LG TONE ULTRA HBS-820 - Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset Manual

Precautions When Using the Product

Refer to the following to use the product for its normal lifespan.

	Do not pull the earphone cable with excessive force.
	If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
	Keep the earbuds clean.
	For your safety, do not wear the product while it is being charged.

HD Speaker

If the communication network of the device you are connecting to supports HD Voice Calling, you can enjoy making voice calls and listening to music in high definition.

Qualcomm® aptX™ Audio

LG HBS-820 is powered by Qualcomm aptX audio. Qualcomm aptX audio is Bluetooth wireless technology that provides clearer audio for listening to music and watching movies.

Qualcomm aptX audio is automatically enabled when a mobile phone or audio device supports it.

Product Components

NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in manual.

Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component may damage the product and thus void the warranty.

NOTE The complete manual is available for download from the LG Electronics website. www.lg.com > Support > Manuals & Documents > Mobile Devices > LG Bluetooth Devices

Product Description

NOTE: You will hear a sound with each press of the Volume jog switch, depending on the volume level: one beep (lower/middle levels), two beeps (higher levels), or a long tone (max levels).

Battery Charging and Alerts

Open the Charging port cover and connect the charger to the Charging port.

Slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume down (‐) direction for 1 second to check the Indicator lamp and battery level by voice.

HBS-820 Pairing and Connecting

Put in your earbuds to easily pair and connect by following the voice prompts.

If you hear that the battery is insufficient, recharge the battery before proceeding with pairing.

If pairing is not completed within 3 minutes, the power automatically turns off. If this happens, slide the Power switch from the OFF to the ON position to turn the power on.

Connecting Quickly

1. Slide the Power switch toward the ON position to turn on the power.
   
2. The blue Indicator lamp turns on, and the HBS-820 enters Search mode.
   
3. From the mobile phone or device list, select LG HBS820 to connect.
   
4. A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
5. Use the same process to pair the HBS-820 with other devices.

Connecting Manually

1. Press and hold the Call button and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn it on.
2. The blue Indicator lamp turns on, and the HBS-820 enters Search mode.
3. Select LG HBS820 from the device list to connect.

Multiple Connections

The HBS-820 can be connected to two devices, such as a mobile phone and a computer, at the same time.

1. Press and hold the Call button and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn it on.
2. The blue Indicator lamp turns on, and the HBS-820 enters Search mode.
3. From the mobile phone or device list, select LG HBS820 to connect.
4. A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed. This device becomes the "Main Connected Device."
5. Try to connect to HBS-820 using a previously connected device. This device becomes the "Sub Connected Device."

NOTE: If simultaneously connected to two devices, the device that was connected most recently is the Main Connected Device. The main functions work based on the Main Connected Device.

Automatic Reconnection

If you turn on the HBS-820, it will automatically connect to the most recent (Main or Sub Connected Device) device it was connected to. (If a device cannot be found, Search mode will be activated.)

If the product does not automatically connect to the device you want, search for your product on the device you want to connect to and connect it manually.

Indicator Lamp

Mobile Calling Functions

Functions	Description
Receiving a Call/Hanging Up	Briefly press the Call button. To turn off the vibration alert, briefly slide the Volume jog switch in the volume down (-) direction.
Making a Call	If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically connected to the HBS-820. For some mobile phones, you should briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button two times to switch calls.
Redial	Press and hold the Call button for more than 1 second to place a call to the last number you called.
Voice Dial	Briefly press the Call button. If the mobile phone does not support the Voice Dial function, you can use the Redial function.
Switching Calls	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button two times during a call. (Every time you press one of these buttons, the call switches to the mobile phone or the HBS-820.)
Receiving a Call While on the Phone	You can receive another call while on the phone by pressing and holding the Call button for 1 second. The existing call switches to a call waiting status. Press and hold the Call button again for 1 second to switch back to the previous call. Briefly press the Call button to end the existing call; briefly press it again to end the second call. (Performance may differ depending on the mobile phone settings.)
Rejecting a Call	Press and hold the Call button for 2 seconds.
Enabling/Disabling Mute	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume up (+) direction, and slide the Previous/Next jog switch in the ( ) position for 1 second.

CAUTION: Do not disable/enable the Mute function while driving, as you need to use both hands.

NOTE: The Voice Dial and Redial functions work on the Main Connected Device or on the device on which you made the last call. (The Voice Dial and Redial functions may work differently depending on the mobile phone being used.)

Playing Music

Functions	Description
Play	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button. Music will play from the activated player of the connected device.
Pause	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button.
Stop	Press and hold the Play/Pause/Stop button for 1 second.
Play Previous/Next Song	Briefly slide the Previous/Next jog switch in the ( or () position.
Fast Rewind/Forward	Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the () or () direction until you reach the desired section of the track.
Change Equalizer Mode	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button twice. The equalizer mode changes with a beeping sound in the following order: Bass Boost (default) > Normal > Treble Boost.

Switching Music Players

To switch to a different music playback device when multiple devices are connected, stop the currently playing music and then play music from the device of your choice.

Vibration Alert Settings

Slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume up (+) direction for 2 seconds when the HBS-820 is not in use.

If you turn off the vibration alerts, it will not vibrate even when a call is being received or you are out of communication range.

NOTE: The vibration alert is automatically set to the ON position when you turn on the power.

Out of Range

If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range (33 feet / 10 meters), the communication signal becomes weak and the communication is lost.

If the device comes back within effective communication range, the product automatically reconnects to the device. If the device is not automatically reconnected, press the Call button on the product to connect to it manually.

If a device that is not in use goes out of communication range when multiple devices are connected, the product vibrates and a voice message indicates that the connection is lost. In this case, the automatic reconnection function is not supported.

LG Tone & Talk™

Tone & Talk supports various functions, including text and voice directions and calling. To install Tone & Talk, scan the QR code to the right or go to the Google Play™ store and search for "LG Tone & Talk".

Google Play

NOTE: Tone & Talk can be used on Android™ smartphones.

Function	Action
Current Time Alert	Go to Tone & Talk and select Current time alert. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the ( ) position for 1 second.
Voice Memo	Go to Tone & Talk and select Voice memo. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the ( ) position for 1 second. (This feature may not be supported on some devices.)
Reading Recent Messages	Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the () position for 1 second.
Find Me (Find My Phone)	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch and Previous/Next jog switch in the same direction for 1 second.
Using Speed Dial to Make a Call	Go to Tone & Talk and select a speed dial contact. Briefly press the Call button two times. (The number should be specified in the Tone & Talk app.)
Using Favorites to Make a Call	Go to Tone & Talk and select a favorite contact. Briefly press the Call button two times. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the ( or () position for 1 second to select a number. Briefly press the Call button two times.
Making a Call from Call History	Go to Tone & Talk and select Call History. Briefly press the Call button two times. Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the ( or () position for 1 second to select a Call History number. Briefly slide the Call button two times.
Changing the Voice Prompt Language	Select Advanced > View more in Tone & Talk. Select Voice prompt language to change the language.

NOTE: The Current Time Alert and the Voice Memo functions cannot be used at the same time.

You can only use one function at a time when you make selections in the Tone & Talk app.

The Voice Memo and Find Me functions may not be supported on some devices.

Summary of HBS-820 Functions

Function	HBS-820 Status	Action
Power On	Power off	Slide the Power switch to the ON position.
Power Off	Power on	Slide the Power switch to the OFF position.
Volume Up	Talking/Music on	Slide the Volume jog switch to the volume up (+) position.
Volume Down	Talking/Music on	Slide the Volume jog switch to the volume down (-) position.
Transferring a Call	Talking	Press the Play/Pause/Stop button twice.
Answering a Call	Ringing	Briefly press the Call button.
Stop Incoming Call Vibration Alerting	Ringing	Briefly slide the Volume jog switch to the volume down (-) position.
Vibration On/Off	Idle	Slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume up (+) position for 2 seconds.
Find Me (Find My Phone)	Power on	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch and Previous/Next jog switch in the same direction for 1 second.
Ending a Call	Talking	Briefly press the Call button.
Call Waiting	Talking	Press and hold the Call button for 1 second.
Last Number Redial	Idle	Press and hold the Call button for 1 second.
Voice Dialing (Handset Must Support)	Idle	Briefly press the Call button.
Call Reject	Ringing	Press and hold the Call button for 2 seconds.
Mic Mute On/Off	Talking	Simultaneously slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume up (+) position and the Previous/Next jog switch in the () position for 1 second.
Pairing Mode (Manual)	Power off	Simultaneously press and hold the Call button and slide and hold the Power switch in the ON position for 2 seconds.
Battery Status Check	Idle	Slide and hold the Volume jog switch in the volume down (-) position for 1 second.
Play	Power on	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button.
Pause	Music on	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button.
Stop	Music on	Press and hold the Play/Pause/Stop button for 1 second.
Next Song	Music on	Briefly slide the Previous/Next jog switch to the () position.
Previous Song	Music on	Briefly slide the Previous/Next jog switch to the () position.
Fast Forward	Music on	Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the () position.
Rewind	Music on	Slide and hold the Previous/Next jog switch in the () position.
Equalizer Settings	Music on	Briefly press the Play/Pause/Stop button twice.

Troubleshooting

Specifications and Features

*Certain features may use more power and cause actual time to vary.

Safety Cautions

The LG TONE ULTRA (HBS-820) is a lightweight wireless headset that uses Bluetooth technology.

This product can be used as an audio accessory for devices supporting either the A2DP or Hands-Free Bluetooth Profile.

• Do not disassemble, adjust, or repair the product arbitrarily.
• Do not place the product near excessive heat or flammable material.
• Do not arbitrarily replace the battery as it may explode.
• The product may be damaged if an incompatible charger is used.
• Make sure that an infant or child does not swallow a magnet or a small component of the product.
• Make sure that foreign objects do not enter the charger's connectors (charging port and power plug). Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
• If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before use.
• For your safety, do not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
• The Lithium-ion polymer battery is a hazardous component that can cause injury.
• Battery replacement by non-qualified professional can cause damage to your device.

• Do not drop the product from a high place.
• Make sure there is no water, alcohol, or benzene in contact with the product.
• Do not store the product in a wet or dusty place.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the product.
• This product is not waterproof. Avoid humidity and water.