Uclear HBC200 User manual

Helmet Communicator
User Manual
HBC200
®

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Welcome to HBC200
Helmet Communicator
User Manual
®
HBC200
control unit
Hi-fi
Stereo Speaker
Metal mounting
bracket
Velcro Pads
AC charger &
USB charging cable
User Manual
Removable metal
mounting bracket
Anti-slip
rubber patch

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Contents
Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Quick User Guide ----------------------------------------------------------- 3
Warnings and Safety Instructions --------------------------------------- 7
Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
General Operations -------------------------------------------------------- 14
Mobile Phone Operations ------------------------------------------------ 16
Music Streaming Operations -------------------------------------------- 18
Intercom Operations ------------------------------------------------------ 19
Button Configurations Summary --------------------------------------- 25
Status Indicator Configurations Summary --------------------------- 26
Technical Data -------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Troubleshooting Operational Tips -------------------------------------- 28
Notices ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29

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Quick User Guide
Your HBC200 at a glance
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Before using your HBC200
Please charge it first!
Charge
Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use.
To charge, use the provided charging cable by
connecting it either to a USB port or to the
adaptor provided. While charging, the status
indicator light will be red. Upon being fully charged,
the status indicator light will be blue.
Low Battery Indicator
You need to charge the helmet communicator
when the status indicator light blinks red twice
every 2 seconds with a beep every minute.
Install Speakers
Make sure the speaker wire is inserted into the
main unit. lnsert the speaker wire into the control
unit until you can no longer see the 3 ribs on the
speaker wire plug.
Status Indicator
Answer Button Up Button
Down Button
Also, make sure to register your product on
uclear-digital.com and ensure you have the
latest firmware update downloaded to enjoy
feature enhancements.

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Quick User Guide
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Power On
Hold Answer for 2 seconds.
Power Off
Hold Answer for 5 seconds.
Volume Up
Press Up once per level.
Volume Down
Press Down once per level.
Reset
Press all 3 buttons
at the same time from
an ON position until
you see light go out.
*NOTE: The volumes for mobile phone, music and intercom functions are controlled separately.

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Quick User Guide
Pairing
Hold Up and Down together
for 2 seconds
MOBILEPHONE FUNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC200 with your mobile phone.
>Check Bluetooth phone capabilities
before use.
>Hold Up and Down buttons together
for 2 seconds. The status indicator
light will blink blue and red alternately.
>From your mobile phone Bluetooth
menu, search for ‘UCLEAR HBC200’.
>If your phone requires a password,
enter ‘0000’.
Answer Incoming Call
Use voice pickup, say ‘hello’ or ‘pickup’.
OR
Manually press Answer button once.
Reject/ End Incoming Call
Hold Answer button for 2 seconds.
Last Number Redial
Use voice pickup,
Hold Answer and Up button for 2 seconds
Voice Dial
Hold Answer and Down
button for 2 seconds.
3 Way Calling
To swap between 2 concurrent calls, press
the Answer button once.

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Quick User Guide
MUSIC STREAMING FUNCTION
*NOTE: For music Bluetooth adaptor you would need to pair the music Bluetooth adaptor
before using it with HBC200.
Pairing (for Music Bluetooth adaptor Only)
Hold Up and Down buttons together for 2 seconds.
Play Music
Press the Answer button 2 times.
Stop Music (Quick Mute)
Press the Answer button 1 time.
Backtrack
Press the Down button 2 times.
Initiate Conversation
Hold the Up button for 2 seconds.
Terminate Conversation
Hold the Down button for 2 seconds.
Intercom Pairing on First Unit
Press Answer and Down buttons
for approximately 3 seconds
Quickly release once the power light
comes on
Intercom Pairing on Subsequent unit
Press Answer and Up buttons
for 3 seconds
Quickly release once the power light
comes on.
Fast Forward
Press the Up button 2 times.
INTERCOM FUNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC200 to another HBC200, the control unit needs to be switched
off before performing the following steps (see page 20 of the manual for detail):
*NOTE: Pairing needs to be done once. should the same group of users be riding.
UCLEAR control units should be reset and paired again for any new configuration of riders.

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Warning and Safety Instructions
This manual uses the and icons to highlight certain instructions.
Below is an explanation of the icons.
> This icon highlights special instructions and precautions intended to avoid damage
to the system. Non-compliance may void the product warranty.
Attention
> Please read through the operating instructions to understand how to operate the
system, in particular the safety instructions.
Attention
> This icon provides precautions important to prevent injuries to the user.
Warning
Warning
> Please note that there are some countries that by law disallow the rider to set the
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
authorized only out of public traffic conditions.
> Please check with the relevant authorities for local safety legislation before using
the helmet communicator on the road.
> Please learn how to use the buttons by looking into the mirror before using the
helmet communicator on the road.

> Please note that there are some countries that by law disallow the rider to set the
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
authorized only out of public traffic conditions.
> Please check with the relevant authorities for local safety legislation before using
the helmet communicator on the road.
> Please learn how to use the buttons by looking into the mirror before using the
helmet communicator on the road.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions
> Prolonged exposure to loud sounds may lead to permanent hearing damage.
> Speaker volume is greater than 90 dB 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 helmet communicator in anyway that may distract
you or hinder your judgment while on the move. Never ever compromise your safety
and the safety of others.
> 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 the device 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 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 part of the 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.
Attention

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Features
The helmet communicator has three main functions: to make mobile phone
calls, to listen to music and for intercom communication.
Mobile Phone Functions
• Bluetooth phone audio capabilities, HFP & 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 helmet
communicators up to 700m 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
regardless of weather conditions.
• The integrated microphone array technology allows you to communicate without
the hassle of using boom microphones.

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Installation
The HBC200 helmet communicator package contains :
HBC200
helmet communicator
control unit
Metal mounting
bracket
Round Velcro Pad
Hi-fi stereo speaker with
embedded microphones
AC charger &
USB charging cable User Manual
Removable
metal
mounting
bracket
Anti-slip rubber patch

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Installation
Install Speakers
1. Use the Velcro to install the
speakers into the ear cavity of the
helmet.
2. The microphones MUST be placed
facing forward.
3. Left and right speakers must be installed
symmetrically. and at the same angle to
create an intersection point in front of
your mouth for voice pickup.
4. Make sure the speaker wire is inserted into the main unit.
lnsert the speaker wire into the control unit until you can no longer see
the 3 ribs on the speaker wire plug.
Microphone

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Installation
Your HBC200 helmet communicator package comes with 2
types of mounting brackets: a temporary clip bracket and a metal
mounting bracket. Use either of the brackets to install the HBC200
control unit onto your helmet.
Install Temporary Clip Bracket
1. Position and fasten the clip bracket onto the helmet.
2. When in the correct position, the clip bracket should be firmly
secured onto the helmet.
3. Use additional anti slip rubber patch provided if required.
4. Remove the metal handles after clip bracket has been installed.

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Installation
Install Metal Mounting Bracket
1. Identify a position on the helmet to adhere the Metal Mounting Bracket.
Ensure this area is clean and free from dust or debris.
Install Control Unit
1. Identify a position on the helmet to adhere the Metal Mounting Bracket.
2. Peel off the double sided tape protective film.
3. Carefully place the Metal Mounting Bracket onto the position identified in step 1.
(You may only do this step once)
4. Apply slight pressure onto the metal mounting bracket to ensure that the metal
mounting bracket is firmly secured.
5. Make sure that permanent metal mounting clip is installed with the 2 side holes at
the top and the metal prong pointing down.
2. Slide control unit onto the clip bracket. You should hear a ‘click’ sound when fully
inserted.
3. Fully insert the speaker USB connector.

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General Operations
Your HBC200 helmet communicator is now all set and ready to go!
The operations described here
are applicable to all modes
of operations.
Power On
• Hold the Answer button for 2 seconds to
power on the control unit. The status
indicator will blink blue and a power up
tone can be heard.
Power Off
• To switch off the control unit, 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 the intercom feature has been in use, and all Bluetooth devices have been
disconnected, the system will auto shutdown in 2 hours. If the intercom feature
has not been in use and the HBC200 is not connected to any other devices,
the system will auto shutdown in 10 minutes.
Low battery
• When the battery level is low, the status indicator light will flash red twice every
2 seconds while emitting a warning beep every minute.
Status Indicator
Answer Button Up Button
Speaker/
Charging socket
Down Button

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General Operations
Automatic Speaker Loudness (Communication only)
• The speaker loudness will be automatically adjusted depending on the environment
noise level. However you can still adjust the volume manually.
Automatic Pairing
• The control unit has the ability to connect to the last paired device automatically
for two features
- music and mobile phone.
• Automatic pairing of the control unit with music devices is dependent on the
music devices.
Automatic Profile Switch
• The control unit supports multiple profiles concurrently, but at any point in 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.
Charging the Unit
• To charge the helmet communicator, connect it to the adaptor / USB Port with
the USB charging cable provided. Upon charging, if the unit is on, the system will
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 will increase the volume
respectively. The volume control for each mode is independent of each other.

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To use the UCLEAR control unit with your mobile phone for the first time, you
must first connect them wirelessly by pairing.
Pairing
•To connect the control unit to a mobile phone, hold the Up and Down buttons for
2 seconds. This puts the control unit 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 ‘HBC200’ to pair with the desired device.
•If 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 the control unit to your mobile phone, you may now use the UCLEAR
to answer and make 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.
Voice Call
•To activate voice call, hold the Down and Answer buttons for 2 seconds. The
accuracy of this function is dependent on the mobile phone.
Mobile Phone Operations

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Mobile Phone Operations
Last Number Redial
•To redial the last number, hold the Up and Answer buttons for 2 seconds. The
capability of this function is dependent on the mobile phone used.
3 way calling
•While 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, hold the Answer button for 2 seconds to end the
active call. Upon terminating the active call, the call on hold will automatically
become 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 controlling the music via the UCLEAR. To
operate refer to Music Streaming Operations section. Should the documented
steps not work, refer to your phone user manual on how to activate the
A2DP/AVRCP feature.

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Music Streaming Operations
To use the control unit with your music devices you must connect them
wirelessly through Bluetooth pairing. The music device must have Bluetooth
capability.
Pairing
• To connect the control unit a Bluetooth music device, hold the Up and Down
buttons for 2 seconds. This puts the UCLEAR into pairing mode. The status
indicator will blink blue and red alternately.
• Next, put the Bluetooth music device into pairing mode. Both the control unit
and the music device should automatically pair together.
After pairing to a music device, you may use the UCLEAR to wirelessly listen
to music stored on the device.
In order to use the control unit to remotely control the music, the music device
must have Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control capability, AVRCP profile.
Play
• To play music, press the Answer button 2 times.
Stop
• To stop music, press the Answer button 1 time.
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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Intercom Operations
New Generation
Multi-Hop Technology
-Superior voice quality
-Allows large group communication
-Multiplies range through hopping, so that you achieve up to 700m between each
UCLEAR unit.