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Technical specifications of Midland BT2 ....................................................................................................3
Structure of the operator’s manual .............................................................................................................4
Charging batteries ......................................................................................................................................4
Description of the unit and installation brackets ..
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Midland BT2 Intercom Thank you for purchasing the Midland BT2 Intercom, the first truly wireless multimedia system for bikers. The Midland BT2 is de- signed to be fitted directly on to your helmet and to be used for communications with Bluetooth devices like mobile phones, GPS Sat-Navs and MP3 players. If desired, it can also be paired with another Midland BT2 unit and used as wireless Rider/Passenger Intercom system or Rider to Rider in bike-to-bike mode, within a maximum range of 220 yards. Th
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Structure of the operator’s manual Description of the unit and installation brackets This manual is divided into 5 main sections: › Description of the unit and installation brackets Description of the BT2 unit › Pairing with Bluetooth devices › Using the features of Bluetooth devices The BT2 has 5 multifunction buttons on the front and 3 wired › Using the wire audio input connections in the lower section. › Special configurations Volume + To easily configure your BT2 unit, please follow the
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Plate with bi-adhesive strip Description of the audio kit The fixing plate has a bi-adhesive strip on one of its sides. To The audio system includes two ultra-flat stereo speakers and fix the plate in place, clean the application area on the helmet two interchangeable microphones, which are both supplied surface, remove the bi-adhesive film and place the fixing plate with a bracket and wire connection. on the helmet by keeping it contact with the surface for a few Fixing the stereo speakers. Th
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Typical confi gurations of BT2 1. Single Midland BT2, “Rider only” 2. Midland BT2 paired, “Rider & 3. Midland BT2 Bike-to-bike; “Ri- › Bluetooth connection for cell phone, Passenger” ders & Passengers equipped with GPS and MP3 player or a cell phone › Rider to Passenger intercom featu- Midland BT2 and GMRS transcei- with MP3 feature (to listen to music) re vers” › Wired connection for stereo music › Rider can connect the GPS system › Rider to Passenger intercom sy- player (iPod/MP3 player)
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true if you haven’t changed the default setting, following the Pairing with Bluetooth devices procedure described in the final chapter “Special Configura- tion”. The two Midland BT2 units can be paired by means of Your Midland BT2 is a Bluetooth unit that can be paired with “Volume +” and “Volume –“ buttons. other Bluetooth devices. Before performing this procedure, it is necessary to set BT2 Devices with (Low) priority 3 into “Pairing mode” (Setup). MP3 players, Bluetooth adapters or GMRS tr
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3. After a few seconds the cell phone will display “Midland directly with the GPS Sat-Nav and by then pairing your GPS BT2”. Select it and follow the instructions provided in your with the Midland BT2. In this case, the cell phone features will cell phone manual to accept the pairing. When prompted, be managed by the GPS Sat-Nav. enter the pairing code, which is 0000 (four zeroes). Your cell phone should then display a confirmation message if Pairing the unit with a Bluetooth Enabled MP3 the
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Attention: the device search procedure (red and blue Adjusting the volume lights flashing) continues for approximately 2 minutes. If no device is found within this interval of time, the BT2 Your Midland BT2 uses AGC technology, which automatically returns to the Setup mode (red light permanently on). adjusts the listening volume in relation to background noise. To start again the search, repeat the pairing procedure However, it is also possible to manually adjust the volume by from step 2.
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Voice activation (VOX): Attention: Remember that you can answer the call only › This is the default enabling mode. To start an Intercom after the third Ring. communication, simply start talking. The communication will remain active for all the time you are talking. If there Rejecting a call is no conversation, the Intercom feature is automatically If you don’t wish to answer, you can let the cell phone ring or disabled after 20 seconds. To re-enable it, simply start press the “Telephone”
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is in progress. However, it is possible to add other parties to The music listening mode has the lowest priority com- the conversation by simply enabling the 3-way communication pared to other connections (such as phone calls or In- feature. After the initial call has been established, briefly press tercom conversations). Therefore, the music will always the “Intercom” button on the BT2 device that has received the be disabled when another type of communication is ena- call (you will hear an aud
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3-way communications with your GPS Sat-Nav on the BT2 unit to manage the following play features: Play, The Intercom feature is temporarily disabled when commu- Pause, Forward and Backward. nication with your GPS Sat-Nav is active (street indication or music). However it is possible to allow the passenger to listen, by enabling a “3-way communication”. When the communication with the GPS is active, briefly press the “Intercom” button on the BT2 device connected to the GPS Sat-Nav (you will h
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freedom of movement afforded you by the wireless Bluetooth Using a Two Way Radio transceiver Connection. To be able to use the transceiver, it is necessary to purchase a specific cable (sold separately) in order to connect the radio to your Midland BT2: Using the wired audio input › Note: Some manufacturers radios use a different pin configuration, so we recommend that you ask your Your Midland BT2 is also fitted with a wired audio input (labe- dealer as to which cable is best suited to your
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Enabling/disabling 3 way communications flash. Enter the Setup mode: 4. Press again the AUX button and the Blue light will flash › Switch your BT2 off. Press and hold down the central but- several times, in order to let you know the selected sen- ton (Intercom/on) until the red light switches on permanen- sitivity: once = VOX disabled / Twice = very low sensitivity tly. Your BT2 is now set in Setup mode. / 3 times= low sensitivity / 4 times= medium sensitivity / 5 › Simultaneously press and h
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Disabling the VOX feature Disable the VOX feature, as explained in the previous section, to make sure that the intercom will not automatically be acti- vated when you speak on the GMRS. To enable the Intercom feature when using this configuration, you will have to press Intercom button manually. (This operation disables radio com- munications that will be automatically re-enabled when the Intercom feature is disabled). Attention: if you disable the VOX feature, you will only be able to answe
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LIGHT AND SOUND SIGNALS LED indication Status GENERAL None Unit is switched off or full charged when connected to the power supply Single Blue flash every 3 seconds Unit being turned on Triple red flash Unit being turned off Single Blue flash every 3 seconds Standby Single Red flash every 3 seconds Standby - low battery RED and BLUE (together) every 3 Active (Intercom, phone call or Bluetooth connection in progress) seconds RED and BLUE (together) and one flash Active but low battery of RED light ev
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Decrease the volume Short or continues press on the Volume Down control CELL PHONE Answer a call Short press of the Phone button / say a word Reject a call Long press the Phone Button / remain silent until the rings stop Terminate a call Short press the Phone Button Voice Dial (in stand by mode) Short press the Phone button and state the name of the person to call. Redial Last number (in stand by mode) Long press of the Phone button Conversation among passenger, driver During a phone call, short
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SETUP/PAIRING Enter SETUP mode Press the Intercom button for 7 seconds while the unit is off Pairing a Phone or a GPS Navigator While in Setup mode, press the phone button until the LED light flash Red and Blue alternately Pairing a Bluetooth device While in Setup mode, press the AUX button until the LED light flash Red and Blue alternately Pairing another BT2 unit While in Setup mode, press the Volume + on one unit (the light will flash Red and Blue alternately), press the Volume - on the other
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ACCESSORIES FOR THE BT2 Accessories can be purchased at www.midlandradio.com or fill in the form on the folllowing page and mail in to our address. B T H 1 0 2 B T H 1 0 1 Hi Fi Speakers Replacement Audio Kit for Open or Closed Face Helmets MSRP: $39.99 MSRP: $29.99 B T A 1 0 1 B T A 2 0 1 Replacement Mounting Kit Dual Connector DC Adapter MSRP: $24.99 MSRP: $24.99 B T A 3 0 2 B T A 3 0 1 Stereo Cable GMRS Connector Cable MSRP: $9.99 MSRP: $39.99 19 English
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ACCESSORIES ORDER FORM Please send Money Order or fill in Visa/Mastercard information and mail to address below. Please DO NOT send cash or checks. Make Money Orders to Midland Radio Corporation. Name:________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________ City:_________________________________________________________ State:_______________________________ Zip:______________________ Telephone:_________________________________________
