Monoprice 43244 User manual
Bluetooth® Transmitter and Receiver
P/N 43244
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 3.5mm Audio Cable
1x Micro USB Charging Cable
1x User's Manual
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Multifunction Button (MFB)
2. LED Indicator
3. Operating Mode Switch
4. 3.5mm Audio Jack
5. Micro USB Charging Port
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BASIC OPERATION
Button
Function
Operation
Multifunction Button
(MFB)
Power On
With the unit powered off, press and hold
for 3 seconds. The unit will enter Bluetooth
pairing mode if no pairing record exists or
if a paired device cannot be reconnected.
Power Off
With the unit powered on, press and hold
for 3 seconds.
Enter Pairing
Mode
With the unit powered on, double press.
Play/Pause
With the unit powered on and in RX mode,
momentarily press.
Operating Mode
Switch
With the unit powered off, switches between TX and RX
Modes. Each time the Operating Mode is switched, the existing
pairing record is cleared.
LED INDICATORS
Function
LED Indicator Status
Power On
The LED Indicator flashes blue twice.
Power Off
The LED Indicator flashes red twice.
Pairing Mode
RX Mode: The LED Indicator flashes red and blue
alternately.
TX Mode: The LED Indicator flashes blue rapidly.
Unconnected Standby Mode
RX Mode: The LED Indicator flashes blue twice every 3
seconds.
TX Mode: The LED Indicator flashes blue once per
second.
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Connected Mode
The LED Indicator illuminates solid blue.
Multipoint Connections
The LED Indicator illuminates solid blue.
Low Battery
The LED Indicator flashes red.
Charging
The LED Indicator illuminates solid red.
Fully Charged
The LED Indicator is 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 LED Indictor 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 3 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, computer, or other USB
power source (available separately). The LED Indicator will illuminate solid red.
4. When charging is complete, the LED Indicator 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.
3. Double press the Multifunction Button (MFB) to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. The
LED Indicator flashes blue rapidly to indicate it is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
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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 LED Indicator will illuminate solid blue.
6. Plug one end of the included 3.5mm Audio Cable into the 3.5mm Audio Jack on the
transmitter, then plug the other end into the headphones jack on your phone, mp3
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. Double press the Multifunction Button to put the transmitter into Bluetooth pairing
mode. The LED Indicator flashes blue 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 LED Indicator will illuminate solid blue.
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.
Note: The selected audio codec depends on which codecs are supported by each receiving
device. The codec priority is 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 3 seconds to power the unit on.
3. Double press the Multifunction Button to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode. The LED
Indicator flashes red and blue alternately, indicating that it is 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 MP43244 entry. If prompted for a passcode, enter 0000 (four
zeros). The devices should connect within 5-30 seconds. Once connected, the LED
Indicator will illuminate solid blue.
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 Audio
Jack 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. Double press the Multifunction Button to put the receiver into Bluetooth pairing
mode. The LED Indicator flashes red and blue alternately, 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 MP43244 entry. If prompted for a passcode, enter 0000 (four
zeros). The devices should connect within 5-30 seconds. Once connected, the LED
Indicator will illuminate solid blue.
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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
43244
Bluetooth® Version
5
Bluetooth Frequency Range
2.402 ~ 2.480 MHz
Bluetooth Chipset
Qualcomm® CSR8670
Bluetooth Range
Class II, up to 32 feet (10 meters)
Supported Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Pairing Name
MP43244
Bluetooth Passcode
0000
Supported Codecs
aptX™Low Latency, aptX, SBC, AAC (RX
only)
Battery Type
3.7V Lithium-polymer
Battery Capacity
280mAh
Charging Time
About 2 hours
RX Operating Time
About 14 hours
TX Operating Time
About 14 hours
Operating Temperature
+14 ~ +131°F (-10 ~ +55°C)
Dimensions
ø1.9" x 0.5" (ø49 x 13 mm)
Weight
0.7 oz. (21g)
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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™ Low Latency, and the aptX™ logos are trademarks of
Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Qualcomm® aptX™ and Qualcomm® aptX™ Low
Latency are products of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.
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