3-095-524-11(1) Wireless Stereo Headset Operating Instructions DR-BT21G ©2007 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund, Svalbard in Norway. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL : http://www.compliance.sony.de/ 2 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Table Of Contents Welcome! .......................... 4 3 steps to Bluetooth function .... 5 Location and Function of Parts ............................... 6 Folding and unfolding the headset .................................. 7 Charging the unit ............. 8 Pairing ............................. 10 What is pairing? ...................... 10 Procedures of pairing .............. 10 Wearing the headset ...... 12 Indications of Bluetooth function ....................... 13 Listening to music ......... 14 Controlling the audio device ­ AVRCP ............................... 15 Calling ............................. 16 Controlling the Bluetooth mobile phone ­ HFP, HSP .............. 18 Calling while playing back music .................. 19 Disposing of the unit ..... 20 Precautions .................... 21 What is Bluetooth wireless technology? ................ 23 Troubleshooting ............. 24 Initializing the unit ......... 26 Specifications ................. 27 3 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Wireless Stereo Headset. This unit uses BluetoothTM wireless technology. · Enjoy music wirelessly with a Bluetooth music player.*1 · Hands-free conversation can be enjoyed on your Bluetooth mobile phone without taking it out of your bag.*2 · For convenience, you can remotely operate the basic functions of a Bluetooth music player (Play, Stop, etc.).*3 · Useful rechargeable function. · Convenient foldable type for easy carrying. For details on Bluetooth wireless technology, see page 23. Listening to music Talking on the phone 4 *1 The connected Bluetooth device is required to support A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). *2 The connected Bluetooth device is required to support HSP (Headset Profile) or HFP (Hands-free Profile). *3 The connected Bluetooth device is required to support AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile). 3 steps to Bluetooth function Pairing First, register ("pair") a Bluetooth device (mobile phone, etc.) and this unit with each other. Once pairing is established, there is no need for pairing again. Bluetooth mobile phone, etc. Wireless Stereo Headset Pairing c Page 10 Listening to music Bluetooth connection Operate the Bluetooth device to make the Bluetooth connection. V Calling Bluetooth connection When the unit is turned on, the unit starts making the Bluetooth connection to the recognized mobile phone automatically. V Connection A2DP AVRCP c Page 14 Connection HFP HSP c Page 16 V Listening to music You can listen to music played on the Bluetooth device. Playback, stop, or pause is possible from this unit. V Talking on the phone You can make and receive a call by operating this unit. Music Voice c Page 14 - 15 c Page 17 - 19 5 GETTING STARTED Location and Function of Parts 1 Indicator (blue) Indicates the communication status of the unit. 2 Indicator (red) Indicates the power status of the unit. 3 Multi function button Controls various call functions. Press the button on the tactile dots. 4 Jog switch Controls various functions when listening to music. 5 RESET button Push this button when this unit does not operate properly. Pairing information is not deleted by this operation. 6 VOL (volume) +*/­ buttons 7 Neckband 8 R (right) indication 9 Left unit L 0 L (left) indication qa Ear pad qs Right unit R qd POWER button qf Microphone qg DC IN 3 V jack * This button has a tactile dot. 6 Folding and unfolding the headset Unfolding Folding 1 Unfold the left and right neckband as illustrated. 1 Hold near the foldable part with both hands and lift up the left unit to fold it as illustrated. Fold the right unit in the same manner. 2 Lift up and open up the remaining half of the neckband. 2 Close the folded left and right neckband. Notes · Do not pull open this way. · Be careful not to hit your face or eyes with the top of the neckband. 7 Charging the unit The unit contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which should be charged before using for the first time. 1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 3 V jack on the unit. Wireless Stereo Headset To an AC outlet 2 Make sure that indicator (red) lights up while charging. To DC IN 3 V jack AC power adaptor (supplied) Charging is completed in about 3 hours* and the indicator (red) goes off automatically. * Time required for empty battery to recharge. Caution When the AC power adaptor is connected to an AC outlet, charging starts. Tip If the AC power adaptor is connected to an AC outlet while the unit is turned on, the unit will be turned off automatically. If this unit detects a problem while charging, the indicator (red) may turn off, although charging is not complete. Check for the following causes: ­ Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 0 °C ­ 40 °C (32 °F ­ 104 °F). ­ There is a problem with the battery. In this case, charge again within the above-mentioned temperature range. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 8 Notes · If the battery is not used for a long time, battery may be quickly depleted, however, after a few recharges, battery life will improve. · If the life of the built-in rechargeable battery drops to half the normal length, the battery should be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement of the rechargeable battery. · Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never leave in a car parked in the sun. · Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. Checking the remaining battery When pressing the POWER button while the unit is turned on, the indicator (red) flashes. You can check the remaining battery by the number of times the indicator (red) flashes. Indicator (red) 3 times 2 times 1 time Status Full Mid Low (needs to charge) Usage hours* Status Communication time (including music playback time) (up to) Standby time (up to) Approx. usage hours 11 hours Note You cannot check the remaining battery immediately after the unit is turned on, or while pairing. When the battery is almost empty 100 hours The indicator (red) flashes slowly automatically. When the battery becomes empty, a beep sounds and the unit will turn off automatically. * Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature or conditions of use. 9 Pairing What is pairing? Bluetooth devices need to be "paired" with each other beforehand. Once Bluetooth devices are paired, there is no need for pairing again, except in the following cases: · Pairing information is deleted after repair, etc. · This unit is paired with 9 or more devices. This unit can be paired with up to 8 devices; if a new device is paired after 8 devices have been paired, the device whose latest connection time is the oldest among the 8 paired devices is replaced by the new one. · When recognition of the unit by the device to be connected is deleted. · This unit is initialized. All pairing information is deleted. Procedures of pairing 1 Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit. 2 Press and hold the POWER button for 7 seconds or more to standby for pairing while the unit is turned off. Notes · After about 3 seconds, power is turned on and the indicator (blue) and indicator (red) flash together twice. Keep the button pressed without releasing until both indicators start flashing together, then release the button. This unit enters into pairing mode. · If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and this unit will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. 10 3 Perform pairing procedure on the Bluetooth device to detect this unit. The list of detected devices appears on the display of the Bluetooth device. This unit is displayed as "DR-BT21G." If "DR-BT21G" is not displayed, repeat from step 1. When pairing with a Bluetooth device that cannot display a list of detected devices or that has no display You may pair the device by setting both this unit and the Bluetooth device to pairing mode. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device. Tips · To pair with other Bluetooth devices, repeat steps 1 to 5 for each device. · To delete all pairing information, see "Initializing the unit" (page 26). 4 Select "DR-BT21G" on the display of the Bluetooth device. 5 If Passcode* input is required on the display of a Bluetooth device, input "0000." Pairing is complete when the indicator (blue) flashes slowly. The message standing for "Pairing complete" appears on the display of some Bluetooth devices. * Passcode may be called "Passkey," "PIN code," "PIN number," or "Password." 6 Start the Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth device. This unit memorizes the device as the last connected device. Some Bluetooth devices may connect with the unit automatically when pairing is complete. 11 Wearing the headset 1 Place the neckband on the neck. The unit with the POWER button is the right unit (for right ear). 3 Adjust the angle and position of the neckband so that the heaset is fitted comfortably on your ears. Neckband Left ear 2 Lift up the headset slightly above the ear level, put down the neckband so that it hooks on your ears and put the ear pads on your ears. Ear pad 12 Indications of Bluetooth function B : Indicator (blue) R : Indicator (red) Status Pairing Searching Connectable Connecting Flashing patterns B R ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­­ ­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­­ ­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ ­­ ­­ ­ ­ ­­ ­­ ­­ ­ ... ­ ... ... ... ... Connecting ­­ B R­ B R R­ ­ ­­ ­­ Connected HFP/HSP or A2DP B (standby for receiving audio signal) ­­­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­ ... ­­­­­­­­ ­­­­­­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ... ­ ­ ­ ­ ... ­ ­ ­ ­ ... ­ ­ ­ ... HFP/HSP and A2DP B (standby for receiving audio signal) R­ B R­ Listening Music Listening during standby B for telephone call R­ Incoming call B R­ B R­ Phone Talking ­ ­ ­ ­ ... ­ ­ ­ ... Calling while B playing back music R­ 13 OPERATING THE UNIT Listening to music VOL ­ button VOL + button 2 Make the Bluetooth connection (A2DP) from a Bluetooth device to this unit. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth device on how to operate it. POWER button FF REW 3 Start playback on the Bluetooth device. Tip Bluetooth connection of A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) can also be operated with the ...