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1. EMI EMF www extron com Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide P N 68 290 01 Korean EMI EMF Extron www extron com Extron 68 290 01 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of2. 68 290 01 Chinese Simplified EMI EMF Extron www extron com Extron 68 290 01 Chinese Traditional EMI EMF Extron www extron com Extron 68 290 01 Japanese
3. Handheld microphone a Align the tabs on both sides of the cover with the two slots on the outer edges near the bottom of the microphone see the illustration at right b Press the cover until the tabs snap into the slots c Slide the cover upward into place you may need to press firmly Charging the Microphone Battery The microphones can be charged by the following methods In the VLC 202 charging station Using the provided wall charger VLH 102 only Using the charging station The VLC 202 charging station provides a convenient way to charge the microphone battery overnight or between uses The charging station can charge two microphones simultaneously and the microphones can start and finish charging at different times The microphone battery requires up to 5 hours to charge fully in order to provide a full day of use It is safe to charge for extended periods such as winter or spring breaks However it is recommended that you store the microphone out of the charger CAUTION Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type Use only NiMh or alkaline batteries ATTENTION Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile Utilisez seulement des piles de type NiMh ou alkaline ATTENTION Do not recharge alkaline batteries Ne rechargez pas les piles alkalines Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided on the battery packaging D barrassez vous des
4. Sleeve Ring Tip Pin Signal Tip Left channel Ring Right channel Sleeve Ground VoiceLift System Features and Operation 10 Back panel Figure 7 VLP 202 Pendant Microphone Back Panel A Clip Use this clip to attach the VLP 202 to clothing or to a lanyard included See Setting Up and Using the Microphones on page 16 to attach the lanyard The provided lanyard features A lanyard lock to retain adjustments to the position of the microphone clipped to the lanyard A breakaway clasp that separates and releases the lanyard from around the neck if it is pulled tight Place this clasp at the back of your neck when wearing the pendant microphone B Channel selection switch Use a small screwdriver to turn this rotary switch to select channel A B C or D when setting up the microphone Primary channels A 2 3 MHz and B 2 8 MHz are for use by the instructor or speaker Secondary channels C 2 3 MHz and D 2 8 MHz are intended for use by the students The secondary channels operate the same as channels A and B but the microphone Volume button is disabled NOTE When two microphones are used they must be on different frequencies Only channels A and B A and D B and C or C and D can be used together C Microphone labels Place the appropriate provided sticker in this space to identify the microphone or the user for whom the microphone has been set up see Setting Up and Using t
5. Inside India Only 91 80 3055 3777 91 80 3055 3737 FAX 2014 Extron Electronics All rights reserved www extron com Contact Information Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and or materials Extron Electronics will at its option repair or replace said products or components to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition provided that it is returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to USA Canada South America and Central America Extron Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim CA 92805 U S A Japan Extron Electronics Japan Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan Europe and Africa Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands China Extron China 686 Ronghua Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China Asia Extron Asia Pte Ltd 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 PM Industrial Bldg Singapore 368363 Singapore Middle East Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12 PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates Dubai This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abno
6. and lowercase characters can be used interchangeably in the command field unless otherwise specified VoiceLift System SIS Configuration and Control 27 Symbol Definitions CR LF carriage return line feed hex 0D 0A Carriage return no line feed hex 0D Space character Pipe character alternative for E lt Escape gt key hex 1B W lt Escape gt key alternative for E X Audio gain volume increase level 0 through 6 X Attenuation volume decrease level 0 through 6 X On and Off status 0 off or disable 1 on or enable X amp Audio level 6 through 6 X1 Firmware version number typically listed to two decimal places for example n nn X4 Contact input state 0 open 1 closed X22 Microphone channel 0 no carrier 1 channel A or C 2 channel B or D 3 channels A or C and B or D VoiceLift System SIS Configuration and Control 28 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command Host to Receiver Response Receiver to Host Additional Description Gain and Attenuation Adjustment NOTES For the pendant microphone channel A selections also apply to channel C student microphone channel B selections apply to channel D student microphone These commands are case sensitive Set audio gain X22 X G Chn X22 Aud X Increase the audio level for channel X22 to X dB For X22 0 no carrier 1 cha
7. are scored into the back plate to accommodate an electrical conduit if needed The unit is delivered with one of these knockouts removed The other can be removed if desired B Raised arrow To attach the dome to the housing line up the raised arrow on the housing rim with the arrow etched on the dome Rotate the dome clockwise to secure it see Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome on the next page VoiceLift System Features and Operation 23 C Raised dot To secure the dome to the housing turn the dome clockwise until the arrow on its tab lines up with the raised dot on the housing rim see Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome below D Raceway knockouts This combination knockout fits two sizes of raceways that can be connected when the receiver is mounted on a wall or other hard surface The knockouts fit common types of raceways such as the Wiremold 500 700 and 2400 series 17 32 inch 13 5 mm 3 4 inch 19 1 mm 7 8 inch 22 2 mm 1 29 32 inch 48 mm 21 32 inch 16 7 mm 3 4 inch 19 1 mm Figure 23 Examples of Raceways That Can Be Used with the Receiver Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome After having installed and used the VoiceLift microphone for some period of time you may want to make changes to the receiver connections such as adding an auxiliary input device or the DIP switch settings To make these changes you must detach the dome from the housing to access the ba
8. available on the Extron website www extron com Contents SIS Configuration and Control 25 Overview 25 Host to Receiver Communications 25 Receiver initiated Messages 26 Error Response 26 Timeout 26 Commands and Responses 26 Using the Command and Response Table 26 Symbol Definitions 27 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands 28 Special Application Instant Alert 30 Installing the Receiver Overview 34 Planning the Installation 34 Installation Overview 36 Stage 1 Installing the Receiver Base and Housing 36 Stage 2 Installing the FF 120 Speakers 37 Stage 3 Installing the PoleVault Switcher 38 Stage 4 Connecting the Cables 38 Stage 5 Setting Up the Microphone and Testing the System 38 Reference Information Updating the Firmware 39 Downloading a Firmware File 39
9. box 3 If needed attach a conduit to the junction box VoiceLift System Installing the Receiver Overview 37 Stage 1c Installing on a wall or other hard surface See the illustration at right 1 Install a raceway if needed 2 Mark the mounting screw locations on the surface using the receiver housing for guidance and drill pilot holes at the marked locations 3 If using a raceway remove the appropriate knockout from the receiver housing 4 Mount the receiver housing to the surface If using a raceway position the housing with the raceway inserted through the knockout Stage 1d Installing on a projector pole See the illustration at right 1 Attach the required lingth of inch 19 mm diameter pole to the ceiling 2 Remove a large knockout in the receiver back plate 3 Mount the receiver housing to the pole using a inch clamp compression or set screw connector Stage 2 Installing the FF 120 Speakers 1 Remove the ceiling tiles where the speakers will be installed 2 Mark a line 12 inches 30 cm from and parallel to one of the short edges of the ceiling tile and cut the tile 3 Lay a T rail supplied 12 inches 30 cm from one end of the ceiling T frame 4 Remove the terminal cover from the rear of one speaker and attach the anchor ring and cable clamp to the cover 5 Place the speaker onto the T frame and pass the speaker cable through the cable clamp 6 Connect the sp
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11. the Installation Installation Overview Planning the Installation Before you start to install the VLR 102 receiver there are several major factors that you must consider in order to ensure that the installation is as smooth and trouble free as possible and that the result meets the needs of the users PVS 305SA IP PoleVault Switcher Extron PWR CHARGE OFF MUTE CHG ON Extron PWR CHARGE ON CONFIG DISPLAY MLC 104 IP Plus VOLUME 1 2 3 4 ON OFF VIDEO AUX VIDEO IMAGE MUTE PC COMPUTER IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L R VIDEO IN VLR 102 Receiver VLC 202 Desktop Charging Station VLP 202 Pendant Microphone TCP IP Network Extron FF 120 Plenum Flat Field Speakers Figure 31 Typical Classroom Installation VoiceLift System Installing the Receiver Overview 35 Room factors to be considered should include but are not confined to Interference and noise sources Line of sight obstructions between microphone and receiver Reflective surfaces Location of the VLR 102 receiver The best location is on the ceiling at the middle of the classroom If ceiling mounting is not possible place the receiver high and centered on the longest wall Locations to avoid Places where line of sight could be obstructed for example too close to the projector Corners of the room On walls at less than 6 f
12. this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user NOTE For more information on safety guidelines regulatory compliances EMI EMF compatibility accessibility and related topics see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website Copyright 2014 Extron Electronics All rights reserved Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners The following registered trademarks registered service marks and trademarks are the property of RGB Systems Inc or Extron Electronics Registered Trademarks AVTrac Cable Cubby CrossPoint eBUS EDID Manager EDID Minder Extron Flat Field GlobalViewer Hideaway Inline IP Intercom IP Link Key Minder LockIt MediaLink PlenumVault PoleVault PowerCage PURE3 Quantum SoundField SpeedMount SpeedSwitch System INTEGRATOR TeamWork TouchLink V Lock VersaTools VN Matrix VoiceLift WallVault WindoWall XTP and XTP Systems Registered Service Mark SM S3 Service Support Solutions Trademarks AAP AFL Accu Rate Frame Lock ADSP Advanced Digital Sync Processing Auto Image CableCover CDRS Class D Ripple Suppression DDSP Digital Display Sync Processing DMI Dynamic Motion Interpolation Driver Configurator DSP Configurator DSVP Digital Sync Validation Processing EQIB FastBite FOXBOX Global Con
13. 0 938 01 Show part number of the VLR 102 receiver Query firmware version Q or 1Q X1 Show the VLR 102 firmware version X1 to two decimal places Example Q 1 01 Query factory firmware version 3Q X1 Show the original firmware version that was installed at the factory Factory firmware is not user replaceable Query updated firmware version 4Q X1 Show the version of firmware if any that was uploaded to the receiver after it left the factory Query DSP firmware version 32Q X1 Show the firmware version of the DSP audio processor to two decimal places n nn Request general information I or 0I Mix X Tone X Show status of Mix and Tone DIP switches For X 0 off or disable down Mix Receiver outputs microphone and auxiliary input audio on separate pins Tone Volume change tone is disabled 1 on or enable up Mix Microphone audio is mixed with auxiliary input audio Tone A tone is produced when volume is changed Request model name 1I VLR 102 Show the receiver product name Firmware Upload Upload firmware EUPLOAD GO RS Update the VLR 102 firmware VoiceLift System Special Application Instant Alert 30 Special Application Instant Alert A useful application for the VoiceLift System is the instant alert By connecting an MLC 104 IP Plus controller to the relay port of the VLR 102 Receiver you can set up e mail alerts to be sent out when both parts of
14. 5 feet 1 5 meters Maximum 40 feet 10 2 meters Charging Station The VLC 202 charging station recharges the microphone battery The charger contains two slots enabling two microphones to be charged simultaneously The charging station is powered by an external wall power supply provided Figure 4 VLC 202 Charging Station The VLC 102 and VLC 202 charging stations have the following connections A DC power jack Plug the 5 VDC 1 A wall charger from a 110 130 VAC U S or XX 240 VAC international into this coaxial center positive DC jack to provide power to the charging station B Microphone slots Insert one or two microphones into these slots to charge their batteries Each slot contains two charging contacts that mate with the two charging contacts on the bottom panel of the microphone When two microphones are in the charging station each is charged independently of the other and the two can finish charging at different times ATTENTION Do not charge alkaline batteries Ne rechargez pas les piles alkalines For charging status check the microphone power LED see Microphones on the next page for the LED location on each microphone VoiceLift System Features and Operation 8 Microphones Pendant Microphone The VoiceLift VLP 202 pendant microphone operates via IR at two frequencies 2 3 MHz on channels A and C and 2 8 MHz on channels B and D The microphone picks up speech and transmits a sig
15. DIO VIDEO APPARATUS RGB VIDEO OUTPUTS CONTROL N15779 12V 5A MAX LAN 3 LAN 4 LAN 1 LAN 2 1A RGB 2A RGB 3A RGB 4A RGB O N 1 2 CTS 2 MIX TONE RS 232 AUX IN CTC RLY Tx IN Rx C NO OUT IN PoleVault Switcher VLR 102 Receiver MLC Controller Connection VLP 202 Pendant Microphone or VLH 102 Handheld Microphone To Speakers Figure 3 VoiceLift System Connections and Audio Signal Path A Microphone The VLP 202 Pendant Microphone or the VLH 102 Handheld Microphone picks up speech from the instructor and transmits a mono audio signal via infrared IR on the selected channel 2 3 MHz or 2 8 MHz B Receiver The VLR 102 receiver picks up the IR signal from the microphone The receiver outputs a balanced 10 dBV line level signal via an RJ 45 connector The signal passes to the PoleVault switcher through a shielded twisted pair STP cable C PoleVault switcher The PoleVault switcher also functions as an amplifier for the VoiceLift System It receives the audio signal from the VLR 102 receiver amplifies it and sends it to strategically placed speakers The switcher powers speakers placed throughout the room to improve the signal to noise ratio of the voice of the speaker to at least 15 dB FIG_Audio signal path VoiceLift System Features and Operation 7 Cable Length The length of the cable from the receiver to the PoleVault switcher can be Minimum
16. Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader 41 Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 About the VoiceLift System 1 System Components 1 Features 2 Application Diagrams 3 Features and Operation 5 Functional Overview of the VoiceLift System 5 Cable Length 7 Charging Station 7 Microphones 8 Pendant Microphone 8 Handheld Microphone 11 Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery 13 Charging the Microphone Battery 14 Setting Up and Using the Microphones 16 Adjusting the Microphone Volume 17 Tips for Using the Microphones 18 Receiver 19 Integrated DSP 19 Receiver Dome and Base Plate 20 Receiver Housing and Back Plate 22 Removing and Replacing the Recei
17. User Guide VoiceLift VoiceLift Microphone System 68 1628 01 Rev C 06 14 PRELIMINARY Safety Instructions Safety Instructions English WARNING This symbol when used on the product is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock ATTENTION This symbol when used on the product is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment For information on safety guidelines regulatory compliances EMI EMF compatibility accessibility and related topics see the Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide part number 68 290 01 on the Extron website www extron com Instructions de s curit Fran ais AVERTISSEMENT Ce pictogramme lorsqu il est utilis sur le produit signale l utilisateur la pr sence l int rieur du bo tier du produit d une tension lectrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer un choc lectrique ATTENTION Ce pictogramme lorsqu il est utilis sur le produit signale l utilisateur des instructions d utilisation ou de maintenance importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le mat riel Pour en savoir plus sur les r gles de s curit la conformit la r glementation la compatibilit EMI EMF l accessibilit et autres sujets con
18. crophone is in use LED Color Indication Green steady Power is on microphone is functioning Green flashing Volume button is being pressed volume is changing Red flashing Low battery 1 hour or less of talk time is left VoiceLift System Features and Operation 12 Sleeve Ring Tip When the microphone is charging LED Color Indication Red steady Battery is charging Green steady Battery is fully charged Red and green flashing Alkaline or damaged battery is detected C Power switch Slide this switch up to power on the microphone and down to power off or mute the microphone NOTE Always slide this switch to Off before charging the microphone D Audio input port Audio In Connect an MP3 player or other audio device to this 3 5 mm TRS jack for auxiliary audio line input When a device is plugged into this port its audio is mixed with the signal from the internal microphone NOTE Because the audio input is mixed with the microphone pressing the Volume buttons on the microphone affects the volume of the audio input device However it is recommended that you use the volume control of the input device instead of the microphone Volume buttons to adjust the levels of this audio input TRS Signal Tip Left channel Ring Right channel Sleeve Ground Figure 9 3 5 mm TRS Connector for Audio Input Port E Charging Chrg jack Connect the wall charge
19. d via the VLC 102 or VLC 202 charging station or by a wall charger Charging station The VLC 202 desktop charging station holds and recharges up to two VoiceLift microphones simultaneously Mounting options The VLR 102 receiver is compact and can be mounted on a wall or ceiling or to a junction box VoiceLift System Introduction 3 Application Diagrams The following diagrams show possible installations of a VoiceLift System PVS 305SA IP POLEVAULT SWITCHER INPUT SELECTION 1 2 PEAK NORMAL SIGNAL CONFIG 3 4 5 AUX AUDIO AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST PAGING SENSOR SENSITIVITY VOICELIFT MIC PEAK NORMAL SIGNAL INPUT CONFIG DISPLAY MLC 104 IP Plus VOLUME 1 2 3 4 ON OFF VIDEO AUX VIDEO IMAGE MUTE PC PVS 305SA IP PoleVault Switcher Amplifer TCP IP Network VoiceLift Receiver VoiceLift Pendant Microphone MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller Free GlobalViewer Software FF 120 Speakers Figure 1 VoiceLift System Diagram VoiceLift System Introduction 4 Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww XxYy Zz Extron VLC 202 Desktop Charging Station PVS 305SA POLEVAULT SWITCHER INPUT SELECTION 1 2 CLIP NORMAL SIGNAL CONFIG 3 4 5 AUX AUDIO AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST PAGING SENSOR SENSITIVITY VOICELIFT MIC CLIP NORMAL SIGNAL INPUT Extron PVS 305SA IP A
20. eaker wires to the speaker terminals 7 Reattach the terminal cover and bend the seismic tabs over the T rail 8 Replace the remaining portion of the ceiling tile 9 Repeat steps 1 through 8 for each speaker to be installed 10 Terminate the other end of the speaker cable for the PVS switcher VoiceLift System Installing the Receiver Overview 38 Stage 3 Installing the PoleVault Switcher See the instructions in the applicable PoleVault System Installation Guide to install the switcher Stage 4 Connecting the Cables 1 Set the Mix DIP switch on the receiver dome to Off and the Tone DIP switch to On 2 Pull the STP cable and any other cables that will be attached to the receiver location 3 Terminate the STP cable with an RJ 45 plug and connect it to the RJ 45 jack labeled Out on the receiver base see Receiver Dome and Base Plate on page 20 4 Connect cables for any additional devices to the receiver such as an MLC cable to the Rly port a secondary receiver to the RJ 45 In jack and so on see page 21 5 Align the arrow on the dome tab with the arrow on the edge of the housing and attach the dome to the receiver see Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome on page 23 6 Pull the cables from the receiver to the PoleVault switcher location 7 Connect the other end of the STP cable to the PoleVault switcher for the VLR 102 or to the RJ 45 In jack for the VLR 102SR secondary receiver Stage 5 Set
21. ed on the back of the pendant microphone below the channel adjustment switch No location is specified for the handheld microphone 3 Verify that the battery is installed see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery on page 13 and charged see Charging the Microphone Battery on page 14 4 Pendant microphone only Attach the lanyard provided to the microphone clip A and place the lanyard around your neck The microphone should hang approximately 4 inches 10 2 cm below your chin Use the lanyard cord lock B to make adjustments to the length Figure 15 Using the Lanyard with the Microphone 5 Turn the microphone power on by sliding the power switch up to the On position 6 Speak in a normal tone of voice If necessary adjust the volume level see Adjusting the Microphone Volume 33 1694 01 A 08 08 Teacher Mic 1 Student Mic 2 VoiceLift System Features and Operation 17 7 When finished or at the end of the day turn the microphone off by sliding the power switch down to the Off position 8 Return the microphone to the charging station or connect it to the wall charger Make sure that the microphone is turned off before charging it ATTENTION Do not charge alkaline batteries Ne rechargez pas les piles alkalines Adjusting the Microphone Volume Pendant microphone volume adjustment To adjust the volume on the VLP 202 Pendant Microphone use the Volume rocker button on
22. een The relay returns to an open state 10 seconds after the Volume buttons are released The contact rating for this port is 24 V 1 A NOTE The microphone must be on channel A or B for the Volume buttons to trigger the relay H Tab with arrow This tab contains an arrow etched into the side of the dome To attach the dome to the housing align this arrow with the raised arrow on the rim of the housing then rotate the dome clockwise see Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome on page 23 VoiceLift System Features and Operation 22 I Dome LED Located in the center of the receiver dome this LED indicates power carrier detection and relay status see the following table I Figure 21 Status LED on the Receiver Dome LED Color Indication Off Power is off Green Microphone is detected channel A or B Green and amber flashing Relay is closed Amber No microphone is detected Receiver Housing and Back Plate The receiver housing surrounds and protects the base plate and connectors It contains knockouts that can be removed to accommodate a raceway if desired The metal back plate is attached to the housing and contains two knockouts that can be removed as necessary to accommodate conduits The housing has tabs that insert into slots in the dome A 1 8 clockwise turn secures the dome to the housing Figure 22 VLR 102 Receiver Housing and Metal Back Plate A Conduit knockouts These circular knockouts
23. eet 1 8 m or more than 12 feet 3 6 m up from the floor Areas that receive direct sunlight Student Desks Instructor Desk TV VCR DVD Inputs Screen or White Board Location MLC Controller Location PoleVault A V Wallplate Location Projector and Switcher Location Speaker Locations Potential VLR 102 IR Receiver Locations Ceiling Mount Wall Mount Figure 32 Example of a Classroom Installation Top View VoiceLift System Installing the Receiver Overview 36 Installation Overview The installation procedures are outlined in this section For detailed descriptions and illustrations of these procedures see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide Stage 1 Installing the Receiver Base and Housing Stage 1a Installing in a drop ceiling See the diagram at right 1 Cut a hole 2 to 3 inches 51 to 76 mm in diameter in the ceiling tile in which the receiver will be mounted 2 Align the knockout in the receiver housing back plate with the hole in the ceiling tile 3 Insert the ceiling bracket screw through the back plate and the hole in the ceiling 4 If needed attach a conduit to the back plate 5 Attach the Z bracket to the end of the screw on the back side of the ceiling tile Replace the ceiling tile Stage 1b Installing in a junction box See the diagram at right 1 Install the junction or ceiling box not included 2 Attach the receiver housing to the junction
24. figurator IP Intercom HelpDesk MAAP MicroDigital ProDSP QS FPC QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller Scope Trigger SIS Simple Instruction Set Skew Free SpeedNav Triple Action Switching XTRA ZipCaddy ZipClip Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide CAUTION Risk of minor personal injury ATTENTION Risque de blessure mineure ATTENTION Risk of property damage Risque de dommages mat riels NOTE A note draws attention to important information Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here AR Merge Scene Op1 scene 1 1 B 51 W C 01 R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 02 35 17 03 E X X1 amp X2 X2 X2 CE NOTE For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide the character 0 is used for the number zero and O is the capital letter o Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here Reply from 208 132 180 48 bytes 32 times 2ms TTL 32 C Program Files Extron Variables are written in slanted form as shown here ping xxx xxx xxx xxx t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX Selectable items such as menu names menu options buttons tabs and field names are written in the font shown here From the File menu select New Click the OK button Specifications Availability Product specifications are
25. he Microphones A B C D VoiceLift System Features and Operation 11 Handheld Microphone The VLH 102 Handheld Microphone can be used with the VoiceLift System as an alternative to the VLP 202 Pendant Microphone The VLH 102 is best used as a pass around microphone for student presentations or a secondary microphone for team teaching and guest speakers The handheld microphone has many of the features of the pendant microphone including a power switch and an auxiliary input jack to allow playback from audio devices through the system It is powered by one AA NiMh provided or alkaline battery NiMh batteries can be recharged using the VLC 202 charging station or an external wall charger ATTENTION Do not charge alkaline batteries Ne rechargez pas les piles alkalines The VLH 102 provides two channels channel A at 2 3 MHz and channel B at 2 8 MHz Unlike the VLP 202 it does not provide channels C and D for disabling the volume control on the student microphone A B VOLUME POWER HRG AUDIO IN A B C D E F G H I Figure 8 VLH 102 Handheld Microphone A Microphone grille Covers and protects the microphone acoustic port through which the VLH 102 receives audio signals Do not block this grille while the microphone is in use B Power LED This bicolor LED located above the Power switch indicates the microphone power volume and charging status as follows When the mi
26. ile window closes The new firmware file name is displayed on the Firmware Loader window in the New Firmware File column VoiceLift System Reference Information Updating the Firmware 44 44 44 10 Click Begin to start the uploading process While the firmware is being updated a progress bar in the Total Progress field shows the status of the upload while the Transfer Time field displays the time elapsed and the time remaining in the process In addition the percent of the file that has been uploaded is displayed in the Progress column until the entire firmware file is uploaded see figure 39 Figure 39 Firmware Upload in Progress When the firmware update is finished Completed appears above the progress bar the Progress field displays 100 and the Status field displays Completed see figure 40 Figure 40 Firmware Upload Completed 11 Close the Firmware Loader window Extron Headquarters 1 800 633 9876 Inside USA Canada Only Extron USA West Extron USA East 1 714 491 1500 1 919 850 1000 1 714 491 1517 FAX 1 919 850 1001 FAX Extron Europe 800 3987 6673 Inside Europe Only 31 33 453 4040 31 33 453 4050 FAX Extron Asia 65 6383 4400 65 6383 4664 FAX Extron Japan 81 3 3511 7655 81 3 3511 7656 FAX Extron China 86 21 3760 1568 86 21 3760 1566 FAX Extron Middle East 971 4 299 1800 971 4 299 1880 FAX Extron Korea 82 2 3444 1571 82 2 3444 1575 FAX Extron India 1800 3070 3777
27. m The VLR 102 Receiver has a built in DSP that suppresses feedback while maximizing sound quality and intelligibility As feedback occurs up to 15 dynamic filters engage automatically detecting and eliminating unwanted feedback frequencies The dynamic filters are notch filters providing up to 30 dB of attenuation for feedback frequencies caused by high microphone levels room resonance or proximity of the microphone to a speaker The DSP retains a maximum of 10 filters After a period of 2 minutes if the number of filters is greater than 10 the oldest filters begin to slowly release until the number of dynamic filters in use equals 10 This process assures that five filters are always available in case of unexpected feedback see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide to set the dynamic filters VoiceLift System Features and Operation 20 Receiver Dome and Base Plate The tinted sensor dome filters ambient light but lets the IR signals from the microphone pass through to the sensors The dome is attached to the receiver base plate by four tabs that are inserted into slots on the base plate O N 1 2 CTS 2 MIX TONE RS 232 AUX IN CTC RLY Tx IN Rx C NO OUT IN A B C D E F G H Figure 20 VLR 102 Receiver Base Plate A Input In port If using a secondary receiver connect a shielded twisted pair STP cable from this RJ 45 connector to the output port of the secondary device cons
28. mmunication Commands and Responses Overview The VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver can be controlled via a host computer that is connected to the RS 232 control port on the receiver You can issue SIS commands via the computer RS 232 interface using a communication software program such as Extron DataViewer or HyperTerminal SIS commands are available for you to do the following Upload firmware Obtain information and status for VoiceLift ports and system components Adjust the volume for a specific channel Default protocol for the VoiceLift receiver RS 232 port 38400 baud 1 stop bit No parity No flow control 8 data bits Host to Receiver Communications SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field No special characters are required to begin or end a command sequence When the VLR 102 determines that a command is valid it executes the command and sends a response to the host device All responses from the receiver to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters VoiceLift System SIS Configuration and Control 26 Receiver initiated Messages When a local event such as a volume adjustment takes place the VLR 102 responds by sending a message to the host No response is required from the host The receiver initiated messages are listed below underlined The receive
29. mplifer Extron VLR 102 Receiver Extron FF 120T Plenum Flat Field Speakers Extron Extron VLP 202 Pendant Microphone Extron VLH 102 Handheld VoiceLift Microphone Figure 2 VoiceLift System in a Classroom Using a VLH 102 Handheld Student Microphone VoiceLift System Features and Operation 5 Features and Operation This section provides an overview of the VoiceLift System and detailed descriptions of each component and its function Topics include Functional Overview of the VoiceLift System Charging Station Microphones Receiver Functional Overview of the VoiceLift System The VoiceLift System functions as follows The VLP 202 Pendant Microphone or the VLH 102 Handheld Micropnone picks up speech and transmits it via an IR signal to the VLR 102 IR Receiver The receiver transmits the signal to a PoleVault switcher that functions as an amplifier and also powers speakers placed throughout the room Figure 3 on the next page shows the path of the audio signal through the VoiceLift System VoiceLift System Features and Operation 6 L R L R L R AUX AUDIO INPUT 5 LINE OUT VOICELIFT RECEIVER PAGING SENSOR DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT SPEAKER OUTPUTS 1B RGB 2B RGB 3B RGB VIDEO 4B RGB VIDEO I N P U T S RS 232 MLC IR 2 4 8 Ohms CLASS 2 WIRING AMPLIFIED AUDIO OUT VOL MUTE Tx Rx IR 12V 10V 50mA POWER US LISTED 17TT AU
30. mputer you can obtain it from the Extron website at www extron com 1 If necessary download the Firmware Loader installer executable file to your computer a On the Extron web page click the Download tab b On the Download Center page click Software on the left sidebar menu c Locate the Firmware Loader software and click the Download link at the far right d Follow the instructions on the download screens to save the installer file to your computer e When ready to install it locate the Firmware Loader executable file on your computer and open it f Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install Firmware Loader on your computer The installer program places the Firmware Loader file FWLoader exe at C Program Files x86 Extron FWLoader If the Extron and FWLoader folders do not yet exist in your program files folder the installer creates them 2 Access the Firmware Loader program via your desktop Start menu by selecting Start gt All Programs gt Extron Electronics gt Firmware Loader gt Firmware Loader The Add Device window is displayed in front of the Firmware Loader main window 3 On the Add Device window select VLR 102 from the Device Name drop down menu 4 From the Connection Method drop down menu select one of the following RS 232 Select this option if the receiver is connected to the host computer via the receiver RS 232 port Figure 35 Add Device Wi
31. n and Control section beginning on page 25 An IP Link device such as the PVS 405D can be connected to this port to monitor the status of the receiver The default protocol for this port is 38 400 baud No parity 8 data bits No flow control 1 stop bit E Auxiliary input Aux In port Connect a mono auxiliary input device such as an intercom to this 3 pole captive screw connector For example this port can be connected to an IPI Intercom for an instant alert application In this configuration the Mix DIP switch is set to On to mix the microphone audio when a message is streamed from a help desk NOTE Volume on an auxiliary input is not affected by the microphone volume control F Contact input CTC port Connect this two pole captive screw connector to a contact closure device such as a push button or a motion sensor G Relay Rly port This relay port allows control of items such as lighting If connected to a digital I O port of an MLC control panel this port can be used to set up an instant alert see the Special Application section beginning on page 30 The default state for this port is normally open To trigger the relay hold down both parts of the Volume rocker button on the pendant microphone or hold down both Volume buttons on the handheld microphone simultaneously for 3 seconds When the relay is closed the LED in the center of the receiver dome flashes alternating between amber and gr
32. nal wirelessly to the VLR 102 receiver The microphone is powered by one AA battery provided which can be recharged using the VLC 202 charging station ATTENTION Do not charge alkaline batteries Ne rechargez pas les piles alkalines The VLP 202 pendant microphone has the following controls and connections Front side and top panels Figure 5 VLP 202 Pendant Microphone Front and Side Panels A Pwr LED This bicolor LED indicates the microphone power volume and charging status as follows When the microphone is in use LED Color Indication Green steady Power is on microphone is functioning Green flashing Volume button is being pressed volume is changing Red flashing Low battery 1 hour or less of talk time left VoiceLift System Features and Operation 9 When the microphone is charging LED Color Indication Red steady Battery is charging Green steady Battery is fully charged Red and green flashing Alkaline or damaged battery is detected B Microphone acoustic port The microphone receives the audio signals via this port Do not block this port while the microphone is in use C Audio input port Audio In Connect an MP3 player or other audio device to this 3 5 mm TRS jack for auxiliary audio line input When a device is plugged into this port its audio is mixed with the internal microphone NOTE Because the audio input is mixed with the micro
33. nd quality and intelligibility The DSP prevents ringing caused by frequencies cycling out of control through the microphone and speakers Two microphones per classroom The VoiceLift System supports up to two pendant microphones or one pendant and one handheld microphone in each classroom The pendant microphone can be used by instructors and students Power Mute buttons The microphones contain easily accessible buttons on the sides or front to mute the sound and power the microphone on and off Volume buttons On the pendant microphone normally used by the instructor or presenter a Volume button is conveniently located on the side enabling the instructor to easily raise and lower the volume during a presentation On the handheld microphone normally used by the student Volume Up and Down buttons are located behind the battery cover These buttons can be used to set the volume prior to use but cannot be accidentally pressed during the presentation Instant alert e mail messaging The VoiceLift receiver can be wired to enable the instructor to send e mail alerts by pressing the microphone Volume button when assistance is required Auxiliary line input An auxiliary input connector on the microphone enables input from an MP3 player or other source Battery power The VLP 202 and VLH 102 microphones are each powered by a single NiMh or alkaline AA battery NiMh batteries can be recharge
34. ndow for an RS 232 Connection a From the remaining two drop down menus select the appropriate Com port number for your PC and baud rate for the VLR connection the default is 38400 b Click Connect If the RS 232 connection is made VLR 102 appears in the Connected Devices field followed by a green check mark VoiceLift System Reference Information Updating the Firmware 42 42 42 Pass Thru via MLC 104 IP or 226 IP Select this option if the receiver is connected indirectly through an MLC 104 IP Plus or an MLC 226 IP via a PoleVault switcher Figure 36 Add Device Window for an MLC Pass through Connection Connected a In the MLC s IP Address or Hostname field enter the IP address of the MLC Enter the Telnet port number in the Port field by default this number is 23 b If a password for the MLC exists enter it in the Admin Password field c Click Connect The Connected Device field displays the MLC type and IP address the pass through port number and VLR 102 as the target device followed by a check mark d If you want to edit the pass through port number click Edit Port The port number becomes a text field in which you can enter the new port number 5 Optional In the Path field in the New Firmware File Optional section you can enter the path to the new VLR 102 firmware file on your computer or click Browse to locate and open the file by default the firmware file is placed at C Program File
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36. nnel A or C 2 channel B or D 3 channels A and B or C and D X 0 to 6 dB Example 2 5G Chn2 Aud 5 Set the gain volume level for channel B or D to 5 dB Set audio attenuation X22 X g Chn X22 Aud X Decrease the audio level for channel X22 to X dB X 0 through 6 dB Increment audio gain X22 G Chn X22 Aud X amp Increase audio volume level X amp for channel X22 in increments of 1 dB For X22 1 channel A or C 2 channel B or D 0 and 3 are not available for this commands X amp 6 through 6 Example 2 G Chn2 Aud 4 Raise the volume level for channel B or D by 1 dB to 4 dB Decrement audio gain X22 G Chn X22 Aud X amp Decrease audio volume level X amp for channel X22 in steps of 1 dB For X22 1 channel A or C 2 channel B or D View audio volume level X22 G Chn X22 Aud X amp Show audio volume level for channel X22 1 channel A or C 2 channel B or D Status Checks View microphone status S Chn X22 Show current channel X22 View relay state O Rly X Show status X of the Rly port For X 0 open 1 closed View contact closure input state Sio X4 Show status of the CTC contact input port For X4 0 open 1 closed VoiceLift System SIS Configuration and Control 29 Command ASCII Command Host to Receiver Response Receiver to Host Additional Description Information Requests Request part number N 6
37. nstructor or presenter on a lanyard around the neck but can also be handheld or clipped to clothing if desired The handheld microphone VLH 102 cannot be worn on a lanyard Each microphone features volume control a power switch and an auxiliary line input connector to feed in a source such as an MP3 player For detailed descriptions of the two VoiceLift microphones see Microphones on page 8 Receiver VLR 102 The receiver is the main sensor for the VoiceLift System It features the following Captive screw connectors for auxiliary input RS 232 contact input and relay output RJ 45 connectors for power communication with the PoleVault switcher amplifier and audio output Two DIP switches that control the volume change tone and the auxiliary input mode VoiceLift System Introduction 2 Charging station VLC 202 The optional microphone charging stations contain slots in which one or two microphones can be placed for their batteries to be recharged The charging stations are powered by an external power supply Features Lightweight microphones The pendant and handheld microphones are made of lightweight and impact resistant polycarbonate material The pendant microphone can comfortably be worn around the neck or clipped to clothing Built in DSP feedback suppression The receiver has an integrated digital signal processor DSP that suppresses feedback while maximizing sou
38. ophone battery every night A fully charged battery will last the entire school day NOTE Always turn the microphone off before charging If you are experiencing intermittent audio problems Check the batteries and replace them if necessary NiMH and alkaline batteries are supported CAUTION Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type Use only NiMh or alkaline batteries ATTENTION Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile Utilisez seulement des piles de type NiMh ou alkaline ATTENTION Do not recharge alkaline batteries Ne rechargez pas les piles alkalines Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided on the battery packaging D barrassez vous des piles utilis es selon les instructions du fabricant Do not set more than one microphone to the same channel in a system Make sure there are no obstructions between the microphone and the receiver VoiceLift System Features and Operation 19 Receiver The VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver receives infrared signals from the VoiceLift VLP 202 Pendant Microphone The receiver outputs a balanced 10 dBV line level signal via an RJ 45 connector Ceiling Tile Cables Housing and Base Plate Base Plate with Connectors Dome Figure 19 The VLR 102 Receiver Integrated DSP Digital signal processing DSP is a specialized circuit that processes audio signals that have been converted to digital for
39. phone input pressing the Volume button on the microphone affects the volume of the audio input device However it is recommended that you use the volume control of the input device instead of the microphone Volume button to adjust the levels of this audio input TRS TBL Figure 6 3 5 mm TRS Connector for Use with the Audio Input Port D Volume button This rocker button containing raised arrows raises and lowers the microphone volume see Adjusting the Microphone Volume on page 17 This button can also be used to send an IR signal to the receiver to close its relay Rly port in order to trigger an alert see G Relay Rly port on page 21 and the Special Application Instant Alert section beginning on page 30 for more information on this function E Battery compartment cover Slide this cover down to access the battery compartment and Volume buttons F Battery compartment Insert one AA NiMh provided or alkaline battery into this compartment aligning the and poles as indicated inside the compartment NiCd batteries can be used but cannot be charged from a VoiceLift charging station Li ion batteries are not supported ATTENTION Do not charge alkaline batteries Ne rechargez pas les piles alkalines G Power and mute switch Off Mute On Slide this switch up to power on the microphone Slide it down to power off or mute the microphone NOTE Always slide this switch to Off before charging the microphone
40. piles utilis es selon les instructions du fabricant To charge the microphone using the charging station 1 Turn off the microphone by sliding the power switch to Off NOTE The microphone should be turned off before charging However if it is inadvertently left on the microphone continues to charge but at a slower rate If the microphone is on when placed in the charger its power LED lights red VLP 202 VLH 102 ron OFF MUTE ON Extron PWR OFF MUTE ON Figure 11 Sliding the Microphone Power Switch to Off A B VOLUME Slots VoiceLift System Features and Operation 15 2 Plug the wall charger cable into a 110 130 VAC U S or XX 240 VAC international power source see figure 12 3 Connect the charger cable to the charging station power jack Figure 12 Wall Charger Cable and Charging Station Power Jack 4 Place the microphone in one of the slots in the charging station with the charging contacts on the bottom of the microphone facing down Charge until the Pwr LED lights green this takes up to 5 hours Charging Contacts on Handheld Microphone Bottom Panel Charging Contacts on Pendant Microphone Bottom Panel Extron PWR OFF MUTE ON Figure 13 Charging Contacts on the Microphones Using the wall charger VLH 102 only An alternative method of charging the handheld microphone is to plug the provided wall charger into a 110 130 VAC U S or XX 240 VAC international power ou
41. r 5 VDC 1 A into this DC coaxial jack to charge the microphone battery as an alternative to the charging station A full charge can take up to 5 hours Always turn the microphone off before charging it F Battery compartment Insert one AA NiMh provided or alkaline battery into this compartment aligning the and poles as indicated inside the compartment NiCd batteries can be used but cannot be charged from the microphone Li ion batteries are not supported G Battery compartment cover Remove this cover to access the battery and the volume buttons see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery on page 13 H Volume buttons inside the battery compartment These buttons marked with gt and lt raise and lower the microphone volume see Handheld microphone volume adjustment on page 18 To access these buttons remove the battery cover see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery NOTE You can disable the tone by setting the Tone DIP switch on the receiver to Off see C DIP switches on page 21 Pressing and holding both of these buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds sends an IR signal to the receiver to close its relay Rly port This is typically used to trigger an alert see G Relay Rly port on page 21 and the Special Application Instant Alert section beginning on page 30 for more information on this function Sleeve Ring Tip VoiceLift System Features and Operation 13 I Channel
42. r sends the copyright and audio level messages when power is cycled to the receiver Copyright 20nn Extron Electronics VLR 102 Vn nn 60 938 01 Chn X22 Aud X Vn nn is the firmware version number X22 is the microphone channel A B C or D and X is the volume level The receiver also sends this message when the volume level is changed Chn X22 Aud X Additional messages may be sent by the VLR 102 in response to changes in the contact closure input state relay state or microphone channel selection Error Response When the VLR 102 receives a valid SIS command it executes the command and sends a response to the host device If the receiver is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters it returns the following error response to the host E13 Invalid value the number is out of range Timeout A pause of 10 seconds or longer between command characters results in a timeout The command operation is aborted with no other indication Commands and Responses Using the Command and Response Table The Command and Response Table for SIS Commands starting on page 28 lists valid ASCII command codes the receiver responses to the host and a description of the command function or the results of executing the command The ASCII to hexadecimal conversion table below is for use with the command and response table ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Space Upper
43. rmal operating conditions or if modifications were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron NOTE If a product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process USA 714 491 1500 or 800 633 9876 Europe 31 33 453 4040 Asia 65 6383 4400 Japan 81 3 3511 7655 Units must be returned insured with shipping charges prepaid If not insured you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular use In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you
44. s Extron Firmware VLR_102 when downloaded from the Extron website NOTE You can also locate and add the firmware file on the Firmware Loader main window 6 Pass through only Click Add Next if you intend to add more VLR 102 devices to the Firmware Loader When you click Add Next the device you entered on the Add Device window is displayed on the Firmware Loader window and the Add Device window continues to be displayed 7 Click Add to close the Add Device window and display the selected device on the Firmware Loader window VoiceLift System Reference Information Updating the Firmware 43 43 43 8 If you did not add a firmware file in step 5 on the Firmware Loader window double click on lt double click to set gt in the New Firmware File column see figure 36 A A Choose Firmware File window opens A Figure 37 Double Click to Select the Firmware File 9 On the Choose Firmware File window locate the firmware file that you want to upload select its name then click Open see figure 38 ATTENTION The file must have an s19 extension Uploading the wrong file type could cause the receiver to stop functioning Les fichiers firmware valides doivent contenir l extension fichier S19 Un fichier avec n importe quelle autre extension n est pas une mise jour de firmware pour cet appareil et l appareil pourrait arr ter de fonctionner Figure 38 Choose Firmware File Window The Choose Firmware F
45. s as follows Insert the black wire into the ground port Insert the red wire into the first available digital I O port Figure 27 Communication Cable Connected to Digital I O Port 1 and Ground on an MLC 104 IP Plus Controller VoiceLift System Special Application Instant Alert 32 Figure 28 shows a wiring diagram of the instant alert application 2 3 GROUND 1 IR IN GROUND IR OUT CM SCP GROUND GROUND Tx Rx DISPLAY RS 232 IR LAN PRESS TAB WITH TWEEKER TO REMOVE A B MLS PWR RS 232 12V DIGITAL I O A B C D E COMM LINK V OUT GROUND Tx Rx 12V IN O N 1 2 CTS 2 MIX TONE RS 232 AUX IN CTC RLY Tx IN Rx C NO OUT IN Ground Digital Input 1 MLC 104 IP Plus DIGITAL I O Port VLR 102 Receiver RLY Port Figure 28 Wiring for Instant Alert 5 Using Global Configurator on your computer configure the MLC Digital I O port for digital input with pull up Figure 29 Global Configurator Screen for Configuring the MLC Digital I O Port 6 Use Global Configurator to configure a monitor to send an e mail when the MLC Digital I O port closes See the Global Configurator help file for information on how to configure and monitor the MLC Digital I O port via Global Configurator NOTE You can download Global Configurator from the Extron website at www extron com VoiceLift System Special Application Instan
46. se plate To remove reconfigure and reattach the receiver dome 1 Pull any new cables to the receiver location that will be connected to the receiver 2 Grasp the receiver dome firmly and turn it counterclockwise until it stops 3 Pull the dome away from the housing being careful not to disconnect any of the connectors 4 Make any desired changes to the connections or DIP switch settings on the receiver base panel 5 Place the dome onto the housing aligning the etched arrow on the dome tab with the raised arrow on the rim of the housing 6 Turn the dome clockwise until the dome snaps into place and the arrow on the tab aligns with the raised dot on the housing rim see figure 22 on page 22 and figure 24 on the next page FIG_Attaching receiver dome to housing VoiceLift System Features and Operation 24 FIG_Attaching the receiver Arrow Receiver Dome Twist to Lock Align Arrows Arrow Dot Tab Tab Receiver Housing Figure 24 Attaching the Receiver Dome to the Housing VoiceLift System SIS Configuration and Control 25 SIS Configuration and Control This section describes the serial connection through which the Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS commands can be issued from your host to the VLR 102 It also provides a list and descriptions of the commands that are available for configuring and controlling the VoiceLift System Topics include Overview Host to Receiver Co
47. selection switch When setting up the microphone use a small screwdriver to turn this rotary switch so that its arrow points to channel A 2 3 MHz or B 2 8 MHz You must remove the battery cover to access this switch NOTE When two microphones are used they must be on different frequencies in other words one must be set to channel A and the other to B Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery A rechargeable AA NiMh battery is provided for each microphone in your system You can also use an AA alkaline battery Additional replacement batteries can be purchased locally To install or replace the battery 1 Remove the battery cover Pendant microphone Slide the cover downward until its two tabs are free of their slots and lift the cover off Handheld microphone a Slide the battery cover downward until it stops b Lift the cover up and off the microphone A B VOLUME VLH 102 VLP 202 Positive Terminal Figure 10 Removing the Microphone Battery Covers 2 Place the battery in the compartment aligning the and poles as indicated inside the compartment the positive terminal is at the bottom 3 Replace the battery cover Pendant microphone a Place the cover onto the microphone so that the battery is covered b Slide the cover upward until the two tabs at the top of the cover snap into the slots on the microphone A B VoiceLift System Features and Operation 14
48. t Alert 33 7 Test the instant alert notification as follows a Ensure that the MLC 104 IP Plus is connected to the network and powered on b Pendant microphone Ensure that channel A or B has been selected for the microphone c Handheld microphone Remove the battery cover d Press and hold both sections of the Volume button on the pendant microphone or both Volume buttons on the handheld microphone simultaneously for 3 seconds The LED in the receiver dome blinks alternating amber and green Press and hold both sections of the Volume button simultaneously A B VOLUME VLH 102 Press and hold both Volume buttons simultaneously VLP 202 Figure 30 Testing the Instant Alert e Check for the arrival of the e mail notification 8 If necessary make adjustments to the relay and digital input wiring the monitor settings or the e mail notification settings 9 Replace the receiver dome in its housing see Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome on page 23 and replace the battery cover on the handheld microphone if applicable VoiceLift System Installing the Receiver Overview 34 Installing the Receiver Overview This section provides an overview of the procedure for planning and performing an installation of the VoiceLift VLR 102 Receiver For the complete procedure see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide provided with your VoiceLift System The following topics are included Planning
49. the left side as follows Press the top section of the button marked with a raised gt to raise the volume Press the bottom section of the button marked with a raised lt to lower the volume gt Down Up Figure 16 Adjusting the Volume on the Pendant Microphone When this button is pressed the receiver produces a tone and the Pwr LED blinks NOTES You can disable the tone by setting the Tone DIP switch on the receiver to Off see C DIP switches on page 21 Volume adjustment works only for microphones set to channel A or B see figure 17 Channel Switch Figure 17 Channel Switch on the VLP 202 Pendant Microphone VoiceLift System Features and Operation 18 Handheld microphone volume adjustment To adjust the volume on the VLH 102 Handheld Microphone 1 Remove the battery cover see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery on page 13 for the procedure 2 Press the Up gt or Down lt button located below the battery compartment to raise or lower the volume A B VOLUME A B VOLUME Figure 18 Volume Buttons on the Handheld Microphone 3 Replace the battery cover see Installing or Replacing the Microphone Battery Tips for Using the Microphones Speak in a normal tone of voice When the microphone is set properly your voice is amplified above ambient room noise Turn the microphone off while having private conversations Charge the micr
50. the microphone Volume button are pressed and held for 3 seconds This section provides instructions for setting up an instant alert using an MLC 104 IP Plus Controller NOTE This is not a life safety feature because it depends on line of sight or reflection to the receiver 1 Remove the receiver dome from the housing see Removing and Replacing the Receiver Dome on page 23 2 Wire one of the provided 2 pole captive screw connectors to one end of a communication cable Insert the red wire in the left slot of the connector and the black wire in the right slot and tighten the screws 3 Plug the connector into the receiver Rly relay port Ensure that the red wire is connected to the NO normally open port and the black wire is connected to the C common port Connector to Cable from the MLC Controller Figure 25 Communication Cable Connected to the Receiver Relay Port NOTE If the MLC and the PoleVault switcher are using separate power supplies ground the C pin of the receiver Rly port to the receiver using a jumper between the C pin and the ground _ pin on the contact input CTC the auxiliary input Aux In or the RS 232 port VoiceLift System Special Application Instant Alert 31 Figure 26 Jumper Wire Connecting the Receiver Relay Port Common Pin with the Ground Pin of the Contact Port 4 Pull the communication cable to the MLC 104 IP Plus and insert it into one of the MLC direct insertion digital I O port
51. ting Up the Microphone and Testing the System 1 Configure the PoleVault system refer to the applicable PoleVault Systems Installation Guide 2 Set up the microphone set the channels apply the label insert the battery and attach the lanyard 3 Test the system power on all devices and test the microphone audio VoiceLift System Reference Information Updating the Firmware 39 39 Reference Information Updating the Firmware This section provides information on updating the firmware on the VoiceLift System Updates to the VLR 102 receiver firmware are made available periodically via the Extron website If the need arises you can replace the receiver firmware via an RS 232 Downloading a Firmware File To obtain the latest version of VoiceLift System firmware 1 Visit the Extron website www extron com and click the Download tab 2 On the Download Center page click the Firmware link on the left sidebar menu Figure 33 Firmware Link on Download Center Screen VoiceLift System Reference Information Updating the Firmware 40 40 40 3 On the next web page click the letter V in the alphabet displayed across the top or bottom of the page see figure 34 4 On the V page locate the VLR 102 firmware and click the Download link at right Figure 34 VLR 102 Link on the Firmware Download Center Screen 5 On the next page fill in the required information then click the button called Download_vlr102fw_vn
52. tlet and connect its cable to the microphone Charge jack as shown in figure 14 Charge until the Pwr LED lights green this takes up to 5 hours Wall Charger VLH 102 Power LED Figure 14 Connecting the Wall Charger to the Handheld Microphone VoiceLift System Features and Operation 16 Setting Up and Using the Microphones Follow these steps to set up the VLP 202 Pendant Microphone or the VLH 102 Handheld Microphone and use it in a classroom 1 Set the channels on the instructor and student if applicable microphones using the rotary switch located on the back of the VLP 202 below the product label and behind the battery cover of the VLH 102 Channels A and C are at 2 3 MHz and channels B and D are at 2 8 MHz The VLH 102 has only channels A and B NOTE Each microphone in the system must be set to a different frequency For example on the pendant microphone A and B A and D B and C or C and D can be used together If the students will use a pendant microphone it is recommended that the channel be set to C or D On these channels the Volume button is disabled and the student is not able to inadvertently reset the volume 2 Apply the appropriate label sticker to the microphone For example if your microphones have been set to channels A and B place the Mic 1 red label on the microphone that is using channel A Place the Mic 2 label green on the microphone using channel B NOTE A recessed space is provid
53. ult your Extron sales representative for information on secondary receivers B Output Out port Connect an STP cable from this RJ 45 connector to the PoleVault switcher to provide the following Power from the PoleVault switcher to the receiver Communication with the switcher to pass on carrier detection relay and contact closure information Output of a balanced 10 dBV line level audio signal VoiceLift System Features and Operation 21 C DIP switches Mix switch Selects the output mode of the receiver When the switch is set to Off down the receiver outputs microphone and auxiliary input audio on separate pins This is the default state for this switch When the switch is set to On up the microphone audio is mixed with the auxiliary input audio The receiver then sends mixed output on the microphone line to the PoleVault switcher NOTE Do not set the Mix switch to On unless there is an input source connected to the Aux input jack Noise may be introduced into the system if no source is connected when the Mix switch is enabled Tone switch Enables and disables the tone generated when the microphone volume is changed As the microphone volume increases the level of the tone increases also The default state for this switch is On D RS 232 configuration port This port allows firmware upgrades and gain adjustments to be performed via SIS commands see the SIS Configuratio
54. ver Dome 23 v VoiceLift System Contents VoiceLift System Contents vi VoiceLift System Introduction 1 Introduction This section gives an overview of the VoiceLift System listing its components and features Topics include About this Guide About the VoiceLift System Application Diagrams About this Guide This guide discusses the components and operation of the Extron VoiceLift System For details on installation procedures see the VoiceLift System Installation Guide delivered with your VoiceLift System The following terms are used in this guide VoiceLift System refers to the entire system which includes the pendant or handheld microphones the receiver and the charging station Receiver refers to the VLR 102 infrared IR receiver which mounts onto a wall or ceiling Charging station refers to the VLC 202 charger for the microphone Microphone refers to the VLP 202 pendant or the VLH 102 handheld microphone About the VoiceLift System The VoiceLift System is a low power classroom microphone amplification system also referred to as a soundfield system that enables an instructor or presenter to be clearly heard at a comfortable level throughout the entire room System Components Microphone VLP 202 or VLH 102 The pendant microphone VLP 202 is worn by the i
55. xnn exe nxnn indicates the firmware version number Depending on your browser and Windows version one of the following appears A File Download Security Warning window opens On this window click Run When a second File Download Security Warning window opens click Run on this window to start the firmware installation wizard A button containing the name of the firmware file appears at the bottom of the browser screen Click this button to display an Open File Security Warning window Click Run on this window to start the firmware installation wizard A confirmation window appears at the bottom of the browser screen Click Run on this prompt to start the installation wizard 6 Follow the instructions on the installation wizard screens to download and install the firmware file on your computer By default the file is placed c Program Files x86 Windows 7 and later or Program Files Windows XP Extron Firmware VLR_102 nn A Release Notes file giving information on what has changed in the new firmware version and a set of instructions for updating the firmware are also loaded see Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader on the next page VoiceLift System Reference Information Updating the Firmware 41 41 41 Updating Firmware Using Firmware Loader The Extron Firmware Loader software enables you to upload firmware to the VoiceLift receiver If you do not already have this software installed on your co
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