Bluetooth wireless stereo headphone with microphone (1 page)
Summary of Contents for IOGear GBMA201
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Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Solution User Manual (GBMA201, GBMH201, GBMHKIT)
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System Requirements For stereo sound (headphones): Bluetooth-enabled music source must support Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) For cell phone use: Bluetooth cell phone must support either Headset or Hands-Free Profile *Note: Functionality of the Back/Forward headphone buttons requires Bluetooth software with support...
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Introduction Headphones 1. Center button – multiple functions include a) turn headset on/off; b) pause/play music; c) mute/un-mute sound d) accept/terminate phone call 2. Volume up button 3. Volume down button 4. Forward button* 5. Back button* 6. Bluetooth LED 7.
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Introduction Audio Transmitter : 1. ON/OFF button 2. Power jack 3. Status LED 4. 3.5mm audio connector 5. Removable rubber for iPod Mini users iPOD Mini Users To properly fit iPOD Mini, the connector on the audio transmitter is slideable, Simply remove the rubber located to the right side of the audio connector.
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· Off when fully charged Audio Transmitter LEDs Blue LED · Blinks rapidly when Powered ON · Solid when connected · Blinks twice per second when searching for headphones Red LED · Solid when charging · Solid when charging · Off when finished charging...
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Operation - GBMH KIT HEADPHONES Charge Headphones 1. Before first use, you must fully charge the headphones for at least 2 hours. 2. Each full charge gives you approximately 6.5 hours of continuous operation. Turn ON Headphones 1. Press and hold the Center button for approximately 6 seconds 2.
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Operation - GBMH KIT AUDIO TRANSMITTER Charge transmitter 1. Before first use, you must fully charge transmitter for at least 2 hours 2. Each full charge gives you approximately 6.5 hours of continuous operation Turn ON transmitter 1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds 2.
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Operation - GBMH KIT For GBMHKIT Only: The Bluetooth KIT (headphones and transmitter) should already come pre-paired from factory, and all you need to do is turn both of them ON. Follow the procedure below:...
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Simply plug in the transmitter to your favorite music device and enjoy! Note: The Bluetooth headphones may also be used with a Bluetooth-enabled device that supports the A2DP profile. For more information, consult the section of the manual “Instructions for GBMH201”.
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Setting the transmitter in Inquiry Mode Follow the procedure below if: ·You purchased the headphones (GBMH201) and transmitter (GBMA201) separately (not part of a kit), ·You have GBMHKIT, but are having trouble getting the headphones and transmitter paired, or ·You are using non-IOGEAR Bluetooth headphones with the transmitter (GBMA201). For a list of...
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Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the transmitter for approximately 6 seconds to invoke inquiry mode. Step 3 – Turn ON Turn ON Bluetooth headphones by pressing the Center button for 6 seconds. If using non-IOGEAR headphones, consult your manual for instructions. Step 4 – Auto-Connect The transmitter will now begin searching for Bluetooth headphones within range and connect to the closest one.
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HEADPHONES Charge Headphones 1. Before first use, you must fully charge the headphones for at least 2 hours. 2. Each full charge gives you approximately 6 hours of continuous operation. Turn ON Headphones 1. Press and hold the Center button for approximately six seconds 2.
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Operation - GBMH201 The Bluetooth headphones can be used with any computer, PDA, phone, MP3 player, or any other type of device that supports the following Bluetooth profiles: · A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for stereo sound · AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) for functionality of the Back/Forward buttons...
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Below is an example on how to pair and connect to the headphones using Widcomm Bluetooth software version 4.0.x. (PC version). Step 1 - Turn ON Bluetooth Headphones Press and hold the Center button for approximately 6 seconds until the blue LED starts flashing Step 2 –...
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Operation - GBMH201 Step 4 – Pairing When the IOGEAR Headphones are found, right click on its icon and select Pair Device If prompted for a PIN code, enter “0000” (four zeroes)
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Operation - GBMH201 Step 3 – Connect Once paired, right-click on its icon and select the option “Connect Audio Sink”. Wait while the computer/PDA connects to the Headphones. Upon successful connection, the headphones blue LED will stop flashing and become solid...
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Step 4 – Finished When connected, the headset icon will turn green as below. You may now exit the Bluetooth software. IOGEAR Headphones Simply launch your music/movie software application and enjoy! If you encounter problems, please consult the troubleshooting section of this manual.
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Using With A Cell Phone Once paired with your Bluetooth cell phone, you can make/receive phone calls through the IOGEAR headphones (using the included detachable microphone). If you make/receive a phone call during music playback, pressing the Center button will pause...
Follow your cell phone instructions to search for Bluetooth devices Step 3 – Pair and Connect Once the IOGEAR headset is found, select it and pair to it. If prompted for a PIN code, enter “0000” (four zeroes). Step 4 – Finished You should now be able to use the Bluetooth headset to make/receive phone calls through your Bluetooth cell phone.
Simply dial the number as usual from your cell phone; the voice will be directed to the headset During music/audio playback, pressing keys on your cell phone will automatically transfer control of the headphones to the cell phone, and music will be paused. Upon phone call termination, the music will resume after approximately 5 seconds.
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Simply dial the number as usual from your cell phone; the voice will be directed to the headset During music/audio playback, pressing keys on your cell phone will automatically transfer control of the headphones to the cell phone, and music will be paused. Upon phone call termination, the music will resume after approximately 5 seconds.
The music will transfer to the headset, as if you were using any standard headphones. Using Headphones with Bluetooth Computer Typically, after establishing the Bluetooth connection with the headphones, you will be able to listen to audio from your device without having to do any changes to your sound settings.
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3. Select the Audio tab on top, and under the “Sound playback option”, make sure to select “Bluetooth High Quality Audio.” Now click Apply and then OK. 4. Now, the default device for audio playback will be the Bluetooth Headphones.
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Operation *The Bluetooth transmitter only has the capability to send audio signals out. For functionality of the Back/Forward buttons, your Bluetooth-enabled device or software must support the AVRCP Bluetooth profile.
Make sure all required drivers for your sound card have been properly loaded in your computer; otherwise, the headphones will not function. 3. If you are having trouble pairing the IOGEAR Bluetooth headphones with the audio transmitter, follow the procedure below: a) Turn OFF audio transmitter and headphones b) Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the transmitter for approximately six seconds to set it in Inquiry Mode.
Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.
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