Cardo Systems ER17 User Manual
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User Guide
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................3
2. CHARGING THE BATTERY ....................................4
3. CARDO COMMUNITY® PLATFORM AND “ONE+8” INTERCOM ....4
4. GETTING STARTED ...........................................5
4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ...........................................5
4.2 STATUS LI GHTS ..................................................5
4.3 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES ...............................5
4.4 VOICE COMMAND ...............................................6
4.5 SETTINGS ........................................................6
4.6 VOICE CONNECT VOX ..........................................7
5. INTERCOM ..................................................7
5.1 “ONE+8” INTERCOM TOGGLING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5.2 INTERCOM WITH CHANNELS “A” AND “B” ........................9
5.3 CLICKTOLINK® CTL INTERCOM ................................11
5.4 BUSY SIGNAL ..................................................11
5.5 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS ...................................11
5.6 GROUP SIGNAL ................................................11
6. PAIRING AND USING A MOBILE PHONE, GPS OR MP3 PLAYER ....12
6.1 PAIRING BLUET OOTH CHANNELS 1 AND 2 ......................12
6.2 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS ........................12
6.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA A2DP ................................13
6.4 MUSIC SHARING ................................................13
6.5 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIA THE AUX .............................13
7. FM RADIO ..................................................14
7.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ...........................................14
7.2 RADIO TUNING .................................................14
7.3 AUTOMATIC RADIO TUNING ....................................14
8. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................15
9. SUPPOR T ...................................................15
10. N OTIC ES ...................................................15
IM POR TANT:
This is version 1.1 of the User Manual. Please note, that our manual is
periodically updated on the Cardo website to include the very latest
features and functions of your new cardo SHO-1.
Please visit www.cardosystems.com/download/manuals to check
if the manual you are holding is the most updated version and to
download the manual in your preferred language.
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1. INTRODUCTION
English
Thank you for choosing the cardo SHO-1™ Bluetooth®
communication and entertainment system for Shoei helmets. This
manual will help you set up, congure and operate it.
If you have purchased the cardo SHO -1 DUO, your retail box
contains two factory-paired units.
Among others, the cardo SHO-1 oers the following key features:
INTERCOM OPTIONS
• Intercom Conference mode between 2, 3 or 4 riders at a range of
up to 1.6 km*
• Click-to-Link® Intercom: For spontaneous connection with other
riders nearby
• “One+8” Intercom Toggling with 8 additional buddies
MULTIPLE DEVICE CONNECTIVITY
• Bluetooth Mobile phones / GPS device
• Wireless MP3 connectivity via A2DP - cable option also provided
ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS
• Wireless music streaming via devices supporting Bluetooth Stereo
A2DP and AVRCP proles.
• MP3 Players (non-Bluetooth) via cable
• Built-in FM Radio with 6 station presets and automatic tuning
CARDO COMMUNITY®
• Download software upgrades, enhancements and new features
• Set up your “One+8” Intercom buddies
• Create, nd and join riding tours
• Customize your cardo SHO-1 settings
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
➤ Voice Command and VOX technology:
• Make / Receive mobile calls by voice command
• Make intercom calls by voice command
➤ AGC technology (Automatic Gain Control), allowing the
automatic volume adjustment according to ambient noise and
riding speed. You can also control the volume level manually.
AGC sensitivity levels can be customized to suit your personal
preferences
➤ VOX technology and Voice Command for safe and hands-
free operation of key functions. VOX sensitivity levels can be
customized to suit your personal preferences
➤ PLC software (Packet Loss Concealment) for real-time
compensation of audio losses in challenging environments.
➤ Advanced sof tware updates via PC/Mac
➤ Spoken status announcements, so that you always know to
whom or to what device you are connected
➤ Volume Per Mode: Volume is set and saved at dierent levels of
your choice for each audio source
We wish you a great cardo SHO-1 experience and encourage you
to write us at support@cardosystems.com with any questions,
suggestions or comments you may have.
* Under tough environmental conditions (dense forest, narrow buildings, heavy
trac), intercom range will be reduced. Once conditions improve, the range will
increase again.
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Voice Command
Volume Up
Volume Down
• Intercom
• On / O
Music and Mo bile
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2. CHARGING THE BATTERY
Make sure that the battery is fully charged for at least 4 hours
before initial use.
OR
Charging with the wall charger is faster than via a computer USB port.
• RED LED ON – Charging • RED LED OFF – Charging complete
Battery
Check
In Standby, press
• BLUE = Full • PURPLE = Half • RED = Almost empt y
and for 5 seconds.
3. CARDO COMMUNITY PLATFORM AND “ONE+8” INTERCOM
The Cardo Community is one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking features of the cardo SHO-1.
Visit http://community.cardosystems.com for:
• “One+8” Intercom: The cardo SHO-1 allows Intercom toggling
with up to 8 other individual riders.
• Download and install the latest software upgrades
• Congure your own Buddy name (alias) for the “One+8”
Intercom mode and personalize the settings of your cardo SHO-1
through your PC / Mac*
• Find your friends and add them to your “One+8” Buddy list
• Create and join tours and invite your friends
*Minimum Requirements:
Windows® XP™ / Mac OS X 10.5
When connecting your cardo SHO-1 to the computer, make sure that
the battery unit remains connected.
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The cardo SHO-1 is waterproof and dustproof. However,
when in use, the USB silicone cover should be kept tightly
closed to prevent moisture from entering the unit.
4. GETTING STARTED
4.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Power ON / OFF
Volume
Mute / Unmute
Battery level
indicator
Enter Settings Menu
Hear Your Buddy
Name
Paired Device
Indication
Group Signal
Enable / Disable VOX
(For Intercom calls
only)
Enable / Disable
Spoken Status
Announcements
Press
• ON: 3 BLUE ashes + ascending tone
• OFF: 3 RED ashes + descending tone
Tap
audio source
Tap
In Standby, press
• Blue LED = Full charge
• Purple LED = Half charge
• Red LED = Almost empty
In Standby, press
the spoken instructions
In Standby, tap
In Standby, press
If “One+8” Buddies are within range, purple
LEDs ash for 2 seconds
Tap
In Standby, press
• Enabled: Blue ash for 2 seconds
• Disabled: Red ash for 2 seconds
Press
for 2 seconds
or to adjust and set volume of c urrent
and simultaneously
and for 5 seconds
for 2 seconds and follow
and simultaneously
and for 2 seconds
twice
and for 2 seconds
and for 2 seconds
4.2 STATUS LIGHTS
Main unit LED indication Status
None cardo SHO-1 is OFF
1 BLUE ash every 3 seconds Standby mode – No active audio
2 BLUE ashes every 3 seconds Active mode – Call in progress /
1 RED ash every 3 seconds Standby mode – Battery is low
2 RED ashes every 3 seconds Active mode – Battery is low
Solid PURPLE USB connected
Solid RED (battery LED) Charging
music or other audio source is ON
4.3 AUDIO SOURCES AND PRIORITIES
If two connected audio sources try to play audio simultaneously,
the cardo SHO-1 automatically determines which to play through
the speakers based on the priority of the connected devices.
Higher Priority
Lower Priority
1. Mobile Phone or GPS instructions
2. Intercom
3. A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth) audio
4. FM Radio (Built-in)
5. AUX (for corded connection i.e. Music Players)
*GPS instruc tions from Smartphon e GPS Apps are
prioritized like A2DP audio
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• Incoming mobile phone calls interrupt ongoing intercom calls
• Incoming intercom calls will interrupt ongoing A2DP music
• Click-to-Link, Intercom and “One+8” calls have the same priority:
Click-to-Link requests will not interrupt any type of Intercom call in
progress, and vice-versa
A2DP audio priorit y can be congured to be higher than Intercom
audio priority via the Cardo Community (see section 4.5).
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4.4 VOICE COMMAND
The cardo SHO-1 allows you to perform key actions hands-free by
simply using your voice.
The default Voice Command language is English. Other languages
can be selected via the Cardo Community platform (see section 3)
or via the Settings menu on the unit.
Throughout this manual, features which are available via Voice
Command are marked with the
1. With no call in progress, tap
icon.
or speak any word loudly to
activate VOX
2. Speak a Voice Command from the table below:
Current Mode Desired Action Say this:
Standby / FM /
A2DP / AUX
Standby
FM Radio
“One+8” Intercom Call* <<Buddy Name>>*
Intercom call with A or B “Call Intercom”
Start A2DP “Music ON”
Turn on FM “Radio ON”
Turn o FM “Radio OFF ”
Next Station Preset “Nex t Station”
Previous Station Preset “Previous Station”
Stop / Pause A2DP “Music OFF”
Voice Command performance may vary based on environmental
conditions including driving speed, helmet type and ambient noise.
For improved performance of the Voice Command feature, minimize
wind impact on the microphone by using the large microphone
sponge and closing the visor.
4.5 SETTINGS
Customize various settings according to your preferences:
• Spoken Status Announcements, i.e. informing you about
connectivity status (default: ON)
• AGC sensitivity level for the speakers (default: Medium)
• VOX sensitivity level for the microphone (default: Medium)
• Click-to-Link Intercom (default: ON)
• A2DP audio / Intercom priority to change priority for A2DP
audio sources (via Cardo Community only)
To change settings:
• Via the Cardo Community platform at
http://community.cardosystems.com (see section 3).
• Via the Settings menu on your unit. The menu is available in
several languages.
Enter Menu
Exit Menu
In Standby, press for 2 seconds
Press for 2 seconds
A2DP Music
*see Section 5.1 for details
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Ne xt Trac k “Ne xt Trac k”
Previous Track “Previous Track”
4.6 VOICE CONNECT VOX
The cardo SHO-1 oers VOX technology for safe and hands-free
operation of some key functions.
Cardo Community you can set VOX to either start an intercom
In the
call or activate the Voice Command.
VOX Activation Speak any word loudly into the microphone
Answer a call Speak any word loudly into the microphone
Reject a call Remain silent for about 15 seconds
5. INTERCOM
The cardo SHO-1 allows full duplex intercom communication at a
range of up to 1.6 km / 1 mile (subject to terrain and within line of
sight).
To chat with someone via Intercom, rst pair your cardo SHO-1 to
the second unit. Pairing is a one-time process. Once paired, the units
should automatically recognize each other whenever in range.
If you have purchased the cardo SHO -1 DUO, the box contains two
factory-paired units congured to communicate via Channel “A”.
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VOX Sensitivity
(Default: Medium)
VOX Operation
Mode
Enable/Disable
VOX (For Intercom/
Voice Command
only)
Adjust via the Settings Menu or the Cardo
Community.
High: Use this setting if it is dicult to activate VOX
Low: Use this setting if it is too easy to activate VOX
VOX can be set to activate the Voice Command
(default) or to start an Intercom Call via the Cardo
Community
In Standby, press
and simultaneously for
2 seconds
• Enable: Blue ash for 2 seconds
• Disable: Red ash for 2 seconds
Intercom Compatibility
Your cardo SHO-1 is compatible with all Cardo intercom products.
Intercom range with other models is limited to the distance
of the device with the shorter range. For more info please visit
www.cardosystems.com/sho1compatibility.
Intercom communication is possible using one of the three
Intercom modes:
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Section
5.1
Section
5.2
Section
5.3
“One+8” Intercom
Toggling
(between cardo SHO-1
and scala rider G9 only)
Intercom with Channels
“A” and “B”
(with other scala rider
models)
Click-to-Link
(with compatible
models)
2-way Intercom conversations
within a group of up to eight other
“One+8” Buddies
Intercom Conferencing (2-way,
3-way and 4-way) using Channels
“A” and “B”
1-on-1 spontaneous intercom
conversations with random riders
near you who are not already
paired to your cardo SHO-1
5.1b PAIRING WITH A “ONE+8” INTERCOM BUDDY
1. In Standby, press
for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode.
2. Repeat on the second cardo SHO-1.
3. If pairing was successful, a purple light appears for 2 seconds.
NOTES:
• If your cardo SHO-1 already has a full list of 8 paired “One+8”
Intercom Buddies, pairing another buddy will replace the buddy
that you have not spoken to for the longest time.
• For pairing with “One+8” Buddies using scala rider G9 units see
www.cardosystems.com/sho1compatibility.
5.1 “ONE+8” INTERCOM TOGGLING
Pair with up to 8 other devices (“One+8” Buddies) and
connect with them one at a time by saying their name.
5.1a CONFIGURING YOUR BUDDY NAME
Before using “One+8” Intercom, you should assign your device a
Buddy Name, so that other “One+8” participants can call you by
this name.
If you change your Buddy Name, you must pair again with your
“One+8” Buddies for their device to receive your new Buddy Name.
Visit the Cardo Community to congure your Buddy Name (see
Section 3). Until you congure a Buddy Name, your unit will be
known by its generic “One+8” Buddy name, “cardo SHO-1”.
Hear Your
Buddy Name
Play Paired
Buddy List
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In Standby, tap
hear the Buddy name of your cardo SHO-1 through the
speakers.
In Standby, press
and simultaneously. You will
for 2 seconds
Pairing Online – Cardo Community®
You can also nd your friends and add them to your “One+8”
Buddy list via the Cardo Community website at:
http://community.cardosystems.com
5.1c PAIRED DEVICE INDICATION
You can see which units within a range of 20m are your “One+8”
Intercom Buddies.
Paired Device
Indication
In Standby, press
If “One+8” Buddies are within range, the LEDs on both
units will turn PURPLE for 2 seconds
and for 2 seconds
5.1d CALLING “ONE+8” INTERCOM BUDDIES
There are two ways to start an intercom call with “ONE+8” buddies.
OPTION 1: Voice Connect VOX
Speak any word loudly into the microphone. When you hear the
Voice Command tone, say the name of a ”One+8” Intercom Buddy
i.e. “John Smith”
OPTION 2: Manual Mode
☛
SAY THE NAME
Tap
and say the name of
the “One+8” Buddy
CHOOSE THE NAME
(from your Buddy List):
Press
the names of all pre-paired
“One+8” buddies.
When you hear the name
of the Buddy you wish to
call, tap
loudly into the microphone.
To cancel Buddy List playback:
Press
for 2 seconds. Hear
or say any word
for 2 seconds.
5.2 INTERCOM WITH CHANNELS “A” AND “B”
Start multi-party conversations using Intercom Channels “A” and
“B”. This mode is suitable for 2, 3 or 4-way calls.
5.2a PAIRING INTERCOM CHANNELS “A” AND “B”
Pairing a Channel will replace any existing paired device on that
Channel with the newly paired device.
If you have purchased the cardo SHO -1 DUO, both units are
factory-paired and congured to communicate via Channel “A”. If
for any reason you have to pair the m again, OR if you wish to pair a
dierent unit to make Intercom calls, proceed as follows:
1. Check that all units are in Standby.
2. Press
for 5 seconds until the LED begins ashing rapidly,
indicating it is in Intercom Pairing mode (see table below for
channel pairing).
3. Enter Intercom Pairing mode on the second unit following its
user manual. Both units will now be in Intercom Pairing mode.
4. After a few seconds, both units will show a solid LED for 2 seconds,
indicating that they are paired and ready to use.
5. If Pairing is not completed within two minutes, the units will
return to Standby mode.
CHANNEL
“A”
“B”
PAIRING METHOD LED INDICATORS
twice.
Rapid RED
ashing
Rapid BLUE
ashing
In Standby, press
Channel “A” pairs automatically.
In Standby, press
When LED begins ashing , tap
for 5 seconds.
for 5 seconds.
5.2b CALLING INTERCOM CHANNELS “A” AND “B”
There are two ways to start an intercom call with Channels “A” and “B”
OPTION 1: Voice Connect VOX
Speak any word loudly into the microphone. When you hear the
Voice Command tone, say “Call Intercom” to start an intercom call
with “A” and/or “B” (subject to who is present)
VOX Intercom call with only “A” or “B” will end automatically after
30 seconds of silence.
OPTION 2: Manual Mode
☛
Use this to start an Intercom call with either:
• Channel “A”: Tap
• Channel “B”: Double-tap
To end a call tap .
If you are already in an Intercom call with “A” or “B”, you can add
another rider (“A” or “B”) by tapping
, or another rider can join
the intercom call in the same way.
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THREE-WAY INTERCOM
Use Channel “A”
FOUR-WAY INTERCOM
Use Channel “B”
Rider 2
Rider 1
Rider 3
Pairing
Rider “1” is paired to Rider “2” and also to Rider “3”.
1. Rider 1 pairs to Rider 2 using Channel “A” (see 5.2a).
2. Rider 1 pairs to Rider 3 using Channel “B” (see 5.2a).
IMPORTANT: Three-Way Conference Mode Considerations
During a 3-Way Intercom Conference call with 2 other participants,
Rider 1 will not be able to receive mobile phone calls or GPS
navigation instruc tions as long as the call is in progress.
Pairing
1. Pair R ider 1 to Passenger 2 using Channel “A” (se e 5. 2a).
2. Pair Rid er 3 to Passenger 4 using Channel “A” (see 5. 2a).
3. Pair Passenger 2 to Passenger 4 using Channel “B” (se e 5. 2a).
In this conguration the two passengers (numbered 2 and 4) are
each using two Bluetooth connections:
Calling
1. Make sure all four units are in Standby.
2. Passenger 2 should double-tap
to call Passenger 4.
Wait until audio is heard on both units.
3. Rider 1 should tap
4. Rider 3 should tap
IMPORTANT: Four-Way Conference Mode Considerations
During a 4-Way Intercom call, the two passengers who maintain two
active connections will not be able to receive mobile phone calls or
GPS instructions as long as the conference call is in progress.
to call Passenger 2.
to call Passenger 4.
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5.3 CLICKTOLINK CTL INTERCOM
Click-to-Link is a spontaneous, “social” feature of your
cardo SHO-1. You can instantly initiate 1-on-1 intercom
calls with other riders near you, without being paired.
Think of it as a private channel that you can set up on-the-go with
other riders that you see along the way.
Click-to-Link can be disabled ee ctively blocking any attempt by a
third part y to send a Click-to-Link request to you.
Start a CTL call request
(search lasts up to 10 sec.)
Tap
three times
5.5 RECEIVING INTERCOM CALLS
If a paired unit tries calling you via Intercom, the call will begin
almost instantly.
5.6 GROUP SIGNAL
Send an instant message to all paired cardo SHO-1 units and
scala rider G9 units within a range of up to 350 m. The
recipients will hear a “Signal!” voice announcement. To reach a
maximum number of riders, the message is automatically
forwarded to all paired cardo SHO-1 units within the recipient’s
range. In this manner the total range is extended to up to 1 km.
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End a CTL call /
Cancel a CTL call request
Accept a CTL call When hearing the CTL ringtone:
Reject a CTL call While hearing the CTL ringtone:
Enable / Disable CTL
(Enabled by default)
Tap
Tap
or say any word loudly to answer
by VOX
Remain silent until the ring tone stops or
press
Via the Settings Menu or Cardo Community
for two seconds
If other riders are nearby, your next Click-to-Link call may randomly
connect to any of them.
5.4 BUSY SIGNAL
When attempting to establish an Intercom call with another device
that is already busy, a “busy” signal will be heard. The cardo SHO-1
is busy while on a phone call, intercom call with Channels “A” and
“B”, “One+8” intercom call or Click-to-Link call.
Send a Group Signal
The transfer of wireless signals is inuenced by multiple external
factors. Therefore, please do not rely on the Group Signal for
emergency purposes.
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