Nolan N-Com R Series User manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
Thank you for buying an N-Com product.
N-Com B101 was made using the most advanced technology and top-quality
materials. Long-running tests and thorough system development have made it
possible to achieve the highest audio quality.
Please read the user instructions before using the product.
For further information on the B101 and video tutorials and information on
installing the latest Firmware version, please visit www.n-com.it
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; any
use of such marks by N-Com is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.

Contents
1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY........................................................................................................5
1.1.Road safety................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.Switching on the system in safe environments.............................................................................5
1.3.Interferences.............................................................................................................................................5
1.4.Appropriate use.......................................................................................................................................6
1.5.Qualified personnel................................................................................................................................6
1.6.Accessories and batteries.....................................................................................................................6
1.7.Disposal......................................................................................................................................................7
2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING ............................................................................................8
3. INSTALLATION ON THE HELMET..........................................................................................9
3.1.Battery connection..................................................................................................................................9
3.2.Initial steps ................................................................................................................................................9
3.3.Installing the B101 system on the helmet.................................................................................... 10
3.4.Adjusting the microphone................................................................................................................ 15
3.5.Removing the B101 system from the helmet ............................................................................. 16
4. BASIC FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................. 17
4.1.Volume adjustment............................................................................................................................. 17
4.2.Auto Off function................................................................................................................................. 17
5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH DEVICES................................................................................... 17
6. MOBILE PHONE....................................................................................................................... 18
7. MUSIC VIA BLUETOOTH....................................................................................................... 18
8. GPS SATELLITE NAVIGATOR ............................................................................................... 18
9. BATTERY AND RECHARGE................................................................................................... 19
9.1.Low battery signal................................................................................................................................ 19
9.2.Checking the Battery Level................................................................................................................ 19
9.3.Charging the system........................................................................................................................... 19
10. SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTROLS..................................................................................... 20
11. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 21
11.1.Warranty coverage and validity .................................................................................................... 21
11.2.Exclusions and limitations of coverage....................................................................................... 21
11.3.Procedure for submitting claims................................................................................................... 21
11.4.Product identification....................................................................................................................... 22

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1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY
Product compliant with EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). Complete compliance statement
downloadable at www.n-com.it
Read this User Manual carefully, as well as the simple rules listed below. Failure to comply with these
rules may lead to dangerous situations.
Caution: The product cannot be used in official or non-official competitions, motordromes, circuits,
racing tracks and the like.
Caution: Installation of the N-Com system results in a weight increase of approximately 100-120 g,
which is added to the weight of the helmet and of the other accessories.
Warning: The electronic components of the N-Com system 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 water seeps into the helmet, remove the
comfort padding from the helmet and allow to air dry.
1.1. Road safety
Always obey all Traffic Regulations in force. While riding your motorcycle, your hands should always
be engaged in actually riding the vehicle. Any operation to the N-Com system must be carried out
with the motorcycle stopped.
Specifically:
•Set your cell phone on automatic answer (see the cell phone instructions to do this).
•If your cell phone is not equipped with this function, first stop your vehicle in a safe area, in
compliance with Traffic Regulations and then answer the call.
•Do not make any calls while riding. Stop your vehicle in a safe place in compliance with Traffic
Regulations and then make the call.
•Adjust the volume so that it does not cause a disturbance or distraction while riding and at the
same time allows you to hear background noises clearly.
•Do not operate your cell phone or other devices connected to the N-Com system while riding your
motorcycle.
•In all cases, obey the Traffic Regulations and remember that riding the motorcycle has absolute
priority over any other manoeuvre.
1.2. Switching on the system in safe environments
•When using the N-Com system, comply with all limitations and instructions related to the use of
cell phones.
•Do not turn on your cell phone or the N-Com system whenever their use is forbidden or when
these devices can cause interference or dangerous situations.
•Turn off while refuelling. Do not use the N-Com system at filling stations. Do not use the device
near combustible materials or chemical products.
•Turn off when near explosive materials.
1.3. Interferences
All phones 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.

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1.4. Appropriate use
Use the device only in the normal position, as described in the product documentation. Do not
attempt to disassemble, tamper with, or modify any part of the N-Com system.
Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system and of the audio sources connected to it before you
use the system on the road.
Caution: Adjusting the volume to exceedingly high levels may cause damage to your hearing.
Caution: Incorrect installation of the system in the helmet may alter the aerodynamic and safety
characteristics 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, please
contact your local N-Com dealer.
Warning: Listening to other equipment should not interfere with riding your motorcycle, which must
be the top priority at all times. Carry out all operations on the electronic equipment and on the N-
Com system with the vehicle stopped, in compliance with Traffic Regulations.
1.5. Qualified personnel
•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 result in dangerous situations, in addition to invalidating the product warranty.
1.6. Accessories and batteries
•Only use the type of batteries, battery chargers and accessories approved by Nolangroup for the
specific model.
•Using a battery type different from the recommended one may lead to dangerous situations and
invalidate the warranty.
•Contact your local dealer to see about the availability of approved accessories.
•When disconnecting the power supply cable of any accessory or of the battery charger, always
grab and pull the plug, not the cable.
•Do not use batteries for purposes other than the prescribed ones.
•Never use batteries or battery chargers that turn out to be damaged.
•Do not short-circuit the battery.
•Keep the battery at a temperature between 0° / +45°C (charging): -10° / +55°C (in use).
•Danger of fire or explosion: do not throw the batteries into a fire or expose them to high
temperatures!
•Do not throw out batteries together with household refuse. The batteries should be disposed of in
compliance with local regulations
•Do not wear the helmet while the battery is recharging.
•The helmet should never be left within the reach of unsupervised children in order to prevent
damage to their health caused by access to the batteries.

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1.7. Disposal
Refer to this user manual and to manuals related to other parts of the N-Com system in order to
disassemble the system from the helmet. Once the system has been disassembled, dispose of it
according to the following instructions:
•The presence of a crossed-out wheelie bin indicates that in the European Union the
product is subject to separate collection at the end of its useful life.
•Do not dispose of these products together with undifferentiated urban waste.
•The proper disposal of obsolete equipment contributes to preventing possible negative
consequences on people’s health and on the environment.
•Within the European Union, the dealer, when supplying the new equipment, ensures that the used
equipment will be collected free of charge, provided it is equivalent to a ratio of one to one.
•For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete equipment, contact your municipality, a
waste disposal service, or the store where the product was purchased.

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2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING
The N-Com B101 package contains:
B101 e-box
Speaker + wired keypad (left cable)
Speaker + microphone (right cable)
Battery
USB-C cable
Keypad adapters
N87, N100-5 (1x); N80-8 (1x)
Key
Adhesive strips for loudspeakers

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3. INSTALLATION ON THE HELMET
Important: Prior to installing the N-Com system, it is recommended to write down the identification
code affixed to the product (see chapter 11.4).
The installation video can be found in the support section at www.n-com.it
3.1. Battery connection
•Open the e-box (Fig. 1).
•Connect the battery to the port (Fig. 2), taking care to insert it correctly. If necessary use the
provided flat head screwdriver to insert the battery connector fully into the port.
•Close the e-box (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
3.2. Initial steps
•Before you install the B101 system on the helmet, make sure it turns on properly. Press the “n”
key for about 2 seconds, until the blue LED on the keypad lights up and you hear a beep in the
headset. Proceed with the installation.
•Remove the cheek padding (see helmet instructions).
•Remove the helmet edge gasket using the special tool (Fig. 4).
•Completely remove the gasket as shown in Fig. 4; by doing so you also remove the padding.
•Remove the “N-Com” plugs found at the back of the shell gasket and on the left side of the
helmet.
Fig. 4
Fig. 4B –ONLY FOR N87, N80-8, N100-5 HELMETS

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•Prior to installing the N-Com system, remove any filling foam material, if present, from the helmet
(refer to the user manual for your specific helmet).
Option 1
Option 2
N.B.: Keep the filling material in case you wish to use the helmet without the N-Com system in the
future.
3.3. Installing the B101 system on the helmet
Fig. 5
•Insert the left-hand cable (attached to the
keypad) into the port, as shown (Fig. 5).
NB: the left cable comprises speaker and
keypad.
Fig. 6
•Connect the right-hand cable to the port, as
shown (Fig. 6).
NB: the right cable comprises speaker and
microphone.

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Fig. 7
•Place the system in the special housing in the
back of the helmet, pushing it all the way
into the groove (Fig. 7).
Fig. 8
N.B.: For positioning of the wiring and of the
microphone in the N100-5 helmet, follow the
instructions provided in the dedicated box.
•Fix the cable inside the helmet and make
sure the right fixing clip snaps into its
housing (Fig. 8).
Fig. 9
•Position the microphone in the housing on
the right of the helmet, inserting the boom
pole of the microphone in the groove found
in the chin guard coupling frame (Fig. 9).
Caution: make sure that the side of the
microphone support with the writing “n” is
facing inward.
Fig. 10
N.B.: For positioning of the keypad in helmets
N87, N80-8 and N100-5, follow the instructions
provided in the dedicated box.
•Fix the cable inside the helmet.
•Reassemble the gasket and secure it with the
specific screw.

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ONLY FOR HELMET N100-5 –positioning of wiring and microphone
Positioning the right side wiring and the microphone:
•Lift up the plastic lining of the cheek padding (Fig. 11).
•Insert the microphone into the eyelet (Fig. 12) and position it in the special housing, then
inserting the boom pole of the microphone in the groove found in the chin guard coupling
frame (Fig. 13).
Caution: make sure that the side of the microphone support with the writing “n” is facing
inward.
•Fix the cable inside the helmet and make sure the right fixing clip snaps into its housing (Fig.
14).
•Reposition the plastic lining of the cheek padding, arranging it behind the two small stop hooks
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15

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ONLY FOR HELMET N100-5 –positioning of wiring and microphone
Positioning the left side wiring:
•Lift up the plastic lining of the cheek padding (Fig. 16).
•Fix the cable inside the helmet.
•Reposition the plastic lining of the cheek padding, arranging it behind the two small stop hooks
(Fig. 17).
Fig. 16
Fig. 17

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FOR N87, N80-8 AND N100-5 HELMENTS ONLY –positioning the keypad
Important: Installation of the keypad on the N87, N80-8 and N100-5 helmets requires the use of the
“KEYPAD ADAPTER” accessory, which is included in the package.
LETTER ON THE ADAPTER
COMPATIBLE HELMETS
B
N100-5/PLUS, N87/PLUS
D
N80-8
•Insert the support specific for your helmet in the cable of the keypad (Fig. 18).
•Rotate the keypad support so as to position it like in Fig. 19, then hook it to the keypad (Fig.
20).
•Fix the cable inside the helmet.
•Open the rubber cap of the B101 system.
•Reassemble the gasket and secure it with the specific screw.
•Hook up the keypad to the helmet by clicking in the relevant hooks (Fig. 21).
•The proper positioning of the keypad is illustrated in Fig. 22.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22

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•Position the left and right speakers in the respective housing obtained in the polystyrene cheek
padding. If necessary, rotate the speakers slightly in their housing. If necessary, secure them using
the adhesive strips supplied as standard equipment.
•Reassemble the padding.
3.4. Adjusting the microphone
The B101 system makes it possible to adjust the position of the microphone in order to facilitate its
positioning in the different helmet models. Proceed as follows:
•Open the clip positioned on the microphone boom, operating as indicated in Fig. 23.
•Adjust the microphone (Fig. 24).
•Close the clip (Fig. 25).
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
To ensure good voice transmission quality, it is recommended to position the microphone sponge at
the side of your mouth.

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3.5. Removing the B101 system from the helmet
Proceed as follows to remove the B101 system from the helmet:
•Remove the cheek padding and the shell gasket.
•Remove the keypad from the shell.
FOR N87, N80-8, N100-5 HELMENTS ONLY –removing the keypad
•Remove the keypad from the shell, as indicated in Fig. 26.
•Rotate the keypad in a counterclockwise direction (Fig. 27).
•Remove the cheek padding and the shell gasket.
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
•Unhook the right clip from the shell,
levering upward using a flat head screw
(or a similar tool), as shown in figure 28.
Fig. 29
•Completely remove the B101 system from
helmet using a flat head screwdriver (or
similar tool) and re-install the cheek
padding and the edge gasket.

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4. BASIC FUNCTIONS
Note: Before using the N-Com device for the first time, recharge the battery completely for at least 10
hours. To obtain best performances from the battery, it is recommended to completely recharge the
battery the first few times. Afterwards, you can recharge the battery for shorter periods. Whenever
possible, it is best to recharge the battery completely.
System ON
Press and hold the “n” key for about 2 seconds, until the LEDs turn on.
System OFF
Press and hold the “n” key for about 4 seconds, until the LEDs turn off.
4.1. Volume adjustment
You can easily adjust the volume by tapping the “” or the “” key. You will hear a beep when the
volume reaches the maximum or minimum level.
N.B.: The volume level set during the trip is not stored when the system is turned off. Each time the
N-Com system is switched on, the audio goes back to the set default volume level.
4.2. Auto Off function
The Auto Off function automatically shuts down the N-Com system after five minutes without an
active Bluetooth connection (telephone, GPS, motorbike audio system etc).
5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH DEVICES
In order for the B101 system to be connected to another Bluetooth device, the latter needs to be first
paired up with the N-Com system.
The pairing up procedure is the same for all Bluetooth devices: mobile phones, MP3 Bluetooth
players, satellite navigators, etc.
•Make sure the B101 is turned off.
•Put the system in “Pairing” mode: press and hold the “n” key for 4 seconds, until the LEDs start to
flash quickly and you hear a sharp beep in the headset.
•Activate the search of Bluetooth devices on the device (smartphone, GPS, Mp3 player).
•Select the N-Com device. If a password is requested, enter 0000 (four zeros).
•Connection between the two devices is established after a few seconds.
N.B.: The affiliation is stored in the helmet and in the cell phone and it is not lost when the two
devices are turned off. As a result it needs to be carried out only once.
NB: Where several devices are paired to the N-Com system, the system will store these pairings in its
memory. When switched on, the N-Com system will automatically pair with the most recently-
connected Bluetooth device.
Automatic Connection
Once the Bluetooth device has been paired, connection is automatic
when the system is turned on.
Manual Connection
In case connection is not automatically initiated after a few seconds, you
can connect from the Bluetooth device or by pressing and holding the “n”
key for about 2 seconds.

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6. MOBILE PHONE
To pair a mobile phone to the B101 system, follow the procedure illustrated in Chapter 5.
Answering a phone call
Briefly press any key when you hear the incoming call signal.
Voice assistant
Press and hold “n” key for about 2 seconds.
Hanging up/rejecting a phone call
Press and hold “n” key for about 2 seconds.
Redial last number
Press the “” and “”keys simultaneously.
Transferring call in progress
During the call, press the “” and “” keys simultaneously for
4 seconds. The call will be transferred from the helmet to the
telephone.
Manual phone connection
Press and hold “n”key for about 2 seconds.
Manual phone disconnection
Press the “” and “”keys simultaneously for 4 seconds.
7. MUSIC VIA BLUETOOTH
To pair a mobile phone or an Mp3 device to the B101 system, follow the procedure illustrated in
Chapter 5.
Play music (Play)
Briefly press “n”.
Pause function (Pause)
Briefly press “n”.
Next track (Skip)
When the player is connected and playing music, press and
hold the “” key for about 2 seconds.
Previous track (Rew)
When the player is connected and playing music, press and
hold the “” key for about 2 seconds.
8. GPS SATELLITE NAVIGATOR
B101 system is compatible with the most common satellite navigators for motorcycles. For a list of
compatible models and additional details, visit the website www.n-com.it
To pair a GPS to the B101 system, follow the procedure illustrated in Chapter 5.

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9. BATTERY AND RECHARGE
9.1. Low battery signal
During its operation, the system provides the user with an audible alert when the battery is low. From
the first alert, the system has one hour of user time. A warning is given every 10 minutes.
9.2. Checking the Battery Level
When the system is powering on, the blue LED flashes rapidly indicating the battery level.
4 flashes = High, 75 ~ 100%
3 flashes = Medium, 50 ~ 75%
2 flashes = Low, 1 ~ 50%
9.3. Charging the system
Fig. 30
To charge the system, connect the system to a
charger or USB plug using the USB-C cable
supplied.
The charge will take place as follows:
B101 system
turned off
When the B101 system is connected to the battery charger, the blue LED starts to flash
quickly. When the battery is charged, the blue LED becomes steady.
B101 system
turned on
When the B101 system is connected to the battery charger, the blue LED starts to flash
quickly. When the battery is charged, the blue LED goes back to its standard flashing.
N.B.: In case you are not planning on using the N-Com system for a long time, you need to fully
recharge the device before storing it away.
N.B.: In case the device is not used for a long time, carry out a complete recharging cycle of the device
at least once every 6 months to avoid possible damage to the battery.
N.B.: In case the N-Com system is left for more than 6 months without ever being recharged, the
device may not switch on; in this case, recharge the N-Com system for at least 24 hours (even if the
blue signalling LED is not flashing), then try to switch on the device again.

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10. SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTROLS
Key
n



+

Basic Functions
Turn On
2 sec
Turn Off
4 sec
Increase Volume
X
Reduce Volume
X
Pairing device*
4 sec
Reset pairing**
4 sec
Bluetooth Devices
Answering phone calls***
X
X
X
Voice prompt
2 sec
Finishing/Refusing Calls
2 sec
Redial last number
X
Transferring call in progress
4 sec
Manual device connection
2 sec
Manual device disconnection
4 sec
Bluetooth
Music
Play music
X
Pause music
X
Next track (Skip)
2 sec
Previous track (REW)
2 sec
*Starting with system switched off
**During pairing mode.
***Press any key on the N-Com keypad.