MotoChello MC-100 User Manual

Fully integrated music and communication system for your motorcycle
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..................01 Package contents ................02 Built-in Features ................. 03 Your System - Customized ..............04 Connecting Devices ................05 Connecting Headsets ................06 Turning System On/Off ..............07 Battery Power / Manual Operation ........07 Accessory Power ...............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents VOX Screen ..................16 Mic volume ................ 16 Fade control ..............16 Rider Mic icon ..............16 Passenger Mic icon ............16 Fade Time ................16 Tone Screen ..................17 Bass ................... 17 Treble ................17 Loudness ................17 3D Sound ................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents FM Radio Controls ................26 Selecting band ..............26 Signal Strength indicator ........... 26 Finding Channels (Stations) ..........26 Search Functions ............... 26 Preset Channel Buttons ............. 27 Saving station presets ..........27 Recall Preset Channels ..........27 Weather Band Radio ..................
  • Page 6 MotoChello, Inc. has made every effort to provide you with the best quality product of its kind . Should you have any questions, issues or problems, please contact MotoChello for an answer or resolution to your question or issue.
  • Page 7: Overview

    There are Aux ports to connect up to 3 devices simultaneously as well as a port for an FRS radio. Audio cables to connect them are included with the MC-100 system. Once connected, you can quickly select your attached music sources from the main screen.
  • Page 8: Package Contents

     Installation diagram Note: The MotoChello system is designed to give you the best quality sound when using the complete package which includes custom premium quality headsets and microphones. Do not use the MC-100 with any other headsets or microphones.
  • Page 9: Built-In Features

    *The MotoChello system is designed to best operate with the Garmin® Zūmo® series GPS units. With the MotoChello MC-100 you have the option of listening to Music from your MP3 or CD device, or MP3 songs stored in your Garmin®® GPS. You may also the Blue Tooth phone functions through your Garmin®, if equipped.
  • Page 10: Your System - Customized

    Your settings will remain in memory until you replace them with new ones. Congratulations on your purchase of the MotoChello MC-100. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the convenient controls and you’ll soon be enjoying premium audio and communications like you never thought possible on a motorcycle! MotoChello, Inc.
  • Page 11: Connecting Devices

    You also connect your two-way radio to the FRS port. Outside Dimensions: 5” x 3.25” x 1.25” Looking at MC-100 audio controller box from the top, you will notice the four (4) audio connection plugs on the left side of the unit;...
  • Page 12: Connecting Headsets

    Looking at MC-100 audio controller box from the top, you will notice the three specially shaped connection ports on the right side of the unit. These are labeled for, and correspond to, the connector shapes of the display power cable and the rider and passenger headset assembly cables.
  • Page 13: Turning System On/Off

    To do this, press and hold the Brightness button on the button panel until you see the logo appear on the screen with a message that the MC-100 is powering up. A warning message will appear concerning the safe use of an electronic device while driving.
  • Page 14: Navigating The System

    Press the speaker icon on the screen again (or the speaker mute button) and the icon will return to green indicating that the headsets are ON and you will hear music playing through the headsets. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 8...
  • Page 15: Scrolling Through

    Communications using the intercom or two-way radio are always available, even when the music has been muted (unless the microphones are also turned off). Complete descriptions and instructions for each function is described on the appropriate page(s) in this guide. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 9...
  • Page 16: Using Button Panel To Scroll

    The UP and DOWN arrow buttons on the button panel will move the volume indicator bar Up or Down on the slider for the item selected as indicated by the green Up arrow at the top of the slider bar on the screen. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 10...
  • Page 17: Shortcut Buttons

    Please refer to the Button panel section of the User’s Guide for complete descriptions. That's it! You’re now ready to get started. Once you’ve made a few adjustments you’ll discover the consistent control features of your MotoChello MC-100 will soon become as familiar to you as other popular electronic devices.
  • Page 18: Display Button Panel

    The screen will display the message, “MC-100 is powering down”. Press and hold the Brightness button when the system is off to manually start it. The screen will display the message “MC-100 is powering Up“. Music Mute The Music Mute button toggles music to the headsets On and Off. When the music is on, the Speaker icon on the screen will be green.
  • Page 19: Tx (Transmit)

    LEFT Arrow Scrolls the active cursor (green arrow) one position to the left – or to the previous screen if it is on the slider at the left of the page. back to contents MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 13...
  • Page 20: Volume Screen

    Volume Screen back to contents This is the main screen you will see when the MC-100 system is on. It gives you an overview of the system controls that you will use most often. Music This slider controls the volume of the music source you have selected. If the top arrow on the slider is green (currently active), you may also change the volume with the UP or DOWN arrow buttons on the button panel.
  • Page 21: Now Playing

    To un-mute the music, press the speaker icon on the screen or press the speaker button on the button panel. The Speaker icon will change to green on all screens and the headset music will be ON. back to contents MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 15...
  • Page 22: Vox Screen

    A number of 1-6 will appear over the icon to indicate the number of seconds it take for your music to return to your previous volume level. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 16...
  • Page 23: Tone Screen

    (Older recordings may not have this recorded feature and may not respond as well to this function). The button toggles through 3 levels - low, medium, high and off. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 17...
  • Page 24: Balance Screen

    The battery icon displays the current power output of your cycle’s battery in voltage. Note: The icon on the main Volume screen also monitors your battery’s charging system and changes colors to alert you. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 18...
  • Page 25: Set-Up Screen

    Pressing the Color Schemes button repeatedly will progress through a series of color choices for your MC-100 display. When you find one you’d like to use, simply leave the screen and your color choice will remain until you change it.
  • Page 26: Save User Settings

    3. To finish, press anywhere on the screen to continue. The system will re-start itself with the factory default settings. 4. To repeat the calibration process, hold the “S” (Source) button down for 15 seconds.  Press “Exit SET-UP” to return to the Sources page MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 20...
  • Page 27: Phone Setup

    GPS unit must be connected to Aux1 and the GPS Mic IN connected to the GPS Mic cable adapter using the supplied cables. *Please refer to the MC-100 “Quick Install” diagram.  Press the Phone Setup button to open the setup screen.
  • Page 28: Sources Screen

    When you find an icon you want to use, simply go on to the next port or leave the page when you are finished. The MC-100 detects when a source has been changed or moved to a different location. All changes to Source Icons will change the configuration volume level to a default level for that type of device.
  • Page 29: Available Icons

     The green FRS icon appears when an incoming message is detected  The Red FRS icon appears when there is an outgoing message (you have pressed the PTT button to talk) MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 23...
  • Page 30: Configuring Input Volumes

    Set the volume on your audio devices to high (near maximum volume - approximately 80-90%)  Turn on the FM radio (on the MC-100) and find a station with a strong signal (as indicated by the bars in the top right corner) ...
  • Page 31: Two-Way Radio Controls

    You should check the volume level of the FRS radio when setting up for a ride or changing radios. Like other audio devices, different radios may operate at different volume levels than others. This setting will configure the volume of the FRS radios in use at the time. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 25...
  • Page 32: Fm Radio Controls

    When playing the FM radio, press this button to go to the Weather Band. Press the button again to go back to the FM band. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 26...
  • Page 33: Preset Channel Buttons

    The seek next station (double arrow) buttons are not active on these controls since there are no additional weather band stations to find. To return to the FM radio, press the “band” button. The text on the button will change to FM for confirmation. MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 27...
  • Page 34: Quick Install Diagram

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  • Page 35: Glossary

    Glossary back to contents MotoChello, Inc. MC-100 Users Guide Page 29...
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