LG TONE PLATINUM HBS-1100 - Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset Manual

HD Speaker

If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports HD Voice Calling, you can enjoy making voice calls and listening to music in high definition.

Qualcomm® aptX™ / Qualcomm® aptX™ HD audio

LG HBS-1100 is powered by Qualcomm aptX / Qualcomm aptX HD audio. Qualcomm aptX / Qualcomm aptX HD audio is Bluetooth wireless technology that provides clearer audio for listening to music and watching movies.

Qualcomm aptX / Qualcomm aptX HD audio is automatically enabled when a mobile phone or audio device supports it.

Qualcomm aptX HD audio supports 24-bit audio, so you can wirelessly enjoy studio-quality sound.

Product Components

NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.

Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component may damage the product and thus void the warranty.

Product Description

NOTE: When you control the volume (level 16), you will hear a control sound two times or as a long sound from volume level 6 and higher.

Battery Charging and Alerts

Open the Charging port cover and connect the charger to the Charging port.

If the charging cable is removed while the Power switch is ON, the power turns on and the product automatically connects to the device whose connection settings have been completed.

Slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume down (-) direction for 1 second to check the Indicator lamp and battery level by voice.

HBS-1100 Pairing and Connecting

If you start the process after putting in your earbuds, you can easily pair and connect following the voice prompts.

NOTE: If you are prompted for the authorization code (PIN Code), type 0000.

If you hear that the battery is insufficient, recharge the battery before proceeding with pairing.

If pairing is not completed within 3 minutes, the power automatically turns off. When the power automatically turns off, slide the

Power switch from the OFF to the ON position to turn the power on.

Connecting Quickly

1. Slide the Power switch towards the ON position to turn on the power.
   
2. The blue Indicator lamp turns on and the HBS-1100 switches to Search mode.
   
3. From the mobile phone or device list, select LG HBS1100 to connect.
   
4. A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
5. Use the same process to pair the HBS-1100 with other devices.

Connecting Manually

1. Press and hold the Call button and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn it on.
2. The blue Indicator lamp turns on and the HBS-1100 switches to Search mode.
3. Select LG HBS1100 from the device list to connect.

Multiple Connections

The HBS-1100 can be connected to a mobile phone and a PC simultaneously.

NOTE: If simultaneously connected to two devices, the main functions work based on the "Main Connected Device."

1. Press and hold the Call button and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn it on.
2. Perform Steps 2 to 4 in "Connecting Quickly." This device becomes the "Main Connected Device."
3. Try to connect to HBS-1100 using a previously connected device. This device becomes the "Sub Connected Device."

NFC Connection (When the device to be connected supports NFC)

1. Activate the Read NFC Tag mode and Bluetooth function of the device to be connected.
2. Press and hold the Call button and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn on the power.
3. The blue status Indicator lamp turns on, and the product switches to Search mode.
4. Place the tag of the NFC card to the NFC antenna area of the device to be connected. (The location of the NFC antenna may differ depending on the product.)
5. In the notification window of the device, press "Yes" to connect the product to the device.
   NOTE: If you place the NFC tag of the product against the NFC antenna of the connected device, the connection is lost. If the connection is lost, place the NFC tag against the NFC antenna again.
6. Repeat the procedure to connect to another device.

Automatic Reconnection

If you turn on the product, it automatically searches for and connects to the devices ("Main Connected Device" and "Sub Connected Device") to which it was previously connected. (If the product cannot find the device to which it was connected last time, the product switches to Search mode.)

If the product does not automatically connect to the device you want, search for your product in the device you want to connect to and connect it manually.

Indicator Lamp

Mobile Calling Functions

Functions	Description
Receiving a Call/Hanging Up	Briefly press the Call button. If you want to turn off the Vibration function of the product, briefly slide the Volume jog switch in the volume down (-) direction.
Making a Call	If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically connected to the HBS-1100. On some mobile phones, you should briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button two times to switch calls.
Redial	Press and hold the Call button for more than 1 second to place a call to the last number you called.
Voice Dial	Briefly press the Call button. If the mobile phone does not support the Voice Dial function, you can use the Redial function.
Switching Calls	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button two times during a call. (Every time you press one of these buttons, the call switches to the mobile phone or the HBS-1100.)
Receiving a Call While on the Phone	You can receive another call while on the phone by pressing and holding the Call button for 1 second. The existing call switches to a call waiting status. Press and hold the Call button again for 1 second to switch back to the previous call. Briefly press the Call button to hang up in the middle of a call or to hang up both calls. (It works differently depending on the mobile phone settings.)
Rejecting a Call	Press and hold the Call button for 2 seconds.
Enabling/Disabling Mute	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume up (+) direction, and slide the Previous/Next jog switch in the position for 1 second.

Do not disable/enable the mute while driving, as you need to use both hands.

NOTE: The Voice Dial and Redial functions work on the Main Connected Device or on the device on which you made the last call. (The Voice Dial and Redial functions may work differently depending on the mobile phone being used.)

Playing Music

Functions	Description
Play	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button. Music will play from the activated player of the connected device.
Pause	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button.
Stop	Press and hold the Play/Pause/Stop button for 1 second.
Play Previous/Next Song	Briefly slide the Previous/Next jog switch in theorposition.
Fast Rewind/Forward	Slide the Previous/Next jog switch in the ordirection until you reach the desired section of the track.
Change Equalizer Mode	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button twice. Changes modes with a beeping sound in the following order: Bass Boost (default) > Tone Platinum > Treble Boost. NOTE: The Tone Platinum mode is an EQ mode optimized for the BA unit used in HBS-1100.

Switching Music Players

If you stop in the middle of playback and then play music on either of the two connected devices, the HBS-1100's music playback and control changes to that device.

Vibration Alert Settings

Slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume up (+) direction for 2 seconds when the HBS-1100 is not in use.

If you turn off the vibration alerts, it will not vibrate even when a call is being received or you are out of communication range.

NOTE: The vibration alert is automatically set to the ON when you turn on the power.

Out of Range

If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range (33 feet / 10 meters), the communication signal becomes weak and the communication is lost.

If the device comes back within effective communication range, the product automatically reconnects to the device. If the device is not automatically reconnected, press the Call button on the product to connect to it manually.

If a device that is not in use goes out of communication range when multiple devices are connected, the product vibrates and a voice message indicates that the connection is lost. In this case, the automatic reconnection function is not supported.

Find Me (Find my phone)

To find handset, simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch and the Previous/Next jog switch in the same direction for 1 second as shown in figures 1 and 2.

For example,

1. Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume up (+) direction and the Previous/Next jog switch in the position for 1 second.
   
2. Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume down (-) direction and the Previous/Next jog switch in the position for 1 second.
   

Voice Command

When there is an incoming call, you can accept or reject the call by saying "answer" or "ignore". (English Only)

To activate or deactivate device Voice Command, simultaneously press and hold the Call button and Play/Pause/Stop button for 1 second. You will hear "Voice Command on" or "Voice Command off" when it is activated or deactivated. Default is off.

NOTE: Voice Command will not work while the headset is vibrating for an incoming call.

LG Tone & Talk

Tone & Talk supports various functions including text and voice directions, and calling. Search for "LG Tone & Talk" in the Google Play™ store (Android™ OS) or in the App Store® (iOS) to install Tone & Talk. You can scan the QR code on the right to install Tone & Talk.

Google Play

App Store

NOTE: Some features in Tone & Talk may not be activated on iOS devices.

Function	Action
Current Time Alert	Go to Tone & Talk and select Current time alert. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch to the position for 1 second.
Voice Memo	Go to Tone & Talk and select Voice memo. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch to the position for 1 second. (This feature may not be supported on some devices.)
Reading Recent Messages	Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the position for 1 second.
Find Me (Find my phone)	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch and Previous/Next jog switch in the same direction for 1 second.
Using Speed Dial to Make a Call	Go to Tone & Talk and select a speed dial contact. Briefly press the Call button two times. (The number should be specified in the Tone & Talk app.)
Using Favorites to Make a Call	Go to Tone & Talk and select a favorite contact. Briefly press the Call button two times. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch to theorposition for 1 second to select a number. Briefly press the Call button two times.
Making a Call from Call History	Go to Tone & Talk and select Call History. Briefly press the Call button two times. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch to theor position for 1 second to select a Call History number. Briefly press the Call button two times.
Changing the voice prompt language	Select Advanced > View more in Tone & Talk. Select Voice prompt language to change the language.

NOTE: The Current Time Alert and the Voice Memo features cannot be used at the same time.

You can only use one function at a time when you make selections in the Tone & Talk app.

Summary of HBS-1100 Functions

Function	HBS-1100 Status	Action
Power On	Power off	Slide the Power switch to the ON position.
Power Off	Power on	Slide the Power switch to the OFF position.
Volume Up	Talking/Music on	Slide the Volume jog switch to the volume up (+) position.
Volume Down	Talking/Music on	Slide the Volume jog switch to the volume down (-) position.
Transferring a Call	Talking	Press the Play/Pause/Stop button twice.
Answering a Call	Ringing	Briefly press the Call button.
Stop Incoming Call Vibration Alerting	Ringing	Briefly slide the Volume jog switch to the volume down (-) position.
Vibration On/Off	Idle	Slide and hold the Volume jog switch to the volume up (+) position for 2 seconds.
Find Me(Find my phone)	Power on	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch and Previous/Next jog switch in the same direction for 1 second.
Voice Command On/Off	Idle	Simultaneously press and hold the Call button and Play/Pause/Stop button for 1 second.
Ending a Call	Talking	Briefly press the Call button.
Call Waiting	Talking	Press and hold the Call button for 1 second.
Last Number Redial	Idle	Press and hold the Call button for 1 second.
Voice Dialing (Handset Must Support)	Idle	Briefly press the Call button.
Call Reject	Ringing	Press and hold the Call button for 2 seconds.
Mic Mute On/Off	Talking	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch to the volume up (+) position and the Previous/Next jog switch to the position for 1 second.
Pairing Mode (Manual)	Power off	Simultaneously press and hold the Call button and slide the Power switch to the ON position for 2 seconds.
Battery Status Check	Idle	Slide and hold the Volume jog switch to the volume down (-) position for 1 second.
Play	Power on	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button.
Pause	Music on	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button.
Stop	Music on	Press and hold the Play/Pause/Stop button for 1 second.
Next Song	Music on	Briefly slide the Previous/Next jog switch to the position.
Previous Song	Music on	Briefly slide the Previous/Next jog switch to the position.
Fast Forward	Music on	Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the position.
Rewind	Music on	Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the position.
Equalizer Settings	Music on	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button twice.

Troubleshooting

Specifications and Features

Safety Cautions

The LG TONE PLATINUM (HBS-1100) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses Bluetooth technology.

This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting either the A2DP or Hands-Free Bluetooth Profile.

• Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
• Do not place the product near excessive heat or flammable material.
• Do not arbitrarily replace the battery as it may explode.
• The product may be damaged if an incompatible recharger is used.
• Make sure that any infant or child does not swallow a magnet or a small component of the product.
• Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger's connectors (charging port and power plug). Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
• For your safety, do not wear the product while it is being charged.
• If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before use.
• Do not pull the earphone cable with excessive force.
• For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
• Lithium-ion polymer Battery is hazardous component which can cause injury.
• Battery replacement by non-qualified professional can cause damage to your device.
• The battery should be recycled or disposed separately from household wastes.

• Do not drop the product from a high place.
• Make sure there is no water, alcohol, or benzene in contact with the product.
• Do not store the product in a wet or dusty place.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the product.
• This product is not waterproof. Avoid humidity and water.

• If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
• Keep the earbud of the earphone always clean.