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REVOLABS FLX2 Wireless Conference System for Voice over IP System Guide Models: 10-FLX2-200-VOIP 10-FLX2-020-VOIP 10-FLX2-002-VOIP 10-FLX2-101-VOIP...
• Do not open the casings of any of the components of the FLX2 Conference Phone • Do not use any other accessories than Revolabs’ originals intended for use with this product. Use of non-original accessories may result in loss of performance, damage to the product, fire, electric shock or injury.
Contents Introduction ............................3 Safety Warnings ............................. 3 Contents ..............................4 General Information ..........................6 Quick setup for VoIP Conference Calls................... 7 Description .............................. 9 Unpacking ................................9 Installing FLX2 Components ......................10 FLX2 Base Station ............................10 FLX2 Charger Base ............................11 FLX Dialer .................................
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System Information ............................40 Bluetooth ................................41 Home .................................. 41 Call ..................................41 Setup ................................... 41 Web Interface ............................49 Enabling Web Access ............................ 49 Connecting to the FLX Web Interface...................... 49 Home Page ................................ 50 User Settings ..............................51 Administrator Settings ..........................
General Information The Revolabs FLX2 Conference Phone includes several components which, in the sum, make up the conferencing phone. The components are the Charger Base, Speaker, Microphones and Dialer (handset). In addition, the Base Station receives the wireless signals from those components and...
Quick setup for VoIP Conference Calls While all components delivered with the Revolabs FLX2 Conference Phone are partially charged, we recommend charging the Speaker, the Microphones, and the Dialer for at least 8 hours or overnight before starting to use the system.
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VoIP configuration For the FLX phone to work within a VoIP environment the phone has to be set up to communicate to the telephone switch. You will also have to enable the extension (user) you want to use with the FLX on your switch. Please review your switch documentation on information on how to do that.
Conference phone mode. Description The Revolabs FLX2™ Wireless Conference Phone is a unique marriage of innovative technology and ergonomic design, allowing for an unparalleled experience when making telephone calls, video conference calls, or using it with your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or computer to make speaker phone calls.
The Base Station is the wireless receiver and sender of the audio stream from the Microphones and to the Speaker, as well as to the Dialer. It features the ability to connect two Revolabs FLX Microphones and one Speaker wirelessly. The Base Station is designed to optimize audio and video conferencing by providing consistent audio input from all participants.
FLX2 Charger Base The FLX2 Charger Base, shown below, provides charging capabilities for all battery operated system components, including the Dialer, the Speaker, and the Microphones, by allowing them to charge in one simple and organized location. The FLX2 Charger Base is not required while in a conference call, however it can maintain the charge of the FLX Speaker and FLX Dialer while a call is in progress.
FLX Dialer The FLX Dialer equips the user with an intuitive and interactive tool for configuring and operating the FLX System. The Dialer is not only used to make and answer conference calls, but it is also used for configuring the system settings, having a call using the handset, and monitoring the system components.
FLX Speaker The FLX Speaker, shown below, is a wireless active omnidirectional speaker that has been designed and optimized specifically for use with the FLX Conferencing System. The Speaker is equipped with a pairing button on the bottom and 4 LED indicators on the top to display the activity of the Speaker and the mute status of the system.
FLX Microphones The FLX Microphones provide a sleek and unobtrusive form factor allowing for closer proximity to the participants and creating the best audio available to the far end. They are equipped with a button for pairing and muting, an LED indicator to display mute status and battery charge level, and an internal buzzer to warn if the Microphones have lost connection to the Base Station.
Initial Setup After unpacking the FLX2 Conferencing System, there are a few initial setup tasks that must be performed before a call can take place or any system configuration can be changed. Connecting System Cables The FLX2 Charger Base has a power supply that needs to be connected, as shown below.
network values like IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Servers. You will need to restart the phone for any changes you made in this section to take effect. If you are using DHCP, you can go to the System Info menu, and select About System. The assigned IP address for the FLX will be shown here.
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‘speaker mode’ only. A Bluetooth call is controlled by the connected Bluetooth device. A Bluetooth call can be made at the same time as a video call. NOTE: Revolabs FLX only supports the Hands Free Profile (HFP) for Bluetooth 2.0 or higher. Applications that try to use...
NOTE: When using the FLX connected through the AUX IN and AUX OUT to another device, only the FLX speaker can be used. All other speakers, e.g. in a television set, must be turned off. To avoid audio problems, any Echo Cancellation provided on the Video Conferencing unit should be switched off.
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to this phone will be handled in the switch as defined in there, e.g. sent to voice mail, The Home screen also provides information on new voice mails for the extension (if available), and on missed or rejected calls.
Placing a VoIP Call 1. From the home screen on the FLX Dialer enter the phone number to be called. 2. Once the number is entered completely, press the green ‘call’ button to initiate the phone call. 3. If any Microphones are out of the Charger Base and active, the call will default to ‘speaker mode’...
Answering an Incoming Call 1. When the FLX2 System identifies an incoming call, it will play the ring tone through the FLX Speaker. If the Dialer is not in the Charger Base it will play a ring tone, too. 2. The FLX Dialer will display the caller ID information for the incoming call.
Ending a Telephone call 1. A call can be ended in two fashions. a. Press the Red ‘End Call’ button on the FLX Dialer during a call. b. Place the Dialer in the charger. (‘Handset mode’ only) 2. When a call is ended the home screen is shown again.
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Muting a Call 1. In handset mode, the ‘Mute’ and ‘UnMute’ key will mute/unmute the FLX Dialer microphone, not the wireless Microphones. 2. In speaker mode, the ‘Mute’ and ‘UnMute’ key will mute/unmute all wireless Microphones. NOTE: If the setting ‘All Mic Mute’ is OFF, the Microphone mute buttons will be locked while the Master Mute is active.
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Conference Call There are two ways to start a conference call: 1. Press the ‘Enter’ key to access the Active Call Menu and select ‘Conference’. 2. Create the second call by selecting Dialer, Contacts, or Recent. 3. Initiate the second call. 4.
Component behavior in and out of the Charger Base Each system component will respond differently when placed in or out of the charger during an active telephone call. The following is a description of what can be expected. Dialer When the Dialer is placed into the Charger Base during a call in ‘speaker mode’, the call will not be affected and the Dialer will enter its charging mode.
Bluetooth The FLX2 System is equipped with a Bluetooth interface allowing a call to be placed through a cell phone, computer, or 3 party Bluetooth device. The FLX Microphones and Speaker then act as the Microphone and Speaker for that call. The FLX2 System only supports the Hands Free Profile for Bluetooth 2.0 or newer.
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Adding a Device 1. Go to the Menu Bluetooth. Select ‘Discovery Mode’ to activate Bluetooth and accept Bluetooth Request from other devices. 2. The FLX Dialer displays “This device is visible to other devices in range for 3 minutes” 3. The discovery mode screen will read “System in discoverable Mode, Start Scan From BT Device.
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Viewing Device Details 1. Go to the Menu Bluetooth. Select ‘Device List’. 2. Select desired device and press the ‘Enter’ key or the ‘Select’ key to view device details 3. Device Information screen is shown with device name, address, BT version, and date/time the device was first connected.
Setting Device Trust Level 1. Go to the Menu Bluetooth. Select ‘Device List’. 2. Select the desired device and press the ‘Enter’ key or the ‘Select’ key to view the device details. 3. Press the ‘Option’ key and then select ‘Options…’. 4.
Video Conference Collaboration The FLX2 System is equipped with balanced analog audio input and output to be connected to 3 party video or PC conferencing system. This allows the FLX Microphones and Speaker to be used as Microphones and Speaker for video calls. It also provides Acoustic Echo Cancelation and Noise Control to the video call.
Mixing the audio signals As discussed earlier, Audio and Video, or Bluetooth and Video calls can be made simultaneously from a FLX system, requiring FLX to mix the audio of the different inputs to go to the different outputs. In the Audio Controls menu, available from the main menu and the Active Call Menu, the Audio Mixer menu is offered.
FLX2 System Configuration There are many features to the FLX2 System that can be modified and configured using the FLX Dialer. The following is a list of those features and their options. Menu Hierarchy Device Audio System Recent Bluetooth Home Call Contacts Setup...
Recent Calls The Recent Calls call log stores the contact information from calls placed or received, allowing the user to review recent calls, redial a recent call, or store a recent call in the system directory. Recent Call Log 1. Access recent call log by browsing: Menu Recent Calls 2.
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View Recent Call Information 1. Access the recent call log by browsing: Menu Recent Calls or pressing the green ‘Call’ button while no call is in progress. 2. You can view a recent call one of two ways: a. In the recent call list, select the entry you want to view, and press the ‘View’...
Delete Call History 1. Access the recent call log by browsing: Menu Recent Calls or pressing the green ‘Call’ button while no call is in progress. 2. In the Recent Call menu, press ‘Enter’ to open the Options Menu. 3.
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Edit a Contact 1. Browse to the Contacts menu: Menu Contacts, scroll to the desired contact, and select ‘View’ to access the contact. 2. The contact screen shows the current name and number. Pressing the ‘Edit’ key will open the Edit Contact menu.
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Search for Contact 1. Browse to the Contacts menu: Menu Contacts. 2. Use the alphanumeric keys to apply a filter a. Once a key is pressed the title line will read ’Contact()’ and display the characters being typed. b. The search string can be up to 5 characters long.
Set Speed Dial 1. Browse to the Contacts menu: Menu Contacts, scroll to the desired contact, and press the ‘View’ key to access the contact. 2. The contact view screen shows the current name and number. Pressing the ’Edit’ key will open the Edit Contact menu.
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Ringer 1. Browse to the Ringer menu: Menu Audio Controls Ringer. 2. Choose ‘Ringer Volume’ in the Ringer Settings menu to adjust the Ringer Volume. 3. Press the up and down buttons to increase and decrease the volume. 4.
Device Status 1. Browse to Device Status: Menu Device Status. 2. The Device Status screen shows status for the Microphones and the Speaker. NOTE: The device status list is colorized. If a device is charging or off, it will appear white. If a device is fully charged or has more than 50% battery remaining, it will appear green.
Bluetooth The ‘Bluetooth’ menu has been explained earlier in this manual on page 26. Home When selecting the ‘Home’ menu item, the Dialer will go back to displaying the home screen. The same effect can be achieved by pressing the ‘Return’ key, or the red ‘End Call’...
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Date/Time 1. Browse to the Date/Time menu: Menu Setup Set Date/Time. 2. To set the date or time, select either the ‘Set Date’, or ‘Set Time’ option, and press either ‘Enter’ or ‘Select’. 3. Edit time and date (month/day/year) using the numeric keys and the left and right buttons.
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Advanced Setup The following is a list of advanced configuration settings that are protected by a 4 digit password for administrator access only. The default password is 7386 (revo). This password should be changed by the system administrator. Please ensure that you take note of the changed password.
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Aux Audio ‘Aux Audio’ is to control the AUX In and AUX Out connectors on the base. Aux In ON/OFF and Aux Out ON/OFF allow enabling / disabling the Aux connectors of the FLX phone. Aux In Level allows changing the level of the Aux In signal.
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Admin Settings The Admin Settings menu allows changing settings that are related to general system settings. Setting System Name 1. Go to Menu Setup Advanced Setup Admin Settings Set System Name. 2. Change the current System Name to the new name, and press Enter.
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Web Access ON / OFF Web Access OFF allows you to disable the web interface into the FLX. If Web Access is set to off, any attempt to open the web interface will be declined. Please be aware that if the web interface is switched off, it can only be restarted from the phone. Pairing All FLX2 wireless components are paired before the system is shipped, providing much of the system setup already completed.
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Speaker 1. To pair a Speaker first turn it off by pressing and holding the button on the bottom of the Speaker until you hear the Speaker shut-off or the LEDs turn off. 2. Ensure that the Base Station is plugged in and powered 3.
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LED Pairing Indicators: Speaker Indicator Status Steady Red Speaker is in Pairing Mode, either waiting or pairing in progress Slow red- green flash Pairing failed or timed out Green flash Pairing successful Microphone Indicator Status Steady Red Pairing Mode, either waiting or pairing in progress Slow red –...
Web Interface The FLX web interface provides access to advanced configuration settings, call statistics and system logs. Web access can be enabled or disabled from the FLX Handset, and the web interface is password protected using the same password that is required to access Administrator settings on the FLX Handset.
Enter the administrator password and click Login. After logging in, the FLX Home page will appear. The FLX web interface is organized into three categories: Home, User and Administrator. Choose any one of these categories by clicking on the corresponding link in the upper right corner. Home Page The Home page shows general information about the system as shown below.
User Settings In the upper right corner click the User link to access the User settings. The User Menu will appear on the left side of the page showing these options: • Audio • Call Forwarding • Date/Tim • Restart •...
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Audio Mixer The settings below can be changed at any time during a call. Speaker Mix The Speaker Mixer specifies the mix between AUX IN and the phone input to be played back on the speaker. It is a sliding scale from -8 (favoring phone) to +8 (favoring AUX IN).
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Date/Time The Date/Time page is used to specify how the date and time are to be set, either automatically or manually, and the time zone and Daylight Saving Time rules for your locale. Below is an illustration showing the Date/Time page settings followed by a table describing each field.
Week For the specified month, select the week in which DST changes. For example, if DST changes on the second Sunday of the selected month, choose “Second.” Select the day on which DST changes, for example, Sunday. Hour Select the hour at which DST changes. For example, if DST changes at 2:00 a.m., choose 2.
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• RF Settings • Access Control • Import/Export • System Log • Call Status • Restart • Logout Choose an Administrator Menu option to show the corresponding page. Network Settings Use the Network Settings page to specify how IP addressing is to be determined for the phone connected to the IP network.
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Static IP Settings Static IP Address The Static IP Address is the IP address that the network administrator has assigned to the phone. Subnet Mask Subnet Mask is used to determine the subnet to which the phone belongs, for example, 255.255.255.0. Default Gateway The Default Gateway is the phone’s default router on the IP network.
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The table below describes the SIP Registration settings. Different IP PBX providers might use different names in their setup. The descriptions below will help you in mapping the FLX fields to your IP PBX fields. SIP Registration Registrar This is the IP address or DNS name of the SIP registrar server. Use Proxy for Use this option to indicate whether or not the SIP proxy server(s) Registration...
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SIP Settings Use the SIP Settings page to configure settings related to SIP sessions, as shown in the illustration below. After changing any of these settings, the phone must be restarted for the changes to take effect. SIP Settings Use SIP session Specify the preference for using SIP session keep-alive timers.
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period to be used for the session. Session timers This is the minimum session timer expiration period that FLX will minimum accept when negotiating the expiration period with the remote expiration period phone. It is measured in seconds; the default is 90. Require reliable Select this option to implement reliable SIP provisional responses.
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DTMF Signaling Select the signaling method for transmitting DTFM tones, either via Method RTP (RFC2833) or SIP INFO messages. The default is RTP. Transport Use the web interface’s Transport page to manage transport and Network Address Translation (NAT) settings, and to enable or disable Quality of Service (QoS). The illustration below shows the Transport page.
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Transport Settings Use SRTP Use this setting to control Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP) usage. These are the available options: Disabled – Do not use SRTP; always use RTP. This is the default setting. Optional – Use the optional disposition for SRTP in SDP. If the remote end supports SRTP, then use SRTP;...
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remote nodes), FLX sends STUN binding requests as part of the media connectivity tests. When a candidate is nominated for use, a STUN binding request is sent with a flag indicating that the candidate pair is nominated. There are two nomination methods that can be used: Regular –...
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Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) in the IP header is set to 24 (0x18). For layer 2, IEEE 802.1p tagging is supported. This option is unchecked by default. Media Settings Use the Media page to specify the preferred audio codecs and other audio stream processing preferences as shown in the illustration below.
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Disable silence Select this option to disable silence detector/voice activity detector detector/voice (VAD). VAD is a technique used in audio processing to detect the activity detector presence or absence of human speech. Disabling VAD is sometimes useful to work around NAT problems. This option is unchecked by default.
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Advanced Audio Settings Use the Advanced Audio Settings page to specify microphone mute behavior, AUX audio in and out settings, and Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) settings. The illustration below shows this page. The settings and options on this page reflect the same settings as can be done on the handset, allowing remotely setting and managing the phone behavior.
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Aux In Level, The “Aux In” and “Aux Out” settings are used to change the level of Aux Out Level the Aux In and Out signals. The range is 1-15. Aux Out Mic/Line Use Aux Out Mic/Line to set the level of the Aux Out connectors to either Mic level or Line level.
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Access Control Password The password is used to control access to the web interface and the advanced Administrator settings on the FLX Handset. The password must be four digits. The default password is 7386. This password should be changed by the system administrator. Please ensure that you take note of the changed password.
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To export FLX configuration settings, click the Export button. A File Download window will appear prompting you to open or save the file as shown below. Click the “Save” button to save the file to the desired location. To import a configuration file, open a web session and login to the target phone to be configured, and select the Administrator >...
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Your web browser should indicate the download progress. When the download is complete, you will be prompted to save the compressed configuration file. The file name will include the IP address of the FLX and a date and time stamp, for example, log- 10.134.123.101-120131-210112.tar.gz.
Power On/Off the System Components During normal use and operation of the FLX2 System, there is no need to turn off any part of the system. However, if the system is going to be stored without the Charger Base powered on, then each component should be powered off until further use. Dialer On/Off To power off the FLX Dialer, hold down the red ‘end call’...
Battery Exchange The rechargeable batteries in the different FLX components can all be exchanged. Please note that only Revolabs approved batteries should be used for the replacement. The following sections explain how to change the batteries in the different components.
Take the current battery out of the handset as shown, and replace it with the new battery. Please ensure that the connectors on the battery are lined up with the connectors inside the dialer. Speaker To change the rechargeable battery in the FLX speaker you will need to use a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the bottom of the speaker.
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07-35MUTODRCA-01 Audio In Panasonic KX-VC300 Line 07-35MUTODRCA-01 Line Output 07-35MUTODRCA-01 To connect a FLX to a computer we recommend using Revolabs’ USB connector kit, 01-USBAUD35-KIT. This kit includes a USB audio dongle and two cables to connect to the FLX.
Troubleshooting Warning Messages Speaker / Microphone Link Lost If a FLX Microphone or FLX Speaker loses connection to the FLX2 Base Station, the LED indicator will begin flashing a sequence of red – yellow - green - yellow and start emitting a beeping notification.
– this just shows that a fault has happened in the past and can be ignored. If the components still do not connect to the base please contact Revolabs Support. 3. Are the Dialer, Microphone, and Speaker out of reach of the Base Station? Please bring the components closer to the Base Station to see whether this resolves the issue.
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Device LED Indicator Status Two Red flashes every second On, connected, battery charged, individually muted On, connected, battery charged, Master Mute or “All Red flash every second Mic Mute” is ON, microphones muted Alternating Yellow - Green flash On, connected, battery low, un-muted Alternating Yellow - Double-Red On, connected, battery low, individually muted flash...
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Device LED Indicator Status Alternating slow Red - Green flash Speaker is not paired to a Base Station Speaker is powered off: o Speaker is not seated properly o Charger tray is powered off Speaker not in Charger Base Speaker is powered off o Connected, no call in progress, Microphones in Charger Base o Connected, no phone call in progress,...
Technical Specifications Models The Revolabs FLX2 VoIP System is available with a variety of configurations to provide the best audio capture in the industry. The following is a list of the available models. All of these models are SIP enabled and require an IP connection.
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Microphones Dimensions Microphones 94.2 x 24.6mm x 18.5 mm (omnidirectional Microphone) Weight 28.6g (omnidirectional Microphone) Bandwidth 80-11,000 Hz from Microphone to Analog OUT. This is reduced for VoIP calls based on the bandwidth supported by the selected transport codec. Battery life (talk time) 8 hours Charge time 2 hours...
FCC Notice to Users Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the equipment in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Revolabs, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Restricted use with certain medical devices Hearing Aids Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult with your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
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