Geemarc iBT10 User manual

Bluetooth Amplified Hands-free kit
Kit main libre BlueTooth Amplifié
Verstärkte Bluetooth-
Freisprecheinrichtung
Kit manos libres Bluetooth amplificado
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Please refer to our website: www.geemarc.com
for an up to date user guide, as there may be
important updates and changes you need to be
aware of.
CONTENTS ··············································1
GENERAL ················································3
Introduction ···············································3
Unpacking the Telephone·····························4
DESCRIPTION ··········································5
General Description ····································5
STEP 1: FIT AND CHARGE THE BATTERY····7
Fitting the Battery ·······································7
Charging the Battery ···································8
Low Battery···············································9
STEP 2: PLUG IN THE EARPHONE HEADSET
OR NECK LOOP········································9
Earphone Headset (non-hearing aid users) ······9
Neck Loop (iBT10 LOOP)·····························9
STEP 3: PAIRING THE iBT10····················· 11
How to pair the iBT10 to your smartphone······11
How to Pair the iBT10 to a Smart TV············· 12
How to Pair the iBT10 to a device that doesn't
have a display / menu································13
Using the iBT10 with Two Devices················13
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STEP 4: LISTEN TO AUDIO / TV FROM A
PAIRED DEVICE······································ 15
Volume Adjustment ··································· 16
Tone Adjustment·······································17
USING WITH NECK LOOP ························ 18
Microphone ············································· 18
MAKING / RECEIVING CALLS···················19
How to Make a Call via the iBT10·················19
Receiving a Call ······································· 19
RECEIVING A CALL WHILE PLAYING MUSIC
/ LISTENING TO THE TV··························· 20
TURNING OFF THE iBT10 AND ECO MODE 21
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION···················· 21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ···················· 21
BATTERY SAFETY & DISPOSAL ··············· 22
GUARANTEE·········································· 23
RECYCLING DIRECTIVES························· 24
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your Geemarc
iBT10 amplified Bluetooth digital headset.
This user guide is for iBT10 with earphone headset
and the iBT10 LOOP for use with hearing aids that
have a T (Telecoil) setting.
The iBT10 / iBT10 LOOP can be paires to other
devices that have BluetoothTM including smartphones,
smart TVs, tablets and computers.
The iBT10 is rechargeable ans supplied with a
Type CUSB charging cable.
To get the best use from your iBT10, please read
all steps and sections of this user guide.
Keep the user guide in a safe place for future
reference.
Warning: For Users with a Pacemaker
If you have a pacemaker, we recommend
that you speak with your doctor or qualified
health advisor before using this product.
Note:It is important that you read the instructions
below in order to use your iBT10 to their full
potential. Keep this user guide in a safe place for
future reference.
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Unpacking the iBT10
The following parts are included with the iBT10:
ziBT10 BluetoothTM device
zEarphone Headset with rubber ear cushions
z3.7V Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
zUSB type C / USB A cable for recharging
zMagnetic Neck Loop (iBT10 LOOP option)
zLanyard (option)
zA belt clip
z1 User Guide
For product support and help visit our website at
www.geemarc.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]
lines are open 09h00 to 16h00 Mon to Fri
Parc de l’Etoile, 2 Rue Galilée, 59760 Grande-
Synthe, France
Made for Geemarc Telecom S.A. in China
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Controls, Connections and Indicators
(LEDs).
NOTE (Indicators):
●OFF: LEDisoff
●ON: LED is Blue
●Low battery: LED is Red
●Battery Charging: LED is Red
●Full charged: LED is Green
●Pairing: Red and Blue LED is flashing
DESCRIPTION
Neck Loop port
Headset port ( )
Power ON indicator
(Blue)
Charge indicators
Red:charging,Greeen:full
Volume + / Next
Internal microphone
Volume - / Previous
Multi-function button
(Play / Call)
Power On/Off switch
Charging port USB
type C 5.0V DC
Tone adjustment
wheel

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Description
Lanyard
Lanyard eyelet
Belt Clip
Plug for the battery pack
Battery Compartment
Cover

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STEP 1: FIT AND CHARGE THE BATTERY
The iBT10 is supplied with a Lithium rechargeable
battery.
NOTE:●Do not use any other type of rechargeable
battery with this product.
●The battery must be charged for 7 hours
before first time use.
Fitting the Battery
IMPORTANT: Before fitting the battery, make
sure the ON/OFF switch on the side of the iBT10
is set to the OFF position.
zTake off Belt clip and slide open the battery cover.
zCarefully connect the short black (–) and red (+)
lead from the battery to the socket inside the
battery compartment (marked –and +).
zReplace the battery cover.
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Charging the Battery
Connect the supplied USB cable, to the USB Type
-C connector on the side of the iBT10. Connect the
other end of the cable to an approved standard
USB 5V mains adapter (not supplied).
Plug the USB adapter into a mains electrical outlet
socket. The charge indicator LED on the iBT10 will
show RED. This means the battery is charging.
Continue charging until the charge indicator on the
iBT10 shows GREEN. This means the battery is
now fully charged.
Disconnect the USB charging cable from the iBT10.
NOTE :We recommend you also switch off and
remove the USB adapter from the main electrical
outlet socket.
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Low Battery
When the battery is low and needs charging, you'll
hear 5 audible 'beeps' through the earphones /
neck loop.
To avoid reducing the life of the battery charge it
as soon as possible.
STEP 2: PLUG IN THE EARPHONE
HEADSET OR NECK LOOP
Earphone Headset (non-hearing aid users)
Plug the earphone headset into the 3.5mm jack
socket [ ] at the top of the iBT10.
Neck Loop (iBT10 LOOP)
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The neck loop is for use with hearing aids that
have a T(Telecoil) setting. Plug the neck loop
into the two small 2.5mm jack sockets that are
located either side of the earphone socket.
Place the neck loop over your head so that it rests
on the back of your neck and shoulders.
Switch your hearing aid to the Tsetting / program.
It may be necessary to adjust the volume setting
on the iBT10 and / or your hearing aid to achieve
optimum performance.
NOTE:
zNot all hearing aids have a Tsetting, or it may
not be enabled. Consult your audiologist / hearing
care professional for further guidance.
zThe neck loop will release from the iBT10 should
it become entangled. Plug the neck loop back in
to resume operation.
zDo not plug the earphone headset and neck loop
into the iBT10 at the same time.
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STEP 3: PAIRING THE iBT10
In order to use the iBT10 it will need to be paired to
your BluetoothTM device, such as your smartphone,
smart TV, computer or tablet.
The iBT10 can connect to two devices that have
BluetoothTM version 5.1 – see section on Using the
iBT10 with Two Devices.
How to pair the iBT10 to your smartphone:
1.Set the ON/OFF switch located at the side of
the iBT10 to the ON position (Blue LED blinks
on and off).
2.Press and hold the PLAY / CALL button [ ]
until the RED and BLUE LED's blink.
3.On your smartphone, go to Settings Æ
Connections ÆBluetooth and launch the
research.
4.See iBT10 listed under 'available devices' –
click / select iBT10 to pair. If you are required
to enter a PIN code use 0000.
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5.The iBT10 should now be listed in ' paired
devices
' on your smartphone .
NOTE: the exact procedure may vary depending
on smartphone make and model.
6.The BLUE LED [ ] will be ON.
The iBT10 is now paired to the smartphone for calls
and media audio.
NOTE: To pair the iBT10 to another device, repeat
the above procedure from (1.) and refer to the
device’s manual for Bluetooth pairing. Ensure that
you are out of range of any device that is already
paired to the iBT10, or switch off that devices
Bluetooth connection.
How to Pair the iBT10 to a Smart TV
Many smart TVs have BluetoothTM.
1. Set the ON/OFF switch located at the side of
the iBT10 to the ON position (Blue LED blinks
on and off).
2. Press and hold the PLAY / CALL button [ ]
until the RED and BLUE LED's blink.
3. On your TV remote, press the MENU button,
then go the TVs SETTINGS menu.
4. In the settings menu, look for 'Bluetooth remotes
& accessories' or similar menu listing. Follow your
TVs on-screen prompts to pair with the iBT10.
The exact procedure above may vary depending
on the make and model of your TV. Refer to your
TV user guide for further guidance.
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How to Pair the iBT10 to a device that
doesn't have a display / menu
NOTE: Check the device accepts 0000 PIN codes.
This information should be stated in the user guide
for the device.
1.Set the ON/OFF switch located at the side of
the iBT10 to the ON position (Blue LED [ ]
blinks on and off).
2.Press and hold the PLAY / CALL button [ ]
until the RED and BLUE LED's blink.
3.Activate the search mode on the BluetoothTM
device that you want the iBT10 to pair with.
4.When the Blue LED [ ] is ON, this means the
iBT10 is paired to your BluetoothTM device.
Using the iBT10 with Two Devices
It is possible to pair the iBT10 with two devices and
to easily switch between them.
First pair the iBT10 with DEVICE A (for example
a smartphone as described above).
Switch OFF the Bluetooth function on DEVICE A.
Now pair the iBT10 with another device – DEVICE
B(for example a smart TV as described above).
Switch ON the Bluetooth function on DEVICE A.
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Check that both devices are paired and connected
with the iBT10.
Play sounds from both DEVICEAand B. The iBT10
will play the sound from DEVICE B.
Double press the PLAY / CALL button [ ] to
play the sound from DEVICE A, double press the
PLAY / CALL button [ ] again to switch back
to DEVICE B.
NOTE:
1.Both DEVICE A and DEVICE B must be playing
sounds in order to be able to switch between
them.
2.The iBT10 treats phone calls as a priority. For
example, if DEVICE A is a smartphone, and
DEVICE B a smart TV, and you are listening to
the smart TV, the iBT10 will automatically switch
to DEVICE A when there is a phone call. When
the call is ended, the iBT10 will automatically
revert back to DEVICE B.
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STEP 4: LISTEN TO AUDIO / TV FROM A
PAIRED DEVICE
Having paired the iBT10 to your smartphone / smart
TV / another device, you can now listen to audio /
TV. Plug the cable from the supplied headset
earpiece into the 3.5mm jack socket [ ] located
at the top of the iBT10, or, if you use a hearing aid,
plug the Neck Loop (iBT10 LOOP option) into the
two smaller 2.5mm jack sockets [ ] either
side of the headphone socket. You may wish to
adjust the volume and tone – see section on volume
and tone adjustment.
With some devices, such as a smartphone, you
can pause the audio track using the PLAY / CALL
button [ ], and skip to the next audio track using
the volume controls [ Previous/Next]
on the iBT10 (this may not work with all file formats,
platforms and devices).
To PAUSE the audio track. Press the PLAY / CALL
button [ ] on the iBT10. To resume playing the
LISTEN TO AUDIO / TV
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audio, press the PLAY / CALL button [ ] again.
To skip to the next audio track, or go to the previous
track, press and hold the VOLUME buttons [
Previous/Next] on the side of the iBT10.
Press and hold the [ Next] button to skip to
the next audio track.
Press and hold the [ Previous] button to go
to the preceding track.
NOTE: You can also adjust the volume level of the
device by using the VOLUME buttons [/]
located at the side of the iBT10.
Volume Adjustment
You can adjust the sound level from the headset
earpiece / Neck Loop while listening to the audio
by pressing the VOLUME adjustment controls
located at the side of the iBT10.
Press the [ Volune+] button to increase the
volume level.
Press the [ Volune - ] button to decrease the
volume level.
NOTE : An audible beep is heard during volume
adjustment. A single high-pitched tone during volume
adjustment means the volume is at maximum. A
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single lower-pitched tone during volume adjustment
means the volume is at minimum.
HEARING ADVISORY: Set the volume to a level
that is comfortable. Listening to loud sound
levels for a prolonged period may cause damage
to your hearing.
Tone Adjustment
You can adjust the tone from the headset earpiece
/ neck loop while listening to the audio by sliding
the tone control lever located at the bottom of the
iBT10. You can use the control to increase the treble
(high-frequency) or bass (low-frequency) tones.
Slide the lever to the left to increase the treble
(decrease the bass).
Slide the level to the right to decease the treble
(increase the base).
Push the lever to set the tone to the default (mid-
tone) setting.
NOTE : During tone adjustment, a double audible
‘beep’ tone is heard at maximum treble and bass
settings. A single ‘beep’ tone is heard at the default
(mid-tone) setting.
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Using the iBT 10 with neck loop Listening
the music / TV, Making / Receiving Calls
- Paired the iBT10 with your smart device.
- Switch your hearing aid to T mode.
- Insert the neck loop 2.5mm leads into the Neck
Loop Port []found on the top of the
iBT10 Bluetooth Device, then place the loop
around your neck.
- Now you can listen the music from your smart
device. You are ready to speak through your
iBT10 if it is paired with your smart phone.
- Buttons and controls are the same as we
described above.
Microphone
The iBT10 is built with an internal microphone which
enables you to make/receive calls when you use
neck loop system.
NOTE : The connectors (leads) of neck loop will
release if the unit gets entangled with the cables,
so as to avoid injury to the neck. If this happens,
plug back the connector in the jack to resume
normal operation.
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MAKING / RECEIVING CALLS
With the iBT10 paired to your smartphone, it is
possible to make and receive calls through the
iBT10 (via the earpiece headset or neck loop).
NOTE: The iBT10 has a built-in microphone that
allows you to speak to your caller.
How to Make a Call via the iBT10
Set the ON/OFF switch located at the side of the
iBT10 to the ON position.
Select your phone contact or dial the phone number
on your Smartphone then start the call. You can
start the call with your iBT10 automatically.
You may need to adjust the volume level on the
iBT10 to hear the call better.
Receiving a Call
Set the ON/OFF switch located at the side of the
iBT10 to the ON position
When receiving a call, the Red
and Blue LEDS will flash, and
the ringtone or melody from the
smartphone will be heard through the earpiece
headset / neck loop. Press the CALL / PLAY button
[] to take the call.
MAKING / RECEIVING CALLS