LG HBS-W120 Bluetooth Wearable Personal Speaker Headset

USER MANUAL Bluetooth® Wireless Stereo Headset

Product Description

NOTE: To prevent hearing loss, the control sound is played for a long time when controlling the volume at high volumes.

HBS-W120 Pairing and Connecting

You can easily pair and connect the device following the voice prompts from the earbuds or the speaker. If you hear that the battery is insufficient, recharge the battery before proceeding with pairing. If pairing is not completed within three minutes, power automatically turns off. When power automatically turns off, slide the Power switch from the OFF to the ON position to turn power on again.

Connecting Quickly

1. Slide the Power switch toward the ON position to turn on power.
2. The blue Indicator lamp turns on and HBS-W120 switches to Search mode.
3. From the mobile phone or device list, select LG HBSW120 to connect.
4. A voice message will indicate that the connection is completed.
5. Use the same process to pair HBS-W120 with other devices.

Connecting Manually (connecting to other devices or reconnecting)

Press and hold the Call button and slide the Power switch to the ON position to turn it on. The blue Indicator lamp turns on and HBS-W120 switches to Search mode. Select LG HBSW120 from the device list to connect.

Multiple Connections

HBS-W120 can be connected to two devices like a mobile phone and a PC, etc., and used on them simultaneously.

An additional device can be connected while HBS-W120 is connected to one device.

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 HBS-W120 switches to Search mode.
3. From the mobile phone or device list, select LG HBSW120 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-W120 using a previously connected device. This device becomes the “Sub Connected Device.”

NOTE: If the HBS-W120 is simultaneously connected to two devices, the last connected device becomes the Main Connected Device. The main functions work based on the Main Connected Device.

Automatic Reconnection

If you turn on HBS-W120, it automatically connects to the previously connected device (Main Connected Device or Sub Connected Device). (If the product cannot find the device, it switches to Search mode.)

If the product does not automatically connect to the device you want, search HBS-W120 in the device you want to connect to and connect it manually.

Dual Play

You can connect two HBS-W120 headsets to listen to the same music.

1. Connect the first HBS-W120 to your mobile phone or device.
2. Press and hold the Next ( ) button and Play/Pause button of the first HBS-W120 simultaneously for more than one second. (This HBS-W120 becomes the Master headset.)
3. Press and hold the Previous ( ) button and Play/Pause button of the second HBS-W120 simultaneously for more than one second. (This HBS-W120 becomes the Slave headset.)
4. An alert will indicate the connection status once the two HBS-W120 headsets are connected.

To disconnect Dual Play, press the Previous ( ) button or the Next ( ) button and the Play/Pause button simultaneously for at least one second.

NOTE:

• Dual Play supports both Android and iOS.
• The music playback functions can only perform in the Master headset while Dual Play is activated. (Except Equalizer Mode Change and volume control)
• If the Master headset and Slave headset are disconnected during Dual Play and they later enter an environment in which they can reconnect, they will automatically attempt a Dual Play connection.
• Multi-connection is not available during Dual Play

Wired connection (audio input terminal)

When the headset is turned on, use a wired connection through the audio input terminal to play music through speakers.

NOTE:

• When wired audio is connected, the Dual Play connection and the Bluetooth connection will be cut. The audio cable is purchased separately and is not provided when purchasing the product
• When the audio cable is disconnected, an automatic connection is established with the most recently connected device. (If no device is found, Search mode is activated.)
• Earphones mode is unavailable when the audio cable is connected.
• Use a portable 3.5 mm audio cable.

Pairing with TV and other devices (tablet, notebook PC, etc.)

You can connect and use HBS-W120 with TV and other devices that support the Bluetooth function.

For details on how to connect, refer to the user manual supplied with the product.

Compatible with TV and other devices

Compatible with Bluetooth enabled devices (Smartphone, Tablet and Laptops).

Compatible with Bluetooth audio enabled LG Smart TV’s running WebOS, manufactured from 2015 onward. For other Smart TV compatibility, please consult with the TV manufacturer.

Battery Charging and Alerts

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

Press and hold the Previous ( ) button for a few seconds to check the battery status using the voice prompt and the Indicator lamp.

Indicator Lamp

Mobile Calling Functions

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.)
• Some features may not be supported depending on the connected device.

Playing Music

Function	Status	Description
Playing Music	Standby Mode	Briefly press the Play/Pause button.
Pause	Music in Play	Briefly press the Play/Pause button.
Play Previous/ Next Song	Music in Play	Briefly press the Previous ( ) button or Next ( ) button
Fast Rewind/ Forward	Music in Play	Press and hold the Previous ( ) button or Next ( ) button until you reach the desired part
Mute	Music in Play	Briefly press the Volume control wheel/button twice. Briefly press the Volume control wheel/button twice again to turn off Mute
Equalizer Mode change	Music in Play	Press and hold the Volume control wheel/button to change the mode in the following order: Bass (default) > Normal (general) > Treble (emphasis on high notes) NOTE: The Vibration Speaker operates depending on the set equalizer mode.

NOTE:

• To change the music player when multiple devices are connected, stop the current music in play and play the music on the desired device.
• Some features may not be supported depending on the connected device

Switching Music Players

If you stop the current music in play, and then play music on either of the two connected devices, HBS-W120’s music playback and control change to those of such device.

Setting up the Vibration Speaker (Wearable Bass™)

	The strength of the bass and vibration is adjusted in stages depending on the equalizer mode. Press and hold the Volume control wheel/button while playing audio (music) to change the equalizer mode. Bass (default) > Normal (general) > Treble (emphasis on high notes)
	Put on the product and turn on the Vibration Speaker to enjoy immersive surround sound and vibrations.

Out of Range

If the device connected to HBS-W120 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 the effective communication range, the product automatically reconnects to HBS-W120.

If the device is not automatically reconnected, press the Call button on HBS-W120 to connect to it manually.

If a device that is not in use moves out of range in multi-connection mode, automatic reconnection function is not supported.

LG Tone & Talk™

Search for “LG Tone & Talk” in Google Play™ store or scan the QR code on the right to install LG Tone & Talk. HBS-W120 can use the following functions in LG Tone & Talk:

NOTE: The LG Tone & Talk feature can only be used one function at a time. LG Tone & Talk can be used on Android™ smartphones.

NOTE:

• The Current Time Alert and the Voice Memo features cannot be used at the same time.
• When making selections in the Tone & Talk app, you can only use one function at a time.
• The Voice Memo feature may not be supported on some devices.

Troubleshooting

Specifications and Features

*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.

NOTE: When using the speaker mode, the usage time may vary depending on the volume size set by the user