USER MANUAL BLUETOOTH HEADSET Dual mic with Voice Isolation
Z9i USER GUIDE ENGLISH BlueAnt Introduction The BlueAnt Z9i Dual Microphone portable mono headset utilizes Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Its dual microphones combined with the BlueAnt Voice Isolation Technology™ software, provide the BlueAnt Z9i with revolutionary clear and clean voice input enabling high quality voice communications.
BlueAnt Features of the BlueAnt Z9i • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Winner of 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 con
What devices work with the Z9i Dual Microphone? Your headset is a Bluetooth V2.0 qualified product and supports both the Headset and Handsfree Bluetooth profiles. The Z9i can store information and wirelessly interact with up to five different Bluetooth V1.1, V1.2 or V2.0 compliant devices (backward and forward compatible), including mobile phones, PDA’s, PC’s / Mac’s or any Bluetooth enabled device that supports Headset profile or Handsfree profile.
BlueAnt 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 Z9i comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. For first time use, you must fully charge your Z9i. During charging, the indicator shows a steady Red light. When the battery is fully charged, the Red light will turn off.
ENGLISH BlueAnt Wearing the BlueAnt Z9i 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 Z9i on left or right ears. For optimal performance of the Z9i headset, angle the headset so that it points towards your mouth.
BlueAnt Swapping the Ear Gels The Z9i comes with two sizes of Ear gels. The larger ear gel is fitted on the unit already. If you wish to use the smaller ear gel instead, please unscrew (anti-clockwise) the large ear bud and screw on (clockwise) the smaller one. Be sure to gently unscrew the Ear bud and do not over tighten when fixing the smaller gel. Gently screw anti-clockwise to remove, Gently screw clockwise to attach.
Pairing Before use, you must pair the headset with your cell phone. Pairing will create a stored connection in both the Z9i and your Bluetooth cell phone. Pairing need only be done once, when first connecting to a new phone. The Z9i can store pairing information for up to five (5) different Bluetooth devices. If you wish to pair another different device once 5 devices are paired, you will need to RESET the Z9i as per the instructions in Basic Headset Functions below.
BlueAnt 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.
10. Disconnect / Transfer: To disconnect the Z9i with the currently connect phone Click Volume and Volume together once. This will also transfer an ongoing call to the phone. 11. Reconnect: To reconnect your phone to the Z9i, simply turn the Z9i ON. Or with the Z9i 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.
BlueAnt 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 Z9i Function Button Time Status Power ON MFB 3 Seconds From OFF Power OFF MFB 3 Seconds Idle/Standby Enter Pairing Mode MFB 6 Seconds From OFF Answer Call MFB Click Ringing End Call MFB Click Active Call Reject Call MFB 1 Second Ringing Redial Last Number Vol 3 Seconds Standby Voice Dial Activate MFB Click Standby Switch Voice Isolation between Standard and Max MFB 1 Second Active Call Volume Up Vol Click Active Call Volume Down Vol Click
BlueAnt Advanced Headset Functions Pairing your headset with multiple Bluetooth devices The Z9i will connect to 2 phones at a time but 5 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. Multi-point With Multi-point you can connect two phones to the Z9i and answer which ever phone rings. 1.
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 Z9i. Some phones can automatically activate a desired profile when connecting to a Car Kit or Headset Accessory. E.g. Go to Enhancement Settings and select a Default Profile to activate when the headset connects.
BlueAnt Specifications 16 General Specification > > > > Bluetooth v2.0 Up to 10 meters RF coverage CE,FCC,BQB, Ctick, RoHS / WEEE Compliant Headset Profile, Hands-Free profile RF Spec. > Carrier Frequency 2.402 ~ 2.480GHz > < 0.1% BER at -80 dBm > 0 ± 4 dBm (Class 2) User Interface > Blue color LED for operation indication. > Red color LED for low battery indication. > Mini USB for Charging battery or F/W upgrade Audio 3GPP with DSP solution Battery type 3.
Z9i Bluetooth Headset General 1. What are the main difference between the Z9i and other Bluetooth headsets? 2. What is included in the Z9i package? 3. How does the Z9i use the Bluetooth technology? 4. How do I handle calls when the Z9i is connected? 5. Can I transfer an ongoing call back to my phone to continue it there? 6. How many devices can I pair to the Z9i? 7. Is my phone compatible? 8. What is the passcode/passkey of the Z9i? 9. Can I change the passcode of the Z9i? 10.
BlueAnt Bluetooth 1. What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology? 2. Is it safe to use Bluetooth devices? I have heard they can allow unauthorized connections. 3. Can somebody else take control of my Z9i if they are in range? 4. What is the difference between Handsfree and Headset Bluetooth Profiles? 5. How do I know if my devices are connected? 6. Can I connect more than one device to my Z9i at the same time? 7. How far can my mobile be from the Z9i and still remain connected? 8.
8. The Z9i switches off when I hang up a call. What can I do? 9. Why can the talk time and standby time differ with the products specification description? 10. Why does my phones battery not last as long as it used to? 11. I am having trouble pairing a second phone. What can I do? 12. How can I stay near the Z9i but not have calls diverted through it? 13. My phone says “Bluetooth Module not found”. What can I do? 14. I have a PDA phone that pairs to the Z9i but has trouble transferring calls.
BlueAnt General 1. What are the main difference between the Z9i and other Bluetooth headsets? The Z9i uses Voice Isolation Technology and has Dual Microphones for clearer voice with less background noise. The Z9i feature multi-point technology allowing it to connect to 2 phones at the same time and answer either, when they ring, and being able to swap between phones during a call. 2.
5. Can I transfer an ongoing call back to my phone to continue it there? Yes. Simply short press the Volume Up & Volume Down buttons simultaneously to disconnect from the Z9i and transfer the call to the phone. 6. How many devices can I pair to the Z9i? The Z9i can store pairing information for 5 different phone devices. 7. Is my phone compatible? If your phone has Bluetooth it more than likely supports a Handsfree or Headset Bluetooth profile, and so will work with the Z9i.
BlueAnt 13. Can I use my Z9i with my computer for VOIP applications? Yes. You can connect the Z9i to a PC or Mac that supports the Headset or Handsfree profile. To do this you need to have Bluetooth enabled in your computer by using a Bluetooth USB Dongle or having a computer that has Bluetooth inbuilt. Depending on the Bluetooth Software the connection process is different. Simply put the Z9i into Pairing mode, then search for it using your computers Bluetooth Software.
Bluetooth 1. What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology? Bluetooth Wireless Technology is a short-range communications technology using encryption for high security data/voice transmission 2. Is it safe to use Bluetooth devices, I have heard they can allow unauthorized connections? For Bluetooth security reasons, once you have set up your Bluetooth devices we recommend turning OFF the visibility option in the Bluetooth Menu of your phone so that other Bluetooth users cannot see the your phone.
BlueAnt 7. How far can my mobile be from the Z9i and still remain connected? The Z9i will remain connected within a range of 10 meters (30 ft). Sound quality may start to deteriorate after about 7 meters depending on your environment. 8.
11. How do I use VOIP? In order to use the Z9i for VoIP, you will need to have a Bluetooth enabled PC or laptop. If you are running Windows XP or Vista please ensure to update your Bluetooth driver from your PC/Laptops manufactures web site to ensure you have the latest driver. Once the Z9i has been paired to your PC/Laptop ensure that the VoIP applications audio settings are set to the Bluetooth Headset for both incoming and outgoing audio. ENGLISH BlueAnt Troubleshooting 1.
BlueAnt 3. The Z9i won’t reset. What can I do? Ensure that the Z9i is not connected to any phone, wait one minute, then and press the Volume up, Volume down and the MFB together to reset. If this does not resolve your issue please contact Technical Support. 4. Is my Z9i charged? The LED will blink red instead of Blue when the battery is low. A constant red light will show when the headset is plugged in and charging. It will turn off when fully charged.
7. My Z9i worked great but now it won’t connect. What can I do? As newer phones are like mini-computers, they may become corrupt over time and you may need to reset them every so often (at least once a week is good). Simply switch off your phone remove the battery for a few seconds, replace and reboot. The Z9i should now connect. If not, remove existing pairing and re-pair the devices. 8. The Z9i switches off when I hang up a call.
BlueAnt 12. How can I stay near the Z9i but not have calls diverted through it? The Z9i will remain connected within a range of 10 meters. If you are staying near the device but want to take calls through the phone simply switch the Z9i off by long pressing the MFB button. 13. My phone says “Bluetooth Module not found”. What can I do? This means that your phone cannot find its internal Bluetooth chip for some reason. Restarting your phone should fix this problem.
18. Is there a smaller rubber earpiece available? Yes there is 2 different size ear pieces available for the Z9i and you should have received one of each when you purchased the Z9i. 19. Is there a car charger available for the Z9i? No the Z9i only comes with an AC wall charger. 20. Can I purchase extra accessories for the Z9i? Z9i spare parts and accessories can be purchase separately from one of our authorised spare parts retailers. Please check our web site www.blueantwireless.
BlueAnt 24. Can I upgrade the Firmware on a Mac or Windows x64 (64bit)? At this point, the upgrade software will only run on a Windows XP and Vista based system. 25. I’m having trouble upgrading the firmware and getting error messages. How do I do it? Please ensure you are following the upgrade instructions correctly and that all other Bluetooth devices are disabled or turned off. If you are still receiving errors please contact our technical support for assistance. 26.
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.
BlueAnt 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. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Please protect your ears. Warning: This headset can reach a maximum volume of 101 decibels.
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