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- Page 1 VoiceLift Microphone ™ Installation Guide for VLM 1000 and VLM 2000 68-1629-01 Rev. A 01 09...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions • English
Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. -
Page 3: Introduction Overview
Speech is picked up by the pendant microphone worn by the teacher and is transmitted wirelessly to a base station receiver. The signal is then fed to the PVS 204SA PoleVault Switcher, which powers strategically placed loudspeakers to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the teacher's voice above ambient noise level. -
Page 4: Before You Begin - Planning The Installation
Before starting installation, you must consider several major factors to ensure that the installation of the VoiceLift Microphone is as smooth and trouble free as possible, and that the result meets the needs of the users. Placement of the receiver (sensor location) is very important for optimal performance of the VoiceLift Microphone. Because IR technology requires line-of-sight placement, take into consideration anything that could impact or block the transmission of the IR signal from the microphone to the receiver. -
Page 5: Room Considerations
Location of any dark or covered walls (Dark surfaces reduce reflection of the IR signal.) – Wall art – Curtains/blinds – Acoustical panels – Wall material/texture • Line-of-sight obstructions between microphone and receiver Existing movable furniture (desks, tables, podiums) Existing installed furniture (bookcases, racks, cabinets, workbenches, sinks, etc.) Support pillars ... - Page 6 • Optional VLR 102SR Secondary receiver. One or more secondary receivers (VLR 102 SR) may be needed if any of the following conditions exist: The room is larger than 40' by 40'. Obstructions exist between the microphone and the receiver. The room is odd-shaped, e.g., L-shaped or long. ...
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Page 7: Included Items
Introduction — Inventory Overview Inventory a. Included items The VoiceLift Microphone is shipped in one box and is available in two package configurations: • VLM 1000 (part #42-139-01): VLM 2000 (part #42-139-02): • charging station. Carefully check all the received items against the following inventory lists. -
Page 8: Items Not Included
Heat shrink, extension cord c. Optional items The optional items suggested below can be added to or substituted for items in the standard VoiceLift Microphone kit. • VLR 102 SR Secondary VoiceLift Receiver • VLC 102 Charging Station •... -
Page 9: Installation Overview
Each image has a number corresponding to the step that is being described (e.g., Mounting the VoiceLift receiver to a wall Ñ VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Overview Mounting the VoiceLift receiver in a junction box... - Page 10 Pull cables to the PoleVault switcher. (page 2-13) Stage 3 — Configure and Test the System c Configure the system. (page 2-14) c Set up the microphone. (page 2-14) c Test the system. (page 2-14) c Complete the installation. (page 2-15) VoiceLift Microphone Installation •...
- Page 11 (for installation in a drop ceiling) Receiver Housing Where it goes: What it does: VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 1 The mounting screw passes through the receiver’s back plate, through the hole in the ceiling tile, then through the ring in the bracket.
- Page 12 Tighten the screw to secure the back plate with the housing to the ceiling tile. e. Replace the ceiling tile. VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 1 Å Cut a hole in the ceiling tile. É Attach the Z bracket loosely to the ceiling tile and the back plate.
- Page 13 If desired, attach a conduit to the open knockout in the back plate. N Observe all local and national building and safety codes to ensure that the installation meets all regulatory codes. Attach a conduit to the back plate if desired. VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 1...
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Page 14: Install The Junction Box
3. Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed. N Observe all local and national building and safety codes. VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 1 Attach the junction box flush with the mounting surface. Junction Box Mounting Holes (2) - Page 15 Press on the scored section to remove it. Install the raceway (if needed). Mark mounting screw locations in the surface. Remove a raceway knockout from the housing, if needed. VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 1 Raceway Knockouts (2)
- Page 16 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.) VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 1 Ü Mount the receiver housing to the mounting surface using screws.
- Page 17 What it does: CAT 5, 5E, or 6 with T568A or T568B straight through wiring Where it goes: What it does: VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 2 VoiceLift Adapter Connector to Aux/Mix In Port Connector to RS-232/MLC IR...
- Page 18 2. Connect the cables to the receiver. a. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Receiver Out port (the RJ-45 connector on the left on the receiver base). 2-10 VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 2 Ä Pull the cable(s). Å...
- Page 19 If desired, set the Tone and Mix DIP switches on the receiver base. • Mix (1): Up = Mix auxiliary input and microphone together on microphone output. Down = Output the microphone and aux input separately (default).
- Page 20 Twist the dome to the right (clockwise) until it locks in place (approximately 1/8 turn). The dot on the rim of the housing should now align with the arrow on the dome’s locking tab. 2-12 VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 2 Align Arrows Twist to Arrow Lock ñ...
- Page 21 Aux/Mix In Port Ethernet Cable in RJ-45 Jack ù Connect the MLC cable to the adapter’s five-pole MLC connector. VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 2 5-pin Connector in RS-232 MLC-IR Port MLC Pwr/RS232 Cable in MLC Port 2-13...
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Page 22: Configure The System
Power on all devices. The Power LEDs on the microphone and receiver should light green. b. Test the microphone for audio. Make sure that the microphone is in the middle of the volume range by pressing the Volume buttons to lower the levels all the way down, then to raise them up six steps. -
Page 23: Finish The Installation
Reattach the front plate of the PMK. ñ Adjust the audio level. Front Plate FRONT Tighten Front Plate Screws (2) á Reattach the front plate of the PMK. VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Installation — Stage 3 Turn Aux/Mix Encoder. Min/Max LED REAR 2-15... - Page 24 I/O port of an Extron MLC 104 IP Plus. This enables e-mail alerts to be sent out when both Volume buttons of the VLP 102 microphone are pressed and held for 3 seconds. 1. Connect the receiver to the MLC 104 IP Plus.
- Page 25 N Make sure that the microphone is on either channel A or channel B. c. Check for the arrival of the e-mail notification. VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Optional Installation Example — Instant Alert Ç Configure the MLC’s Digital I/O port for digital input with pull-up.
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Page 26: Reference Information
Connector ... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 2 pole Pin configuration ... IN = contact input, GND = GND 2-18 VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Reference Information 1 mono, balanced, aux/mix input 1 mono, balanced, from optional VLR 102SR 1 mono, balanced, from optional VLR 102SR... - Page 27 Environmental ... Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS and WEEE. MTBF ... 30,000 hours Warranty ... 3 years parts and labor N All nominal levels are at ±10%. N Specifications are subject to change without notice. amplifier or from an optional ® VoiceLift Microphone Installation • Reference Information 2-19...
- Page 28 Specifications — VLP 102 VoiceLift Microphone Audio/acoustic and electrical Microphone type ... Omnidirectional electret condenser Microphone gain ... -6 dB to +6 dB, adjustable in 1 dB steps Audio input Number/signal type ... 1 mono, via integrated electret condenser microphone or Connectors ...
- Page 29 Specifications — VLC 102 Microphone Charging Station General External power supply ... 110 VAC to 130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, external, 2 prong; to 5 VDC, 1 A, regulated Power input requirements ... 5 VDC, 0.5 A Temperature/humidity ... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Cooling ...
- Page 30 Attach the receiver dome to the housing. (page 2-11) c Pull cables to the PoleVault switcher. (page 2-13) c Configure the system. (page 2-14) c Set up the microphone (page 2-14) c Test the system. (page 2-14) c Complete the installation. (page 2-15)
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