Kinivo BTC450 User manual

BTC450 Bluetooth Car Kit
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................................3
Important Safety Instructions..............................................................3
Car Kit Overview....................................................................................4
Package Contents..................................................................................4
Features .................................................................................................4
Setting up the Car Kit............................................................................5
Operation...............................................................................................6
1. Turning Unit On................................................................................................... 6
2. Adjust Volume...................................................................................................... 6
3. Bluetooth Pairing................................................................................................ 6
4. Charging USB Devices....................................................................................... 7
5. Button Functions................................................................................................. 7
6. LED Indication...................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting....................................................................................9
1. Unable to pair to device / Device no longer connects to BTC450..... 9
2. No audio when playing music or when using phone............................ 9
Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................................10
Technical Specications......................................................................11
Warranty ..............................................................................................12
Online Support / Contact Us...............................................................13

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Introduction
Read all safety and operation instructions before installing and using your
Bluetooth car kit.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this car kit
to water or moisture.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not expose the BTC450 to liquid, moisture or areas of high humidity.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the BTC450 as they may damage the
unit. Always unplug and power o the unit before cleaning.
3. Do not expose the BTC450 to extremely high or low temperatures.
4. Do not attempt to open or modify the BTC450 in any way.
5. Always dispose of the packaging and unit in accordance with the local
regulations and in a responsible manner.

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Car Kit Overview
Package Contents
BTC450 Bluetooth Car Kit
User Manual
Features
1. Seamlessly stream music from any Bluetooth capable device
2. Music player controls - Play, pause, previous song, next song

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3. Connect via Bluetooth with phone to receive phone calls and use voice
commands
4. Supports Bluetooth proles: HFP, HSP, A2DP and AVRCP
5. Charge your device while listening to music via USB port
Setting up the Car Kit
1. Clean the back of the receiver unit and the position in your car where you
want to install the receiver.
2. Peel one side of the adhesive
disc and place on back of the
receiver unit. Peel other side
of adhesive disc and place the
receiver in ideal position in
the car.
3. Plug the car kit’s 3.5mm cable
into the AUX input audio jack
on the car stereo. Adjust your
car stereo’s settings to AUX
input.
4. Plug the car power adapter
into the car.

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Operation
1. Turning Unit On
The BTC450 car kit will automatically power on when the car is switched on.
2. Adjust Volume
Use car stereo controls to adjust volume levels.
3. Bluetooth Pairing
a. The BTC450 Car kit will automatically enter pairing mode when powered on.
If the device is not entering pairing mode, press and hold the multifunction
button for 3 to 4 seconds. Activate the Bluetooth function on your device that
you wish to connect to and search for and pair to the BTC450.
For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Navigate to Settings > General > Bluetooth (On), then select the BTC450 to pair
the car kit.
For Android smartphones and tablets
Navigate to Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings while Bluetooth
is enabled, then select Scan for devices. Select the BTC450 to pair the car kit.
Function Operation
Bluetooth pairing mode Press and hold multifunction button for 3 to 4
seconds
Reconnect Bluetooth (in
standby mode) Press multifunction button
Voice command
Voice dialing
(Siri for supported
iPhones)
To use this feature your mobile device must
support the voice dialing function.
1. Press and hold multifunction button for 1 to
2 seconds. You will hear a beep prompt.
2. Give voice command.

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For all other devices
Please follow your devices’ instructions on how to perform Bluetooth pairing.
b. The BTC450 car kit will automatically connect with your device once initial
setup is complete.
4. Charging USB Devices
Simply connect charging cable of mobile device to the USB port on the car kit
power adapter.
5. Button Functions
Function Operation
Bluetooth pairing mode Press and hold multifunction button for 3 to 4
seconds
Reconnect Bluetooth (in
standby mode) Press multifunction button
Voice command
Voice dialing
(Siri for supported
iPhones)
To use this feature your mobile device must
support the voice dialing function.
1. Press and hold multifunction button for 1 to
2 seconds. You will hear a beep prompt.
2. Give voice command.

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6. LED Indication
Status LED Indicator
Powered o O
Redial last number Press and release the multifunction button
twice. (Double click)
Answer call
End call Press multifunction button
Reject incoming call
When no call is active, press and hold the
multifunction button for 2 seconds to reject an
incoming call
Answer second
incoming call
While in a phone call and when a second call
is incoming, press and hold the multifunction
button for 2 seconds
Play music
Pause music Press multifunction button
Next song Press next song button
Previous song Press previous song button
Powered on Blinking blue
Pairing mode Alternating blinking blue and red
Standby mode Slow blinking blue

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Troubleshooting
1. Unable to pair to device / Device no longer connects
to BTC450
Ensure that the BTC450 car kit is in pairing mode by pressing and holding the
multifunction button for 3 to 4 seconds (alternating blinking red and blue LED).
Now open the Bluetooth conguration on the device you are trying to pair to
and scan for Bluetooth devices. You should see the BTC450 - proceed to pair and
connect the car kit.
Please refer to the Operation section for Bluetooth Pairing.
2. No audio when playing music or when using phone
Please make sure of all of the following
Check if the Bluetooth connection between your phone (or other Bluetooth
capable device) and the BTC450 is active.
Powered on Blinking blue
Pairing mode Alternating blinking blue and red
Standby mode Slow blinking blue

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Ensure that the car kit’s 3.5mm is plugged into the AUX port on your car
stereo.
Make sure the that the input setting on the car stereo is set to AUX input.
Adjust the car stereo volume and phone volume.
If at any point you are unable to resolve your issue, you can contact Kinivo
Support via email at [e-mail].
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the BTC450 car kit compatible with?
In general, the BTC450 car kit will work with devices that support the A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Prole), HSP (Headset Prole), HFP (Hands-free
Prole), and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Prole) Bluetooth proles.
A list of common devices that support these Bluetooth proles
Apple devices – iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Tablets – Windows, Apple, Android, Kindle Fire HD
Smartphones – Android, BlackBerry, Windows, Samsung, Droids, HTC, etc.
2. How many Bluetooth connections will the BTC450 car