PAGE 1 / 28 DRAFT Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CONTENT OF RETAIL BOX 3. CHARGING THE HEADSET 4. BASIC SET UP AND CONFIGURATION a. General Functions Turning On/Off Volume Control Muting Battery Level Indicator Redialing b. Voice Feedback c. Audio Sources and Priorities d. Firmware Upgrade Option 5. GETTING STARTED a. b. c. d. Mounting the G4 on your helmet Positioning the microphone & speakers Attaching and removing the G4 Using the flip-up antenna 6.
PAGE 2 / 28 8. INTERCOM 9.1. Set-Up, Pairing and Configuration 9.2. Using the G4 for INTERCOM with other G4 headsets a. Two-Way Intercom pairing b. Three-Way Conference Mode Intercom pairing c. Four-Way Conference Mode Intercom Pairing between 2 couples (2 bikers and their passengers riding on two motorcycles) 9.3. Using the G4 for INTERCOM with earlier scala rider models a. Two-Way Intercom pairing b. Three-Way Conference Mode Intercom pairing 9. NOTICES a. b. c. d.
PAGE 3 / 28 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations, and thank you for choosing the scala rider G4 Bluetooth® Headset for motorcycle helmets. This manual will help you operate the headset, but you should first familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth functionality of your mobile phone and/or GPS device before using the scala rider G4. The retail box of the G4 contains one headset unit. When paired with another scala rider G4, the headsets can be used as an Intercom at a range of up to one mile or 1.
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PAGE 5 / 28 Radio FM Button IMPORTANT: The scala rider G4 is a water-resistant device, designed for use under moderate rain or snow conditions. However, the headset is not rated waterproof and should not be used under severe weather conditions. The cover lid protecting the Charging Jack should be kept tightly closed at all times to prevent moisture from entering the device. 3. CHARGING THE HEADSET Make sure that your headset is fully charged for at least four hours before initial use.
PAGE 6 / 28 5. BASIC SETUP AND CONFIGURATION a. GENERAL FUNCTIONS DESIRED RESULT: Turn on the headset REQUIRED ACTION: Press the Mobile Button three seconds steadily for at least Led indication: three blue flashes. Audio feedback: Ascending tone (low-high). Turn off the headset Press the Mobile Button three seconds steadily for at least Led indication: three red flashes. Audio feedback: Descending tone (high-low).
PAGE 7 / 28 c. AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES The different audio sources connected to the G4 are prioritized as shown below, i.e. the higher priority source will always override and interrupt the lower one. For example, incoming mobile phone calls will interrupt ongoing Intercom calls, while incoming intercom calls will interrupt the audio from the built-in FM Radio etc. Highest Lowest d. 1. GPS device (GPS audio and navigation instructions) 2.
PAGE 8 / 28 • Glue Plate Method: Recommended for helmets to which the standard method cannot be applied, using the Glue Plate included in the box. Pic showing both methods Standard Method: Fastening the Clamp to the Helmet 1. Use the enclosed Allen Wrench to loosen the two screws on the Back Plate. 2. Slide the Back Plate between the internal padding and the external shell of the helmet. 3.
PAGE 9 / 28 b. Peel the foil cover from the adhesive Velcro pad and place the Velcro pad on the chosen location opposite your mouth. c. Attach the microphone on the Velcro, as in photo. d. Tighten the screws of the Clamp. b. POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE & SPEAKERS The microphone is to be positioned in front of the center of you mouth as detailed previously. Only once you attach the helmet clamp with microphone on your helmet, you may proceed with attaching the speakers.
PAGE 10 / 28 open even when there is no use of Intercom. However, leaving the antenna open may result in increasing it’s vulnerability, in case your helmet falls on the ground or if it is exposed to any accidental impact. 7. THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Built-In FM Radio and external MP3 Player (via cable) a. FM RADIO The scala rider G4 is equipped with a high-quality FM Radio receiver, allowing you to choose how and when you listen to your favorite stations.
PAGE 11 / 28 You may still continue to listen to the current unsaved station. Saving a selected station 1. Select the station you wish to replace by tapping the CHANNEL B button until the desired station is found. 2. Search for a new station as described in the section above. 3. Tap the CHANNEL B button within 20 seconds of finding the station to save the current station. 4. If you don't save the station, the Radio will exit search mode without saving the current station.
PAGE 12 / 28 2. With the scala rider G4 headset turned ON, press and hold the Mobile Button for at least six seconds until the Red and Blue Lights begin rapidly alternating. 3. Search for Bluetooth devices on your phone by following the phone’s instructions. Consult your phone’s User Manual for more information. 4. After a few seconds the phone will list “scala rider G4” as a discovered device. Select it and follow your phone’s instructions to accept the pairing. 5.
PAGE 13 / 28 When the headset is on an active phone call, any Intercom call request will be automatically rejected. Once the phone call is terminated, you can initiate and accept Intercom calls.
PAGE 14 / 28 b. MP3 PLAYER Your headset is designed to receive wireless stereo music from MP3 players and Smartphones that support the Bluetooth A2DP profile. Please note: all MP3 Player’s functions (e.g. FWD, PLAY etc.) must be operated from the MP3 Player itself. Future software upgrades will include the Bluetooth AVRCP profile that will allow you to operate the MP3 Player’s functions directly from the headset. Refer to the User Manual of your audio device for further information.
PAGE 15 / 28 3. Search for Bluetooth headsets on your MP3 Player by following the device’s instructions. NOTE: If using a Bluetooth adapter, follow the device’s instructions for Pairing to Bluetooth headsets. Please consult the device’s User Manual for more information. 4. After a few seconds the MP3 Player will list “scala rider G4” as a discovered device. Select it and follow your MP3 Player’s instructions to accept the pairing. 5. If your MP3 player prompts for a PIN or Passkey enter 0000 (four zeros).
PAGE 16 / 28 9. USING THE INTERCOM 9.1 Introduction The scala rider G4 provides you with an impressive Bike-to-Bike Intercom range with an extended range option by simply flipping up the antenna. The Flip-up Antenna allows you to easily maximize intercom range with other bikers up to 1 mile / 1.6 km (subject to terrain). It can also be useful when riding in a dense urban environment that may affect the transmission quality.
PAGE 17 / 28 Section 9.3 explains how to pair your G4 with earlier, non-G4 scala rider models, such as the “Q2TM”, "Solo TM ", the "FM TM ", or a "TeamSet TM " Driver unit. Initiate Intercom calls There are two ways to start an Intercom call with your paired headsets while the headset is in Standby mode: VOICE CONNECT: CHANNEL BUTTON CONNECT: Start talking loudly Once you start talking loudly, an Intercom call will be established with both paired headsets, CHANNEL A and CHANNEL B (if both are available).
PAGE 18 / 28 2. Busy Status (When using a G4 headset) When attempting an Intercom call with a headset that is already on a Phone/GPS/Intercom call, you will hear two beeps indicating the other headset is busy. 3. Automatic Reconnection of the Intercom If the G4 and another paired headset go out of range and disconnect from each other, the G4 will immediately try to reconnect to the other headset. 4.
PAGE 19 / 28 VOICE CONNECT: CHANNEL BUTTON CONNECT: Start talking loudly Once you start talking loudly, an Intercom call will be established with the other paired headset. Single tap the correct CHANNEL Button to add or remove the other headset from an Intercom call. The Intercom call will stay on until all participants remain silent for 30 seconds. b.
PAGE 20 / 28 remain silent for 30 seconds. c. from an intercom call. FOUR-WAY INTERCOM When connected to three other scala rider G4 units, your headset can also participate in a 4-way Conference Intercom Call (full duplex) as explained below.
PAGE 21 / 28 1. If either headsets is turned OFF, turn it ON by pressing and holding the Mobile Buttons until the Blue Light flashes three times. 2. Make sure that both headsets are now flashing slowly in Blue. 3. Choose a CHANNEL you wish to use to pair the headset (CHANNEL A or CHANNEL B). NOTE: Selecting a CHANNEL that is already in use will replace the paired headset on that CHANNEL with the newly paired headset. 4.
PAGE 22 / 28 If either Passenger headset’s Intercom call is interrupted, the Driver headset they are paired to will not be able to communicate with the other bike’s Driver or Passenger. 9.3 Using the G4 for INTERCOM with non-G4 scala rider headsets a. TWO-WAY INTERCOM with scala rider Q2 Using your G4 with a scala rider Q2 headset (We recommend that you refer to your Q2 headset manual) 1.
PAGE 23 / 28 NOTE: • • If the Pairing process is not completed within two minutes the headset will return to Standby mode. When using non-G4 scala rider or scala-rider Q2 models to serve as the Passenger unit (e.g. a "Solo", "FM", or a "TeamSet" Driver unit), Voice Connect Intercom can only be initiated from the scala rider G4 headset. However, you can always initiate the Intercom manually also from the non-G4 unit by pressing the CTRL button.
PAGE 24 / 28 Using your G4 with two scala rider Q2 headsets: Proceed with setup as in section 9.3a above and use either in Rider-to-Passenger or in Bike-to-Bike mode Using your G4 with a combination of scala rider Solo, FM, or TeamSet (Driver) headsets: Proceed with setup as in section 9.3b above but use only in Rider-to-Passenger mode Example: For pairing your G4 with a Q2 and an FM headset: 1. Pair your G4 with the Q2 as described in section 9.3a., using CHANNEL A. 2.
PAGE 25 / 28 10. NOTICES a Official Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.| NOTICES 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
PAGE 26 / 28 European CE Notice The scala rider G4 headset (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. Declaration of Conformity (DOC) ® The scala rider G4 headset is compliant with and adopts the Bluetooth Specification 2.
PAGE 27 / 28 c. DISCLAIMER AND GENERAL RELEASE By using the scala rider G4 you will waive substantial legal rights including the right to sue. Please read the following carefully before using the device. If you do not accept all terms of this agreement, you should immediately return the product for a full refund. By using the headset you agree to be bound to this agreement and forfeit the right to sue.
PAGE 28 / 28 RETURN FOR FULL REFUND IF YOU ARE UNWILLING TO ACCEPT AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, YOU MAY RETURN THIS DEVICE TO CARDO FOR A FULL REFUND, PROVIDED THAT YOU DO SO NO LATER THAN 7 BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE DEVICE (proof of purchase required) AND SUBJECT TO THE WRAPPING BEING INTACT. WHEN DOING SO, PLEASE REFER TO THIS SECTION.
