Uniden BTS150 User manual
BTS150
High Denition
Bluetooth®Speaker
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Important Safety Instructions
Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet•
basement or near a swimming pool.
Do not use this product while driving.•
Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not expose the battery (or the device) to ames or•
dispose of it in a re: the battery may explode. Check with local authorities for possible battery disposal instructions.
Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair any component of this product.•
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones and hands-free equipment in the areas where you drive.•
Always give full attention to driving and pull o the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions
require.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................. 2
BTS150 HIGH-DEFINITION SPEAKER ......... 4
What’s in the Box? ....................................4
SET UP YOUR BTS150 SPEAKER ................. 5
Charge the Battery...................................5
Turn on Your Speaker ..............................5
Pair Bluetooth Devices to
Your Speaker..........................................5
GETTING TO KNOW THE BTS150 SPEAKER 7
BTS150 Top..................................................7
BTS150 Back................................................8
LEDs...............................................................9
BTS150 SPEAKER OPERATION ................. 10
Basic Mobile Phone Operations ....... 10
Basic Music Operation ......................... 12
SPECIAL FEATURES ................................... 14
Play Music through a Wired
Connection ......................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING................................. 15
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 17
Compatibility .......................................... 17
Two-Year Limited Warranty...................... 18
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BTS150 HIGH-DEFINITION SPEAKER
Uniden’s BTS150 high-denition Bluetooth speaker provides clear stereo sound in a
compact, portable package. With Bluetooth V2.0 compatibility, the BTS150 pairs with
your mobile phone to become a speakerphone for hands free conversations. You can also
connect your music player (wired or wireless) for crisp, clear audio.
Bluetooth V2.0.•
Up to 2 Bluetooth devices can be paired with your speaker*.•
Supporting A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP proles.•
Portable•
Up to 5 hours of play from a fully-charged battery.•
Up to 33 ft (10 m).•
Call Waiting feature•
* The Bluetooth Speaker can store pairing information for two devices but only one device
can be connected at a time.
The BTS150 speaker is not a data storage device; do not attempt to copy les to it.
What’s in the Box?
BTS150 Speaker•
AC Adapter (E18-00774-01) with USB cable.•
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SET UP YOUR BTS150 SPEAKER
Charge the Battery
Slide the main power switch to the ON position (see page 8).1.
Insert the adapter’s mini USB connection into your speaker’s USB slot (see page 8).2.
Plug the adapter into your computer.3.
The LEDs ash blue while the battery is charging (charge time = 7.5 hours on a4.
completely empty battery). The LEDs turn solid blue when the battery is fully charged.
Charge the battery fully before using the speaker.
Turn on Your Speaker
When you turn on your speaker for the rst time, it automatically goes into pairing mode.
The LEDs rapidly ash red and blue while in pairing mode. After you pair Bluetooth devices
to your speaker, the next time you turn it on it searches for these paired devices and then
moves into a standby state.
Slide the main power switch to the ON position.1.
Press and hold2. for at least 3 seconds. A “power on” tone sounds.
The LEDs ashes blue and red slowly while looking for Bluetooth devices. It remains3.
steady on (blue) when Bluetooth devices are discovered; otherwise, it keeps ashing.
Pair Bluetooth Devices to Your Speaker
Make sure your speaker has been fully charged and is in pairing mode.
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Pair First Bluetooth Device
Pair your rst Bluetooth device to your speaker when you turn your speaker on for the rst
time. Be sure your speaker is in pairing mode (see step 2-3 of ‘Pair Second Bluetooth Device’
below).
Select a Bluetooth V2.0 device (mobile phone or music player) to pair.1.
Select the2. Searching mode on your Bluetooth device (refer to your Bluetooth device’s
owner’s manual for details if necessary).
Your Bluetooth device should nd3. BTS150; select it and use 0000 for a pairing code if
necessary.
Verify that you are connected to your speaker. The Bluetooth LED moves to a steady ON4.
state when pairing is complete.
Pair Second Bluetooth Device
When you want to pair the second Bluetooth device:
Turn on your speaker.1.
Press and hold2. until your speaker beeps twice.
Release3. . The BTS150 is ready to pair.
Follow the same procedures for pairing your rst Bluetooth device (see above).4.
The Bluetooth Speaker can store pairing information for two devices but only one device can be
connected at a time. To switch between paired devices, disconnect the Bluetooth connection from the
existing device (see manual for your Bluetooth device) and then connect the second device.
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GETTING TO KNOW THE BTS150 SPEAKER
BTS150 Top
TALK/PLAY
POWER
FORWARD
UP
DOWN
REVERSE
LEDs (2)
Key name Icon Press to ...
REVERSE
Rewind or skip back in music.
POWER
Turn your BTS150 speaker on/o.•
Press and hold to register devices.•
DOWN
Decrease the volume.
FORWARD
Fast forward or skip ahead in music.
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Key name Icon Press to ...
TALK/PLAY
Handle phone calls and play music.–
Press and hold to register devices.–
NOTE: This key can also turn your BTS150 speaker on and o.
UP
Increase the volume.
BTS150 Back
Main Power
Switch
USB Charge
Port
3.5 mm
Audio In
Use this... To...
Main power switch turn main power on and o.
USB charge port connect your speaker to the AC adapter.
3.5 mm Audio In connect non-Bluetooth devices.
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LEDs
Two LEDs on the front of your speaker provide visual cues to dierent processes.
Color State Meaning
Blue
On Power is on.
Flashing Slow ash - Battery is charging.
Fast ash - Lost Bluetooth connection.
Red On Bluetooth is connected but the battery level is low.
Flashing Power almost gone and Bluetooth is not connected.
Blue and Red Flashing Pairing mode.
LED O Power is o.
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BTS150 SPEAKER OPERATION
When you want to turn on your speaker, remember to slide the main power switch to the
ON position.
Press and hold for at least 3 seconds.
The and keys control the speaker’s volume level during mobile phone operation
and music playback. Press and release the keys to increase or decrease the volume level
one step at a time. Press and hold and to quickly raise and lower the volume levels.
Your speaker sounds an alert tone when it reaches the maximum upper and lower volume
levels.
Basic Mobile Phone Operations
When you have an incoming call, the speaker sounds an incoming call tone and the LEDs
ash blue. Both the speaker and your mobile phone may ring, depending on your mobile
phone settings.
To... Do this...
Answer an incoming call Press any key.
Reject an incoming call Press and hold .
End a call Press .
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To... Do this...
Switch between your speaker
and your mobile phone Press and hold during an active call.
Redial the last incoming
number From standby, press twice.
Redial the last number dialed From standby, press and hold .
Call Waiting
You can receive call waiting notication when your mobile phone is paired to your speaker.
The LED ashes and your speaker sounds an alert tone.
Your mobile phone must subscribe to Call Waiting service to use these features;
contact your telephone provider for more information.
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To... Do this...
Answer a call waiting call
and put rst call on hold Press and release twice. The existing call is put on hold
and the second call is now active.
Switch between current
call and calls on hold Press and release twice. The current call is put on hold
and the call on hold is now active.
Answer a call waiting call
and hang up rst call Press ; the rst call is ended and the call waiting call is
now active.
Basic Music Operation
When you pair a Bluetooth music player to your speaker, you can control operation through
your speaker.
To... Do this...
Play music
Press .
NOTE: When you stop or pause the music playback, the music resumes
at the same volume level after you press .
Skip to the next track Press .
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To... Do this...
Fast forward Press and hold .
Skip to the previous
track Press .
Rewind Press and hold .
Control the volume Press to increase or to decrease the volume.
Pause music Press while the music is playing.
Stop playing music Press and hold while the music is playing.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
Play Music through a Wired Connection
You can still play music through your BTS150 speaker even if your music device is not
paired to your speaker. You can physically connect your music device to your speaker with a
3.5 mm minijack cable (not included).
Plug one end of the cable into your music device, just like you would a pair of1.
headphones.
Plug the other end of the cable into your speaker’s 3.5 mm jack labeled2.
AUDIO IN
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Use your music device to start and control music playback and volume through your3.
speaker.
The following restrictions apply when you are playing music through a wired connection:
If both a Bluetooth device and a wired device are connected to your speaker, the•
Bluetooth device will take priority over the wired device.
The BTS150 does not control the wired device; it only plays music through a wired•
connection.
If you are listening to music from the wired device and you press•, your speaker will
start playing music from the Bluetooth device if available.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If this happens... Try this...
Disconnection due to Out of
Range
Move back into connection range and:
Turn your speaker o and back on to reconnect to–
your Bluetooth device.
Press–for reconnection.
NOTE: The speaker automatically connects to the last device
connected. If you need to reconnect to the rst device that
was connected, power o and back on.
No “Beep” sound after
disconnection of A2DP HFP Press and to connect to A2DP & HFP
successfully.
Sound is not clear or there is
no sound at all
Turn your speaker o and then back on.–
Turn o your music device’s equalizer.–
Check your speaker or Bluetooth device volume–
level.
Music won’t play on the
BTS150
Make sure your Bluetooth device has A2DP.–
Check if both devices are connected.–
Turn your speaker o and then back on to auto-–
connect with your Bluetooth device.
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If this happens... Try this...
The BTS150 volume controls
are not working.
Change the volume from your Bluetooth device.–
If your music device is wired into your speaker, you–
cannot change the volume through the speaker.
Check the battery level.–
LED No Power Make sure your speaker is turned on.–
Make sure your speaker is charged.–
Sound is too small / too much
distortion
Adjust your speaker or Bluetooth device volume–
level.
Turn o your Bluetooth device’s equalizer.–
Phone call not answer by
BTS150
Make sure your mobile phone has HFP.–
Verify that both devices are connected.–
Restart your speaker to auto-connect with your–
Bluetooth device.
Music doesn’t play after
hanging up a call Press to resume music.
BTS150 doesn’t control the
music
Make sure your Bluetooth device has AVRCP.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Total 6W output (3W / Channel)•
Full-range (35 mm) driver / Channel + Passive Radiator•
Li-Ion Batt: 1180mAh•
Playtime: Up to 5 hours in 80% Volume•
Recharging Time: 7.5 hours•
Range: Class 2, 10 m•
Compatibility
Bluetooth 2.0 or above device with A2DP/AVRCP/ HFP / HSP•
Safety and Handling Information
For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or crush the speaker. Do not expose it to humidity, dust, or temperatures
above 51.6°C/125°F.
Lithium-Ion battery information
This device contains a non-removable lithium-ion battery. The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your
local waste management oce for information on battery recycling or disposal.
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Two-Year Limited Warranty
UNIDEN BTS 150 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
IMPORTANT Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty service
Please refer to our Uniden website for any details or warranty durations oered in addition to those contained below.
Warrantor
The warrantor is either Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden Aust”) or Uniden New Zealand Limited (“Uniden NZ”) as
the case may be.
Terms of Warranty
Uniden Aust/NZ warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the BTS150 (“the Product”), will be free from defects in materials and
craftsmanship for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the limitations and exclusions set out below.
Warranty Period
This warranty to the original retail purchaser is only valid in the original country of purchase for a Product rst purchased either in Australia or
New Zealand and will expire one (2) years from the date of the original retail sale.
If a warranty claim is made, this warranty will not apply if the Product is found by Uniden to be:
(A) Damaged or not maintained in a reasonable manner or as recommended in the relevant Uniden Owner’s Manual;
(B) Modied, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies or any congurations not sold by Uniden Aust or Uniden NZ;
(C) Improperly installed contrary to instructions contained in the relevant Owner’s Manual
(D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent in relation to a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty; or
(E) Used in conjunction with any equipment, parts or a system not manufactured by Uniden.
Parts Covered
This warranty covers the Product and included accessories.
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User-generated Data
This warranty does not cover any claimed loss of or damage to user-generated data (including but without limitation phone numbers,
addresses and images) that may be stored on your Product.
Statement of Remedy
If the Product is found not to conform to this warranty as stated above, the Warrantor, at its discretion, will either repair the defect or replace
the Product without any charge for parts or service.This warranty does not include any reimbursement or payment of any consequential
damages claimed to arise from a Product’s failure to comply with the warranty.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
This warranty is in addition to and sits alongside your rights under either the COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 (Australia) or the
CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand) as the case may be, none of which can be excluded.
Procedure for Obtaining Warranty Service
Depending on the country in which the Product was rst purchased, if you believe that your Product does not conform with this warranty, you
should deliver the Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden
at the addresses shown below. You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in
making a warranty claim. Prior to delivery, we recommend that you make a backup copy of any phone numbers, images or other data stored
on your Product, in case it is lost or damaged during warranty service.
UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Service Division
345 Princes Highway,
Rockdale, NSW 2216
Phone number: 1300 366 895
UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD
Service Division
150 Harris Road, EastTamaki
Auckland 2013
Phone number: (09) 273 8377
OR
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© 2011 Uniden Australia Pty Ltd/Uniden New Zealand Limited
Printed in PRC
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