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Extron electronics VoiceLift User Manual

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VoiceLift
Microphone
System
Featuring PVS 405D
PoleVault Digital Switcher
User Guide
VoiceLift
68-2548-01 Rev. A
02 14
®

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  • Page 1 User Guide VoiceLift ® VoiceLift Microphone System Featuring PVS 405D PoleVault Digital Switcher 68-2548-01 Rev. A 02 14...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the на...
  • Page 3 AVTrac, Cable Cubby, CrossPoint, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Extron, Flat Field, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, Inline, IP Intercom, IP Link, Key Minder, LockIt, MediaLink, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch, System INTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VersaTools, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP, and XTP Systems Registered Service Mark...
  • Page 4 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: A caution indicates a situation that may result in minor injury. Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or ATTENTION: associated equipment. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ....... 5 Stage 2: Installing the FF 120 Speakers ..37 Stage 3: Installing the PoleVault Switcher ..38 Functional Overview of the VoiceLift System ..5 Stage 4: Connecting the Cables ....38 Cable Length ..........7 Stage 5: Setting Up the Microphone and Charging Station ..........
  • Page 6 VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This section gives an overview of the VoiceLift System, listing its components and features. Topics include: • About this Guide About the VoiceLift System • • Application Diagrams About this Guide This guide discusses the components and operation of the Extron VoiceLift System. For details on installation procedures, see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide, delivered with your VoiceLift System.

  • Page 8: Features

    Receiver (VLR 102) — The receiver is the main sensor for the VoiceLift System. It • features the following: Captive screw connectors for auxiliary input, RS-232, contact input, and relay • output (see page RJ-45 connectors for power, communication with the PoleVault switcher, and •...

  • Page 9: Application Diagrams

    Application Diagrams The following diagrams show possible installations of a VoiceLift System. FF 120 Speakers PC with Free GlobalViewer Software VoiceLift Receiver TCP/IP Network PMK 560 PVS 405D Twisted Pair Switcher VoiceLift D IS Pendant Microphone P lu 4 IP...
  • Page 10 POLEVAULT 405SA SWITCHER SENSITIV PVS 405D PoleVault Digital ® Extron Switcher / Ampli er VLC 202 Desktop Charging Station Figure 2. VoiceLift System in a Classroom Using a VLH 102 Handheld Student Microphone VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Introduction...

  • Page 11: Features And Operation

    PoleVault switcher that functions as an amplifier and also powers speakers placed throughout the room. Figure 3 on the next page shows the path of the audio signal through the VoiceLift System. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...
  • Page 12 PoleVault switcher through a shielded twisted pair (STP) cable. PoleVault switcher — The PoleVault switcher also functions as an amplifier for the VoiceLift System. It receives the audio signal from the VLR 102 receiver, amplifies it, and sends it to strategically placed speakers. The switcher powers speakers placed throughout the room to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the voice of the speaker to at least +15 dB.

  • Page 13: Cable Length

    ATTENTION: Do not charge alkaline batteries. For charging status, check the microphone power LED (see Microphones on page 8 for the LED location on each microphone). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 14: Microphones

    Microphones Pendant Microphone The VoiceLift VLP 202 pendant microphone operates via IR at two frequencies: 2.3 MHz on channels A and C, and 2.8 MHz on channels B and D. The microphone picks up speech and transmits a signal wirelessly to the VLR 102 receiver. The microphone is powered by one AA NiMh battery (provided), which can be recharged using the VLC 202 charging station, or one AA alkaline battery.
  • Page 15 Battery compartment — Insert one AA NiMh (provided) or alkaline battery into this compartment, aligning the + and – poles as indicated inside the compartment. NiCd batteries can be used but cannot be charged from a VoiceLift charging station. Li-ion batteries are not supported.

  • Page 16: Back Panel

    Microphone label recess — Place the appropriate provided sticker in this space to identify the microphone or the user for whom the microphone has been set up (see Setting Up and Using the Microphones). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 17: Handheld Microphone

    Handheld Microphone The VLH 102 Handheld Microphone can be used with the VoiceLift System as an alternative to the VLP 202 Pendant Microphone. The VLH 102 is best used as a pass-around microphone for student presentations or a secondary microphone for team teaching and guest speakers.
  • Page 18 Li-ion batteries are not supported. Battery compartment cover — Remove this cover to access the battery and the volume buttons (see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery on the next page). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 19: Installing Or Replacing The Microphone Battery

    • Slide the battery cover downward until it stops. Lift the cover up and off the microphone. Positive Terminal VOLUME VLP 202 VLH 102 Figure 10. Removing the Microphone Battery Covers VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 20: Charging The Microphone Battery

    Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Use only NiMh or alkaline batteries. ATTENTION: • Do not recharge alkaline batteries. • Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided on the battery packaging. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...
  • Page 21 (this takes up to 5 hours). Charging Contacts on Pendant Microphone Bottom Panel t r o Charging Contacts on Handheld Microphone Bottom Panel Figure 13. Charging Contacts on the Microphones VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 22: Setting Up And Using The Microphones

    Verify that the battery is installed (see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery Charging the Microphone Battery on page 13) and charged (see page 14). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Microphone Volume

    ) to raise the volume. • < • Press the bottom section of the button (marked with a raised ) to lower the volume. > Down Figure 16. Adjusting the Volume on the Pendant Microphone VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...
  • Page 24 ) button, located below the battery compartment, to raise or lower the volume. VOLUME VOLUME Figure 18. Volume Buttons on the Handheld Microphone Replace the battery cover (see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery for the procedure). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 25: Tips For Using The Microphones

    Ensure that there are no obstructions between the microphone and the receiver. • Receiver The VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver receives infrared signals from the VoiceLift VLP 202 Pendant Microphone. The receiver outputs a balanced -10 dBV line level signal via an RJ-45 connector.

  • Page 26: Integrated Dsp

    10, the oldest filters begin to slowly release until the number of dynamic filters in use equals 10. This process assures that five filters are always available in case of unexpected feedback (see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide to set the dynamic filters).
  • Page 27 Removing and Replacing the the housing, then rotate the dome clockwise (see Receiver Dome on page 23). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 28: Receiver Housing And Back Plate

    A 1/8 clockwise turn secures the housing to the dome. — Conduit knockouts — Raised arrow — Raised dot — Raceway knockouts Figure 22. VLR 102 Receiver Housing and Metal Back Plate VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 29: Removing And Replacing The Receiver Dome

    Examples of Raceways That Can Be Used with the Receiver Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome After having installed and used the VoiceLift microphone for some period of time, you may want to make changes to the receiver connections (such as adding an auxiliary input device) or the DIP switch settings.
  • Page 30 FIG_Removing receiverFIG_Attaching receiver dome to housing Receiver Housing Arrow Align Arrows Arrow Twist to Lock Receiver Dome Figure 24. Attaching the Receiver Dome to the Housing VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Features and Operation...

  • Page 31: Sis Configuration And Control

    Commands and Responses Overview The VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver can be controlled via a host computer that is connected to the RS-232 control port on the receiver. You can issue SIS commands via the computer RS-232 interface using a communication software program such as Extron DataViewer or HyperTerminal.

  • Page 32: Receiver-Initiated Messages

    ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Space • Upper- and lowercase characters can be used interchangeably in the command field unless otherwise specified. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 33: Symbol Definitions

    1 = closed X22* Microphone channel 0 = no carrier 1 = channel A or C 2 = channel B or D 3 = channels A or C and B or D VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 34: Command And Response Table For Sis Commands

    Rly port. 0 = open 1 = closed View contact closure input state X4# ] Show status of the CTC (contact input) port. For 0 = open 1 = closed VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 35 Tone: A tone is produced when volume is changed. Request model name Show the receiver product VLR • 102 name. Firmware Upload Upload firmware Update the VLR 102 firmware. UPLOAD ...GO VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 36: Special Application: Instant Alert

    Application: Instant Alert A useful application for the VoiceLift System is the instant alert. By connecting an MLC 104 IP Plus controller to the relay port of the VLR 102 Receiver, you can set up e-mail alerts to be sent out when both parts of the microphone Volume button are pressed and held for 3 seconds.
  • Page 37 Insert the red wire into the first available digital I/O port. • Figure 27. Communication Cable Connected to Digital I/O Port 1 and Ground on an MLC 104 IP Plus Controller VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Special Application: Instant Alert...
  • Page 38 Digital I/O port closes. See the Global Configurator help file for information on how to configure and monitor the MLC Digital I/O port via Global Configurator. NOTE: You can download Global Configurator from the Extron website at www.extron.com. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Special Application: Instant Alert...
  • Page 39 If necessary, make adjustments to the relay and digital input wiring, the monitor settings, or the e-mail notification settings. Replace the receiver dome in its housing (see page 23) and replace the battery cover on the handheld microphone, if applicable. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Special Application: Instant Alert...

  • Page 40: Installing The Receiver (Overview)

    (Overview) This section provides an overview of the procedure for planning and performing an installation of the VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver. For the complete procedure, see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide, provided with your VoiceLift System. The following topics are included: •...
  • Page 41 VLR 102 IR Inputs Receiver Locations MLC Controller Location Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Projector and Switcher Location Speaker Locations Student Desks Figure 32. Example of a Classroom Installation, Top View VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Installing the Receiver (Overview)

  • Page 42: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview The installation procedures are outlined in this section. For detailed descriptions and illustrations of these procedures, see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide. NOTE: Observe all local and national building and safety codes to ensure that the installation meets all regulatory codes.

  • Page 43: Stage 2: Installing The Ff 120 Speakers

    Replace the remaining portion of the ceiling tile. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for each speaker to be installed. Terminate the other end of the speaker cable for the PVS switcher. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Installing the Receiver (Overview)

  • Page 44: Stage 3: Installing The Polevault Switcher

    Switcher Installation Guide). Set up the microphone (set the channels, apply the label, insert the battery, and attach the lanyard). Test the system: power on all devices and test the microphone audio. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Installing the Receiver (Overview)

  • Page 45: Reference Information: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware This section provides information on updating the firmware on the VoiceLift System. Updates to the VLR 102 receiver firmware are made available periodically via the Extron website. If the need arises, you can replace the receiver firmware via RS-232.
  • Page 46 A Release Notes file, giving information on what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded (see Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader on the next page). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Reference Information: Updating the Firmware...

  • Page 47: Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader

    Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader The Extron Firmware Loader software enables you to upload firmware to the VoiceLift receiver. If you do not already have this software installed on your computer, you can obtain it from the Extron website at www.extron.com.
  • Page 48 Device window is displayed on the Firmware Loader window and the Add Device window continues to be displayed. Click to close the Add Device window and display the selected device on the Firmware Loader window. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Reference Information: Updating the Firmware...
  • Page 49 Figure 38. Choose Firmware File Window The Choose Firmware File window closes. The new firmware file name is displayed on the Firmware Loader window in the New Firmware File column. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Reference Information: Updating the Firmware...
  • Page 50 Completed field displays and the field displays (see Progress 100% Status Completed figure 40). Figure 40. Firmware Upload Completed Close the Firmware Loader window. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D • Reference Information: Updating the Firmware...
  • Page 51 Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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