scala-rider FM TM
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1. CARDO CARDO SYSTEMS INC cARDO scala rider TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ceccecccsccscssssssscsssscsscsssssssssussesssssssssssssussssssessseesssssssusssensseeesseeseanees 4 5 DEFINITIONS 6 2 SAFETY EE A A A A A E 6 INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER DEVICES 9 CE 9 Hearing AS 9 9 3 RETAIL BOX CONTENTS 10 A COMPONENTS 11 5 BEFORE USING case rear 11 GENERAL 5 2 2 12 TURNING ON THE HEADSET FOR THE FIRST TIME 12 RECONNECTING THE HEADSET TO A PAIRED PHONE 13 ATTACHING THE SCALA RIDER FM UNIT YOUR HELMETS 14 REMOVING THE HEADSET FROM THE HELMET 16 6 HANDLING CELLPHONE CALLS 16 INITIATING CALLS BY USING YOUR PHONE S KEYPAD 16 VOICE DIALING titiisin 17 scala rider FM C2. scala rider FM CARDO 5 When prompted enter 0000 four zeros as your PIN or passkey 6 Your phone will confirm that pairing has succeeded Note If pairing is not completed within two minutes the headset will return to standby mode and you must repeat the pairing process Your Headset can pair with up to eight phones and will automatically bond with the last phone connected to the Headset Reconnecting the Headset to a Paired Phone Although you may have previously paired your headset to your phone each time you turn one of them off some phones require that you re establish the link Reconnecting may also be necessary when your headset and phone have lost the radio signal because the distance between them has exceeded 30 feet or 10 meters or major obstacles have come in the way After you have turned on your headset and mobile phone there are several methods to re establish the link if needed CAR5D0 scala rider FM Assuming your mobile phone has voice activation capablity press briefly the headset s CTRL button to activate voice dial A signal on your phone s screen will indicate that the link is re established nothing Once a call is received answer by pressing the CTRL button With some mobile phones you should refer to your phone s menu and or manual most likely solution is to simply turn the headset off Then turn it on again after several seconds and tap CTRL
3. Sometimes when switch between radio stations the volume is not the same for all the stations This can result from different broadcast signal strengths of the radio stations If the station volume is too low even after turning the volume to maximum volume try to find the same station on a different frequency The volume changes every time switch between radio and phone conversation You can adjust the radio volume and phone conversation volume separately While listening to radio changing the volume will change only the radio volume and while the radio is off changing the volume will change only the phone conversation Sometimes when search for radio stations the volume changes instead of searching for new stations You probably released the search button too early Release the button only once hearing the new radio station on the Headset Sometimes the quality of the radio reception decreases for a few seconds The radio quality depends on the radio station s transmitting power If you travel near high buildings or in remote locations you may experience problems with reception While listening to the radio the radio becomes mute for several seconds and then returns to normal operation The scala rider FM mutes the radio each time the mobile phone sends an audio signal to the headset This can happen if the mobile s keypad is pressed or a new SMS arrives depending on your type
4. Attaching the scala rider FM Unit to Your Helmet 1 Use the enclosed Allen Wrench to loosen the two screws on the Back Plate of the clamp 2 Slide the Back Plate between the internal padding and the external shell of the helmet If the external shell is too wide use the extension pad 3 Adjust the clamp s location so that the microphone is located at the corner of your mouth and then tighten the screws Attach the speaker to the Velcro on the inside of your helmet opposite your ear or use the supplied Velcro pad if needed INCORRECT CORRECT 4 Slide the headset downwards along the sliding panel until a clicking sound indicates that the headset is locked in place scala rider Removing the Headset From the Helmet Your headset canbe removed Press for charging and storage by here pressing your finger gently against the tab and sliding the headset up with the other hand Figure 1 Figure 1 We recommend that you store your Headset in the enclosed carry pouch when not in use 6 Handling Cellphone Calls NOTE Certain advanced features of the scala rider FM are only accessible to phones equipped with the hands free profile Initiating Calls by Using Your Phone s Keypad 1 Dial the phone number on your phone s keypad 2 Press Talk or Send on your p
5. Calls can be initiated from your mobile phone audio will be heard on the headset 2 year Limited Warranty Some phones require that you press briefly CTRL to transfer the call gt cARDO Definitions BT Bluetooth CTRL Control Button on the headset 2 Safety IMPORTANT The scala rider FM is a water resistant device designed for use under moderate rain and snow conditions However the headset is not waterproof and should not be used under severe weather conditions The cover tongue protecting the charging jack should be kept tightly closed at all times to prevent moisture from entering the device Observe the following safety precautions when using your headset Carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual Follow all instructions and warnings labeled and marked in this manual Use a cloth to clean the headset DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use caution when using your headset near water such as bathtubs sinks or swimming pools scala rider FM CARDO Do not expose your headset to extreme temperature moisture or high voltage Your headset is rugged but can be damaged or broken if not handled with care Do not expose headset to liquids nor place heavy objects on it Do not disassemble the product or any of its components for reason as this will void the warranty and ma
6. radio If you are using a standard non Bluetooth mobile phone you can still enjoy the headset s advantages by connecting our optional BTA Bluetooth Adapter to your mobile phone purchased separately The scala rider FM is compatible with the latest Bluetooth version 1 2 specifications and works equally well with B uetooth version 1 1 Please read and familiarize yourself with all the instructions components and controls of your headset prior to first use For safety reasons we strongly recommend not to conduct phone calls above 80 km h 50 mph Safe driving requires your complete attention and in particular at higher speeds Also the audio quality of your headset deteriorates with higher speeds causing additional distraction from the traffic around you Please refer to the waiver conditions at the end of this manual We wish you an enjoyable and safe scala rider FM experience 0 scala rider FM CARDO Features e For maximum safety most operations are hands free allowing you to keep your hands on the handle bars Easy to attach to helmet High capacity rechargeable Li Po battery provides extended talk time of up to 9 5 hours and in excess of one week standby time e Universal Travel charger 110 240V 50 60Hz e Supports hands free and headset profiles Calls be answered and terminated from either the headset from your mobile phone subject to your phone s capabilities
7. Short press the Radio button after finding the station you want to save Increase radio volume While the radio is on short click the Volume Up button Decrease radio volume While the radio is on short click the Volume Down button cARDO 11 FAQs Do need an Adapter if already have a Bluetooth enabled cell phone No Your scala rider FM communicates with virtually every Bluetooth phone How does the scala rider FM headset work Once the scala rider FM is paired to your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone the two devices communicate wirelessly using Bluetooth technology If want to keep my non Bluetooth mobile phone can still use it with my scala rider FM headset You can hold on to your non BT mobile phone and still enjoy the benefits of the headset if you use the Cardo BTA Bluetooth Adapter purchased separately The BTA Adapter plugs directly into the headset jack of most non Bluetooth phones thereby enabling the phone to communicate wirelessly with your headset Is the battery removable The battery is not removable and you should never try to open the headset The Headset should be serviced by authorized personnel only Do need to turn my headset off or leave it on when it is recharging Either way is fine When turn on my cell phone do need to pair or link my cell phone and headset again Once your mobile phone and headset are paired
8. understand that a risks and dangers exist in using the Device while in traffic incl but not limited to injury or illness strains fractures partial and or total paralysis death or other ailments that could cause serious disability c these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the manufacturers or its agents or any third party involved in designing or manufacturing the Device d these risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes You hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and or damages whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of others including the Company 5 You confirm that you have read this release of liability and fully understand its terms and that you have given up substantial rights by not returning the Device for a full refund see refund option below Disclaimer of Warranty CARDO DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE ENCLOSED DEVICE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT THE DEVICE AND ITS ACCESSORIES ARE PROVIDED AS IS AND AS AVAILABLE WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BEYOND THOSE ASSUMED IN THE ENCLOSED MANUAL Limitation of Liability IN NO EVENT SHALL CARDO BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
9. user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help cARDO 15 European CE Notice Certification and Safety Approvals General Information Regulations and Notices This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC Hereby Cardo Systems Inc declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Please note that this product uses radio frequency bands not harmonized within the European Union EU Within the EU this product is intended to be used in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden The United Kingdom and within EFTA in Iceland Norway and Switzerland Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cardo will void the user s authority to operate the equipment 16 Limited Warranty Your scala rider FM headset is covered with a Two Year limited product warranty from
10. what you like or dislike about our product THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING OUR QUESTIONNAIRE scala rider FM CARDO This page intentionally left blank CARDO scala rider This page intentionally left blank scala rider FM CARDO This page intentionally left blank Developed Manufactured by CARD0 CARDO SYSTEMS INC 100 High Tower Blvd Suite 101 Pittsburgh PA 15205 USA 9981 220 W490
11. 3 4 helmet and up to 120 km h or 75 mph with a closed full faced helmet High end helmets may yield better results Enable Disable the Voice Command Feature Press and hold the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to enable disable the VC feature You will hear an ascending descending tone confirming the change each time you switch this feature ON or OFF Answering Calls Using Voice Command We recommend that you set your phone by default to auto answer mode The phone will then automatically answer any incoming calls thus allowing you to receive all incoming calls without the need for any action on your part Alternately you can answer an incoming call via the headset by loudly saying any word of your choice within 7 seconds after you hear the ring If you remain silent the call will be rejected see following section cARDO Rejecting Calls Using Voice Command To reject a call and stop the ringing remain silent for 7 seconds when you hear an incoming call via the headset 8 Operating the Radio Your headset is equipped with a high quality FM radio receiver This section explains how to enjoy the functions of the FM radio The scala rider FM enables you to listen to FM radio while you are not using the headset for a phone conversation While listening to the radio you do not have to worry about missing phone calls as the headset automatically tur
12. ARDO ANSWERING CALLS INCLUDING VOICE COMMAND FEATURE 17 TERMINATING CALLS 18 VOLUME CONTROL a a 19 CALL REJEC Tiesin E RAAR 20 REDIAL 20 7 VOICE COMMAND VG FEATURE 20 ENABLE DISABLE THE VOICE COMMAND FEATURE 21 ANSWERING CALLS USING VOICE COMMAND 21 REJECTING CALLS USING VOICE COMMAND 22 8 OPERATING THE RADIO 22 9 UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS LIGHTS AND SOUND SIGNALS 25 STATUS LIGHTS 25 TONES 25 10 SUMMARY OF FUNCTION Si siiis iaa 26 a S 27 12 30 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 34 14 35 15 NOTICE 36 16 LIMITED WARRANTY 17 REGISTRATION FORM cARDO 1 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the scala rider FM Bluetooth headset for motorcycle helmets Now you can wear your helmet while talking hands free on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone as well as listen to the
13. Charging Jack Speaker Sliding Panel Volume Down Headset Clamp 5 Before Using Make sure that the headset is fully charged for at least four hours before initial use Subsequent charging should take two to three hours 1 Connect the wall charger to Charging Jack of the headset located between the two Volume Control buttons 2 While charging the red status light illuminates When charging is complete the light will turn off cARDO FM General Instructions All headset functions are controlled either by e Pressing the Control or Radio Button either for a short period of less than a second or for a long period of over three seconds Or e Pressing the volume up and volume down buttons Turning on the Headset for the First Time In order for the headset to work with your cellular phone they must first recognize each other This process is called pairing and only needs to be performed once for each phone 1 Turn on your phone and make sure its Bluetooth function is activated 2 With the Headset turned off press and hold the Control Button until the red and blue status lights begin rapidly alternating 3 Search for Bluetooth devices on your phone by following the phone s instructions 4 After a few seconds the phone will list the scala rider FM as a discovered device Select it and follow your phone s instructions to accept the pairing
14. RDO 3 When the headset is fully charged the red light turns off hear crackling noises Possibly caused by nearby interference If you have a GSM phone and your headset is too close to phone noises may be heard Headset and mobile phone are more than 30 ft 10 m apart or there are major obstacles such as concrete walls between the headset and mobile phone Sound deteriorates when the Some mobile phones emit weaker Bluetooth phone is in my back pocket signals than others resulting in reduced sound quality especially when the phone is close to your body Suggestion Move the phone to your breast pocket or to a front pocket on the same side you wear your headset The party am speaking to 1 Close helmet cover under high speed conditions complains about insufficient 2 Use the bigger microphone sponge audio quality 3 Make sure the microphone is not in front of your mouth The microphone should be at the corner of your mouth FM Radio troubleshooting can t turn on the Radio Wait 10 to 15 seconds after turning on the Headset immediately after turning on setup time for the Headset before turning on the the Headset radio cCARDO Sometimes when trying to turn the radio on the mobile phone initiates Redial instead You probably released the Radio button too early Release the button only after you hear the Radio on the Headset
15. THE DEVICE WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE DEVICE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED TO YOU ABSENT SUCH LIMITATIONS SOME STATE STATUTES MIGHT APPLY REGARDING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 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 PRIOR TO USING THE DEVICE AND 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 BY NOT RETURNING THE DEVICE FOR REFUND ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE CONDITIONS YOU ARE EXPLICITLY IN AGREEMENT WITH THE ABOVE AND RENOUNCE ALL RIGHTS TO FUTURE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST CARDO AS DEFINED ABOVE CARDO scala rider FM SUPPORT For additional information visit our website at www cardowireless com or call us at Toll free USA 1 800 488 0363 Fax 1 412 788 0270 Europe and International 49 89 450 36819 Fax 49 89 404 817 U S and Worldwide Patent Pending 2006 Cardo Systems Inc Assembled in China Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc scala rid
16. d road conditions if you chose to use the scala rider FM headset including all derivative models irrespective of its commercial name or branding the Device and stop your Vehicle on the roadside prior to operating the device Any publications advertisements announcements or similar notes that refer to using the Device while riding a Vehicle are solely intended to address its technical capabilities and should not be misconstrued as if encouraging users to operate the Device while actively involved in traffic By way of purchasing this Device and not returning it for a full refund see below you are irrevocably releasing indemnifying from any liability loss claim and expense including attorneys fees and holding Cardo harmless for any bodily injuries harm or death as well as losses or damages in goods to any Vehicles including your own or to any property or asset that belong to you or to third parties any of which may result from using the Device under any circumstances or conditions and irrespective of jurisdiction Cardo will not be responsible for any physical damages irrespective of reasons conditions or circumstances including malfunctioning of the Device and all risks associated with operating it rest solely and entirely with the user of this Device irrespective of whether the Device is used by the original purchaser or any third party Cardo hereby notifies you that using this Device may also be in contravention to local fede
17. e warranty for your product will only become effective if all of the blanks marked are completed For your convenience you may either register on line at www cardowireless com or via fax or regular mail at one of the CARDO offices Cardo Systems Inc Cardo Systems Inc 100 High Tower Blvd Hohenlindenerstr 1 Pittsburgh PA 15205 USA Munich 81677 GERMANY Fax 1 412 788 0270 Fax 49 89 404 817 cARDO scala rider Please note Completing the questionnaire is optional and does not constitute a requirement for warranty and customer service for your product CARDO WILL NOT SHARE YOUR INFO WITH THIRD PARTIES Gender M F Group 18 19 28 29 39 40 49 50 64 65 Mobile Phone to be used with your product Please tell us how the product features have impacted your decision to purchase the it by rating its features accordingly 10 most important and 0 least important Weight Comfort Price Bluetooth connectivity Design Optional Features Functions Sound quality Brand Packaging Advertisements Reviews Recommendations User Friendliness of the product Uniqueness please specify below Compatibility with the mobile phone of your choice Other Have you used competing products and if so how do they compare please specify Please rank the clarity of our user manual and or Quick Start Guide 10 best quality and 0 worst quality Please rank the clarity of our website Please tell us
18. er FM is a trademark owned by Cardo Systems Inc All rights reserved by Cardo Systems Inc Cardo reserves all rights and explicitly prohibits any copying dissemination or other commercial use of the text and or images or any part thereof contained in this manual with the exception of end users of the scala rider FM headset for their own personal use of authorized resellers and of journalists covering this product for media purposes scala rider FM cCARDO Registration Form for Cardo Products Pour la version frangaise visitez s v p notre site Web Die Deutsche Version kann von unserer Website heruntergeladen werden versi n espa ola puede encontrarse en nuestro sitio web La versione italiana essere scaricata da web www cardowireless com Dear Customer Thank you for choosing our product We hope that you will enjoy using it and welcome your feedback or suggestions To become eligible for our one year limited warranty including customer service support you must obtain a registration number NOTE CARDO WILL NOT SHARE YOUR INFO WITH THIRD PARTIES Last First Name Middle Initial E mail or Mailing address Purchase Date Purchase Price Purchase Location name and address of store online other Please send me YES NO Information about future CARDO products and events Upgrades and or updates regarding your product Remember Th
19. he Reject Redial End functions Your phone supports the Bluetooth headset profile only and not the handsfree profile Therefore you must use the Control button to answer or terminate calls Can t answer phone calls using the Voice Command VC feature 1 2 Make sure that the VC feature is activated Make sure that you speak the word loudly after prompting cannot perform redial Make sure that the call list on your phone is not empty The Redial feature works only with mobile phones that support the handsfree profile Make sure that your phone supports this profile Battery does not provide at least five hours of talk time Make sure your scala rider FM headset is fully charged Charging time is up to 3 hours for an empty battery When the headset is connected to the charger and it is fully charged the red Indicator Light turns off trying to reject incoming calls by remaining silent but the phone continues to ring 1 2 Make sure the VC feature is enabled see Section 7 Reject feature works only with mobile phones that support the hands free profile Make sure your mobile phone supports this profile Red Status Light does not light steady when charger is connected Make sure the charger s DC jack is firmly plugged into the headset Disconnect the charger s DC jack wait a few seconds and plug it back in scala rider FM CA
20. hone to dial the number scala rider FM cARDO Voice Dialing 1 Make sure your phone is ON but no call is in progress 2 Tap the Headset s CTRL button and listen for a tone 3 Now pronounce the name of the party you wish to call and wait for feedback from the phone The type of feedback depends on your phone Answering Calls Including Voice Command Feature The ring tone for incoming calls increases gradually When you hear the ring tone on the headset there are two ways you can answer the call the CTRL button on your headset once Figure 2 Assuming the Voice Command feature is active see Section 7 below answer the call by pronouncing loudly any word of your choice within 7 seconds If you remain silent for 7 seconds the call will be automatically rejected and the ringing will stop Figure 2 cARDO Terminating Calls To terminate a call tap the Reject Redial End button followed by a tone confirming the termination Figure 3 If the other party terminates the call first no action is necessary Wait at least three seconds before pressing the CTRL button to start voice dialing Tap here to terminate call Figure 3 IMPORTANT If your mobile phone does not support the handsfree protocol you will not be able to end calls by pressing the Reject Redial End Button Instead please tap the CTRL button to term
21. if the battery develops leakage This warranty becomes void if a The headset has been opened by non authorized personnel b The battery is used in equipment other than the equipment for which it was intended The Company disclaims all responsibility for any equipment not furnished by Cardo Systems Inc which is attached to or used in connection with the scala rider FM headset Furthermore the Company is not responsible for any damage to any part of the scala rider FM headset resulting from the use of ancillary equipment not furnished by the Company What this warranty does not cover 1 Defects 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 4 Products opened disassembled or repaired by non authorized parties 5 Defects or damage due to exposure to excessive temperatures adverse weather conditions external impacts or spills of solid or liquid substances incl rain 6 All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged after purchase Warranty Service To receive warranty service your product must be registered Fax the attached registration card to the numbers listed on the card send it by certified mail or register online at http www cardowireless com For services please
22. inate calls scala rider FM CARDO Volume Control The scala rider FM comes equipped with AGC technology to automatically adjust itself to the optimal speaker volume Its embedded sensors continuously measure the ambient noise and driving speed to make manual adjustment of the volume buttons virtually unnecessary Volume Up Volume Down Figure 4 You may also adjust the volume any time by pressing the volume buttons one step at a time For each step of adjustment you will hear a short beep cARDO Call Reject While you hear the ring tone on the headset there are two ways you can reject the call the Redial Reject End button on your headset to reject the call Figure 3 Assuming the Voice Command feature is enabled see section 7 below remain silent for 7 seconds to reject the incoming call Redial While no call is in progress tap the Redial Reject End button on your headset to redial the last number you have called FIG 3 7 Voice Command VC feature The VC feature allows you to answer or reject incoming calls by voice control without having to remove your hands from the handlebars The default mode of this feature is ON To disable the VC feature please refer to the following section scala rider FM CARDO NOTE Typically the VC feature works well while driving up to 70 km h or 44 mph with a
23. ns off the FM radio and switches to Bluetooth headset operation when the phone rings or when you decide to initiate a call When the conversation is over the headset automatically returns to radio mode Turning the FM Radio On While no call is on the headset press and hold the Radio button on your headset for three seconds to turn on the radio The radio turns to the last radio station you were listening to With some phones you scala rider FM CARDO should wait a few seconds after ending a call before turning on the radio Turning the FM Radio Off While the radio is turned on press and hold the Radio button for three seconds to turn the radio off Switching Preset FM Radio Station There are 6 pre set radio stations available on your scala rider FM While the radio is on tap the Radio button to cycle between saved stations Searching New FM Radio Station While the radio is on press and hold the Volume Up or Volume Down button for 3 seconds or until you hear the next station on your headset Pressing Volume Up will search upwards higher frequency Pressing Volume Down will search downwards lower frequency Once a station is found searching stops and you can hear the station To save this station refer to the following section A cARDO To continue searching press the Volume Up Volume Down button again for three seconds You may still c
24. of mobile phone scala rider cCARDO The radio doesn t turn back on immediately after the end of a call The scala rider FM recognizes when the phone call ends and automatically turns the radio back on The period between the end of a call and the radio turning back on depends on your mobile phone type and should last several seconds NOTE For most problems we recommend as a first step that you turn the headset off and then on again If this does not help try pairing the headset and phone again 13 Technical Specifications Technology Compliant with Bluetooth Ver 1 2 Maximum power 2 5 dbm Maximum link distance 30 feet or 10 meters Typical talk time Up to 7 hours Typical Radio operation time 8 to 10 hours Typical standby time Up to one week Typical charging time 3 hours Power Source Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery Weight Speaker width 120 oz or 34 9 4 7mm VC operation Up to 70 km h or 44 mph with open helmet Up to 120 km h or 75 mph with closed helmet Approvals FCC Part 15 CE IC Bluetooth scala rider FM cARDO 14 FCC Notice This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received incl
25. oid any and all warranties e The information in this Manual is furnished strictly for informational purposes and is subject to change without notice Cardo assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this User Guide Verify that your Headset is serviced by an Authorized Cardo Dealer or Service Center Cardo Systems Inc retains the right to amend and change its products manuals and specifications at any time without notice Waiver and General Release By using the scala rider FM 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 the 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 Using a communication device while riding a motorcycle scooter moped ATV quad bike or any other vehicle whether on land water or air jointly referred to as Vehicle requires your complete und undivided attention Cardo Systems Inc including its Officers Directors Affiliates Parent Company Representatives Agents Contractors Sponsors Employees Suppliers and scala rider FM cARDO Resellers jointly referred to as the Company or strongly advises you to take all necessary precautions and remain alert to the traffic weather an
26. ontinue to listen to the current unsaved station Pressing the radio button in this case will move to the next saved station Saving FM Radio Station The FM radio is equipped with a memory capacity of 6 stations Select the station you wish to replace by tapping the radio button until you find the station you want to replace Search for a new station as described above the Radio button within 20 seconds of finding the station to save the current station If you don t save the station the radio will exit search mode without saving the current station You can still continue to listen to the current unsaved station Tapping the Radio button in this case will move to the next saved station 9 Understanding the Status Lights and Sound Signals Status Lights The headset uses the following Status Lights to display its state Status Light State None Headset is off or Status Light is disabled Alternating Red blue flashes Entering pairing mode 1 blue flash every 3 seconds Standby No call in progress 2 blue flashes every Call being initiated or in progress 3 seconds 1 red flash every seconds and battery is low 2 red flashes every 3 seconds Call being initiated or in progress and battery is low Tones With the exception of the actions described in the following table all actions are followed by a single tone to confirm that the headse
27. present the product along with your registration number and bill of sale receipt at any authorized Service Center or at the store from which you have purchased the product Returns to the Company pursuant to the limited warranty can only be accepted with a Return Authorization number obtained from Cardo s Customer Service Department A cARDO General Provisions This warranty is given in lieu of all other express or implied warranties including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Cardo s obligations under this section are limited to the duration of this limited warranty a Certain limited life components that are subject to normal wear and tear such as decorative finishes batteries cradles or other accessories are exempt from any warranty b Cardo is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or misuse of any of the Company s products c The user should never attempt to perform service adjustments or repairs of the Product by him herself Doing so will void all warranties During the term of the warranty all products must be returned to the point of purchase or the authorized Service Center for all necessary work d The Company is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred during shipping All repair work on Cardo products by parties not explicitly authorized by the Company will v
28. ral state or national laws or regulations and that any use of the Device is entirely at your sole risk and responsibility 1 You your heirs legal representatives successors or assigns hereby voluntarily and forever release discharge indemnify and hold harmless Cardo from any and all litigation claims debts demands actions and liability which may arise directly or indirectly from using the Device for any distress pain suffering discomfort loss injury death damages to or in respect to any person or property however caused WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE and which may hereafter accrue to you on some future date as a result of said use to the fullest extent permitted by law 2 You fully understand and assume the risks in using the Device including risk of negligent acts or omissions by others 3 You confirm that you are physically capable to use the Device and that you have no medical conditions or needs that may infringe upon your abilities to do so in a safe manner You confirm cARDO scala rider that you are at least eighteen 18 years of age and that you have been advised of the risks associated with the use of the Device You further confirm that you will not consume any alcohol that may affect your alertness or any mind altering substance and will not carry use or consume these substances before or during the use of the Device 4 You fully acknowledge our warnings and
29. ry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of about six inches 16 cm be maintained between a mobile phone or a headset and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker Be sure not to interfere with the functionality of personal medical devices Hearing Aids Some digital headsets may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you should consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device and or your physician to determine if it is adequately shielded from interference caused by external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information 3 Retail Box Contents Headset Clamp with microphone and speaker If you use more than one helmet you may consider purchasing additional clamps from our online store Wall Charger www cardowireless com Allen Wrench Velcro Pad Small Sponge for Microphone Travel Pouch Extention Pad User Guide which includes Warranty and Registration form scala rider CARDO 4 Components Button serves as Reject Redial End Button Status Light Radio Button Sliding Plate Control Button Volume Up Press on Tab to Microphone release headset
30. t has accepted the command Mute On off tone and mute reminder tone every 20 seconds Radio station changed One to six short beeps according to the station number gt CARDO scala rider FM 10 Summary of Functions If you want to do this P H O E F U N C T O N 5 Turn on the headset Press the Control button steadily for at least 6 seconds Turn off the headset Press the Control button steadily for at least 3 seconds Answer a call Short press the Control button or speak loudly any word of your choice Reject a call Short press the Reject Redial End button or remain silent for 7 seconds Terminate a call Short press the Reject Redial End button Increase the volume Short press the Volume Up button Decrease the volume Short press the Volume Down button Voice Dial During standby short press the Control button and state the name of the person you wish to call Note that the person s name and number must first be entered in the phone s memory Redial During standby short press the Radio button R A D O F U N C T O 5 Turn on the radio During standby press and hold the Radio button for at least 3 seconds Turn off the radio While the radio is on press and hold the Radio button for at least 3 seconds Search for new While the radio is on press and hold the Volume Up or radio station Volume Down button for at least 3 seconds Save new radio station
31. the date of original purchase Please retain the retail sales receipt and your registration data for proof of purchase What this limited warranty covers and for how long Cardo Systems Inc the Company or Cardo warrants the scala rider FM headset and charger against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two 2 years from date of purchase proof of purchase and registration required The Company at its sole discretion will at no charge either repair replace or refund the purchase price of the product to the original purchaser during the warranty period provided the product has not been damaged or tampered with and has been returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty to an authorized Company Service Center Repair at the Company s option may include the replacement of parts boards or batteries with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts Warranty Conditions This express limited warranty is extended by Cardo Systems Inc solely to the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable to others This is the complete warranty for your scala rider scala rider FM cARDO FM headset and charger The Company assumes no obligation or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of the Company Batteries are warranted only if the battery capacity falls below 70 of rated capacity or
32. tion what is the difference between Search Up and Search Down Searching Up will find a radio station that broadcasts in higher frequencies than the current station Searching Down will find a radio station that broadcasts in lower frequencies than the current station More questions Please visit our FAQ page at http www cardowireless com scala rider FM CARDO 12 Troubleshooting Problem Action Bluetooth Headset Problems Unsuccessful Bluetooth Pairing 1 Delete scala rider FM from your paired device list of your phone 2 Turn off the phone and headset 3 Remove the battery from the phone and return reseat it 4 Repeat the pairing process as described in Turning on the Headset for the First Time page 12 Can t answer calls or perform 1 Make sure that the scala rider FM headset is voice dialing by pressing the turned ON and in standby mode with the blue Control key Status Light slowly flashing 2 Verify that the Bluetooth function on your phone is set to ON 3 Verify that the scala rider FM headset is the correctly paired headset to your phone 4 Reconnect the phone and headset as described in the section Reconnecting the scala rider FM headset to a Paired Phone 5 Check the definitions and settings on your phone 6 Repeat the pairing process as described in Turning on the Headset for the First Time page 12 A CARDO scala rider FM Cannot terminate calls using t
33. uding interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Use only approved batteries and chargers This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur a particular installation Your scala rider FM headset is designed to operate at the maximum strength allowed by the FCC This means that your headset can communicate only over a certain distance subject on the location of the cell phone base unit and headset your vehicle the construction and layout of your home or office Weather conditions can also affect performance CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE ALERTE Risque d explosion si la batterie est remplac e par un model qui ne convient pas II faut traiter les batteries us es selon les instructions NOTE If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the
34. y damage the electronic circuits If assistance is needed contact the store from which you have purchased the product visit our website at www cardowireless com or contact us via e mail at support cardosystems com To reach us via phone please call In the U S Toll free 1 800 488 0363 or 412 788 4533 In Europe and International 49 89 450 36 819 NOTE Prior to contacting us make sure that you have a valid registration number available pss 4 cARDO Discontinue the use of your headset if Your headset is damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the headset Your headset has been dropped and the case has been damaged e Your headset exhibits a distinct change in performance Your headset does not operate normally and adjusting the controls does not resolve the issue Disconnect your headset from the wall charger if Liquid has been spilled into the charger or headset wall charger does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Your wall charger has been dropped and the case has been damaged wall charger exhibits a change in performance scala rider FM cARDO Interference With Other Devices Most electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals that emanate from your wireless equipment Pacemakers The Health Indust
35. you will not have to pair it again unless an unforeseen error has occurred SSS a scala rider FM cARDO Generally you will only need to implement the simple steps of reconnecting your phone and headset each time either or both are turned off or have moved more than approximately 30 feet 10 meters apart from each other Will other Bluetooth phones interfere with my scala rider FM headset Can they eavesdrop No Once you are paired your identity is known only to the mobile phone you use and no other Bluetooth phone can hear your audio signals Can Wi Fi or other 2 4 MHz transmissions in the vicinity interfere with the scala rider FM headset We have not encountered such events but in general interference may occur with any Bluetooth headset including the scala rider FM headset wear the scala rider FM headset in the rain The scala rider FM is a water resistant device designed for use under moderate rain and snow conditions However the headset is not waterproof and should not be used under severe weather conditions The cover tongue protecting the charging jack should be kept tightly closed at all times to prevent moisture from entering the device Will scala rider FM headset work with more than one Bluetooth phone Yes your scala rider FM headset be paired with several Bluetooth phones but you can only work with one at a time A cARDO FM In the radio func
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