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- Page 1 User Guide VoiceLift VoiceLift Pro Microphones VoiceLift Pro Microphone Kits (VLM) and VoiceLift Pro Microphone Systems (VLS) Featuring the PVS 407D PoleVault Digital Switcher 68-2959-01 Rev. A 10 17...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. - Page 3 ついては、 エクス トロンのウェブサイ ト より 『Extron Safety www.extron.com and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright © 2017 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks( ®...
- Page 4 (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Extron Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 5 Canada Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
- Page 6 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction SIS Configuration and Control ............1 ......26 About this Guide ..........1 Overview ............26 Host to Receiver Communications ....26 About the VoiceLift Pro Microphone Kits (VLM Kits) ............2 Error Response ..........26 About the VoiceLift System (VLS) ......3 Timeout ............ - Page 8 viii...
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Page 9: Introduction
Introduction This section covers the following topics: About this Guide • • About the VoiceLift Pro Microphone Kits • About the VoiceLift System VoiceLift Pro Microphone Features • • Application Diagram About this Guide This guide describes the components, installation, and operation of the Extron VoiceLift Pro Microphone Kit and the VoiceLift System. -
Page 10: About The Voicelift Pro Microphone Kits (Vlm Kits)
About the VoiceLift Pro Microphone Kits (VLM Kits) A VoiceLift Pro Microphone Kit is a classroom microphone amplification system that enables a teacher or presenter to be clearly heard at a comfortable level throughout the entire room. There are three types of VoiceLift VLM kits available: •... -
Page 11: About The Voicelift System (Vls)
About the VoiceLift System (VLS) The VoiceLift System consists of a VLM kit, a PoleVault switcher, and two FF 120 speakers. There are three types of VoiceLift Systems: • VLS 3001 contains: The VLM 3001 kit, a PVS 407D PoleVault switcher, and two FF 120 speakers. •... -
Page 12: Voicelift Pro Microphone Features
VoiceLift Pro Microphone Features • Lightweight microphones — The microphones are made of lightweight and impact-resistant polycarbonate material. The VLP 302 pendant microphone can be worn comfortably around the neck or clipped to clothing. The VLH 302 can be used for multiple presenters and as a student pass-around microphone. -
Page 13: Application Diagram
Application Diagram The application diagram below shows a typical classroom installation incorporating the VoiceLift System. Extron TCP/IP PVM 220 Network PlenumVault Mounting Kit Ethernet Extron VLR 302 VoiceLift Receiver CONF LINK Extron Extron PVS 407D FF 120 PoleVault Flat Field Switcher Speakers Short-throw... -
Page 14: Vlm Kit Installation And Operation
VLM Kit Installation and Operation This section covers the following topics: VoiceLift Pro Microphone Kit Overview • • Installing the VLC 302 Charger and Charging the Microphones • Installing the VLR 302 Receiver Setting up the Microphones • • Pairing the Microphones with the VLR 302 •... -
Page 15: Vlp 302 Microphone Features
VLP 302 Microphone Features Figure 3. VLP 302 Microphone Features — Status LED (tri-color) — Microphone identification label recess — Microphone acoustic ports — Power/mute button — Auxiliary microphone input (3.5 mm mono female input jack) — Volume button (increase) —... - Page 16 Auxiliary microphone input (Audio In) — Connect an auxiliary lavalier microphone into this 3.5 mm mono auxiliary mic input jack. When an external lavalier microphone is connected, the built in microphone elements in the VLP 302 are disabled. Function button — When this button is pressed and held for two seconds, the microphone signals the receiver to toggle Relay 2 to its opposite state.
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Page 17: Vlh 302 Microphone Features
VLH 302 Microphone Features Front Side Rear Figure 4. VLH 302 Microphone Features Power Switch — Slide up to power on and down to power off. Power Status LED — Dual color LED (green and red) indicates power or Link status. LED indicators when the microphone is powered on and in use: LED Color Indication... -
Page 18: Installing The Vlc 302 Charger And Charging The Microphones
Installing the VLC 302 Charger and Charging the Microphones The VLC 302 charges the microphone battery. It is powered by an external wall power supply (provided). The microphone battery requires up to 5 hours to charge fully. It is safe to charge for extended periods, but Extron recommends storing the microphone out of the charger with the battery removed. - Page 19 Insert the microphone into one of the charger slots ( The microphone LED turns red when the microphone is charging. LED Color Indication Red – steady Battery charging Green – steady Battery fully charged Incompatible or failed Red and green – alternate battery detected.
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Page 20: Installing The Vlr 302 Receiver
Installing the VLR 302 Receiver The VLR 302 receiver outputs audio signals from the microphones as one balanced mono line level signal to the PVS switcher or connected audio amplifier. In dual microphone systems, the signals from the two microphones are mixed at the receiver and then output to the connected audio amplifier. -
Page 21: Setting Up The Microphones
Setting up the Microphones VLP 302 Pendant Microphone Verify that the battery is installed and fully charged. Set the microphone(s) for either "teacher" or "student" mode using the DIP switch, accessible from beneath the battery cover (see below): In teacher mode (default), all microphone •... -
Page 22: Vlh 302 Handheld Microphone
VLH 302 Handheld Microphone Verify that the battery is installed and fully charged. Turn the microphone on by sliding up the power switch (see at right). NOTE: Each VLM kit includes microphones and a VLR 302 receiver that have already been paired. - Page 23 NOTES: • Once initiated, pairing mode is enabled for 30 seconds. Users must repeat the process if they have exceeded the 30 second pairing window or if pairing was not successful. • Receiver Pairing/Discovery mode can also be enabled remotely via SIS comands.Commands can be sent to the receiver through direct USB connection or through PVS switcher connection.
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Page 24: Setting Up Vlp 302 Instant Alerts
Setting up VLP 302 Instant Alerts Instant alerts can be triggered using VLP 302 pendant microphones set to "teacher" mode. Press and hold both volume buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to send a command to close the normally open relay (Relay 1) on the receiver for a duration of 5 seconds. When Relay 1 is closed, the status LED on the VLP microphone lights red to indicate the triggered state. -
Page 25: Tips For Using The Microphones
Tips for Using the Microphones • Speak in a normal tone of voice. When the microphone is set up properly, voice audio is amplified just above ambient room noise. • Mute or turn the microphone off while having private conversations. •... -
Page 26: Voicelift System Installation
VoiceLift System Installation This section provides instructions for installing the VoiceLift System (VLS). Topics include: Recommended Installation Tools • • Step 1 — Mount the VLR 302 Receiver Step 2 — Mount the FF 120 Speakers • • Step 3 — Install the PVS 407D Switcher •... -
Page 27: Step 1 - Mount The Vlr 302 Receiver
Step 1 — Mount the VLR 302 Receiver Rack Mounting The receiver includes 1/8 rack mounting holes for mounting directly to a rack shelf or architectural enclosure that supports standard Extron mounting hole patterns. UL Guidelines for Rack Mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines are relevant to the safe installation of this product in a rack: •... -
Page 28: Zip Clip Mounting
Zip Clip Mounting Using the ZipClip 100 (optional) To attach the receiver to the ZipClip 100 mounting clip: Insert the bottom of the receiver down into the clip, starting with one end. Pivot the other end down and press until the clip snaps into place. - Page 29 Loosen, do not remove. Cover plate — Loosen, but do not remove, the two screws on the top of the cover plate, as shown on the right. Next, slide and remove the cover plate. Cover Plate Flexible Conduit Adapter Using Flexible Conduit — When using flexible Flexible Conduit conduit, insert the conduit into the cover plate opening using an appropriate conduit adapter,...
- Page 30 Set the speaker on top of a T-rail making sure to hide the edges behind the grid rail, as shown below. Extron Extron FF 120 FF 120 Ceiling Ceiling Speakers Speakers T-rail (1) Ceiling Tile Ceiling Tile T-rail (1) Ceiling Tile 2' by 4' Ceiling Tiles Rails Ceiling Tile...
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Page 31: Step 3 - Install The Pvs 407D Switcher
Step 3 — Install the PVS 407D Switcher The PVS 407D PoleVault Switcher receives input video and audio signals from the AV source input wallplates, and audio signals from the VoiceLift VLR 302 receiver. It outputs and switches the video and audio signals to a display and speakers. For details, see the PoleVault Digital Systems Installation Guide (Featuring the PVS 407D Switcher), included with the switcher and available at www.extron.com. -
Page 32: Step 4 - Connect The Receiver And Speakers To The Polevault Switcher
Step 4 — Connect the Receiver and Speakers to the PoleVault Switcher NOTES: • Use CATx shielded twisted pair STP cable with T568A or T568B straight-through wiring. • The connection to the PoleVault switcher powers the receiver, and enables communication and audio between the receiver and the switcher. -
Page 33: Step 5 - Set Up The Microphones And Test The System
Step 5 — Set up the Microphones and Test the System Set up each microphone in the VoiceLift system (see Setting up the Microphones page 13). Set the microphone gain: Power on the VoiceLift system. The Power LEDs on the microphone and receiver light green. -
Page 34: Sis Configuration And Control
SIS Configuration and Control This section provides information on how to configure the VoiceLift system using Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands. It provides a list and descriptions of the available commands. Topics include: • Overview Host to Receiver Communication •... -
Page 35: Commands And Responses
Commands and Responses Using the Command and Response Table Command and Response Table for SIS Commands on page 28 lists the following: • Valid ASCII command codes The receiver responses to the host • • A description of the command function, or the results of executing the command The ASCII to hexadecimal conversion table below is for use with the command and response table: ASCII to Hex Conversion Table... -
Page 36: Command And Response Table For Sis Commands
= View Paried Microphones 0 = Microphone Not Occupied or Pairing Failed 1 = Link slot occupied 9 = Reciever is unable to enter pairing mode. A previously paired microphone is on and connected; or both LINK slots are already occupied. = Initiate Pairing mode 1 = Pairing initiated 99 = Pairing mode failed;... -
Page 37: Reference Information
Reference Information This section provides the following reference information: Updating Firmware with Firmware Loader • • Resetting the VLR 302 Updating Firmware with Firmware Loader To upload and update firmware for the VLR 302, download the new firmware to a connected computer and upload the firmware with the Extron Firmware Loader utility. -
Page 38: Installing Firmware Loader
Installing Firmware Loader Once Firmware Loader has been downloaded, run the .exe file from the location where the file was saved. The installation window opens. Follow the instructions on the installation screens to install Firmware Loader on the computer. Downloading Firmware Figure 12. -
Page 39: Installing Firmware With Firmware Loader
Installing Firmware with Firmware Loader Connect the host device to the front panel USB port. Open Firmware Loader and establish a connection between the computer and the device. The dialog box opens. Add Device... Figure 13. Add Device... Dialog Box From the drop-down list, select Device Name... -
Page 40: Resetting The Vlr 302
Resetting the VLR 302 Follow the steps below to reset the VLR 302 receiver using the front panel Reset button (see on page 12). The VLR 302 may also be reset using the Product Configuration Software (see the help file for the VLR 302 module within PCS). NOTE: All paired microphones must be turned off in order to properly reset the VLR 302 receiver. -
Page 41: Extron Warranty
Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.