ICON HELMLINK User manual

ENGLISH
USER’S GUIDE
Version 1.0.0
HELMLINK
BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

1. ABOUT THE HELMLINK 7
1.1 Product Features 7
1.2 Product Details 8
1.3 Package Contents 9
2. INSTALLING THE HEADSET
ON YOUR HELMET 10
2.1 Preparing the Helmet for Installation 10
2.2 Preparing the Headset for Installation 11
2.3 Installing the Headset 12
3. GETTING STARTED 17
3.1 Downloadable Sena Software 17
3.1.1 Sena Motorcycles App 17
3.1.2 Sena Device Manager 17
3.2 Charging 17
3.3 Legend 18
3.4 Powering On and Off 18
3.5 Checking the Battery Level 18
3.6 Volume Adjustment 19
4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH
OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 20
4.1 Phone Pairing 20
4.1.1 Initially Pairing the HelmLink 20
4.1.2 Pairing When the HelmLink is Turned Off 21
4.1.3 Pairing When the HelmLink is Turned On 22
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4.2 Second Mobile Phone Pairing - Second
Mobile Phone, GPS, and SR10 22
4.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or
A2DP Stereo 23
4.3.1 Phone Selective Pairing - Hands-Free Profile 23
4.3.2 Media Selective Pairing - A2DP Profile 23
4.4 GPS Pairing 24
5. MOBILE PHONE USAGE 25
5.1 Making and Answering Calls 25
5.2 Siri and Google Assistant 25
5.3 Speed Dialing 25
5.3.1 Assigning Speed Dial Presets 25
5.3.2 Using Speed Dial Presets 26
6. STEREO MUSIC 27
6.1 Bluetooth Stereo Music 27
6.2 Music Sharing 27
6.2.1 Bluetooth Intercom Music Sharing 28
6.2.2 Mesh Intercom Music Sharing 28
7. MESH INTERCOM 29
7.1 What is Mesh Intercom? 29
7.1.1 Open Mesh 30
7.1.2 Group Mesh 30
7.2 Starting Mesh Intercom 31
7.3 Using the Mesh in Open Mesh 31
7.3.1 Channel Setting (Default: channel 1) 31

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7.4 Using Mesh in Group Mesh 32
7.4.1 Creating a Group Mesh 32
7.4.2 Joining an Existing Group Mesh 33
7.5 Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable) 34
7.6 Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh 34
7.7 Reset Mesh 34
8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM 35
8.1 Intercom Pairing 35
8.1.1 Using the Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) 35
8.1.2 Using the Button 36
8.2 Last-Come, First-Served 37
8.3 Two-Way Intercom 38
8.4 Multi-Way Intercom 39
8.4.1 Starting a Three-Way Intercom Conference 39
8.4.2 Starting a Four-Way Intercom Conference 40
8.4.3 Ending Multi-Way Intercom 40
8.5 Three-Way Conference Phone Call with
Intercom Users 41
8.6 Group Intercom 42
8.7 Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth
Intercom Participant 42
9. UNIVERSAL INTERCOM 44
9.1 Universal Intercom Pairing 44
9.2 Two-Way Universal Intercom 44

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9.3 Multi-Way Universal Intercom 45
9.3.1 Three-Way Universal Intercom 45
9.3.2 Four-Way Universal Intercom 46
9.4 Mesh Intercom Conference with Two-way
Universal Intercom Participant 47
10. USING THE FM RADIO 48
10.1 FM Radio On/Off 48
10.2 Seek and Save Radio Stations 48
10.3 Scan and Save Radio Stations 49
10.4 Temporary Station Preset 49
10.5 Navigating Preset Stations 50
11. LED TAILLIGHT 51
11.1 Using the Button 51
11.2 Using the Sena Motorcycles App 51
12. VOICE COMMAND 52
13. FUNCTION PRIORITY AND FIRMWARE
UPGRADES 54
13.1 Function Priority 54
13.2 Firmware Upgrades 54
14. CONFIGURATION SETTING 55

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14.1 Headset Configuration Menu 55
14.1.1 Delete All Pairings 56
14.1.2 Remote Control Pairing 56
14.2 Software Configuration Setting 56
14.2.1 Headset Language 56
14.2.2 Audio Equalizer (Default: Off) 57
14.2.3 VOX Phone (Default: Enable) 57
14.2.4 VOX Intercom (Default: Disable) 57
14.2.5 VOX Sensitivity (Default: 3) 58
14.2.6 HD Intercom (Default: Enable) 58
14.2.7 HD Voice (Default: Enable) 58
14.2.8 Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking
(Default: Disabled) 59
14.2.9 Intercom-Audio Overlay Sensitivity (Default: 3) 59
14.2.10 Audio Overlay Volume Management
(Default: Disable) 59
14.2.11 Smart Volume Control (Default: Disable) 60
14.2.12 Sidetone (Default: Disable) 60
14.2.13 Voice Prompt (Default: Enable) 60
14.2.14 RDS AF Setting (Default: Disable) 60
14.2.15 FM Station Guide (Default: Enable) 60
14.2.16 Advanced Noise Control™ (Default: Enable) 60
14.2.17 Region Selection 61
15. TROUBLESHOOTING 62
15.1 Fault Reset 62
15.2 Factory Reset 62

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1. ABOUT THE HELMLINK
1.1 Product Features
Bluetooth®5.0
Mesh Intercom™ up to 2 km (1.2 mi)*
Intercom up to 2 km (1.2 mi)*
Audio Multitasking™
• Multi-Language Voice Command
• Support Siri and Google Assistant
* in open terrain
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1 ABOUT THE HELMLINK
1.2 Product Details
(-) Button
Center Button
(+) Button
Button Module (R)
Button Module (L)
Mesh
Button
Bluetooth Module
DC Power Charging &
Firmware Upgrade Port
LED Taillight
Pinhole Fault
Reset Button
Taillight Button
Status &
Charging LED
Button
Module (L)
Connector
Button Module (R) Connector
Antenna (R)
Antenna
(L)
Microphone
Connector
Speaker (L) Connector
Speaker (R) Connector

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1.3 Package Contents
HelmLink Button Module (R) Button Module (L)
Boom Microphone
Hook and
Loop Fastener for
Boom Microphone
Speakers
Hook and
Loop Fasteners for
Speakers
Microphone Sponges for
Boom Microphone Screws
USB Power & Data Cable
(USB-C) Allen Wrench

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2. INSTALLING THE HEADSET
ON YOUR HELMET
2.1 Preparing the Helmet for Installation
1. Detach the snap fasteners located on the center pad and cheek
pads. Then, remove the pads from the helmet.
2. Loosen the screw inside helmet using the included Allen wrench.
3. Insert the Allen wrench into the screw hole and push the left cover to
remove it.
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1
4. Repeat the process on the other side to remove the right cover.
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5. Push the tab on the rear cover, and remove the rear cover by pulling
it upward.
2.2 Preparing the Headset for Installation
2
2
1
Speaker (L)
Speaker (R)
1. Align the arrows on the Bluetooth Module’s microphone
connector cable and microphone cables, and insert the microphone
cable into the microphone connector.
2. Align the arrows on the main unit’s speaker connector cables and
speaker cables, and insert the speaker cables into each speaker
connector.

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2.3 Installing the Headset
1. Put the Button Module (L)’s connector cable into the hole first, and
install the Button Module (L) as shown in the illustration.
2. Tighten the screw until the Button Module (L) unit is fastened firmly
to the helmet.
2
1
3. Repeat the two processes on the other side.
2
1
4. Facing the USB port on the Bluetooth Module toward the rear of the
helmet, push the module into the corresponding slot until you hear
a click.

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5. Align the arrows on the Bluetooth Module’s connector and Button
Module (R)’s connector cable, and insert the Button Module (R)’s
connector cable into the Bluetooth Module’s connector.
6. Align the arrows on the Bluetooth Module’s connector and Button
Module (L)’s connector cable, and insert the Button Module (L)’s
connector cable into the Bluetooth Module’s connector.
7. Peel off the cover of the hook and loop fastener for the speaker (R)
and the speaker pad to expose the adhesive surface. Then, attach
the fastener to the ear pocket inside the helmet.
8. Attach the speaker (R) and the speaker pad to the hook and loop
fastener used for the speaker inside the helmet.

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9. After putting the Antenna (R) into the hole, put the speaker’s
connector and cable into the same hole as shown in the illustration.
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1
10. Put the Button Module (R)’s connector into the cavity of the
helmet. Then, put the remains of the cables into the crack in the
helmet, and organize the cables.
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1
11. Peel off the cover of the hook and loop fastener for the Boom
Microphone to expose the adhesive tape. Then, attach the hook and
loop fastener to the grooves in the inner shell of the helmet.
12. Attach the Boom Microphone’s mounting plate to the hook and
loop fastener.

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13. Peel off the cover of the hook and loop fastener for the speaker (L)
and the speaker pad to expose the adhesive surface. Then, attach
the fastener to the ear pocket inside the helmet.
Note: Make sure the fastener covers the microphone’s cable in the
ear pocket before you attach it to the ear pocket as shown in the
illustration.
14. Attach the speaker (L) and the speaker pad to the hook and loop
fastener used for the speaker inside the helmet.
15. After putting the Antenna (L) into the hole, put the speaker’s
connector and cable into the same hole as shown in the illustration.
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1
16. Put the Button Module (L)’s connector into the cavity of the helmet.
Then, put the remains of the cables into the crack in the helmet, and
organize the cables.
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17. Reattach the center pad and cheek pads starting from the rear and
click the snap fasteners.
18. Make sure that the Boom Microphone is located properly close to
your mouth when you wear the helmet.

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3. GETTING STARTED
3.1 Downloadable Sena Software
3.1.1 Sena Motorcycles App
By simply pairing your phone with your headset, you can use the Sena
Motorcycles App for quicker, easier set up and management.
Sena Motorcycles
• Device Configuration Setting
• Download the Sena Motorcycles App on Google Play Store or App
Store.
3.1.2 Sena Device Manager
The Sena Device Manager allows you to upgrade firmware and
configure settings directly from your PC.
Sena Device Manager
• Download the Sena Device Manager at oem.sena.com/icon.
3.2 Charging
Charging the headset
Depending upon the
charging method,
the headset will be
fully charged in about
2.5 hours.
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Note:
•Any 3rd party USB charger can be used with ICON products if the
charger is approved by either the FCC, CE, IC, or other locally
approved agencies.
•Use of a non-approved charger may cause fire, explosion,
leakage, and other hazards which may also reduce the life time or
performance of the battery.
• The headset is compatible with 5 V input USB-charged devices only.
3.3 Legend
1x
TAP Tap button the specified
number of times 10s
HOLD Press and Hold button for
the specified amount of time
“Hello” Audible prompt
3.4 Powering On and Off
Powering On
=1s
HOLD
Powering Off
=1x
TAP
3.5 Checking the Battery Level
Instructions are for when powering the headset on.
Powering On
=1s
HOLD
=
=
=
Note: When the battery is low while in use, you will hear a voice
prompt saying “Low battery”.

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3.6 Volume Adjustment
You can raise or lower the volume by tapping the (+) Button or the
(-) Button. Volume is set and maintained independently at different
levels for each audio source (i.e., phone, intercom), even when the
headset is rebooted.
Volume Up
=1x
TAP
Volume Down
=1x
TAP

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4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH
OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES
When using the headset with other Bluetooth devices for the first time,
they will need to be “paired.” This enables them to recognize and
communicate with one another whenever they are within range.
The headset can pair with multiple Bluetooth devices such as a mobile
phone, GPS, MP3 player or Sena SR10 Two-Way Radio Adapter via
Mobile Phone Pairing, Second Mobile Phone Pairing and GPS
Pairing. The headset can also be paired with up to three other ICON
headsets.
Pairs with up to Three ICON headsets
Also Pairs with:
Mobile
Phone
MP3
Player
GPS
Devices
Sena
SR10
4.1 Phone Pairing
There are three ways to pair the phone.
4.1.1 Initially Pairing the HelmLink
The headset will automatically enter the phone pairing mode when you
initially turn on the headset or in the following situation:
• Rebooting after executing Factory Reset; or
• Rebooting after executing Delete All Pairings.
1. Press and hold the Center Button and the (+) Button for 1 second.
=1s
HOLD Blinking
“Phone pairing”
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