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4.5 VOICE CONNECT (VOX)

The SMARTPACK has VOX technology for safe and hands-free operation of some key 

functions. See section 3 to adjust VOX settings.

VOX Activation

Speak any word loudly into the microphone

Answer a call

Speak any word loudly into the microphone

Reject a call

Remain silent for about 15 seconds

VOX Sensitivity 

(Default: Medium)

High:  Use this setting if it is difficult to activate VOX

Low:  Use this setting if it is too easy to activate VOX

VOX Operation 

Mode

Set VOX to either activate the Voice Command (default) or to 

start an Intercom Call.

 

Enable/Disable VOX 

(For Intercom/Voice 

Commands only)

In Standby, tap

 

v

 

and

 Z 

simultaneously

• Enable: Blue flash for 2 seconds

• Disable: Red flash for 2 seconds

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Summary of Contents for SCALA RIDER G9x SMARTPACK

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...AL 24 5 4 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS 24 6 USING A MOBILE PHONE GPS OR MP3 PLAYER 25 6 1 PAIRING BLUETOOTH CHANNELS 1 AND 2 25 6 2 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS 26 6 3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP 27 6 4 MUSIC SHARING 27 7 FM RADIO 28 7 1 RADIO TUNING 28 7 2 AUTOMATIC RADIO TUNING 29 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 29 9 SUPPORT 29 IMPORTANT Thisisversion1 0oftheUserManual Pleasenote thatthemanualisperiodicallyup...

Page 3: ...Roller Wheel Z Flip up Antenna USB Intercom Mobile Audio scala rider SMARTPACK button layout 4 ...

Page 4: ...nnects independently Up to 3 miles 5 km extended intercom range with 4 riders in DMC mode Bluetooth Intercom Mode 1 8 Toggling with 8 additional buddies Conference Between 2 3 or 4 riders using Channels A and B Click to Link For spontaneous connection with other CTL enabled riders nearby MULTIPLE DEVICE CONNECTIVITY Dual headset profile to connect 2 devices simultaneously for use with Mobile phone...

Page 5: ...and microphone sensitivity according to ambient noise and riding speed Customizable and Pat Pending Spoken status announcements multi lingual Volume Per Mode Volume is set and saved at different levels for each audio source We wish you a great experience with your scala rider SMARTPACK and encourage you to write us at support cardosystems com with any questions suggestions or comments you may have...

Page 6: ...OFF Charging complete Android App users can find a battery indicator in the bottom right hand corner of the App iOS App users can find a Bluetooth headset battery indicator icon next to the battery icon on their Apple device w The scala rider SMARTPACK is waterproof and dustproof However when in use the USB silicone cover should be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture from entering the unit 7 E...

Page 7: ...Set your Buddy name for 1 8 Intercom Add friends to your Buddy list Download the latest firmware upgrade Set the 6 FM radio presets Hot Dial number Intercom to Phone Enable Disable RDS Enable Disable Audio priority A2DP Intercom Parallel Audio Streaming settings Enable Disable Intercom Mode DMC Bluetooth Voice Recognition language Spoken Status Announcements Enable Disable AGC sensitivity for the ...

Page 8: ...nly on iOS and Android devices 3 3 MENU NAVIGATION ÂUse the roller wheel Z to access and navigate the built in menus to easily operate and customize your scala rider SMARTPACK The menu will vary according to which mode you are in Standby A2DP Music FM The Settings menu and Advanced Settings menu can be accessed only in Standby Mode Menus are available in several languages Enter Menu Double tap Z E...

Page 9: ...annel A Join a Pack Pair Intercom Channel B Leave the Pack Pair Mobile Phone to Channel 1 Pair Mobile Phone to Channel 1 Pair Mobile Phone to Channel 2 Pair Mobile Phone to Channel 2 Pair GPS to Channel 1 Pair GPS to Channel 1 Pair GPS to Channel 2 Pair GPS to Channel 2 Cardo Gateway on Intercom Channel B Reset Mobiles and GPS pairing Reset Mobiles and GPS pairing Reset to Factory settings Reset C...

Page 10: ...ds Disabled Red flash for 2 seconds 4 2 STATUS LIGHTS None OFF 1 BLUE flash every 3 seconds Standby in Bluetooth mode No active audio 1 GREEN flash every 3 seconds Standby in DMC mode No active audio 1 RED flash every 3 seconds Standby Battery is low 2 BLUE flashes every 3 seconds Active audio in Bluetooth mode Call in progress music or other audio source is ON 2 GREEN flashes every 3 seconds Acti...

Page 11: ...hone GPS Apps are prioritized like A2DP audio Lower Priority A2DP audio priority can be configured to be higher than Intercom See section 3 to adjust settings Incoming mobile phone calls interrupt ongoing intercom calls Incoming intercom calls will interrupt FM radio Intercom modes all have the same priority ongoing intercom calls will not be interrupted by any other intercom call 4 4 VOICE COMMAN...

Page 12: ... Station Preset Previous Station A2DP Music Stop Pause A2DP Music OFF Next Track Next Track Previous Track Previous Track DMC Intercom Mute the Pack Mute the Pack Unmute the Pack Unmute the Pack only in Bluetooth Intercom mode Voice Recognition performance may vary based on environmental conditions including driving speed helmet type and ambient noise For improved performance of the Voice Command ...

Page 13: ...ophone Reject a call Remain silent for about 15 seconds VOX Sensitivity Default Medium High Use this setting if it is difficult to activate VOX Low Use this setting if it is too easy to activate VOX VOX Operation Mode Set VOX to either activate the Voice Command default or to start an Intercom Call Enable Disable VOX For Intercom Voice Commands only In Standby tap v and Z simultaneously Enable Blu...

Page 14: ... s SRC System Non Cardo devices can connect via the Cardo Gateway allowing conversation between your SMARTPACK and a non Cardo brand of Bluetooth intercom All intercom communication is full duplex with a range of up to 1 mile 1 6 km subject to terrain and within line of sight In DMC mode intercom range can be extended to up to 3 miles 5 km with groups of 4 riders Intercom range with other models i...

Page 15: ...oint conference call among the other pack members Whenever a SMARTPACK user cannot directly connect with pack members beyond his intercom reach it will re adjust within split seconds and re connect to the most suitable other pack member in order to leapfrog to the remote member Create a new pack The easiest way to create a new pack is via the Cardo SmartSet App or from the Advanced Features Menu i...

Page 16: ...everyone else Once you are in a pack you can start talking to other members of your pack instantly Mute the pack If for any reason you would like to mute the conversation but still remain a pack member press v for 2 seconds Tap v to rejoin the conversation Leaving a pack If your connection is lost for any reason you will remain a member of the pack until your SMARTPACK unit can reconnect to any of...

Page 17: ...rdo SmartSet App the Advanced Features Menu or While the Pack Creator is in Pairing mode press v for 5 seconds on your unit PURPLE LED Success YELLOW LED Pack is already full Mute ß Unmute the pack Press v for 2 seconds Leave a pack Via the Cardo SmartSet App or the Advanced Features Menu Switch Intercom mode Via the Standby Menu the Cardo SmartSet App or In Standby tap v and p simultaneously Blue...

Page 18: ...other 1 8 Buddies Section 5 2b Conference via Channels A B with any Cardo or other brand of intercom model Intercom Conferencing 2 way 3 way and 4 way using Channels A and B Section 5 2c Click to Link with any CTL compatible model 1 on 1 spontaneous intercom conversations with random riders near you who are not already paired to your SMARTPACK C l i c k t o L i n k S p o n t a n e ousIntercom 4 Wa...

Page 19: ...by press Z and v simultaneously for 2 seconds You will hear your Buddy name through the speakers Check Your Buddy List Check via the Cardo SmartSet and Cardo Community You can also hear your Buddy List through the speakers In Standby press Z for 2 seconds PAIRING 1 8 BUDDIES There are three ways to pair with 1 8 Buddies OPTION 1 Via the Cardo Community ALL models gOPTION 2 Via the Cardo SmartSet A...

Page 20: ... Z and say the Buddy name In Standby press Zfor 2 seconds to hear your Buddy List When you hear the name of the Buddy you wish to call tap Z or say any word loudly into the microphone To cancel Buddy List playback Press Z for 2 seconds gOPTION 3 Via the Cardo SmartSet App INTERCOM TO PHONE In Bluetooth Intercom mode if a 1 8 Buddy is not in range or moves out of range you have the option to set up...

Page 21: ... Advanced Features Menu 1 Make sure your unit is in Bluetooth Intercom mode and in Standby 2 Double tap Z and choose the Advanced Features Menu see 3 3 3 Select either Pair Intercom Channel A or Pair Interom Channel B OPTION 3 Manual Pairing 1 Check that all units are in Standby 2 To pair IC Channel A press vfor 5 sec until the RED LED begins flashing rapidly To pair IC Channel B press vfor 5 sec ...

Page 22: ...SmartSet App ÂOPTION 2 Advanced Features Menu Enter the Advanced Features Menu see 3 3 and select Cardo Gateway to enter pairing mode on the scala rider OPTION 3 Manual Pairing Enter Intercom Channel B pairing mode see above and tap p Next enter Mobile Phone Pairing mode on the second unit following its user manual After a few seconds a solid LED will appear for 2 seconds indicating that the two u...

Page 23: ... calls with only A or B will end automatically after 30 seconds of silence gOPTION 2 Via the Cardo SmartSet App OPTION 3 Manual Mode Use this to start an Intercom call with either Channel A Tap v Channel B Double tap v To end a call with either Channel A or B tap v To end a conference call with both A and B Press v for 2 seconds If you are already in an Intercom call with A or B you can add anothe...

Page 24: ... a a b IMPORTANT Conference Mode Considerations During a 3 or 4 Way Intercom Conference call riders using both intercom channels A and B will not be able to receive phone calls or GPS instructions as long as the call is in progress 25 English ...

Page 25: ...a CTL call When hearing the CTL ringtone Tap v or say any word loudly to answer by VOX Reject a CTL call While hearing the CTL ringtone remain silent until the ring tone stops or press v for 2 seconds Enable Disable CTL Enabled by default See section 3 If other riders are nearby your next Click to Link call may randomly connect to any of them 5 3 BUSY SIGNAL When attempting to establish an Interco...

Page 26: ...he RED and BLUE LEDs begin rapidly alternating To pair Bluetooth Channel 2 In Standby press π for 5 seconds until the RED and BLUE LEDs begin rapidly alternating To pair a GPS when LEDs begin rapidly alternating roll the Z either forward or back 3 Search for Bluetooth devices on your phone GPS MP3 player by following the device s instructions 4 After a few seconds the device will list your name or...

Page 27: ...KING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS Answer a call Tap por speak any word loudly to answer by VOX Reject a call Remain silent for 15 seconds or press pfor 2 seconds End a call Tap p Voice Dial1 if supported by mobile phone Tap p or use the Feature Menu Redial1 Double tap p or use the Standby Feature Menu Hot Dial2 Tap p three times or use the Standby Feature Menu Set default mobile3 While on a phone cal...

Page 28: ...A2DP audio source To switch to the other audio source stop the music playback from the current device and start music playback on the other device Your scala rider will automatically remember your last played device 6 4 MUSIC SHARING Music Sharing allows rider and passenger to listen to the same music within a range of 33 ft 10m Music Sharing works only in Bluetooth Intercom mode and with A2DP Blu...

Page 29: ...to adjust the settings 7 1 RADIO TUNING Preset stations can easily be set via the Cardo Community and the Cardo Smartset App You can also save preset stations directly on your scala rider 1 With the radio on select a Preset number you wish to set Preset 1 6 by tapping π until the desired preset is heard 2 Find an FM station to save using Seek or Scan Seek a Station Find the next station Choose a p...

Page 30: ...ds Reset to Factory Settings Deletes all paired devices In Standby press π v and p simultaneously for 5 seconds Alternatively use the Cardo SmartSet App or in the Advanced Features menu select Reset to Factory Settings 9 SUPPORT For additional information www cardosystems com support cardosystems com USA and Canada 1 800 488 0363 International 49 89 450 36819 IMPORTANT MULTINATIONAL COMMERCE COMPA...

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