Revolabs FLX2 User Manual
TM
REVOLABS FLX2
Wireless Conference System
for analog phone lines
System Guide
Models:
10-FLX2-200-POTS 10-FLX2-020-POTS 10-FLX2-002-POTS 10-FLX2-101-POTS
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© 2011 REVOLABS, INC. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced in any form or by any means without express written permission from
Revolabs, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revolabs FLX2 System Guide – Analog
10-FLX2SYSGUIDE-EN
May 2011 (Rev 1.1)
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Revolabs FLX2TM Wireless Conference Phone.
This system utilizes state of the art technology providing high band-width audio and
enabling clear, reliable, un-tethered communications with your telephone, PC, mobile
device, and video conferencing system.
The Revolabs FLX2 Conferencing Phone allows enhanced freedom for telephone and
video conferences by allowing independent locations of the microphones and the
speaker used during the call.
The FLX2 Conference Phone utilizes encrypted digital communication for its wireless
transport, ensuring highest security for your conversations. The FLX2 Conference
Phone is a flexible solution for all your communication needs, allowing it to be used in
your telephone network, for your video conferences, and with your Bluetooth enabled
cell phone or computer.
Welcome to the 21st century Unified Communications Technology!
Please read this documentation carefully and follow the instructions before using your
FLX2 Wireless Conference phone.
Safety Warnings
Do not expose any of the FLX2 components to water, moisture, or high humidity.
Do not expose any of the FL2X components to extreme high or low temperatures.
Do not expose any of the FLX2 components to lit candles, cigarettes, cigars, or to
open flames, etc.
Do not drop, throw, or try to bend any of the components, as rough treatment could
damage them.
Do not open the casings of any of the components of the FLX2 Conference Phone
Do not use any other accessories than Revolabs’ originals intended for use with
this product. Use of non-original accessories may result in loss of performance,
damage to the product, fire, electric shock or injury. The warranty does not cover
product failures which have been caused by use of non-original accessories.
Only use the power adapters provided to connect the components to the electric
mains.
Please note the two different power supplies delivered with the Conference Phone.
Ensure that you connect the right power supply with the FLX2 Base Station and
the FLX2 Charging Tray, respectively.
Do not open or try to modify any of the batteries delivered with the FLX2
Conference Phone components. Replace batteries only with Revolabs approved
batteries.
Extreme heat, short circuits, or any attempt to open or modify the batteries might
cause them to ignite or explode.
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 4
General Information ............................................................................................................................ 6
Quick setup for Telephone Conference Calls ............................................................................... 7
Description .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Installing FLX2 Components ........................................................................................................... 10
FLX2 Base Station .......................................................................................................................................... 10
FLX2 Charger Base ......................................................................................................................................... 11
FLX Dialer ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
FLX Speaker ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
FLX Microphones ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Initial Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Managing A Call .................................................................................................................................... 15
Calling Configurations .................................................................................................................................. 15
Placing a Telephone Call ............................................................................................................................. 17
Answering an Incoming Telephone Call ................................................................................................ 17
Ignoring an Incoming Telephone Call .................................................................................................... 18
Ending a Telephone call ............................................................................................................................. 18
Calling a Directory Contact ......................................................................................................................... 18
Active Call Management .............................................................................................................................. 19
Charging Components during a Call ........................................................................................................ 21
Bluetooth ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Activating Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Managing the Device Registry ................................................................................................................... 22
Making a call via Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................ 24
Answering a call via Bluetooth ................................................................................................................. 24
Video Conference Collaboration .................................................................................................... 24
Connecting a Video Conference System ................................................................................................. 24
Configuring the Analog Audio ................................................................................................................... 24
Making a Video Call ....................................................................................................................................... 24
FLX2 System Configuration.............................................................................................................. 25
Menu Hierarchy .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Recent Calls ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Contacts ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Audio Control .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Device Status ................................................................................................................................................... 33
System Information ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Bluetooth .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
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Home .................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Call ....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Setup ................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Power On/Off the System Components ....................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 40
Warning Messages ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Microphone, Speaker, or Dialer not connecting to Base Station .................................................. 40
Microphone, Speaker, or Dialer not paired with Base Station ...................................................... 41
LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Reset to Factory Defaults ............................................................................................................................ 43
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................... 44
Models ................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Regulatory Information .................................................................................................................... 46
FCC Notice to Users ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Industry Canada Notice to Users .............................................................................................................. 46
Restricted use with certain medical devices ........................................................................................... 47
Export Law Assurance .................................................................................................................................. 47
North American UPCS Usage Restriction ............................................................................................... 47
European Union Usage Restriction ......................................................................................................... 47
WEEE Notification .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Technical Support .......................................................................................................................................... 51
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General Information
The Revolabs FLX2 Conference Phone includes several components which, in the sum,
make up the conferencing phone. The components are the Charge Base, Speaker,
Microphones and Dialer (handset).
In addition, the Base Station receives the wireless signals from those components and
connects into your telephone network for conference calls, with your video conferencing
unit to provide outstanding audio for your video calls, or to your Bluetooth enabled
device such as a cell phone or computer.
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Quick setup for Telephone Conference Calls
While all components delivered with the Revolabs FLX2 Conference Phone are partially
charged, we recommend charging the Speaker, the Microphones, and the Dialer for at
least 8 hours or overnight before starting to use the system.
Please note that the Revolabs FLX2 Conference Phone comes with two different power
supplies. Please ensure that you are using the correct power supply when connecting
the Base Station and the Charger Base.
Connecting the Base Station
Place the Base Station close to the analog
telephone outlet you want to use for the
conference phone. Connect the Base Station
to the telephone network using the provided RJ
11 Telephone cable. Use the 5 Volt power
supply to connect the Base Station to mains
power.
The Base Station will power up.
Connecting the Charger Base
Place the Charger Base at a location where
you can easily access the Microphones and
the Speaker for your conference calls, e.g. on
a side board, a desk, or the conference table.
Connect the Charger Base to the mains power
using the provided 12-15V power supply.
Place the Speaker, the Microphones, and the
Dialer in the respective openings of the
Charger Base to charge them.
The Microphones, Dialer and Speaker will
automatically connect to the Base Station after
a short time if it is powered up. You will hear a
confirmation chime from the Speaker once the
system is ready for use. If any of the
Microphones, the Speaker, or the Dialer is not
powered up, take them out of the Charger
Base for a few seconds and put
them back in. This will switch on
each of the components.
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Making a call
To make a conference call, take at least one of the Microphones out of the Charger
Base, and take the Dialer out of the Charger Base. You can remove all Microphones
and the Speaker if you wish, but this is not required. Use the Dialer to enter the number
you want to call, including any leading digits your telephone connection might require.
The Speaker and any Microphone that is not in the Charger Base will be active during
the call. To finish a conference call, either press the red hang-up button on the Dialer,
or return all Microphones to the Charger Base.
To make a call using the Dialer as a handset, do not remove any Microphone from the
Charger Base before starting to dial the number. At this point, only the Dialer will be
used for the call. To end the call, press the red hang-up button on the Dialer.
With a Microphone out of the Charger Tray, you can toggle between handset and
conference phone mode using the buttons on the Dialer.
To answer a call using the conference phone, simply remove one or more Microphones
from the Charger Base when the Speaker rings. If a microphone is already out of the
charger base when an incoming call comes in, pressing the button on the microphone
will answer the call in conference phone mode. You can also use the Dialer to answer
the call by pressing the green call button on the handset. If all microphones are in the
charger at this time, the call will be answered using the handset mode. If at least one
microphone is switched on and not in the charger base, this will answer the call in
Conference phone mode.
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Description
The Revolabs FLX2™ Wireless Conference Phone is a unique marriage of innovative
technology and ergonomic design, allowing for an unparalleled experience when
making telephone calls, video conference calls, or using it with your Bluetooth enabled
cell phone or computer to make speaker phone calls.
The technology used allows the Microphones, the Dialer, and the Speaker to co-exist
with other wireless products such as wireless LANs (802.11b&g) without interference.
The Revolabs FLX2 Conference Phone includes digital encryption technology to ensure
secure wireless communications between the Microphones, Speaker and the Base
Station.
Unpacking
Your Revolabs FLX2™ Conference Phone package contains the following items. When
unpacking the system be sure to take inventory of all parts to ensure that nothing is
missing. If parts are missing, please contact your retailer.
FLX2 Base Station
FLX2 Charger Base
FLX Speaker
FLX Dialer
2 FLX Microphones
1 12-15V AC adapter for the Charger Base
1 5 V AC adapter for the Base Station
RJ11 Telephone Cable
System Guide
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Installing FLX2 Components
The Revolabs FLX2TM System is comprised of several components that work together
to provide you with a great wireless conferencing system. These components must be
setup correctly for optimal performance of the system.
FLX2 Base Station
The Base Station is the wireless receiver and sender of the audio stream from the
Microphones and to the Speaker, as well as to the Dialer. It features the ability to
connect two Revolabs FLX Microphones and one Speaker wirelessly.
The Base Station is designed to optimize audio and video conferencing by providing
consistent audio input from all participants.
The FLX2 Base Station is shown in rear panel view below. It is equipped with a
telephone connection to connect to an analog telephone output, a DC power
connection, two mini-USB ports for firmware updates, and analog audio input/output
connections for video conferencing collaboration or for recording.
NOTE: The Base Station comes equipped with the necessary
cables and power supplies to perform an analog telephone
conference call. Other types of conference calls performed with
FLX2 may require additional cables that are not part of the
delivery.
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FLX2 Charger Base
The FLX2 Charger Base, shown below, provides charging capabilities for all battery
operated system components, including the Dialer, the Speaker, and the Microphones,
by allowing them to charge in one simple and organized location.
The FLX2 Charger Base is not required while in a conference call, however it can
maintain the charge of the FLX Speaker and FLX Dialer while a call is in progress.
Microphones must be removed from the Charger Base while a call is in progress in
order to use ‘speaker mode’. The Charger Base is equipped with a DC power
connection and a mini-USB connection for firmware updates to the Dialer.
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FLX Dialer
The FLX Dialer equips the user with an intuitive and interactive tool for configuring and
operating the FLX System.
The Dialer is not only used to make and answer conference calls, but it is also used for
configuring the system settings, answering a call using the handset, and monitoring the
system components.
The FLX Dialer, shown below, is composed of several parts such as a color LCD
screen, a compilation of buttons, and a microphone and handset speaker.
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FLX Speaker
The FLX Speaker, shown below, is a wireless active omnidirectional speaker that has
been designed and optimized specifically for use with the FLX Conferencing System.
The Speaker is equipped with a pairing button on the bottom and 4 LED indicators on
the top to display the activity of the Speaker and the mute status of the system. The
Speaker can operate in or out of the Charger Base during conference calls.
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FLX Microphones
The FLX Microphones provide a sleek and unobtrusive form factor allowing for closer
proximity to the participants and creating the best audio available to the far end. They
are equipped with a button for pairing and muting, an LED indicator to display mute
status and battery charge level, and an internal buzzer to warn if the Microphones have
lost connection to the Base Station.
The FLX Microphones, shown below, come in three different versions to provide a
flexible solution to meet all applications of conferencing spaces. Microphone types
include an omnidirectional tabletop Microphone, a directional tabletop Microphone, or a
wearable lapel style Microphone. Any combination of FLX Microphone can be used with
a FLX System as they are mix and match.
FLX Microphones will not operate while in the Charger Base as they will automatically
go into standby mode.
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Initial Setup
After unpacking the FLX2 Conferencing System, there are a few initial setup tasks that
must be performed before a call can take place or any system configuration can be
changed.
Connecting System Cables
The FLX2 Base Station and Charger Base each have a power supply that needs to be
connected, as shown below. In addition, the Base Station needs to be connected to the
telephone network using the provided RJ11 telephone cable before a conference call
can be made. The Base Station offers additional optional connections that are only
being used when the FLX2 System is connected to a video conferencing unit or a
recording device. The cables required for these connections are not included with the
FLX2 system and need to be purchased separately.
Managing A Call
The FLX2 Wireless Conferencing system is equipped with a telephone interface that
allows the system to make telephone conference calls. The following are the basic
operational instructions for making and receiving telephone conference calls.
Calling Configurations
The FLX2 Wireless Conferencing system has the ability to make and receive calls in
many different ways. This provides the caller the ability to choose what mode or call
type best suits the needs of each individual call.
Speaker Mode
Speaker mode allows the call to take place using the Speaker and Microphones
provided with the FLX2 System. This allows multiple users, within the conference room,
to participate in the call. It also provides the ability for the Microphones and Speaker to
be located anywhere in the conference room to meet the needs of each meeting. The
call, as well as the Speaker and Microphones, are controlled by the FLX Dialer. The
user can switch between ‘speaker mode’ and ‘handset mode’ while in a call.
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Handset Mode
Handset mode allows a telephone call to take place through the handset speaker and
microphone located in the FLX Dialer. This allows a single user to make and receive a
private call. It also provides the ability for the FLX2 System to act as a personal desk
phone. The Microphones and Speaker are not used during a handset call. The user can
switch between ‘speaker mode’ and ‘handset mode’ while actively in a call by using the
key marked ‘‘Handset’ or ‘Speaker’.
Note: To switch from a handset call to a speaker call at least
one Microphone must be out of the Charger Base and switched
on, and the Speaker must be switched on.
Telephone Call
The FLX2 Conference Phone allows making conference calls using an analog
telephone connection. A telephone call can be made using either ‘speaker mode’ or
‘handset mode’. A telephone call can be made at the same time as a video call.
Telephone calls are controlled via the FLX Dialer.
Bluetooth Call
The FLX2 System is equipped with a Bluetooth interface that allows a call to be made
through a cell phone, a computer, or other device via a Bluetooth connection. A
Bluetooth call can be made using ‘speaker mode’ only. A Bluetooth call is controlled by
the connected Bluetooth device. A Bluetooth call can be made at the same time as a
video call.
Video Conference Call
The FLX2 System can be connected to a 3rd party video or PC conferencing system via
the Analog I/O ports located on the FLX2 Base Station. This allows the Microphones
and Speaker to be used as the audio interface for the video conference call. Video
Conference calls are controlled primarily by the video conference system. However,
audio properties can be controlled via the FLX Dialer. While the FLX2 Conference
Phone is connected to a video conferencing device, it might still make and accept calls
over the analog telephone connection or via a Bluetooth device.
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