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VoiceLift
VoiceLift
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Microphone Systems
68-1629-01 Rev. B
07 10

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  • Page 1 User Guide VoiceLift VoiceLift ® Microphone Systems 68-1629-01 Rev. B 07 10...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte- Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor.
  • Page 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio and TV technician for help. Copyright © 2010 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Stage 4: Connecting the Cables Introduction ....31 ............1 Receiver Dome..........31 About This Guide ..........1 The VoiceLift Systems ........1 S/UTP Cable ............. 31 Application Diagram ........2 Before You Begin — Planning the Stage 5: Testing the System ......37 Installation ............
  • Page 6 VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ® ® VoiceLift VLR 102 receiver can be installed on a drop ceiling, a standard junction box, an octagonal ceiling box, or a wall. It is assumed that the installer has some knowledge of and experience with audio/video, electrical, or electronic device installation.

  • Page 8: Application Diagram

    PVS 305SA PoleVault Switcher VLR 102 Extron AUDIO UTER COMP AUDIO VIDEO Receiver FF 120 DISPL VOLU CONFIG Plus TCP/IP Plenum Flat Network ™ Field Speakers VLC 102 Desktop Charging Station Figure 1. Typical Classroom Installation VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Introduction...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin - Planning The Installation

    Consult the lists starting below, which, though not comprehensive, will help ensure that you have considered the key aspects. Receiver Coverage The VoiceLift receiver has the same room coverage pattern whether it is mounted on the ceiling or a wall. VoiceLift...

  • Page 10: Room Considerations

    Interference and noise sources Infrared and radio frequency noise can reduce the performance of the microphone system. To minimize noise in the system, avoid mounting the VoiceLift receiver near the following items: Lighting, fluorescent or incandescent — Keep the receiver at least 2 feet (61 cm) away from a light source.
  • Page 11 Installed furniture (such as bookcases, racks, cabinets, workbenches, and sinks) Support pillars I-beams Projectors VLR 102 Ceiling Receiver Beams B lu e Ja ra du at io Cl ass of 20 ’s Sta Not Good Extron Extr Figure 5. Potential Line-of-Sight Obstructions VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Introduction...
  • Page 12 Curtains and blinds Furniture (such as bookcases or easels) VLR 102 Receiver B lu e Ja ra du at io Cl ass of 20 Good ’s Sta Not Good Extron Extr Figure 6. Reflective Surfaces VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Introduction...

  • Page 13: Receiver Location

    The room has recessed or sheltered areas such as alcoves or bays. The room has large windows or windows on multiple walls. Portions of the walls are dark or covered. The diagrams on the next page show examples of secondary receiver placement and coverage. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Introduction...
  • Page 14 When placing a receiver to cover a certain part of the room, you do not need to angle the receiver in the direction of the target area. The VoiceLift microphone coverage angle is adequate. If the room has high ceilings, consider mounting the receiver on poles to reduce the line-of-sight distance.

  • Page 15: Polevault Switcher Location (Vls System Only)

    Mounting a PoleVault Switcher Possible switcher mounting locations include: On a desk Mounted to a wall Under a desk Mounted to a ceiling pole In a cabinet Above a drop ceiling (The PVS is plenum rated.) VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Introduction...

  • Page 16: Inventory

    Carefully check all the received items against the following inventory lists. VoiceLift VLM System Kits Devices and Hardware The VoiceLift VLM System kit is shipped in one box and is available in two package configurations: VLM 1000 (part #42-139-01): Contains one VLP 102 Pendant Microphone, a VLR 102 Receiver, and a wall charger.
  • Page 17 100’ Speaker Cable Microphone Label Set VoiceLift User’s Guide Card NOTE: If any items in the VoiceLift System or FF 120 boxes are damaged or missing, contact the Extron S Sales and Technical Support Hotline (see rear cover for contact numbers).

  • Page 18: Installation Tools

    Installation Tools Extron recommends the following equipment (not provided) to ensure that the VoiceLift System is properly installed. Marker Pen, Pencil Handsaw for Safety Goggles Cutting Drywall Utility Knives Tools for Terminating Cable RJ-45 Crimpers and Connectors Flashlight Tape Measure...

  • Page 19: Items Not Included

    Optional Items The optional items listed below can be added to or substituted for items in the standard VoiceLift System kits. VLR 102 SR Secondary VoiceLift Receiver VLC 102 Charging Station VLP 102 Pendant Microphone (additional) PVS 305SA mounting options WMK 100 WallVault ®...

  • Page 20: Installation Overview

    Cut the ceiling tile. (page 26) Install the speakers in the drop ceiling. (page 26) (Optional) Install a seismic safety cable at each speaker location. (page 27) Terminate the speaker cable for the PVS switcher. (page 27) VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation Overview...
  • Page 21 (page 39) Installation Procedures The following sections contain instructions for installing the VoiceLift System. Where possible, line drawings and photos from an actual installation are used to clarify some of the steps discussed in the text. Each image has a number corresponding to Ñ...

  • Page 22: Stage 1: Mounting The Receiver

    The bracket is attached to the screw on the back of the ceiling tile. What it does: Fastens the receiver to a tile in a drop ceiling. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 23 VoiceLift Receiver to a Junction (page Stage 1d: Mounting the VoiceLift Receiver on a Pole (page Observe all local and national building and safety codes to ensure NOTE: that the installation meets all regulatory standards. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 1...

  • Page 24: Stage 1A - Installing The Receiver On A Drop Ceiling

    (see the illustration at lower-right). Observe all local and national NOTE: building and safety codes. Replace the ceiling tile. ¶ Attach a conduit to the back plate if desired. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 1...

  • Page 25: Stage 1B - Installing The Receiver To A Junction Box

    Attach the receiver housing to the junction box. 3. Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed. Observe all local and national NOTE: building and safety codes. Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 1...

  • Page 26: Stage 1C - Installing The Receiver On A Wall Or Other Hard Surface

    Use a knife to score around the edge of the selected raceway knockout to create a clean edge. Press on the scored section to remove it. Remove a raceway knockout from the housing, if needed. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 27 Mount the receiver housing and base to the surface using the appropriate screws for the type of surface. (Screws and wall anchors are not included.) If using a raceway, insert the raceway through the knockout, then mount the housing. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 1...

  • Page 28: Stage 1D - Installing The Receiver On A Pole

    Replace the lock nut onto the connector and tighten it to secure the connector to the housing. î ï – Attach the pole to the receiver back plate using a ¾-inch connector. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 1...

  • Page 29: Stage 2: Mounting The Ff 120 Speakers

    Receive and output the audio signal from the PVS 305SA switcher. Speaker Cable SPK 18, 35 feet What it does: For speaker installation, connects the ceiling speakers to the PVS 305SA switcher. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 2...
  • Page 30 T-rails. Replace the ceiling tile. Repeat steps 2a through 2f for each speaker that needs to be installed. É Remove the terminal cover and attach the clamp and ring to it. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 2...
  • Page 31 Speakers 4-pole Captive Screw Connector AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS Speaker To PVS 305SA Ohms Wire Color Terminal (Left and Right) PVS Switcher Positive (+) Rear Panel Black Negative (-) Wire the captive screw connector. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 2...
  • Page 32 Switcher Control software or SIS (Extron Special Instruction Set ) commands to ™ ™ change the setting to stereo if desired. For full details, refer to the PVS 305SA User’s Manual, available online at www.extron.com. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 2...

  • Page 33: Stage 3: Installing The Polevault Switcher

    On a wall, with the Extron WMK WallVault® Wall Mount Kit What it does: Receives input video and audio signals from A/V source input all plates, and audio signals from the VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver. Outputs and switches the signals to projector and ceiling speakers.
  • Page 34 Make sure that the PVS 305SA front and rear panels are accessible until installation and testing of the VoiceLift Microphone System is complete. WMK 100 WallVault Wall Mount Kit ® VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 3...

  • Page 35: Stage 4: Connecting The Cables

    CAT 5, 5E, 6, 7 screened unshielded twisted pair cable with T568A or T568B straight- through wiring Where it goes: Attaches to the receiver RJ-45 Out port and to the VoiceLift Receiver RJ-45 port on the PVS 305SA switcher. What it does: Provides power to the receiver and enables communication and audio between the receiver and the PoleVault switcher.
  • Page 36 2. Connect the cables to the receiver. Connect the S/UTP cable to the Receiver Out port (the RJ-45 connector on the left on the receiver base). Ç Connect the S/UTP cable to the Receiver Out RJ-45 port. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 37 Arrow on Housing Align Arrows Twist to Arrow Lock Arrow on Tab Receiver Dome Ñ Align the arrows on the housing rim and the dome tab. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 38 VLS systems to the PoleVault switcher location. Run the cables down through the projector pole and the PMK mounting bracket. ó Run the cables through the projector pole and the PMK 550. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 39 3B RGB 4B RGB 1B RGB 2B RGB 1B RGB 2B RGB PAGING AUX AUDIO RS-232 MLC/IR 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO /VIDEO /VIDEO SENSOR INPUT 5 VOL/MUTE 5A MAX â VoiceLift Receiver VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 4...

  • Page 40: Testing The System

    Stage 5: Testing the System This stage consists of configuring, setting up, and testing the VoiceLift Microphone System. 1. Set up the microphones. Set up each microphone in your VoiceLift system as follows: Set the channels using the rotary switch.
  • Page 41 If the feedback persists, lower the Volume Down microphone gain on the switcher until the feedback stops. ¶ ß – Volume Up and Down buttons on the VoiceLift microphone. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 5...
  • Page 42 Complete the mounting and installation of the PoleVault switcher if necessary. PoleVault Switcher Cable Access Slot Projector Pole Cable Slot Cover Ö Reattach the bottom of the PMK 550. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation — Stage 5...

  • Page 43: Installation Example - Setting Up An Instant Alert

    (C) pin of the Rly port to the receiver using a jumper between the common pin and the ground pin on the Contact input (CTC), the Aux Input (Aux In), or the RS-232 port (see the illustration at right). VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation Example...
  • Page 44 Ensure the microphone is set for NOTE: volume buttons either channel A or channel B. simultaneously. Check for the arrival of the e-mail notification. Ö Press and hold both Volume buttons for 3 seconds. VoiceLift Microphone Systems • Installation Example...

  • Page 45: Reference Information

    Reference Information This section contains the specifications for the following VoiceLift Microphone System components: VLR 102 Receiver and VLR 102 SR Secondary Receiver VLP 102 Pendant Microphone VLC 102 Microphone Charging Station PVS 305SA Switcher/Power Amplifier FF 120 Flat Field Speakers ™...
  • Page 46 Vibration ........ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) Regulatory compliance Safety ........c-UL, UL EMI/EMC ........ FCC Class B Environmental ....... Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS and WEEE. MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor VoiceLift System Installation • Reference Information...

  • Page 47: Specifications - Vlp 102 Pendant Microphone

    Environmental ....... Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS and WEEE. Accessibility ......Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d) MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty Product ........3 years parts and labor Microphone battery ....90 days VoiceLift System Installation • Reference Information...

  • Page 48: Specifications - Vlc 102 Charging Station

    STAR qualified power supply, efficiency level IV), RoHS, and WEEE MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor NOTES: All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. VoiceLift System Installation • Reference Information...

  • Page 49: Specifications - Pvs 305Sa And Ff 120

    Specifications — PVS 305SA and FF 120 PVS 305SA Switcher/Power Amplifier VoiceLift receiver input ....1 female RJ-45, -10 dBV (316 mVrms) nominal level NOTE: All nominal levels are at ± 10%. Audio output ....... 1 line out, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole 1 power amplifier, 5.0 mm captive screw connector, 4 pole, 2 channels...
  • Page 50 Safety ........NFPA90A, NFPA70; UL Listed for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, meets UL 1480 for commercial and professional audio systems NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. VoiceLift System Installation • Reference Information...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX Inside China Only +971.4.2991880 FAX Inside USA / Canada Only +1.919.863.1794 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400 +86.21.3760.1568 +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +31.33.453.4050 FAX +65.6383.4664 FAX +86.21.3760.1566 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX © 2010 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. www.extron.com...

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