SENA R1 Evo User Manual

SENA

R1 E V O

SMART CYCLING HELMET

Version 1.0.2

USER’S GUIDE

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. ABOUT THE R1 EVO SMART CYCLING HELMET 5

1.1 General Information 5

1.2 Product Details 6

1.3 Package Contents 6

1.4 Wearing the Helmet 7

1.4.1 How to Wear The Helmet 7

1.4.2 Helmet Fitment Check 9

1.5 Visor Installation 10

2. GETTING STARTED: BLUETOOTH SYSTEM 11

2.1 Downloadable Sena Software 11

2.1.1 Sena Cycling App 11

2.1.2 Sena Device Manager 11

2.2 Button Function 12

2.3 Powering On and Off 12

2.4 Charging 13

2.5 Checking the Battery Level 13

2.6 Volume Adjustment 14

3. PAIRING THE BLUETOOTH SYSTEM WITH
OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 15

3.1 Phone Pairing 15

4. MOBILE PHONE USAGE 16

4.1 Making and Answering Calls 16

5. STEREO MUSIC 17

5.1 Bluetooth Stereo Music 17

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6. MESH INTERCOM 18

6.1 What is Mesh Intercom? 18

6.2 Starting Mesh Intercom 19

6.3 Mic Enable/Disable (Default: Enable) 19

6.4 Channel Setting (Default: 1) 19

7. USING THE FM RADIO 21

7.1 FM Radio On/Off 21

7.2 Navigating Preset Stations 21

7.3 Seek and Save Radio Stations 21

7.4 Scan and Save Radio Stations 22

7.5 Temporary Station Preset 22

7.6 Region Selection 22

8. VOICE COMMAND 23

9. LED TAILLIGHT 25

9.1 Using the Voice Command 25

9.2 Using the SENA Button 25

9.3 Using the Sena Cycling App 25

10. FUNCTION PRIORITY AND FIRMWARE
UPGRADES 26

10.1 Function Priority 26

10.2 Firmware Upgrades 26

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11. CONFIGURATION SETTING 27

11.1 Bluetooth Configuration Setting 27

11.1.1 Phone Pairing 28

11.2 Software Configuration Setting 28

11.2.1 Channel Setting (Default: channel 1) 28

11.2.2 Voice Prompts (Default: Enable) 28

11.2.3 Voice Command (Default: Enabled) 28

11.2.4 RDS AF Setting (Default: Disable) 28

11.2.5 FM Station Guide (Default: Enable) 29

11.2.6 Sidetone (Default: Disable) 29

11.2.7 Advanced Noise Control™ (Always on) 29

12. TROUBLESHOOTING 30

12.1 Fault Reset 30

12.2 Factory Reset 30

13. MAINTENANCE AND CARE 31

1. ABOUT THE R1 EVO SMART
CYCLING HELMET

1.1 General Information

This product is a bicycle helmet. Do not use it for any other purpose
than riding a bicycle. If you use the helmet for anything else, it may not
provide sufficient protection in an accident.

Sena recommends that you choose a helmet which provides the most
coverage, as a helmet that covers more of your head may provide
additional protection. Always wear your bicycle helmet low in the front
to protect the forehead, as this area is most likely to be impacted in
a bicycle crash. Make sure the helmet fits comfortably and is tightly
fastened at all times.

WARNING

• Your helmet will not protect against injury in all types of accidents.
Even while wearing a helmet, low speed accidents may result in
serious head injury or death. A bicycle helmet will not protect
against injuries to the spine, neck or face. In the event of any
impact, do not use this helmet. There may be damage invisible
to you, which may reduce the ability of the helmet to reduce the
harmful effects of a blow to the head. Such helmet should be
returned to Sena for inspection, or destroyed and replaced.

• Do not modify or remove any original part of the helmet. Do not

use heat damaged helmets. Heat damaged helmets will appear to
have uneven or have bubbly surfaces.

• This User’s Guide and the stickers inside your helmet contain

many instructions and warnings about your helmet. It is important
for you to understand everything communicated in them before
your first ride. If you do not, please contact your authorized Sena
Retailer with any questions you may have. Failure to follow any of
the provided instructions or warnings could void your warranty, and
most importantly, could result in severe personal injury or death.
If you are a parent or guardian and this helmet is for your child,
please take the time to read this manual as you should make sure
your child understands everything in this User’s Guide.

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1.2 Product Details

Bluetooth System's Buttons

(-) Button

Blue/Red/Green
LED Lights

Microphone

Speakers

SENA Button

Center Button

(+) Button

Fault Reset Button

DC Power Charging &
Firmware Upgrade Port

1.3 Package Contents

R1 EVO Helmet USB Power & Data Cable Helmet Pouch

Visor Double sided adhesive

tapes (2)

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1.4 Wearing the Helmet

1.4.1 How to Wear The Helmet

For proper use, the helmet must sit level on the head and low on the
forehead. The Sena helmet uses a simple, quick-release buckle system
that, once adjusted, can be buckled and unbuckled without changing
the adjustment. For proper use, the straps must be tight and evenly
tensioned.

To properly wear your helmet:

1. Position the helmet on your head with the front covering your
forehead. If the helmet is tipped back and is not covering your
forehead then the helmet is not in the proper position.

2. Position the strap adjuster centered, just below your ears.

WARNING: Always wear the helmet in the proper position on
your head with the front of the helmet covering your forehead for
maximum protection. Never wear the helmet tipped back as the
helmet will be in the improper position causing your forehead to be
exposed. All fitment adjustments need to be made with the helmet
in the proper position.

3. Position the helmet low on your forehead with the buckle under the
chin and back against the throat. The straps should fit comfortably
around both ears.

4. After removing the chinstrap pad, adjust the chinstrap tension at
the buckle with the strap adjuster in the proper position. Adjust
the tension so the chinstrap is tight and comfortable by pulling the
chinstrap end through the buckle to either tighten or loosen as
needed.

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Buckle

Chinstrap Pad

O-Ring

Strap Adjuster

Chinstrap

5. Secure the excess strap with O-ring and then attach the chinstrap
pad. Always wear the helmet with the chinstrap buckle fastened and
the chinstrap pulled tight and positioned back against the throat.
With the strap buckled and the helmet positioned, you should feel
the chinstrap pull firmly against your chin as you open your mouth.
When properly adjusted the helmet will wrap around your head and
cradle it with firm, but comfortable pressure.

6. Your helmet is equipped with an adjustable retention system which
helps stabilize the helmet in the correct position when you ride. When
wearing the helmet, turn the retention system knob clockwise to
tighten the helmet or counterclockwise to loosen the helmet.

7. To change the height of the retention system, firmly pull or push the
retention system upward or downward to a different position.

Retention System Knob

Retention System

WARNING: For maximum protection, this helmet must be fitted
and attached properly to the wearer’s head in accordance with the
following instructions. If after adjustment the helmet does not fit
properly, do not use the helmet. Return it to the retailer or Sena.

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1.4.2 Helmet Fitment Check

With the retention system knob turned clockwise until comfortably tight
and the chinstrap buckled under the chin and back against the throat,
grab the helmet with both hands and try to remove it by rolling the
helmet forward and backward as far as you can. This is an important test
to ensure that the helmet fits correctly. When you do this, you should
feel the chinstrap pull against the underside of your chin and the helmet
will resist any movement. If this isn’t the case, tighten the chinstrap and
try it again until this happens. If you cannot achieve the proper fit, DO
NOT USE THIS HELMET. Replace it with a different size until the correct
fit is achieved.

Also, for a proper Helmet Fitment Check if you can roll the helmet
forward such that it blocks your vision or if you can roll the helmet
backwards such that your forehead is not covered, tighten the chinstrap
and the retention system and try again until you cannot roll the helmet
forward or backwards.

WARNING

• Do not wear anything underneath your helmet, such as a cap,
hood, bundled hair, headphones, or barrettes, as the helmet may
loosen or come off. Do not wear anyone else’s helmet and don’t
loan your helmet to anyone else.

• Always make sure the buckle is properly fastened before you ride.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious personal
injury, as the helmet may not stay in position while riding or during
a fall. For proper use, make sure the loose end of the chinstrap is
tucked through the rubber “O” ring.

• Check for proper fit and adjustment often, including each time you
wear it, and periodically during use.

• This helmet has been designed for recreational bicycling. This
helmet has not been approved and is not intended for extreme
uses such as downhill racing at high speeds, jumping or leaping
with a fully suspended bicycle, snow sports, water sports, motor
sports, street hockey, playground activities, or other activities where
face, ear, or greater protection or coverage is desired.

• Always wear a helmet when bicycling. When you get off your
bicycle, remove your helmet. Do not wear a helmet while climbing
trees, in play areas, on playground equipment, or, at any time while
not riding a bicycle. Parents: Instruct children to follow this warning.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury,
death or death by strangulation.

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1.5 Visor Installation

To protect your eyes from the sun or other bright lights, you can use the
visor. Align the double sided adhesive tapes of the visor with the helmet
and press hard to attach.

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