JK Audio BlueDriver-F3 User manual

BlueDriver-F3™
Wireless Audio Interface
JK Audio
User Guide

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The BlueDriver-F3 wireless audio interface uses
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology to add wireless
freedom to your microphone or the mic level output of
your audio mixing console. Pair BlueDriver-F3 to your
Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset. Connect the
3.5 mm output to your portable recorder with the clean
mic signal on the left channel and the Bluetooth return
audio on the right.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
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Description

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Introduction
To achieve maximum battery capacity, BlueDriver-F3
should be fully charged before its first use. While this
battery will normally charge in about 2 1/2 hours,
please allow 4-5 hours for this first charge. Connect the
power supply cable to the mini USB connector on your
BlueDriver-F3 to charge the battery. The red LED will
illuminate to indicate when the battery is charging.
Please see page 9 for more information. This device
can be used with the power cable connected if desired.
Before you turn the BlueDriver-F3 on, be sure to set
the Headset/Phone switch to the correct position. If you
change that switch while the unit is on, you will need to
power the unit off, then power the unit back on before
the change takes effect.
Mode Switch
In the Bluetooth world, a device is either a Master (like
a cell phone, sound card or music player) or a Slave
(like a headset or car hands-free kit).
Select Headset if you will be using BlueDriver-F3 with a
Bluetooth enabled headset or any device that
emulates a headset.
Select Phone if you will be using BlueDriver-F3 with a
cell phone or other master device.

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Bluetooth Wireless Technology
BlueDriver-F3 will be activated when you press the
Connect button. The blue LED on the side of the unit will
flash in different sequences to indicate the current
connection status as described in the following sections.
Connecting to a Bluetooth Cell Phone
Set the Headset / Phone switch to the Phone position.
Establishing a Bluetooth connection varies with different
cell phones. On your phone, find and select the option to
set up a connection. Press and hold the brown Connect
button on BlueDriver-F3 for at least 5 seconds. After you
release the Connect button, the blue LED should flash
rapidly if BlueDriver-F3 is in Pairing Mode.
Now go to your phone and search for Bluetooth devices.
If this is the first time you have paired with this device,
select the option to add an audio device. When the cell
phone has found the new device, select from the list the
device ID of "JKBDRVF3xxxx" where xxxx = the last four
digits of the serial number.
Enter “Yes” when asked to Bond with this device. Enter
the pin number as "0000".

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Bluetooth Wireless Technology
When bonding is complete, the blue LED will flash at a
rate of 1 sec on, 2 sec off. Once BlueDriver-F3 has been
added to your cell phone, subsequent connections can
be made more quickly from Idle Mode.
Tech Notes: There is a difference between “Pairing
Mode” and “Idle Mode”. The first time you connect
to a new device you must be in Pairing Mode.
When you hold the Bluetooth Connect button in for
about 2 seconds, the blue LED will begin to flash at
a rate of 200 ms on and 200 ms off. This first stage
is Idle Mode. Continue to hold the Connect button in
for another three seconds. After releasing the
Connect button, the LED flashes more rapidly,
about every 100 ms. This is Pairing Mode. You
must hold the Connect button in for a full 5 seconds
to reach Pairing Mode. Once in pairing mode, any
Bluetooth enabled device within range can pair with
BlueDriver-F3. After pairing is complete, the
connection to that device is secure.
Connection History
BlueDriver-F3 retains the most recent 16 headset and 16
phone devices in memory. To clear either connection
history and return to factory reset, from the power-off
state set the switch to the Headset or Phone position,
then hold the Connect button in for at least 20 seconds.
After resetting, BlueDriver-F3 will return to pairing mode.

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Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth LED pattern after Bonding
Bonded
2 seconds off,
1 second on
Idle Mode
200 ms off,
200 ms on
Initialize
Bluetooth LED pattern to initiate Bonding
Pairing Mode
100 ms off,
100 ms on
Hold Connect button in > 5 sec to
reach Pairing Mode the first time
a new device is connected,
> 2 sec thereafter to connect
from Idle Mode
Blue LED

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Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Connecting to a Bluetooth Headset
Set the Headset / Phone switch to the Headset position.
The first time you connect to a new headset, you should
be in a “quiet” environment with no other Bluetooth
enabled devices within range that might also be in
Pairing Mode. Following manufacturer’s instructions, set
your headset to Pairing Mode. Hold the Connect button
on BlueDriver-F3 in for at least 5 seconds to activate
Pairing Mode. BlueDriver-F3 will automatically pair to the
first device it finds that is in Pairing Mode. The next time
you use the same headset, you can connect from Idle
Mode instead of pairing mode. Please see “Tech Notes”
on page 5 for more information about these modes.
A 3.5 mm stereo
output jack
contains a mic
level signal suitable for recording, with the clean mic
signal on the left channel and the Bluetooth return audio
on the right.
Mic Trim
A small flat blade
screwdriver can be
used to adjust the
Mic Trim pot on the back of the unit. This adjusts the
level of the audio coming from the microphone as it is
sent to the Bluetooth device and to the recording output.
Recording Output

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Power
Power On/Off
Pressing the Connect button will turn the BlueDriver on.
To turn the power off, press and hold the Connect button
for a full five seconds. If left unused in Idle Mode or if a
live call is disconnected, the BlueDriver-F3 will automati-
cally disconnect Bluetooth in two minutes and power will
be turned off.
Power Up Sequence
When reconnecting to a device that is still in BlueDriver’s
pairing history, the device that will be in Slave mode
should be powered up first. Then when the Master
device is turned on, it will find the Slave device during its
power up cycle.
When reconnecting to your cell phone, the switch on
BlueDriver should be set to Phone and the BlueDriver
should be turned on first.
When reconnecting to your Bluetooth headset, the switch
on BlueDriver should be set to Headset and the headset
should be turned on first.
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device
To disconnect from any Bluetooth device, simply press
the Connect button and hold for 5 seconds. If left unused
in Idle Mode or if a live call is disconnected, the
BlueDriver-F3 will automatically disconnect Bluetooth in
two minutes and power will be turned off.

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Power
Connect the supplied cable to the mini USB Power jack
on the side of the unit to recharge the internal battery.
If the battery is almost fully discharged when the power
cable is connected the red LED on the side of the unit
will light steady to indicate the unit is receiving a slow
charge. Then the red LED will blink while the unit
receives a full charge before it resumes a steady light to
indicate a slow charge to complete the charge cycle.
If the power cable is connected when the unit is shut
down, the blue LED will remain on steady. If the power
cable is connected while the unit is in use, the blue LED
will flash to indicate the current connect mode as
described on pages 4-7.
BlueDriver-F3 contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion
battery. These batteries do not have a “charging
memory” and can be recharged at any time without
changing their life expectancy. All rechargeable batteries
have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to
hold a charge. This loss of capacity is irreversible. To get
the most from your BlueDriver-F3, the battery should not
be allowed to fully discharge. If this unit is not in use, the
battery should be recharged at least every 90 days. The
Lithium-Ion battery in this device is not user replaceable.
Please contact JK Audio or a factory authorized service
center for battery replacement.

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?What is the range of the Bluetooth transmitter/
receiver?
!BlueDriver-F3 will transmit and receive audio
signals up to 33 feet from your Bluetooth device.
Maximum range of the paired device also
determines the usable distance. Many cell phones
and headsets have a maximum range of 10 feet.
?Why can’t I get the BlueDriver-F3 to accept a
password and pair with my new phone?
!If this is the first time you have bonded to this cell
phone, you might be in Idle Mode instead of
Pairing Mode and your BlueDriver-F3 is not being
recognized. You need to hold the Connect button
in for a full 5 seconds to reach Pairing Mode the
first time. Please check pages 4-5 for more
information about Pairing Modes.
?Why doesn’t the BlueDriver-F3 change
connections when I move the switch from
Headset to Phone?
!If you change this switch while the unit is on, you
will need to power the unit off (see page 8), then
power the unit back on before the change takes
effect.
FAQs

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?How long does it take to recharge the battery?
!BlueDriver-F3 can fully charge the internal battery
in about 2 1/2 hours. These batteries do not have
a “charging memory” and they can be recharged at
any time without changing their life expectancy.
?How long will the charge on the battery last?
!Based on tests with BlueDriver-F3 about 1 meter
from a Bluetooth device, the battery should last for
about 10 hours under normal use. As an indicator
of low battery, the blue LED will grow dim and then
extinguish a short while before the battery is
completely exhausted and the unit shuts down.
?How do I replace the battery in this unit?
!This is not a user replaceable battery. Please
contact JK Audio or a factory authorized service
center for battery replacement.
?Will BlueDriver-F3 work with my electret mic?
!BlueDriver-F3 does not provide phantom power to
electret microphones.
FAQs

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Specifications
Input: 3-pin female XLR
1 k ohms
15 mV RMS, (-34 dBu) nom.
Output:
Line Out: 1/8” (3.5mm)
Stereo - L=microphone
R= Bluetooth return
1.1 k ohms
15 mV RMS, (-34 dBu) nom.
Bluetooth:
Standard: Bluetooth 2.0
Distance: 33 feet (10 meters)
Profiles: HF - full duplex voice
300 Hz - 3400 Hz
A2DP - master to slave
30 Hz - 17 kHz
Size: 1.1” x 4.4” (2.8 cm x 11.2 cm)
Weight: 2.1 ounces (60 grams)

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Specifications
Battery: Internal Lithium-Ion Polymer
Rechargeable
(battery not user replaceable)
Power Supply: 120-240 VAC (included)
Output: 5V DC, 50 ma
Connector: Mini-USB Series B
This unit should only be charged at temperatures of
0 - 45° C (32 - 113° F).
Operating temperatures for this device is –10 to +60° C
(14 to 140° F). When not in use, it should be stored at
–20 to +45° C (-4 to 113° F) to prolong battery life.
When this device is no longer in service, please dispose
of it per regulations in your area for Lithium-Ion batteries.
Note: While BlueDriver-F3 was designed to be very
rugged and durable, it is not waterproof and care should
be taken to keep the unit dry.

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Declaration of Conformity
BlueDriver-F3 conforms to the following Product
Specifications:
Safety: AS/NZS 60950.1:2003
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-01-03
UL Standard 60950-01 1st edition
Nemko-CCL File Number
NA201010004
ESD: EN 55024:1998
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Emissions: EN 55022:2006
AS/NZS CISPR 22 (2002)
FCC Part 15, Subpart B
ICES-003
Bluetooth Radio: EN 300.328
FCC Part 15.247
FCC ID QOQWT32AE
IC 5132A-BGTWT32AE
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of
the following directives and carries the CE marking
accordingly:
LVD 2006/95/EC (Safety)
EMC 04/108/EEC (EMC)
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

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FCC-B Part 15 Compliance
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.
The internal antennas used for this mobile transmitter
must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device 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 interfer-
ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communication.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his/
her own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by JK
Audio can void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

The model BlueDriver-F3 is covered by a 2 year warranty
to be free from defective workmanship and materials. In
the event that the BlueDriver-F3 needs repair, you must
call us to get an authorization, and then carefully pack
and ship it to us. You will pay for shipping to us and we
will pay for return back to you, UPS ground. No free
repairs will be made if the defect was caused by misuse,
weather conditions, or other cause, except for defective
workmanship or materials.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
WARRANTY HERE MADE.
Warranty
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