Document Outline

• Contents
• Figures
• Tables
• Important Safety Instructions
  • EMC and Safety
• Getting Started: An Introduction to FreeSpeak
  • FreeSpeak Features
  • A FreeSpeak Communication System
    • Important Installation Information
      • System Password
      • Default Map
• Quick Start
  • Connecting the BaseStation
  • Overview of Beltpack Operation
  • Assigning Labels to the FreeSpeak BeltPacks
  • Creating a Group
  • Assigning the Group Label to FreeSpeak Beltpack Keys
  • Calling the Group from the Beltpacks
  • Calling the Group from the 4-Wire Audio Device
  • Calling the Group from the Wired Party-Line Beltpack
  • Creating a Wireless Party Line
  • Assigning the Wireless Party Line Label to FreeSpeak Beltpack Keys
  • Calling the Wireless Party Line from the Beltpacks
  • Calling the Wireless Party Line from the 4-Wire Audio Device
  • Calling the Wireless Party Line from the Wired Party-Line Beltpack
• Operating The FreeSpeak Basestation
  • Introduction
  • Understanding Front-Panel Operation
    • Headset Connector
    • & Channel A Talk Switch and Light/Listen Level Knob
    • A/B Reply Button
    • & Channel B Talk Switch and Light/Listen Level Knob
    • Party Line Channels A and B Enable Switches
    • Program Audio Enable Switch and Light
    • Antenna Light Display
    • Display Screen
    • Setup/Enter Knob
    • Power Switch
• Connecting The FreeSpeak Basestation
  • Understanding the Back-Panel Connectors
    • IEC Power Connector
    • Party Line Channel A Connectors
    • Party Line Channel B Connectors
    • Program Input Connector
    • Stage Announce Output Connector
    • Stage Announce Relay
    • 4-Wire Matrix Ports
    • Base Loop Connector (not used)
    • LAN Connector
    • PC Connector
    • Transceiver Connectors
  • Connecting to Party-Line Intercom Systems
    • Clear-Com and Compatible Party-Line
    • Connecting Directly to Clear-Com Party-Line Beltpacks
    • Connecting to an RTS™ Wired Beltpack
    • Front-Panel Adjustments for Party-Line Connections
    • Troubleshooting Party-Line Connections
      • Reducing FreeSpeak Beltpack echo when talking to a analogue party-line
        • How to set the microphone gain in the beltpack
        • Include the Party-Line channel inside a Wireless Party-Line group
        • How to set the VOX gating level on the Party-Line connected to the Basestation
        • Auto null the Party-Line channel at the Basestation
  • Wireless Party Line
  • Connecting to 4-Wire and Digital Matrix Intercom
    • Connecting with Clear-Com Matrix Plus
    • Connecting with Clear-Com Eclipse Digital Matrix
    • Connecting with Other Digital Matrix Intercom Systems
    • Connecting with Other 4-Wire Devices
  • Connecting to a Program Audio Source
  • IFB Configuration
  • Connecting to the Stage Announce Output
  • Connecting to a PC
    • Connecting Via the Serial Port
    • Connecting Via the LAN Port
  • Connecting to Transceiver/Antennas (FS-TA)
    • Connecting One Transceiver/Antenna (FS-TA) Directly to A Transceiver Port
    • Connecting Transceiver/Antennas with a Splitter (PD2203)
    • Powering an Antenna or Antenna Splitter
• Programming a System From the Basestation
  • A Note About Terminology
  • Using the Basestation’s Programming Menus
  • Saving Changes
  • Basestation Password
  • Changing Beltpack Labels
  • Setting and Changing Port Labels
  • Setting and Changing Group Labels
  • Adding Group Members
  • Beltpacks
    • Assigning Labels to Beltpacks Keys
    • Setting the Beltpack Audio Level
    • Setting Beltpack Latching
    • Setting Beltpack Groups
    • Setting Beltpack Labels
    • Registering a Beltpack
  • Setting Input and Output Port Levels
    • Setting Port Call Destination
  • Configuring a Party Line
  • Basestation SYSTEM Menu
    • System INFO (“INFO”)
    • Restoring the Defaults (“DEFAULT”)
    • ANTENNAS (“ANTENNAS”)
    • Setting the IP Address (“IP”)
    • Locking Front-Panel Enable Buttons (“Lock”)
    • Remote Microphone Kill (“RMK”)
      • Kill Beltpack Microphones (“KILL(BP”)
      • Kill Party Line Microphones (“KILL(PL)”)
      • Kill All Microphones (“KILL(ALL)”)
    • Battery Indicator (“BATTERY”)
• Operating The FreeSpeak Wireless BeltpacK
  • Overview of the Wireless Belpack
    • Beltpack Top Control Section
      • Talk Knobs, Channels A and B
      • Level-Control Lights, Channels A and B
      • Talk/Listen Lights, Channels A and B
      • Answer-Back Lights
      • Combo Button
    • Beltpack Front/Display Section
      • Backlit LCD Display
      • Left and Right Scroll Buttons
      • Enter/Answer-Back Button
  • Beltpack Batteries
    • Beltpack Rear/Battery Section
      • Power Button
      • Battery Case
      • Belt Clip
    • Beltpack Bottom Connector Section
      • Data Connector
      • Headset Connector
      • Battery Recharger Connector
    • Beltpack Turn-On Sequence
    • Beltpack Turn-Off Sequence
    • Powering the FreeSpeak Beltpack
    • Registering Beltpacks with the Basestation
    • Removing Registered Beltpacks from the Basestation
  • Accessing the Talk/Listen Paths on the FreeSpeak Beltpack
    • Setting and Adjusting Listen Levels
    • Headset Limiter
    • Using the Beltpack Answer-Back Functions
  • Beltpack Menu Options
    • Alarm Options
      • Low Battery Alarm
      • Low Signal Alarm
    • Audio Options
      • Headphone-Off Level Option
      • Page Lock Option
      • Headphone Limiter Option
      • Microphone Type Option
      • Microphone Level Option
      • Headset Options
    • View Status
      • Role Information
      • Beltpack Version
      • Beltpack ID
      • RF Carrier Mask
      • Connection Info
      • Adjust Contrast
• Programming at the Beltpack
  • Introduction to Programming on the Beltpack
  • Beltpack Programming - Menu Structure
  • Main Programming Menu
  • The Alarm Options Menu
    • Switching the Low Battery Alarm ON and OFF
      • Low Battery Alarm Off
      • Low Battery Alarm On1
      • Low Battery Alarm On2
      • Low Battery Alarm Threshold
      • Low Battery Threshold Setup
    • Switching the Low Signal Strength Alarm ON and OFF
    • The Vibra Call Alert Menu
  • The Headphone Menu
    • Headset Noise Gate
  • The Microphone Menu
  • The Status (Information) Menu
  • Adjust Contrast
  • Set Factory Defaults
  • Tap Latch
  • Keylock
  • PTT Configuration
  • Master Volume Control
  • Page Options
    • Page Locking
• Operating The FreeSpeak transceiver/Ante nna
  • Transceiver/Antenna (FS-TA)
    • FS-TA Top Panel
      • Omnidirectional Antennas
    • FS-TA Bottom/Control Panel
      • Serial Data Connector
      • Data Signal LED
      • Matrix Connector
      • Power LED
      • DC In Power Connector
    • Cabling the FS-TA Transceiver/Antennas
    • Beltpack Support Capacities for Transceiver/Antennas
    • Coverage Areas Under Various Conditions
    • Transceiver/Antenna Setup Rules and Tips
  • Transceiver/Antenna Splitter (PD2203)
    • PD2203 Front Connector Panel
      • Basestation Connection Indicator Light
      • Matrix (FreeSpeak Basestation) Connector
      • Splitter-to-Transceiver/Antenna Signal Indicator Light
      • Transceiver/Antenna Connectors
    • PD2203 Rear Panel
      • Serial Data Connector
      • Power Indicator
      • DC IN Power Connector
      • EXP IN Connector
      • EXP OUT Connector
    • Connecting an Antenna Splitter to the FreeSpeak Basestation and to Transceiver/Antennas
• Installing a System
  • Placing the Basestation
  • Placing the Antennas and Splitters
    • Wiring the Antennas and Splitters
    • Determining Coverage Areas
  • Doing a Site Survey to Determine Coverage Areas
    • Testing Coverage Areas of Individual Antennas
    • Testing Antenna Handoff
    • Getting Information on Active Antenna Status
    • Assigning Beltpacks to Coverage Areas
    • Conditions Affecting Coverage Areas
• FreeSpeak Configuration Editor
  • Introduction
  • Loading and Saving Configurations
    • Loading a configuration from disk
    • COM port selection
    • IP Setup
    • Retrieving a configuration from a Freespeak basestation via the Serial Link
    • Retrieving a configuration from a Freespeak basestation via Ethernet
      • Help
      • Clear Map
      • Send File
      • Exit
    • Uploading configurations Using the Serial Link
    • Uploading configurations Using Ethernet
  • Beltpacks tab
    • Selecting the beltpack to register or edit
    • Registering beltpacks Using the Serial Link
    • The Overview button
    • The Set Defaults Button
      • Read Beltpack Settings
      • Write Beltpack Settings
      • Remember My Default Settings
      • Recall My Default Settings
      • Recall Factory Defaults
      • Headset Limiter
      • MIC Type
      • MIC Gain Level
      • MIC Noisegate Level
      • Headphone Off Level
      • Sidetone Level
      • Master Volume
      • Menu Level
      • Page Change
      • Keytap Mode
      • RSSI Warning
      • Low Battery Warning
      • Keylock
      • Call Alert
    • Assigning beltpack keys
    • The Reply key
    • Key assignment types
      • Latching keys
      • On Page Change Cut
      • Menu
        • Advanced Menu Setting
        • Normal Menu Setting
        • Basic Menu Setting
        • None Menu Setting
    • Input and output levels
  • Ports tab
    • Selecting the port to edit
    • Changing the label of the port
    • Type drop-down box
    • Cross Point assignment drop-down box
    • Input and output levels
  • Groups tab
    • Selecting the group to edit
    • Changing the label of the group
    • Changing the members of the group
    • Group Overview
  • Antennas tab
  • IFB Tab
    • Configuring an IFB
  • System Tab
    • DECT carriers
    • Sys ID
    • System Number
• FreeSpeak Toolkit
  • Introduction
    • Configuration Editor
    • Basestation Serial Firmware Upgrader
    • Beltpack and Antenna Serial Firmware Upgrader
    • Diagnostic Program
  • Toolkit Installation
  • Beltpack Registration
    • Entering beltpack serial numbers into the basestation
    • Entering the basestation system ID into the beltpack
  • Basestation Serial Upgrader
    • Upgrading the basestation firmware
  • Beltpack Serial Upgrader
    • Installing the Beltpack Upgader
    • Running the Beltpack Upgrader
  • Basestation Programming Serial Cable Pinout
  • Beltpack Programming Serial Cable Pinout
• Specifications
  • Notice about Specifications
• Glossary
• Appendix A: DECT Carrier Frequency Chart
• Appendix B: Programming menus
• Limited Warranty
• Technical Support & Repair Policy
  • TECHNICAL SUPPORT POLICY
  • RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION POLICY
  • REPAIR POLICY