Cobalt Digital Inc AMPS-BLUE-KU Manual

Charging the Speaker Microphone
The AMPS-BLUE-KU speaker microphone has a
replaceable Lithium Ion rechargeable battery
pack which must be charged prior to operation,
and must be recharged regularly. A fully charged
battery will provide up to 40 hours of continuous
operation before needing to be recharged.
However, operating time can vary depending
on usage and the condition of the battery
pack. Recharge the battery regularly.
To charge the speaker microphone
1. Ensure the device is turned off using the multifunction button.
2. Plug the charge cable into any powered USB outlet,
such as an AC wall charger, and then into the charge jack
on the speaker microphone.
3. Once the charging process has begun, the LED indicator
on the bottom of the speaker microphone will show a constant red light.
4. Typical charge time is approximately five hours. Actual charge time will vary depending
on several factors including the battery's charge state, condition, and age.
5. When the battery is fully charged the LED indicator on the speaker microphone
will turn off.
6. Disconnect the charger from the adapter when charging is completed.
Charging Cautions:
- Do not use a wall charger or charge cable that appears to be damaged. (Example: frayed wires,
melted plastic, etc.) Contact Cobalt AV to get a new manufacturer-approved replacement charger.
- Do not tamper with or modify the speaker microphone or charger.
- Always turn the speaker microphone off when charging.
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Controls and Connection
Front Firing Speaker Microphone:
Received calls are heard over this speaker. This microphone picks up the user's
The volume level can be controlled using voice audio when sending a call
either the Volume Up / Down buttons on
the speaker microphone, or by using the
volume controls on the phone.
PTT Button
This button is used to activate
the push-to-talk feature of the
AT&T ePTT app.
Clothing Clip
The alligator-type clip secures the speaker
microphone to the user's clothing during
use. The clip can be rotated to allow the
microphone to be better positioned.
Phone Button
This button can be
used to answer or
hang up phone calls.
Earphone Jack
This jack is used to connect an (optional)
wired listen-only earphone to the speaker
microphone for enhanced privacy.
Charge Jack
This mini-USB jack is used to recharge the
removable battery of the speaker microphone
by connecting the AMPS-BLUE-KU to a USB
charger or any powered USB source.
Multifunction Button
Holding down this button for one second will turn
the speaker microphone on and off. This button can
also be used to place the speaker microphone into
pairing mode so that it can be connected wirelessly
to a cellular phone.
Installing or Replacing the Battery Pack
The AMPS-BLUE-KU Bluetooth speaker microphone gets its power from a rechargeable Lithium-Ion type
battery pack. The battery pack must be installed inside the microphone prior to operation. Under normal
usage, this battery should have a lifespan of over 1,500 charge/discharge cycles before needing to be replaced.
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To access the battery compartment:
1. Rotate the clothing clip on the back of the speaker microphone 90° to expose the thumbscrew at
the top of the battery compartment cover. Rotate the thumbscrew counter-clockwise until the cover
opens. Remove the battery door.
2. Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery
terminals are properly lined up with the contacts inside of the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment cover and rotate the thumbscrew clockwise to tighten.
Do NOT over tighten.
PAIRING THE AMPS-BLUE-KU SPEAKER MICROPHONE WITH A CELL
The AMPS-BLUE-KU speaker microphone is designed to work with
smart devices running either the Android or Apple iOS operating
systems. Prior to normal operation, the phone and speaker
microphone must be paired together using the following process
(note the process for iOS and Android are different):
To pair the AMPS-BLUE-KU speaker microphone with a Android phone:
1. When pairing the speaker microphone with an Android phone, first make sure that the AMPS-BLUE-KU
and all other nearby Bluetooth devices are powered off before beginning.
2. Press and hold down the Power Button on the AMPS-BLUE-KU for five seconds, until the LED on the
speaker microphone flashes RED-BLUE-RED-BLUE continuously in sequence. The BTH-600-KU speaker
microphone is now in pairing mode.
3. Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone.
4. Activate the "scan/discover new Bluetooth devices" feature on the phone. The exact steps needed
to do this will vary depending on the brand/model of phone you are using.
5. Select the BTH-600-KU from the list of Bluetooth devices shown on your phone. If the phone asks for a
passcode, enter "0000". The phone may also prompt you to confirm the connection.
6. After a few seconds, the two devices should synch to one another. Once the AMPS-BLUE-KU speaker
microphone and phone are paired with each other, the status LED on the microphone will revert back
to a single blue flash every few seconds.
7. Once successfully paired, you will be able to make and receive phone calls using the AMPS-BLUE-KU
speaker microphone.
Volume Up and Down Buttons
These buttons can be used to turn
the receive audio volume of the
speaker microphone up or down
in five preset steps.
Status LEDs
The red and blue LEDs flash
messages that let the user
know the current status of
the speaker microphone.
Battery Cover
The rear cover of the speaker
microphone can be removed by
loosening the thumbscrew
on the rear of the microphone.
This allows the user to gain access
to the removable battery pack.
Removable Battery
The speaker microphone
is powered by a removable
Lithium battery pack.
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