Sena 50R User manual

ENGLISH
USER’S GUIDE
Version 1.6.1
50 R
LOW PROFILE MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH®
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
WITH MESH INTERCOM™

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE
BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH
MESH INTERCOM™ 7
1.1 Product Details 7
1.1.1 Headset Main Unit 7
1.2 Package Contents 8
2. INSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET 9
2.1 Installing the Main Unit 9
2.1.1 Using the Hook and Loop Fasteners for Main Unit 9
2.1.2 Using the Double Sided Adhesive Tapes for Main
Unit 10
2.1.3 Using the Clamp for Main Unit 10
2.2 Installing the Speakers 11
2.3 Installing the Microphones 12
2.3.1 Using the Wired Boom Microphone 12
2.3.2 Using the Wired Microphone 14
2.4 External Mesh Intercom Antenna 14
3. GETTING STARTED 15
3.1 Button 15
3.2 Downloadable Sena Software 15
3.2.1 SENA MOTORCYCLES App 15
3.2.2 Sena Device Manager 16
3.3 Powering On and Off 16
3.4 Charging 16
3.5 Checking the Battery Level 17
3.6 Volume Adjustment 17
4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER
BLUETOOTH DEVICES 18
4.1 Phone Pairing 18
4.1.1 Pairing When the 50R is Turned Off 18
4.1.2 Pairing When the 50R is Turned On 19

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4.2 Second Mobile Phone Pairing - Second Mobile
Phone, GPS, and SR10 20
4.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or
A2DP Stereo 20
4.3.1 Phone Selective Pairing - Hands-Free Profile 21
4.3.2 Media Selective Pairing - A2DP Profile 21
4.4 GPS Pairing 22
5. MOBILE PHONE USAGE 23
5.1 Making and Answering Calls 23
5.2 Siri and Google Assistant 23
5.3 Speed Dialing 24
5.3.1 Assigning Speed Dial Presets 24
5.3.2 Using Speed Dial Presets 24
6. STEREO MUSIC 25
6.1 Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices 25
6.2 Music Sharing 25
7. MESH INTERCOM 27
7.1 What is Mesh Intercom? 27
7.1.1 Open Mesh 28
7.1.2 Group Mesh 29
7.2 Starting Mesh Intercom 29
7.3 Using the Mesh in Open Mesh 29
7.3.1 Channel Setting (Default: channel 1) 30
7.4 Using Mesh in Group Mesh 31
7.4.1 Creating a Group Mesh 31
7.4.2 Joining an Existing Group Mesh 32
7.5 Reset Mesh 34
7.6 Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh 34
7.7 Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable) 34

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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 Two-Way Intercom 37
8.3 Multi-Way Intercom 38
8.3.1 Starting a Three-Way Intercom Conference 38
8.3.2 Starting a Four-Way Intercom Conference 39
8.3.3 Ending Multi-Way Intercom 40
8.4 Three-Way Conference Phone Call with
Intercom Users 40
8.5 Group Intercom 41
8.6 Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth
Intercom Participant 42
8.7 Universal Intercom 44
8.8 Mesh Intercom Conference with Two-way
Universal Intercom Participant 45
9. USING THE FM RADIO 46
9.1 FM Radio On/Off 46
9.2 Seek and Save Radio Stations 46
9.3 Scan and Save Radio Stations 47
9.4 Temporary Station Preset 48
9.5 Navigating Preset Stations 48
9.6 Region Selection 48
10. VOICE COMMAND 49
11. FUNCTION PRIORITY AND FIRMWARE
UPGRADES 51
11.1 Function Priority 51

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11.2 Firmware Upgrades 51
11.2.1 Using the WiFi Adapter 51
11.2.2 Using the Sena Device Manager 52
12. CONFIGURATION SETTING 53
12.1 Headset Configuration Setting 53
12.1.1 Delete All Pairings 54
12.1.2 Remote Control Pairing 54
12.2 Software Configuration Setting 54
12.2.1 Speed Dial 54
12.2.2 Channel Setting (Default: channel 1) 54
12.2.3 Headset Language 54
12.2.4 Audio Equalizer (Default: Music Balance) 55
12.2.5 VOX Phone (Default: Enable) 55
12.2.6 VOX Intercom (Default: Disable) 55
12.2.7 VOX Sensitivity (Default: 3) 55
12.2.8 Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking
(Default: Disabled) 56
12.2.9 Intercom-Audio Overlay Sensitivity (Default: 3) 56
12.2.10 Audio Overlay Volume Management
(Default: Disable) 56
12.2.11 HD Intercom (Default: Enable) 57
12.2.12 HD Voice (Default: Enable) 57
12.2.13 Smart Volume Control (Default: Disable) 57
12.2.14 Sidetone (Default: Disable) 57
12.2.15 Voice Prompt (Default: Enable) 58
12.2.16 RDS AF Setting (Default: Disable) 58
12.2.17 FM Station Guide (Default: Enable) 58
12.2.18 Advanced Noise Control™ (Default: Enable) 58
13. TROUBLESHOOTING 59
13.1 Fault Reset 59
13.2 Factory Reset 60

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1. ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE
BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM™
1.1 Product Details
1.1.1 Headset Main Unit
Mesh Intercom Antenna
DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port
Speaker
Connectors
Microphone Connector
Bluetooth Antenna
Mesh Intercom
Button
Status LED
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1 ABOUT THE MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM™
1.2 Package Contents
Headset
Main Unit Clamp
Hook and Loop
Fasteners for
Main Unit
Double Sided
Adhesive Tapes
for Main Unit
Wired Boom
Microphone
Wired
Microphone
Hook and Loop
Fastener for
Boom
Microphone
Hook and
Loop Fastener
for Wired
Microphone
Microphone
Sponges Speakers Speaker Pads
Hook and Loop
Fasteners for
Speakers
Boom Microphone
Holder
Hook and Loop
Fastener for Holder WiFi Adapter

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2. INSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR
HELMET
2.1 Installing the Main Unit
2.1.1 Using the Hook and Loop Fasteners for Main Unit
1. Clean the area on the left side of the helmet where you will attach the
hook and loop fasteners for main unit with a moistened towel and dry
thoroughly.
2. Peel off the cover of the adhesive tape of the loop fastener for main
unit and attach it to the helmet.
3. Peel off the cover of the adhesive tape of the hook fastener for main
unit and attach it to the back plate of the main unit.
4. Attach the main unit using the hook and loop fasteners that you
fitted. Make sure that the main unit is firmly attached to the helmet.
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2.1.2 Using the Double Sided Adhesive Tapes for Main Unit
If you cannot attach the hook and loop fasteners to the helmet, you can
use double sided adhesive tape.
1. Clean the area on the left side of the helmet where you will attach
the double sided adhesive tapes with moistened towel and dry
thoroughly.
2. Peel off the cover from one side of the double sided adhesive tapes
for main unit and attach it to the back plate of the main unit.
3. Peel off the cover from the other side of the double sided adhesive
tapes and attach the main unit on the left side of your helmet.
4. Make sure that the main unit sticks on the helmet firmly. Maximum
adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
Caution: Sena recommends using the hook and loop fasteners
for main unit. The double sided adhesive tape is provided for
convenience, but is not the recommended mounting method. Sena
is not responsible for its use.
2.1.3 Using the Clamp for Main Unit
1. Clean the area on the back plate of clamp where you will attach
the double sided adhesive tapes with moistened towel and dry
thoroughly.

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2. Peel off the cover from one side of the double sided adhesive tapes
for main unit and attach it to the back plate of the main unit.
3. Insert the back plate of the clamp between the internal padding and
external shell on the left side of the helmet.
2.2 Installing the Speakers
1. Peel off each cover of the hook and loop fasteners for speakers to
expose the adhesive surface. Then, attach the fasteners to the ear
pockets inside the helmet.
2. Attach the speakers to the hook and loop fasteners for speakers
inside the helmet.

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3. Align the arrows on the main unit and speaker cables and insert
speaker cables into each speaker connector.
Note:
• The cable for the speakers has two leads. The longer lead is for the
right speaker and the shorter lead is for the left speaker.
• If the helmet has deep ear pockets, you can use the speaker pads
to bring the speakers closer to your ears.
2.3 Installing the Microphones
2.3.1 Using the Wired Boom Microphone
1. Peel off the cover of the hook and loop fastener for wired boom
microphone to expose the adhesive tape. Then, attach the hook and
loop fastener on the inside surface of the left external shell.
2. Attach the wired boom microphone’s mounting plate to the hook and
loop fastener.

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Note:
• After you install the wired boom microphone, make sure you
reinstall the helmet’s internal padding.
• You can use the boom microphone holder after attaching the hook
and loop fastener for boom microphone holder on it to ensure
secure installation.
3. Position the microphone close to your mouth.
4. Align the arrows on the main unit and microphone cables and insert
the microphone cable into the microphone connector.
Note: The shortest cable is for the microphone.

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2.3.2 Using the Wired Microphone
If you have a full face helmet, you can use the wired microphone.
1. Peel off the cover of the hook and loop fastener for wired microphone
to expose the adhesive tape. Then, attach the hook and loop fastener
on the inside of the helmet’s chin guard.
2. Attach the wired microphone to the hook and loop fastener for wired
microphone.
3. Align the arrows on the main unit and microphone cables and insert
the microphone cable into the microphone connector.
Note: The shortest cable is for the microphone.
2.4 External Mesh Intercom Antenna
Pull the Mesh Intercom Antenna inwards
slightly to unfold it.
1
2

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3. GETTING STARTED
3.1 Button
Mesh Intercom
Button
(-) Button
(+) Button
Center Button
3.2 Downloadable Sena Software
3.2.1 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.
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3.2.2 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 sena.com.
3.3 Powering On and Off
Press and hold the Center Button and (+) Button for 1 second at the
same time to turn the headset on or off.
Powering On
=1s
HOLD
Powering Off
=1x
TAP
3.4 Charging
Charging the Headset
DC Power Charging &
Firmware Upgrade Port
You can charge the headset by
connecting the WiFi Adapter
or a USB Power & Data Cable
(USB-C).
A USB Power & Data Cable
(USB-C) is not included in the
package.
The headset will be fully charged in about 1 hour. (The charging time
may vary depending on the charging method.)
Note:
• The headset includes a Fast Charging feature which allows it to
charge quickly over a short period of time. For example, a user can
get up to 3.5 hours of Mesh communication or 6 hours of Bluetooth
intercom after charging the headset for 20 minutes.
• Any 3rd party USB charger can be used with Sena products if the
charger is approved by either the FCC, CE, or IC.
• The 50R is compatible with 5 V input USB-charged devices only.

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3.5 Checking the Battery Level
Instructions are for when powering the headset on.
Visual Method
=1s
HOLD
=
HIGH
=
MEDIUM
=
LOW
Note: When the battery is low while in use, you will hear a voice
prompt saying “Low battery”.
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 Sena headsets.
Pairs with up to Three Sena 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 50R
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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2. Select 50R in the list of Bluetooth
devices detected. If your mobile
phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
Device B
Pi
Bluetooth
50R
Note:
• The phone pairing mode lasts for 3 minutes.
• To cancel phone pairing, tap the Center Button.
4.1.2 Pairing When the 50R is Turned Off
1. While the headset is off, press and hold the Center Button and the
(+) Button until the LED flashes red and blue alternately and you hear
a voice prompt, “Phone pairing”.
=HOLD
Blinking
“Phone pairing”
2. Select 50R in the list of Bluetooth
devices detected. If your mobile
phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
Device B
Pi
Bluetooth
50R

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4.1.3 Pairing When the 50R is Turned On
1. While the headset is on, press and hold the Center Button for
10 seconds.
=10s
HOLD
“Configuration menu”
2. Tap the (+) Button.
=1x
TAP
Blinking
“Phone pairing”
3. Select 50R in the list of Bluetooth
devices detected. If your mobile
phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
Device B
Pi
Bluetooth
50R
4.2 Second Mobile Phone Pairing - Second Mobile
Phone, GPS, and SR10
1. Press and hold the Center Button for 10 seconds.
=10s
HOLD
“Configuration menu”