COROS™ LINX Smart Cycling Helmet User’s Manual Expanded polystyrene Polycarbonate shell Power button MIC Strap Padding Tri-glide splitters Over ear bone conduction headset Buckle O-Ring List of Contents Smart Helmet, Smart Remote and Mount, Micro-USB Charging Cable, Emergency Identification Card, COROS™ Helmet Bag, Reflective Decal PAGE 1
Bone Conduction Speaker. The integrated open ear Bone Conduction Speaker enables you to enjoy music safely. With ears completely open to ambient sounds while riding, you will be able to maintain situational awareness. Smart Communication. Allows you to communicate with your family or friends through your cell phone on the go. Voice Navigation. Leads you along recommended routes. You won’t need to continue checking a navigation screen, which can be dangerous. Music Player.
How to Wear Your Helmet Warning: Please do not wear an improperly sized helmet even after adjusting its fastening system. Put the helmet on your head as shown in Fig.1. Slide the tri-glide splitters just below your earlobes. Next, adjust the location of the buckle to provide even tension between your neck and head. Finally, adjust the knob on the regulator for proper integration. Fig. 1. Correct • Fig.1 shows the correct way to wear the helmet.
How to Wear Your Helmet, cont. • The tri-glide splitter as shown in Fig. 3 is a key component for orientating the helmet. Adjust the tri-glide splitters on each side of the helmet so that the left strap and right strap come together just under the earlobes. Tri-glide splitters Fig. 3. O -Ring • Fig. 4 shows how the chin strap also plays an important part role in orientating the helmet.
How to Wear Your Helmet, cont. • The COROS™ helmet is equipped with an adjustable fit system which helps stabilize the helmet when worn in the correct position while riding. Fig. 5 shows where to locate the adjustable knob. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen. Fig. 5. Fig. 6. • Fig. 6 shows how the helmet will look from the front when adjusted correctly.
How to Operate Smart Functions Charging Please fully charge up your LINX helmet before using. To charge the helmet, open the Micro USB protective cover, located at the back of helmet. Next, plug the data line into the Micro USB interface, as shown in Fig. 7. Turning On/Off To turn the helmet ON, hold the Power button for 3 seconds until you hear the word “pairing”. To turn the helmet OFF, hold the Power button for 3 seconds until the LED indicator light turns off. Fig. 7.
Pairing 1. See www.coros.com for compatible IOS and Andriod devices. 2. To pair your helmet to your phone, first power on the helmet. On your phone, turn Bluetooth “On”. To enter the Bluetooth Pairing interface, find OTHER DEVICES, and select “COROS™ Helmets”. (See Fig. 8) 3. Download the COROS™ Helmet APP. (see Fig. 9). Option 1: Search and Download > In the App Store, search and find “Coros Helmet”. Download and save it directly to your phone. CorosHelmet Option 2: Scan Quick Response Code > Fig. 8.
Fig. 10. Fig. 11. Fig. 12. 4. To connect to COROS™ smart devices, launch the COROS™ Helmet App. Select corresponding smart devices under the Device List. (see Fig. 10) Connecting the Controller Remote 1. Pairing: Tap on Smart Remote under Device to enter the Pair interface (see Fig. 11). Click the “Match” button (see Fig. 12) and then press and hold any key on the Smart Remote until the “Successfully Paired” message appears.
2. Mounting: Your package contains the Smart Remote, plus the remote holder and 2 rubber rings. Find a spot on your bicycle handlebar to mount the holder, near your right or left hand (Fig. 14, Picture 1). Position the first rubber ring at one corner of the holder and stretch the ring diagonally to catch on the opposite corner as shown in Picture 2. Attach the second rubber ring to the other two corners. Picture 3 shows the holder installed correctly, with the Smart Remote placed into position.
Smart Remote Functions Quick press Quick press for music play or pause. for volume up and down. Quick press to advance to next music track. Quick press to answer phone calls or to hang up. Quick press one of these buttons to mute incoming phone call. Quick press to start Walkie Talkie. A second Quick press (accessory sold separately).
Specifications Music Play Time 10+ hours play/talk Charge interface Micro USB Electrical Input DC 5V/0.6A Charging Time Approximately 1.5 hours Stand by time Up to 180 days Bluetooth Operational Distance Up to 10 meters (33 feet) Bluetooth Profile BLE, A2DP, HFP, SPP, AVRCP, HSP Speaker Output 0.
Troubleshooting of Electronic Functions 1. Unable to power on helmet Try charging the helmet from 1 to 2 hours. 2. After power on, the helmet automatically powers off after a short period of use. Perform a “hard reset” by pressing the power button for a period of 10 seconds. 3. No response for remote pair and operation. After several failed attempts to pair the helmet, please contact COROS™ Support at www.coros.com For complete troubleshooting information, please visit www.coros.
Limited Warranty COROS™ warrants the original purchaser of this product that the product is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects of physical damage resulting from neglect, abuse, improper repair, use, or fit, alterations, or any use unintended by the manufacturer. COROS™ does not warranty any helmet damaged due to heat or contact with solvents.
Certifications EC Type examination conducted by: SGS United Kingdom Ltd, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6WA, UK. Notified Body No: 0120 Model: COROS™ Linx C.P.S.C.
General Safety, Use and Care This manual covers important information with respect to safety, operation and maintenance of the helmet, please read it carefully before initial use. 1. No helmet can protect its user from all unforeseeable accidents, including those involving bicycle-to-motor vehicle collisions. The COROS™ helmet is designed to protect the head and cannot guard against cervical, spine or other body injuries that may result from an accident. 2.
6. The helmet may be damaged and rendered ineffective by petroleum and petroleum products, cleaning agents, paints, adhesives, etc., without the damage being visible to the user. 7. A helmet has a limited lifespan and should be replaced when it shows obvious signs of wear. 8. This helmet should not be used by children while climbing or doing other activities where there is a risk of hanging or strangulation should the child become trapped Please keep the helmet out of reach from children under five. 9.
Maintenance Clean the helmet with mild soapy water. Avoid use of specific solvents such as ammonia, bleach, paints, abrasives or hydrocarbons which may damage the helmet and cause it to fail to protect the head in the accident. Storage 1. Keep the helmet far away from high temperatures over 65.5C or 149.9F, as it may cause damage to the helmet. Do not place the helmet into dark colored vehicles or store it in tightly sealed containers or bags where high heat can accumulate and cause damage to the helmet.
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Contact COROS™ Wearables Inc. 8201 164th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA 98052 USA info@coros.com For updated product and mobile app information, please visit www.coros.
FCC Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
