BlueDriver-F3™ Wireless Audio Interface User Guide JK Audio
Welcome Thank You Thank you for purchasing the JK Audio BlueDriver-F3 Wireless Audio Interface. Please read this guide for instructions on setting up and using your new product. Getting Assistance If you have technical or application questions: In the US & Canada, call us toll free at: 800-552-8346 All other countries dial: 815-786-2929 (M-F 8:30-5:00pm Central Time Zone) Email us at: support@jkaudio.com Or, check out our FAQ section for answers to common questions.
Contents Overview 1 Getting to know your BlueDriver-F3 2 Starting Up 3 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 4 Wireless Applications 8 FAQ's 14 Technical Information 16 4 5 6 7 Status LED Pairing to a Cell Phone Pairing to a Headset Disconnecting, Connection History, Reconnecting Contents iii
Features HD Voice* >10 Hours on Internal Li-Ion Battery Trim Pot Adjusts Mic Level 3 Pin Female XLR Input Mini USB Power Jack 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mic Level Output * HD Voice. While standard phone calls have a narrow bandwidth of 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz, HD Voice calls offer 50 Hz to 7 kHz bandwidth. The additional 1.5 octaves on the low end gives voice a more natural sound, while the additional upper octave dramatically improves speech clarity and intelligibility. Wireless HD Calls.
Overview Introducing the BlueDriver-F3. The BlueDriver-F3 wireless audio interface uses Bluetooth® Wireless Technology to add wireless possibilities to your microphone or the mic level output of your audio mixing console. Model F3 provides a 2-way, full duplex voice band audio path when connected to a device using the Hands Free profile. HD Voice is available on many third party headsets and cell phones. The 7 kHz audio bandwidth produces rich, natural voice clarity.
Getting To Know your BlueDriver-F3 Mode Switch In the Bluetooth world, a Master device, such as a wireless phone, computer, or music player, is connected to a Headset device. Before you turn the BlueDriver on, be sure to set the to the correct position. If you change that switch while the unit is on, you will need to power the unit off, then power the unit back on before the change takes effect.
Starting Up Charging To achieve maximum battery capacity, BlueDriver should be fully charged before its first use. While this battery will normally charge in about 2 1/2 hours, please allow 4-5 hours for this first charge. Connect the power supply cable to the mini USB connector on your BlueDriver to charge the battery. The red LED will flash to indicate that the battery is charging, once charging is complete, the LED will turn off.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth Status LED The blue LED on the side of the unit flashes in different sequences to indicate the current connection status. Pairing Mode In Pairing Mode, any Bluetooth wireless technlogy enabled device within range can pair with your BlueDriver. To put the unit in Pairing Mode, press the for 6 seconds. The blue LED will flash rapidly at a rate of 100ms off, 100ms on.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing to a Cell Phone with Bluetooth Wireless Technology When you're first connecting to a new device, you should be in an environment with no other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within range that might also be in Pairing Mode. 1. Set the to the position. 2. From the powered-off state*, hold the on the BlueDriver for at least 6 seconds.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Pairing to a Headset with Bluetooth Wireless Technology When you're first connecting to a new device, you should be in an environment with no other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices within range that might also be in Pairing Mode. 1. Set the to the position. 2. Following manufacturer’s instructions, set your headset to Pairing Mode. Note: Connecting via Bluetooth wireless technology varies with different cell phones.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology When Should I Release the MFB Button? Idle Mode Pairing Mode Bluetooth LED Role Change Clear seconds Disconnecting from a Device To disconnect from any Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device and turn the power off, simply hold the until the blue LED turns off (approx. 5 seconds). Connection History BlueDriver retains a history of the 16 most recent devices.
Wireless Applications 1. Live Man-On-The-Street Interviews 8 The mini cable provided with your BlueDriver allows you to connect the output from the BlueDriver-F3 to a portable recorder to capture a full bandwidth recording of your voice on one channel, and the return from the station on the other channel. The headphone output on your recorder can then provide an outlet for listening to your voice as well as the return audio from the cell phone.
Wireless Applications 2. Backup Audio for Remote Broadcasts Power Rec # Q * A * ALT 1 2 W E 4 5 S D 7 8 Z X 3 R 6 F 9 C ( T / G ? V _ - + Y U I O ” ; ’ : H J K L . ! , B N M $ ) @ P DEL The mini cable provided with your BlueDriver allows you to connect the output from the BlueDriver-F3 to a mic-level 3.5 mm input on your mixer (if available) to allow for monitoring the return audio from the station.
Wireless Applications 3. Record Phone Interviews Record high quality phone interviews using your favorite mic and headphones. Simply plug BlueDriver-F3 into the bottom of a dynamic microphone, then pair to a cell phone and place a call as usual. This setup allows voice band, bi-directional audio to and from your cell phone.
Wireless Applications 4. Transmit Bluetooth A2DP Audio The “Headset” mode of BlueDriver-F3 connects to Bluetooth headphones or wireless speakers, and provides full bandwidth Bluetooth A2DP audio. Simply plug BlueDriver-F3 into the mic-level master audio output of your mixer or playback system, then pair to your headphones or speaker. Also keep in mind that the 3 pin XLR is a balanced mono connection.
Wireless Applications Broadcast High Quality Audio Through Our Wireless Link Headset Connect BlueDriver-M3™ JK Audio™ Phone Our BlueDriver-F3 ( mode) and BlueDriver-M3 ( mode) can be paired together to create a full A2DP music bandwidth wireless link. Range is limited to 40 feet, but this may be just enough for your application. A2DP is a one-way transmission, with nothing coming back on the return channel.
Wireless Applications Master(Phone) or Headset Mode The Master device controls the connection, and also has the ability to stream stereo A2DP audio to the Headset device. A2DP music streaming is a oneway path from Master(Phone) to Headset. BlueDriver can act as either a Master or Headset. Please note that wireless phones typically cannot receive A2DP stereo music streaming. BlueDriver will first attempt to connect using the Hands-Free profile, allowing 3.
FAQ's What is the range of the transmitter/receiver? BlueDriver-F3 transmits and receives audio signals up to 50 feet from your Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device. The maximum range of this product is achieved when a clear line of sight is maintained between connected devices, but may also be limited by interference due to the environment. While this product offers extended range capabilities, maximum usable range is limited by the weaker of the two paired/connected devices.
FAQ's Why won't BlueDriver connect to my device? How long does it take to recharge the battery? Why doesn’t the BlueDriver-F3 change connections when I move the switch from Headset to Phone? How do I replace the battery in this unit? Ideally, the master device will search for the headset device. If the BlueDriver isn't pairing with your device, try turning the second device on first from your initial attempt to connect.
Technical Information Input Misc Connection: 3 pin female XLR Impedance: 1k ohms Level: -34 dBu nom. Output Connection: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo Impedance: 1.1k ohms Level: -34 dBu nom. Bluetooth 16 Standard: Bluetooth 3.0 Distance: 50 feet ( 15 meters ) Frequency Response: HF (HD) = full duplex HD Voice 50 Hz -7 kHz HF = full duplex voice 300 Hz - 3.
Technical Information Battery Information BlueDriver contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. These batteries do not have a “charging memory” and can be recharged at any time without changing their life expectancy. All rechargeable batteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity is irreversible. To get the most from your BlueDriver, the battery should not be allowed to fully discharge.
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer’s Name: JK Audio, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA Declares that the product: Product Name: Model Numbers: BlueDriver F3™ Wireless Audio Interface BlueDriver F3 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: 18 Safety: AS/NZS 60950.1:2003 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
FCC Compliance Notice The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE marking accordingly: LVD 2006/95/EC (Safety) EMC 04/108/EEC (EMC) RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC The Technical File containing supporting documentation is maintained at: JK Audio, Inc (Corporate Headquarters) Compliance Manager 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA +1-815-786-2929 phone +1-815-786-8502 fax FCC Part 15 Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply wit
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