Changes or modifications not expressly approved by HM Electronics, Inc. could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Hereby, HM Electronics, Inc. declares that the DX300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
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LIMITED WARRANTY HM Electronics, Inc. (“HME”) warrants the DX300 for a period of two (2) years* from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. During the warranty period, defective HME Products will be repaired without charge for parts and labor.
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION The DX300 provides secure communication among the coaching staff Spotters in the press box can communicate with offense “O” only, defense “X” only or “ALL” coaches via headsets connected directly to the base station Coaches on the sideline wear beltpacs with headsets to communicate with...
SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION STANDARD EQUIPMENT Antennas Base station interconnect cable Headset Power adapter and cord Base statio 10-pin spring clamp connector Battery sled Beltpac with headset, pouch and battery All-in-one headset with battery Battery charger with power supply and cord for beltpac and all-in-one headset batteries Travel case...
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Headset with Headset, all-in-one, dual ear muffs with battery Model # HS14D Model # WH300 Headset extension cable, 6 ft (1.83 meter) Foam earmuffs for all-in-one headset Rechargeable battery for base station Battery charger for base station batteries Model # BAT850 Model # AC850 Remote antenna kit with...
EQUIPMENT FEATURES Base Station Top Panel — Antennas Battery compartment latches Power button Right Left headset headset volume volume control control Left talk Right talk lights lights Right select Left select button button Right talk Left talk button button Active Clear Reset Registration...
Front Panel — Auxiliary audio in/out volume adjustments (recessed) Left Side Panel — Cable “input” from another base station Left headset connector Microphone gain adjustment for left headset Primary/Secondary Single/Dual base station base station selection switch selection switch Right Side Panel — Right headset connector...
SECTION 3. EQUIPMENT SETUP BATTERY CHARGER NOTE: Set up the battery charger and charge all beltpac batteries while you are setting up the base station Connect power supply to charger and electrical outlet Power supply Power supply cord Charge all beltpac batteries Charging time is approximately 3 hours Put up to 4 batteries in charging ports...
BASE STATION Screw both antennas onto the connectors on the back of the base station Tighten at 90° angle Plug power adapter into base station and screw nut onto connector, then plug power cord into power adapter and electrical outlet NOTE: A fully charged battery can be kept in the base station as a backup in case of AC power interruption...
Optional Battery Operation of Base Station The base station can operate on battery power when AC power is unavailable NOTE: Always plug base station into AC power when it is available Turn base station off during halftime to conserve battery power Typical base station battery life when used continuously is as follows Energizer Lithium 6 hours...
Multiple Base Stations Up to 20 coaches can communicate using the DX300, 5 per base station, by interconnecting up to 4 base stations as described below Audio Connection Connect base stations with the provided interconnect cable, from the BASE OUT connector on one to the BASE IN connector on the other...
Initialize Multiple Base Stations Multiple base stations must be “initialized” according to the following instructions, so their frequencies will not cause self-interference After initializing each base station, register each beltpac that will be used with that base station BASE switch On the right side of the secondary base station, place the BASE switch in the SEC position...
Base Station Microphone Gain Adjustment The microphone gain adjustment allows you to adjust the level of your voice as it is transmitted from the headsets plugged into the base station Insert small screwdriver On the right side of a base station, locate the recessed MIC GAIN adjustment Base station microphone gain adjustment...
BELTPACS Beltpac Registration NOTE: Registration of all-in-one headsets is the same as the beltpac registration described below, except for step 2 If you have more than one base station, you must register each beltpac to the base station it will be used with Turn the base station power on, and beltpac power off Plug the headset into the beltpac and put the headset on your head...
Beltpac or All-In-One Headset Operating Mode Setup Set up beltpacs and/or all-in-one headsets to operate in the desired mode by pressing and holding the button combinations shown below when you press the PWR (power) button to turn the unit on Mode Button Combination Button Functions...
Beltpac or All-In-One Headset Adjustments Side Tone Adjustment When you speak into the microphone, you can hear side tone (your own voice) in the headset Side tone can be adjusted as follows: Be sure the beltpac or all-in-one headset power is on While holding down the “O”...
OPTIONAL REMOTE ANTENNA INSTALLATION It may be necessary to locate the antennas away from the base station if it is not possible to avoid obstructions between it and the sideline, or if the press box has windows that are coated with a metalized sun reflecting film Either of these situations may block signals from the press box base station to the beltpacs on the field Remote antenna kits with either 6 foot (1.83 meter) or 30 foot (9.14 meter)
OPTIONAL AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT CONNECTION Auxiliary equipment such as audio/video recorder or a hardwired intercom can be connected to the rear panel of the base station Connect the wires from your auxiliary audio equipment to the enclosed 10-pin connector according to the following table 10-pin spring clamp connector Connections...
SECTION 4. EQUIPMENT OPERATION THE BASICS IN THE PRESS BOX – Base Station Operation Headset volume Channel indicator lights (Offense, All or Defense) Green Listen only Talk and listen Left Right Channel select button headset headset (Offense, All or Defense) controls controls Talk button...
ON THE FIELD – Beltpac / All-In-One Headset Operation Be sure fully charged battery is in the unit If using beltpac — Plug headset into beltpac and put headset on your head Slide beltpac into pouch and clip it on your belt Press and release PWR (power) button to turn unit on Beltpac power button All-in-one headset power button...
Changing Batteries Beltpac batteries typically provide 20 hours of continuous use in listen mode If you hear “Change battery” in your headset ― If using beltpac, remove it from its pouch Slide battery release latch in direction of arrow Lift battery out of beltpac or headset Place battery in battery charger port for recharging Install fully charged battery in beltpac or headset If using beltpac, put it back in its pouch...
SECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING If you are unable to correct any of the problems described below or if your problem is not covered, call 1-800-909-6604 for assistance Power light on base station does not come on when power button is pressed Be sure the power supply is properly connected to the base station, and the power cord is properly connected to the power supply and electrical outlet If operating on battery power, be sure the battery is charged and in the battery compartment...
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In the event of an electrical power outage — such as from lightning or a power generator failure, if you experience problems with your DX300 equipment after the power comes on again, unplug the AC power supply from its electrical outlet and wait 15 seconds, then plug it back in.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Are the battery charger and base station power supplies interchangeable? 2. What is the maximum recommended number of base stations that can be linked together with interconnect cables? Four 3. Does linking the base stations automatically prevent them from interfering with each other? No, all base that are linked together must be initialized to prevent them from interfering with each other’s frequencies 4.
SECTION 6. TECHNICAL DATA EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Base Station GENERAL ⎯ Frequency Range: 2400 – 2483.5 MHz Frequency Response: 200 Hz to 3.5 kHz Power Requirements: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz 12-14VDC or six AA batteries (NiMH optional) Temperature Range: 32-122°F (0-50°C) Size: 8” x 8” x 3.5” (20.32 x 20.32 x 8.89 cm) Weight: 2.75 lb with battery (1.25 kg) # of Beltpacs per Base:...
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