
Microphone of the connected Bluetooth device is muted
Overview of the dongle button
Link button Press Function Page
3s Pairs the dongle with the headset 8
Reconnects the headset 21
2x Disconnects the headset 21

Getting started8
Getting started
Pairing the headset with Bluetooth®devices
CAUTION
Danger of malfunction!
The transmitted radio waves of mobile devices can impair the operation of sensitive and unprotected devices.
XOnly use Bluetooth where it is permitted.
The headset complies with the Bluetooth 5.0 standard. Bluetooth devices need to support the “Hands-Free Prole”
(HFP), the “Headset Prole” (HSP), “Audio Video Remote Control Prole” (AVRCP) or the “Advanced Audio Distribution
Prole” (A2DP).
To transmit data via Bluetooth, you rst have to pair your
headset to a wireless device. The delivered dongle is
already paired with the headset.
The headset can save up to eight paired devices. If you
pair the headset with a ninth device, the device with the
oldest activity in the pairing list will be overwritten. If you
want to re-establish a connection with this device, you
have to pair it again.
The headset can be connected to two of the paired
devices at the same time. You can only connect another
device by disconnecting one of the already connected
devices.
Connecting the headset via the dongle
USB-A
USB-C
To connect the headset wirelessly with a computer, use the
BTD 800 USB or BTD 800 USB-C dongle.
The dongle and the headset in the bundles are already
paired.
XTurn the headset on (see page 11).
XPlug the dongle into the USB port of your computer.
The dongle LED flashes blue while searching and switches
to dimmed blue when connected successfully to the
headset.
3x
If Microsoft Teams is invoked: The dongle connects to
Teams and lights up purple instead of blue.
The dongle shows Teams notifications (see page 17).
iTo manually pair the headset and the dongle, activate the pairing mode for both:
XPress and hold the headset’s Power button and the dongle’s button until the LEDs alternately ashes blue
and red. Once the dongle and the headset are connected, the dongle lights up dimmed blue.

ADAPT 200 series Bluetooth®headset
Getting started9
Pairing the headset via Bluetooth with a mobile device
1
4s
2
XPress and hold the Power button until the LED ashes
blue and red.
The headset is in pairing mode.
XEnable Bluetooth on your mobile device and start the
search for Bluetooth devices – see instruction manual of
your mobile device.
...
...
EPOS ADAPT 2xx
...
3
< 20 cm
4
1x
XSelect “EPOS ADAPT 2xx” to establish a Bluetooth
connection to the headset.
As soon as the headset finds a device to connect to, the
LED lights up blue shortly and turns off.
iTo cancel pairing:
XPress the Power button.

Getting started10
Installing the EPOS Connect software
www.eposaudio.com/connect
EPOS Connect x
EPOS Connect
The free EPOS Connect software allows you to configure
and update your headset and offers additional settings.
XDownload the software from
www.eposaudio.com/connect.
XInstall the software.
You need administrator rights on your computer – if
necessary, contact your IT department.
To make calls via the computer:
XInstall a softphone (VoIP Software) or ask your admin for
support.
Changing Audio settings for the headset – Microsoft®Windows
x
Audio settings
ADAPT
ADAPT
Windows usually changes the Audio settings automatically
if you connect a new headset.
If the headset is connected but you hear no sound:
XRight-click the Audio icon.
XSelect under output ADAPT 2xx as speaker.
XSelect under input ADAPT 2xx as microphone.

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Using the headset11
Using the headset
CAUTION
Hearing damage due to high volumes!
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects.
XSet the volume to a low level before putting on the headset.
XDo not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.
Turning the headset on and connecting it
3x
2s
1x
XPress the Power button for 2 seconds.
The headset turns on. The LED ashes blue shortly.
The headset automatically tries to connect to available
paired Bluetooth devices.
As soon as the headset finds a device to connect to, the
LED lights up blue shortly and turns off.
If the LED ashes red, no paired device has been found.
iThe search function is deactivated while the audio cable is connected.
Turning the headset o
3x
2s
XPress the Power button for 2 seconds.
The LED ashes red 3 times and turns o.
All volume settings are saved automatically when the
headset is turned o.
XCharge the headset (see page 19).
OR
XStore the headset (see page 20).

Using the headset12
Adjusting and wearing the headset
2-3 cm
XRotate the microphone boom. XBend the microphone boom so that the microphone is
about 0.8” (2 cm) from the corner of your mouth.
XAdjust the headset so that the
•ADAPT 23x:
ear pad rests comfortably on your right or left ear.
•ADAPT 26x:
the ear pads rest comfortably on your ears.

ADAPT 200 series Bluetooth®headset
Using the headset13
Adjusting the volume
1
2
3
You can adjust three independent volume settings for the
headset:
1. Call volume: during an active call
2. Audio volume: during audio streaming
3. Volume for ring tone, tones and voice prompts:
in idle mode – no active call or audio streaming
XPress the Volume button to increase or decrease the
volume.
You hear a beep or double beep for maximum or
minimum volume.
Alternatively you can adjust the volume on your connected
device.
Adjusting the headset’s microphone volume for softphones
Softphone x
XInitiate a call on your connected device to someone
who will help you nd the correct volume setting for
your microphone.
XChange the microphone volume in your softphone
application and/or in your PC audio application.
Muting the microphone
XPress the Mute button to
mute or
unmute the microphone.

Making calls using the headset14
Making calls using the headset
The following functions depend on the connected device.
Making a call
Softphone x
XInitiate the call on your connected device.
OR
XPress the Hook button to initiate a call via your
softphone.
If your call is not automatically transferred to the headset:
XSearch this function in the instruction manual of your
connected device.
Accepting / rejecting / ending a call
When you receive a call, you hear a ring tone and the LED ashes blue.
Softphone x
Accept / hold a call
Accepts a call
2x Puts an active call on hold (pause)
Reject / end a call
1s Rejects a call
Ends a call

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Making calls using the headset15
Redialing
2x Redials the last number
Cancels redialing
Using the voice assistant / voice dial
The last connected Bluetooth device will be used for voice assistant or voice dial.
For Microsoft Cortana: see page 17.
1s Activates voice assistant / voice dial
Cancels voice assistant / voice dial

Making calls using the headset16
Managing multiple calls
Softphone x
You can use the Headset with up to two connected
Bluetooth devices.
Two calls can be managed simultaneously.
If you receive a call during an active call, a knock on tone
will be played.
Accept / reject second call
Softphone x
Active call 2nd incoming call
Accepts the incoming call and
ends the active call
2x Accepts the incoming call and
puts the active call on hold
1s Rejects the incoming call and
continues the active call
Toggle between calls / end active call
Softphone x
Active call 2nd held call
2x Toggles between the active and held call
Ends the active call and makes the held call active

ADAPT 200 series Bluetooth®headset
Using headset and dongle with Microsoft® Teams / Cortana17
Using headset and dongle with Microsoft®Teams / Cortana
To use Microsoft Teams and Cortana with the headset:
XPlug the dongle into the USB port of your computer –
see page 8.
If Microsoft Teams is already running, the blue LED
changes to purple automatically.
Invoking Microsoft®Teams and check notications
XStart Microsoft Teams on your computer.
The dongle connects to Microsoft Teams and the LED
blue LED changes to purple.
The LED pulses purple to indicate:
• Meeting Join Notication
• Voice Mail Notication
• Missed Call Notication
To check these Notications on your screen:
XPress the Teams button.
Activating and using Microsoft®Cortana
1s
You can activate and use Cortana – Microsoft’s Personal
Digital Assistant using Voice command technology – with
the headset.
XPress the Hook button.
The Dongle LED ashes purple while activating Cortana.
3x
3x
The LED lights up purple and Cortana is ready to use.
3x
3x

Listening to audio using the headset18
Listening to audio using the headset
You can listen to audio via a connected device. The following functions depend on the connected device.
XPlay the media on your connected Bluetooth device.
The LED on the dongle lights up blue.
x
Plays audio
Pauses audio
2x Plays the next track in the playlist
3x Plays the previous track in the playlist
2x Fast-forwards the track:
XPress and hold the button.
3x Rewinds the track:
XPress and hold the button.
iIf you receive and accept a call, audio playback is paused and restarts after the call – if supported by the
connected device.

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Additional functions19
Additional functions
Charging the headset battery
XConnect the supplied USB cable to the USB socket of the headset and a USB socket of your computer.
USB-A
The battery is being charged. The LED lights up depending
on the battery status of the headset and turns off when
the battery is fully charged.
LED Battery status
100% – Battery fully charged
more than 61%
more than 21%
less than 21%
To end charging:
XDisconnect the USB cable from the headset.
iWhen the battery is flat, the headset turns off automatically.
Verifying remaining battery power
Some mobile devices indicate the battery status of the
headset.
2x
?
You can retrieve information on the remaining battery
power at any time – except while you are in a call:
XPress the power button.
The LED ashes shortly and a voice prompt is
announced.
When the battery power drops below 21%,
the LED flashes red and “Recharge headset”
is announced several times.
LED Remaining battery power
more than 61%
more than 21%
less than 21% – automatic voice prompt