PRYME PRYMEBLU BT User manual

INSTALLING THE PRYMEBLU MOBILE ADAPTER
The PRYMEBLUE Mobile Adapter will work with most mobile and base-station amateur radios that
feature a 6-pin DIN type accessory connector. This jack is typically labeled “Packet” or “Data” and is
normally used to connect a Terminal Node Controller and other type of digital modem to the
radio. The connections used by the PRYMBLUE Mobile Adapter are shown below. For more
information about the function of this jack consult the manual for your radio.
STEP SIX: Pairing the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter and PRYMEBLU PTT (OPTIONAL)
* Make sure the amateur radio, PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter, Wireless Headset, and PRYMEBLU
BT-PTT are all turned OFF. The BT-PTT should be fully charged.
* On the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter, press and hold the Multifunction Button while turning the
Power Switch on the adapter to the ON position. Continue to hold the Multifunction button down
for approximately three seconds. Release the button when the status LED of the adapter begins to
flash two times per second.
* Once again, press the Multifunction Button on the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter. Release the
button. The LED indicator on the Mobile Adapter should now flash three times per second. The
PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter is now in PTT pairing mode.
* On the PRYME BT-PTT, press and hold the Push-to-Talk button while setting the power switch to the
ON position. Continue to hold the Push-to-Talk button down until you see the LED indicator change
to a series of rapid flashes. Release the Push-to-Talk button. The BT-PTT is now in pairing mode.
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PRYMEBLU®MOBILE ADAPTER GUIDE For Amateur Mobile Radios BT Adapter Made in Taiwan This manual applies to the PRYMEBLU BT-M6DIN
The PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter allows you to use a Wireless headset or other audio accessory with your mobile or base station amateur 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. © 2021PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All Rights Reserved
Controls and Connections
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 different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications 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.
Version 3.00DIN February 2021
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Status LED
The LED flashes messages that lets
the user know the current status of
the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter.
DC Power Cable
These wires are used to connect
the adapter to a DC power source.
For more information about the
power requirements of the adapter,
see page 3.
Multifunction Button
This button is used to
place the PRYMEBLU
Mobile Adapter in
pairing mode. It can
also be used as a
Push-to-Talk (PTT)
button
Connection Cable
The PRYMEBLU BTM-Adapter uses shielded cable to
connect the adapter to the mobile/base station radio
Adapter Housing
The BT and radio interface circuitry of the
PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter are contained inside
this compact and rugged polycarbonate housing
Velcro for Mounting
The Velcro pad on the bottom
of the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter
allows it to be mounted in a convenient
location near the mobile/base station
two-way radio
External PTT Jack
This 2.5 mm Tip-Sleeve
(TS) style jack can be used
to connect an (optional)
external Push-to-Talk device
(such as a foot switch) to the
adapter. The correct method
for wiring the external switch
appears below.
Radio Connector
The radio connector
is the part of the
adapter that plugs
into your amateur
radio. For more
information on this
connector, see pg. 3
STEP ONE: Connecting the Mobile Adapter to an Amateur Radio
* Align the radio connector of the Mobile Adapter with the jack on the amateur radio and push
the connector into the jack until it is firmly seated.
* If you will use the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter with a wired Push-to-Talk (such as a footswitch)
plug the connector for the PTT into the External PTT Jack of the adapter and mount the switch.
STEP TWO: Programming radio
* On some radio models you may need to set the radio for “1200 Baud” packet radio operation
for the radio to work properly with the PRYMEBLU Adapter. The Wireless adapter may not work
properly if the radio is set for “9600 baud” packet mode.
STEP THREE: Powering the Adapter
The PRYMEBU Mobile Adapter requires an external filtered, regulated DC power source. The
power source should be rated for between 10 and 15 VDC and capable of delivering current at
least 100 mA (0.1 A) average / 150 mA (0.15 A) surge. Power leads are provided so that you can
make this connection.
* The black wire (-) should be connected to the negative lead of a DC power source or to chassis
ground if you are installing the adapter in a vehicle.
* The red wire (+) should be connected to the positive lead of a DC power source. It is
recommended to make all connections with at least #20 AWG stranded insulated copper wire.
STEP FOUR: Mounting the Adapter
Velcro is supplied with the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter which allows you to secure the adapter
to nearly any location near the amateur radio. For convenience, you should mount the adapter
somewhere that the user will be able to see the status LED and to reach the Multifunction
Button for ease of use.
STEP FIVE: Pairing the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter with a Wireless Headset
* Make sure that the amateur radio, PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter, and Wireless Headset are all
powered OFF. The Wireless Headset should be fully charged.
* Put the Wireless Headset into pairing mode following the instructions provided by the
headset’s manufacturer.
* On the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter, press and hold the Multifunction Button while turning the
Power Switch on the adapter to the ON position. Continue to hold the Multifunction button
down for approximately three seconds. Release the button when the status LED of the adapter
begins to flash two times per second. The PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter is now in headset pairing
mode.
* Place the Wireless Headset near the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter and wait. Within a few
seconds, the devices should synch to each other. Once paired, the LED on Mobile Adapter will
change to a long blue flash followed by a single blue flash every few seconds.
* If the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter does not detect a compatible Wireless Headset within sixty
seconds of being put into pairing mode, the adapter will exit the pairing mode and resume
normal operation.
* Once the adapter and headset have paired to each other, you can power on the amateur
mobile radio.
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BT-PTT Wireless
PTT Switch (optional)
Your headset device
FIG. 4 - Wireless Communication System
Power Switch
Turns the PRYMEBLU
Mobile Adapter on and off.
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* Place the BT-PTT near the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter and wait. Within a few seconds, the devices
should synch to each other.
* Once paired, the LED on Mobile Adapter will change to a long blue flash followed by a single
blue flash every few seconds. The LED on the BT-PTT will also show a quick single flash every
second.
* If the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter does not detect a compatible BT-PTT within sixty seconds of
being put into pairing mode, the adapter will exit the pairing mode and resume normal operation.
* Power on the wireless Headset that you previously paired to the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter.
Within a few seconds, the headset and adapter should reconnect.
* Once the adapter, wireless Push-to-Talk, and headset have connected to each other, you can
power on the amateur mobile radio.
Reconnecting to a Previously Paired Headset / PRYMEBLU PTT
Once the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter has been successfully paired to a wireless Headset or
PRYMEBLU BT-PTT, it will remember those connections. If the headset or BT-PTT is powered off or
loses connection, the adapter will attempt to reestablish the connection. The adapter and
headset/BT-PTT will attempt to reestablish their link whenever when the devices are powered on
and in within range of each other. Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.
STEP SEVEN: Transmit and Receive Operation
Push-to-Talk can be activated by any of the following methods:
* Pressing and holding the Multifunction button of the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter
* Pressing and holding the PTT button on the PRYMEBLU PTT (if a BT-PTT is paired to the Mobile
Adapter).
* Pressing and holding the button on the external Push-to-Talk/Footswitch (if one is plugged into
the Mobile Adapter).
When transmitting, the operator’s voice is picked-up by:
* The microphone in the wireless Headset.
* Note that the radio’s hand microphone can be used as a back-up. Pressing and holding the PTT
button on the hand microphone will cause the radio to transmit and the operator’s voice will be
picked up by the hand microphone.
When receiving signals:
* Receive audio can be heard over both the radio’s internal speaker or over the earphone in the
wireless Headset.
* The volume control knob on the radio controls the internal speaker volume only. If you do not
wish to hear received signals over the internal speaker, simply set the radio’s volume to zero.
* The volume of the earphone can be controlled using the Volume Up/Down buttons on the
wireless Headset.
STATUS LED MESSAGES
The meanings of the various status LED messages shown by the PRYMEBLU
Mobile Adapter are shown on the following table:
LED INDICATION
One flash every 4 seconds
Two flashes per second
Three flashes per second
One long flash for three seconds
No indication
MEANING
Normal operation
Headset pairing mode active
PTT pairing mode active
Successfully paired or re-paired
Radio is turned off or no power is being
supplied to the adapter
TROUBLESHOOTING
My Wireless Headset or PRYMEBLU Push-to-Talk will not pair with the PRYMEBLU Adapter.
Try re-pairing the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter and wireless accessory following the instructions
in this guide. Make sure that the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter and accessory being paired are
within one meter of each other. If possible, isolate them from other wireless devices such as
phones, laptops, etc. that might interfere with the pairing process.
My Wireless Headset or PRYMEBLU Push-to-Talk worked with the PRYMBLU Adapter
previously, but is not working now.
Make sure that the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter is properly connected to the amateur radio and
that the adapter has power supplied to it. 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
Mobile Adapter to the wireless accessories.
I can transmit using the Multifunction Button on the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter and
transmit audio is picked up from my wireless Headset; however the PTT button on my
PRYMEBLU Push-to-Talk does not key the radio.
Your PRYMEBLU BT-PTT is not properly paired with the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter or has
come un-paired. Try pairing the adapter and BT-PTT again.
I can transmit using the Multifunction Button on the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter or the PTT
button on the PRYMEBLU Push-to-Talk but no microphone audio is being heard.
Your wireless Headset is not properly paired with the PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter or has come
un-paired. Try pairing the adapter and headset again.
I have my PRYMEBLU Mobile Adapter plugged into my Mobile Two-Way radio but when I
turn the radio on, the LED on the adapter does not light up.
Check the connections to the external DC power supply and ensure that the power supply is
turned on.
SUPPORT AND WARRANTY
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 modified by an officer 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 specific 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
© 2021 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 BT link used in this product is an open standard, unsecured technology. As
such, it is not recommended for first-responder or other mission critical users.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature:
Weight:
BT Module:
Audio Line Input:
Audio Output:
Transmitted Power:
Receiver Sensitivity:
Supported BT Operating Profiles:
DC Input:
DC Current Draw (average):
DC Current Draw (maximum):
-20° C to +50° C ± 2°
30g approximate
Fully Qualified BT v2.1+EDR Chip set
350 mVrms (maximum)
20 mVrms
1 dBm (typical)
-82 dBm (typical)
HSP, HFP, SPP (for Push-to-Talk).
12 VDC
13 mA
120 mA