Kinivo BTH220 User manual

BTH220 Bluetooth Stereo Headset
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions............................................................. 3
Headphone Overview - Right Side...................................................... 4
Package Contents................................................................................. 5
Operation ............................................................................................. 5
1. Turn Unit On/O...................................................................................................5
2. Charging the Battery ...........................................................................................5
3. Standby Mode/Idle Feature ..............................................................................6
4. Bluetooth Pairing..................................................................................................6
5. To Pair with Windows 7 or Windows 8...........................................................6
6. To Pair with Mac OS X..........................................................................................7
7. Button Functions...................................................................................................8
8. Factory Reset ..........................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 9
1. Unable to pair to smartphone or tablet .......................................................9
2. Headphones no longer connect to my device...........................................9
3. Headphones work with my smartphone but not my computer ......10
4. Lost or damaged USB cable...........................................................................10
5. Error: Driver missing when trying to pair to computer........................10
6. Error messages when connecting on Mac OS X.....................................10
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................. 11
Headphone Specications ................................................................ 13
Warranty ............................................................................................. 14
Online Support / Contact Us.............................................................. 15

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Introduction
Read all safety and operation instructions before using the Bluetooth stereo
headphones.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose the product
to water or moisture.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not expose the BTH220 to liquid, moisture or areas of high humidity.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the BTH220 as they may damage the
unit. Always unplug and power o the unit before cleaning.
3. Do not expose the BTH220 to extremely high or low temperatures.
4. Do not attempt to open or modify the BTH220 in any way.
5. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight.
6. Refer to your State’s driving laws to see if they permit using Stereo
Headphones while driving.
7. To avoid electronic interference and/or compatible conicts, turn o the
BTH220 in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so. For
example: Aircraft, Military Base, Hospital or Health Care Facilities.
8. To avoid impairing your hearing in the long-term operation, keep the
playback volume at a moderate level.
9. Keep away from re, water, and high voltage equipment.
10. Store the headphones in a cool dry place.

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11. The BTH220 contains a lithium ion battery. Lithium ion batteries are
ammable and can cause re if misused or defective.
12. Always dispose of the packaging and unit in accordance with the local
regulations and in a responsible manner.
Headphone Overview - Right Side
For additional information and features for Bluetooth controls, please refer to
the Operation section of this user manual.
1. Multifunction button
2. LED indicator
3. Volume + button
4. Volume - button
5. Charging port
6. Previous song button
7. Next song button
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Package Contents
BTH220 Stereo Bluetooth Headset
USB Charging Cable
User Manual
Carrying Pouch
Operation
1. Turn Unit On/O
Press and hold the multifunction button for 4 - 5 seconds until the blue LED
appears to turn the headphones on. Press and hold the multifunction button for
5 - 6 seconds or until the red LED appears to turn the headphones o.
2. Charging the Battery
To charge the BTH220 headphones, connect the USB cable to the BTH220 and
plug the headphones into a USB power source. USB power sources include
computers, laptops, USB hubs, USB AC adapters, and USB car chargers.
When the BTH220 is charging, the red light will be lit. When the battery is fully
charged, the red light will turn o. The charging process can take 2 to 3 hours to
charge the battery completely.
When the BTH220 has a low battery, the red light will blink intermittently and
the headphones will play an audible tone while powered on.

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3. Standby Mode/Idle Feature
When the headphones are powered on and are inactive after several minutes
of use, they will automatically enter standby mode. In this state, the BTH220 will
preserve battery power. To wake the device, simple play audio with the device it
is connected to or press any button on the BTH220.
4. Bluetooth Pairing
a. Ensure the headphones are powered o, then enter the pairing mode on
the headphones by pressing and holding the multifunction button for 7 to
10 seconds until the blue and red lights start ashing alternatively (Note -
do not release when you see only the blue light)
b. Follow the operating instruction of your Bluetooth device to start the
pairing process.
For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Navigate to Settings > General > Bluetooth (On), then select the BTH220 to pair
the headphones.
For Android smartphones
Navigate to Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings while
Bluetooth is enabled, then select Scan for devices. Select the BTH220 to pair
the headphones.
5. To Pair with Windows 7 or Windows 8
a. Make sure your computer is Bluetooth enabled and supports Bluetooth
stereo (A2DP).

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b. After putting the BTH220 headphones in pairing mode, right click the
Bluetooth tray icon then select ‘Add a Device’ from the context menu.
Under Windows 8, type “Add a Bluetooth device”
c. Locate the BTH220 from the devices list and click the Next button.
d. After your computer has loaded the device and the drivers for the
headphones, you should see that the device has successfully connected.
Continue by clicking Close on the Add a device window and closing the
second information window.
e. Right click the Volume control tray icon then select ‘Playback devices’ from
the context menu.
f. Select the Headphones (Bluetooth Hands-free Audio) by left clicking the
device then click ‘Set Default’.
g. Hit OK to close the window. The Kinivo BTH220 headphones should now
play audio from your computer.
6. To Pair with Mac OS X
a. After putting the BTH220 headphones in pairing mode, click the Bluetooth
tray icon then select ‘Set Up Bluetooth Device’ from the drop down menu.
b. Locate the BTH220 from the devices list and click Continue.
c. You should see that the device pairing has successfully completed.
Continue by clicking Quit.
d. To use the headphones as the default audio device, click the Bluetooth tray
icon and hover over the BTH220 option then select ‘Use as Audio Device’.
e. The next time you adjust the volume in the menu bar or play music, the
computer will automatically connect to the headphones.

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Function Operation
Toggle unit on/o
Press and hold multifunction button for 5 to 7
seconds and Blue light will start blinking when on
and red light before o
Bluetooth pairing
mode
While the headphones are powered o, press and
hold multifunction button for 7 to 10 seconds (red
and blue LED blinking alternatively)
Reconnect Bluetooth
(in standby mode) Press any button
Voice command
Voice dialing
(Siri for supported
iPhones)
To use this feature your mobile device must
support the voice dialing function.
1. Press the multifunction button twice in quick
succession. You will hear a beep prompt.
2. Give voice command.
Answer call End call Press multifunction button
Redial last number
Refuse incoming call Press and hold multifunction button for 2 seconds
Switch audio between
phone and BTH220
While in a call, press and hold multifunction
button for 2 seconds
Increase volume Press volume + button
Decrease volume Press volume - button
Play music Press multifunction button
Next song Press next song button
Previous song Press previous song button
7. Button Functions

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8. Factory Reset
WARNING: Performing a factory reset on the BTH220 will delete any previous
pairings and will restore the headphones to factory default settings. Only
perform this if you are experiencing any issues with the product.
1. Power o the BTH220 headphones.
2. Press + , – and the multifunction button - all 3 simultaneously for 6 seconds.
The blue LED will blink twice and the headphones will shut o.
When the headphones are powered on after the factory reset, they will
automatically enter pairing mode.
Troubleshooting
1. Unable to pair to smartphone or tablet
Ensure that the headphones are in pairing mode (see Bluetooth Pairing section).
Now open the Bluetooth conguration on your smartphone or tablet and scan
for Bluetooth devices. You should see the BTH220 headphones - proceed to pair
and connect the headphones.
2. Headphones no longer connect to my device
To ensure the BTH220 headphones are in working order, delete all existing
pairings on all devices and perform a factory reset (see Factory Reset section).

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3. Headphones work with my smartphone but not my
computer
The headphones need to be supported by the Bluetooth adapter in your
computer. To ensure the Bluetooth adapter for your computer is functioning
correctly, update the drivers to the latest version. In addition, you may need
to verify that your computer’s Bluetooth adapter supports A2DP (Advanced
Audio Distribution Prole), HSP (Headset Prole), HFP (Hands-free Prole), and/
or AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Prole).
4. Lost or damaged USB cable
If you have lost or damaged the included USB cable, you can use any standard
mini-USB cable or mini-USB charger to charge the BTH220 headphones.
5. Error: Driver missing when trying to pair to computer
The Bluetooth adapter for your computer provides the drivers for all Bluetooth
headphones. To ensure the Bluetooth adapter for your computer is functioning
correctly, update the drivers to the latest version. In addition, you may need to
verify that your Bluetooth adapter supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Prole), HSP (Headset Prole), HFP (Hands-free Prole), and/or AVRCP (Audio/
Video Remote Control Prole). If you need assistance with locating the drivers
for your computer, you may contact Kinivo Support.
6. Error messages when connecting on Mac OS X
Verify that the BTH220 headphones are powered on. If you are still unable to
connect, restart the computer and remove the BTH220 from the Bluetooth
device list. Try to pair the headphones again.