Nolangroup S p A NCOM3 User Manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY

Congratulations on your purchase of an N-Com product.
N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 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, and to download
high-definition instructions as well as the latest Firmware version,
visit the website www.n-com.it

Contents

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY_______ 5

1.1.Reference standards _________ 5

1.2.Road safety ________________ 5

1.3.Switching on the system in safe

environments____________________ 6

1.4.Interferences _______________ 6

1.5.Appropriate use _____________ 6

1.6.Qualified personnel __________ 7

1.7.Accessories and batteries______ 7

1.8.Disposal ___________________ 8

2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING __ 9

3. INSTALLATION _____________ 10

4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS ___ 11

4.1.Basic functions_____________ 12

4.2.System menu ______________ 12

4.3.N-Com Wizard _____________ 13

5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH

DEVICES__________________ 14

5.1.Affiliation reset function______ 15

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. INTERCOM MODE BETWEEN TWO

HELMETS __________________20

11.1. Intercom affiliation ______20

11.2. Intercom function _______21

11.3. Bike-to-Bike intercom ____ 21

12. INTERCOM VIA CABLE ________22

13. BATTERY ___________________23

13.1. Battery discharged signal _23

14. SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTROLS_24

15. LIMITED WARRANTY__________ 27

15.1. Warranty coverage ______27

15.2. Exclusions and limitations

of the coverage__________________27

15.3. Validity of this limited

warranty _____________________28

15.4. Procedure for the

forwarding of claims ______________28

15.5. Product identification_____ 30

16. WARRANTY REGISTRATION

FORM _____________________35

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FOR USA MARKET ONLY: SPECIAL WARNING

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devi ce may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product has been tested and complies with the specifica tions for a Class B d igital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used according to the in structions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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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 B luetooth kit3. Read the simple ru les 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 Bluetoo th kit3 system results in a weigh t 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-Co m system and the helmet comfort padding
and let it air dry. Disconnect the battery connector and let it dry as well.

1.1. 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.

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

1.2. 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:

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• 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 whil e
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.

1.3. 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 o r chemical products.

• Turn off in proximity to explosive materials.

1.4. 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 interfere nc es
are not ascribable to a defect of the N-Com system.

1.5. Appropriate use

Use the device only in the normal position, as described in the product
documentation. Do not attempt to disasse mble , tamper w ith or mo dify any part o f the
N-Com system.

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Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) a nd 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) a nd 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
provided in the product documentation. In case of doubt, please contact your
local N-Com dealer.

Warning: Listening to other equipment s hould not interfere with driving th e 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.

1.6. Qualified personnel

• Only qualified personnel can carry out te chnical 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.

1.7. 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.

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• 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 10°C and 35°C.

• Danger of fire or explosion: do not throw the batteries into a fire nor expose

them to high temperatures!

• Do not throw out batteries togeth er with household refu se. The batteries s hould
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.

1.8. Disposal

Refer to this user manual and to manua ls related to ot her 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 ins tr uct ion s:

• 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.

• 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.

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2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING

The N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 package contains:

e-box Bluetooth kit3

PC connection cable

Rechargeable battery Battery charger

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3. INSTALLATION

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

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

Note: Before using the N-Com Bluetooth Ki t3 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.

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Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

• Remove the N-Com protection

plate from the helmet (Fig. 1).

• Peel off the protective film from

the gasket.

• Apply the gasket around the

connector as shown in Fig.2 and 3.

Position the e-box in the relevant hou sing. First insert the front part, the n press down
on the e-box until both hooks fully click. To remo ve 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 at mospheric agents without the e-bo x

or the protection plate provided with the helmet.

4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 allows wireless connection to a mobile phone, a satellite
navigator, and an MP3 A2DP player using Bluetooth technology.

N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 is equipped with FM radio with RDS function, and allows the
pre-setting of 6 radio stations.

The system can also be used for wireless intercom communication between two
helmets, provided both helmets are equipped with a Bluetooth system from the N­Com, X-Series or MULTI lines, or for cable intercom communication with another
helmet equipped with Basic Kit2 or Basic Kit MULTI.

The system can be expanded by means of a Multimedia Wire acc essory, which is us ed
for cable connection to multimedia sources such as MP3 players, satellite navigators,
GMRS and PMR radio for bike-to-bike communication, and audio systems pre-fit on
motorcycles.

Bluetooth Kit3 can be managed, updated and customised using the “N-Com
Wizard” programme, which can be downloaded from the “Download” section
of the Internet site www.n-com.it

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