PRYME Radio Product PRYMEBLU BTH-600-ZD Manual

Charging the Speaker Microphone
The BTH-600-ZD 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 phone.
PTT Button
This button is used to activate the
push-to-talk feature of the Zello app.
It can also be used to answer or hang
up incoming telephone calls.
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.
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-ZD 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-ZD 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 Smartphone
The BTH-600-ZD speaker microphone is
designed to work with smartphones running
the Android operating system. Prior to normal
operation, the phone and speaker microphone
must be paired together using the following process:
1. Activate the pairing mode on the speaker microphone by holding down the multifunction button until
the status LED ashes BLUE-RED-BLUE-RED continuously in sequence.
2. On your phone, go to Settings > Bluetooth. Move the Bluetooth slider to turn the phone's Bluetooth radio on.
3. Select "Search for Devices" from the phone's Bluetooth menu. The phone will scan for nearby Bluetooth
devices and a list showing the names of nearby Bluetooth devices will be shown on the screen.
4. Choose "PTT-600-VZ" from the list.
5. Keep the phone and speaker mic near each other and wait a few seconds. The devices will pair to each other.
Reconnecting a Previously Paired Speaker Microphone and Phone
Once the speaker microphone and phone have been successfully paired together, both devices will
remember that connection. They will reestablish their link whenever the speaker microphone and phone
are both powered on and within range of each other, as long as the Bluetooth radio is enabled in the
phone. Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.
In the event that the phone and speaker microphone to not automatically reestablish their link, simply
press the multifunction button on the BTH-100-ZD to restore the connection.
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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