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CLEAR-COM ENCORE IF4W4 4-CHANNEL FOUR-WIRE INTERFACE I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
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Room 1806, Hua Bin Building No. 8 Yong An Dong Li Jian Guo Men Wai Ave Chao Yang District Beijing, P.R. China 100022 Clear-Com is a registered trademark of Vitec Group Communications. The Clear-Com Logo is a registered trademark of Vitec Group Communications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Figure 1: Safety Symbols EMC AND SAFETY The IF4W4 Interface meets all relevant CE and FCC specifications set out below: EN55103-1 Electromagnetic compatibility. Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual, and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
The cable is run from the output connector of a Clear-Com main or remote station to the rear panel of the IF4W4. One wire carries power, the other wire carries the intercom signal, and the shield acts as common ground.
The interface mounts in a standard 19 in. (48.64 cm) equipment rack and is 1.75 in. (4.48 cm) in height. Figure 1-2: IF4W4 Rear View Installation and setup requirements are the same for all channels of the IF4W4 interface (i.e., A, B, C, or D channels). OPERATION For normal operation, the position of the ‘Link’...
Adjust the receive level on the interface using the ‘In’ control while listening to the output of a Clear-Com intercom station. The ‘In’ control is located on the front panel of the IF4W4. Repeat the same procedure for each channel.
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(i.e. A, B, C, or D channels). The following describes installation of a four-channel interface. The IF4W4 interface can be set up to operate as four independent interfaces, or may be internally bussed into a single common party line. Therefore installation requirements will vary according to the configuration.
Mic Headset Emulation”), local sidetone in the four-wire devices (i.e. cameras) must be completely turned off. STANDARD FOUR-WIRE INSTALLATION: LINE LEVEL IN/OUT The standard four-wire installation provides input/output for general purpose four-wire interfaces. Figure 2-4 shows the IF4W4 connections for this type of installation. IF4W4 XMIT...
CARBON MIC HEADSET EMULATION Figure 2-6 shows the IF4W4 connections to a carbon mic headset. Local sidetone in the four-wire device must be completely turned off. IF4W4 Figure 2-6: Carbon Mic Headset Emulation Please refer to the technical specification for further information.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IF4W4 4-CHANNEL FOUR-WIRE INTERFACE dBu is an absolute measurement. 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 volts RMS Program Line Input Input Impedance >= 1KΩ Party Line Output Output Impedance >10KΩ Stage Announce/Balanced Line Out Type Balanced Output Impedance >= 80Ω...
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Weight 5.83 lbs. (2.65 Kg) Notice About Specifications While Clear-Com makes every attempt to maintain the accuracy of the information contained in its product manuals, that information is subject to change without notice. Performance specifications included in this manual are design-center specifications and are included for customer guidance and to facilitate system installation.
• UHF wireless intercom systems have a limited warranty of three years. • All other Clear-Com and Drake brand systems and products, including beltpacks, have a limited warranty of two years. The warranty starts at the time of the product’s original purchase. The warranty...
such agreement. For more information, contact your authorized dealer, distributor, or sales representative. Instructions for reaching VGC’s User Support Centers are given below. Telephone for Europe, Middle East and Africa: +49 40 6688 4040 Telephone for the Americas and Asia: +1 510 337 6600 Email: vitec.support@AVC.de Once the standard warranty period has expired, the User Support Center will continue to provide telephone support if you have purchased an Extended...
years the warranty of any product offered with a standard two-year warranty. The total warranty period will not extend beyond five years. Any purchase of an extended warranty provides 24 x 7 customer support in addition to the warranty immediately upon purchase of the warranty extension. Note: VGC does not offer warranty extensions on UHF wireless intercom systems, or on any product with a 1-year or 90-day warranty.
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of customer furnished components resulting in damage to VGC provided product. This limited warranty is not transferable and cannot be enforced by anyone other than the original consumer purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country.
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