Avantree BTTC-417 APTX Low Latency Wireless Adapter User Manual

aptX Low Latency Wireless Adapter
Model: BTTC-417 User Manualwww.avantree.com

What’s in the box?

1. Bluetooth adapter – TC417
2. Micro USB charging cable
3. Optical audio cable
4. AUX 3.5mm audio cable
5. AUX 3.5mm to RCA audio cable

Preparation before Set Up

IMPORTANT: Please answer questions prior to setting up What would you like to do?

• Watch TV with your Bluetooth headphones/speaker but your TV does not have Bluetooth -Use the TC41 7 as a Bluetooth Transmitter (TX) – refer to Point 3
• Stream music from your cellphone/PC to non-Bluetooth speakers – Use the TC41 7 as a Bluetooth Receiver (RX) – refer to Point 4

 Basic Operation & LED Indication

LED flashes BLUE (RX Mode)
Pairing| After power on, press and hold PAIR for 2 seconds| LED flashes GREENquickly (TX Mode) LED flashes BLUE quickly(RX Mode)
Connected| /| LED turn SOLID GREEN (TX Mode) LED turn SOLID BLUE (RX Mode)
Reconnection| /| LED flashes GREEN slowly(TX Mode)
Power off| Press and hold MFB for 3 seconds| LED turn off
Volume up/down| Tap +/-| /
Low battery| /| LED flashes RED quickly

Bluetooth Transmitter (TX Mode)

3.1 Pair and connect to Bluetooth headphone/receiver 1) Turn on the TC417 : Press and hold the MFB button for 3 seconds until you see the GREEN light.
2) Set the TC417 to TX mode: Slide TX/RX switch to “TX” position.
3) Enter the TC417 into PAIRING MODE: On first use, the TC417 will enter pairing mode automatically. The LED indicator will flash GREEN rapidly. Alternatively, press and hold the PAIR button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode.
4) Enter headphones into PAIRING MODE : Please refer to your headphone’s user manual (Usually the LED on headphones flash Blue and Red alternately or flash Blue rapidly when in pairing mode).
5 ) Connecting : During the pairing process, keep the devices close to each other and wait. Once connected, the LED indicator stays SOLID GREEN.
Reconnect
NO need to re-pair the transmitter and headphones for each use. The transmitter will ALWAYS auto-reconnect to the last paired device within 5-10 seconds after powering on both devices. Alternatively, restart both the transmitter and headphones and wait 5 -10 seconds for them to reconnect.
3.2 Check your TV/Audio Source output options

3.3 Connect the TC417 to your TV/audio source
3.3.1 Optical audio out

After connecting your optical cable you should be able to hear sound from your headphones; if not:

1. Ensure the AUX/SPDIF(Optical) switch on the TC417 is set to the *SPDIF” position.
   2)Ensure your-Speakemetting is set to maternal-Spealca:
2. IMPORTANT: Ensure TV Audio format is set to “PCM” or make sure “DOLBY/DTS” is off.

3.3.2 MIX 3.5mm audio out

After connecting your audio cable you should be able to hear sound from your headphones; if not:

1. Ensure the AUX/SPDIF (Optical) switch on the TC417 is set to the “AUX” position.
2. Ensure your TV speaker setting is set to “Headset”.
3. Plug wired earbuds into the headphone jack on TV; check if you can hear sound.

3.3.3 RCA Audio Out (Red/White ports labeled “AUDIO OUT’ )

Fig 3-7 Set up Tc417 using TV RCA audio out

After connecting the cable you should be able to hear sound from your headphones; if not:

1. Ensure the AUX/SPDIF (Optical) switch on the TC417 is set to the -AUX- position.
2. Ensure using TV Red/White ports labeled “AUDIO OUT”; other Red/White ports are incorrect.
3. Ensure your TV Speaker setting is set to ‘External Speaker”.
4. Plug headphones into RCA ports with AUX 3.5mm to RCA audio adaptor cable to check if you can hear sound.

3.3.4 Receiver with 6.35mm Phone Jack at Front

NOTES:

1. Transmitter is NOT compatible with ANY RCA (UR) ports on the back of your AV Receiver, ONLY use the BIG 6.35MM PHONE OUT on the front side of your AV Receiver with the 6.35mm to 3.5mm adapter.
2. Do NOT set the volume too high.
3. Plug wired earbuds into the port to check the sound. 4) Ensure the AUX/SPDIF(Optical) switch on the TC417 is set to the “AUX” position.

Bluetooth Receiver (RX Mode)

4.1. Turn on the TC417: Press and hold the MFB button for 3 seconds until you see the BLUE light.
4.2. Set the TC417 to RX mode: Slide TX/RX switch to “RX” position.
4.3. Enter the TC417 into PAIRING MODE: Upon first use, the TC417 will enter pairing mode automatically. The LED indicator will flash BLUE rapidly. Otherwise, press and hold the PAIR button for 2 seconds to enter into pairing mode.
4.4. Conned the TC417 to Bluetooth audio source: Activate Bluetooth on your Bluetooth audio source and search for “Avant ree TC417” – tap to connect. Once connected, the LED on the TC417 will turn SOLID BLUE.
4.5. Plug the TC417 into the wired speaker or soundbar
a) Optical audio input, refer to Fig 4-1 Set up TC417 as Bluetooth receiver option A. If no sound, ensure AUX / SPDIF (Optica I) Switch on TC417 is set to the “SPDIF” position.
b) AUX 3.5mm input, refer to Fig 4-1 Set up TC417 as Bluetooth receiver option B. If no sound, ensure AUX / SPDIF (Optica I) Switch on TC417 is set to the “AUX” position.
c) RCA audio input, refer to Fig 4-1 Set up TC417 as Bluetooth receiver option C. If no sound, ensure AUX / SPDIF (Optical) Switch on TC417 is set to “AUX” position.

After Use

TC417 will automatically power off after being disconnected from paired Bluetooth devices for 10 minutes. You can also manually power off – Press and hold the MFB button for 3 seconds, LED will turn off.
Charging
_ When LED flashes quickly, you need to recharge the TC417. Connect to a USB charger that supports 5V/500mA-2A using included Micro USB charging cable. Normally it takes 2 hours to fully charge. Once the charge is complete, the RED LED will turn off.
NOTES:

1. The TC417 supports charging during operation. However, if you plug in a USB charger during operation, the TC417 will power off automatically. You will need to turn on TC417 again and it will auto-reconnect to the headphones.
2. While using the TC417, we do not recommend using a TV USB port for charging as it may cause noise.
   Clear pairing history
   After power on, press and hold the PAIR button for 8 seconds until the LED indicator flashes RED twice. Now all pairing history of TC417 is cleared and the TC417 will enter pairing mode, LED flashes GREEN (TX Mode) or BLUE (RX Mode) quickly.

Specifications:

Bluetooth version:4.2
Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
Audio codecs: aptX Low Latency, aptX, SBC
Input voltage / current: DC5.0V / SOOmA
Supported sampling rate in optical mode: s4804_,_16bit
Supported audio format in optical mode: PCM / LPCM (Set your TV audio to PCM / LPCM)

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WARNINGS / CAUTIONS

• Permanent hearing loss may result from long-term exposure to sound at high volumes.
• This product contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock. do NOT expose this product to rain, liquids, or moisture.
• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
• Do NOT expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g.direct sunlight, fire, etc.).
• Do not leave a fully charged battery connected to a charger or charging may shorten its life.

Declaration of Conformity
CE: The product is in conformity with the essential requirements of Article 3.1 (a) (b).3.2 of Directive 1999/5/EC and the essential requirements of Directive 2009/108/EC.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 121 this device must accept any interference received. including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio./TV technician for help.

FCC ID: 2AITF-BTTC-417
Dispose of the packaging and
this product is in accordance with
the latest provisions.

References

• Support Center | Avantree
• Wireless TV Headphones, Devices, and Audio Solutions | Avantree

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