rugged radios Stereo High Fidelity Bluetooth Intercom User Manual

: June 3, 2024
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Table of Contents

rugged radios Stereo High Fidelity Bluetooth Intercom
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Intercom Operation
VOX Adjustment
Bluetooth Pairing for Music and Cell
2-Way Radio Use
Crew Isolate
WIRING DIAGRAM
Radio & Intercom Mounting
Connect Power
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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COMMUNICATION VOLUME/ VOX

(A) POWER/ VOLUME – controls intercom volume.
(B) VOX Sensitivity – controls voice activation.

LED

(C) Backlit blue LED indicates power is on, Red indicates transmission.
(D) Backlit green LED indicates power is on, Red indicates Crew Isolate active.

CREW ISOLATE
(E) Press to activate Crew Isolate.

SKIP
(F) Quick press skips forward or reverse.

MUSIC VOLUME
(G) Quick press increases/decreases volume.

PLAY /PAUSE
(H) Plays or pauses music, answers or ends phone calls.

Intercom Operation

Power On / Off the intercom by rotating the volume control (A) clockwise/ counterclockwise.

VOX Adjustment

Rotate the VOX and VOLUME all the way clockwise, putting the mic in an open state. Listen for the ambient sound picked up. Slowly rotate the VOX counter- clockwise one click at a time until the ambient noise is silenced. Now set VOLUME at about 50%, position the mic AGAINST THE UPS, and begin speaking normally. You should hear your own voice (Side-Tone). Adjust volume for comfort. If your voice does not open the mic, increase VOX slightly (clockwise). If the mic opens too easily, decrease VOX slightly (counter- clockwise).
NOTE: Bluetooth audio will attenuate or “dim down” when VOX activates.

PRO TIPS

The higher the background noise level (engine, wind, etc.), the further counterclockwise you will need to adjust the VOX control.
Be sure to have all helmet/ headset microphones positioned so they are touching the lips. This ensures proper microphone activation and promotes noise canceling.
If the music is always quiet, adjust the VOX control on the intercom until the mic turns off and music volume increases.
Only driver can speak on cell phone call.

Bluetooth Pairing for Music and Cell

Start with the intercom powered off and the bluetooth function of your phone or device powered off.
Turn on the intercom.
Turn on the phone or device’s bluetooth and begin scanning (scanning is automatic on most phones).
Wait for “RUGGED Stereo ST X” to be displayed on the list of found devices.
Select “RUGGED Stereo ST X” and wait for the device to pair. If pairing is not successful, restart the process.

2-Way Radio Use

Received audio is controlled by your radio’s volume control, not the intercom volume control. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Buttons are only used for transmitting over a 2- way radio connected to your intercom. To transmit, press and hold the PTT button, speak, then release when finished.

PRO TIPS

PTT buttons only activate one mic (ie: Driver PTT activates Driver mic). If receiving radios do not hear your voice but hear a “click” indicating your radio is transmitting, verify your PTT and headset cables are in the correct ports.
When transmitting the LED on both the intercom and radio will illuminate red.
The radio’s hand mic is incompatible with intercom systems. We do recommend storing it in the vehicle in case of emergency (In which case, power off the Intercom).

Crew Isolate

When Crew Isolate is activated (indicated by the LED illuminating red) passengers connected to the CREW ports will only be able to commuincate with other passengers connected to the CREW ports. Crew Isolate will also isolate passengers connected to CREW ports from Bluetooth audio and 2- Way Radio transmissions.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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**This is a universal wiring diagram. Your exact configuration might vary depending on the system purchased.

HEADSETS connects driver and co-driver headsets to intercom. Route away from power and antenna cables.
PUSH-TO-TALK connects driver and co-driver PTT to intercom.
CREW connects additional headsets to intercom.
RADIO connects to optional Radio.
AUX allows connectivity to cell phones, audio recorders, and other devices with optional cables.
EXT optional modules available to connect up to 8 headsets.
POWER connect+/- directly to 12, battery.

Radio & Intercom Mounting

Both the intercom and radio come with universal mounting brackets. Vehicle specific mounting options are sold separately.
DO NOT mount the radio or intercom near an ignition box to avoid RF interference.
Route antenna cable away from power leads and headset cables.

Connect Power

Route all power cables directly to the battery, away from other power/headset cables.
DO NOT connect inline with other components. If power is tied to ignition, lights or other power sources, a ground loop problem may occur, causing noise in the system.
DO NOT remove any fuses that are in line with factory cables or otherwise modify power cables.