VoiceLift™ Microphone Installation Guide for VLM 1000 and VLM 2000 68-1629-01 Rev.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
Introduction — Overview FCC Class B Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Introduction — Planning Before You Begin — Planning the Installation Before starting installation, you must consider several major factors to ensure that the installation of the VoiceLift Microphone is as smooth and trouble free as possible, and that the result meets the needs of the users. Placement of the receiver (sensor location) is very important for optimal performance of the VoiceLift Microphone.
Room considerations Room factors to be considered should include, but are not confined to: • Room configuration Room size, orientation, and layout Location of windows, doors, skylights, etc., for potential light interference Alcoves, bays, or sheltered areas Location of any dark or covered walls (Dark surfaces reduce reflection of the IR signal.
Introduction — Planning, cont’d • Optional VLR 102SR Secondary receiver. One or more secondary receivers (VLR 102 SR) may be needed if any of the following conditions exist: The room is larger than 40' by 40'. Obstructions exist between the microphone and the receiver. The room is odd-shaped, e.g., L-shaped or long. The room has recessed or sheltered areas, such as alcoves or bays. The room has large windows or windows on multiple walls. Portions of the walls are dark and/or covered.
Introduction — Inventory Overview 2. Inventory a. Included items The VoiceLift Microphone is shipped in one box and is available in two package configurations: • VLM 1000 (part #42-139-01): one VLP 102 pendant microphone, a VLR 102 Receiver, and a wall charger. • VLM 2000 (part #42-139-02): two VLP 102 pendant microphones, a VLR 102 Receiver, and a VLC 102 charging station. Carefully check all the received items against the following inventory lists.
Introduction — Inventory Overview, cont’d N If any items in the VoiceLift Microphone boxes are damaged or missing, contact the Extron Technical Hotline (see rear cover for contact numbers). b. Items not included The following items are not included. However, some or all of these items may be needed for the installation at your particular site.
Installation — Overview N For operation and setup of other Extron PoleVault system components mentioned in this guide, refer to the appropriate user manual provided with each product. This overview outlines the basic steps for installing the VLR 102 VoiceLift Receiver. Detailed descriptions with illustrations of these steps are provided in three sections, stages One through Three. If VLR 102 SR Secondary Receiver(s) are being used with your system, this installation procedure applies to them as well.
Installation — Overview, cont’d Outline of installation steps Stage 1 — Install the VLR 102 Receiver Drop ceiling: c Cut a hole in the ceiling tile. (page 2-4) c Mount the receiver housing to the ceiling tile. (page 2-4) c Attach a conduit to the back plate if needed. (page 2-5) Junction box: c Install the junction box. (page 2-6) c Attach the receiver housing to the junction box. (page 2-6) c Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed.
Installation — Stage 1 Stage 1 For instructions on the type of installation you are planning, proceed to one of the pages listed below: • Drop ceiling — page 2-4 • Junction box — page 2-6 • Wall or other hard surface — page 2-7 This stage consists of installing the pieces of hardware shown below.
Installation — Stage 1, cont’d Installing the Receiver in a Drop Ceiling 1. Cut a hole in the ceiling tile. a. Remove the ceiling tile in which the receiver will be installed. b. Determine the hole location, then cut a hole in the ceiling tile 2" to 3.5" in diameter, using a circular saw (shown at right) or other type of saw. (Saws are not included.
3. Attach a conduit to the back plate if needed. If desired, attach a conduit to the open knockout in the back plate. N Observe all local and national building and safety codes to ensure that the installation meets all regulatory codes. Attach a conduit to the back plate if c desired.
Installation — Stage 1, cont’d Installing the Receiver in a Junction Box 1. Install the junction box. Install the junction or ceiling box (not included) flush to the surface. Use a one-gang plaster ring (Raco 772) if the junction box is larger than one-gang. the junction box flush with a Attach the mounting surface. 2. Attach the receiver housing to the junction box. Mounting Screws a. Align the receiver housing with the junction box. b.
Installing the Receiver in a Wall or Other Hard Surface 1. Install a raceway if needed. If using a raceway for the cables, install it at the appropriate location on the mounting surface. N Raceway knockouts on the receiver housing fit common types of raceways such as the Wiremold 500/700 series and the Wiremold 2400 series. a Install the raceway (if needed). 2. Mark the mounting screw locations on the surface. Use the receiver housing to mark the screw locations on the mounting surface.
Installation — Stage 1, cont’d 4. Mount the receiver housing to the surface. If not using a raceway: Mount the receiver housing and base to the surface, using the appropriate screws for the type of surface. (Screws and wall anchors are not included.) Mount the receiver housing to the Ü mounting surface using screws. If using a raceway: a. Position the receiver housing with the raceway inserted through the knockout. b.
Installation — Stage 2 Stage 2 This stage consists of installing/connecting the items shown below. Receiver dome VoiceLift Adapter Connector to Aux/Mix In Port RJ-45 Connectors Locking Tab (4) Ethernet Port for VLR 102 Receiver Connector to RS-232/MLC IR Port DIP Switches Locking Tab with Arrow Port for MLC Control Panel Captive Screw Connectors Where it goes: Attaches to the receiver’s housing with a 1/8 clockwise turn.
Installation — Stage 2, cont’d 1. Pull the cables to the receiver. a. Pull the communication/power Ethernet cable through the receiver’s base, along with any other cables that will be attached to the receiver (RS-232, Ethernet cable to a secondary receiver, etc.) Ä Pull the cable(s). b. If mounting to a wall and using a raceway, place the cables in the raceway and replace the raceway cover. Place the cables in the raceway and Å replace the raceway cover. 2. Connect the cables to the receiver. a.
2. Connect the cables to the receiver (continued). OUT 2 RS-232 Tx Rx TONE MIX + CTC IN • Mix (1): Up = Mix auxiliary input and microphone together on microphone output. AUX IN c. If desired, set the Tone and Mix DIP switches on the receiver base. IN O 1 N CTS-2 b. Install any optional devices and connect their cables to the appropriate ports on the receiver base. RLY NO C Down = Output the microphone and aux input separately (default).
Installation — Stage 2, cont’d 3. Attach the receiver dome to the housing (continued). c. Place the dome onto the housing, aligning the arrow on the dome’s locking tab with the arrow in the housing rim. The two tabs in the housing should slide into the two slots in the base. Tab Arrow Arrow on Housing Dot Tab Align Arrows Twist to Lock Arrow Receiver Dome Arrow on Tab Align the arrows on the housing rim and ñ the dome tab. d.
4. Pull cables to the PoleVault switcher. a. Pull the cables from the receiver to the PoleVault switcher’s location. b. Remove the base of the PMK Pole Mount Kit to access the switcher. c. Run the cables down through the top of the pole and out through the access hole. ó Run the cable(s) through the projector pole. 5. Connect cables to the PoleVault switcher. a. Disconnect the cable from the PoleVault switcher’s 5-pole RS-232 MLC/IR port, and disconnect the power cable from the switcher. b.
Installation — Stage 3 Stage 3 1. Configure the system. Follow the steps in your PoleVault installation guide to configure the PoleVault system. 2. Set up the microphone. (Refer to the VoiceLift Microphone Setup Guide card, provided with your microphone, for details of these procedures.) 2d a. Set the channels using the rotary switch. b. Apply the Teacher or Student label to the back of the microphone. c. Remove the battery door and insert the battery. 2a d. Attach the lanyard to the rotating clip.
3. Test the system (continued). c. Use a screwdriver to adjust the audio to the proper level by rotating the Aux/Mix encoder on the PoleVault switcher’s front panel. Min/Max LED Turn Aux/Mix Encoder. N The Aux/Mix distal encoder has a full range of approximately two rotations. Minimum and maximum levels are indicated by the red Min/Max LED located at the left of the encoder. d. Walk around the room to check for sound quality and coverage.
Optional Installation Example — Instant Alert Installation Example — Setting Up an Instant Alert The following pages describe an example of an optional instant alert setup, in which the relay port of the VLR 102 is connected to a digital I/O port of an Extron MLC 104 IP Plus. This enables e-mail alerts to be sent out when both Volume buttons of the VLP 102 microphone are pressed and held for 3 seconds. 1. Connect the receiver to the MLC 104 IP Plus. a.
2. Configure the MLC 104 IP Plus. a. Using Global Configurator, configure the MLC’s Digital I/O port for digital input with pull-up. Ç Configure the MLC’s Digital I/O port for digital input with pull-up. b. Configure a monitor to send an e-mail when the Digital I/O port closes. N Refer to the Global Configurator help file for MLC configuration instructions. 3. Test the instant alert notification. a. Ensure that the MLC 104 IP Plus is connected to the network. b.
Reference Information Specifications — VLR 102 and VLR 102 SR Audio Tone control ������������������������������������ On or off, switch selectable Audio input Number/signal type VLR 102 ������������������������������ 1 infrared from VLM microphones 1 mono, balanced, aux/mix input 1 mono, balanced, from optional VLR 102SR VLR 102SR �������������������������� 1 infrared from VLM microphones 1 mono, balanced, from optional VLR 102SR Connectors VLR 102 ������������������������������ (1) 3.
General Power ���������������������������������������������� 12 VDC supplied by an Extron PoleVault® amplifier or from an optional external power supply via an RJ-45 jack shared with audio output (pin 5 = +12 VDC input, 8 = GND) Power input requirements VLR 102 ������������������������������ +12 VDC, 0.25 A VLR 102SR �������������������������� +12 VDC, 0.
Installation — Reference Information, cont’d Specifications — VLP 102 VoiceLift Microphone Audio/acoustic and electrical Microphone type ��������������������������� Omnidirectional electret condenser Microphone gain ��������������������������� -6 dB to +6 dB, adjustable in 1 dB steps Audio input Number/signal type ��������������������� 1 mono, via integrated electret condenser microphone or 1 mono, unbalanced, via auxiliary mic input jack with 3.
Specifications — VLC 102 Microphone Charging Station General External power supply ����������������� 110 VAC to 130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, external, 2 prong; to 5 VDC, 1 A, regulated 3.5 mm o.d. jack, center positive Power input requirements ����������� 5 VDC, 0.
Outline of installation steps Stage 1 — Install the VLR 102 Receiver Drop ceiling: c Cut a hole in the ceiling tile. (page 2-4) c Mount the receiver housing to the ceiling tile. (page 2-4) c Attach a conduit to the back plate if needed. (page 2-5) Junction box: c Install the junction box. (page 2-6) c Attach the receiver housing to the junction box. (page 2-6) c Attach a conduit to the junction box if needed. (page 2-6) Wall or other hard surface: c Install a raceway if needed.
