operating instructions bmwmotorrad communication system

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSBMW Motorrad communication system

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01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2

Overview 4Abbreviations and symbols 4BMW Motorrad communicationsystem 4Bluetooth 5Note on health compatibility 5Disposal 5Currency 5Technical data 5

02 OPERATION 6

Operating panel 8Status reports of green LEDs 9Close the flip-front helmet 9Checking microphone alignment 9Switch on communication system 10Switch off communication system 10Adjust the volume 10Control of music playback 11Starting voice control on the mo-bile phone 11Connection from helmet to helmet 11Connection from telephone to hel-met 12Connection from navigationdevice to helmet 13Connection from music playbackdevice to helmet 14Connection between telephone,navigation device and helmet 15Connections to several devices 15Software updates 16

03 PAIRING 18

Pairing 20Pairing two helmets 20Pairing of telephone and helmet 21Pairing of navigation device andhelmet 22Pairing of music device and hel-met 23Deleting pairing entries 23

04 POWER SUPPLY 26

Battery care 28Disposal 28Charge-status indicator 28Charge battery 29

05 TECHNICAL DATA 30

Radio connection 32Battery 32General 32

INDEX 34

GENERALINSTRUCTIONS

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OVERVIEW 4ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 4BMW MOTORRAD COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 4BLUETOOTH 5NOTE ON HEALTH COMPATIBILITY 5DISPOSAL 5CURRENCY 5TECHNICAL DATA 5

4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

This section provides an overview of theseoperating instructions as well as some gen-eral notes on the BMW Motorrad communic-ation system. Before you can use your com-munication system as described in section 2,the "pairing" procedure described in section3 ( 20) must be carried out. Please ob-serve the notes on care and maintenance ofthe batteries in section 4 ( 28) as well.

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

CAUTION Low-risk hazard. Non-avoid-ance can lead to slight or moderate

injury.WARNING Medium-risk hazard. Non-avoidance can lead to fatal or severe

injury.DANGER High-risk hazard. Non-avoid-ance leads to fatal or severe injury.

ATTENTION Special notes and precau-tionary measures. Non-compliance can

lead to damage to the vehicle or accessoryand, consequently, to voiding of the war-ranty.

Specific instructions on how to oper-ate, control, adjust or look after items

of equipment on the motorcycle.Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with moredetailed information.

Indicates the end of a passagerelating to specific accessoriesor items of equipment.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

BMW MOTORRAD COMMUNICATIONSYSTEM

The BMW Motorrad communication systemenables wireless voice communicationbetween two helmet units on the basis ofthe Bluetooth radio standard. Consequently,it is also possible to connect to otherBluetooth-compatible devices such asmobile phones, MP3 players or navigationsystems. The maximum range over whichdevices can reliably communicate isapproximately 10 metres.

The communication system has been optim-ised for installation in the following BMWhelmets:

system 6 helmetSystem helmet 6 EVOSystem 7 CarbonAirflow helmetGS Carbon helmet

Different installation kits are available for thevarious helmets.

The descriptions and images in theseoperating instructions relate to the

BMW System 7 Carbon helmet. The func-tions described also apply similarly to theother BMW helmets.

The system is non-motorcycle-specific anddesigned to be used by rider and passen-ger on the same motorcycle. Although it ispossible for the riders of two motorcycles tocommunicate with this system, the likelihoodof variations in distance between the twomachines and the possibility of interferencefrom external sources mean that communic-ation could not always be relied on to func-tion as it should.

Interference noise picked up by the wind-protected boom microphone is automaticallysuppressed, making communication fromwithin closed helmets possible, even at highspeeds. However, in open-faced helmets,communication at high speeds is only pos-sible to a limited extent.The microphone should always be posi-tioned as close to the mouth as possible.

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BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth is a short-range wirelesstechnology. Bluetooth devices are short-range devices transmitting on the licence-free ISM waveband (Industrial, Scientific,Medical) between 2.402 GHz and 2.480GHz. They can be operated anywhere in theworld without a licence being required.

Note on wireless connections:Although Bluetooth is designed to establishand sustain robust connections over shortdistances, as with every other wireless tech-nology disruptions are possible. Interferencecan affect connections or connections cansometimes fail. Particularly when multipledevices operate in a Bluetooth network, withwireless technology of this nature it is notpossible to ensure fault-free communicationsin every situation.

NOTE ON HEALTH COMPATIBILITY

As the evidence stands, there is no indica-tion that using Bluetooth devices has a neg-ative effect on humans. The transmittingpower of the BMW Motorrad communica-tion system is maximum 2.5 mW; the trans-mitting power of a mobile phone is up to2 W.The ISM waveband used by Bluetooth isdesignated for worldwide use by industry,science and medical technology and, thanksto the low transmitting power, is classed asuncritical in terms of health risks.

DISPOSAL

If you want to dispose of your commu-nication system in future: it is illegal to

dispose of electrical devices as normal do-mestic waste. Please bring the communic-ation system to a collection point for elec-tronic devices for disposal.

CURRENCY

The high safety and quality levels of BMWaccessories are ensured by a process ofcontinuing evolution. Because of this, theaccessory you have purchased may differfrom the information supplied in the oper-ating instructions. Nor can BMW Motorradentirely rule out errors and omissions. Wehope you will appreciate that no claims canbe entertained on the basis of the data, illus-trations or descriptions in this manual.

TECHNICAL DATA

All dimensions, weights and power ratingsstated in the instructions for use are quotedto the standards and comply with the toler-ance requirements of the Deutsches Institutfür Normung e.V. (DIN). Versions for indi-vidual countries may differ.

OPERATION

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OPERATING PANEL 8STATUS REPORTS OF GREEN LEDS 9CLOSE THE FLIP-FRONT HELMET 9CHECKING MICROPHONE ALIGNMENT 9SWITCH ON COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 10SWITCH OFF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 10ADJUST THE VOLUME 10CONTROL OF MUSIC PLAYBACK 11STARTING VOICE CONTROL ON THE MOBILE PHONE 11CONNECTION FROM HELMET TO HELMET 11CONNECTION FROM TELEPHONE TO HELMET 12CONNECTION FROM NAVIGATION DEVICE TO HELMET 13CONNECTION FROM MUSIC PLAYBACK DEVICE TO HELMET 14CONNECTION BETWEEN TELEPHONE, NAVIGATION DEVICE AND HELMET 15CONNECTIONS TO SEVERAL DEVICES 15SOFTWARE UPDATES 16

8 OPERATION

OPERATING PANEL

1 Starting voice control on the mobilephone (only with communication sys-tem for System 7 Carbon helmet)( 11)

2 Switch communication system onand off ( 10)Start or pause music playbackSwitch between communication andmusic ( 14)Use telephone functions ( 12)

3 Play next music trackIncrease volume ( 10)

4 Play previous music trackReduce volume ( 10)

5 Yellow LED:Charge indicator light ( 28)

6 Green LED:Indicator for operating status ( 9)

7 Red LED:Warning for low battery charge level( 29)

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STATUS REPORTS OF GREEN LEDS

The status reports of the green LEDs 6 havethe following meanings:1

LED flashes once per secondThe communication system is in standbymode

2LED is constantly illuminatedThere is an active Bluetooth connection toa second communication system or to atelephone or navigation device

3LED flashes twice per secondThe communication system is visible as aBluetooth device

4LED flashes four times per secondThe communication system is searchingfor Bluetooth devices

5LED flashes twice and then goes out forone secondThe communication system is in musicmode without music reception

6LED goes out briefly twice and is then illu-minated for one second (inverse behaviourto 5)The communication system is in musicmode with music reception

CLOSE THE FLIP-FRONT HELMET

Before closing a flip-front helmet, positionthe microphone in front of your mouth toprevent it getting trapped during closing.Then close the chin section.

CHECKING MICROPHONE ALIGNMENT

At regular intervals, check that the mi-crophone is aligned correctly with yourmouth.

Check by pulling wind baffle 1 off the mi-crophone until white area 2 normally con-cealed by the baffle is visible.

The white area must be toward your mouthand the black area away from your mouth.If the microphone has twisted out of align-ment:

Position the goose-neck and microphoneso that the white area of the microphoneis toward your mouth. Twist the goose-neck itself; do not twist the microphonerelative to the goose-neck or the goose-neck relative to the holder. If necessaryconsult a specialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorrad retailer.

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SWITCH ON COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Press and hold button 2 until a messageindicates the battery charge and the greenLED 6 starts flashing.The communication system initialises it-self; the green LED slow-flashes,The communication system then goes tostandby mode; the green LED flashes asthe rate of one flash per second.

If the communication system does notswitch on:

Charge battery ( 29).

If the red LED lights up and remains ONafter the system is switched on, a systemerror has occurred:

Seek the advice of a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Press and hold button 2 for ten seconds torestart the communication system.

SWITCH OFF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Press and hold button 2 until a messageindicates the battery charge and the redLED 4 starts flashing.

If the communication system failsfor 15 minutes to find any of the

Bluetooth devices with which it is paired,it switches off automatically to save thebatteries.

The communication system switches itselfoff, the red LED flashes three times.Press and hold button 2 for ten seconds toforce the device to switch off (e.g. in theevent of a system fault).

ADJUST THE VOLUME

CAUTION

Communication system which is set tooloudRisk of accident due to not hearing otherroad users (particularly special vehicles),hearing damage

Select the volume of the communicationsystem so that traffic perception is notimpaired.

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Press button 1.The volume is decreased with each key-stroke.Press button 3.The volume is increased with each key-stroke.

CONTROL OF MUSIC PLAYBACK

Press button 2.Music playback is started or paused.Press and hold button 1 or 3.The previous or next music track is played.

STARTING VOICE CONTROL ON THE MO-BILE PHONE

RequirementThis function is currently only available withthe System 7 Carbon helmet and can onlybe used with compatible mobile phones.

Press button 1 to start the voice controlservice on the paired mobile phone.

The voice control commands for themobile phone may be found in the

documentation for the specific operatingsystem.

The voice control service on your mobilephone prompts you for voice control.Press button 1 to cancel voice control.

CONNECTION FROM HELMET TOHELMET

Connection setup

The connection setup between two helmetsis automatic as soon as both communicationsystems are switched on.

Before the initial connection setup, theparticipating Bluetooth devices must

be made known to each other (pairing).For further details on Bluetooth pairing, see( 20).The communication between helmets is in-terrupted during phone calls or navigationannouncements, this being indicated by a

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sound signal in the other helmet. Commu-nication between the two helmets is re-stored, or music playback resumed, as ap-plicable, as soon as the phone call or an-nouncement is over. The re-establishment ofthe connection is indicated by a new soundsignal.Exception: communication between helmetsis still possible during navigation announce-ments of BMW Motorrad navigation devices.

OperationSwitch on the communication systems ofboth helmets.As soon as there is a connection betweenthe helmets, the green LEDs light up con-tinuously.

If no communication is possible:Make sure that neither of the helmets is inmusic mode.Increase volume if required.Check microphone alignment ( 9).

Briefly press button 2 twice (change tomusic mode) to interrupt the connectionbetween the helmets.Briefly press button 2 twice again to re-establish the connection between the hel-mets.

CONNECTION FROM TELEPHONE TOHELMET

Connection setup

Each helmet with a communication systemcan be paired with a telephone of its own,but a telephone can be paired with only onecommunication system.The settings and range of functions sup-ported by the telephone determine whetheror not connection setup between the com-munication system and the telephone cantake place automatically. Always refer to theinstructions for use of the device in questionfor details. Note that the Bluetooth functionmust be active; the communication systemmight have to be authorised or authentic-ated.


be made known to each other (pairing).( 20)

An incoming phone call is displayed for ap-proximately five seconds by a sound signaland can be rejected within this period. Oth-erwise it will be accepted automatically. Thecommunication from helmet to helmet and/or music playback is interrupted for the dur-ation of the phone call.The phone call is ended as soon as theother party hangs up, but can also be endedmanually using the operating facility on thehelmet.Communication between the two helmetsis restored, or music playback resumed, asapplicable, as soon as the phone call is over.

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OperationSwitch on the telephone and the commu-nication system of the corresponding hel-met.Check the telephone to see if the connec-tion has automatically been established.

If there is no connection:Check the settings of the telephone.

Some Bluetooth devices do not sup-port automatic connection set-up.

If required, create the connection to thecommunication system manually.

Briefly press button 2 to reject an incom-ing call during the sound signal.Press button 2 briefly to hold the currentcall.Briefly press button 2 again to resume theheld call.Press button 2 for a longer period (approx.two seconds) to end the current call.

For technical reasons, a brief periodmight elapse after the button is

pressed before the telephone actuallyterminates the call.

CONNECTION FROM NAVIGATIONDEVICE TO HELMET

Connection setup

Each helmet with a communication systemcan be paired with a navigation device of itsown, but a navigation device can be pairedwith only one helmet.The configuration settings and range offunctions supported by the navigation devicedetermine whether or not connection set-up between the communication system andthe device can take place automatically.Always refer to the instructions for use ofthe device in question for details. Note thatthe Bluetooth function must be active; thecommunication system might have to beauthorised or authenticated.


be made known to each other (pairing).

Music playback is interrupted fornavigation announcements. When usingBMW Motorrad navigation devices,communication is still possible from helmetto helmet, whereas this is interrupted withother navigation devices. An acoustic alertsounds in the passenger's helmet to indicatethat communication has been interrupted.Communication between the two helmetsis restored, or music playback resumed, asapplicable, as soon as the announcement isover.

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OperationSwitch on the navigation device and thecommunication system.Check the navigation device to see if theconnection has automatically been estab-lished.

If there is no connection:Check settings of the navigation device.



CONNECTION FROM MUSIC PLAYBACKDEVICE TO HELMET

Connection

Each helmet with a communication sys-tem can be paired with a music device ofits own, but a music device can be pairedwith only one communication system. Re-member that music playback must be in theBluetooth profile A2DP format.

A2DP (Advanced Audio DistributionProfile) is a non-proprietary techno-

logy that enables stereo audio signals to betransmitted by Bluetooth to a compatible re-ceiver.The settings and options supported by themusic device determine whether or not con-nection setup between the helmet unit andmusic device can take place automatically.Always refer to the operating instructions ofthe device in question for details. Note thatthe Bluetooth function must be active; thecommunication system might have to be au-thorised or authenticated.


be made known to each other (pairing).

You must switch to music mode to listen tomusic. Communication with a second hel-met is not possible in this mode.If the communication system does not de-tect a second helmet, music mode is alwaysactive. If a second communication systemis stored, music mode must be activatedmanually.Music playback is interrupted for the dur-ation of a phone call or a navigation an-nouncement.

Sound qualityBMW Motorrad recommends the followingsettings in the system settings of the musicdevice to achieve the best possible soundquality:

Tone settings: neutral or zeroLoudness: OFFEqualiser: OFF

The communication system uses tonesettings adjusted specifically to the helmetloudspeakers which can be distorted by thesettings on the music device.

OperationSwitch on the music device and the com-munication system.Check that the connection has been madeon the music device.

If there is no connection:Check settings of the music device.



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If the connection to the music device is lost:Press button 2 twice briefly.The communication system attempts tore-establish the connection to the musicdevice.Press button 2 twice briefly to switchbetween music and communication mode.

CONNECTION BETWEEN TELEPHONE,NAVIGATION DEVICE AND HELMET

Connection

Telephone and navigation device cannot beconnected with a helmet with a communica-tion system at the same time. The telephonemust be incorporated in the Bluetooth com-bination via the navigation device to en-able both devices to be used at the sametime. To do so, the navigation device is con-nected with the communication system asdescribed ( 15). In addition, the tele-phone must be connected with the navig-ation device. The navigation device then an-nounces, accepts and ends any phone calls.

CONNECTIONS TO SEVERAL DEVICES

Connection

At any given time, each communication sys-tem can be connected with one of each ofthe following types of device:

Another communication systemAn A2DP (Advanced Audio DistributionProfile) compatible music playback deviceAn HFP/HSP (Hands Free Profile/HandsetProfile) telephone or navigation device

Many mobile phones and navigation deviceshave inbuilt music playback devices. Adevice of this nature connected to acommunication system can be used to playmusic and is therefore classed as a musicplayback device. In this case, no other musicplayback devices can be connected to thehelmet.

Devices no longer in useIf a previously connected device is no longerin use, its pairing entry should be deletedfrom the communication system. Not do-ing so can delay the setup of other availabledevices.

OperationCreate connections as described for theindividual devices.

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If music is being played in both helmets:Briefly press button 2 on one of the hel-mets twice to switch from music mode tocommunication mode.Both helmets switch to communicationmode.

If the helmets are in communication mode:Briefly press button 2 twice to switchfrom communication mode to musicmode.The communication system belongingto the pressed button switches to musicmode.The second communication system mustbe switched to music mode manually.Depending on the music device, thechangeover can occur automatically.

SOFTWARE UPDATES

The latest software version is made availableon the BMW Motorrad homepage.Connect the communication system to thecomputer using a micro USB cable to carryout a software update.

PAIRING

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PAIRING 20PAIRING TWO HELMETS 20PAIRING OF TELEPHONE AND HELMET 21PAIRING OF NAVIGATION DEVICE AND HELMET 22PAIRING OF MUSIC DEVICE AND HELMET 23DELETING PAIRING ENTRIES 23

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PAIRING

Two Bluetooth devices must detect eachother before they can create a connectionwith each other. This process of mutual de-tection is called "pairing". A device is storedonce it has been detected, meaning thatpairing only has to be carried out for the ini-tial contact.The BMW Motorrad communication systemcan be connected with a maximum of threeBluetooth devices, with each device belong-ing to one of the following three differentcategories:

A second BMW Motorrad communicationsystemAn A2DP-compatible music deviceA telephone or with a navigation device

If a telephone and a navigation device are tobe used, the telephone must be integratedin the connection via the navigation device( 15).

A Bluetooth device which has already beendetected is replaced with a second deviceof the same category due to pairing. If theprevious device is used again, pairing mustbe repeated.

During pairing, a Bluetooth device searchesfor other Bluetooth-capable devices withinits reception area. The conditions that haveto be satisfied before a second device canbe detected are as follows:

The Bluetooth function of the device mustbe activatedThe device must be "visible" to others

Please obtain information on the steps re-quired for this in the operating instructionsof the relevant devices.

Despite the standardisation ofBluetooth and the interoperability

this has created between many devices,there can be no guarantee that all availableBluetooth devices will function correctly.

PAIRING TWO HELMETS

WARNING

Bluetooth pairing while on the moveRisk of accident due to distraction

Do not attempt Bluetooth pairing unlessthe vehicle is at a standstill.

Switch on the communication systems ofboth helmets.

Simultaneously press button 2 andbutton 3 of one helmet until the flashingspeed of the green LED 6 has increasedonce.The communication system of the firsthelmet is now visible to other Bluetoothdevices for a maximum of 60 seconds; thegreen LED flashes at a rate of two flashesper second.Simultaneously press and hold button 2and button 3 of the second helmet untilthe flashing speed of the green LED 6 hasincreased twice.

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The communication system of the secondhelmet now searches for another visiblehelmet for a maximum of 60 seconds;green LED 6 flashes at a rate of fourflashes per second.

The green LED of the searching helmet 2flashes twice as fast as the green LED of thevisible helmet 1.

If pairing is successful the green LEDsof both helmets light up for one secondand the voice connection is established. Ahigh-pitched confirmation tone sounds inboth helmets.If pairing fails the red LED of the search-ing helmet flashes three times and a low-pitched warning tone sounds. The greenLED then switches to a slow flash, indicat-ing that the system is on standby.

If pairing is unsuccessful:Switch off all other Bluetooth devices inthe immediate vicinity and try to pair thetwo helmets again.

It can take some time for a Bluetoothdevice to be detected. It is always best

to activate the search function as soon aspossible after activating visibility, so that thesearching device will have as long as pos-sible to find the visible device.

If pairing is again unsuccessful:Deleting pairing entries ( 23).Run the pairing procedure again.

PAIRING OF TELEPHONE AND HELMET

If necessary, consult the operatinginstructions of your telephone concerningits Bluetooth functions.Switch on communication system andtelephone.

Press and hold button 2 and button 3 ofthe communication system simultaneouslyuntil the flash frequency of the greenLED 6 has increased once (2 Hz flashing).The communication system is now visibleto other Bluetooth devices for a maximumof 60 seconds, the green LED flashestwice per second.Start the search function of the telephonefor other Bluetooth devices.



If the communication system has beendetected by the telephone, it is displayed

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as a headset with the designation"BMW_HELMET_III xxxx". The letters"xxxx" represent the identification numberof the communication system.If requested, the security code '0000'must be entered during the pairing phase.

The green LED 6 is illuminated for a shorttime and a high-pitched confirmation tonesounds.

PAIRING OF NAVIGATION DEVICE ANDHELMET

If necessary, consult the operatinginstructions of your navigation deviceconcerning its Bluetooth functions.Switch on communication system and nav-igation device.

Simultaneously press and hold button 2and button 3 of the communication sys-tem until the flashing speed of the greenLEDs 6 has increased once (2 Hz flashing).The helmet is now visible to otherBluetooth devices for a maximum of 60seconds, the green LED flashes twice persecond.Start the search function of the navigationdevice for other Bluetooth devices.



If the communication system has beendetected by the navigation device, it isdisplayed as a headset with the designa-tion "BMW_HELMET_III xxxx". The letters"xxxx" represent the identification numberof the communication system.If requested, the security code '0000'must be entered during the pairing phase.

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PAIRING OF MUSIC DEVICE AND HELMET

If necessary, consult the operatinginstructions of your music deviceconcerning its Bluetooth functions andA2DP capability.Switch on communication system and mu-sic device.

Press and hold button 2 and button 3 ofthe communication system simultaneously

until the flash frequency of the greenLEDs 6 has increased once (2 Hz flashing).The communication system is now visibleto other Bluetooth devices for a maximumof 60 seconds, the green LED flashestwice per second.Start the search function of the musicdevice for other Bluetooth devices.



If the communication system has beendetected by the music device, it is dis-played as a headset with the designa-tion "BMW_HELMET_III xxxx". The letters"xxxx" represent the identification numberof the communication system.If requested, the security code '0000'must be entered during the pairing phase.


DELETING PAIRING ENTRIES

Switch on the communication system.

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Simultaneously press button 1 and but-ton 2 of the helmet and hold the buttonsdown.

All pairing entries are deleted.If a new device is to be saved the ex-

isting entry is overwritten. It is not necessaryto delete the entry beforehand.

If deletion is successful, green LED 6 lightsup briefly and then starts slow-flashing toindicate that the system is on standby. Ahigh-pitched confirmation tone sounds.

POWER SUPPLY

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BATTERY CARE 28DISPOSAL 28CHARGE-STATUS INDICATOR 28CHARGE BATTERY 29

28 POWER SUPPLY

BATTERY CARE

The BMW Motorrad communication systemis equipped with a nickel metal hydride bat-tery and has a total capacity of 2400 mAh.Charging electronics prevent overcharging ofthe battery: the electronics switch automat-ically to float charge as soon as the batteryhas recharged.It takes an average of four hours for a dis-charged battery to recharge; fully chargedbatteries enable the system to operate forup to 14 hours.To prevent premature ageing, a re-chargeable battery should be charged atintervals of about six weeks while not in use.Rechargeable batteries have a limited life ofnot more than three years. When the batter-ies fade appreciably and can no longer holdtheir charge for more than a short periodof time they can be replaced by your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. For safetyreasons, use only genuine BMW Motorradrechargeable batteries.

ATTENTION

Incorrect battery chargingDamage to the battery

Only charge the battery using the char-ger supplied.

The micro USB port that functions as thecharging adapter tucks underneath your hel-met's neck pad. The charging cable suppliedcan be plugged into this socket.

DISPOSAL

Do not attempt to dispose of spentrechargeables and batteries as do-

mestic waste: bring rechargeables that canno longer be used to an approved collectioncentre or hand them in to the retailer whenyou purchase replacements.

CHARGE-STATUS INDICATOR

The battery's state of charge is indicated byyellow LED 4. The current state of charge isindicated whenever you switch the systemon or off:1

State of charge fullAcoustic message "full"LED is OFF

2State of charge at 80 %Acoustic message "80 %"LED is OFF




6State of charge lowAcoustic message "battery low"LED flashes once every 2 minutesMaximum 2 hours of operating period re-maining

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7State of charge criticalAcoustic message "empty"LED flashes 3x every 30 secondsMaximum 1 hour of operating period re-maining

CHARGE BATTERY

Pull out charging socket 1 under the pad-ding and remove protective cap 2.

ATTENTION

Incorrect battery chargingDamage to the battery

Only charge the battery using the char-ger supplied.

Connect the charging socket to a socketusing the charging cable supplied.

During the charging procedure, the yellowLED 5 indicates the charging progress.

LED is constantly illuminated: battery isbeing charged.

LED goes out: charging procedure is fin-ished, the charging electronics switch overto trickle charging.LED flashes: ambient temperature outsideof the permitted range or battery is beingchecked.

If the LED flashes:Check the ambient temperature (see tech-nical data) and change charging location ifnecessary.

If the ambient temperature is within the per-mitted range and the LED flashes for longerthan five minutes, the battery is faulty:

Replace battery.

Once the battery is charged:Disconnect the plug connection, replacethe protective cap and store the chargingsocket under the neck pad.

The battery should be fully chargedfrom a low state of charge within three

hours to ensure the service life and max-imum capacity of the battery.

TECHNICAL DATA

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RADIO CONNECTION 32BATTERY 32GENERAL 32

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RADIO CONNECTION

Transmit power < 15.8 +/-2 mWFrequency range 2.402...2.483 GHzTransmission method FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spec-

trum)Bluetooth standard 4.1Bluetooth class max 4 mW, Class IBluetooth protocols Headset, handsfree, A2DP, SPP

BATTERY

Battery type NiMH (nickel metal hydride)Battery capacity 2400 mAhCharging port Micro USBCharging voltage 5 VCharge current max 1 A

GENERAL

Weight approx. 160 gMaximum permissible relative humidity max 90 %, non-condensatingAmbient-temperature range -20...60 °C, in operation

0...45 °C, when chargingFrequency response, voice 0.3...3.4 kHzFrequency response, music 0.06...20 kHz

34 INDEX

AAbbreviations and

symbols, 4

BBattery

Care, 28Charge, 29Charge-status indicator, 28

Bluetooth, 5

CCommunication

Helmet to helmet, 11Music playback device tohelmet, 14Navigation device andtelephone to helmet, 15Navigation device tohelmet, 13Several devices, 15Telephone to helmet, 12

Communication systemAdjust the volume, 10Information, 4Switching off, 10Switching on, 10

ConnectionsHelmet to helmet, 11Music playback device tohelmet, 14Navigation device andtelephone to helmet, 15Navigation device tohelmet, 13Several devices, 15Telephone to helmet, 12

Control of music playbackControl of musicplayback, 11

Currency, 5

GGeneral views

Operating panel, 8

HHelmet

Closing, 9

LLED

Overview of green LED, 9Red LED, overview, 28

MMicrophone

Checking alignment, 9

NNote on health

compatibility, 5

OOperating panel

Overview, 8

PPairing, 20

Deleting entries frommemory, 23Helmet with helmet, 20Music device withhelmet, 23Navigation device withhelmet, 22Telephone with helmet, 21

SStatus indicators

Green LED, 9State of charge, 28

Switching off, 10Switching on, 10

TTechnical data

Standards, 5

VVolume

Adjusting, 10

Details described or illustrated in this book-let may differ from the vehicle's actual spe-cification as purchased, the accessories fit-ted or the national-market specification. Noclaims will be entertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel consumption andperformance data are quoted to the custom-ary tolerances.The right to modify designs, equipment andaccessories is reserved.Errors and omissions excepted.

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