Cardo Systems scala rider Q3 - User Manual

T his Quick Guide is not a substitute to the user manual and addresses only
a limited scope of features and functions of your scala rider Q3.
This reference guide may be useful to look up some basic functions and
commands while you are on the road and have no access to the user manual.
This Quick Guide can be printed and folded for easy reference, or it may be
viewed directly on your smartphone.
Intercom
Button
(“IC”)
Music / Mobile
Button (“MM ”)
Volume Up
(“V+”)
Volume Down
(“V-”)
1
| GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Power ON / OFF
Press “IC” for 2 seconds
ON: 3 BLUE ashes + Ascending tone
OFF: 3 RED ashes + Descending tone
Volume
Tap “V+” or “V-” to adjust volume of current
audio source
Mute Tap “V+” and “V-” simultaneously
Battery level indicator
In Standby, press “V+” for 2 seconds
• Blue LED = Full charge
• Purple LED = Half charge
• Red LED = Almost empty
Enable / Disable VOX
(For Intercom calls only)
In standby, press “V+” and “V-” simultaneously
for 2 seconds
ENABLED: Blue ash for 2 seconds
DISABLED: Red ash for 2 seconds
A2DP audio / Intercom
priority
Via the Voice Menu or the Cardo Community
Enable/Disable
Click-to-Link® (CTL)
(Enabled by default)
Via the Voice Menu or the Cardo Community
Enable/Disable Spoken
Status Announcements
(Enabled by default)
Via the Voice Menu or the Cardo Community
2
| VOICE MENU
Enter Voice Menu
In standby, press “MM” and “IC”
simultaneously for 5 seconds. Follow the
audio instructions.
Exit Voice Menu
Press “MM” for 2 seconds
3
| LED
STATUS
None scala rider is OFF
1 BLUE ash every
3 seconds
Standby mode
No active audio sources
2 BLUE ashes every
3 seconds
Active mode – Call in progress / music or
other audio source is ON
1 RED ash every
3 seconds
Standby mode – Battery is low
2 RED ashes every
3 seconds
Active mode – Battery is low
Solid RED Charging
4
| MOBILE PHONE
Answer a call
Tap “MM” or speak any word loudly to
answer by VOX
Reject a call
Remain silent for 15 seconds, or press and
hold “MM” for 2 seconds
End a call Tap “MM”
Voice Dial*
(if supported by mobile
phone)
Tap “MM” and “IC” simultaneously and
follow the prompt from the mobile
Redial* Press “MM” and “IC” for 2 seconds
Hot Dial* Tap “MM” 3 times
Set default phone
When on a phone call, press “V+” for
5 seconds
Toggle default phone In Standby, press “ MM ” for 5 seconds
*This feature is not available during mobile calls
5
| A2DP MUSIC AND FM RADIO
Turn on A2DP Music In Standby, tap “MM”
Turn on Radio In Standby, double tap “MM”
Pause / Stop Audio Press “MM” for 2 seconds
Next Track / Station With audio ON, tap “MM”
Previous Track /Station* With audio ON, double tap “MM”
Music Sharing (via A2DP only)
[SENDER] Start/Stop
sharing your music
During A2DP music playback, press “V+” or
“V-” for 2 seconds
[RECEIVER] Stop music
sharing
Press “V+” or “V-” for 2 seconds
*With some phones you may need to repeat this action
6
| PAIRING BLUETOOTH DEVICES: MOBILE PHONE/
GPS/A2DP MUSIC PLAYER
Bluetooth Channel 1
pairing mode
In Standby, press “V+” for 5 seconds
Bluetooth Channel 2
pairing mode
In Standby, press “V-” for 5 seconds
communication in motion
®
Q3 / Q3 MultiSet
™

Summary

General Functions

Power On Off

Turn the device on or off by pressing the IC button for 2 seconds. Displays ascending/descending tones.

Volume Control

Adjust the volume of the current audio source by tapping V+ or V-.

Voice Menu Operations

Enter Voice Menu

Access voice commands by pressing MM and IC simultaneously for 5 seconds.

Mobile Phone Functions

Answer Call

Answer an incoming call by tapping MM or using VOX.

A2 DP Music and FM Radio

Turn on A2 DP Music

Play music via A2DP by tapping the MM button.

Pause or Stop Audio

Pause or stop audio playback by pressing MM for 2 seconds.

Next Track Station

Skip to the next track or station by tapping MM.

Previous Track Station

Go to the previous track or station by double tapping MM.

Intercom Functions

Intercom Pairing

Pair with up to three riders by pressing IC for 5 seconds on both units.

Call Intercom Channels

Call specific intercom channels (A, B, C) by tapping IC.

Voice Connect Intercom

Troubleshooting

Reboot Device

Reset the device by turning it off and on again (press IC for 2 seconds).

Reset Pairing

Delete all paired devices by pressing V+ for 5s, then MM for 2s.

Overview

1. General Functions
2. LED Status Indicators
3. Voice Menu
4. Mobile Phone Functions
5. A2DP Music and FM Radio
6. Music Sharing (via A2DP only)
7. Pairing Bluetooth Devices
8. Intercom
9. Click-to-Link® (CTL) Calls
10. Radio Station Tuning
11. Cardo Community® Platform
12. Troubleshooting

The Cardo Scala Rider Q3/Q3 MultiSet is a communication system designed for motorcyclists, offering a range of features for intercom, mobile phone connectivity, A2DP music, and FM radio. This quick guide serves as a concise reference for its primary functions and usage.

General Functions:

The device is powered ON by pressing the "IC" button for 2 seconds, indicated by three blue flashes and an ascending tone. To power OFF, the same action results in three red flashes and a descending tone. Volume adjustments for any active audio source are made by tapping "V+" or "V-". Muting the device is achieved by tapping "V+" and "V-" simultaneously. The battery level indicator, visible in Standby mode by pressing "V+" for 2 seconds, uses LED colors: blue for full charge, purple for half charge, and red for almost empty.

Voice Operated eXchange (VOX) for intercom calls can be enabled or disabled by pressing "V+" and "V-" simultaneously in standby. A blue flash for 2 seconds indicates VOX is enabled, while a red flash for 2 seconds indicates it's disabled. Priority for A2DP audio or intercom can be set via the Voice Menu or the Cardo Community platform. The Click-to-Link® (CTL) feature, enabled by default, can also be managed through the Voice Menu or the Cardo Community. Spoken Status Announcements, also enabled by default, can be toggled on or off via the same methods.

LED Status Indicators:

The device uses LED flashes to communicate its status. No LED indicates the scala rider is OFF. A single blue flash every 3 seconds signifies Standby mode with no active audio sources. Two blue flashes every 3 seconds mean the device is in Active mode, with a call in progress, music playing, or another audio source active. A single red flash every 3 seconds indicates low battery in Standby mode. Two red flashes every 3 seconds signify low battery in Active mode. A solid red LED indicates the device is currently charging.

Voice Menu:

To access the Voice Menu, press "MM" and "IC" simultaneously for 5 seconds in standby mode, then follow the audio instructions. To exit the Voice Menu, press "MM".

Mobile Phone Functions:

Answering a call can be done by tapping "MM" or by speaking loudly to activate VOX. To reject a call, remain silent for 15 seconds or press and hold "MM" for 2 seconds. Ending a call requires a single tap of "MM". Voice Dial, if supported by the mobile phone, is activated by tapping "MM" and "IC" simultaneously and following the phone's prompts. Redialing the last number involves pressing "MM" and "IC" for 2 seconds. The Hot Dial feature is activated by tapping "MM" three times. When on a phone call, the default phone can be set by pressing "V+" for 5 seconds. To toggle the default phone, press "MM" for 5 seconds in Standby mode. Note that Voice Dial, Redial, and Hot Dial features are not available during mobile calls.

A2DP Music and FM Radio:

To turn on A2DP music, tap "MM" in Standby mode. To turn on the FM radio, double-tap "MM" in Standby mode. Audio can be paused or stopped by pressing "MM" for 2 seconds. To navigate to the next track or radio station, tap "MM" while audio is playing. To go to the previous track or station, double-tap "MM" while audio is playing. Some phones may require repeating this action for previous track/station selection.

Music Sharing (via A2DP only):

The sender can start or stop sharing music by pressing "V+" or "V-" for 2 seconds during A2DP music playback. The receiver can stop music sharing by pressing "V+" or "V-" for 2 seconds.

Pairing Bluetooth Devices:

For mobile phone, GPS, or A2DP music player pairing on Bluetooth Channel 1, press "V+" for 5 seconds in Standby mode. For Bluetooth Channel 2 pairing, press "V-" for 5 seconds in Standby mode.

Intercom:

MultiSet units come factory paired. The Q3 unit supports three intercom channels for connecting with three other riders. To pair Channel A, press "IC" for 5 seconds on both units until LEDs flash rapidly; no further action is needed, indicated by rapid red LED flashing. To pair Channel B, double-tap "IC" (rapid blue LED flashing). To pair Channel C, triple-tap "IC" (rapid purple LED flashing).

Initiating an intercom call to Channel A requires a single tap of "IC". For Channel B, double-tap "IC". For Channel C, triple-tap "IC". The Voice Connect (VOX) feature allows for automatic intercom call activation by speaking loudly into the microphone. To set priority for an intercom channel, press "V+" for 5 seconds during an intercom call with the selected channel.

Click-to-Link® (CTL) Calls:

To send a CTL call request (which searches for up to 10 seconds), press "MM" for 2 seconds in standby. To end or cancel a CTL request, tap "IC". When a CTL ringtone is heard, accept the call by tapping "IC" or speaking loudly. To reject a CTL call, remain silent until the ringtone stops or press "IC" for 2 seconds. The CTL feature, enabled by default, can be managed via the Voice Menu or the Cardo Community.

Radio Station Tuning:

To seek up/down and save a preset, choose a preset by tapping "MM", then press "V+" or "V-" for 2 seconds. Tap "MM" within 20 seconds to save it to the current preset. To automatically scan for a station, with the radio ON, press "V+" for 5 seconds. To stop the search, tap "V+" or "V-". Tap "MM" within 20 seconds to save to the current preset. To automatically tune and save 6 temporary stations, with the radio ON, press "V-" for 5 seconds. To enable or disable RDS, with the radio ON, press "V+" and "V-" simultaneously for 2 seconds.

Cardo Community® Platform:

The Cardo Community website (community.cardosystems.com) is a resource for registering the device for warranty and technical support, downloading and installing the latest software upgrades, and customizing settings.

Troubleshooting:

If the scala rider stops responding, it can be rebooted by turning it off and then on again (press "IC" for 2 seconds). To reset pairing (deletes all paired devices), in Standby, press "V+" for 5 seconds until the LED flashes red/blue. Then, press "MM" for 2 seconds until the LED flashes 5 times in purple and the unit turns off.

Cardo Systems scala rider Q3 Specifications