MIDLAND BTX2
Advanced Intercom System
BTX2 is an intercom communication system solution for motor cyclists.The design is very slim and aerodynamic, all the main functions are easy to operate thanks to the big three
buttons placed on the front of the unit.
BTX2 is fixed on the helmet using the adhesive plate or the screw mounting clamp. Thanks to the audio kit with ultra slim speakers you can enjoy high quality stereo music while
riding.
Main features
› Intercom driver - passanger or bike to bike (800mt).
› Connect up to three people for intercom communication (using Talk2All-
Universal Intercom)
› Connect your phone to receive and place phone call and listen to stereo music
› Connect your GPS for voice street indication
› Connection for PMR466 radio with internal or external Bluetooth
› AUX wired connection for MP3 player and PMR446 radio
› Setup and Firmware update via USB connection to a PC
Midland BTX2 is available in two versions:
› Single BTX2 Intercom kit with one unit only
› Twin BTX2 Intercom kit with with two units
Depending on the model purchased, the package contains the following
parts:
BTX2 single
› 1 BTX2 communication unit
› 1 audio kit with two stereo speakers, microphone with boom and wired mi-
crophone
› 1 plate with bi-adhesive strip to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 1 clamp to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 1 stereo audio cable for iPod/ or other MP3 players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply
BTX2 Twin
› 2 BTX2 communication units
› 2 audio kits with two stereo speakers, microphone with boom and wired mi-
crophone
› 2 plates with bi-adhesive strip to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 2 clamps to fix the unit onto the helmet
› 2 stereo audio cables for iPod/ or other MP3 players
› 1 miniUSB wall-mounting power supply with double plug
The units included in the TWIN kit are already paired and can therefore be immedia-
tely used in Intercom mode.
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Technical specifications of Midland BTX2
General:
› Bluetooth ver. 3.0 stereo (Headset/Handsfree/A2DP protocol)
› AGC system automatically controls the volume in relation to background noise
› Voice (VOX) or manual communications activation
› Manual controls to enable: telephone, intercom and wire connection
› Fully waterproof
› Lithium battery with 10 hours talk time
› Recharge time: app. 6 hours
Bluetooth connections:
With identical device for Driver to Passanger or Bike to Bike Intercom
Bluetooth devices:
› Mobile phone with MP3 player Stereo (A2DP protocol), GPS (Garmin Zumo and
TomTom Rider 1 and 2)
› PMR446 transceivers (with built-in or external Bluetooth connection) for
group bike-to-bike communications
Wire connections:
› For stereo audio input like iPod/MP3 player (with optional cable)
› For PMR446 transceivers (with optional cable)
Attention: Midland BTX2 is designed to withstand rain and water. However, if it is
raining, always verify that the rubber caps protecting the sockets are fully fitted.
Charging batteries
Attention: Make sure that the unit is fully charged before use. Allow at least 8 hours
for a full charge before using the unit for the first time.
Charge the unit by inserting the wall-charger into the charging socket (lift the
rubber cover to insert the plug).
The red LED on the unit will start flashing when charging begins.
Allow the headset to charge until the unit stops flashing or the blue LED turns on.
When the charge is complete (the red LED is not flashing), release the headset
from the charger.
Normally, after the first time, it takes 6 hours for a full charge.
Attention: every time the mini USB recharging plug is inserted (or detached), the
device is automatically turned off. To use it while it is in charge, you should turn the
device on with the plug already inserted.
Unit and fixing system description
BTX2 description
The BTX2 has five buttons on the front; the main three big button are multi fun-
ctions buttons: the Forward (on the left), the middle button and the Rear (on the
right), the two small rounded buttons are the Volume + and Volume -.
Volume +
Volume -
Forward button
Middle button
Backward button
Description of the wired connections
On the bottom of the unit you can find three wired connection:
Charger jack: enables to recharge the unit using a standard miniUSB power
supply
Audio kit jack: enable to connect an audio kit (stereo headset and microphone)
Auxiliary audio jack (AUX) 2.5mm: can be used to connect an audio source, like
a stereo iPod/MP3 player or PMR446 transceiver
Audio kit jack
Charger jack
Auxiliary audio jack (AUX)
In addition the BTX2 has a flip up antenna on the top for maximum distance per-
formance.
To lift the antenna, press gently backward and the antenna will automatically
lift up.
To close the antenna just press it down and be sure to move it back into the closed
position.
Description of the audio kit
The audio system includes two ultra-flat
stereo speakers and two interchangeable
microphones, which are both supplied with
a bracket and wired connection.
Fixing the stereo speakers
The two stereo speakers have a Velcro/adhesive strip that aids their fixing into
your helmet.
Beware not to completely cover your ear with the speakers, you must always be
able to listen to the traffic sound and your indicators.
The microphone can be fixed onto the helmet in two ways:
Boom Microphone
Place the section with the Velcro/adhesive strip between the padding and the
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