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Warranty
If your supplier has not given advice or demonstration on how to set up or use our products, please check with them before sending any goods back for warranty.
All Autocom products are warranted for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase, to the original purchaser, from an authorised Autocom retailer. This warranty covers faulty materials or workmanship, subject to the goods being used only as stated, and only for the purpose as described in the instruction manuals.
No manufacturer's warranty applies to the goods where they are used for any other purpose or in any other way than is explained in the instructions. Nor where the goods have been subjected to misuse, neglect or accidental damage, or used with any other vendor’s products, including incorrect mechanical or electrical installation, or where the goods have been repaired, modified or altered, without the manufacturer’s written authorisation.
The manufacturer's warranty is limited to the goods being returned pre paid to the manufacturer's factory, with the original packaging and the original proof of purchase date. The goods must be intact for our examination.
Where goods are accepted by the manufacturer, under the terms of the warranty, they will be repaired free of charge or replaced (at the option of the manufacturer). Where the goods are returned as faulty and are found not to be, a charge will be payable to cover costs of inspection, testing, packing and return postage.
This warranty does not cover any consumable items such as batteries, replaceable hygiene foam coverings for speakers and microphones, or any other items that are described within the instruction manuals as being a consumable.
The manufacturer's warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER OR AUTOCOM FOR ANY FURTHER HELP OR INFORMATION.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL and
WARRANTY
Kit 6
Expandable rider system
Which includes Pro-7-Sport, headset, phone and music leads. www.autocom.co.uk
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UK Manufacturer and Distributor
Autocom Products Ltd.
Unit 4, Tachbrook Link, Tachbrook Park Drive, Warwick CV34 6RH England.
Telephone: +44 (0)1926 431249 (10 lines) Fax: +44 (0)1926 431250
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.autocom.co.uk
Congratulations on your purchase of a HIGH QUALITY SYSTEM .
Follow the instructions to get the PERFORMANCE you deserve.
These parts are designed ONLY for use with Autocom domestic motorcycle communication systems.
CONTENTS
Page(s)
2 Safety tips, overview.
3 Pro-7-Sport system.
4 - 6 Headset and various helmet installations, optional headset accessories including open face conversion kit.
6 - 7 VOX settings and using bike-to-bike and VOX settings.
8 Warranty and contact information.
SAFETY TIPS
It is very important to properly set-up and use these products as designed. Please do not make any modifications or try to use you system with any non-recommended products or in any other way than described.
DO NOT CUT OR MODIFY YOUR HELMETS.
It is common sense and the law in some countries that the rider of a vehicle be in control at all times, which includes the ability to hear other road users warnings. As such the rider should not have the music volume so loud as to prevent this. SAFETY should always be your first priority and is ultimately the responsibility of the rider. Mounting the system on the bike is safer than having it on your person. Make sure that the quick release connectors are free to quick release in the event of an emergency. Do not fix or tape them together. You should only make any adjustments while stationary, never while in motion. Always focus your attention to riding and safety and do not use the system in such a way as to interfere with this. The added ability to communicate with your passenger can improve safety, so become familiar with using the system to provide warnings etc. Follow the instructions carefully and if in doubt consult your supplier.
OVERVIEW
The basic system consists of a microphone, control box and speakers. The control box is a communications hub, allowing a passenger, mobile phone, music sources, GPS, radar, bike-to-bike radio, etc. to be connected into the system. The microphone is specially designed for bike helmet use, and utilises active noise cancellation electronics to ensure only speech is amplified, not ambient helmet noise, resulting in easy communication. Our systems are track tested to very high speeds where they demonstrate highly effective performance. If you are not completely happy with your system’s performance it is most likely due to incorrect installation. The
microphone and speaker positioning is key to achieving optimum system performance. Please read these instructions carefully before installation.
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It is a good idea to properly set the VOX to a speed of about 20+mph more than you normally ride. This allows for overtaking and head winds etc. So if, for example, you normally ride at 50mph you should test and set up
Typical Examples of VOX Settings
the VOX so that it does not turn the microphone’s on at
70+mph. If you ride with a passenger then you need to
180 mph
150 mph
120 mph
70 mph
50 mph
25 mph
0 mph set the VOX with both rider and passenger headsets in use. Get to the desired speed (when and were is safe to do so) and if the microphones switch on, without speech, then you need to set the VOX higher (by turning the VOX pre-set anti-clockwise). When the VOX knob is flat/ horizontal/parallel to the label it will be set for about 60-70mph . With the flat vertical to the left of the knob it will be set for about 150+mph , fully anticlockwise 180+mph, fully clockwise and the microphones will be on all the time. Therefore somewhere between horizontally flat and vertical to the left is where the VOX should normally be set to suit typical speeds . This of course depends on your helmet noise.
Incorrect VOX settings will cause the music to keep muting and/or bike-to-bike radio to keep transmitting, cutting out any received transmissions, so a correctly set VOX is very important.
USING BIKE-TO-BIKE AND SETTING THE VOX
First time users may have a few difficulties setting up and using a transceiver/two way radio, although it seems simple, which it is, there are a few tricks to help get it right. Radios should be set up as per the instructions included with them and should be fully charged or powered through the Pro-7-Sport using the appropriate interface lead. Ensure that the radio is not on VOX mode.
First practice some radio discipline – Turn the radios on, plug one of the radios into the Pro unit but get someone else to use the second radio as a hand held unit and talk back to you using the push-to-talk button on the side of the radio. Remember the radio’s are simplex which means only one person can talk at a time.
Talk to the hand held radio and when you finish talking they will hear a short delay before the VOX switches off and the radio finishes transmitting. They will be unable to answer back until they hear the click of the radio ending its transmission. The same will happen when they answer back and it is important to wait for the delay before replying. This delay allows the system to reliably stay on during normal speech as you don’t want the radio bouncing between transmit and receive every time you stop for a breath.
The VOX on the Pro unit is instant and will turn on immediately when you speak. A two way radio is a little slower as it has to go from standby to transmit or receive which may take _ a second. This means that the first word of your sentence may well be clipped so its good practice to use a key word to open the system such as ‘OK’ turn left ahead, and end the sentence with
‘over’. Using ‘over’ makes it clear that you have finished talking and not just paused, which is when others may answer back prematurely and jam the radios.
Correct VOX settings make all the difference to a flowing two way conversation (one way at a time when using two way radios) as the higher the VOX setting the quicker the mic will turn off which will allow faster return transmissions. To have reliable speech with the highest VOX setting it is critical to install the headset correctly and use the loud spot as previously explained. Speaker positioning is also important as incorrectly positioned speakers will cause you to turn the volume of the two way radio up and if too loud will cause VOX bounce. VOX bounce is when the VOX switches in and out during normal conversation, usually because the incoming speech is too loud due to excessive radio volume compensating for incorrect speaker positioning or using high attenuating ear plugs. Repositioning the speakers and turning the volume down to a comfortable level will normally cure this problem.
Typical problems are due to misunderstanding the importance of correct setting up; A VOX setting that is too low may allow the microphone to accidentally switch on at higher speeds which in turn will cause the two way radio to transmit, annoying when trying to receive a transmission from a fellow biker. The faster you go the more likely the helmet noise is to false trigger the VOX which can cause a break up in conversations. With a correct higher (anti-clockwise) VOX setting, which is easily activated when using the loud spot, you will avoid false VOX triggering at higher speeds.
A wind/draft excluder is sometimes fitted under the chin of some helmets, which can help reduce wind pick-up, thus allowing for lower VOX settings. Some helmets have chin vents that blow straight through as well as sending air to the inside of the visor. Blocking/taping the inside chin vent helps prevent wind blowing on the back of the microphone, allowing for a lower
VOX setting and improved visor de-misting.
An optional handle bar mounted Push-to-Talk button is available. This can be used to allow a private conversation on your bike with a passenger or phone caller.
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Top Tips
You may need to fine-tune the speaker positioning several times before finding the optimum position for comfort and performance. Start with the speaker’s low, so as to avoid pressure to the top of the ear and slowly move them up until you find the optimum position. Try to position the speakers behind the helmet fabric if possible (on top of the polystyrene). Pack the speakers out to your ears with foam if required. A slight angle out towards the top edge of the speakers (as shown on page 4) can help with comfort and performance. Normally the speaker wire will come out towards the back of the helmet.
Taking care when connecting or disconnecting the headsets will ensure many years of reliable operation. There is a flat on each connector to help you with alignment.
Microphone cover Kits
The microphone fabric may become contaminated in time due to damp, dust, lipstick etc. and may need replacing. Microphone covers (Part 47) are a consumable item and are available from your Autocom stockist.
Open Face Conversion Kit
Open face conversion kit (Part 43) MUST be fitted to the microphone when used in any open-face style helmet or any helmet where the microphones are exposed to windblast. This kit acts as a wind guard to reduce windblast and prevent false activation of the VOX.
To fit first ensure that the microphone fabric is clean and dry (free of lipstick etc), remove the backing from the self adhesive
Velcro pad and apply it to the BLACK side of the microphone fabric. Apply light pressure around the outside edges to ensure that it adheres to the fabric. Avoid squeezing the middle of the front and back covers as this can cause the microphone to move which may cause damage to the fine microphone wires.
Carefully cut a small hole in the outer edge of the foam windsock so you can slide the microphone red connector and then boom through the small hole. Carefully position the foam over the fabric microphone covers so that the beige cover part is exposed.
The foam windsock is a hygiene replaceable part, as such it is a consumable part as defined by our warranty agreement with a 60 Day limited warranty.
Foam Speaker Covers
Helmets with deep ear indentations may require Foam Speaker Pads (Part 45, 6mm or Part 46, 12mm) to pack the speakers out to the ear. These are a consumable item and replacements are available from your Autocom supplier.
VOX SETTINGS
VOX gives several advantages. Apart from turning the microphones off when you are not talking it can also mute the music and turn your two way radio on to transmit when you talk, giving you hands free and safer operation.
With the headsets correctly installed and used as per the instructions, plug them into the Pro-7-Sport and speak positively into the microphones, remembering to use the loud spot. You should hear your own voice through your own speakers, as well as being heard by the other person. If not, you either need to adjust the VOX control to a lower setting (clockwise), speak more positively, or reposition the microphone/speakers (see headset section). Please note that with the VOX control turned all the way clockwise, the microphones will be on all the time. With the VOX turned too far anticlockwise it will be hard to operate the microphones unless you use the microphone loud spot. Finding the best VOX position takes a little practice and time, as does getting used to hearing your own voice (side tone). Once you have set it correctly and become used to using the system you will find that it will perform effectively and reliably.
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PRO-7-SPORT
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1 Integrated rider lead: 7-pin black socket; 1200mm (47”) long (headset supplied)
2 Integrated passenger lead: 7-pin black socket; 850mm (33”) long (headset not supplied)
3 Integrated accessory lead (e.g. for bike-to-bike radio): 5-pin grey socket; 400mm (15”) long
Connects to suitable radio via interface lead
4 Music input socket (lead supplied: 3.5mm stereo - 3.5mm stereo x 1.5m)
Music is relayed to rider and passenger in high quality stereo. Volume is reduced by 50% when receiving bike-to-bike communications and completely muted when the phone is in use.
5 Auxiliary input socket (lead supplied: 3.5mm - 2.5mm x 1.5m)
For portable phone and/or GPS and/or radar and/or bike to bike radio. Both rider and passenger will hear and can speak to phone callers and other bikes via radio if fitted.
6 Speech level high/low socket (side-tone adjustment)
Adjusts speech only - all other inputs are adjustable at source. Plug 3.5mm jack plug (supplied) into socket to boost rider and passenger speech volumes by approx 9dB (300%) when using earplugs. An optional handlebar remote high/low speech switch is available from your dealer. The high volume setting should only be used when using earplugs - do not use it to compensate for incorrectly positioned speakers.
7 VOX (voice activation) pre-set control: VOX reacts to the rider or passenger’s voice to cut music volume by 50%
8 Battery compartment: PP3 9V alkaline battery (not supplied)
Automatic power on/off by plugging/unplugging a headset into rider lead
Pro-7-Sport may be optionally bike powered via Part 152 (parts not included) which also gives the option to bike power a suitable transceiver radio for bike-to-bike communications. When bike mounting and powering the system, headset extension leads are usually required.
● Factory-set for optimum performance - simply adjust (6) and (7) if required.
● Full duplex communications resulting in normal conversation (everyone can speak at the same time).
● Most though not all phones are compatible. A hands free adaptor may be required. For unusual phones contact your dealer or Autocom for advice.
● 2nd phone, music source and passenger (e.g. sidecar) can be added (optional parts required).
● To reduce possibility of interference, unplug unused accessory leads from the system and try to keep the phone and any radio equipment as far away from the Easi-7-Advance and other electrical devices as possible.
● Earplugs can be used, though high attenuation plugs (>20dB) can impair sound quality and levels.
● The use of any transmitting device, including portable phones and bike-to-bike transceivers, should be checked with your bike manufacturer or supplier as some bike systems can be affected by such transmissions, in particular ABS or other computer controlled systems.
● Some 3rd party equipment including music sources and phones may work better than others. Please check with your dealer for advice on equipment compatibility before use with this product.
● The control box is splash resistant, though not completely waterproof. Reasonable care should be used to protect it while allowing it to vent. As a portable it should be safe in a pocket or in the Autocom carry case.
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HEADSET INSTALLATION
The microphone and speaker positioning is critical in order to achieve the optimum performance from the system!
You must talk into the beige side of the microphone!
There are too many different helmets to be able to fully describe every possible installation and so these instructions are designed as a basic guide. Helmets with straps that go directly over your ears do not lend themselves for a good headset installation, as the speakers have to sit on top of or behind the straps, which can make them uncomfortable or reduce sound quality. Some helmets cannot be installed as instructed and may require alternative methods, so please take some time to consider the following basic principles and your helmet design before installation. These headsets are not designed to work with 1 ⁄
2 helmets (Chip style). If you are unsure then please contact your supplier or Autocom.
If your system is not performing as we claim, it is almost certainly due to incorrect installation and/or use.
Wherever you can you should try to fit the boom as shown in the illustrations, behind the cheek pad. If this is not possible you may have to consider boom 14. Ask your supplier for more advice.
The microphone is mounted on the end of a stiff flexible boom so that you can carefully position it close, virtually touching your lips. In order for it to stay in place it is best to wedge or tape the boom between the outer shell of the helmet and the inner cheek pad so that the right amount of boom comes up between the outer shell and inner cheek/chin bar area, into the visor area and then bends down at about 45 degrees so that the microphone is dead centre to your lips. You may find that when moving the helmet on or off your head for the first few times that the microphone/boom catches your nose, slightly twisting the helmet while putting it on or off will help to avoid this.
Avoid pressure directly to the front and back of the microphone covers. To move or adjust the microphone, please hold it by the outer edges or rubber neck, making sure that the beige side of the fabric sits flat against your lips, then fine tune the positioning for the critical loud spot.
Arai Type Helmet - Removeable Cheekpads
View from underside of Arai type helmet
Shoei Type Helmet - One Piece Removeable Cheekpads
View from underside of Shoei type helmet
Avoid speaker near top of ear
Centre of ear hole
Centre of speaker
Centre of ear hole
Centre of speaker
Note that wire normally comes out towards back
Centre of ear hole
Before installation test the headset out of the helmet. Plugging the headset into the riders lead of a portable/battery powered Pro-7 will activate the battery and turn the unit on. Remember to unplug when you have finished so as not to drain the battery.
Hold the speakers over the ears. Preferably play some music and get someone to speak through the system, this will show you what to expect from the speakers when installed/positioned correctly. Moving the speaker’s just 5mm ( 1 ⁄
4
”) away from the ears can easily halve the volume and/or reduce bass so correct speaker positioning is essential, as you will hear during this test. If you wear earplugs then use them during this test but bear in mind that over attenuating earplugs will impair speaker sound.
Position the speakers for maximum comfort and performance (usually with velcro) then tuck the speaker wires into or behind the lining. The small red connector is for plugging in one of our boom microphones. You may find that you occasionally need to reposition the speakers, due to slight movement that can happen when putting on and removing the helmet off your head.
Microphone Loud Spot
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Autocom’s high tech microphones effectively do not pick up any sound, or very little, when away from your mouth and so if not used correctly they can effectively cut out the sound of the users voice along with the undesirable helmet noise that they are designed not to pick up. The solution is to find and use the microphone’s LOUD SPOT, as shown in the diagrams.
Not using the loud spot will reduce sound considerably. Test the system before installation to help you to find and use the loud spot. Plug the headset/s into the system and hold the microphone against your lips (you may want to pucker them initially), dead centre, and power your voice through the mic, as if to someone 15-20 feet away. Listen to the receiving headset and move the mic around in front of the mouth while talking or make a continuous tone, you will notice that when in the correct position the sound is crisp and loud - this is the loud spot that the system is tuned to.
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Remove straps and lift out each cheek pad individually
Remove straps and lift out complete
Peel back tape and lining, Slide
Speaker inside pushing it right up to the strap hole
Boom and Mic assembly
Boom and Mic assembly
Return Assembly as removed
Trap Boom (or tape) between cheek pad and outer shell
Return Assembly as removed
BMW System 4 Helmet Installation
Remove neck collar by pulling the back of the collar away from the helmet and slide both side guides out from retaining locators. Detach Velcro flaps (marked ‘A’ below) to expose the polystyrene ear cups.
Step 1
Thread boom (microphone first) under the chin strap but over the opened Velcro flaps (A).
Locate speakers just below the polystyrene ear indents under the Velcro flaps (B).
Neatly tuck speaker cable under lining around the back of the helmet and below the neck collar retaining groove, out of sight (C).
Position headset down lead along the outer edge of the helmet under the Velcro flap. This may require addition Velcro to ensure security. Close the Velcro flaps and tidy.
Push the thin section of boom into the joint between the skull and cheek lining, under the chin strap. Locate the boom across the top of left hand cheek pad forming it to follow it’s contours. Hold boom down firmly and secure in place with Velcro or a suitable sticky backed material (D).
Fit speakers in the ear pockets under the velcroed flaps.
Form boom so that microphone is situated in-front of and just touching your lips in the centre. Check that down lead and boom are well secured and wires are tidily tucked away.
CAREFULLY check the opening and closing of the front of the helmet does not snag the boom or down lead.
Step 3
Test the headset and reposition microphone and speakers if required. Refit neck collar.
Please note that due to the design of this helmet, positioning of the speakers is limited and as such it may not be possible to position the speakers directly in line with your ears which may reduce sound quality.
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Tape to hold in place
Viewed from underside of Helmet with chin bar open and neck collar removed
Step 2
Pass boom assembly under flap in direction of arrow
C
Tuck speaker wire away around the back of the lining underneath the groove for the neck collar
The boom is tucked tight into groove above the cheek pad and under the chinstrap mounting
Align boom across the top of the cheek pad
D
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