Z9 USER GUIDE Introduction The BlueAnt Z9 Dual Microphone portable mono headset utilizes Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Its dual microphones combined with the BlueAnt Voice Isolation Technology™ software, provide the BlueAnt Z9 with revolutionary clear and clean voice input enabling high quality voice communications. Winner of the prestigious CES Design and Engineering award, the BlueAnt Z9 is the next generation in Noise Suppression, Echo Cancellation and Wind Noise Reduction for Bluetooth headsets.
Features of the BlueAnt Z9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Winner of the CES 2007 Innovations Design & Engineering Award Two microphones for pure speech Voice Isolation Technology ™ BlueAnt’s revolutionary Digital Signal Processor (DSP) software During a call, users can switch between two Voice Isolation modes – Standard and Max This world class DSP provides echo suppression, noise reduction and wind noise reduction which separates the desired voice signal from background noise enabling crystal clear conversat
What is Bluetooth wireless technology? Bluetooth is the most advanced cable-replacement technology available today. It enables effortless wireless connections between your Bluetooth devices within a range of up to 10m (30 ft). What devices work with the Z9 Dual Microphone? Your headset is a Bluetooth V2.0 qualified product and supports both the Headset and Handsfree Bluetooth profiles. The Z9 can store information and wirelessly interact with up to three different Bluetooth V1.1, V1.2 or V2.
Overview
Getting Started Before you can use your headset, you must do the following two things: 1. Fully charge your headset using one of the chargers provided. 2. Pair your headset with a Bluetooth enabled device, e.g. Cell phone, PDA, Computer Charging Your Z9 comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. For first time use, you must fully charge your Z9. During charging, the indicator shows a steady Red light. When the battery is fully charged, the Red light will turn off.
Charging the Z9 with the USB connecter 1. Plug the USB charging cable into the PC/Mac's USB port 2. Plug the other end of the USB charging cable into the charging port of your headset. Make sure the USB plug matches up to the USB socket on the headset. Do not force the plug into the socket, it should slide in easily. The Red LED will turn ON. 3. When charging is complete the Red LED will turn OFF. Remove the charging adapter. Charging the Z9 with the Wall Charger 1.
Wearing the BlueAnt Z9 Push the ear hook through the ear hook hole which sits on the headset clip and adjust its length to fit comfortably on your ear. Ensure that the headset is pointing towards your mouth. You can wear the Z9 on left or right ears. For optimal performance of the Z9 headset, angle the headset so that it points towards your mouth.
Pairing Before use, you must pair the headset with your cell phone. Pairing will create a stored connection in both the Z9 and your Bluetooth cell phone. Pairing need only be done once, when first connecting to a new phone. The Z9 can store pairing information for up to three (3) different Bluetooth devices. If you wish to pair another different device once 3 devices are paired, you will need to RESET the Z9 as per the instructions in Basic Headset Functions below.
Pairing Procedure (continued) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Perform a Bluetooth device discovery on your mobile phone to add a new device. (It takes a few seconds to search for and find other Bluetooth devices around you). When Bluetooth devices are found, the phone will display "BlueAnt Z9". Scroll to it and press OK to confirm that you want to Pair with it. Enter Passkey "0000" when your phone prompts you. The phone and Z9 will now Pair.
Basic Headset Functions For easy reference, also see the Button/Function Matrix and the Quick Start Guide. 1. Power ON: Press and Hold the MFB for 3 seconds. The solid Blue LED will light up, and if the battery has ample charge the Blue LED will stay on for up to 5 Seconds. If the battery is low a solid Red LED will be displayed. After powering ON, your headset will automatically connect to your last used phone if it is in operating range.
Basic Headset Functions (continued) 5. To Answer or End a call: Click the MFB and Hold the MFB once when there is an incoming call. Press for 3 seconds to end the call. 6. Reject*: a call: Press and Hold the MFB for 3 seconds when there is an incoming call. 7. Redial*: the last call, Press and Hold the Volume Button for about 3 seconds. To cancel Redial, click the MFB 8. Activate Voice Dialing*: While connected to a phone, Press the MFB once.
Basic Headset Functions (continued) 11. Reconnect: To reconnect your phone to the Z9, simply turn the Z9 ON. Or with the Z9 ON simply press the MFB . Alternatively, you can use the menu of your Bluetooth phone. 12. Mute/Unmute: the microphone. Press and Hold Volume for 3 seconds during a call. 13. Call Waiting*: While on a call and another incoming call appears, (beep tones dependent on your network) Click Volume and Volume together for 3 seconds.
Basic Headset Functions (continued) 15. Disable/Enable the LED indicators: (for night time driving): When your headset is in idle or standby mode Click Volume and Volume together for 3 seconds. After turning the headset OFF and back ON, the LED Indicators will be active again by default. Note the LED’s are turned OFF while a call is active. 16. Z9 Reset: If you have already Paired 3 devices to the Z9 it is not possible to pair another as the memory is full.
BlueAnt Voice Isolation Technology™ You can switch between two settings of Voice Isolation - STANDARD and MAX. Voice Isolation Standard - For use in normal everyday environments and gives you a natural sounding voice while removing mild noise. Voice Isolation Max - Gives you more intelligible voice in a wide variety of high noise environments.
Button Function Matrix Note: Standby Mode means connected to a device but not on a call.
LED Indicator Chart Power ON Power OFF Pairing Mode Reset Charging Charging with Power ON Charging Complete Low Battery Idle Standby Ongoing call Solid Blue for 5 Seconds Red flash 3 times Blue flashing Blue flashing Solid Red Solid Red with a Purple Flash Red indicator OFF All LED’s change to Red Blue flash every 8 seconds 2 Blue flashes every 5 seconds NO LED’s
Advanced Headset Functions Using your headset with multiple Bluetooth devices The Z9 will connect to only one device at a time but 3 devices can be paired to it. 1. Make sure the last phone used has Bluetooth switched off or is out of range. 2. Follow the procedure in ‘Pairing Procedure’ above for each device you want to pair.
Firmware upgrade The BlueAnt Z9 is firmware upgradeable via the USB port and provided USB cable. Please see the support section at www.blueantwireless.com for information and downloads for any upgrades that are available. Further Information Setting up a Phone Profile (different to Bluetooth Profiles) In your phone, set up a Profile with appropriate ringing volumes and keypad tones and select and activate when using with the Z9.
Phone/PDA/Computer Software Please make 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 that you have the latest version. Many new mobile phones, PDA’s and computer phones require a Bluetooth patch to improve Bluetooth functionality from the original released version.
Specifications General Specification RF Spec. User Interface Audio Battery type Talk Time Stand-By time Weight Dimensions Bluetooth v2.0 Up to 10 meters RF coverage CE,FCC,BQB, RoHS / WEEE Compliant Headset Profile, Hands-Free profile v1.0 Carrier Frequency 2.402 ~ 2.480GHz < 0.1% BER at -80 dBm 0 ± 4 dBm (Class 2) Blue color LED for operation indication. Red color LED for low battery indication. Mini USB for Charging battery or F/W upgrade 3GPP with DSP solution 3.
Help BlueAnt Warranty Process 1. Should you be having difficulties in operation please refer to the online FAQ and support documents, or call us. Our number is on the back page of this manual 2. Check our website for more information, updated manuals and troubleshooting. www.blueantwireless.com 3. Call us and speak to one of the BlueAnt Wireless Customer Service Team We will clarify whether you have a hardware or connection issue. 4.
• Headset must be in original packaging with serial number for warranty to be valid. 5. Warranties are effective from the proof of purchase date and not from the date of any subsequent repair or replacement. Disclaimers: This manual is published by BlueAnt. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth word, mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by BlueAnt is under license.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
