User Guide
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2. CHARGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3. CUSTOMIZATION AND SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3.1 CARDO COMMUNITY WEB PLATFORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the scala rider PACKTALK™ communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets. If you have purchased the PACKTALK DUO, your retail box contains two factory-paired units. The scala rider PACKTALK offers the following key features: INTERCOM OPTIONS Dual DMC™ (Dynamic Meshwork Communication) and Bluetooth® intercom technologies on board – with a range of up to 1 mile / 1.6 km* bike-to-bike in full duplex.
CARDO COMMUNITY®and CARDO SMARTSET APP • Download the latest software upgrades and get new features • Use your smartphone as a Remote Control on the handlebar • Easily add and remove paired devices • Customize your settings ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ➤ Voice Commands for safe and hands-free operation of key functions ➤ AGC and VOX technologies to automatically adjust speaker volume and microphone sensitivity according to ambient noise and riding speed (Customizable and Pat.
2. CHARGING THE BATTERY Make sure that the battery is fully charged for at least 4 hours before initial use. Charging with the wall charger is faster than via a computer USB port. • RED LED ON – Charging • RED LED OFF – Charging complete. Cardo SmartSet App users can find a battery indicator in the bottom right-hand corner of the App. w The scala rider PACKTALK is waterproof and dustproof.
3. CUSTOMIZATION AND SETTINGS 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: via the Cardo Community on a PC / Mac*, the Cardo SmartSet App or from the Menus on your device.
3.1 CARDO COMMUNITY WEB PLATFORM Visit http://community.cardosystems.com Minimum Requirements: Windows® XP™ / Mac OS X 10.7 3.2 CARDO SMARTSET APP* C Sm ardo a AprtSet p In the App, you can also: • Add / Remove Intercom pairings • Make Phone / Intercom calls • Control your music • Find / Change radio stations • Set volume levels for each audio source Minimum Requirements: Android: 3.0, iOS: 8.0 * App available only on iOS and Android devices 3.
Settings menu (3 taps on Z ) Standby mode menu A2DP / Intercom audio priority Mute / Unmute the Pack (only in DMC mode) VOX Operation Mode Play Music Spoken Status Announcements Play Radio Click-to-Link Start Intercom (only in Bluetooth mode) AGC Voice Dial RDS Redial VOX Hotdial Parallel Audio Streaming Switch Intercom mode (DMC/Bluetooth) Language Advanced Features Menu Advanced Features menu in DMC mode Advanced Features menu in Bluetooth mode Create a Pack Pair Intercom Channel A
4. GETTING STARTED 4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Power ON Press π for 2 seconds 3 BLUE flashes + ascending tone Power OFF In Standby, press π for 2 seconds 3 RED flashes + descending tone Volume Roll the Z forward or backward to adjust and set volume of current audio source Mute Roll the Z backward and then forward very fast Enable / Disable VOX (For Intercom / Voice Commands only) In Standby, tap v and Z simultaneously • Enabled: Blue flash for 2 seconds • Disabled: Red flash for 2 seconds 4.
4.3 PARALLEL AUDIO STREAMING AND AUDIO SOURCE PRIORITIES The scala rider PACKTALK can stream audio from two connected sources simultaneously, so that you can listen to your music or the radio while holding an intercom conversation. Parallel Audio Streaming is automatically disabled during mobile phone conversations. By default, Parallel Audio Streaming is enabled. See section 3 to adjust the settings.
Current Mode Standby Standby / FM / A2DP FM Radio A2DP Music DMC Intercom Desired Action Say this: Hear Voice Command List “Command List” Start A2DP “Music ON” Turn on FM “Radio ON” Battery Status “Battery Status” “1+8” Intercom Call <> * Intercom call with A and B “Call Intercom” * Turn off FM “Radio OFF” Next Station Preset “Next Station” Previous Station Preset “Previous Station” Stop / Pause A2DP “Music OFF” Next Track “Next Track” Previous Track “Previous
4.5 VOICE CONNECT (VOX) The PACKTALK has VOX technology for safe and hands-free operation of some key functions. See section 3 to adjust VOX settings.
5. INTERCOM The scala rider PACKTALK is the world’s first communication and entertainment system to contain TWO intercom technologies that work to complement each other. DMC™ intercom mode enables groups of up to 15 riders to communicate via intercom independently of each other, seamlessly and automatically adapting to rapid changes of the group. Bluetooth intercom mode is compatible with other scala rider intercom models, the cardo SHO-1 and Schuberth’s SRC-System™.
5.1 DMC INTERCOM MODE The default intercom mode is Bluetooth Intercom. To switch to DMC intercom mode: • Use the Cardo SmartSet App (see section 3.2) • or enter the Standby menu and choose ‘Switch Intercom mode’ • or in Standby mode, tap v and p simultaneously Introduction The scala rider PACKTALK uses DMC technology to create a spontaneous and fluid virtual network of riders. DMC provides a more stable connection in a group of riders than the Bluetooth intercom mode.
Join a Pack The easiest way to join a pack is via the Cardo SmartSet App, while the “Pack Creator” is nearby and in DMC grouping mode. The process can also be done from the Advanced Features Menu in Standby mode. Alternatively, make sure your unit is in DMC intercom mode and that you are within 3 m / 10 ft. from the Pack Creator. While the “Pack Creator” is in Grouping mode, press v for 5 seconds on your unit. A Purple LED indicates that grouping with the “Pack Creator” has been successful.
Mute the pack If for any reason you would like to mute the conversation but still remain a pack member, press v for 2 seconds. Tap v to rejoin the conversation. Leaving a pack If your connection is lost for any reason, you will remain a member of the pack until your unit can reconnect to any of the other members of the pack. If you choose to leave the pack you can: • Use the Cardo SmartSet App.
5.2 BLUETOOTH INTERCOM MODE t e rc om 4 Wa y In te n fe re n ci n g “1 +8 ”I Section 5.2a rc Co k-to-Link Spo Clic nt an o In us om e Bluetooth Intercom communication is possible using one of the three methods: g ntercom Togglin “1+8” Toggling (between scala rider PACKTALK / SMARTPACK, G9/G9x and cardo SHO-1 / SRCS PRO models) 2-way Intercom conversations within a group of up to eight other “1+8” Buddies Section 5.
5.2a “1+8” INTERCOM TOGGLING (with PACKTALK / SMARTPACK, G9 / G9X, cardo SHO-1 and SRCS PRO) Pair with up to 8 other devices (“1+8” Buddies) and connect with them one at a time by saying their name. CONFIGURE YOUR BUDDY NAME Before using “1+8” Intercom, you should assign yourself a Buddy name, so that other paired Buddies can call you by this name. Visit the Cardo Community to configure your Buddy Name (see Section 3). Until you configure a Buddy name, your unit will be known as “PACKTALK”.
CALLING “1+8” BUDDIES There are three ways to start an intercom call with “1+8” buddies. OPTION 1: Voice Command (VOX) Say any word loudly into the microphone. When you hear the Voice Command tone, say the name of a ”1+8” Buddy i.e. “John Smith”. VOX Operation settings must be set to “Voice Command” (see section 3).
5.2b 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. 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 PACKTALK DUO, both units are factory-paired and configured to communicate via Channel “A”.
G CARDO GATEWAY Non-Cardo devices can connect via the “Cardo Gateway”, allowing conversation between your PACKTALK and a non-Cardo brand of Bluetooth intercom. Cardo Gateway pairing is done on Intercom Channel “B”. There are three ways to pair with a non-Cardo brand of Bluetooth intercom: g OPTION 1: Via the Cardo SmartSet App  OPTION 2: Advanced Features Menu Enter the Advanced Features Menu (see 3.3) and select “Cardo Gateway” to enter pairing mode on the scala rider.
CALLING INTERCOM CHANNELS “A” AND “B” OPTION 1: Voice Connect (VOX) Say any word loudly into the microphone. When you hear the Voice Command tone, say “Call Intercom” to start an intercom call with “A” and/or “B” (subject to who is present). VOX Intercom calls with only “A” or “B” will end automatically after 30 seconds of silence.
THREE-WAY INTERCOM a b FOUR-WAY INTERCOM a b a IMPORTANT: Conference Mode Considerations During a 3 or 4-Way Intercom Conference call, riders using both intercom channels “A” and “B” will not be able to receive phone calls or GPS instructions as long as the call is in progress.
5.2c CLICK-TO-LINK (CTL) INTERCOM MODE Click-to-Link is a spontaneous way to instantly initiate 1-on-1 intercom calls with other riders near you, without being paired. Think of it as a private channel that you can set up on-the-go with other riders that you see along the way. Click-to-Link can be disabled effectively blocking any attempt by a third party to send a CTL request to you. Start a CTL call request (search lasts up to 10 sec.
6. USING A MOBILE PHONE, GPS OR MP3 PLAYER To use a Bluetooth device with your scala rider PACKTALK you must first pair them. Once paired, they will automatically recognize each other whenever they are within range (10m / 33ft). Your scala rider has two Bluetooth channels to connect mobile phones, GPS devices and music players with A2DP. 6.1 PAIRING BLUETOOTH CHANNELS 1 AND 2 1. M ake sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone/GPS/MP3 player. 2.
• If you have paired 2 different mobile phones directly to your scala rider, you will need to set one as default for making calls. • If your GPS supports it, you can pair the second mobile phone directly to the GPS and then pair the GPS to your scala rider, and so connect both mobile phones and the GPS to your scala rider. • Not all Bluetooth mobile phones broadcast Bluetooth Stereo music (A2DP), even if the phone has an MP3 player function. Consult your mobile phone’s User Manual for more information.
6.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP (on A2DP/AVRCP compatible Bluetooth audio devices) Play ß In standby, tap π or use the Voice Command / Feature Menu Pause/Stop ß Press π for 2 seconds or use Voice Command Next Track ß With music ON, tap π or use Voice Command Previous Track* ß With music ON, double-tap π or use Voice Command Music Scan With music ON, tap and roll Z forward (scans up) or back (scans down). The first few seconds of each audio track will be played.
7. FM RADIO Your scala rider includes a built-in FM radio with a 6 Preset memory and RDS (Radio Data System). RDS allows the radio to automatically retune to the strongest frequency available for the FM station you are listening to when the signal becomes too weak.
7.2 AUTOMATIC RADIO TUNING Find 6 temporary radio stations. These stations cannot be saved and do not replace your saved FM Presets. Turning off your unit will clear the temporary stations and restore the FM Presets. 1. With the radio on, tap π three times. 2. T he radio will search upwards (higher frequency) from the current station and store the next 6 FM stations it discovers. 3. I f desired, repeat to store the next 6 FM stations. 8.
