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Bluetooth
®
HEADSET
INSTRUCTIONS
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VS-3
Thank you for purchasing the VS-3
Bluetooth
®
head
-
set
.
This headset is compatible with Bluetooth
®
opera-
tion, and includes a [PTT] switch.
Please read these instructions carefully and com-
pletely before using.
Connecting the headset to other Bluetooth
®
device
Pairing is a process to be able to establish a connection between a headset and other Bluetooth
®
devices. Once pairing is
established with the device, there is no need to pair again.
• The indications or operation may differ, depending on the Bluetooth
®
devices. See the instruction manuals of the devices for
details.
• The headset operation may differ, depending on the connected device’s profile.
• If the paring fails, turn OFF the headset, and then repeat from step
q
.
In this manual, a transceiver with the Bluetooth
®
unit is described as simply “transceiver.”
Enter “0000” (four zeros), if a Passkey (PIN code) is required.
NOTE:
You may not find a target Bluetooth
®
device, if there are many other Bluetooth
®
devices nearby. In that case, stop using those
devices or move away from them.
When connecting to a transceiver
If the power is OFF, push
q
[PWR] for 6 seconds.
• A melody sounds when the
power is turned ON.
• The LED alternatively blinks
red and blue, and then the
headset enters the pairing
mode.
Setting a transceiver.
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Turn ON the transceiver’s Bluetooth
®
function, and then
pair with the VS-3.
Example: When using the ID-5100A/E
q
Turn ON the transceiver.
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Touch [MENU].
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Touch “Bluetooth.”
(Bluetooth setting > Bluetooth)
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Touch “ON.”
t
Touch “Pairing/Connect.”
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Touch “Device Search.”
u
Touch “Search Headset.”
• “ICOM BT-002” is displayed on the transceiver’s display.
i
Touch “ICOM BT-002.”
o
Touch [YES].
• Starts the connection.
Check the LED status.
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• When the connection is completed, the LED blinks blue.
• When the connection is completed, “(Connect)” is displayed on
the transceiver’s screen.
When connecting to a Bluetooth
®
mobile device
If the power is OFF, push [PWR] for 6 seconds.
q
• A melody sounds when the power is turned ON.
• The LED alternatively blinks red and blue, and then the headset
enters the pairing mode.
Setting your mobile device.
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➥
Turn ON the mobile device’s Bluetooth
®
function, and
then pair with the VS-3.
• See the mobile device’s instruction manual for details.
Check the LED status.
e
• When the connection is completed, the LED blinks blue.
NOTE:
Some mobile device may not be able to pair with the VS-3.
You may not be able to use some Bluetooth
®
features, de-
pending on the mobile device.
Automatic Power OFF function
After disconnecting, or if no Bluetooth
®
device is found after
the power is turned ON, the VS-3 automatically turns OFF
after 5 minutes.
When the VS-3 is not connected to any device, even if the
power is ON, the LED blinks blue.
Transmit from a transceiver using the VS-3
This section describes how to transmit from a transceiver
using the VS-3.
First, set the frequency and the operating mode.
While holding down [PTT], speak to transmit.
q
• When transmitting, the LED alternately blinks red once and blue
twice.
Release [PTT] to receive.
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Hands-free operation with your Bluetooth
®
mobile device
This section describes how to use the hands-free operation with your Bluetooth
®
mobile device.
Making a call
Make a call on your mobile device.
q
Push [FWD].
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• You can communicate with the hands-free operation.
•
The LED blinks twice in blue in every 5 seconds.
•
Depending on the connected mobile device, you may not be
able to use the hands-free operation.
Push [FWD].
e
• Returns to the normal operation mode.
LED indicator
[FWD]
Answering a call
When a ring tone sounds, push [PWR].
➥
• You can communicate with the hands-free operation.
• The ring tone sounds even if your mobile device is in the man-
ner mode.
NOTE:
If you hold down [PWR] for more than 3 seconds, the head-
set power is turned OFF.
Disconnecting
Push [PWR].
➥
LED indicator
[PWR]
Microphone
[PTT]
For your reference:
When the One-touch PTT function is set to ON on the trans-
ceiver, pushing [PTT] toggles transmitting and receiving.
When the transceiver’s VOX function is set to ON, you can
use the headset for hands-free operation.
See the transceiver’s instruction manual for details.
