SENA TECHNOLOGIES SP44 Users Manual

1. GETTING STARTED: BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH SYSTEM

1.1 Powering On and Off

Press and hold the Center Button and the (+) Button at the same time for 1 second to turn the headset on or

off.

1.2 Charging

The Bluetooth Communication Module can be charged using many common methods via the supplied USB

power & data cable:

1. Plugged into a computer’s USB port.

2. With a USB-equipped AC adapter via a wall-outlet charger.

Note: Please make sure to take off your helmet while charging. The headset automatically turns off during

charging.

Depending upon the charging method, the Bluetooth Module will be fully charged in about 2.5 hours.

1.3 Checking the Bluetooth Module’s Battery Level

There are two ways to check battery level:

1. Visually, with LEDs when powering on.

Note: Blinking LEDs alternate from blue to red when battery power is low.

2. Audible method: Press and hold the Center Button and the (+) Button for 3 more seconds as the headset

powers on. A prompt will announce the remaining battery level.

1.4 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.

1.5 Intelligent Noise Control

Sena Intelligent Noise Control (INC) technology reduces constant low-frequency sound such as wind noise and
properly amplifies high-frequency sounds such as close-up conversations, car horns and emergency sirens.

1. Start INC by pressing and holding INC Button for 1sec (right side of the helmet)

2. Stop INC by pressing and holding INC Button for 1sec

1.6 Ambient Mode

You can hear the surrounding sound outside of the helmet by this mode.

1. Start the Ambient Mode by pressing and holding Ambient Mode Button for 1 sec.

2. Stop the Ambient Mode by pressing and holding Ambient Mode Button for 1 sec.

Downloadable Sena Software

1.5.1 Sena Device Manager

The Sena Device Manager allows you to upgrade the Bluetooth Communication Module’s firmware and

configure its settings directly from your PC or Apple computer. Using this software, you can assign speed dial

presets, FM radio station presets and more. For more information on downloading the Sena Device Manager,

please visit sena.com.

1.5.2 Sena Smartphone App

The Sena Smartphone App allows you to configure the Bluetooth Communication Module’s settings, as well as

access the User’s and Quick Start Guides. To do so, pair your mobile phone with your Momentum Bluetooth

Helmet (please refer to Section 3: “Pairing the Helmet with other Bluetooth Devices” for more details). Run

the Sena Smartphone App and configure the settings directly from your smartphone. You can download the

Sena Smartphone App for Android and Apple operating systems.

1.6 Configuration Menu

The Bluetooth Communication Module can be configured by following a series of voice prompts. Further details

about each of these settings will be explained on the following pages.

1. To access the Configuration Menu, press and hold the Center Button for 10 seconds until you hear the voice

prompt, “Configuration menu.

2. Tap the (+) Button or the (-) Button to navigate between the menus. You will hear voice prompts for each

menu item.

3. You can enable/disable the feature or execute the command by tapping the Center Button.

2. PAIRING THE HELMET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES

Before using Momentum Bluetooth system with other Bluetooth devices for the first time, they’ll need to be

“paired.” This enables them to recognize and communicate with one another whenever they’re within range.

The helmet’s Bluetooth Module 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 and Second Mobile Phone Pairing. The

Bluetooth Helmet module can also be paired with up to three other Sena headsets.

2.1 Mobile Phone

1. Execute Phone Pairing in the Configuration Menu.

2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena Momentum in the list of devices detected.

3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.

2.2 Additional Mobile Phones, GPS, MP3 Player or Sena SR10 Two-Way Radio Adapter

1. Execute Second Mobile Phone Pairing in the Configuration Menu.

2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena Momentum in the list of devices detected.

3. If your mobile phone asks for a PIN, enter 0000.

2.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo

Phone Pairing allows the Bluetooth Module to establish two Bluetooth profiles: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo.

Advanced Selective Pairing allows the module to separate the profiles to enable connection with two devices.

2.3.1 Phone Selective Pairing – Hands-Free Profile

1. Execute Phone Selective Pairing in the Configuration Menu.

2. With your hands-free device in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena Momentum in the list of devices detected.

3. If it asks for a PIN, enter 0000.

2.3.2 Media Selective Pairing – A2DP Profile

1. Execute Media Selective Pairing in the Configuration Menu.

2. With your A2DP device in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena Momentum in the list of devices detected.

3. If it asks for a PIN, enter 0000.

3. MOBILE PHONE USAGE

3.1 Making and Answering Calls

Note: If you have a GPS device connected, you will not hear its voice navigations during a phone call.

3.2 Speed Dialing

3.2.1 Assigning Speed Dial Presets

1. Execute Speed Dial in the Configuration Menu by holding down the Center Button for 10 seconds, then

using the (+) and (-) Buttons to scroll through the menu. Please refer to Section 2.7: “Configuration Menu” for

more details.

2. Tap the (+) Button or the (-) Button to set up the three available Speed Dial Presets. You will hear the voice

prompt, “Speed dial” followed by the preset number.

3. On your mobile phone, call the number to which you want to assign a Speed Dial Preset. The call will be

terminated immediately. Then, you will hear the voice prompt, “Save speed dial (#).” This confirms that the

number was saved.

4. Use this procedure to save other Speed Dial Presets.

5. To exit the menu, tap the (+) Button or the (-) Button until you hear the voice prompt, “Cancel,” then tap the

Center Button to confirm.

3.2.2 Using Speed Dial Presets

1. Press and hold the (+) Button for 3 seconds to enter into the Speed Dial menu. You will hear the voice

prompt, “Speed dial.”

2. Tap the (+) Button or the (-) Button to navigate between the Speed Dial Presets.

3. To redial the last number called, tap the Center Button when you hear the prompt, “Last number redial.”

4. To call one of your Speed Dial Presets, tap the Center Button when you hear the prompt, “Speed dial (#).”

4. STEREO MUSIC

4.1 Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices

1. To play or pause music, press and hold the Center Button for 1 second until you hear a double beep.

2. To adjust the volume, tap the (+) Button or the (-) Button.

3. To track forward or back, press and hold the (+) Button or the (-) Button for 1 second.

4.2 Music Sharing

You can share the music you’re listening to with an Intercom Friend during an intercom conversation. To start or

terminate sharing music, press the Center Button for 1 second during an intercom conversation until you hear a

double beep. Both you and your Intercom Friend can control music playback.

4.3 Audio Boost (Default: Enable)

An Audio Boost setting can be found in the Configuration Menu. Enabling Audio Boost increases the maximum

volume limit. Disabling Audio Boost reduces the maximum volume limit while delivering more balanced sound.

5. INTERCOM SETUP

5.1 Intercom Pairing

Up to three people can communicate via intercom with the Momentum Bluetooth Helmet simply by pairing their

headsets.

1. Press and hold the Center Buttons of two Bluetooth Modules for 5 seconds until you hear the voice prompt,

“Intercom pairing”.

2. Tap the Center Button on either Bluetooth Module and wait until the LEDs of both turn blue.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to pair with Intercom Friends C & D.

Intercom Friends

Additional paired headsets are set up as Intercom Friends. The intercom pairing order is “Last-Come, First-

Served.” To distinguish between multiple headsets paired to the Momentum Bluetooth Helmet for intercom use,

Sena designates the headset paired last as Intercom Friend 1. The previous intercom set up is designated

Intercom Friend 2; the headset paired prior to Intercom Friend 2 becomes Intercom Friend 3.

5.2 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.

2. Tap twice for Intercom Friend 2.

3. Tap three times for Intercom Friend 3.

5.3 Multi-Way Intercom

Multi-Way Intercom enables conference-call-style conversations with up to three Intercom Friends at the same

time. While Multi-Way Intercom is in progress, mobile phone connection is temporarily disconnected. However,

as soon as Multi-Way Intercom terminates, the mobile phone connection will be reestablished.

5.3.1 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). Please refer to Section 6.1: “Intercom

Pairing” for pairing instructions.

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).

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).

4. Now you (A) and two Intercom Friends (B & C) are having a Three-Way Intercom Conference.

5.3.2 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).

5.3.3 Ending Multi-Way Intercom

1. Press the Center Button for 1 second 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.

5.4 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 to invite one of your Intercom Friends to the conversation.

2. To disconnect the intercom during a conference phone call, tap the Center Button.

3. To disconnect the mobile phone call during a conference phone call, press the Center Button for 2 seconds.

Note: When you have an incoming intercom call during a mobile phone call, you will hear a voice prompt,

“Intercom requested.”

5.5 Group Intercom

Group Intercom allows you to instantly create a Multi-Way Conference Intercom with three of the most recently

paired headsets.

1. Pair intercoms with up to three people you want in the Group Intercom.

2. Tap the (+) Button and the (-) Button simultaneously to begin Group Intercom. The alternating blue and red

flashing lights indicates that the device is now in Group Intercom mode and you will hear a voice prompt, “Group

intercom.”

3. When all of the headsets are connected together, everyone will hear the voice prompt, “Group intercom

connected.”

4. To terminate Group Intercom, press the Center Button for 1 second during Group Intercom. You will hear a

voice prompt, “Group intercom terminated.”

5.6 Universal Intercom

Universal Intercom allows you to have intercom conversations with users of non-Sena Bluetooth headsets. You

can pair the Momentum Bluetooth Helmet with only one non-Sena headset at a time. The intercom distance

depends on the performance of the Bluetooth headset to which it’s connected. When a non-Sena Bluetooth

headset is paired with the Bluetooth Helmet, if another Bluetooth device is paired via Second Mobile Phone

Pairing, it will be disconnected.

1. Execute Universal Intercom in the Configuration Menu. Please refer to Section 2.7: “Configuration Menu”

for more details.

2. Put the non-Sena Bluetooth headset in Pairing Mode. The Momentum Bluetooth Helmet 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.

5.7 Advanced Noise Control™ (Default: Enable)

An Advanced Noise Control setting can be found in the Configuration Menu. Please refer to Section 2.7:

“Configuration Menu” for more details.

If Advanced Noise Control is enabled, background noise is reduced during intercom conversations.

If Advanced Noise Control is disabled, the background noise is mixed with your voice while using the intercom.