G4™ PowerSet 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 PowerSet Bluetooth® Headset package for motorcycle helmets. This manual will help you operate the headsets, 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 PowerSet retail box contains two scala rider G4 headset units that are already factory paired. Amongst others, the headsets can be used as an Intercom at a range of up to one mile or 1.
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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 Windows™ XP or Vista™ based computers (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 rado 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 a 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. 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. You can store up to six stations. 7.
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 Audio active 1 red flash every 3 seconds Standby - Battery is low 2 red flashes every 3 seconds Low battery while audio is active Solid red Charging 9. USING THE INTERCOM 9.1 INTRODUCTION The scala rider PowerSet provides you with an impressive Bike-toBike Intercom range by simply flipping up the antenna.
HEADSETS TO BE PAIRED Channel “A” Button Channel “B” Button The two headsets in your retail box are already factory paired and ready to use. Unless you wish to add additional bikers for a 3-way or 4-way call, you can skip the following explanation and proceed directly to section 9.
9.6 ENABLE/DISABLE VOICE CONNECT FEATURE (VOX) The G4 offers VOX technology for safe and hands-free operation of some key functions. For incoming calls, just pronounce loudly any word (e.g. “hello”). To reject an incoming call, you need only to remain silent for about 15 seconds. To reject an intercom call remain silent for 30 seconds. While on standby press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down Buttons simultaneously for three seconds until you hear a beep. The default status is Voice Connect enabled.
1. While both G4 headsets are turned OFF, turn them ON by pressing and holding their Mobile Button until their Blue Lights flash three times. 2. Make sure that both headsets are now flashing slowly in Blue. NOTE: Selecting a CHANNEL that is already in use will override the paired headset on that CHANNEL with the newly paired headset. 3.
NOTE: If the Pairing process is not completed within two minutes the headsets will return to Standby mode. Initiate Intercom calls There are two ways to start an Intercom call with your paired headsets while the headset is in Standby mode: VOICE CONNECT: CHANNEL BUTTON CONNECT: Start talking loudly Single tap the CHANNEL “A” Button to add or remove the CHANNEL Once you start talking loudly, an “A” headset from an Intercom call.
NOTE: The scala rider G4 PowerSet package, contains two factory paired G4 headsets. If you did not change the original pairing settings, you can skip “step one” below: Step One: Pair Driver 1 to Passenger 2 via Channel “A” as follows a. Turn both headsets ON by pressing and holding the Mobile Buttons until the Blue Light flashes three times. b. Both headsets should now be flashing slowly in Blue. c.
NOTE: Selecting a CHANNEL that is already in use will replace the paired headset on that CHANNEL with the newly paired headset. 4. On the scala rider G4 headset, 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 Pairing Light indication for each CHANNEL). 5.
Initiate Intercom calls from scala rider Q2 MC Button Connect: Tap twice the MC Button to open an intercom call (wait 3 seconds between taps). To terminate the call, tap once. Initiate Intercom calls from earlier scala rider headsets CTRL Button Connect: Tap the headset CTRL Button to open/close intercom call 9.11c. THREE WAY INTERCOM (with other scala rider headsets) Both scala rider G4 headsets included in your retail box are factory paired.
For additional information please visit our website at www.cardosystems.com FAQ: www.cardosystems.com/faq or contact us at: support@cardosystems.com Phone: USA and Canada: + 1-800-488-0363 International: +4989 450 36819 11. NOTICES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
2. You fully understand and assume the risks in using the Device, including risk of negligent acts or omissions by others. 3. You confirm that you are physically capable to use the Device and that you have no medical conditions or needs that may infringe upon your abilities to do so in a safe manner. You confirm that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and that you have been advised of the risks associated with the use of the Device.
