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  • Page 1 RS-601 BELTPACK INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Part Number 810287, Rev. B Vitec Group Communicatons Inc. 4065 Hollis Street Emeryville, CA 94608-3505 U.S.A Clear-Com is a registered trademark of Vitec Group Communications The Clear-Com Logo is a registered trademark of Vitec Group Communications Windows is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......1 QUICK START ......3 OPERATING YOUR BELTPACK .
  • Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS ......31 MAINTENANCE ......35 WARRANTY .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this product. Clear-Com designed the 600 series of beltpacks to meet the needs of all beltpack users, from beginners to experienced professionals. For advanced users, the 600 series provides the most advanced level of functioning available.
  • Page 6 The RS-601 offers all the performance and durability of Clear-Com’s world-standard beltpacks, plus TW compatibility. You can use the RS-601 on a TW line (Audio on Channel B) without loading down Channel A. R S - 6 0 1 B E L T P A C K...

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    QUICK START To start using your beltpack immediately: 1. Connect the appropriate line cables (3-pin XLR) from an active intercom line to the beltpack. 2. Turn down the beltpack’s incoming volume with the volume-control knob. 3. Plug in a headset equipped with a dynamic microphone to the beltpack’s main headset jack.
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  • Page 9: Operating Your Beltpack

    “home-run” configuration on a TW line that includes RS-502/522 TW beltpacks as well as other RS-600 series TW beltpacks. While the audio on the RS-601 will always be from pin 3 of the XLR connector (channel B), it will still pass the channel A audio through on Pin 2.

  • Page 10: Talk Button

     4FUVQ *OGPSNBUJPO 8JOEPX ,OPC  1PXFS 4UBUVT -JHIU Figure 1: Control Panel of an RS-601 Beltpack Talk Button To talk on the intercom line, press and hold the beltpack’s talk button while speaking into the microphone in your headset. While you hold the button, your voice transmits to the intercom line.
  • Page 11 release the button, your voice no longer transmits to the intercom line. To “latch” the talk button “on” for hands-free use, quickly tap the button twice. To unlatch the talk button, press the button again. With the V-Pack programming software you can program the talk button to latch with a single or double tap, or not to latch at all.

  • Page 12: Call Button

    Call Button When you press the call button, a call signal is sent to all other stations on the intercom line. The call light glows red to indicate both outgoing and incoming call signals. Call Light The call light illuminates when the beltpack sends or receives a call signal.
  • Page 13 12 VDC required for beltpack operation. 4FUVQ #VUUPO $PNQVUFS $POOFDUPS Figure 2: Side Controls for RS-601 Beltpack Setup Button When you press and hold the blue setup button for approximately three seconds, the beltpack enters “setup mode” during which you can select certain operating features for the beltpack.
  • Page 14 You can program your beltpack from a computer using the V-Pack™ programming software. To use this software you must first physically connect the beltpack to a computer with Clear-Com’s VPC-1 cable or its equivalent. The VPC-1 cable has a tip-ring-sleeve 3.5 mm plug at one end for connecting to the beltpack, and a DB-9F plug at the other end for connecting to a computer’s serial port.
  • Page 15 FUNCTION SDO to computer Ring SDI from computer Sleeve Common Figure 3: Pinouts of RS-601 Computer Connector 4JEFUPOF "EKVTUNFOU Figure 4: Back of RS-601Beltpack R S - 6 0 1 B E L T P A C K...

  • Page 16: Sidetone Adjustment

    Sidetone Adjustment To adjust the beltpack’s “sidetone,” or the level of one’s own voice in the headset, insert a small flat-headed screwdriver into the hole labeled “sidetone” on the back of the beltpack, as shown in Figure 3. Turn the screwdriver until you can no longer hear any sidetone in the headset.

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Beltpack

    “home-run” configuration on a TW line that includes RS- 502/522 TW beltpacks as well as other RS-600 series TW beltpacks. While the audio on the RS-601 will always be from pin 3 of the XLR connector (channel B), it will still pass the channel A audio through on Pin 2.
  • Page 18 The RS-601 is not recommended for use with RTS-TW systems as the frequency response curves and audio levels are different. Clear- Com’s RS-603 series beltpacks are compatible with RTS-TW systems. Intercom Connector The beltpack connects to a main station, power supply, or to other beltpacks through the connector labeled “intercom.”...
  • Page 19 Note: Using multiple mobile-phone style headsets in a system could adversely affect nulling, crosstalk, and overall system performance. FUNCTION Ring Earphone Sleeve Common Table 2: Pinouts for RS-601 Auxiliary Headset Connector R S - 6 0 1 B E L T P A C K...

  • Page 20: Headset Connector

    The microphone’s gain automatically adjusts to the electret microphone. See “Specifications” for impedance requirements. FUNCTION Mic (Low) Mic (High) Headphone (Low) Headphone (High) Table 3: Pinouts for RS-601 Headset Connector R S - 6 0 1 B E L T P A C K...

  • Page 21: Customizing Your Beltpack

    CUSTOMIZING YOUR BELTPACK You can customize an RS-600 series beltpack for quick adaptation to the needs of any working environment. There are two methods for customizing your beltpack’s settings: • Using a beltpack’s onboard controls • Using the V-Pack programming software This manual briefly describes the V-Pack programming software, and then thoroughly describes the onboard controls.

  • Page 22: Onboard Programming

    For more detailed instructions on using the software, see the V-Pack manual. You can access the manual from the Clear-Com Web site. A V-Pack installation kit, which includes a CD containing the V-Pack software, a cable to connect to a computer, and a printed V-Pack manual is available for purchase through your dealer or directly from Clear-Com.

  • Page 23: Settings You Can Customize

    SETTINGS YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE Table 1 shows the beltpack functions you can customize with onboard controls. Note than each function is assigned a number, which you will refer to for programming. FUNCTION # NAME STATUS Function 1 Mode Select 1,2,3,4 Function 2 Latch disable on or off...
  • Page 24 When you receive your beltpack, each of the four modes is preprogrammed with the Clear-Com default settings. Each mode is similar to the others, with only minor variations. With onboard setup, you can select any one of the four modes and change specific settings to your requirements.
  • Page 25 Latch Disable, Function 2 A beltpack’s talk button normally latches when you tap it twice. If you select to disable this function, the talk button does not latch. This setting is recommended if you use the call-on-talk feature, which causes the beltpack to send a call signal each time you press the talk button.

  • Page 26: Talk Disable

    Talk Disable, Function 3 This function turns the talk button on or off. When off, the talk button does not function. Turn the talk button off when you wish to operate the beltpack as a listen-only device. To select “talk disable” for a channel: 1.

  • Page 27: Call-On-Talk

    When using “call-on-talk,” it is recommended that you set the talk button for non-latching operation. Call-on-talk is useful when operating call-signal based components such as the Clear-Com TW-40 two-way radio interface and the Clear-Com KB-212 speaker station. To select “call-on-talk”: 1.
  • Page 28 Electret Microphone, Function 5 This function allows a beltpack to operate with an electret- microphone equipped headset. It only affects a headset connected to the main headset jack. Turning this function off reverts the beltpack to dynamic microphone operation. To select “electret microphone” for a channel: 1.
  • Page 29 Call Signal Tone (in Earphone), Function 6 When this function is on, the beltpack produces an audible call signal in the headset when a call signal is received.When this function is off, it does not. The audible call signal’s volume level is preset. (Volume may vary slightly, depending on headset.) This function is useful for unspoken cues when a visual call signal is not practical or effective.

  • Page 30: Electret Microphone

    Electret Microphone, Hi-Lo, Function 7 This function selects high or low gain for an electret microphone. The “on” setting selects high gain. The “off ” setting selects low gain. Low gain is useful for high-noise environments. To select an high or low gain for an electret microphone: 1.

  • Page 31: Lockout

    Lockout, Function L “Lockout” allows you to prevent all editing of beltpack functions with onboard controls. When you select “lockout,” you can access the on-off status of functions with the onboard controls, but you cannot edit them. You cannot access information about which mode is active. To regain access to editing, you can either restore the factory default settings from the beltpack itself, or use the V-Pack software to restore them.

  • Page 32: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    RESTORING THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS To restore the factory default settings for all four modes: 1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information window displays a “P” and then release the button. 2. Press and hold the call button. The display changes from “1” to “2.”...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 0 dBv is referenced to 0.775 V RMS General Amplifier Design: I.C. amplifiers, including solid-state digital switching and signaling circuits. Current-limited and short- circuit protected. Signal to Noise: >75 dB Bridging Impedance: >15k Line Level: -14 dB, +5 dB max. Sidetone Adjust: >35 dB EMI and RFI rejection: >60 dB...
  • Page 34 100 Hz - 18 kHz, ±2dB Connectors Intercom Line: (2) 3-pin XLR–M–F Headset: 4-pin XLR–M Power Requirements RS-601 26mA quiescent 30mA average talk 50mA talk with signaling DC Voltage Range: 12-32 volts Environmental Operating Temp. Range: 0°C - 70°C (32°F - 158° F)
  • Page 35 Dimensions 4.58"H x 3.73"W x 1.34"D (116 x 95 x 34 mm) Weight 7.3 oz. (0.20 kg) Specifications subject to change. R S - 6 0 1 B E L T P A C K...
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  • Page 37: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL USAGE NOTES Cabling choices can greatly impact the performance of an intercom system. Length, gauge, and shield quality, as well as routing, must all be considered. For two-pair cable, crosstalk performance is affected both by length and DC resistance of the shield (the lower the better). The quality of the headset cable can affect crosstalk, particularly in large systems.
  • Page 38 To rotate the beltclip to a new position: 1. Remove the setup help label and the two retaining screws. 2. Rotate the beltclip 90 or 180 as desired. 3. Replace the screws. The label on the beltclip is not reusable and must be replaced. You can order a replacement label from your distributor or from the factory.
  • Page 39 Call light stays on. PROBLEM DC voltage present on audio line pin 3. CAUSE Check cables for shorts and cross-wiring. SOLUTION Make sure there is a termination on the channel. Mic level too low or too high. PROBLEM Mic distance from mouth too far or too CAUSE close;...
  • Page 40 Can’t change configuration on beltpack. PROBLEM Disabled access to functions. CAUSE Restore access by resetting to factory default SOLUTION settings or with V-Pack. R S - 6 0 1 B E L P A C K...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    WARRANTY Vitec Group Communications (VGC) guarantees this product to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase. TECHNICAL SUPPORT To ensure complete and timely support to its customers, VGC maintains Technical Service Centers (TSC) staffed by qualified technical personnel.

  • Page 42: Warranty Repairs

    Web site: www.clearcom.com (Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol on the Web site.) For technical support from the Americas and Asia Call: +1 510 496 6666 or 800 VITEC USA Web site: www.clearcom.com (Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol on the Web site.) Email: support@clearcom.com FAX: +1 510 496 6610...

  • Page 43: Non-Warranty Repairs

    terms of the warranty, the normal procedure will be to repair or replace any defective Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that is returned to VGC during the warranty period. A Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) is defined as: an assembly that can be safely removed from the system and readily replaced by plugging in a new unit.
  • Page 44 REPLACEMENT UNITS Should VGC determine, in its reasonable discretion, that any part of a product is defective due to faulty materials or workmanship, VGC shall at its expense, repair or replace such part and return the repaired/ replacement part to the customer. The provisions of this warranty shall apply to the repaired/replacement part for the unexpired portion, if any, of the warranty period.
  • Page 45 respect to any non-conformance or defect in any such product and/or part thereof delivered hereunder, or any other warranties or guarantees, including but not limited to any liability of VGC for any consequential and/or incidental damages and/or losses (including loss of use, revenue, and/or profits).
  • Page 46 (But you must have your PIN number ready) Web site: www.clearcom.com (Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol on the Web site.) For returns from the Americas and Asia Call: +1 510 496 6666 or 800 VITEC USA Web site: www.clearcom.com (Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol on the Web site.)

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