Cardo Systems G9 Powerset User manual

User Guide
G9 / G9 PowerSet™

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................4
2. CHARGING THE SCALA RIDER ................................6
3. CARDO COMMUNITY PLATFORM AND “ONE+8” INTERCOM ...6
4. GETTING STARTED...........................................7
4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ...........................................7
4.2 STATUS LIGHTS ..................................................7
4.3 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES ...............................7
4.4 VOICE COMMAND ...............................................8
4.5 SETTINGS CUSTOMIZATION .....................................8
5. INTERCOM CONFIGURATION  ................................9
5.1 “ONE+8” INTERCOM TOGGLING MODE .........................10
5.1aCONFIGURING YOUR G9 BUDDY NAME .....................10
5.1bPAIRING WITH A “ONE+8” INTERCOM BUDDY ..............10
5.1cPAIRED DEVICE INDICATION ................................10
5.2 INTERCOM CONFERENCE MODE................................11
5.2a TWOWAY INTERCOM ......................................11
5.2b THREEWAY INTERCOM.....................................12
5.2c FOURWAY INTERCOM......................................12
5.3 CLICKTOLINK INTERCOM MODE ...............................13
6. USING THE INTERCOM ......................................13
6.1 MAKING 2WAY INTERCOM CALLS ..............................13
6.2 MAKING 3WAY INTERCOM CALLS..............................14
6.3 MAKING 4WAY INTERCOM CALLS..............................14
6.4 USING CLICKTOLINK INTERCOM ...............................14
6.5 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS...................................15
6.6 BUSY SIGNAL ..................................................15
6.7 GROUP SIGNAL ................................................15
6.8 VOICE CONNECT VOX ........................................15
7. PAIRING AND USING A MOBILE PHONE, GPS OR MP3 PLAYER16
7.1 MOBILE PHONE .................................................16
7.1aPAIRING A MOBILE PHONE..................................16
7.1bMAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS ....................16
7.1cHOT DIAL ...................................................17
7.2 PAIRING A GPS DEVICE .........................................17
7.3 MUSIC STREAMING VIA A2DP...................................17
7.3aPAIRING TO AN A2DP MUSIC PLAYER .......................17
7.3bLISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP ............................17
7.4 CONNECTING YOUR MUSIC PLAYER VIA THE AUX...............18
8. FM RADIO ..................................................18
8.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ..........................................18
8.2 RADIO TUNING.................................................18
8.3 AUTOMATIC RADIO TUNING ...................................19
8.4 RDS RADIO DATA SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9. TROUBLESHOOTING  .......................................19
10. SUPPORT ..................................................19
11. N OT I C E S ...................................................20
IMPORTANT:
This is version 2.0 of the User Manual. Please note, that our manual is
periodically updated on the Cardo website to include the very latest
features and functions of your new scalarider G9.
Please visit www.cardosystems.com/download/manuals to check
if the manual you are holding is the most updated version and to
download the manual in your preferred language.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the G9 PowerSet®, the best Bluetooth®
communication and entertainment system for snowmobile
helmets. This manual will help you set up, congure and operate it.
Your retail box contains two factory-paired scala rider G9 units.
Among others, the scala rider G9 oers the following key features:
INTERCOM OPTIONS
• Intercom Conference mode between 2, 3 or 4 riders at a range of
up to 1 mile /1.6 km*
• Click-to-Link® Intercom: For spontaneous connection with other
scala rider users nearby
• “One+8” Intercom Toggling with 8 additional buddies
MULTIPLE DEVICE CONNECTIVITY
• Bluetooth Mobile phone / GPS device
• Wireless MP3 connectivity via A2DP - cable option also provided
ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS
• Wireless music streaming via devices supporting Bluetooth Stereo
A2DP and AVRCP proles.
• MP3 Players (non-Bluetooth) via cable
• Built-in FM Radio with 6 station presets and automatic tuning
CARDO COMMUNITY®
• Download software upgrades, enhancements and new features
• Set up your “One+8” Intercom buddies
• Create, nd and join riding tours
• Customize your G9 settings
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
➤ Voice Command and VOX technology:
• Make / Receive mobile calls by voice command
• Make / Receive intercom calls by voice command
➤ AGC technology (Automatic Gain Control), allowing the
automatic adjustment of volume according to ambient noise
and driving speed. You can also control the volume level
manually. AGC sensitivity levels can be customized to suit your
personal preferences
➤ VOX technology and Voice Command for safe and hands-
free operation of key functions. VOX sensitivity levels can be
customized to suit your personal preferences
➤ PLC software (Packet Loss Concealment) for real-time
compensation of audio losses in challenging environments.
➤ Advanced software updates via PC/Mac
➤ Spoken status announcements, so that you always know to
whom or to what device you are connected
➤ Volume Per Mode: Volume is set and saved at dierent levels for
each audio source
We wish you a great scalarider G9 experience and encourage you
to write us at suppor[email protected] with any questions,
suggestions or comments you may have.
* Under tough environmental conditions (dense forest), intercom range will be
reduced. Once conditions improve, the range will increase again.
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CONTENTS OF RETAIL BOX
Your Retail Box includes two sets of each component listed below.
G9 Audio Kit
Interchangeable
hybrid mic
(Corded mic also
provided)
Sliding
Panel
Two
speakers
MP3 Jack
(back)
Noise canceling
sealed omni
microphone
scala rider G9 Unit
Channel A / MP3
• Connect to Rider A
• MP3 Button Channel B / FM
• Connect to Rider B
• FM Radio
Voice Command
(VC)
“One+8” Intercom
• Charging
jack
• Software
download
port
Silicone Cover
Volume Down / Rewind (V-)
Flip-up Antenna
Mobile button (MB)
Volume Up / Forward (V+)
CordedMicrophone Replacement
Mic sponges*
Allen wrench Wall charger plug
Alcohol pad
Alcohol
Pad
USB cable
MP3 cable Velcro Pads
Hybrid Mic Clip Glue plate
Speaker booster pads Carry pouch
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2. CHARGINGTHE SCALA RIDER
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 “V+” for 2 seconds.
• BLUE = Full • PURPLE = Half • RED = Almost empty
NOTE: Battery life will be reduced in extreme cold.
IMPORTANT:
The scala rider is certied as waterproof and dustproof (IP67).
However, when in use, the USB silicone cover should be kept
tightly closed to prevent moisture from entering the unit.
3. CARDO COMMUNITY PLATFORM
AND“ONE+8”INTERCOM
The Cardo Community is one of the most remarkable and ground-
breaking features of the scala rider G9.
Visit http://community.cardosystems.com in order to get the
following features:
• “One+8” Intercom: The scala riderG9 allows Intercom toggling
with up to 8 other individual riders.
• Download and install the latest software upgrades
• Congure your own Buddy name (alias) for the “One+8” Intercom
mode and personalize the settings of your G9 through your PC /
Mac*
• Find your friends and add them to your “One+8” Buddy list
• Create and join tours and invite your friends
*Minimum Requirements: Windows® XP™ / Mac OS X 10.5
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4. GETTING STARTED
4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Power ON / OFF Press “MB” for 2 seconds
• ON: 3 BLUE ashes + ascending tone
• OFF: 3 RED ashes + ascending tone
Volume Tap “V+” or “V-” to adjust and set volume of
current audio source
Mute Tap “V+” and “V-” simultaneously
Battery level
indicator
Press “V+” for 2 seconds
• Blue LED = Full charge
• Purple LED = Half charge
• Red LED = Almost empty
Voice Menu Press “A” and “B” simultaneously for 2 seconds
and follow the spoken instructions
Hear Your Buddy
Name
In Standby, tap “VC” and “B” simultaneously
Paired Device
Indication
Press “VC” for 5 seconds
If “One+8” Buddies are within range, purple
LEDs ash for 2 seconds
Group Signal Tap “VC” twice
Enable / Disable Vox
(For Intercom calls
only)
Press “V+” and “V-” simultaneously for 2 seconds
• Enabled: Blue ash for 2 seconds
• Disabled: Red ash for 2 seconds
4.2 STATUS LIGHTS
LED Indication Status
None scala rider is OFF
1 BLUE ash every 3 seconds Standby mode
No active audio sources
2 BLUE ashes every 3
seconds
Active mode – Call in progress / music
or other audio source is ON
1 RED ash every 3 seconds Standby mode – Battery is low
2 RED ashes every 3 seconds Active mode – Battery is low
Solid RED Charging
4.3 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES
If two connected audio sources try to play audio simultaneously,
your scala riderG9 automatically determines which audio
source to play through the speakers based on the priority of the
connected devices.
Higher Priority 1. Mobile Phone or GPS instructions*
2. Intercom/”One+8”/Click-to-Link
3. A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth) audio
4. FM Radio (Built-in)
5. AUX (for corded connection i.e. Music Players)
*GPS instructions from Smartphone GPS Apps are
prioritized like A2DP audio

Lower Priority
For example:
• Incoming mobile phone calls interrupt ongoing intercom calls
• Incoming intercom calls will interrupt ongoing A2DP music
• Click-to-Link, Intercom and “One+8” calls have the same priority:
Click-to-Link requests will not interrupt any type of Intercom call in
progress, and vice-versa
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4.4 VOICE COMMAND
The G9 allows you to perform certain actions by simply using your
voice. Using advanced Voice Recognition, you can control the G9
completely handsfree.
The default Voice Command language is English. Other languages
can be selected via the Cardo Community platform including
German, French, Italian and Spanish (see section 3).
Throughout this manual, features which are available via Voice
Command are marked with the icon.
1. In Standby Mode (no call in progress), tap “VC” or speak any
word loudly to activate VOX
2. Speak a Voice Command from the table below:
Current Mode Desired Action Say this:
Standby / FM /
A2DP / AUX
“One+8” Intercom Call* <<G9 Buddy Name>>*
Intercom call with A or B “Call Intercom”
Standby
Start A2DP “Music ON”
Turn on FM “Radio ON”
FM Radio
Turn o FM “Radio OFF”
Next Station Preset “Next Station”
Previous Station Preset “Previous Station”
A2DP Music
Stop / Pause A2DP “Music OFF”
Next Track “Next Track”
Previous Track “Previous Track”
*see Section 5.1 for details
NOTE: Voice Command performance may vary based on
environmental conditions including driving speed, helmet type and
ambient noise.
For improved performance of the Voice Command feature, minimize
wind impact on the microphone by using the large microphone
sponge and closing the visor.
4.5 SETTINGS CUSTOMIZATION
Your G9 oers various customizable settings, allowing you to
personalize it according to your preferences. Among these
settings, you can:
• Enable/Disable Spoken Status Announcements, i.e. informing
you about the respective connectivity status, like if you are in
mobile phone or intercom mode, and conrm changes of such
modes. By default the feature is ON.
• Set custom AGC and VOX sensitivity levels suited to your
specic riding style and conditions.
G9 settings can be customized in two ways:
• Via the Cardo Community (see Section 3)
• Via the Voice Menu and the buttons on your G9 unit. The menu is
available in several languages.
Enter Menu In Standby, press “A” and “B” simultaneously for
2 seconds
Exit Menu Wait to exit
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5. INTERCOM CONFIGURATION
The scala rider G9 allows sled-to-sled full duplex intercom
communication at a range of up to 1 mile / 1.6 km (subject to
terrain) with antenna open and within line of sight.
Open the antenna for
maximum range
Pairing with another scalarider G9
To chat with another scala rider device via Intercom, rst pair the
scalarider G9 to the second device. Pairing is a one-time process.
Once paired, the two units will automatically recognize each
other whenever it is within range.
NOTE: The G9 PowerSet contains two factory-paired units
congured to communicate via their Channel A buttons.
Intercom Compatibility
Your scalariderG9 is compatible with all scala rider intercom
models for intercom calls. In addition, it is also compatible with
the Schuberth SRC-System™. Intercom range with other models is
limited to the distance of the device with the shorter range.
For instructions on how to pair with other scala rider models,
please visit www.cardosystems.com/compatibility.
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Intercom communication is possible using one of the three
Intercom modes:
Section
5.1
“One+8” Intercom
Toggling Mode
(scala rider G9 only)
2-way Intercom conversations
within a group of up to eight other
“One+8” Buddies
Section
5.2
Intercom Conference
Mode (all scala rider
models)*
Intercom Conferencing (2-way,
3-way and 4-way) (Channel “A”
and “B”)
Section
5.3
Click-to-Link
(compatible scala rider
models)
1-on-1 spontaneous intercom
conversations with random
scala rider users near you who are
not already paired to your G9
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5.1 “ONE+8” INTERCOM TOGGLING MODE
Pair with up to 8 other G9 devices (“One+8” Buddies) and
connect with one at a time by pronouncing their name.
5.1a CONFIGURING YOUR G9 BUDDY NAME
“One+8” Intercom Toggling allows you to connect to a “One+8”
Buddy by simply saying the Buddy Name they assigned to their G9.
IMPORTANT! Before using “One+8” Intercom, you should assign
your G9 device(s) a Buddy Name, so that other “One+8” participants
can call you by this name.
If you change your G9 Buddy Name, you must Flash Pair again with
your “One+8” Buddies for their G9 to receive your new Buddy Name.
Visit the Cardo Community to assign your G9 device’s Buddy Name.
See Section 3 for more details.
Until you assign a Buddy Name to your G9, it will be known by its
generic “One+8” Buddy name, “scala rider”.
To hear the name you have chosen for your G9:
Hear Your Buddy
Name
In Standby, tap “VC” and “B” simultaneously.
You will hear the Buddy name of your G9
through the speakers.
5.1bPAIRING WITH A“ONE+8”INTERCOM BUDDY
Flash-Pairing™
Use Flash-Pairing to add a new “One+8” Buddy within
seconds.
1. Remove both G9 units from their Audio Kits and check they are
in Standby Mode (slow single blue ashing).
2. Bump the two G9 units gently against each other and hold them
side by side.
CLICK !
3. If Flash-Pairing was successful, a purple light appears for
2 seconds.
NOTE: If your scala rider G9 already has a full list of 8 paired
“One+8” Intercom Buddies, pairing another buddy will replace the
buddy that you have not spoken to for the longest time.
Pairing Online – Cardo Community®
You can nd your friends and add them to your “One+8” Buddy list
via the Cardo Community website at:
http://community.cardosystems.com
5.1cPAIRED DEVICE INDICATION
You can see which G9 units within a range of 60ft./20m are your
“One+8” Intercom Buddies.
1. Press “VC” for 5 seconds.
2. If your G9 and another nearby G9 are paired as “One+8” Buddies,
the LEDs on both units will turn PURPLE for 2 seconds.
3. If they aren’t paired as “One+8” Buddies, pair them in seconds
using Flash-Pairing (see Section 5.1b).
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