PRYME BTH-550 Wireless Speaker Microphone Instruction Manual

PRYMEBLU BTH-550-RADIO
Wireless Speaker Microphone
For use with Icom radios with built-in Bluetooth

PRYME® and PRYMEBLU® are trademarks owned by PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
© 2021 PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All Rights Reserved

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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 Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact with the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

RF Exposure Warning!
This device contains transmitters and receivers which emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy. The device is designed to comply with the limits for exposure to RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, Industry Canada (IC) of Canada, and the regulating entities of other countries.

If you are still concerned about exposure to RF energy, you can further limit your exposure by limiting the amount of time you use the equipment or by placing more distance between your body and the device, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance.

Controls and Connection

Charging the Speaker Microphone

The BTH-550 speaker microphone has an internal 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.
The microphone can be charged either using the wall charger (not included) or an optional drop-in charging cradle. (not included. part number P-CHA-550)

To charge the speaker microphone using the wall charger:

1. Ensure the microphone is turned off using the Power/Volume Knob. The microphone cannot be operated while plugged into the wall charger.
2. Plug the charging 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.
3. Once the charging process has begun, the LED indicator on the speaker microphone will show a constant red light.
4. The typical charge time is approximately five 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 speaker microphone will turn off.
6. Disconnect the charger from the microphone when charging is completed.

To charge the speaker microphone using the optional drop-in charging cradle:

1. Plug the power cable for the charging cradle into any powered USB outlet, such as an AC wall adapter, and then into the jack on the back of the charging cradle. The LED on the charging cradle will light solid green.
2. Drop the microphone into the charging cradle. NOTE that you may continue to operate the microphone while it is in the charging cradle.
3. Once the charging process has begun, the LED indicator on the charging cradle will show a constant red light.
4. The typical charge time is approximately five hours. Actual charge time will vary depending on several factors including whether you are operating the microphone during charging as well as the battery’s charge state, condition, and age.
5. When the battery is fully charged the LED indicator on the charging cradle will turn green.

Optional Cradle Charger
Part No. P-CHA-DT1

Charging Cautions:
– Do not use a 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 off when charging.

Pairing with an Icom Radio

When pairing the PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone with an Icom radio, make sure that the Speaker Microphone is powered off to start.

• Power the Microphone ON using the Volume Knob.
• Then, press and hold the Pairing Button. Continue to hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds, until you see the LED on the speaker microphone begin to quickly flash RED-BLUE-RED-BLUE in sequence. The PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone is now in pairing mode.
• If you are pairing the microphone with an Icom two-way radio, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to have the radio scan for nearby headset devices. Once it finishes scanning, select the PRYME BLU microphone from the list of nearby devices.
• After a few seconds, the two devices should sync to one another. Once the PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone and radio are paired with each other the status LED on  Speaker Microphone will then show one FLASH every few seconds.
• Once successfully paired, you will be able to operate your 2-way radio using the PRYME BLU Speaker Mic.
  Reconnecting a Previously Speaker Microphone and Radio
  Once the PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone and Radio have been successfully paired together, both devices will remember that connection. The radio and the speaker mic will attempt to reestablish their link whenever they are both powered on and is within range of each other. Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.

Using the PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone
Once your PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone and PRYME BLU radio have been paired together:
Received signals will be heard over your PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone’s front- firing speaker or through the optional earphone. The volume of received calls can be adjusted using the Volume/Power Knob on the speaker microphone or the volume control on the two-way radio or cellphone.
When transmitting or on a phone call, the operator’s voice is picked up by the microphone in the PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone.
Push-to-Talk can be activated by pressing and holding the PTT button on the PRYME BLU Speaker Microphone.

STATUS LED MESSAGES
The meanings of the various status LED messages shown by the speaker microphone are shown in the following table:

not paired
One blue flash every two seconds| Speaker Microphone is powered and paired
No indication| The Speaker microphone is powered off

SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting an Audio Accessory to the BTH-550 Speaker Microphone
For enhanced privacy, the PRYME BLU BTH-550 speaker microphone may be used with a listen-only earphone or another compatible audio accessory that includes an earphone and a microphone. However, many different optional wired audio accessories are also available.

To connect an audio accessory to the BTH-550 speaker microphone:

1. Plug the audio accessory into the 3.5 mm audio jack located on the top of the PRYME BLU BTH-550 speaker microphone. Make sure that the connector on the audio accessory is pushed all the way into the jack on the speaker microphone.
2. You can adjust the volume of received signals by using the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the speaker microphone or by adjusting the volume setting on the cellphone.

Optional Audio Accessories:
The 3.5 mm audio jack on the speaker mic will accept any stereo earphone with a 3.5 mm audio plug. You can also use any 3.5 mm 4-conductor (Apple iPhone compatible)  audio accessory that includes both an earphone and a microphone, such as Apple part numbers ME186LL/A, or MD827LL/A (not included). If the audio accessory has a built-in microphone, transmit audio will be taken from the accessory microphone.

PRYME makes a variety of listen-only earphones and accessory microphones in different styles that will work with the BTH-550:

Earphone
SPM-899B Highway™| Mic+Earphone| Motorcycle Helmet Boom Mic Kit

WIRELESS AUXILLARY PTT CAPABILITY
The BTH-550 can also be used with an optional wireless BT PTT button along with the BT speaker microphone. This upgrade and PTT button are sold separately. Contract  PRYME or your PRYME dealer for more information.

OPTIONAL – SOLD SEPARATELY

SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

PRYME Radio Products warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase. PRYME will repair or replace a defective unit, at our option, without charge for parts or labor. The limited warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is valid only to consumers in the  United States and Canada. It does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper maintenance, lightning, or other incidences of excessive voltage, or any tampering or repairs by other than a PRYME authorized repair facility. It does not cover the replacement of consumable parts, transportation costs, or damage in transit.
Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not extend the terms of this warranty.
This warranty can only be modified by an officer of PRYME Radio Products, and then only in writing. Should this product prove defective in workmanship or material, the consumer’s sole remedies shall be such repair or replacement as provided by the terms of this warranty. Under no circumstances shall PRYME Radio Products be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential, or incidental, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state.
For support or warranty service on your PRYME product, contact us at 1-800-666-2654 or visit us on the web at www.PRYME.com.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFO
© 2021 PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA. All rights reserved.
PRYME® and PRYMEBLU® are trademarks owned by PRYME Radio Products, Brea CA.
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All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER: The BT wireless link used by PRYME BLU products is an open standard, unsecured technology. As such, it is not recommended for first- responder or other mission-critical users.

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