PVP Communications Freedom Series User manual

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks are under license.
All Freedom™ Wireless products are protected by
U.S. Patent No. 6,311,052 - 7,062,301
7,203,525 & 9,042,944
Freedom
Series
Wireless Headset
For Portable Radio
Operation
United States Patent No.
6,311,052 - 7,062,301
7,203,525 & 9,042,944
™
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
2310 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 3PM 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.
OPERATION
After a pair has been established between the headset and the motor kit the
handlebar PTT switches are then available for use:
• The black switch (F1 on BMW motors), when pressed, will key the
your portable radio and allow radio transmission from the helmet
microphone (helmet must be worn to activate sensor).
• The red switch (F2 on BMW motors), when pressed, will key the Siren
PA feature and allow a PA Broadcast from the
helmet microphone over the siren speaker.
OPERATION:
MODE 1 - HELMET OFF:
With the Speakermic attached to the radio and the
Helmet removed, the Portable Radio will play
receive 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
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 receive 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. The headset
includes a proximity sensor which activates the system when the helmet is worn.
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 Kits with PA users, pressing and holding the RED
handlebar PTT switch with the helmet worn causes the helmet microphone to
broadcast over the Siren System for Public Address purposes.
PA NOTE: When performing a PA broadcast for the first time, it is more
than likely that the volume will need to be adjusted. Too much volume will
cause a feedback squeal, and not enough volume will be difficult to hear.
Volume gain adjustment is in the motor kit module and may also be
available on the siren amplifier.
NOTE: make sure the helmet microphone is on axis (not
rotated) and held close to the users mouth (within 1/4”).
Radio PTT
PA PTT

L.E.D STATUS INDICATOR
(Shouldermic/Motor Kit)
Flashing rapidly—
searching for mate
(not paired yet)
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
Step4: Immediately place the Headset in pairing mode by
pressing and holding the power switch (Halfshell Helmets—
black momentary pushbuon switch located on the le earcup
Fullshell Helmets—see diagram on page 3.
Aer 2 seconds, 2 beeps indicang power on will occur. DO
NOT RELEASE THE SWITCH. Connue holding the switch
for another 5 seconds unl a fast hi-lo hi-lo set of beeps occur,
then release.
NOTE: All three devices will be conrmed 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.
Within 10-15 seconds the wireless connection will be established. The
motor kit will display a green status LED flash and the headset will pro-
vide an up stepping tone indicating that they have been successfully
paired to each other. The system is now ready for use.
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
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
Freedom™ Wireless Headsets
(PORTABLE RADIO)
ON/OFF &
PAIRING
SWITCH
NON-FUNCTIONING
CHARGING PORT
• Encrypted, secure, Digital Wireless A2DP Bluetooth Technology
• No interference from police radios or cell phone towers
• Easy, quick, one-time pairing process
• Unique wireless connection—no mechanical switches to keep track
of, no DIP switches, no special tools
• No possibility of other users on the same channel
• Minimum 16 hours charge duration (continuous use)
• Waterproof—meets or exceeds IP67 standards
• 1 year warranty
• Only available from PVP Communications!

OVERVIEW
The Freedom Wireless Series Portable Only System is designed for
Motor Officers who want the ability to communicate using their
Portable Radio while riding their Motor and wearing a helmet. It
allows for a Bluetooth wireless connection to the motorcycle to
provide for handlebar PTT controls for the radio and the motorcycle’s
PA system.
Your headset is powered by an internal Li-Ion battery. Before the
first use and after every use the battery needs to be fully charged. Use
the charger supplied with the headset to charge. DO NOT use any
other charger other than the charger provided with this headset.
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-Ion batteries do not have the memory issues found on Ni-
Cad batteries. Therefore it is not necessary to fully drain the battery
before charging.
The average life of this battery is 1,000 cycles (about three years)
IMPORTANT: Contact PVP Communications regarding any battery
issues or need of replacement.
CHARGING
Green (no headset connected) = ready to charge
Green (connected to headset) = Fully charged battery
Red = Charging (may take up to 4 hours to fully charge)
CHARGER—STATUS LED
Prior to first use; the headset must be “paired” to a motor kit.
Pairing establishes a unique link between the wireless headset on the
officer and the motor kit on his motorcycle that will not interfere or
be interfered with when other wireless motorcycle systems come
within range. Once a pairing procedure has been completed, it is
“remembered” by both the motor kit and by the headset. A new pair
may be established at any time (i.e. riding a spare motor), but until a
new pair is established, the headset and the motor kit will remain
“faithful”, responding only to their mate. They will remember who
their mate is—even after having been powered off. This pairing
process is only necessary once unless you re-pair to a different
motorcycle.
PAIRING PROCEDURE: Each Headset must be dedicated
(“Paired”) to its corresponding Speakermic and Remote PTT (Motor
Kit) before operation. Follow the steps below to Pair:
Step 1: Power OFF all three devices (Radio, Headset, and Remote
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 holding
the switch until the status LED toggles red-green-red
(about 7 seconds), then release.
Step3: Immediately place the Remote PTT (motor kit) in pairing mode
by pressing and holding the power switch .
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.
PAIRING
Note: It is important to perform the pairing procedure while away
from other PVP wireless systems (i.e. another motor with the
wireless system powered on). While in the pairing mode the device
is searching for a partner. Multiple devices in the local area can
confuse the pairing sequence. This only applies during the few
seconds needed to establish an initial pair. After the devices are
paired they can function side-by-side with no interference.