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- Page 1 ezRoom Voice & Alert Installation & Setup Guide For Installers, AV/IT, and Classroom Technologists...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview . -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and keep these instructions . 2. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions . 3. Do not use this apparatus near water . 4. Clean only with dry cloth . 5. Do not block any ventilation openings . Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions . 6. -
Page 4: Overview
Overview This guide is designed for technical users who will be configuring and/or maintaining the ezRoom equipment . A wall-mount- able ezRoom Teacher Guide has been included in the ezRoom enclosure and should be provided to the teacher for help with daily use . -
Page 5: Example Configurations
Example Configurations Your ezRoom has been designed specifically for your classroom . There are many built-in and external options for ezRoom, resulting in thousands of possible configurations . Here are some examples . Example 1: ezRoom Voice & Alert Trio with CB6000 Touch Control In example 1: •... - Page 6 Example 2: ezRoom Voice & Alert PlenumCore with CB2000 Keypad Control In example 2: • The ezRoom PlenumCore 2x2ft (60x60cm) enclosure holds the core components . • HDMI is connected directly from the teacher’s computer to the display, and audio is passed through the display to the CM900 amplifier in the enclosure .
- Page 7 Example 3: ezRoom Voice & Alert WallCore Control and built-in CB6000 touch control In example 3: • The ezRoom WallCore provides a built-in touch control panel for easy access and installation . • The Class2Home USB cable kit allows audio to and from the Teacher’s computer for use with video conferencing programs such as Zoom .
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Page 8: System Components & Connections
System Components and Connections Inside an ezRoom enclosure, FrontRow installs and pre-wires the ezRoom components together . Inside the ezRoom enclosure you will find: The ELEVATE Base Station (RF wireless voice communication) CM900 Networked Amplifier TB14 Terminal Block 5 port 100BaseT Ethernet Switch ClassLight LED beacon with PrivaSEE IR transmitter 24VDC Power Supply 24V to 12V DC Converter... -
Page 9: Elevate Base Station
Elevate Base Station The Base Station will be connected to and controlled by the CM900 . When ezRoom is installed and powered up, you can press the Mic Registration button on the Base Station to pair a mic with the ezRoom . See the section on Mic Registration . Mic Registration Button –... -
Page 10: Cm900
CM900 13 14 Top View Main Power In (12Vdc, 5.0A) IR Blaster AUX Power Out (12Vdc, 1.0A) PoE Power In (12Vdc, 2.0A) Routes IR control signals to devices Used to power other components . Most connected via an IR emitter cable . often used in ezRoom applications to Power jack to connect separate PoE Relay (2.0A) -
Page 11: Example Wiring
Example Internal Wiring of ezRoom Voice & Alert Trio With Bluetooth, CB55, and CB2000 Blue = Audio/Speaker = Power Black = CAT5E/UTP Green = Serial Violet = HDMI Optical Orange = USB Brown = Optical Purple = IR Cable... -
Page 12: Optional Components
Optional Components Your system may come equipped with one or more pre-installed options, including: • 1010-00017 – Power Strip: 4 outlet power strip for 120v accessories . • 1010-00021 – Single HDMI audio extractor: Extracts audio signals from any HDMI compliant source to digital optical or analog stereo L/R audio outputs for higher quality of sound and better control . -
Page 13: Configuring Settings
Configuring Settings Your ezRoom ELEVATE system has many settings that can be customized for your school and your classrooms . Configure the ClassLight, Mics, Audio Levels, and set up control of other devices . Access the CM900 Connect to the CM900 directly with an Ethernet cable from your computer to the Ethernet switch in the ezRoom, or connect over the school network . -
Page 14: Load/Save
Load/Save The configuration parameters created in this interface can be saved in a file for use with other CM900s . In this section you would “save” a configuration file or “load” a file on your computer . Some of the parameters might still need to be changed (e .g ., the IP address) . -
Page 15: Pa / Intercom
PA / Intercom These settings are for use when installed with the Conductor IP-based Paging, Intercom and Bell system or with a 25V, 70V, or 100V analog paging system . Intercom/PA Mode: • Intercom Device - Checking Intercom device tells the Conductor server that this CM900 is part of the intercom system . •... - Page 16 Outgoing Audio (talk-back): • Gain setting for the audio sent back to the front office from the in-room intercom microphone, i .e . the wall (CB75) or ceiling (CB85) unit . The gain setting for the pendant microphone when used as an additional intercom microphone is set through Ch1 line input gain .
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Page 17: Audio
Audio These settings affect the local audio in the room (microphones and auxiliary sources) and other device settings Volume: Adjusts the initial master volume of the amplified audio played out the “PA Out” speaker connection (which includes all the audio inputs, e .g . microphones and auxiliary sources) . Note that this setting is not intended for standard use in changing the current volume . -
Page 18: Mic Settings
Mic Settings Microphone Start Volume: These are the levels for the microphones when a microphone is first registered . OptiVoice: A useful tool for test-taking and ELL instruction . Fragile consonant sounds carry 75% of the meaning in speech but are easily destroyed by background noise . - Page 19 If there are multiple classrooms with glass walls facing each other, the PrivaSee signals may start to interfere and microphones may mute unexpectedly . In this case you should turn the PrivaSee feature off . See the Microphone section for information on how to do this .
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Page 20: Mic Info
Mic Info A listing of registered microphones with the corresponding Type and Volume are shown in this screen . You can register up to 8 microphones to a Base Station . Up to 4 microphones may be connected (able to speak) at one time (at least one of the micro- phones must be an Action! Teacher Mic) . -
Page 21: Mic Buttons
Mic Buttons Action! Mic buttons are customizable by assigning Events to the buttons . See the Action and Events Creator to build Events before you try to program the buttons . By default the mic is programmed for the Up and Down buttons to control Audio 1 level on the CM900 (all microphones from the Base Station), and the Circle button performs the Solo action . -
Page 22: Classlight
ClassLight Adjust the Brightness and Mode settings to customize the Classlight response for your application . *Note: Paging and Intercom require connection to the FrontRow Conductor system . See the Conductor guide for program- ming commands that will initiate a Priority Alert on the ClassLight . System On –... -
Page 23: Network/Com
Network/COM Network Configuration: Automatic IP Configuration (DHCP) – Use this setting to have this device request an IP address from a DHCP server; this should be enabled only if the IT department has a DHCP server online and has set up static (fixed) IP address reservations for FrontRow devices;... - Page 24 Serial Port Configuration: • COM Port – Selects between the 2 available COM ports on the CM900 . NOTE: In an ELEVATE system, COM port 2 will not normally be available because it is dedicated to the Base Station . •...
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Page 25: Command Line
Command Line This page can be used for testing and problem solving . Enter Command: Use this section to test commands sent to a device to verify that it performs the action desired . Use the drop down list to select examples of FrontRow command protocols . -
Page 26: Shortcuts
Shortcuts Shortcuts are name substitutions . Defining Shortcuts makes deployment of multiple FrontRow devices of the same type easier . Use Shortcuts in defining actions that represent the IP addresses of the devices you want to control . This means that your con- figuration file can be written as a template with IP addresses explicitly defined in only one place (the Shortcut), needing to be changed only once rather than repeatedly throughout your Actions . -
Page 27: Action Creator
Action Creator Actions are specific instructions that are sent to specific devices (e .g . to turn a projector on or change inputs on a projector) . Once defined, you will link them to various Events which can be triggered in a variety of ways . To create an Action: 1 . - Page 28 Action Wizard Types The Network Action Wizard...
- Page 29 Action Manual Entry Templates...
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Page 30: Event Creator
Event Creator With your collection of discrete Actions defined, you can now specify what Events will cause one or more of those Actions to be executed . Events can be triggered in a variety of ways, Encore and Teacher Edition software, FrontRow Control panels, a FrontRow push button (CB75 microphone or CB50), an Action! Mic, or from a non-FrontRow GPI trigger . - Page 31 4 . Add Actions . To add actions, select them and click Add Selected . Actions can be reordered by clicking and dragging the lines to the left of the action name in the Current Action List . When there are multiple Actions, they will be performed in the order indicated by the mode selected in step 3 .
- Page 32 Trigger Types: • Input 1/2 Open/Closed – General Purpose Input (GPI) - Perform an event when the GPI changes to Open or Closed . These triggers are only available when the PA/Intercom page option GPI Mode is set to “3 GPI Inputs” . Normally this is set to “Rotary + Button”...
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Page 33: Using The Microphones
Using the Microphones Microphone Registration A Microphone must be registered with a base station to be operational . To register a mic, you must put both the Base Station and the Mic into registration mode . The following notice is included with ELEVATE ezRooms so that installers do this first thing . However, there may be other times when you need to register a mic with a room . - Page 34 There are also a few ways to put a Microphone into registration mode: 1 . For a mic that is powered on, but not registered AND in range of an existing Base Station, press the Mute button for 2 seconds until you hear the double-beep then let go . 2 .
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Page 35: Mic User Guide
Mic User Guide Teacher Microphone Features Student Microphone Features Battery Wireless Battery Wireless Indicator Indicator Battery Door Indicator Indicator Battery Door Microphone Microphone PrivaSee PrivaSee Sensors Sensors Alert Buttons Mute / Alert Unmute Volume Up Button Mute / Unmute 3 .5mm Audio Volume Down Input or... - Page 36 Alert Buttons Action Buttons Press and hold both buttons for 2 seconds (double beep) Action Buttons can be programmed to turn on displays, to activate an Alert . Alerts are custom configured for each switch inputs, call the office, or more, depending on your school .
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Page 37: Privasee
PrivaSee PrivaSee allows teachers to leave the room without worrying about the mic transmitting their conversations or bathroom breaks to the class . Like other DECT-based systems, the ELEVATE system uses RF signals to transmit from the mic to the Base Station . RF signals go through walls and can be picked up from an area much larger than the room . -
Page 38: Battery Management
Turning the Mics Off The Action! and Bravo! Mics will fall asleep to save battery when placed on a flat surface after about 10 minutes, but will wake up with picked up . During the school year there should be no need to actually turn the mics off . If you need to truly turn off the mics, for example, for travel or summer storage, do the following: For the Action! Mic press the three buttons below IN SEQUENCE and hold until the mic turns off . -
Page 39: Teacher Edition Software
Teacher Edition Software Teacher Edition Capture allows teachers to record their screen, audio, and voice to create lessons for students to view later . To simplify cabling, use the Class2Home Cable Kit and connect to the USB port on the Mac or Windows computers (check operating system requirements at www . -
Page 40: Appendix
Appendix ActionScript Reference Action/Network Commands The following are some of the more frequently used commands within Actions or sent over the network . For the complete guide to all such commands, refer to the Calypso Action Control Language (CACL) manual found in the Guides & Resources section of the FrontRow web site, https://www . - Page 41 CM900 Feature Commands Syntax: #OPTn[P1, xy]; Name Required/Optional Data Type Format Description Required Variant OPTCommand Option: • OptiVoice (1); where Command is 1, 2, 3 • PrioriTeach (2); • Solo (3) Required Constant Required Variant where x is I for #OPT1 •...
- Page 42 Network (NET) Commands Syntax: #NET[Connection, StringType, Device, ‘Command’]; Name Required/Optional Data Type Format Description Required Variant Defines the connection type: Connection • TCP (1) where n is 1 or 2 • UDP (2) Optional Variant Defines the string type: String Type where n is 1 or 2 •...
- Page 43 Serial (COM) Commands Syntax: #COMn[StringType, “Command”]; Name Required/Optional Data Type Format Description Required Variant Use 1 for COM1; use 2 for Denotes the COM port to be used, corresponding to the serial device to COM2. be controlled. Optional Variant Defines the string type: String Type where n is 1 or 2 •...
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting I can’t remember what IP address I changed the CM900 to, and now I can’t communicate with it 1 . Disconnect the serial cable (if connected) from the RS232 connector 2 . Build a shorting plug by connecting the TX1 and RX1 lines of connector 3 . - Page 45 LED Status PA Fault LED: Indicates the mute/unmute status of the local audio (“CH1 Line In” and “CH2 Line In” ports) . • Normal operation: solid amber (muted), unlit (unmuted) • Fault status: amber LED is on and constant (no blinking), but does not react to changes in the mute state . Try a power cycle of the device;...
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Page 46: Mute Button Behavior Reference
Mic Mute Button Behavior Reference Mute button function based on hold time Not Registered (& not connected) Wireless LED Tap Mute (1 beep) 2 Sec (2-beep) 4 Sec (3-beep) 6 Sec (2-beep) 8 Sec (3-beep) to a Base Station, but in range Teacher Mic Amber short flash Registration Mode... - Page 47 FrontRow USA/Global FrontRow Canada FrontRow Australia FrontRow UK 1690 Corporate Circle 1600-4950 Yonge Street 629 Nudgee Road Cadzow Industrial Estate Petaluma, CA 94954 Toronto, ON M2N 6K1 Nundah Qld 4012 Low Waters Road tel: 800 .227 .0735 tel: 800 .340 .9894 tel: 1800 746 642 Hamilton fax: 707 .769 .9624...
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