G9 / G9 PowerSet™ User Guide
CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHARGING THE SCALA RIDER G9®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARDO COMMUNITY™ PLATFORM AND “ONE+8” INTERCOM. . . . GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 5 5 7. PAIRING AND USING A MOBILE PHONE, GPS OR MP3 PLAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 7.
Thank you for choosing the scala rider G9® Bluetooth® communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets. This manual will help you set up, configure and operate the scala rider G9. If you have purchased the G9 PowerSet™, your retail box contains two factory-paired scala rider G9 units. Among others, the scala rider G9 offers the following key features: INTERCOM OPTIONS • Intercom Conference mode between 2, 3 or 4 riders at a range of up to 1 mile /1.
CONTENTS OF RETAIL BOX NOTE: If you purchased the scala rider G9 PowerSet, your Retail Box will include two sets of each component listed below.
The Cardo Community is one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking features of the scala rider G9. Visit http://community.cardosystems.com in order to get the following features: • “One+8” Intercom: The scala rider G9 allows Intercom toggling with up to 8 other individual riders.
METHOD A: USING THE BACK PLATE Allen Wrench Back Plate ➍ ➊ Tighten the screws METHOD B: USING THE GLUE PLATE (This can only be done once!) ➋ Loosen both screws Alcohol Pad Glue Plate Allen Wrench Pre-moistened Towlette ➍NOTE: Please read the entire section before proceeding. While we have no reason to believe that the gluing option might negatively affect any helmet, Cardo does not assume any responsibility to that effect, irrespective of its nature and circumstances.
➌ PLACING THE SPEAKERS English Use the Alcohol Pad to clean the exact spot on the helmet Audio Kit Alcohol Alcohol Pad Pad Velcro pads Speaker velcro pad position ➍ Peel off protective backing sheet For best clarity, place speakers directly opposite and close to the ears. Helmets with deep recesses may require padding to bring the speakers closer for ideal positioning.
CHANGING MICROPHONE TYPE (cont.) CHANGING THE MICROPHONE TYPE Attaching Allen wrench Corded microphone Velcro Pad ➊ NOTE: The Corded Microphone can be used with Full face helmets only (not Modular helmets).
POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE REPLACING THE CORDED MICROPHONE SPONGE English Boom Microphone Adjust the Audio Kit’s location so that the microphone is located opposite the center of your mouth. NOTE: A replacement corded microphone sponge is provided for future use should you need it. The wires to the microphone are delicate. Avoid touching them. ➊ ➋ Carefully remove the existing sponge.
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4.4 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES Higher Priority Lower Priority 1. Mobile Phone audio or GPS instructions* 2. Intercom/”One+8”/Click-to-Link 3. A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth) audio 4. FM Radio (Built-in) 5. AUX (for corded connection i.e.
Intercom communication is possible Optone of the three e rcomusing t Intercom modes: io n I e G9 s ou m erco Int t fe re ncing | scala rider® G9 / G9 PowerSet ns Co n “O n e+8 ” Intercom Tog Section “One+8” Intercom 5.1 Toggling Mode (scala rider G9 only) 12 In m The scala rider G9 allows Bike-to-Bike full duplex intercom communication at a range of up to 1 mile / 1.6 km (subject to terrain) with antenna open and within line of sight.
5.1 “ONE+8” INTERCOM TOGGLING MODE Pair with up to 8 other G9 devices (“One+8” Buddies) and connect with one at a time by pronouncing their name. 5.1a CONFIGURING YOUR G9 BUDDY NAME “One+8” Intercom Toggling allows you to connect to a “One+8” Buddy by simply saying the Buddy Name they assigned to their G9. 5.1b HEARING YOUR ASSIGNED NAME To hear the name you have chosen for your G9: 1. Start with the G9 in Standby mode. 2. Simultaneously tap the Voice Command and Channel “B” buttons. 3.
Pairing Online – Cardo Community® You can find your friends and add them to your “One+8” Buddy list via the Cardo Community website at: http://community.cardosystems.com 5.1d PAIRED DEVICE INDICATION Use the Paired Device indication to quickly see which G9 units within a range of 60ft./20m are your “One+8” Intercom Buddies. 1. Press and hold the Voice Command button for 5 seconds. 2. If your G9 and another nearby G9 are paired as “One+8” Buddies, both your Purple lights will turn on for 2 seconds. 3.
flash every 3 seconds). 2. Choose a channel to pair the G9 unit (Channel “A” or “B”). NOTE: Selecting a Channel that is already in use will override the existing paired device on that Channel with the newly paired device. 3. Press and hold the chosen Channel Button (“A” or “B”) on the first G9 for at least 5 seconds until the BLUE or RED LED begins flashing rapidly, indicating it is in Intercom Pairing mode (see Table in section 5.2). 4. Immediately repeat Steps 2-3 for the second G9 unit.
5.2c FOUR-WAY INTERCOM To set up four-way intercom conference mode proceed as follows: In this configuration the two passengers (numbered 2 and 4) are each using two Bluetooth connections: Passenger 2 is paired to Rider 1 and to Passenger 4 Passenger 4 is paired to Rider 3 and to Passenger 2 PAIRING FOUR SCALA RIDER G9 UNITS 1. Pair Rider 1 to Passenger 2 using Channel “A” (see section 5.2a). 2. Pair Rider 3 to Passenger 4 using Channel “A” (see section 5.2a). 3.
6.1 MAKING 2-WAY INTERCOM CALLS There are two ways to start an intercom call with devices that are paired to your scala rider G9. OPTION 1: Voice Connect (VOX) Intercom Call se this for either “One+8” Intercom or 2-way Intercom U Calls (Channel “A” or “B”) 1. Speak any word loudly into the microphone to open the Intercom channel. 2. When you hear the Voice Command tone, say: • the name of a ”One+8” Intercom Buddy i.e.
6.2 MAKING 3-WAY INTERCOM CALLS Now the 4-way Intercom conference mode is established. To start an Intercom Conference Call with Channel “A” and “B”: OPTION 1: Voice Connect (VOX) 1. Speak any word loudly into the microphone to open the Intercom channel. 2. When you hear the Voice Command tone, say: “Call Intercom” to make an intercom call with Rider A and Rider B. OPTION 2: Manual Mode ☛ 1. Add Channel “A”: Tap the Channel “A” Button 2.
6.5 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS 6.6 BUSY SIGNAL When attempting to establish an Intercom call with another device that is already busy, a busy signal will be heard. The G9 is busy while on a phone call, intercom call with Channels “A” and “B”, “One+8” intercom call or Click-to-Link call. 6.7 GROUP SIGNAL Send an instant message to all paired G9s within a range of up to 350 m / 1,150 ft. The recipients will hear a “Signal!” voice announcement.
7. PAIRING AND USING A MOBILE PHONE, GPS OR MP3 PLAYER To connect your scala rider G9 to a Bluetooth device you must first pair them. Pairing is a one-time process. Once paired, the Bluetooth device and the scala rider G9 will automatically recognize each other whenever they are within range (10m / 33ft).
7.2 PAIRING A GPS DEVICE • Receive GPS navigation instructions NOTES: • Not all Bluetooth GPS devices allow connections to Bluetooth audio devices. Please consult your GPS User Manual for more information. • If Pairing is not completed within 2 minutes, the scala rider G9 will return to Standby mode. 1. Turn on your GPS. 2. Verify that your G9 is turned ON and in Standby mode (single BLUE flash every 3 seconds). 3.
NOTE: If Pairing is not completed within two minutes, the scala rider G9 will return to Standby mode. 7.
8.2 RADIO TUNING Seek and Save: (Find the next FM station) 1. Press and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down Button for 2 seconds. • Pressing Volume Up searches upwards (higher frequency) for a station • Pressing Volume Down searches downwards (lower frequency) for a station 2. Tap the Channel “B” button within 20 seconds of finding the FM station to save it as the current Preset. Scan and Save: Scan through FM stations 1. Press and hold the Volume Up button for 5 seconds.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTIONS RESET PAIRING Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement To delete your paired devices (not including “One+8” pairings): 1. Verify that your G9 is turned ON and in Standby mode (single BLUE flash every 3 seconds). 2. Press and hold the Mobile Button for at least 6 seconds. The G9 will first flash RED. Continue to hold the button until the RED and BLUE lights begin rapidly alternating. 3. Press and hold the Volume Up Button for 2 seconds. 4.
Industry Canada (IC) 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. IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with the RSS-102 exemption from routine RF exposure evaluation for use in an uncontrolled environment.
Hearing Aids This warranty also becomes void if: Some devices may interfere with certain hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you should consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. a. any of the seals on the case or battery are broken or Product or battery show signs of tampering, Other Medical Devices c.
Some states do not allow certain exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Cardo retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-refurbished replacement Product) the device or software or give a refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. Warranty Service To obtain warranty service, your Product must be registered. Register online at: www.
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