BTSC1500

Bluetooth® Car Kit

Owner’s Manual

Also in this package:

Questions? Problems? Get help on the web at www.uniden.com.au for Australian model or www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand model.

Visor clip (attached) 12VDC - 24VDC

DC(car) power adaptor

(CL1500)

AC adaptor

(AAD1500)

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Getting to Know the BTSC1500

Front

Microphone

Reversible Display

Rear

Speaker

Multi-function button

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Volume Up button Power connector

Reversible

Visor clip

Volume Down button

Reading the Display Icons

Icon Name What it means

Hello

Signal strength Shows the relative strength of the Bluetooth signal (appears separately for each connection).

Text to speech Text to speech mode is on.

Bluetooth The BTSC1500 is currently paired to a Bluetooth device.

Call activation The BTSC1500 is on an active call.

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Icon Name

Mute

What it means

The microphone is muted.

Battery status Shows the relative strength of the battery.

Volume level Shows the current volume level.

Using the Buttons

Button Press to

Multifunction

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In standby: redial the last number.

Volume

Up

Volume

Down

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While a call is ringing: answer the call.

On a call: hang up.

In standby: see the outgoing call log.

On a call: increase the volume.

In standby: see the received call log.

On a call: decrease the volume.

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Press & hold (2 seconds) to

In standby: activate voice dialing.

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While a call is ringing: reject the call.

On a call: transfer the call to your phone

(and back).

Press & hold (4 seconds) to

In standby: turn the

BTSC1500 off.

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In standby: activate voice dialing on your second phone.

In standby: redial the last number on your second phone.

On a call: mute the microphone.

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On a call: put the current call on hold and switch to a waiting call.

On a call: hang up the current call and switch to a waiting call.

The buttons only activate the function when you release them.

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Setting Up Your BTSC1500

Charge the Battery

Before using your BTSC1500, charge the battery for at least 3 hours. Charging the battery completely (and keeping it charged) will help you get the longest possible talk and standby time out of the battery. (On average, the battery provides about 15 hours of talk time and about 300 hours of standby time.)

Connect an adapter to the power connector on the back of the BTSC1500 and plug it into any standard; i) 12VDC-

24VDC (DC adaptor), or ii) 240VAC (AC adaptor) power outlet.

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Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the BTSC1500! Using any other adapter could damage your BTSC1500, create a fire hazard, or cause a risk of electric shock!

Inverting the BTSC1500

The BTSC1500 can operate upside down so you can clip it to either side of your visor.

To reverse the visor clip: press in on the two tabs that come through the holes in the clip, and slide the clip out. Rotate the clip

180 degrees and slide it back in.

To invert the display: press & hold Volume

Up and Volume Down (at the same time) for 2 seconds.

Pair the Kit to Your Bluetooth Phone

Pairing “introduces” two Bluetooth devices and gives them permission to connect to each other. If you want to use the

BTSC1500 with more than one phone, you

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need to pair it with each phone separately.

Once you pair a phone to the BTSC1500, the two devices can connect automatically whenever they can detect each other.

1: Make sure the BTSC1500 is powered off and the power adapter is not connected (you can’t pair the BTSC1500 while it’s charging).

2: Press and hold Multi-function until the display shows Pairing Mode and you hear the Pairing melody. This means the

BTSC1500 is visible to other Bluetooth devices.

3: On your phone, start a search for

Bluetooth BTSC1500s or hands-free devices. (This process may take several seconds, and it will be different for each mobile phone; see your phone’s owner’s manual for detailed instructions.)

4: Your phone should discover a device called a BTSC1500 or a Handsfree device.

When your phone asks if you want to pair with this device, answer yes.

5: If your phone prompts you for a PIN code or password to pair with the

BTSC-1500, enter 0000.

6: When the BTSC1500 is paired,

connected is displayed in the OLED window with a beep. Your phone might display a confirmation message, also.

7: Your phone might ask if you want to change the BTSC1500’s name; generally, you should only change the name if you have more than one BTSC1500 that you use with this phone.

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Connecting to your phone

Most phones connect to the BTSC1500 as soon as you pair it; if yours won’t, turn the

BTSC1500 off and back on. If BTSC1500 still won’t connect, check your phone’s owner’s manual for additional information.

Once the BTSC1500 is paired:

X Each time you turn the BTSC1500 on, it automatically connects to whatever device it was connected to last.

X If the BTSC1500 loses the connection

(e.g. if your phone is out of range), press Multi-function to manually reconnect (when phone is back within range).

The BTSC1500 turns off the display automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.

The display turns on if it detects activity or button press.

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Using Your BTSC1500

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To turn on the BTSC1500, press and hold Multi-function until the display shows Hello and you hear the Poweron melody.

To turn off the BTSC1500, press and hold Multi-function until the display shows Goodbye and you hear the

Power-off melody (this takes about 4 seconds).

Making and Receiving Calls

To make a call

Just dial from your phone as usual. Your phone should automatically send the call to the BTSC1500. If it doesn’t, press and hold Multi-function for 2 seconds to send the call to the BTSC1500 manually.

To answer a call

Press Multi-function while the call is ringing.

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Common Tasks

Hang up a call On a call, press Multi-function.

Reject a call Press and hold Multi-function until you hear a long beep (about 2 seconds).

Change the volume On a call, press Volume Up for more volume or Volume Down for less volume.

Mute the microphone

To mute the microphone so the caller can’t hear you, press and hold Volume Down for about

2 seconds. While the microphone is muted, the BTSC1500 plays a melody every 10 seconds to remind you. To turn the microphone back on, press either Volume Up or Volume Down.

Open the call log

Redial the last dialed number

Activate voice dialing

Send a call back to your phone.

With the phone in standby, press Volume Up to see the outgoing call log or Volume Down to see the incoming call log. To dial the number on the display, press Multi-function .

With the phone in standby, press Multi-function. When the phone displays the number, press

Multi-function again.

With the phone in standby, press & hold Multi-function for about 2 seconds. When you hear a beep, you can use any command you have already programmed into your phone. (The phone must support voice dialing.)

Press and hold Multi-function for 2 seconds. The BTSC1500 sends the call to the phone & disconnects from the phone.

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Special Features

Caller ID Announce/Text-to-Speech

When a call comes in, the BTSC1500 sounds a ring tone and displays Caller ID information. In addition, the BTSC1500 uses text-to-speech to announce the caller’s phone number. To turn text-to-speech off (and back on), press Volume Up & Volume Down at the same time.

Call Waiting

When another call comes in while your on the phone, the BTSC1500 sounds a tone and displays Caller ID information for the waiting call.

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To put your current call on hold and switch to the waiting call, press and hold Volume

Up until you hear 2 long beeps (about 4 seconds). When you release the button, you’ll be connected to the waiting call. When you want to switch back to the current call, press and hold Volume Up again to switch back to the current call.

To hang up your current call and switch to the waiting call, press and hold Volume

Down until you hear 2 long beeps (about 4 seconds). When you release the button, you’ll be connected to the waiting call.

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To use this feature, you must subscribe to Call Waiting through your service provider, and your phone must support the hands-free profile.

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Using the BTSC1500 With Two Phones

You can connect your BTSC1500 to two Bluetooth devices and use them simultaneously.

Just pair the BTSC1500 to the first phone following the instructions on page 4. When the first phone is successfully paired, pair the travel kit to the second phone.

Important! After pairing the second phone turn the BTSC1500 off then back on.

This feature may not be compatible with certain mobile phones.

Using Both Phones

X The BTSC1500 stays connected to both phones until a call comes in. If you answer the call, the BTSC1500 disconnects from the other phone for the duration of the call.

When you hang up, the BTSC1500 automatically reconnects to the other phone.

X Only one phone at a time can be on an active call.

X The BTSC1500 plays a different ring tone for each phone so you know which one is ringing. To answer the incoming call, press Multi-function as usual.

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All the button functions remain the same for the first phone (the one you paired first).

To use last number redial on the second phone, press and hold Volume Down until you hear a beep (about 2 seconds).

To activate voice dialing on the second phone, press and hold hear a beep (about 2 seconds).

Volume Up until you

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Troubleshooting and Maintenance

If you have problems with the BTSC1500, see the suggestions in the table below. If these don’t help, contact customer support (see the back cover for contact information).

If...

The BTSC1500 won’t turn on.

The BTSC1500 won’t pair with my phone.

The BTSC1500 paired with my phone, but

I can’t hear anything through it.

I can hear the caller, but the audio is very weak or soft.

Try...

Charging the battery completely.

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Making sure your phone is in pairing mode. Check your phone’s manual for instructions on

Bluetooth device pairing.

Turning the BTSC1500 off. Wait at least 10 seconds, then turn the BTSC1500 on and try again.

Resetting the BTSC1500 (see page 11).

Making sure your phone supports the Bluetooth headset profile or hands free profile.

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Making sure the call connected and is still active.

Making sure the phone transferred the call to the BTSC1500. Press and hold

function for 2 seconds to transfer the call.

Multi-

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Turning the speaker volume up.

Moving closer to your phone (if you aren’t carrying it).

Keeping the battery fully charged. (As the battery power starts to run out, the speaker will get softer.)

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The BTSC1500 keeps playing a melody or beeping, and I don’t know why.

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Checking the display: it if shows Low Battery, you need to charge the battery.

Checking to see if your phone has lost the network signal. Some phones will trigger an alert when they can’t connect to the network. If your phone supports this feature, the

BTSC1500 passes on this alert by beeping every 5 seconds.

Resetting Your BTSC1500

If you are having trouble with your BTSC1500 or you want to delete all your information

(paired device information, call log, etc.), you can reset it. Press and hold Multi-function and Volume down until the display shows RESET (about 8 seconds).

Resetting the BTSC1500 deletes all saved information; this information can’t be recovered.

Cleaning the BTSC1500

Generally, wiping the BTSC1500 with a dry cloth is all the cleaning it needs. If more cleaning is necessary, dampen a lint-free cloth with water or a cleaner specially designed for electronics, and gently wipe the BTSC1500 clean.

Do not expose this product to liquid (water, alcohol, etc.) or submerse in liquid for any reason.

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General Information

f You can use the BTSC1500 while it is recharging.

Make sure the DC (car) charger cord does not obstruct the driver, i.e. move the

BTSC1500 closer to the power outlet. f Bluetooth wireless devices have a maximum range of

10m (30 feet); the actual range will vary depending on current conditions (obstacles, battery power, interference, etc.).

f The BTSC1500 can be connected only to devices that support the Bluetooth BTSC1500 or hands-free profile.

This product is not compatible with standard cordless phones.

Battery life

f With average use, the battery should provide about 15 hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time. f A battery that is new or left unused for long periods of time can have reduced capacity the first few times it is used. For maximum battery life, keep your battery charged.

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15 minutes of talk time, the BTSC1500 triggers a low battery alert: you’ll hear a melody every 20 seconds, and the display shows Low Battery.

f When the battery no longer has enough charge to operate the BTSC1500, the BTSC1500 will power off; you won’t be able to turn it back on until you connect the charger or charge the battery.

Noise or Static on the BTSC1500

Interference is the most common cause of noise or static on wireless devices. Bluetooth devices operate in the

ISM band (2.402 GHz ~ 2.480 GHz); any equipment operating in this frequency range might interfere with the BTSC1500. Some common interference sources in this range are f Wireless LAN equipment or WiFi connections f Other Bluetooth devices or computers f Any equipment that uses microwaves, especially microwave ovens

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f Certain cordless telephones f Certain medical equipment and appliances

If you have problems with static during calls, look around for one of these interference sources. Try moving away from the suspected source.

If the noise continues, there may be interference on your phone itself, and any noise in the phone’s connection will come through on the BTSC1500, too. Transfer the call to your phone and see if the audio quality improves. If it doesn’t, check around for things that might interfere with your phone.

Safety and Handling Information

Important Safety Instructions

Uniden DOES NOT represent this product to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product, DO NOT expose this product to rain or moisture.

For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or crush the BTSC1500. Do not expose it to humidity, dust, or temperatures above 52° C.

When using the BTSC1500, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: f Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

f Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not expose the battery (or the device) to flames or dispose of it in a fire: the battery may explode. Check with local authorities for possible battery disposal instructions. f Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair any component of this product. f Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones and hands-free equipment in the areas where you drive. Always give full attention to driving and

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pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions require.

f Do not allow children to play with your BTSC1500 since it contains small parts that could become detached and create a choking hazard.

f Turn off your BTSC1500 when pumping gas, handling flammable materials, or in any area with a risk of explosion. In rare occurrences, this product could generate sparks which can cause an explosion or fire.

Follow all warning notices in your immediate area!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Lithium-polymer battery information

This device contains a lithium-polymer battery. The

BTSC1500 and battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local waste management office for information on battery recycling or disposal.

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One-Year Limited Warranty

Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service.

BTSC1500

Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited

ABN 58 001 865 498

Uniden New Zealand Limited

Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty its

BTSC1500 (hereinafter referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.

Warranty Duration: This warranty to the original retail owner only is only valid in the original country of purchase and shall be of no further effect 1 year after the date of original retail sale.

This warranty will be deemed invalid if the

Product is: (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary, (B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as a part of a system not manufactured by Uniden. (F) Only available in the original country of sale.

Parts Covered: This warranty covers for one (1) year, the

Product and included accessories.

Statement of Remedy: In the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect, the warrantor, at its discretion, will repair the defect or replace the Product and return it to you without charge for parts and service. This warranty does not provide for reimbursement or payment of incidental or consequential damages. This EXPRESS

WARRANTY is in addition to and does not in any way affect your rights under the TRADE PRACTICES ACT

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1974 (Cth) (Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES

ACT (New Zealand).

Procedure for obtaining performance or warranty: in the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight prepaid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket) to the warrantor at:

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Service Division

345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216

Fax (02) 9599 3278 www.uniden.com.au

UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTD

Service Division

150 Harris Road, East Tamaki,

Manukau 2013

Fax (09) 274 4253 www.uniden.co.nz

© 2009 Uniden Australia Pty Ltd/Uniden New Zealand Limited

Printed in PRC

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