HM Electronics DX200 Operating Instructions Manual

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HME# 400527
Rev B 6/30/04
DX200

Wireless Intercom

Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Wireless Intercom

    HME# 400527 Rev B 6/30/04 DX200 Wireless Intercom Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HM Electronics, Inc. is not responsible for equipment malfunctions due to erroneous translation of its publications from their original English version. © 2004 HM Electronics, Inc. The HME logo and product names are registered trademarks of HM Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    Hereby, HM Electronics, Inc. declares that the DX200 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product operates in the 2400 to 2483.5 MHz frequency range. The use of this frequency range is not yet harmonized between all countries.
  • Page 4: Section 1. Introduction

    4-wire intercom channel can be used. Either a monitor speaker or a local headset can be used with the DX200. Using a local headset, the base station operator can talk to crew members on the cabled intercom channel, Beltpacs only or all channels.
  • Page 5: Equipment Identification

    EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION The following equipment is standard with the DX200 Wireless Intercom System. As you unpack the equipment, check the packing list to be sure you received all items listed. BS200 Base Station Base Station Antennas (2 per Base Station)
  • Page 6: Section 2. Equipment Setup

    SECTION 2. EQUIPMENT SETUP BATTERY CHARGER SETUP IMPORTANT! – Before installing the system, connect the AC adapter to the battery charger and plug it into an electrical outlet. Charge all the Beltpac batteries while the other equipment is being installed. Charging time is about 2.5 hours.
  • Page 7: Base Station Setup

    BASE STATION SETUP The following description is for a basic, stand-alone DX200 system setup. Connections with 2-wire and 4-wire intercoms, and other auxiliary equipment are described in the INTERCOM AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SETUPS on pages 7 and 8. Equipment Connections...
  • Page 8: Beltpac Setup And Registration

    BELTPAC SETUP AND REGISTRATION The first time you operate the DX200 system, you must register each Beltpac for use with a specific base station. The base station will then recognize all registered Beltpacs when their power is on, and will know the difference between them and other electronic equipment operating on the same frequencies.
  • Page 9 The instructions under INTERCOM AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SETUPS on the following pages are for setting up additional equipment which you may want to use with your DX200, such as a 2-wire intercom, 4-wire intercom, an external speaker or other auxiliary audio equipment. Instructions are also...
  • Page 10: Intercom And Auxiliary Equipment Setups

    INTERCOM AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SETUPS Rear Panel 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 Front Panel 25 26 27 28 The numbers (# ) below refer to items on the illustrations above. 2-Wire Intercom Step 1. If using a 2-wire intercom, plug it into the base station at #3 or #5, depending on whether a male or female connection is required.
  • Page 11: Auxiliary Equipment

    NOTE: Either a local headset or an external speaker can be used, but not both. The LOCAL HEADSET VOLUME control knob is the adjustment for both. Multiple DX200 Units When multiple Two or more DX200 units can be “daisy-chained” together with cables connected to the 2-wire connectors DX200 ® ®...
  • Page 12: Section 3. Equipment Operation

    Use the VOLUME control knob to adjust the input to the local headset earpiece. The following base station indicators and controls are used only if 2-wire or 4-wire intercoms, or other auxiliary equipment is being used with the DX200, as described under INTERCOM AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SETUPS on pages 7 and 8.
  • Page 13 2Wire/4Wire IC Indicators and Controls The 2W/4W button turns on/off both 2-wire and 4-wire intercoms simultaneously. The 2W light above the button indicates intercom on/off status. The 4W ONLY button turns on/off the 4-wire intercom alone. The 4W light above the button indicates intercom on/off status. Use the SND and RCV controls in the outlined area to adjust the 4-wire intercom send and receive levels.
  • Page 14: Beltpac Operation

    Press and hold the ISO button while talking. IC (Intercom) Use the IC button to communicate via the intercom channel and with the DX200 base station operator, or anyone listening to a local speaker connected to the DX200 base station. Pressing IC on the Beltpac will send audio to the intercom if intercom is on.
  • Page 15: Batteries

    Batteries Change Batteries When a battery becomes weak, a voice in the Battery earpiece will say “Change battery.” When this Battery release latch happens, take the Beltpac out of its pouch and remove its battery. Slide the arrow-shaped battery- release latch in the direction of the arrow. Pull up on the end of the battery near the battery-release latch and lift the battery out of the Beltpac, or turn the Beltpac over and catch the battery in your hand.
  • Page 16: Section 4. Troubleshooting

    The internal battery may be low. Contact your dealer. 2400MHz cordless telephone interference — If there is a 2400MHz cordless telephone nearby, interference may occur. However, because the DX200 is a frequency-hopping system, this problem is unlikely. If it does occur, changing frequencies on the telephone may alleviate the problem.
  • Page 17: Section 5. Technical Data

    SECTION 5. 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 or 12-14VDC Temperature Range: 32-122°F (0-50°C) Size: 19” x 1.72” x 17.13” (1-RU) (48.26 x 4.37 x 43.51 cm) Weight: 9.2 lbs.
  • Page 18: Beltpac

    Beltpac GENERAL ⎯ Frequency Range: 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz Antenna Type: Internal, horizontal/vertical diversity Frequency Response: 200 Hz to 3.5 kHz Battery Requirements: 3.6V lithium ion Battery Life: Up to 20 hours Temperature Range: 32-122°F (0-50°C) Weight: 7.4 oz (.21 kg) with battery and pouch Headset Connector: 4-pin, mini-DIN Mic Input:...
  • Page 19: Block Diagram

    DRAFT BLOCK DIAGRAM DX200 Base Station...
  • Page 20: Appendix A: Battery Charger 230 Volt Ac Adapter Connections

    BATTERY CHARGER 230 VOLT AC ADAPTER CONNECTIONS If your DX200 will be used outside the U.S.A., where a 230 Volt AC adapter is required for your battery charger, connect the AC adapter to the battery charger as follows. Step 1. Connect an electrical plug to the wires on the power cable according to color codes.

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