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BACKBEAT SENSE These smart headphones go beyond

basics with wireless control of phones

and tablets from up to 330ft/100m* away,

sensors that automatically pause/play

music, up to 18 hours of non-stop music,

and all-day comfort.

Smart Wireless

Escape into your playlist

*Class 1 Bluetooth devices.

FEATURES• Richly detailed, signature Plantronics audio

• Lightweight, memory-foam comfort and self-adjusting headband

• Choose up to 18 hours of wireless or unlimited cabled listening

• Automatic music play/pause when headphones are put on/removed

• Up to 330ft/100m range using Class 1 Bluetooth® device

• OpenMic feature lets you hear your

surroundings without removing headphones

• Maintain an active connection with two Bluetooth® devices

• Locate your lost headphones with Plantronics Find MyHeadset

• Convenient fold-flat design and dual-zip storage sleeve

For more information about Plantronics products, visit our website at plantronics.com For help pairing, visit plantronics.com/pairing

For more help, call our industry-leading customer service team at 1-866-363-2583 or visit plantronics.com/support

BACKBEAT SENSE

©2015 Plantronics, Inc. BackBeat, Find MyHeadset, and Plantronics are trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. registered in the US and other countries, and OpenMic is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trademarks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions. Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., any use by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. iPod, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the US and other countries, and App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 7.15

Black/Espresso White/Tan Dual-pocket storage sleeve

SPECIFICATIONS

Readiness Up to: 18 hours wireless streaming, 21 days standby time, 180 days in DeepSleep mode*

Noise canceling Passive noise blocking, digital signal processing (DSP) and dual microphones

Audio aptX® low latency codec, AAC codec, 32mm dynamic drivers, frequency response 20Hz-20kHz

Smart sensor technology Automatically pauses/resumes play, sends calls to/from headphones, and helps to conserve battery power

Multipoint technology Switch between two simultaneously connected Bluetooth devices (2H2S)

Class 1 Bluetooth v4.0 + EDR A2DP for audio streaming, AVRCP for music controls, Hands-free v1.6 for wideband, and Headset v1.2

Wireless range 330ft/100m

Status alerts Spoken alerts in 14 language options. Change the default language online at plantronics.com/us/support/myheadset/updater Language options: US and UK English, Cantonese, Danish, EU-French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Russian, EU-Spanish and Swedish

Cables Micro-USB charging connection and angled 3.5mm audio cable (compatible with Apple devices)

Charge time (maximum) Up to 2.5 hours

Battery type Rechargeable, non-replaceable lithium-ion

Weight 140 grams

Operating + Storage Temp 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)

Operating distance (range) Up to 100 meters/330 feet from phone or tablet with Class 1 Bluetooth

Service and support 1-year limited warranty

*Performance is dependent upon battery and may vary by device.

FREE PLANTRONICS APPS plantronics.com/apps

Compatible with Android™

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

BackBeat SENSE

User Guide

Contents

Overview 3Headset overview 3

What's in the box 4

Pair 5Get Paired 5Pair second device 5Pair to Mac 5

Charge and fit 6Charge 6Adjust the fit 6

The basics 7Play/pause music 7Volume 7Track selection 7Activate voice assistant 7Open mic 7Make/Take/End Calls 7Mute 7Flexible power 7

More Features 8Use sensors 8Enable HD voice 8Customize 8

Support 9

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Volume up/down

Track forward

Play/pause music

Track backward

Mute/unmute; Open mic

Charge port

Headset LEDs

[ ] Call button

Power switch

Bluetooth pair button

Overview

Headset overview

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Headphones Carrying case

Charging cable 3.5mm Apple cable

What's in the box

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The first time you power on your headphones, the pairing process begins.

1 Slide the power switch on. You hear "pairing" and the LEDs flash red and blue.

2 Activate Bluetooth® on your phone and set it to search for new devices.• iPhone Settings > Bluetooth > On*

• Android Settings > Bluetooth: On > Scan for devices*

NOTE *Menus may vary by device.

3 Select “PLT_BBTSENSE.”If necessary, enter four zeros (0000) for the passcode or accept the connection.

Once successfully paired, you hear “pairing successful” and the LEDs stop flashing.

1 Slide and hold the power button towards the Bluetooth icon until the LEDs flash red and blue.

2 Activate Bluetooth on your second device and follow steps 2 and step 3 in "Get Paired."

If your Mac is Bluetooth enabled, you can pair your headset to it.

1 Place your headset in pair mode (slide and hold the power button towards the Bluetooth icon). Youwill hear "pairing" and the LEDs will flash red and blue.

2 On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth.

3 Click Set Up New Device or "+", select "PLT_BBTSENSE Stereo" and follow the onscreeninstructions.

Pair

Get Paired

Pair second device

Pair to Mac

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It takes up to 2.5 hours to fully charge your headphones. The LEDs turn off once charging iscomplete.

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TIP To check the headphones battery status, tap the Call button [ ] while wearing your headphones.Headphones must be in idle state.

Your headphones have up to 18 hours of listening time.

Adjust the headphones for a comfortable fit.

Lengthen or shorten the band until it fits comfortably.

Charge and fit

Charge

Adjust the fit

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Tap the Play/pause button.

Toggle the Volume wheel forward (+) or backward (–) to control the volume.NOTE Set Android phone volume to medium/high for optimum sound quality.

Tap the Forward button or Back button to control the track selection.

If your smartphone has a voice-enabled assistant, press and hold the Call [ ] button for 2 secondsand wait for the phone prompt.

Tap the red button to hear your natural surroundings (your music/audio will pause).

You will hear an incoming call alert while listening to audio. When you take the call, your storedaudio (downloaded tunes, video or podcasts) will pause. If you are listening to live streaming audiothen it will mute, not pause, during your call. Once you end your call, your playback or streamingwill resume.

Answer a callChoose:

• Put on the headset to answer call, or

• Tap the Call button [ ]

End a callTap the Call button [ ] to end current call.

Decline a callPress and hold the Call [ ] button for 2 seconds.

Call back last call (smartphone)To dial your last number you dialed, double-tap the Call [ ] button.

During a call, press the red button. You hear "mute on/off." While muted, taking off theheadphones transfers the call to your phone.

When the battery is exhausted use your headphones with the provided 3.5 mm Apple cable.

Use the cable to:• Adjust the volume with the (+) and (–) buttons*

• Play/pause music or answer/end a call with the button = single tap

• Track forward with the button = double tap*

• Track backward with the button = triple tap*

• Activate smartphone voice-enabled assistant with the button = 3 second press

NOTE *Function may vary by type of phone.

The basics

Play/pause music

Volume

Track selection

Activate voice assistant

Open mic

Make/Take/End Calls

Mute

Flexible power

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Smart sensors respond when you put on or take off your headphones.

Putting on your headphones will:• Resume music

• Answer a call

Taking off your headphones will:• Pause music (while music is playing)

• Transfer active call to phone

• Set timer for DeepSleep

TIP To disable the sensors, hold both the Mute and Call [ ] buttons for more than 6 seconds untilthe LED flashes purple then red. Repeat to reactivate; the LED flashes purple then blue.

Reset SensorsYou may need to reset the sensors if they are not working as expected.

To reset the headset sensors, connect it directly to your computer's USB port, and place it, withthe ear cups up, on a flat, non-metallic surface for more than 10 seconds.

Disable sensorsTo disable the sensors, hold both the Mute and Call [ ] buttons for more than 6 seconds until theLED flashes purple then red. Repeat to reactivate; the LED flashes purple then blue.

To enable HD voice (wideband), hold both the red button and Play/pause buttons for more than6 seconds until the LEDs flash purple then blue. Repeat to disable; the LEDs flash purple then red.NOTE HD voice functions properly when both devices support it.

You can change the language and other settings by downloading Plantronics Hub for Windowsand Mac at plantronics.com/software. You can also download the free mobile apps PlantronicsHub for iOS and Android.

Plantronics Hub enables you to:

• Change language (Plantronics Hub for Windows and Mac only)

• Receive firmware updates (Plantronics Hub for Windows and Mac only)

• Turn "mute off" voice alert on/off

• Turn smart sensors on/off

More Features

Use sensors

Enable HD voice

Customize

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*Support in English

For warranty details, go to plantronics.com/warranty.

Support

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ContentsOverviewHeadset overview

What's in the boxPairGet PairedPair second devicePair to Mac

Charge and fitChargeAdjust the fit

The basicsPlay/pause musicVolumeTrack selectionActivate voice assistantOpen micMake/Take/End CallsAnswer a callEnd a callDecline a callCall back last call (smartphone)

MuteFlexible power

More FeaturesUse sensorsReset SensorsDisable sensors

Enable HD voiceCustomize

Support