G4 User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. CONTENTS OF THE RETAIL BOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. CHARGING THE G4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4. BASIC SETUP AND CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4.
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing the scala rider G4 Bluetooth® communication system for motorcycle helmets. This manual will help you operate the G4, but you should first familiarize yourself with the Bluetooth functionality of your mobile phone and/or GPS device before using the G4. The retail box of the G4 contains one G4 unit. When paired with another G4, the units can be used for Intercom at a range of up to one mile or 1.6 km (subject to terrain).
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1. Charging the G4 from any A/C wall socket or from a USB port on your computer (charging time from computer takes longer). 2. Downloading software upgrades from any PC running Windows® XP™, Vista™ or Windows 7™. (see section 4.4 for details). 4. BASIC SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 4.
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. Higher Priority Lower Priority 1. Mobile Phone audio or GPS instructions (device specific) 2. Intercom 3. A2DP audio source 4. FM Radio (built-in) 5. Auxiliary Line-In Port (for corded connection e.g. MP3 players). 4.4 SOFTWARE UPGRADES AND SETTINGS To make the most of your G4, make sure that it is running the latest software.
1. Use the enclosed Allen Wrench to remove both Allen screws and release the Helmet Clamp’s back plate. 2. Determine the location on the helmet where the Helmet Clamp must be attached. 3. Adjust the Helmet Clamp’s location on the Helmet so that the microphone is located opposite the center of your mouth. You may need to reposition the Clamp repeatedly until you identify the best spot. (Be sure to clean the selected area prior to the gluing process). 4.
NOTE: For best audio results, make sure that both of your speakers actually touch your ears. Please visit us at www.cardosystems.com/support/faq for other useful tips. 5.4 ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE G4 FROM THE HELMET CLAMP ATTACHING: Slide the G4 sideways (i.e. horizontally) along the sliding panel until a clicking sound indicates that it is locked in place. REMOVING: Your G4 can be removed for charging or storage by sliding the G4 sideways. à slide G4 sideways 6.
NOTES: • If the Pairing process is not completed within two minutes, the G4 will return to Standby mode. • Not all Bluetooth mobile phones can broadcast Bluetooth Stereo music (A2DP), even if the phone has an MP3 player function. Consult your mobile phone’s User Manual for more information. • With some mobile phones, you may need to tap the Mobile Button to connect the G4 to the phone after pairing is complete. The G4 will automatically connect to the last phone it is paired with. 6.
NOTES: • If the Pairing process is not completed within two minutes the G4 will return to Standby mode. • The priority schedule of your G4 has been set to avoid incoming intercom calls interrupting GPS instructions in progress. In such case the intercom caller will hear a busy signal and you will hear two beeps, indicating that an intercom caller is trying to page you. (see section 4.3 for details on audio priorities of paired devices). 6.
Operating your A2DP source from your G4 Play Press and hold the MP3 Button for 3 seconds Pause/Stop* Press and hold the MP3 Button for 3 seconds Forward Press and hold the Volume Up Button for 3 seconds Rewind** Press and hold the Volume Down Button for 3 seconds * Varies depending on your mobile phone model ** With some phones you may need to repeat this action once more 7.
There are two ways to search for a new radio station on your G4: Seek and save: 1. While the Radio is on, select the station number from one to six that you wish to set by tapping the CHANNEL “B” button until the desired station is found. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down Button for three seconds. • Pressing Volume Up will search upwards (higher frequency). • Pressing Volume Down will search downwards (lower frequency). 3. Once a station is found, searching stops and you can hear the station.
Terminate a call Tap the Mobile Button during a call, or let the other party terminate the call Using the auxiliary line-in port for cable connectivity The G4 has an auxiliary jack which allows you to connect nonBluetooth audio sources, such as MP3 players (with 3.5 mm - 1/8” stereo jacks) to the G4 by using the enclosed cable. 1. Make sure the G4 is on Standby mode, flashing slowly in Blue. 2.
9. USING THE INTERCOM 9.1 INTRODUCTION The G4 provides you with an impressive Bike-to-Bike Intercom range by simply flipping up the antenna. The Flip-up antenna allows you to maximize intercom range with Flip-up Antenna other bikers at up to 1 mile / 1.6 km for extended range (subject to terrain). The antenna is also useful when riding in dense urban environments that may affect the transmission quality.
Select your preferred Pairing Option UNITS TO BE PAIRED GO TO SECTION Your G4 with another G4 9.10 a Your G4 with a Q2/Q2 pro 9.11 a Your G4 with one earlier scala rider model 9.11 b Your G4 with two other G4 units 9.10 b Your G4 with one G4 and one Q2/Q2 pro unit 9.11 c Your G4 with two Q2/Q2 pro units 9.11 c Your G4 with one G4 and one other scala rider model 9.11 c Your G4 with one Q2/Q2 pro and one other scala rider model 9.11 c Your G4 with two other scala rider models 9.
9.6 VOICE CONNECT FEATURE (VOX) The G4 offers VOX technology for safe and hands-free operation of some key functions. For incoming calls, just pronounce loudly any word (e.g. “hello”). To reject an incoming call, remain silent for about 15 seconds. To reject an Intercom call remain silent for 30 seconds. NOTE: The Enable/Disable Voice Connect feature affects only the Intercom functionality.
NOTE: Selecting a CHANNEL that is already in use will override the paired G4 on that CHANNEL with the newly paired G4. 4. On the G4, press and hold the chosen CHANNEL BUTTON (“A” or “B”) for at least six seconds until the G4’s BLUE or RED Light begins flashing rapidly, indicating it is in Intercom Pairing mode. (See Table in 9.10). 5. Repeat Step 3-4 for the second G4. 6.
Initiate Intercom calls There are two ways to start an Intercom call with your paired G4s while the G4 is in Standby mode: VOICE CONNECT: Start talking loudly Once you start talking loudly, an Intercom call will be established with both paired G4s, CHANNEL “A” and CHANNEL “B” (if both are available). CHANNEL BUTTON CONNECT: Single tap the CHANNEL “A” or “B” Button to add or remove the desired channel from an Intercom call. 9.10c.
NOTE: If the Pairing process is not completed within two minutes the G4s will return to Standby mode. 9.11 USING THE G4 FOR INTERCOM WITH OTHER SCALA RIDER MODELS 9.11a. TWO-WAY INTERCOM WITH SCALA RIDER Q2/Q2 pro To use your G4 with a Q2 unit, we recommend that you also refer to your Q2 manual. 1. If either device is turned OFF, turn it ON by pressing and holding either the Mobile Button for the G4 unit or the CTRL Button for the Q2 until the Blue Lights flash three times. 2.
9.11b. TWO-WAY INTERCOM WITH EARLIER SCALA RIDER MODELS To use your G4 with other scala rider models such as the “Solo”, “FM”, “TeamSet pro” or a “TeamSet” Driver unit make sure you have the manual of the other scala rider headset available. 1. While the G4 is turned OFF, turn it ON by pressing and holding the Mobile Button until the Blue Light flashes three times. 2. Turn the other scala rider ON by pressing and holding its CTRL Button until the Red/Blue lights begin rapidly alternating. 3.
Using the G4 with two Q2/Q2 pro headsets: Initiate Intercom calls from a G4 There are two ways to start an Intercom call with your paired headsets while the G4 is in Standby mode: Using the G4 and scala rider Q2/Q2 pro with either a Solo, FM, TeamSet pro or TeamSet (Driver) headset: VOICE CONNECT: Start talking loudly Once you start talking loudly, an Intercom call will be established with both paired devices, CHANNEL “A” and CHANNEL “B” (if both are available).
For example, incoming mobile phone calls and GPS navigation instructions will interrupt ongoing Click-to-Link calls, while incoming Clickto-Link calls will interrupt the audio from the built-in FM Radio etc. Click-to-Link established calls and Intercom calls have the same priority: If one is in use, the other is unable to interrupt. Therefore, a Click-to-Link request cannot interrupt an Intercom call in progress, and vice-versa. Higher Priority Lower Priority 1.
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