Autocom Kit L-IW Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 8)

Now that you know how to set up and use one of the hubs/headsets properly, it is time to set up the

other hub/headset (the same as you have with the first one) and then start communicating between

the two hubs via the wireless link.

Place the two hubs side by side, labels down and with both battery covers removed (with good batteries

correctly installed, or bike powered). Connect each headset (within 10 seconds) to power the hubs and

establish the wireless link. You will know when the wireless link is established when both hubs red

L.E.D.’s are constantly lit (you may notice that about every 4 seconds the lit L.E.D./s blinks off just for

a split second, this is normal).

If someone is available to assist, get them to copy you and hold their microphone/speaker in position

and speak positively to each other via the wireless link. You will notice that when you speak and operate

your VOX that your speech is transmitted, via the wireless link and you both hear your voice as your

side-tone provides you with important audio confirmation that you have communicated properly. The

system is DUPLEX and so you can both speak at the same time, so practice this for a while to get used

to it.

While testing you may notice a slight echo if you can hear both hubs headset speakers. Please do not

worry about this as it will not be noticeable when the headsets are installed into your helmets, or while

riding.

Rider-to-Passenger Mode

At the time of factory testing and the two hubs were first linked, one became the MASTER HUB (marked

M on the test label within the battery compartment) and the other became the SLAVE HUB (marked S

on the test label in the battery compartment). It is important to connect both hubs headsets within 10

seconds of each other, in order to establish the wireless link for rider to passenger use. After this time,

if your hub has not found and connected with the other hub, it will stop searching as part of its battery

saving design. If this happens and you want to re-establish the wireless rider to passenger link you will

have to disconnect and then reconnect both headsets within 10 seconds of each other.

Rider-to-Rider Mode

If you want to split the two hubs between two bikes and use them independently with optional bike-to-

bike radios, you can simply power up the master hub first (for about 30 seconds) BEFORE turning on

the slave hub. This will prevent the wireless link establishing, which not only save battery power but

also ensures that you are only communicating via the bike-to-bike radios, and not also via the wireless

link when close together which would otherwise cause an undesirable echo effect.

Please remember to disconnect each hubs headset in order to turn each hub off when not being used,

as leaving the headsets connected while not in use wastes battery power.

CONNECTING THE TWO WIRELESS HUBS

HEADSET INSTALLATION

Because Autocom systems work so much better than other systems, it is easy for people to think its

working great even when it’s not set up and used properly and only giving you perhaps 30% of what

is really has to offer. This is why we recommend that you to test the headset out of the helmet with

some music, so that after installation you can hear if it sounds right and adjust as required. Using music

is the best way of hearing this, even if you do not intend using music in future.

The plug-in boom microphone/s supplied in the kit is our most universal boom designed to fit most full

face, flip front and open face helmets, but please note; most open face and enduro/moto-cross style

helmets, including flip-front helmets if you want to ride with it open, will require the optional open

face conversion kit (Part 2156) to prevent excessive direct wind blast getting to the microphone. The

headset is not designed to work with

⁄2 helmets (chip style) which normally require a much longer boom

and perhaps some additional padding to mount the speakers over your ears. Replacement consumable

microphone coverings (Part 2166) are available from your dealer. The optional long boom microphone

(Part 2075) is similar to our standard boom microphone but is 35mm (1

⁄8”) longer and is ideal for larger

open face helmets.

There are far too many different helmet types available to be able to fully describe every possible

installation here, and one must also consider that each year various helmet designs change, so these

instructions are designed as a basic guide only. Please see your local Autocom dealer or visit our website

www.autocom.co.uk for more detailed specific helmet installations. Most authorised Autocom dealers

are trained and experienced with helmet fitting.

Please note; helmets that have straps that go directly over your ears may not lend themselves for a

good headset installation, as the speakers have to sit either on top or behind the straps, which can

make them uncomfortable or out of position which will reduce the sound quality. This is beyond our

control and if our speakers do not fit, nor will any others. It is a good idea to remember this next time

you choose a helmet. You can overcome this problem by using optional in-ear speaker plugs that can

replace the standard over the ear type speakers. Our optional Part 2091 allows you to use most types

of in-ear speaker plugs with your system.

Some helmets may not lend themselves to be installed as we have suggested and so may require

alternative methods. Please take plenty of time to carefully consider all these basic principles, together

with the installation diagrams and your own helmet design to see if you can establish any similarities

that may help you with installation. If you are unsure about any of the above then please contact your

supplier or Autocom for help and advice.

DO NOT CUT YOUR HELMET!

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