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- Page 1 MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH ® COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM™ USER’S GUIDE Version 2.5.0 ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.5 Charging 3.6 Checking the Battery Level 3.7 Volume Adjustment PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 4.1 Phone Pairing 4.1.1 Initially Pairing the 50S 4.1.2 Pairing When the 50S is Turned Off 4.1.3 Pairing When the 50S is Turned On... - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 4.2 Second Mobile Phone Pairing 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 5.3 Speed Dialing 5.3.1...
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED BLUETOOTH INTERCOM 8.1 Intercom Pairing 8.1.1 Using the Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) 8.1.2 Using the Button 8.2 Two-Way Intercom 8.3 Multi-Way Intercom 8.3.1 Starting a Three-Way Intercom Conference 8.3.2 Starting a Four-Way Intercom Conference 8.3.3 Ending Multi-Way Intercom 8.4 Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users 8.5 Group Intercom...
- Page 5 13. FUNCTION PRIORITY AND FIRMWARE UPGRADES 13.1 Function Priority 13.2 Firmware Upgrades 13.2.1 Using the WiFi Adapter 13.2.2 Using the Sena Device Manager 14. CONFIGURATION SETTING 14.1 Headset Configuration Setting 14.1.1 Delete All Pairings 14.1.2 Remote Control Pairing 14.2 Software Configuration Setting 14.2.1...
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Page 6: About The Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System With Mesh Intercom
Bluetooth Antenna Phone Button Jog Dial DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port 1.1.2 Universal Clamp Kit Earbud Port Static Boom Microphone Quick Release Button Speakers Ambient Mode Button 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 6 ®... -
Page 7: Package Contents
Wired Microphone Adapter Hook and Loop Boom Hook and Loop Speaker Pads Fasteners for Microphone Fastener for Speakers Holder Holder Speaker Rubber Pads Allen Wrench WiFi Adapter Port Cover 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 7 ®... -
Page 8: Installing The Headset On Your Helmet
If the helmet has deep ear pockets, you can use the speaker pads to place the speakers closer to your ears. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 8 ®... -
Page 9: Using The Glued Surface Mounting Adapter
If you have any problem equipping the clamp unit on the helmet for any reason, you may use the glued surface mounting adapter to attach the clamp unit on the external surface of the helmet. 1. Remove the speaker unit. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 9 ®... - Page 10 7. Peel off the cover of the adhesive tape of the adapter and attach the unit on the proper surface of your helmet. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 10 ®...
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Page 11: Switching The Microphone
The boom microphone should be mounted so it is facing close to your mouth when you wear the helmet. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 11 ®... -
Page 12: Wired Microphone
The sound of the earbuds will be active while the sound of the outer speakers becomes inactive. Earbud Port 2.5 External Mesh Intercom Antenna Pull the Mesh Intercom Antenna outwards slightly to unfold it. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 12 ®... -
Page 13: Getting Started
Jog Dial Ambient Mode 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 •... -
Page 14: Sena Device Manager
3 GETTING STARTED 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. NOTICE • This User Guide (Version 2.0.0 or higher) -
Page 15: Powering On And Off
2.0 hours of Mesh communication or 2.0 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, IC, or other locally approved agencies. -
Page 16: Checking The Battery Level
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 ROTATE ROTATE 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 16 ®... -
Page 17: Pairing The Headset With Other Bluetooth Devices
GPS 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 4.1 Phone Pairing There are three ways to pair the phone. -
Page 18: Pairing When The 50S Is Turned Off
4 PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 2. Select 50S in the list of Bluetooth devices detected. If your mobile Bluetooth phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000. Device B Note: • The phone pairing mode lasts for 3 minutes. -
Page 19: Pairing When The 50S Is Turned On
4 PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 4.1.3 Pairing When the 50S is Turned On 1. While the headset is on, press and hold the Phone Button for 5 seconds. HOLD Blinking “Phone pairing” 2. Select 50S in the list of Bluetooth devices detected. -
Page 20: Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free Or A2Dp Stereo
4 PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 3. Select 50S in the list of Bluetooth devices detected. If your mobile Bluetooth phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000. Device B 4.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo Phone Pairing allows the headset to establish two Bluetooth profiles: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo. -
Page 21: Media Selective Pairing - A2Dp Profile
HOLD Blinking “Phone pairing” 2. Tap the Jog Dial. Blinking “Media selective pairing” 3. Select 50S in the list of Bluetooth devices detected. If your mobile Bluetooth phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000. Device B 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 21... -
Page 22: Gps Pairing
Blinking “Second mobile phone pairing” 3. Tap the Phone Button. Blinking “GPS pairing” 4. Select 50S in the list of devices detected. If your Bluetooth device Bluetooth asks for a PIN, enter 0000. Device B 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 22... -
Page 23: Mobile Phone Usage
HOLD 5.2 Siri and Google Assistant The 50S supports the Siri and Google Assistant access directly. You can activate the Siri or Google Assistant using the voice through the headset’s microphone, a wake word will be used. This is a word or a group of words such as “Hey Siri“... -
Page 24: Speed Dialing
5.3 Speed Dialing 5.3.1 Assigning Speed Dial Presets Speed Dial Presets could be assigned in the settings menu, accessible through Sena Device Manager or Sena Motorcycles App. 5.3.2 Using Speed Dial Presets 1. Enter into the Speed Dial menu. Enter Speed Dial Mode “Speed dial”... -
Page 25: Stereo Music
6.1 Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices 1. Play or pause music. Play/Pause Music HOLD “[Beep, Beep]” 2. Adjust the volume. Volume Up/Down ROTATE ROTATE 3. Track forward or back. Track Forward/Backward ROTATE ROTATE 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 25 ®... -
Page 26: Music Sharing
Start/Terminate Bluetooth Intercom Music Sharing HOLD “Music sharing on”, “Music sharing off” Mesh Intercom Music Sharing [Creator] [Participant] HOLD “Would you like to accept music sharing?” “Music sharing on” HOLD 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 26 ®... -
Page 27: Mesh Intercom
The working distance between each 50S 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. -
Page 28: Open Mesh
Open Mesh channel and select which channel (1-9) to use through the headset. It can connect with a virtually unlimited number of users in each channel. Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 9 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 28 ®... -
Page 29: Group Mesh
Open Mesh to Group Mesh. Up to 24 users can all be connected in each private group. Group Mesh 7.2 Starting Mesh Intercom When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the 50S will automatically connect to nearby 50S users and allow them to talk to each other. Mesh Intercom On Mesh Intercom Off “Mesh intercom on”... -
Page 30: Channel Setting (Default: Channel 1)
Channel 2 Channel 9 Enter into the Channel Setting “Channel setting, 1” Navigate Between Channels ••• Exit •••) ROTATE ROTATE “#” Save the Channel “Channel is set, channel #” 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 30 ®... -
Page 31: Using Mesh In Group Mesh
• If you want to cancel during Channel Setting, tap the Phone Button. • The channel will be remembered even if you turn off the 50S. 7.4 Using Mesh in Group Mesh 7.4.1 Creating a Group Mesh Creating a Group Mesh requires two or more Open Mesh users. -
Page 32: Joining An Existing Group Mesh
One of the members in an Existing Group Mesh can allow new members in Open Mesh to join the Existing Group Mesh. Existing Group Mesh New Members and Current Members 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 32 ®... - Page 33 Note: If the Mesh Grouping is not completed within 30 seconds, the current members will hear low-toned double beeps and the new member will hear a voice prompt, “Grouping failed.” 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 33 ®...
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Page 34: Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable)
Group Mesh Note: If you have never participated in Group Mesh, you cannot toggle between Open Mesh and Group Mesh. You will hear a voice prompt, “No Group Available.” 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 34 ®... -
Page 35: Mesh Reach-Out Request
[Nearby Friends] “Mesh intercom requested” 3. Friends who receive the request message need to manually turn on their Mesh Intercom using the headset’s Button or the Sena Motorcycles App. Note: • *: Up to 100 m (109 yds) in open terrain •... -
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
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 1. Press and hold the Jog Dials of two headsets for 5 seconds until you hear a voice prompt, “Intercom pairing.”... -
Page 38: Two-Way Intercom
Start/End with Intercom Friend 1 2. Tap twice for Intercom Friend 2. Start/End with Intercom Friend 2 3. Tap three times for Intercom Friend 3. Start/End with Intercom Friend 3 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 38 ®... -
Page 39: Multi-Way Intercom
Intercom Friend (B). Or, Intercom Friend (B) may start an intercom call with you (A). Starting an Intercom Conversation with Intercom Friend B Intercom Friend B Intercom Friend C 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 39 ®... -
Page 40: Starting A Four-Way Intercom Conference
Four-Way Intercom Conference by making an intercom call to either (B) or (C). Starting a Four-Way Intercom Intercom Friend C Intercom Intercom Friend B Friend C 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 40 ®... -
Page 41: Ending Multi-Way Intercom
Invite an Intercom Friend into Phone Conference 2. To disconnect the intercom during a conference phone call, tap the Jog Dial once, twice or three times. Disconnect Intercom Friend from Conference 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 41 ®... -
Page 42: Group Intercom
Start Group Intercom HOLD “Group intercom” 3. When all of the headsets are connected together, everyone will hear a voice prompt, “Group intercom connected.” “Group intercom connected” = Green LED Flashing 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 42 ®... -
Page 43: Mesh Intercom Conference With Bluetooth Intercom Participant
Users can use the existing Bluetooth Intercom and Mesh Intercom functions at the same time. When doing so, it is recommended to communicate with any non-Mesh Intercom Sena headsets via the Bluetooth Intercom connection and use Mesh Intercom between Sena headsets that support both Bluetooth Intercom and Mesh Intercom. - Page 44 Section 8.3: “Multi-Way Intercom.” The audio quality will be reduced if you connect to two or more Bluetooth intercom friends while using Mesh Intercom. Mesh Intercom + Three-Way Intercom Mesh Intercom + Four-Way Intercom 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 44 ®...
- Page 45 If Bluetooth intercom friend (C) connects with Bluetooth Intercom to You and B who are using Mesh Intercom, a closed loop will be created and they will experience severe noise. Closed Loop 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 45 ®...
- Page 46 You and Intercom friend (B). Or, if You or Intercom friend (B) turn on Mesh Intercom, Mesh Intercom will turn on for You and Intercom friend (B) and Bluetooth Private Intercom will automatically turn off. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 46 ®...
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Page 47: Universal Intercom
The intercom distance depends on the performance of the Bluetooth headset to which it is connected. When a non-Sena Bluetooth headset is paired with the Sena headset, if another Bluetooth device is paired via Second Mobile Phone Pairing, it will be disconnected. -
Page 48: Mesh Intercom Conference With Two-Way Universal Intercom Participant
Headset Non-Sena Non-Sena Headset Headset Note: Some non-Sena headsets may not support Multi-Way Universal Intercom. 8.8 Mesh Intercom Conference with Two-way Universal Intercom Participant Users can use the existing Two-way Universal Intercom and Mesh 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 50S headsets. -
Page 49: Using The Fm Radio
2. Save the current station. Enter Preset Selection Mode HOLD “Preset (#)” 3. Navigate through the preset numbers that you want to store. Navigate Forward/Backward Through Preset Stations ROTATE ROTATE 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 49 ®... -
Page 50: Scan And Save Radio Stations
1. Scan for stations. Start Scanning 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. -
Page 51: Temporary Station Preset
Using the methods above, up to 10 radio stations can be stored. You can navigate through the saved stations. Navigate through Preset Stations Note: You can use the Sena Device Manager or the Sena Motorcycles App to save the preset stations. 9.6 Region Selection You can select the proper FM frequency range for your location from the Sena Device Manager or the Sena Motorcycles App. -
Page 52: Ambient Mode
Start/Stop Ambient Mode Note: The Ambient Mode has higher priority than mobile phone, so you cannot listen to music, or have an intercom conversation if the Ambient Mode is activated. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 52 ®... -
Page 53: 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 54 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.
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Page 55: Gopro Voice Command
2. Execute GoPro Pairing in the Headset Configuration Menu. HOLD “Configuration menu” ROTATE “GoPro Pairing” Enter into GoPro Pairing mode. 3. The headset will automatically pair with your GoPro camera. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 55 ®... -
Page 56: Using Gopro Voice Commands
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 GoPro voice commands, the voice command will work only with English commands. -
Page 57: Function Priority And Firmware Upgrades
You can upgrade firmware using the WiFi Adapter. You can automatically install any available firmware updates to your headset via your wireless network. Please refer to the WiFi Adapter Quick Start Guide included in the package. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 57 ®... - Page 58 Sena Device Manager. Note: • A USB Power & Data Cable (USB-C) is not included in the package. • Do not connect the WiFi Adapter to your PC to use the Sena Device Manager. Click Here to Visit sena.com 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™...
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Page 59: Configuration Setting
Execute Menu Options Headset Configuration Menu Voice Configuration Menu Tap the Phone Button Delete All Pairings Execute Remote Control Pairing Execute Universal Intercom Pairing Execute GoPro Pairing Execute Exit Execute 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 59 ®... -
Page 60: Delete All Pairings
Remote Control device in pairing mode. 14.2 Software Configuration Setting You can change the settings of the headset through the Sena Device Manager or the Sena Motorcycles App. Sena Motorcycles Sena Device Manager 14.2.1 Speed Dial Assign phone numbers for speed dialing to make a phone call quickly. - Page 61 VOX Phone is temporarily disabled if you are connected to intercom. If this feature is disabled, you have to tap the Jog Dial or the Phone Button to answer an incoming call. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 61 ®...
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Page 62: Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking (Default: Disabled)
• Some GPS devices may not support this feature. • The Audio Multitasking feature can be configured through the Intercom-Audio Overlay Sensitivity and the Audio Overlay Volume Management settings. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 62 ®... -
Page 63: Intercom-Audio Overlay Sensitivity (Default: 3)
• The intercom distance of HD Intercom is relatively shorter than that of normal intercom. • HD Intercom will become disabled temporarily when Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking is enabled. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 63 ®... -
Page 64: Hd Voice (Default: Enable)
“Hey Siri” or “Hey Google.” If you do not want to wake up Siri or Google Assistant with your voice, disable this feature. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 64 ®... -
Page 65: Voice Prompt (Default: Enable)
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. 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 65 ®... -
Page 66: Troubleshooting
15. TROUBLESHOOTING Please visit sena.com for answers to frequently asked questions. This detailed online FAQ section deals with troubleshooting, illustrates case studies and contains tips on using the headset. Click Here to Visit sena.com 15.1 Fault Reset When the headset is not working properly, you can easily reset the unit: 1. -
Page 67: Factory Reset
Note: If you press the Phone Button or do not press the Jog Dial within 5 seconds, the reset attempt is canceled and the headset returns to standby mode. You will hear a voice prompt saying “Canceled.” 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System with Mesh Intercom™ | 67 ®... - Page 68 ® 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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