Rugged Connect BT2 User Guide

Button Functions

POWER ON: Long-press the power button (represented by 'U') for 3 seconds.

POWER OFF: Press and hold the volume down (-) and volume up (+) buttons simultaneously.

ANSWER PHONE CALL: When receiving a call, short press the power button (U).

REJECT PHONE CALL: When receiving a call, long-press the power button (U) for 1 second.

END PHONE CALL: While on an active call, short press the power button (U).

ACTIVATE VOICE COMMANDS: To activate your phone's voice commands, short press the volume down (-) and volume up (+) buttons simultaneously.

PAIRING MODE: With the BT2 unit off, long-press the power button (U) for 7 seconds. The indicator light will flash red and blue. On your device's Bluetooth settings, search for "BT-MOTO" and follow the on-screen instructions. Once paired, the light will slowly flash blue.

VOLUME UP: While playing Bluetooth audio, short press the volume up (+) button to increase volume.

VOLUME DOWN: While playing Bluetooth audio, short press the volume down (-) button to decrease volume.

SKIP FORWARD: While playing Bluetooth audio, long-press the volume up (+) button to skip to the next track.

SKIP BACK: While playing Bluetooth audio, long-press the volume down (-) button to skip to the previous track.

PLAY AND PAUSE: While playing Bluetooth audio, short press the power button (U) to play or pause audio.

Installation Guide

Note: For best adhesion, clean mounting surfaces with rubbing alcohol.

1. Place your helmet upside down on a clean, soft surface. If your helmet has removable interior or cheek pads, it is recommended to remove them for easier installation of the speakers, microphone, and wiring.
2. Some helmets have speaker cut-outs. You may need to remove a foam insert. Position the speakers centered over your ears for optimal sound. If there's a significant gap between the speakers and your ears, use the included speaker spacers to improve audio quality. Affix the supplied circular hook and loop fastener in the helmet where the speakers will be placed.
3. Attach the included Alpha Audio speakers to the hook and loop fasteners. Ensure the wires are oriented towards the top or rear of the helmet. The speaker with the shorter wire should be on the same side as the Rugged Connect BT2 control unit, typically the left side of the helmet.
4. Locate the "Stay-Put" Flex Boom microphone. Align the round mounting plate between the helmet cheek pad and the internal wall of the helmet. Position the boom mic on the same side as the control unit. Ensure the foam-covered mic is close to your mouth. Once satisfied with the placement, cut the hook and loop fastener to size and apply the larger rectangular piece to the interior of your helmet. Press firmly to mount. Then, press the round boom mic mount onto the fastener.
5. Temporarily remove the foam microphone cover. Ensure the flat part of the microphone is facing your mouth, ideally positioned in front of your lips. Replace the foam cover.
6. Connect the male microphone plug to the female port on the speaker wires. Then, connect the 2.5 MM male connector of the speaker wire harness into the Rugged Connect BT2 unit.
7. Attach one piece of the supplied 3M™ Dual Lock™ to the back of the Rugged Connect BT2 unit. Attach the second piece of 3M™ Dual Lock™ to the side of your helmet in a location that is easily accessible while riding, typically on the lower left side, slightly forward of center.
8. Securely tuck away all wires. If you removed helmet liners or cheek pads, reinstall them and ensure all wires are safely hidden behind these components to prevent damage during use.

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FCC Statement

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.