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Tufftalk 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................5 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................6 English CONTENTS 8 2.1 Over-the-Head Earmuff Type...................................................................................................6 2.2 Hard Hat Mount Earmuff Type..................................................................................
Tufftalk 16 CONFIGURATION SETTING................................................................................. 37 16.1 Assigning Speed Dial............................................................................................................38 16.2 Enabling/Disabling Audio Boost............................................................................................39 16.3 Enabling/Disabling Voice Activated Phone Answering.........................................................39 16.
Tufftalk The Tufftalk features: English 1 INTRODUCTION • Bluetooth 4.1 • Multi-way intercom up to 4 connections Thank you for choosing the Sena Tufftalk, Industrial Bluetooth Communication System. Tufftalk allows you to communicate effectively in high-noise industrial environments. The Tufftalk offers passive noise cancellation with the level of noise entering a person’s ear attenuated with up to the NRR of 24.
Tufftalk Key Specifications: • Bluetooth 4.1 • Supporting profiles: Headset Profile, Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), and Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 2.
Tufftalk • Microphone Sponge (2) • USB Power & Data Cable English • Dual Battery Charger • Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (2) • Dual Battery Charger 2.
Tufftalk 3.1.1 Installing the Battery 3 INSTALLING THE TUFFTALK 1. Open the right speaker cover by lowering the slide lock. 3.1 Over-the-Head Earmuff Type Short Antenna 2 1 2. Place the Li-ion rechargeable battery inside the battery compartment. You can use three AAA batteries (sold separately) as an alternative power source for the Tufftalk.
Tufftalk 3. Close the cover and lock it into place by raising the slide lock. 1. Unfasten the short antenna by rotating it counter clockwise. English 2 1 1 2 3.1.2 Replacing the Antenna 2. Take the long antenna and fasten it tightly into position. A short antenna is installed on the headset by default. However, if you wish to have an increased intercom distance, you may replace the short antenna with the long antenna.
Tufftalk 3.2 Hard Hat Earmuff Type 3.2.1 Installing the Headset 1. Attach the headsets to each side of the hard hat by sliding them into the left and right slots of the hard hat. The headset with the microphone and the antenna should be mounted on the left side of the hard hat. Short Antenna 2. Organize the cables under the hard hat suspensions. Note: Right Speaker Cover Tufftalk Headset 10 If the rubber pad on the inner surface of the bracket-top begins to fray, replace it with the included pad.
Tufftalk 3.2.2 Installing the Battery 3. Close the cover and lock it into place by raising the slide lock. English 1. Open the right speaker cover by lowering the slide lock. 1 2 2 1 2. Place the Li-ion Rechargeable Batteryinside the battery slot. You can use three AAA batteries (sold separately) as an alternative power source for the Tufftalk.
Tufftalk 3.2.3 Replacing the Antenna 2. Take the long antenna and fasten it tightly into position. A short antenna is installed on the headset by default. However, if you wish to have an increased intercom distance, you may replace the short antenna with the long antenna. 1. Unfasten the short antenna by rotating it counter clockwise.
Tufftalk English 4 GETTING STARTED 4.
Tufftalk Phone Button Left Ear Cup Right Ear Cup Ambient Mode Button Charging LED DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port Tufftalk Headset Buttons 14
Tufftalk 4.4 Low Battery Warning To power on the headset, press the Phone Button and the Jog Dial at the same time while hearing ascending beeps and a voice prompt, “Hello”. To power off the headset, press the Phone Button and the Jog Dial at the same time while hearing descending beeps and a voice prompt, “Goodbye”. When the battery is low, the blinking blue LED in stand-by mode turns to red and you will hear mid-tone triple beeps and a voice prompt, “Low battery”. 4.
Tufftalk 4.6 Volume Adjustment 4.7 Sena Softwares You can easily adjust the volume by rotating the Jog Dial. You will hear a beep when the volume reaches the maximum or minimum level. The volume is set and maintained independently at different levels for each audio source even when you reboot the headset. For example, once you set the volume for mobile phone handsfree, it will not change even if you adjust the volume for your Bluetooth MP3 music.
Tufftalk Before using the Tufftalk Bluetooth headset with any other Bluetooth devices for the first time, you will need to pair them together. You can pair the Tufftalk with Bluetooth mobile phones, Bluetooth stereo devices such as MP3 players and with other Sena Bluetooth headsets. The pairing operation is required only once for each Bluetooth device. The headset remains paired with the devices and automatically reconnects to them when they are within range.
Tufftalk 5.2 Second Mobile Phone Pairing - Second Mobile Phone and SR10 Typical Bluetooth headsets can connect with only one Bluetooth device, but a second mobile phone pairing allows the headset to connect with another Bluetooth device such as a second mobile phone, an MP3 Player, or the Sena SR10, the Bluetooth adapter. 1. To pair the second mobile phone, press and hold the Jog Dial for 5 seconds until the red LED flashes rapidly and you hear a voice prompt, “Intercom pairing”. 2.
Tufftalk 5.3 Intercom Pairing - Other Tufftalk headsets Note: For example, after the pairing procedures listed above, headset D is the first intercom friend of headset A. Headset C is the second intercom friend of headset A, and headset B is the third intercom friend of headset A. A B D C Pairing A & B 19 English The Tufftalk can be paired with up to three other headsets for Bluetooth intercom conversation. 1. Turn on the two Tufftalk headsets (A and B) that you would like to pair with each other.
Tufftalk 6 MOBILE PHONE 6.1 Mobile Phone Call Making and Answering 1. When you have an incoming call, simply tap the Phone Button or the Jog Dial to answer the call. 2. You can also answer the incoming call by loudly speaking any word of your choice if Voice Activated Phone Answering (VOX Phone) is enabled, unless you are connected to intercom. 3. To end a call, tap the Phone Button or press the Jog Dial for 2 seconds until you hear a mid-tone single beep, or wait for the called person to end the call. 4.
Tufftalk Note: 7 STEREO MUSIC English 4. After selecting the last number redial menu, you will hear a voice prompt, “Last number redial”. Then, to redial the last phone call number, tap the Phone Button or the Jog Dial. 5. To call one of the speed dials, rotate the Jog Dial clockwise or counter clockwise to navigate between the menus until you hear a voice prompt, “Speed dial (#)”. Then, tap the Phone Button or the Jog Dial. 6.
Tufftalk 2. To adjust the volume, rotate the Jog dial. 8 INTERCOM Please make sure your intercom devices are paired as described in section 5.3, “Intercom Pairing - Other Tufftalk headsets”. 8.1 Two-way Intercom 3. To track forward or track back, rotate while pressing the Jog Dial clockwise or counter clockwise. 22 8.1.1 Starting Two-way Intercom You can start an intercom conversation with one of any intercom friends by tapping the Jog Dial.
Tufftalk 8.2 Three-way Intercom You can end an intercom conversation by using the Jog Dial. Press and hold the Jog Dial for 1 second to end any intercom. Or, you can single tap to end intercom with the first intercom friend, double tap to end intercom with the second intercom friend, and triple tap to end intercom with the third intercom friend. 8.2.
Tufftalk 2. Start an intercom conversation with one of the two friends in your intercom group. For example, you (A) may start an intercom conversation with the intercom friend (B). Or intercom friend (B) may start an intercom call with you (A). 4. Now you (A) and two Tufftalk intercom friends (B & C) are having a three-way conference intercom. (A) (A) First Friend (B) First Friend (B) Second Friend (C) 3.
Tufftalk Result Press for 1 second Disconnect (B) & (C) Single tap Disconnect (B) Double tap Disconnect (C) End Three-way Intercom 8.3 Four-way Intercom 8.3.1 Starting Four-way Intercom You can have four-way conference intercom with three other Tufftalk users by adding one more intercom participant to the three-way intercom. While you are having a three-way intercom as above in section 8.
Tufftalk Note: Multiple headsets are connected during multi-way intercom. With various signals interfering each other, the intercom distance of multi-way intercom is relatively shorter than that of two-way intercom. 8.4 Microphone Mute You can mute or unmute your microphone during an intercom conversation by double tapping the Ambient Mode Button. If you disconnect intercom, the microphone mute effect will be turned off as well. 9 THREE-WAY CONFERENCE PHONE CALL WITH INTERCOM PARTICIPANT 1.
Tufftalk 10 UNIVERSAL INTERCOM English 3. You can have a three-way conference phone call by adding an intercom friend to the mobile phone conversation. During a mobile phone conversation, tap the Jog Dial to invite one of the intercom friends to the mobile phone line. To disconnect the intercom first and go back to your private mobile phone call, terminate the intercom by tapping the Jog Dial.
Tufftalk 3. If non-Sena headset (already paired as Universal Intercom with Sena) is turned on, then the multipoint connection is automatically deactivated. And the non-Sena headset is automatically connected to Sena headset as a Universal Intercom. So you cannot use multipoint connection devices, while a non-Sena headset is turned on. 4. Even though you disconnect the non-Sena headset as a Universal Intercom, it will not automatically restore the multipoint connection.
Tufftalk You can initiate the Universal Intercom connection with non-Sena Bluetooth headsets using the same intercom connection method as you would between other Sena headsets. You may single tap the Jog Dial to begin an intercom conversation with the first intercom friend, double tap with the second intercom friend, and triple tap with the third intercom friend. Non-Sena Bluetooth headsets may initiate the Universal Intercom connection, by activating the voice dialer or using the redialing operation.
Tufftalk 2. Start an intercom conversation with non-Sena Bluetooth headset (B) in your intercom group. For example, you (A) may start an intercom conversation with non-Sena Bluetooth headset (B). The non-Sena Bluetooth headset (B) may also start an intercom call with you (A). (A) (B) (C) (A) 30 (A) (B) 3. The other Tufftalk (C) may join the intercom by making an intercom call to you (A). (B) 4.
Tufftalk 10.4 Four-way Universal Intercom 10.4.1 Four-way Universal Intercom Case 1 (A) 3. The non-Sena Bluetooth headset (D) may join the conference intercom by making an intercom call to the Tufftalk (C). (A) (B) (B) (D) (B) Two Tufftalk headsets (A and C) and two non-Sena Bluetooth headsets (B and D) 1. You (A) may start an intercom conversation with the non-Sena Bluetooth headset (B).
Tufftalk 4. Now two Tufftalk headsets (A & C) and two non-Sena Bluetooth headsets (B & D) are connected with the four-way Universal Intercom. (A) 10.4.2 Four-way Universal Intercom Case 2 Three Tufftalk headsets (A, C and D) and one non-Sena Bluetooth headset (B) The procedure is the same as case 1 described in section 10.4.1, “Four-way Universal Intercom Case 1”. (C) (A) (B) (D) You may disconnect a four-way Universal Intercom using the same way as you do in a normal four-way intercom.
Tufftalk Group Intercom allows you to instantly create a multi-way conference intercom with three other most recently paired headsets. 1. Go through intercom pairing with up to three headsets you want to have Group Intercom with. 2. Press the Jog Dial for 3 seconds to begin Group Intercom. The LED will flash green and you will hear a voice prompt, “Group intercom”. 3. To terminate Group Intercom, press the Jog Dial for 1 second during Group Intercom.
Tufftalk 13 TWO-WAY RADIO 13.1 Wired Two-way Radio You can connect a two-way radio with the Tufftalk and talk with the other person using the PTT Button. The PTT Button is for wired twoway radio only. You cannot use wired two-way radio during intercom. Also, you cannot listen to music when two-way radio cable is connected to the two-way radio port. 1. Connect the two-way radio with the Tufftalk using the two-way radio cable (sold separately, available in www.sena.com) and port. 2.
Tufftalk 14.1 FM Radio On and Off To turn on the FM radio, press the Phone Button for 1 second until you hear a mid-toned double beep sound. You will then hear a voice prompt, “FM on”. To turn off the FM radio, press the Phone Button for 1 second until you hear a voice prompt, “FM off”. When you power it off, the Tufftalk will remember the last station frequency. When you power it on, the last station frequency will be playing. 14.
Tufftalk Note: 1. You can save FM stations to presets before using FM radio. Connect the Tufftalk to your PC and open the Sena Device Manager. It allows you to save up to 10 FM station frequency presets on the Tufftalk settings menu. You may do the same operation by using the Sena Smartphone App. 2. You can still answer an incoming phone call and intercom while listening to the FM radio. 14.
Tufftalk The Tufftalk operates in the following order of priority: (highest) Ambient Mode, Mobile phone Intercom FM Radio (lowest) Bluetooth stereo music A lower priority function is always interrupted by a higher priority function. For example, stereo music is interrupted by intercom call, and an intercom conversation is interrupted by an incoming mobile phone call.
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Tufftalk 1. After assigning a phone number to one of three speed dials, you can continually assign another phone number to the rest of two speed dials. 2. You can also assign phone numbers for speed dialing by using the Sena Device Manager software or the Sena Smartphone App. Please visit the Sena Bluetooth website at www.sena.com for more information. 16.2 Enabling/Disabling Audio Boost Voice Prompt “Audio boost” Factory Default Disable Enable Tap the Phone Button Disable Tap the Jog Dial 16.
Tufftalk 16.4 Enabling/Disabling Voice Activated Intercom Voice Prompt “VOX intercom” Voice Prompt “HD intercom” Factory Default Disable Factory Default Enable Enable Tap the Phone Button Enable Tap the Phone Button Disable Tap the Jog Dial Disable Tap the Jog Dial If this feature is enabled, you can initiate an intercom conversation with the last connected intercom friend by voice. When you want to start intercom, say a word such as “Hello” loudly or blow air into the microphone.
Tufftalk 16.6 Enabling/Disabling Voice Prompts 16.7 Enabling/Disabling RDS AF “Voice prompt” Voice Prompt “RDS AF setting” Enable Factory Default Disable Enable Tap the Phone Button Enable Tap the Phone Button Disable Tap the Jog Dial Disable Tap the Jog Dial You can disable voice prompts by configuration setting, but the following voice prompts are always on.
Tufftalk 16.9 Enabling/Disabling Advanced Noise Control™ 16.10 Delete All Bluetooth Pairing Information Voice Prompt “Noise control” Voice Prompt “Delete all pairings” Factory Default Enable Factory Default N/A Enable Tap the Phone Button Execute Tap the Phone Button Disable Tap the Jog Dial When Advanced Noise Control is enabled, the background noise is reduced during an intercom conversation. When it is disabled, the background noise is mixed with your voice during intercom.
Tufftalk 16.12 Exit Voice Configuration Menu Tap Phone Button Tap Jog Dial “Exit configuration” Speed Dial Execute N/A Factory Default N/A Audio Boost Enable Disable Execute Tap the Phone Button VOX Phone Enable Disable VOX Intercom Enable Disable HD Intercom Enable Disable To exit voice configuration menu and get back to stand-by mode, rotate the Jog Dial until you hear a voice prompt, “Exit configuration”, and tap the Phone Button to confirm.
Tufftalk 17 FIRMWARE UPGRADE The Tufftalk supports firmware upgrades. You can update the firmware using the Sena Device Manager (please refer to section 4.7.1, “Sena Device Manager” ). Please visit Sena Bluetooth website at www.sena. com to check the latest software downloads. 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 18.
Tufftalk 18.4 Factory Reset When the Tufftalk is not working properly or is in faulty status for any reason, you may reset by pushing the pin-hole reset button located below the left ear cup. Separate the left ear cup and insert a paper clip into the reset pin-hole and press the reset button for a second with light pressure. The Tufftalk will be switched off. Restart the system and try again. This will not restore the headset to factory default settings. 1.
Tufftalk Type 19 OPERATION QUICK REFERENCE Type Basic Function Mobile Phone Function Button Command LED Beep Power on Press the Phone Button and the Jog Dial for 1 second Solid blue Ascending beeps Power off Press the Phone Button and the Jog Dial Solid red Descending beeps Volume adjustment Rotate the Jog Dial - - Ambient Mode Tap the Ambient Mode Button - - Two-way Radio Press and hold the PTT Button - - Mobile phone pairing Press the Phone Button for 5 seconds Blue & red alt
Tufftalk Type Reset Button Command FM radio on/off Press the Phone Button for 1 second - Mid-tone double beeps Select preset Tap the Phone Button - Mid-tone single beep Seek stations Rotate the Jog Dial while pressing - High tone triple beeps Scan up FM band Double tap the Phone Button - - Stop scanning Double tap the Phone Button - High tone double beeps Save preset while scanning Tap the Phone Button - High tone double beeps Factory reset Press the Phone Button for 10 seconds
Tufftalk • 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 FCC RF 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.
Tufftalk NRR Information The Tufftalk has been tested according to ANSI S3. 19-1974, EN 352-1 and EN 352-3. Model (Over-the-Head Earmuff Type) Attenuation Characteristics Frequency in Hz Subject Mean Standard Deviation 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000 19.2 20.6 28.7 34.1 35.4 41.3 43.9 45.4 44.5 4.0 3.1 3.4 3.2 3.5 2.9 2.7 2.4 3.1 Overall device NRR when property fitted is 24dB.
Tufftalk 4. Regularly check the ear cushions for wear and clean them occasionally as necessary with a damp cloth or distinct ear cushion surface with non-alcohol PPE wipes (Do not use harsh detergents or any solvents which may damage the ear cushion over time). Check the ear cushions for wear. If the cushions become hard, damaged or otherwise deteriorate, they should be replaced promptly (Contact Sena or your authorized dealer for exact replacement parts).
Tufftalk Please ensure that the product is properly used by observing the warnings and cautions below to prevent any risk and/or damage to property. Product Storage and Management • Keep the product free of dust. It may damage mechanical and electronic parts of the product. • Do not store the product in high temperatures as this may reduce the life span of electronic devices, damage the battery, and/or melt plastic parts of the product. • Do not store the product in cold temperatures.
Tufftalk • Do not use the product near a microwave oven or a wireless LAN device as this may cause malfunction or interference with the product. Battery This product has a replaceable rechargeable battery inside. Therefore, when using the product, make sure to adhere to the following: • In any place where wireless communication is prohibited, such as hospitals or airplanes, turn off the power and refrain from using the product.
Tufftalk • In the event any unauthorized person has tried to disassemble, repair, or modify the product. Limited Warranty Notice and Waiver Limited Warranty By buying and using this product, you relinquish considerable legal rights including any claim for compensation for damages. Therefore, be certain to read and understand the following terms and conditions before using the product. Use of this product will constitute consent to this agreement, and forfeiture of rights to all claims.
Tufftalk 4. You must be an adult who can take responsibilities for using the product. 5.
Tufftalk Liabilities Disclaimer TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, SENA EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN
Tufftalk Warranty Service To obtain product warranty service, send the defective product, at your expense, to the manufacturer or the seller along with proof of purchase (a receipt that shows the purchase date, a product registration certificate of the Website, and other relevant information). Take necessary measures to protect the product. In order to get a refund or replacement, you must include the whole package as it was purchased.
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