1. INTRODUCTION CARDO COMMUNITY® Thank you for choosing the scala rider Q3® Bluetooth® communication and entertainment system for motorcycle helmets. • Customize your scala rider settings This manual will help you set up, configure and operate the • Download software upgrades, enhancements and new features scala rider Q3.
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CONTENTS OF RETAIL BOX Corded microphone Replacement mic sponges* NOTE: If you purchased the scala rider Q3 MultiSet, the Box will include two sets of each item listed below. Speaker booster pads Speakers scala rider Q3 Wall charger plug Intercom Button (“IC”) USB cable Music / Mobile Button (“MM”) Hybrid mic clip Volume Up (“V+”) MP3 cable...
2. CHARGING THE SCALA RIDER 3. CARDO COMMUNITY PLATFORM Make sure that your scala rider is fully charged for at least 4 hours Visit http://community.cardosystems.com for the following before initial use. features: • Register your device for warranty and technical support •...
4.2 STATUS LIGHTS 4. GETTING STARTED None scala rider is OFF 1 BLUE flash every 3 seconds Standby mode 4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS No active audio sources 2 BLUE flashes every Active mode – Call in progress / music Power ON / OFF Press “IC” for 2 seconds 3 seconds or other audio source is ON ON: 3 BLUE flashes + Ascending tone 1 RED flash every 3 seconds Standby mode –...
4.4 SETTINGS If your VOX keeps starting calls involuntarily, change the setting Customize various settings according to your preferences: to ‘Low’. • S poken Status Announcements, i.e. informing you about ENABLE/DISABLE VOX connectivity status (default: ON) • AGC sensitivity level for the speakers (default: Medium) In Standby, press “V+”...
5.2 PAIRING INTERCOM CHANNELS 5.3 MAKING INTERCOM CALLS Call Channel A Tap “IC” once NOTE: Pairing a Channel will replace any existing paired device on Call Channel B Tap “IC” twice that Channel with the new device. Call Channel C Tap “IC” three times If you have purchased the Q3 MultiSet, the retail package contains two pre-paired units configured to communicate via their “IC” ...
5.5 CLICK-TO-LINK® INTERCOM 6. PAIRING AND USING A MOBILE PHONE, Click-to-Link is the spontaneous, “social” feature of your scala rider. GPS DEVICE OR MP3 PLAYER Use Click-to-Link to make intercom calls with other scala rider users near you without pre-pairing. Click-to-Link can be disabled on your Q3 effectively blocking any attempt by others to make Click-to-Link calls to you.
6.2 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS IMPORTANT! Answer a call Tap “MM” or say any word loudly to answer by • If you have paired 2 different mobile phones directly to your scala rider , you will need to set one as default for making calls. Reject a call Remain silent for 15 seconds, or press and hold See section 6.2b for details.
6.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP To listen to music from a cable-connected device, operate the Music Player using its buttons as usual (FF/REW/PLAY/PAUSE). NOTE: The scalarider can also receive audio via the 6.5 MUSIC SHARING enclosed cable from non-Bluetooth MP3 Players or audio sources as described in section 6.4 Music-sharing allows rider and passenger to listen to the same music within a range of 33 ft / 10m.
Scan and Save: Scan through FM stations 7. FM RADIO 1. Press and hold the “V+” button for 5 seconds. The scala rider Your scala rider includes a built-in FM radio with a 6 Preset will search upwards (higher frequency) for a station. When a station is found, it can be heard for a few seconds.
7.4 RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) 10. NOTICES RDS allows your scala rider to automatically retune to the strongest frequency available for the FM station you are listening Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement to when the signal becomes too weak. 15.21 RDS ON/OFF With Radio ON, press “V+” and “V-” simultaneously You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for 2 seconds for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Some devices may interfere with certain hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you should consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Cardo Systems Inc., (“Cardo” or the “Company”) notifies you that your complete and undivided attention is required when using a communication device (the “Product”) while riding. Failure to Other Medical Devices avoid potentially hazardous situations could result in accident resulting in serious injury or death.
This Product is intended to be used only as a communication and entertainment device and should Disclaimer of Warranty not be used in any location or jurisdiction where its use is prohibited. The device and its accessories are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranty of any The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties kind beyond those assumed in the enclosed manual.
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or asset that belong to you or to third parties, any of which may result from using the Product altering substance, and will not carry, use or consume these substances before or during the use under any circumstances or conditions and irrespective of jurisdiction. of the Product.
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