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 individuals, whether on motorcycles, other vehicles, or at home / office. There are many choices available to riders, so it is important to fully understand how to manage these choices to bring the highest level of enjoyment to you and your passenger. Please read the enclosed manual completely. The manual provides an overview of the audio & communications system, a detailed explanation how each interface operates, and provides an understanding of options / accessories available to maximize your enjoyment of the system. If you have any questions, please direct them to your BMW retailer, who is always available to assist you with advice and support for all of your motorcycle needs. We wish you pleasant reading of this operation manual and many enjoyable journeys on your BMW! 1 Safety Notes The following symbols are used in this operating manual for safety notes: Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation or unsafe practice that may cause property damage or may invalidate your vehicle warranty. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury. Note: Tips for facilitation of operation, control and adjustment, as well as maintenance work. In the interest of your personal safety, please read this operating manual and particularly the safety notes carefully and in full. 2 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 and those around you. Moreover, the influence of high noise levels can damage your hearing. Only use the communications features of the ComSystem when the traffic situation allows without danger. Observe all local regulations with respect to helmet installed audio systems. While driving, do not conduct any conversations by radio or telephone which will distract you from events on the road. In these cases, you should stop the motorcycle and only drive on after the conversation is concluded. 3 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 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 one of the sources listed below: • BMW AM/FM/weatherband radio with cassette and optional 6-disc CD or • Auxiliary Audio Input (MP3 players or other recorded music devices) Level 2 -ComSystem driver / passenger intercom, which mutes level 1 audio when engaged. The ComSystem intercom is also engaged when a signal is received from: • CB radio (27 MHz two-way radio) and / or • Family Channel radio (462 MHz two-way radios from Kenwood, Motorola, etc.) Level 3 -Cell Phone, which mutes all level 2 and lower functions (except intercom), connecting rider and passenger helmet headsets to cell phone. Level 4 -Warning device will interrupt all lower levels (for RH helmet speaker only), to signal: • Accessory Audio Warning Device (equipped with audio output jack) or • Global Positioning System (GPS) device (equipped with audio output jack) The BMW ComSystem also provides the basic linkage to the rider / passenger headsets for all of the functions noted above. The BMW ComSystem has been optimized to provide excellent music fidelity for your listening enjoyment, gaining full benefit from the BMW 120W sound system that is standard on the K 1200 LT. The BMW ComSystem will function with any BMW helmet headset sold to-date w...