Uclear HBC 100 User manual

HBC 100
User Manual
Helmet Communicator
UC LEAR
TM

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HBC100 Helmet Communicator User Manual
Note
Welcome to UC LEAR
TM

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Contents --------------------------------------------- 2
Quick User Guide ------------------------------------ 3
Warnings and Safety Instructions ------------------ 7
eatures --------------------------------------------- 9
Installation ------------------------------------------ 10
General Operations --------------------------------- 13
Mobile Phone Operations --------------------------- 15
Music Streaming Operations ----------------------- 17
Intercom Operations ------------------------------- 18
Button Configurations Summary ------------------ 19
Status Indicator Configurations Summary -------- 20
Technical Data -------------------------------------- 21
Notices ---------------------------------------------- 22
Contents

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Your HBC100 at a glance
Up button
Speaker /
charging socket
Down button
Status
indicator
Answer
button
Charge
oTo charge, use the provided charging cable conn
ecting it
either to a USB port or to the adaptor provided.
oWhile charging, the status indicator would show red.
oUpon fully charged, the status indicator would show blue.
Low Battery Indicator
o
You would need to charge the helmet communicator when
the status indicator blinks red twice every 2 seconds
with
a beep every minute.
Charger
Attach
G ENERAL F UNCTIONS
Before using your HBC100 please c arge it first!
Quick User Guide

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M OBILE P HONE F UNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC100 with your mobile phone
Power On
oHold Answer for 2 seconds.
Power Off
oHold Answer for 5 seconds.
Reset
oPress all 3 buttons
together.
Volume Up
oPress Up once.
*NOTE: The volumes for mobile phone, music and intercom
functions are controlled separately.
Volume Down
oPress Down once.
Pairing
oHold Up and Down buttons together for 2 seconds
. The
status indicator would alternately blink blue and red.
oro
m your mobile phone Bluetooth menu, search for
‘UCLEAR HBC100’.
o
Your phone would prompt you for a passcode, enter
‘0000’.
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Answer Incoming Call
oUse voice pickup, say ‘hello’
or ‘pickup’.
OR
oManually press Answer
button once.
Voice Dial
oHold Answer and Down
button for 2 second.
Last umber Redial
oHold Answer and Up
button for 2 second.
Reject/ End Incoming Call
oHold Answer button for 2 seconds.
3 Way Calling
o
To swap between 2
concurrent
calls, press
the Answer button once.
M USIC S TREAMING F UNCTIONS
*NOTE:
or music dongles you would need to pair the
music dongle before using it with HBC100.
Play/ Stop (Toggle
Functions)
oPress the Answer button
2 times.
Pairing (for Music
Dongle Only)
oHold Up and Down buttons
together for 2 seconds.
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I NTERCOM F UNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC100 to another HBC100
Helmet 1
(Master Unit)
Helmet 2
(Secondary Unit)
Pairing ( eeds to be done once)
oThe helmet communicator needs to be switched off
before performing the following steps:
Press Answer and Down buttons for 5
seconds on
helmet 1 & press Answer and Up buttons for 5
seconds on helmet 2.
Initiate or Terminate Conversation
(Toggle Functions)
oHold the Up button for 2 seconds.
Fast Forward
oPress the Up button 2
times.
Backtrack
oPress the Down button
2 times.
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This manual uses the and icons to highlight
certain instructions. Below is an explanation of the icons.
Attention
- This icon highlights special instructions and precautions
intended to avoid damage to the system. Non-compliance
may void the product warranty.
Warning
- This icon provides precautions important to prevent injuries to
the user.
Attention
- Please read through the operating instructions to understand
how to operate the system, in particular the safety
instructions.
Warning
- Please note that there are some countries that by law disallow
the rider to set the UC LEAR
TM
helmet communicator to a
volume that prevents you from perceiving the surrounding.
- Please note that in some countries the use of both speakers
simultaneously is authorised only out of pubic traffic
conditions.
- Please check with the relevant authorities for local safety
legislation before using the UC
LEAR
TM
helmet communicator on
the road.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions
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- Prolonged exposure to loud sounds may lead to permanent
hearing damage.
- Do not attempt to place an outgoing call through the mobile
phone while riding on the motorcycle at any point of time.
- Please do not use the UC LEAR
TM
helmet communicator in
anyway that may distract you or hinder your judgment whilst
on the move. Never ever compromise your safety and the
safety of others.
Attention
- Charging and handling rechargeable battery products
incorrectly may cause them to overheat, catch fire or explode.
To prevent this please follow the instructions below:
i) Never change the batteries yourself, always bring it to an
authorised dealer to perform the replacement for you.
ii)When charging, use ONLY the charging cable provided or a
replacement cable from the UC LEAR
TM
dealer. Using similar,
compatible or any other cables may lead to permanent
product damage and will void the product warranty.
- Never make any modifications to any parts of the UC LEAR
TM
helmet communicator in any way as it may cause the system
to malfunction causing hurt to you.
- Do not modify your helmet to use with this system – it is not
necessary to do so.
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T e UC LEAR
TM
elmet communicator as t ree main
functions: to make mobile p one calls, to listen to music
entertainment by wireless Bluetoot and for intercom
talk.
Mobile Phone Functions
•Bluetooth phone audio capabilities, H P & HSP Profile.
•Voice activated call pick up.
Music Streaming Functions
•Bluetooth music streaming with hi-fi and stereo capabilities,
A2DP Profile.
•Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control capability, AVRCP
profile.
Intercom Functions
•Motorcycle to motorcycle or rider to passenger connection via
two UC LEAR
TM
helmet communicator up to 10m range.
Advanced Product Features
•Self adaptive intelligent noise cancellation algorithms ensure
conversations on the go are clear even in noisy environments.
•Voice controlled incoming call answering.
•The weather resistant engineered design ensures the
possibility of communication rain or shine.
•The integrated microphone array technology allows you to
communicate without the hassle of using boom microphones.
Features

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T e UC LEAR
TM
HBC100 elmet communicator package
contains:
oA UC LEAR
TM
HBC100 helmet communicator
control unit
oA pair of hi-fi stereo headset with embedded
microphones
oVelcro for speakers
oA clip bracket and anti slip rubber patch
oA metal mounting bracket with double sided tape
oAn AC charger and U B charging cable
oA user manual
Install Speakers
•Use the velcros to install the
speakers into the ear cavity of the
helmet.
•The microphones MUST be placed
facing out.
•Left and right speakers must be
installed symmetrically.
Installation
Microp one

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Your UC LEAR
TM
HBC100 elmet communicator package
comes wit 2 types of mounting bracket: a clip bracket
and a metal mounting bracket. Use eit er of t e
brackets to install t e HBC100 control unit onto your
elmet.
Install Clip Bracket
•Position and fasten the clip bracket onto the helmet.
•When in the correct position, the clip bracket should be firmly
secured onto the helmet.
•Use additional anti slip rubber patch provided if required.
•Remove the metal handles after clip bracket has been
installed.
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Install Metal Mounting Bracket
•Identify a position on the helmet to adhere the Metal
Mounting Bracket.
•Peel off the double sided tape protective film.
•Carefully place the Metal Mounting Bracket onto the position
identified in step 1. (You may only do this step once)
•Apply slight pressure onto the metal mounting bracket to
ensure that the metal mounting bracket is firmly secured.
Install Main Unit
•Slide main unit onto the clip bracket. You should hear a ‘click’
sound when fully inserted.
•ully insert the speaker USB connector.
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Your UC LEAR
TM
HBC100 elmet communicator is now setup
and ready to go!
T e operations described ere are applicable to all modes
of operations.
Power On
•Hold the Answer button for 2 seconds to power on the helmet
communicator. The status indicator will blink blue and a
power up tone can be heard.
Power Off
•To switch off the helmet communicator, press and hold the
Answer button for 5 seconds. The status indicator will blink
red 5 times followed by a long beep before fully shutting
down.
Power Save Mode (Auto Power Off)
•If intercom had been in use before, and all other Bluetooth
devices have been disconnected, the system will auto
shutdown in 1 hour. Else system would auto power off after
10 minutes of not connecting to any other device.
Low battery
Up button
Speaker /
charging socket
Down button
Status
indicator
Answer
button
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•When the battery level is low, the status indicator would flash
red twice every 2 seconds while emitting a warning beep
every minute.
Charging the Unit
•To charge the helmet communicator, connect the provided
charging cable to the speaker/ charging socket. Upon
charging, if the unit is on, system would automatically initiate
power down.
Volume Control
•The volume control of the helmet communicator can be
controlled using the Up and Down buttons. Pressing the Up or
Down button one time would increase or reduce the volume
respectively. The volume control for each mode is
independent of each other.
Automatic Pairing
•The helmet communicator has the ability to connect to the
last paired device automatically for two features – music and
mobile phone.
•Automatic pairing of the helmet communicator with music
dongles is dependent on the music dongle.
Automatic Profile Switch
•The helmet communicator supports multiple profiles
concurrently, but at any point of time only one profile is
active. The automatic profile switch determines which profile
should be active at any point of time starting from the highest
priority: (1) Mobile Phone functions (2) Intercom functions
and (3) Music functions.
•The helmet communicator can be paired to more than 1
device, but it is recommended to keep it at the most to 2
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different devices linked to the helmet communicator in order
to experience the most out of the helmet communicator.
To use t e elmet communicator wit your mobile p one
for t e first time, you must first connect t em wirelessly
by pairing.
Pairing
•To connect the helmet communicator to a mobile phone, hold
the Up and Down buttons for 2 seconds. This puts the helmet
communicator into paring mode. The status indicator would
blink blue and red alternately.
•Next, turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth functions and
search for Bluetooth devices. Select ‘UCLEAR HBC100’ to
pair with the desired device.
•When prompted to enter a passcode, enter ‘0000’.
*Most mobile phones when paired would be automatically
connected with both phone and music Bluetooth capabilities.
After pairing t e elmet communicator to your mobile
p one, you may now use t e elmet communicator to
answer your calls or make outgoing calls or listen to
music.
Voice Activated Pick Up Calls
•When a call comes to the mobile phone, say ‘hello’ or ‘pick-
up’ to answer the call OR Press the Answer button once.
Reject Calls
•To reject an incoming call or an incorrectly placed outgoing
call hold the Answer button for 2 seconds.
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Voice Call
•To activate voice call, hold the Down and Answer buttons for
2 second. The accuracy of this function is dependent on the
mobile phone.
Last umber Redial
•To redial the last number, hold the Up and Answer buttons for
2 second. The capability of this function is dependent on the
mobile phone used.
3 way calling
•Whilst on a call, if an incoming call comes in, you may answer
the call by pressing the Answer button once.
•To swap between 2 concurrent calls, press the Answer button
once.
•To end a call during a 3 way call, holding the Answer button
for 2 seconds would end the active call. Upon terminating the
active call, the call on hold would automatically be the active
call.
Music feature
•If the mobile phone supports A2DP/AVRCP profile, user may
activate the music by playing it directly from the phone or by
using controlling the phone via the helmet. To operate refer
to Music Streaming Operations section. Should the
documented steps do not work, refer to the phone user
manual on how to activate the A2DP/ACRCP feature
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To use t e elmet communicator wit your music dongle
you must connect t em first wirelessly first by pairing.
T is step is only required for music streaming dongles.
Pairing
•To connect the helmet communicator to a music dongle, hold
the Up and Down buttons for 2 seconds. This puts the helmet
communicator into paring mode. The status indicator would
blink blue and red alternately.
•Next, put the music dongle to pairing mode. Both the helmet
communicator should automatically bind to each other.
After pairing t e elmet communicator to a music dongle,
you may use t e elmet communicator to listen to t e
music stored in t e music player connected to t e dongle.
In order to use t e elmet communicator to remotely
control t e music streaming device, t e music dongle
/music streaming device needs to ave Bluetoot
Audio/Video Remote Control capability, AVRCP profile.
Play & Stop
•The Play and Stop command is a toggle function. To play
music press the Answer button 2 times. Pressing the Answer
button 2 two times whilst music is playing would stop it.
Fast Forward
•To skip to the next track, press the Up button 2 times.
Backtrack
•To skip to previous track, press the Down button 2 times.
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To use t e intercom profile on t e elmet communicator
for t e first time, you would need to first connect t e two
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TM
elmet communicators wirelessly by pairing.
Pairing
•Pairing readies one UC LEAR
TM
helmet communicator to search
for the other UC LEAR
TM
helmet communicator. This pairing
process needs to be carried out only once.
•With both helmet UC LEAR
TM
communicators powered off, hold
Answer and Down button for 5 seconds for one helmet and
hold Answer and Up buttons for 5 seconds for the other
helmet. The status indicator for both helmets would blink blue
and red alternately while trying to connect to each other.
•During the pairing process, please ensure that there are no
other intercom units in close proximity.
•It is recommended that after the pairing process is successful.
Restart both UC LEAR
TM
helmet communicators.
After pairing t e two UC LEAR
TM
elmet communicators,
you may now use t e intercom profile.
Initiate Intercom (Toggle function)
•To start conversation, hold the Up button for 2 seconds.
•In the event where the link breaks during the conversation,
you will need to re-initiate it when the helmets come back
into Bluetooth range.
Terminate Intercom (Toggle function)
•To end the conversation, hold the Up button for 2 seconds.
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The table below shows the button configurations.
Action Button
Common Instruction Commands
Power on Hold Answer for 2 seconds
Power off Hold Answer for 5 seconds
Activate Bluetooth pairing
Hold Up & Down for 2 seconds
Volume up Press Up once
Volume down Press Down once
Reset Press Answer, Up & Down once
Voice Calling
Pick up incoming call Press Answer once
End call in progress Hold Answer for 2 seconds
Reject incoming call Hold Answer for 2 seconds
Voice dial Hold Answer & Down for 2 seconds
Last number redial Hold Answer & Up for 2 seconds
Music Streaming
Play Press Answer 2 times
Stop Press Answer 2 times
ast forward track Press Up button 2 times
Backtrack Press Down button 2 times
Intercom
Pairing as helmet 1
(master unit)
Upon power up, hold Answer and
Down for 5 seconds
Pairing as helmet 2
(secondary unit)
Upon power up, hold Answer and
Up for 5 seconds
Connect intercom Hold Up for 2 seconds
Disconnect intercom Hold Up for 2 seconds
Button Configurations Summary