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# Radio Link

> Mobile phone connection options for radio linking

## Mobile Phone Bluetooth Connection

The MX2100 supports connecting a mobile phone via **Bluetooth** for transmission to studios or to add a mobile phone to the broadcast when linking through an external computer or landline.

* Compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled phone.
* Eliminates dependency on hands-free cables that vary by brand and model.
* Maximum distance: up to 5 meters; recommended: keep the phone on your person but separated from the console (shirt pocket or belt on the opposite side).
* Advantage: signal remains digital from the phone to inside the MX2100, achieving better audio quality.

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### Pairing the Phone with the Console

Initial pairing only needs to be done once per phone. After that, connection is automatic when Bluetooth is activated on both devices.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Turn off Bluetooth on the console">
    Verify that the Bluetooth LED (located on the DTMF keypad) is off.

    * If it blinks green every 2 seconds → it's on.
    * To turn it off: hold down the **"#" and "9"** keys until the LED turns off.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate search mode on the console">
    With Bluetooth off, hold down **"#" and "9"** for \~10 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly alternating green/red.\
    This indicates the MX2100 has entered search mode.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search for devices on the phone">
    On the phone, start searching for Bluetooth devices.\
    The procedure depends on the model, consult your phone's manual.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the console">
    The phone will show the device **Solidyne BTM641** (on older models: BTM751).

    * If a code is requested: enter **0000**.
    * The MX2100 ID is stored in the phone.
    * The console LED changes to slow blinking green (one flash every 2 seconds), indicating active connection.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Bluetooth turns on by holding "#" and "9" (or any combination between rows 3 and 4) for \~5 seconds, releasing when green LED lights up.

  * Slow green = on.
  * Fast green/red = search mode.
</Warning>

<Note>
  On some phones, after detecting the device you need to press **"connect"** to activate it. Others activate it automatically.
</Note>

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### Reconnecting a Paired Device

To reconnect a previously paired phone:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Turn on Bluetooth on the console">
    Press **"#" and "9"** until the LED turns green (approximately 5 seconds).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Turn on Bluetooth on the phone">
    When the phone confirms connection, it's ready to operate.\
    When making or receiving calls, audio is sent to the console.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  On some phones, reconnection is not automatic and you must manually select the **Solidyne BTM641** device from the Bluetooth devices list.
</Note>

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### Volume Adjustment

* Set the Bluetooth volume on the phone to **maximum** to obtain the best signal-to-noise ratio.
* Adjustment must be made **during a Bluetooth call**.
* Phone volume is independent of Bluetooth volume.
* The value is stored in the phone's memory.
* If you change phones, you'll need to readjust the level to maximum.

<Warning>
  If you adjust the volume without being on a Bluetooth call, you only change the phone's speaker volume, **not** the Bluetooth volume.
</Warning>

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### Turning off Bluetooth on the Console

To avoid battery drain when not in use, turn off Bluetooth by holding down **"#" and "9"** until the LED turns off completely.

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<Accordion title="Mobile Phone Cable Connection (obsolete)" icon="mobile">
  The **RJ-11 "Cellular\&Phone"** connector allows connecting a mobile phone using a **hands-free** accessory.

  * Used as backup for external computer link, especially when Bluetooth is being used to broadcast another phone.
  * The phone transmits microphone (tip of miniplug) and speaker (ring) signals to the MX2100.
  * The console sends the program signal to the phone, which retransmits it to the radio.
  * Return from the radio arrives at the phone and then to the console, integrating into the headphone mix (STUDIO).
  * While using this connector, the phone's microphone and speaker are disconnected.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/solidyne/6FsFrc5g3ui_ymtZ/images/mx2100/mx2100-manos-libres.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=6FsFrc5g3ui_ymtZ&q=85&s=2e09e2f6908c015fb33d988660ad550f" alt="Mx2100 Manos Libres Jp" title="Mx2100 Manos Libres Jp" className="mx-auto" style={{ width:"53%" }} width="600" height="727" data-path="images/mx2100/mx2100-manos-libres.jpg" />

  <Note>
    The connection cable varies by phone brand and model. You need to acquire the specific "hands-free" accessory for each phone and follow the manufacturer's documentation.
  </Note>
</Accordion>
