Activating the Intercom
To activate the intercom (INT) and the VOX microphones, press and hold the INT button for 1.5 seconds.
The intercom will activate in SETUP with VOX sensitivity and headset volume level settings from the previous use. VOX sensitivity and headset volume are adjusted in SETUP only.
To exit SETUP but retain an activated intercom, press and release the MODE SEL switch.
NOTE
To ensure privacy, the intercom can only be heard through the headsets.
To turn off the intercom and the VOX microphones, press and hold the INT button for 1.5 seconds.
Entering SETUP
See M in Premium Sound System → Receiver Operation → LCD Screen Examples. With INT on, press the INT button for 1.5 seconds to enter SETUP. The LCD displays SETUP in the upper half and VOX appears in the lower half.
To exit SETUP, press and release the MODE SEL switch. The intercom will still be activated.
To make adjustments to the VOX sensitivity after exiting SETUP, re-enter SETUP by pressing and quickly releasing INT.
Adjusting VOX Sensitivity
VOX sensitivity should be adjusted so that the microphones break VOX at a normal voice level.
See M in Premium Sound System → Receiver Operation → LCD Screen Examples. Enter SETUP by pressing and holding the INT button for 1.5 seconds. The LCD displays VOX sensitivity as a two-digit number (00 thru 13). A higher number indicates greater sensitivity while a lower number means less sensitivity. when VOX is 13, the microphone is always open. When VOX is 00, the microphone is closed.
NOTE
The receiver retains the sensitivity level from the previous setup. However, if power is removed from the receiver, VOX sensitivity defaults to 08.
Use MODE SEL on the right hand grip to adjust the sensitivity level. Press MODE SEL UP to make the microphone more sensitive. Press the MODE SEL DN to reduce sensitivity. To exit SETUP, press and release the MODE SEL switch.
NOTE
  • While a VOX break halts a SEEK/SCAN operation, SEEK or SCAN are automatically resumed once the break is removed.
  • VOX sensitivity may have to be adjusted if either microphone is unintentionally activated because the microphone misinterprets radio, road or background sound as conversation.
Adjusting Rider Headset Volume
The rider intercom headset volume is only adjustable in intercom SETUP.
See N in Premium Sound System → Receiver Operation → LCD Screen Examples. Enter intercom SETUP, speak into microphone and adjust the intercom volume with the AUDIO switch on the left hand grip. Press AUDIO up (+) to raise the volume and down (-) to lower the volume. The LCD displays a dashed line that changes length with the level.
To exit SETUP, press and release the MODE SEL switch.
WARNING
Set volume levels and other controls on audio and electronic devices before riding. Distractions can lead to loss of control, resulting in death or serious injury. (00088b)
Adjusting Passenger Headset Volume
The passenger headset volume is only adjustable in SETUP.
See Premium Sound System → Passenger Controls → Passenger Controls. Enter SETUP. Speak into the microphone and adjust the intercom volume with the AUDIO switch on the right speaker box. Press AUDIO up (+) to raise the volume and down (-) to lower the volume. The LCD displays a dashed line that changes length with the level.
To exit SETUP, press and release the MODE SEL switch.
Quiet Ride
With the intercom on, persistent road and wind noises can repeatedly activate the microphone to the annoyance of the rider and passenger.
If conversation is intermittent, use the Quiet Ride feature:
  1. Turn both CB and INT off.
  2. To speak over the intercom, press and hold either rider or passenger PTT switch to enable the microphones. Both microphones are active while one or both PTT switches are pressed.
NOTE
Always verify that the CB is off so that private intercom conversations will not be transmitted for the entertainment of the CB community.