PRYME Radio Product BT-500-H8 User manual
This manual applies to the
PRYMEBLU BT-500-H8
Bluetooth Adapter which
fits Hytera PD600 series,
X1 series, and other
compatible radios.
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Controls and Connection
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one 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 dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna
during transmitting.
RF Exposure Warning!
Please keep product 20cm away from your
body or bystander during the radio operation.
The typical handheld two-way radios were
certied under mobile usage condition
(i.e. keep 20cm away from the user body)
and use of such radio closer than 20cm may
exceed the US RF exposure limit
and shall be avoided.
Version 1.0.H8 August 2015
911 Mariner St., Brea, CA 92821
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PRYMEBLU ADAPTER USER’S GUIDE
For Compatible Wireless Audio Accessories
Bluetooth Adapter
Model No.: BT-500-H8
Made in Taiwan
The PRYMEBLU Adapter allows you to use a compatible wireless
headset or other audio accessory with your two-way radio.
PRYME® and PRYMEBLU™ are trademarks owned by PRYME Radio Products,
Brea CA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
© 2015 PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All Rights Reserved
STEP ONE: Connecting to a Two-Way Radio
To connect your PRYMEBLU adapter to a two-way radio, follow these steps:
*Always turn o your two-way radio before connecting or disconnecting your PRYMEBLU adapter.
* Plug the PRYMEBLU adapter into the audio accessory jack of your two-way radio.
* Tighten the retaining screw at the bottom of the adapter to ensure that the PRYMEBLU adapter remains attached
to the radio. DO NOT over tighten.
* You can secure the PRYMEBLU Adapter to your two-way radio or clothing using the Velcro fastener or belt clip.
* Turn on your two-way radio and verify that the radio transmits and receives with the adapter attached.
* Because no wireless audio accessory will yet be paired to the PRYMEBLU Adapter, received signals should be heard over
the radio’s internal speaker and transmitted signals will be sent using the radio’s internal microphone.
* The Talk button on the PRYMEBLU Adapter will not function as a Push-to-Talk button for your two-way radio until a wireless
audio accessory is successfully paired to the adapter.
Connecting the Adapter to Radio
USING THE FRICTION PAD (Velcro version)
The PRYMEBLU adapter is supplied with a rubber Friction Pad. This pad provides additional protection
and stability when using the Velcro Fastener to attach the adapter to a radio or other location.
To install the rubber Friction Pad do the following:
1. Open the Velcro Fastener on the back of the PRYMEBLU adapter so that the two straps are separated.
2. Align the Friction Pad so that it is centered over the Velcro Fastener on the back of the adapter.
3. Slide one strap of the Velcro Fastener into one of the slots in the Friction Pad and pull the strap through.
4. Slide the other Velcro Fastener strap through the other slot in the Friction Pad.
5. Place the PRYMEBLU adapter in the position you wish to mount it and close the Velcro Fastener.
Connecting the Adapter to Radio
QUICK START
1. Connect the PRYMEBLU adapter to a compatible 2-way radio.
2. Pair the PRYMEBLU adapter with a compatible wireless audio accessory.
3. Test and use.
Multifunction Talk Switch
Used to place the PRYMEBLU
Adapter in pairing mode.
Once paired with an audio
accessory, this switch is used
to activate the Push-To-Talk
function of the 2-way radio
Status LED
The LED ashes messages that
let the user know the current
status of the PRYMEBLU Adapter
Velcro Fastener
or Belt Clip
Used to attach
the PRYMEBLU
adapter to the
2-way radio
or to the user’s
belt or lapel
Radio Connector
Plugs into the 2-way
radio’s Mic/Speaker jack.
Belt Clip Version
Velcro Fastener
Version
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8
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Pairing With an Audio Accessory
STEP TWO: Pairing with an Audio Accessory
* Turn o the radio that the PRYMEBLU adapter is connected to. Wait at least three seconds.
* Turn the radio on while holding down the Talk button on the PRYMEBLU adapter.
* Continue to hold the Talk button down for approximately three seconds. Release the Talk button when the status LED
begins to ash two times per second.
* The PRYMEBLU adapter is now in audio accessory pairing mode. Activate the pairing mode on your compatible wireless
audio accessory.
* Once the wireless audio accessory and PRYMEBLU adapter are paired with each other, the status LED on the adapter will
show a constant blue light for three seconds.
* If the PRYMEBLU adapter does not detect a compatible wireless accessory within 60 seconds of being put into pairing mode,
the adapter will exit the pairing mode and resume normal operation.
* Once successfully paired, you will be able to operate your two-way radio using your compatible wireless accessory.
Reconnecting to a Previously Paired Headset
Once the PRYMEBLU Adapter has been successfully paired to a Bluetooth headset it will remember that connection. If the headset is
powered o or loses connection, the adapter will attempt to reestablish the connection. The adapter and headset will attempt to
reestablish their link whenever when the radio/adapter and headset are both turned on and in within range of each other.
Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.
Transmit and Receive Operation
STEP THREE: Transmit and Receive Operation
The PRYMEBLU Adapter will automatically route received radio calls based on the following priority:
*If a wireless Bluetooth headset is paired to the PRYMEBLU Adapter, calls will be heard over the speaker in the headset.
* If no wireless headset or audio accessory is paired to the PRYMEBLU adapter or the wireless accessory is turned o, calls
will be routed to the internal speaker of the two-way radio.
NOTE: When a new accessory is connected, paired, disconnected, or powered o¬n, it may take several seconds for the audio
from received radio calls to be routed appropriately.
Push-to-Talk can be activated by pressing and holding the Talk button of the PRYMEBLU adapter or by using an optional PRYMEBLU
Wireless Bluetooth PTT (model BT-PTT, sold separately). If you are using a PRYMEBLU PTT, you will rst need to pair the adapter with
the PTT device, using the instructions located in the PRYMEBLU PTT User’s Guide.
When transmitting, the operator’s voice is picked-up by:
* The microphone in the paired wireless Bluetooth audio accessory.
* If no audio accessory is paired with the PRYMEBLU Adapter, or the paired wireless audio accessory is turned o, the internal
microphone in the attached two-way radio will be used.
Status LED Messages Support and Warranty
Troubleshooting
My wireless audio accessory will not pair with the PRYMEBLU Adapter.
Follow the instructions to place the PRYMEBLU Adapter into the correct pairing mode and then activate the pairing mode
on the accessory. Make sure that the PRYMEBLU Adapter and accessory being paired are within one meter of each other.
My wireless audio accessory or worked before, but is not working now.
Make sure that the PRYMEBLU adapter is properly connected to the two-way radio and that the radio is turned on. Ensure
that your wireless audio accessory has a fully charged battery and is turned on. If the devices will still not work, re-pair the
PRYMEBLU adapter to the wireless accessories.
My radio shows "Keyloader" on the LCD when I press the Talk button of the PRYMEBLU Adapter.
When your press the talk key with no wireless headset paired, the radio believes a keyloader is attached to the radio.
Disable the keyloader function in the radio's programming software or pair a wireless accessory with the adapter.
PRYME Radio Products warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for
a period of one year from the date of retail purchase. PRYME will repair or replace a defective
unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor. The limited warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the United States and Canada. It does
not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper
or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning, or other incidences
of excessive voltage, or any tampering or repairs by other than a PRYME authorized repair
facility. It does not cover replacement of consumable parts, transportation costs, or damage
in transit.
Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this
warranty. This warranty can only be modied by an ocer of PRYME Radio Products, and
then only in writing. Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the
consumer’s sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement as provided by the terms of this
warranty. Under no circumstances shall PRYME Radio Products be liable for any loss or
damage, direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use this
product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also
have other rights, which may vary, from state to state.
For support or warranty service on your PRYME product, contact us at 1-800-666-2654 or visit
us on the web at www.PRYME.com.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFO
© 2015 PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All rights reserved.
PRYME® and PRYMEBLU™ are trademarks owned by PRYME Radio Products. All other product
or service names are the property of their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER: The Bluetooth wireless link used by PRYMEBLU products is an open standard,
unsecured technology. As such, it is not recommended for rst-responder or other mission
critical users.
The meanings of the various status LED messages shown
by the PRYMEBLU Adapters are shown on the following table:
MEANING
Normal operation
Audio accessory pairing mode active
Successfully paired or re-paired
Radio is turned o
LED INDICATION
One ash per second
Two ashes per second
One long ash for three seconds
No indication
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