Extron electronics VoiceLift Installation Manual
Extron electronics VoiceLift Installation Manual

Extron electronics VoiceLift Installation Manual

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VoiceLift
Microphone
System
Featuring PVS 405D
PoleVault Digital Switcher
Installation Guide
VoiceLift
68-2548-20 Rev. B
06 14

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide VoiceLift VoiceLift Microphone System Featuring PVS 405D PoleVault Digital Switcher 68-2548-20 Rev. B 06 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: Potential risk of severe injury or death. WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Stage 1b — Installing the Receiver to a Junction Box ..........18 Stage 1c — Installing the Receiver on a Wall or Other Hard Surface ......19 Stage 1d — Installing the Receiver on a Pole ..............21 VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Contents...
  • Page 6 VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Contents...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    This guide provides steps to install and connect each component of the Extron VoiceLift System. The VoiceLift VLR 102 receiver can be installed in a drop ceiling, a standard junction box, an octagonal ceiling box, or a wall. It is assumed that the installer has some knowledge of and experience with audio/video, electrical, or electronic device installation.
  • Page 8: Application Diagram

    AUDIO Receiver PVS 405D VIDEO FF 120 DISPL VOLU CONFIG Plus Twisted Pair TCP/IP Plenum Flat Network Switcher Field Speakers ® VLC 202 Desktop Charging Station Figure 1. Typical Classroom Installation VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Introduction...
  • Page 9: Planning The Installation

    Before you begin the installation, consider the major factors discussed in the following sections to ensure that the installation of the VoiceLift System is as smooth and trouble free as possible and that the result meets the needs of the users. Placement of the receiver (sensor location) is very important for optimal performance of the VoiceLift System.
  • Page 10: Room Considerations

    VoiceLift system: Interference and noise sources Infrared and radio frequency noise can reduce the performance of the microphone system. To minimize noise in the system, avoid mounting the VoiceLift receiver near the following items: • Lighting, fluorescent or incandescent — Keep the receiver at least 2 feet (61 centimeters) away from a light source.
  • Page 11 I-beams • Projectors VLR 102 Ceiling Receiver Beams B lu e Ja ra du at io Cl ass of 20 ’s Sta Not Good Extron Extr Figure 5. Potential Line-of-Sight Obstructions VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Introduction...
  • Page 12 Furniture (such as bookcases or easels) VLR 102 Receiver B lu e Ja ra du at io Cl ass of 20 ’s Sta Good Not Good Extron Extr Figure 6. Reflective Surfaces VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Introduction...
  • Page 13: Receiver Location

    TV / VCR / DVD VLR 102 IR Inputs Receiver Locations MLC Controller Location Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Projector and Switcher Location Speaker Locations Student Desks Figure 7. Diagram of a Classroom Installation VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Introduction...
  • Page 14: Polevault Switcher Location

    On a desk • Mounted to a wall • Under a desk • Mounted to a ceiling pole • In a cabinet • Above a drop ceiling (The PVS 405D is plenum rated.) VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Introduction...
  • Page 15: Inventory

    Inventory The VoiceLift VLS System kit is available in three packaged configurations: • VLS 1000D: Contains one VLP 102 Pendant Microphone, a VLR 102 Receiver, a wall charger, and two FF 120 Flat Field speakers. • VLS 2000D: Contains two VLP 102 Pendant Microphones, a VLR 102 Receiver, a wall charger, a VLC 102 Charging Station, and two FF 120 speakers.
  • Page 16 NOTE: If any items in the VoiceLift System or FF 120 boxes are damaged or missing, rear cover contact the Extron S Sales and Technical Support Hotline (see the contact numbers). VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Introduction...
  • Page 17: Installation Tools

    Installation Tools Extron recommends the following equipment (not provided) to ensure that the VoiceLift System is properly installed. Marker Pen, Pencil Handsaw for Safety Goggles Cutting Drywall Utility Knives Tools for Terminating Cable RJ-45 Crimpers and Connectors Flashlight Tape Measure...
  • Page 18: Items Not Included

    VoiceLift System kits. • VLP 202 Pendant Microphone (additional) or VLH 102 Handheld Microphone • PVS 405D mounting options WMK 160 WallVault wall mounting kit • PMK 560 pole mounting kit • VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Introduction...
  • Page 19: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview This section provides an overview of the five stages of installation for the VoiceLift system and the steps required for each stage. Stage 1 — Install the VLR 102 Receiver Choose one of these installation types: 1a. Drop ceiling Cut a hole in the ceiling tile (page 17).
  • Page 20: Stage 4 - Connect The Vlr 102 Receiver To The Polevault System

    (page 36). Installation Procedures The following sections contain instructions for installing the VoiceLift System. Where possible, line drawings and photos from an actual installation are used to clarify some of the steps discussed in the text. Each image has a circled number corresponding to the step that is being described.
  • Page 21: Stage 1

    The bracket is attached to the screw on the back of the ceiling tile. What it does: Fastens the receiver to a tile in a drop ceiling. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 22 (page Figure 11. Diagrams of Stage 1 Mounting Options NOTE: Observe all local and national building and safety codes to ensure that the installation meets all regulatory standards. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 23: Stage 1A - Installing The Receiver In A Drop Ceiling

    (see figure NOTE: Observe all local and national building and safety codes. 4. Replace the ceiling tile. Attach a conduit to the back plate if desired. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 24: Stage 1B - Installing The Receiver To A Junction Box

    3. Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed. NOTE: Observe all local and national building and safety codes. Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 25: Stage 1C - Installing The Receiver On A Wall Or Other Hard Surface

    Use a knife to score around the edge of the selected raceway knockout to create a clean edge. Press on the scored section to remove it. Remove a raceway knockout from the housing, if needed. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 26 NOTE: Screws and wall anchors are not included. Mounting without a raceway If using a raceway: Position the receiver housing with the raceway inserted through the knockout. Mounting with a raceway VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 27: Stage 1D - Installing The Receiver On A Pole

    Replace the lock nut onto the connector and tighten it to secure the connector to the housing. – Attach the pole to the receiver back × Ø plate. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 1...
  • Page 28: Stage 2

    Speaker Cable SPK 18, 35 feet (10.6 m) Figure 13. SPK 18 Speaker Cable What it does: For speaker installation, connects the ceiling speakers to the switcher. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 2...
  • Page 29: Speaker Mounting Procedure

    Replace the ceiling tile. Repeat steps 2a through 2f for each speaker that needs to be installed. Remove the terminal cover and attach the Ö ring and clamp to it. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 2...
  • Page 30 Screw Connector Speaker To PVS 405D AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS Wire Color Terminal (Left and Right) Ohms Positive (+) PVS Switcher Black Negative (-) Rear Panel Wire the captive screw connector. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 2...
  • Page 31 ) commands to change ™ the setting to stereo if desired. For full details, see the PoleVault Systems Featuring the www.extron.com. PVS 405D Switcher Installation Guide, available at VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 2...
  • Page 32: Stage 3

    Receives input video and audio signals from the AV source input wall plates and audio signals from the VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver. Outputs and switches the signals to a projector and ceiling speakers. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 3...
  • Page 33: Polevault Switcher Installation

    PVS 405D Switcher Installation Guide and the provided mounting kit user guide. Make sure that the PVS 405D front and rear panels are accessible until installation and testing of the VoiceLift System is complete. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 3...
  • Page 34: Stage 4

    Receiver RJ-45 port on the PVS 405D switcher. What it does: Provides power to the receiver and enables communication and audio between the receiver and the PoleVault switcher. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 35: Procedure

    Connect the STP cable to the Receiver Out port (the RJ-45 connector closest to the DIP switches on the receiver base). Connect the STP cable to the Receiver Out Õ RJ-45 port. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 36 Arrow on Housing Align Arrows Twist to Arrow Lock Arrow on Tab Receiver Dome Align the arrows on the housing rim and the Ü dome tab. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 37 Pull the cables from the receiver and from the speakers in VLS systems to the PoleVault switcher location. Run the cables down through the projector pole and the PMK mounting bracket. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 38 INPUT 5 OVER PVT REMOTE 3A MAX RS-232 Tx Rx PVT IN PVT IN ë ë VoiceLift Receiver Figure 18. Connecting the Receiver to a PVS 405D Switcher VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 4...
  • Page 39: Stage 5

    Stage 5: Testing the System This stage consists of configuring, setting up, and testing the VoiceLift System. 1. Set up the microphones. Set up each microphone in your VoiceLift system as follows: Set the channels using the rotary switch. A and C are at 2.3 MHz, and B and D are at...
  • Page 40 If the microphone has been in operation, cycle power on the receiver to clear any existing Power Switch filters. Power Switch Power on the microphone. Õ VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 5...
  • Page 41 Volume Down NOTE: The highest gain achieved without – Volume Up and Down buttons on the Ù Ú feedback is the maximum gain for the VoiceLift microphone. VoiceLift system. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 5...
  • Page 42 S 40 T IN A IP IF T IF IE Ω M OT Cable Access Slot Projector Pole Cable Slot Cover Complete the mounting of the PVS 405D. Ý VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation — Stage 5...
  • Page 43: Installation Example - Setting Up An Instant Alert

    Contact input (CTC), the Aux Input (Aux In), or the RS-232 port (see the illustration at right). Connect a communication cable to the Ï VLR 102 Rly port. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation Example...
  • Page 44 Check for the arrival of the e-mail notification. Press and hold both Press and hold halves of the Volume both Volume button simultaneously. VOLUME buttons simultaneously. Press and hold both Volume buttons for Ý 3 seconds. VoiceLift System with PVS 405D Installation Guide • Installation Example...
  • Page 45 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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