Uclear HBC 100 User manual

HBC 100
User Manual
Helmet Communicator

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Welcome to
HBC100
Helmet Communicator User Manual
HBC100 helmet communicator
control unit
Hi-fi stereo headset
User manual
A clip bracket and
anti slip rubber patch
An AC charger and
USB charging cable
velcros for speakers
Metal mounting bracket and

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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

Quick User Guide
Your HBC100 at a glance
Up button
Speaker /
charging socket
Down button
Status
indicator
Answer
button
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.
Charger
Attach
G ENERAL F UNCTIONS
Before using your HBC100
please charge it first!
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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.
Install Speakers

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Power On
Hold Answer for 2 seconds.
Power Off
Hold Answer for 5 seconds.
Reset
Press all 3 buttons
together.
Volume Up
Press Up once.
*NOTE: The volumes for mobile phone, music and intercom
functions are controlled separately.
M OBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC100 with your mobile phone
Volume Down
Press Down once.
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
‘UCLEAR HBC100’.
If your phone requires a password, enter ‘0000’.
Quick User Guide

Quick User Guide
Answer Incoming Call
Use voice pickup, say ‘hello’
or ‘pickup’.
OR
Manually press Answer
button once.
Voice Dial
Hold Answer and Down
button for 2 second.
Last Number Redial
Hold Answer and Up
button for 2 second.
3 Way Calling
To swap between 2
concurrent calls, press
the Answer button once.
M
USIC
S
TREAMING
F
UNCTIONS
*NOTE: For music Bluetooth adaptor you would need to pair
Reject/ End Incoming Call
Hold Answer button for 2 seconds.
the music Bluetooth adaptor before using it with HBC100.
Play/ Stop (Quick Mute)
Press the Answer button
2 times.
Pairing (for Music
Bluetooth adaptor Only)
Hold Up and Down buttons
together for 2 seconds.
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Quick User Guide
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Fast Forward
Press the Up button 2
times.
Backtrack
Press the Down button
2 times.
INTERCOM FUNCTIONS
Pairing your HBC100 to another HBC100
Helmet 1
(Master Unit) Helmet 2
(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.

Warnings and Safety Instructions
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
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- 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 pubic traffic
conditions.
- Please check with the relevant authorities for local safety
legislation before using the helmet communicator on
the road.
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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 helmet communicator in any
way that may distract you or hinder your judgment while 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 the charging cable provided or
areplacement cable from the dealer. Using similar,
compatible or any other cables may lead to permanent
product damage and will void the product warranty.
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- 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.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions

Features
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Voice controlled incoming call answering.
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The helmet communicator has three main functions:
to make mobile phone calls, to listen to music and 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 communicator up to 10m range.
Advanced Product Features
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Self adaptive intelligent noise cancellation algorithms ensure
conversations on the go are clear even in noisy environments.
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The weather resistant engineered design ensures the possibility
of communication rain or shine.
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The integrated microphone array technology allows you to
communicate without the hassle of using boom microphones.
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Installation
The HBC100 helmet communicator package
contains :
A HBC100 helmet
communicator control unit
A pair of hi-fi stereo headset with embedded
microphones
Velcros for speakers
A clip bracket and
anti slip rubber patch
A metal mounting bracket with double sided tape
An AC charger and
USB charging cable
A user manual

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•Use the velcros to install the
speakers into the ear cavity of the
helmet.
Install Speakers
•The microphones be placed
facing out.
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Left and right speakers must be
installed symmetrically.
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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.
Installation
Microphone

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Installation
When in the correct position, the clip bracket should be firmly
secured onto the helmet.
Your HBC100 helmet communicator package
comes with 2 types of mounting bracket: a clip bracket
and a metal mounting bracket. Use either of the
brackets to install the HBC100 control unit onto your
helmet.
Install Clip Bracket
•Position and fasten the clip bracket onto the helmet.
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•Use additional anti slip rubber patch provided if required.
•Remove the metal handles after clip bracket has been
installed.

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Installation
Install Metal Mounting Bracket
Identify a position on the helmet to adhere the Metal
Mounting Bracket.
Peel off the double sided tape protective film.
•Slide main unit onto the clip bracket. You should hear a ‘click’
sound when fully inserted.
•Fully insert the speaker USB connector.
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•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.
Make sure that permanent metal mounting clip is installed with
the 2 side holes at the top and the metal prong pointing down.
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Install Main Unit

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Your HBC100 helmet communicator is now setup
and ready to go!
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.
•If the intercom feature has been in use, and all other
Bluetooth devices have been disconnected, the system will
auto shutdown in 1 hour. If the intercom feature has not
been in use and the HBC100 has not connected to any other
device, 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.
The operations described here are applicable to all modes
of operations.
Power Save Mode (Auto Power Off)
Up button Answer
button
Speaker /
charging socket
erationsGeneral Op
Status
indicator
Down button

Charging the Unit
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.
•Automatic pairing of the helmet communicator with music
devices is dependent on the music devices.
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.
However to achieve the most out of the helmet communication,
we do not recommend pairing more than 2 devices to the
helmet communicator at one time
General Operations
•To charge the helmet communicator, connect the provided
charging cable to the speaker/ charging socket. Upon
charging, if the unit is on, the system will automatically
initiate power down.
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.
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Automatic Pairing
•The helmet communicator has the ability to connect to the
last paired device automatically for two features – music and
mobile phone.
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‘UCLEAR HBC100’
To use the helmet communicator with your mobile
phone for the first time, you must first connect them
via Bluetooth 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 will blink blue then red.
•Next, turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth functions and
search for Bluetooth devices. Select to
pair with the desired device.
•When prompted to enter a passcode, enter
‘0000’ .
*Most mobile phones will automatically connect with both
phone and music Bluetooth capabilities when paired with the
helmet communicator.
After pairing the helmet communicator to your mobile
phone, you may now use the helmet communicator to
answer your calls or make outgoing calls or listen to
music.
Voice Activated Pick Up Calls
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Reject Calls
•To reject an incoming call or an incorrectly placed outgoing
call hold the Answer button for 2 seconds.
tionsMobile Phone Opera
When a call comes to the mobile phone, say ‘hello’ or ‘pick-
up’ to answer the call press the Answer button once.

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Voice Call
To activate the voice call feature, hold the Down and Answer
buttons for 2 seconds. The accuracy of the voice dialing
feature is dependent on your mobile phone s capabilities.
Last Number Redial
Mobile Phone Operations
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, holding the Answer button
for 2 seconds will end the active call. Upon terminating
the active call, the call on hold will become active.
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 phone via the helmet. To operate refer to
Music Streaming Operations section. Should the documented
steps fail to activate A2DP/ACRCP profiles, please refer to the
user manual of your pairing device (e. g. phone, ipod, etc...).
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To use the helmet communicator with your music devices
you must connect them wirelessly through Bluetooth
pairing. This step is only required for Bluetooth music
streaming devices.
To connect the helmet communicator to a Bluetooth music
device, hold the Up and Down buttons for 2 seconds. This
puts the helmet communicator into pairing mode. The
status indicator will blink blue and red alternately.
Pairing
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Next, put the Bluetooth music device into pairing mode.
Both the helmet communicator and the music device should
automatically pair together.
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Music Streaming Operations
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After pairing the helmet communicator to a music
device, you may use the helmet communicator to
wirelessly listen music stored on the device.
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 times while music is play will stop it.
Fast Forward
•To skip to the next track, press the Up button 2 times.
Backtrack
•the Down button 2 times. To skip to previous track, press
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In order to use the helmet communicator to remotely
control the music, the music device must have
Bluetooth Audio/Video Remote Control capability,
AVRCP profile.

Pairing readies one helmet communicator to search for
the other. This process needs to be carried out only once.
With both helmet communicators powered off, hold for
5 seconds Answer and Down buttons on one helmet and Answer
and Up buttons on the other. The indicators of both helmets
would blink blue and red alternately while connecting.
While pairing, there must not be other intercom units nearby.
It is recommended that after the pairing process is successful,
power down and restart both helmet communicators.
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To use the intercom profile on the helmet communicator
for the first time, you would need to first connect the two
helmet communicators wirelessly by pairing.
Pairing
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Intercom Operations
•While pairing, there must not be other intercom units nearby.
•It is recommended that after the pairing process is successful.
Restart both helmet communicators.
After pairing the two helmet communicators, you
may now use the intercom profile.
Initiate Intercom (Toggle function)
•To start conversation, hold the Up button for 2 seconds.
Terminate Intercom (Toggle function)
•To end the conversation, hold the Up button for 2 seconds.
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In the event the intercom is interrupted by incoming calls or
the link breaks when out of range, you may try to resume
the connection by voice. Say “hello” loud and clear into the
mouthpiece.
If the intercom session has been manually disconnected
(Terminate Intercom by Toggle Function above), then VOX
feature will not work. You must manually re-initiate the
connection again. See Initiate Intercom (Toggle function).
Using VOX (Voice Activation) to Resume Intercom
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