As the tuner sweeps upwards through the band it stores the first six FM stations discovered into temporary memory, accessed by tapping the Channel B button per normal radio usage. If the user or listener hears a station of interest during the automatic scan-stop-listen-resume process, they only need to tap the Volume Up button again to interrupt the scan and keep that station tuned.
Initiating the automatic radio tuning feature can be repeated as often as desired and it can be handy if the user wants to preview six stations in quick sequence. Turning the unit Off and then On again restores the preset channels. From my perspective, the FM tuner has found new life with this release. Tuning is fast and clarity is excellent with or without RDS activated. The new features work as advertised in providing useful options. This is another new and very welcome feature that allows users to change and customize their G4 settings without the need for a computer.
If you travel light on the road or just want the direct configuration approach, this is it. With the system on, pressing both Channel A and B buttons for three seconds initiates the menu and from here it is just a matter of following the voice instructions, in the language of your choice.
Note: Cardo will be adding more languages as well in the future. The system-generated voice provides clear step-by-step instructions on how to configure everything listed above, using just the device controls, something all users can take advantage of. They have also solved the bug in Intercom mode that sometimes typically caused the first syllable or word not to be heard.
This was normally due to pickup and switching delays in the systems. Between this fix and the new ability to adjust VOX sensitivity, the issue is much less pronounced, although at times a word or syllable can still be lost.
The occasional distortion noise on an Intercom call was also resolved. This caused the link to remain open for an extended period of time, often in excess of an hour, and we know what this issue could do to battery life and thankfully it seems to have been resolved.
Outside of the usual white noise burst at the beginning and end, there was no persistence and Intercom sessions now close as expected. Also, they fixed the secured seamless transition to A2DP playback after an Intercom call when using an iPhone. I have not evaluated this with an iPhone yet, but other mobile phones tested, including two smart phones, worked flawlessly in transitioning from Intercom to music streaming.
Feedback from riders who are using the iPhone with their Scala Rider G4 intercom would be great. Outside of the noise levels I have experienced which may be peculiar to my environment when using the Click-to-Link feature and the current dedicated A2DP channel issue, everything else under the Cardo G4 version 3.
Support from Cardo regarding this release has been outstanding. After sending some initial observations and issues via email to a technical representative, a series of telephone calls from the representative have proven extremely enlightening and beneficial. No matter the final qualitative assessment on the dedicated A2DP channel feature, the overall outcome of this version release is that feature and performance yardsticks have been advanced once more. About the author H.
Bruce Cole is a long-time webBikeWorld contributor, seasoned rider, and an expert with all things Bluetooth. Your email address will not be published. Sign Up Today Get all the best motorcycle news, reviews and deals delivered to your inbox weekly. That claim, and promise if you will, is clearly being fulfilled. The Cardo G4 Software and Upgrade Process But before physically updating the on-hand G4 systems and putting them through some tests to see how all the new stuff works, I had to action the advisory notice received from Cardo via email, sent to all registered G4 owners.
Screen shots of the Cardo Personal Computer software application. Note: For informational use only. All rights reserved. Connect to two additional Intercom channels: Intercom communication one on one is now possible between up to five users, i.
Start a Click-to-Link call request — Button change: Version 1. Added new feature: scala rider G9 now supports the "Cardo SmartSet" Android Application- allowing users Full remote control operation of their device from the screen of their Android smartphone or tablet. Dual Bluetooth connectivity: Connect two mobile phones or a GPS device simultaneously and talk hands-free.
Phone Buddy: This new feature allows hands-free calls to any pre-defined telephone number, for example: calling home, office, partner, etc.
Music Scan: This features allows you to "Browse" through your playlist without having to changes tracks manually. The first few seconds of each audio track will be played.
The scala rider G9 support for new Android app. Configure the settings of your Cardo device on the go! The scala rider G4 3. Release Notes. Minor bug fixes Software Update v3. Software Update v1. Fixes: Minor BUG fixes and other improvements. Warning — do not disconnect the G4 from the PC during the download or installation process.
Note: make sure the connection is active before starting this procedure. The information in this window will tell you that the system was turned off it will have been and that you now need to initiate the connection again. The previous version or update should now be installed. If the change was successful, you will need to activate the connection again, and once done, a message window will pop-up advising that G4 software installed and headset read successfully.
With this release, both the VOX and RDS functions can be activated or deactivated and, a personal favourite, all six available Radio Station Frequencies can be manually set as defaults. Selecting Read G4 Data will load the current G4 devices settings into the application and display them in the appropriate box in the window.
Set G4 Data is used to save settings entered via the window to the G4 as default. As noted, specific functions and screens can be slow to appear, so patience is needed. Bottom line: the application works as advertised in providing a dynamic and interactive means to maintain, update and down the road enhance the G4 systems. Please send your comments or tips to the Editor. Bruce Cole is a long-time webBikeWorld contributor, seasoned rider, and an expert with all things Bluetooth.
Your email address will not be published. Sign Up Today Get all the best motorcycle news, reviews and deals delivered to your inbox weekly. Downloading the G4 Software Upgrade Application Follow the on-screen instructions to Download and Save the application, which is just over 6. More web BikeWorld :. Publication Date: June Note: Products were provided by the manufacturer for this review more. Note: For informational use only.
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