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2. eee eee eee eee 4 6 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TE SPECIFICA HONS ccc pod te RECORD ia RI ERR REN eR s 5 APPENDIX 1 DECT CARRIER FREQUENCY CHART 6 LIMITE D WARRANT S ad ales abdito acie otra Ro edo aoe eine l l Waira Petlotbes apodo dada 7 i Technical Support is ea ee eA a yee 7 i Warranty Repairs and Retas serupa coe ets Gade eed a Ea a 7 11 Non Warranty Repairssand Returis 2 A A 7 11 Extended Winay a x sedare ete tenkn ias bee awe 7i EDD gee eee E du ote Ee D LEE D cef 7 111 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FIGURES FICC a UNIDOS d airs ta deanna ie att eut ot mae o dna euo aan eee Ss 2 IV Figure XOvelsuewor Beltpack FUNCIONS d baa Sete berto ng teet Set rune Figure Poet ack ISDA Vs ast wad tans xa pierre feds 2 Heure ll VIEW Or Tooo Beltpacks retri T ue cite Lee ea 2 sure Ts VIEW FEODICOLDOIIDACK wis teste ico 3 rieure lao VIEW or Back O DeltDaekes ranita rra 4 Feline IO MEWO DOLIOM ION DOLD AG K a post pire ideipled er Do d PU Pob net 5 Figure L Battery Discharge hal acte FISUGS Lose aunt ica emet prever oer ss Figure 1 8 How the beltpack displays its six communication routes 26 0000 9 Fieare Z VOR level Menu St Uc Mes iutedcidc mr aede OL EPI ad edo 2 3 lFieure 2 2 Deltbae ostunps Meni St UC EUEBS vac discs Sachets der doe doctorem b etos 2 4 Fisuire 2 5 oriheedoen ntermalion DEPI ars e my ot den PRA Rb o etes 2 14 Fares 2 4 Ie
3. When this icon is selected the display appears showing the RF carrier mask in hexadecimal format This mask is unique to your country s allowed DECT band It is set to a default European mask See the Product manual for changing this ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM The Status Information menu showing the Connection Information icon highlighted When this icon is selected the display appears The components of this display are laid out in the format which is specified for this technology and appear as follows 9 10 Figure 2 3 Connection Information Display Table Connection Information Radio Fixed Part Identifier This title refers to the whole of the second line of text The RFP is the Radio Fixed Part to which the Beltpack is currently connected Much of this line of text is not unique to one Active Antenna This is the PARK Primary Access Rights Key number reserved for future use 3 The abbreviation stands for Equipment Installer Code and the number on the second line is the EIC number 4 Fixed Part Number This and item 6 below are unique to the particular Active Antenna Fixed Part Sub Number This is effectively the system number which identifies which matrix the Beltpack is registered with Radio Fixed Part Number This is the identifier of the Active Antenna on the system Carrier Number both Active Antenna and Beltpack ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Table Co
4. it may not be desirable to keep this alarm on during normal operation of the system This low signal alarm is also useful for checking out the coverage in a location when first setting up transceiver antennas for either a temporary or permanent installation e When you select OFF the low signal alarm does not operate AUDIO OPTIONS Headphone Off Level Option This option allows you to select the signal threshold when the headphone audio turns off Level settings are 6 12 18 and 70 dB The typical setting is 70 dB which functions as always on Page Lock Option When you select the Page Lock option the page change keys no longer operate Headphone Limiter Option This option introduces a limiter into to headphone audio circuitry to control excessive levels and resulting stress on the ear of the user The level can be set anywhere in the range 32dBu to 16dBu using the Headphone Limiter display on the beltpack The typical setting is 6dBu ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Microphone Type Option This option allows you to select the proper setting for the headset microphone The available settings are Dynamic Balanced Mic and Dynamic Unbalanced Mic For most Clear Com and other headsets the Dynamic Unbal Mic setting is proper Microphone Level Option This option allows you to set the level of the beltpack s headset mic increasing or decreasing its gain going into the system For Type
5. or clause 18 52 227 86 d of the NASA Supplement to the FAR as applicable Contractor manufacturer Vitec Group Communi cations Limited 7400 Beach Drive Cambridge England CB25 9TP or Vitec Group Communications LLC 850 Marina Village Parkway Alameda CA 94501 9 OTHER ISSUES a Any failure by VGC to insist on its strict rights under this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of those or any other rights and only a duly executed written release shall constitute such a waiver b If any of these conditions is deemed invalid or unenforceable the remainder shall be unaffected c VGC s dealings with you shall be governed by English law if you are resident in the EMEA region and California law if you are resident elsewhere The federal and state courts of California for Non EMEA ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM aT iV Customers and English Courts for EMEA Customers shall have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate any dispute arising out of this Agreement d If any document is written in more than one language the English text shall prevail e Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in Vitec Group Communications Terms and Conditions as amended from time to time ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONTENTS OPERATING THE ECLIPSE WIRELESS BELTPACK Overview of the Wireless Belpack oooooooooooomooooooo 1 1 Beltpack Top Control SecuOn oc
6. therefore necessary to select both the key and the page on which it appears prior to entering the required programming menu The Select Assignment display below ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 2 2 is used to select the key and appears whenever a key selection is required The page which appears is the one which was current when programming mode was entered If having entered programming mode you find that the required key is not on the page which is displayed go to the page selection menu This indicates and puts the cursor on to the page number which was selected It also offers the facility to change the current page number if necessary To see both the page number and its content simultaneously go to normal operation as described in the operational information MASTER VOLUME CONTROL The master volume control is set from the main page The scroll buttons will change the current page if pressed momentarily but if pressed and held will change the volume setting Press and hold one of the scroll buttons until volume bars change then use the scroll buttons to adjust the master volume as indicated by the volume bars until the required level is reached BELTPACK PROGRAMMING MENU MAP On the menu map below the flow is downwards and to the right unless indicated otherwise MAIN PROGRAMMING MENU This is the main menu for programming the Beltpack You reached this menu by holding both the U
7. 1 8 How the beltpack displays its six communication routes The case of a label on the beltpack indicates its assignment type All uppercase Talk e First letter in uppercase rest lowercase DTL e All lowercase Listen To activate a talk or listen to an assigned source or destination label 1 Use the beltpack s scroll buttons to scroll to the page on which the desired assignment label appears The beltpack holds six pages of assignments Each page displays two assignments As you scroll you will hear beeps in the headset that correspond to the page displaying on the beltpack 1 beep for page 1 2 beeps for page 2 etc 2 When you reach the appropriate page select one or both of the assignments on that page by depressing the corresponding talk buttons on the beltpack A or B 3 Press and hold the appropriate talk button to talk or listen to the destination Release the button to close the talk or listen path Alternatively you can quickly tap the talk button to latch it on Quickly tap it again to release the latch 4 To activate another communication route repeat steps 1 through 6 You can keep all six communication routes open at the same time You will hear P P all activity on these routes in your headset ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 9 Note Two wire and four wire devices can have dual talk and listen or just listen assignments SETTING AND ADJUSTING LISTEN L
8. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 5 THE HEADPHONE MENU You reached this menu by selecting the Settings option on the top level programming menu then the headphone options on the audio menu e The Headphones menu showing the option to set the lowest level to which the headset can be adjusted sometimes also known as the Gate Level e Press button C to select the Headphone Off menu and use the scroll buttons to select one of the settings e Press button C to select the setting then use the scroll buttons to select Exit and press button C to return to the previous menu e The Headphones menu showing the Headset Limiter threshold option selected e This facility allows you to make a local setting of the maximum signal level which is permitted to reach the headphone The available levels are 6 to 16 dBu in 1 dBu stepsUse the scroll buttons to set the Headphone Limiter level on the slider then press button C to return to the previous menu e The Headphones menu showing Sidetone level selected e Press button C to select Sidetone level and use the scroll buttons to set the Sidetone level on the slider then press button C to return to the previous menu ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 6 ADJUST CONTRAST e Select the Adjust Contrast option from the main programming menu and press button C to display the contrast setup e The contrast adjustment slider is displayed e Use the scroll buttons to adjust
9. It will briefly say Getting Roles and then will go to the main user screen The beltpack will always begin on page 1 which has the first two communication routes assigned to the beltpack When programming communication routes for the users in the system it is best to put the most commonly used ones on this page BELTPACK TURN OFF SEQUENCE To turn off the beltpack press and hold the POWER button on the rear of the beltpack for about three seconds The main screen will close followed by a screen that says CLearCom and Shutting Down ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM POWERING THE ECLIPSE BELTPACK The supplied battery pack holds four AA sized batteries Standard AA alkaline batteries will provide between 7 and 8 hours of typical use The batteries alternate in the battery case with the spring on the negative end and the tab on the positive end For best performance use fresh alkaline batteries that have been properly stored and kept away from excessive heat As with all other battery powered electronic items when the Eclipse beltpack is stored for extended periods of time remove the batteries to prevent damage from possible leakage of the alkaline cells Caution Make sure that Eclipse beltpack battery packs loaded with alkaline batteries are not put into a battery charger or that the internal beltpack charger is used to attempt to charge them Damage and possible injury will result Rechargeable AA size
10. TE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol informs you that important operating and main tenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product Figure Safety Symbols EMC AND SAFETY The Eclipse Wireless product meet all relevant CE FCC UL and CSA specifications set out below EN55103 1 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 1 Emissions EN55103 2 Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for audio video audio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity UL 60065 7 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60065 3 IEC 60065 7 Safety requirements And thereby compliance with the requirement of Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation M 704 RM 704 Four Channel Main Remote Stations Y
11. cable from the splitter to each of the transceiver antennas 3 Make sure that the local power supplies are plugged into the antennas unless they are close enough to the matrix to draw power from the attached CAT 5 cable You will know that a transceiver antenna has sufficient power from the cable if the green power LED and the yellow data LED light up If you have several longer runs and are attempting to power the transceiver antennas from the base splitter connection check each one again when the are all connected The local powering for the transceiver antenna 1s recommended in most cases to provide the most reliable long term Eclipse installation Note that 4 pair CAT 5 cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end is specified for connection between the E Que card and the transceiver antennas Use of other cable can result in markedly shorter distances of cable runs and other possibly other performance problems During the initial system setup before walking through the system with a beltpack to check for gaps in coverage it is wise to avoid permanently installing the transceiver antennas Hold them in place in some temporary way until their optimal position is determined DETERMINING COVERAGE AREAS After you have initially set up the transceiver antennas and splitters you can proceed to test the coverage areas and re locate antennas and splitters if necessary for optimal coverage To determine coverage areas 1 Once the bas
12. enabled or disabled Note These features are not operational on Eclipse wireless systems e To configure PTT set to the Button options menu and use the scroll keys to select PTT configuration The PTT configuration menu will be displayed Use the scroll buttons to enable or disabled the PTT switch Use button C to set the PTT switch status THE STATUS INFORMATION MENU This function appears after you have selected the Information symbol from the the main programming menu e The Status Information menu showing the Role Information icon selected Note that this face icon is used in two different menus It appears in the Talk Listen menu to denote the Talk and Listen mode and it is used here in the Status submenu to denote Role Information When this icon is selected the display appears showing the Role name and the Role number which represents it ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM e The Status Information menu showing the Beltpack version number icon highlighted When this icon is selected the display appears The Status Information menu showing the Beltpack ID icon highlighted When this icon is selected the display appears IPEI stands for International Portable Equipment Identifier EMC for Equipment Manufacturer Code PSN for Portable Serial Number unique to every Beltpack and C for check digit The Status Information menu showing the Beltpack RF Carrier icon highlighted
13. features are not operational on Eclipse wireless systems e The Pushbutton menu showing the Assign Route to a Key option selected e The Pushbutton menu showing the Key Latch Nonlatch functions option selected e The Pushbutton menu showing the Talk Listen setup option selected ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM e The Pushbutton menu showing the option to Delete a Key Assignment Route e The Pushbutton menu showing the Page Selection option selected e The Pushbutton menu showing the Exit to the main programming menu option selected ASSIGN ROUTE This facility allows you to assign a route to a pushbutton key Note These features are not operational on Eclipse wireless systems This is one of the procedures which requires Selection of Key and Page The procedure is as follows 1 Enter Program Mode and navigate to the Pushbutton Menu 2 Ensure that the currently selected Page is appropriate for the route you want to assign to a key 3 Select the symbol on the Pushbutton menu and select the key which appears next ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 17 4 The Beltpack does not display any routes until it has downloaded all of them and displays while it is doing so 5 When downloaded the display presents the full list of ports 6 Navigate the list using the UP and DOWN arrows and press Enter to select the required route If the route cannot be assigned the displa
14. its customers VGC User Support Center is staffed by qualified technical personnel Telephone and email technical support is offered worldwide by the User Support Center The User Support Center is available to VGC s customers during the full course of their warranty period Instructions for reaching VGC s User Support Centers are given below Telephone for Europe Middle East and Africa 49 40 6688 4040 or 44 1223 815000 Telephone for the Americas and Asia 1 510 337 6600 Email vitec support AVC de Once the standard warranty period has expired the User Support Center will continue to provide telephone support if you have purchased an Extended Warranty For latest contact information please refer to the Service and Support section at www clearcom com WARRANTY REPAIRS AND RETURNS Before returning equipment for repair contact a User Support Center to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA VGC representatives will give you instructions and addresses for returning your equipment You must ship the equipment at your expense and the support center will return the equipment at VGC expense For out of box failures use the following contact information Europe Middle East and Africa Tel 44 1223 815000 Email customerservicesEMEAOvitecgroup com North America Canada Mexico Caribbean amp US Military Tel 1 510 337 6600 Email customerservicesUS vitecgroup com Asia Pacific amp South America Tel 1 510 337 660
15. other product communicating via radio waves the effective distance between the beltpack and the transceiver antenna the range will differ depending on the particular environment in which it is being used Radio waves can be attenuated by walls floors ceilings trees shrubbery the human body such as an audience and numerous other objects They can be reflected and or stopped by metallic objects such as structural beams safety doors lighting equipment and truss bodies of water and so on ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 3 3 3 4 Under ideal conditions the maximum range between a Eclipse beltpack and a transceiver antenna is 250 meters about 800 feet Typical distances are between approximately 50 meters about 160 feet and 150 meters about 485 feet depending on the particular environment As the transceiver antenna requirements for a particular installation are being determined keep in mind both the number of beltpack users who will be working in a particular area based on the five beltpack capacity of each transceiver antenna and the layout and potential RF attenuating and reflecting items in the location Be conservative in your distance estimates to make sure that you include enough transceiver antennas to provide the necessary coverage for the installation Also note that additional transceiver antennas may be added to a base up to a maximum of 10 TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA SETUP RULES AND TIPS Keep the following ge
16. select the Exit symbol and press button C SWITCHING THE LOW SIGNAL STRENGTH ALARM ON AND OFF Select the transmitted signal icon from the above menu and press Pushbutton C This calls up menu on which you can select low signal alarm On or Off 2 1 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM When the low signal alarm is set use the scroll buttons to select the Exit symbol and press button C THE VIBRATE ALERT MENU This is the Vibrate menu for determining whether the low battery and or low signal strength warnings should use the vibrate function type II beltpacks only You reached this menu by selecting the Alarm option on the main programming menu then selecting the Vibrate option To return to the main programming menu select Exit the Up arrow on the display and press pushbutton C Use the up and down menu keys to highlight the required Vibrate option Press Enter to confirm the new setting then select Exit to return to the Alarm menu THE MICROPHONE MENU From the main pregramming menu select Settings and then Microphone Options to display the Microphones menu 2 8 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 9 The Microphones menu will be displayed Select Microphone Type using the scroll buttons to display the Microphone Type menu Use the scroll buttons to select the microphone type from those available Dynamic Bal mic Dynamic UnBal mic Electret mic and then press button C to set the microph
17. the contrast level and press button C to set the contrast and exit to the previous menu THE ALARM OPTIONS MENU This is the Alarm menu for determining whether the low battery and or low signal strength warnings should sound in the headphone You reached this menu by selecting the Alarm option on the main programming menu To return to the main programming menu select Exit the Up arrow on the display and press pushbutton C e The Alarm menu showing the low battery warning option selected e Press button C to select the low battery alarm menu and use the scroll buttons to switch between the low battery alarm settings ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM e The Alarm menu showing the low signal strength warning option selected e Press button C to select the low signal alarm menu and use the scroll buttons to switch between the low signal alarm settings e The Alarm menu showing the Vibrate option selected Type II beltpacks only e Press button C to select the vibrate alert menu and use the scroll buttons to switch between the vibrate alert settings e Exit the Alarms menu by using the scroll buttons to select the Exit symbol and press button C SWITCHING THE LOW BATTERY ALARM ON AND OFF Select the battery from the above menu and press Pushbutton C This calls up the low battery alarm menu on which you can set the low battery alarm On or Off When the low battery alarm is set use the scroll buttons to
18. the coverage area and may even fluctuate as you stand still As a rule of thumb you will obtain best system performance when the signal strength remains at 30 or above If the signal strength falls below 30 you may start losing audio This is the limit of the coverage zone e The ERR error rate number indicates packets of audio which are lost or corrupted When this number exceeds a few percent you may start hearing audible audio breakup A beltpack can transmit to an antenna outdoors at an average distance of 125 meters when the beltpack has an unobstructed line of sight path to the antenna In ideal conditions the range may be as high as 250 meters Indoors a beltpack can transmit to an antenna at an average distance of 50 meters 5 Draw a map of the coverage zone for the antenna The coverage zone is the area where the signal strength as a rule of thumb is 30 or above and the error rate is below a few percent 6 Repeat this process one antenna at a time for as many antennas as necessary to cover the required area Overlap coverage zones so that there is no area where the signal strength is below 30 and no area where the error rate is above a few percent 7 You will need to adjust antenna placement to get the best coverage ZoneA Zone C 1 User Zone B 4 Users 5 Users Figure 4 2 Mapping overlapping coverage zones In some environments you may observe that despite having a high signal strength the beltpack co
19. then place one transceiver antenna in the center of that area If it is between 6 and 10 users place two transceiver antennas next to each other both with a direct connection to the Eclipse base or splitter In larger systems approaching 20 beltpacks it is wiser to allow one transceiver antenna for every 3 to 4 users to ensure smooth handoffs between transceiver antennas It is good practice to have each beltpack seeing two or more antennas so a minimum of two antennas in any system is to be considered If a sixth beltpack user goes into a coverage zone with only one transceiver antenna and that user is out of range from another transceiver antenna in the overall system to which that beltpack is currently connected it will lose connection with the system This is because the tranceiver antenna has a maximum capacity of five beltpacks at a time If one of the existing users in that coverage area turns off a beltpack or leaves the area then the sixth beltpack will find an open slot and will be reconnected with the system The proprietary technology within Eclipse permits the beltpack user to go between coverage zones created by different transceiver antennas connected to the Eclipse base and for the system to hand over the communication between beltpack and base from one transceiver antenna to the next one Thus a larger customizable communications area may be designed COVERAGE AREAS UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS Just as with any
20. y Options Menu SEPIUS oa ice noe tn toes da eni hoe ala PR dice d 2 16 Figure 3 Eclipse Transceiv Alene 34 acces eb reae me dicite lada 3 Figure 3 2 Eclipse Transceiver Antenna Bottom Control Panel o oo o o 3 2 Figure 3 5 Eclipse Splitter Front Connector Panels 55 peo it Se ordo els 3 5 Here ell A Beltpacks Ste SUI VEY Sree diria Lae eina 4 3 Figure 4 2 Mapping overlapping coverage ZONES eoj ete 4 4 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TABLES Connection Information How antennas are numbered DECT Carrier Frequency Chart ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth x RE a c Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Please read and follow these 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves instructions before operating or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat this product 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are prov
21. 0 Email customerservicesAPAC vitecgroup com VGC has the right to inspect the equipment and or installation or relevant packaging For latest contact information please refer to the Service and Support section at www clearcom com NON WARRANTY REPAIRS AND RETURNS For items not under warranty you must obtain an RMA by contacting the User Support Center VGC representatives will give you instructions and addresses for returning your equipment You must pay all charges to have the equipment shipped to the support center and returned to you in addition to the costs of the repair EXTENDED WARRANTY You can purchase an extended warranty at the time of purchase or at any time during the first two years of ownership of the product The purchase of an extended warranty extends to five years the warranty of any product offered with a standard two year warranty The total warranty period will not extend beyond five years WARRANTY WARRANTY Note VGC does not offer warranty extensions on UHF wireless intercom systems or on any product with a 1 year or 90 day warranty LIABILITY THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS VGC S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OTHER REQUIRED IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES FOR CONSUMABLES AND OTHER SUPPLIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WH
22. ATHS ON THE ECLIPSE BELTPACK You can access up to twelve communications routes with a beltpack You activate a route by pressing the appropriate talk button A or B when the desired label appears on the beltpack s display e Page 1 of the beltpack s display screen shows the assignments for the Talk A and Talk B buttons 2 assignments e Page two shows the next set of assignments for the Talk A and Talk B buttons 2 assignments Page three shows the next set of assignments for the Talk A and Talk B knobs 2 assignments Page four shows the next set of assignments for the Talk A and Talk B knobs 2 assignments Page five shows the next set of assignments for the Talk A and Talk B knobs 2 assignments Page six shows the next set of assignments for the Talk A and Talk B knobs 2 assignments Figure 1 8 shows how the front panel screen on a beltpack displays its six communications routes ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Talk A Assignments Talk B Assignments Page 1 Assignment 1 Page 1 Assignment 2 Page 2 Assignment 1 Page 2 Assignment 2 Page 3 Assignment 1 Page 3 Assignment 2 Page 4 Assignment 1 Page 4 Assignment 2 Page 5 Assignment 1 Last Call Page 5 Assignment 2 Page 6 Assignment1 Reply Key Page 6 Assignment 2 Shows current page number Note Use the beltpack s scroll buttons to select a page One page displays at a time on the front panel display Figure
23. D Beltpack ID also known as IPEL gives the unique identification number for the transceiver in the Eclipse beltpack ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 1 13 RF Carrier Mask The RF carrier mask tells the matrix and beltpacks which of the standard DECT carrier frequencies to use In Europe for example the standard carriers 0 to 9 1880 to 1900 MHz are designated as 0x03FF000000 Other parts of the world such as South America use Extended Carriers such as 18 to 27 1910 to 1930 MHz designated as Ox0000007FE0 The DECT stacks in both the transceiver antenna and the beltpack must be told which group of 10 carrier frequencies to use via the mask when they are first initialized Connection Info Connection Information defines all of the various DECT information for the beltpack transmission and link to the transceiver antenna It also gives the Carrier Number and Slot that the beltpack is currently using this can dynamically change as needed during use In addition the Received Signal Strength Indication RSSI is numerically indicated with 55 being the highest value also the error percentage is shown Adjust Contrast Adjust Contrast provides a slide bar going from to allowing the user to adjust the contrast on the display Typical range is between 1 2 and 3 4 toward 99 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PROGRAMMING AT THE BELTPACK INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING ON THE BELT
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26. EVELS You can adjust a beltpack s incoming audio volume listen level in two ways e You can set the overall maximum level for the beltpack by using the beltpack menu options e You can adjust the incoming audio level as you talk or listen on the beltpack using the beltpack s talk buttons To adjust the overall maximum listen level for a beltpack 1 From the beltpack s display scroll to Audio Options then Headset Options then Master Level 2 Select Master Level by pressing the enter button A bar graph appears on the display 3 Using the right and left scroll keys adjust the level up or down as desired on the bar graph Typically the level control will be set to around 2 3 of maximum 4 When the desired level is reached press the enter button That selection is saved in the beltpack s memory The display returns to the previous screen To adjust the listen level as you talk or listen from the beltpack e As you talk and listen rotate an assignment s talk button to increase or decrease the incoming volume level listen level for that assignment e As you scroll between pages the listen levels for the various assignments remain intact For example rotating the talk button to increase or decrease the listen level for the first assignment on page 2 will not affect the listen level set with the same talk button on page 1 or 3 The three lights next to each talk button labeled Vol A an
27. I beltpacks the gain settings are 40 50 and GOdB for Type II beltpacks the gain settings are 50 55 60 and G5dB The typical setting is 50dB Headset Options Two headset options are offered Master Level e Sidetone Level The Master Level control accesses a slide bar going from to and controls the overall maximum level that can be heard through the headphones This gain control permits adjustment among headsets with different sensitivities and for different use conditions quiet studio versus loud live performance environment cc gt Typical setting is 2 3 to 3 4 of the way toward Sidetone Level controls the amount of the user s own voice local sidetone that 1s injected into the headphone from the headset mic It is activated when you push a talk button or an answer back key to let you know that the microphone is on If you do not push a talk button you do not hear sidetone VIEW STATUS Role Information Role Information gives the label user name that has been assigned to the particular beltpack and also gives a numerical Role Number which the system uses typically starting with 700 for the first beltpack and going up from there Beltpack Version Beltpack Version gives the current software version on the beltpack and a CRC number Use these numbers to determine whether a beltpack contains the latest software version and to confirm the success of a software upgrade Beltpack I
28. IN Clear Com py COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ECLIPSE DIGITAL WIRELESS USER MANUAL Eclipse Digital Wireless Beltpack Instruction Manual 2007 Vitec Group Communications Ltd All rights reserved Part Number 810376Z Rev 2 Vitec Group Communications LLC 850 Marina Village Parkway Alameda CA 94501 U S A Vitec Group Communications Ltd 7400 Beach Drive Cambridge Research Park Cambridgeshire United Kingdom CB25 9TP Vitec Group Communications Room 1806 Hua Bin Building No 8 Yong An Dong Li Jian Guo Men Wai Ave Chao Yang District Beijing PR China 100022 Clear Com CellCom FreeSpeak and the Clear Com Communication Systems logo are registered trademarks of The Vitec Group ple Vitec Group Communications SOFTWARE LICENSE IMPORTANT CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT YOU HAVE READ THE FOLLOWING AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE RETURN THE SOFTWARE COMPLETE TO VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED OR CANCEL THE INSTALLATION THIS IS YOUR PROOF THAT YOU HAVE A VALID LICENSE PLEASE TREAT IT AS VALUABLE PROPERTY VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED OR VITEC GROUP COMMUNICATIONS INC as the case may be hereinafter referred to as VGC offers you this storage media containing a computer program and files the SO FTWARE and offers to grant to you a non exclusive and non transferable License to use the Software on
29. Indicator Light 5 Reserved for future use 3 DC IN Power Connector D Serial Data Connector This 3 5 mm 1 8 inch tip ring sleeve TRS connector is used for upgrading the firmware in the splitter It will typically be unused Q Power Indicator This green LED indicates that the splitter is receiving power from the external power supply G DC IN Power Connector This connector is used to locally power the antenna splitter with the supplied universal power supply Use of local power is required 4 EXP IN Connector This male DB 15 connector is reserved for future use 5 EXP OUT Connector This female DB 15 connector is reserved for future use CONNECTING AN ANTENNA SPLITTER TO THE ECLIPSE BASE AND TO TRANSCEIVER ANTENNAS After the connections have been made between the splitter and the transceiver antennas make sure that the data LED s are lit at the individual ports on the antenna splitter Also make sure that the both the green power LED and the yellow data LED are lit on each transceiver antenna If all are properly lit then the connection has been successfully made and the coverage zones will be active and will support beltpacks If the transceiver antennas are not lit check the connections ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM An Eclipse wireless system can work immediately when you receive it as long as the beltpacks are registered to the system INSTALLING A SYSTEM You can begin using a Eclipse sy
30. NiMH nickel metal hydride batteries may be used with the Eclipse beltpack Select good quality batteries with high amperage ratings for the best and longest performance These batteries will last for many charge cycles and will power the beltpack for approximately 8 hours If you are charging the batteries twice daily then the battery lifetime would be approximately 8 months It is recommended that the batteries be replaced every 4 5 months in these circumstances Note Eclipse beltpack usage times are dependent upon the batteries used Some batteries require more chargelrecharge cycles than others to reach their rated capacity Good battery performance Poor battery performance Figure 1 Battery Discharge Characteristics The beltpack front panel display has an icon that shows the battery condition It has five vertical lines to signify the remaining charge When the icon has dropped down to the last two lines or if it drops quickly after being turned on after previous use it will be time in the next few minutes to recharge the batteries 1f rechargeable ones are being used or replace them The beltpack will turn off by itself at low battery levels Within the menu structure of the beltpack a low battery alarm is available and may be set When activated and when the battery level is sufficiently low approximately 40 minutes of remaining battery life the headset user will hear a beep at intervals and the battery indicator wil
31. P and DOWN keys pressed for at least 3 seconds To return to normal operation select Exit the Up arrow on the display and press pushbutton C To navigate around any menu use the UP and DOWN scroll buttons to highlight the required item the highlighted item is shown in inverse video Then press Pushbutton C effectively the Reply Answerback key in normal mode or Enter key when in Program Mode to implement the selection ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TOP LEVEL MENU The top level menu structure is displayed when the scroll keys are held down as described above Figure 2 1 Top Level Menu Structure e Main programming menu showing the Master Level option selected This option allows the master volume level to be set in the range 12dB to OdB using the scroll buttons e Main programming menu showing the Settings option selected e Main programming menu showing the Button Options selected ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 3 e Main programming menu showing the Information Status option selected e Main programming menu showing the Page Options selected e Main programming menu showing the Exit from Program mode to normal operation option selected SETTINGS MENUS The settings menus allow access to most of the beltpack configuration options The basic menu structure is given in the figure below Figure 2 2 Beltpack Settings Menu Structure 2 4 ECLIPSE WIRELESS
32. PACK In programming the Beltpack the general considerations are e It is necessary to have a radio connection to be able to engage programming mode It is not generally possible to enter programming mode unless the normal working display is present e To access the main programming menu hold both the UP and DOWN keys pressed together for at least 3 seconds This calls up the main programming menu e The Beltpack saves programming data when you press enter on a menu which does not have an UP arrow at the right hand end To exit without saving press the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds Generally buttons auto repeat when held pressed e The cursor is the highlighted item and it cycles round to the other end of the menu when it reaches one end e The icon shown in a box is the currently selected item e If the right hand end of the menu contains an UP arrow selecting this and pressing Enter will take you back up one level in the menu structure and will eventually return you to the main working display e The backlight times out after 15 seconds The menus in Program Mode are presented graphically as a menu map The screen pictures shown in this document refer to beltpacks running V4A or later of the firmware Beltpacks with different versions of the firmware may display slightly different screens SELECTION OF KEY AND PAGE Several areas of the programming set up a mode or function on a particular key It is
33. Sietial arin AS AA 1 12 do OPOS aba 1 12 Headphone Off Level Option 0 0 0 0 cece eee eee 1 12 Pace Lock puoi tse a tse i lee UP hee eee eae 1 12 Headphone Limiter Option 1 12 Microphone Type ODIO s edet e dae ade Pur Orate ACRI e 1 13 Microphone Level O pios ds Speo e eq AE OPES 1 13 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Nerds OPA tiara desen deta a Stat ed 1 13 VIEW ALS IAEA ASA 1 13 Role tomador bid a a 1 13 Depa e e a Uc EM CE eu se erate E 1 13 BeltpackelDs rta tarios 1 13 RE Cartier Mascus puras d draco s 1 14 Connection into S abrace sierto 1 14 AQUEL dba a 1 14 PROGRAMMING AT THE BELTPACK 2 Introduction to Programming on the Beltpack oo ooo oooo o 2 1 Selectiomor Key and Pire neinean ine a avd ea 2 1 Master Volume Control ccc ce eee hh 2 2 Beltpack Programming Menu Map 0 cee eee eee eee 2 2 Wain Programming MODUS o mico dG tt ER ehe P0 ER bep tre 2 2 Top Level Mens sua a altas tx au ee oat nx E ta 2 3 Seti es Mo esaa nran o cae een ed ee eta d tope dd ex me nod 2 4 Tie Headphone Ment a oci icto pais Od ie da pisa 2 5 Adjust CONTA sa Bets oes GR es del pra des 2 6 TheAlarm Options Men s seed E ad e SR d ER 2 6 Switching the Low Battery Alarm ON and OFF 2 7 Switching the Low Signal Strength Alarm ON and OFF 2 7 The Vibrate Alert Menu lees RR 2 8 The Microphone Mien uai ari bought epee as
34. a 2 8 Seb Factor Derus ein ico as doa D gab Cr 2 10 Button Options Mentis die qd eee es 2 10 WS yO NN Rr 2 11 UA AG es adea o A demandu sedie diat aptis didi iier 2 11 PII Consumo zoseod doc exe tede avari Ses ee Ge EE 2 12 The Status Information Menu 00 ccc IR 2 12 Face ODOODSEL esc care O 2 15 AS 122 0 O A Lan ite it 2 15 Key C DEIOPIS bisected reido eee iba dis 2 15 POSEN ROS o oca drid ade dias dio a 2 17 PAGINA Ge lit pza Os seem di a ai Sn 2 18 Tal berem Memi rada e de e atio d ace sdb Quero 2 19 Delete a Route Assignment els ee pa die EE VP 2 20 Delete Al ASSENEDE 22x55 exa aou en du aote Sud v dos S denies 2 21 OPERATING THE ECLIPSE TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA 3 TragscelverLATICOBld ees COG Val aes ees ate ieee Soe dat qo Ea 3 1 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ransceiver Antenna Top Panel e snare gue EL ied out E PESO 3 1 Omnidirectional Antennas 0000 cece eee hn 3 1 Transceiver Antenna Bottom Control Panel oo o 3 2 Serial Data CODBGCtOL ua mise v Spi XE at 3 2 Data Siena EE Diei sein co cece Seiten ESAE Se bee 3 2 Matt CODO CEOE adn 3 2 O AAA A EY eee Bee 3 2 DC In Power Connectors s hoe a tick SERERE UE eee es 3 2 Cabling the Transceiv i Antenas erario 3 3 Beltpack Support Capacities for Transceiver Antennas 3 3 Coverage Areas Under Various Conditions 00008 3 3 Transceiver Antenna Setup Rules and Tips
35. as limiters and levels to the factory settings Select NO to cancel or use the scroll buttons to select YES to reset When the beltpack is reset to factory defaults and confirmation message is displayed Press any key to return to the main menu BUTTON OPTIONS MENU e Select Button options on the programming menu ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM KEYLOCK Keylock allows the scroll buttons to be disabled when on the main pageafter 3 seconds of inactivity to prevent accidental activation e Select keylock on the button options menu and use the scroll buttons to select Keylock On or Keylock Off e Press button C to set the keylock mode If keylock is on a symbol will be displayed on the main pages showing that the keys are locked e To temporarily disengage keylock press and hold the scroll keys simultaneously for 3 seconds A short beep in the headphones will signal that the keylock has been disengaged TAP LATCH The Tap Latch function determines whether the rotary push buttons latch with one tap or two taps when the beltpack is set in latching mode e Select the Button Options menu from the Programming menu e Select the Tap Latch on the Button options menu and use the scroll keys to toggle between the 1 Tap Latch and 2 Tap Latch states ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM e Press button C to set the Tap Latch mode PIT CONFIGURATION PTT configuration allows a PTT switch to be
36. ck follow the above instructions in reverse Note that the battery case has a clip on lower cover make sure to put it back in place before putting the battery case back into the beltpack Caution Do not put battery packs containing alkaline batteries into a recharger or recharge them in the beltpack Serious damage or injury could result 3 Belt Clip The belt clip is spring loaded with enough tension to hold the beltpack to the user s belt and against the hip Note that the upper portion of the rear of the beltpack connected to the belt clip is a separate piece the entire belt clip assembly may be replaced in case of damage BELTPACK BOTTOM CONNECTOR SECTION D Data Connector 3 Battery Recharger Connector 2 Headset Connector Figure 1 6 View of Bottom of Beltpack D Data Connector This 3 5 mm 1 8 inch tip ring sleeve TRS connector is used to connect the beltpack to a computer in order to identify the beltpack to the matrix during initial registration and system setup It may also be used if an upgrade to the beltpack firmware is ever required in the future to add new features and ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 5 capabilities See the section Registering the Beltpack with the Matrix for further details Q Headset Connector The male 4 pin headset connector provides audio pathways for the headset microphone and headset earpiece s This connector supports all Clear Com and compatible headsets
37. customer furnished components resulting in damage to VGC provided product This limited warranty is not transferable and cannot be enforced by anyone other than the original consumer purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from country to country eee WARRANTY
38. d Vol B show you the current listen level At the lowest audio level the green light illuminates As the listen level increases to moderate the yellow light illuminates and as it increases to maximum the red light illuminates Note that the position of the talk button does not affect the level that is heard or indicated by the lights HEADSET LIMITER The overall headset volume may also be affected by the headset limiter value set on the beltpack See section BELTPACK MENU OPTIONS for more details ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING THE BELTPACK ANSWER BACK FUNCTIONS A beltpack s answer back key performs two functions The first function is to answer a call from a source whose label does not appear on the currently selected beltpack page When a source whose label does not appear on the currently selected beltpack page but whose label does appear on a non selected page your beltpack s answer back light flashes and you can hear the callers voice in your headset at whatever incoming volume you previously set for that label You can answer this call in one of two ways e Press the front panel answer back button on your beltpack This establishes a return talk path to the calling beltpack You can press and hold the button to talk or you can quickly tap the button to latch it on Use the front panel scroll buttons to scroll to the page where the sources label appears and press t
39. determine whether a particular route in normal operation is for Talk Listen or Talk and Listen This is one of the procedures which requires Selection of Key and Page The procedure is as follows 1 Ensure that the display is showing the appropriate page 2 Navigate to the two way symbol on the Pushbutton menu 3 Select the appropriate icon and press Enter The options have the following meanings e A single pushbutton press causes an audio route to be made from the Beltpack to the desired destination s This is normally used for ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 19 communication from the Beltpack to another Beltpack and or other type of control panel e A single pushbutton press causes an audio route to be made to the Beltpack from the destination This is normally used when listening to an external audio signal which is not originating from another Beltpack or control panel e A single pushbutton press causes a bi directional audio route to be made between the Beltpack to the destinations This is normally used between Beltpacks and other control panels If talk listen cannot be locally assigned the display will show an error message DELETE A ROUTE ASSIGNMENT This facility allows you to delete a route assignment from a pushbutton key This is one of the procedures which requires Selection of Key and Page The procedure is as follows e Ensure that the display is showing the appropriate page e Nav
40. e splitter s and transceiver antennas have been placed and wired turn on a beltpack assuming that it has been registered with ECS and walk the coverage area ideally speaking with someone else via the on base headset or a party line or matrix connection with the base Alternatively use the site survey mode on the beltpack see Doing a Site Survey to Determine Coverage Areas below It is often best to begin with one antenna in place and then place additional units to enhance coverage 2 Walk through all of the areas where beltpack users will typically be moving and note any areas of weak signal dropout or disconnection from the system Pay special attention to the overlap areas between antenna coverage zones making sure sufficient signal strength is there from each of the transceiver antennas to make a clean handoff between them for the beltpack 3 Finally when the coverage zones have been properly and effectively set up it is time to program the system See the ECS Instruction manual for setting up a system ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DOING A SITE SURVEY TO DETERMINE COVERAGE AREAS Some Eclipse users may want to test coverage areas more extensively before setting up aa complete system Testing a system in the setting in which it will be located helps you to set up the system successfully to meet your needs Factors in the local setting may affect the areas a system can cover so it is important to plan a sit
41. e without audio breakups You can tell which antenna the beltpack transmits to by looking at the RPN number in the top rightmost corner of the beltpack s display when the beltpack is in site survey mode Reposition antennas if necessary Note that the numbering to identify antennas starts at 6 to identify the first antenna as shown in the table below RPN 11 Antenna 1 on transceiver port 2 RPN 12 Antenna 2 on transceiver port 2 RPN 13 Antenna 3 on transceiver port 2 RPN 14 Antenna 4 on transceiver port 2 RPN 15 Antenna 5 on transceiver port 2 Table 4 1 How antennas are numbered ASSIGNING BELTPACKS TO COVERAGE AREAS Each antenna is designed to handle five beltpacks simultaneously Although it can achieve this in good conditions this may not always be possible for a number of reasons First interference or propagation problems may mean that not all antenna slots are available all the time Second a beltpack constantly searches for the best antenna signal and may frequently switch antennas To make this transmission seamless a beltpack maintains the connection to its current antenna until it is confident that the new antenna is functioning well Therefore for a short period of time during this transition a single beltpack can occupy slots on more than one antenna This means that for zones in which you are likely to need coverage for five or more beltpacks simultaneously it is recommended that you install a seco
42. e setup accordingly Doing a complete site survey as described below helps you to set up an optimal system TESTING COVERAGE AREAS OF INDIVIDUAL ANTENNAS 1 Place the Eclipse matrix in a convenient location Register one beltpack to the matrix 2 Place one antenna in the center of the coverage area 3 Put the beltpack into site survey mode by first pressing the power button on the back of the beltpack and then simultaneously pressing the two front panel scroll buttons e When you do this the beltpack s display shows the site survey screen Figure 4 1 shows a beltpack s site survey screen 4 Walk around the antenna with the beltpack monitoring the beltpack s signal strength and error rate at various distances The signal strength is shown in the Received Signal Strength Indication RSSI field in the leftmost lower corner of the beltpack s display The error rate is shown in the ERR field in the middle of the display RPN field shows the antenna that the beltpack is connected to RFPI EIC RPN 10 0 0000 000 00 00 Carr 0 Slot 2 RSS 30 Errs 0 1 Received Signal Strength Error rate should not Indication ranges from 0 to 55 exceed a few percent Best beltpack performance is at 30 or above Figure 4 1 A Beltpack s Site Survey Screen ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 4 3 4 4 The RSSI signal strength number will fluctuate ranging from 0 to 55 as you walk through
43. ed setting and then press the center ENTER key e When you select ON you will hear a beep at intervals in your headset to indicate that it 1s time to replace or recharge the belpack batteries This will ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM occur when the battery level is sufficiently low approximately 40 minutes of remaining battery life The battery indicator will also flash e When you select OFF you will not be warned of low battery level Low Signal Alarm The low signal alarm has two settings on and off Using the scroll keys select the desired setting and then press the center ENTER key e When you select ON you will hear a beeping in the beltpack s headset when the beltpack is almost out of the range of the antenna and will soon lose connection with the system When the beltpack s signal level icon is at the second lowest increment you will hear one quick beep and two slightly longer beeps at approximately one second intervals in the headset You will hear the same beeps when you go completely out of range and connection is lost with the antenna and the base These beeps continue until you move into an area where the signal is stronger This setting may be especially useful when you are learning to establish the coverage area for a particular location Because the signal level when the alarm is first activated is still strong enough for conversations to happen though possibly with occasional audio dropouts
44. eiver port and the splitter and five RJ 45 connectors to feed that information to and from up to five antennas The splitter is always locally powered via the supplied external in line universal power supply ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Base Connection Indicator Light 2 Matrix Connector 3 Splitter to Transceiver Signal Indicator Lights 5 4 Transceiver Antenna Connectors 5 Figure 3 3 Eclipse Splitter Front Connector Panel 1 Base Connection Indicator Light This yellow light indicates that the splitter is receiving data from the Eclipse base 2 Matrix Eclipse Base Connector This RJ 45 connector accepts a 4 pair data cable from the Eclipse matrix E Que port This cable can be up to 1 000 meters in length if 24 AWG cable is used or up to 500 meters if 26 AWG cable is used G Splitter to Transceiver Antenna Signal Indicator Light These yellow lights indicate that a connection from the Eclipse base is available to the particular transceiver connected to that port 4 Transceiver Antenna Connectors These five RJ 45 connectors are used to connect up to five remote transceiver antennas to the splitter and via the splitter to the Eclipse matrix Each of these cables can be up to 1 000 meters in length if 24 AWG cable is used or up to 500 meters long if 26 AWG cable is used ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 3 5 3 0 SPLITTER REAR PANEL Serial Data Connector 4 Reserved for future use 2 Power
45. erns directional units that are appropriate for the 1 9 GHz range may be substituted for the provided antennas if variations in coverage pattern are required ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 3 3 2 TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA BOTTOM CONTROL PANEL Serial Data Connector 4 Power Indicator Light 2 Data Signal Light 5 DC IN Power Connector 3 Matrix Connector Figure 3 2 Eclipse Transceiver Antenna Bottom Control Panel D Serial Data Connector This 3 mm 1 8 inch tip ring sleeve TRS connector is used for upgrading the firmware in the transceiver antenna It will typically be unused 2 Data Signal LED This yellow LED indicates that a connection has been established between the Eclipse base and the transceiver antenna and that it is actively creating a coverage zone within which the beltpacks can operate If it is off check the cable connections at both ends as well as the powering G Matrix Connector This RJ 45 connector is used to connect the bi directional signal from the Eclipse base directly or via the splitter Up to 1 000 meters of 4 pair 24 AWG CAT 5 cable can be used for this connection between base and transceiver antenna If 26 AWG CATS5 cable is used the maximum distance is 500 meters 4 Power LED This green LED indicates that the transceiver antenna is receiving power either from its local power supply or from the connected CAT 5 cable distances up to 300 meters or 925 feet from the base or t
46. he appropriate talk button as usual The second function is to call a beltpack even though it does not have your label assigned to it You must have assigned the destination beltpack s label to your beltpack however to make this type of call For example a stage manager labeled STMGR has a lighting crew member s label LGT1 assigned to his beltpack However the lighting crew member does not have the stage managers label assigned to his beltpack The stage manager can call the lighting crew member in the usual way The lighting crew member can answer the call with the answer back button on his beltpack and establish a private conversation The lighting crew member cannot however initiate a direct call back to the stage manager BELTPACK MENU OPTIONS The Eclipse beltpack presents you with a number of adjustable parameters The main categories of the adjustments are Alarm Options Audio Options View Status and Adjust Contrast accessed through the menu To enter menu mode hold down both page buttons simultaneously until the beltpack enters menu mode about 5 seconds An icon of an upward pointing arrow designates EXIT or BACK and is available on each menu page Selecting this icon and pressing the center ENTER button takes you to the previous screen or exits to the beltpacks main menu ALARM OPTIONS Low Battery Alarm The low battery alarm has two settings on and off Using the scroll keys select the desir
47. he splitter being powered via the Eclipse base G DC In Power Connector This connector is used to locally power the transceiver antenna with the supplied universal power supply Use of local power is required when the transceiver antenna is located more than 300 meters 925 feet from the Eclipse base or the splitter and is recommended even when the transceiver antenna is closer whenever it is available and convenient ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CABLING THE TRANSCEIVER ANTENNAS Each Eclipse transceiver antenna receives its necessary data and digital communications audio via a direct connection with the matrix E Que ports Between these two ports up to 10 transceiver antennas can be supported A transceiver antenna may either be directly connected to an E Que port using 4 pair CAT 5 data cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end or it may be connected to the base through an antenna splitter BELTPACK SUPPORT CAPACITIES FOR TRANSCEIVER ANTENNAS Each transceiver antenna can support five beltpacks within one coverage zone With the supplied omnidirectional antennas the coverage pattern is circular or donut shaped with a maximum range of up to 250 meters 800 feet but with typical range between 50 meters and 150 meters depending on the environment in which it is installed When designing the system determine how many beltpack users will be in or passing through a given coverage zone If it will be five or fewer users
48. hese six routes may be kept open during use Incoming volume levels listen levels may be individually adjusted using the two push to talk knobs so that one conversation can be monitored in the background while a primary conversation is held ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM The front panel display contains the name label of the beltpack user identifies the two talk listen labels currently selected by the user and gives other information such as signal strength and battery level Last Call Talk A Reply Key Talk B Any or all of the beltpack s six audio routes may be kept open while you talk or Page listen on the beltpack Indicator Battery Lock Indicator Indicator Volume Role Signal Keylock Indicator Indicator Indicator Figure 1 2 Beltpack Display A 4 pin male headset connector is provided for connection with a standard Clear Com headset or similar The Eclipse beltpack will operate for up to 8 hours on four AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries BELTPACK TOP CONTROL SECTION Talk Listen Lights Green listen Red talk Answer Back lights iu ead gu TalkB swer lalkA W hp Channel A and B Sis ee Rotary Encoders ry Vol A Uy We Level Control Lights A Green low incoming audio level B Yellow medium incoming audio level C Red high incoming audio level Figure 1 3 View of Top of Beltpack 1 Talk Knobs Channels A and B The talk knob functions as a
49. ided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Please familiarize yourself with the safety symbols in Figure 1 When you see these symbols on this product they warn you of the potential danger of electric shock if the main station is used improperly They also refer you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the manual M 704 RM 704 Four Channel Main Remote Stations
50. igate to the waste bin icon symbol on the Pushbutton Menu e Press pushbutton C which deletes the route assignment and takes the display back to the Pushbutton menu If deleting the assignment is not permitted the error message is displayed ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Select the Select Page option to display the Page Selection menu Navigate to the required page and press Pushbutton C to implement the selection and return to the pushbutton menu DELETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS This menu option allows all the local key assignments to be deleted at once A YES NO confirmation screen is displayed for the user to confirm deletion of all local assignments ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 21 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM OPERATING THE ECLIPSE TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA The Eclipse transceiver antennas form the transmission link between the Eclipse beltpacks and the Eclipse base Multiple units are used to support the beltpacks and to create larger customized coverage areas Each transceiver antenna is connected to the Eclipse base either directly or via a splitter The unit has two flanges on the rear side that permit the unit to be screwed or otherwise attached to surfaces Figure 3 1 Eclipse Transceiver Antenna TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA TOP PANEL Omnidirectional Antennas A pair of omnidirectional antennas are provided with the transceiver antenna Antennas with different coverage patt
51. l flash to indicate that the batteries ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM must be replaced or recharged soon This setting is available under Alarm Options The Eclipse beltpack features an internal battery charger circuit with intelligent circuitry to prevent overcharging It is powered via the pin connector on the bottom of the beltpack using the supplied universal power supply A thermistor temperature sensing device measures the change in temperature of the battery when charging letting the circuit know when to cease charging the batteries Spare clips of four batteries are available by contacting the Sales Department REGISTERING BELTPACKS WITH THE MATRIX The PC to Beltpack serial cable is used to register beltpacks with the PC running the Eclipse Configuration Software ECS It can also be used to upgrade the firmware of the beltpacks A PC software utility program is used in conjunction with this cable to register the beltpacks The cable consists of a female 9 pin D type connector PC connection and a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch stereo jack plug beltpack connection Care must be taken to select a jack plug that fits completely through the plastic surround of the connector at the bottom of the beltpack The data connections between the D connector and the stereo jack plug are as follows pin 2 to tip pin 3 to ring and pin 5 to sleeve Pins 1 4 6 and 8 on the PC connector are shorted together ACCESSING THE TALK LISTEN P
52. le in beltpack menu Alkaline Battery 4 AA alkaline cells Rechargeable 4 NiMH cells in AA format In unit via supplied external power supply connected to beltpack Approximately 8 hours with 4 fresh AA alkaline batteries or 4 AA high amperage NiMH cells 125 m from transceiver antenna in line of sight conditions 50 m indoors use multiple transceiver antennas for larger custom coverage areas Tapered design at largest points approx 38 x 87 x 144 mm dwh 1 5 x 3 5 x 5 75 inches Approx 13 oz 5 2 Transceiver Antenna Beltpacks Supported Per Transceiver Antenna 5 in one cellular zone Transceiver Antenna Transmission Range Up to 250 m 800 ft line of sight Maximum Distance Base to Transceiver Via Base Port 1 000 m 3 200 ft using 24 AWG cable 500 m 1 600 ft using 26 AWG cable Maximum Distance Transceiver Powered By Base Port 300 m 975 ft Local Powering Via 24VDC power supply Range per Iransceiver Antenna 150 m from transceiver antenna ideal line of sight conditions 50 m indoors use multiple transceiver antennas for larger custom coverage areas Connection to Eclipse Base RJ 45 Mounting Via integral tabs with holes for screws Dimensions 38 x 125 x 153 mm dwh 1 5 x 5 0 x 6 1 inches Weight Approx 9 oz Transceiver Antenna Splitter Number of Transceiver Antennas Supported 10 Note In the USA until FCC opens the allowed bandwidth any one area can only have 5 antennas Nu
53. mber of Splitters Per Base 2 Connection Between Base and Splitter 4 pair CATS cable with RJ 45 Connection Between Splitter and Transceiver Antennas 4 pair CATS cable with RJ 45 Powering of Splitter Locally powered via external power supply ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Transmission Method Method of RF Operation Modulation Frequencies of Operation RF Output Theory of Operation DECT standard using two DECT bands per beltpack for wider frequency response QPSK 1 92 1 93 GHz 250 mW burst average level 2 4 mW Dynamic allocation of frequencies and handoff of beltpacks among the transceiver antennas up to their individual limit of 5 connected beltpacks at a time each beltpack is assigned a virtual port within the Eclipse base ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 5 3 5 4 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM APPENDIX 1 DECT CARRIER FREQUENCY CHART are emer we amena pem os wo mem e eem pe m em e wmm Table 6 1 DECT Carrier Frequency Chart Carriers 23 through 27 are those used in the USA ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 6 6 2 ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Return Material Authorization RMA numbers are required for all returns Both warranty and non warranty repairs are available WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Vitec Group Communications VGC warrants that at the time of purchase the equipment supplied complies with a
54. nd antenna Similarly for good coverage for nine or more beltpacks simultaneously a third antenna may be required ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 4 5 4 6 CONDITIONS AFFECTING COVERAGE AREAS The environment in which a system is located affects the coverage area for any particular beltpack antenna combination The presence of walls floors ceilings trees shrubbery people and numerous other items may affect the coverage zone Metallic objects safety doors lighting equipment and bodies of water may possibly block transmission You must take these factors into consideration when planning your installation ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Eclipse Beltpack Beltpack Frequency Response Beltpack Assignment Select Buttons Label Assignments per Select Button Number of Full Duplex Audio Paths Level Talk Controls Headset Connector Microphone Type Microphone and Headset Limiters Powering Battery Charging Battery Life Range from Single Transceiver Antenna Dimensions Weight with batteries ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 100 Hz 7 1 kHz 3 used to scroll and select talk listen pages and also to edit beltpack menu options 2 two simultaneous talk listen paths or channels 6 3 pairs with individual level control 2 top mounted push to talk rotary encoders 4 pin male Clear Com standard Dynamic or electret selectable in beltpack menu Selectab
55. neral rules and tips in mind e Keep antennas high typically though lower placements away from interfering objects can at times be beneficial and line of sight e Keep them away from larger metallic objects and surfaces and from lighting truss e With the provided omnidirectional antennas the coverage is circular so put the transceiver antennas in the center of the area in which you want coverage e In outdoor settings with line of sight the absence of beneficial reflections of the radio waves may lead to shorter than expected range directional antennas may be of benefit here e When overlapping the coverage zones of transceiver antennas to create larger continuous coverage areas test the in between areas with a beltpack for potential areas of low RF signal adjust the positioning of the antennas as needed Because of potential body shielding as the user moves it will be useful to place two transceiver antennas in different locations within larger working areas to minimize low level signals and potential signal dropouts Going between a larger area and a corridor via a door especially a heavy or shielded one or where the walls are thick place a second antenna in the corridor near the doorway to assure continuous coverage TRANSCEIVER ANTENNA SPLITTER The antenna splitter is the device that connects multiple transceiver antennas to the Eclipse matrix It has an RJ 45 connector that carries the data between a base transc
56. nnection Information Timeslot Number used by Active Antenna Received Signal Strength Indication digital indication This is an arbitrary number in the range 0 52 and therefore significant only in the context of a particular installation Block error rate for received frames From these displays press button C to return to the status menu PAGE OPTIONS The Page Options on the main menu give access to the page lock and key options menus PAGE LOCKING When you are looking at a normal display you are looking at one of up to six numbered pages with three key assignments on each Eclipse supports up to eighteen key assignments The page icon indicates the page number of the current page The setting of page number is global to the system and only one page can be current at a time The significance of upper and lower case text on the display is explained in the Operational Information To display a different page change to menu mode and select Page Options This will display the page options menu Use button C to change the page status from page change allowed to page locked to prevent the page being changed KEY OPTIONS ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2 15 The key options menu structure gives the user access to assignment functions page selection and latching Figure 2 4 Key Options Menu Structure Select Key Options on the page menu This will display the key options menu Note These
57. nsistently reports a high error rate This could be due to two things e In band interference from an RF source broadcasting in the DECT area of the spectrum This can be verified using a DECT band monitor which can be purchased from Vitec Group Communications or by using a Spectrum Analyser Long Delay Spread Multipath where the signal is bounced off a number of reflective surfaces such as metal ceilings gantries walkways or other large structures This problem is greatest where the reflective surface is large and exists at a range of distances from the antenna To resolve this problem consider siting the antenna where it cannot see the reflective surface installing a reflector close to the antenna between it and the reflective surface or purchasing directional antennas Contact VGC customer support for more information ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TESTING ANTENNA HANDOFF After you test the coverage areas for individual antennas test the handoff between the antennas When you walk through a coverage area with the beltpack the beltpack searches to find the antenna with the best signal strength and switches transmission to that antenna Therefore the beltpack continually hands off transmission among antennas as you move through the coverage area To test antenna handoff connect any additional antennas in the installation and walk through the coverage areas to ensure that the coverage is continuous and complet
58. ny specification in the order confirmation when used under normal conditions and is free from defects in workmanship and materials during the warranty period During the warranty period VGC or any service company authorized by VGC will in a commercially reasonable time remedy defects in materials design and workmanship free of charge by repairing or should VGC in its discretion deem it necessary replacing the product in accordance with this limited warranty In no event will VGC be responsible for incidental consequential or special loss or damage however caused WARRANTY PERIOD The product may consist of several parts each covered by a different warranty period The warranty periods are e Cables accessories components and consumable items have a limited warranty of 90 days e Headsets handsets microphones and spare parts have a limited warranty of one year e UHF wireless IFB products have a limited warranty of one year e UHF wireless intercom systems have a limited warranty of three years All other Clear Com and Drake brand systems and products including beltpacks have a limited warranty of two years The warranty starts at the time of the products original purchase The warranty start date for contracts which include installation and commissioning will commence from the earlier of date of the Site Acceptance Test or three months from purchase TECHNICAL SUPPORT To ensure complete and timely support to
59. one type Use the scroll button to select the Exit symbol and press button C to return to the main Microphone menu The Microphone menu showing the microphone level option selected This facility allows you to select a level of microphone gain and so control the sensitivity of the microphone in the headset Use the scroll buttons to select the Microphone level required from the options available these will differ depending on whether the bettpack is type I or type II Press button C to select the level setting and return to the previous menu or use the scroll buttons to select Exit and press button C to exit The Microphone menu showing the noisegate option selected Press button C to select microphone noisegate to add a preset VOX level to the MIC input This will display the menu to enable or disable microphone noisegate ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM e Press button C to disable microphone noisegate The microphone menu will be redisplayed e Press button C to enable micrphone noisegate The microphone menu will be redisplayed To exit without changing the status of the microphone noisegate use the scroll keys to select the exit symbol and press button C SET FACTORY DEFAULTS To reset the beltpack to the factory defaults go to the main programming menu and select Set Factory Defaults The factory defaults options are NO to cancel the operation or YES to default all the user settable parameters such
60. ou can access six separate audio routes from a beltpack Depress the channel A or B talk button to select an audio route Turn the button to adjust volume OPERATING THE ECLIPSE WIRELESS BELTPACK OVERVIEW OF THE WIRELESS BELPACK Programmable Programmable Pushbutton A Pushbutton B with built in rotary level with built in rotary level Depress to activate Depress to activate audio route 1 then audio route 2 then TURN to adjust TURN to adjust volume volume Talk and Listen PA LED tallies for audio routes A Internal Antenna ONE no problems with a fragile aerial that could easily Menu Page bend or break off Selectors Up Down for quick and easy key configuration direct from the High contrast back lit LCD BEEN graphical user interface Reply Answerback ideal for use on Pushbutton C for quick and DEPRESS to activate easy operation audio to last caller High impact case with optional handy beltclip on rear Connection for data Power On Off button Connection to battery charger Programmable inbuilt headset limiter to protect user Base Mounted Headset 1 Mic ve Connector 2 Mic ve for tangle free 3 Common connection to a 4 Headphone wide range of ve headphones Figure 1 1 Overview of Beltpack Functions An Eclipse wireless beltpack gives you simultaneous access to six channels of talk listen communication with the ability to switch among them as desired Any or all of t
61. re expressly excluded from this agreement and you agree to accept the foregoing warranty in lieu of all such items b IN NO EVENT SHALL VGC BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF DATA OR USE OF DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY MULTIPLE PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NEGLIGENCE WARRANTY GUARANTEE OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE GROUNDS EVEN IF VGC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES c The warranty is personal to you or end user if you have made it clear that you are not the end user and may not be transferred except as permitted expressly above d VGC shall not bea liable for failure to perform any obligation to you where m failure is due to circumstances beyond VGC s reasonable control e VGC offers extended warranties and if you are not satisfied with the above you should consider such warranties or consider separate insurance 8 RESTRICTED RIGHTS If this Software is acquired by or for the U S Government then it is provided with Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at D FARS 252 227 7013 or sub paragraphs c 1 and 2 of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52 227 19
62. rectional all directions circular coverage e Are there balcony areas corridors or other rooms or areas that will require coverage with antennas Next decide where the antenna splitter s that feed these antennas will be safely located For systems with only one or two transceiver antennas the cable runs will go directly from the transceiver ports on the base E Que card WIRING THE ANTENNAS AND SPLITTERS To wire antennas and splitters 1 Run 4 pair CAT 5 cable from the Eclipse base to the antenna or splitter and determine that the antenna or splitter is showing both power green LED lit and signal yellow LED lit when the matrix is on ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 4 4 Note To meet FCC emissions requirements you must fit a ferrite on any CAT 5 cable plugged into either of the two ports labeled tranceivers The ferrite should be fitted at the E Que card end of the CAT 5 cable Position the ferrite as close to the E Que card as possible The manufacturer of the ferrite is Wurth Elektronix The part number is 742 711 32 Note To meet FCC emissions requirements you must fit a ferrite on any CATS cable plugged into either of the two ports labeled tranceivers The ferrite should be fitted at the E Que card end of the CAT 5 cable Position the ferrite as close to the E Que card as possible The manufacturer of the ferrite is Wurth Elektronix The part number is 742 711 22 2 Run 4 pair CAT 5
63. source who is not on the beltpack s presently selected communication routes tries to initiate a call to the beltpack The red light flashes when a call is coming in and when the beltpack is communicating By pressing the answer back button on the front of the beltpack you can answer an incoming call The green LED then lights steadily and the red LED flashes until the conversation is ended by again pushing the answer back button BELTPACK FRONT DISPLAY SECTION CD Backlit LCD Display 0 Left and Right Scroll Buttons 3 Enter Answer Back Button Figure 1 4 View of Front of Beltback ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 3 1 Backlit LCD Display The display screen shows the various communications routes and other information relevant to the beltpack The backlighting comes on when any action is taken with the scroll or enter buttons and remains on for approximately 10 seconds During the answer back process the label of the source is displayed in the lower center of the display 2 Left and Right Scroll Buttons When you press the left and right scroll buttons the beltpack s display screen scrolls to the left or right displaying pages of information and menu options on those pages These buttons work in conjunction with the enter button described below G Enter Answer Back Button The enter answer back button has two primary purposes When you view the menus on the beltpack s display screen yo
64. stem as soon as you receive it as long as the beltpacks are registered to the base using the generic user labels for the beltpacks and the rear panel connections PLACING THE MATRIX The first stage in setup is placing the matrix in a convenient location knowing that it is the central routing unit of the Eclipse system At this stage if they are unregistered you may want to register all of the beltpacks with the Eclipse Configuration System ECS or at least register one or two for system setup and testing Follow the instructions in the Eclipse Configuration System instruction manual to register the beltpacks PLACING THE ANTENNAS AND SPLITTERS The next step is to begin placing antennas and splitters to provide the necessary coverage areas for all of the beltpacks Your first placements of antennas and splitters will be experimental and temporary After placing the antennas you will walk through the coverage areas to check for gaps and then re locate the antennas accordingly More information on checking coverage areas is given later in this chapter in the sections Determining Coverage Areas and Doing a Site Survey to Determine Coverage Areas The following questions will help you to begin placing the antennas e What areas will have more than five active beltpack users in them at any time Co locate a second transceiver antenna there e Is there a central place to locate an antenna so that it will provide omnidi
65. the following terms Any new revision or update of the Software provided by VGC to Customer under this License shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this License I APPLICATION a These terms supersede all prior agreements representations and understandings between you the Customer and VGC and their authorised representatives relating to the subject matter hereof i e the Software but shall otherwise be subject to Vitec Group Communications Terms and Conditions as amended from time to time For the avoidance of doubt in the event of conflict these terms shall prevail b No variation to these terms nor any other terms or conditions proposed by you shall be of any effect unless recorded in a written document signed by VGC You confirm that any statement made to the contrary by you or on your behalf shall not apply to this License C You confirm that you are not relying on any statement made by or on behalf of VGC other than statements recorded in a written document signed by VGC d VGC and its licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted to you VGC s licensors are intended third party beneficiaries of this Agreement Sene the express right to rely upon and directly enforce the terms set orth herein e You agree that the Software belongs to VGC and its licensors You agree that you neither own nor hereby acquire any claim or right of ownership to the Software or to any related patents copyrights trademarks
66. u can select an option by pressing this button and you can exit a menu by selecting the up arrow icon In this way the button serves as an enter key During normal beltpack operation it functions as the answer back key with which you can activate a talk to an unassigned source when the answer back talk light illuminates to indicate an incoming call see description in Beltpack Top Control Section above BELTPACK REAR BATTERY SECTION Battery Case Power Button fitted UDEG LEE Jorba fuge n A IE I 0H i ee Battery Case Figure 1 5 View of Back of Beltpack D Power Button ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM The recessed power button is used to turn the Eclipse beltpack on and off Press and hold the button for about three seconds to turn the unit on To turn the unit off again press and hold the button for about three seconds 2 Battery Case The removable battery case will hold four alkaline AA or four NiMH nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries These batteries alternate with the negative pole contacting the spring and the positive pole contacting the plate inside the case To remove the battery case press on the top of the belt clip to lift it off the case and with the thumb and middle or ring finger of the other hand squeeze the side tabs of the case and lift it out slightly tilting the lower toward the bottom of the beltpack portion of the pack out first To insert the battery pa
67. uevcceacnadenneueawnesaensnomas 1 2 Talle Knobs Channels A and Bis AAA yee ees 1 2 Level Control Lights Channels A and B o 2 2 eee ee eee 1 3 Talk Listen Lights Channels A and B 2 eee ee eee 1 3 Answer Dack ont tena e aes wet beUo x eee i ipo dat ou 1 3 Beltpack Front Display Section 1 3 Backlit GD D play a car ott dores tides a a ono ia 1 4 Left and Right Scroll Buttons 27 4 sneer ESI aa 1 4 Enter Answer Back Button 0 0 0 00 eee eens 1 4 Beltpack Reai7 Battery echo ico E ERR UAR be ws e en End 1 4 Powe Duon ca fee Sa eas ease pias beeen 1 4 Date As ASC t 1 5 A eto Get See Gal era cee tne mse ET 1 5 Beltpack Bottom Connector Section 0 0 0 e eee eee eee 1 5 Data Connecti Quia ocio ok avon Aw borate ee bade Sete RT as oe Rede 1 5 Headset Connector xeu euge d pe RE o ae Gp bere d oae d 1 6 Battery Recharger Connectoiiy et oue wee os ope SE en 1 6 Beltpack Turn On Sequence scott 1 6 Beltpack Turn OT Sequence ioa bedur orba EC RACES debes 1 6 Powerme the Eclipse Depas ise RHENO S 1 7 Registering Beltpacks with the Matrix leen 1 8 Accessing the Talk Listen Paths on the Eclipse Beltpack 1 8 Setting and Adjusting Listen Levels ice avs eae doused tas 1 10 Eleadset Lite cra dis 1 10 Using the Beltpack Answer Back Functions ooooooooooo o 1 11 Beltpack Ment Options ia ADA eas 1 11 AO PONS rr tetera 1 11 Low Battery A ni A A ds 1 11 Low
68. using female 4 pin connectors It will support dynamic microphones G Battery Recharger Connector The Eclipse beltpack features an internal battery charger when you insert four AA format NiMH batteries to power the unit The recharger circuit includes a thermistor that senses the temperature of the battery pack to prevent overcharging To use this internal recharger plug in the small barrel connector on the supplied universal power supply into the beltpack connector and then plug the supply into the local AC current The beltpack will automatically shut off when the charging PSU is plugged into it While it is charging the beltpack cannot be turned on You can only turn it on when the charging PSU is disconnected A full charge takes approximately 3 to 4 hours depending on the battery capacity After this time the charger will maintain a trickle charge to keep the beltpack fully charged Eclipse beltpack usage time is dependent upon the batteries used Some batteries require more charge discharge cycles than others to reach their rated capacity Caution Do not put battery packs containing alkaline batteries into a recharger or recharge them in the beltpack Serious damage or injury could result BELTPACK TURN ON SEQUENCE After pressing the POWER button on the rear of the beltpack for approximately three seconds the top control panel LEDs will flash and the display will light The display will say CLearCom and Searching
69. volume control for incoming audio assigned to channels A and B Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM To talk or listen on a channel press and hold the knob down while speaking or listening from the headset While you hold the knob down your voice transmits on that channel When you release the knob your voice no longer transmits To latch a knob on for hands free use quickly tap the knob Another quick tap releases the latch 2 Level Control Lights Channels A and B Three level control lights are located next to each talk knob The first light is green the second is yellow and the third is red With the knob turned fully counterclockwise only the green LED is lit to indicate low volume Turning the knob clockwise low audio level is heard in the headset Turning the knob more both the green and yellow LED s light and higher audio level is heard This continues through the maximum audio level indicated by only the red light being lit 3 Talk Listen Lights Channels A and B The green listen light blinks whenever a beltpack receives audio from a source whose label is displayed on the beltpack s LED screen When you press the talk button to talk the green light then illuminates steadily and the red light also illuminates 4 Answer Back Lights The green and red lights labeled answer illuminate when a
70. w d Rent lease assign or transfer the Software except as set out above or e Modify the Software or merge all or any part of the Software in another program TERM a This License shall continue for as long as you use the Software However it will terminate if you fail to comply with any of its terms or conditions You agree upon termination to destroy all copies of the Software The Limitations of Warranties and Liability set out below shall continue in force even after any termination LIMITED WARRANTY a VGC warrants that the storage media in this Software will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date you acquire it If such a defect occurs return it to us at the address below and we will replace it free This remedy is your exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty b After the initial 90 days THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTO RY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PARTICULAR PURPOSE PERFORMANCE ACCURACY RELIABILITY OR NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS This constitutes an essential part of this License I LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a For the avoidance of doubt all conditions imposed by law covering matters such as fitness for purpose compliance to description negligence and quality a
71. y will show either Or as appropriate Note Do not confuse this display with Adopting a Role in the operation volume The displays are similar but the two operations are quite different and unrelated LATCH LATCH This facility allows you to specify whether a particular pushbutton in normal operation is latching non latching or both This is one of the procedures which requires Selection of Key and Page The procedure is as follows 1 Ensure that the display is showing the appropriate page 2 Navigate to the latch function symbol on the Pushbutton menu 3 Select the required icon and press Enter The options have the following meanings e When a pushbutton is configured as latching pressing and releasing it causes the function to remain enabled Press it again to toggle the function concerned ECLIPSE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM e Non latch means the key is momentary and the function is enabled only for as long as the key is held pressed e In this condition if the pushbutton is pressed and immediately released it latches If it is held pressed for longer than one second it becomes non latching and the function is disabled as soon as the pushbutton is released e Dual Talk Listen is included here as it is effectively an extension of the latching function If the key latching cannot be locally assigned the display will show an error message TALK LISTEN MENU This facility allows you to

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