Q3/Q3 MultiSet™ User Guide
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7. FM RADIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. CHARGING THE BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7.1 RADIO TUNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. CUSTOMIZATION AND SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the scala rider Q3® Bluetooth® communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets. If you have purchased the Q3 MultiSet™, your retail box contains two factory-paired scala rider Q3 units.
CONTENTS OF RETAIL BOX Corded microphoneQ If you purchased the scala rider Q3 MultiSet, the Box will include two sets of each item listed below.
2. CHARGING THE BATTERY Make sure that your scala rider 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 Battery Check In Standby, press + for 2 seconds. • BLUE = Full • PURPLE = Half • RED = Almost empty Android App users can find a battery indicator in the bottom righthand corner of the App.
CARDO COMMUNITY WEB PLATFORM 4. GETTING STARTED Visit http://community.cardosystems.com 4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS *Minimum Requirements: Windows® XP™ / Mac OS X 10.
4.3 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES If two connected audio sources try to play simultaneously, your scala rider automatically determines which audio source to play through the speakers based on the priority of the connected devices. Higher Priority Lower Priority 1. Mobile Phone audio or GPS instructions* 2. Intercom / Click-to-Link 3. A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth) audio 4. FM Radio (Built-in) 5. AUX (for corded connection i.e.
CHANNEL ACTION LED INDICATORS 5.4 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS • I f another paired unit tries calling you via Intercom, the call will begin almost instantly • To receive a CTL intercom call see table in section 5.5 “A” (Default) No action required Rapid RED flashing “B” Tap v x2 Rapid BLUE flashing “C” Tap v x3 Rapid PURPLE flashing 3. I mmediately repeat Step 2 on the second unit. Both units will now be in Intercom Pairing mode. 4.
6. PAIRING AND USING A MOBILE PHONE, GPS DEVICE OR MP3 PLAYER To connect your scala rider to a Bluetooth device 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 for connection to mobile phones, GPS devices and music players with A2DP. 6.1 PAIRING BLUETOOTH CHANNELS 1 AND 2 1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone/GPS/MP3 player. 2. C heck the scala rider is in Standby. 3.
6.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP The scala rider can also receive audio via an MP3 cable from non-Bluetooth MP3 Players or audio sources (see section 6.5) Available only on AVRCP compatible Bluetooth audio sources Play In Standby, tap W Pause/Stop Press W for 2 seconds Next Track With music ON, tap W Previous Track* With music ON, double tap W Music Scan With music ON, press + (scans up) or - (scans down) for 5 sec. The first few seconds of each track will play.
7.2 AUTOMATIC RADIO TUNING 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.
9. SUPPORT For additional information: www.cardosystems.com support@cardosystems.com SA and Canada: 1-800-488-0363 UInternational: +49 89 450 36819 IMPORTANT MULTINATIONAL E-COMMERCE COMPANIES AND ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO SELL CARDO PRODUCTS AND PURCHASES FROM SUCH SITES ARE AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO RECEIVE WARRANTY OR CUSTOMER SERVICE, YOU MUST SUBMIT ORIGINAL RECEIPTS FROM AUTHORIZED CARDO DEALERS. PRODUCTS THAT WERE IMPORTED FROM NORTH AMERICA MUST BE SERVICED IN THE USA.
Cardo advises you to take all necessary precautions and remain alert to the traffic, weather and all road conditions. It is best to stop away from traffic prior to activating or deactivating the Product or initiating or receiving any calls. Do not perform pairing, linking or similar operations while riding. All publications are intended to address technical capabilities and should not be construed as encouraging the operation of Cardo’s Products in any manner that is unsafe or prohibited by law.
Not covered by the warranty: 1. D efects or damage resulting from the use of this Product in other than its normal and customary manner. 2. Defects or damage from misuse, accident or neglect. 3. Defects caused by improper operation, maintenance, installation, adjustment or modification of any kind (incl. long-term storage without periodic charging of the battery). 4. Products opened, disassembled or repaired by non-authorized parties. 5.
