User Manual Table of Contents Page Introduction to the Comfort Digisystem Functions of the Conference Microphone DC-20 Functions - Charging stand Functions - Telelink Getting Started First Time Use Menu More Functions Radio Range and Channels Attached Accessories Other original Accessories...
Bluetooth (mobile/portable, etc.) as well as to a landline using the original Telelink acces- sories. The DC-20 is also equipped with a built-in receiver which allows you to build a system of several cordless microphones from the Digisystem series.
Functions of the Conference Microphone DC-20 On / Off Function indicator Mode selector Pairing button Menu control/ volume control for Bluetooth Answering button for Bluetooth OFF button for built-in microphones OFF button for built-in receiver Charging socket Mic/line in Multifunction socket...
Charging The Conference Microphone DC-20 is chargeable. Charge the DC-20 at least five hours before you use it for the first time. An empty battery is fully charged within five hours. During charging, the function indicator shows red and a lightning bolt appears through the battery symbol in the display.
Switch on the transmitter by pressing the On/Off button for around two seconds. The Conference Microphone DC-20 always starts in Omni Mode Wide as default. The position is easily changed us- ing the mode selector on the long side of the unit.
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OFF button for built-in microphones This button can be used to switch off the built-in micro- phones. An indicator is shown on the display. OFF button for built-in receiver Used to switch off the built-in receiver. See the “Built-in receiver” section. An indicator is shown on the display. Please note: The receiver level on the built-in receiver is set to 0 (zero) on delivery.
Menu Menu control Three different selections can be made: Scroll up Press/select Scroll down To access the menu, press the menu control: Back Communication Channel Pairing Bluetooth Sound reble and Bass Equalizer Advanced settings Anslutningar Mic/Line in Charger unit Telelink Receiver gain Settings Auto power off...
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Back (relates to both the main menu and submenus) Here you can choose to return to the menu and to the main display. Communication Channel To use the receiver and the transmitter together, they must be set to the same channel. The transmitter and receiver are set to the default channel by the manufac- turer.
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at the factory and will work together. To prevent eaves- dropping, a new code key must be generated and trans- mitted between the units by pairing. Vid felmeddelandet “Felaktig kanal. Gör ett nytt val.” se avsnitt “Inbyggd mottagare”. Transmitting/receiving of pairing information along with a new code can be performed from any Comfort Digisystem unit with a display.
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Bluetooth Here you can activate Bluetooth to be able to pair the Conference Microphone DC-20 with a telephone or mobile. When “Tele Only” is selected, the transmitter is active only when the telephone call is connected via Blue- tooth or Telelink.
paired again (so that Bluetooth can work). When using land line/cordless and mobile phones at the same time: On some land line/cordless telephones the Bluetooth connec- tion is not active if no call is being made. This can cause a time delay before Bluetooth is connected for an incoming call.
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On delivery, Omni – Wide is set to +2 and Omni – Narrow to +6. Input Mic/Line in This is where the function for the mic/line in socket is selected: - Line in (for TV or computer etc.) - Microphone in (for an external microphone, e.g. a clip- on microphone) - Headphones out (for testing the unit with headphones) Here you can also adjust the level for Line in, Microphone...
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Bluetooth or Telelink. Receiver level The incoming sound level is adjusted here via the built-in SST receiver. See “Built-in receiver” for more informa- tion. Settings Auto power off This is activated to shut down the unit automatically dur- ing charging.
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> and <. Factory reset Resets the unit to the factory settings. Also deletes all pairing information (SST and Bluetooth). To prevent eavesdropping a new code key must be generated. Activate key lock Here you can activate the key lock directly when the menu control has been pressed.
During charging the indicator shows red. When the unit is fully charged, the green indicator is lit. This function is disengaged when the DC-20 is switched on and placed in the Telelink. Once the unit has been set to receive pairing information, the indicator flashes green quickly.
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The Conference Microphone DC-20 can be connected to two Bluetooth telephones at the same time. During a telephone call the DC-20 is used as a hands-free that receives the sound and transfers it on to the call partner. The sound from the call partner’s telephone is sent from the DC-20 and can be received by a paired Digisystem receiver.
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For example increase the level manually in the media player’s equalizer (SonyEricsson). Charging stand The Conference Microphone DC-20 is delivered with a charging stand. Apart from charging the microphone, the stand can be connected to external sound sources. There are 2 sockets at the right hand short side of the charging stand, marked 1 and 2 (look underneath).
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Charging stand”. Telelink Telelink is an original accessory from Comfort Audio which is suitable for the Conference Microphone DC-20. This original accessory is used to enable the connection of landline telephone calls (via a cable) to the Conference Microphone DC-20. Telelink is connected via a switchbox to a stationary telephone.
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You will need to test this by listening. Activate your Digisystem units (DC-20 and receiver) so you can hear the background noise when the Telelink is in standby mode. Use the Standby/Telephone button so the green standby indicator...
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(green) and for telephone mode (blue). In standby mode, the sound registering position can be selected us- ing the program selector on the long side of the DC-20. It is also possible to switch off the microphones using when the DC-20 is in standby mode (green indicator).
Built-in receiver NB! The receiver on the Conference Microphone DC-20 is completely switched off on delivery. The receiver level under Connections in the menu is set to 0 (zero). The receiver must be adjusted to a suitable level in order to hear what is being registered.
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Channel planning for optimal radio performance When both the transmitter and receiver are being used on the DC-20, the frequency difference between the trans- mitted and received frequency should be at least 15 MHz for optimal function. The frequency difference between the transmitted and received frequency must not be 26.0 MHz exactly.
Radio Range and Channels The transmitter and receiver have built-in antennas. The radio range between the units is around 30 metres. This may however vary depending on the particular environ- ment you are in. Like all radio systems, Comfort Digisys- tem communicates on specific channels.
Attached Accessories Necklace Two different lenghts. Clip-on microphone Charger Charging stand Split cable for charging Audio cables Other original Accessories Car charger The car charger is designed for cars with a 12 volt (-) earthed electrical system. The charger has short-circuit and automatic overload protection.
Trouble Shooting The transmitter and receiver do not start Charge the transmitter and receiver. Remember to press the On/Off button down for 2 seconds to switch the unit on. Check that the charger is connected to the plug socket. Poor speech intelligibility The distance between the transmitter and the receiver may be too long.
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Unit functions but considerable background noise is heard Reduce receiver level to 0 (zero) if no paired transmitter is being used for the built-in receiver.
Contact your point of purchase once it is time to change the battery. You are always welcome to contact us at Comfort Audio if you have any questions. Technical Data Type of transmitter/ receiver: SST - SecureStream Technology Range: Approx. 30 m Dimensions: 115x62x14 mm Weight: 90 g...
Important Safety Instructions - Read these before using your product 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) FolIow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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hearing. 15) Don’t dissasemble the product. 16) Should the product break open because of damage, service should only be done by qualified service personnel. 17) If you use the product in other countries, always check with the frequency assignment authority which channels are free and which require a licence.
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Manufactured by: Comfort Audio AB Box154, SE-301 05 Halmstad, Sweden Tfn +46 (0)35 15 23 00 Fax +46 (0)35 15 23 23 info comfortaudio.com www.comfortaudio.com...
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