Cardo Systems G9 Powerset User manual

User Guide
G9 / G9 PowerSet™

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................... 3
2. CHARGING THE SCALA RIDER G9® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. CARDO COMMUNITY™ PLATFORM AND “ONE+8” INTERCOM . . . 5
4. GETTING STARTED ........................................ 5
4.1 MOUNTING THE scala rider G9 ON YOUR HELMET . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 GENERAL FUNCTIONS .......................................10
4.3 STATUS LIGHTS .............................................10
4.4 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.5 VOICE COMMAND ..........................................11
4.6 SETTINGS CUSTOMIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7 VOICE MENU ...............................................12
5. INTERCOM CONFIGURATION: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.1 “ONE+8” INTERCOM TOGGLING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1a CONFIGURING YOUR G9 BUDDY NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1b HEARING YOUR ASSIGNED NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1c PAIRING WITH A “ONE+8” INTERCOM BUDDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1d PAIRED DEVICE INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 INTERCOM CONFERENCE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2a TWO-WAY INTERCOM ...................................14
5.2b THREE-WAY INTERCOM .................................15
5.2c FOUR-WAY INTERCOM ..................................16
5.3 CLICK-TO-LINK® INTERCOM MODE ...........................16
6. USING THE INTERCOM ....................................17
6.1. MAKING TWO-WAY INTERCOM CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 MAKING THREE-WAY INTERCOM CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3 MAKING FOUR-WAY INTERCOM CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.4 USING CLICK-TO-LINK INTERCOM ............................18
6.5 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.6 BUSY SIGNAL ...............................................19
6.7 GROUP SIGNAL .............................................19
6.8 VOICE CONNECT (VOX) SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7. PAIRING AND USING A MOBILE PHONE, GPS OR
MP3 PLAYER ..............................................20
7.1. MOBILE PHONE .............................................20
7.1a PAIRING A MOBILE PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.1b MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.1c HOT DIAL ...............................................21
7.2. PAIRING A GPS DEVICE ......................................21
7.3 MUSIC STREAMING VIA A2DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.3a PAIRING TO AN A2DP MUSIC PLAYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.3b LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.4 CABLE-CONNECTED MP3 PLAYERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.4a CONNECTING YOUR MUSIC PLAYER VIA THE AUX . . . . . . . . 22
7.4b LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA THE AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8. FM RADIO ................................................22
8.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ......................................22
8.2 RADIO TUNING .............................................23
8.3 AUTOMATIC RADIO TUNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
8.4 RDS (ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9. TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
10. SUPPORT .................................................24
11. NOTICES ..................................................24
iMPOrTaNT:
This is version 1.2 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 scala rider 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 scala rider G9® Bluetooth®
communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets.
This manual will help you set up, congure and operate the
scala rider G9.
If you have purchased the G9 PowerSet™, 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 G9 or G4 user nearby
• “One+8” Intercom Toggling with 8 additional buddies
MULTIPLE DEVICE CONNECTIVITY
• Bluetooth Mobile phone / GPS device
• Wireless A2DP/ MP3 connectivity for stereo music (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 any PC running Windows® XP™,
Vista™ or Windows 7.
➤ 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 scala rider G9 experience and encourage you
to write us at [e-mail] with any questions,
suggestions or comments you may have.
* Under tough environmental conditions (dense forest, narrow buildings, heavy
trac), intercom range will be reduced. Once conditions improve, the range will
increase again.
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CONTENTS OF RETAIL BOX
NOTE: If you purchased the scala rider G9 PowerSet, your Retail
Box will include two sets of each component listed below.
G9 Audio Kit
Interchangeable
exible boom
(Corded mic also
provided)
Sliding
Panel
Two
speakers
MP3 Jack
(back)
Noise canceling
sealed omni
microphone
scala rider G9 Unit
Channel A Button
• Connect to Rider A
• MP3 Button
Channel B Button
• Connect to Rider B
• FM Radio Button
Voice Command
Button
“One+8” Intercom
• Charging
jack
• Software
download
port
Silicone Cover
Volume Down / Rewind button
Flip-up Antenna
Mobile phone button
Volume Up / Forward button
IMPORTANT:
The scala rider G9 has been certied as waterproof and dustproof (IP67).
However, when in use, the silicon cover of the Charging Jack should
be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture from entering the unit.
Corded Microphone Replacement Mic sponges*
Allen wrench Wall charger plug
Pre-moistened Towlettes Alcohol
Pad USB adapter cable
MP3 cable Velcro Pads
Carry pouch Glue plate
* The large microphone sponge is recommended for use with open helmets
2. CHARGING THE SCAlA RIDER G9
Make sure that your scala rider G9 is fully charged for at least
4 hours before initial use.
1. Open the silicone cover protecting the Charging Jack.
2. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Jack.
3. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the wall charger or a
computer’s USB port.
4. While charging, the red LED turns on. When charging is
complete, the red LED will turn o.
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3. CARDO COMMUNITY ONlINE
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 rider G9 allows Intercom toggling
with up to 8 other individual riders.
Connect your G9 and
your PC by inserting the
USB cable into the
computer’s USB port and
the other end into the
software download port
of the G9
• 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*
• Find your friends and
add them to your “One+8” Buddy list
• Create and join tours and invite your
friends
To register, make sure to have your product serial number ready
which can be found on the white label on the back of the unit.
*System Requirements: Windows® XP™, Windows Vista™, or Windows 7
4. GETTING STARTED
4.1 MOUNTING THE SCALA RIDER G9 ON YOUR HELMET
Glue Plate
See “Using the Glue Plate”
on next page
Back Plate
See “Using the Back Plate” on
next page
Glue the Audio Kit onto
your helmet when the
standard Back Plate method
cannot be used.
Method A Method B
The boom microphone can be used with
open, half, full face and modular helmets.
The corded microphone is for full face
helmets.
NOTE:
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➋
➌
➊
➍
METHOD A: USING THE BACK PLATE
Push the back plate between the helmet’s
outer shell and inner padding
Adjust the clamp’s location so that the
microphone is located opposite
the center of your mouth.
Loosen both screws
Allen
Wrench
Back Plate
➊
➋
➍
Alcohol
Pad
METHOD B: USING THE GLUE PLATE (This can only be done once!)
Tighten the screws
NOTE: Please read the entire section before proceeding. While we have no
reason to believe that the gluing option might negatively aect any helmet,
Cardo does not assume any responsibility to that eect, irrespective of its
nature and circumstances. The Glue Plate is oered as an option that you
may choose to use at your own risk and subject to renouncement of any
future claims.
Glue Plate Allen Wrench Pre-moistened
Towlette
Adjust the audio kit’s
location so that the
microphone is
located in front of
the center of your
mouth.
Remove the Back Plate by taking out both screws with the Allen Wrench.
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➌
➍
➎
➏ ➐
Alcohol
Pad
Fasten both screws tightly
Press here for
15 seconds
Peel o protective
backing sheet
Use the Alcohol Pad to
clean the exact spot
on the helmet
Allow the glue to dry
for 24 hours
Alcohol
Pad
PLACING THE SPEAKERS
Speaker velcro pad position
Audio Kit Velcro pads
Attach Velcro Pads to inside of Helmet
R L
Cross the long speaker wire
over the center of the helmet
to enhance FM radio reception.
Using two speakers inside the helmet may be prohibited in certain
jurisdictions. If this is the case, postion both speakers on one side
of the helmet.
For best clarity, place speakers directly opposite and close to the ears.
Helmets with deep recesses may require padding to bring the
speakers closer for ideal positioning.
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➋
➌
➊
➍
NOTE: The Corded Microphone can be used with Full face helmets
only (not Modular helmets).
Remove both screws
Remove the screw
CHANGING THE MICROPHONE TYPE
Removing
Allen wrench
Corded microphone Velcro Pad
➋
➌
➍
➊
Tighten the screw
Tighten the screws
CHANGING MICROPHONE TYPE (cont.)
Attaching
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➋➊
POSITIONING THE MICROPHONE
Boom Microphone
Corded Microphone
Velcro Pad
Adjust the Audio Kit’s location so that the
microphone is located opposite the
center of your mouth.
Attach Velcro to
inside front
of helmet
➌ ➍
➋➊
REPLACING THE CORDED MICROPHONE SPONGE
NOTE: A replacement corded microphone sponge is provided for
future use should you need it.
The wires to the microphone are delicate. Avoid touching them.
Pinch and pull
existing microphone
sponge
Remove protective
backing sheet from replacement
sponge
Carefully attach
the new sponge
to the microphone
Carefully remove
the existing sponge.
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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE G9 FROM THE AUDIO KIT
push!
push!
CLICK !
4.2 GENERAL FUNCTIONS
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Power ON Press and hold the Mobile Button for 2 seconds
• Light: 3 BLUE ashes
• Sound: Ascending tone
Power OFF Press and hold the Mobile Button for 2 seconds
• Light: 3 RED ashes
• Sound: Descending tone
Volume
Adjust and set volume
of current audio source
Tap the Volume Up or Volume Down Button
Mute speakers Tap Volume Up and Volume Down buttons
simultaneously
Battery level
indicator
Press and hold the Volume Up Button for 2 seconds
Light:
• BLUE = Full charge
• PURPLE = Half charge
• RED = Almost empty
4.3 STATUS LIGHTS
LED Indication Status
None scala rider G9 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
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4.4 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES
If two connected audio sources try to play audio simultaneously,
your scala rider G9 automatically determines which audio
source to play through the speakers based on the priority of the
connected devices.
Higher Priority 1. Mobile Phone audio 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.
4.5 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.
VOICE COMMAND TABLE:
1. In Standby Mode (no call in progress), tap the Voice Command
button 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 Turn o FM “Radio OFF”
A2DP Stop / Pause A2DP “Music OFF”
*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.
4.6 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.
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• 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 platform at
http://community.cardosystems.com (requires Windows PC).
See Section 3.
• Via the Voice Menu and the buttons on your G9 unit – see below.
4.7 VOICE MENU
The Voice menu is available in several languages.
1. While on standby, press and hold the Channel “A” button and
Channel “B” button simultaneously for 2 seconds while on
standby.
2. After entering the menu, follow the voice instructions in
English or choose your preferred language.
5. INTERCOM CONFIGURATION
The scala rider G9 allows Bike-to-Bike 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 scala rider G9
To chat with another scala rider device via Intercom, rst pair the
scala rider G9 to the second device. Pairing is a one-time process.
Once paired, the scala rider G9 will automatically recognize the
second unit whenever it is within range.
NOTE: If you have purchased the G9 PowerSet, the retail package
contains two factory-paired units congured to communicate via
their Channel A buttons.
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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
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models)
1-on-1 spontaneous intercom
conversations with random
scala rider users near you who are
not already paired to your G9
* Intercom Conference calls available only on G4 and G9 models.
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Intercom Compatibility
Your scala rider G9 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 and use your scala rider G9 with
other scala rider models, please visit
www.cardosystems.com/compatibility.
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 platform
http://community.cardosystems.com to assign your G9
device’s Buddy Name using your PC. 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”.
“One+8” Intercom Buddies will be able to connect to your G9 by
manually choosing your G9 from their “One+8” Intercom Buddy
List (see Section 6.1: Option 2: Manual Mode).
5.1b HEARING YOUR ASSIGNED NAME
To hear the name you have chosen for your G9:
1. Start with the G9 in Standby mode.
2. Simultaneously tap the Voice Command and Channel “B” buttons.
3. You will hear the Buddy name of your G9 through the speakers.
5.1c PAIRING 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 !KLICK!
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.
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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
5.1d PAIRED DEVICE INDICATION
Use the Paired Device indication to quickly see which G9 units
within a range of 60ft./20m are your “One+8” Intercom Buddies.
1. Press and hold the Voice Command button for 5 seconds.
2. If your G9 and another nearby G9 are paired as “One+8”
Buddies, both your Purple lights will turn on for 2 seconds.
3. If they aren’t paired as “One+8” Buddies, pair them in seconds
using Flash-Pairing (see Section 5.1c).
5.2 INTERCOM CONFERENCE MODE
Start multi-party conversations using the Channel A and B buttons
on your G9. This mode is suitable for 2, 3 or 4-way calls.
Pairing between scala rider G9s can be done either via Flash-
Pairing (see below) or by manually pairing the Channel A and B
buttons as described in the following sections.
INTERCOM CHANNELS AND PAIRING LED INDICATION
INTERCOM
CHANNEL
PAIRING / CONNECTION
BUTTON
PAIRING MODE LED
INDICATORS
Channel “A” Channel “A” BUTTON Rapid RED ashing
Channel “B” Channel “B” BUTTON Rapid BLUE ashing
5.2a TWOWAY INTERCOM
If you have purchased the G9 PowerSet, both units are factory-
paired and congured to communicate via their respective
Channel “A” Buttons. If for any reason you have to pair them again,
OR if you purchased a single scala rider G9 and wish to pair with
a second unit to make Intercom calls, proceed as follows:
METHOD 1: Flash-Pairing with Channel A and B
buttons
1. Remove two G9 units from the Audio Kits and verify they are
in Standby Mode (slow single blue ashing).
2. Tap the Channel button (“A” or “B”) on the rst G9 unit and the
purple light begins ashing.
3. Tap the Channel button (“A” or “B”) on the second G9 unit and
the purple light begins ashing.
NOTE: Selecting a Channel that is already in use will override the
existing paired device on that Channel with the newly-paired device.
4. Within 5 seconds of tapping a Channel button, bump the two
G9 units gently against each other and hold them side by side.
CLICK !KLICK!
5. If Flash-Pairing was successful, a purple light appears for 2 seconds.
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☛ METHOD 2: Manual Pairing with Channel A / B buttons
1. Check that both G9s are ON and in Standby mode (single BLUE
ash every 3 seconds).
2. Choose a channel to pair the G9 unit (Channel “A” or “B”).
NOTE: Selecting a Channel that is already in use will override the
existing paired device on that Channel with the newly paired device.
3. Press and hold the chosen Channel Button (“A” or “B”) on the
rst G9 for at least 5 seconds until the BLUE or RED LED begins
ashing rapidly, indicating it is in Intercom Pairing mode (see
Table in section 5.2).
4. Immediately repeat Steps 2-3 for the second G9 unit. Both units
will now be in Intercom Pairing mode.
5. After a few seconds, both G9s will show a solid light for
2 seconds, indicating that they are paired, connected and
ready to use.
NOTE: If Pairing is not completed within two minutes, the G9 will
return to Standby mode.
5.2b THREEWAY INTERCOM
If you purchased the scala rider G9 PowerSet, both units are
factory-paired and congured to communicate via their respective
Channel “A” Buttons. To pair a third scala rider G9 use Channel “B”.
To set up three-way intercom conference mode proceed as
follows:
Use Channel “B”
Use Channel “A”
Rider 2 Rider 3
Rider 1
Rider “1” is paired to Rider “2” and also to Rider “3”.
PAIRING THREE SCALA RIDER G9 UNITS
1. Rider 1 pairs their device to Rider 2 using Channel “A” as
described in section 5.2a.
2. Rider 1 pairs their device to Rider 3 using Channel “B” as
described in section 5.2a.
The Three-Way Conference Intercom Pairing is now complete
and ready to use.
IMPORTANT: Three-Way Conference Mode Considerations
During a 3-Way Intercom Conference call with 2 other participants,
Rider 1 will not be able to receive mobile phone calls or GPS
navigation instructions as long as the call is in progress.
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5.2c FOURWAY INTERCOM
To set up four-way intercom conference mode proceed as
follows:
In this conguration the two passengers (numbered 2 and 4) are
each using two Bluetooth connections:
Passenger 2 is paired to Rider 1 and to Passenger 4
Passenger 4 is paired to Rider 3 and to Passenger 2
PAIRING FOUR SCALA RIDER G9 UNITS
1. Pair Rider 1 to Passenger 2 using Channel “A” (see section 5.2a).
2. Pair Rider 3 to Passenger 4 using Channel “A” (see section 5.2a).
3. Pair Passenger 2 to Passenger 4 using Channel “B” (see
section 5.2a).
The Four-Way Pairing is complete and ready to use.
IMPORTANT: Four-Way Conference Mode Considerations
During a 4-Way Intercom call, the two passengers who maintain two
active connections simultaneously will not be able to receive mobile
phone calls or GPS instructions as long as the conference call is in
progress.
5.3 CLICKTOLINK INTERCOM MODE
Click-to-Link is a spontaneous, “social” feature of your G9.
Use Click-to-Link to instantly initiate 1-on-1 intercom calls
with other scala rider users near you, without those users
already being paired to you. Think of it as a private Bike-to-Bike
channel that you can set up on-the-go with other scala rider G9 or
G4 users that you see along the way.
The Click-to-Link feature can be disabled on your G9 eectively blocking
any attempt by a third party to send a Click-to-Link request to you.
ENABLE/DISABLE CLICKTOLINK
The feature can be turned on or o via the Voice Menu (see
Section 4.7)
NOTE: By default, Click-to-Link is DISABLED.
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6. USING THE INTERCOM
6.1 MAKING 2WAY INTERCOM CALLS
There are two ways to start an intercom call with devices that are
paired to your scala rider G9.
OPTION 1: Voice Connect (VOX) Intercom Call
Use this for either “One+8” Intercom or 2-way Intercom
Calls (Channel “A” or “B”)
1. Speak any word loudly into the microphone to open the
Intercom channel.
2. When you hear the Voice Command tone, say:
• the name of a ”One+8” Intercom Buddy i.e. “John Smith”
• or say “Call Intercom” to start an intercom call with Rider A
and / or Rider B (subject to who is present)
NOTE: VOX Intercom call with only Rider A or Rider B will end
automatically after 30 seconds of silence.
☛ OPTION 2: Manual Mode
Channel A button
Connect to Rider A
Voice Command button
“One+8“ Intercom
Channel B button
Connect to Rider B
Use this to start an Intercom call with either:
• ”RIDER A” – tap Channel A button
• ”RIDER B” – tap Channel B button
• “One+8” Intercom Buddy – See table below
To end a call tap the respective button again.
“One+8” Intercom
SAY THE NAME:
OR
CHOOSE THE NAME (from your Buddy List):
a. Tap the Voice
Command
button
b. Speak the
name of
the “One+8”
Intercom
Buddy
a. Press and hold the Voice Command button
for 2 seconds
b. The G9 plays the names of all pre-paired
“One+8” Intercom buddies.
c. Once you hear the name of the Buddy
you wish to call, tap the Voice Command
button or speak any word loudly into the
microphone.
To cancel “One+8” Buddy List playback:
Press and hold the Voice Command button for
2 seconds.
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 the wind impact on the microphone by using the large
microphone sponge and closing the visor.
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6.2 MAKING 3WAY INTERCOM CALLS
To start an Intercom Conference Call with Channel “A” and “B”:
OPTION 1: Voice Connect VOX
1. Speak any word loudly into the microphone to open the
Intercom channel.
2. When you hear the Voice Command tone, say: “Call Intercom”
to make an intercom call with Rider A and Rider B.
☛ OPTION 2: Manual Mode
1. Add Channel “A”: Tap the Channel “A” Button
2. Add Channel “B”: Tap the Channel “B” Button
If you are already in an Intercom Call with Rider A or B, you can add
another rider (A or B) by tapping the respective button, or another
rider can join the intercom call in the same way.
To end Intercom Call press the respective Channel “A” or “B” Button.
NOTE: 3 and 4-way intercom calls can only be made using Channel
“A” and Channel “B”.
6.3 MAKING 4WAY INTERCOM CALLS
Once you have successfully paired the four G9s as described in
5.2c. proceed as follows:
1. Make sure all four G9s are in Standby mode.
2. Passenger 2 should tap Button “B” to initiate an Intercom call
with Passenger 4. Wait until audio is heard on both G9s.
3. Rider 1 should tap Button “A” to initiate an Intercom call with
Passenger 2.
4. Rider 3 should tap Button “A” to initiate an Intercom call with
Passenger 4.
Now the 4-way Intercom conference mode is established.
6.4 USING CLICKTOLINK INTERCOM
If you want to… Perform this action:
Make
Click-to-Link
calls
Start a Click-to-Link call
request
(search lasts up to 10
seconds)
Double tap the Channel“A”
Button
End a Click-to-Link call /
Cancel a Click-to-Link call
request
Tap the Channel “A” Button
Receive
Click-to-Link
calls
Accept a Click-to-Link call When hearing the
Click-to-Link ringtone:
Tap the Channel “A” Button
or Speak any word loudly
to answer by VOX
Reject a Click-to-Link call While hearing the
Click-to-Link ringtone:
Remain silent until the ring
tone stops
If other scala rider users are nearby, your next Click-to-Link call
may randomly connect to any of them.
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6.5 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS
• If another paired scala rider G9 tries calling you via Intercom,
the call will begin almost instantly.
• If you receive a “One+8” intercom call from someone who is not
in your Buddy list, you will hear a ringtone.
Tap the Channel “A” button to accept the Intercom call, or
remain silent until the ringtone stops to reject the call.
6.6 BUSY SIGNAL
When attempting to establish an Intercom call with another device
that is already busy, a busy signal will be heard. The G9 is busy
while on a phone call, intercom call with Channels “A” and “B”,
“One+8” intercom call or Click-to-Link call.
6.7 GROUP SIGNAL
Send an instant message to all paired G9s within a range of
up to 350 m / 1,150 ft. The recipients will hear a “Signal!”
voice announcement. To reach a maximum number of riders, the
message is automatically forwarded to all paired G9s within the
recipient’s range. In this manner the total range is extended to up
to 1 km / 3,280 ft.
Activating the Group Signal: Double tap the Voice Command
button to send a Group Signal at any time.
NOTE: The transfer of wireless signals is subject to multiple external
factors. Therefore, users may use but should not rely on the Group
Signal for emergency purposes.
6.8 VOICE CONNECT VOX SETTINGS
The G9 oers VOX technology for safe and hands-free
operation of some key functions.
The VOX feature can be customized to adjust its sensitivity level.
VOX activation for Intercom calls can also be disabled completely.
You can choose between ‘Regular’ (default), ‘Low’ and ‘High’ VOX
sensitivity. If you experience diculties starting a conversation
using VOX, change the setting to ‘High’ via the Cardo Community
website or directly on your G9 via the Voice Menu (see Section 4.6).
ENABLE/DISABLE VOX
Press and hold Volume Up and Down buttons simultaneously for
2 seconds.
Feedback:
• Enable: Blue ash for 2 seconds
• Disable: Red ash for 2 seconds
For incoming calls, just pronounce loudly any word (e.g. “hello”).
To reject an incoming call, remain silent for about 15 seconds.
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7. PAIRING AND USING A MOBIlE PHONE,
GPS OR MP3 PlAYER
To connect your scala rider G9 to a Bluetooth device you must
rst pair them. Pairing is a one-time process. Once paired, the
Bluetooth device and the scala rider G9 will automatically
recognize each other whenever they are within range (10m / 33ft).
Your scala rider G9 oers Multiple Device Connectivity (“MDC”) :
➤ Intercom with up to 10 other scala rider G9 units (Rider A,
Rider B, and “One+8” Buddies)
➤ Bluetooth Mobile Phone / GPS device
➤ Bluetooth A2DP Music Player
7.1 MOBILE PHONE
• Make and receive calls
• Listen to Music via A2DP (with compatible phones)
7.1a PAIRING A MOBILE PHONE
If using both a Bluetooth GPS and Mobile Phone, pair the mobile
phone to the GPS device. See Section 7.2
1. Turn on your mobile phone and make sure the Bluetooth
function is activated.
2. Verify that the scala rider G9 is turned ON and in Standby
mode. (single BLUE ash every 3 seconds).
3. Press and hold the Mobile Button for at least 6 seconds. The
G9 will rst ash RED. Continue to hold the button until the
RED and BLUE lights begin rapidly alternating.
4. Search for Bluetooth devices on your phone by following the
phone’s instructions. Consult your phone’s User Manual for
more information.
5. After a few seconds the phone will list “scala rider G9” as a
discovered device. Select “scala rider G9” from the list.
6. If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeros).
7. The phone will conrm that pairing has succeeded and the
scala rider G9 will begin ashing slowly in BLUE.
NOTES:
• If Pairing is not completed within 2 minutes, the scala rider G9 will
return to Standby mode.
• Not all Bluetooth mobile phones can broadcast Bluetooth Stereo
music (A2DP), even if the phone has an MP3 player function. Consult
your mobile phone’s User Manual for more information.
• After pairing, you may need to tap the Mobile Button to connect the
scala rider G9 to the phone.
7.1b MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Answer a call Tap the Mobile Button or speak any word
loudly to answer by VOX
Reject a call Remain silent for 15 seconds, or press and
hold the Mobile Button for 2 seconds
End a call Tap the Mobile Button
Voice Dial* (if supported
by mobile phone)
Tap the Mobile Button and follow the
prompt from the mobile
Redial* Tap the Mobile Button twice
INTERCOM CONFERENCE MODE
Add/Remove Channel
“A” to/from a call
Tap the Channel “A” button while on a
phone call
Add/Remove Channel
“B” to/from a call
Tap the Channel “B” button while on a
phone call
*This feature is not available during intercom or mobile calls
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