Monoprice 43243 User manual
Bluetooth® Long Range Transmitter and Receiver
P/N 43243
User's Manual
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these
safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
•This device is intended for indoor use only.
•Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or
other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on
the device, immediately remove it from its power source and allow it to fully dry
before reapplying power.
•Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet
hands.
•Do not expose this device to excessive vibration, extreme force, shock, or
fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
•Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on,
or near a heat source, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in
direct sunlight.
•Do not place or install this device in an area where it can be exposed to excessive
amounts of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or combustible vapors.
•This device contains a Lithium-polymer battery. Dispose of this device only in
accordance with local, state, or federal regulations for electronic waste.
•Charge the battery before first use and at least once every two months to keep it
fresh and capable of holding the full charge.
•Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or
detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.
•This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or
modify this device.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,
purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your
order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice
Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website
www.monoprice.com or via email at support@monoprice.com. Check the website for
support times and links.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed
below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a
replacement.
1x Bluetooth® Transmitter and Receiver
1x Fiber Optic Cable
1x 3.5mm Audio Cable
1x Micro USB Charging Cable
1x User's Manual
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Operating Mode LEDs
2. Audio Mode LEDs
3. Connected Device LEDs
4. Codec LEDs
5. Pairing Button
6. Multifunction Button (MFB)/Charge LED
7. Operating Mode Switch
8. Audio Mode Switch
9. 3.5mm AUX Audio Jack
10. SPDIF Optical Audio RX (Output) Port
11. SPDIF Optical Audio TX (Input) Port
12. Micro USB Charging Port
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BASIC OPERATION
Button
Function
Operation
Multifunction Button
(MFB)
Power On
TX Mode: Press and hold for 3 seconds.
RX Mode: Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Power Off
Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Play/Pause
RX Mode Only: Momentarily press.
Delete Pairing
Record
TX Mode Only: With power on or off, press
and hold for 7 seconds to delete all paired
receivers (headphones, speakers, etc.).
Pairing Button
Enter Pairing
Mode
With power on, momentarily press to enter
Pairing Mode. The Operating Mode
Indicator flashes rapidly. This is not
functional when a Multipoint Connection is
active.
aptX™ HD On/Off
With power on, press and hold for 7
seconds.
Operating Mode
Switch
Slide the switch to select RX Mode or TX Mode. When
switching with power on, wait for the Operating Mode and
Audio Mode Indicators to illuminate before switching the
Operating Mode.
Audio Mode Switch
Slide the switch to switch between the AUX and Optical inputs.
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LED INDICATORS
Function
LED Indicator Status
Power On/Off
TX Mode: TX LED flashes twice.
RX Mode: RX LED flashes twice.
Pairing
TX Mode: TX LED flashes rapidly.
RX Mode: RX LED flashes rapidly.
Disconnected Standby
TX Mode: Blue LED flashes once every
second.
RX Mode: Blue LED flashes twice every 3
seconds.
Connected Standby
RX Mode: Solid blue LED.
Connected Operating
TX LED on when in SBC mode. aptX LED on
when in aptX™ mode. LL LED on when in
aptX Low Latency mode. HD LED on when
in aptX HD mode.
RX LED on when in SBC or AAC mode. aptX
LED on when in aptX™ mode. LL LED on
when in aptX Low Latency mode. HD LED
on when in aptX HD mode. AAC LED on
when in AAC mode.
AUX
AUX LED on.
SPDIF
OPT LED on.
aptX™ HD On
TX Mode: TX LED flashes once.
RX Mode: RX LED flashes once.
aptX HD Off
TX Mode: TX LED flashes twice.
RX Mode: RX LED flashes twice.
Connected With One Device
A LED on.
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Multipoint Connection
A and B LEDs on.
Delete Pairing Record
TX Mode: TX and Charge LEDs flashes
twice.
Low Voltage
Charge LED flashes red.
Charging
Charge LED solid red.
Fully Charged
Charge LED off.
CHARGING
The internal battery should be charged before first use and at least once every two months
to keep the battery fresh and capable of holding a full charge.
1. When the Charge LED begins to flash red, the battery is low and needs to be
recharged.
2. If power is on, press and hold the Multifunction Button (MFB) for 2 seconds to turn
the unit off.
3. Plug one end of the included Micro USB Charging Cable into the Micro USB
Charging Port, then plug the other end into a wall charger, power bank, computer,
or other USB power source (available separately). The Charge LED will illuminate
solid red.
4. When charging is complete, the Charge LED will turn off.
TRANSMITTER (TX) MODE
Bluetooth® Pairing and Connection
1. With power off, slide the Operating Mode Switch to the TX position.
2. Press and hold the Multifunction Button (MFB) for 3 seconds to power the unit on.
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3. Momentarily press the Pairing Button to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. The TX LED
flashes rapidly to indicate it is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
4. Power on your receiving device (headphones, speakers, etc.) and put it into
Bluetooth® pairing mode.
5. Place your receiving device next to the transmitter. They should pair within 5-30
seconds. Once paired, the TX, A, and Codec LEDs will illuminate according to the
currently active codec.
6. Plug one end of the included 3.5mm Audio Cable into the 3.5mm AUX Audio Jack on
the transmitter, then plug the other end into the headphones jack on your phone,
mp3 player, television, etc. Alternatively, plug one end of the included Fiber Optic
Cable into the SPDIF TX port on the transmitter, then plug the other end into the
optical audio output port of another audio source device (DVD player, television,
etc.).
7. You are now ready to play audio and hear it on your receiving device.
Multipoint Connection
1. Perform the steps in the
Bluetooth® Pairing and Connection
section above.
2. Momentarily press the Pairing Button to put the transmitter into Bluetooth pairing
mode. The TX LED flashes rapidly, indicating that it is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
3. Power on your second receiving device (headphones, speakers, etc.) and put it into
Bluetooth pairing mode.
4. Place the second receiving device next to the transmitter. They should pair within 5-
30 seconds. Once paired, the TX, A, B, and Codec LEDs will illuminate according to
the currently active codec*.
5. If pairing is unsuccessful, turn off the transmitter, wait about 30 seconds, then turn
it back on and retry the pairing process for each device.
*The selected codec depends on which codecs are supported by each receiving device.
The codec priority is aptX™ HD, aptX™ Low Latency, aptX™, and SBC. The best quality
codec that is common to both devices will be selected.
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RECEIVER (RX) MODE
Bluetooth® Pairing and Connection
1. With power off, slide the Operating Mode Switch to the RX position.
2. Press and hold the Multifunction Button (MFB) for 2 seconds to power the unit on.
3. Momentarily press the Pairing Button to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. The RX LED
flashes rapidly, indicating that it is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
4. With your phone in close proximity to the receiver, open the Bluetooth settings and
scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
5. Locate and select the MP43243 entry. If prompted for a passcode, enter 0000 (four
zeros). The devices should connect within 5-30 seconds. Once connected, the RX
and A LEDs will illuminate.
6. Using the included 3.5mm Audio Cable, plug one end into the audio input on your
speakers, amplifier, headphones, etc., then plug the other end into the 3.5mm AUX
Audio Jack on the receiver. Alternatively, using the included Fiber Optic Cable, plug
one end into the optical input port on your speakers, amplifier, etc., then plug the
other end into the SPDIF RX port on the receiver.
7. You are now ready to play music on your phone and hear it on your connected
device (speakers, amplifier, headphones, etc.).
Multipoint Connection
1. Perform the steps in the
Bluetooth® Pairing and Connection
section above.
2. Momentarily press the Pairing Button to put the receiver into Bluetooth pairing
mode. The RX LED flashes rapidly, indicating that it is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
3. With your second phone in close proximity to the receiver, open the Bluetooth
settings and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
4. Locate and select the MP43243 entry. If prompted for a passcode, enter 0000 (four
zeros). The devices should connect within 5-30 seconds. Once connected, the RX, A,
and B LEDs will illuminate.
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5. You are now ready to play music from either connected phone and hear it on your
connected device (speakers, amplifier, headphones, etc.). Note that you can only
play audio from one phone at a time. If you want to play audio from the second
phone, stop playback on the first phone, then start playback on the second phone.
SPECIFICATIONS
P/N
43243
Bluetooth® Version
5
Bluetooth Frequency Range
2.402 ~ 2.480 MHz
Bluetooth Chipset
Qualcomm® CSR8675
Bluetooth Range
Class II, up to 32 feet (10 meters)
Supported Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Pairing Name
MP43243
Supported Codecs
aptX™ HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, SBC,
AAC (RX only)
Battery Type
3.7V Lithium-polymer
Battery Capacity
620mAh
Charging Time
About 2 hours
Standby Time
About 60 hours (RX Mode)
AUX Operating Time
RX: about 20 hours
TX: about 23 hours
S/PDIF Operating Time
RX: about 19 hours
TX: about 25 hours
Operating Temperature
+14 ~ +131°F (-10 ~ +55°C)
Dimensions
2.8" x 2.0" x 0.8" (70 x 52 x 20 mm)
Weight
1.5 oz. (42g)
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any
questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product
recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online
to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical
support is available through the online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com
support times and links.
To download the latest drivers, firmware, manuals, etc., go to www.monoprice.com and
type the P/N into the search bar. If available, support files are linked at the bottom of the
product page.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Notice for FCC
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.
Modifying the equipment without Monoprice's authorization may result in the equipment
no longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your
right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to
correct any interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.
This equipment 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 interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Notice for FCC
Caution
This FCC Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices
operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly
approved by Monoprice, including the use of non-approved antennas, could void the user's
authority to operate this device.
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.
Notice for Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Radio Notice for Industry Canada
Caution
This IC RSS-210 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices
operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly
approved by Monoprice, including the use of non-approved antennas, could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
This device complies with IC RSS-210. 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.
Monoprice™ and all Monoprice logos are trademarks of Monoprice Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Qualcomm® is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and
other countries. aptX™, aptX™ HD, aptX™ Low Latency, and the aptX™ logos are
trademarks of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Qualcomm® aptX™, Qualcomm®
aptX™ HD, and Qualcomm® aptX™ Low Latency are products of Qualcomm Technologies
International, Ltd.
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