Enforcement Video TRN400 TRN400 MOCKINGBIRD MICROPHONE SYSTEM User Manual

Enforcement Video, LLC (d.b.a. WatchGuard Video) TRN400 MOCKINGBIRD MICROPHONE SYSTEM

USER MANUAL

HighFidelityWirelessMicrophone
USER GUIDE
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FCC and IC Notices
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cet équipement est conforme à la Partie 15 des règlements de la FCC et Industrie
Canada exempts de licence standard RSS (s). Tout changement ou modification non
expressément approuvée par le fabricant pourrait annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur de
faire fonctionner l'équipement.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s) subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept all interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 des règlements de la FCC et Industrie Canada
exempts de licence standard RSS (s) soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. Cet appareil ne peut causer des interférences nuisibles.
2. Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris les
interférences qui peuvent perturber le fonctionnement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................4
GENERALOPERATION................................................................................................4
BASEUNIT.................................................................................................................5
Antenna Connection............................................................................ 6
Red and Green Status LEDs ............................................................... 6
DVR Cable Connection ...................................................................... 6
SYSTEMCONTROLSANDFEATURES............................................................................7
TRANSMITTERUNIT............................................................................................................7
TALK/MUTE Slide Switch ................................................................ 8
Mode Button ....................................................................................... 8
LCD Backlight Control Button ........................................................... 8
Covert Mode ....................................................................................... 8
External Microphone Jack .................................................................. 9
Transmitter Power On/Off .................................................................. 9
SETUPANDOPERATION..............................................................................................10
Synchronizing the Transmitter and Base .......................................... 10
Normal Operation ............................................................................. 10
Out of Range ..................................................................................... 11
Low Battery Warning ....................................................................... 11
GUIDELINESANDRECOMMENDATIONSFORBESTPERFORMANCE............................12
Compatibility .................................................................................... 12
Using Multiple Wireless Systems ..................................................... 12
Potential Sources of Interference ...................................................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................13
WARRANTY...............................................................................................................16
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Introduction
This is the user guide for the WatchGuard Video Long Range Transmitter
(LRT) Wireless Microphone. The LRT Microphone is a specialized
device designed to be used exclusively with WatchGuard’s family of
vehicle-based digital video recorder (DVR) products. This Guide’s
purpose is to describe the proper connection, installation and use of the
LRT Microphone.
General Operation
The LRT connects directly to all WatchGuard DVR products to supply
one of the audio tracks during the video recording process. The LRT
microphone is a system with two primary devices; the Transmitter and the
Base. The user (for example, a police officer) will wear the Transmitter
device on their body. This device should be attached to the user’s belt
with one of the two available spring-loaded clips. Like the DVR, the LRT
Base device mounts in a vehicle using one of several brackets and attaches
to the DVR using a cable. The Base device also requires an antenna
connection to provide the wireless radio link to the Transmitter device.
This antenna is supplied as part of the LRT microphone system and
mounts to the vehicle windshield using an adhesive.
Base Unit
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Antenna Connection
Connect the window mount antenna at this point. Only 900MHz antennas
available from WatchGuard Video should be used. Wireless performance and
audio quality will be affected if a non-approved antenna is used.
Warning: The RP-SMA connector should be finger tightened only. No hand tools
should be used when making the antenna connection.
Red and Green Status LEDs
The green LED on the Base will light when communicating with the Transmitter
device. The LED will light solid green when the voice recording is enabled. The
LED will flash when the Base is attempting to synchronize (bind) with the
Transmitter.
The red LED on the Base will light only when the transmitter is inserted into the
base. The LED will light red when the battery is charging and green when the
battery is fully charged. As the transmitter approaches full charge, this LED will
slowly change in color from red to amber to green.
DVR Cable Connection
Connect the digital video recording system interface cable to this point.
SYSTEM CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Transmitter Unit
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TALK/MUTE Slide Switch
This control is used to enable microphone voice recording and to mute the audio
during a recording. When the transmitter power is turned on and the transmitter
is synchronized with the base, slide this control down to begin voice recording.
Once activated, the green Talk/Mute LED will light and remain solid. Pressing the
button again will stop the recording function; the Talk/Mute LED will turn off.
Behavior of the TALK button function can be overridden by the video system.
Settings on the video system can, for example, force the recording function to
remain on even though the transmitter TALK button is pressed. See the video
system user manual for complete details.
With transmitter voice recording enabled, the MUTE button can be pressed to
suppress detection of the voice by both the internal and externally connected
(lapel) microphones. Once pressed, the Talk/Mute LED will flash. The transmitter
will continue to keep the recording enabled but there will be no voice audio
present in the recording. Press the MUTE button again to re-enable the voice
audio; the Talk/Mute LED will go back to a solid green LED.
Mode Button
The MODE button is used to select the notification mode. The default notification
mode is a beep. Pressing this button will change the mode to vibrate. Pressing it
again will change the mode to a beep and vibrate combination. Pressing it again
will disable the notification mode. Pressing it again will select the default beep
mode. The notification mode selection rotates in a sequence of Ring > Vibrate >
Ring + Vibrate > Silent for each button press.
The ability to change the notification mode is only available in standby mode.
That is, only when the voice recording function is stopped.
The mode selection is only retained while the transmitter power is ON. Once the
transmitter power is turned OFF, the notification mode will be reset to Ring once
power is turned back ON.
LCD Backlight Control Button
Press this button to turn on the LCD backlight. This will allow the LCD status
icons to be more easily viewed in low light conditions.
Covert Mode
Covert mode disables all light and sound coming from the Transmitter unit. To
enter covert mode, hold the mode button down for 3 seconds. Once in covert
mode, the LCD backlight, green LED and red LED will be disabled. The LCD
status icon will still show the current status of the system. The backlight status
LCD icon will indicate the system is in covert mode.
To exit covert mode and return to normal operation, depress the mode button for
3 seconds or, press the mode button twice.
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External Microphone Jack
Connect the accessory lapel microphone to this jack.
Transmitter Power On/Off
Use this switch to turn the transmitter unit power on and off. This switch must be
in the ON position for the transmitter to synchronize with the base and for all
transmitter-recording functions to operate properly.
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SET UP AND OPERATION
*Pleaseturnoffthepowertothevideosystembeforeconnectingor
disconnectinganymicrophonesystemcables.
Thefollowingoperationalscenariosassumethewirelessmicrophonesystem
hasbeeninstalledfollowingtheinstructionsfoundintheWatchGuardVideo
“MicrophoneInstallationInstructions–WGD00011”.
Synchronizing the Transmitter and Base
1. Ensure the DVR is installed properly and the RJ-45 signal cable is
connected to the microphone base.
2. Turn on the DVR power.
3. Turn the microphone transmitter power switch to ON and place the
transmitter in the recharge cradle of the base. The transmitter goes in the
base with the WatchGuard logo facing out.
4. The base’s green TALK LED and the transmitter Talk/Mute LED will both
light and flash during the synchronize operation. Once the synchronize
operation is successful, the TALK LED on the base and the Talk/Mute
LED on the transmitter will go dark. (If the green LEDs continue to flash,
synchronization is not successful. See the troubleshooting section of this
manual.)
5. The transmitter and base are now synchronized and will continue to be
synchronized until another transmitter is linked to that base or the base is
powered off.
Normal Operation
1. With the transmitter synchronized to the base, remove it from the cradle,
plug in the lapel microphone (if used) and mount the transmitter on your
belt with one of the two available clips.
2. To start the recording, press the TALK button. The transmitter’s
Talk/Mute LED will light a constant green. Voice recording is now
enabled and all audio detected by the microphone will be saved with the
DV-1 system video.
3. To end recording, press the TALK button, The Talk/Mute LED will turn
off.
4. At the end of your shift turn the transmitter OFF by sliding the transmitter
power switch to the OFF position. Replace the transmitter in the base
charging cradle.
Out of Range
If you use the transmitter too far away from the base during recording, the
transmitter will alert you with the selected notification mode and the transmitter’s
red Range/Batt LED will light.
Move closer to the base and the link will be re-established. The
Range/Batt LED will go out when link is back to normal operation.
If you went out of range in Standby mode (voice recording off), re-enter
normal range and operation will return to normal.
If you will be out of range for a long period of time, turn the transmitter
off.
Low Battery Warning
If the transmitter beeps and the Range/Batt LED flashes, return the transmitter to
its base charging cradle to fully charge the transmitter.
The base’s BATT LED indicator will light constant green when the unit is fully
charged.
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GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
BEST PERFORMANCE
Compatibility
The transmitter and receiver base must be synchronized to work together by
placing the transmitter into the charging cradle base while transmitter and base
power are on. The base’s TALK and the transmitter’s Talk/Mute LED will flash
until synchronization occurs. Any transmitter can be synchronized with any
receiver base.
Using Multiple Wireless Systems
The system has multiple “channels” that are really different frequency hopping
schemes. Each synchronized base and transmitter will automatically find a clear
channel so up to 26 systems can work together in one location depending on
other interference problems.
Potential Sources of Interference
There are many potential sources of interference for your wireless system. The
microphone operates in the 900MHz frequency band and other devices in that
band may interfere. The spread spectrum technique used in the microphone is
very robust and should operate even in the presence of other 900MHz devices.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Voltage Transmitter: 3.7VDC Base: 12VDC
Frequency 900MHz (902.25 ~ 928.00 MHz) – 52 channels, digital
spread spectrum, 16 million Auto-Security code
combinations.
Operating Range Over 1 mile in open line of sight
* Note : Operating Range can be different according to the
environment
LED Indicators Transmitter: low battery warning, Out of Range, Talk On,
Mute
Base: Charging indicator, Talk On
Jacks Base: 8 pin RJ-45 for power, audio out, and trigger out
Transmitter: Lapel microphone jack
Battery Capacity: Lithium-ion 3.7V DC/1200mA
Charging time: 3 hours
Talk Time: Max. 8 Hours
Stand-by time: 25days
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Check Points
No reception - Check the battery status
- Check the connection and cables
- Check the communication range
Poor reception,
static, noise - Change the location of base or antenna
- Check the communication range
Unit does not
respond or
synchronize
- Check the battery status
- Check the power switch on the bottom of
the transmitter unit
- Check the connection and cables
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WARRANTY
WatchGuard Video, in recognition of its responsibility to provide quality systems,
components, and workmanship, warrants each system, part, and component it
manufactures first sold to an end user to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of ONE-YEAR from the date of purchase. A defective
component that is repaired or replaced under this limited warranty will be covered for the
remainder of the original warranty period. Where defects in material or workmanship
may occur, the following warranty terms and conditions apply:
WARRANTOR – This warranty is granted by WatchGuard Video, 415 Century
Parkway, Allen, TX 75013, Telephone: 972-423-9777, Facsimile: 972-423-9778.
PARTIES TO WHOM WARRANTY IS INTENDED – This warranty extends
to the original end user of the equipment only and is not transferable. Any exceptions
must be approved in writing from WatchGuard Video.
PARTS AND COMPONENTS COVERED – All parts and components and
repair labor of the warranted unit manufactured and/or installed by WatchGuard Video
are covered by this warranty, except those parts and components excluded below.
PARTS AND COMPONENTS NOT COVERED – The Limited Warranty
excludes normal wear-and-tear items such as frayed or broken cords, broken connectors,
scratched or broken displays or consumable items such as batteries. WatchGuard reserves
the right to charge for damages resulting from abuse, improper installation, or
extraordinary environmental damage (including damages caused by spilled liquids) to the
unit during the warranty period at rates normally charged for repairing such units not
covered under the Limited Warranty. In cases where potential charges would be incurred
due to said damages, the agency submitting the system for repairs will be notified.
Altered, damaged, or removed serial numbers results in voiding this Limited Warranty. If
while under the warranty period, it is determined that the WatchGuard Video system was
internally changed, modified, or repair attempted, the system warranty will become null
and void.
LIMITED LIABILITY – WatchGuard Video’s liability is limited to the repair or
replacement of components found to be defective by WatchGuard Video. WatchGuard
Video will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages
arising out of the use of or inability to use the system even if the unit proved to be
defective. WatchGuard Video will not be responsible for any removal or re-installation
cost of the unit or for damages caused by improper installation.
REMEDY – If, within the duration of this warranty, a unit or component covered by
this warranty is returned to WatchGuard Video and proves to be defective in material or
workmanship, WatchGuard Video shall (at its option) repair or replace any defective
components or offer a full refund of the purchase price . Replacement of a defective
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component(s) pursuant to this warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the
warranty period applicable to the system warranty period.
SHIPPING – During the first ninety (90) days of the initial warranty period,
WatchGuard Video will provide a prepaid shipping label to return any defective unit for
end users in the continental United States provided serial numbers are submitted with
request. In such event, contact WatchGuard’s Customer Service Department to request a
return material authorization (RMA) number. Failure to obtain and use a WatchGuard
Video prepaid shipping label in the first ninety days (90) on the return shipment will
result in the end user being responsible for shipping costs to WatchGuard Video. After
the first ninety (90) days, the end user will be responsible for any shipping charges to
WatchGuard Video. WatchGuard Video will return ship the product to a customer within
the continental United States by prepaid ground shipping only. Any expedited shipping
costs are the responsibility of the end user.
Customers that are outside the continental United States will be responsible for all
transportation costs both to and from WatchGuard Video’s factory for warranty service,
including without limitation to any export or import fees, duties, tariffs, or any other
related fees that may be incurred during transportation.
You may also obtain warranty service by contacting your local WatchGuard Authorized
Service Center (ASC) for shipping instructions. A list of local ASCs may be obtained by
contacting WatchGuard’s Customer Service Department. Customers will be responsible
for all transportation costs to and from the local ASC for warranty service.
EXTENDED WARRANTY – Extended Warranties may be purchased directly from
WatchGuard Video. Any and all extended warranties must be purchased prior to the
expiration of any previous warranty. Failure to purchase an extended warranty prior to
the expiration of the warranty period will require the covered unit to be physically
inspected at the facility of the manufacturer and any repairs necessary to bring the unit
back to full working order must be performed prior to the issuance of any new warranty.
The customer will be responsible for the cost of the inspection (equal to 1 hour of labor)
plus the standard costs associated with any required repairs. Should you have any further
questions regarding the WatchGuard Video limited warranty, please direct them to:
WatchGuard Video
Attn: Customer Service Department
415 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013
(800) 605-6734 Toll Free Main Phone
(866) 384-8567 Toll Free Queued Customer Service
(972) 423-9777 Main
(972) 423-9778 Fax
www.watchguardvideo.com
support@watchguardvideo.com

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