ClearBlue TM Bluetooth® TV & Audio Listening System User’s Guide © 2011 ClearSounds CS-TVBTUG Ver A
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the ClearBlue Bluetooth TV and Audio Listening System. The system uses Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses short wavelength radio transmissions to exchange data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. We hope that you enjoy using your new listening system in a variety of ways! Discreetly listen to television, music or sound, wirelessly.
Contacts Safety precautions Please contact us with any questions that you might have. We are happy to assist you! Carefully read and observe the warnings and cautions in this manual and on the equipment. ClearSounds Communications, Inc. 1743 Quincy Avenue, Suite 155 Warnings Warnings must be observed to prevent bodily injury. Naperville, IL 60540 USA 800-965-9043 (toll-free) www.clearsounds.com 2 • WARNING: Excessive headset volume can cause hearing loss.
Safety precautions • • WARNING: Do not remove built-in batteries. Other types of batteries and power accessories can damage the equipment and cause injury. • WARNING: Do not dispose of the headset or transmitter by burning. Burning batteries can explode and release toxic and corrosive fumes and gases. Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. Recycle or dispose of batteries according to regulations of your local municipality. • 4 WARNING: Do not clean the system parts if they are charging.
Contents Unpack ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Headset overview ����������������������������������������������������� 8 Adjust �������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Controls ����������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Transmitter overview ���������������������������������������������� 10 Charge �������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 To charge using a personal computer ����������
Headset overview Adjust Controls Try on the headset, and adjust it.
Transmitter overview Before first use, charge the headset and the transmitter for approximately three hours. A D Charge Each component is fully charged when its red light is off. The batteries hold a charge for 10 or 11 hours. Recharge when the following occurs: C 10 B A Indicator light B Charging port C Multi-function key D 3.5 mm plug to audio-out port ( • • ) : Every 20 seconds, the red light blinks twice and three tones occur. : The red light blinks.
Charge 12 To charge using a personal computer To charge using an AC power outlet If you use your listening system with a personal computer, you can conveniently charge the components using the computer. The computer must be connected to AC power. You can charge the components using an AC power outlet in a wall. Tip: You can conveniently keep the transmitter plugged into AC power and charging at all times.
Listening capabilities Devices Required ClearBlue components You can listen to or converse on any of these devices by pairing your ClearBlue headset with the device. To determine whether a particular device is capable of communicating with your ClearBlue headset, consult the device user’s guide regarding the following specifications. The headset remains connected to a device within a range of 33 feet. Device to which you are listening... Required ClearBlue component(s) ...
Pair The first time that you use the ClearBlue headset with a sound-emitting device, you must pair it with the device. The headset recalls the last eight pairings, so the next time that you use the headset with the device, the headset and device typically connect without re-pairing. If you pair the headset with more than eight devices, the headset drops recall of the first-paired device in the list. To reconnect the headset to the dropped device, you must re-pair them, first.
Pair c. Plug in the to an audio-out port ( ) on the sound-emitting device. Troubleshooting: If pairing is unsuccessful, the headset goes into standby mode after two minutes, and the transmitter goes into standby mode after one minute. • If the headset is paired and actively connected to another device, turn off Bluetooth in that device, and then try again to pair with the desired device.
Connect Typically, it is necessary to pair the headset and a device only once. After pairing, you simply connect the headset and the device. Connecting to two devices at once The headphones can be simultaneously connected to these two devices: • TV, portable media player or computer • Mobile phone This enables you to listen to sound on one device and place or accept calls on the phone, as desired.
Listen Converse When volume reaches the minimum or maximum value, a brief tone occurs. • Increase volume: Press +. • Decrease volume: Press –. • Pause or resume sound: Briefly press • • . Replay the previous song: Briefly press <. Play the next song: Briefly press >. Mobile phones support some or all of the following features. Please consult your mobile phone user’s guide, as necessary.
Turn off a component To turn off the • Press and hold for three to five seconds, until the red light flashes on.
Indicators Troubleshooting These are general troubleshooting questions. To troubleshoot specific circumstances related to pairing and connection, please refer to those sections. Transmitter Indication 26 Status Red blink twice every 30 s Low battery Red and blue blinking Pairing Blue blink every 2 s Standby: not connected Blue blink every 4 s Connected to a device Circumstance Response The ClearBlue headset or transmitter will not turn on. Charge the component.
Troubleshooting Circumstance No sound or muffled sound is heard through the headset. Response Ensure these headset conditions: • The blue light blinks (it is on). • It is within 33 feet of the device. • It is connected to one or two devices (the blue light blinks 2 or 3 times every 2-4 seconds). • The volume is high enough (a brief tone occurs at maximum and minimum values) Ensure these device conditions: • The device is turned on and emitting sound.
Specifications Specification Specification 5 V DC Charging time Approximately 3 hours Approximately 10 hours Input 5 V/130 μA DC Dimensions 6.4 in x 6 in x 1.3 in Weight Approximately 3.6 oz Working time after full charge PIN pairing with transmitter 0000 Dimensions 1.8 in x 1.3 in x .31 in Weight .49 oz PIN pairing with receiver 0000, 1234, 1111, 8888 Specification 30 Input Bluetooth version 2.1 Bluetooth profile Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) Frequency range 2.4 G Hz to 2.
