PLANET HEADSET PHS BTH-600 Wireless BT Speaker Microphone User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PLANET HEADSET
Table of Contents
PLANET HEADSET PHS BTH-600 Wireless BT Speaker Microphone
For use with PLANETBLU radio adapters, or Icom and Kenwood radios with built- in BT.
Model No.: PHS BTH-600
(Manual also pertains to PHS BTH-600-IC) Made in Taiwan
PlanetHeadset® and PlanetBlu® are trademarks owned by PlanetHeadset Radio
Products,Fox Island WA. All other product or service names are the property of
their respective owners.
© 2021 PlanetHeadset Radio Products, Fox Island WA. All Rights Reserved
Controls and Connection
Charging the Speaker Microphone
The BTH-600 Speaker Microphone has a replaceable 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.
To charge the Speaker Microphone
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Ensure the device is turned off using the multifunction button.
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Plug the charge cable into any powered USB outlet,such as an AC wall charger, and then into the charge jack on the Speaker Microphone.
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Once the charging process has begun, the LED indicator on the Speaker Microphone will show a constant red light.
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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.
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When the battery is fully charged the LED indicator on the side of the Speaker Microphone will turn off.
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Disconnect the charger from the microphone when charging is completed.
Charging Cautions: -
Do not use a wall charger or charge cable that appears to be damaged. (Example: frayed wires, melted plastic, etc.) Contact PlanetHeadset to get a new manufacturer-approved replacement charger.
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Do not tamper with or modify the Speaker Microphone or charger.
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Always turn the Speaker Microphone off when charging.
Install optional Button Hook for vehicular mounting (P-CLIP-MP16-BUTTON)
- Press tab and slide off belt clip
- Slide on P-CLIP-MP16-BUTTON
Installing or Replacing the Battery Pack
The PHS BTH-600 BT Speaker Microphone gets its power from a rechargeable
Lithium-Ion type battery pack. The battery pack must be installed inside the
Microphone prior to operation. Under normal usage, this battery should have a
lifespan of over 1,500 charge/discharge cycles before needing to be replaced.
To access the battery compartment:
- Rotate the thumbscrew counter-clockwise until the cover opens. Remove the battery door.
- Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery terminals are properly lined up with the contacts inside of the battery compartment.
- Reinstall the battery compartment cover and rotate the thumbscrew clockwise to tighten. DO NOT over tighten.
Pairing with a PlanetBlu Radio Adapter or 2-Way Radio
When pairing the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone with a PlanetBlu Radio Adapter
or an Icom or Kenwood radio, make sure that the Speaker Microphone is powered
off to start.
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Hold down the Multifunction Button on the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone. Continue to hold the button down for approximately 3 seconds, until you see the LED on the Speaker Microphone begin to quickly flash RED-BLUERED-
BLUE in sequence. The PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone is now in pairing mode. -
If you are pairing the microphone to a PlanetBlu adapter, place the adapter into pairing mode following the instructions in the user’s manual for that device. Typically, this is done by holding down the PTT button on the adapter while powering the adapter or attached two-way radio on and then continuing to hold the PTT button down until the LED on the adapter flashes two times per second.
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If you are pairing the microphone with an Icom or Kenwood two-way radio, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to have the radio scan for nearby headset devices. Once it finishes scanning, select the PlanetBlu microphone from the list of nearby devices.
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If a PlanetBlu Radio Adapter does not detect the Speaker Microphone within 60 seconds of being put into mpairing mode, the adapter will exit the pairing mode and resume normal operation.
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Once successfully paired, you will be able to operate your 2-way radio using the PlanetBlu Speaker Mic.
Reconnecting a Previously Paired Speaker Microphone and Radio
Adapter/Radio
Once the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone and radio/adapter have been successfully
paired together, both devices will remember that connection. The adapter/radio
and Speaker Mic will attempt to re-establish their
link whenever the radio/adapter and Microphone are both powered on and in
within range of each other.
Re-establishing this connection can take 10-60 seconds.
Pairing with a Cellphone
The PlanetBlu BT Speaker Microphone is capable of working with a BT-enabled
cellphone .
When pairing the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone with a cellphone phone, make
sure that the Speaker Microphone and all other nearby BT devices are powered
off¬ before beginning.
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Hold down the Multifunction Button on the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone. 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 PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone is now in pairing mode.
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Activate the BT feature on your phone.
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Activate the “scan/discover new BT devices” feature on the phone. The exact steps needed to do this will vary depending on the brand/model of phone you are using.
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Select the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone from the list of BT devices shown on your phone. If the phone asks for a passcode, enter “0000”. The phone may also prompt you to confirm the connection.
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After a few seconds, the two devices should sync to one another. Once the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone and phone are paired with each other, the status LED on the Microphone will revert back to a
single blue flash every few seconds. -
Once successfully paired, you will be able to make and receive phone calls using the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone.
SPECIFICATIONS
| BT Version: | v2.1+EDR |
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| Speaker Output: | 1 watt |
| Receiver Sensitivity: | -82 dBm (typ.) |
| Power Class: | BT class 2 |
| Range: | 10 meters |
| Display: | Blue, Red, and Green |
| BT Profile: | HFP,HSP,SPP Profile |
| Operating Voltage: | 5 VDC |
| Battery Capacity: | 1,020 mAH |
| Operating Time (Standby) | > 30 days |
| Operating Time (Typical) | > 80 hours |
| Operating Time (Continuous Talk) | > 40 hours |
| Push-to-Talk Function: | Built-in |
| Operating Temperature: | -4°F to +120°F (approx.) |
Using the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone
Once your PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone and PlanetBlu Adapter or cellphone phone have been paired together:
Received signals will be heard over your PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone’s front- firing speaker or through the optional earphone. The volume of received calls can be adjusted using the volume up/down button on the Speaker Microphone or the volume control on the two-way radio or cellphone phone.
When transmitting or on a phone call, the operator’s voice is picked-up by the Microphone in the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone.
Push-to-Talk can be activated one of several different ways:
- By pressing and holding the PTT button on the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone.
- By pressing and holding the Talk button on the PlanetBlu Adapter.
- Using an optional wired PTT that is plugged into the PlanetBlu Adapter.
- Using an optional PlanetBlu Wireless BT PTT (model BT-PTT2, sold separately). Note that if you are using a PlanetBlu BT-PTT2, you will first need to pair the adapter with the PTT using the instructions located in the PlanetBlu PTT User’s Guide.
To answer or hang up a call, press the orange Phone Button on the side of the Speaker Microphone or use the user interface on the phone itself.
You can also activate your phone’s voice dialing feature by pressing and holding the Phone Button on the side of the Microphone for three seconds. (This function works only when the Microphone is NOT connected to a two-way radio.)
NOTE: When you are on a phone call, signals received by the two-way radio
will not be heard.
Additionally, if you press the PTT button on the PlanetBlu Speaker Microphone
while you are on a phone call, the two-way radio will transmit, however no
transmit audio will be sent over the air, since Microphone audio is being
routed to the cellphone phone.
STATUS LED MESSAGES
The meanings of the various status LED messages shown by the Speaker
Microphone are shown on the following table:
| LED INDICATION | MEANING |
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| Constant Red (while plugged into charger) | Charge mode |
| No indication (while plugged into charger) | Charging is finished |
| Flashes red-blue-red-blue repeatedly | Pairing mode |
| Two blue flashes every two seconds | Speaker Microphone is powered on but not |
paired
One blue flash every two seconds| Speaker Microphone is powered and paired
Constant red with one blue flash every two seconds| PTT is pressed
No indication| Speaker Microphone is powered off
SUPPORT AND WARRANTY
PlanetHeadset Radio Products warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase. PlanetHeadset 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 PlanetHeadset authorized repair facility. It does not cover 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 PlanetHeadset 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 PlanetHeadset 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 PlanetHeadset product, contact us at 253 238 0643 or visit us on the web at www.PlanetHeadset.com.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK INFO
© 2021 PlanetHeadset Radio Products, Fox Island WA. All rights reserved.
PlanetHeadset® and PlanetBlu® are trademarks owned by PlanetHeadset Radio
Products,Fox Island WA. Icom is a trademark of Icom Inc.
Kenwood is a registered trademark of JVCKENWOOD Corporation Android is a
trademark of Google Inc.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective
owners.
DISCLAIMER: The BT wireless link used by PlanetBlu products is an open
standard,unsecured technology. As such, it is not recommended for first-
responder or other mission-critical users.