Rocket Fish RF-QX5 User manual

Noise Cancelling Wireless Headset
RF-QX5
User Guide

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Noise Cancelling Wireless
Headset
Contents
Important safety instructions .......................................... 3
Introduction ........................................................................... 4
Features.................................................................................... 4
Package contents.......................................................... 4
Components ................................................................... 5
Using the headset ................................................................ 6
Headset functions......................................................... 6
Charging the battery ................................................... 6
Turning the headset on or off................................... 6
Pairing the headset with a compatible phone... 7
Disconnecting the headset from the phone....... 7
Reconnecting the headset to the phone ............. 8
Making a call ................................................................... 8
Answering or ending a call........................................ 8
Rejecting a call ............................................................... 8
Redialing the last number dialed............................ 8
Muting a call ................................................................... 9
Using voice dialing ....................................................... 9
Adjusting the earpiece volume................................ 9
Switching between the headset and phone....... 9

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Erasing all pairing information................................. 9
Turning the LED indicator on or off......................10
Checking the battery status....................................10
Resetting the headset ...............................................10
Maintaining ..........................................................................10
Troubleshooting .................................................................11
Specifications....................................................................... 11
Legal notices ........................................................................12
One-year limited warranty.............................................. 13
Important safety instructions
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not expose the headset to water.
6Clean only with a dry cloth.
7Do not plug in the wall charger near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other chargers that produce heat.
8Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
9Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
charger.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11 Unplug this charger during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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13 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the charger to
rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
14 An apparatus with a three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I
apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric
shock. Make sure that you connect this Class I device to a
grounding-type, three-prong outlet.
15 In order to charge your headset correctly, the wall outlet must be in
correct working condition.
16 Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the RF-QX5 wireless headset.
This headset represents the state of the art in wireless headset design
and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Features
Package contents
• QX5 noise cancelling wireless headset
• Ear loop
• USB charging cable and A/C wall charger
• Earbuds (small, medium, and large)
• Quick Setup Guide
Note: The ear loop and medium earbud come preattached.

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Components
#Component Description
1Volume up Press to increase the earpiece volume.
2
Power/Send/End button • Switches the headset on and off.
• Answers incoming calls.
•Endsactivecalls.
• Rejects incoming calls.
•Voicedials.
3
Indicator light Power on—Lights solid yellow-green for 1 second and the headset beeps
once.
Pairing mode—Rapidly flashes yellow-green.
The flashing continues for approximately three minutes or until the headset is
connected to a compatible phone. If the headset is not connected to a phone
during this time, the headset enter connectable status.
Connectable—Flashes yellow-green once every 2.5 seconds.
Connection active—Flashes yellow-green every 5 seconds.
Incoming call—Flashes yellow-green two times every 1 second.
Active call—Flashes yellow-green every 5 seconds.
Power off—Lights solid red for 1 second and the headset beeps once.
Low battery—Alternately flashes yellow-green and red, and the headset
beeps every 300 seconds.
4Charger connector Connect the charger to this jack and to a power outlet to charge the battery.
5Volume down Press to decrease the earpiece volume.
6Earpiece Transmits the callers voice.

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Using the headset
Headset functions
Charging the battery
Before using the headset, you must charge the battery for
approximately two hours. When the battery is fully charged, it
provides up to 5 hours of talk time or up to 200 hours of standby
time.
To charge the battery:
• Connect the charger to the headset and to an power outlet. While the
battery is charging the indicator lights red. When the battery is fully
charged, the indicator lights yellow-green.
Note: You may also charge the headset with the USB cable by plugging the cable into
an USB port on your laptop or desktop computer.
Turning the headset on or off
To turn the headset on or off:
1To turn on the headset, press and hold the power button for about two
seconds. The headset beeps and the indicator blinks yellow-green. (The
first time you turn on the headset, you have to press and hold the power
button for five seconds.)
2To turn off the headset, press and hold the power button for about four
seconds. The headset beeps and the indicator briefly lights red.
Headset function Button presses
Voice dial Press the power/send/end button.
Redial Double-press the power/send/end button.
Answer a call Press the power/send/end button.
End (cancel) a call Press and hold the power/send/end button for two
seconds.
Reject a call Double-press the power/send/end button.
Transfer a call between connected
devices
Double-press the power/send/end button while in
a call to transfer call to handset.
Mute or unmute Press volume up and volume down buttons at the
same time for about two seconds.
Adjust the earpiece volume Press volume up or volume down button.
Erase all pairing information When the headset is turned off, press and hold the
power/send/end and volume up buttons until the
indicator flashes red and yellow-green alternately.
Turn the indicator on or off When the headset is connected to a phone, press
and hold the power/send/end and volume up
buttons for four seconds.
Check the battery status Press and hold the power/send/end for two
seconds.

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Pairing the headset with a compatible phone
Pairing is the process of linking the headset with a Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phone. After you pair the headset with a phone, you can only
use the headset with the paired phone. If you want to use the
headset with a different phone, you must repeat the pairing process
with the new phone. The headset can be paired with up to eight
compatible phones, but it can be connected to only one phone at a
time.
To pair the headset with a compatible phone:
1Make sure that the compatible phone is turned on and within 33 feet
(10 meters) of the headset.
2Turn on the headset and make sure that the battery is fully charged.
3Press and hold the power/send/end button for about four seconds. The
indicator rapidly flashes yellow-green.
4Release the button. The headset is now in pairing mode.
5Activate the Bluetooth connection from the phone. See the
documentation that came with the phone for instructions.
6Set the phone to start searching for Bluetooth devices.
7Select RF-QX3 from the list of found devices displayed on the phone.
8If neccessary, enter a PIN code 0000 to pair and connect the headset with
your phone. With some phones, you need to make a connection
separately after pairing.
Disconnecting the headset from the phone
To disconnect the headset from the phone:
• Turn off the headset.
Or,
• Disconnect the headset in the phone’s menu.
Or,
• Move the headset more than 33 feet (10 meters) away from the phone.
Note: You do not need to delete the pairing with the headset to disconnect the
headset. When you reconnect the headset to a phone it has be paired with, you do
not have to enter the code 0000 again.

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Reconnecting the headset to the phone
Note: The headset connects to the last connected phone by default. If the last phone is
out of the Bluetooth operating range or you are not using the last phone, the headset
searches and connects to the other paired phones.
To reconnect the headset to the last phone used:
• If the headset is turned off, turn it on. It automatically connects to the
phone.
Note: If the headset is out of Bluetooth operating range (33 feet/10 meters) for less
than two minutes, the headset sounds a warning tone and the indicator flashes
yellow-green every 2.5 seconds. If you move the headset back into operating range, it
automatically reconnects with the phone.
If the headset is out of Bluetooth operating range for more that two minutes, press
and hold the power/send/end button until a beep sounds to indicate the connection
is reactivated.
Making a call
To make a call:
• Use the phone in the normal way. See the phone’s documentation for
instructions.
Answering or ending a call
When you receive a call, you hear a ringing tone through the headset.
To answer or end a call:
• Press the power/send/end button to answer a call. Press the
power/send/end button for about two seconds to end the currently
active call.
Note: Some phones have an Auto Answer function. If the phone has this function, you
can use it with the headset.
Rejecting a call
To reject a call:
• Double-press the power/send/end button.
Redialing the last number dialed
To redial the last number dialed:
• While no call is in progress, double-press the power/send/end button.

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Muting a call
To mute a call:
• Press the volume up and volume down button at the same time for
about two seconds to mute current call. Press the volume up and volume
down buttons at the same time for about two seconds again to unmute
the call.
Using voice dialing
If the paired phone has a voice dialing feature, you can use it with the
headset.
To use voice dialing:
• When no call is in progress, briefly press the power/send/end button. A
tone indicates that you can start saying the voice tag. The phone plays
the voice tag and dials the related phone number.
Adjusting the earpiece volume
To adjust the earpiece volume:
• Press the volume up or volume down button.
Switching between the headset and phone
To switch between the headset and phone:
• While a call is in progress, double-press the power/send/end button or
use the switching function on the phone.
Erasing all pairing information
To erase all pairing information:
1Turn off the headset.
2At the same time, press and hold the power/send/end and volume up
buttons until the indicator flashes. After erasing all pairing information,
the headset enters pairing mode automatically.

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Turning the LED indicator on or off
You can turn the LED indicator on or off when the headset is
connected to a phone or during a call.
To turn the LED indicator on or off:
• At the same time, press the power/send/end button and the volume up
button for about four seconds. The LED indicator turns off. Repeat this
step to turn the LED indicator back on.
Checking the battery status
When the headset is paired and connnected to a phone, press and
hold the power/send/end button for about two seconds:
• If the indicator flashes once yellow-green, the battery level is over half of
battery capacity.
• If the indicator flashes once yellow-green and red, the battery level is less
than half, but has more than one hour of talk time.
• If the indicator flashes once red, the battery level has less than one hour
talk time.
Resetting the headset
To reset the headset:
• Connect the charger. The headset is turned off and reset.
Note: You should only use the reset function when the headset operates unusually.
When you reset the headset, pairing information is not erased.
Maintaining
• Do not store the headset in cold areas. When the headset returns to
normal temperature, moisture can form inside the headset and damage
eclectronic circuit boards.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the headset. Rough handling can break
internal circuit boards and fine mechanics.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the headset.
• Do not paint the headset. Paint can prevent correct operation.

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Troubleshooting
If you cannot connect to a compatible phone, make sure that:
•Thebatteryischarged
• The headset is turned on
• The phone has been paired with the headset
Specifications
The headset supports the following specifications:
• Bluetooth Core Specification v2.1+EDR
• Handsfree Profile (HFP) v1.5
• Headset Profile (HSP) v1.1

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Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product 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 has been tested and found to comply within 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 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 technician for help.
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with
the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canada RSS210 statement
This equipment complies with RSS210 of the IC 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.

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One-year limited warranty
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-QX5
(“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material
or workmanship for one (1) year from the purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This
Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and
packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If
you notify Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that
requires service, terms of this warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days), beginning on the date you purchased the
Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center or store
personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or
(2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products
and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned
to you. If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must
pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the
Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original receipt and the Product
to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and
the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its
original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States, Canada,
and Mexico.

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What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
•Installation
•Setupadjustments
•Cosmeticdamage
• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
•Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
•Commercialuse
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
This warranty also does not cover:
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the
Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST
PROFITS. ROCKETFISH PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER
THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Rocketfish:
For customer service please call 1-800-620-2790
www.rocketfishproducts.com
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