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Owner’s Manual, ComSystem
K1200 LT
© 2001 BMW of North America, LLC
BMW of North America, LLC
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Printed in U.S.A. 06/01 PN 99 99 0 000 210
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677-7731
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Welcome to BMW The BMW ComSystem has been developed to provide riders of BMW K 1200 LT models the most advanced sound and communications management system. The ComSystem acts as the foundation, allowing owners to utilize privately purchased portable modular electronic devices suited for the local market such as cell phones, two- way radios and portable music storage devices. The ComSystem allows the rider to manage all audio sources as well as communicate with the passenger and other individual
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Safety Notes The following symbols are used in this operating manual for safety notes: Danger indicates an imminently Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or avoided, could result in death or serious injury injury. Note: Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation or unsafe Tips for facilitation of operation, practice that may cause property control and adjustment, as well damage or may invalidat
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Check the volume control position of your ComSystem prior to use. If in doubt about the correct setting, turn the volume control counter-clockwise to a minimal level prior to turning on ignition to avoid excessively loud volume when the motorcycle ignition is turned on. Set your ComSystem to a volume level which allows you at all times to hear traffic noises and the signals of other road-users (especially police and emergency services). Volume settings which prevent this are dangerous to you a
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Never dial the telephone while riding, unless you have a voice- controlled dialing phone service and the driving situation permits. Note: Only press the transmit button when you really want to transmit via two- way radio. All conversations and telephone calls that are conducted with the transmit button pressed can be received and overheard by third parties when the two-way radio is switched on. We strongly recommend that the ComSystem be installed by an authorized BMW retailer. 4
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Overview The audio management of the K 1200 LT consists of inputs and outputs from numerous standard and optional devices. To gain the most benefit from the system, it is necessary to understand what functions are available. As with all audio systems, these devices operate on different levels, which determine what priority each level has over the other. These levels go from lowest priority (level 1) to highest priority (level 4). Level 1 - Music can be received into the helmet headsets using o
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Controls BMW ComSystem Control Surface: 1. Auxiliary Audio Input 2. Fairing Speaker / Headset Switch 3. Intercom Volume 4. FRS Radio Input 5. Intercom VOX Sensitivity 6. Cell Phone Input 7. FRS or CB Transmit Select Switch Motorcycle Connections / Controls 8. Rider Transmit (PTT) Push-To-Talk Button for FRS or CB radio 9. Connection for Rider Headset Cord 10. Passenger Transmit (PTT) Push-To-Talk Button for FRS or CB radio 11. Connection for Passenger Headset Cord 6
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Rider / Passenger Intercom Operation The ComSystem intercom is a voice activated system that allows seamless communication between rider and passenger. The ComSystem is operational when the motorcycle ignition switch is turned “on”. The system will not function (nor can you hear music through the helmet headsets) with the ignition “off” (though the radio may still work through the fairing speakers). Requirement • The ComSystem will function properly only if the rider and passenger are wearing
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• The intercom will mute the music from all audio sources when VOX is engaged, and return the music 3.5 seconds after the last VOX input is received. The 3.5 second delay spans the natural gaps that occur from voice inflections and minor turns of the head (away from microphone) that occur while riding. • The optional rider / passenger PTT switch will also activate intercom, thus allowing both the rider and passenger the enjoyment of the two- way communication when using two-way radios. • When r
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Auxiliary Audio Input The ComSystem provides a port to connect auxiliary audio players (such as MP3 devices) to the audio channel (Level 1). Requirements • Connect the accessory audio device using a connection cable BMW PN 99 99 0 000 204 (short) or 99 99 0 000 205 (long), which has a 3.5 mm stereo plug at both ends. Function • The auxiliary audio input jack ➊ becomes live when fairing speaker / headset switch ➋ is set to fairing speakers. EXT = button out / HS = button in. • Note that a “pop
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Cellular Telephone The ComSystem provides an input for cellular phone communication. Given the increased emphasis / local legislation requiring the use of cellular phone headsets while driving a car, as well as the proliferation of phone models and calling plans available, BMW is providing a simple connection to the ComSystem via the cellular phone headset 2.5 mm jack found on most phones. If your phone does not have a headset jack, consult your phone supplier for an accessory headset adapter.
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oddments compartment. A longer cable is available PN 99 99 0 000 203 to allow placement of the phone in the optional tank utility pouch 71 60 2 342 670. • Turn the phone “on”, place the phone in the tray and close the lid. • For cellular phones equipped with voice-command dialing, your helmet headset microphone is continually connected to the cellular phone. This will enable rider or passenger to activate the voice- command dialing feature. However, note that your phone will “hear” everything
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Operation of (FRS) Family Channel Radio Requirement • A FRS radio such as the Kenwood FreeTalk™ (BMW PN 99 99 0 000 041) and corresponding adapter cable (BMW PN 99 99 0 000 199) are required. Several different adapter cables have been developed for the most popular FRS radios (see page 23). Please consult your BMW retailer for options prior to purchasing your FRS radio. • A push-to-talk button is required. A driver and passenger PTT button kit is available to allow either person to initiate c
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• Incoming FRS radio transmissions will activate the intercom system, mute the music (Level 1), and will be heard by rider and passenger. Rider and passenger can discuss what is being heard from the FRS or CB radio without that conversation be transmitted. If CB is also being monitored, incoming transmissions will mix with the FRS radio broadcasts, muting the music as well. • To transmit, rider or passenger must press the PTT button with (TX) toggle switch set to “FRS”. • You can only transmit
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particularly true of CB, which is AM band (FRS is FM). Therefore, expect less range in mountain areas, greater range in plains areas. Note: For maximum enjoyment of the system, it is imperative that the helmet headset microphone placement be correct, as advised in the headset installation instructions. Too much gap between the mouth and microphone will result in excessive noise entering the system and imperfect intercom operation / VOX switching. 14
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Operation of (CB) Citizen Band Radio Requirement • A CB radio such as the Midland™ 75-830 CB radio kit (BMW PN 99 99 0 000 196) available from your BMW retailer. • We recommend that the CB radio kit be installed by your BMW retailer. • The BMW CB antenna kit BMW PN 99 00 0 001 050 / 051 mast and base is required. • A push-to-talk button is required. A driver and passenger PTT button kit is available to allow either person to initiate communications on the CB radio under BMW PN 99 99 0 000 193.
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desired channel. You can select memory functions to remember specific channels. • With intercom volume set at your normal level, adjust the volume of the CB radio to be received at a comfortable level. Use the CB radio volume control to do this (you need to receive a real transmission to do this) before the ride begins. Also adjust the CB squelch control to a comfortable level. • We recommend reading the owners manual provided with your CB radio to take full advantage of the features and bene
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Note: If you receive a cell phone call while riding with the FRS or CB radio in use, the cell phone will mute all Level 1 & 2 communications. How- ever, if (out of habit) you press the PTT button while talking on the phone (something you should not do), that portion of your phone conversation could be transmitted over the FRS or CB radio. Note: The range afforded with CB or FRS radio will vary depending upon terrain, weather conditions, outside sources of interference, etc. This is particularl
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Accessory Audio Warning Device or GPS BMW has provided a special connection plug in the wiring harness of the ComSystem for connection of an Accessory Audio Warning Device (AAWD) and GPS. Requirements • A GPS system with audio output signal and / or AAWD with audio output signal. • See your BMW retailer for details on the BMW Ridefinder GPS system or AAWD options. Function • Mount your AAWD to the motorcycle. • The BMW Ridefinder GPS is provided with a special mounting bracket and wiring harness
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volume control to do this (you need to receive a real transmission to do this) before the ride begins. • AAWD or GPS volume level must be set high enough to trigger the audio circuit. Very low volume levels may produce a “choppy” audio response. • A special plug kit with universal pigtail is available from your BMW retailer under BMW PN 99 99 0 000 194, to provide a quick connection to your AAWD. A three-conductor plug is mounted in the LH handlebar molded housing, allowing quick disconnection
