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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Please Read This First Quick Start Package Contents Getting To Know the Control Box Getting To Know the Helmet Headset THE HELMET HEADSET Helmet Headset Status Light Powering On the Helmet Headset Powering Off the Helmet Headset Charging the Helmet Headset Helmet Headset Volume Control Helmet Headset Wireless Technology Installing the Helmet Headset... - Page 3 BIKERCOM OPERATION Connection Priorities OPERATING RIDER TO PASSENGER INTERCOM Operating Rider to Passenger Intercom Rider to Passenger Intercom Activation Volume OPERATING BIKE TO BIKE INTERCOM Operating Bike to Bike Intercom OPERATING AUX1 AND AUX2 WIRED CONNECTIONS Operating AUX1 and AUX2 Wired Connections OPERATING THE AUDIO WIRED CONNECTION Operating the Audio Wired Connection OPERATING THE MPR WIRELESS CONNECTION WITH A MOBILE PHONE...
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Page 4: Please Read This First
INTRODUCTION PLEASE READ THIS FIRST Thank you for choosing the BikerCom as your motorcycle communications system; we know you have many choices available and are honored you have put your trust in the BikerCom system. The BikerCom has been designed to meet all your motorcycle communication requirements and expectations, if you have any comments, questions or feedback please contact us at service@openroad.com.tw and you will receive a prompt reply. -
Page 5: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS COMPONENT DESCRIPTION QUANTITY IMAGE Core of the Control Box (CB) BikerCom System Helmet Headset Unit Helmet Headset Rider (HHR, Helmet Headset Color: Orange) One for the Rider Helmet Headset Passenger (HHP One for the Passenger Color: Green) Helmet Headset Clip Attaches to the Helmet Boom Microphone Adjustable Microphone... - Page 6 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION QUANTITY IMAGE For adjusting the Speaker Ear Pocket Spacer Dot Speaker space inside the helmet For connecting the Power Cable Control Box With Fuse to the battery Push To Talk Button (PTT) For transmitting with Connection Cable and adhesive Two Way Radio For connecting Connection Cable...
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Page 7: Getting To Know The Control Box
User Guide User Guide GETTING TO KNOW THE CONTROL BOX Power Mobile Phone Rieder (MPR) Power On and Off the Control Box. . Connect with the Rider’s Bluetooth equipped device. Helmet Headset Rider (HHR) Helmet Headset Passenger (HHP) LEDs to indicate Helmet Headset Connection status Other Connect with a Bluetooth equipped device Push To Talk... -
Page 8: Getting To Know The Helmet Headset
GETTING TO KNOW THE HELMET HEADSET Microphone Speakers Volume Up + Microphone Positioning Indicator One strip black, one strip silver. Status Light Charging Port Volume Down - Multi Function Button THE HELMET HEADSET The BikerCom includes two Helmet Headsets; the Helmet Headset Rider (HHR, color: Orange) is for the Rider and the Helmet Headset Passenger (HHP, color: Green) is for the Passenger. -
Page 9: Powering On The Helmet Headset
HELMET HEADSET STATUS LIGHT HELMET HEADSET STATUS Power On Mode Steady single blinking blue light Connected to Control Box Ready for use Steady four times blinking red light when power off Battery Low Steady four times blinking green light when power off Battery Full Charging Still red light... -
Page 10: Helmet Headset Volume Control
HELMET HEADSET VOLUME CONTROL The Helmet Headset Volume can be adjusted to suit the preference of the Rider and/or Passenger. The Helmet Headset must be connected to the Control Box to adjust the volume level. INCREASING THE HELMET HEADSET VOLUME To increase the Helmet Headset volume complete the following steps: Ensure the Helmet Headset is in Power On mode and connected to the Control Box. -
Page 11: Installing The Helmet Headset
INSTALLING THE HELMET HEADSET When installing the Helmet Headset on your helmet make sure that you install the Helmet Headset Rider (HHR) on the Rider’s helmet and the Helmet Headset Passenger (HHP) on the Passenger’s helmet; the Helmet Headset always installs on the left side of your helmet. INSTALLATION USING THE HELMET HEADSET CLIP To install the Helmet Headset using the Helmet Headset Clip complete the following steps: Position the Headset Back Plate between the internal padding and the external shell... -
Page 12: Quick Removal Of The Headset Unit
QUICK REMOVAL OF THE HEADSET UNIT To quickly remove the Headset Unit from the Headset Clip slide the Headset Unit upwards; for convenience and protection store the Headset Unit in the included Carry Case. -
Page 13: The Control Box
THE CONTROL BOX The Control Box is the core of the BikerCom system, all wired and wireless devices connect to the Control Box and the Control Box then wirelessly transmits the audio signals to the Helmet Headsets. The Control Box has five 2.5mm Audio Jack sockets for connecting a ®... -
Page 14: Powering On The Control Box
CONNECTION NAME CONNECTION STATUS LIGHT CONNECTION STATUS Ready to connect with the Steady blinking blue light Rider’s Bluetooth equipped device Connected with the Still blue light Rider’s Bluetooth equipped device Ready for use No light Power Off Mode Push To Talk Button Still Green light Power On Mode Still Blue light... -
Page 15: Powering Off The Control Box
POWERING OFF THE CONTROL BOX There are two options for Powering Off the Control Box using either the PTT Button or the Control Box Power Button. OPTION ONE – POWER OFF USING THE PTT POWER OFF BUTTON For safety and convenience the PTT Button has a dedicated Power Off Button positioned on the end of the PTT Button. -
Page 16: Connecting The Control Box To Your Battery
TESTING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION If the Control Box is placed under your motorcycle seat it is recommended to test the wireless connection between the Helmet Headsets and Control Box because the wireless connection performance is affected by environmental factors which include having one or two human bodies sitting above the Control Box. -
Page 17: Control Box Volume Setting
CONTROL BOX VOLUME SETTING The Control Box operates a fixed gain volume level with connected devices to ensure consistent and audible volume. It is recommended that the volume level between the Control Box and each individual connected device is separately tuned as the optimum volume level is a matter of personal preference. - Page 18 OPTION TWO – BIKE POWER SETUP Using the bike power setup your Two Way Radio is powered by the motorcycle battery when using a charging/power adapter usually connected to the motorcycle cigarette lighter socket. To connect your Two Way Radio using the bike power setup it is recommended to use the Noise Filter accessory to prevent the transmission of conductive noise from the motorcycle through the BikerCom system.
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Page 19: Noise Filter Accessory
Option Three – External Antenna Setup Continued… NOTE: If the external antenna produces unwanted feedback noise it is recommended to disconnect the ground shielding from the motorcycle body at the antenna feed point; disconnection will not affect antenna performance. For more information about chassis grounding an electrical circuit contact the external antenna manufacturer or email: service@openroad.com.tw NOISE FILTER ACCESSORY... -
Page 20: Connecting Wired Devices To The Control Box
Noise Filter Accessory Continued… Control Box PTT Connect to the Two Way Radio Control Box PTT socket. Connect the Push To Talk Button Two Way Radio charging/pow er adapter. Connect the Push To Talk Button. Control Box Connect to the Power Cable Control Box Power Cable. -
Page 21: Connecting The Helmet Headsets To The Control Box
CONNECTING TO THE CONTROL BOX RADIO SOCKET The Radio socket is for connecting your Two Way Radio. To connect your Two Way Radio to the Control Box complete the following steps: Ensure that the Control Box and Two Way Radio are in Power Off mode. Insert the Two Way Radio Connection Cable 2.5mm pin into the Control Box socket labeled Radio. -
Page 22: Connecting The Helmet Headset Rider To The Control Box
CONNECTING THE HELMET HEADSET TO THE CONTROL BOX The Helmet Headset enables the Rider to receive all audio signals from the Control Box; only the Helmet Headset can receive audio signals using the MPR wireless connection; full duplex intercom with the Passenger is enabled. For simplicity the Control Box connects with each Helmet Headset successively, first connecting with the Helmet Headset Rider and then with the Helmet Headset Passenger. -
Page 23: Connecting To The Control Box Mpr Connection
On your device select BC-MPR. When prompted for the Passcode enter 0000. The Control Box BC-MPR Bluetooth connection is now added to your device; depending on your device make and model you may need to connect to the BC-MPR. When successfully connected the MPR status light will display a still blue light. -
Page 24: Connecting Your Garmin Zūmo 550
® CONNECTING YOUR Garmin zūmo ® The Garmin zūmo 550 is popularly used by motorcyclists for GPS navigation and other ® communication functions. The Garmin zūmo 550 is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and there are two different options for wirelessly connecting this device to the Control Box. -
Page 25: Bikercom Operation
BIKERCOM OPERATION CONNECTION PRIORITIES The Rider’s mobile phone MPR wireless connection is always the priority; thereafter there are two connection priority scenarios dependant on the connection status of the Control Box MPR connection. The difference between the two priority scenarios only affects the functionality of the Helmet Headset Passenger. -
Page 26: Operating Rider To Passenger Intercom
OPERATING RIDER TO PASSENGER INTERCOM Full duplex wireless intercom communication is enabled between the Rider and Passenger. The following instructions will guide you through Rider to Passenger Intercom operation: Ensure that the Helmet Headset Rider and Passenger are connected to the Control Box and functioning. -
Page 27: Operating Bike To Bike Intercom
The minimum intercom activation volume level has been achieved when the status light displays a still red and blue light for four seconds. NOTE: Some trial and error is required to determine the appropriate intercom activation volume. OPERATING BIKE TO BIKE INTERCOM Half duplex intercom communication is enabled between two or more bikes equipped with a BikerCom system and connected Two Way Radio;... -
Page 28: Operating The Audio Wired Connection
OPERATING THE AUDIO WIRED CONNECTION The Audio socket is used for connecting an audio player enabling you to listen to music. The following instructions will guide you through operating a device connected to the Audio wired connection: Ensure that the Helmet Headset Rider and Passenger are connected to the Control Box and functioning. -
Page 29: Operating The Mpr Wireless Connection With A Garmin Zūmo 550
ENDING A CALL There are three options for ending a call: The first and safest option is for the other party to end the call; the Rider does not need to take any action. The second option requires the Rider to press the Multi Function Button on the Helmet Headset. -
Page 30: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS HELMET HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS Helmet Headset Rider (Orange) Part Name Helmet Headset Passenger (Green) Wearing Method Clamp to helmet Multi Function Button (MFB) Buttons Volume Up Button + Volume Down Button – Status Lights 1 X LED - Red/Blue/Green Width: 40 mm Headset Unit Dimensions Length: Thickness: 17 mm... -
Page 31: Control Box Specifications
Certification CE - FCC – DGT CONTROL BOX SPECIFICATIONS Part Name Control Box (CB) Power Button Helmet Headset Pairing Button Buttons Other Button Mobile Phone Rider (MPR) Button Status Lights 5 X LED - Red/Blue/Green Width: 72 mm Dimensions Length: 100 mm Thickness: 20 mm Total Weight 150 g... -
Page 32: Warranty
WARRANTY WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS Open Road Solutions, Inc. provide warranty and product support only to the original purchaser of the BikerCom. Open Road Solutions, Inc. will replace, repair or refund any faulty BikerCom product or part at its discretion provided it has not been misused in any way. The BikerCom has no user serviceable parts;... - Page 33 This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
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