Nolangroup S p A NCOM6 Motorcycle helmet communication system with BT transceiver User Manual

Nolangroup S.p.A. Motorcycle helmet communication system with BT transceiver

User manual

Firmware Version: 3.1x
v.04
EN
USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY
Congratulations on your purchase of an N-Com product.
N-Com B1 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 B1, and to download high-
definition instructions as well as the latest Firmware version, visit
the website www.n-com.it
REFERENCE STANDARDS
The products of the N-Com line are in compliance with standards as per the table
below:
B1 The Bluetooth system complies with the main safety
requirements and other applicable provisions of Directive
99/5/CE, Directive 2002/95/CE, Directive 2002/96/CE
Battery
charger
Directive 2006/95, 2004/108, 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE,
2009/125/CE
Battery Directive 2006/66
The Declarations of Compliance can be downloaded from the website www.n-
com.it (Download section).
FccID: Y6MNCOM6 N21550
Bluetooth is a registered trademark property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Contents
1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY...................................................... 4
1.1.Road safety.......................................................................... 4
1.2.Switching on the system in safe environments ........................... 4
1.3.Interferences ....................................................................... 4
1.4.Appropriate use .................................................................... 4
1.5.Qualified personnel ............................................................... 5
1.6.Accessories and batteries ....................................................... 5
1.7.Disposal .............................................................................. 6
2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING.............................................. 6
3. INSTALLATION .................................................................... 7
3.1.Removing the B1 system from the helmet................................10
4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS ............................................... 11
4.1.Basic functions ....................................................................11
4.2.N-Com Wizard .....................................................................11
5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH DEVICES ..................................... 11
5.1.Affiliation reset function ........................................................12
6. MOBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS............................................... 12
7. GPS SATELLITE NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS............................ 13
8. BLUETOOTH A2DP MUSIC PLAYER ...................................... 13
9. AUDIO DEVICES WITH CABLE CONNECTION ....................... 14
10. RIDER-PASSENGER INTERCOM MODE ................................. 14
10.1.Intercom affiliation .............................................................14
10.2.Intercom function...............................................................14
11. BATTERY ........................................................................... 15
11.1.Battery discharged signal.....................................................15
11.2.Recharging the system........................................................15
12. SUMMARY TABLE OF CONTROLS ......................................... 16
13. LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................................... 17
13.1.Warranty coverage .............................................................17
13.2.Exclusions and limitations of the coverage..............................17
13.3.Validity of this limited warranty ............................................17
13.4.Procedure for the forwarding of claims...................................18
13.5.Product identification ..........................................................18
14. WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM...................................... 19
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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 B1. Read the simple rules 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 B1 system results in a weight increase of
approximately 100g, 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-Com system and the helmet comfort padding and let it air dry.
Disconnect the battery connector and let it dry as well.
1.1. 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:
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 while 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.
1.2. 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 or chemical products.
Turn off in proximity to explosive materials.
1.3. 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 interferences are not
ascribable to a defect of the N-Com system.
1.4. Appropriate use
Use the device only in the normal position, as described in the product documentation. Do
not attempt to disassemble, tamper with or modify any part of the N-Com system.
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Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) and 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) and 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 should not interfere with driving the 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.
1.5. Qualified personnel
Only qualified personnel can carry out technical 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.
1.6. 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.
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 0° / +45°C (charging); -20° / +60
°C (in use).
Danger of fire or explosion: do not throw the batteries into a fire nor expose them to
high temperatures!
Do not throw out batteries together with household refuse. The batteries should 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.
Battery Lithium Ion AB463651BU 3,7V – 800mAh
AK00G-0500040VU 100/240v – 50/60 Hz 5V – 0,4 A Batterycharger
S-TR-038 100-240V - 60/50Hz 0.1A
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1.7. Disposal
Refer to this user manual and to manuals related to other 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 instructions:
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.
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.
2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING
The N-Com B1 package contains:
N-Com B1 system
Micro USB wire Rechargeable battery
Keypad Battery charger
Ferma-flex clip Key
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3. INSTALLATION
The B1 system can be installed on Nolan helmets preset for the N-Com B1 system. Visit
the website www.n-com.it for a list of compatible models.
Fig. 1
Open the small door on the e-box and
place the rechargeable battery inside
the system, making sure it is inserted
in the right direction (Fig.1)
Positioning the keypad
Fig. 2
Thread the keypad flex cable into the
plastic clip, as shown in Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Thread the keypad flex cable into the
connector, making sure that it is all
the way in.
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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Remove the protective film from the adhesive on the Ferma-flex clip (Fig. 4)
Position the plastic Ferma-flex clip as shown in figure 5
Before you install the B1 system on the helmet, make sure it turns on properly. Press
the “on” key for about 2 seconds, until the LED lights up and you hear a beep in the
headset. Proceed with the installation.
Remove the cheek padding (see helmet instructions).
Fig. 6
Remove the helmet edge gasket using
the special tool (Fig. 6).
Remove the “N-Com” plugs found at
the back of the shell gasket and on
the left side of the helmet (Fig. 6).
Fig. 7
Completely remove the gasket as
shown in Fig. 7; by doing so you also
remove the padding.
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Fig. 8
Place the system in the special
housing in the back of the helmet,
pushing it all the way into the groove
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 9
Fix the cable inside the helmet and
make sure the right fixing clip snaps
into its housing (Fig. 9)
Fig. 10
Position the microphone in the
housing on the left of the helmet,
inserting the metal boom in the
groove found in the chin guard
coupling frame (Fig. 10).
Caution: make sure that the side of the
microphone support with the writing “N-
Com” is facing inward.
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Fig. 11
Fix the cable inside the helmet and
make sure the left fixing clip snaps
into its housing.
Hook up the keypad to the helmet by
clicking in the relevant hooks.
Position the left and right speakers in the respective housing obtained in the
polystyrene cheek padding. If necessary, rotate the speakers slightly in their housing.
Reassemble the gasket and secure it with the specific screw
Reassemble the cheek padding.
3.1. Removing the B1 system from the helmet
Proceed as follows to remove the B1 system from the helmet:
Remove the cheek padding and the shell gasket;
Fig. 12
Remove the keypad from the shell,
using a flat head screwdriver (or a
similar tool) to lever upwards in the
special hollow as shown in fig. 12.
Fig. 13
Unhook the right and left clips from
the shell, levering upward using a flat
head screw (or a similar tool), as
shown in figure 13.
Completely remove the B1 system from the helmet and re-install the cheek padding
and the gasket.
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4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
N-Com B1 allows wireless connection to a mobile phone, a satellite navigator, and an MP3
A2DP player using Bluetooth technology.
The system can also be used for wireless intercom communication between two helmets, if
both helmets are equipped with a N-Com Bluetooth system.
The system can be expanded by means of a USB Multimedia Wire accessory (sold
separately), which is used for cable connection to multimedia sources.
B1 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
4.1. Basic functions
All N-Com system functions are available through the operation of three pushbuttons: “”,
“on” and “ ”. Every time the system is given a command, a special acoustic signal can be
heard, which varies depending on the function being requested. This way, all the functions
can be used while wearing the helmet.
The type of command given to the system depends on how long the pushbutton is pressed.
System ON Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 2 seconds, until the
LEDs turn on and you hear a beep in the headset.
System OFF Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 4 seconds, until the
LEDs turn off and you hear a beep in the headset.
Increase Volume Briefly press “” to increase the volume. A double tone signals
the highest volume level.
Decrease Volume Briefly press “” to decrease the volume. A double tone signals
the lowest volume level.
4.2. N-Com Wizard
“N-Com Wizard” is the PC application that can be used to manage and
configure the B1 system.
The programme can be downloaded from the Internet site www.n-com.it, in the
“Download” section. In order to use it, a helmet equipped with B1 must be connected to
the PC, using the USB cable supplied with the system.
N-Com Wizard allows you to customize your B1, specifically:
Setting the system audio levels
Update the device firmware
The programme includes an on-line guide that explains how it works (after installing it on
your PC, press F1 to display this guide).
5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH DEVICES
In order for the B1 system to be connected to another Bluetooth device, the latter needs
to be first paired up with the N-Com system.
The pairing up procedure is the same for all Bluetooth devices: mobile phones, MP3
Bluetooth players, satellite navigators, etc.
1. Make sure the B1 is turned off;
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2. Press “on” and keep it pressed (for more than 6 seconds), until the LEDs start to
flash quickly and you hear a sharp beep in the headset, indicating the “Pair-up
mode”;
3. On the Bluetooth device, turn on the search for Bluetooth devices (refer to the
instructions manual of your device for the proper pairing up procedure, as it
varies depending on the brand and model of the device);
4. After a few seconds, the device will display the name “N-Com B1 v.X.XX”,
followed by the manufacturer’s identification data;
5. Select the N-Com device. If a password is requested, enter 0000 (four zeros);
6. B1 will confirm the pairing up by means of a tone in the headset, and the LEDs
will stop flashing;
7. Turn off and on both the device and the B1 to store the pairing up data.
Note: The affiliation is stored in the helmet and in the cell phone and it is not lost when
the two devices are turned off. As a result it needs to be carried out only once.
Note: If a Bluetooth device (mobile phone or GPS) equipped with music player with
Bluetooth A2DP player has already been paired up, the pairing up DOES NOT have to
be repeated as the A2DP protocol has already been stored in the B1.
Once the Bluetooth device has been paired up, connection is automatic when the system is
turned on.
5.1. Affiliation reset function
You can remove all affiliated devices from the system memory. This operation is not
reversible; right after resetting, you will have to repeat the affiliation procedure for the cell
phone (or for other compatible Bluetooth devices).
To erase all devices previously affiliated, proceed as follows:
Press “on” and keep it pressed (for more than 4 seconds), until the LEDs start to flash
quickly and you hear a sharp beep in the headset, indicating the “Pair-up mode”;
Press “” and “” at the same time for 4 seconds, and release them when you hear a
beep. The N-Com will emit a special acoustic signal to confirm and will then turn itself
off.
This function can also be turned on through PC using the “N-Com Wizard”
programme.
6. MOBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS
Answering a phone
call
Briefly press any key when you hear the incoming call signal
Hanging
up/rejecting a
phone call
Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 2 seconds (until you
hear the acoustic signal)
Voice call (if
equipped)
Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 2 seconds (until you
hear the acoustic signal)
Redial last number Briefly press “” and “” at the same time
Transferring a call
from helmet to
mobile phone
To transfer an ongoing call from the helmet to the mobile phone,
press both “” and “” at the same time and keep them
pressed for 4 seconds
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Conference call function
B1 allows a conference call with Rider and Pillion Passenger.
When a call comes in on a mobile phone connected via Bluetooth to B1, the Rider-Pillion
Passenger intercom is temporarily turned off. However, if you wish to share the phone call
with the other helmet, simply turn on the intercom manually during the phone call (by
briefly pressing “on”).
Caution: this function is available only if the Pillion Passenger helmet is also equipped with
a N-Com system provided with the same function.
7. GPS SATELLITE NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS
B1 is compatible with the most common satellite navigators for motorcycles.
By connecting the N-Com system to the GPS, all instructions will be transferred to the
helmet.
Every time the navigator communicates instructions, the intercom via Bluetooth with the
Pillion Passenger is cut off and automatically restored at the end of the communication.
Note: If the navigator is pre-set for connection to a Bluetooth mobile phone, you will be
able to receive the phone call audio directly in the helmet through the GPS. In this
case, you can answer the call directly from the navigator.
GPS Conference Call Function
The Conference function allows you to keep the “Rider-Pillion Passenger” intercom open
even while the satellite navigator is giving instructions, thus preventing the intercom mode
to be turned off every time the navigator gives instructions.
Caution: this function is available only if the Pillion Passenger helmet is also equipped with
a N-Com system provided with the same function.
At the end of the GPS communication, the intercom with the second helmet stays open and
the "Conference" setting is stored for future GPS communications.
8. BLUETOOTH A2DP MUSIC PLAYER
You can listen to high quality music by connecting B1 to

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