Sony DR-BTN200 manual

Help Guide DR - BTN200 Getting Started BLUETOOTH One -touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Troubleshooting Important information Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search 1 Search[...]

Help Guide Getting Started Before First Use Features and location of parts Power Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 2 Search[...]

Help Guide BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH connection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 3 Search[...]

Help Guide One- touch connection (NFC) One -touch connection (NFC) One -touch connection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 4 Search[...]

Help Guide Music Listening to music Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 5 Search[...]

Help Guide Phone calls Phone calls Making a call while playing back music Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 6 Search[...]

Help Guide Troubleshooting To deal with a trouble Possible causes of symptoms Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 7 Search[...]

Help Guide Important information Important information Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > 8 Search[...]

Help Guide Before First Use Before first use Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 9 Search[...]

Help Guide Features and location of parts Features Location and function of parts Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 10 Search[...]

Help Guide Power Charging the headset Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Getting Started > 11 Search[...]

Help Guide BLUETOOTH What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology ? What you can do with BLUETOOTH function Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > BLUETOOTH > 12 Search[...]

Help Guide BLUETOOTH connection Steps to BLUETOOTH function Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device Connecting with the paired device Indications of BLUETOOTH function Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > BLUETOOTH > 13 Search[...]

Help Guide One- touch connection (NFC) Compatible smartphones Preparation on the smartphone About “NFC Easy Connect” App Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > One -touch connection (NFC) > 14 Search[...]

Help Guide One- touch connection Connecting with the smartphone by one -touch functions Disconnecting the smartphone by one -touch functions Switching the device by one -touch functions Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > One -touch connection (NFC) > 15 Search[...]

Help Guide Listening to music Listening to music Controlling the audio device Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Music > 16 Search[...]

Help Guide Phone calls Making a call Receiving a call Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Phone calls > 17 Search[...]

Help Guide Making a call while playing back music Making a call while playing back music (Multi point connection) Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Phone calls > 18 Search[...]

Help Guide To deal with a trouble What can I do to solve a problem ? Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Troubleshooting > 19 Search[...]

Help Guide Possible causes of symptoms Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection One -touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Troubleshooting > 20 Search[...]

Help Guide Important information License and trademark notice Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Important information > 21 Search[...]

Help Guide Before first use In addition to this Help Guide, read the printed manuals supplied: “Quick Start Guide” and “Reference Guide.” Quick Start Guide This covers initial settings and basic operations. Reference Guide This includes information about using your wireless stereo headset safely, and specifications of your wireless stereo h[...]

Help Guide Features One- touch connection (NFC) Neodyum magnet delivers powerful sound. Up to 40 hours of listening time Enjoy music wirelessly from BLUETOOTH Stereo–enabled music players and mobile phones. BLUETOOTH version 3.0 for higher quality audio with less interference, lower power consumption and easy connection Embedded microphone enable[...]

Help Guide Location and function of parts Functions of buttons, jacks, and other parts on your wireless stereo headset are explained here. Search Top > Getting Started > Features and location of parts > 24 Search[...]

Headband Left ( ) unit NFC ON/OFF switch [Details] This switch enables or disables the one - touch connection function. Right ( ) unit Indicator Lights up in red or blue to indicate the power or communication status of the headset. VOL (volume) +/– buttons The + button has a tactile dot. POWER button Built- in antenna The BLUETOOTH antenna is bui[...]

headset. RESET button [Details] Press the button with a pointing object, such as a pin, to reset the headset. Microphone Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 26[...]

Help Guide Charging the headset The headset contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery, which should be charged before using the headset for the first time. System requirements for battery charge using USB Personal Computer with pre -installed with any of the following operating systems and USB port: Operating Systems (when using Windows) Windows?[...]

Make sure that you connect the plug of the micro -USB cable in the direction as shown in the illustration below. Charging starts when the headset and the computer are connected. Make sure that the indicator (red) lights up. Charging is completed in about 4.5 hours* and the indicator (red) goes off automatically. * Time required to charge the empty [...]

* Refer to the Reference Guide on the recommended adapter. Caution If the headset detects a problem while charging, the indicator (red) may turn off, although charging is not complete. Check for the following causes: Ambient temperature exceeds the range of 5 °C – 35 °C (41 °F – 95 °F). There is a problem with the battery. In this case, cha[...]

Status Approx. usage hours Communication time (including music playback time) (up to) 40 hours Standby time (up to) 800 hours The communication time will be about 24 hours when it is charged for 2 hours. Time stated above may vary, depending on ambient temperature or conditions of use. Checking the remaining battery If you press the POWER button wh[...]

Help Guide What is BLUETOOTH wireless technology ? Bluetooth® wireless technology is a short - range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a computer or digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (about 30 feet). Connecting 2 devices as necessary [...]

HFP (Hands - free Profile)*: Talking on the phone/Operating the phone by hands - free. * When you use a BLUETOOTH mobile phone supported by both HFP (Hands - free Profile) and HSP (Headset Profile), set it to HFP. Notes To use the BLUETOOTH function, the BLUETOOTH device to be connected requires the same profile as that of the headset. Even if the [...]

Help Guide What you can do with BLUETOOTH function The headset uses BLUETOOTH wireless technology. You can enjoy music wirelessly from a smartphone, mobile phone, or music player. Also, you can make or receive a call by operating the headset. Listening to music You can enjoy music wirelessly from a smartphone, mobile phone, or music player. [Detail[...]

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Help Guide Steps to BLUETOOTH function To listen to music played, or make a call on a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone, follow the steps below. 1 . Register (pair) a BLUETOOTH device (smartphone, mobile phone, etc.) and the headset with each other. 2 . Operate the BLUETOOTH device to make a BLUETOOTH connection. Search Top > BLUETOOTH > B[...]

3 . Listen to music played on the BLUETOOTH device, or make and receive a call by operating the headset. The headset supports the following BLUETOOTH version and profiles: Communication System : BLUETOOTH Specification Ver. 3.0 Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): Transmitting or receiving audio content of high[...]

Due to the characteristic of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the sound played on the headset is slightly delayed from the sound played on the BLUETOOTH device during talking on the telephone or listening to the music. Do not use the BLUETOOTH function on an airplane. The radio waves may cause malfunction of the airplane and result in hazardous accid[...]

Help Guide Pairing and connecting with a BLUETOOTH device 1 . Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 meter (3 feet) of the headset. 2 . Enter pairing mode on the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for more than 7 seconds while the headset is turned off. Search Top > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH connection > 38 Search[...]

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Note If pairing is not established within about 5 minutes, pairing mode will be cancelled and the headset will turn off. In this case, start over from step 1. 3 . Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device to detect the headset. When the list of detected devices appears on the display of the BLUETOOTH device, select “DR - BTN200.” If[...]

To delete all pairing information, see “What can I do to solve a problem ? ” [Details] Notes For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device. When pairing with a BLUETOOTH device that cannot display a list of detected devices or that has no display, you may pair the device by setting both the headset and the [...]

Help Guide Connecting with the paired device 1 . Turn on the headset. Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds while the headset is turned off. Search Top > BLUETOOTH > BLUETOOTH connection > 42 Search[...]

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The headset may be connected with the BLUETOOTH device as soon as you turn on both devices. 2 . Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device. Tip If you have previously connected this BLUETOOTH device, you can make an HFP/HSP connection by pressing the button, or an A2DP connection by pressing the button, when the headset is turned on. C[...]

Help Guide Indications of BLUETOOTH function The indicator flashes in red or blue to indicate the BLUETOOTH connection status. Status Flashing pattern : blue/ : red Pairing mode Connectable Connecting Connected (HFP/HSP or A2DP) Connected (HFP/HSP and A2DP) Playing music or During a call (Connected HFP/HSP or A2DP) Playing music or During a call (C[...]

Help Guide Compatible smartphones NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short - range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication can be achieved easily just by touching the relevant symbol or designated location on NFC compatible devices. By usi[...]

Help Guide Preparation on the smartphone An app for the NFC function needs to be installed on the smartphone. Download the app “NFC Easy Connect” from the Google Play, and install it. The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions. 1 . Download and install the app “NFC Easy Connect.” Access the following Web site: https://pla[...]

2 . Set the smartphone so that the NFC function can be used. For details, refer to the manual of the smartphone. Tip Depending on your smartphone, you may not need to download “NFC Easy Connect” to connect the unit with your smartphone by one touch. In that case, the operation and specifications may be different from the description here. For d[...]

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Help Guide About “NFC Easy Connect” App “NFC Easy Connect” is Sony’s original app for Android Phone available at Google Play Store. To find out more about the functions, search for “NFC Easy Connect” and download the free app. The App may not be available in some countries and/or regions. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top >[...]

Help Guide Connecting with the smartphone by one - touch functions By touching the headset with the smartphone, the headset is turned on automatically and then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection. 1 . Set the NFC switch to ON on the headset. 2 . Start the app “NFC Easy Connect” on the smartphone. Make sure that the application screen i[...]

Follow the on - screen instructions to complete the connection. Refer to the manual of the smartphone for the designated location to be touched on the smartphone. Note When the NFC switch is set to OFF, you cannot make a connection. You may set the switch to OFF to prevent the headset from turning on or connecting with other devices if you touch th[...]

However, if you set the switch to OFF when the headset is connected with another device, you can disconnect the headset from the device by touching the headset with the device. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 53[...]

Help Guide Disconnecting the smartphone by one - touch functions You can disconnect the headset from the smartphone by touching the headset with it. 1 . Touch the headset with the smartphone. Touch the smartphone on the N marked part of the headset. Search Top > One -touch connection (NFC) > One -touch connection > 54 Search[...]

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Help Guide Switching the device by one - touch functions When the headset is connected with a BLUETOOTH device, if you touch an NFC compatible smartphone on the headset, the headset is connected with the smartphone that touched on the headset most recently. If you touch the smartphone that is connected with the headset on another NFC compatible BLU[...]

Help Guide Listening to music You can enjoy listening to music and basic remote control operation of a BLUETOOTH device via a BLUETOOTH connection. The BLUETOOTH device is required to support the following BLUETOOTH profiles. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile): enables you to enjoy high- quality audio content wirelessly. AVRCP (Audio Video [...]

3 . Play back music or video on the BLUETOOTH device. Tip Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device. After use 1 . Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection by operating the BLUETOOTH device. 2 . Press and hold the POWER button for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blu[...]

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Help Guide Controlling the audio device If the BLUETOOTH device supports AVRCP, you can control it by the buttons on the headset. The functions available may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Refer to the manual supplied with your BLUETOOTH device. To adjust the volume Press the VOL +/– button. Buttons Function Press once during pause to st[...]

Press and hold for 2 seconds during playback to stop. Press once during playback to pause. / Rotate once to skip to the next/previous song. Rotate and hold to fast - forward/fast - rewind a song. Note If the communication condition is poor, the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operation on the headset. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 6[...]

Help Guide Making a call You can enjoy a hands - free call with a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone that supports the BLUETOOTH profile HFP (Hands - free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile), via a BLUETOOTH connection. If your BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone supports both HFP and HSP, set it to HFP. 1 . Connect the headset with a BLUETOOTH sm[...]

Tip With an HFP connection, you can call in the following way, depending on the smartphone or mobile phone. Refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone or mobile phone for the details of the operation. When not talking, you can call using the voice dial function by pressing the button. You can call the last dialed number by pressing the butto[...]

To adjust the volume Press the VOL +/– button. Tips You cannot adjust the volume when not talking. Volume for a call and listening to music can be adjusted independently. Even if you change the volume while playing back the music, the volume of a call does not change. To end a call Press the button on the headset. After use 1 . Disconnect the BLU[...]

Help Guide Receiving a call When an incoming call arrives, a ring tone will be heard via the headset. The ring tone differs in the following ways, depending on your smartphone or mobile phone. ring tone set on the headset ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone ring tone set on the smartphone or mobile phone only for a BLUETOOTH connection [...]

Note If you received a call using your smartphone or mobile phone, some smartphones or mobile phones may have handset use priority. In the case of the HFP connection, talk on the headset by pressing the button on the headset for about 2 seconds, or using your smartphone or mobile phone. For details, refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone[...]

not change. To end a call Press the button on the headset. After use 1 . Disconnect the BLUETOOTH connection using the smartphone or mobile phone. 2 . Press and hold the POWER button on the headset for about 2 seconds. The indicator (blue) goes off, and the headset turns off. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 67[...]

Help Guide Controlling the smartphone or mobile phone The function available may vary depending on the profile supported by your BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone. Even if the phone has the same profile, functions may vary depending on the specifications. Refer to the manual supplied with your smartphone or mobile phone. Supported profile: HFP S[...]

details of the voice dial function. Supported profile: HSP Status button Outgoing call Press once to cancel outgoing call. Incoming call Press once to answer call. During call Press once to finish call. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 69[...]

Help Guide Making a call while playing back music (Multi point connection) To call using a BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone while listening to music played on another BLUETOOTH compatible music player, the headset needs to be connected with each device with a BLUETOOTH connection. 1 . Make an A2DP BLUETOOTH connection between the headset and th[...]

heard via the headset. 1 . Press the button on the headset and talk using the microphone. To end a call, press the button on the headset to switch back to music playback. Note When no ring tone is heard even if an incoming call arrives, stop music playback. When ringing, press the button and talk. To disconnect the call 1 . Press the button on the [...]

Help Guide What can I do to solve a problem? If the headset does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. 1 . Find the symptoms of the issue in this manual, and try any corrective actions listed. [Details] 2 . Connect the headset to your computer to charge the battery. [Details] You may be able to resolve some issues [...]

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Help Guide Table of contents for symptoms and possible causes The following topics show possible causes and remedies for symptoms. See an appropriate topic according to your problem. Power and charging BLUETOOTH connection One- touch connection (NFC) Music Phone calls Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Top > Troubleshooting > Possible cau[...]

Help Guide Power and charging The headset is not turned on. Charge the battery of the headset. The headset cannot be turned on while charging the battery. Remove the micro- USB cable from the headset, and then turn on the headset again. Charging cannot be done. Check that the micro- USB cable is connected to the headset and the computer firmly. Che[...]

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Help Guide BLUETOOTH connection Pairing cannot be done. Bring the headset and the BLUETOOTH device closer together. Cannot make a BLUETOOTH connection. Check that the headset is turned on. Check that the BLUETOOTH device is turned on and the BLUETOOTH function is on. Connection with the BLUETOOTH device may not be memorized on the headset. Make a B[...]

Insert a small pin, etc., into the hole, and push it until you feel a click. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 78[...]

Help Guide One- touch connection (NFC) Cannot make the one - touch connection. If the smartphone is in a case, the headset may not react to the touching. Remove the smartphone from the case. If the smartphone does not vibrate, start the app on the smartphone, and move the designated location of the smartphone close to the N mark on the headset. Dep[...]

Help Guide Music No sound Check that both the headset and the BLUETOOTH device are turned on. An A2DP BLUETOOTH connection is not made between the headset and the BLUETOOTH device. Make an A2DP BLUETOOTH connection. Check that music is being played back by the BLUETOOTH device. Check that the volume of the headset is not set too low. Turn up the vo[...]

of the bit rate.** * Bit rate is a numerical value which represents data transmission volume per second. The higher the bit rate, in general, the better quality the sound will be. The headset can receive high bit rate music but sound skipping may occur depending on the usage environment. ** The above operations may not reduce the sound skip dependi[...]

Help Guide Phone calls The caller’s voice cannot be heard. Check that both the headset and the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone are turned on. Check the connection between the headset and the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone. Make a BLUETOOTH connection (HFP or HSP) again. Check that output of the BLUETOOTH smartphone or mobile phone is s[...]

Help Guide License and trademark notice The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Microsoft, Windows and [...]