Cardo Systems Freecom 1 Manual
Cardo Systems Freecom 1 Manual

Cardo Systems Freecom 1 Manual

Bluetooth communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets.
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  • Page 1 MANUAL...
  • Page 2 For easy reference while on the road, download the Pocket Guide from cardosystems.com/quick-guides/. This is version 1.0 of the FREECOM 1 Manual. The latest version of the manuals in your preferred language and various tutorials can be found at cardosystems.com/product-manuals/.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Configuring Your FREECOM 1 through Cardo Community 4.2.1 Installing the Cardo Updater on Your Computer 4.2.2 Configuring Your FREECOM 1 Basic Settings through Cardo Community 4.2.3 Configuring Your FM Radio through Cardo Community (2018 models only) 4.3 Using Parallel Audio Streaming 4.4 Audio Source Priorities...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    We wish you a great FREECOM 1 experience and encourage you to write to us at support@cardosystems.com regarding any questions, suggestions or comments you may have. If you have not yet installed the FREECOM 1 unit in your helmet, please install it as described in the Installation Guide provided in the package.
  • Page 5: Charging The Freecom

    2. CHARGING THE FREECOM 1 Make sure that your FREECOM 1 battery is charged for at least 4 hours before initial use. To charge the FREECOM 1: 1. Using the supplied USB cable, connect your computer or wall charger to the FREECOM 1 USB port.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1 second. The speaker plays an ascending tone and a voice message "Hello ● FREECOM 1". In all battery states, the LED flashes blue three times repeatedly, confirming that your FREECOM 1 is on. To switch your FREECOM 1 off: ●...
  • Page 7: Pairing Your Unit To Bluetooth Devices

    Your FREECOM 1 has two Bluetooth channels for connection to Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones, GPS devices and Bluetooth music players with A2DP. To connect your FREECOM 1 to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair them while in Standby (see FREECOM 1 Modes and Events - LED Indications...
  • Page 8 If pairing is not completed within 2 minutes, the unit automatically returns to Standby. ● If you have paired two different mobile phones directly to your FREECOM 1, set one as default for making ● calls (see Setting the Default Mobile Phone on page 12).
  • Page 9: Before You Ride

    4. BEFORE YOU RIDE Get the most out of your FREECOM 1 by changing the settings and customizing your unit according to your own personal preferences, using either of the following methods: SmartSet App on iOS / Android. ● Cardo Community on Windows / Mac - minimum requirements - Windows® 7 / Mac OS X 10.8 (see ●...
  • Page 10: Configuring Your Fm Radio (2018 Models Only)

    4.2 CONFIGURING YOUR FREECOM 1 THROUGH CARDO COMMUNITY You can configure your FREECOM 1 unit by connecting the unit to a computer with the supplied USB cable and running the Cardo Updater while your computer is connected to the Cardo Community website.
  • Page 11: Configuring Your Fm Radio Through Cardo Community (2018 Models Only)

    4. The GENERAL SETTINGS window appears: 5. Set your preferred options for each feature and refer to the provided explanations as a guide. If a new firmware version is available, follow the instructions on the screen to update your FREECOM 1 with the latest features.
  • Page 12: Using Parallel Audio Streaming

    For streaming audio from Android devices. For more information, see on page 15. Your FREECOM 1 sets the various audio sources to either foreground (volume remains the same) or background (volume reduced) as described in the following table: Mobile Phone 1/2...
  • Page 13: On The Road

    ● 5.1.5 TOGGLING BETWEEN TWO CALLS ON TWO MOBILE PHONES PAIRED TO YOUR UNIT Your FREECOM 1 can toggle between two calls on two mobile phones when both mobile phones are paired to your unit. To toggle between two calls on two mobile phones: twice.
  • Page 14: Switching Music Sources

    ● 5.3 SWITCHING MUSIC SOURCES If two music audio sources are paired, FREECOM 1 uses the audio source from which you last played music. To switch to the other audio source: 1. Stop music playback from the current device (see Listening to Music on page 13).
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Turning it off and then on again (see Switching Your Unit On/Off on page 6). ● Using the supplied USB cable, connect your computer or wall charger to the FREECOM 1 USB port for ● 30 seconds. 6.2 RESET PAIRING This option deletes all paired devices.
  • Page 16: Support

    7. SUPPORT For additional information: : www.cardosystems.com * support@cardosystems.com ( USA and Canada: 1-800-488-0363 / International: +49 89 450 36819 Multinational E-commerce companies and online auction websites are not authorized to sell Cardo products and purchases from such sites are at your own risk. To receive warranty or customer service, you must submit original receipts from authorized Cardo dealers.
  • Page 17: Glossary

    AGC (Automatic Gain Control) automatically adjusts speaker volume according to ambient noise and riding speed. Language Voice announcements language. VOX sensitivity Adjusts your microphone sensitivity for voice activation while you are riding. Unit FREECOM 1 device. Device Mobile phone, GPS or music player.
  • Page 18: Appendix A. Freecom 1 Modes And Events - Led Indications

    "Events" are considered to occur whenever you operate a feature and when FREECOM 1's responds. For example, turning on music is an "event". FREECOM 1's current mode is indicated by the unit LEDs. You also hear voice announcements on your unit for mode changes and events.
  • Page 19 All rights reserved. Cardo, the Cardo logo and other Cardo marks are owned by Cardo and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Cardo Systems assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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