Kinivo BTC455, User Manual

Page 1: ...etooth word mark and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG All other trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers This manual may not be copied in any media or form without the written consent of Kinivo LLC Kinivo Product Support Online http support kinivo com Email support kinivo com ...

Page 2: ... One or First Device 7 4 Bluetooth Pairing to Second Device Multipoint 8 5 Charging USB Devices 9 6 Button Functions 9 7 LED Indication 11 8 Factory Reset 11 Troubleshooting 12 1 Unable to pair to device Device no longer connects to BTC455 12 2 No audio when playing music or when using phone 12 3 Audio from my connected device sounds choppy after the BTC455 is powered on 13 Frequently Asked Questi...

Page 3: ...rtant Safety Instructions 1 Do not expose the BTC455 to liquid moisture or areas of high humidity 2 Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the BTC455 as they may damage the unit Always unplug and power off the unit before cleaning 3 Do not expose the BTC455 to extremely high or low temperatures 4 Do not attempt to open or modify the BTC455 in any way 5 Always dispose of the packaging and unit in ac...

Page 4: ...Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth Car Kit with Multipoint 4 Car Kit Overview Package Contents Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth Car Kit 3 5mm female to male audio extension cable Two adhesive mounting discs User Manual ...

Page 5: ...g Bluetooth Multipoint 4 Music player controls Play Pause Previous song Next song 5 Supports Bluetooth profiles HFP HSP A2DP and AVRCP 6 Charge your device while listening to music using the built in USB port Setting up the Car Kit 1 Clean the back of the receiver unit and the position in your car where you want to install the receiver 2 Peel one side of the adhesive disc and place on back of the ...

Page 6: ... 4 Plug the car power adapter into the car Operation 1 Turning BTC455 On and Off The BTC455 car kit will automatically power on when the car is switched on and in most vehicles will power off when the vehicle is switched off NOTE In some vehicles power is supplied to the 12V accessory port even after the vehicle is off and the key has been removed In such cases the BTC455 will ...

Page 7: ...matically press and hold the multifunction button for 8 seconds The LED will begin to alternately flash red and blue NOTE If pairing is not completed within two minutes pairing mode will time out on the BTC455 Follow the instruction in Step 1 above to enter pairing mode manually b Activate the Bluetooth function on the device that you wish to connect then search for and pair to the BTC455 For iPad...

Page 8: ...ng to Second Device Multipoint The Kinivo BTC455 supports Bluetooth Multipoint and can be connected with two devices at the same time Once you have successfully paired your first Bluetooth device with the BTC455 follow the steps below to pair a second device 1 Enter pairing mode on the BTC455 by pressing and holding the multifunction button for 8 seconds The LED will begin to alternately flash red...

Page 9: ...onnect the USB charging cable not included of your mobile device to the USB port on the car kit power adapter 6 Button Functions Function Operation Bluetooth pairing mode Press and hold multifunction button for 8 seconds Reconnect Bluetooth in standby mode Press multifunction button ...

Page 10: ...number Press and release the multifunction button twice Double click Answer call End call Press multifunction button Reject incoming call When no call is active press and hold the multifunction button for 2 seconds to reject an incoming call Answer second incoming call While in a phone call and when a second call is incoming press and hold the multifunction button for 2 seconds Play music Pause mu...

Page 11: ...rm this if you are experiencing any issues with the product Press and hold the previous and next song buttons simultaneously for 5 to 7 seconds The BTC455 will make two audible beeps and the LED will blink twice The next time the BTC455 is powered on it will automatically enter pairing mode Status LED Indicator Powered off Off Powered on Blinking blue Pairing mode Alternating blinking blue and red...

Page 12: ...for 8 seconds alternating blinking red and blue LED Now open the Bluetooth configuration on the device you are trying to pair and scan for Bluetooth devices You should see the BTC455 proceed to pair and connect the car kit Please refer to the Operation section for Bluetooth Pairing 2 No audio when playing music or when using phone Please make sure of all of the following Check if the Bluetooth con...

Page 13: ...tomatically connects to two devices via Bluetooth Multipoint will search for the second device within 30 seconds of being powered on and may cause the audio to be choppy momentarily This issue will resolve itself after the devices have successfully connected Frequently Asked Questions 1 What is the BTC455 car kit compatible with In general the BTC455 car kit will work with devices that support the...

Page 14: ... 3 Why do I hear an electrical humming noise in my car while using BTC455 Some cars have an electrical humming noise that is caused by the electrical system of the cars To eliminate the noise we recommend that you use a 3 5mm ground loop isolator 4 Why does the audio from my connected device sound choppy after BTC455 is powered on for the first 30 seconds The BTC455 has a Multipoint feature that a...

Page 15: ...out 5 sec You ll hear 2 tone and 2 LED blink meaning the unit has been reset 6 Help I m unable to use to the car kit What should I do If you need assistance and are unable to find a solution within this manual contact Kinivo Support via email at support kinivo com Technical Specifications Bluetooth specification Bluetooth 4 0 with multipoint Bluetooth profiles HSP HFP A2DP and AVRCP Operating dist...

Page 16: ...hat the product proves to be defective Kinivo will repair or replace the product free of charge If replacement is required and if Kinivo then no longer carries the same product then Kinivo reserves the right to substitute the product with a replacement product of like quality and size suitable for the intended use This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the mentioned product only is n...

Page 17: ...ontained herein we hereby disclaim any and all warranties including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability suitability or fitness for a particular purpose If your product is not functioning or you have any concerns please contact Kinivo Support before returning the product Online Support Contact Us Please visit us at support kinivo com or www kinivo com for support informatio...

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