G9 / G9 PowerSet™ User Guide ver. 3.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. CHARGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. CUSTOMIZATION AND SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4. GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 it. If you have purchased the G9 PowerSet, your retail box contains two factory-paired 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.
Mobile button (On / Off) Volume Volume / Rewind / Forward Channel A / MP3 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 SmartSet App or from the Settings Menu on your device. Voice Command Channel B / FM scala rider G9 button layout 2.
CARDO SMARTSET APP 4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Power ON / OFF SETTINGS MENU The Settings menu is built in to your scala rider and is available in several languages. Enter Menu Exit Menu Press p for 2 seconds • ON: 3 BLUE flashes + ascending tone • OFF: 3 RED flashes + decending tone Volume Tap + or - to adjust and set volume of current audio source Mute Tap + and - simultaneously In Standby, press a and b for 2 seconds Press b for 2 seconds English C Sm ardo a AprtSet p 4.
4.2 STATUS LIGHTS 4.4 VOICE COMMAND None 1 BLUE flash every 3 seconds 2 BLUE flashes every 3 seconds 1 RED flash every 3 seconds 2 RED flashes 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 G9 allows full duplex intercom communication at a range of up to 1.6 km (subject to terrain and within line of sight). 4.5 VOICE CONNECT (VOX) The scala rider G9 offers 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 9 Inone of the three ider Gusing r te Intercom modes: a l o ercom Int us 4W ay rc In t m Co n ferencing “1 +8 ” In tercom Toggli tio ns k-to-Link Spo Clic nt co an o Op er e a m 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 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 Press u for 2 seconds. Hear the names of all pre-paired “1+8” buddies.
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 G9 PowerSet, both units are factorypaired and configured to communicate via Channel “A”. If for any reason you have to pair them again, OR if you wish to pair a different unit to make Intercom calls, proceed as follows: There are two ways to pair Channels “A” and “B”: OPTION 1: Flash-Pairing™ (with other G9 or G9x models) See note in 5.
FOUR-WAY INTERCOM IMPORTANT: Four-Way Conference Mode Considerations During a 4-Way Intercom call, the two passengers who maintain two active connections will not be able to receive mobile phone calls or GPS instructions as long as the conference call is in progress. 5.3 CLICK-TO-LINK (CTL) INTERCOM MODE Click-to-Link is a spontaneous, “social” feature of your scala rider G9. You can instantly initiate 1-on-1 intercom calls with other riders near you, without being paired.
5.4 BUSY SIGNAL When attempting to establish an Intercom call with another device that is already busy, a “busy” signal will be heard. The scala rider is busy while on a phone call, intercom call with Channels “A” and “B”, “1+8” intercom call or Click-to-Link call. 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.
6.2 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS 6.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP The scala rider G9 can also receive audio via the enclosed cable from non-Bluetooth MP3 Players or audio sources as described in section 6.5.
[SENDER] Start/Stop sharing your music: During A2DP music playback, press b for 2 seconds [RECEIVER] Stop music sharing: Press b 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. 7. FM RADIO Your scala rider G9 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. Turning off your scala rider will clear the temporary stations and restore the FM Presets. 8. TROUBLESHOOTING Reboot If your scala rider stops responding, reset it by turning it off and then on again (press p for 2 seconds). Reset Pairing 1. In Standby, press p or + for 5 secs until LED flashes RED/BLUE. (Deletes all paired devices) 2.
10. NOTICES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement European CE Notice 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. 15.
HEALTH WARNINGS: Audio devices can cause hearing loss. Employ care and avoid exposure to excessive volume levels that may damage or impair hearing or lead to hearing loss. Permanent hearing loss may occur if Products are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time. IMPORTANT: Do not store your Product without charging it from time to time for periods in excess of six months, as this may cause irreversible damage to the capacity of your battery. Your warranty will not cover such events.
Warranty Service To obtain warranty service, your Product must be registered. Register online at: www.cardosystems.com/registration. Please present the Product, along with your registration number, bill of sale (receipt) at any authorized Service Center or at the store from which you have purchased the Product. To obtain warranty service, contact Cardo’s product support and obtain an RMA tracking number, or contact your local Cardo authorized dealer.
