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8) If the changes are saved the route will be reinstated on power up.
Note: Suggested settings for a partyline connection are that the VOX should be set to -26dB, the
gain output to -6dB and the input to 0dB.
4.2.3 Connecting to an RTS™ wired beltpack
FS II can only transmit and receive audio from channel 2 of an RTS wired beltpack. Connect
using a standard XLR cable. Ensure that the partyline type is set to “RTS” using the menu on
the Base station before enabling the partyline. See the chapter “Programming a System from
the Base station” for more information.
Warning: Previous versions of this manual described a cable which would allow access
to channel 1 of a dual channel RTS beltpack. DO NOT attempt to use a cable
like this as it could result in damage to the FS II Base station.
4.2.4 Front-panel adjustments for partyline connections
To connect the partyline channels to FS II and make the communication available to the rest
of the system, press the CH-A and/or CH-B enable switches. The LED will light, and the
connection is made. To disconnect the partyline connections, press these switches again. The
switch may be “locked” in the SYSTEM menu so that the partylines may not be disconnected.
Because partyline intercom does not have global level control on a channel, input and output
level controls are provided via the front panel programming. Scroll to PORTS on the main
display screen and press the rotary encoder to select. Scroll to PLCHA or PLCHB and press
to select. Select LEVELS, then select the input or output level. This notation is relative to the
Base station–input level refers to the level at which everyone else hears the partyline, and
output level refers to the level at which the users on the partyline channel hear everyone else.
Use the rotary encoder to adjust the numerical level—clockwise to increase the level and
counter-clockwise to decrease the level.
Make the estimated changes in level and press the rotary encoder to save the changes. Test
the levels between the partyline and FS II beltpack, and make additional changes as needed.
When the levels are set as desired, press to select and the display will go to the previous
INPUT/OUTPUT screen. When both are adjusted, select BACK on each screen until the main
screen is displayed.
Users connected to the Base station can be forced to listen to the activity on the partyline by
initiating a “call”.
For more information on programming the Base station, see the chapter “Programming a
System from the Base station”.
4.2.5 Troubleshooting partyline connections
4.2.5.1 Reducing FS II beltpack echo when talking to a analogue partyline
If the Base station and beltpack are not set up correctly the FS II user will experience an echo
when talking to a partyline (either directly or via a group or a wireless partyline). The echo is
caused by either local audio coupling in the headset due to the microphone gain being set too
high or audio reflections from the partyline that can minimized by setting a VOX gate on the
partyline and the partyline being auto nulled. An FS II system has a built-in microphone gain
control, but a VOX gate level can also be set in the configuration editor (see next section).
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