Upon reconnecting your ETC equipment, the system will recognize it but may not choose it as the active device. If your system does not see the ETC equipment as the default sound device, you still need to choose it each time the USB cable is disconnected.
Parts List The VCC-28 (Figure A).comes equipped with a USB “A/B” 2.0 cable (Figure B), a four wire RJ-9 tab up – tab down tab up – tab down satin cord ( ) (Figure C), and a six wire RJ-25 satin cord ( ) to replace the PJ-7 connecting cord included with dispatch headsets (Figure D).
VCC-28 Key Pad The VCC-28 key pad (see Figure F page 6) has five hardware keys that control certain functions of the key pad. These keys are illuminated when they are active. Key Latch: Changes the number keys (1 thru #) from momentary into latching action. When the Key Latch key is illuminated (latched), the number key chosen (illuminated) will stay latched “ready”.
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HEAD SET, PHONE ONLY, PHONE incoming audio HEAD SET External Wireless headset speakers Mutes incoming PHONE ONLY USB Audio to wireless headset The PHONE key does not have any bearing on the incoming USB audio PHONE...
HEAD SET, PHONE, PHONE ONLY incoming PHONE audio HEAD SET HEAD SET HEAD SET HEAD SET PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE ONLY Phone Phone PHONE ONLY handset handset Wireless Wireless headset headset...
PTT Key PTT Key PTT Key Head Set Foot Pedal Foot Pedal Foot Pedal pressed pressed pressed Key Latch Key Latch Key Latch Key Latch Num Lock “3” Key “3” Key The PTT key does not function unless Key Latch key is active AND a channel has been chosen on...
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“3” key FOOTPEDAL FOOTPEDAL FOOTPEDAL Talk on HEADSET HEADSET Talk on USB phone only Talk on USB from VCC-28 from the Talk on USB Talk on phone and from VCC-28 microphone from headset USB together at microphone headset same time from...
Num Lock mode Key Chart The functionality of the VCC-28 keys in Num Lock mode (the Num Lock key is illuminated) is shown in Table 1. The number keys (1 through #) function as a normal key pad. Key Label...
Hot Key mode Key Chart The functionality of the VCC-28 keys in Hot Key mode (the Num Lock key is not illuminated) is shown in Table 2. The number keys (1 through #) function as user programmed hot keys. Key Label...
–or- USB radio and VCC-28 microphone/head set audio (dispatcher’s voice) output. : A USB cable is plugged into this jack to connect the VCC-28 to a computer. Upon properly connecting the VCC-28 by USB cable, it will install automatically with Windows/Linux drivers when you power on your computer.
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(Figure 2). Check “ r ” box so you can access these settings quicker in the future if needed (Figure 3). Figure 2 Figure 3 VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 15 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
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To ensure proper VCC-28 microphone performance, sound card settings must be adjusted after initial device installation (or sudden disconnect or power loss). Click on the d button in the e box (Figure 4). The ETC VCC-28 r mixer window will open. If your window does NOT show a e device you will need to activate it.
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You will see a e device for ETC VCC-28 in the r window. Using your cursor, move the r (master) volume lever up to the recommended playback level shown (Figure 8) Figure 8 e volume lever must be down all the way and the Microphone Mute box must...
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An unchecked Mute box will cause echo on the network and down-time for troubleshooting your installation. The Recording volume for the VCC-28 can now be adjusted. From the s drop down menu choose s (Figure 10). Figure 10 VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 18 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
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Figure 13 Figure 14 NOTE: The VCC-28 utilizes standard Windows/Linux USB audio device drivers. If the unit is disconnected the settings may revert to default levels. These levels should be checked upon reconnection in the event the VCC-28 becomes suddenly disconnected or loses power.
(Figure 16). In the s window, choose the s tab. Adjust the s level to 90, the e level to 0 (zero), and (Figure 17). Figure 16 Figure 17 VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 20 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
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K button to return to the d window (Figure 18). In the d window, choose the g tab, select , and click the s button (Figure 19). Figure 18 Figure 19 VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 21 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
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(Figure 21). Figure 20 Figure 21 Close out the d window, and any other windows left open, and your VCC-28 is ready to be configured with WAVE Dispatch Communicator software. VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 22 of 33...
NOTE: These instructions require the WAVE Management Server to be configured, running, and on the same network as the VCC-28. The VCC-28 is now ready to be software configured for WAVE. r can be started by clicking on the WAVE icon. The first screen to appear in r is your n screen.
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(Figure 25). Figure 25 Click on e and choose s from the drop down menu (Figure 26). Figure 26 VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 24 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
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Click the w button to begin programming a hotkey (Figure 29). When the n window opens, the e area will be empty (Figure 30). Figure 29 Figure 30 VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 25 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
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Push the VCC-28 key you want to program (the 2 key in this example) and the factory hot key combination will appear in the n area (Figure 31). Click the K button and the s window will open. Choose l from the n drop down menu (Figure 32).
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The r window will open (Figure 25 pg 17). Figure 35 The WAVE literature provided by Twisted Pair Solutions will give you more detailed information. VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 27 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
Windows-95 era. Since there are no provisions for portability, when a device is disconnected the volume levels usually revert back to what is programmed in the hardware of the soundcard. With the ETC series of USB microphones and sound cards this can be inconvenient.
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(Figure 45). Figure 44 Figure 45 Click the h button (Figure 46). When e is shown , click the e button (Figure 47). Figure 46 Figure 47 VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 29 of 33 Essential Trading Systems Corp.
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Figure 52 The Disconnect Complete window will self close as soon as the process is successfully stopped. The ETC Volume Control service will automatically restart the next time a microphone is plugged VCC-28 Installation Guide with WAVE Page 30 of 33...
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Go to the e directory run “stop.bat” (see Figure 48 pg 20). This stops and removes the service. In the Windows Control Panel under “Add or Remove Programs” find ETC Volume Control and click the e button.(Figure 53). Figure 53...
• Head Set Volume = 4 (switches are on the bottom of the base) Endorsement of ETC or ETC’s products is not implied by use of other companies’ product names. To ensure highest quality, ETC reserves the right to change product specifications at any time.
(2) to refund the price paid, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or such other place as ETC may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt.