LG HBS-SL5 Tone Style Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset User Manual

USER MANUALBluetooth® Wireless Stereo Headset

NOTE: Please read all information carefully prior to using the headset in order to prevent product damage and to enjoy the best performance.
Any modifications or changes to this manual due to typographical errors or inaccuracies of stated information shall only be made by LG Electronics Inc.
HBS-SL5

The LG TONE Style(HBS-SL5) 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.

Safety Cautions

CAUTION
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 recharger 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.
For your safety, do not wear the product while it is being charged.
If you have a medical device implanted, contact your doctor before use.
Do not pull the earphone cable with excessive force.
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 a nonqualified professional can cause damage to your device.
WARNING
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.
NOTE
If the product is exposed to excessive sweat, clean the product.
Keep the earbuds clean.
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.

Product Components

NOTE: Actual product design may differ from images shown in the manual.
CAUTION
Make sure authentic LG Electronics components are used. Using a non-authentic component may damage the product and thus void the warranty.
Use the USB Type C™ cable provided with the product.

Product Description

The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ depending on the model.
NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, a control sound is played twice or at length when controlling the volume at high volumes.

Power On/Off

Functions	Description
Power On	Press and hold the MFB for two seconds.
Power Off	Press and hold the MFB for four seconds

* The blue LED blinks and has an alert sound when you turn the product on or off.

Pairing and Connecting

Put in your earbuds to easily pair and connect by following the voice prompts.
NOTE: If you are prompted for the authorization code (PIN code), type 0000.
If you hear that the battery is insufficient, recharge the battery before proceeding with pairing.
If pairing is not completed within three minutes, the power automatically turns off. If this happens, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.

Connecting Quickly

From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.
On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.
The blue Indicator Lamp turns on, and the headset enters Search mode.
From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBS-XXX] to connect.
NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model (For example, in the case of an HBS-SL5 model, LG HBS-SL5 is displayed).
A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.

Fast Pair

From the mobile phone’s Settings menu, turn on Bluetooth.
On the headset, press and hold the MFB for two seconds to turn on the power.
The blue Indicator Lamp turns on, and the headset enters Search mode.
Place the mobile phone whose screen is unlocked or a device to be connected nearby and connect it
to the headset according to the instructions on the screen.
A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
NOTE: It only supports Android™ 6.0 or above.
Before connecting the headset, configure the mobile device or the device to be connected to use the location information.

Connecting Manually (pairing with another phone or re-pairing)

While the headset is turned off, press the MFB and the Volume Button (Previous ) simultaneously for two seconds or more.
The blue Indicator Lamp turns on and the headset switches to Search mode.
From the mobile phone or device, select [LG HBS-XXX] to connect.
NOTE: In the above, HBS-XXX is a model number unique to the product and may differ depending on the model (For example, in the case of an HBS-SL5 model, LG HBS-SL5 is displayed).

Multiple Connections
The headset can be connected to two devices, such as a mobile phone and a PC, simultaneously.
NOTE: If the headset is simultaneously connected to two devices, the main functions work based on the “Main Connected Device.”

To connect multiple devices, turn off the headset while the product is connected to one device.
Perform 1 to 3 under “Connecting Manually.” This device becomes the “Main Connected Device.”
Try to connect to the headset using a previously connected device. This device becomes the “Sub Connected Device.”

Automatic Reconnection
If you turn on the headset, it will automatically connect to the most recent device (Main or Sub Connected 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

Status	Description
Power On/Power Off	The blue Indicator Lamp flashes.
Search Mode	The blue Indicator Lamp is on.
Headset/Hands-Free Profile Connected/Call Connected	The Indicator Lamp will flash blue every five seconds.

Mobile Calling Functions

Functions	Status	Description
Answering Call	Ringing	Briefly press the MFB.
Answering Call	Ringing	NOTE The headset will not vibrate if the Vibration function has been turned off.
Making a Call	Idle	If you make a call using a mobile phone, the call is automatically connected to the headset.
Switching Calls	Talking	Press and hold the Volume Button (Next + ) for one second to switch the call between the headset and the mobile phone.
Voice Dial	Idle/ Music on	Briefly press the MFB twice to activate your headset’s voice.
Receiving a Call While on the Phone	Talking	You can receive another call while on the phone by briefly pressing the MFB. The existing call switches to a call waiting for status. Briefly press the MFB to switch back to the previous call If the previous call is on standby you can finish the current call on the mobile phone. (Performance may differ depending on the mobile phone settings.)
Rejecting a Call	Ringing	Briefly press the MFB twice
Enabling/ Disabling Mute	Talking	Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous —) for one second
Volume up/ Volume down	Talking	Briefly press the Volume Button (Next + ) or Volume Button (Previous — ).

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

Playing Music

Functions	Status	Description
Play	Idle	Briefly press the MFB
Pause	Music on	Briefly press the MFB
Play Previous/ Next Song	Music on	Press and hold the Volume Button (Next + ) for one second to play the next song. Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous —) for one second to play the previous song.
Volume up/ Volume down	Music on	Briefly press the Volume Button (Next + ) or Volume Button (Previous — ).
Equalizer Mode Change	Musk on	Press and hold Volume Button (Next + ) and Volume Button (Previous — ) simultaneously for one second to move to the next step. 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.

Battery Charging and Alerts

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

Indicator Lamp	Red	Purple	Blue
Battery Status	Charging	80%	Completed

The headset is turned off while being charged.
NOTE: If the temperature is too high or too low, the status indicator lamp blinks in red and the battery is not charged.
For more information on the battery, go to [Additional Information] > [5. Battery information].

Press and hold the Volume Button (Previous– ) for one second in idle mode to check the Indicator Lamp and battery level by voice.

Battery Status	Sufficient	Normal	Insufficient
Indicator Lamp	Blue flashes	Purple flashes	Red flashes

Vibration Alert Settings

The headset is set to Vibration Alert by default. To enable or disable Vibration Alert, press and hold Volume Button (Next) for two seconds in idle mode.
NOTE: 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.

Out of Range

If the device connected to the product is out of effective communication range, the communication signal becomes weak and the communication is lost. The effective communication range may vary depending on surrounding and other conditions.
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 MFB 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 &voice directions and calling. Search for “LG Tone & Talk” in the Google Play store (Android™ OS) or in the App tore® (iOS) to install Tone & Talk. You can scan the QR code on the right to install Tone & Talk.
NOTE: Some features in Tone & Talk may not be activated on iOS devices.

https://itunes.apple.com/kr/app/lg-tone-talk/id1077652848?mt=8
https://market.android.com/search?q=tone%26talk

Function	Description
Voice Notification	If you set Voice Notification to On, it reads the SMS, MMS, and social media messages with voice.
Vibration Notification	You can set the vibration notification to ON/OFF in the Notification Setting.
Check Headset Battery	You can check the headset battery amount through the app screen.
Change Equalizer Mode	In the EQ menu, you can change the equalizer mode.
Software Update	When there is a software update for the headset, it notifies you of the update and allows you to update the software

Troubleshooting

Problems	Solutions
The power does not turn on	Check the battery level and charge it.
Cannot make a call with the headset	If the mobile phone does not support headset and Hands-Free functions. you cannot use the calling features. Check the battery level and charge it.
Cannot connect the headset to mobile phone	Check whether the headset is turned on. Check whether the headset is in Search mode – To switch to the Search mode, press and hold MFB and Volume Button (Previous -) simultaneously for two seconds or more while the headset is turned off.
The sound is low	Control the sound level of the device connected to the headset.

Specifications and Features

Item	Comments
Bluetooth Specifications	V 5.0 (Headset/Hands-Free_/A2DP/AVRCP)
Battery	Battery 3.7 V / 75 mA h, Lithium-ion polymer
Standby Time	Up to 450 hours’
Talk Time	Up to 8 hours’
Music Play Time	Up to 8 horst
Weight	418 g
Dimensions	156.5 mm (W) X 178.7 mm (L) X 18 mm (H)
Charging Time	Approximately 1 hour
Rated Input Voltage	DC 4.75 V – 5.3 V, 400 mA
Operating Temperature	0 °C (.32 °F) – *35 °C (•95 °F)
Frequency range	2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Output power (Max)	10 dBm

* Duration of use may vary depending on the connected mobile device, features being used, settings, signal strength, operating temperature, frequency band, and other methods of use.

Declaration of Confirmation

Industry Canada Statement
[For having wireless function (WLAN, Bluetooth,…)]
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement
[For having wireless function (WLAN, Bluetooth,…)]
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
Google, Android, Google Play, the Google Play logo and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.

FCC ID : ZNFHBSSL6S
IC : 2703C-HBSSL5

Additional Information

Radio frequency exposure
This Bluetooth Stereo Headset is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation it communicates with a Bluetooth-equipped mobile device by receiving and transmitting radio frequency(RF) electromagnetic fields (microwaves) in the frequency range 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz. Your Bluetooth headset is designed to operate in compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when used with any compatible LG Electronics mobile device.
Bluetooth Connection Precautions
The following environments affect the range and reception of Bluetooth signals:
– When walls, metal, human bodies, or other obstacles exist between the Bluetooth device and the connected device
– When equipment that uses 2.4 GHz frequency signals (Wireless LANs, wireless phones, microwave ovens, etc.) is placed near the devices being used
Potentially explosive atmosphere
Power off your electronic device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although this is uncommon, your electronic device could generate sparks. parks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked.
Emergency calls
IMPORTANT!
This Bluetooth headset and the electronic device connected to the headset operate using radio signals, mobile and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications (e.g. medical emergencies). Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the headset and the electronic device connected to the headset must be powered on and in a service area with adequate mobile signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on allmobile phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. heck with your local service provider.
Battery information
A rechargeable battery has a long service life if treated properly. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long period of time could have reduced capacity the first few times it is used.
Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures, never above +50°C (+122°F) or below -10°C (+14°F). For maximum battery capacity, use the battery at room temperature. If the battery is used in low temperatures, the battery capacity will be reduced. The battery can only be charged in temperatures between +10°C (+50°F) and +45°C (+113°F).
Recycling the battery in your Bluetooth headset
The battery in your Bluetooth headset must be disposed of properly and should never be placed in municipal waste. The LG Electronics service partner who removes the battery will dispose of it according to local regulations.
In case a rechargeable battery is included in this product, the rechargeable battery should be recycled in compliance with rechargeable battery recycling standards. To dispose of properly, call 1.888.224.9764 or visit www.call2recycle.ca.
Conditions
– The warranty is valid only if the original receipt issued to the original purchaser by the dealer, specifying the date of purchase and serial number, is presented with the product to be repaired or replaced. LG Electronics reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product from the dealer.
– If LG Electronics repairs or replaces the product, the repaired or replaced product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer. Repair or replacement may involve the use of functionally equivalent reconditioned units. Replaced parts or components will become the property of LG Electronics.
– This warranty does not cover any failure of the product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse, including but not limited to use in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with instructions for use and maintenance of the product. Nor does this warranty cover any failure of the product due to accident, modification or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulting from liquid.
– This warranty does not cover product failures due to improper repair installations, modifications or service performed by a non-LG Electronics authorized person. tampering with any of the seals on the product will void the warranty.
– THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTING INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL LG ELECTRONICS OR ITS VENDORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS, TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

• Some countries/states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of the duration of implied warranties, so the preceding limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The warranty provided does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national legislation in force, nor the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.

Limited Warranty

Subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty, LG Electronics warrants this product to be free from defects in design, material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer, and for a subsequent period of one (1) year. Should your product need warranty service, please return it to the dealer from whom it was purchased or contact your local LG Electronics contact centre to get further information?

Important Safety Information

Avoiding hearing damage
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use your headset at a high volume.
Set the volume to a safe level. Over time you can become accustomed to a higher volume that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing.
If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing:

Limit the amount of time you use the headset at high volume.
Avoid increasing the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
Decrease the volume if you can’t hear people speaking near you.

Using headsets safely
Use of headsets to listen to music while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is illegal in some areas. Be careful and attentive while driving. Stop using this device if you find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle or performing any other activity that requires your full attention.

Open Source Software Notice Information

To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open-source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit https://opensource.lge.com.
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to [email protected].
This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.