VXI V300 - Wireless Headset Quick-start Guide
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Headset Overview
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- Mute
- Call Control On/Off
- Volume +/-
- Earpiece
- Battery Cover
- Headset Charging Contacts
- Microphone
Base Overview
Front
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- Headset Docking/Charging Cradle
- PC Button/LED
- Phone Button/LED
- Bluetooth Button/LED
- Mute LED
- Headset/Bluetooth Pairing Button
Back
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- Micro-USB Port
- EHS/Lifter Port
- Power Port
- Analog Telephone Port
- Base Jack Port
- Handset Port
Right Side
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- Headset Microphone Level Adjustment Buttons
- Mode Button
- Micro-USB Port
Left Side
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- Phone Compatibility Switch
Connect to Your Phone, Computer and Cell Phone
Connect Power to Base
- Remove the panel from the bottom of the base.
- Connect the power adapter cable into the base power port (green dot) and plug the power adapter into an electrical socket.
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Install Battery and Charge Headset
- Remove the battery cover from the headset.
- Insert the battery into position with the label "THIS SIDE UP" facing up.
- Connect the battery lead to the headset.
- Replace the battery cover and place the headset in the charging cradle. The LED on the headset will be red when charging and will change to blue when the headset is fully charged.
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- Remove the panel from the bottom of the base.
- Connect the base jack cable (orange flag) to the base jack port (orange dot) on the base and the other end to the headset port of the phone. If you do not have a headset port, you will need to use the handset port.
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- Check Configuration and Make a Test Call:
- Set your desk phone volume to mid-range.
- Make sure the base shows the phone output is selected. A green LED indicates the mode is set for office phone use. If it is red, press the mode button on the side of the base to change to the correct mode.
- Check that the phone compatibility switch on the side of the base is correct for your phone. Most phone makes use setting D (default), but many Cisco phones will use setting A.
- Open the headset line on your desk phone, or remove the handset from the cradle if you are connected to the handset port.
- While wearing the headset, press the call control button on the headset.
- If you do not hear a dial tone (or tones) when pressing the dial pad buttons, try the other base compatibility switch settings until you do.
- Dial a test call from the desk phone.
- You can fine-tune the earpiece volume using the headset volume buttons.
- If additional microphone gain (speaking volume) is needed, or if you hear your voice echo in the earpiece (excessive side tone), you can adjust this with the microphone volume buttons on the side of the base.
Other Connection Configurations
In addition to the standard setup, there are three more options for setting up the V300 with your phone:
- Office Phone with EHS (sold separately)
- Office Phone with L50 Lifter (sold separately)
- Analog (Home) Phone
For more details, see the full user guide, available online at vxicorp.com/V300.
Connect to a Computer
- Connect USB
- Plug the small connector on the end of the USB cable provided into the micro USB port on the side of the base.
- Plug the other end into the USB port on your computer.
- Wait for your operating system to indicate that it has recognized the headset and that it is ready to use.
- Configure Computer Audio Settings
- Press the PC button on the base. The PC indicator LED will be lit red.
- Go to your computer's audio settings and make sure that "VXi V300" is selected under both playback and recording.
- If necessary, make sure the "VXi V300" is also selected for use in your communications software settings.
Pair to a Cell Phone
- Press the Bluetooth button on the base. The Bluetooth indicator LED will be lit blue.
- Press the call control button on the headset.
- Press the Bluetooth icon at the bottom of the Pair button. You will hear the voice prompt "Ready to Pair" and the blue LED on the Pair button will be flashing fast.
- Open the Bluetooth menu on your device and tell it to search or "scan" for new devices.
- Select "VXi V300" to pair the base with your device.
- Successful pairing and connection will be indicated by the voice prompt "Device Connected" and the Bluetooth icon on the Pair button will be lit solid blue.
Make a Cell Phone Call
- Make sure the Bluetooth indicator LED is lit blue. If it is not, press the Bluetooth button on the base.
- Press the call control button on the headset.
- Dial the call as normal on your cell phone. To end the call, press the call control button on the headset again.
Position Base
To reduce the possibility of noise and interference problems, position the base at least 6 inches away from your desk phone and at least 12 inches away from your computer.
How to Wear
Changing Wearing Styles
The V300 office wireless headset is supplied with a choice of wearing styles:
Ear Hook
- Choose the ear bud that fits your ear most comfortably.
- Place the ear bud over the post on the ear hook.
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- Attach the ear hook to the headset by placing it over the earpiece and gently pressing it into position.
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- Loop the ear hook over the ear and rotate the headset so the microphone is angled toward the mouth.
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Headband
- Position the headset earpiece over the headband ring and press until it clicks into place.
- Angle the headset so the microphone boom points toward the corner of the mouth.
- Slide the headband in or out to adjust fit.
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Neckband
- Position the headset earpiece over the neckband ring and press until it clicks into place.
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- To wear, position the neckband around the back of the neck and over both ears. Angle the microphone boom toward the corner of the mouth.
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- To switch neckband wearing sides, remove the headset from the neckband, and then remove the ring from the neckband arm. Insert the ring post into the bottom hole of the other neckband arm until it clicks into place.
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Functions and Indicators Tables
Base/Headset | Function | Button/Duration of Press | Base LED Indicator | Headset LED Indicator | Headset Audio Indicator | Voice Indicator (in English) |
Base | PC output path | PC (quick press) | Red PC LED | - | - | - |
Base | Phone output path | Phone (quick press) | Green or red phone LED | - | - | - |
Base | Bluetooth output path | Bluetooth (quick press) | Blue Bluetooth LED | - | - | - |
Base | Analog phone mode | Mode (quick press) | Red phone LED | - | - | - |
Base | Office (digital/VoIP) phone mode | Mode (quick press) | Green phone LED | - | - | - |
Base | Pair to a Bluetooth device | Bluetooth Pair (press and hold) | Blue Bluetooth pair LED (fast flash) | - | - | "Enter pairing" |
Headset | Charging in base station | - | - | Red while charging; blue when charged | - | - |
Headset | Volume up | Volume up (quick press) | - | - | 1 short tone | - |
Headset | Volume down | Volume down (quick press) | - | - | 1 short tone | - |
Headset | Maximum or minimum volume reached | Volume up or volume down (quick press) | - | - | 3 quick beeps | - |
Headset | Mute (on/off) | Mute button (quick press) | - | - | 1 short tone | - |
Headset | Mute reminder | - | Red mute LED | - | 1 tone (every 15 seconds) | - |
Headset | Answer a call | Call control button (quick press) | - | Blue light flashes slightly slower | 1 short tone | - |
Headset | End a call | Call Control Button (quick press) | - | Blue light flashes slightly faster | 1 short tone | - |
Headset | Out of range | Any headset button | - | - | - | "Out of range" |
Headset | Very low battery | - | - | Flashes 3 times, pauses, repeats 3 more times, then shuts down | - | - |
Headset | Low battery | - | - | Flashes every 20 seconds | | "Low battery" |
Headset | Incoming call (analog mode) | - | - | Flashes quickly | - | - |
Headset | Answer second incoming call (analog mode only) | Mute button (long press) | - | - | 1 short tone | - |
Headset | Headset not registered | Any headset button press | - | Red and blue alternating flash | - | "Not registered" |
Need More Help?
Technical Support
800-742-8588
www.vxicorp.com/support
Note: For information on placing this product into Energy-Saving Charging Mode, see the online user guide.
VXi Corporation | 271 Locust Street | Dover,
NH 03820 USA Toll-Free (USA): 800-742-8588
Phone: +1 603-742-2888
www.vxicorp.com
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