BTC455 Bluetooth Car Kit with Multipoint User Manual © 2012 Kinivo LLC. All rights reserved. Kinivo is a trademark of Kinivo LLC. Bluetooth 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.
Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................3 Important Safety Instructions...............................................................3 Car Kit Overview......................................................................................4 Package Contents....................................................................................4 Features................................................................................
Introduction Read all safety and operation instructions before installing and using your Bluetooth car kit. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this car kit to water or moisture. Important 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.
Car Kit Overview Package Contents Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth Car Kit 3.
Features 1. Seamlessly stream music from any Bluetooth capable device 2. Supports Hands-free calling, Stereo music and Siri / voice commands via Bluetooth (features may vary depending on the connecting device) 3. Connect two devices at the same time using 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.
3. Plug the car kit’s 3.5mm cable into the AUX input audio jack on the car stereo. Adjust your car stereo’s settings to AUX input. 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.
continue to consume minimal power. Users may unplug the cigarette lighter plug manually to avoid any power drain at all. 2. Adjusting Volume Use car stereo controls to adjust volume levels. 3. Bluetooth Pairing to One (or First) Device a. The BTC455 Car kit will automatically enter pairing mode when powered on for the first time. If it does not enter pairing mode automatically, press and hold the multifunction button for 8 seconds. The LED will begin to alternately flash red and blue.
Kinivo BTC455 to pair the car kit. For all other devices Please follow your devices’ instructions on how to perform Bluetooth pairing. a. If asked for a PIN or Passcode, enter “0000” (four zeros). b. After the initial setup is complete, the BTC455 will automatically reconnect to your device when it is powered on and your device is in range. 4. Bluetooth Pairing to Second Device (Multipoint) The Kinivo BTC455 supports Bluetooth Multipoint and can be connected with two devices at the same time.
5. Charging USB Devices Simply connect the USB charging cable (not included) of your mobile device to the USB port on the car kit power adapter. 6.
Voice command Voice dialing (Siri for supported iPhones) 1. Press and hold multifunction button for 1 to 2 seconds. You will hear a beep prompt. 2. Give voice command. Redial last number Press and release the multifunction button twice.
7. LED Indication Status LED Indicator Powered off Off Powered on Blinking blue Pairing mode Alternating blinking blue and red Standby mode Slow blinking blue 8. Factory Reset WARNING: Performing a factory reset on the BTC455 will delete any previous pairings and will restore the unit to factory default settings. Only perform 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.
Note: After factory reset, you will need to remove the previous BTC455 pairing from your Bluetooth device and repeat the pairing process. Troubleshooting 1. Unable to pair to device / Device no longer connects to BTC455 Ensure that the BTC455 car kit is in pairing mode by pressing and holding the multifunction button 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.
Make sure the that the input setting on the car stereo is set to AUX input. Adjust the car stereo volume and phone volume. If at any point you are unable to resolve your issue, you can contact Kinivo Support via email at support@kinivo.com . 3. Audio from my connected device sounds choppy after the BTC455 is powered on The BTC455 has a Multipoint feature that automatically connects to two devices via Bluetooth.
Apple devices – iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Tablets – Windows, Apple, Android, Kindle Fire HD Smartphones – Android, BlackBerry, Windows, Samsung, Droids, HTC, etc. 2. How many Bluetooth connections will the BTC455 car kit remember? The BTC455 will remember up to four previous Bluetooth connections and it can connect to up to 2 devices simultaneously (Multipoint). 3.
result of this search operation. You should experience regular audio beyond the first 30 seconds (once the search is completed). 5. How to factory reset the unit? Simultaneously hold the next and previous song buttons for about 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.
Dimensions Main unit: 42 x 15 x 42 mm Car power adapter: 24 x 54 x 24 mm Weight 35.5 g Warranty 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty. Kinivo hereby warrants to the customer of record that this product is in goodworking condition and free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use for a duration of 1 year after the date of purchase. The product has been tested to meet the highest quality standards in each testing category.
The warranty does not cover or provide for the reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damage resulting from breach of the limited warranty described above. Except for the limited warranty described above we offer no other warranties expressed or implied, and other than limited warranty expressly contained herein, we hereby disclaim any and all warranties, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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