Using The Wired Audio Input - Midland BT2 Manual

Using a Bluetooth Enabled Two Way Radio
The Midland BT2 can be connected to Bluetooth Enabled
Two Way Radio (such as Midland 445BT) and used for bike-
to-bike communications. Pair your BT2 with the Radio, as de-
scribed in the "Pairing the unit with other Bluetooth devices"
chapter, then enable the Bluetooth connection by pressing the
button on the radio. This will then allow you to transmit over
much greater distances, with more people at once, whilst still
enjoying the flexibility and freedom of movement afforded you
by the wireless Bluetooth Connection.

Using the wired audio input

Your Midland BT2 is also fitted with a wired audio input
(labeled AUX), that can be used to connect a stereo audio
source, like an iPod (or any other MP3 Player) or a PMR446
transceiver for bike-to-bike communications.
Priority: the wired audio input has the lowest priority when
compared to the other Bluetooth connections (including the
Intercom) and will therefore always be disabled when another
Bluetooth communication is opened.
Listening to music
To listen to music from the wired input, connect the audio
source using the cable supplied with the BT2 unit. The vol-
ume level is automatically adjusted by the AGC system,
which means that you only need to adjust the volume of your
iPod/MP3 player to a level that will allow you to listen to music
in normal speed.
Attention: never set the volume of the MP3 Player to the
maximum possible.
Hint: We recommend that you perform a few tests adjusting the
volume of your iPod/MP3 player so at the normal speed the
Headset volume is suited to your needs.
The AGC system will automatically increase the volume on
higher speed. Make a note to remember this setting for future
trips.
Attention: the volume adjustment, ("Volume+" and "Vol-
ume –") buttons, cannot be used to adjust the volume of
the wired audio source(eg MP3 player), only the volume
of the BT2 that the device is connected to.
Enabling/disabling the wire input
The wire input can be enabled and disabled by means of the
"AUX" button.
› Disabling: briefly press the "AUX" button (you will hear two
audio confirmation tones).
› Enabling: briefly press the "AUX" button (you will hear one
audio confirmation tone).
Using a Two Way Radio transceiver
To be able to use the transceiver, it is necessary to purchase
a specific cable (sold separately) in order to connect the radio
to your Midland BT2:
› NB, Some manufacturers radios use a different pin con-
figuration, so we recommend that you ask your dealer as
to which cable is best suited to your needs
To communicate via the attached radio, press the transmis-
sion Press Top Talk (PTT) button to speak and release it to
listen. It is not possible to talk and listen simultaneously. The
cable connected to the transceiver has a PTT button that can
be placed on the handlebar of your bike or held in your hand
(If you are the pillion rider)
Adjust the volume of the transceiver to your needs, remem-
bering that the volume adjustment is controlled by the auto-
matic AGC system and that it will therefore be automatically
increased in relation to background noise.
Special configurations
Your Midland BT2 can be configured with customized settings
to suit the needs of even the most demanding bikers.
In particular, expert users may configure the following "ad-
vanced" features:
› Permanently enable 3-way communications
› Voice enable Intercom (VOX)
Adjust the microphone sensitivity
Disable the VOX feature
Permanently enabling 3-way communications
Bluetooth communications with a (low) priority and audio com-
munications transmitted by the wired connection are usually
disabled when the Intercom feature is enabled. By enabling
this feature, you can maintain active communications whilst
simply transferring the low priority feature to the other user
(eg pillion).
This feature can be useful, for example, if you wish to main-
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