FeinTech ABT00101 - Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Transmitter & Receiver Manual

With this device, you can wirelessly transmit the sound of an audio source in transmitter mode (TX) and play it back with a Bluetooth headset or speaker. In Receiver mode (RX), you can receive a Bluetooth audio signal form a smartphone or similar and play it back on an audio amplifier, wired headset, or the like. Power can be supplied from the built-in battery or an USB-A port.

Scope of delivery

• Bluetooth Audio Transmitter & Receiver
• SPDIF optical digital audio cable, Toslink connector
• Analog audio cable, 3.5 mm jack plug
• USB charging cable with USB-A and USB-micro connector
• this manual

Overview

1. Volume down (short press) / track back (press long) during music playback
2. MFB: Press and hold button for 2 s to switch on/off Pause / Resume during playback
3. LED indicator
4. Volume up (short press) / track forward (press long) during music playback
5. Switch position to TX for transmitter mode
6. Switch position to RX for receiver mode
7. Button for activating the pairing mode
8. AUX input and output for 3.5 mm audio cable
9. Optical digital input, this audio signal is transmitted
10. Optical digital output, received signal is output here
11. USB-micro connector for powering or battery-charging

Note: In TX mode, keys 1,2, 4 have no function (except for switching on/off by key 2).

Pairing/coupling mode

In order to connect 2 Bluetooth devices with each other, you must pair them for the first time and activate pairing manually. The next time you switch on the device, the pairing will then take place automatically. The connection information is stored until the mode (TX/RX) is changed.

For resetting the connection memory, please change the mode within 3 seconds after switching off (e.g. switch off - slide switch from TX to RX) Then switch on for a short time, switch off and set the desired mode.

Using the Transmitter Mode (TX)

When the unit is switched off, slide the switch to TX. Then press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds to turn on the ABT00101. Briefly press the pairing button to enter pairing mode. The LED will then flash evenly and rapidly in blue. Switch the Bluetooth function of your device (Bluetooth headphones, speaker or receiver, etc.) to pairing mode. On most devices, an LED will flash alternately red/blue or blue only to signal pairing mode. After about 5–30 seconds, the ABT00101 will be connected to your device. The LED then flashes slowly in blue. Connect the ABT00101 to an audio source, e.g. TV, radio, game console, using a 3.5 mm audio cable or Toslink cable.

Note: The blue LED may blink differently to indicate the audio codec in use, see appendix. The ABT00101 always tries to establish the connection in the highest quality codec aptX-HD first, then aptX Low Latency and so on.

When the audio cable is plugged in, the system automatically switches to the respective operating mode (optical digital connection or analogue).

Multipoint with 2 headphones

Initially couple the first device as previously described in Using the Transmitter Mode (TX). Then briefly press the pairing button. The blue LED flashes quickly again and indicates the pairing mode. Now switch a second Bluetooth device (e.g. headphones) to pairing mode as well. After 5–30 seconds it is paired. The LED now lights up constantly green. You can now listen to music with 2 headphones at the same time.

Note: If it does not work the first time, please switch off the ABT00101 and carry out steps in Using the Transmitter Mode (TX) and Multipoint with 2 headphones again. A few Bluetooth devices do not support Multipoint.

Using the Receiver Mode (RX)

With the unit turned off, slide the switch to RX. Then press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds to turn on the ABT00101.

Briefly press the pairing button to enter pairing mode. The LED will then flash evenly and rapidly in red and blue. Switch the Bluetooth function of your device (mobile phone, notebook, PC, etc.) to pairing mode. For Android smartphones, you can find the function under the Bluetooth settings „Pair new device". On your iOS device, select Settings > Bluetooth and enable Bluetooth. After the FeinTech-ABT00101 is found, tap the device name to pair. Then connect your audio device (HiFi amplifier, car radio, etc.) via the analogue 3.5 mm connection or digitally via Toslink.

Note: The blue LED can blink differently to indicate the audio codec used, see appendix.
If a password is requested, enter „0000", „1234", „8888" or „1111".

Multipoint with 2 telephones

Initially couple the first device as previously described in Using the Receiver Mode (RX). Then briefly press the pairing button. The LED flashes quickly again in blue & red and indicates the pairing mode. Now activate Bluetooth on a second smartphone and search for new devices. Once the FeinTech-ABT00101 is detected, tap this name. There are now 2 sources paired and the LED is constantly green.

Note: Only one device can play music at a time. Music from the second device will not be played until the first device is paused. Here, too, the best possible playback is attempted using aptX-HD. The LED is lit green, there is no Codec signalling by the LED.

Charging

If the LED flashes red, the battery must be charged. To do this, connect the device to a USB socket on a computer or USB charger. Full charging will take up to 2 hours. During charging, the LED will be permanently red. The red LED goes out when fully charged.

Note: A Bluetooth connection is also possible during charging.

FeinTech ABT00101 Reset

To reset the ABT00101, press and hold the power button while plugging in the charger cable.

LED-Indicator & technical data

Bluetooth 5.0 Chipset: CSR 8675

Supported profile: A2DP, AVRCP

Supported Codecs*:

• RX-mode: aptX-HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, AAC, SBC
• TX-mode: aptX-HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX, SBC

Battery working time AUX: RX ca. 17.5 h, TX ca. 20 h
SPDIF: RX ca. 12.5 h, TX ca. 14 h

Battery capacity: 350 mAh / 3.7 V

Charging time: approx. 2 hours

Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 22 mm

Bluetooth Class II: range 10 m, EIRP max. 5.78 dBm

Bluetooth frequency: 2402–2480 MHz

Qualcomm aptX and CSR8675 are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

We declare that this product complies with the rules of the following EU directives (including all applicable amendments):

• 2014/53/EU "radio equipment - RED"
• 2011/65/EU "RoHS2"
• 2001/95/EC "General Product Safety Directive"

Please contact us for a formal declaration of conformity or visit https://feintech.eu/ce.

FeinTech by Spreewald Kommunikationstechnik GmbH, Radensdorfer Hauptstr. 45 a • 15907 Lübben • Germany

*If you prefer aptX Low Latency instead of high quality audio in aptX HD, you can deactivate aptX HD on the ABT00101 as follows: Press and hold the multifunction button for approx. 8 seconds until the LED lights up 1 x green. aptX HD is then deactivated and aptX Low Latency is prioritised as a codec. To reactivate aptX HD, press and hold the multifunction button for 8 seconds until the LED lights up 2 x green.