Sena 50R Quick Start Guide
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50R LOW PROFILE MOTORCYCLE BLUETOOTH
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH MESH INTERCOM
1.0.1
SENA
QUICK START GUIDE ENGLISH
Designed for those who want a sleeker device, the 50R Mesh Intercom headset continues Senas affinity for advancing adventure and keeping people connected on the road.
Bluetooth 5.0
Multi-Way Intercom
Mesh Intercom up to 2 km (1.2 mi)*
Intercom up to 2 km (1.2 mi)*
HD Speakers
Audio Multitasking
Multi-Language Voice Command Support Siri and Google Assistant
* in open terrain
RIDE CONNECTED
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SENA Technologies, Inc. sena.com Customer Support: support.sena.com
1. This product comes with a Quick Start Guide, which is a basic version of the Users Guide. A FULL VERSION OF THE USERS GUIDE CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT SENA.COM.
2. Update this product for free with the latest firmware to fully enjoy the new advanced features built into this product. Visit sena.com to see how to update your product.
3. Users can follow Sena on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram to receive the most up to date information on products, helpful tips and all other announcements regarding Sena products.
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How to Use This Guide The legend and callouts are here to help you read the illustrations. New technology can be confusing, but weve created a simple way to perform actions using illustrations.
= M 1s HOLD
Function = Button(s) to Tap or Hold
Buttons
M Mesh Intercom Button
(+) Button
Center Button
(-) Button
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Icon Legend
1x TAP Tap button the specified
number of times 10s HOLD Press and Hold button for the
specified amount of time
Hello Audible prompt
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Product Details
DC Power Charging & Firmware Upgrade Port
Bluetooth Antenna
Mesh Intercom Antenna
Microphone Connector
Speaker Connectors
Status LED
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Installation Using the Hook and Loop Fasteners for Main Unit
1 2
Using the Double Sided Adhesive Tapes for Main Unit
1 2
Using the Clamp for Main Unit
1 2
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Installing the Speakers and the Microphone
1
1 2
2
3 1
2
4
Mesh Intercom Antenna Pull the Mesh Intercom Antenna inwards slightly to unfold it.
1
2
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Sena 50 Utility App By simply pairing your phone with your headset, you can use the Sena 50 Utility App for quicker and easier set up and management.
App Features - Mesh Intercom, Bluetooth Intercom, Music, Device settings, Quick Start Guide, and Users Guide.
Download - Android: Google Play Store > Sena 50 Utility - iOS: App Store > Sena 50 Utility
Sena Device Manager The Sena Device Manager allows you to upgrade the firmware and configure its settings directly from your PC or Apple computer. Download the Sena Device Manager from sena.com.
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Basic Operations Powering On
= 1s HOLD
Volume Up
= 1x TAP
Powering Off
= 1x TAP
Volume Down
= 1x TAP
Checking the Battery Level Instructions are for when powering the headset on.
Visual Method
= 1s HOLD
=
=
=
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Phone Pairing Mobile Phone Pairing
Press and hold the Center Button and (+) Button for 3 seconds when the 50R is turned off.
= 3s HOLD
= Alternating blue and red flashing lights indicate device is now discoverable. With your mobile phone in Bluetooth-pairing mode, select Sena 50R in the list of devices detected.
LED STATUS
=
PIN NUMBER
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Mobile Phone Answer a Call
= 1x TAP
Reject a call
= 2s HOLD
End a Call
= 2s HOLD
Siri and Google Assistant Activate the Siri or Google Assistant Installed on Your Smartphone
= Hey Google or Hey Siri
or
3s HOLD
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Music Controls Play/Pause
= 1s HOLD
[Beep, Beep]
Track forward
= 1s HOLD
Track backward
= 1s HOLD
Mesh Intercom When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the 50R will automatically connect to nearby 50R users and allow them to talk to each other by pressing the Mesh Intercom Button.
Mesh Intercom On
= M 1x TAP
Mesh intercom on
Mesh Intercom Off
= M 1x TAP
Mesh intercom off
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Open Mesh When Mesh Intercom is enabled, the headset will be in Open Mesh (default: channel 1) initially. Users can freely communicate with each other in the same Open Mesh channel.
Channel Setting (Default: channel 1) If the Open Mesh communication experiences interference because other groups are also using channel 1 (default), change the channel. You can select from channels 1 to 9.
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Enter into the Channel Setting
= M 2x TAP
Channel setting, 1
Navigate between Channels (1 2 8 9 Exit 1 )
= 1x TAP
or = 1x TAP
#
Save the Channel
= 1x TAP
Channel is set, channel #
Note: To exit the Channel Setting, tap the (+) Button or (-) Button until you hear a voice prompt, Exit, and tap the Center Button.
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Group Mesh Group Mesh is a closed group intercom function that allows users to join, leave, or rejoin a group intercom conversation without pairing each headset. Up to 24 users can all be connected in each private group.
Creating a Group Mesh Creating a Group Mesh requires two or more Open Mesh users.
B
A
D
C
Open Mesh
1. Enter into Mesh Grouping to create a Group Mesh.
C
YOU
and = M 5s HOLD
D
FRIEND
Mesh Grouping
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2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping and automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh.
Group Mesh
Open Mesh Group Mesh
B D
A C
Joining an Existing Group Mesh One of the members in an Existing Group Mesh can allow new members in Open Mesh to join the Existing Group Mesh.
B
A C E
D F
New Members Existing Group Mesh and Current Members
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1. One of the current members and a new member enter into Mesh Grouping to join the Existing Group Mesh.
C
YOU (NEW
MEMBER)
and = M 5s HOLD
E
CURRENT MEMBER IN GROUP
MESH
Mesh Grouping
2. The headsets complete Mesh Grouping. The new members will hear a voice prompt as their headsets automatically switch from Open Mesh to Group Mesh.
Group Mesh
EC
D F
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Reset Mesh If a headset in an Open Mesh or Group Mesh resets the Mesh, it will automatically return to Open Mesh (default: channel 1).
= M 8s HOLD
Enable/Disable Mic (Default: Enable) Users can enable/disable the microphone when communicating in a Mesh Intercom.
Enable/Disable the Microphone
= M 1s HOLD
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Bluetooth Intercom Up to three other people can be paired with the headset for Bluetooth intercom conversations.
Note: Repeat the step above to pair with Intercom Friends C & D.
Intercom Pairing
A
B C D
Pairing with Intercom B
A
and = 5s HOLD
B
Intercom Pairing
The 50R will automatically pair with a Sena headset.
= Flashing blue LED confirms intercoms are paired.
LED STATUS
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Two-Way Intercom Last-Come, First-Served
A B
YOU Intercom Friend 1
A C B
YOU Intercom Friend 1
Intercom Friend 2
A D C B
YOU Intercom Friend 1
Intercom Friend 2
Intercom Friend 3
Start/End with Intercom Friend 1
D = 1x
TAP
Start/End with Intercom Friend 2
C = 2x
TAP
Start/End with Intercom Friend 3
B = 3x
TAP
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FM Radio On
= 1s HOLD
Scan Stations
= 1s HOLD
= 1s HOLD
Navigating Preset Stations
= 1s HOLD
FM Radio Off
= 1s HOLD
Seek Stations
= 2x TAP
= 2x TAP
FM Radio
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Configuration Menu Accessing the Headset Configuration Menu
= 10s HOLD
Configuration menu
Execute Menu Options
= 1x TAP
Navigating Between Menu Options
= 1x TAP
[Menu prompt]
= 1x TAP
[Menu prompt]
Troubleshooting Factory Reset
= 10s HOLD
= 2x TAP
= 1x TAP
Fault Reset
=
1x TAP
Note: Fault Reset will not restore the headset to factory default settings.
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TYPE OPERATION BUTTON COMMANDS
Basic
Operations
Power on / Power off
1s HOLD
1x TAP
Volume up / Volume down or 1x TAP
Mobile Phone
Answer phone call 1x TAP
End phone call 2s HOLD
Reject phone call 2s HOLD
Speed dial 3s HOLD
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TYPE OPERATION BUTTON COMMANDS
Siri and Google
Assistant
Activate the Siri or Google Assistant 3s HOLD
Music
Play/Pause music 1s HOLD
Track forward 1s HOLD
Track backward 1s HOLD
FM Radio
FM radio on/off 1s HOLD
Select preset 1s HOLD
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