N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS User Instructions And Safety

Firmware Version: 4.0x

EN

USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY

Congratulations on your purchase of an N-Com product.

N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS was made using the most advanced
technologies and the best materials. Long-running tests and
thorough system development have allowed the highest audio
quality to be achieved.

For additional information about Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS, and to
download high-definition instructions as well as the latest Firmware
version, visit the website www.n-com.it

REFERENCE STANDARDS

The products of the N-Com line are in compliance with standards as per the table
below:

Bluetooth
Kit3

The Bluetooth system complies with the main safety requirements
and other applicable provisions of Directive 99/5/CE, Directive
2002/95/CE, Directive 2011/65/CE, Directive 2002/96/CE

Battery
charger

Directive 2006/95, 2004/108, 2002/95/CE, 2011/65/CE,
2002/96/CE, 2009/125/CE

Battery Directive 2006/66
The Declarations of Compliance can be downloaded from the website www.n-com.it
(Download section).

FccID: Y6MNCOM3

N21550

Bluetooth is a registered trademark property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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Contents

1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY ____ 4

1.1.Road safety _________________ 4

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 ____________________ 7

2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING 8

3. INSTALLATION ____________ 9

4. BASIC FUNCTIONS ________ 10

4.1.System menu ______________ 10

4.2.N-Com Wizard ______________ 11

4.3.N-Com App ________________ 12

5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH
DEVICES _______________ 13

5.1.Affiliation reset function ______ 14

6. MOBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS 15

7. GPS SATELLITE NAVIGATOR
FUNCTIONS _____________ 16

8. STEREO FM RADIO ________ 17

9. BLUETOOTH A2DP MUSIC
PLAYER ________________ 18

10. AUDIO DEVICES WITH CABLE
CONNECTION____________ 19

11. N-COM RIDER-PASSENGER
INTERCOM MODE ________ 20

11.1. Intercom affiliation ______ 20

11.2. Intercom function _______ 20

12. N-COM INTERCOM VIA CABLE 21

13. N-COM BIKE-TO-BIKE
INTERCOM ______________ 22

13.1. Bike-to-Bike pair up______22

13.2. Making a Bike-to-Bike call _23

13.3. Taking a Bike-to-Bike call _23

14. “UNIVERSAL INTERCOM” ___ 25

14.1. Pairing up the UNIVERSAL

INTERCOM ______________________25

14.2. UNIVERSAL INTERCOM

function ______________________25

14.3. UNIVERSAL INTERCOM

Bike-to-Bike _____________________26

15. BATTERY ________________ 27

15.1. Battery discharged signal__27

16. SUMMARY TABLE OF
CONTROLS ______________ 28

17. LIMITED WARRANTY_______ 31

17.1. Warranty coverage_______31

17.2. Exclusions and limitations

of the coverage __________________31

17.3. Validity of this limited

warranty ______________________32

17.4. Procedure for the

forwarding of claims_______________33

17.5. Product identification _____34

18. WARRANTY REGISTRATION
FORM __________________ 35

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1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY

Read this User Manual carefully, as well as the User Manuals for other N-Com kits that
you will be using with the N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS. Read the simple rules listed
below. Failure to comply with these rules may lead to dangerous situations.

Caution: The product cannot be used in official or non-official competitions,

motordromes, circuits, racing tracks and the like.

Caution: Installation of the N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS system results in a weight

increase of approximately 60g, which is added to the weight of the helmet and of
the other accessories.

Warning: The electronic components of the N-Com system mounted inside the

helmet are not waterproof. 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 it does, remove the N-Com system and the helmet comfort padding
and let it air dry. Disconnect the battery connector and let it dry as well.

1.1. Road safety

Always obey all Traffic Regulations in force. While riding the 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 vehicle 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 N-Com while riding

your motorcycle.

 In all cases, obey the Traffic Regulations and remember that riding the

motorcycle has absolute priority over any other maneuver.

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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 the devices can cause interference or dangerous situations.

 Turn off while refueling. Do not use the N-Com system in filling stations. Do not

use the device near combustible materials or chemical products.

 Turn off in proximity to 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 N-Com 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.

Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) and of the audio

sources connected to it before you use the system on the road.

Caution: Adjusting the volume to very high levels may cause damage to your

hearing.

Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) and of the audio

sources connected to it so as to avoid audio reproduction at high volumes.
Constant exposure to high audio volumes may damage your hearing.

Caution: An incorrect installation of the system in the helmet may alter the

aerodynamic and safety characteristics of the helmet itself, thus creating
dangerous conditions. Install the N-Com system according to the instructions

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provided in the product documentation. In case of doubt, please contact your
local N-Com dealer.

Warning: Listening to other equipment should not interfere with driving the vehicle,

which must be the 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.

Caution: Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS allows radio reception. Any radio licence fees are to the

user’s charge.

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, in addition to invalidating the product warranty, can
also lead to dangerous situations.

1.6. Accessories and batteries

 Only use the type of batteries, battery chargers and accessories approved by

Nolan for the specific model.

 The use of 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 nor expose

them to high temperatures!

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 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.

Battery Lithium Ion593847 Lithium 3,7V – 800mAh
Battery charger FY0901000 110/240v – 50/60 Hz

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 (European Directive 2002/96/EC).

 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.

 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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2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING

The N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS package contains:

e-box Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS

PC connection cable

Multimedia Wire2

Rechargeable battery

Battery charger

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3. INSTALLATION

Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS can be installed on all Nolan helmets pre-set for the N-Com
system.

In order to use the N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS system, the Nolan helmet
must be equipped with the Basic Kit2 (or Basic Kit), sold separately.

Note: Before using the N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS system, the battery must be

installed and recharged (see instructions for Basic Kit).

 Install the Basic Kit2 (or Basic Kit) on the helmet, according to the specific

instructions.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

 Remove the N-Com protection plate from the helmet (Fig. 1).

The new Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS system is equipped with its own gasket that protects
against water seepage. Remove the gasket in case you have previously applied it on
the helmet (Fig. 2).

 Position the e-box in the relevant housing. First insert the front part, then press

down on the e-box until both hooks fully click. To remove the e-box, press the two
sliding hooks at the same time until the e-box comes out.

Warning: Do not leave the helmet exposed to atmospheric agents without the e-box

or the protection plate provided with the helmet.

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4. BASIC FUNCTIONS

All N-Com system functions are available through the operation of three pushbuttons:
“ ”, “on” and “ ”. Every time the system is given a command, a special acoustic
signal can be heard, which varies depending on the function being requested, or on
the vocal command given. This way, all the functions can be used while wearing the
helmet.
The type of command given to the system depends on how long the pushbutton is
pressed.

System ON

Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 2 seconds, until the
LEDs turn on and you hear a beep in the headset.

System OFF

Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 4 seconds, until the
LEDs turn off and you hear a beep in the headset.

Increase Volume

Briefly press “” to increase the volume. A double tone
signals the highest volume level.

Decrease Volume

Briefly press “” to decrease the volume. A double tone
signals the lowest volume level.

4.1. System menu

Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS features a menu with 3 functions: BASE, RADIO, BIKE TO BIKE
(activated upon request).
To scroll the card functions menu, press “on” for 2 seconds (with system turned on).

The switch from one function to the next is confirmed by a vocal message that
indicates the system status.

When Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS is turned on, the menu is always in the “BASE” mode.
Depending on the menu position, you can manage the various audio devices and the
available functions:

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Menu Functions

Base

 Management of an external source connected via cable
 Use of Mobile phone/GPS with Bluetooth connection
 Use of the intercom “Rider–Pillion Passenger” or “Universal Intercom”
 Listening to and management of Bluetooth A2DP player

Radio

 Listening to and management of FM Radio
 Use of Mobile phone/GPS with Bluetooth connection
 Use of the intercom “Rider–Pillion Passenger” or “Universal Intercom”

Bike to
Bike

 Use of the intercom “Bike to Bike”
 Use of the intercom “Rider–Pillion Passenger” or “Universal Intercom”

Functions concerning Bluetooth mobile phone management are available in all menu
positions.

Note: The “Bike-to-Bike” menu must be specifically activated from the system (see

chapter 13) or by using the N-Com Wizard programme.

4.2. N-Com Wizard

“N-Com Wizard” is the PC application that can be used to manage and
configure the Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS system.

The programme can be downloaded from the Internet site www.n-com.it, in the
“Download” section. In order to use it, a helmet equipped with Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS
must be connected to the PC, using the USB cable supplied with the system.

N-Com Wizard allows you to customize your Bluetooth Kit3 PLUS, specifically:

 Setting the system audio levels
 Pre-set and manage your favourite radio stations
 Update the device firmware
 Turn on or off the Bike-to-Bike menu
 Manage connections with other bikes