BluePack™ Wireless interview tool User Guide JK Audio
Welcome Thank You Thank you for purchasing the JK Audio BluePack. Please read this guide for instructions on using it. Getting Assistance If you have technical or application questions: In the US & Canada, call us toll free at: 800-552-8346 All other countries dial: 815-786-2929 (M-F 8:30-5:00pm Central Time Zone) Email us at: support@jkaudio.com Or, check out our FAQ section for answers to common questions.
Safety Precautions Use Caution to Prevent Hearing Loss BluePack contains a headphone amplifier that is more powerful than the typical consumer product. JK Audio products are designed for the broadcast industry. The broadcast professional must be able to hear headphone signals over the ambient noise level. From the cheering crowd at a football game to trackside at a car race, the program material or cues must be heard at high volumes without distortion.
Overview vi Applications 1 Controls & Indicators 2 Getting Connected 4 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 6 FAQs 11 Technical Information 14 6 7 8 9 10 iv Bluetooth Status LED Pairing Master or Headset Mode Switching between Master/Headset Mode, Master Mode Streaming Connection History, Disconnecting from a Device, Reconnecting to a Device BluePack Wireless Interview Tool
Contents Features HD Voice* 3.5 Mm Stereo Line Input and Output Bluetooth Wireless Technology ¼" Stereo Headphone Jack XLR Mic Input >10 Hours on one 9 Volt Alkaline Battery * HD Voice. While standard phone calls have a narrow bandwidth of 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz, HD Voice calls offer 50 Hz to 7 kHz bandwidth. The additional 1.5 octaves on the low end gives voice a more natural sound, while the additional upper octave dramatically improves speech clarity and intelligibility. Wireless HD Calls.
Overview Introducing BluePack JK Audio combines professional audio electronics with a flexible communications interface in a rugged new belt pack design. BluePack™ offers a professional look and feel to field reporters and live remote talent. BluePack™ allows you to perform live man-on-the-street interviews through your cell phone in HD Voice. BluePack also provides two-way IFB connections through a cell phone or notebook for truly flexible remote monitoring.
Applications Live Man-On-the-Street Broadcasts Connect your microphone and headphones to the BluePack, then establish a Bluetooth connection to your wireless phone. Dial up the studio and you are ready to go. Add prerecorded sound clips or background music to your interviews through the Aux Send input. Telephone Interviews Call out and interview other people as part of your pre-game show.
Controls & Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 8 1) Mic Control Controls the level of your microphone input. 2 BluePack Wireless Interview Tool 6 7 9 2) Peak Indicator The peak LED indicates clipping on the input channel if the level is set too high. The microphone and Aux Send are a combined input. If you see this red LED flashing, you should decrease the and/or input levels.
Controls & Indicators 3) Aux Send Control 6) Headphones Control 4) Stereo LED (Listen-Only) 7) Power Indicator Adjusts the level of audio from the 3.5 mm Aux Send input jack. The LED flashes Red when the BluePack has a stereo listen-only (Headset) audio connection with your Bluetooth device. When you receive an incoming phone call, the stereo LED will turn off.
Getting Connected 1 1) Headphones Connect your headphones to this 1/4” jack. The stereo headphone output gives you a mix of the XLR mic input, 3.5 mm Aux Send input and the Headset Interface audio. 4 BluePack Wireless Interview Tool 2 3 4 2) Stereo Line Level Output The unbalanced 3.5 mm stereo fixed line level output jack provides your full bandwidth microphone signal on the left channel and the Bluetooth audio on the right channel.
Getting Connected This stereo output jack allows you to make a full bandwidth recording using your favorite recorder for transfer back at the station or over the web. 3) Stereo Line Level Aux In Connect the output of your other audio equipment to this unbalanced stereo 3.5mm Aux In jack. This enables you to add background music or sound clips to your remote broadcast. This audio is not present at the Stereo Output but will be sent to the Headphone jack.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth Status LED The blue LED on the front of the unit flashes in different sequences to indicate the current connection status. When attempting to put the unit into Idle or Pairing mode, you should power the unit off then back on before pressing the . If you put the unit into the wrong state due to releasing the at the wrong time, holding the for "X" seconds will not put it into the desired mode.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing to a Cell Phone with Bluetooth Wireless Technology When you're first connecting to a new device, you should be in an environment with no other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within range that might also be in Pairing Mode. 2. On your device, find and select the option to set up a connection. When the cell phone has found the new device, select from the list the device ID of "JKBPxxxx" where: xxxx = last four digits of the serial number. 3.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Master or Headset Mode In the Bluetooth world, a Master device, such as a wireless phone, computer, or music player, is connected to a Headset device. The Master device controls the connection, and also has the ability to stream stereo A2DP audio to the Headset device. A2DP music streaming is a one-way path from Master to Headset. BluePack can act as either a Master or Headset. Please note that wireless phones typically cannot receive A2DP stereo music streaming.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Switching between Master and Headset Modes To switch between Master and Headset mode, you must start from the Bluetooth power-off state. Power off the unit, then back on again. Hold the down for 11 seconds then release. The ST LED on the top of the BluePack will flash Green when the device is in Master mode. The ST LED will flash Red when it is in Headset mode.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Disconnecting from a device with Bluetooth Wireless Technology To disconnect from the Bluetooth device, simply press the and hold for 5 seconds or simply power the unit off. When a Bluetooth connection is dropped or terminated, BluePack returns to Idle Mode. If the unit is in Idle Mode for >2 minutes without a connection, Bluetooth will automatically shut off. You may restart Bluetooth by pressing the for 2 seconds.
FAQs What is the range of the Bluetooth transmitter/ receiver? BluePack will transmit and receive audio signals up to 65 feet from your Bluetooth device. The maximum range of this product is achieved when a clear line of sight is maintained between connected devices, but may also be limited by interference due to the environment. While this product offers extended range capabilities, maximum usable range is limited by the weaker of the two paired/ connected devices.
FAQs Can I use my Bluetooth headset with my cell phone while I have my phone connected to the BluePack? No, your cell phone can only be connected to one Bluetooth enabled device at a time. In the standard mode of operation, your cell phone will be connected to our device as if the BluePack were a headset. So you need to use a microphone and headphones connected to the BluePack.
FAQs Why is the peak LED still red after I turned down the mic volume level? The microphone and Aux Send are a combined input. If you see this red LED flashing, you should decrease the and/or input levels until the combined input is no longer clipping. Can I have full duplex stereo conversations if my stereo headset uses A2DP? No, the A2DP profile is only used for stereo music streaming. Full duplex conversations will be in mono. My BluePack won’t pair with my cell phone.
Technical Information Specifications Input Impedance / Level Female XLR Mic: 2k ohms / -34 dBu nom. 1/8” (3.5mm) Stereo Line: 20k ohms / -10 dBu nom. Output 1/8” (3.5mm) Stereo: 100 ohms / -10 dBu nom. Headphone 1/4” Stereo: 8 ohms / ½ watt per channel Bluetooth (3.0) Distance: 65 feet (20 meters) Frequency Response: Hands-Free (phone): 300 Hz - 3.4 kHz Hands-Free (HD Voice): 50 Hz -7 kHz A2DP Mode: 30Hz - 17 kHz MISC 14 Power: 9 VDC Battery Size: 4.7” x 3.75” x 1.65” (12 x 9.5 x 4.
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Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: JK Audio, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: Model Numbers: BluePack™ Wireless Interview Tool BluePack Conforms to the following Product Specifications: 16 ESD: ESD: EN 61000-3-2, 3-3, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-11 EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 Emissions: EN 55022:1998, +A, 2000+A3, 2003 Class B ETSI EN 300.328 V1.6.1: 2000 FCC Part 15, Subpart B Bluetooth Radio: EN 300.
FCC Compliance Notice The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC The Technical File containing supporting documentation is maintained at: JK Audio, Inc (Corporate Headquarters) Compliance Manager 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA 815-786-2929 phone 815-786-8502 fax FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested a
BluePack™ Wireless Interview Tool User Guide Version 7/29/14 JK Audio, Inc. 1311 E 6th St. Sandwich, IL 60548 United States Telephone: 815.786.2929 Toll Free: 1.800.jkaudio Fax: 815.786.8502 www.jkaudio.com © 2014 JK Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JK Audio, Inc. is under license.
