Clear-Com Tempest900 - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 1
A/C Power Warning .................................................................................................................................. 2
Battery Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Maintenance and Care ............................................................................................................................. 4
Quick Start Guide ................................................................................................................................... 6
What You Will Need .................................................................................................................................. 6
Theory of Operation ................................................................................................................................. 8
Accessory Items You May Require .........................................................................................................11
BaseStation Overview ..........................................................................................................................12
Front Panel Left .......................................................................................................................................12
Front Panel Right ....................................................................................................................................14
Rear Panel Left ........................................................................................................................................16
Rear Panel Right ......................................................................................................................................17
BeltStation Overview ............................................................................................................................19
Transceiver Controls ...............................................................................................................................22
BaseStation Setup ................................................................................................................................23
Steps to Setup the BaseStation ...............................................................................................................23
Choose a Location ...................................................................................................................................23
Remote Transceiver ...............................................................................................................................27
Setup the Transceiver ............................................................................................................................27
Configure the BaseStation ....................................................................................................................29
Using the Front Panel Controls ...............................................................................................................29
Adjust Sidetone.......................................................................................................................................30
Set Display Mode to Static or Dynamic ...................................................................................................33
Name Each Station ..................................................................................................................................33
BaseStation Headset Connection and Controls ......................................................................................34
BeltStation Setup .................................................................................................................................39
Steps to Setup the BeltStations ..............................................................................................................40
Battery Selection and Installation ...........................................................................................................40
Charging the Lithium-Polymer Battery ...................................................................................................41
Pairing with a BaseStation ......................................................................................................................42
Wireless ISO ............................................................................................................................................46
Wired Intercom Interface to the BaseStation ........................................................................................48
Controls ..................................................................................................................................................49
4-Wire (Matrix) Intercom Interface ........................................................................................................50
2-Wire (Party-Line) Interface ..................................................................................................................51
Modes of Operation .............................................................................................................................55
Normal Mode .........................................................................................................................................55
Shared Mode ..........................................................................................................................................55
Split Mode ..............................................................................................................................................56
Connecting Multiple BaseStations ........................................................................................................57
Audio Connections for Multiple BaseStations ........................................................................................58
Accu-Sync ................................................................................................................................................60
Master Mode ..........................................................................................................................................61
Special RF Considerations with Multiple BaseStations ...........................................................................62
How Do I …? .........................................................................................................................................64
Remove Batteries from BeltStations ......................................................................................................64
Install the Rechargeable Battery .............................................................................................................64
Charge the Battery ..................................................................................................................................64
Install AA Alkaline Batteries ....................................................................................................................64
Use the 5-Bay Battery Charger ................................................................................................................64
Navigate the BaseStation Menu .............................................................................................................64
Navigate the BeltStation Menu ...............................................................................................................64
Adjust Min/Max BeltStation Volume Levels ...........................................................................................65
Configure Stage Announce and SA Relay ................................................................................................65
Configure Relays for Individual BeltStations ...........................................................................................66
Use the Transceiver ................................................................................................................................66
Update the Firmware (with CodeUpdater) .............................................................................................67