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Before you start

The BlueAir BA-01 Bluetooth audio adaptor pack-

age contians the following:

BlueAir Bluetooth audio adaptor

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Mains power adaptor

3  

Selection of connector adaptors

Connector adaptors

(Descriptions on next page) 

 

 

 

1

BlueAir Adaptor 

 

 

  

 

 

Power supply   

 

 

  

Summary of Contents for BA-01

Page 1: ...BlueAir User manual Set up and use instructions for BlueAir adapter BA 01 ...

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Page 3: ...ur or anyone else s Bluetooth headset to make an instant live sound system The quality of audio reproduc tion is great for most small scale public engage ments from pub entertainment to village fete performances Being extremely easy to use the adaptor is also ideal for impromptu or fun audio amplification in the home or at parties The design is based on Bluetooth adaptors de veloped to allow Blueto...

Page 4: ...udio Bluetooth is a registered Trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for infor mation purposes only and represents neither an endorsement nor a recom mendation Exploraudio assumes no responsibility in respect of the per formance or use of these products Exploraudio is an Exp...

Page 5: ... places you can take it and reasons you might use it are lim ited only by your imagination Section Page 1 Before you start 5 2 Connecting to headsets pairing 9 3 Connecting to audio equipment 13 4 Using your BlueAir adaptor 27 i Basic operation and suggested uses 29 ii Headset quality 37 iii Range interference 37 iv Avoiding feedback distortion 37 v Troubleshooting 37 ...

Page 6: ...erformance the BlueAir adaptor can t be beaten for amplification on the hoof with everything from violins to guitars and vocals But its uses don t end with live music and public address Plug the BlueAir adaptor into most computers standard audio input and output ports and immediately your Bluetooth headset can be used for internet phone com munications using services such as Skype Not only does it ...

Page 7: ...ir BA 01 Bluetooth audio adaptor pack age contians the following 1 BlueAir Bluetooth audio adaptor 2 Mains power adaptor 3 Selection of connector adaptors Connector adaptors Descriptions on next page 1 BlueAir Adaptor Power supply ...

Page 8: ...dual split stereo RCA jack 3 5mm stereo socket to dual split stereo RCA jack lead 2 x single mono RCA socket to dual mono RCA socket 2 x single mono RCA jack to dual mono RCA socket 1 4 mono jack to dual mono 1 4 socket 2 x single mono 1 4 jack to single mono RCA socket 1 4 stereo jack to dual split stereo RCA socket ...

Page 9: ... Bluetooth headphones designed for use with MP3 MP4 or other stereo audio players B Audio equipment The audio input and output levels of the BlueAir Adaptor are broadly compatible with most standard audio inputs and outputs of both professional and domestic audio systems and computer equipment The adapter can be connected to the line or microphone inputs and line or headphone outputs of almost all...

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Page 11: ...ill glow continuously When the process is complete the green function light will go out and then flash once every 3 seconds approximately The BlueAir adapter is now paired with the head set and in stand by mode awaiting command signals from the headset When the BlueAir adapter is in stand by mode and the headset is in range it can be activated to switch on the sound transmission to from the au dio ...

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Page 13: ...ested fitting options for a variety of different styles of headset Although the multi purpose shockmount lends itslef well to Bluetooth headset attachment it should also be possible to find simple ways to mount a Bluetooth headset in most other shock mounts or ordinary microphone clips The H clamp is available for purchase either alone or as part of packages including a mutli purpose shockmount For ...

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Page 15: ...The most common ones are described here but many more may be possible Terminology In the connection guidance that follows it is important to remember 1 The end of the audio connectors with a stalk is referred to as either the plug or the jack The end with the a hole is called the socket 2 The BlueAir audio jacks are colour coded to distinguish input and output the direction in which the sound trav...

Page 16: ...cket and then plug the BlueAir adaptor s input jack red ring into one of the connection adapter s sockets to listen to the left or right channels individually The BlueAir adaptor allows a Bluetooth head set to be used as both wireless microphone and wireless monitor earpiece simultaneously but if the two connection points on the sound system are not close enough an alternative headphone socket con...

Page 17: ... connected to the external speaker socket will cause a loud buzzing noise in the Bluetooth ear piece Hi Fi systems To use a HiFi separates system to amplify sound from a Bluetooth headset first plug the BlueAir adaptor s output jack black ring into the socket of the connection adaptor shown to the right Then connect the two jacks to an available stereo pair of inputs of the audio amplifier CAUTION D...

Page 18: ...ill not pair with Bluetooth enabled stereo headphones The connection adaptors pro vided can however be used to combine stereo channels for transmission by the BlueAir adaptor as mono audio signals The BlueAir adaptor s connectors are coded as follows BLACK ring Sound from BlueAir to audio equipment RED ring Sound from audio equipment to BlueAir ...

Page 19: ... and then let go To connect a paired headset switch on the BlueAir adaptor switch on the headset and then press and release the headset s call button In 1 2 seconds the connection will be live confimed by the Blue Air Adaptor s green light glowing constantly The connection will remain live until the headset closes the call or moves out of range 10m To disconnect a paired headset when the connection...

Page 20: ...en restricted considerably For use with violins the headset can be worn conventionally on the the ear nearest the instrument In all these applications a little audio equalisation should improve the sound enough for the results to be comparable with many mass market pickups Public address To use a Bluetooth headset as a wireless microphone for public address it is worn as normal on the ear Connecti...

Page 21: ... loud audio hum signal to be generated When used as a wireless headset for internet telephony the BlueAir adap tor eliminates the additional audible delay latency when the person you are talking to speaks there is a delay before the sound reaches you that occurs when Bluetooth headsets are paired directly with Bluetooth enabled computers By eliminating any delay from the Bluetooth connection the B...

Page 22: ...und source or b boosting the BlueAir adoaptor s output using a pre ampli fier A very quiet but continuous irregular crackling clicking or tinkling sound is heard form the audio system when the link with a headset is active This low level background noise is normal but may become louder when the separation be tween the headset and the BlueAir adaptor is approaching the 10m maximum or ther are solid ...

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