Kinivo BTR200 User manual

BTR200 HD Bluetooth Audio Receiver
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions........................................................... 4
Receiver Overview ............................................................................. 5
Package Contents............................................................................... 6
Features .............................................................................................. 6
Powering On ....................................................................................... 7
Bluetooth Pairing with NFC............................................................... 7
Bluetooth Pairing for All Devices...................................................... 7
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10.................................................................................. 8
Mac OS........................................................................................................................ 9
Audio Connection To your Home Theater ........................................ 10
Operations.......................................................................................... 10
LED and Tone Indicators ................................................................... 11
Specications ..................................................................................... 12
Factory Reset ...................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting................................................................................. 14
1. Unable to pair with smartphone or tablet........................................... 14
2. Kinivo BTR200 no longer connects to my device.............................. 14
3. Receiver works with my smartphone but not my computer ........ 14
4. Lost or damaged USB cable ...................................................................... 15
5. Error: Driver missing when trying to pair to computer................... 15
6. Error messages when connecting on Mac OS.................................... 15
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................. 16
Warranty ............................................................................................. 17
Online Support / Contact Us.............................................................. 19

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Introduction
Read all safety and operating instructions before using the Bluetooth receiver.
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 Kinivo BTR200 to liquid, moisture or areas of high
humidity.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the Kinivo BTR200 as they may
damage the unit. Always unplug and power othe unit before cleaning.
3. Do not expose the Kinivo BTR200 to extremely high or low temperatures.
The temperature range is from -14°F (-10°C) to 122°F (50°C)
4. Do not attempt to open or modify the Kinivo BTR200 in any way. This will
void the warranty.
5. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight.
6. To avoid electronic interference and/or compatibility conicts, turn othe
Kinivo BTR200 in any facilities where posted notices instruct you to do so.

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For example: Aircraft, Military Base, Hospital or Health Care Facilities.
7. To avoid impairing your hearing from long-term operation, keep the
playback volume at a moderate level.
8. Keep away from re, water, and high voltage equipment.
9. Store the receiver in a cool dry place.
10. Always dispose of the packaging and unit in accordance with the local
regulations and in a responsible manner.
Receiver Overview
1. NFC tag for quick pairing
2. Connect button
3. Digital (Toslink) audio port
4. Switch for Analog and
Digital audio output
5. Analog (3.5mm) audio port
6. Micro USB power port
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Package Contents
BTR200 HD Bluetooth Audio Receiver
Micro USB cable with USB power adapter
3.5mm to RCA cable (Digital Toslink cable not included)
Quick reference guide
Features
1. Seamlessly stream music from almost any Bluetooth (A2DP) capable
device.
2. NFC for quick Bluetooth pairing.
3. Can be used as a Bluetooth audio receiver for your home theater or other
speakers. Connect the Kinivo BTR200’s Analog or Digital stereo output to
your home theater and stream music from your smartphone / tablet.
4. Enters power saving sleep mode if not connected to a device for over 5
minutes.

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Powering On
To power on the Kinivo BTR200, connect the Micro USB cable to the Micro USB
port and to the AC outlet via the included USB AC adapter.
Bluetooth Pairing with NFC
1. Ensure that the Kinivo BTR200 is plugged in and receiving power.
2. Tap your NFC-enabled* device to the NFC tag on the Kinivo BTR200. Follow
instructions on your device to complete setup.
*Applicable only for NFC-enabled devices.
Bluetooth Pairing for All Devices
1. Ensure that the Kinivo BTR200 is plugged in and receiving power.
2. Press and hold the Connect button for 4 seconds until the LED is rapidly
blinking blue and red
3. Follow the operating instructions of your Bluetooth device to pair the
receiver.

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4. If prompted for a passkey or PIN, enter “0000” (four zeros).
5. Once paired and connected, there will be a connect tone and the LED will
be solid blue.
For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth (On), then select the BTR200 to pair the
receiver.
For Android smartphones
Navigate to Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings and enable
Bluetooth, then select Scan for devices. Select the BTR200 to pair the receiver.
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
a. Make sure your computer is Bluetooth enabled and supports Bluetooth
stereo (A2DP).
b. After putting the Kinivo BTR200 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 Kinivo BTR200 from the devices list and click the Next button.
d. After your computer has loaded the device and the drivers for the receiver,
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.

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e. Right click the Volume control tray icon then select ‘Playback devices’ from
the context menu.
f. Select the receiver (Bluetooth Hands-free Audio) by left clicking the device
then click ‘Set Default’.
g. Hit OK to close the window. The Kinivo BTR200 receiver should now play
audio from your computer.
Mac OS
a. After putting the Kinivo BTR200 receiver in pairing mode, click the
Bluetooth tray icon then select ‘Set Up Bluetooth Device’ from the drop
down menu.
b. Locate the Kinivo BTR200 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 receiver as the default audio device, click the Bluetooth tray icon
and hover over the Kinivo BTR200 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 receiver.

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Audio Connection To your Home Theater
You can connect BTR200 to your audio system in 2 ways - Digital (Toslink) port or
the Analog (3.5mm) port. (Toslink cable not included). Please change the output
button as per the table below:
Output Type
Digital (Toslink)
Switch position to Digital (Left)
Analog (3.5mm)
Switch position to Analog (Right)
Operations
Function Operation
Bluetooth pairing
mode
Press and hold Connect button for 4 seconds until
the LED rapidly blinks blue and red

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LED and Tone Indicators
Status LED
Indicator
Tone
Indicator* Note
Receiver ONone None
To power othe Kinivo
BTR200, disconnect the
micro USB power cable
from the receiver
Connecting
to known
device
Flashing
Blue None
The blue LED will be on for
1 second and ofor two
seconds
Connect to previously
connected device
Press and release the Connect button
Select Analog or
Digital audio output
Slide the select switch to Analog or Digital to
select the appropriate output port
Awaken from sleep
mode
Press Connect button to awaken the receiver
and connected to the last paired device. The
Kinivo BTR200 will go into sleep mode if it’s not
connected to a device for over 5 minutes

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*Tones only in Analog mode
Specications
Product Type Bluetooth wireless audio receiver
Manufacturer Warranty 5 years warranty
Support Bluetooth V3.0 + EDR
Support AVRCP,V1.3
Support A2DP , V1.3
Stores 4 paired devices
Weight 3.25oz
Bluetooth
pairing
mode
Flashing
Red/Blue
On entering
pairing
mode
Two beeps (escalating)
LED – repeat blue on for
0.5 sec. and red on for 0.5
sec.
Bluetooth
connected Solid Blue Tone when
connected Four beeps (escalating)
Sleep Mode ONone

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Factory Reset
WARNING: Performing a factory reset on the Kinivo BTR200 will delete any
previous pairings and will restore the receiver to factory default settings.
Only perform this if you are experiencing any issues with the product.
1. Power on the Kinivo BTR200 receiver. If it connects to a device, disconnect
the Kinivo BTR200 from your device.
2. Press and hold the Connect button for about 10 seconds. When the reset
is complete, you will see a solid red LED. If this device is connected to a
speaker, you will also hear two tones.
Note: After factory reset, you will need to remove the previous Kinivo BTR200
pairing from your Bluetooth device(s) and repeat the pairing process.
Dimensions L x W x H: 79.4mm X 76.2mm X 22.2mm
Color Black
Connections 3.5mm stereo line-out
Digital audio “Toslink” line-out
Micro USB charging port

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Troubleshooting
1. Unable to pair with smartphone or tablet
Ensure that the receiver is in pairing mode by pressing and holding the Connect
button for 4 seconds until the LED blinks red and blue. The Kinivo BTR200 is now
in pairing mode.
Now open the Bluetooth conguration on your smartphone or tablet and scan
for Bluetooth devices. You should see the Kinivo BTR200 receiver - proceed to
pair and connect the receiver.
2. Kinivo BTR200 no longer connects to my device
To ensure the Kinivo BTR200 receiver is in working order, perform a factory reset.
Hold down the connect button for 10 seconds and pair it to your device again.
3. Receiver works with my smartphone but not my
computer
The receiver needs 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), and/or AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Prole).

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4. Lost or damaged USB cable
If you have lost or damaged the included USB cable, you can use any standard
Micro USB charger/cable to charge the Kinivo BTR200 receiver.
5. Error: Driver missing when trying to pair to computer
The Bluetooth adapter for your computer provides the drivers for all Bluetooth
receivers. 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). If you need assistance with locating the drivers for your computer, you
may contact Kinivo Support on the web via [e-mail].
6. Error messages when connecting on Mac OS
Verify that the Kinivo BTR200 receiver is powered on. If you are still unable
to connect, restart the computer and remove the Kinivo BTR200 from the
Bluetooth device list. Try to pair the receiver again.
If at any point you are unable to resolve your issue, please contact Kinivo
Support at [e-mail] for assistance.

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Kinivo BTR200 receiver compatible with?
In general, the Kinivo BTR200 receiver will work with devices that support the
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole). A list of common devices that
support these Bluetooth proles:
Apple devices – iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Bluetooth enabled Mac
computers – Mac Pro, iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, etc.
Bluetooth enabled Windows computers (Windows 10, Windows 8,
Windows 7 and Vista) Tablets – Windows, Apple, Android, Kindle Fire HD.
Smartphones – Android, BlackBerry, Windows, Samsung, Droids, HTC, etc.
2. Where can I nd Windows drivers for the BTR200
receiver?
The Kinivo BTR200 receiver does not have any specic drivers. The computer
side drivers are provided by the computer’s Bluetooth adapter (see the rst
question above). If you are experiencing driver issues with the receiver on a
computer, update your computer’s Bluetooth drivers to the latest version. You
may also contact Kinivo support for assistance in locating the right drivers for
your computer.

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3. How many Bluetooth connections will the Kinivo
BTR200 receiver remember?
The Kinivo BTR200 will remember up to four previous Bluetooth connections.
When the Kinivo BTR200 is powered on, it will automatically connect to the last
device it was connected to.
4. Help! I’m unable to use to the receiver. What should I
do?
Please view the Troubleshooting section. If you are unable to nd a solution you
can contact support online via [e-mail].
Warranty
5 Years Limited Hardware Warranty.
Kinivo hereby warrants to the customer of record that this product is in good-
working condition and free from defects in material or workmanship under
normal use for a duration of 5 years after the date of purchase. The product has
been tested to meet the highest quality standards in each testing category. In
the unlikely event that the product proves to be defective, Kinivo will repair or
replace the product free of charge. If replacement is required and if Kinivo then
no longer carries the same product, then Kinivo reserves the right to substitute

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the product with a replacement product of like quality and size, suitable for the
intended use.
This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the mentioned product
only, is non-transferable and does not extend to any product damaged by
misuse, natural disasters or any other circumstances beyond Kinivo’s control.
The warranty does not cover or provide for the reimbursement or payment
of incidental or consequential damage resulting from breach of the limited
warranty described above. Except for the limited warranty described above we
oer no other warranties expressed or implied, and other than limited warranty
expressly contained herein, we hereby disclaim any and all warranties, including
without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, suitability or
tness for a particular purpose.
If your product is not functioning or you have any concerns please contact
Kinivo Support before returning the product.

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Online Support / Contact Us
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