User guide

Clear-Com Communication Systems
FreeSpeak V2.0 Instruction Manual
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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED: AN INTRODUCTION TO
FREESPEAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
FreeSpeak Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
A FreeSpeak Communication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Important Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Default Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Creating a Wireless Party Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Assigning the Wireless Party Line Label to FreeSpeak Beltpack Keys
2-8
Calling the Wireless Party Line from the Beltpacks . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Calling the Wireless Party Line from the 4-Wire Audio Device. . . .2-10
Calling the Wireless Party Line from the Wired Party-Line Beltpack . .
2-11
OPERATING THE FREESPEAK BASESTATION. . 3-1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Understanding Front-Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Headset Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
& Channel A Talk Switch and Light/Listen Level Knob . . . . . .3-2
A/B Reply Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
& Channel B Talk Switch and Light/Listen Level Knob . . . . . .3-3
Party Line Channels A and B Enable Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Program Audio Enable Switch and Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Antenna Light Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Setup/Enter Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Power Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
CONNECTING THE FREESPEAK BASESTATION 4-1
Understanding the Back-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
IEC Power Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Party Line Channel A Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Party Line Channel B Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Program Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2