Do you have a question about the HBC 100 and is the answer not in the manual?
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William Neill
January 26, 2025
I dug out my old SBC-100. Can I use it to send text using my iPhone 15 via voice command? Something Like, Press a button and say, "Text Mary Neill." The phone would say, "what do you want to text Mary Neill?" I would then speak my text.
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Welcome to HBC100 Helmet Communicator User Manual HBC100 helmet communicator Hi-fi stereo headset control unit Metal mounting bracket and User manual velcros for speakers A clip bracket and An AC charger and anti slip rubber patch USB charging cable...
Quick User Guide Your HBC100 at a glance Up button Answer button Speaker / charging socket Status indicator Down button ENERAL UNCTIONS Before using your HBC100 please charge it first! Attach Charger Charge Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use To charge, use the provided charging cable by connecting it either to a USB port or to the adaptor provided.
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Check Bluetooth phone capabilities before use. Down Hold buttons together for 2 seconds. The status indicator light will blink blue then red. From your mobile phone Bluetooth menu, search for ‘UCLEAR HBC100’. If your phone requires a password, enter ‘0000’.
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Quick User Guide Answer Incoming Call Last Number Redial Use voice pickup, say ‘hello’ Hold Answer and or ‘pickup’. button for 2 second. Answer Manually press button once. Reject/ End Incoming Call Answer Hold button for 2 seconds. 3 Way Calling Voice Dial To swap between 2 Answer...
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Quick User Guide Backtrack Fast Forward Press the Down button Press the Up button 2 2 times. times. NTERCOM UNCTIONS Pairing your HBC100 to another HBC100 Helmet 1 Helmet 2 (Master Unit) (Secondary Unit) Pairing (Needs to be done once) The helmet communicator needs to be switched off before performing the following steps: Press Answer and Down buttons for 5 seconds on...
Warnings and Safety Instructions This manual uses the icons to highlight certain instructions. Below is an explanation of the icons. Attention - This icon highlights special instructions and precautions intended to avoid damage to the system. Non-compliance may void the product warranty.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions - Prolonged exposure to loud sounds may lead to permanent hearing damage. - Do not attempt to place an outgoing call through the mobile phone while riding on the motorcycle at any point of time. - Please do not use the helmet communicator in any way that may distract you or hinder your judgment while on the move.
Features helmet communicator has three main functions: to make mobile phone calls, to listen to music and intercom communication. Mobile Phone Functions Bluetooth phone audio capabilities, HFP & HSP Profile. • • Voice activated call pick up. Music Streaming Functions •...
Installation HBC100 helmet communicator package contains : HBC100 helmet communicator control unit A pair of hi-fi stereo headset with embedded microphones Velcros for speakers A clip bracket and anti slip rubber patch A metal mounting bracket with double sided tape An AC charger and USB charging cable A user manual...
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Installation Install Speakers • Use the velcros to install the speakers into the ear cavity of the helmet. MUST • The microphones be placed facing out. Left and right speakers must be • Microphone installed symmetrically. Make sure the speaker wire is inserted into the main unit. •...
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Installation Your HBC100 helmet communicator package comes with 2 types of mounting bracket: a clip bracket and a metal mounting bracket. Use either of the brackets to install the HBC100 control unit onto your helmet. Install Clip Bracket • Position and fasten the clip bracket onto the helmet. When in the correct position, the clip bracket should be firmly •...
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Installation Install Metal Mounting Bracket Identify a position on the helmet to adhere the Metal • Mounting Bracket. Peel off the double sided tape protective film. • • Carefully place the Metal Mounting Bracket onto the position identified in step 1. (You may only do this step once) •...
General Op erations Your HBC100 helmet communicator is now setup and ready to go! Answer Up button button Speaker / Status charging socket indicator Down button The operations described here are applicable to all modes of operations. Power On • Hold the Answer button for 2 seconds to power on the helmet communicator.
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General Operations Charging the Unit • To charge the helmet communicator, connect the provided charging cable to the speaker/ charging socket. Upon charging, if the unit is on, the system will automatically initiate power down. Volume Control • The volume control of the helmet communicator can be controlled using the Up and Down buttons.
The status indicator will blink blue then red. • Next, turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth functions and search for Bluetooth devices. Select ‘UCLEAR HBC100’ pair with the desired device. • When prompted to enter a passcode, enter ‘0000’...
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Mobile Phone Operations Voice Call To activate the voice call feature, hold the Down and Answer • buttons for 2 seconds. The accuracy of the voice dialing feature is dependent on your mobile phone s capabilities. Last Number Redial To redial the last number, hold the Up and Answer buttons •...
Music Streaming Operations To use the helmet communicator with your music devices you must connect them wirelessly through Bluetooth pairing. This step is only required for Bluetooth music streaming devices. Pairing To connect the helmet communicator to a Bluetooth music •...
Intercom Operations To use the intercom profile on the helmet communicator for the first time, you would need to first connect the two helmet communicators wirelessly by pairing. Pairing Pairing readies one helmet communicator to search for • the other. This process needs to be carried out only once. With both helmet communicators powered off, hold for •...
Button Configurations Summa The table below shows the button configurations. Action Button Common Instruction Commands Power on Hold Answer for 2 seconds Power off Hold Answer for 5 seconds Activate Bluetooth pairing Hold Up & Down for 2 seconds olume up Press Up once Volume down...
Status Indicator Configurations Summary The table below shows the status indicator configurations. State Status Indicator Off (No power) On (BT not connected) Blink blue fast On (BT connected) Blink blue slowly Phone & Music device Blink blue & red alternately Pairing mode Call in progress Blink blue very slowly...
Technical Data Unit Dimensions (L x W x H) 0mm x 4 0mm x 15mm Audio Frequency response 30Hz to 20kHz Sampling rate 48kHz, 16 bit 105dB + 2dB 0.5% Bluetooth Specifications Version 2.1 EDR, Class 2 Profiles HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, Intercom Radio Carrier frequency 2.402 –...
Troubleshooting Operational Tips - The sound quality and voice activation feature are dependent on the capabilities of your mobile device (e.g. mobile phone). Make sure that your mobile or pairing device is using the most current software updates. - For best sound quality try adjusting volume levels of your master pairing device to 70% or until you achieve best results.
Notices BATTERY WARNING: helmet communicator contains a rechargeable lithium ion polymer battery. To reduce risks of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or dispose in fire or water. CHARGING NOTICE: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or damage to equipments, please follow all the instructions below: - Do not immerse the product, AC adaptor or speakers in water.
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Notices Warranty does not cover data recovery and physical deterioration due to use, damages resulting from accidents, storage, loss or data loss or damage during repairs or transits. The sender will bear all transportation charges for functioning products but which were declared defective.
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Notices This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class【B】...
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Notices PERSONAL SAFETY: Do not open the seal of the hardware, tamper, repair or modify any parts. Do not touch the product with metal objects or parts or chemical products. Violation of the above will lead to potential fire hazards and mishaps. Please contact the technical support or your local supplier if your product malfunctions.
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All information here is accurate as of the date of printing. Please check for the latest version of any the modified or upgraded product on the website www.uclear-digital.com from time to time.
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Do you have a question about the HBC 100 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
I dug out my old SBC-100. Can I use it to send text using my iPhone 15 via voice command? Something Like, Press a button and say, "Text Mary Neill." The phone would say, "what do you want to text Mary Neill?" I would then speak my text.