Sennheiser BW BW 900 Manual

Sennheiser BW900 Wireless Microphone with Zoom Switch Analog
Set-Up and Instructions for Use
This unique microphone is designed for use with a telephone, but can also be connected to a PC via
several mechanisms. Connecting the BW900 to a Bluetooth connection is discussed elsewhere. These
instructions describe how to connect your BW900 to a pc using a reliable wired connection with an
Analog Zoom Wwitch and it’s included modular to twin 3.5 mm cable.
Preliminary Set-Up: First, you must make the basic connection of the BW900, Zoom Switch Analog,
your PC and your telephone. Depending upon whether you have an office telephone with a modular
“headset” jack, or a regular corded telephone, use the set-up described below, using the included
modular telephone cords.
Figure 1: Set up with standard corded telephone
Figure 2: Set-up with Phone with Headset Jack
Typical Set-up in which BW900 is used both PC
and telephone. Analog Zoom Switch is used to
toggle back and forth between PC and
telephone. Although the USB adapter is
optional, it is highly recommended.
Set-up in which BW900 is used with PC and
telephone having a modular headset jack. Switch
is used to toggle back and forth between PC and
telephone

Details of connections:
With Standard Telephone (Figure 1):
1. A modular telephone cable must connect from the “Phone” jack on the BW900 to the jack
on the left side of the Analog Zoom Switch
2. A modular telephone cable must connect from the “headset” jack on the BW900 to the
telephone receiver
3. The fixed expandable modular cable attached to the right lower corner of the Analog Zoom
switch should attach to the telephone jack to which the telephone headset normally
connects.
4. The long cable with twin 3.5 male plugs is attached to the right side of the Analog Zoom
Switch and attaches either to a USB sound adapter or directly to the microphone and sound
jack on the the PC. Although the use of a USB adapter is optional, it is highly recommend.
With a Telephone Having a Modular “Headset” Jack (Figure 2):
1. The expandable cord with modular plug attached to the right lower corner of the Zoom
Switch Analog is attached to the modular “headset” jack on the telephone.
2. The short modular cable included with the BW900 attaches to the plug labeled “phone” on
the base of the BW900 and the other end is attached to the plug on the left side of the
Zoom Switch Analog.
3. The long cable with twin 3.5 male plugs is attached to the right side of the Analog Zoom
Switch and attaches either to a USB sound adapter or directly to the microphone and sound
jack on the the PC. Although the use of a USB adapter is optional, it is highly recommend.
Preparing the BW900 for Use with your PC and Telephone:
1. Be sure you have fully charged the BW900
2. Make all required connections as shown above
3. Set-up the BW900 as appropriate for your telephone (refer to the manual for details) of
these steps) by opening the small door on the left side of the BW900
a. Set sliding switch to either the A, B, or C position and see which works best with
your telephone
b. Make a call with the BW900, using the BW900 bluetooth headset and while talking,
rotate the volume knob until the person on the other end indicates your speaking
volume is appropriate.
4. Prepare the the BW900 for your PC
a. If using the rocker switch, be sure you have it set to the left (PC) position
b. If being used, be sure your USB sound adapter is connected and drivers installed
(this is automatic once it’s attached)

c. Start Dragon NaturallySpeaking and create a new user (NaturallySpeaking > Manage
Users > New)
d. Select bluetooth microphone as the dictation source
e. In the next step, choose your sound system (either your USB sound adapter or the
built in sound card on your PC.
f. Continue training for a new user, following all instructions and reading appropriate
training text

Using the BW900 Wireless Microphone:
With your PC (for speech recognition and other PC applications):
1. Be sure your microphone is fully charged
2. Be sure the central button on the Zoom Switch Analog is in the down “PC” position
3. Remove the microphone from the cradle/charger and mount on your ear, placing the end of the
boom about ¾ inch from the side of your mouth
4. Be sure the button on the front left of the BW900 base is in the down position (put it in the up
position only when you want to lift your telephone headset and use the headset rather than
BW900 to make a phone call)
5. Activate the Bluetooth connection by pressing either the base station or headset hook button
marked by (2) and (4) in the diagram below. Upon doing so, a small icon will shine blue on the
base station below the hook button. This signifies communication between the headset and
6. Use the microphone with dragon as you would with any other microphone
With your Telephone:
1. Push the central button on the Zoom Switch Analog to bring it to the upward extended “Tel”
position
2. If not already done, activate the Bluetooth connection between the headset and base station of
the BW900 by pressing either the base station or headset hook button (marked by (2) and (4) in
the diagram above
3. Initiate or answer a call by lifting the telephone headset off the cradle, and, as needed using the
keypad on the telephone to dial.
4. If you want to bypass the BW900 and use the telephone headset to make a call, simple depress
the button on the left front of the BW900 base to bring it to the up position.
5.
Miscellaneous instructions from the BW900 Manual