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Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, cet émetteur radio ne peut fonctionner à l'aide d'une antenne d'un type et maximum (ou moins) gain approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour réduire le risque d'interférence avec d'autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain doivent être choisis afin que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne dépasse pas ce qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie.
Contents Contents Introduction 7 Welcome 8 About this Document 8 Related documents and information 8 About the HiFi Microphone 9 Technical specifications 10 Warranty Information HiFi Microphone Overview Using the HiFi Microphone 11 15 16 17 Beginning a shift 17 During a shift 17 Ending a shift 17 Base 18 Status LEDs 19 DVR cable connection 20 Antenna connection 20 Contacts for charging and synchronizing 21 Transmitter 21 Talk/Mute slide button 22 Display 23 Display backl
Contents Contacts for charging and synchronizing 25 External microphone jack 26 Display 26 Status icons 27 Mode icons 28 Synchronizing the Transmitter and the Base 29 Charging the Transmitter 30 Charging in a vehicle with the ignition off 31 Using Two HiFi Microphones 31 Best Practices and Troubleshooting 33 Best Practices 34 Installation best practices 34 Usage best practices 34 Troubleshooting Index vi 35 If you have no reception...
Introduction Introduction In this section...
Introduction Welcome Welcome to the WatchGuard HiFi Microphone User Guide. This guide is designed to walk you through the basics of using your HiFi Microphones (HiFi Mics) to help your WatchGuard 4RE DVRs collect quality audio evidence.
About the HiFi Microphone About the HiFi Microphone The HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) is one of the WatchGuard components for transmitting audio to the 4RE DVR (digital video recorder) during the video recording process. The HiFi Mic consists of two parts: l l Base: The base is the part of the HiFi Mic that is mounted in the vehicle and physically connects to the DVR and the antenna. Transmitter (mic): The mic is the part of the HiFi Mic that you attach to your apparel or duty belt.
Introduction Technical specifications The following table lists the technical specifications for the HiFi Mic: Operating voltage Transmitter: 4.2 VDC Frequency 900 MHz (902 – 928 MHz) – 52 channels, digital spread spectrum Operating range Operating range varies according to environmental conditions and installation. Jacks Transmitter: Lapel microphone jack Base: 12 VDC Base: 8-pin RJ-45 for power, audio out, and trigger out Battery Capacity: Lithium-ion 4.
Warranty Information Warranty Information WatchGuard, Inc., in recognition of its responsibility to provide quality systems, components, and workmanship, warrants each system, part, and component it manufactures first sold to an end user to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one-year from the date of purchase. A defective component that is repaired or replaced under this limited warranty will be covered for the remainder of the original warranty period.
Introduction Limited liability WatchGuard, Inc.’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of components found to be defective by WatchGuard, Inc. WatchGuard, Inc. will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the system even if the unit proved to be defective. WatchGuard, Inc. will not be responsible for any removal or re-installation cost of the unit or for damages caused by improper installation.
Warranty Information Extended warranty Extended warranties may be purchased directly from WatchGuard, Inc. Any and all extended warranties must be purchased prior to the expiration of any previous warranty.
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HiFi Microphone Overview The WatchGuard HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) consists of two parts: l Base (page 18) l Transmitter (mic) (page 21) The base is mounted inside the vehicle and holds the mic when you are not using it. The mic must be synchronized with the base in order for the DVR to record audio. This mic and base pairing allows the DVR to detect the mic and its audio transmission. For information on syncing the mic with the base, see Synchronizing the Transmitter and the Base on page 29.
Using the HiFi Microphone Using the HiFi Microphone You use the HiFi Mic throughout your shift to help your 4RE DVR collect quality audio evidence. Beginning a shift 1. Remove the transmitter (mic) from the base and power it on (see Power switch on page 25). 2. Verify whether the mic is synchronized with the base in your vehicle (see Status icons on page 27). 3. If needed, sync the mic with the base (see Synchronizing the Transmitter and the Base on page 29). During a shift 4.
HiFi Microphone Base The base is the part of the HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) that is mounted in the vehicle and physically connects to the 4RE DVR and the antenna.
Status LEDs Status LEDs The HiFi Mic has status LEDs on both the base and the transmitter (mic). You can use these LEDs in conjunction with the icons on the display to determine the status of the HiFi Mic. On the base, the status LEDs are on the front, just under the WatchGuard shield symbol. The LEDs on the base can help indicate the status of certain functions of the HiFi Mic: l l l l l l l l Synchronizing: As the base syncs with the mic, both the red and green LEDs flash.
HiFi Microphone DVR cable connection The DVR cable connection is on the back of the base. Connect the DVR system interface cable to this connection point. Note: WatchGuard recommends that you use a short cable (3-foot) to connect the HiFi Mic base to the DVR. Keeping the cable short helps maintain audio quality. Antenna connection The antenna connection is on the back of the base. Connect the window-mount antenna to this connection point.
Contacts for charging and synchronizing Contacts for charging and synchronizing The contacts for charging the transmitter (mic) and synchronizing the mic with the base are inside on the floor of the base. These contacts physically line up with those on the bottom of the mic and make it possible for the base to charge and sync with the mic. Note: This graphic shows the base from above, looking down into it.
HiFi Microphone Features on the mic include: l l l Talk/Mute slide button (below) Display (page 26) Display Backlight button (page 23) l Mode button (page 23) l Status LEDs (page 24) l Power switch (page 25) l External microphone jack (page 26) Talk/Mute slide button The Talk/Mute slide button is on the front of the transmitter (mic).
Display l Mutes the audio being transmitted to the DVR If the DVR is recording, slide the Talk/Mute button down and hold it to mute any audio being transmitted to the DVR; no audio is recorded while you hold the Talk/Mute button down. The mic indicates that its audio is muted using both an icon on the display (Mute icon) and the status LEDs (green LED flashes). Display The display is on the top of the transmitter (mic).
HiFi Microphone You can set the notification mode to any one of four options: o Vibrate and beep o No notification o Vibrate only o Beep only Press the Mode button twice within two seconds to change the notification mode. (Pressing it once turns the display backlight on.) As you continue to press the Mode button within two seconds, the notification mode cycles through the four options. The mic indicates which mode is active using an icon on the display (notification icons).
Power switch l l l l l l Normal operation: When the mic and base are on and functioning normally, but not transmitting audio to be recorded, both of the LEDs are off. Recording: When the audio transmitted from the mic is being recorded, the green LED is on. For information about triggering a recorded event from the HiFi Mic, see Talk/Mute slide button on page 22. Muted: When the mic is muted, the green LED flashes. For information about muting the HiFi Mic, see Talk/Mute slide button on page 22.
HiFi Microphone External microphone jack The external microphone jack is on the right side of the transmitter (mic), as you look at the front of the mic. If you want to use the optional lapel microphone available from WatchGuard, you can connect it to the HiFi Mic using the external microphone jack. Open the external microphone jack cover and connect the lapel microphone cable at this point. Note: The optional lapel microphone can be less susceptible to wind noise and help provide better quality audio.
Status icons Status icons The status icons on the display indicate the battery, connection, and signal states. l Battery level: The Battery Level icon is on the top left of the display and looks like a battery on its side. This icon indicates the charged level of the transmitter (mic) battery. When the icon shows the battery with all four bars , the battery is fully charged. When the icon shows less then four bars, one bar for example , the charge level of the battery is less than fully charged.
HiFi Microphone When the antenna and diagonal bars blink together, the mic and the base have lost their connection. Warning! When the mic and the base lose their connection, no audio is transmitted to the DVR. l Signal strength: The Signal Strength icon appears just to the right of the Connection icon and looks like a set of stair-stepped bars. This icon indicates the strength of the received signal from the base to the mic. When the icon shows all four stair-stepped bars , the signal is strong.
Synchronizing the Transmitter and the Base l Notification: The notification icons appear in the top and bottom right corners of the display. There are two notification icons: o Vibrate: The Vibrate icon appears in the top right corner of the display and looks like a cell phone with squiggly lines on either side . The icon indicates that the mic vibrates to show a change in its status.
HiFi Microphone The mic and the base in the vehicle sync automatically when you place the mic in the powered base for a few seconds. To sync the mic with the base: 1. Power the DVR on and verify it is ready to use. 2. Power the mic on (see Power switch on page 25). 3. Place the mic into the base. The LEDs on the mic and the base flash and the mic beeps as the pair syncs.
Charging in a vehicle with the ignition off Note: The version of the base that serves only as a charger for the HiFi Mic is not used in the vehicle. For information about the charge-only base, contact your WatchGuard representative. As the mic charges, the red LEDs flash and the bars in the Battery Level icon on the display cycle in series. When the mic is fully charged, the green LEDs turn on and the Battery Level icon shows four bars.
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Best Practices and Troubleshooting Best Practices and Troubleshooting In this section...
Best Practices and Troubleshooting Best Practices The items in the following sections are considered WatchGuard best practices. Note: These best practices are meant to help you have the best experience possible with your HiFi Microphones (HiFi Mics). They are not required.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) is not functioning properly, refer to the sections below for possible remedies. If you have no reception...
Best Practices and Troubleshooting If the transmitter does not respond to or synchronize with the base...
Index Talk, 22 C Index charge level, 27 charging base LEDs, 19 display icon, 27 A transmitter, 30 activate Covert mode, 24 transmitter LEDs, 24 alert icons, 29 alert mode, 23 antenna with ignition off, 31 connecting antenna, 20 best practices, 34 connecting, 20 icon, 27 B DVR, 20 Connection icon, 27 contacts base, 21 backlight, 23 bars, signal strength, 28 base transmitter, 25 Covert mode activate, 24 contacts, 21 base LEDs, 19 mounted, 16 display icon, 28 overview, 18 status LEDs, 19 synch
Index Vibrate, 29 transmitter, 24-25 display, overview, 23, 26 light, display, 23 dual microphone configuration, 31 lightbulb icon, 28 DVR, connecting, 20, 34 base LEDs, 19 E display icon, 27 lost connection external mic jack, 26 I transmitter LEDs, 25 M icons mic alert, 29 charging, 30 antenna, 27 contacts, 25 bars, 28 Battery Level, 27 does not sync with base, 36 Beep, 29 overview, 21 Connection, 27 status LEDs, 24-25 Covert Mode, 28 synchronizing with base, 29 display, 26-29 mi
Index notification mode, 23 overview, 29 O transmitter contacts, 25 out of range transmitter LEDs, 24 base LEDs, 19 T display icon, 27 Talk button, 22 transmitter LEDs, 25 technical specifications, 10 P transmitter pairing, 29-30 charging, 30 poor reception, 35 contacts, 25 Power switch, 25 overview, 21 R status LEDs, 24-25 recommendations synchronizing with base, 29 antenna, 34 DVR connection, 34 transmitting base LEDs, 19 installation, 34 display icon, 28 record button, 22 tra
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