PRYME PRYMEBLU BTH-600 Quick Start Manual

Charging the Speaker Microphone

The BTH-600 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 o 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 bottom of the speaker microphone. You will need to
remove the protective rubber cover that is inserted into the
charge jack. (To prevent dust and moisture from damaging
your speaker microphone, always ensure this cover is in place
when you are not charging.)
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 ve 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 side of the speaker microphone
will show a constant green indication.
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 PRYME to get a new manufacturer-approved replacement charger.
- Do not tamper with or modify the speaker microphone or charger.
- Always turn the speaker microphone o 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
two-way radio or phone.
PTT Button
This button is used to
activate the push-to-talk
feature of the 2-way radio
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 is used to
answer or hang up
telephone calls when the
BTH-600 is connected to
a cellular phone.
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 BTH-600 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 o .
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 BTH-600 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 with a PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter and 2-way Radio

When pairing the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone with a PRYMEBLU Radio
Adapter, make sure that the speaker microphone, adapter, and the
two-way radio the adapter is connected to are all powered o to start.
If your PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter gets power directly from the two-way radio it is attached to:
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Hold down the Talk button on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter while turning the two-way radio ON.
If your PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter has its own charger/internal battery pack:
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Turn the power switch on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter to the ON position while holding down the
multifunction Talk button on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter.
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Continue to hold the Talk button on the adapter down for approximately three seconds. Release the Talk
button when the status LED on the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter begins to ash two times per second. The
PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter is now in audio accessory pairing mode.
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Hold down the Multifunction Button on the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone. Continue to hold the button
down for approximately 3 seconds, until you see the LED on the speaker microphone begin to quickly ash
RED-BLUE-RED-BLUE in sequence. The PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone is now in pairing mode.
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After a few seconds, the two devices should synch to one another. Once the PRYMEBLU Speaker
Microphone and Adapter are paired with each other the status LED on the adapter will show a constant blue
light for three seconds. The LEDs on both the adapter and speaker microphone will then show one FLASH
every few seconds.
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If the PRYMEBLU Radio Adapter does not detect the speaker microphone within 60 seconds of being put into
pairing mode, the adapter will exit the pairing mode and resume normal operation.
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Once successfully paired, you will be able to operate your 2-way radio using the PRYMEBLU Speaker Mic.

Reconnecting a Previously Speaker Microphone and Radio Adapter

Once the PRYMEBLU Speaker Microphone and Radio Adapter have been successfully paired together, both
devices will remember that connection. The adapter and speaker mic will attempt to reestablish their link
whenever the radio/adapter and microphone are both powered on and in within range of each other.
Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.
Volume Up and Down Buttons
These buttons can be used to turn
the receive audio volume of the
speaker microphone up or down
in ve preset steps.
Status LEDs
The red and blue LEDs ash
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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