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LRT WIRELESS MICROPHONE USER GUIDE WGD00091 Revision A...
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FCC and IC Notices This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada licence- exempt RSS standard(s). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cet équipement est conforme à...
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...................... 5 GENERAL OPERATION .................... 5 INSTALLATION ...................... 6 ...................... 6 OUNTING THE ....................... 6 NTENNA ONNECTION .................... 7 ABLE ONNECTION BASE UNIT FEATURES .................... 8 .................... 8 ED AND REEN TATUS ................... 8 INDING A ASE WITH A RANSMITTER TRANSMITTER UNIT FEATURES .................. 1 0 ...
Introduction This is the user guide for the WatchGuard Video Long Range Transmitter (LRT) Wireless Microphone. The LRT Microphone is a specialized device designed to be used exclusively with WatchGuard’s family of vehicle-based digital video recorder (DVR) products. This Guide’s purpose is to describe the proper connection, installation and use of the LRT Microphone.
Warning: The RP-SMA connector should be finger tightened only. No hand tools should be used when making the antenna connection. Only 900MHz antennas available from WatchGuard Video should be used. Wireless performance and audio quality will be affected if a non- approved antenna is used.
DVR Cable Connection Connect the supplied digital video recording (DVR) system interface cable to this point. This cable supplies power from the DVR to the Base device when the DVR power is turned on. This cable also transfers the audio signal from the microphone system to the DVR for inclusion in the DVR video recording.
Base Unit Features Red and Green Status LEDs Please reference Figure 2. The green LED on the Base will light when communicating with the Transmitter device. The LED will light solid green when a voice recording is enabled. During a voice recording, this LED will flash when the Transmitter is muted.
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until the contacts on the bottom of the Transmitter (Figure 5) connect with the contacts on the Base (Figure 3). The Base and Transmitter LEDs will flash briefly. After a few seconds, the binding process is complete. The Base and Transmitter are now ready for normal use.
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND FEATURES Transmitter Unit Features Transmitter Power On/Off Refer to Figure 5. Use this switch to turn the Transmitter device power on and off. This switch must be in the ON position for all Transmitter- recording functions to operate properly. Figure 5: Transmitter Bottom Talk/Mute Slide Switch Refer to Figure 6.
keep the recording enabled but there will be no voice audio present in the recording. Release the slide switch to re-enable the voice audio; the Transmitter LED will go back to a solid green LED. Figure 6: Transmitter Front Status Indicators Refer to Figures 7 and 8.
Vibration Mode Status This icon shows when the vibration notification mode is selected. Beeper Mode Status This icon shows when the beep notification mode is selected. LCD Backlight Control Button Press this button to turn on the LCD backlight. This will allow the LCD status icons to be more easily viewed in low light conditions.
Covert Mode Covert mode disables all light and sound coming from the Transmitter device. To enter covert mode, hold the mode button down for 3 seconds. Once in covert mode, the LCD backlight, green LED and red LED will be disabled.
Lapel Microphone Jack Refer to Figure 10. Connect the accessory lapel microphone to this jack. Figure 10: Transmitter Right Side Transmitter Belt Clip Refer to figure 11. To attach one of the accessory belt clips to the Transmitter, position the clip in the clip mount slot on the back of the Transmitter and press down until it locks into place.
3. Turn the microphone Transmitter power switch to ON and place the Transmitter in the recharge cradle of the Base. The Transmitter goes in the base with the WatchGuard logo facing out. 4. The Base’s green LED and the Transmitter LED will both light and flash during the binding operation.
Low Battery Warning If the Transmitter beeps and the red LED flashes, return the transmitter to its base charging cradle to fully charge the transmitter. The Base’s LED indicator will light constant green when the unit is fully charged. - 16 - WGD00091 Revision A...
GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Compatibility The Transmitter and Base must be bound to work together by placing the Transmitter into the charging cradle of the Base while the Base power is on. The Base and the Transmitter’s LEDs will flash until binding occurs. Any Transmitter can be bound with any Base.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Voltage Transmitter: 3.7VDC Base: 12VDC Frequency 900MHz (902.25 ~ 928.00 MHz) – 52 channels, digital spread spectrum Operating Range 1 mile in open line of sight * Note : Operating Range can be different according to the environment LED Indicators Transmitter: low battery warning, Out of Range, Talk On,...
– If, within the duration of this warranty, a unit or component covered by this warranty is returned to WatchGuard Video and proves to be defective in material or workmanship, WatchGuard Video shall (at its option) repair or replace any defective components or offer a full refund of the purchase price .
SHIPPING – During the first ninety (90) days of the initial warranty period, WatchGuard Video will provide a prepaid shipping label to return any defective unit for end users in the continental United States provided serial numbers are submitted with request.
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