Midland BTX2 FM Instruction Manual page 18

› Intercom mode (if another unit has been paired)
› FM Radio
› Phone mode (if a phone has been paired)
Every time you turn on the unit, the default mode is Intercom (if it was previously
paired to another unit), otherwise it will be Phone (If was paired to a phone).
If you need to know in which mode the unit currently is, just press the "Volume +
" and "Volume –" button together. A voice announcement will tell you the current
mode.
Maximum Distance
You can reach 800mt intercom distance if the flip up antenna is up and if you are
in line of site without obstructions and interferences (the riders must be always
in sight).
How to pair two BTX2 FM unit
The two units supplied in the same BTX2 FM box, are already paired and ready to
use, which mean you don't need to perform this procedure. The unit are already
paired using the Middle button.
If the devices are not part of the same kit, or the units has been purchased sepa-
rately, you need to first pair it in order to use it.
To pair the BTX2 FM to another BTX2 FM unit
To pair the BTX2 FM to another BTX2 FM unit, you must first enter the setup mode:
1. Turn off the unit
2. Press and hold down the middle button about 7 sec., until the Red light is on
permanently.
3. Now press the Middle button for 3 seconds. The Blue and Red light will flash.
4. Do the same procedure on the other unit, When successfully paired, each unit
will have the Blue light on for one second and than go back to the setup mode
(Red light always on).
5. Now the pairing procedure is complete, you just need to exit the setup mode
before you can use the units:
6. Double click on the Middle button, the Red light will turn off and the Blue
light will start flashing.
You can use now your BTX2 FM.
How to use the Intercom
To use the intercom feature, be sure the both units are turned on and correctly
paired together.
Manual activation
Press the Middle button on one of the two units. Communication is enabled and
remains active until you press again the middle button. The intercom need some
second to activate, you will hear a beep tone when the intercom is open.
Voice activation (VOX)
Simply start talking, after some seconds the communication will be opened and
will remain active for the time you are talking. If there is no conversation the
intercom will be closed after 40 seconds. If needed you can close the intercom
manually without waiting 40 seconds (just press the middle button).
Attention: The Voice activation (VOX) can open the intercom communication only
to the unit that was paired with the Middle button. If you chose to use a different
button, you will be able to active the intercom only manually.
If needed, you can disable the VOX feature simply by pressing the Backward but-
ton for 7 sec. A voice announcement will advise you when the VOX is disabled.
To turn the VOX on again, just press the same button and a voice announcement
will advise you that the VOX is now active. This setting is remembered also if you
turn off the unit
Adjusting the volume
Your Midland BTX2 FM uses AGC technology, which automatically adjusts the
listening volume in relation to background noises.
However, it is also possible to manually adjust the volume by means of the "Volu-
me +" and "Volume -"buttons.
Attention: volume can be adjust only when an audio connection is active.
Attention: the volume buttons (Vol + and Vol -) cannot be used to adjust the vo-
lume of the wired audio source. The AGC system with automatically increase the
volume on higher speed.
Compatibility with other Midland BT line units
The BTX2 FM is compatible with BT Next Conference and BTX1 FM.
When paired the max distance of the intercom is defined from the lower possible.
The BTX2 FM is compatible with the previous line of Midland BT (BT Next, BTX2
and BTX1) only if updated to firmware version 2014.
How to pair BTX2 FM to more than 2 units
One BTX2 FM unit can be paired to maximum three other BT unit, that means
4 in total (three Midland unit + one Talk2All). You can use the Middle and the
Backward button to pair to a Midland unit and you can use the "Forward" button
to pair the "Talk2All-Universal Intercom" feature.
The same button you will use to pair the unit will be also used to open/close the
intercom communication.
For example you can pair your passenger to the Middle button and another mo-
torbiker to the Backward button.
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