N-Com MCS II Installation instructions

USA – SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE 4
SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES
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SÉCURITÉ ET INSTRUCTIONS
D’UTILISATION 43

Congratulations on your purchase of an N-Com product.
The N-Com MCS II was built adopting the latest technologies and the best
materials. Long tests and thorough system development have made it
possible to achieve the highest sound quality.
The MCS II system can only be assembled on Nolan helmets pre-set for N-
Com.
The MCS II system allows you to listen to audio devices installed on the
motorcycles; it CANNOT be used in conjunction with other audio systems for
helmets.
Table of contents
1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY _ 4
1.1. Reference standards ___ 4
1.2. Appropriate use _______ 4
1.3. Disposal_____________ 5
2. CONTENTS OF THE
PACKAGING___________ 6
3. INSTALLING THE MCS II _ 7
3.1. Installing the
microphone __________________ 9
3.2. Installing the Basic Kit2
MCS on the helmet ___________ 12
4. REMOVING THE MCS II
SYSTEM _____________17
5. OPERATION OF THE MCS
II SYSTEM ___________17
6. MAINTENANCE ________18
7. LIMITED WARRANTY ____18

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1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY
Read this user manual carefully and the simple rules listed below. Failure to comply
with these rules may lead to dangerous situation.
Caution: The product cannot be used in official or unofficial competitions,
motordromes, circuits, racing tracks and the like.
Caution: Installation of the MCS II Harley Davidson / Honda Goldwing system results
in a weight increase of approximately 100g, which is added to the weight of the
helmet and of the other accessories.
Warning: The electronic components of the N-Com mounted inside the helmet are not
waterproof. Consequently, make sure the inside of the helmet, including the comfort
padding, does not get wet in order to avoid damage to the system. If it does,
remove the N-Com system and comfort padding and let it air dry.
1.1. Reference standards
The Basic Kit2 MCS product of the N-Com line complies with EEC Directive
EMC 2004/108
1.2. Appropriate use
Always obey all Traffic Regulations in force. While riding your motorcycle, your
hands should always be engaged in the actual riding. Any operation to the N-
Com system must be carried out with the vehicle stopped.
In all cases, obey the Traffic Regulations and remember that riding your
motorcycle has absolute priority over any other manoeuvre.
Adjust the volume to a level that does not disturb or distract you while riding and
at the same time allows you to distinctly heal background noises.
Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) and of the audio
sources connected to it before you use it on the road.
Caution: Adjusting the volume to very high levels may cause damage to your hearing

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Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) and of the audio
sources connected to it so as to avoid audio reproduction at high volumes. Constant
exposure to high volumes may damage your hearing.
Caution: Improperly installing the system in the helmet may alter the aerodynamic
and safety properties of the helmet itself, thus creating dangerous conditions. Install
the N-Com system according to the instructions provided in the product
documentation. In case of doubt, contact our local N-Com dealer.
All telephones and devices with wireless signal transmission are subject to
interferences that may affect the performance of the device connected to them.
These interferences are not ascribable to a defect of the N-Com system.
Use the device in the normal position only, as described in the product
documentation. Do not attempt to disassemble, tamper with or modify any part
of the N-Com system.
Only qualified personnel can carry out technical assistance on this product. In
case of any malfunction, always turn to your local dealer. The helmet is a safety
device. Tampering with it and/or with the electronic system inside the helmet
can lead to dangerous situations, in addition to invalidating the product
warranty.
1.3. Disposal
Refer to this user manual when disassembling the system from the helmet. Once the
system has been disassembled, dispose of it according to the instructions provided
here below.
The presence of a crossed-out wheelie bin indicates that in the European
Union the product must be disposed of separately at the end of its useful life
(European Directive 2002/96/EC).
Do not dispose of these products together with undifferentiated urban waste.
Proper disposal of obsolete equipment contributes to preventing possible negative
consequences on people’s health and on the environment.
For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete equipment, please
contact your municipality, a waste disposal service or the store where the
product was purchased.

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2. CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING
Basic Kit2 MCS Removable microphone
Basic Kit2 MCS – Honda Goldwing
connection cable
Basic Kit2 MCS - Harley Davidson
connection cable
Key
Clamp Microphone-Stop
Washer and screw
Adhesive Velcro pads Microphone securing stickers

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3. INSTALLING THE MCS II
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Remove the “N-Com”
protection plate located on
the helmet shell (Fig. 1) and
open the helmet chin guard
(flip up helmets).
Remove the right and left
cheek pads from the helmet
(see specific instructions
provided in the user manual
of the helmet).
Remove the Noise Reducers
from the two cheek pads, and
tear off the pre-cut plastic (if
equipped).

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Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Remove the back of the comfort
padding by pulling on the neck
roll until it separates from the
shell (Fig. 4).
Temporarily put the padding on
the outside of the helmet (Fig.
5).
Remove the N-Com cover from
the helmet border gasket. Push
from the inside of the helmet to
facilitate the removal (Fig. 6).

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ONLY FOR FULL-FACE HELMETS
Remove the chin guard by pulling on the special red tab.
Fig. 7
Remove the right and left
polystyrene cheek pads by gently
pulling them out of the helmet.
The helmet shell can be opened
slightly to facilitate the removal of
the cheek pad .
Caution: In case the polystyrene cheek
pad is damaged during this operation,
turn to your local dealer for its
replacement.
3.1. Installing the microphone
JET HELMETS OR FLIP-UP HELMETS
Prepare the microphone by inserting the microphone clamp, being
careful to position it properly (Fig. 8)
Note: the flat part of the clamp must be facing upward when the
microphone is positioned as shown in figure 9.

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Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Position the microphone in its support as shown in figure 10, being
careful that the fluorescent clamp is facing toward the inside of the
helmet.
Insert screw and washer in the microphone clamp; use the key to screw
in the microphone securing screw to the shell frame.

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FULL-FACE HELMETS
Fig. 12
Take the polystyrene cheek pad
(left-hand side) and position
the microphone in its housing,
as shown in fig. 12, making sure
that the fluorescent band stays
facing the inside of the helmet.
(Fig. 13)
Fig. 13
Secure the microphone to the
cheek pad using the
“microphone securing
stickers”, see Fig. 12.

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3.2. Installing the Basic Kit2 MCS on the helmet
Fig. 14
Position the Basic Kit2 MCS inside the helmet as shown in figure 14, next
to the N-Com housing in the shell.
Fig. 15
Looking at the helmet from the
outside, slide the rear positioning
tab into groove A as shown in the
figure;
Press in the area marked PUSH
from inside the helmet until the
fastening clasp B clicks (Fig. 15).

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Fig. 16

Pull out the connectors area from
the he
lmet gasket: the gasket will
have to be slightly deformed to
facilitate the insertion.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Insert the microphone connector in the Basic Kit2 MCS.
Before you place the speaker in its housing, apply the Velcro pad to the
polystyrene cheek pad (Fig. 18).

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Fig. 19
Position the loudspeaker in the
special housing obtained in the
polystyrene cheek pad (Fig. 19).
Fig. 20
Replace the polystyrene cheek
pad (left side), positioning the
cable in the groove that you see
in the cheek pad (Fig. 19).
Note: Make sure the cheek pad is
properly positioned in its housing,
pushing in the lined corner
underneath the ribbing on the
shell (Fig. 20).
Before you place the speaker in its housing, apply the Velcro pad to the
polystyrene cheek pad (right side).
Position the loudspeaker in its housing obtained in the polystyrene cheek pad
(right side).
Replace the polystyrene cheek pad (right side), positioning the cable in the groove
you see in the cheek pad.

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Fig. 21
ONLY FOR FULL-FACE HELMETS
Insert the chin guard (microphone
side), gently placing the microphone
in its housing. Then press down on
the red tab until the chin guard is
locked in place on the helmet. (Fig.
21)
Fig. 22 Fig. 23
Position the comfort padding in its housing (see specific instructions
provided in the helmet user manual), hooking the neck roll (Fig. 22).
Position both the comfort cheek pads in their housing (see specific
instructions provided in the helmet user manual) making sure that all
the press-studs click.

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Note: Carefully check the proper final positioning of the cheek pad, pulling
the chinstrap toward the inside of the helmet and testing the press-studs.
Caution: Make sure that there are no cables sticking out of the helmet and
that the loudspeakers are in their housing.
Caution: Always verify the proper length of the chinstrap and adjust it as
necessary, once again referring to the specific helmet instructions.
Fig. 24
Reposition the protection plate
covering the “N-Com” housing
on the shell. First insert the rear
part and then press the front
part until the fastening clasp
clicks.

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4. REMOVING THE MCS II SYSTEM
Fig. 25
To remove the MCS II from the
helmet, remove the earphone and the
comfort cheek pads as shown in the
assembly operations. Then remove
the polystyrene cheek pads. Remove
the protection plate, then, looking at
the helmet from the outside, release
the connector by acting on the
fastening clasp as illustrated in the
figure.
After releasing the connector from the shell, also remove the right part by
releasing the Basic Kit2 MCS from the shell pins.
Now remove the entire Basic Kit2 MCS from the helmet.
5. OPERATION OF THE MCS II SYSTEM
Hook up the connection cable to the Harley Davidson / Honda Goldwing, then
to the MCS II system. The audio of the system installed on the motorcycle is
now transferred to the helmet.
You can use the interphone system on the Harley Davidson / Honda Goldwing
by connecting both the pilot’s helmet and the passenger’s to the motorcycle.
Each helmet must be equipped with the MCS II Harley Davidson / Honda
Goldwing system.
Warning: Connect the cables so that they are free and do not hinder riding
nor reduce the freedom of movement, and do not wind them around the

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limbs, bust or neck. Do not lock the connectors so that, if necessary, they
can be easily disconnected.
Warning: While using the connection cable, always use helmets provided
with a visor, and keep the visor in lowered position.
6. MAINTENANCE
The N-Com does not require any special maintenance tasks.
In case you use the kit when it rains, dry off the wet parts of the helmet, paying
special attention to the contact area.
In case the system get wet several times, rust or corrosion may form which damage
the electrical contact.
If this happens, it is recommended to clean the contacts of the connector secured to
the shell, using alcohol or another anti-rust product.
7. LIMITED WARRANTY
Limited warranty certificate valid for 2 (two) years from the date of purchase.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Nolangroup N-Com™ device.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
CERTIFICATE.
By this LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE, Nolangroup guarantee to the original purchaser of the
N-com™ that the product is free from all material and manufacturing defects at the time of
purchase.
COVER PROVIDED BY THE WARRANTY
If any defect covered by this limited warranty certificate comes to light within 2 (two) years from
the date of purchase, Nolangroup shall proceed, through their distribution networks and after
verifying the defect, to repair or replace the defective product. Nolangroup shall supply all the
materials and provide all the labor reasonably necessary to remedy the reported defect, except for
cases in which the damage is attributable to one of the reasons listed in the paragraph below,
entitled “Exclusions and limitations of cover”.

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EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF COVER
This warranty covers only material and manufacturing defects. Nolangroup cannot be held liable for
damages to the product which are either wholly or partially attributable to any other cause,
including, but not limited to:
a) damage caused by improper use, lack of due care, normal wear and tear of internal and external
components;
b) scratches, abrasions, or other damage caused to the external parts of the N-com™ by accidental
impacts;
c) damage caused by the application of stickers and/or adhesives;
d) any damage caused by an accident;
e) any modification or change made to the device by the user or by third parties;
fl) use of incompatible accessories not sold by Nolangroup.
Defects covered by this warranty likewise do not include all the specific and subjective situations
which may arise during dynamic use of the N-com™ equipped helmet, such as problems of comfort
due to improper sizing, or wind noise while riding. Nolangroup cannot in any case be held liable for
accidental or consequential damage (including, with no limitation whatsoever, injuries to a person
or persons) resulting from the failure to comply with the obligations stipulated in this warranty
regarding Nolangroup products.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
VALIDITY OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty is valid only if all the sections of the attached REGISTRATION FORM are completed in
full and the registration is returned to the address indicated on the card within 10 (ten) days from
the date of purchase:
1) Serial number (located on the rear side of the box,
on the white sticker)
2) Name of the authorized dealer.
3) Date of purchase of the N-Com TM
4) Name, address and telephone number of the
purchaser

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PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED TO MAKE POSSIBLE CLAIMS
To proceed with any claim covered by this warranty, the purchaser must notify directly
Nolangroup’s agent in the USA of the alleged defect encountered by him. In agreement with
Nolangroup’s agent, the purchaser may have to return the device to which complains refer, at the
purchaser’s expense, along with the sales receipt or other proof of purchase (and date of purchase)
and a copy of the warranty registration form.
BEFORE REFERRING THE MATTER TO THE AGENT, WE ADVISE YOU TO READ CAREFULLY THE
USER’ MANUAL INCLUDED WITH THE DEVICE WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED SCRUPULOUSLY FOR
YOUR OWN PROTECTION AND THAT OF THIRD PARTIES.
2 (TWO) YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF PURCHASE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL LAPSE
ENTIRELY.
This warranty is valid in the entire territory of the United States and Canada is the only express
warranty given by Nolangroup in relation to the sales of their own devices.
Any service provided under the warranty does not have the effect of extending the warranty period
itself. If any device or any of its components are replaced a new warranty period does not begin to
run on the product or on individual components supplied by the way of replacement; the date of
purchase of the original device remains the deciding factor.
For further information, please contact the following address or telephone numbers:
USA
CIMA INTERNATIONAL
1585 Beverly court #118
Aurora IL 60502
Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Toll- free (USA only): 866-243-5638
CANADA
CLARY SPORTS LOISIRS
67 ROUTE 329
ST DONAT (QC) J0T 2C0 –CANADA
Ph: 001 8194244545
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]t