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DocumentDocumentBlueParrott B450-XT User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Headset Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Charging the Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 · Battery Power Indicators · Operation While Using the Charger/Adapter Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 · On/Off/Standby · Pairing with a Phone NFC Pairing Regular Pairing · Wearing and Adjusting the B450-XT · Making/Taking Calls Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Parrott Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advanced Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 · Multiple Device Pairing and Multipoint Mode · Proximity Pairing · Additional Features and Functions Last Number Redial Call Waiting/Rejecting a Call Rejecting a Call Phone Voice Control Muting Transferring Audio Turn Headset Indicator Lights On/Off · Reset Headset Paired Devices List · Reset Parrott Button Defaults Functions & Indicators Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 2 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Prolonged exposure to high volume levels can damage your hearing. To avoid injury, set the volume to the lowest comfortable level. If you experience ringing in your ears, or voices sound muffled, stop using the headset. Avoid turning up the volume to block noisy surroundings. It's possible for your ears to adapt to volume that is too high, and this could result in permanent hearing damage without any noticeable discomfort. · Check with local and state laws regarding cell phone/headset usage while operating a motor vehicle . · Do not immerse any part of this product in water . · Plastic bags and small parts may cause choking if ingested . Keep them away from small children and pets . · Use only the power cords included with this product . · Avoid temperatures exceeding 60° C (140° F) (will cause equipment failure) . PACKAGE CONTENTS A. B450-XT Headset with Leatherette Ear Cushion A B. Spare Foam Ear Cushion C. Spare Microphone Windscreen D. USB Charging Cable E. Auto (DC) Adapter F. Quick-Start Guide* G. Warranty and Compliance Document* *Not pictured. B C BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual E D Images are not shown to scale. PAGE 3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS On: Headset is on, but there is no connection to the phone (red light will flash) . MFB: Abbreviation for "Multifunction Button ". Multipoint Mode: Multipoint Mode allows you to connect and switch between two Bluetooth devices . Paired: Two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with one another . Standby Mode: Headset is on, Bluetooth link is active, and the user is not on a call (blue light will flash) . Talk Mode: Headset is in use with the cell phone while the cell phone is on an active call (blue light will flash) . A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile is a Bluetooth protocol for streaming audio other than call audio, e .g . music or GPS directions . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 4 HEADSET OVERVIEW A. Flexible Microphone Boom B. Volume Down C. Volume Up/Mute D. Indicator Lights E. Multifunction Button (MFB) F. Parrott Button A F E D C B BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 5 CHARGING THE HEADSET Connect the USB charging cable into the headset's USB charging port . If the headset is not fully charged, the indicator will turn red . When the indicator turns blue and stays blue, the unit is fully charged . A fully discharged battery will need approximately 3 .5 hours to achieve a complete charge . 1 Headset Charging Port Battery Power Indicators While charging, the MFB's indicator light shows the level of battery power on your B450-XT as follows: Blue light: Fully charged . Over 24 hours' talk time . Red light: Less than a full charge . For best performance, keep charging headset when not in use . 2 Auto (DC) Charger Indicator Lights BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 6 CHARGING THE HEADSET (continued) Operation While Using the Charger/Adapter The B450-XT headset will operate from battery power or from power supplied via the USB cable . NOTE: Do not attach the USB cable to a powered USB port mid-call. This will cause the headset to reset, and the call will be sent back to the phone. When the headset is operating from the battery, all indicator lights and sounds will function as described in this guide . When the headset is operating from power supplied via the USB cable, the headset-- including the audio indicators--will function as described in this user guide . However, the MFB lights will indicate the battery charge status . While the headset is on the charger, press the MFB long enough to power the unit on . The headset should reconnect automatically unless your phone is set to "always ask" for connection requests . After the battery is fully charged, the MFB charge light will turn blue and stay blue as long as a powered USB cable is connected to the headset . While the headset is fully charged and the charge light is blue, the blue indicator light will also be on if the headset is powered on . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 7 GETTING STARTED On/Off/Standby Turn Headset On: Hold down the MFB for approximately 2-3 seconds until you hear a voice prompt, "power on ". The red light will flash once every second . Turn Headset Off (conserves battery power): Hold down the MFB for approximately 45 seconds until you hear a voice prompt "power off ". A red light will flash 4 times and the headset will turn off . Standby Mode: Once the headset is turned on (after the initial pairing), it will attempt to connect to the last device that it was paired with, putting itself into Standby Mode . Pairing with a Phone When you turn your B450-XT on for the first time, or if its Paired Device List has been cleared, it will go into pairing mode automatically . You can pair the headset using NFC or manually . NFC (One-Touch) Pairing 1 . Make sure that NFC is enabled on your cell phone . 2 . Place the NFC zone of your cell phone against the NFC zone of the headset and hold them together until your cell phone registers the headset . 3 . Follow the prompts on your cell phone to complete pairing . Note: NFC and One-Touch Pairing are dependent on your cell phone. The size and sensitivity of your phone's NFC zone and the specific way to connect the headset may vary between devices. NFC Zone BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 8 GETTING STARTED (continued) Manual Pairing If the B450-XT has already been paired with another device and you are not going to use NFC Pairing, you will need to put it into Pairing Mode manually: Placing Headset into Pairing Mode By Voice: Activate headset voice recognition by pressing the Parrott Button or by pressing and holding the Volume Up button . Then, after the prompt, say "pair mode ". The headset will enter pairing mode and be visible for pairing to devices for 120 seconds . Using Buttons: With the headset powered off, press the MFB until the light rapidly flashes blue and you hear the audio prompt "power on ". Keep holding the MFB for approximately 10 seconds until you hear "Pair Mode ". The headset will be visible for pairing to devices for 120 seconds . Pairing to a Cell Phone 1 . Make sure that other Bluetooth devices are turned off or out of range . 2 . Place the headset into pairing mode . 3 . Put your cell phone in Bluetooth Search/Scan Mode per the manufacturer's instructions . 4 . Select "BlueParrott B450-XT" to pair . (Passcode is "0000" if needed .) 5 . Accept the phone book access request to enable caller ID in the headset . 6 . When connected, the headset will give you the voice prompt, "Your headset is connected ". Wearing and Adjusting the B450-XT To get the best performance from our noise-canceling technology, position the microphone near the corner of your mouth . Positioning is important; small adjustments in microphone placement can improve performance . 1 . Place the headset on your head . 2 . Position the speaker directly on your ear . You can slide the headband in or out of the side support to find the best fit for stability and comfort . 3 . Position the microphone about one finger's width away from your face at the corner of your mouth . The boom will rotate so you can position the microphone correctly with the speaker on either ear . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 9 GETTING STARTED (continued) Making/Taking Calls The headset must be on and connected with your phone . Making a Call 1 . Dial the desired number on your phone . You will hear the call in the headset . 2 . To end the call, press the MFB once . The call will end and the headset will enter standby mode . Answering a Call By Voice: 1 . When you receive a call, you will hear ringtones in the headset, or the caller ID . Say "answer" to answer the call . 2 . To end the call, press the MFB once . The call will end and the headset will enter standby mode . Using Buttons: 1 . When you receive a call, you will either hear ringtones in the headset, or the caller ID . Press the MFB once to answer the call . 2 . To end the call, press the MFB once . The call will end and the headset will enter standby mode . Rejecting a Call By Voice: 1 . To reject an incoming call, say "ignore ". You will hear two descending tones and the call will be transferred to your voicemail (if available) . Using Buttons: 1 . To reject an incoming call, press and hold the MFB for two seconds . You will hear two descending tones and the call will be transferred to your voicemail (if available) . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 10 VOICE COMMANDS The B450-XT will recognize English voice commands, enabling you to handle incoming calls without touching the headset . You can say "answer" to answer an incoming call, or "ignore" to reject it . When not on a call, press the Parrott Button (if not reconfigured to do something else), or press and hold the Volume Up button to activate voice commands . For a list of available commands, say "What can I say?" Voice Commands Available: Answer Answers an incoming call Ignore Rejects the incoming call and sends it to voicemail (if available) What can I say? Provides a list of available commands Pair mode Puts the headset into pairing mode Am I connected? Verifies that the headset is connected to a device Check battery Checks battery levels in the headset and paired device (if applicable) Redial Redials the last outgoing call Callback Calls the last incoming call (if number available) Cancel Cancels voice command BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 11 PARROTT BUTTON As provided from the factory, the Parrott Button provides an easy way to mute the headset on a call and activates voice commands when not . However, you can also configure the button for other functions, such as a speed dial button for a dedicated phone number, or to launch a particular application on your phone . If the Parrott Button is reconfigured to provide a different function, voice commands can still be activated by pressing and holding the Volume Up button . To change the Parrott Button functions, you will need to download an app for your phone (Android or iOS) or PC . Go to www.blueparrott.com/parrott for updates and more information . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 12 ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Multiple Device Pairing and Multipoint Mode The B450-XT has pairing memory for up to eight (8) devices . The headset can also use Multipoint Mode, which means that it can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time . You do not have to do anything to enable Multipoint Mode . Using the B450-XT in Multipoint Mode 1 . To use the headset in Multipoint Mode, first make sure the headset is paired with both your devices . 2 . With both devices in range and with their Bluetooth enabled, turn the headset on . 3 . As each Bluetooth device connects to the headset, you will hear the voice prompt, "Your headset is connected ". The B450-XT will monitor both phones and enable you to answer a call on either one using the headset . If you are on a call and the other device receives a call, you will hear a notification in the headset . Disabling and Re-enabling Multipoint Mode Multipoint Mode can be disabled with the following process: 1 . "Unpair" (Android) or "forget" (iOS) the B450-XT from your phone's Bluetooth list . 2 . Power on the headset . 3 . Press and hold the Parrott Button, MFB and Volume Up buttons together for 6-7 seconds . The MFB LED will flash blue twice, and the headset will enter pairing mode . 4 . Re-pair the B450-XT to your device . 5 . Multipoint Mode is disabled and the headset can only be used with one device at a time . If you wish to re-enable Multipoint Mode, repeat the process above . Proximity Pairing Proximity Pairing is an alternative method of pairing where the headset initiates the pairing process instead of your phone . 1 . Make sure the headset is powered on and not connected to another device . 2 . Set your phone so it is "discoverable," or visible to other devices . 3 . Quickly press the MFB and the Volume Down button, if headset is not already in pair mode . 4 . You should hear the voice prompt "pair mode" in the headset . 5 . The headset lights should now be alternating red and blue . 6 . The headset initiates pairing activity, and the incoming pairing request must be accepted on the phone . NOTE: This may include entering the pin number "0000" (four zeros) . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 13 ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (continued) Additional Features and Functions Last Number Redial By Voice: You can use voice commands to dial both the last outgoing and last incoming call . · To redial the last outgoing call, activate voice command and say "redial ". · To call back the last incoming call, activate voice command and say "callback ". Using Buttons: To redial the last outgoing call that was dialed from the cell phone, press and hold the Volume Down button for approximately 1 second . A beep will be heard and the phone will redial the last number . Call Waiting/Rejecting a Call If you are on an active call and a second call comes in, you will hear a low tone notification in the headset . Where supported by your phone, you can either accept the incoming call and end the active call, accept the incoming call and place the active call on hold, or reject the incoming call and continue the active call . · To accept the incoming call and end the active call, press the MFB once to end, and then press it once again to answer . · To accept the incoming call and place the active call on hold, quickly press the MFB twice . · To reject the incoming call, press and hold the MFB for 1-2 seconds . Rejecting a Call By Voice: To reject an incoming call by voice when not on another call, say "ignore ". Using Buttons: To reject an incoming call manually, press and hold the MFB for 1-2 seconds . Phone Voice Control (e.g. Siri, Google Now) Press the MFB once while the headset is in standby mode to initiate voice command functions on your phone . Support for this is phone dependent . See your phone's user guide for more information . Muting By default, the Parrott Button will act as a mute on calls (unless it has been configured for another function) . The Volume Up button will also function to control mute . · Unless otherwise configured, quickly pressing the Parrott Button while on a call will mute the headset . Press again to unmute . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 14 ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (continued) · To use Volume Up to mute the headset microphone while on a call, press and hold the Volume Up button for 1-2 seconds . To unmute, press and hold the button again for 1-2 seconds . · While muted, a reminder tone will sound every 10 seconds . Transferring Audio To transfer audio from the headset to the cell phone while on a call, press and hold the Volume Down button for 1-2 seconds . The audio will transfer to the phone . Repeat to transfer audio back to the headset . When audio is transferred to the phone, the light on the headset will be off until audio is transferred back to the headset . Turning Headset Indicator Lights On/Off A quick press of the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons together will turn the headset indicator lights off . Repeat to turn the indicator lights on . When powering on the headset, the indicator lights will be in the same state as they were when last powered off . Reset Headset Paired Devices List This will reset, or clear the headset's internal paired devices list . The headset must be on to perform this function . 1 . Power on the headset . It does not matter if it connects to any devices . 2 . Hold the headset near your ear and press and hold the Volume Up and the Volume Down buttons together for approximately 6-10 seconds until two low tones are heard . 3 . Power off the headset . The pairing memory is now clear and will need to be paired to any desired devices before it can be used with them . Reset Parrott Button Defaults This will reset or clear the headset's internal paired devices list and will also restore the Parrott Button's factory defaults (voice command and mute) . The headset must be on to perform this function . 1 . Power on the headset . It does not matter if it connects to any devices . 2 . Hold the headset near your ear and press and hold the Parrott Button and the Volume Down buttons together for approximately 6-10 seconds until you see two quick purple flashes on the MFB . 3 . The headset Parrott Button is reset and the pairing memory is now clear . The headset will re-enter pairing mode . If you are not ready to re-pair to your device, power off the headset . BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 15 FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES Standby Mode Functions Function Button/Duration of Press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Power On Power Off Enable Pairing Mode Volume Up Volume Down Initiate Headset Voice Commands Phone Voice Control (Start/ End) MFB (1-2 seconds) MFB (23seconds) MFB (5-15 seconds) Volume Up (quick press) Volume Down (quick press) Parrott Button (quick press) or Volume Up (1-2 seconds) MFB (quick press) 3 fast blue flashes NONE 4 fast red flashes NONE Alternating red and 1 tone every blue flash 10 seconds NONE 1 short tone NONE 1 short tone NONE NONE NONE 1 tone "Power on" "Power off" "Pair Mode" NONE NONE "Say a command" NONE Last Number Redial Disable LEDs Enable LEDs Reset Paired Devices Reset Parrott Button Volume Down (1-2 seconds) Volume Up/Volume Down (quick press) Volume Up/Volume Down (quick press) Volume Up/Volume Down (5-6 seconds) Parrott Button/Volume Down (6-9 seconds) Enable Multipoint Parrott Button/MFB/ Mode Volume Up (6-7 seconds) Disable Multipoint Parrott Button/MFB/ Mode Volume Up (6-7 seconds) Establish Service MFB Level Connection (quick press) Start Proximity Pairing MFB & Volume Down (quick press) Proximity Pairing NONE Timeout NONE 1 short tone NONE 1 short tone LEDs active 1 short tone NONE 2 low tones 2 fast purple NONE flashes followed by alternating red and blue flash Alternating red and NONE blue flash Alternating red and NONE blue flash Fast blue flash 1 long tone Alternating red and Long low blue flash tone every 5 seconds for 60 seconds NONE 2 short tones (after 60 seconds) NONE NONE NONE "Pair Mode" "Pair Mode" "Pair Mode" "Pair Mode" "Your headset is connected" "Pair Mode" NONE BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 16 FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES (continued) In-Call Functions Function Volume Up Volume Down Mute (On/Off) Mute (On/Off) Mute Reminder Answer a Call End a Call Reject a Call* Transfer Audio Incoming Call Hold Accept Held Incoming Call Reject Held Incoming Call Button/ Duration of Press LED Indicator Volume Up (quick press) NONE Volume Down (quick press) NONE Parrott Button NONE (quick press) unless configured otherwise Volume Up (1-2 seconds) NONE NONE NONE MFB (quick press) or say "answer" MFB (quick press) MFB (1-2 seconds) or say "ignore" Volume Down (1-2 seconds) MFB (2 quick presses) MFB (quick press) MFB (1-2 seconds) Blue light flashes slightly slower Blue light flashes slightly faster NONE NONE (LEDs go out until call ends, or audio transferred back to headset) NONE NONE NONE Audio Indicator 1 short tone 1 short tone 1 tone 1 tone 1 tone (every 10 seconds) 2 rising tones 2 falling tones 2 falling tones 1 long tone NONE NONE 2 falling tones Voice Indicator NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE "Call terminated" NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE *Sends call to voicemail (if available) BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 17 FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES (continued) Notifications Notification Button/Duration LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator of Press Mute Reminder NONE Headset Connects to Device Disconnect from Device Out of Range (Link Loss) Low Battery NONE NONE NONE NONE Connect A2DP NONE Proximity Pairing NONE Timeout NONE Blue light, fast flash 1 tone (every 10 seconds) NONE NONE "Your headset is connected" Red light, slow flash Red light, slow flash Red light, 2 fast flashes Blue MFB (quick, double-flash) NONE NONE 1 short tone Double tone NONE 2 short tones (after 60 seconds) "Your headset is disconnected" NONE "Battery low" every 60 seconds "Your headset is connected NONE BlueParrott B450-XT User Manual PAGE 18 blueparrott.com/support © 2018 GN Audio A/S . 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