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Digital Intercom Master Panel and Desk Station INTRODUCTION The INF-MP-16 and DS-16 are digital intercom panels designed to work as part of the Telos Infinity ‘matrix-free’ IP networked Intercom system. Telos Infinity supports all expected features such as point- to-point communications, groups, partylines, and IFBs.
MP-16 AND DS-16 HARDWARE HARDWARE MP-16 Front Panel DS-16 Front Panel REAR Mic Selection Switch (A) Microphone Input (B) A front panel socket supports an optional screw-in gooseneck microphone. The adjacent switch enables or disables the front panel gooseneck microphone.
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MP-16 AND DS-16 HARDWARE Shift Key (D) The panel is capable of supporting more than 15 contacts. When more contacts are programmed to the unit than it can display on the front panel at one time, the additional contacts may be grouped into different layers, or Shift Pages.
MP-16 AND DS-16 HARDWARE MP-16 Rear Panel The rear panel of the unit comprises the following connectors: 12VDC Secondary Primary GPIO INF-MP-16 Mic/ Line 2 Line 1 Line 2 Line 1 In DS-16 Rear Panel Analog Inputs (A) Two female 3-pin XLR connectors are provided. They can be configured to accept either a mono microphone input (left XLR only), or as a stereo line input.
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MP-16 AND DS-16 HARDWARE DC Input (D) A secure screw-lock +12 VDC input is included. This can be used to provide a redundant power source (recommended) or primary power if a PoE source is not available. Network Connections (E) Two 1000-based T network connections are provided. One Ethernet port is for the input and PoE, and the other port may be configured as a separate control or a network “through”...
BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION Talking To talk to a desired contact, simply press the lever on the contact key down in the “Talk” direction. The Talk key operates in one of two modes, depending on the assigned user action: • Momentary (also called “Push to Talk”): Press and hold the Talk key for longer than ½ of a second. The talk function will be enabled (on) as long as the Talk key is pressed.
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BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the Main Listening Volume To adjust the listening volume of the headset, internal speaker, or rear panel output (main output signal), rotate the Main Output volume control, the top encoder. Turn the volume control clockwise (to the right) to increase the volume. Turn the volume control counter-clockwise (to the left) to decrease the listening volume.
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There are several methods available for accomplishing this. The most intuitive and quickest method using the Dashboard application is described here. Please refer to the MP-16 / DS-16 User Guide for an in-depth description of the alternate methods. Dashboard The easiest method of configuring Infinity Intercom systems and programming MP-16 / DS-16 devices is to use the Dashboard application running on a Windows™...
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(A) Infinity Intercom Devices, (B) Livewire+ Source / Destination and GPI/ GPO, (C) Groups/IFB/Partyline configuration, (D) Shift Page Selection, (E) Panel Name, (F) Panel Keys To configure the MP-16 or DS-16: Click on the device to be configured. To set the IP Configuration, click on the “Manage” button.
CONFIGURATION Once at the unit’s Home page, select the “Setup” tab Once on the Setup page, configure the IP settings as desired, but be sure to press “Apply” once you are satisfied with the changes selected. Return to Dashboard once the IP settings are correct. If using Dashboard Basic, it may be necessary to close and reopen the application so that it rescans the network for any updates that may have been made.
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CONFIGURATION Key Type There are five types of key that can be allocated to Telos Infinity panel contact keys: • Talk + Auto Listen • Force Listener • Talk Only • Listen Only • Disabled When programming a panel, all Peer to Peer, Group, Partyline, IFB and Virtual Port keys will default to Talk + Auto Listen.
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Cameras group 1 Groups allow those outside of the group to talk and listen to members of the Group, whereas Partylines allow everyone to hear and talk to each other. For further explanation, refer to the MP-16’s owner’s manual.
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CONFIGURATION To add a Group, or Partyline to a Panel’s contact key, drag and drop the Group or Partyline on to the desired contact key. Creating an IFB To create an IFB: • Click on “IFBs: • Press “New” • Name the IFB and click on “OK” (in this example, the IFB is named “Weather”) •...
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CONFIGURATION The amount that the program source signal is attenuated when an interrupter is talking to the IFB is adjustable. To adjust the dim level, or attenuation, level, select the “Edit” in the zone where the IFB was initially created. To use an adjustable dim level, ensure that “Dim Level” is checked. If unchecked, the program source audio is completely muted when an interrupter is talking.
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