Sena SRL-EXT User Manual

Sena SRL-EXT User Manual

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MOTORCYCLE MESH & BLUETOOTH
®
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SHOEI HELMETS
USER'S GUIDE
Version 1.0.0
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 MOTORCYCLE MESH & BLUETOOTH ® COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SHOEI HELMETS USER’S GUIDE Version 1.0.0 ENGLISH...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4 Powering On and Off 3.5 Checking the Battery Level 3.6 Volume Adjustment PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 4.1 Phone Pairing 4.1.1 Initially Pairing the SRL-EXT 4.1.2 Pairing When the SRL-EXT is Turned Off 4.1.3 Pairing When the SRL-EXT is Turned On...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 4.2 Second Mobile Phone Pairing - Second Mobile Phone, GPS, and SR10 4.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo 4.3.1 Phone Selective Pairing - Hands-Free Profile 4.3.2 Media Selective Pairing - A2DP Profile 4.4 GPS Pairing MOBILE PHONE USAGE 5.1 Making and Answering Calls 5.2 Siri and Google Assistant...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 7.5 Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable) 7.6 Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh 7.7 Reset Mesh BLUETOOTH INTERCOM 8.1 Intercom Pairing 8.1.1 Using the Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) 8.1.2 Using the Button 8.2 Last-Come, First-Served 8.3 Two-Way Intercom 8.4 Multi-Way Intercom 8.4.1 Starting a Three-Way Intercom Conference 8.4.2...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 10. USING THE FM RADIO 10.1 FM Radio On/Off 10.2 Seek and Save Radio Stations 10.3 Scan and Save Radio Stations 10.4 Temporary Station Preset 10.5 Navigating Preset Stations 11. VOICE COMMAND 12. FUNCTION PRIORITY AND FIRMWARE UPGRADES 12.1 Function Priority 12.2 Firmware Upgrades...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 13.2.11 Smart Volume Control (Default: Disable) 13.2.12 Sidetone (Default: Disable) 13.2.13 Voice Prompt (Default: Enable) 13.2.14 RDS AF Setting (Default: Disable) 13.2.15 FM Station Guide (Default: Enable) 13.2.16 Advanced Noise Control™ (Default: Enable) 13.2.17 Region Selection 14.
  • Page 7: About The Srl-Ext

    Mesh Intercom™ up to 2 km (1.2 mi)* Intercom up to 2 km (1.2 mi)* Audio Multitasking™ • Multi-Language Voice Command • Support Siri and Google Assistant * in open terrain SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 7 ®...
  • Page 8: Product Details

    Antenna Status LED Charging LED Mesh Intercom Button (-) Button Center Button (+) Button DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port Speaker(L) Connector Speaker(R) Connector Battery Connector SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 8 ®...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Battery Adhesive Tape Adhesive Tape for Battery for Headset USB Power & Data Cable Screws Clamp (USB-C) Adhesive Tapes Clamp Guide Sheet Allen Wrench to Organize Lines SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 9 ®...
  • Page 10: Installing The Headset On Your Helmet

    The SHOEI’s RF-1400 Helmet is compatible with the SRL-EXT. The model name of the RF-1400 Helmet varies depending on the region. • RF1400(US), NXR 2(EU), Z-8(JP) To securely install the SRL-EXT on the RF-1400 Helmet, please follow this procedure. 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 Preparing the Helmet for Installation Detach the snap fasteners located on the center pad, cheek pads, and ear pads.
  • Page 11: Preparing The Headset For Installation

    Clamp Guide Sheet Note: The clamp guide sheet’s arrow should be pointing toward the end of the lettering. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 11 ®...
  • Page 12 Note: Make sure that the main unit is firmly attached to the helmet. Maximum adhesion occurs after 24 hours. 6. Tighten the two screws until the main unit is firmly fastened to the clamp. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 12 ®...
  • Page 13: Cables Organization

    Then, attach the hook and loop fastener on the inside of the helmet’s chin guard. 4. Attach the wired microphone to the hook and loop fastener for wired microphone. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 13 ®...
  • Page 14 6. Attach the speaker (L) and the speaker pad to the hook and loop fastener use for the speaker inside the helmet. Note: • In order to enjoy optimal audio quality, Sena recommends placing the speakers as close as possible to your ears, using the thickest pads.
  • Page 15 11. Align the battery cable with the concave portion on the inner padding of the helmet. Then, attach the battery cable to the inside of the helmet with adhesive tape. Concave Portion SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 15 ®...
  • Page 16 14. Attach the speaker (R) and the speaker pad to the hook and loop fastener use for the speaker inside the helmet. Note: • In order to enjoy optimal audio quality, Sena recommends placing the speakers as close as possible to your ears, using the thickest pads.
  • Page 17: External Mesh Intercom Antenna

    Cheek Pad (R) Cheek Pad (L) Ear Pad (R) Ear Pad (L) 2.2 External Mesh Intercom Antenna Pull the Mesh Intercom Antenna inwards slightly to unfold it. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 17 ®...
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    3. GETTING STARTED 3.1 Downloadable Sena Software 3.1.1 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 Store.
  • Page 19: Legend

    3 GETTING STARTED Note: • Any 3rd party USB charger can be used with Sena products if the charger is approved by either the FCC, CE, IC, or other locally approved agencies. • Use of a non-approved charger may cause fire, explosion, leakage, and other hazards which may also reduce the life time or performance of the battery.
  • Page 20: Volume Adjustment

    (-) 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 Volume Down SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 20 ®...
  • Page 21: Pairing The Headset With Other Bluetooth Devices

    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...
  • Page 22: Pairing When The Srl-Ext Is Turned Off

    • The phone pairing mode lasts for 3 minutes. • To cancel phone pairing, tap the Center Button. 4.1.2 Pairing When the SRL-EXT 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”.
  • Page 23: Pairing When The Srl-Ext Is Turned On

    4 PaiRing THE HEadSET wiTH oTHER BLuETooTH dEviCES 4.1.3 Pairing When the SRL-EXT is Turned On 1. While the headset is on, press and hold the Center Button for 10 seconds. “ Configuration HOLD menu” 2. Tap the (+) Button.
  • Page 24: Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free Or A2Dp Stereo

    HOLD menu” 2. Tap the (+) Button 3 times. Blinking “ Phone selective pairing” 3. Select SRL-EXT in the list of Bluetooth devices detected. If your Bluetooth mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter SRL - EXT 0000. Device B 4.3.2 Media Selective Pairing - A2DP Profile...
  • Page 25: Gps Pairing

    “ Configuration HOLD menu” 2. Tap the (+) Button 5 times. Blinking “ GPS pairing” 3. Select SRL-EXT in the list of devices detected. If your Bluetooth device Bluetooth asks for a PIN, enter 0000. SRL- EXT Device B Note: If you pair your GPS device via GPS Pairing, its instruction will not interrupt your Mesh Intercom conversations, but overlay with them.
  • Page 26: Mobile Phone Usage

    The SRL-EXT supports the Siri and Google Assistant access directly. You can activate the Siri or Google Assistant using the voice through the SRL-EXT’s microphone, a wake word will be used. This is a word or groups of words such as “Hey Siri“ or “Hey Google”.
  • Page 27: Using Speed Dial Presets

    (3) Speed dial 2 3. Call one of your Speed Dial Presets numbers. “ Speed dial (#)” 4. Redial the last number called. “ Last number redial” SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 27 ®...
  • Page 28: Stereo Music

    • Music sharing will be paused when you are using your mobile phone or listening to GPS instructions. • Music sharing will be terminated if the headset starts a multi-way intercom conference. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 28 ®...
  • Page 29: Bluetooth Intercom Music Sharing

    “ Would you like to accept music sharing?” 2. The Creator will share music with the first participant that accepts the request. [Participant] Accept [Participant] Refuse HOLD SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 29 ®...
  • Page 30: Mesh Intercom

    The working distance between each SRL-EXT in Mesh Intercom can be up to 2 km (1.2 miles) in open terrain. In open terrain, the Mesh can be extended up to 8 km (5 miles) between a minimum of six users. Within the same channel in Open Mesh™...
  • Page 31: Open Mesh

    Group Mesh by Mesh Grouping, the headset automatically switches from Open Mesh to Group Mesh. Up to 24 users can all be connected in each private group. Group Mesh SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 31 ®...
  • Page 32: Starting Mesh Intercom

    7 MESH INTERCOM 7.2 Starting Mesh Intercom When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the SRL-EXT will automatically connect to nearby SRL-EXT users and allow them to talk to each other by pressing the Mesh Intercom Button. Mesh Intercom On Blinking “ Mesh intercom on, Open Mesh, channel 1”...
  • Page 33: Using Mesh In Group Mesh

    • If you do not press any button for approximately 10 seconds in a specific channel, the channel is automatically saved. • The channel will be remembered even if you turn off the SRL-EXT. • You can use the SENA MOTORCYCLES App to change the channel.
  • Page 34: Joining An Existing Group Mesh

    Note: If the Mesh Grouping is not completed within 30 seconds, the current user (You) will hear a low tone double beep and the new users (D and F) will hear a voice prompt, “Grouping failed”. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 34 ®...
  • Page 35: Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable)

    7.7 Reset Mesh If the headset in an Open Mesh or Group Mesh resets the Mesh, it will automatically return to Open Mesh (default: channel 1). HOLD “Reset Mesh” SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 35 ®...
  • Page 36: Bluetooth Intercom

    8.1.1 Using the Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) SIP allows you to quickly pair with your friends for intercom communication by scanning the QR code on the SENA MOTORCYCLES App without remembering the button operation. 1. Pair the mobile phone with the headset.
  • Page 37: Using The Button

    5. Tap Scan ) and repeat steps 3-4 to pair with Intercom Friends (C) and (D). Note: The Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) is not compatible with Sena products that use Bluetooth 3.0 or below. 8.1.2 Using the Button Users (You, B) enter into Intercom Pairing.
  • Page 38: Last-Come, First-Served

    (A), and headset (B) is the Third Intercom Friend of headset (A). Intercom Pairing Order Last-Come, First-Served Intercom Friend1 Intercom Intercom Friend1 Friend2 Intercom Intercom Intercom Friend1 Friend2 Friend3 SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 38 ®...
  • Page 39: Two-Way Intercom

    Start/End Conversation with the First Intercom Friend D Intercom Friend1 Start/End Conversation with the Second Intercom Friend C Intercom Friend2 Start/End Conversation with the Third Intercom Friend B Intercom Friend3 SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 39 ®...
  • Page 40: Multi-Way Intercom

    (A). Intercom Intercom Friend1 Friend2 4. Now you (A) and two Intercom Friends (B and C) are having a Three-Way Intercom Conference. Intercom Intercom Friend1 Friend2 SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 40 ®...
  • Page 41: Starting A Four-Way Intercom Conference

    Note: When you disconnect the second friend (B), you will be disconnected with the third participant (D) as well. This is because the third participant (D) is connected with you via the second friend (B). SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 41 ®...
  • Page 42: Three-Way Conference Phone Call With Intercom Users

    Center Button for 2 seconds. End Phone Call from Conference HOLD Note: When you have an incoming intercom call during a mobile phone call, you will hear high tone double beeps. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 42 ®...
  • Page 43: Group Intercom

    In this case, it is recommended to communicate with other Sena headset via Bluetooth intercom connection and use Mesh Intercom between SRL-EXT headset. A user who is in Open Mesh or Group Mesh when using Mesh Intercom is able to include up to 3 of their Bluetooth intercom friends.
  • Page 44 8 BLUETOOTH INTERCOM Note: • The audio quality will be reduced if a SRL-EXT connects to 2 or more Bluetooth intercom friends while in Open Mesh or Group Mesh when using Mesh Intercom. • If a closed loop is created, as shown below, each user will experience severe noise issues.
  • Page 45: Universal Intercom

    Universal Intercom allows you to have intercom conversations with users of non-Sena Bluetooth headsets. Non-Sena Bluetooth headset can be connected to the Sena headset if they support the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile (HFP). You can pair the headset with only one non-Sena headset at a time.
  • Page 46: Multi-Way Universal Intercom

    1. You (A) need to be paired with a non-Sena Bluetooth headset (B) and another headset (C) for the Three-Way Conference Intercom.
  • Page 47: Four-Way Universal Intercom

    9 UNIVERSAL INTERCOM 4. Now you (A), non-Sena Bluetooth headset (B), and the other headset (C) are having a Three-Way Conference Intercom. Non-Sena Headset 9.3.2 Four-Way Universal Intercom You may make the Four-Way Universal Intercom call the same way as a normal Four-Way Intercom call.
  • Page 48: Mesh Intercom Conference With Two-Way Universal Intercom Participant

    Intercom function at the same time. In this case, it is recommended to communicate with non-Sena headset via Two-way Universal Intercom connection and use Mesh Intercom between SRL-EXT headsets. A user who is in Open Mesh or Group Mesh when using Mesh Intercom is able to include one Universal Intercom friend.
  • Page 49: Using The Fm Radio

    4. Save the station in the preset number you choose or delete the station from memory. Save Station to the Delete Station from Preset Number Memory HOLD HOLD SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 49 ®...
  • Page 50: Scan And Save Radio Stations

    Start Scanning Stop scanning HOLD HOLD 2. The Sena tuner pauses at each station it finds for 8 seconds before moving to the next. 3. Save the current station. The station will be saved as the next preset number. Save the Current Station “Save preset (#)”...
  • Page 51: Navigating Preset Stations

    Navigating Preset Stations Using the methods above, up to 10 radio stations can be stored. You can navigate through the saved stations. Navigate through Preset Stations HOLD SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 51 ®...
  • Page 52: Voice Command

    Volume Down “Hey Sena, Volume Down” Bluetooth Intercom/Mesh Phone Pairing “Hey Sena, Phone Pairing” Intercom/FM Radio/Music Bluetooth Intercom Pairing “Hey Sena, Pairing Intercom” Start/End each “Hey Sena, Intercom Bluetooth Intercom [one, two, three]” Standby/ Bluetooth Turn on Mesh Intercom “Hey Sena, Mesh On”...
  • Page 53 Note: • You can set a language to another language by using the Headset Language feature on the SENA MOTORCYCLES App. • If you set a language that does not support voice commands, the voice command will work only with English commands.
  • Page 54: Function Priority And Firmware Upgrades

    12.2 Firmware Upgrades You can upgrade firmware using the Sena Device Manager. The USB Power & Data Cable (USB-C) must be connected to your PC to upgrade firmware using the Sena Device Manager. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 54 ®...
  • Page 55: Configuration Setting

    Phone Selective Pairing None Media Selective Pairing None GPS Pairing None Delete All Pairings Execute Remote Control Pairing Execute Universal Intercom Pairing Execute Factory Reset Execute Exit Configuration Execute SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 55 ®...
  • Page 56: Delete All Pairings

    Remote Control device in pairing mode. 13.2 Software Configuration Setting You can change the settings of the headset through the SENA MOTORCYCLES App or the Sena Device Manager. SENA MOTORCYCLES Sena Device Manager 13.2.1 Headset Language You can select the device language.
  • Page 57 Center Button to restart the intercom. This is to prevent repeated unintentional intercom connections by strong wind noise. After rebooting the headset, you can start intercom by voice again. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 57 ®...
  • Page 58 • Refer to the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device that will be connected to the headset to see if it supports HD Voice. • HD Voice is active only when Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking is disabled. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 58 ®...
  • Page 59: Audio Overlay Volume Management (Default: Disable)

    If Audio Overlay Volume Management is enabled, the volume level of the overlaid audio will not be reduced during an intercom conversation. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 59 ®...
  • Page 60 When Advanced Noise Control is enabled, the background noise is reduced during an intercom conversation. When it is disabled, the background noise is mixed with your voice during intercom. SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 60 ®...
  • Page 61 87.5 ~ 107.9 MHz ± 200 kHz South America and Australia 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz ± 100 kHz Asia and Europe 76.0 ~ 95.0 MHz ± 100 kHz Japan SRL-EXT Motorcycle Mesh & Bluetooth Communication System for Shoei Helmets | 61 ®...
  • Page 62 14. TROUBLESHOOTING Please visit sena.com for more troubleshooting information. • Customer Support: sena.com 14.1 Fault Reset When the headset is not working properly, you can easily reset the unit: 1. Locate the Pinhole Fault Reset Button below on the back of the main unit.
  • Page 63 ® for Bluetooth capabilities. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sena is under license. iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. ®...

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