Uclear HBC 120 User manual

Snow Helmet Communicator
HBC 120
US-PUB#2A
User Manual

Notices
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This Class } B ~ digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil s’accorde avec Industrie Canada licence-exempte
RSS standard.
(1) cet appareil ne peut pas causer l’intervention, et (2) cet
appareil doitaccepter de l’intervention, y compris l’intervention qui
peut causer l’opération non désirée de.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada

Notices
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
For additional information please visit our website at
www.uclear-digital.com
For customer and technical support in the US and Canada,
please contact:
BITwave USA LLC
1093 E lron Eagle Dr. #115
Eagle, ID 83616
1-855-BIT-WAVE
COPYRIGHTS:
Copyright © 2011 BITwave Pte Ltd & FSC. All rights reserved.
No part of this guide may be reproduced in any form or by any
process whatsoever without prior written consent from BITwave
Pte Ltd and FSC.
LICENCES:
The trademark and logo is exclusively owned by
BITwave Pte Ltd & FSC. Any use of the mark by any other
parties without prior written permission of BITwave Pte Ltd &
FSC constitutes an infringement of legal rights.
The Bluetooth trademark is owned by Bluetooth SIG and is
used under license by BITwave Pte Ltd & FSC.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FCC ID:NMC2010HBC100A 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 operations.
Welcome to
HBC120 Ski and Snowboard Helmet Communicator
User Manual
HBC120 helmet
communicator Hi-fi stereo headset 18”extension Cord
control unit
Strap Attachment Side Mounted An AC charger and
Chip Helmet Strap USB charging cable
A metal mounting Microphone
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or Tv
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Any modifications to the equipment will void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
bracket with User manual
double sided tape Alignment Inserts

Contents
Contents ---------------------------------------------2
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 ------------------ 20
Status Indicator Configurations Summary --------21
Technical Data --------------------------------------22
Troubleshooting Operational Tips ------------------ 23
Notices ----------------------------------------------24
Notices
PERSONAL SAFETY:
Do not open the seal of the hardware, tamper, repair or modify
any parts. Do not touch the product with metal objects or parts or
chemical products. Violation of the above will lead to
potential fire hazards and mishaps.
Please contact the technical support or your local supplier if
your product malfunctions.
Always comply with the local law and traffic regulations. Where
use of the product is not permitted or allowed by any laws and
regulations including the traffic laws of your country, we warn
you not to go against such restrictions. You will bear the full
responsibilities of any breaches of law and regulations.
You should not allow the operations or use of the product or any
attempts to use it by any persons including yourself to
compromise anyone’s safety including your own or to cause
harm to any vehicles, property, objects, livestock, inventories,
assets and the like under any circumstances. You or any users
of the product are to take all necessary safety measures and
precautions and to remain alert to all surrounding conditions.
You are warned not to operate the product if you are not
physically capable of doing so in a safe manner, if you have or
will consume any alcohol or any mind-altering substance during
its operation so that your alertness is compromised or if you
have any medical conditions or needs that may compromise
your abilities to do so in a safe manner.
We warn you of the inherent, unforeseeable and unlimited risks
and dangers in using the product while in traffic, including injury
or illness, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death
or other ailments that could cause serious disability due to any
causes.
This product is only for use by persons eighteen (18) years of
age and above who have understood the warnings, risks and
the terms of use.
You confirm that you have read this release of liability and fully
understand its terms and that you have given up substantial
rights by using or attempting to use the product.

Notices
All risks from operating or usage of the product rest solely and
entirely with the user of this product, the original purchaser or
any third parties, who assumes full responsibility for all injuries,
losses and/ or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by
the negligence, omissions or other conduct of others, including
that of BITwave, FSC and all their representatives, partners,
agents, distributors, suppliers, resellers and all others in its
supply and distribution chain either due to the designer’s or
manufacturer’s negligence or omissions or any third parties
Answer/Music
Toggle button
Status
indicator
Quick User Guide
Your HBC120 at a glance
Up button
Speaker /
charging socket
Down button
involved.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT:
Do not dispose this product with other household wastes at the
end of its working life. There is a separate collection system for
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Before using your HBC120 please charge it first!
Attach
used electronic products in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they
purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for
environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact
their suppliers and refer to the terms and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other
commercial wastes for disposal.
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
BITwave, FSC and all their representatives, agents, distributors,
suppliers or resellers shall not be held responsible for any
consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the guide or
resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information
herein. BITwave and FSC reserve the right to amend or improve
the product design or user guide without any restrictions and
without any obligation to notify users.
All information here is accurate as of the date of printing.
Please check for the latest version of any the modified or
upgraded product on the website www.uclear-digital.com from
time to time.
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Charger
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 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.

Quick User Guide
Power On Reset
Hold Answer for 2 seconds. Press all 3 buttons
together.
Power Off
Hold Answer for 5 seconds.
Volume Up Volume Down
Press Up once. Press Down once.
*NOTE: The volumes for mobile phone, music and intercom
functions are controlled separately.
MOBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC120 with your mobile phone
Pairing
Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use.
Hold Up and Down buttons together for 2 seconds. The
status indicator light will blink blue then red.
From your mobile phone Bluetooth menu, search for
‘HBC120 Snow’.
If your phone requires a password, enter ‘0000’.
Notices
Warranty does not cover data recovery and physical deterioration
due to use, damages resulting from accidents, storage , loss or
data loss or damage during repairs or transits . The sender will
bear all transportation charges for functioning products but
which were declared defective.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY:
All product warranties for the product by are limited
to those mentioned in the product manual.
WAIVER AND DISCLAIMER:
BITwave, FSC and all their representatives, agents, distributors,
suppliers and resellers shall not be liable and will be held harmless
from any and all litigation, claims, debts, demands, actions and
liability which may arise, directly or indirectly, from operating or
using the product for any damages, losses, distress, pain, suffering,
discomfort, loss and injuries including bodily harm illness, strains,
fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments
that could cause serious disability either to any persons, or any
parties whether the user or other third parties or their possessions,
or to any goods, vehicles, properties, assets among others including
your own suffered by any persons, organizations, or any third
parties whether physical or otherwise and which may accrue to
you in the future, to the fullest extent permitted by law as a result
of the use, operation, malfunctioning, misuse, disposal or repairs
of the product or any other reasons, conditions or circumstances
or attempts to do so whether due negligence, omissions or
otherwise of BITwave, FSC or any of their representatives,
partners, agents, distributors, suppliers, resellers, designer,
manufacturer or any others in its supply and distribution chain or
any third parties involved.
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Notices
BATTERY WARNING:
The helmet communicator contains a rechargeable
lithium ion polymer battery. To reduce risks of fire or burns, do
not
disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or dispose
in fire
or water.
CHARGING NOTICE:
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or
damage to equipments, please follow all the instructions below:
- Do not immerse the product, AC adaptor or speakers in water.
Answer Incoming Call
Use voice pickup, say ‘hello’
or ‘pickup’.
OR
Manually press Answer
button once.
Reject/ End Incoming Call
Quick User Guide
Last Number Redial
Hold Answer and Up
button for 2 second.
- Do not install, place or use the product near any source of heat
for example: stove, radiator, oven, toaster, coffee maker or
other apparatus that gives off heat.
- Always use the provided AC power adaptor and cable included
in the package to charge the product. Use of any incorrect
power supply to charge the product may cause permanent
damage to the product and render the warranty void.
Hold Answer button for 2 seconds.
3 Way Calling Voice Dial
WARRANTY: (Applies only to customers outside of the USA and
Canada. For customers in the USA and Canada, please refer to
the warranty card. )
To swap between 2
concurrent calls, press
the Answer button once.
MUSIC STREAMING FUNCTIONS
Hold Answer and Down
button for 2 second.
Without prejudice of legal warranty, the product is covered under
a 1 year warranty by manufacturer from the date of purchase.
Please provide the proof of purchase when you return the item
to the supplier.
The warranty covers manufacturing defects only.
The warranty is voided by any unauthorized repairs, misuse,
misapplication, tampering of the product, modifications, upgrading
or results of any failures to follow the guidelines as set out in the
product brochure or by any of the actions specified in this brochure
or anywhere in our technical publishing released to the public
from time to time which would have voided the warranty.
*NOTE Check the functionality of your music device to
ensure that it has Bluetooth capabilities.
Pairing (for Music Play/ Stop (Quick Mute
Bluetooth adaptor Only) Functions)
Hold Up and Down buttons Press the Answer button once
together for 2 seconds. to stop the music. Press the
Answer button 2 times to
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resume the music.

Quick User Guide
Backtrack Fast Forward
Press the Down button Press the Up button 2
2 times. times.
INTERCOM FUNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC120 to another HBC120
Helmet 1 Helmet 2
(Master Unit) (Secondary Unit)
Pairing (Needs to be done once)
The 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)
Hold the Up button for 2 seconds.
Troubleshooting Operational Tips
- The sound quality and voice activation feature are dependent
on the capabilities of your mobile device (e.g. mobile phone).
Make sure that your mobile or pairing device is using the
most current software updates.
- For best sound quality try adjusting volume levels of your
master pairing device to 70% or until you achieve best
results.
- Try experimenting with your pairing device, turn the volume
to 50%,75% and 100% to find which combination works best
for your settings.
- The HBC120 will fit on most ski and snowboard
helmets. As long as your helmet has speaker pockets or a
place for the speakers, the HBC120 will most likely
work with your helmet.
- You can use the HBC120 on most helmets:
Ski and Snowboard, Snowmobile
Motorcycle, Motocross, ATV
Your helmet needs speaker pockets and a mounting surface
for
the control unit.

Technical Data
Unit
Dimensions (L x W x H) 6 0mm x 4 0mm x 15mm
W e i g ht 3 0 g
Warnings and Safety Instructions
This manual uses the and icons to highlight
certain instructions. Below is an explanation of the icons.
Audio
Frequency response 30Hz to 20kHz
Sampling rate 48kHz, 16 bit
Attention
- This icon highlights special instructions and precautions
intended to avoid damage to the system. Non-compliance
SPL 105dB + 2dB may void the product warranty.
THD 0.5%
Bluetooth
Warning
Specifications Version 2.1 EDR, Class 2 - This icon provides precautions important to prevent injuries
Profiles HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, Intercom to the user.
Radio ! Attention
Carrier frequency 2.4 - 2.483 GHz
Range Up to 10m (open field)
RF output power -6 dBm to 4 dBm
- Please read through the operating instructions to understand
how to operate the system, in particular the safety
instructions.
Power
Power consumption 200mW (max) Warning
Power input (charging) 5V / 400mA / 2W
Built-in battery 3.7V, 570mAh, Lithium-ion Polymer
(Rechargeable)
- 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.
Music/talk time Up to 10 hours
Standby time 400 hours - Please note that in some countries the use of both speakers
simultaneously is authorized only out of pubic traffic
Temperature
Operation temperature -10°C to +60°C (14°F to +140°F) conditions.
- Please check with the relevant authorities for local safety
Charging temperature 0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F) legislation before using the helmet communicator on
Storage temperature -40°C to +80°C (-38°F to +176°F) the road.

Warnings and Safety Instructions Status Indicator Configurations Summary
- Prolonged exposure to loud sounds may lead to permanent The table below shows the status indicator configurations.
hearing damage.
- Do not attempt to place an outgoing call through the mobile
phone while riding on the motorcycle at any point of time.
State
1 Off (No power) Status Indicator -
- Please do not use the helmet communicator in any
way that may distract you or hinder your judgment while on
2 On (BT*not connected)
3 On (BT*connected) Blink blue fast
Blink blue slowly
the move. Never ever compromise your safety and the safety 4 Phone & Music device Blink blue & red alternately
of others. Pairing mode
5 Call in progress Blink blue very slowly
! Attention 6 In-coming call Blink blue & red alternately
- 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
authorized 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.
7 Battery low
8 Power down
9 Intercom connected
10 Intercom Pairing mode
(master unit)
11 Intercom Pairing mode
(secondary unit)
12 Battery charging
Blink red every 2 seconds
Blink red 5 times
Blink blue twice every 2
seconds
Blink purple fast
Blink purple slowly
Solid Red
- Never make any modifications to any parts 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.
13 Battery fully charged Solid Blue
14 Battery faulty Solid purple
* BT - Bluetooth
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