Simple BluStream FM - User Manual

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BluStream FM transmitter (b)

with USB port (charging cable

not included)

Back

scan

button

Forward

scan

button

Preset scan button **

**Press and hold,

auto scans all frequencies

BluStream FM - ISBT43 Rev B

• Ensure your smartphone’s Bluetooth is on

• Select “ISBT43R” from your phone’s Bluetooth list and select “Connect”

(No Pairing Code is Required)

Setting the radio station (up to 3 presets can be stored)

• Using the left and right buttons on the FM transmitter, scroll through your radio channels until you find

the station with the clearest reception (make sure it is one not currently being used).

• Tune your car’s FM radio to the frequency that matches the selected station on the BluStream FM

transmitter screen (b)

Note: if you pause on a station for longer than 5 seconds, it will be stored as a preset

USB Charging Port

BluStream FM features a 5 volt 2.4A charging port which can be used to charge your smartphone,

or other device (charging cable not included).

Pairing your phone:

BluStream FM is an easy to use, Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming solution for your vehicle,

using your car’s FM radio.

NOTE: Make sure you are parked in a safe spot before installationand whenever you are pairing your device.

NEVER WHILE DRIVING.

• Smartphone with Bluetooth

• 12V power outlet (your vehicle’s cigarette lighter port)

• FM car radio

USB charging port

(charging cable not included)

Step 1. Mount your BluStream FM module (a) with the included adhesive tape

Step 2. BluStream FM needs a little power to rock your world, so plug the FM transmitter (b) into your

12V power outlet (cigarette port)

Did You Know: BluStream FM can pair up to 5 devices in its memory, and connect to 2 devices simultaneously!

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Summary

Initial Setup and Installation

Whats in the Box

Lists the components included with the BluStream FM device for setup.

Mounting and Powering

Instructions for physically installing the BluStream FM module and connecting it to power.

Pairing Your Phone

Steps to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth to the BluStream FM device.

Setting Radio Station Presets

Guidance on finding and tuning the car's FM radio to the BluStream FM transmitter.

USB Charging Port

Details on the integrated USB port for charging smartphones or other devices.

Operating the BluStream FM

Calling Instructions

How to answer, end, and redial calls using the device's control button.

Audio Control Instructions

Methods for playing, pausing, skipping tracks, and activating voice assistants.

Cable Management

Steps for neatly storing and managing the device's cable for a clean installation.

Overview

Key Components
Technical Specifications
Installation Instructions
Pairing Your Phone
Setting the Radio Station (Up to 3 Presets)
Usage Features
Maintenance Features (Cable Management)
Safety and Compliance Information
Support

The iSimple BluStream FM (ISBT43 Rev B) is a Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming solution designed for use in vehicles, utilizing the car's FM radio. It allows users to connect their smartphone via Bluetooth to stream audio and manage calls through their car's sound system.

Key Components:

The device consists of two main parts:

BluStream FM module (a): This module features a control button and a built-in microphone. It also incorporates hidden cable management for a tidy installation.
BluStream FM transmitter (b): This component plugs into the vehicle's 12V power outlet (cigarette lighter port) and includes a USB charging port. It has a digital display to show the selected FM frequency, along with "Back scan" and "Forward scan" buttons for tuning. A "Preset scan button" is also available, which, when pressed and held, auto-scans all frequencies.

Technical Specifications:

Bluetooth Connectivity: The device uses Bluetooth for pairing with smartphones. It can store up to 5 paired devices in its memory and connect to 2 devices simultaneously.
Charging Port: The FM transmitter features a 5-volt 2.4A USB charging port, capable of charging smartphones or other devices (charging cable not included).
Power Source: It operates by plugging into a standard 12V power outlet found in most vehicles.
FM Transmission: It transmits audio to the car's FM radio, allowing users to select a clear, unused FM frequency for optimal sound quality.

Installation Instructions:

Mounting the Module: The BluStream FM module (a) should be mounted using the included adhesive tape in a convenient location within the vehicle.
Power Connection: The FM transmitter (b) is plugged into the vehicle's 12V power outlet.
Safety Note: It is crucial to perform installation and device pairing only when the vehicle is parked in a safe spot, never while driving.

Pairing Your Phone:

Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone.
Select "ISBT43R" from your phone's Bluetooth device list.
Select "Connect." No pairing code is required.

Setting the Radio Station (Up to 3 Presets):

Use the "Back scan" and "Forward scan" buttons on the FM transmitter (b) to scroll through available FM radio channels. The goal is to find a station with the clearest reception that is not currently in use by another broadcast.
Tune your car's FM radio to the exact frequency displayed on the BluStream FM transmitter screen (b).
If you pause on a station for longer than 5 seconds, it will automatically be stored as a preset.

Usage Features:

Hands-Free Calling:
- Answering Calls: Press the BluStream FM module's center control button (a) once.
- Ending Calls: Press the BluStream FM module's center control button (a) once.
- Redialing Last Call: Press the BluStream FM module's center control button (a) twice (this function is available only when not in music playback mode).
Audio Control:
- Play/Pause: Press the BluStream FM module's center control button (a) once.
- Skip to Next Track: Press the BluStream FM module's center control button (a) twice.
- Activating Voice Assistant (Siri/Google Assistant): Press and hold the BluStream FM module's center control button (a) until you hear a beep, then release. If music is already streaming, saying "Hey Siri" or "OK Google" will activate the respective voice assistant based on your phone's settings.

Maintenance Features (Cable Management):

The BluStream FM module (a) is designed with integrated cable management to keep the installation neat.

Remove Back Cover: Slide the back cover of the module (a) upwards.
Remove Cable: Detach the cable from under its tab.
Wind Cable: Wind the excess cable clockwise around the center of the module.
Secure Cable: Tuck the cable back under the tab once winding is complete.
Replace Back Cover: Slide the back cover back into place.

Safety and Compliance Information:

Electrostatic Discharge: The equipment may reset due to unintentional electrostatic discharge.
Environmental Conditions: Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat, as this can cause damage or malfunction.
FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement: The device complies with FCC rules for Class B digital devices, designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. If interference occurs, users are advised to re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase separation between equipment and receiver, or connect the equipment to a different circuit.
Industry Canada Compliance: The device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s), meaning operation is subject to two conditions: (1) the device may not cause interference, and (2) the device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifications: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: XBD-ISBT43RB.