N-Com B601 USER GUIDE

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The Bluetooth system complies with the main safety requirements and

Battery

Directive

2001/95/CE

– GPSD, 2013/56/UE BAT, 2014/30/EU

USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY

Congratulations on your purchase of an N-Com product.

N-Com B601 was made using the most advanced technology and top-quality materials.
Long-running tests and thorough system development have made it possible to achieve
the highest audio quality.

For additional information on the B601, to download the instructions in PDF format and
install the latest available Firmware version, please visit the website www.n-com.it.

Firmware version: 1.0.1

REFERENCE STANDARDS
The products of the N-Com line comply with standards as per the table below:

B601

other applicable provisions of Directive RED 2014/53/EU, Directive
2009/65/EC, Directive 2011/65/CE, Directive 2012/19/EU

The Declarations of Compliance can be downloaded from the website www.n-com.it (Download section).

Model:
PMN:

B601 R

N-Com B601 R

FCC ID:
Y6MNCOM18

IC:
9455A-NCOM18

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; any
use of such marks by N-Com is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.

Fw 1.0.1-3 - 29/01/2021

R-NZ

Contents

1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY .................................................................................................................... 5

1.1.Road safety .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.Switching on the system in safe environments ....................................................................................................... 5

1.3.Interferences ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.4.Appropriate use ................................................................................................................................................................. 5

1.5.Qualified personnel .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.6.Accessories and batteries ............................................................................................................................................... 6

1.7.Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING ......................................................................................................... 7

3. INSTALLATION ON THE HELMET ...................................................................................................... 8

3.1.Installing the B601 system on the helmet ................................................................................................................. 9

3.1.Adjusting the microphone ........................................................................................................................................... 13

3.2.Removing the B601 system from the helmet ........................................................................................................ 13

4. BASIC FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 15

4.1.Volume adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

4.2.Multi-language voice messages ................................................................................................................................. 15

4.3.N-Com EASYSET .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

5. CONFIGURATION MENU................................................................................................................... 16

6. PAIRING UP WITH MOBILE PHONES OR OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES ................................ 17

7. MOBILE PHONE ................................................................................................................................... 17

7.1.Speed dial .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17

7.2.Conference call function ............................................................................................................................................... 18

8. MANAGING TWO MOBILE PHONES (OR BLUETOOTH DEVICES) ............................................. 19

9. SMART NAVI SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 19

10. MUSIC VIA BLUETOOTH .................................................................................................................... 20

10.1.Sharing music via Bluetooth (A2DP Sharing) ...................................................................................................... 20

11. SATELLITE NAVIGATOR FOR MOTORCYCLES ............................................................................... 20

12. N-COM INTERCOM ............................................................................................................................ 21

12.1.N-Com “900” / “600” Series Intercom pairing up .............................................................................................. 21

12.2.N-Com “900” / “600” Series Intercom function (one-to-one connection) ................................................ 21

13. “UNIVERSAL INTERCOM” INTERCOM ............................................................................................ 22

13.1.Pairing up the Universal Intercom ........................................................................................................................... 22

13.2.Universal Intercom Function ..................................................................................................................................... 22

14. BATTERY AND RECHARGE ................................................................................................................ 23

14.1.Low battery signal ......................................................................................................................................................... 23

14.2.Checking the Battery Level ........................................................................................................................................ 23

14.3.Charging the system .................................................................................................................................................... 23

15. SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTROLS ................................................................................................... 24

16. WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 25

16.1.Warranty coverage and validity ............................................................................................................................... 25

16.2.Exclusions and limitations of coverage ................................................................................................................. 25

16.3.Procedure for submitting claims ............................................................................................................................. 25

16.4.Product identification .................................................................................................................................................. 26

16.5.Validity of N-Com warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 27

1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY

Read this User Manual carefully, as well as the simple rules listed below. Failure to comply with these rules
may lead to dangerous situations.

: The product cannot be used in official or non-official competitions, motordromes, circuits, racing

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tracks and the like.

: Installation of the N-Com B601 system results in a weight increase of approximately 105 g, which is

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added to the weight of the helmet and of the other accessories.

: The electronic components of the N-Com system mounted inside the helmet are not waterproof.

Warning

Consequently, make sure the inside of the helmet, including the comfort padding, does not get wet in
order to avoid damage to the system. If water seeps into the helmet, remove the comfort padding from
the helmet and allow to air dry.

1.1. Road safety

Always obey all Traffic Regulations in force. While riding your motorcycle, your hands should always be
engaged in actually riding the vehicle. Any operation to the N-Com system must be carried out with the
motorcycle stopped. Specifically:

• Set your cell phone on automatic answer (see the cell phone instructions to do this).

• If your cell phone is not equipped with this function, first stop your vehicle in a safe area, in compliance

with Traffic Regulations and then answer the call.

• Do not make any calls while riding. Stop your vehicle in a safe place in compliance with Traffic

Regulations and then make the call.

• Adjust the volume so that it does not cause a disturbance or distraction while riding and at the same time

allows you to distinctively hear background noises.

• Do not operate your cell phone or other devices connected to the N-Com system while riding your

motorcycle.

• In all cases, obey the Traffic Regulations and remember that riding the motorcycle has absolute priority

over any other manoeuvre.

1.2. Switching on the system in safe environments

• When using the N-Com system, comply with all limitations and instructions related to the use of cell

phones.

• Do not turn on your cell phone or the N-Com system whenever their use is forbidden or when these

devices can cause interference or dangerous situations.

• Turn off while refuelling. Do not use the N-Com system at filling stations. Do not use the device near

combustible materials or chemical products.

• Turn off when near explosive materials.

1.3. Interferences

All phones and devices with wireless signal transmission are subject to interferences that may affect the
performance of the device connected to them. These interferences are not ascribable to a defect of the N­Com system.

1.4. Appropriate use

Use the device only in the normal position, as described in the product documentation. Do not attempt to
disassemble, tamper with, or modify any part of the N-Com system.

: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system and of the audio sources connected to it before you use

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the system on the road.

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Battery

PL743530P

LiPo 3,7V

– 800 mAh

: Adjusting the volume to exceedingly high levels may cause damage to your hearing.

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: Incorrect installation of the system in the helmet may alter the aerodynamic and safety

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characteristics of the helmet itself, thus creating dangerous conditions. Install the N-Com system
according to the instructions provided in the product documentation. In case of doubt, please contact
your local N-Com dealer.

Listening to other equipment should not interfere with riding your motorcycle, which must be the

Warning:

top priority at all times. Carry out all operations on the electronic equipment and on the N-Com system
with the vehicle stopped, in compliance with Traffic Regulations.

1.5. Qualified personnel

• Only qualified personnel can carry out technical assistance on this product. In case of any malfunction,

always turn to your local dealer.

• The helmet is a safety device. Tampering with it and/or with the electronic system inside the helmet can

result in dangerous situations, in addition to invalidating the product warranty.

1.6. Accessories and batteries

• Only use the type of batteries, battery chargers and accessories approved by Nolangroup for the specific

model.

• Using a battery type different from the recommended one may lead to dangerous situations and

invalidate the warranty.

• Contact your local dealer to see about the availability of approved accessories.

• When disconnecting the power supply cable of any accessory or of the battery charger, always grab and

pull the plug, not the cable.

• Do not use batteries for purposes other than the prescribed ones.

• Never use batteries or battery chargers that turn out to be damaged.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.

• Keep the battery at a temperature between 0° / +45°C (charging): -20° / +60°C (in use).

• Danger of fire or explosion: do not throw the batteries into a fire or expose them to high temperatures!

• Do not throw out batteries together with household refuse. The batteries should be disposed of in

compliance with local regulations

• Do not wear the helmet while the battery is recharging.

• The helmet should never be left within the reach of unsupervised children in order to prevent damage to

their health caused by access to the batteries.

1.7. Disposal

Refer to this user manual and to manuals related to other parts of the N-Com system in order to
disassemble the system from the helmet. Once the system has been disassembled, dispose of it according to
the following instructions:

• The presence of a crossed-out wheelie bin indicates that in the European Union the product

is subject to separate collection at the end of its useful life.

• Do not dispose of these products together with undifferentiated urban waste.

• The proper disposal of obsolete equipment contributes to preventing possible negative consequences on

people’s health and on the environment.

• Within the European Union, the dealer, when supplying the new equipment, ensures that the used

equipment will be collected free of charge, provided it is equivalent to a ratio of one to one.

• For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete equipment, contact your municipality, a waste

disposal service, or the store where the product was purchased.

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Mini USB wire

Microphone with clip

Key

Adhesive strips f

or

2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING

The N-Com B601 package contains:

Keypad adapters for N87,

N100-5

N-Com B601 system

loudspeakers

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3. INSTALLATION ON THE HELMET

Important
code affixed to the product (see chapter 16.5).
You can download the installation video from www.n-com.it N-Com / Download section.

• Before you install the B601 system on the helmet, make sure it turns on properly. Press the “

• Remove the cheek padding (see helmet instructions).

• Remove the helmet edge gasket using the special tool (Fig. 1).

• Completely remove the gasket as shown in Fig. 1; by doing so you also remove the padding.

• Remove the “N-Com” plugs found at the back of the shell gasket and on the left side of the

: Prior to installing the N-Com system, it is recommended to write down the identification

key for about 2 seconds, until the blue LED on the key pad lights up and you hear a beep in the
headset. Proceed with the installation.

helmet.

”

n

Fig. 1

• Prior to installing the N-Com system, remove any filling foam material, if present, from the helmet

(refer to the user manual for your specific helmet).

Option 1

: Keep the filling material in case you wish to use the helmet without the N-Com system in the

N.B.

future.

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Fig. 1 – ONLY FOR N87 – N100-5 HELMET

Option 2

3.1. Installing the B601 system on the helmet

• Hook up the microphone connector to the

other end, following the directions of the
arrows (Fig. 2).

: You can adjust the position of the

N.B.
microphone. For instructions on how to do this,
please see chapter. 3.2.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

• Place the system in the special housing in the

back of the helmet, pushing it all the way
into the groove (Fig. 3).

N.B.: For positioning of the wiring and of the
microphone in the N100-5 helmet, follow the
instructions provided in the dedicated box.

• Fix the cable inside the helmet and make

sure the right fixing clip snaps into its
housing (Fig. 4).

Fig. 5

• Position the microphone in the housing on

the right of the helmet, inserting the metal
boom in the groove found in the chin guard
coupling frame (Fig. 5).

: make sure that the side of the

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microphone support with the writing “n” is
facing inward.

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