Freecom 4 Manual
Freecom 4 Manual
This is version 1.0 of the FREECOM 4 Manual. The latest version of the manuals in your preferred language and various
tutorials can be found at cardosystems.com/product-manuals/.
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction 4
2. Charging the FREECOM 4 5
3. Getting Started 6
3.1 Getting to Know Your FREECOM 4 6
3.2 Switching Your Unit On/Off 6
3.3 Different Ways to Operate Your FREECOM 4 6
3.4 Basic Functions 6
3.5 Pairing Your Unit to Bluetooth Devices 7
3.5.1 Pairing through the Unit Buttons 7
3.5.2 Pairing through the Voice-Assisted Menu 8
3.6 Pairing the Bluetooth Intercom 8
3.6.1 3-Way and 4-Way Bluetooth Intercom Calls 8
3.6.2 Pairing the Bluetooth Intercom to other Cardo Units 9
3.6.3 Pairing the Bluetooth Intercom to non-Cardo Units 10
4. Before You Ride 12
4.1 Configuring Your FREECOM 4 through the SmartSet App 15
4.1.1 Configuring Your FREECOM 4 Basic Settings through the SmartSet App 15
4.1.2 Configuring Your FM Radio 16
4.2 Configuring Your FREECOM 4 through Cardo Community 19
4.2.1 Installing the Cardo Updater on Your Computer 19
4.2.2 Configuring Your FREECOM 4 Basic Settings through Cardo Community 19
4.2.3 Configuring Your FM Radio through Cardo Cardo Community 20
4.3 Configuring Your FREECOM 4 through the Configuration Voice Menu 21
4.4 Using Parallel Audio Streaming 21
4.5 Audio Source Priorities 22
4.6 Setting the Default Mobile Phone 23
4.7 Checking Battery Status through the SmartSet App 24
5. On the Road 25
5.1 Making and Receiving Phone Calls 25
5.1.1 Making Phone Calls 25
5.1.2 Answering Phone Calls 25
5.1.3 Rejecting Phone Calls 25
5.1.4 Ending Phone Calls 25
5.1.5 Toggling Between Two Calls on Two Mobile Phones Paired to Your Unit 26
5.1.6 Disconnecting the Current Call and Switching To The Second Call 26
5.2 Making and Receiving Bluetooth Intercom Calls 26
5.2.1 Making a Bluetooth Intercom 2-Way Call 26
5.2.2 Making Bluetooth Intercom 3-Way or 4-Way Calls 27
5.2.3 Receiving Bluetooth Intercom Calls 28
5.2.4 Holding a Mobile/Bluetooth Intercom Conference Call 28
5.2.5 Bluetooth Intercom Busy Signal 29
5.2.6 Click-To-Link Calls 29
5.3 Listening to Music and Radio 30
5.3.1 Listening to Music 30
5.3.2 Listening to FM Radio 31
5.3.3 Sharing Music and Radio 33
6. Troubleshooting 35
6.1 Soft Reset 35
6.2 Reset Pairing 35
6.3 Reset to Factory Settings 35
6.4 FAQ 35
7. Support 36
8. Glossary 37
Appendix A. FREECOM 4 Modes and Events - LED Indications 38
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Cardo FREECOM 4 Bluetooth® communication and entertainment system for motorcycle
helmets.
This Manual describes the features of your FREECOM 4 and how to use them.
We wish you a great FREECOM 4 experience and encourage you to write to us at support@cardosystems.com
regarding any questions, suggestions or comments you may have.
If you have not yet installed the FREECOM 4 unit in your helmet, please install it as described in the Installation Guide
provided in the package.
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2. CHARGING THE FREECOM 4
Make sure that your FREECOM 4 battery is charged for at least 4 hours before initial use.
● 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).
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3. GETTING STARTED
3.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FREECOM 4
In all battery states, the LED flashes blue three times repeatedly, confirming that your FREECOM 4 is on.
To switch your FREECOM 4 off:
● Tap and .
In all battery states, the LED flashes red three times repeatedly, confirming that your FREECOM 4 is switching off.
The speaker plays a descending tone and a voice message "Goodbye".
With each tap, a louder tone is played on the speaker until you reach the maximum volume, as indicated by the
maximum volume tone.
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To turn the volume down for current audio source:
● Tap .
With each tap, a 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 when an audio source is active:
● Tap and .
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) adjusts your speaker volume according to ambient noise and riding speed. To
adjust AGC sensitivity, see Configuring Your FREECOM 4 Basic Settings through the SmartSet App on page 15.
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.
3. Search for Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone as described in your phone's instructions.
4. After a few seconds the phone lists your FREECOM 4. Select it.
5. If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeros).
6. 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 (such as mobile phone, GPS device, music player).
2. Press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.
If you are pairing a GPS device, make sure you perform the next step.
4. If you are pairing a GPS device, tap . The LED flashes slower.
5. On the device you are pairing, search for Bluetooth devices (as described in its instructions).
6. After a few seconds the device lists your FREECOM 4. Select it.
7. If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeros).
8. The device confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.
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● 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 FREECOM 4, set one as default for making
calls (see Setting the Default Mobile Phone on page 23).
● 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.
In all battery states, the LED flashes purple slowly five times, confirming that pairing has been reset.
Resetting all Bluetooth device pairing also resets all Bluetooth intercom pairing.
2. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Advanced Features", tap or use VOX.
3. When the voice-assisted menu reaches the required option, tap or use VOX.
● To reset all Bluetooth pairing, select the menu option "Reset Mobiles and GPS Pairing".
● Pairing a channel replaces any existing paired device on that channel with the new device.
● If you have purchased the FREECOM 4 MultiSet, the retail package contains two pre-paired units configured
to communicate on Channel A.
● Your FREECOM 4 is compatible with most Cardo models for Bluetooth intercom calls. In addition, it is also
compatible with the Schuberth SRC-System™. Intercom range with other models is limited to the distance of
the device with the shorter range.
For details on how to pair and use your FREECOM 4 with other Cardo units, go to
www.cardosystems.com/freecomcompatibility.
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In a 3-way Bluetooth intercom, you are connected to two riders/passengers and each of those riders are connected
only to you. You can call each of the two riders/passengers. If you are already in a Bluetooth intercom call with one
rider/passenger, just add another. All three riders/passengers are now connected in a 3-way Bluetooth intercom call.
In a 4-way intercom conference call, you are connected to your passenger, the second rider is also connected to
his/her passenger, and the passengers are also connected. Each rider calls his/her passenger, and one of the
passengers calls the other passenger. All four riders are now all connected in a 4-way Bluetooth intercom call.
Cardo recommends that during a 3-way or 4-way intercom conference call, riders should be connected to only
one Bluetooth intercom call so they can continue to hear mobile phone and GPS announcements.
Using parallel audio streaming, you can also speak on a 3-way or 4-way Bluetooth intercom call while listening to FM
radio. The Bluetooth intercom volume remains the same while the FM radio plays at a reduced volume in the
background.
For information on making Bluetooth intercom calls, see Making and Receiving Bluetooth Intercom Calls on page 26
3.6.2 PAIRING THE BLUETOOTH INTERCOM TO OTHER CARDO UNITS
To pair your Unit with Cardo units through the unit buttons:
1. Confirm your unit is in Standby mode (LED flashes slowly).
2. On your unit, press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red.
4. On the other Cardo unit, activate Bluetooth intercom pairing mode (see the other Cardo unit user manual at
cardosystems.com/product-manuals/).
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5. The unit confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.
● 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.
● To reset all Bluetooth intercom pairing while in Bluetooth intercom pairing mode:
● Press and for 2 seconds. The LED flashes purple 5 times slowly, confirming that pairing has been
reset .
To pair your FREECOM 4 with Cardo units through the SmartSet app:
1. Confirm your unit is in Standby mode (LED flashes slowly).
To pair your FREECOM 4 with Cardo units through the voice-assisted menu:
1. Confirm your unit is in Standby mode (LED flashes slowly).
2. Tap and .
3. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Advanced Features", tap or use VOX.
4. When the voice-assisted menu reaches your required option ("Pair Intercom A", "Pair Intercom B", or "Pair
Intercom C"), tap or use VOX.
5. On the other Cardo unit, activate Bluetooth intercom pairing mode (see the other Cardo unit user manual at
cardosystems.com/product-manuals/).
6. The unit confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.
● To reset all Bluetooth intercom pairing, select the menu option "Reset Intercom Channels Pairing".
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● Channel B - tap twice. The LED flashes blue.
4. Tap to activate the Cardo gateway. The LED flashes red and blue.
5. On the non-Cardo unit, activate Bluetooth mobile pairing mode (see the non-Cardo unit user manual).
6. The unit confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.
● 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.
● To reset all Bluetooth intercom pairing while in Bluetooth intercom pairing mode:
● Press and for 2 seconds. The LED flashes purple 5 times slowly, confirming that pairing has been
reset .
To pair your FREECOM 4 with non-Cardo units through the SmartSet app:
1. Confirm your unit is in Standby mode (LED flashes slowly).
To pair your FREECOM 4 with non-Cardo units through the voice-assisted menu:
● When using voice-assisted menus, the unit automatically pairs through Channel B.
3. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Advanced Features", tap or use VOX.
4. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Pair Cardo Gateway", tap or use VOX.
5. On the non-Cardo unit, activate Bluetooth mobile pairing mode (see the non-Cardo unit user manual).
6. The unit confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.
● To reset all Bluetooth intercom pairing, select the menu option "Reset Intercom Channels Pairing".
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4. BEFORE YOU RIDE
Get the most out of your FREECOM 4 by changing the settings and customizing your unit according to your own
personal preferences, using either of the following methods:
● SmartSet App on iOS / Android (see Configuring Your FREECOM 4 through the SmartSet App on page 15).
● Cardo Community on Windows / Mac - minimum requirements - Windows® 7 / Mac OS X 10.8 (see Configuring
Your FREECOM 4 through Cardo Community on page 19).
● Unit buttons.
● Configuration voice menu on your device.
Cardo recommends customizations and settings before getting out on the road.
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SmartSet App Cardo Configuration Voice
Object Default Value Description
(iOS/Android) Community Menu
Click-to-Link settings Enable Spontaneous way ü ü ü
(Enable/Disable) to instantly
initiate one-on-
one intercom
calls with another
Cardo
passenger/rider,
without being
paired.
Download the latest N/A Stay up-to-date û ü û
firmware upgrade by downloading
software updates
whenever a new
version is
available (, see
Configuring Your
FREECOM 4 Basic
Settings through
Cardo
Community on
page 19.
FM Band According to If you are in ü ü û
Your Region Japan, select
Japan. Otherwise,
select Worldwide.
Language According to Voice ü ü ü
Your Region announcements
and voice-
assisted menus
language (see
"Spoken Status
Announcements"
below).
To select a
language that
is not in your
region, you
must first
change your
region
through
Cardo
Community.
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SmartSet App Cardo Configuration Voice
Object Default Value Description
(iOS/Android) Community Menu
Parallel audio streaming Enable You can hear two ü ü ü
(Enable/Disable) audio sources
simultaneously.
For example, hear
GPS while
listening to
music.
Limitations
may apply
when using
certain iOS
devices.
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SmartSet App Cardo Configuration Voice
Object Default Value Description
(iOS/Android) Community Menu
VOX activation Enable Enables voice ü ü ü
(Enable/Disable) activation of
certain features
for hands-free
operation.
VOX sensitivity Medium Adjusts your ü ü ü
(Low/Medium/High) microphone
sensitivity for
voice activation
while riding. For
example, in high
ambient noise
situations, setting
VOX sensitivity to
low requires
speaking loudly.
AGC and VOX performance vary based on environmental conditions, including riding speed, helmet type and
ambient noise. For improved performance, minimize the wind impact on the microphone by closing the visor and
using the large microphone sponge.
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3. The following screen appears.
● - FREECOM 4 features:
Group Description/Options
MY DEVICE ● Change Device Name.
LANGUAGE ● Set Language.
Spoken Status Announcements ● Enable/disable.
VOX ● Enable/disable VOX Activation.
● Set VOX Sensitivity (low, medium, or high).
AGC ● Enable/disable AGC Activation.
● Set AGC Sensitivity (low, medium, or high).
FEATURES ● Enable/disable Click-to-link.
● Enable/disable IC to Phone.
● Enable/disable Parallel Audio Streaming.
● Set A2DP/IC Priority (A2DP or Intercom).
● Set FM Band Region (Worldwide or Japan).
Reset to Factory ● Resets the unit to factory defaults.
● - sets the level for each audio source (mobile phone, intercom, music, FM, announcements,
parallel audio streaming).
The FM Band Frequency is set to Worldwide FM frequencies by default. In Japan, you must change the FM Band.
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To set the FM Band:
2. Tap .
3. Under FEATURES, scroll to FM Band Region and tap Worldwide or Japan as required.
You can configure your FM radio preset stations manually or by using auto scan (see Configuring Your FM Radio Using
Auto Tuning on page 18).
To configure the six FM radio preset radio stations manually:
1. In the Home screen, tap FM.
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2. Press the required preset until the following screen appears:
You can configure your FREECOM 4 FM radio preset stations using auto scan, which automatically locates FM stations
and temporarily stores them.
To temporarily configure the six FM radio preset stations using Auto Tuning:
1. In the Home screen, tap FM.
2. Press . The presets are temporarily set to FM stations with the strongest signal available.
RDS allows the FM radio to automatically retune to the strongest frequency available for the FM station you are
listening to when the signal becomes too weak.
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To enable/disable RDS:
1. In the Home screen, tap FM.
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4. The GENERAL SETTINGS window appears:
5. Set your preferred options for each feature and refer to the provided explanations as a guide.
If a new firmware version is available, follow the instructions on the screen to update your FREECOM 4 with the
latest features.
2. On FM Band:
● If you are in Japan, select Japan.
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● Otherwise, select Worldwide.
You can also use the left and right blue arrows on the frequency scale to update the preset frequency.
3. When the voice-assisted menu reaches your required option ("Language", "A2DP Audio Priority", "Spoken Status
Announcements", "Click-to-Link", "AGC", "RDS", "VOX Sensitivity", "VOX", "Parallel Audio Streaming"), tap or
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Limitations may apply when using certain iOS devices.
Your FREECOM 4 sets the various audio sources to either foreground (volume remains the same) or background
(volume reduced) as described in the following table:
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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 connected device limitations (music player or
GPS navigator). For more information, see FAQ on page 35.
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.
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Priority Audio Source
● Intercom modes all have the same priority, so ongoing intercom calls will not be interrupted by any other
intercom call.
● Bluetooth intercom and Click-to-Link calls have the same priority, so Click-to-Link calls will not interrupt any
Bluetooth intercom call in progress, and vice versa.
If you paired your unit to two mobile phones (see Setting the Default Mobile Phone on page 23), music will be
shared from the mobile phone through which you last played music.
When sharing FM radio (see Sharing Music and Radio on page 33), either rider can change station and Intercom
(Click-to-Link).
3. Tap .
4. Tap PRIORITY for the default mobile phone.
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4.7 CHECKING BATTERY STATUS THROUGH THE SMARTSET APP
Battery Status on Your Mobile Phone
If you installed the SmartSet app on your mobile phone, the unit battery indicator appears in the SmartSet app
bottom right-corner, as well as in the notification bar.
If your FREECOM 4 battery level reaches 20%, you hear a battery status voice announcement warning you that your
battery is low.
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5. ON THE ROAD
5.1 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS
You can use your mobile phone normally to make and receive phones while paired to your FREECOM 4.
You cannot make phone calls during mobile or Bluetooth intercom 3 or 4-way calls.
3. When the voice-assisted menu reaches your required choice ("Voice Dial", "Redial" or "Speed Dial"), tap or
use VOX.
5.1.2 ANSWERING PHONE CALLS
To answer a phone call through the unit buttons:
● Tap or .
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To end a phone call through the SmartSet app:
1. In the Home screen, tap PHONE.
2. Press END CALL.
5.1.5 TOGGLING BETWEEN TWO CALLS ON TWO MOBILE PHONES PAIRED TO YOUR UNIT
Your FREECOM 4 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 through the unit buttons:
● Tap twice.
5.1.6 DISCONNECTING THE CURRENT CALL AND SWITCHING TO THE SECOND CALL
To disconnect the current call and switch to the call on the second phone when two mobile phones are paired to your unit, through
the unit buttons:
● Tap .
● To make and receive Bluetooth intercom calls, you must first pair the Bluetooth, see Pairing the Bluetooth
Intercom on page 8.
● During a 3 or 4-way Bluetooth intercom conference call while riders are range (1.2 km / 3,900 ft), riders using
both Bluetooth intercom channels cannot receive phone calls or GPS instructions while the call is in progress.
● Use VOX. A Bluetooth intercom call with the passenger/rider on Channel A or B starts.
● To use the SmartSet app: On the INTERCOM screen, select the required channel (A, B or C).
● To use the voice-assisted menu:
a. Tap and .
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Call Intercom", tap or use VOX.
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To end a Bluetooth intercom call, do one of the following:
● To use the unit buttons:
● To disconnect Channel A, tap .
● To use the SmartSet app: On the INTERCOM screen, select the required channel to disconnect.
If you initiated the Bluetooth intercom call using VOX and remain silent for at least 30 seconds, the call ends.
For recommendations on making Bluetooth intercom 3-way and 4-way calls and pairing units for Bluetooth
intercom calls, see Pairing the Bluetooth Intercom on page 8.
● Use VOX. A Bluetooth intercom call on Channels A+B starts (if the the riders/passengers are paired and in range).
● To use the SmartSet app: On the INTERCOM screen, select Channels A+B.
● To use the voice-assisted menu:
a. Tap and .
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Call Intercom", tap or use VOX.
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To start a Bluetooth intercom 4-Way call, do one of the following:
Cardo recommends the following pairing configuration for Bluetooth intercom 4-way calls:
● Passenger 2 is paired to rider 1 on Channel A, and to passenger 4 on Channel B.
● Passenger 4 is paired to rider 3 on Channel A, and to passenger 2 on Channel B.
● If you initiated the Bluetooth intercom call using VOX: remain silent for at least 30 seconds. Any open call is
disconnected.
5.2.3 RECEIVING BLUETOOTH INTERCOM CALLS
● If another paired unit calls you via Bluetooth intercom, the call begins instantly.
● To receive Bluetooth intercom calls from unpaired units, see Click-To-Link Calls on page 29.
5.2.4 HOLDING A MOBILE/BLUETOOTH INTERCOM CONFERENCE CALL
You can hold a conference call between a mobile call and Bluetooth intercom (single channel) call.
To add a Bluetooth intercom call to the current mobile call:
● To use the unit buttons:
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● To add rider A to a call, tap .
● To use the SmartSet app: On the INTERCOM screen, select the required channel (A, B or C).
To disconnect the Bluetooth intercom conference call from the mobile call, do one of the following:
● To use the unit buttons:
● To disconnect rider A, tap .
● To use the SmartSet app: On the INTERCOM screen, disconnected the active channel.
After disconnecting the Bluetooth intercom call, you can continue talking on the mobile call. Similarly, if you first
disconnect the mobile call, you can continue talking on the Bluetooth intercom call.
● If other Cardo users are nearby, your next Click-to-Link call may randomly connect to any of them.
● To block incoming Click-to-Link calls, disable Click-to-Link (see Before You Ride on page 12).
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To accept a Click-to-Link call through VOX:
● Say a word loudly.
5.3 LISTENING TO MUSIC AND RADIO
5.3.1 LISTENING TO MUSIC
To start music streaming from your paired device, do one of the following:
● To use the unit buttons: tap .
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Music On", tap or use VOX.
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Music Off", tap or use VOX.
To skip to the next track (while streaming music), do one of the following:
● To use the unit buttons: tap .
To skip to the previous track (while streaming music), do one of the following:
● To use the unit buttons: tap twice.
To forward auto scan tracks (while streaming music) and then play your desired track, do one of the following:
● To use the unit buttons:
a. Tap and . Forward scan plays a few seconds of each track.
b. When you hear a track that you want to play, tap or use VOX.
b. When you hear a track that you want to play, on the MUSIC screen, under MUSIC SCAN, tap .
● To use the voice-assisted menu:
a. Tap and .
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b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Scan Tracks Up", tap or use VOX.
c. When you hear a track that you want to play, tap or use VOX.
To backward auto scan tracks (while streaming music) and then play your desired track:
● To use the SmartSet app:
a. On the MUSIC screen, under MUSIC SCAN, tap . Backward scan plays a few seconds of each track.
b. When you hear a track that you want to play, on the MUSIC screen, under MUSIC SCAN, tap .
● To use the voice-assisted menu:
a. Tap and .
c. When you hear a track that you want to play, tap or use VOX.
If two music (A2DP) audio sources are paired, FREECOM 4 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 Listening to Music on page 30).
2. Play music (A2DP) from the other device (see Listening to Music on page 30).
FREECOM 4 automatically remembers your last played device.
5.3.2 LISTENING TO FM RADIO
To turn on the FM radio, do one of the following:
When you switch on your FM radio, the station that was playing when you last switched off resumes playing.
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Radio On", tap or use VOX.
● To use the SmartSet app: on the FM screen, tap the On/Off button.
● To use the voice-assisted menu:
a. Tap and .
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Radio Off", tap or use VOX.
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To play a different preset station:
● To use the unit buttons, do one of the following:
● tap for the next preset
● To use the SmartSet app: On the FM screen, tap the desired preset.
To seek the next available station:
● To use the SmartSet app: On the FM screen, do one of the following:
● tap .
● tap .
To scan available stations and select your desired station:
● To use the unit buttons:
a. Tap and . The FM radio plays each station that it finds for several seconds.
b. When you hear a station you want to select, tap or use VOX.
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Scan Stations Up", tap or use VOX.
To set all presets efficiently using Cardo Community, see Configuring Your FM Radio through Cardo Cardo
Community on page 20.
To set all presets efficiently using the SmartSet app, see Configuring Your FM Radio Manually on page 17.
You can temporarily store new FM radio stations in the presets using auto tuning and restore the original presets when
you want.
To temporarily store new stations in the presets (auto tuning):
● To use the unit buttons: press for 5 seconds.
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Auto Scan 6 Stations", tap or use VOX.
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To restore the original presets (following auto tuning):
● To use the unit buttons: switch your unit off then turn it back on.
5.3.3 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, while FM radio is also intended for rider/rider combinations.
or
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To share music or radio on other channels:
1. Start playing music or the FM radio.
2. Start a Bluetooth intercom call on the desired channels (A, B or C).
3. Either:
or
or
● "Start Radio Sharing", tap or use VOX.
● FM radio or music - press for 2 seconds. If FM radio was shared, the Bluetooth intercom call remains
on.
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 SOFT RESET
If your FREECOM 4 stops responding, reset it by either:
● Turning it off and then on again (see Switching Your Unit On/Off on page 6).
● Using the supplied USB cable, connect your computer or wall charger to the FREECOM 4 USB port for 30
seconds.
6.2 RESET PAIRING
To reset pairing:
● Press and for 5 seconds.
This option deletes all paired units, devices and all configuration settings.
b. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Advanced Features Menu", tap or use VOX.
c. When the voice-assisted menu reaches "Reset to Factory Settings", tap or use VOX.
6.4 FAQ
Additional answers to common problems can be found at www.cardosystems.com/faqs.
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7. SUPPORT
For additional information:
: www.cardosystems.com
* support@cardosystems.com
( USA and Canada: 1-800-488-0363 / International: +49 89 450 36819
Multinational E-commerce companies and online auction websites are not authorized to sell Cardo products and
purchases from such sites are at your own risk. To receive warranty or customer service, you must submit original
receipts from authorized Cardo dealers.
Products that were imported from North America must be serviced in the USA.
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8. GLOSSARY
Term/Abbreviation Description
A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (for music). A protocol for playing music
over Bluetooth.
AGC sensitivity AGC (Automatic Gain Control) automatically adjusts speaker volume
according to ambient noise and riding speed.
Click-to-Link Spontaneous way to instantly initiate one-on-one intercom calls with aother
Cardo passenger/nearby rider, without being paired.
IC Intercom.
Language Voice announcements and voice-assisted menus language.
RDS 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.
VOX Voice activation (by saying a word or phrase loudly) of certain features for
hands-free operation.
VOX sensitivity Adjusts your microphone sensitivity for voice activation while you are
riding.
Unit FREECOM 4 device.
Device Mobile phone, GPS or music player.
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APPENDIX A. FREECOM 4 MODES AND EVENTS - LED INDICATIONS
Your FREECOM 4 operates in various modes. Each mode consists of a group of features currently available for your
use. For example, when FREECOM 4 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 FREECOM 4's responds. For example,
turning on music is an "event".
FREECOM 4'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.
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LED Flashing Battery State Mode or Event
Red Fast (3 times) Normal ● Power off
Low Battery
Charging
Red For 2 seconds Normal ● Rider A connected
Low Battery ● Set VOX to disabled
Charging
Red Remains on Charging ● Off
Red/Blue Alternating fast Normal ● Pairing Mobile 1
Low Battery
Charging
Red/Blue Alternating slow Normal ● Pairing GPS 1
Low Battery
Red/Green Alternating fast Normal ● Pairing Mobile 2
Low Battery
Charging
Red/Green Alternating slow Normal, ● Pairing GPS 2
Low Battery
Yellow Fast (repeating) Normal ● Incoming/outgoing Click-to-Link
Low Battery
Charging
Yellow For 2 seconds Normal ● Intercom call attempted without
Low Battery microphone or audio kit connected.
Charging
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