TRAIL JAMZTM In-Helmet Speakers Installation Instructions & Hints
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION:
A pair of scissors to trim Velcro for Volume Control.
Popsicle stick or the like to press wires behind liner and/or rubber trim on your helmet.
INSTALL SPEAKERS:
Put your helmet on & note where the center of your ears sit in the helmet.
This is where you want to install your speakers.
(This spot is usually at, or slightly behind, the Mounting Rivet for the helmet strap.)
Remove your helmet & test fit your speakers, see how well they fit.
You may have to curve the speaker covers a bit to fit the shape of your helmet.
Also note, where the wires should come out of your speakers.
--> You want ALL wires to be protected behind your helmet liner. <--
Find the best direction that will allow you to easily run the wires behind the liner.
When ready, Install one speaker by peeling the Velcro backing away from the adhesive on the back and pressing into place. Repeat with other speaker.
You can get extra wire length between the speakers by sliding the small plastic piece down the wire & gently pulling the wires apart.
ADJUSTING SPEAKERS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE:
Once you have the speakers installed, put your helmet on, have music playing & listen closely, as you move the helmet up/down, and front to rear.
You will notice an area they work best in. (The "sweet spot")
Gently peel the Velcro apart & move the speakers to the Sweet Spot.
Keep testing & fine tuning until you are happy with the results.
The speakers will fit most any helmet.
They are very Thin & Light, however they do require some room.
Most helmets have a small pocket by the ears that the speakers fit nicely into.
Not all do however.
For the helmets that don't have enough room, most guys usually peel back the liner a bit,
trim/shave just a bit of the foam behind the liner, to make room for the speakers, re-install the liner, & then install the speakers.
(You want little to nothing between the speakers & your ears.)
VOLUME CONTROL INSTALLATION:
You want the Volume control mounted so you can easily operate it with your Left Hand.
The Left side of your Helmet mounted low, usually mounted on the bottom edge works best.
Using Scissors, cut the soft side(loops) of Velcro to fit the side of your Volume Control.
Clean Volume control area of install with rubbing alcohol, allow to fully dry.
Peel & stick on side furthest away from the volume control wheel.
(Volume Control Case usually has 2 screws on mounting side.)
Clean helmet area to mount Hook Half of Velcro for Volume Control with rubbing alcohol & let dry.
Peel backing from Hook half of Velcro, align, and press into place.
Rub into place with fingers to insure a good bond.
(The adhesive is pressure sensitive.)
WIRES:
Neatly tuck any excess wire behind your helmet liner.
You can also tuck them under/behind the rubber edging on your helmet.
The rubber edging is especially useful near the Volume control.
Do NOT let wires from volume control hang loose! Tuck snug into helmet.
If you leave the wires hanging loose from the volume control, they will buffet in the wind millions of times & break.
Only the last 6" of wire should hang from your helmet, NOT from the volume control.
Use the extension cable provided to run to player inside your jacket if needed.
Plug 1/8" stereo plug from speakers into extension cable, then plug extension cable into your MP3 Player.
Make sure plug is FULLY seated into player.
HINTS:
Mounting surfaces for Velcro adhesive MUST be clean (use Rubbing Alcohol & let dry) prior to attachment to helmet.
Mount the Volume control on the left side on the lower edge of your helmet, control facing downward, offset to the outside.
You will find that the location makes it very easy to use the volume control.
Adjust the Equalizer settings on your MP3 Player to increase volume levels.
To re-adjust/move the mounting Velcro on your helmet, you can heat up with a hair dryer & gently peel off of helmet.
Done carefully, you can re-apply to your helmet & re-use.
When plugging & un-plugging, hold the connectors, NOT the wires.
We welcome ANY product and/or instruction/use suggestions! : )
Feel free to make any suggestions and/or ask any questions at support@trailjamz.com
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ENJOY YOUR TUNES ! : )
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