PVP Communications Freedom Series User manual

CHARGING
Speakermic: powered by Portable Radio. No charging necessary.
Remote PTT: powered by Motorcycle battery. No charging necessary.
Headset: powered by an internal Li-Ion battery. Use the charger
supplied with the headset to charge. DO NOT use any other charger
other than the charger provided with this headset.
NOTE: For longer battery life, LEAVE HEADSET POWERED ON and
the charger connected to the headset while not in use, preferably in a
cool dry environment.
Green (no shouldermic
connected) = ready to charge
Green (connected to shouldermic)
= Fully charged battery
Red = Charging
CHARGER—STATUS LED
NOTE: A fully charged battery will last a minimum of 16 hours
(continuous audio). Although the battery may last for more than one
day’s use, it is recommended that it be charged daily. Always leave the
headset charging when not in use.
NOTE: Li-Poly batteries do not have the memory issues found on Ni-
Cad batteries. Therefore it is not necessary to fully drain the battery
before charging.
IMPORTANT: If the internal Li-Ion battery in the headset were to
fail, the Shouldermic will continue to operate with the portable radio.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks are under license.
Freedom™ Wireless is a trade-mark of PVP Communications.
All Freedom™ Wireless shouldermic are protected by
U.S. Patent No. 6,311,052 & 7,062,301
Freedom
Wireless Helmet
Communications
United States Patent No.
6,311,052 & 7,062,301
™
INSTALLATION
and
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2310 W 205th Street
Torrance, California 90501
[phone]
www.pvpcom.com

Thank you for choosing PVP Communications, Inc. products. We are dedicated
to satisfying our customers by providing quality products and service. The
components in this Kit are tailored for use in applications where durability,
strength and quick installation are a must.
Please follow the Installation Instructions carefully to avoid damaging radio
equipment or Kit components. If you have any questions during installation or
require more information about this product you may call us at [phone]
Monday through Friday, 7AM to 4PM Pacific Time, USA.
WARRANTY
This product comes with a warranty covering all defects in material or
workmanship for a period of one year from date of original retail purchase. At
its option PVP Communications, Inc. will repair or replace any defective part(s)
or equipment. The provisions of the warranty shall not apply to any unit which
has been subjected to misuse, neglect, incorrect electrical or mechanical
installation, unauthorized modifications, accident, nor to units which have been
repaired or altered outside of PVP Communications, Inc.. The warranty is
extended only to the original owner of the PVP Communications, Inc. product
and may not be transferred or assigned. In the event that the product does not
conform to the warranty, the product should be shipped prepaid to PVP
Communications, Inc.. Transportation charges, insurance fees, and labor costs
for shipment, removal, or reinstallation of product are not covered by this
warranty. Loss or damage in shipment is the sole responsibility of the freight
carrier. Repair as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the
consumer. PVP Communications, Inc. shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages or for breach of any express or implied warranty on this
product. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied
warranty of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose on this product
is limited in duration to the duration of the warranty. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
which vary from state to state. PVP Communications, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes in design and to make improvements in its products without the
obligation to incorporate the changes or improvements in any of its previously
manufactured products. PVP Communications, Inc. has not authorized anyone
to make representations or warranties other than the warranty contained
herein. The above warranty is effective for all products manufactured after
01/01/95.
Recessed pairing switch on Shouldermic
L.E.D STATUS INDICATOR
Flashing rapidly—
searching for mate
Powered Off
Flash every 7 seconds
= paired, in stand-by
mode
Flash every 3 seconds
= paired, active mode
Red/Green toggling
back and forth
=Pairing mode
AUDIBLE HEADSET TONE INDICATORS:
Power On: two beeps
Power Off: three beeps
Pairing Mode: fast Hi-Lo Hi-Lo beep
Auto-Disconnect: Decreasing Series of Tones
Auto-Connect: Increasing Series of Tones
PTT confirmation: Short beep

PAIRING
PAIRING PROCEDURE: Each Headset must be dedicated
(“Paired”) to its corresponding Speakermic and Remote PTT
before operation. Follow the steps below to Pair:
NOTE: Prior to pairing, confirm no other Bluetooth devices
are in the immediate area – other devices can potentially dis-
rupt the pairing process.
Step 1: Power OFF all three devices (Radio, Headset, and Re-
mote PTT)
Step2: Place the Speakermic in pairing mode by pressing and
holding the recessed micro-switch (located just below the PTT
switch), and then turn the Radio on. The LED indicator will
activate. DO NOT RELEASE THE SWITCH. Continue hold-
ing the switch until the status LED toggles red-green-red
(about 7 seconds), then release.
Step3: Immediately place the Remote PTT in pairing mode by
pressing and holding the power switch (located on the fairing).
The LED indicator will activate. DO NOT RELEASE THE
SWITCH. Continue holding the switch until the status LED
toggles red-green-red (about 7 seconds), then release.
Step4: Immediately place the Headset in pairing mode by
pressing and holding the power switch (Halfshell Helmets—
black momentary pushbutton switch located on the left earcup
Fullshell Helmets—black momentary pushbutton switch locat-
ed in the cheekpad area).
After 2 seconds, 2 beeps indicating power on will occur. DO
NOT RELEASE THE SWITCH. Continue holding the switch
for another 5 seconds until a fast hi-lo hi-lo set of beeps occur,
then release.
NOTE: All three devices will be confirmed as paired when a
green pulse is indicated on the Speakermic and Remote PTT,
and an increasing set of tones is played at the Headset.
CUT
QUICK REFERENCE PAIRING PROCEDURE
NOTE: Confirm no other Bluetooth devices are in the immediate area
1)POWER OFF all three devices (Radio, Headset, and Remote PTT)
2)PLACE SPEAKERMIC IN PAIRING MODE. Press/Hold the
recessed micro-switch, then turn Radio on. Hold until the status
LED toggles red-green-red
3)PLACE REMOTE PTT IN PAIRING MODE. Press/Hold the
power switch until status LED toggles red-green-red
4)PLACE HEADSET IN PAIRING MODE. Press/Hold the
power switch until a fast hi-lo hi-lo set of beeps occur
L.E.D
Freedom™ Wireless Speakermics
PAIRING
SWITCH
(Recessed)
PTT
(Push-to-talk)
System Features:
 Encrypted, Secure FHSS Digital Wireless Bluetooth Technology
 2.4Ghz operating frequency ensures no interference from Police Radios
or Cell Phone Towers
 Shouldermic quickly mates to motor (one time process, approximately 10
seconds – no DIP switches to set, no special tools required)
 Mating of shouldermic to motor to headset is a unique connection – no
switch channels to keep track of, and no possibility of multiple users on the
same channel.
 Minimum 16 hours charge duration (continuous use)
 Water-tight enclosure IP67 rated
 1 year warranty

Attach accessory
connector to portable
radio
PTT Switch
DESCRIPTION
The Freedom Series SPO (Simple Portable Only) is
designed for Motor Officers who want the ability to
communicate using their Portable Radio while rid-
ing their Motor and wearing a helmet. There are
three modes of OPERATION:
MODE1 - HELMET OFF:
With the Speakermic attached to the radio and the
Helmet removed, the Portable Radio will play re-
ceive audio at the Speakermic speaker. Transmit
audio is achieved by pressing and holding the Push
-to-Talk (PTT) button on the Speakermic and
speaking into the Speakermic.
MODE2 - HELMET ON:
With the Speakermic attached to the radio and the
Helmet worn (Helmet must be previously powered
on), the Speakermic will automatically mute it’s
speaker and microphone, and the earphones and
microphone in the helmet will automatically be
activated. The Portable Radio will now play re-
ceive audio at the Headset earphones. Transmit
audio is achieved by pressing and holding the Push
-to-Talk (PTT) button on the Speakermic and
speaking into the Headset microphone. Removing
the Helmet automatically reverses operation to
Mode 1.
NOTE: It is recommended that the helmet be left
powered “ON”, this will allow for automatic
MODE changes when the helmet is taken on/off.
MODE3 - REMOTE RADIO PTT:
A wireless remote PTT function is also provided at
the left handlebar. Pressing and holding the
BLACK handlebar PTT switch with the helmet
worn causes the helmet microphone to broadcast
over the Portable Radio.
REMOTE PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) PTT:
***For Freedom Series SPO with PA users,
pressing and holding the RED handlebar PTT
switch with the helmet worn causes the helmet mi-
crophone to broadcast over the Siren System for
Public Address purposes.
Radio PTT
PA PTT
CONTROLS:
Headset Power
Halfshell Helmets—black momentary pushbutton switch located on the
left earcup
Fullshell Helmets—black momentary pushbutton switch located in the
cheekpad area
To Power ON: Hold until 2 beeps sound in Headset earphones, then
release.
To Power OFF: Hold until 3 beeps sound in Headset earphones, then
release.
Speakermic Power
Powers ON/OFF automatically with the Radio
Remote PTT Power (momentary pushbutton switch and LED located
on the fairing)
To Power ON: Hold switch for 3 seconds and release. LED indicator
will begin flashing.
To Power OFF: Hold switch for 3 seconds, LED indicator will go solid
green, then release.
NOTE: The Remote PTT system draws a minimal amount of battery
power, but when left for extended periods of time (days), can drain the
motorcycle battery. It is recommended to power off at the end of each
shift and power back on at the beginning of each shift.
Remote Handlebar PTT switches