User Guide ver. 2.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. CHARGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. CUSTOMIZATION AND SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6.4 MUSIC SHARING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thank you for choosing the scala rider G9x™ Bluetooth® communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets. This manual will help you set up, conigure and operate it. If you have purchased the G9x PowerSet, your retail box contains two factory-paired units. Among others, the scala rider G9x ofers the following key features: INTERCOM OPTIONS • Intercom Conference mode between 2, 3 or 4 riders at a range of up to 1.
Mobile button (On / Of) Volume Volume / Rewind 3. CUSTOMIZATION AND SETTINGS / Forward Channel A / MP3 Voice Command Channel B / FM Get the most out of your scala rider by changing the settings and customizing your unit according to your own personal preferences. There are three ways to change the settings: • Cardo Community on a PC / Mac* • Cardo SmartSet App on Android or iOS devices • Settings Menu on your scala rider.
CARDO COMMUNITY WEB PLATFORM English 4. GETTING STARTED Visit http://community.cardosystems.com 4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Power ON / OFF Press for 2 seconds • ON: 3 BLUE lashes + ascending tone • OFF: 3 RED lashes + decending tone Volume Tap or to adjust and set volume of current audio source Mute Tap *Minimum Requirements: Windows® XP™ / Mac OS X 10.
4.2 STATUS LIGHTS 4.4 VOICE COMMAND None 1 BLUE lash every 3 seconds 2 BLUE lashes every 3 seconds 1 RED lash every 3 seconds 2 RED lashes every 3 seconds Solid PURPLE Solid RED scala rider is OFF Standby mode – No active audio Active mode – Call in progress / music or other audio source is ON Standby mode – Battery is low Active mode – Battery is low USB connected Charging 4.
5. INTERCOM The scala rider G9x allows full duplex intercom communication at a range of up to 1 mile / 1.6 km (subject to terrain and within line of sight). 4.5 VOICE CONNECT (VOX) The scala rider G9x ofers VOX technology for safe and hands-free operation of some key functions. You can set VOX to either start an intercom call or activate the Voice Command.
Intercom communication is possible of the three 9 x Ione ider Gusing r n Intercom modes: a t l a 4W ay er In t co Co n k-t Clic ferencing ” In tercom Toggli io ns o-Link Sp o m “1 +8 Opt nta c om o m erco Int us er ne sc ng Section “1+8” Intercom Toggling 2-way Intercom conversations 5.1 Mode within a group of up to eight other “1+8” Buddies (between scala rider G9 / G9x, PACKTALK and cardo SHO-1 only) 5.
K! 5.1d CALLING “1+8” INTERCOM BUDDIES There are two ways to start an intercom call with “1+8” buddies. OPTION 1: Voice Connect (VOX) Speak any word loudly into the microphone. When you hear the Voice Command tone, say the name of a ”1+8” Intercom Buddy i.e. “John Smith” 3. If Flash-Pairing was successful, a purple light appears for 2 seconds. ☛ OPTION 2: Manual Mode SAY THE NAME for 2 seconds. Hear Press the names of all pre-paired “1+8” buddies.
5.2 INTERCOM WITH CHANNELS “A” AND “B” Start multi-party conversations using Intercom Channels “A” and “B”. This mode is suitable for 2, 3 or 4-way calls. 5.2a PAIRING INTERCOM CHANNELS “A” AND “B” Pairing a channel will replace any existing paired device on that Channel with the newly paired device. If you have purchased the G9x PowerSet, both units are factorypaired and conigured to communicate via Channel “A”.
FOUR-WAY INTERCOM 5.3 CLICK-TO-LINK (CTL) INTERCOM MODE Pairing 1. Pair Rider 1 to Passenger 2 using Channel “A” (see 5.2a). 2. Pair Rider 3 to Passenger 4 using Channel “A” (see 5.2a). 3. Pair Passenger 2 to Passenger 4 using Channel “B” (see 5.2a). In this coniguration the two passengers (numbered 2 and 4) are each using two Bluetooth connections. Start a CTL call request (search lasts up to 10 sec.
5.5 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS If a paired unit tries calling you via Intercom, the call will begin almost instantly. 5.6 GROUP SIGNAL Send an instant message to all paired scala rider G9 / G9x and cardo SHO-1 units within a range of up to 350 m. The recipients will hear a “Signal!” voice announcement. To reach a maximum number of riders, the message is automatically forwarded to all paired units within the recipient’s range. In this manner the total range is extended to up to 1 km. 6.
6.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP Available only on AVRCP compatible Bluetooth audio sources The scala rider G9x can also receive audio via an MP3 cable from non-Bluetooth MP3 Players or audio sources as described in section 6.5. Play 6.
[SENDER] Start/Stop sharing your music: During A2DP music playback, press 2 seconds [RECEIVER] Stop music sharing: Press for for 2 seconds Phone/Intercom calls and GPS audio navigation will override music playback. Music Sharing does not transmit voice audio and cannot be used as an Intercom call. Your scala rider G9x includes a built-in FM radio with a 6 Preset memory and RDS (Radio Data System).
7.2 AUTOMATIC RADIO TUNING These 6 temporary stations cannot be saved and do not replace the FM Presets you may have saved. 8. TROUBLESHOOTING Reboot If your scala rider stops responding, reset it by turning it of and then on again (press for 2 seconds). or for 5 secs until LED lashes Reset Pairing 1. In Standby, press RED/BLUE. (Deletes all paired devices) 2. Press for 2 seconds until LED lashes 5 times in PURPLE. 9.
10. NOTICES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement European CE Notice 15.21 Your Cardo product (the “Product”) is in conformity with the following essential requirements of Council Directive 1999/5/EC (referred to as R&TTE Directive): Articles 3.1a, 3.1.b and 3.2. The Product is manufactured in accordance with Annex II of the above directive.
period, Cardo will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacements will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any shipping cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. In some regions or states, the use of mobile communications systems is prohibited or restricted.
6. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged after purchase. Disclaimer of Warranty The device and its accessories are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any kind beyond those assumed in the enclosed manual.
