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  • Kenwood KCA-HX5M | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    /ce/>. MENU Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. Model KCA-HX5M Serial number US Residence Only Register
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    CLICK ANY SECTION TO BEGIN ABOUT THE HEADSET INSTALLING THE HEADSET GETTING STARTED PAIRING WITH DEVICES MOBILE PHONE USAGE STEREO MUSIC MESH INTERCOM INTERCOM SETUP AUDIO MULTITASKING USING THE FM RADIO AMBIENT MODE VOICE COMMAND GENERAL SETTINGS APPENDIX
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    LEGEND: 1xTAP Tap button/Jog Dial the specified number of times HOLD 10s Press and Hold button/Jog Dial for the specified amount of time Rotate Jog Dial clockwise (right) or counterclockwise (left). "Hello" Rotate while Pressing Jog Dial clockwise (right) or counterclockwise (left). Audible
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. A BOUT THE MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM™ 8 1.1 Product Details 8 1.1.1 Headset Main Unit 8 1.1.2 Universal Clamp Kit 8 1.2 Package Contents 9 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET 11 2.1 Helmet Installation 11 2.2 Using
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 4. P AIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES 29 4.1 Mobile Phone 30 4.1.1 Pairing When the KCA-HX5M is Turned Off 30 4.1.2 Pairing When the KCA-HX5M is Turned On 31 4.2 Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player 32 4.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED 7.3 Using the Mesh in Open Mesh 51 7.3.1 C hannel Setting (Default: channel 1) 51 7.4 Using Mesh in Group Mesh 53 7.4.1 Creating a Group Mesh 53 7.4.2 Joining an Existing Group Mesh 55 7.5 Reset Mesh 56 7.6 Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh 57 7.7 Enable/
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    Stations 82 10.6 Region Selection 83 10.7 Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting (Default: Disable) 84 10.8 FM Station Guide (Default: Enable) 84 11. A MBIENT MODE 85 12. VOICE COMMAND 86 12.1 Voice Command Setting (Default: Enable) 88 13. G ENERAL SETTINGS
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    1. ABOUT THE MENU MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM™ Product Details Package Contents 1.1 Product Details 1.1.1 Headset Main Unit Mesh Intercom Antenna Mesh Intercom Button Status LED Bluetooth Antenna Jog Dial Phone Button 1.1.2 Universal Clamp Kit Static Boom
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    1. ABOUT THE MENU MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM™ Product Details Package Contents 1.2 Package Contents • Headset Main Unit • Universal Helmet Clamp • Wired Boom Microphone • Wired Microphone • Hook and Loop Fastener for Boom Microphone • Hook and Loop Fastener
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    1. ABOUT THE MENU MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM™ Product Details Package Contents • Speaker Pads • Hook and Loop Fasteners for Speakers • Boom Microphone Holder • Hook and Loop Fastener for Holder • Rubber Pads • Allen Wrench • Speaker Port Cover • USB Power &
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    MENU 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter 2.1 Helmet Installation To securely install the headset on the helmet, please follow this procedure. 1. Insert the back plate of the clamp unit between the internal padding and the external
  • Kenwood KCA-HX5M | Instruction Manual - Page 12
    MENU 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter 2. Place the helmet speakers along with the hook and loop fasteners, centered to your ear, in the ear pockets of the helmet. If the helmet has deep ear pockets, you can use the speaker pads
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    MENU 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter Switching the Microphone Earbuds External Mesh Intercom Antenna NOTE • Make sure that the microphone is located properly close to your mouth when you wear the helmet. Adjust the direction
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    NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter 2.2 Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter If you have any problem equipping the clamp unit on the helmet for any reason, you may use the glued surface mounting adapter to attach the clamp unit on
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    MENU 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation 5. Reconnect the speaker cable to the speaker port. 2 Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter Switching the Microphone Earbuds External Mesh Intercom Antenna 1 6. Locate a proper surface on the helmet to attach the unit then
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    MENU 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter Switching the Microphone Earbuds External Mesh Intercom Antenna 2.3 Switching the Microphone If you want to use a different microphone instead of the static boom microphone, please refer to
  • Kenwood KCA-HX5M | Instruction Manual - Page 17
    MENU 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter Switching the Microphone 2.3.1 Wired Boom Microphone When installing the included wired boom microphone, place the hook and loop fastener at the end of the boom microphone between the
  • Kenwood KCA-HX5M | Instruction Manual - Page 18
    MENU 2. I NSTALLING THE HEADSET ON YOUR HELMET Helmet Installation Using the Glued Surface Mounting Adapter 2.4 Earbuds You can connect your earbuds to the clamp while having the speakers connected to the clamp. The sound of the earbuds will be active while the sound of the outer speakers becomes
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED 3.1 Button Functions Button Functions Downloadable Software Powering On and Off M Mesh Intercom Button Mesh Intercom On/Off Create Mesh Intercom Join Existing Mesh Accept Participant Reject Participant Charging Checking the Battery Level P Phone Button Answer/End Phone
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    and easier set up and management. •App Features - Mesh Intercom, Bluetooth Intercom, Music, FM Radio, Device settings, Quick Start Guide, and User's Guide. • Download - Android: Google Play Store > 'MESH Utility for KENWOOD' - iOS: App Store > 'MESH Utility for KENWOOD' Headset Configuration
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED Button Functions Downloadable Software Powering On and Off 3.3 Powering On and Off Press and hold the Jog Dial and Phone Button at the same time to turn the headset on or off. Powering On P and HOLD 1s Charging Checking the Battery Level Volume Adjustment Headset
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED 3.4 Charging Button Functions Charging the Headset Downloadable Software Powering On and Off DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port Charging Checking the Battery Level Volume Adjustment Headset Configuration Menu The headset will be fully charged in about 1.5
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED Button Functions Downloadable Software 3.5 Checking the Battery Level There are two ways to check battery level: 1. Visually, with LEDs when powering on. Visual Method Powering On and Off P and HOLD 1s Charging Status LED Checking the Battery Level Volume
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED Button Functions Downloadable Software Powering On and Off 2. Audible method: press and hold the Phone Button and Jog Dial for more than 5 seconds as the headset powers on. A prompt will announce the remaining battery level. Audible Method P and HOLD 5s Charging
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED Button Functions Downloadable Software Powering On and Off 3.6 Volume Adjustment You can raise or lower the volume by rotating the Jog Dial clockwise or counterclockwise. Volume is set and maintained independently at different levels for each audio source (i.e., phone,
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED Button Functions Downloadable Software Powering On and Off Charging Checking the Battery Level 3.7 Headset Configuration Menu The headset can be configured by following a series of voice prompts. Further details about each of these settings will be explained on the
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED Button Functions Downloadable Software Powering On and Off 2. Rotate the Jog Dial clockwise or counterclockwise to navigate between the menus. You will hear voice prompts for each menu item. The list of functions is shown in the "Headset Configuration Menu" (P.28).
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    MENU 3. G ETTING STARTED Button Functions Downloadable Software Powering On and Off Charging Checking the Battery Level Volume Adjustment 3. You can enable the feature or execute the command by tapping the Phone Button. Execute Menu Options TAP P 1x Headset Configuration Menu Rotate the
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo When using the headset with other Bluetooth devices for the first time, they'll need to be "paired". This enables them to recognize
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo GPS Pairing 4.1 Mobile Phone There are two ways to pair the phone. 4.1.1 Pairing When the KCA-HX5M is Turned Off 1. Press and hold
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo 4.1.2 Pairing When the KCA-HX5M is Turned On 1. Press and hold the Phone Button for 5 seconds when the KCA-HX5M is turned on. Mobile
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo 4.2 Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player 1. Execute Second Mobile Phone Pairing by holding down the Jog Dial for 5 seconds. Tap the
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo GPS Pairing 4.3 Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo Phone Pairing allows the headset to establish two Bluetooth
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo 2. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select the headset in the list of devices detected. 3. If your mobile phone asks
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player 4.3.2 Media Selective Pairing - A2DP Profile 1. Execute Media Selective Pairing by holding down the Phone Button for 5 seconds. Tap the Jog Dial once within 2 seconds. Media Selective
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    MENU 4. PAIRING THE HEADSET WITH OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICES Mobile Phone Additional Mobile Phones or MP3 Player Advanced Selective Pairing: Hands-Free or A2DP Stereo GPS Pairing 4.4 GPS Pairing 1. Execute GPS Pairing by holding down the Jog Dial for 5 seconds. Within 2 seconds, tap the Phone Button
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    of devices detected. 3. If your Bluetooth device asks for a PIN, enter 0000. PIN NUMBER NOTE • If you pair your GPS device via GPS Pairing, its instruction will not interrupt your Mesh Intercom conversations, but overlay with them. Bluetooth intercom conversations will be interrupted by GPS
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    MENU 5. M OBILE PHONE USAGE Making and Answering Calls Speed Dialing 5.1 Making and Answering Calls Answer a Call TAP P or 1x VOX Phone End a Call TAP P 1x or HOLD 2s Reject a Call HOLD 2s Make a Call with Voice Dialer TAP P 1x NOTE • If you have a GPS device connected, you will
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    MENU 5. M OBILE PHONE USAGE Making and Answering Calls Speed Dialing VOX Phone 5.2 Speed Dialing 5.2.1 Assigning Speed Dial Presets Speed Dial Presets could be assigned in the settings menu, accessible through Intercom Device Manager for KENWOOD or MESH Utility for KENWOOD. 5.2.2 Using Speed
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    MENU 5. M OBILE PHONE USAGE Making and Answering Calls Speed Dialing VOX Phone 3. To call one of your Speed Dial Presets, tap the Phone Button when you hear the prompt, "Speed dial (#)". Call a Speed Dial Preset Number TAP P 1x "Speed dial (#)" 4. To redial the last number called, tap the
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    MENU 5. M OBILE PHONE USAGE Making and Answering Calls Speed Dialing VOX Phone 5.3 VOX Phone (Default: Enable) A VOX Phone setting can be found in the settings menu, accessible through Intercom Device Manager for KENWOOD or MESH Utility for KENWOOD. With VOX Phone enabled, you can answer
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    MENU 6. STEREO MUSIC Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices Playing Music with nonBluetooth Devices Music Sharing 6.1 Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices 1. To play or pause music, press and hold the Jog Dial for 1 second until you hear a double beep. Play/Pause HOLD 1s "[Beep, Beep]" Audio
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    MENU 6. STEREO MUSIC Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices 3. To track forward or back, rotate while pressing the Jog Dial clockwise or counterclockwise. Track Forward Playing Music with nonBluetooth Devices Track Backward Music Sharing Audio Boost Smart Volume Control 6.2 Playing Music
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    MENU 6. STEREO MUSIC Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices To adjust the volume, rotate the Jog Dial clockwise or counterclockwise. You can also adjust the volume directly on the connected device. Volume Up Playing Music with nonBluetooth Devices Music Sharing Volume Down Audio Boost Smart
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    MENU 6. STEREO MUSIC Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices Playing Music with nonBluetooth Devices Music Sharing Audio Boost Bluetooth Intercom Music Sharing HOLD 3s "Music sharing on" Mesh Intercom Music Sharing Creator HOLD 3s Smart Volume Control "Music sharing on" Participant "Would you
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    MENU 6. STEREO MUSIC Playing Music with Bluetooth Devices Playing Music with nonBluetooth Devices Music Sharing Audio Boost Smart Volume Control 6.4 Audio Boost (Default: Enable) An Audio Boost setting can be found in the settings menu, accessible through Intercom Device Manager for KENWOOD or
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh Reset Mesh Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh Enable/Disable Mic 7.1 What is Mesh Intercom? Mesh Intercom™ a dynamic communication system created by Sena that provides instant and
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh Reset Mesh 7.1.1 Open Mesh Open Mesh is an open group intercom function. Users can freely communicate with each other in the same Open Mesh channel and select which channel
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh Reset Mesh Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh 7.1.2 Group Mesh Group Mesh is a closed group intercom function that allows users to join, leave, or rejoin a group intercom
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh 7.2 Starting Mesh Intercom When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the KCA-HX5M* will automatically connect to nearby KCA-HX5M* users and allow them to talk to each other by pressing
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh 7.3 Using the Mesh in Open Mesh When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the headset will be in Open Mesh (default: channel 1) initially. 7.3.1 C hannel Setting (Default: channel 1) If
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Navigate Between Channels (1 2 ••• 8 9 Exit 1 •••) Starting Mesh Intercom or Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh "#" Reset Mesh Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh Enable/Disable Mic Save the Channel TAP 1x "Channel is set, channel #"
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh 7.4 Using Mesh in Group Mesh 7.4.1 Creating a Group Mesh Creating a Group Mesh requires two or more Open Mesh users. Open Mesh B D Using Mesh in Group Mesh Reset Mesh Toggling Open Mesh/Group
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? 2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping and automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh. Starting Mesh Intercom "Group Mesh" Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh Reset Mesh Open Mesh B A Group Mesh D C Toggling Open Mesh/
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh 7.4.2 Joining an Existing Group Mesh One of the members in an Existing Group Mesh can allow new members in Open Mesh to join the Existing Group Mesh. New Members Existing Group Mesh and Current
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh Using Mesh in Group Mesh Reset Mesh 2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping. The new members will hear a voice prompt as their headsets automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh. "Group Mesh"
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh 7.6 Toggling Open Mesh/Group Mesh Users are able to toggle between Open Mesh and Group Mesh without resetting the Mesh. This allows users to keep the Group Mesh Network connection information while in
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    MENU 7. MESH INTERCOM What is Mesh Intercom? Starting Mesh Intercom Using the Mesh in Open Mesh 7.7 Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable) Users can enable/disable the microphone when communicating in a Mesh Intercom. Enable / Disable the Microphone HOLD M 1s Using Mesh in Group Mesh Reset
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom 8.1 Intercom Pairing Up to three people can communicate via intercom with the headset simply by pairing their headsets. Pairing with Intercom Friends A Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users B C
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant 2. Tap the Jog Dial on either headset and wait until the LEDs of both turn blue. A
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to pair with Intercom Friends C & D. Last-Come, First-
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom 8.2 Two-Way Intercom You can start or end an intercom
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    . 1. Pair your headset (A) with those of two other Intercom Friends (B & C). Please refer to Section 8.1: "Intercom Pairing" for pairing instructions. Pair with Intercom Friends B & C A Universal B C Intercom You VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity Intercom Friend B Intercom Friend C HD
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom 8.5 Group Intercom Group Intercom allows you to instantly create a MultiWay Conference Intercom with three of the most recently paired headsets
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users 4. To terminate Group Intercom, press the Ambient Mode Button for 1 second during Group Intercom. You will hear a voice prompt, "Group intercom terminated".
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users NOTE • If Bluetooth intercom is accidentally turned on during Mesh Intercom communication between KCA-HX5M headsets, as shown below, you will hear a voice
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    start an intercom conversation by tapping the Jog Dial, you have to terminate the intercom conversation manually. However, if you start the intercom by voice and end it manually by tapping the Jog Dial, you will not be able to start intercom by voice temporarily. In this case, you have to tap
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    MENU 8. BLUETOOTH INTERCOM SETUP Intercom Pairing Two-Way Intercom Multi-Way Intercom Three-Way Conference Phone Call with Intercom Users Group Intercom Mesh Intercom Conference with Bluetooth Intercom Participant Universal Intercom VOX Intercom Intercom VOX Sensitivity HD Intercom Advanced Noise
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    conversation while simultaneously listening to music, FM radio, or GPS instructions. The overlaid audio is played in the background with reduced volume activated during two-way intercom conversations with a headset that also supports this feature. 2. HD Intercom will become disabled temporarily when
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    MENU 9. A UDIO MULTITASKING Audio Multitasking Settings IntercomAudio Overlay Sensitivity Audio Overlay Volume Management 9.2 Intercom-Audio Overlay Sensitivity (Default: 3) The Intercom-Audio Overlay Sensitivity setting can be found in the settings menu, accessible through Intercom Device
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    " Temporary Station Preset Navigating Preset Stations Region Selection Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting FM Radio Off HOLD P 1s "FM off" FM Station Guide KCA-HX5M EN Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System | 78
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    for 1 seconds until you hear the voice prompt, "Preset (#)". Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting Enter Preset Selection Mode HOLD 1s FM Station Guide "Preset (#)" KCA-HX5M EN Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System | 79
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    Navigate Backward through Preset Stations Temporary Station Preset Navigating Preset Stations Region Selection Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting FM Station Guide 4. Tap the Jog Dial to save the station in the preset number you choose. Or, tap the Phone Button to delete the
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    station, tap the Phone Button. The station will be saved as the next preset number. Save the Current Station TAP P 1x "Save preset (#)" FM Station Guide 4. To stop scanning, double tap the Phone Button. Stop Scanning TAP P 2x KCA-HX5M EN Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System | 81
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    Radio Stations Temporary Station Preset Navigating Preset Stations Region Selection Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting FM Station Guide Temporary Stations TAP P 3x 2. The temporary preset stations will be cleared when the headset reboots. 10.5 Navigating Preset Stations
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    87.5 - 107.9 MHz 87.5 - 108.0 MHz 76.0 - 95.0 MHz ± 200 kHz ± 100 kHz ± 100 kHz Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting FM Station Guide KCA-HX5M EN Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication System | 83
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    enabled, the radio receiver re‑tunes to a station with better reception. If RDS AF is disabled, you'll have to find stronger stations manually. 10.8 FM Station Guide (Default: Enable) Navigating Preset Stations Region Selection Radio Data System (RDS) Alternative Frequency (AF) Setting The Station
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    MENU 11. A MBIENT MODE You can hear the ambient sound outside of your helmet by activating the Ambient Mode. To activate the Ambient Mode, press the Ambient Mode Button twice which is placed on the bottom of the clamp unit. To deactivate the Ambient Mode, press the Ambient Mode Button twice again
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    MENU 12. V OICE COMMAND Voice Command Setting The voice command of the headset allows you to operate certain operations by simply using your voice. You can control the headset completely handsfree using the voice recognition. The voice command function works only with English commands. Start
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    MENU 12. V OICE COMMAND Voice Command Setting Mode Status Function Play/Pause music Voice Command "Music" or "Stereo" Turn on/off FM radio "FM radio" Standby / Music / FM Radio Check battery Speed dialing Redial the last call "Check battery" "Speed dial [one]/ [two]/ [three]" "Redial"
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    MENU 12. V OICE COMMAND Voice Command Setting NOTE • Voice command performance may vary based on the environmental conditions including riding speed, helmet type and ambient noise. To improve the performance, minimize wind noise on the microphone by using a large microphone sponge and closing
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    interrupted by an Intercom Conversation; an Intercom Conversation will be interrupted by an incoming mobile phone call. 13.2 Firmware Upgrades The headset supports firmware upgrades. You can upgrade the firmware using the Intercom Device Manager for KENWOOD. Please visit www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ to
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    MENU 13. G ENERAL SETTINGS Function Priority Firmware Upgrades Voice Prompts Sidetone 13.3 Voice Prompts (Default: Enable) A Voice prompt setting can be found in the settings menu, accessible through Intercom Device Manager for KENWOOD or MESH Utility for KENWOOD. If Voice prompt is enabled, you
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    MENU 13. G ENERAL SETTINGS Function Priority Firmware Upgrades Voice Prompts 13.5 Delete All Bluetooth Pairing Information A Delete All Bluetooth Pairing Information setting can be found in the Headset Configuration Menu. Tap the Phone Button when in this menu to Delete All Bluetooth Pairing
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    MENU 13. G ENERAL SETTINGS Function Priority 13.6 Pairing with the Remote Control You can remotely control the headset using Sena Remote Control devices (sold separately). Firmware Upgrades Voice Prompts 1. Turn on the headset and the Remote Control device. 2. Execute Remote Control Pairing in
  • Kenwood KCA-HX5M | Instruction Manual - Page 93
    MENU 13. G ENERAL SETTINGS Function Priority Firmware Upgrades Voice Prompts Sidetone 3. Enter pairing mode in the Remote Control device. The headset will automatically connect with the Remote Control device in pairing mode. You will hear a voice prompt, "Remote control connected", when they are
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    MENU 14. APPENDIX Fault Reset Factory Reset Specifications 14.1 Fault Reset When the headset is not working properly, you can easily reset the unit: 1. Locate the pinhole reset button below on the back of the main unit. 2. Gently insert a paperclip into the hole and tap the Fault Reset Button
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    MENU 14. APPENDIX Fault Reset Factory Reset Specifications 14.2 Factory Reset To erase all of your settings and start fresh, the headset can be restored to factory default settings using the Factory Reset feature. FACTORY RESET HOLD P 10s "Factory Reset" Status LED Solid red Indication
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    2.0 km (1.2 miles) in open terrain * Approximate straight line-of-sight distance. It may be shorter depending on the topography or weather. • Supports up: Bluetooth Intercom: 4 riders Group Mesh: 24 riders Open Mesh: unlimited Audio section • Noise Cancellation: Advanced Noise Control™ • FM Radio
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    with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other
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KCA-HX5M
MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
WITH MESH INTERCOM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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