RS-602/622
BELTPACKS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RS-602/622 Instruction Manual
©2005 Vitec Group Communications Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Part Number 810288, Rev. B
Vitec Group Communicatons
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U.S.A
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OPERATING YOUR BELTPACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Beltpack Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONNECTING YOUR BELTPACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Intercom Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loop-Through Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Program-Audio Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auxiliary (“AUX”) Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Headset Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CUSTOMIZING YOUR BELTPACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
V-Pack Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Onboard Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Understanding Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting a Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Editing a Mode’s Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Restoring the Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Settings You Can Customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mode Select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Latch Disable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Call-on-Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electret Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audible Call Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Channel Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Channel Exclusive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Split-ear Headset (RS-622 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2 R S - 6 0 2 / 6 2 2 B E L T P A C K
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this product. Clear-Com designed the 600
series of beltpacks to meet the needs of all beltpack users, from
beginners to experienced professionals. For advanced users, the 600
series provides the most advanced level of functioning available.
You can choose from among seven different versions of beltpacks,
including single and dual-channel units, featuring both Clear-Com
and TW (two-wire) compatibility.
RS-600 SERIES
All RS-600 series beltpacks offer the following features:
• Rugged, compact design
• Full compatibility with all existing Clear-Com party-line
systems
• Four setup configurations that you can activate directly from
the beltpack
• Extra 2.5 mm cell-phone type headset jack
• Advanced setup options with V-Pack software
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RS-602 AND RS-622 BELTPACKS
The RS-602 and RS-622 beltpacks add the following features:
• Two intercom channels
• Local input for program audio
• “Loopable” program audio; you can connect program audio to
other beltpacks in a “daisy-chain” configuration
• Program audio volume control
• RS-602 offers monaural headset connector
• RS-622 offers binaural headset connector
• 6-pin Switchcraft-style intercom connectors
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QUICK START
To start using your beltpack immediately:
1. Connect the appropriate 6-pin XLR line cables from an
active intercom line to the beltpack.
Note: The beltpack’s intercom connectors use the Switchcraft-style
6-pin configuration. If ordering Neutrik 6-pin plugs to make a
cable or patch panel, specify that you need the Switchcraft pin
configuration. This configuration usually has an “S” suffix at the
end of the Neutrik model number.
2. Turn down the beltpack’s incoming volume on each intercom
channel with the channel A and channel B volume-control
knobs.
3. Plug in a headset equipped with a dynamic microphone to
the beltpack’s main headset jack.
The headset jack is labeled on the back of the beltpack.
4. To talk on an intercom channel, press and hold the talk
button for the desired channel. Speak into the microphone in
your headset.
Note: If you tap the talk button twice in quick succession, the
talk button locks to the “on” setting (“latches”) for hands-free use.
Press the talk button again to unlatch it.
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5. Adjust the sidetone and incoming volume levels
for both channels as you and others on the
channels speak at the anticipated levels for the
application.
6. To send a call signal, press the button labeled
“call” for the appropriate channel.
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OPERATING YOUR BELTPACK
BELTPACK COMPATIBILITY
The RS-602 and RS-622 beltpacks work with all
previous versions of standard Clear-Com party-line
stations and beltpacks, as long as you use proper cabling
and 6-pin connectors. These models are not designed
for use on a two-wire (TW) line. If you use these
beltpacks on a TW line, the audio on channel A of the
TW line will be lost.
The RS-603 series of beltpacks operate on TW lines.
See the RS-603 series manual for more information.
CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the beltpack’s onboard controls
and adjustments.
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Talk Lights, Channels A and B
A channel’s green talk light illuminates when you press
or latch that channel’s talk button.
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Some onboard programming options can change the
function of this light. For more information about
onboard programming, refer to the chapter
“Customizing Your Beltpack.”.
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Talk Buttons, Channels A and B
To talk on an intercom channel, press and hold that
channel’s talk button while speaking into the
microphone in your headset. While you hold the
button, your voice transmits to the intercom channel.
When you release the button, your voice no longer
transmits to the intercom channel.
To “latch” a talk button “on” for hands-free use, quickly
tap the button twice. To unlatch the talk button, press
the button again.
With the V-Pack programming software, you can
program a talk button to latch with a single or double
tap, or not to latch at all. See “Customizing Your
Beltpack” for more information.
Call Lights, Channels A and B
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A channel’s call light illuminates when you send or
receive a call signal on that channel.
Some onboard and computer programming options can
change the function of this light. See “Customizing
Your Beltpack” for more information.
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Call Buttons, Channels A and B
When you press a channel’s call button, a call signal is
sent to all other stations on that channel. Pressing the
Call A button sends a call signal on channel A. Pressing
the Call B button sends a call signal on channel B.
A channel’s call light glows red to indicate both
outgoing and incoming call signals on the channel.
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Note: Depending on the type and length of cables attached
to the beltpack, crosstalk between cables may cause both
channels to indicate a 20 kHz AC call signal that is sent on
only one channel.
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Volume-Control Knob, Channel A
The volume-control knob for channel A adjusts the
incoming volume level (“listen level”) for that channel.
There is a limiter built into the beltpack circuitry to
prevent incoming volume from exceeding a safe level.
You can suspend this limit with the V-Pack software.
The volume A control knob also adjusts the mic gain
(either main or auxiliary). Refer to the chapter
“Customizing Your Beltpack” for more information.
Volume-Control Knob, Channel B
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The volume-control knob for channel B adjusts the
incoming volume level (“listen level”) for that channel
There is a limiter built into the beltpack circuitry to
prevent incoming volume from exceeding a safe level.
You can suspend this limit with the V-Pack software.
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Power Status Light
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An illuminated power status light indicates that the
beltpack is connected to a powered intercom line.
Note: The light may illuminate even if the beltpack is
receiving less than the minimum 12 VDC required for
beltpack operation.
Setup Information Window
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When you press and hold the setup button for more
than three seconds, the setup information window lights
up and displays current beltpack programming
information.
If you do not select or program a feature within five
seconds, setup is cancelled, and the setup information
window dims to indicate that the setup mode is no
longer available. This feature prevents changes if the
setup button is pressed accidentally.
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For more information on how to program features from
your beltpack, see the chapter “Customizing Your
Beltpack.”.
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Setup Button
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When you press and hold the blue setup button for
approximately three seconds, the beltpack enters “setup
mode” during which you can select certain operating
features for the beltpack.
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Once setup mode is active, if you do not select or
program a feature within five seconds, the setup mode
deactivates, and the beltpack goes back to its normal
state.
See the chapter “Customizing Your Beltpack” for
information on programming your beltpack with this
feature.
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Computer Connector
You can program your beltpack from a computer using
the V-Pack™ programming software. To use this
software you must first physically connect the beltpack
to a computer with Clear-Com’s VPC-1 cable or its
equivalent.
The VPC-1 cable has a tip-ring-sleeve 3.5 mm plug at
one end for connecting to the beltpack, and a DB-9F
plug at the other end for connecting to a computer’s
serial port.
To connect the VPC-1 cable from your beltpack to a
computer:
1. Plug the 3.5 mm plug at one end of the cable into
the beltpack’s 3.5 mm jack located just under the
setup button.
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2. Plug the DB-9F plug on the other end of the cable
into the DB-9M serial port socket on a computer.
If your computer has only USB connectors rather than a
serial port, you must purchase a USB-to-serial port
adaptor.
Contact your dealer or the Clear-Com factory for
information about obtaining the beltpack programming
kit, which contains the V-Pack software, VPC-1 cable,
and V-Pack manual. You can also find a PDF of the
V-Pack manual at www.clearcom.com.
PIN FUNCTION
Tip SDO to computer
Ring SDI from computer
Sleeve Ground
Table 1: Pinouts for RS-602/622 Computer Connector
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Sidetone Control, Channel A
Sidetone Control, Channel B
To adjust the beltpack’s “sidetone,” or the level of one’s
own voice in the headset, insert a small flat-headed
screwdriver into one of the two holes labeled “sidetone”
on the back of the beltpack, as shown in Figure 4.
The upper control adjusts the sidetone for channel A.
The lower control adjusts the sidetone for channel B.
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Turn the screwdriver until you can no longer hear any
sidetone in the headset. This is called the “null” setting.
When you turn the screwdriver again, either clockwise
or counterclockwise, the sidetone increases. Adjust the
sidetone so that it is somewhere in the mid-range of
possible settings, at a level that feels comfortable to you.
The need for an extreme sidetone setting to either limit
could indicate a problem with the overall intercom
system, such as lack of terminations or multiple
terminations. A malfunctioning headset could also be
the cause.
Note: The small raised dots next to the sidetone controls
help you to identify the correct control in darkened
environments. The channel A control has one raised dot
adjacent to it. The channel B control has two raised dots
adjacent to it.
Do not force the sidetone adjustment control past its stop
points as this will damage it.
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CONNECTING YOUR BELTPACK
You have the option to connect a beltpack to intercom stations,
beltpacks, headsets, and a computer.
The following table shows the connectors for the RS-602 and RS-622
beltpacks, which vary slightly. Figure 5 illustrates the connectors for
an RS-602 beltpack
CONNECTOR RS-602 RS-622
Intercom 6-pin
female
Loop-through 6-pin male none
Auxiliary headset 2.5 mm 2.5 mm
Headset 4-pin male 6-pin female
Table 1: Connectors for RS-602 and RS-622 Beltpacks
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Intercom Connector
The beltpack connects to a main station, power supply, or to other
beltpacks through the connector labeled “intercom.” When you press
the blue button next to this connector, the attached cable releases.
6-pin female
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Note: The beltpack’s intercom connectors use the Switchcraft-style 6-pin
configuration. If ordering Neutrik 6-pin plugs to make a cable or patch
panel, specify that you need the Switchcraft pin configuration. This
configuration usually has an “S” suffix at the end of the Neutrik model
number.
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PIN FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 2: Pinouts for RS-602/622 Intercom Connectors
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Loop-Through Connector
The “loop-through” socket connects cable from the beltpack to a
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Ch. B intercom
Ch. A intercom
Program input (+)
Program input (-)
second beltpack (“looping through”). It can also connect the beltpack
to an intercom station if necessary.
PIN FUNCTION
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2
3
4
5
6
Table 3: Pinouts for RS-602 Loop-Through Connector
Ground
+ 30 VDC
Ch. B intercom
Ch. A intercom
Program input (+)
Program input (-)
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Note: The RS-622 beltpack does not offer a loop-through connector.
Program-Audio Volume Control
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Pins 5 and 6 of the beltpack’s 6-pin intercom connector feed program
audio into the headset. You can adjust the volume level of the program
audio by rotating the program audio volume control. If necessary, you
can mute the program audio by turning the knob all the way down.
With an RS-602 beltpack, you can “loop through” the program audio
to additional beltpacks in a “daisy chain” configuration using the
beltpack’s “loop-through” connector. The program audio is
transformer isolated and accepts line level signals in the –20 to +10
dBv range.
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Auxiliary (“AUX”) Headphone
Clear-Com designed the auxiliary headset connector, labeled “AUX,”
for use with the CC-25 Ultra-Light headset. The beltpack’s circuitry is
designed to work with the CC-25 headset to produce excellent quality
sound.
While certain types of mobile-phone style headsets will fit the 2.5 mm
AUX jack, using these headsets degrades system performance due to
reduced audio bandwidth and reduced noise rejection at the
microphone. You can use such mobile-phone style headsets more
reliably with listen-only applications.
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The AUX connector provides bias voltage for electret microphones.
With V-Pack, you can also program this connector for use with
dynamic microphones.
Note: Using multiple mobile-phone style headsets in a system could
adversely affect nulling, crosstalk, and overall system performance.
PIN FUNCTION
Tip Microphone
Ring Earphone
Sleeve Common
Table 4: Pinout for RS-602/622 AUX Headset Connector
Headset Connector
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You connect a headset to the beltpack at the 4-pin (RS-602) or 6-pin
(RS-622) male XLR connector labeled “headset.” The headset
connector is always active and has priority if a second headset is
connected to the auxiliary (“AUX”) connector. Generally you should
connect only one headset at a time to a beltpack.
The RS-602 and RS-622 beltpacks provide power to an electret
microphone. The microphone’s gain automatically adjusts to an
electret microphone. See “Specifications” for impedance
requirements.
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PIN FUNCTION
1Mic (low)
2 Mic (high)
3 Headphone common
4 Ch. B headphone (high)
6 Ch. A headphone (high)
7 Headphone common
Table 5: Pinout for RS-622 Headset Connector
PIN FUNCTION
1Mic (low)
2 Mic (high)
3Headphone (low)
4 Headphone (high)
Table 6: Pinout for RS-602 Headset Connector
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR BELTPACK
You can customize an RS-600 series beltpack for quick adaptation to
the needs of any working environment. There are two methods for
customizing your beltpack’s settings:
• Using a beltpack’s onboard controls
• Using the V-Pack programming software
This manual deals specifically with programming a beltpack with the
onboard controls, and only briefly describes V-Pack. The V-Pack
programming software has its own manual, which you can view and
download at www.clearcom.com.
Note: You may also refer to the printed guide on the back of the beltpack
for quick instructions on setting up the beltpack with the onboard controls.
V-PACK SOFTWARE
The V-Pack programmming software gives you access to the full range
of options for customizing your beltpack. For example, you can
program a call signal to appear as a steady or flashing light, a bright or
dim light, or a tone. You can activate and adjust a noise gate. You can
set a minimum headset level. -
A unique V-Pack feature is that you can create one custom setup and
quickly transfer it to several beltpacks with the “beltpack cloning”
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feature. This feature is useful for programming many beltpacks with
the same settings. And V-Pack includes many more features you can
program for your beltpack.
To operate the V-Pack software, you must first install it on a computer,
then connect the VPC-1 cable to both a beltpack and to your
computer.
For more detailed instructions on using the software, see the V-Pack
manual. You can access the manual from the Clear-Com Web site. A
VPC-1 installation kit, which includes a factory CD containing the
V-Pack software, a computer cable, and a printed V-Pack manual is
available for purchase through your dealer or directly from
Clear-Com.
ONBOARD PROGRAMMING
With onboard programming, you customize the operation of your
beltpack using the controls on the beltpack itself.
When you receive your beltpack, it already contains the default
settings that will meet the needs of most users. You do not need to
program it unless you want to.
However, if you wish to change the settings to better meet your needs,
you can do so with onboard programming. The beltpack remembers
your new settings until you change them again.
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SETTINGS YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE
Table 1 shows the beltpack functions you can customize with onboard
controls. Note than each function is assigned a number, which you will
refer to for programming.
FUNCTION # NAME STATUS CHANNELS
Function 1 Mode Select 1,2,3,4 Both A and B
Function 2 Latch disable on or off A or B
Function 3 Talk disable on or off A or B
Function 4 Call-on-talk on or off A or B
Function 5 Electret mic (headset) on or off Both A and B
Function 6 Audible call (in earphone) on or off A or B
Function 7 Channel swap on or off Both A and B
Function 8 Channel exclusive on or off A or B
Function 9 Split-ear headset (RS-622) on or off Both A and B
Function A Adjust Microphone Gain variable Both A and B
Function L Locks out onboard access on or off Both A and B
Table 1: Functions You Can Edit With Onboard Controls
Before you program the beltpack with the onboard controls, the
beltpack must be connected to an intercom line and receiving power,
and must not be connected to a computer.
You can program most functions to operate on channel A, channel B,
or both. However, some functions affect both channels. Table 1 shows
how the functions affect channels.
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Mode Select, Function 1
A “mode” is one complete “package” of settings for a beltpack. Each
beltpack’s memory holds four modes. You can easily select and activate
any one of the four modes directly from the beltpack.
When you receive your beltpack, each of the four modes is
preprogrammed with the Clear-Com default settings. Each mode is
similar to the others, with only minor variations.
With onboard setup, you can select any one of the four modes and
change specific settings to your requirements. Editing a mode’s
settings automatically saves them in the beltpack’s nonvolatile
memory.
To select a mode:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information
window displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Press and release the Talk A button. A winking number appears in
the display. This is the currently selected mode.
Note: A “winking” light flashes three times per second.
3. To select a new mode, press the Talk A button to scroll through the
four possible modes, 1 through 4.
4. When the desired mode appears in the display, press the setup
button to select the mode and to exit setup.
The selected mode becomes the active mode for both beltpack
channels. If you do not press a button within five seconds, the
beltpack exits the setup program without making any changes.
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Latch Disable, Function 2
A beltpack’s talk button normally latches when you tap it twice. If you
select to disable this function, the talk button does not latch.
This setting is recommended if you use the call-on-talk feature, which
causes the beltpack to send a call signal each time you press the talk
button.
To select “latch disable” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information window
displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “2” appears in the display.
3. Press the appropriate channel’s talk button (Talk A or Talk B) to
toggle “latch disable” either on or off for that channel.
• A channel’s talk light reveals the function’s status for that channel.
If the talk light is on, “latch disable” is on; if the talk light is off,
“latch disable” is off.
• You can set latch disable for one or both channels.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Talk Disable, Function 3
This function turns the talk button on or off. When disabled, the talk
button does not function.
Set the talk button to off when you wish to operate the beltpack as a
listen-only device.
To select “talk disable” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information
window displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “3” appears in the display.
3. Press the appropriate channel’s talk button (Talk A or Talk B) to
toggle “talk disable” either on or off for that channel.
• A channel’s talk light reveals the function’s status for that
channel. If the talk light is on, “talk disable” is on for that
channel; if the talk light is off, “talk disable” is off for that
channel.
• You can set talk disable for one or both channels.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Call-on-Talk, Function 4
This function causes a beltpack to send a call signal each time you press
or latch the talk button. You can toggle this function on or off.
When using “call-on-talk,” it is recommended that you set the talk
button for non-latching operation. Call-on-talk is useful when
operating call-signal based components such as the Clear-Com TW-40
2-way radio interface and the Clear-Com KB-212 speaker station.
To select “call-on-talk” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information window
displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “4” appears in the display.
3. Press the appropriate channel’s talk button (Talk A or Talk B) to
toggle “call-on-talk” either on or off for that channel.
• A channel’s talk light reveals the function’s status for that channel.
If the talk light is on, “call-on-talk” is on for that channel; if the
talk light is off, “call-on-talk” is off for that channel.
• You can set call-on-talk for one or both channels.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Electret Microphone, Function 5
This function allows a beltpack to operate with an electretmicrophone equipped headset. It only affects a headset connected to
the main headset jack. Toggling the function to off reverts the
beltpack to dynamic microphone operation.
To select “electret microphone” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information
window displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “5” appears in the display.
3. Press the Talk A button to toggle “electret microphone” either on
or off.
• If the talk lights are on, the “electret microphone” option is on;
if the talk light is off, the “electret microphone” option is off.
• The “electret microphone” option affects both channels.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Audible Call Signal, Function 6
When this function is on, the beltpack produces an audible call signal
in the headset when a call signal is received.When this function is off, it
does not.
The audible call signal’s volume level is preset. (Volume may vary
slightly, depending on headset.) This function is useful for unspoken
cues when a visual call signal is not practical or effective.
To select an “audible call signal” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information window
displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “6” appears in the display.
3. Press the appropriate channel’s talk button (Talk A or Talk B) to
toggle “audible call signal” either on or off for that channel.
• A channel’s talk light reveals the function’s status for that channel.
If the talk light is on, “audible call signal” is on for that channel;
if the talk light is off, “audible call signal” is off for that channel.
• You can select “audible call signal” for one or both channels.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Channel Swap, Function 7
When toggled to the “on” setting, this function reverses the beltpack’s
audio channels so that channel A appears on channel B and channel B
appears on channel A. Channel A’s controls operate channel B and
channel B’s controls operate channel A.
Audio on pins 3 and 4 of the intercom channel are reversed to pins 4
and 3.
To select “channel swap” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information
window displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “7” appears in the display.
3. Press the Talk A button to toggle “channel swap” either on or off.
• If both talk lights are on, “channel swap” is on; if both talk lights
are off, “channel swap” is off.
• The “channel swap” option affects both channels.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Channel Exclusive, Function 8
This function causes the beltpack to operate with only one active
channel. You select one of the beltpack’s two channels to operate as the
“exclusive” channel.
When you select an exclusive channel, the beltpack’s two sets of talk
and call buttons operate for only the selected channel. The selected
channel’s volume-control knob operates, while the beltpack’s second
volume-control knob does not operate.
To select an “exclusive” channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information window
displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “8” appears in the display.
3. Press the appropriate channel’s talk button (Talk A or Talk B) to
toggle “channel exclusive” either on or off for that channel.
• A channel’s talk light reveals the function’s status for that channel.
If the talk light is on, “channel exclusive” is on for that channel; if
the talk light is off, “channel exclusive” is off for that channel.
• You can select either channel A or channel B to operate as the
exclusive channel.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Split-ear Headset (RS-622 only), Function 9
Normally, channel A audio goes to the right earphone of a headset and
channel B audio goes to the left earphone.
When set to “on,” this function sends audio from both channels A and
B to each earphone.
Note: This feature applies only to the RS-622 model.
To select “split-ear headset” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information
window displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “9” appears in the display.
3. Press the Talk A button to toggle “split-ear headset” either on or
off.
• A beltpack’s talk lights reveal the function’s status. If both talk
lights are on, “split-ear headset” is on; if both talk lights are off,
“split-ear headset” is off for that channel.
• The split-ear headset option affects both channels.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Adjust Microphone Gain, Function A
The microphone “gain” setting allows you to reduce the gain of the mic
preamplifier by up to 12 dB. This feature affects both channels. You use
the Channel A volume knob to adjust the microphone gain.
To adjust microphone gain:
1. Connect the main or auxiliary headset to the beltpack, depending
upon which mic gain you would like to adjust.
2. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information window
displays a “P” and then release the button.
3. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “A” appears in the display.
The talk light for channel A blinks to indicate that you use the
channel A volume knob to adjust the gain.
4. Turn the channel A volume knob clockwise to increase the gain and
counterclockwise to decrease it.
As you turn the knob, the setup information window displays a
circular progress indicator. When the gain is set to its highest
setting, the indicator lights up at the most clockwise position on the
display. As you adjust the gain downwards, the progress indicator
correspondingly moves counterclockwise on the display, until it is at
its lowest setting. Turning the volume knob after the light has
reached its highest or lowest setting will not further affect the gain.
5. Press the setup button to save the changes and exit the setup
program or press the Call A button to select other functions to
program.
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The gain adjustment affects only the microphone of the currently
connected headset. If you unplug this headset and connect the
secondary headset (either main or auxiliary) the settings for that
headset remain the same as previously programmed.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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Lockout, Function L
“Lockout” allows you to prevent all editing of beltpack functions with
onboard controls.
When you select “lockout,” you can access the on-off status of
functions with the onboard controls, but you cannot edit them. You
cannot access information which mode is active.
To regain access to editing, you can either restore the factory default
settings from the beltpack itself, or use the V-Pack software.
To select “lockout” for a channel:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information window
displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Repeatedly press the Call A button until “L” appears in the display.
3. Press the Talk A button to toggle “lockout” either on or off.
• The beltpack’s talk lights reveal the function’s status. If both talk
lights are on, “lockout” is on; if both talk lights are off, “lockout”
is off.
• The lockout option affects both channels and all modes.
4. When you have made your selections, press the setup button to save
them and to exit setup, or press the Call A button to select other
functions to program.
If you do not press a button within five seconds, the beltpack exits the
setup program without making any changes.
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RESTORING THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
To restore the factory default settings for all four modes:
1. Press and hold the setup button until the setup information
window displays a “P” and then release the button.
2. Press and hold the Call A button. The display changes from “1” to
“2.”
3. While still holding the call button down, press the setup button.
The display momentarily shows an “F” to indicate that the
beltpack is now programmed with the factory default settings.
4. Release the setup button and the call button.
The beltpack resumes operation with the factory default settings.
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SPECIFICATIONS
0 dBv is referenced to 0.775 V RMS
General
Amplifier Design: I.C. amplifiers, including solid-state digital
switching and signaling circuits. Current-limited and
short-circuit protected.
Signal to Noise: >75 dB
Bridging Impedance: >15k
Line Level: -14 dB, +5 dB max.
Sidetone Adjust: >35 dB
EMI and RFI rejection: >60 dB
Microphone Pre-Amplifier
Headset Mic Impedance: 200 ohms
Gain, mic to line: 41 dB (dynamic)
Limiter Range: 26 dB
Frequency Response: 200 Hz – 12 kHz contoured for
intelligibility
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Program Input
Program input Balanced, transformer isolated
Input sensitivity: –20 dBv to +10 dBv
Frequency response 50 Hz – 18 Hz, ± 2 dB
Headphone Amplifier
Load Impedance: 50 - 2,000 ohms
Output Level: +17 dBv before clipping
Distortion: <0.1% THD @ 1 kHz
Gain, line to output: +34 dB
Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 18 kHz, ±2dB
Connectors
Intercom Line: RS-602 (2) 6-pin XLR–M–F
RS-622 (1) 6-pin XLR-F
Headset: RS-602 4-pin XLR–M
RS-622 6-pin XLR–M
Power Requirements
RS-602/622 55mA quiescent
62mA average talk, both channels
simultaneously
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Power Requirements (continued)
50mA talk with signaling, both channels
simultaneously
DC Voltage Range: 12-32 volts
Environmental
Operating Temp. Range: 0°C - 70°C (32°F - 158° F)
Humidity: 0 - 90% relative humidity
Dimensions
4.58"H x 3.73"W x 1.34"D (116 x 95 x 34 mm)
Weight
7.8 oz. (0.22 kg)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL USAGE NOTES
Cabling choices can greatly impact the performance of an intercom
system. Length, gauge, and shield quality, as well as routing, must all
be considered. For two-pair cable, crosstalk performance is affected
both by length and DC resistance of the shield (the lower the better).
The quality of the headset cable can affect crosstalk, particularly in
large systems.
Note: For more information on installing a party-line system, see the
Party-Line Installation Manual.
A beltpack’s headphone amplifier accommodates impedances from 50
to 2000 ohms. The mic preamplifier accommodates impedances
from 50 to 1000 ohms. Output level is more critical to optimal
performance than the impedance. Higher impedances may require
more microphone gain, thereby raising the noise floor.
MAINTENANCE
BELTCLIP
In some applications, you may want to wear the beltpack “upside
down” or “sideways.”
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To rotate the beltclip to a new position:
1. Remove the setup help label and the two retaining screws.
o
2. Rotate the beltclip 90
3. Replace the screws.
The label on the beltclip is not reusable and must be replaced. You
can order a replacement label from your distributor or from the
factory.
Use the same procedure for replacing a broken or damaged beltclip.
or 180o as desired.
CLEANING
To clean the surface of your beltpack, use a damp cloth and mild soap.
Remove all soap residue and excess moisture before returning to
service.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Low audio level.
Multiple terminations on the line. Excessive
capacitance and/or resistance due to cable
length and/or gauge.
If connected to more than one main station
or power supply, check that there is only one
termination per channel.
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PROBLEM
Call light stays on.
CAUSE
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
CAUSE
DC voltage present on audio line pin 3.
Check cables for shorts and cross-wiring.
Make sure there is a termination on the
channel.
Mic level too low or too high.
Mic distance from mouth too far or too
close; mic gain set incorrectly; sidetone set
incorrectly; no terminations or more than
one termination.
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Reposition mic and/or change headset mic
gain.
Headset level too low or too high.
Unterminated channel; improper
impedance; shorted line.
Adjust sidetone and volume controls; check
wiring; use compatible headset.
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PROBLEM
Can’t change configuration on beltpack.
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Disabled access to functions.
Restore access by resetting to factory default
settings or with V-Pack.
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WARRANTY
Vitec Group Communications (VGC) guarantees this product to be
free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
To ensure complete and timely support to its customers, VGC
maintains Technical Service Centers (TSC) staffed by qualified
technical personnel. A Technical Service Center is staffed to respond
to all technical inquiries and to troubleshoot technical problems
regarding all products supplied by VGC. A TSC is fully available to
VGC’s customers during the full course of their warranty period.
Instructions for reaching our Technical Service Centers are given
below.
For technical support from Europe, the Middle East, and
Africa
Call: +49 40 66 88 40 40 Monday through Friday 09:00 – 17:00
(GMT)
+49 40 66 88 40 41 24hrs, any day (But you must have your PIN
number ready.)
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Web site: www.clearcom.com (Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol
on the Web site.)
For technical support from the Americas and Asia
Call: +1 510 496 6666 or 800 VITEC USA
Web site: www.clearcom.com
on the Web site.)
Email: support@clearcom.com
FAX: +1 510 496 6610
(Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol
EXCEPTIONS
This warranty does not include damage to a product resulting from
cause other than part defect and malfunction. The VGC warranty
does not cover any defect, malfunction, or failure caused beyond the
control of VGC, including unreasonable or negligent operation,
abuse, accident, failure to follow instructions in the manual, defective
or improperly associated equipment, attempts at modification and
repair not approved by VGC, and shipping damage. Products with
their serial numbers removed or defaced are not covered by this
warranty.
WARRANTY REPAIRS
While VGC will ensure complete system integrity by providing
whatever support is necessary to resolve any failure covered under the
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terms of the warranty, the normal procedure will be to repair or
replace any defective Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that is returned to
VGC during the warranty period.
A Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) is defined as: an assembly that can be
safely removed from the system and readily replaced by plugging in a
new unit. In the case of ancillary items such as power supplies, the
entire power supply would be returned. Whereas, in the case of circuit
cards, control panels, etc., only these assemblies would be returned for
repair. All equipment provided by VGC is covered under the
warranty.
This warranty does not include defects arising from installation (when
not performed by VGC), lightning, power outages and fluctuations,
air conditioning failure, improper integration with non-approved
components, defects or failures of customer furnished components
resulting in damage to VGC provided product.
NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS
Equipment that is not under warranty must be sent prepaid to VGC.
If requested, an estimate of repair costs will be issued prior to service.
Once repair is approved and completed, the equipment will be
shipped freight collect from the TSC.
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REPLACEMENT UNITS
Should VGC determine, in its reasonable discretion, that any part of
a product is defective due to faulty materials or workmanship, VGC
shall at its expense, repair or replace such part and return the repaired/
replacement part to the customer. The provisions of this warranty
shall apply to the repaired/replacement part for the unexpired
portion, if any, of the warranty period.
EMERGENCY ON-SITE ASSISTANCE
VGC can provide emergency on-site technical assistance in support of
warranty activities. The level of support effort required will be
decided on a case-by-case basis. VGC has the qualified technical staff
to support any and all emergency site activities should they occur.
LIABILITY
The foregoing warranty is VGC’s sole and exclusive warranty. There
are no other warranties (including without limitation warranties for
consumables and other supplies), or guarantees, expressed or implied
(including, without limitation, any warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose), of any nature whatsoever, whether
arising in contract, tort, negligence of any degree, strict liability or
otherwise, with respect to the products or any part thereof delivered
hereunder and/or with respect to any non-conformance or defect in
any such product and/or part thereof delivered hereunder and/or with
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respect to any non-conformance or defect in any such product and/or
part thereof delivered hereunder, or any other warranties or
guarantees, including but not limited to any liability of VGC for any
consequential and/or incidental damages and/or losses (including loss
of use, revenue, and/or profits). In any event, the maximum extent of
VGC’s liability to customer hereunder shall not under any
circumstances exceed the cost of repairing or replacing any part(s)
fount to be defective within the warranty period as aforesaid.
RETURNING EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR
All equipment returned for repair must be accompanied by:
• Documentation stating the return address, telephone number, date
of purchase, and a description of the problem.
• A repair reference number.
To obtain a repair reference number, contact the appropriate
Technical Service Center at the phone numbers or Web sites listed
below. Our representatives will give you instructions and addresses for
returning your equipment. By talking with our representatives, many
problems can be resolved on the phone.
For returns from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Call: +49 40 66 88 40 40 Monday through Friday 09:00 – 17:00
(GMT)
+49 40 66 88 40 41 anytime, any day
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(But you must have your PIN number ready)
Web site: www.clearcom.com
(Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol
on the Web site.)
For returns from the Americas and Asia
Call: +1 510 496 6666 or 800 VITEC USA
Web site: www.clearcom.com
on the Web site.)
Email: support@clearcom.com
FAX: +1 510 496 6610
(Click the 24 X 7 User Support symbol
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