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Intercom communication (one-on-one) is
possible between up to five users, i.e you and
four other
cardo BK-1
users, through the four
available channels (“A”, “B”, “C” or “d”). Intercom
conferencing is available between 3 cyclists via
Channels “A” and “B” only.
Int
er
com c
onf
er
ence mode
Toggling mode
Channel A
Channel C
Channel B
Channel D
Pairing with another
cardo BK-1
unit: To chat
with another
cardo BK-1
user via Intercom, first
pair the
cardo BK-1
units to each other. Pairing
is a one-time process. Once paired, the
cardo
BK-1
units will automatically recognize each
other whenever they are within range.
TWo-WAY INTERcoM / INTERcoM
ToGGLING ModE
INTERcoM
cHANNEL
PAIRING /
BUTToN
PAIRING
ModE LEd
INdIcAToRS
Channel “A” Channel “A”
Button
Rapid RED
flashing
Channel “B” Channel “B”
Button
Rapid BLUE
flashing
Channel “C”
Channel “A” +
Volume Up
Buttons
Rapid PURPLE
flashing
Channel “D”
Channel “B” +
Volume Down
Buttons
Rapid PURPLE
flashing
1. Check that both
BK-1
units are turned ON and
in Standby mode. (single BLUE flash every
3 seconds)
2. Choose an available channel to pair the first
BK-1
(Channel “A”, “B”, “C” or “D”).
3. Place the unit in Intercom Pairing mode by
pressing and holding the correct button(s)
on the first
BK-1
for at least 5 seconds until
the BLUE / RED/ PURPLE Light begins flashing
rapidly.
4. Immediately repeat Step 2-3 for the second
cardo BK-1
. Both units will now be in Intercom
Pairing mode.
5. After a few seconds, both
cardo BK-1
units
will show a solid light for 2 seconds, indicating
that they are now paired, connected and ready
to use.
NoTE:
If Pairing is not completed within two minutes,
the
cardo BK-1
will return to Standby mode.
Start/End Intercom
call with channel:
Perform this action:
“A”
Tap the Channel “A”
Button
“B”
Tap the Channel “B”
Button
“C”
Double Tap the Channel
“A” Button
“D”
Double Tap the Channel
“B” Button
THREE-WAY INTERcoM
Pairing three
cardo BK-1
units:
1. Cyclist 1 pairs to Cyclist 2 using Channel “A” as
described in section TWO WAY INTERCOM
2. Now Cyclist 1 pairs to Cyclist 3 using Channel “B”
as described in TWO WAY INTERCOM.
There are two ways to start an intercom
conference call with devices that are paired to
your
cardo BK-1
.
option 1: VoIcE
coNNEcT (VoX)
option 2: ALWAYS oN
ModE
Start Intercom
Conference Call with
Channels “A” and “B”
Speak any word loudly
into the microphone
(Intercom Call ends
automatically after 30
seconds of silence)
Add/Remove Channel
“A”: Tap the Channel “A”
Button
Add or Remove Channel
“B”: Tap the Channelton
(To end Intercom Call
press “A” or “B” Button)
REcEIVING INTERcoM cALLS
If another paired
cardo BK-1
tries calling you via
Intercom, the call will begin almost instantly.
INTERCOM CONFIGURATION
The
cardo BK-1
Intercom allows Bicycle-to-Bicycle full-duplex
Intercom Communication at a range of up to 500 m / 1,640 ft.
Under tough environmental conditions (dense forest, narrow
buildings, heavy traffic etc.), intercom range may decrease. Once
conditions improve, the range will increase again.
Please visit
www.cardosystems.com/download/
manuals
for a complete detailed User Guide.
1. Multi-Port
(Charging /
Software Upgrade
/ Aux Line-in)
2. Channel B
Button
3. Channel A
Button
• MP3 Button
4. Volume Down /
Rewind Button
5. Mobile Button –
Receive / Reject /
Pairing
6. Volume Up /
Forward Button
2.
4.
1.
5.
6.
3.
cardo BK-1 Headset
PAIRING THE cARdo BK-1 To A
BLUETOOTH ENABLEd dEVIcE
To connect a
Bluetooth
device such as a Mobile
phone, a GPS or an MP3 player you must first pair it
to the
cardo BK-1
. Then the
Bluetooth
device and
the
cardo BK-1
will automatically recognize each
other within range of 10m / 33ft.
Mobile Phone
& A2DP
GPS
MP3 Player
Bike-to-Bike
Intercom
Between 5 Separate
Cyclists
GENERAL FUNcTIoNS
Power oN / oFF
Press and hold the
Mobile
Button for 2 seconds
Volume
Tap
Volume Up
or
Volume
Down
Mute
Tap
Volume Up
and
Volume
Down
simultaneously
Battery level
indicator
Press and hold
Volume Up
for
2 seconds
LEd
:
• Blue = Full charge
• Purple = Half charge
• Red = Almost empty
Enable/disable AGc
(Automatic Gain control):
AGC automatically adjusts
the volume according to
ambient noise and riding
speed.
(Default: ENABLED)
With the
cardo BK-1
in
Standby Mode, press and hold
the
Volume Down
Button for
5 seconds
LED:
• Enabled: BLUE flash for 2 seconds
• Disabled: RED flash for 2 seconds
