Blackwire 5200 Series
Corded USB headset with 3.5 mm connection
User Guide
Contents
Overview 3
Setup 4
Load software 4
Fit 5
Adjust the headband 5
Position the boom 5
Adjust the boom 5
Basics 6
Make/take/end calls 6
Volume 6
Mute 6
Troubleshooting 7
Headset 7
Support 8
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Overview
Icons Inline control
Call button
LEDs
Triple flash green
Double flash green Call on hold
Solid green
Volume up button
Volume down button
Mute button Solid red
Function
Incoming call
On a call
Increases the listening volume
Decreases the listening volume
Headset is muted
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Setup
Power on your headset by connecting to your computer or mobile device via USB or 3.5
mm connector.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your 3.5 mm connector is fully connected to the headset controller.
Load software
Customize your device behavior through advanced settings and options with Poly Lens
Desktop App. Some softphones require the installation of Poly software to enable device call control (answer/end and mute) functionality. Download: poly.com/lens .
NOTE
Device settings are also available in Plantronics Hub Desktop App.
Update your Poly device
Keep your firmware and software up-to-date to improve performance and add new features to your Poly device.
Update your device using your computer with Poly Lens Desktop App. Download at poly.com/lens .
While updating:
• Do not use your Poly device until the update is complete.
• Do not start a second update from a second device.
• Do not stream media.
• Do not answer or place a call.
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Fit
Adjust the headband
Lengthen or shorten the band until it fits comfortably. The cushions should sit comfortably over the center of your ears.
Position the boom
The headset can be worn with the boom on your left or right side. For true stereo listening, wear the boom on your left side.
Rotate the boom to align with your mouth.
Adjust the boom
Gently bend the boom in or out so it is approximately one finger width from the corner of your mouth.
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Basics
Make/take/end calls
Volume
Mute
Headset call control is a software feature and dependent on a compatible softphone. If you have not installed Poly Lens Desktop App ( poly.com/lens ) or do not have a compatible softphone, press the headset call button first and then make/take/end the call using the softphone application.
Answer or end a call
Tap the Call button or use your softphone.
Make a call
Dial using your softphone application.
Redial
When not on an active call, double-tap the call button to redial the last call.
Hold
Double-tap the Call button to put a call on hold.
Listening volume
Press the Volume up (+) or Volume down (-) button.
Adjust headset microphone volume (softphone)
Place a test softphone call and adjust softphone volume and PC sound volume accordingly.
During a call, briefly press the mute button to mute the microphone on the inline controller. To unmute press the button again.
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Troubleshooting
Headset
I hear a high-pitched noise when wearing the headset.
• Ensure that your 3.5 mm connector is fully connected to the headset controller.
I cannot hear caller.
• Listening volume is too low. Press the volume up button on the headset. and/or ensure that the volume setting on your computer is set accurately.
• Your headset is not set as the default audio device. Use the audio settings in your sound control panel/preferences to select your headset as the default audio device.
• Ensure that your 3.5 mm connector is fully connected to the headset controller.
Callers cannot hear me.
• Headset is muted. Tap the mute button to unmute the microphone.
• Headset microphone boom aligned incorrectly. Align the headset boom with your mouth.
• Your headset is not set as the default Voice device. Use the audio settings in your sound control panel/preferences to change the input device.
• Ensure that your 3.5 mm connector is fully connected to the headset controller.
The sound in the headset is distorted.
I can hear an echo in the headset.
• Lower the listen volume on your softphone until the distortion disappears.
• Adjust volume on headset.
• Ensure that your 3.5 mm connector is fully connected to the headset controller.
When I use my headset with a softphone, the headset call control and mute buttons don't work.
• Make sure the softphone you are using is supported by viewing www.plantronics.com/softphonecompatibility .
• If required to enable headset control (answer/end and mute) functionality, ensure you have Poly Lens Desktop App
installed. See Load software .
• Your mobile device may not support call control functionality.
Check with device manufacturer.
The other headset I was using to listen to music does not work any more.
• Your headset will set itself as the default audio device in
Windows. Use the audio settings in your sound control panel/ preferences to change the audio device.
My phone is not finding my headset during a call or while listening to music.
• When on a call or listening to music, make sure that audio is routing to the desired headset by going to your settings and ensuring it is defaulted.
7
Support
NEED MORE HELP?
poly.com/support
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