Blueant X5i, User Manual

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Page 2: ...2 X5i Stereo Bluetooth Headset ...

Page 3: ...of Parts Audio Streamer 10 Wearing the Headset 11 Mounting Removing battery 11 Charging the battery 12 Battery Information 12 Switching the Headset ON OFF 13 Pairing Headset with Bluetooth Devices Phone PDA 13 Using the Headset to Make a Call 14 Using the Headset to Answer a Call 14 Using the Audio Streamer with Headset 15 Switching the Audio Streamer ON OFF 15 Using Audio Streamer with Headset to...

Page 4: ...sion 17 Scatternet Connection 18 Phone Software 18 Resetting Your Phone 18 Function Button Matrix 19 LED Indicator X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset 20 LED Indicator Audio Streamer 20 Specifications 21 Optional Item 21 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FAQ 22 General FAQ 25 Bluetooth FAQ 28 Troubleshooting FAQ 30 Contact Us 35 Warranty Process 35 ...

Page 5: ...radation injury electric shock and even fire z Never touch the electric cord or plug with wet hands and never use force to pull the cord or plug z Please read the precautions on the use of battery z When cleaning do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvents as these may render the finish dull permanently z Charge the battery for at least 2 hours before using z Do not use in plac...

Page 6: ...vides users with audio entertainment and voice functions at its best while giving complete freedom from physical wires It functions as Wireless Stereo Headphone when linked to Bluetooth enabled audio devices such as Mobile Phones MP3 Players and PCs etc and as Handsfree Headset with Bluetooth Phones or PC We hope you enjoy the unique wireless features provided by Blueant Wireless ...

Page 7: ... Streaming z Supports Headset Handsfree Profiles For Handsfree Operation With Bluetooth Phones z Supports AVRCP For Remote Controlling Of PDA From Headset z Detachable Microphone z Collapsible And Fashionable Neckband z Ergonomic And Dynamic Design z Compact Rechargeable High Density Li Polymer Battery For Long Lasting Play z Charging Via USB Or Power Supply ...

Page 8: ...reo Bluetooth Headset Product Functions Stereo Headphone for Bluetooth Devices Supporting A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile Handsfree Headset for Bluetooth Phones Wireless Headset for Bluetooth enabled PC ...

Page 9: ... What s included in the Package USB Cable X 1 Battery Pack X 1 Microphone Manual X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Note Images seen in this manual are for illustrations only Sizes and colors of actual product may not be the same as shown ...

Page 10: ...10 X5i Stereo Bluetooth Headset Description of Parts X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset Vol Up ON OFF LED Battery Pack Battery Ejector Button Neckband MFB USB Port Vol Down ...

Page 11: ...y into groove of Headset and when the terminals of battery and Headset are touching press battery downwards to lock completely To remove press the Battery Ejector button Place the Headset so that the neckband goes behind the head and the ear hangers rest over the ears with the top of your ears going through the gap ...

Page 12: ... Audio Voice Connection 12 hrs Because of its consumable nature battery life cycle gradually degrades over time Purchase new battery if battery life has degraded significantly The battery can be charged by connecting Headset or Audio Streamer to USB port of PC using the USB cable Battery can also be charged by connecting Headset or Audio Streamer with AC DC adapter Do not drop battery subject it t...

Page 13: ...oth Address is displayed in the list of searched devices If device is not found repeat pairing procedure z When prompted to enter PinKey enter 1234 which is the fixed PinKey for X5 Stereo Bluetooth Headset z The Headset can be paired with up to 10 different devices Pairing is done just once and not every time a different device is used z For pairing of Headset with Audio Streamer refer to the inst...

Page 14: ...in a long manner will first activate the phone to display the list of the last numbers received or called For others clicking the MFB in a long manner will redial to the last number received or called directly And again on others it will activate Voice dialing Using the Headset to Answer a Call z To be able to answer a call the Headset and mobile phone must be connected and the microphone plugged ...

Page 15: ...r click and hold ON OFF button for 3 4 seconds until LED flashes blue rapidly and then release button z To switch off Audio Streamer click and hold ON OFF button for 3 4 seconds until LED flashes red rapidly and then release button Using Audio Streamer with Headset to Listen to Music z With Headset and Audio Streamer connected plug one end of the Stereo Cable into the Audio Streamer and the other ...

Page 16: ...5 Headset once z Run your VOIP application and start enjoying wireless 2 way voice communications z If you have been listening to music via stereo mode then on an incoming VOIP call you will hear bell tone intermingled with sound of music To switch to voice mode first stop or pause the music on the computer and then click ON OFF button of Headset once to enter into Voice mode z To switch over to S...

Page 17: ...sound distortions z Likewise the human body also affects the performance especially when the Audio Streamer connected to audio device is held close to the body z It is therefore a good practice to use Headset and Audio Streamer on the right side of the body as the right side of the Headset communicates with the Audio Streamer z Also do not cover the Audio Streamer or the right side of Headset with...

Page 18: ...e sure you have the latest firmware upgrade for your Phone especially if you are using a PDA Phone Go to the support section of the manufacturers website to check you have the latest version Many new PDA phones require a Bluetooth patch to improve Bluetooth functionality from the original version Resetting Your Phone As new phones become more like computers they become prone to software and memory...

Page 19: ...During Communication Volume Down Vol Down Remote Control Functions AVRCP compatible devices only Play MFB Click While Stopped or Paused Pause MFB Click While Playing Stop ON OFF Click While Playing Next Song Click During Communication Vol Up 1 sec While Playing Previous Song Vol Down 1 sec While Playing Streamer Functions Button Time Conditions Status Turn Audio Streamer ON ON OFF 3 sec Streamer O...

Page 20: ...ll Blue LED flashes rapidly Low battery Level Red LED flashes every second Charging state Red LED ON Charging Complete Red LED OFF with periodic Blue LED flash Audio Streamer LED Status Blue LED ON with periodic flash Bluetooth Link Established Blue LED flashes rapidly and then change to alternating Blue and Red flashes Pairing Mode Blue LED flashes rapidly and then flashes Power ON Red LED flashe...

Page 21: ...s com to find information on how to buy extra batteries RF Frequency Range 2402 2480 MHz Profiles Supported A2DP AVRCP Headset Handsfree AG Transmission Power 0 25 2 5mW Bluetooth Power Class 2 Receiver Sensitivity 80dBm PER 1 Distance 10m in open space Audio Frequency Range 20Hz 22kHz Audio S N 80dB Audio THD 0 1 Audio Output Power 20mWrms Battery Life Standby 200 hrs Audio or Voice Connection 12...

Page 22: ...supports it 14 Can I use the X5 Stereo to listen to music from my mobile 15 How often should I charge my X5 Stereo 16 Can I use my X5 Stereo with my computer for VOIP applications 17 Do I need to pair the devices every time I use them together 18 Is the X5 Stereo compatible with Apple Mac computers 19 Can I stream audio from my Playstation iPod Xbox DVD etc Bluetooth Answers Page 28 1 Is it safe t...

Page 23: ...thout battery fitted and if yes how can I make the connection with Headset 11 Why can t I hear any sound from the Speaker 12 After connecting Audio Streamer with MP3 player I only hear audio from one side of the Headset Why 13 I connected Audio Streamer to the PC using the Y cable and played music from Windows Media Player but I don t hear sounds from Headset 14 When I connect the Audio Streamer t...

Page 24: ...ication description 24 Why does my phones battery not last as long as it used to 25 I am having trouble pairing a second phone what can I do 26 How can I stay near the X5 Stereo but not have calls diverted through it 27 My phone says Bluetooth Module not found what can I do 28 I have a PDA phone that pairs to the X5 Stereo but has trouble transferring calls how can I fix this 29 Why can t I hear t...

Page 25: ...luetooth Profiles for voice the A2DP Profile for streaming audio and the AVRCP Profile to remotely control music playback functions of audio devices that support AVRCP 4 How do I handle voice calls when the X5 Stereo is connected to a phone For incoming mobile phone calls simply press the MFB on the X5 once to answer For outgoing calls you dial from your phone keypad and the call will be transferr...

Page 26: ...alternately release buttons The headset is now ready to be found in Bluetooth searches by other devices 10 How do I pair and connect the Bluetooth Audio Streamer with the X5 Stereo First put headset in pairing mode Mount battery onto Audio Streamer and click and hold ON OFF button for 5 seconds First LED will flash Blue rapidly and then change to alternating red and blue flash When you see the LED...

Page 27: ... longer if the X5 Stereo is switched off in between uses When in use the X5 Stereo battery will last for 12hrs 16 Can I use my X5 Stereo with my computer for VOIP applications Yes the Audio Streamer supports 2 way voice functions For VoIP applications like Skype or MSN etc you plug the Y cable straight into your computer without loading any software 17 Do I need to pair the devices every time I us...

Page 28: ...ll quality 4 How do I know if my devices are connected When Bluetooth is turned ON in your phone you may see a Bluetooth symbol appear on your main screen that changes slightly colors invert or arrows appear when connected to the X5 Stereo Some phones show a Headset or Car symbol to notify you that the devices are connected 5 How far can my mobile be from the X5 Stereo and still remain connected T...

Page 29: ...use the Y cable to connect to any 2 way voice enabled device provided they have a 3 5mm jack To use another sized jack such as a 2 5mm jack as with some non Bluetooth mobile phones you will need to buy a jack adapter which can be purchased at any electronics store for a few dollars 9 What is A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP technology is a new music revolution allowing you to send CD ...

Page 30: ...in the manual 5 While using the X5 Stereo Headset I connected it to PC via USB to charge but the LED doesn t show any color indication If the battery is fully charged the LED will not show any indications when the charge cable is plugged in 6 What is the life cycle of the battery pack and can I leave the headset connected to the power adapter or USB cable even if the battery has been fully charged...

Page 31: ... mount a battery This is on the condition that the Audio Streamer is connected to PC via USB cable and if the Audio Streamer has been paired with headset before Simply plug in the USB into Audio Streamer and it will power ON and connect to headset 11 Why can t I hear any sound from the Speaker The phone s memory may have become corrupt and can be fixed by rebooting the phone If this does not resol...

Page 32: ...listen to music from an audio device using the Audio Streamer How should I make the connection To use the Headset with two devices you have to pair the Headset with both devices First pair Headset with Audio Streamer and then switch OFF both devices Next pair Headset with Bluetooth phone and make the connection via Headset or Handsfree profile Now you can switch on the Audio Streamer to establish ...

Page 33: ...r or Winamp or other AVRCP compatible program This is not possible using the Audio Streamer 22 What if my computer has built in Bluetooth Can I use it You may be able to use an internal Bluetooth device along with its software as long as it supports Headset Handsfree for voice A2DP for stereo and AVRCP for remote control Please check your computer manufacturers website for details There may be upd...

Page 34: ...find its internal Bluetooth chip for some reason Restarting your phone should fix this problem If not please contact your phone manufacturer 28 I have a PDA phone that pairs to the X5 Stereo but has trouble transferring calls how can I fix this Go to the phone manufacturers website and download and install the latest ROM software for your device Many new PDA phones are software upgradeable and fix...

Page 35: ... operation of your X5 please first refer to the F A Q in this Manual b Check our website for updated manuals more information and troubleshooting assistance www blueantwireless com c Call and speak to one of the Blueant Wireless Customer Service Team d We will help clarify whether you have a hardware or connection issue e Return the unit directly to BlueAnt for testing and replacement of faulty it...

Page 36: ...nt may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units Disclaimer Notice The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by international patent applications and copyright All rights reserv...

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