SETUP
1. Attach the beltpack antenna. It is NOT reverse threaded;
screw clockwise.
2. Connect a headset to the beltpack. Press firmly until
it clicks to make sure the headset connector is seated
properly.
3. Power on. Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds
until the screen turns on.
4. Access the menu. Press and hold the Mode button for
3 seconds until the screen changes to <Setting Mode>.
Short-press Mode to scroll through the settings, and then
scroll through setting options using Volume +/−. Press and
hold Mode to save your selections and exit the menu.
a. Select a group. Select a group number from 00–07.
IMPORTANT: BeltPacks must have the same group
number to communicate.
b. Select an ID. Select a unique ID number.
• ID options: M, 01–05, S, or L.
• One beltpack must always use the "M" ID and serve
as the master beltpack for proper system function.
• Listen-only beltpacks must use the "L" ID. You may
duplicate ID "L" on multiple beltpacks.
• Shared beltpacks must use the "S" ID. You may
duplicate ID "S" on multiple beltpacks, but only one
shared beltpack may talk at a time.
• When using "S" IDs, the last full-duplex ID cannot be
used.
c. Confirm beltpack's security code. All beltpacks must
use the same security code to work together as a
system.
OPERATION
• LED Modes - Blue (double blink) when logged in. Blue
(single blink) when logged out. Red when battery charging is
in progress (LED turns o when charging is complete).
• Lock - To toggle between Lock and Unlock, press and hold
the Talk and Mode buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
"Lock" appears on the OLED when locked.
• Volume Up and Down - Use the + and − buttons to control
the headset volume. "Volume" and a stair-step indicator
display the beltpack's current volume setting on the OLED.
You will hear a beep in your connected headset when
volume is changed. You will hear a di erent, higher-pitched
beep when maximum volume is reached.
• Talk - Use the Talk button to enable or disable talk for the
device. "TALK" appears on the OLED when enabled.
» Latch talking: A single, short press of the button.
» Momentary talking: Press and hold the button for 2 seconds
or longer; talk will remain on until the button is released.
» Shared users ("S" ID) utilize momentary talking. Only one
Shared user can talk at a time.
• Mode - Short-press the Mode button to toggle between the
channels enabled on the beltpack. Long-press the Mode
button to access the menu.
Battery
• Battery life: Approx. 12 hours
• Charge time from empty: Approx. 3.5 hours (USB port
connection) or approx. 6.5 hours (drop-in charger)
• Charging LED on the beltpack will illuminate red while
charging and will turn o when charging complete.
• The beltpack may be used while charging, but doing so may
lengthen charge time.
Menu Options
Aside from Group and User ID, the following settings are
adjustable from the beltpack menu.
Menu Setting
Default
Side Tone
On
Mic Gain
1
Channel A
On
Channel B
On
Security Code
0000
Dual Listen
O
Recommended Settings by Headset
Recommended Setting
Headset Type
SmartBoom LITE and PRO
MicroCom in-ear headset
MicroCom lavalier microphone
and eartube
Options
On, O
1–8
On, O
On, O
Alpha-numeric
On, O
Mic Gain
1
7
5
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