cardo Motorcycle Helmets. User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- cardo
Table of Contents
Motorcycle Helmets.
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For easy reference while on the road, download the Pocket Guide from
cardosystems.com/quick-guides/. This is version 1.0 of the PACKTALK BOLD
Manual. The latest version of the manuals in your preferred language and
various tutorials can be found at cardosystems.com/product-manuals/. Register
your PACKTALK BOLD Registering your PACKTALK BOLD allows you to download
software patches, enjoy new features that are offered from time to time, and
most importantly, assures smooth handling of any warranty issues you may have.
In the future, your registered PACKTALK BOLD may also be eligible for free
product upgrades. It’s easy, just visit www.cardosystems.com/cardo-community
and you’ll be done in no time. Also, rest assured: Cardo does not share your
details with others. Be SMART, register your PACKTALK BOLD.
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
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2. Getting Started
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2.1 Getting to Know Your PACKTALK BOLD
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2.2 Charging the PACKTALK BOLD
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2.3 Switching Your Unit On/Off
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2.4 Using Your PACKTALK bold
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2.5 Pairing Your Unit to Bluetooth Devices
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3. On the Road
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3.1 Basic AUDIO Functions
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3.2 Making and Receiving Phone Calls
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3.2.1 Switching Between Two Calls on Two Mobile Phones
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3.3 Streaming Music
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3.4 Listening to FM Radio
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3.5 Switching Music Sources
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3.6 Voice Commands
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4. Riding with Others
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4.1 DMC Intercom
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4.1.1 Setting Up and Using DMC intercom Groups
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4.1.2 Using DMC intercom
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4.2 Bluetooth Intercom
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4.2.1 Setting Up non-DMC Intercom Groups
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4.2.2 Using the Bluetooth intercom
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4.2.3 Resetting Bluetooth Intercom Pairing
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4.3 Sharing Music and Radio
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4.4 Switching between Intercom modes
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5. Troubleshooting
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5.1 Soft Reset
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5.2 Reset Pairing
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5.3 Reset to Factory Settings
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5.4 FAQ
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6. Personalizing Your Device
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6.1 Setting the Default Mobile Phone
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6.2 Using Parallel Audio Streaming
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6.3 Audio Source Priorities
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Appendix A. PACKTALK BOLD LED Indications
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7. Glossary
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8. Support
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Cardo PACKTALK BOLD communication and entertainment
system for motorcycle helmets. We wish you a great PACKTALK BOLD experience
and encourage you to write to us at [email protected] regarding any
questions, suggestions or comments you may have. If you have not yet installed
the PACKTALK BOLD unit on your helmet, please install it as described in the
Installation Guide provided in the package. And don’t forget to register your
PACKTALK BOLD at www.cardosystems.com/cardo-community.
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2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PACKTALK BOLD
2.2 CHARGING THE PACKTALK BOLD Make sure that your PACKTALK BOLD battery is
charged for at least 4 hours before initial use.
To charge the unit: 1. Using the supplied USB cable, connect your computer or
wall charger to the USB port on your PACKTALK
BOLD.
Charging with the wall charger is faster than via a computer USB port.
Charging your unit switches it off automatically. To use your unit while it is
being charged, switch it on.
(see Switching Your Unit On/Off on page 6). While charging, the LED indicates
the charging status as follows: Red LED on — charging Red LED off — charging
complete
TIP: You can check the battery charge at any time by saying “Hey Cardo,
battery status.”
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2.3 SWITCHING YOUR UNIT ON/OFF To switch your PACKTALK BOLD on:
Press both and for 1 second. The speaker plays an ascending tone and a voice
message greets you. The LED confirms your PACKTALK BOLD is on: Normal and low
battery — LED flashes blue three times, then green. Charging — LED flashes red
and purple three times.
To switch your PACKTALK BOLD off:
Press both and . The LED flashes red three times, confirming that your unit is
switching off. The speaker plays a descending tone and a voice message,
“Goodbye”.
2.4 USING YOUR PACKTALK BOLD You can operate the various features of your
PACKTALK BOLD in the following ways;: Press a button or combination of buttons
on the unit. Use the Cardo Mobile App on your mobile device (once it is paired
with the unit). Use automatic voice recognition (by saying a command, for
example “Hey Cardo, Radio On”). You can also configure your unit by connecting
it to a computer with the supplied USB cable and running the Cardo Updater
while your computer is connected to the Cardo Community website.
2.5 PAIRING YOUR UNIT TO BLUETOOTH DEVICES Your PACKTALK BOLD has two
Bluetooth channels for connection to Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones,
GPS devices, and Bluetooth music players with A2DP. To connect your unit to a
Bluetooth device, you must first pair them. Once paired, they automatically
recognize each other whenever they are within range.
If you are pairing more than one device, Cardo recommends that you pair the
mobile phone to channel 1, and the additional device (such as GPS, music
player or additional mobile phone) to channel 2. If you are pairing the unit
to more than one mobile phone, the phone paired with channel 1 is the default
phone for outgoing calls.
To pair Bluetooth channel 1 to a mobile phone: 1. Enable Bluetooth on the
mobile phone.
2. On the unit in standby mode, press The LED flashes red and blue.
for 5 seconds.
3. On your mobile phone, search for Bluetooth devices.
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4. When your PACKTALK BOLD appears in the list of available devices, select
it. If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeros). The phone
confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.
To pair Bluetooth channel 2 to another Bluetooth device: 1. Enable Bluetooth
on the device (for example, your mobile phone, GPS device, or music player).
2. On the unit in standby mode, press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and
blue. 3. Tap twice. The LED flashes red and green. 4. If you are pairing a GPS
device, roll the control wheel inward.
The LED flashes slower. 5. On the device you are pairing, search for Bluetooth
devices. 6. When your PACKTALK BOLD appears in the list of available devices,
select it.
If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeros). The device confirms
that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds. If
pairing is not completed within 2 minutes, the unit automatically returns to
Standby. If you have paired two different mobile phones directly to your
PACKTALK BOLD, set one as default for
making calls (see Setting the Default Mobile Phone on page 25). Not all
Bluetooth mobile phones broadcast Bluetooth Stereo music (A2DP) even if the
phone has an MP3
player function. Consult your mobile phone’s user manual for more information.
Not all Bluetooth GPS devices allow connection to Bluetooth audio devices.
Consult your GPS User
Manual for more information. To cancel the pairing process:
Press for 2 seconds. The LED stops flashing red and blue/green.
To reset all Bluetooth device pairing:
1. Press for 5 seconds.
2. Press and for 2 seconds. The LED flashes purple 5 times, confirming that
pairing has been reset.
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3. ON THE ROAD
PACKTALK BOLD makes it easy for you to receive phone calls and listen to music
in a convenient and safe manner. 3.1 BASIC AUDIO FUNCTIONS The basic audio
functions are the same whether you are listening to music, speaking on the
intercom, or having a phone conversation. To turn the volume up:
Roll the Control Wheel inward. An increasingly louder tone is played on the
speaker until you reach the maximum volume, as indicated by the maximum volume
tone.
To turn the volume down:
Roll the Control Wheel outward. An increasingly quieter tone is played on the
speaker until you reach the minimum volume, as indicated by the minimum volume
tone.
To mute the microphone completely and lower the speaker volume to the minimal
level:
Roll the Control Wheel outward, then inward. To unmute the microphone and
raise the speaker volume to the previous level: Roll the Control Wheel in any
direction.
An ascending tone is played on the speaker. 3.2 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE
CALLS You can use your mobile phone to make and receive phone calls while
paired to your PACKTALK BOLD. You can make a hands-free call using your mobile
phone’s voice dial option or using the Cardo speed dial or redial last call
options. To make a phone call: To dial using your mobile phone’s voice dial
option, tap or say “Hey Siri” (if you are using an iOS device)
or “OK Google” (if you are using an Android device), then make your call as
per the instructions for your mobile device. To redial the last number called
on your mobile device, tap twice or say “Hey Cardo, redial number.”
To dial your preset speed dial number, press and hold down for 2 seconds or
say “Hey Cardo, speed dial.” (The speed dial number must be set in the Cardo
Mobile App or community website prior to use.)
If you connected two mobile phones to your unit, you cannot make an additional
phone call from the other phone while a phone call is already active.
During Bluetooth intercom 3 or 4-way calls, riders that are connected on both
channels A and B (see 3Way and 4-Way Bluetooth Intercom Calls on page 1)
cannot receive phone calls.
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To answer a call: Tap or or
, or tap the Control Wheel, or say Answer.
To reject a call: Press or or for 2 seconds.
To ignore a call: Roll the Control Wheel outward, then inward, or say Ignore. To end a call: Tap or , or tap the Control Wheel.
3.2.1 SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO CALLS ON TWO MOBILE PHONES Your PACKTALK BOLD can
toggle between two calls on two mobile phones when both mobile phones are
paired to your unit.
To toggle between two calls on two mobile phones (without disconnecting either
call):
Tap twice. To disconnect the current call and switch to the other call: Tap .
3.3 STREAMING MUSIC You can stream music from your paired device to your
PACKTALK BOLD. To start music streaming from your paired device:
Tap or say “Hey Cardo, music on.” To stop music streaming: Tap the Control
Wheel or say “Hey Cardo, music off.” To skip to the next track (while
streaming): Tap or say “Hey Cardo, next track.”
To skip back to the previous track (while streaming): Tap twice or say “Hey
Cardo, previous track.”
To toggle between FM and ATDP music: Press for 2 seconds. 3.4 LISTENING TO FM
RADIO The PACKTALK BOLD is equipped with a built-in FM radio.
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To turn on the FM radio:
Tap twice or say “Hey Cardo, radio on.” When you switch on your FM radio, the
station that was playing when you last switched off resumes playing.
To turn the FM radio off: Tap the Control Wheel or say “Hey Cardo, radio off.”
To skip to the next station: Tap or say “Hey Cardo, next station.” To skip
back to the previous station: Tap twice or say “Hey Cardo, previous station.”
To scan for and select a station:
1. Press down the Control Wheel and simultaneously roll it inward. The FM
radio plays each station that it finds for several seconds.
2. When you hear a station you want to select, tap . To store a scanned
station in the active preset: Tap within 20 seconds of stopping the scan. To
toggle between FM and ATDP music: Press for 2 seconds. 3.5 SWITCHING MUSIC
SOURCES If two music (A2DP) audio sources are paired, PACKTALK BOLD uses the
audio source from which you last played music. To switch to the other audio
source: 1. Stop music (A2DP) playback from the current device (see Streaming
Music on page 9). 2. Play music (A2DP) from the other device. PACKTALK BOLD
automatically remembers your last played device. 3.6 VOICE COMMANDS You can
use voice commands for hands-free operation of certain PACKTALK BOLD features.
Voice commands use voice recognition. You loudly say a command and PACKTALK
BOLD performs the action. Voice commands are available in various languages.
English is the default language. You can change the language to another
available language. PACKTALK BOLD uses the following predefined voice
commands.
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To … Turn on the radio Turn off the radio Skip to the next preset radio station Skip to the previous preset radio station Turn on music Turn off music Play the next music track Play the previous music track Raise volume Lower volume Mute audio Unmute audio Call the default number (configurable) Redial the last number Answer an incoming call Ignore an incoming call Access Siri (when connected to an iOS device) Access Google (when connected to an Android device) Check the battery status Open the call intercom
Say … “Hey Cardo, radio on” “Hey Cardo, radio off” “Hey Cardo, next station”
“Hey Cardo, previous station” “Hey Cardo, music on” “HeyCardo, music off” “Hey
Cardo, next track” “HeyCardo, previous track” “Hey Cardo, volume up” “Hey
Cardo, volume down” “Hey Cardo, mute audio” “Hey Cardo, unmute audio” “Hey
Cardo, speed dial” “Hey Cardo, redial number” “Answer” “Ignore” “Hey Siri” “OK
Google”
“Hey Cardo, battery status” “Hey Cardo, call intercom”
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4. RIDING WITH OTHERS
Your PACKTALK BOLD features two distinct intercom communication modes: the
traditional Bluetooth protocol and the Cardo’s Dynamic Mesh Communications
(DMC) technology. DMC is the best way to communicate in a group. In DMC mode,
you can instantly create or join a dynamicallyfluid network of up to 15 riders
to communicate in full conference mode. Unlike Bluetooth, DMC allows anyone in
the group to roam freely, overtake each other or even leave the group
altogether, without affecting the ongoing conversations of the remaining
fellow riders. You can also use the DMC intercom to communicate privately with
another rider. Of course, you can still use Bluetooth to connect to devices,
such as your smartphone or GPS, or to communicate with riders with headsets
that don’t include DMC technology. For details, see Using the Bluetooth
Intercom.htm.
How Does DMC Work?
Anyone can start a new DMC group. In DMC intercom mode, riders can join,
leave, and rejoin existing DMC groups without affecting the ongoing
conversation among the other group members. If a group member goes out of
range, the remaining riders are automatically re-connected within split
seconds to a closer group member, bypassing the absent or remote rider. This
way, all active riders remain connected to each other.
4.1 DMC INTERCOM You can use the DMC intercom to speak with other riders in
your DMC group. For more information on creating DMC intercom groups, see
Setting Up and Using DMC intercom Groups on page 12. Using the DMC intercom,
all riders in a group speak hands-free. A rider in a group performs no
additional operation to speak to or hear other riders in the group. Using the
DMC intercom, you can also: Chat privately with another rider in your DMC
group, see Chatting Privately on page 14 Bridge a non-DMC passenger or rider,
see Using DMC intercom on page 14 Mute/unmute DMC intercom groups, see
Muting/Unmuting DMC Intercom Groups on page 15 Delete DMC intercom groups, see
Deleting DMC intercom Groups on page 14 Listen to music while in DMC intercom
groups, see Background Audio Level and Audio Source Priorities on
page 15 Switch between DMC intercom and Bluetooth intercom, see Switching
between Intercom modes on page 20 4.1.1 SETTING UP AND USING DMC INTERCOM
GROUPS You can manage DMC intercom groups to suit your riding requirements,
this includes creating groups, joining groups, leaving and rejoining groups or
changing your active group. DMC intercom groups are created and deleted by a
group creator. Each group can have up to 15 riders: one group creator/admin
and a maximum of 14 group members. When creating a group, all members should
be within 3 meters (10 feet) of the creator. The group continues functioning
even if the creator is no longer available. If a rider’s connection is lost,
the rider remains part of the group and reconnects automatically once in
range.
If you purchased the PACKTALK BOLD DUO, the package contains two units
belonging to the same DMC intercom group.
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4.1.1.1 CREATING DMC INTERCOM GROUPS When creating a DMC group, you must
coordinate with the other riders who will be the group creator. To create a
DMC group: 1. Confirm your PACKTALK BOLD is in DMC intercom mode (LED flashes
green slowly).
If your PACKTALK BOLD is not in DMC intercom mode, press and . 2. The group
creator and all group members: Press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes green
quickly.
3. Only the group creator: Tap . The LED flashes red and green quickly. 4.
Other members can join the group within 2 minutes. 5. After each member joins
successfully, the LEDs of the joined unit and the creator’s unit flash purple.
After grouping is completed, the DMC intercom conference starts automatically.
4.1.1.2 JOINING DMC INTERCOM GROUPS You can join or rejoin a DMC intercom
group created by another rider. If your DMC group connection is lost, you
remain part of the group. Once in range of any other group member, you
automatically reconnect. If your DMC group splits with some group members
remaining in range of each other but not in range of all group members, you
can continue speaking with the members still in range. Once in range of any
other group member, you automatically reconnect. If you join a new DMC group,
you automatically leave your existing DMC group. To join an existing DMC
group: 1. Confirm your PACKTALK BOLD is in DMC intercom mode (LED flashes
green slowly).
If your PACKTALK BOLD is not in DMC intercom mode, press and .
2. Both you and the group creator: Press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes green
quickly. 3. Only the group creator: Tap . The LED flashes red and green
quickly.
The color of the flashing LED indicates whether you have been added to the
group: Purple: You have successfully joined the group. Yellow: You cannot join
the group because it has already reached the maximum number of riders. Red:
Failed to join.
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4.1.1.3 DELETING DMC INTERCOM GROUPS
If you delete a DMC intercom group, you must rejoin it if you want to connect
to it again in the future.
To delete a DMC group: 1. Confirm your PACKTALK BOLD is in DMC intercom mode
(LED flashes green slowly).
If your PACKTALK BOLD is not in DMC intercom mode, press and .
2. Press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes green quickly.
3. Press and for 2 seconds.
4.1.2 USING DMC INTERCOM 4.1.2.1 ADDING A NON-DMC PASSENGER You can use the
DMC bridging feature to add a non-DMC rider or passenger to the intercom
group. To bridge a non-DMC passenger/rider: 1. Verify that the passenger/rider
is paired via Bluetooth to Channel A (see Setting Up non-DMC Intercom
Groups on page 16).
2. On your unit, press . To disconnect the bridge: Press .
4.1.2.2 CHATTING PRIVATELY You can chat privately with a specific member of
your DMC group.
This option is also available using the Cardo mobile app.
To chat privately: 1. In the Mobile app, select the rider you want to speak
with in private or pair with the rider’s device on Bluetooth channel B. (For
details, see Pairing Your Unit to Bluetooth Devices on page 6.)
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2. To start or stop a private chat, tap 2 times. 4.1.2.3 MUTING/UNMUTING DMC
INTERCOM GROUPS Muting the DMC intercom mutes your microphone and speaker.
Unmuting the DMC intercom restores sound to your microphone and speaker. To
mute/unmute the DMC group: 1. Confirm your PACKTALK BOLD is in DMC intercom
mode (LED flashes green slowly).
If your PACKTALK BOLD is not in DMC intercom mode, press and . 2. On your
unit, press the control wheel for 2 seconds. 4.1.2.4 BACKGROUND AUDIO LEVEL
AND AUDIO SOURCE PRIORITIES The PACKTALK BOLD can use parallel audio streaming
to stream audio from two connected sources simultaneously, so that you can
listen to your music or the FM radio while holding a DMC intercom
conversation. PACKTALK BOLD automatically manages your music and FM radio
volume while using DMC intercom. PACKTALK BOLD also automatically manages DMC
intercom volume with mobile phone calls and GPS. For more information on
background audio level and audio source priorities, see Using Parallel Audio
Streaming on page 25.
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4.2 BLUETOOTH INTERCOM To connect your unit to another unit with a Bluetooth
intercom, such as a Cardo Bluetooth unit or other Bluetoothenabled devices,
you must first pair their channels. Once paired, the units automatically
recognize each other whenever they are in range (line of sight up to 1.6 km /
5,200 ft subject to terrain).
Pairing a channel replaces any existing paired unit on that channel with the
new unit. If you purchased the PACKTALK BOLD DUO, the retail package contains
two pre-paired units in DMC
mode. The Intercom range with other models is limited to the distance of the
unit with the shorter range. 4.2.1 SETTING UP NON-DMC INTERCOM GROUPS DMC is
always the best way to connect a group of riders. If you happen to ride with a
group of riders that do not have DMC devices (such as Bluetooth communicators
by Cardo or by other brands), you can switch your unit to Bluetooth mode and
create or join a non-DMC group. The participating riders are connected in a
chain with a maximum total of four riders. To set up a Cardo non-DMC group: 1.
Confirm your unit is in Standby Bluetooth intercom mode (LED flashes blue
slowly).
If your unit is not in Bluetooth intercom mode, tap and . For more information
see, Switching between Intercom modes on page 20. 2. To initiate 2-way
pairing: On your unit, press for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode.
The LED flashes red. The following announcement is heard: Rider A pairing.
Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be initiated on the other device. The unit
confirms that pairing has succeeded.
3. To add a 3rd rider: Press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red. Tap 2 times.
The LED flashes blue.
The following announcement is heard: Rider B pairing.
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Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be initiated on the other device. 4. To
add a 4th rider, Rider 1 or Rider 2 connects to the additional rider.
Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be initiated on the other device. To pair
a non-Cardo Bluetooth intercom group unit: 1. Confirm your unit is in Standby
Bluetooth intercom mode (LED flashes blue slowly).
If your unit is not in Bluetooth intercom mode, tap and . For more information
see, Switching between Intercom modes on page 20. 2. To initiate 2-way
pairing: On your unit, press for 5 seconds.
The LED flashes red. Tap to activate the Cardo gateway.
The LED flashes red and blue. Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be initiated
on the other device.
The unit confirms that pairing has succeeded.
3. To add a 3rd rider:
Press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red.
Tap 2 times. The LED flashes blue.
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Tap . The LED flashes red and blue. Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be
initiated on the other device. 4. To add a 4th rider, Rider 1 or Rider 2
connects to the additional rider. Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be
initiated on the other device. To cancel the pairing process, press for 2
seconds. The LED stops flashing. If pairing is not completed within 2 minutes,
the unit automatically returns to Standby.
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4.2.2 USING THE BLUETOOTH INTERCOM 4.2.2.1 STARTING/ENDING BLUETOOTH INTERCOM CALLS To start or end communication with Rider 1:
: Press .
To start or end communication with Rider 2:
: Press twice.
To initiate a 4-way Bluetooth Conference:
4.2.2.2 RECEIVING BLUETOOTH INTERCOM CALLS If another paired unit calls you
via Bluetooth intercom, the call begins instantly. 4.2.3 RESETTING BLUETOOTH
INTERCOM PAIRING Resetting Bluetooth intercom pairing also resets all
Bluetooth device pairing. To reset Bluetooth intercom pairing: 1. Press for 5
seconds.
2. When the LED flashes red, press and for 2 seconds. The LED flashes purple
5 times slowly, confirming that pairing has been reset.
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4.3 SHARING MUSIC AND RADIO You can share music and FM radio with a passenger
or other rider. Music sharing is more suitable for rider/passenger
combinations, whereas FM radio is also intended for rider/rider combinations.
You can share music only in Bluetooth intercom mode. Music and radio can be
shared with only one passenger/rider. Bluetooth intercom calls are disabled
when sharing music. FM radio sharing opens a Bluetooth intercom call
automatically. If you paired your unit to two mobile phones, music will be
shared from the mobile phone through which
you last played music. When sharing FM radio, either passenger/rider can
change station while the Bluetooth intercom call
remains open. When you stop sharing FM radio, the Bluetooth intercom call
remains open and the FM radio continues to
play independently on each passenger/rider’s unit. When you stop sharing
music, the music continues to play on your unit only. To start/stop sharing:
- Confirm your PACKTALK BOLD is in Bluetooth intercom mode (blue LED flashes
slowly). If your PACKTALK BOLD is not in Bluetooth intercom mode, press and .
2. Start playing music or the FM radio.
3. Press for 2 seconds to start sharing on Channel A (by default). To manually select the channel on which to share music or radio: 1. Start playing music or the FM radio. 2. Start a Bluetooth intercom call on either channel (A or B). 3. Press for 2 seconds. To stop sharing: Press for 2 seconds. 4.4 SWITCHING BETWEEN INTERCOM MODES Your PACKTALK BOLD unit can work in only one intercom mode at a time. The current intercom mode is indicated by the color of the LED: When in DMC intercom mode, the LED flashes green at approximately 4-second intervals. When in Bluetooth intercom mode, the LED flashes blue at approximately 4-second intervals.
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To switch between intercom modes: On your unit, press and .
The color of the flashing LED changes and a voice message indicates the
current intercom mode.
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 SOFT RESET If your PACKTALK BOLD stops responding, reset it in one of
these ways:
Turning it off and then on again (see Getting Started on page 5). Using the
supplied USB cable, connect your unit to the computer or wall charger for 30
seconds. 5.2 RESET PAIRING This option deletes all paired units and devices.
To reset mobile device pairing: 1. Confirm your unit is in Standby Bluetooth
intercom mode (LED flashes blue slowly). If your unit is not in Bluetooth
intercom mode, tap and . For more information see, Switching between Intercom
modes on page 20.
2. While in standby mode, press for 5 seconds. 3. Press and for 2 seconds.
The LED flashes purple 5 times slowly, confirming that pairing has been reset.
To reset intercom pairing: 1. Confirm your unit is in Standby Bluetooth
intercom mode (LED flashes blue slowly).
If your unit is not in Bluetooth intercom mode, tap and . For more information
see, Switching between Intercom modes on page 20.
2. While in standby mode, press for 5 seconds. 3. Press and for 2 seconds.
The LED flashes purple 5 times slowly, confirming that pairing has been reset.
To reset DMC group pairing: 1. Confirm your PACKTALK BOLD is in DMC intercom
mode (LED flashes green slowly).
If your PACKTALK BOLD is not in DMC intercom mode, press and .
2. While in standby mode, press for 5 seconds. 3. Press and for 2 seconds.
The LED flashes purple 5 times slowly, confirming that pairing has been reset.
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5.3 RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS This option deletes all paired units, devices
and all configuration settings.
To perform a factory reset through the unit: 1. Check that your PACKTALK BOLD
is in Standby mode (see PACKTALK BOLD LED Indications on page
28). 2. Simultaneously press + + for 5 seconds.
The LED flashes purple 5 times slowly, confirming that pairing has been reset.
5.4 FAQ Additional answers to common problems can be found at
www.cardosystems.com/faqs.
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6. PERSONALIZING YOUR DEVICE
Get the most out of your PACKTALK BOLD by changing the settings and
customizing your unit according to your own personal preferences, using either
of the following methods: Cardo Mobile App on iOS or Android devices. Cardo
Community on Windows / Mac – minimum requirements – Windows® 7 / Mac OS X 10.8
Unit buttons.
Cardo recommends you customize your settings before going out on the road. You
can adjust any of these settings as required after experiencing them under
road conditions.
Object
Default Value
Description
AGC sensitivity
Medium
(Off/Low/Medium/High)
AGC automatically adjusts speaker volume according to ambient noise and riding speed. For example, when set to Low, higher ambient noise will cause the volume increase to kick in at a higher level.
Audio priority (A2DP/Bluetooth intercom)
Bluetooth intercom
Priority of audio source playing through speakers. Either music is not interrupted by an intercom call, or vice-versa.
Background Audio
N/A
Level
Sets the background audio volume when parallel audio streaming is on (see Parallel audio streaming in Bluetooth mode (Enable/Disable) below).
Bluetooth friendly name
PACKTALK Sets the name that appears on your
BOLD
phone while pairing and in the Cardo app.
Create, join or leave a Empty group of passengers/riders
DMC intercom groups. For more information, see Setting Up and Using DMC intercom Groups on page 12.
Download the latest N/A firmware upgrade
Stay up-to-date by downloading software updates whenever a new version is available.
FM Band
According to If you are in Japan, select Japan. Your Region Otherwise, select Worldwide.
Intercom Mode (DMC/Bluetooth)
DMC Intercom
DMC intercom and Bluetooth intercom.
Language
According to Voice announcements and voice-assisted Your Region menus language
(see “Spoken Status
Announcements” below).
Mobile priority
Mobile 1
If you paired your unit to two mobile phones, you must set one of them as the default phone for outgoing calls.
Parallel audio
Disable
streaming in Bluetooth
mode (Enable/Disable)
You can hear two audio sources simultaneously. For example, hear GPS while listening to music.
Note: Parallel audio streaming may not work properly with some iOS devices (i.e., music player or GPS navigator) due to connected device limitations.
Cardo Mobile App (iOS/Android) ü
ü ü
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Cardo Community
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Object RDS (Enable/Disable)
Default Value
Disable
Set speed dial numbers Empty
Set the 6 FM radio presets
Spoken Status Announcements (Enable/Disable)
107.5 Enable
Description
Radio Data System allows the radio to automatically retune to the strongest
frequency available for the FM station you are listening to when the signal
becomes too weak. Pre-set phone numbers for automatic dialing. Pre-set FM
radio stations.
Voice announcements inform you to whom or to what device you are connected.
Cardo Mobile App (iOS/Android)
ü
Cardo Community
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
AGC and voice control performance vary based on environmental conditions,
including riding speed, helmet type and ambient noise. For improved voice
control performance, minimize the wind impact on the microphone by closing the
visor and using the large microphone sponge.
6.1 SETTING THE DEFAULT MOBILE PHONE If you paired your unit to two mobile
phones, you must set one of them as the default phone for outgoing calls.
If you do not set a default phone, the phone that you first paired with your
unit is automatically set as the default phone.
To set the default phone:
During a mobile call, press for 5 seconds.
6.2 USING PARALLEL AUDIO STREAMING
With parallel audio streaming, you can hear GPS instructions during a mobile
or Bluetooth intercom call, or while listening to other audio sources, such as
music or FM radio.
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Parallel audio streaming may not work properly with some iOS devices (i.e., music player or GPS navigator) due to connected device limitations.
Your PACKTALK BOLD sets the various audio sources to either foreground (volume remains the same) or background (volume reduced) as described in the following table:
Mobile Phone 1/2
GPS
Foreground Foreground1
Foreground
Foreground Foreground Foreground
Intercom 1
Foreground1 Foreground
Foreground Foreground Foreground2,3
Intercom 2
Music
FM Radio
Foreground2,3
Background Background
Foreground 4
Background
Background Background
Foreground 5
1If you add an intercom call to a mobile phone call creating a conference
call, the volume for both audio sources is the same. 2If you make two intercom
calls simultaneously creating an intercom conference call, the volume for both
audio sources is the same. 3If you make two intercom calls simultaneously
creating an intercom conference call, you cannot hear the mobile phone or GPS.
4If you play music only, the music volume is not reduced.
5If you play the FM radio only, the FM radio volume is not reduced.
In some cases, parallel audio streaming may not work properly due to connected device limitations (music player or GPS navigator). For more information, see FAQ on page 23.
Cardo recommends that during a 3-way or 4-way Bluetooth intercom conference call, the rider who is connected to only one intercom call listens for mobile phone and GPS announcements.
You cannot use music sharing for voice audio with riders during parallel audio streaming.
Music can be streamed in the background during an active DMC intercom call.
You can configure parallel audio streaming via the Cardo app or the Cardo
Community. 6.3 AUDIO SOURCE PRIORITIES If Parallel Audio Streaming is
disabled, PACKTALK BOLD manages the audio sources you hear through the
speakers according to the following audio source priorities.
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Priority
Higher Priority
Lower Priority
Audio Source
Mobile phone, GPS device instructions1 Intercom (DMC and Bluetooth modes) or
Music2 Music or Intercom (DMC and Bluetooth modes)3 FM Radio
1Phone calls and GPS temporarily mute DMC intercom, but group members remain
part of the DMC intercom group.
2When audio priority is set to Intercom, you cannot hear navigation app or SMS
messages from your phone during an ongoing intercom call.
3When audio priority is set to A2DP (music), the intercom is disabled while
listening to music (via A2DP). A rider calling you by intercom hears a sound
indicating you are not available.
Intercom modes all have the same priority, so ongoing intercom calls will not be interrupted by any other intercom call.
If you paired your unit to two mobile phones (see Setting the Default Mobile Phone on page 25), music will be shared from the mobile phone through which you last played music.
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APPENDIX A. PACKTALK BOLD LED INDICATIONS
Your PACKTALK BOLD operates in various modes. Each mode consists of a group of
features currently available for your use. For example, when PACKTALK BOLD
plays music, it will be in music playing mode, enabling features related to
playing music such as skipping to the next and previous tracks.
Events are considered to occur whenever you operate a feature and when
PACKTALK BOLD responds. For example, turning on music is an event.
PACKTALK BOLD’s current mode is indicated by the unit LEDs. You also hear
voice announcements on your unit for mode changes and events.
The following table shows LED indications for modes and events according to
the current battery state.
LED Blue
Flashing For 2 seconds
Blue
Fast (three times)
Blue
Fast (repeating fast)
Blue Blue
Green Green Purple
Slow (repeated at 3-second intervals) Slow twice (repeated at 3-second
intervals)
Fast twice (repeated at 1-second intervals) Fast (repeating)
For 2 seconds
Purple
Slow (5 times)
Purple/Red Purple twice slowly, then red
Purple/Red Slow purple and red (repeating)
Red
Slow twice (repeated at 3-second
intervals)
Red
For 2 seconds
Red
Fast (repeated at 3-second intervals)
Red
Fast (repeated at 3-second intervals)
Red
Fast (repeating fast)
Red
Fast (3 times)
Battery State
Normal
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Normal,
Low Battery
Charging
Normal
Normal
Normal or
Low Battery
Normal or
Low Battery
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Charging
Low Battery
Normal or
Low Battery
Low Battery
Low Battery
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Mode or Event Rider B connected Set voice control to enabled Power on
Pairing intercom rider B
Standby Incoming/outgoing call (intercom or mobile) Audio active (intercom,
FM, A2DP, GPS) Active DMC intercom call
Pairing DMC intercom
Mobile pairing successful Mobile connected
Reset pairing
Incoming/outgoing call (intercom or mobile) Audio active (intercom, FM, A2DP,
GPS) Standby Incoming/outgoing call (intercom or mobile) Audio active
(intercom, FM, A2DP, GPS) DMC intercom pairing failed
Standby DMC intercom Standby Pairing intercom rider A
Power off
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LED Red
Flashing For 2 seconds
Red
Remains on
Red/Blue Alternating fast
Red/Blue Alternating slow Red/Green Alternating fast
Red/Green Alternating slow
Yellow
For 2 seconds
Battery State
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Charging
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Normal
Low Battery
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Normal,
Low Battery
Normal
Low Battery
Charging
Mode or Event Rider A connected Set voice control to disabled
Off Pairing Mobile 1
Pairing GPS 1
Pairing Mobile 2
Pairing GPS 2
Intercom call attempted without microphone or audio kit connected. DMC
intercom pairing successful
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7. GLOSSARY
A2DP
Term/Abbreviation
AGC sensitivity
Device DMC Intercom Mode (DMC/Bluetooth) Language Unit Voice control
Voice control sensitivity
Description Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (for music). A protocol for playing music over Bluetooth. AGC (Automatic Gain Control) automatically adjusts speaker volume and microphone sensitivity according to ambient noise and riding speed. Mobile phone, GPS or music player. Dynamic Mesh Communications. DMC intercom or Bluetooth intercom. Voice announcements and voice commands language. Cardo or non-Cardo Bluetooth Communication system. Voice activation (by saying a word or phrase) of certain features for hands- free operation. Adjusts your microphone sensitivity for voice activation while you are riding.
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8. SUPPORT
For additional information: : www.cardosystems.com * [email protected]
( USA and Canada: 1-800-488-0363 /
International: +49 89 450 36819
To avoid potential problems and to receive our support and warranty coverage,
we strongly recommend buying our products only from authorized Cardo dealers.
Your favorite brick-and-mortar store is always your best bet. Unauthorized
online resellers and online auction sites such as eBay are not among Cardo’s
authorized dealers, and purchasing our products from such sites will be at
your own risk. Cardo strives to provide quality products and exceptional
customer service. We select dealers who share that vision. Buying grey market
items from unauthorized online dealers is counterproductive and also adversely
affects unsuspecting online consumers who may be purchasing used, counterfeit
or defective products or devices whose warranties are void. Protect your
investment by purchasing genuine Cardo and scala rider® products only from
authorized dealers. © 2018 Cardo Systems All rights reserved. Cardo, the Cardo
logo and other Cardo marks are owned by Cardo and may be registered. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Cardo Systems assumes
no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Information
contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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References
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- Cardo Systems - The World's Best Powersports Communication System
- Cardo Connect app, updater, software upgrades, manual & accessories for devices