FreedConn FX Helmet Bluetooth Intercom Kit
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the FreedConn Helmet Bluetooth® Intercom system. You now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of the leading manufacturers. All products are manufactured to the highest standard of performance and safety, and are backed by a comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
Safety Warning: Keep in mind that using FreedConn can limit the audibility of ambient sounds. Listening to music at maximum volume, in addition to temporary adaptation, can lead to permanent hearing damage.
Warm Tips: To get the best sound quality experience, please make sure speakers are within 2mm of ears.
1. Product Features
- Rider to pillion or rider to rider Bluetooth® intercom.
- Supports Group Conference Intercom.
- Maximum group intercom range depends on actual using circumstances.
- Music Sharing between rider to pillion or rider to rider.
- Supports connection with most other Bluetooth® intercom systems.
- Supports connection to smart phone, MP3 player, and GPS navigation system.
2. Parts List
- Bluetooth Main Unit x1
- Headset Clamp x2
- Microphone x2
- Speakers x1
- Headphone VELCRO Tape x4
- Mini microphone VELCRO tape x2
- USB Cable x1
- User Manual x1
The parts include a main unit, clamps, microphones, speakers, velcro tapes for headphones and microphones, a USB cable, and a user manual.
3. Installation Steps
- Mounting clamp.
- Fit the clamp to the proper position on the left side of the helmet.
- Align the clamp slot and install the FX host onto the clamp.
- Stick the earphone velcro pads at the ear position inside the helmet.
- Stick the headphones on Velcro pads.
- Plug the earphone into the FX earphone jack.
The installation involves attaching a clamp to the helmet, mounting the main unit, positioning speakers with velcro, and connecting the headphone jack.
4. Product Control Panels
The FreedConn FX main unit features several controls:
- +: Next Song/Volume Up Button
- -: Last Song/Volume Down Button
- C: Water Flowing Indicator Light On/Off Button
- Earphone Jack
- Water Flowing Indicator Light
- C: On/Off/(Intercom) Button
- Multi-function Button (MFB)
- Charging USB Port
5. Basic Operation
| Function | Button | Action | Voice Prompt | LED Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turn on | [Power button icon] | Press and hold for 2 seconds | "Welcome to use FreedConn product" | LED flashes slowly after quickly flash three time |
| Turn off | [Power button icon] | Press and hold for 3 seconds | "Power off" | Red LED indicator is turned on, then turns off |
| Languages Switching | [Volume Up + Volume Down buttons] | Short press once at the same time | "Welcome to use FreedConn product" | Blue LED indicator is turned on then turns to flashing slowly |
| Turn on/off Auto-answer Function | [Volume Up + Volume Down buttons] | Under the standby states, short press once at the same time | "Open auto answer" Or "close auto answer" | (No explicit LED indicator) |
| Delete History Pairing Info. | [Power button icon] | Under the turn on states, press and hold for 8 seconds | "Power off..."Du" "Du" | Red LED indicator is constant on then quickly flash twice |
| Turn on/off Water-flowing Indicator Light | [Button C] | Under the turn on states, quickly click on button "C" to turn on/off water-flowing indicator Light | (None) | (None) |
| Automatically Shut Down | (None) | If there is no any action (including no connecting with mobile) within 15 minutes after turning on, it will automatically shut down | (None) | (None) |
6. Mobile Phone or Other Bluetooth Enabled Device Connection
| Function | Button | Action | Voice Prompt | LED Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect to Mobile Phone | [MFB icon] | Press and hold for 5 seconds, and choose FX in your Bluetooth device to connect | "Pairing", "Connected" | Pairing: flashing between red and blue, connected: flashing in Blue |
| Restore the Mobile phone connection | [Power button icon] | Press and hold for 2 seconds then release your hand | "Connected" | The blue LED flashes 1 time per second instead of 2 times per 5 seconds |
| Reject a call | [Power button icon] | Press and hold for 2 seconds then release your hand | "Call rejected" | (None) |
| Answer a call | [Power button icon] | Short press once | "Call answered" | Blue LED is flashing |
| Automatically answer a call | (None) | Tips: If there is no any action after 15 seconds when the phone is calling, it will automatically answer the call | "Call answered" | Blue LED is flashing |
| Convert the phone answering mode | [Power button icon] | Under the Phone talking states, press and hold for 2 seconds then release your hand | "Du.Du." | Red LED is flashing |
| End a call | [Power button icon] | Short press once | "Call terminated" | Blue LED is flashing |
| Activate Siri function | [MFB icon] | Under the Phone connecting states press and hold for 2 seconds then release your hand | "Voice dial" | Blue LED is flashing |
| Play Music/FM Radio | [Power button icon] | Short press once. Tips: make sure music APP already open in your mobile | (None) | (None) |
7. Music Sharing Operation
Tips: 1. Only available after two devices have been paired; 2. Do not support in 3 devices sharing. If any of them has not delete the third device pairing history information, this function may not be available.
| Function | Button | Action | Voice Prompt | LED Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turn on Sharing | [MFB icon] | Double click on A or B to share music to another one. If two headsets are connecting with mobile, and both are playing music, the person who double clicks their headset will share their music. The person receiving the share must stop their music to hear the shared music. | "Turn on share" | No change |
| Play/pause the shared music | [MFB icon] | Click on the multi-function button of the sharing music headset to play or pause the music. | (None) | No change |
| Turn off Sharing | [Power button icon] | Method 1: Double click the on/off button on A or B. Method 2: Click on the multi-function button of the Sharing headset. | "Turn off share" | No change |
8. Operations for Intercom Talking
8.1 For Two Riders
Tips: 1. To start an intercom talk, you should pair the two units firstly; 2. Make sure both headsets are turned off before starting.
Visual shows two helmet intercom units, A and B, connected via Bluetooth signals.
| Function | Button | Action | Voice Prompt | LED Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1. Turn A & B into Pairing status | [Power button icon] | Long press on A & B (5 seconds) | Pairing | Flashing between red and blue LED |
| Step 2. Turn A into searching status | [Power button icon] | Short press on A and wait for pairing finished | (None) | No change |
| Step 3. Pairing finished | (None) | Now you could start intercom talking | Intercom connected | Blue LED is flashing |
| Step 4. End Conversation | [Power button icon] | Short press on A or B | Intercom disconnected | No change |
| Step 5. Restore Conversation | [Power button icon] | Short press on A or B | Intercom connected | No change |
8.2 How to pair with the 3rd., 4th.....devices?
Visual shows multiple helmet intercom units (B, C, D) connected via Bluetooth signals, indicating multi-device pairing.
Pairing Process:
- Step 1: Turn off unit B and prepare to pair with the third headset C. (Tip: When turning off B, do not press the power on/off button longer than 2 seconds, or you will delete the pairing history info. in B).
- Step 2: Repeat the pairing method above to finish pairing B and C, then turn off C.
- Step 3: Repeat the pairing method above to finish pairing C and D, then turn off D.
- Repeat the steps above to pair subsequent devices.
8.3 How to start Group Intercom Conversation after pairing?
Click the intercom button sequentially from the first device (1st.→2nd.→3rd.→... except the last device).
8.4 How to disconnect with the group intercom talking?
- Click once to disconnect from the group talking.
- Click again to connect with the latest paired device.
- Double click to connect with the last paired device.
Visual shows a helmet intercom unit with a button, illustrating disconnection and reconnection actions.
9. How to pair FX with other brand intercom headset?
Press and hold the multi-function button for 8 seconds to enter the third-brand pairing mode. When the red and blue lights are flashing, short press the "on/off" button to connect the third-brand headset (the third-brand headset should also be turned to Bluetooth pairing mode).
10. Technical Specifications
- BT. Version: 5.0+EDR
- Frequency: 2.4 GHZ
- Weight: 47g
- Size: 84mmx40mmx20mm
- Standby: 1 month
- Intercom time: 30hours
- Phone talking: 25hours
- Travel Adaptor: DC 5V 1A
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery
- Battery material: Lithium ion polymer
- Battery model: 802060
- Capacity: 1100mAh
- Voltage: 3.7V
- Power: 4.07WH
11. Charging the Bluetooth® Device
Please fully charge the Bluetooth device before using it.
To maintain long life from the internal polymer battery, charge your device at least once each month.
If the red light is off when charging, the voltage may be too low. It is better to charge for 0.5-1 hour and then recheck if the Bluetooth receiver is successfully charged.
Image shows the FreedConn FX unit connected via a USB cable to a wall charger adapter.
12. About Maintenance
- Do not place the product in environments with very high (or low) temperatures. The optimum storage environment is from -40 to +60 degrees Celsius; otherwise, it will shorten the product's life.
- Keep away from fire.
- Keep away from sharp objects, as they may cause scratches or damage to the product.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the headset.
- For long periods of non-use, please store the headset in a dry environment and ensure it is charged once a month to guarantee its performance.
13. Tips & Trouble Shooting
- Bluetooth headset cannot be connected by the phone? Please try to delete the pairing history information on the headset and restart the headset to enter the pairing state. Refer to NOTE 5 & NOTE 6 for details, or check if there are too many Bluetooth pairing records on the phone. You need to clear the pairing records on the phone, restart the phone, and retry pairing.
- Two headsets cannot paired well: Clear the pairing history information and restart to enter the pairing state, then pair again.
- When listening to music, one earphone is silent or the other intercom is silent: Reinsert the earphone and microphone to ensure the earphone is well-contacted.
- One earphone unit is very quiet: The microphone jack might be plugged in the wrong way. Pull it out, change its direction, and insert it again.
- Dead state: Plug in the charging cable to recharge the power; this can reset the headset.
- Music sharing failed: The headset pairing information may not have been cleared. You need to perform the clear pairing information action again.
- Sound quality deteriorates suddenly during intercom: This may be caused by Bluetooth signal asynchronism. Please disconnect the intercom and try again.
- If the music is stuck or cannot be played: Other apps might be occupying the audio channel in the background of the phone. Check for and close any such apps.
- Failed to charge after shutdown: The charger or charging line may not meet the standard.
- The Bluetooth receiver has no power: The headset must be charged for at least 2.5 hours prior to first use. Refer to "Charging the Bluetooth Device" on page 8.
Warranty Information
Model: FX
Please keep the proof of purchase with the warranty card.
After-sales support: kontakt@freedconn.pl
Please attach a copy of the invoice to the back of the warranty card as proof of purchase date. In case of any problems during the use of our product, please contact our after-sales service. Ensure the problems are clearly described on the warranty card so we can address them in a timely manner.
