G4™ User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. CONTENTS OF THE RETAIL BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. CHARGING THE HEADSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4. BASIC SETUP AND CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4.
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing the scala rider G4 Bluetooth® Headset for motorcycle helmets. This manual will help you operate the headset, but you should first familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth functionality of your mobile phone and/or GPS device before using the scala rider G4. The retail box of the G4 contains one headset unit. When paired with another scala rider G4, the headsets can be used as an Intercom at a range of up to one mile or 1.6 km (subject to terrain).
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1. Charging your headset from any A/C wall socket or from a USB port on your computer (charging time from computer takes longer) 2. Downloading software upgrades from any Windows® XP or Vista™ based computer (see section 4.4 for details). 4. BASIC SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS DESIRED RESULT REQUIRED ACTION Turn on the headset Press the Mobile Button steadily for at least four seconds Led indication: Three blue flashes. Audio feedback: Ascending tone (low-high).
4.4 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OPTION In the future you will be able to install firmware upgrades and program patches to keep the software of your G4 up-to-date. Among others, future firmware upgrades will include additional status announcements and other valuable functions. To ensure that you don’t miss out on the latest versions, please register online at www. cardosystems.com/download/softwareupgrade and have your serial number ready.
4. Use the pre-moistened Towlette to clean the helmet area where you want to install the Glue Plate. Allow to dry thoroughly. 5. Peel the foil cover from the Glue Plates’ adhesive pad. 6. Place the Glue Plate into position according to #3. Press firmly 15 seconds on all 3 parts of the Glue Plate. 7. The adhesive pad bonds to full strength over the next 24 hours. Therefore it is recommended to not use the headset during this 24 hour period. 8.
5.4 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE HEADSET FROM THE HELMET CLAMP ATTACHING: Slide the headset sideways (i.e. horizontally) along the sliding panel until a clicking sound indicates that the headset is locked in place. 6. CONNECTING BLUETOOTH ENABLED MOBILE PHONES, GPS OR MP3 (A2DP) DEVICES Multiple Device Connectivity (“MDC”) with Bluetooth compatible Devices à slide headset sideways REMOVING: Your headset can be removed for charging or for storage by sliding the headset sideways.
NOTE: • If the Pairing process is not completed within two minutes, the headset will return to Standby mode. • Not all Bluetooth mobile phones can broadcast Bluetooth Stereo music (A2DP), even if the phone has an MP3 player application. Consult your mobile phone’s User Manual for more information. With some mobile phones, you may need to tap the Mobile Button to connect the headset to the phone after pairing is complete.
NOTE: The priority schedule of your headset has been set in a way to avoid incoming intercom calls to interrupt GPS instructions in progress. In such case the intercom caller will hear a busy signal and you will hear two beeps, indicating that an intercom caller is trying to page you. (see section 4.3 for details on audio priorities of paired devices). 6.
RDS ON/OFF (press simultaneously 3 seconds while radio is on) English 7. THE SOUND OF MUSIC: BUILT-IN FM RADIO AND EXTERNAL MP3 PLAYER (CABLE OPTION) 7.1 FM RADIO The scala rider G4 is equipped with an FM stereo radio receiver and RDS (Radio Data System) technology, allowing you to choose how and when you listen to your favorite stations.
2. Search for a new station as described in the section above. 3. Tap the CHANNEL “B” button within 20 seconds of finding the station to save the current station. 4. To save another station, tap the CHANNEL “B” button again to reach next station number. 5. If you don’t save the station, the Radio will exit search mode without saving the current station. You can still continue to listen to the current unsaved station. Tapping the CHANNEL “B” Button in this case will move to the next saved station.
STATUS LIGHTS Status None Headset is off 1 blue flash every 3 seconds Standby – No call is in progress 2 blue flashes every 3 seconds Call is in progress / FM Radio or MP3 Player ON 1 red flash every 3 seconds Standby - Battery is low 2 red flashes every 3 seconds Low battery while a call is in progress / MP3 Player ON or FM Radio ON Solid red Charging 9. USING THE INTERCOM 9.
9.3 BEFORE STARTING THE INTERCOM Your scala rider G4 headset has two buttons designated for quick connection to two other headsets. These other headsets are referred to as CHANNEL “A” and CHANNEL “B”. In the following sections you will also learn how to add a third participant and conduct an intercom conference mode.
9.4 INITIATE INTERCOM CALLS VOICE CONNECT: Preferred for relatively brief conversations as it takes the channel into standby mode after 30 seconds of silence Start talking loudly Once you start talking loudly, an Intercom call will be established with both paired headsets, CHANNEL “A” and CHANNEL “B” (if both are available). The Intercom call will stay on until all participants remain silent for 30 seconds.
c. Automatic Reconnection of the Intercom If the G4 and another paired headset go out of range and disconnect from each other, the G4 will immediately try to reconnect to the other headset. You can manually reconnect the intercom call while the headset is in Standby mode by pressing the CHANNEL “A” or the CHANNEL “B” Button to connect to the respective lost connection. d.
Use C han nel “ A” C Use han nel “ B” Example: For pairing your G4 with another two G4 headsets: English 9.10b. THREE-WAY INTERCOM The scala rider G4 offers three-way intercom conference connectivity as follows: 1. Pair your G4 with the second G4 as described in section 9.10a (Using CHANNEL “A”). 2. Pair your G4 with the third G4 as described in section 9.
b. Both headsets should now be flashing slowly in Blue. c. Press and hold CHANNEL (“A”) BUTTON on both headsets for at least six seconds until the headset’s BLUE or RED Light begins flashing rapidly, indicating that they have entered the Intercom Pairing mode.
NOTE: If one of the headsets should disconnect or drop off from the 4-way call and fails to reconnect, repeat the three steps above in that precise order. 9.11 USING THE G4 FOR INTERCOM WITH OTHER SCALA RIDER HEADSETS INTERCOM CHANNEL PAIRING / CONNECTION BUTTON PAIRING MODE LED INDICATORS CHANNEL “A” CHANNEL “A” BUTTON Rapid RED flashing CHANNEL “B” CHANNEL “B” BUTTON Rapid BLUE flashing 9.11a.
4. On the G4, press and hold the assigned CHANNEL BUTTON (“A” or “B”) for at least six seconds until the headset’s BLUE or RED Light begins flashing rapidly, indicating it is in Intercom Pairing mode. (See Intercom Channel Table for details) 5. Within a few seconds, the G4 headset will show a solid light for two seconds, indicating that the two headsets are now paired, connected and ready for use. NOTE: • If the Pairing process is not completed within two minutes the headset will return to Standby mode.
Initiate Intercom calls from scala rider G4 There are two ways to start an Intercom call with your paired headsets while the headset is in Standby mode: VOICE CONNECT: Start talking loudly Once you start talking loudly, an Intercom call will be established with both paired headsets, CHANNEL “A” and CHANNEL “B” (if both are available). CHANNEL BUTTON CONNECT: Single tap the CHANNEL “A” Button to add or remove the CHANNEL “A” headset from an Intercom call.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Industry Canada (IC) Statement 15.
2. You fully understand and assume the risks in using the Device, including risk of negligent acts or omissions by others.
Limitation of Liability RETURN FOR FULL REFUND IN NO EVENT SHALL CARDO BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE DEVICE, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
