Sena 50S Motorcycle Bluetooth Communication Headset System Manual
GETTING STARTED
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Installation
Mesh Intercom Antenna
Pull the Mesh Intercom Antenna outwards slightly to unfold it.
Downloadable Sena Software
Download the Sena Motorcycles App at Google Play Store or App Store.
NOTICE
- This Quick Start Guide (Version 2.0.0 or higher) explains how to operate the 50S with firmware version 2.0.0 or higher.
- For operating the 50S with a firmware version lower than 2.0.0, refer to the 50S Quick Start Guide that is available when you connect the 50S to the Sena Motorcycles App.
Basic Operations
Checking the Battery Level
Instructions are for when powering the headset on.
Phone Pairing
- The headset will enter the Phone Pairing mode automatically when you initially turn on the headset.
- For more information on phone pairing, refer to the User’s Guide.
Mobile Phone
Siri and Google Assistant
Activate the Siri or Google Assistant Installed on Your Smartphone
Music Controls
Mesh Intercom™
When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the 50S will automatically connect to nearby 50S users and allow them to talk to each other.
Open Mesh™
When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the headset will be in Open Mesh (default: channel 1) initially. Users can freely communicate with each other in the same Open Mesh channel. Channel Setting (Default: channel 1) If the Open Mesh communication experiences interference because other groups are also using channel 1 (default), change the channel. You can select from channels 1 to 9.
Note: To exit the Channel Setting, rotate the Jog Dial clockwise or counterclockwise until you hear a voice prompt, “Exit”, and tap the Jog Dial.
Group Mesh™
Group Mesh is a closed group intercom function that allows users to join, leave, or rejoin a group intercom conversation without pairing each headset. Up to 24 users can all be connected in each private group.
Creating a Group Mesh
Creating a Group Mesh requires two or more Open Mesh users.
- The headsets complete Mesh Grouping and automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh.
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.
- One of the current members and a new member enter into Mesh Grouping to join the Existing Group Mesh.
- The headsets complete Mesh Grouping. The new members will hear a voice prompt as their headsets automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh.
Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable)
Users can enable/disable the microphone when communicating in a Mesh Intercom.
Mesh Reach-Out Request
You (caller) can send a request message to turn on the Mesh Intercom to nearby friends who have it turned off.
- If you want to send or receive a request massage, you need to enable Mesh Reach-Out on the Sena Motorcycles App.
- While your headset’s Mesh Intercom is on, you (caller) send a request message using the headset’s Button or the Sena Motorcycles App.
- Friends who receive the request message need to manually turn on their Mesh Intercom using the headset’s Button or the Sena Motorcycles App
Reset Mesh
If a headset in an Open Mesh or Group Mesh resets the Mesh, it will automatically return to Open Mesh (default: channel 1).
Bluetooth Intercom
Up to three other people can be paired with the headset for Bluetooth intercom conversations.
Intercom Pairing
There are two ways to pair the headset.
Using the Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP)
SIP allows you to quickly pair with your friends for intercom communication by scanning the QR code on the Sena Motorcycles App without remembering the button operation.
- Pair the mobile phone with the headset.
- Open the Sena Motorcycles App and tap (Smart Intercom Pairing Menu).
- Scan the QR code displayed on your friend (B)’s mobile phone.
- Your friend (B) can display the QR code on the mobile phone by tapping > QR code ( ) on the Sena Motorcycles App
- Tap Save and check that your friend (B) is paired with you (A) correctly.
- Tap Scan ( ) and repeat steps 3-4 to pair with Intercom Friends (C) and (D).
Note: The Smart Intercom Pairing (SIP) is not compatible with Sena products that use Bluetooth 3.0 or below.
Using the Button
Note: Repeat the step above to pair with Intercom Friends C & D.
Two-Way Intercom
Ambient Mode
Configuration Menu
Troubleshooting
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