1. ABOUT THE MOTOrcyclE
BlUETOOTH cOMMUnicATiOn
SySTEM wiTH MESH inTErcOM™
1.1 Product Details
1.1.1 Headset Main Unit
Mesh Intercom Antenna
Status LED
Speaker Connectors
Microphone Connector
Bluetooth Antenna
Mesh Intercom
Button
DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port
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1.2 Package Contents
Headset
Main Unit
Wired Boom
Microphone
Clamp
Wired
Microphone
Hook and Loop
Fasteners for
Main Unit
Hook and Loop
Fastener for
Boom
Microphone
Double Sided
Adhesive Tapes
for Main Unit
Hook and
Loop Fastener
for Wired
Microphone
Microphone
Sponges
Boom Microphone
Holder
SpeakersSpeaker Pads
Hook and Loop
Fastener for Holder
USB Power &
Data Cable
(USB-C)
Hook and Loop
Fasteners for
Speakers
WiFi Adapter
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2. InstallIng the headset on Your
helmet
2.1 Installing the Main Unit
2.1.1 Using the Hook and Loop Fasteners for Main Unit
1. Clean the area on the left side of the helmet where you will attach the
hook and loop fasteners for main unit with a moistened towel and dry
thoroughly.
2. Peel off the cover of the adhesive tape of the loop fastener for main
unit and attach it to the helmet.
3. Peel off the cover of the adhesive tape of the hook fastener for main
unit and attach it to the back plate of the main unit.
4. Attach the main unit using the hook and loop fasteners that you
fitted. Make sure that the main unit is firmly attached to the helmet.
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2.1. 2 Using the Double Sided Adhesive Tapes for Main Unit
If you cannot attach the hook and loop fasteners to the helmet, you can
use double sided adhesive tape.
1. Clean the area on the left side of the helmet where you will attach
the double sided adhesive tapes with moistened towel and dry
thoroughly.
2. Peel off the cover from one side of the double sided adhesive tapes
for main unit and attach it to the back plate of the main unit.
3. Peel off the cover from the other side of the double sided adhesive
tapes and attach the main unit on the left side of your helmet.
4. Make sure that the main unit sticks on the helmet firmly. Maximum
adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
Caution: Sena recommends using the hook and loop fasteners
for main unit. The double sided adhesive tape is provided for
convenience, but is not the recommended mounting method. Sena
is not responsible for its use.
2.1.3 Using the Clamp for Main Unit
1. Clean the area on the back plate of clamp where you will attach
the double sided adhesive tapes with moistened towel and dry
thoroughly.
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2. Peel off the cover from one side of the double sided adhesive tapes
for main unit and attach it to the back plate of the main unit.
3. Insert the back plate of the clamp between the internal padding and
external shell on the left side of the helmet.
2.2 Installing the Speakers
1. Peel off each cover of the hook and loop fasteners for speakers to
expose the adhesive surface. Then, attach the fasteners to the ear
pockets inside the helmet.
2. Attach the speakers to the hook and loop fasteners for speakers
inside the helmet.
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3. Align the arrows on the main unit and speaker cables and insert
speaker cables into each speaker connector.
Note:
• The cable for the speakers has two leads. The longer lead is for the
right speaker and the shorter lead is for the left speaker.
• If the helmet has deep ear pockets, you can use the speaker pads
to bring the speakers closer to your ears.
2.3 Installing the Microphones
2.3.1 Using the Wired Boom Microphone
1. Peel off the cover of the hook and loop fastener for wired boom
microphone to expose the adhesive tape. Then, attach the hook and
loop fastener on the inside surface of the left external shell.
2. Attach the wired boom microphone’s mounting plate to the hook and
loop fastener.
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Note:
• After you install the wired boom microphone, make sure you
reinstall the helmet’s internal padding.
• You can use the boom microphone holder after attaching the hook
and loop fastener for boom microphone holder on it to ensure
secure installation.
3. Make sure that the microphone’s receiver is located near your mouth.
4. Adjust the head of the microphone so that the tab is facing away from
your mouth.
Tab
5. Align the arrows on the main unit and microphone cables and insert
the microphone cable into the microphone connector.
Note: The shortest cable is for the microphone.
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2.3.2 Using the Wired Microphone
If you have a full face helmet, you can use the wired microphone.
1. Peel off the cover of the hook and loop fastener for wired microphone
to expose the adhesive tape. Then, attach the hook and loop fastener
on the inside of the helmet’s chin guard.
2. Attach the wired microphone to the hook and loop fastener for wired
microphone.
3. Align the arrows on the main unit and microphone cables and insert
the microphone cable into the microphone connector.
Note: The shortest cable is for the microphone.
2.4 External Mesh Intercom Antenna
Pull the Mesh Intercom Antenna inwards
slightly to unfold it.
2
1
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3. GETTING STARTED
3.1 Button
Mesh Intercom
Button
(+) Button
Center Button
(-) Button
3.2 Downloadable Sena Software
3.2 .1 Sena 50 Utility App
By simply pairing your phone with your headset, you can use the Sena
50 Utility App for quicker and easier set up and management.
• App Features: Mesh Intercom, Bluetooth Intercom, Music, Device
settings, Quick Start Guide, and User’s Guide.
• Download
- Android: Google Play Store > ‘Sena 50 Utility’
- iOS: App Store > ‘Sena 50 Utility’
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3.2.2 Sena Device Manager
The Sena Device Manager allows you to upgrade the firmware
and configure its settings directly from your PC or Apple computer.
Download the Sena Device Manager from sena.com.
Click Here to Visit sena.com
3.3 Powering On and Off
Press and hold the Center Button and (+) Button for 1 second at the
same time to turn the headset on or off.
Powering On
HOLD
=
1s
Powering Off
=
TAP
1x
3.4 Charging
Charging the Headset
The headset will be fully charged
in about 1 hour. (The charging
DC Power Charging &
Firmware Upgrade Port
time may vary depending on the
charging method.)
Note:
• The headset includes a Fast Charging feature which allows it to
charge quickly over a short period of time. For example, a user can
get up to 3.5 hours of Mesh communication or 6 hours of Bluetooth
intercom after charging the headset for 20 minutes.
• Any 3rd party USB charger can be used with Sena products if the
charger is approved by either the FCC, CE, IC or other locally
approved agencies that Sena accepts.
• The 50R is compatible with 5 V input USB-charged devices only.
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3.5 Checking the Battery Level
Instructions are for when powering the headset on.
Visual Method
HOLD
=
1s
=
HIGH
=
MEDIUM
=
LOW
Note: When the battery is low while in use, you will hear a voice prompt saying “Low battery”.
3.6 Volume Adjustment
You can raise or lower the volume by tapping the (+) Button or the
(-) Button. Volume is set and maintained independently at different
levels for each audio source (i.e., phone, intercom), even when the
headset is rebooted.
Volume Up
=
TAP
1x
Volume Down
=
TAP
1x
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4. Pairing the headset with Other
BluetOOth devices
When using the headset with other Bluetooth devices for the first time,
they will need to be “paired.” This enables them to recognize and
communicate with one another whenever they are within range.
The headset can pair with multiple Bluetooth devices such as a mobile
phone, GPS, MP3 player or Sena SR10 Two-Way Radio Adapter via
Mobile Phone Pairing, Second Mobile Phone Pairing and GPS
Pairing. The headset can also be paired with up to three other Sena
headsets.
Pairs with up to Three Sena Headsets
Also Pairs with:
Mobile
Phone
MP3
Player
4.1 Phone Pairing
There are two ways to pair the phone.
GPS
Devices
Sena
SR10
4.1.1 Pairing When the 50R is Turned Off
1. Press and hold the Center Button and (+) Button for 3 seconds
when the 50R is turned off.
Phone Pairing
HOLD
=
3s
“Phone Pairing”
Alternating blue and red flashing lights indicate device is
=
now discoverable.
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2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena 50R
in the list of devices detected.
3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
=
PIN
NUMBER
4.1.2 Pairing When the 50R is Turned On
1. Execute Phone Pairing in the Configuration Menu.
Phone Pairing
HOLD
=
10s
“Configuration menu”
=
“Phone Pairing”
TAP
1x
Alternating blue and red flashing lights indicate device is
=
now discoverable.
2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena 50R
in the list of devices detected.
3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
=
PIN
NUMBER
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4.2 Second Mobile Phone Pairing - Second Mobile
Phone, GPS, and SR10
1. Execute Second Mobile Phone Pairing in the Configuration Menu.
Second Mobile Phone Pairing
=
HOLD
=
10s
TAP
2x
“Second mobile
“Configuration menu”
phone pairing”
=
Blue flashing light indicates device is now discoverable.
2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena 50R
in the list of devices detected.
3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
=
PIN
NUMBER
4.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP
Stereo
Phone Pairing allows the headset to establish two Bluetooth profiles:
Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo. Advanced Selective Pairing allows the
headset to separate the profiles to enable connection with two devices.
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4.3.1 Phone Selective Pairing - Hands-Free Profile
1. Execute Phone Selective Pairing in the Configuration Menu.
Phone Selective Pairing
HOLD
=
=
10s
“Configuration menu”
=
Blue flashing light indicates device is now discoverable.
“Phone selective pairing”
TAP
3x
2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena 50R
in the list of devices detected.
3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
=
PIN
NUMBER
4.3.2 Media Selective Pairing - A2DP Profile
1. Execute Media Selective Pairing in the Configuration Menu.
Media Selective Pairing
=
HOLD
=
10s
TAP
4x
“Configuration menu”
=
Red flashing light indicates device is now discoverable.
“Media selective pairing”
2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena 50R
in the list of devices detected.
3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
=
PIN
NUMBER
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4.4 GPS Pairing
1. Execute GPS Pairing in the Configuration Menu.
GPS Pairing
HOLD
=
=
10s
“Configuration menu”
=
Green flashing lights indicates device is now discoverable.
“GPS pairing”
TAP
5x
2. With your Bluetooth device on the GPS navigation screen, select
Sena 50R in the list of devices detected.
3. If your Bluetooth device asks for a PIN, enter 0000.
=
PIN
NUMBER
Note: If you pair your GPS device via GPS Pairing, its instruction will
not interrupt your Mesh Intercom conversations, but overlay with
them. Bluetooth intercom conversations will be interrupted by GPS
instructions.
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5. MOBILE PHONE USAGE
5.1 Making and Answering Calls
Answer a Call
=
Reject a Call
=
TAP
1x
HOLD
End a Call
HOLD
=
2s
2s
Note: If you have a GPS device connected, you will not hear its voice
navigations during a phone call.
5.2 Siri and Google Assistant
The 50R supports the Siri and Google Assistant access directly.
You can activate the Siri or Google Assistant using the voice through
the headset’s microphone, a wake word will be used. This is a word or
groups of words such as “Hey Siri“ or “Hey Google”.
Activate the Siri or Google Assistant Installed on Your Smartphone
=
“Hey Google” or
“Hey Siri”
or
HOLD
3s
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5.3 Speed Dialing
5.3.1 Assigning Speed Dial Presets
Speed Dial Presets could be assigned in the settings menu, accessible through Sena Device Manager or Sena 50 Utility App.
5.3.2 Using Speed Dial Presets
1. Enter into the Speed Dial menu.
Enter Speed Dial Mode
HOLD
=
3s
“Speed dial”
2. Navigate between the Speed Dial Preset.
Navigate Forward or Backward through Speed Dial Preset Numbers
=
TAP
1x
or
=
TAP
1x
3. Call one of your Speed Dial Presets.
Call a Speed Dial Preset Number
TAP
=
1x
“Speed dial (#)”
4. Redial the last number called.
Redial Last Number
TAP
=
1x
“Last number redial”
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6. STEREO MUSIC
6.1 Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices
1. Play or pause music.
Play/Pause Music
HOLD
=
“[Beep, Beep]”
1s
2. Adjust the volume.
Volume Up/Down
TAP
=
1x
3. Track forward or back.
Track Forward/Backward
HOLD
=
1s
or
or
=
=
TAP
1x
HOLD
1s
6.2 Music Sharing
You can start sharing music with one intercom friend using Bluetooth
stereo music during a two-way intercom conversation and one
participant of a Mesh. Both you and your intercom friend can remotely
control music playback such as track forward and track back. If you start
sharing music while Bluetooth intercom and Mesh Intercom are running
at the same time, then music shared during Bluetooth intercom will take
priority over music shared during Mesh Intercom. The Creator will send
a request message to a headset connected during Mesh Intercom and
will share music with the first participant that accepts the request.
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Bluetooth Intercom Music Sharing
HOLD
=
3s
“Music sharing on”
Mesh Intercom Music Sharing
[Creator]
HOLD
=
3s
“Music sharing on”
[Participant]
“Would you like to accept
=
=
music sharing?”
TAP
1x
HOLD
1s
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7. MESH INTERCOM
7.1 What is Mesh Intercom?
Mesh Intercom™ is a dynamic communication system created by Sena
that provides instant and effortless bike-to-bike communication without
a pre-grouping process. Mesh Intercom allows riders to connect and
communicate with nearby users without the need to pair each headset
together.
The working distance between each 50R in Mesh Intercom can be up
to 2 km (1.2 miles) in open terrain. In open terrain, the Mesh can be
extended up to 8 km (5 miles) between a minimum of six users. Within
the same channel in Open Mesh™ or the same private group in Group Mesh™, six users can talk at the same time and enjoy the optimal
quality for their conversation.
Mesh Intercom
C
E
A
F
B
D
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7.1.1 Open Mesh
Open Mesh is an open group intercom function. Users can freely
communicate with each other in the same Open Mesh channel and
select which channel (1-9) to use through the headset.
It can connect with a virtually unlimited number of users in each channel.
C
E
A
F
B
B
ACEACAC
DBBD
D
Channel 1Channel 2Channel 9
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7.1.2 Group Mesh
Group Mesh is a closed group intercom function that allows users to
join, leave, or rejoin a group intercom conversation without pairing each
headset. Users can freely communicate with each other in the same
private group in Group Mesh.
For closed intercom conversations using Mesh Intercom, a Group Mesh needs to be created by the users. When users create a private
group in Group Mesh by Mesh Grouping, the headset automatically
switches from Open Mesh to Group Mesh. Up to 24 users can all be
connected in each private group.
B
A
CE
7. 2 Starting Mesh Intercom
Group Mesh
DF
When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the 50R will automatically connect to
nearby 50R users and allow them to talk to each other by pressing the
Mesh Intercom Button.
Mesh Intercom On
=
“Mesh intercom on”
TAP
1x
Mesh Intercom Off
=
“Mesh intercom off”
TAP
1x
7.3 Using the Mesh in Open Mesh
When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the headset will be in Open Mesh
(default: channel 1) initially.
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7.3.1 Channel Setting (Default: channel 1)
If the Open Mesh communication experiences interference because
other groups are also using channel 1 (default), change the channel.
You can select from channels 1 to 9.
B
ACEACAC
DBBD
Channel 1Channel 2Channel 9
Enter into the Channel Setting
TAP
=
2x
“Channel setting, 1”
Navigate Between Channels
(1
2 ••• 8 9 Exit 1 •••)
=
TAP
1x
or
“#”
=
TAP
1x
Save the Channel
=
“Channel is set, channel #”
TAP
1x
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Note:
• Channel Setting always starts with channel 1.
• If you do not press any button for approximately 10 seconds in a
specific channel, the channel is automatically saved.
• The channel will be remembered even if you turn off the 50R.
7.4 Using Mesh in Group Mesh
7.4 .1 Creating a Group Mesh
Creating a Group Mesh requires two or more Open Mesh users.
Open Mesh
BD
AC
1. Enter into Mesh Grouping to create a Group Mesh.
C
YOU
and
D
FRIEND
HOLD
=
5s
“Mesh Grouping”
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2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping and automatically switch
from Open Mesh to Group Mesh.
“Group Mesh”
Group MeshOpen Mesh
B
A
D
C
Note:
• If the Mesh Grouping is not completed within 30 seconds, users
will hear a voice prompt, “Grouping failed”.
• If you want to cancel during the Mesh Grouping, tap the Mesh
Intercom Button.
7.4 . 2 Joining an Existing Group Mesh
One of the members in an Existing Group Mesh can allow new
members in Open Mesh to join the Existing Group Mesh.
Existing Group Mesh
New Members
A
C
and Current Members
D
E
FB
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1. One of the current members and a new member enter into Mesh
Grouping to join the Existing Group Mesh.
C
YOU
(NEW
MEMBER)
HOLD
and
=
5s
E
CURRENT
MEMBER
IN GROUP
MESH
“Mesh Grouping”
2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping. The new members will hear
a voice prompt as their headsets automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh.
“Group Mesh”
DF
CE
Note: If the Mesh Grouping is not completed within 30 seconds,
the current members will hear a low tone double beep and the new
member will hear a voice prompt, “Grouping failed”.
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7.5 Reset Mesh
If a headset in an Open Mesh or Group Mesh resets the Mesh, it will
automatically return to Open Mesh (default: channel 1).
HOLD
=
8s
7.6 Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh
Users are able to toggle between Open Mesh and Group Mesh
without resetting the Mesh. This allows users to keep the Group Mesh Network connection information while in Open Mesh.
Users can toggle to Group Mesh to communicate with participants from
the stored Group Mesh Network connection information.
Toggle Between Open Mesh and Group Mesh
“Open Mesh”
Open Mesh
HOLD
=
3s
“Group Mesh”
Group Mesh
Note: If you have never participated in Group Mesh, you cannot
toggle between Open Mesh and Group Mesh. You will hear a voice
prompt, “No Group Available”.
7.7 Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable)
Users can enable/disable the microphone when communicating in a
Mesh Intercom.
Enable/Disable the Microphone
HOLD
=
1s
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8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM
8.1 Intercom Pairing
Up to three people can communicate via intercom with the headset
simply by pairing their headsets.
Pairing with Intercom Friends
A
BC
D
1. Press and hold the Center Buttons of two headsets for 5 seconds
until you hear a voice prompt, “Intercom pairing”.
Pairing Headset A with Headset B
A
YOU
HOLD
and
=
5s
B
“Intercom pairing”
=
Red flashing light indicates device is now discoverable.
The 50R will automatically pair with a Sena headset.
=
Flashing blue LED confirms intercoms are paired.
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2. Repeat step 1 to pair with Intercom Friends C & D.
Last-Come, First-Served
AB
YOU
ACB
YOU
ADCB
YOU
Intercom
Friend 1
Intercom
Friend 1
Intercom
Friend 1
Intercom
Friend 2
Intercom
Friend 2
Intercom
Friend 3
8.2 Two-Way Intercom
You can start or end an intercom conversation with an Intercom Friend
by tapping the Center Button.
1. Tap once for Intercom Friend 1.
Start/End with Intercom Friend 1
D
=
TAP
1x
2. Tap twice for Intercom Friend 2.
Start/End with Intercom Friend 2
C
=
TAP
2x
3. Tap three times for Intercom Friend 3.
Start/End with Intercom Friend 3
B
=
TAP
3x
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8.3 Multi-Way Intercom
Multi-Way Intercom enables conference-call-style conversations with up to three Intercom Friends at the same time. While MultiWay Intercom is in progress, mobile phone connection is temporarily
disconnected. However, as soon as Multi-WayIntercom terminates, the
mobile phone connection will be reestablished.
8.3.1 Starting a Three-Way Intercom Conference
You (A) can have a Three-Way Intercom Conference with two other
Intercom Friends (B & C) by establishing two intercom connections
simultaneously.
1. Pair your headset (A) with those of two other Intercom Friends (B & C).
Pair with Intercom Friends B & C
A
YOU
B
Intercom Friend BIntercom Friend C
C
2. Start an intercom conversation with one of the two friends in
your intercom group. For example, you (A) may start an intercom
conversation with the Intercom Friend (B). Or, Intercom Friend (B)
may start an intercom call with you (A).
Starting an Intercom Conversation with Intercom Friend B
A
YOU
B
Intercom Friend BIntercom Friend C
C
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3. Then, you (A) can call the second Intercom Friend (C), or the second
Intercom Friend (C) may join the intercom by making an intercom call to you (A).
Starting an Intercom Conversation with Intercom Friend C
A
YOU
B
Intercom Friend BIntercom Friend C
C
4. Now you (A) and two Intercom Friends (B & C) are having a Three-
Way Intercom Conference.
Three-Way Intercom
A
YOU
B
C
Intercom Friend BIntercom Friend C
8.3.2 Starting a Four-Way Intercom Conference
With three Intercom Friends connected, a new participant (D) can
make it a Four-Way Intercom Conference by making an intercom call
to either (B) or (C).
Starting a Four-Way Intercom
AC
BD
YOU
Intercom
Friend C
Intercom
Friend B
Intercom
Friend C
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8.3.3 Ending Multi-Way Intercom
1. Press and hold the Center Button for 3 seconds until you hear a
beep to terminate all intercom connections.
2. Tap the Center Button to disconnect from your first Intercom Friend.
Double tap the Center Button to disconnect from your second
Intercom Friend.
8.4 Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom
Users
You can have a Three-Way Conference Phone Call by adding an
Intercom Friend to the mobile phone conversation.
1. During a mobile phone call, tap the Center Button once, twice
or, three times to invite one of your Intercom Friends to the
conversation.
Invite an Intercom Friend into Phone Conference
TAP
=
1x
or
TAP
2x
or
TAP
3x
2. To disconnect the intercom during a conference phone call, tap the
Center Button once, twice or three times.
Disconnect Intercom Friend from Conference
TAP
=
1x
or
TAP
2x
or
TAP
3x
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3. To disconnect the mobile phone call during a conference phone call,
press and hold the Center Button for 2 seconds.
End Phone Call from Conference
HOLD
=
2s
Note: When you have an incoming intercom call during a mobile
phone call, you will hear high tone double beeps.
8.5 Group Intercom
Group Intercom allows you to instantly create a Multi-Way Conference
Intercom with three of the most recently paired headsets.
1. Go through intercom pairing with up to three headsets you want to
have Group Intercom with.
2. Tap the (+) Button and (-) Button to begin Group Intercom. The LED
will flash green and you will hear a voice prompt, “Group intercom”.
Start Group Intercom
TAP
=
1x
“Group intercom”
3. When all of the headsets are connected together, everyone will hear
a voice prompt, “Group intercom connected”.
“Group intercom
connected”
=
Green LED Flashing
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4. To terminate Group Intercom, press and hold the Center Button
for 5 seconds during Group Intercom. You will hear a voice prompt,
“Group intercom terminated”.
End Group Intercom
HOLD
=
5s
“Group intercom
terminated”
8.6 Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth
Intercom Participant
Users can use the existing Bluetooth intercom and Mesh Intercom
function at the same time. In this case, it is recommended to
communicate with other Sena headsets via Bluetooth intercom
connection and use Mesh Intercom between 50R headsets. A user who
is in Open Mesh or Group Mesh when using Mesh Intercom is able to
include up to 3 of their Bluetooth intercom friends. You can start a TwoWay Intercom conversation with one of your three Intercom Friends to
include them in the Mesh.
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Note:
• The audio quality will be reduced if a 50R connects to 2 or more
Bluetooth intercom friends while in Open Mesh or Group Mesh
when using Mesh Intercom.
• If a closed loop is created, as shown below, each user will
experience severe noise issues. Sena recommends that a closed
loop not be created.
Sena Headset
50R50R
Mesh Intercom
Bluetooth Intercom
• If Bluetooth intercom is accidentally turned on during Mesh
Intercom communication between 50R headsets, as shown below, you will hear a voice prompt, “Mesh intercom disabled, Bluetooth
intercom connected” every 1 minute. If you turn off the Bluetooth
Intercom or turn off the Mesh Intercom, the voice prompt will no
longer come out.
50R
50R50R
Mesh Intercom
Bluetooth Intercom
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8 BLUETOOTH INTERCOM
8.7 Universal Intercom
Universal Intercom allows you to have intercom conversations with
users of non-Sena Bluetooth headsets. You can pair your headset with
only one non-Sena headset at a time. The intercom distance depends
on the performance of the Bluetooth headset to which it is connected.
When a non-Sena Bluetooth headset is paired with the Sena headset, if
another Bluetooth device is paired via Second Mobile Phone Pairing, it
will be disconnected.
1. Execute Universal Intercom in the Headset Configuration Menu.
Access Universal Intercom in the Configuration Menu
HOLD
=
10s
“Configuration menu”
TAP
=
“Universal intercom pairing”
3x
TAP
=
1x
2. Put the non-Sena Bluetooth headset in Pairing Mode. The headset
will automatically pair with a non-Sena Bluetooth headset.
3. You can have Two-Way Intercom or Multi-Way Intercom
communication with up to three Intercom Friends using non-Sena
headsets by following the procedures described below.
Example of a Three-Way Universal Intercom
YOU
Non-Sena HeadsetSena Headset
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8 BLUETOOTH INTERCOM
Example of a Four-Way Universal Intercom
Sena
Headset
Non-Sena
Headset
Non-Sena
Headset
YOU
Note: Some non-Sena headsets may not support Multi-Way Universal
Intercom.
8.8 Mesh Intercom Conference with Two-way Universal
Intercom Participant
Users can use the existing Two-way Universal Intercom and Mesh
Intercom function at the same time. In this case, it is recommended to
communicate with non-Sena headset via Two-way Universal Intercom
connection and use Mesh Intercom between 50R headsets.
A user who is in Open Mesh or Group Mesh when using Mesh Intercom is able to include one Universal Intercom friend. You can
start a Two-way Universal Intercom conversation with your Universal Intercom Friend to include it in the Mesh.
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9. USING THE FM RADIO
9.1 FM Radio On/Off
FM Radio On
HOLD
=
FM Radio Off
=
1s
“FM on”
9.2 Seek and Save Radio Stations
The “Seek” feature searches for radio stations.
1. Search for radio stations.
HOLD
1s
“FM off”
Seek Stations Forward
TAP
=
2x
2. Save the current station.
Enter Preset Selection Mode
HOLD
=
3s
“Preset (#)”
Seek Stations Backward
TAP
=
2x
3. Navigate through the preset numbers that you want to store.
Navigate Forward/Backward Through Preset Stations
=
TAP
1x
or
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=
TAP
1x
9 USING THE FM RADIO
4. Save the station in the preset number you choose or delete the
station from memory.
Save Station to the
Preset Number
HOLD
=
1s
Delete Station from
Memory
HOLD
=
1s
9.3 Scan and Save Radio Stations
The “Scan” function automatically searches for radio stations, starting
with the current station’s frequency, then up from there.
1. Scan for stations.
Start Scanning
HOLD
=
1s
2. The Sena tuner pauses at each station it finds for 8 seconds before
moving to the next.
3. Save the current station. The station will be saved as the next preset
number.
Save the Current Station
TAP
=
“Save preset (#)”
1x
4. Stop scanning.
Stop scanning
=
HOLD
1s
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9 USING THE FM RADIO
9.4 Temporary Station Preset
The Temporary Preset feature automatically finds and saves the nearest
10 radio stations without changing your existing preset stations.
1. Automatically find and save 10 stations.
Temporary Stations
TAP
=
3x
2. The temporary preset stations will be cleared when the headset
reboots.
9.5 Navigating Preset Stations
Using the methods above, up to 10 radio stations can be stored. You
can navigate through the saved stations.
Navigate through Preset Stations
HOLD
=
1s
Note: You can use the Sena Device Manager or the Sena 50 Utility
App to save the preset stations.
9.6 Region Selection
You can select the proper FM frequency range for your location from
the Sena Device Manager or the Sena 50 Utility App. Using the
region setting, you can optimize the seek function to avoid unnecessary
frequency ranges.
RegionFrequency rangeStep
Worldwide76.0 ~ 108.0 MHz± 100 kHz
North America, South
America and Australia
Asia and Europe87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz± 100 kHz
Japan76.0 ~ 95.0 MHz± 100 kHz
87.5 ~ 107.9 MHz± 200 kHz
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10. Voice command
The Voice Command of the headset allows you to operate certain
operations by simply using your voice. You can control the headset
completely handsfree using the voice recognition. Multi-language
Voice Command supports English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Chinese, Japanese, and Russian.
Speak a Voice Command List
Mode StatusFunctionVoice Command
Check battery"Hey Sena, Check Battery"
Volume Up“Hey Sena, Volume Up”
Standby/
Bluetooth
Intercom/Mesh
Intercom/FM
Radio/Music
Standby/
Bluetooth
Intercom/FM
Radio/Music
Volume Down“Hey Sena, Volume Down”
Phone Pairing “Hey Sena, Phone Pairing”
Bluetooth Intercom Pairing“Hey Sena, Pairing Intercom”
Start/End each
Bluetooth Intercom
Turn on Mesh Intercom“Hey Sena, Mesh On”
Turn off Mesh Intercom“Hey Sena, Mesh Off”
“Hey Sena, Intercom
[one, two, three]”
Mesh Intercom
Standby/
Bluetooth
Intercom/Mesh
Intercom
Standby/
Intercom/Mesh
Intercom/Music
Mesh Grouping“Hey Sena, Mesh Grouping”
Switch to Open Mesh“Hey Sena, Open Mesh”
Switch to Group Mesh“Hey Sena, Group Mesh”
End the Bluetooth intercom
“Hey Sena, End intercom”
and Mesh intercom
Play Music“Hey Sena, Play Music”
Turn on FM radio”Hey Sena, FM Radio On”
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10 VOICE COMMAND
Mode StatusFunctionVoice Command
• FM - Next Preset
• Music - Next Track
Music/FM Radio
• FM - Previous Preset
• Music - Previous Track
MusicPause Music“Hey Sena, Stop Music”
FM RadioTurn off FM Radio“Hey Sena, FM Radio Off”
Answer an Incoming Call “Answer”
Ignore an Incoming Call “Ignore”
“Hey Sena, Next”
“Hey Sena, Previous”
Note:
• You can set a language to another language by using the Unit
Language feature on the Sena 50 Utility App.
• If you set a language that does not support voice commands, the
voice command will works only with English commands.
• You can see the another language’s voice command list on the
Sena 50 Utility App.
• Voice command performance may vary based on the
environmental conditions including riding speed, helmet type
and ambient noise. To improve the performance, minimize wind
noise on the microphone by using a large microphone sponge and
closing the visor.
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11. FUNCTION PRIORITY AND
FIRMWARE UPGRADES
11.1 Function Priority
The headset prioritizes connected devices in the following order:
(highest)Mobile phone
Voice command mode
Mesh Intercom/Bluetooth Intercom
Music sharing via Bluetooth stereo
FM radio
Stereo music by audio cable
(lowest)Bluetooth stereo music
A lower-priority function gets interrupted by a higher-priority function.
For example, stereo music will be interrupted by an Intercom Conversation; an Intercom Conversation will be interrupted by an
incoming mobile phone call.
11. 2 Firmware Upgrades
The headset supports firmware upgrades. You can upgrade the firmware
using the Sena Device Manager. Please visit sena.com to check for the
latest software downloads.
Click Here to Visit sena.com
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12. CONFIGURATION SETTING
12 .1 Headset Configuration Setting
Access the Configuration Menu
HOLD
=
10s
Execute Menu Options
TAP
=
1x
Headset Configuration Menu
Navigate Between Menu Options
TAP
=
=
1x
TAP
1x
Voice Configuration MenuTap the Center Button
Phone PairingNone
Second Mobile Phone PairingNone
Phone Selective PairingNone
Media Selective PairingNone
GPS PairingNone
Delete All PairingsExecute
Remote Control PairingExecute
Universal Intercom PairingExecute
Factory ResetExecute
ExitExecute
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12 CONFIGURATION SETTING
12 .1.1 Delete All Pairings
Delete All Bluetooth Pairing Information stored in the Bluetooth
system.
12 .1. 2 Remote Control Pairing
You can remotely control the headset using Sena Remote Control
devices (sold separately).
1. Turn on the headset and the Remote Control device.
2. Execute Remote Control Pairing.
3. Enter pairing mode in the Remote Control device. The headset will
automatically connect with the Remote Control device in pairing
mode.
12.2 Software Configuration Setting
You can change the settings of the headset through the Sena Device
Manager or the Sena 50 Utility App.
12.2.1 Speed Dial
Assign phone numbers for speed dialing to make a phone call quickly.
12.2.2 Channel Setting (Default: channel 1)
If the Open Mesh communication experiences interference because
other groups are also using the channel 1 (default), change the
channel. You can select one of 1 to 9 channels.
12.2.3 Unit Language
You can select the device language. The selected language is
maintained even when the headset is rebooted.
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12 CONFIGURATION SETTING
12.2.4 Audio Equalizer (Default: Off)
You can use the Audio Equalizer to increase/decrease the decibel level
of different frequency ranges of audio.
Balance will adjust all of the frequency ranges to be the same volume
level (0 dB). Bass Boost will increase the bass range of audio (20 Hz 250 Hz). Mid Boost will increase the mid range of audio (250 Hz - 4 kHz).
Treble Boost will increase the high range of audio (4 kHz - 20 kHz).
12.2.5 VOX Phone (Default: Enable)
If this feature is enabled, you can answer incoming calls by voice. When
you hear a ringtone for an incoming call, you can answer the phone
by saying a word such as “Hello” loudly or by blowing air into the
microphone. VOX phone is temporarily disabled if you are connected
to intercom. If this feature is disabled, you have to tap the Center
Button to answer an incoming call.
12.2.6 VOX Intercom (Default: Disable)
If VOX Intercom is enabled, you can initiate an intercom conversation
with the last connected intercom friend by voice. When you want
to start intercom, say a word such as “Hello” loudly or blow air into
the microphone. If you start an intercom conversation by voice, the
intercom terminates automatically when you and your intercom friend
remain silent for 20 seconds. However, if you manually start an intercom
conversation by tapping the Center Button, you have to terminate the
intercom conversation manually. However, if you start the intercom by
voice and end it manually by tapping the Center Button, you will not
be able to start intercom by voice temporarily. In this case, you have
to tap the Center Button to restart the intercom. This is to prevent
repeated unintentional intercom connections by strong wind noise.
After rebooting the headset, you can start the intercom by voice again.
12.2.7 VOX Sensitivity (Default: 3)
VOX sensitivity can be adjusted depending on your riding
environment. Level 5 is the highest sensitivity setting and level 1 is the
lowest.
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12 CONFIGURATION SETTING
12.2.8 Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking
(Default: Disabled)
Audio Multitasking (Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking and
Mesh Intercom Audio Multitasking) allows you to have an intercom
conversation while simultaneously listening to music, FM radio, or
GPS instructions. The overlaid audio is played in the background with
reduced volume whenever there is an intercom conversation and will
return to normal volume once the conversation is finished.
The Mesh Intercom Audio Multitasking feature is always on.
Note:
• For Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking to work properly, you
need to power the headset off and on. Please restart the headset.
• Bluetooth Intercom Audio Multitasking will be activated during
two-way intercom conversations with a headset that also supports
this feature.
• Some GPS devices may not support this feature.
• The Audio Multitasking feature can be configured through the
Intercom-Audio Overlay Sensitivity and the Audio Overlay
Volume Management settings.
The music, FM radio and GPS volume will be lowered to play in the
background if you talk over the intercom while the overlaid audio
is playing. You can adjust the intercom sensitivity to activate this
background audio mode. Level 1 has the lowest sensitivity and level 5
has the highest sensitivity.
Note: If your voice is not louder than the sensitivity of the selected
level, the overlaid audio will not be lowered.
The music, FM radio and GPS overlaid audio reduces in volume
whenever there is an ongoing intercom conversation. If Audio Overlay Volume Management is enabled, the volume level of the overlaid
audio will not be reduced during an intercom conversation.
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12 CONFIGURATION SETTING
12.2.11 HD Intercom (Default: Enable)
HD Intercom enhances the two-way intercom audio from normal quality
to HD quality. HD Intercom will become temporarily disabled when you
enter into a multi-way intercom. If this feature is disabled, the two-way
intercom audio will change to normal quality.
Note:
• The intercom distance of HD Intercom is relatively shorter than
that of normal intercom.
• HD Intercom will become disabled temporarily when Bluetooth
Intercom Audio Multitasking is enabled.
12.2.12 HD Voice (Default: Enable)
HD Voice allows you to communicate in high-definition during phone
calls. This feature increases the quality so that the audio will be crisp
and clear during phone call conversations.
If this feature is enabled, incoming phone calls will interrupt intercom
conversations and audio from the SR10 will not be heard during
intercom conversations. Three-Way Conference Phone Call with
Intercom Participant will not be available if HD Voice is enabled.
Note:
• Refer to the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device that will be
connected to the headset to see if it supports HD Voice.
• HD Voice is active only when Bluetooth Intercom Audio
Multitasking is disabled.
12.2.13 Smart Volume Control (Default: Disable)
Enabling Smart Volume Control automatically changes the level of the
speaker volume based on the level of the environment noise. You can
enable it by setting the sensitivity to low, medium or high.
12.2.14 Sidetone (Default: Disable)
Sidetone is audible feedback of your own voice. It helps you to naturally
speak at the correct level according to varying helmet noise conditions.
If this feature is enabled, you can hear what you are speaking during an
intercom conversation or a phone call.
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12 CONFIGURATION SETTING
12.2.15 Voice Prompt (Default: Enable)
You can disable voice prompts by software configuration settings, but
the following voice prompts are always on.
- Headset configuration settings menu, battery level indicator, speed
dial, FM radio functions
12.2.16 RDS AF Setting (Default: Disable)
Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting allows
a receiver to re-tune to the second frequency location when the first
signal becomes too weak. With RDS AF enabled on the receiver, a radio
station with more than one frequency can be used.
12.2.17 FM Station Guide (Default: Enable)
When FM Station Guide is enabled, FM station frequencies are given
by voice prompts as you select preset stations. When FM Station Guide
is disabled, the voice prompts on FM station frequencies will not be
given as you select preset stations.
12.2.18 Advanced Noise Control™ (Default: Enable)
When Advanced Noise Control is enabled, the background noise
is reduced during an intercom conversation. When it is disabled, the
background noise is mixed with your voice during intercom.
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13. TROUBLESHOOTING
Please visit sena.com for answers to frequently asked questions. This
detailed online FAQ section deals with troubleshooting, illustrates case
studies and contains tips on using the headset.
Click Here to Visit sena.com
13.1 Fault Reset
When the headset is not working properly, you can easily reset the unit:
1. Locate the pinhole reset button at the bottom of the main unit.
2. Gently insert a paperclip into the hole and tap the Fault Reset
Button with light pressure.
=
TAP
1x
FAULT
RESET
3. The headset will shut down.
Note:Fault Reset will not restore the headset to factory default
settings.
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13 TROUBLESHOOTING
13.2 Factory Reset
To erase all of your settings and start fresh, the headset can be restored
to factory default settings using the Factory Reset feature.
HOLD
=
10s
TAP
=
2x
“Factory Reset”
TAP
=
1x
“Headset reset, good-bye”
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