Cardo PACKTALK BOLD EN Pocket Guide
Communication in motion
Device Overview
- Media
- LED Indicator
- Intercom
- Control Wheel
- Mobile
- USB Charging and Firmware Upgrade ⚡
- Flip-Up Antenna
Language can be changed via the Cardo Connect mobile app.
Getting Started
On / Off: Press and hold the control wheel for 1 second.
Use while charging: Press and hold the control wheel for 1 second.
Pair Mobile Devices
1. Initiate Pairing
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds until the LED flashes red and blue.
2. Pair Phone
On your phone, search for Bluetooth devices and select "CARDO".
Cancel Pairing
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds until the LED flashes red.
Add a 2nd Phone / GPS
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds (x2) until the LED flashes red and green.
Pair GPS
On your GPS device, search for Bluetooth devices and select "CARDO".
Phone Functions
- Voice Dial: Press the control wheel once (x1).
- Redial: Press the control wheel twice (x2).
- Speed Dial: Press and hold the control wheel for 2 seconds (set via app).
Share call with DMC group
Bridging active phone calls to the DMC group. Press the control wheel once (x1) to start/stop sharing the call.
Answer a Call
Press any of the buttons once (x1).
Ignore a Call
Press the control wheel once (x1).
Reject a Call
Press any of the 3 buttons for 2 seconds.
End a Call
Press any of the 3 buttons once (x1).
Audio
FM Radio
- On: Press the control wheel twice (x2).
- Off: Press the control wheel once (x1).
- Previous Station: Press the control wheel twice (x2).
- Next Station: Press the control wheel once (x1).
- Auto Scan: Press and scroll the control wheel.
- Stop Scan: Press the control wheel once (x1).
Music
- On: Press the control wheel once (x1).
- Off: Press the control wheel once (x1).
- Previous Track: Press the control wheel twice (x2).
- Next Track: Press the control wheel once (x1).
FM/Music Toggle: Press and hold the control wheel for 2 seconds.
Sharing Audio (When in Bluetooth mode): Press and hold the control wheel for 2 seconds to start/stop sharing.
DMC Intercom Grouping
Verify you are in DMC Mode: LED flashes green.
Bluetooth / DMC Change Intercom Mode: Press the control wheel once (x1).
Create / Join a new DMC Group
- Admin + all group members / new member: Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds (Rapid Flash green).
- THEN ONLY ONE GROUP ADMIN: Press the control wheel once (x1) (Flash red).
Cancel Grouping: Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds (Rapid Flash green).
Using DMC Intercom
Talking - always on
Mute Group / Unmute Group: Press and hold the control wheel for 2 seconds.
Private Chat
- Choose member for private chat via Mobile App
- Start / Stop chat: Press the control wheel twice (x2).
Bridge (add) a non-DMC passenger
- First, verify that passenger is paired via Bluetooth (see 2-way Bluetooth intercom pairing).
- Start / Stop bridging: Press the control wheel once (x1).
Set a Cardo non DMC Intercom
Verify you are in Bluetooth Mode: LED flashes blue.
Bluetooth / DMC Change Intercom Mode: Press the control wheel once (x1).
2-way pairing
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds (Flash red). Initiate intercom pairing.
Adding 3rd rider
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds (Flash red), then press twice (x2) (Flash blue). Initiate intercom pairing.
Adding 4th rider
Rider 2 connects to Rider 3 on Rider 2's free channel.
Set a universal intercom
Verify you are in Bluetooth Mode: LED flashes blue.
Bluetooth / DMC Change Intercom Mode: Press the control wheel once (x1).
2-way pairing
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds (Flash red), then press once (x1) (Flash red and blue). Initiate phone pairing.
Adding 3rd rider
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds (Flash red), then press twice (x2) (Flash blue), then press once (x1) (Flash red). Initiate phone pairing.
Adding 4th rider
Rider 2 connects to Rider 3 on Rider 2's free channel.
Intercom
Start / End / Add Rider 1: Press the control wheel once (x1).
Start / End / Add Rider 2: Press the control wheel twice (x2).
Initiate 4 way intercom Conference
Connects to rider 1 (x1), Connects to rider 3 (x1), Connects to rider 2 (x2).
Voice Commands
Always On!
Just say "HEY CARDO"
- FM: "Hey Cardo, radio on", "Hey Cardo, radio off", "Hey Cardo, next station", "Hey Cardo, previous station"
- Music: "Hey Cardo, music on", "Hey Cardo, music off", "Hey Cardo, next track", "Hey Cardo, previous track"
- Audio Volume: "Hey Cardo, volume up", "Hey Cardo, volume down", "Hey Cardo, mute audio", "Hey Cardo, unmute audio"
- Phone: "Hey Cardo, speed dial", "Hey Cardo, redial number", Answer, Ignore
- Voice Assistants: "Hey Siri", "Ok Google"
- System Status: "Hey Cardo, battery status", "Hey Cardo, call intercom"
Factory Reset
Press and hold the control wheel for 5 seconds. LED flashes x5.
Cardo Mobile App
- Easy configuration
- Remote control operation
- On-the-go setting customization
- Managing DMC groups
Download the Cardo Connect App from the App Store or Google Play.
Full version of the manual available at: cardosystems.com/support