HiFi Microphone User Guide October 2021 ©2021 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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). This equipment should only be used with the antenna supplied by Motorola Solutions, Inc. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. HiFi Mic 3.0 Transmitter, model MIC-WRL-TRN-500 contains the following IDs: FCC ID: AZ499FT6029 IC: 109U-99FT6029 HiFi Mic 3.
Antenna type (radio transmitter): Motorola part number WGP02504, 4.6 dbi gain, dipole antenna, 50 Ohm impedance. Ces émetteurs radios IC: 109U-99FT6030 ont été approuvés par “Industry Canada” pour fonctionner avec les types d'antennes énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain maximal admissible et l'impédance d'antenne requise pour chaque type d'antenne indiqué.
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents Contents Introduction 8 Welcome 9 About this Document 9 Related documents and information 9 About the HiFi Microphone 10 Technical specifications 10 Warranty Information HiFi Microphone 11 13 Overview 14 Using the HiFi Microphone 15 Beginning a shift 15 During a shift 15 Ending a shift 15 Base 16 Status LEDs 16 Connections and contacts 17 DVR cable connection 18 Antenna connection 18 Charge and sync contacts 19 Transmitter Talk/Mute slide button 20 21 Triggeri
Contents External microphone jack 26 Display Icons 27 Status icons 27 Battery level 27 Connection 28 Signal strength 28 Mode icons 28 Record 28 Mute 29 Covert mode 29 Notification 29 Synchronizing the Transmitter and the Base 30 Charging the Transmitter 31 Charging in a vehicle with the ignition off 31 Using Two HiFi Microphones 33 Best Practices and Troubleshooting 34 Best Practices 35 Installation best practices 35 Usage best practices 35 Troubleshooting If you have n
Introduction Introduction In this section...
Introduction Welcome Welcome to the Motorola Solutions HiFi Microphone User Guide. This guide is designed to walk you through the basics of using HiFi Microphones (HiFi Mics) with Motorola Solutions 4RE DVRs to collect quality audio evidence.
About the HiFi Microphone About the HiFi Microphone The HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) is one of the Motorola Solutions components for transmitting audio to the 4RE DVR (digital video recorder) during the video recording process. The HiFi Mic consists of two parts: l l Base: The base is the part of the HiFi Mic that is mounted in the vehicle and physically connects to the DVR and the antenna. Transmitter: The transmitter is the part of the HiFi Mic that you attach to your apparel or duty belt.
Introduction Warranty Information Motorola Solutions, Inc., 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.
Warranty Information Remedy If, within the duration of this warranty, a unit or component covered by this warranty is returned to Motorola Solutions, Inc. and proves to be defective in material or workmanship, Motorola Solutions, Inc. shall (at its option) repair or replace any defective components or offer a full refund of the purchase price.
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HiFi Microphone Overview The Motorola Solutions HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) consists of a transmitter and a base: The base, commonly mounted inside the vehicle on the headliner or center console, holds the transmitter when you are not using it. You must synchronize the transmitter and base to record audio using the 4RE DVR (see page 30). The transmitter-base pairing allows the DVR to detect the transmitter and its audio transmission.
Using the HiFi Microphone Using the HiFi Microphone You use the HiFi Mic throughout your shift to help your 4RE DVR collect quality audio evidence. Beginning a shift 1. Remove the transmitter from the base and power it (see page 25). 2. Verify whether the transmitter is synchronized with the base in your vehicle (see page 27). 3. If needed, sync the transmitter with the base (see page 30). During a shift l As needed, trigger a recorded event (see page 21).
HiFi Microphone Base The base is the part of the HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) that is mounted in the vehicle and physically connects to the 4RE DVR and the antenna.
Connections and contacts On the base, the status LEDs are on the front of the unit under the Motorola Solutions logo: The LEDs on the base can help to indicate the status of certain HiFi Mic functions: l l l l Synchronizing: As the base syncs with the transmitter, both the red and green LEDs flash. After the base and transmitter are synced, either the green LED turns on or the red LED starts flashing, depending on whether the transmitter is fully charged or begins to charge (see page 30).
HiFi Microphone DVR cable connection The DVR cable connection is located on the back of the base: Connect the DVR system interface cable to the DVR cable connection point. Note: Motorola Solutions recommends that you use a short cable (3-foot) to connect the HiFi Mic base to the DVR. Keeping the cable short helps maintain audio quality.
Charge and sync contacts Connect the window-mount antenna to the antenna connection point. Tip: Finger-tighten the SMA connector when you connect the antenna to the base. Using hand tools can damage the connector. Note: You should only use the antenna that you received from Motorola Solutions with the HiFi Mic. Using a different antenna can compromise wireless performance and audio quality.
HiFi Microphone Transmitter The transmitter is the part of the HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) that you attach to your apparel or duty belt. The transmitter includes the following features: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Talk/Mute slide button For information about the icons on the display, see page 27. For information on the status LEDs, see page 24. Talk/Mute slide button The Talk/Mute slide button is on the front of the transmitter. After turning on the transmitter and synchronizing it with the base, you can use the Talk/Mute button to trigger a recording event or to mute audio being transmitted to the DVR.
HiFi Microphone Display The display is on the top of the transmitter: 1. Status LEDs 2. Display 3. Display backlight button The display shows icons that indicate the current transmitter status (battery, connection, signal) and mode (recording/muted, Covert, vibrate/beep/silent). For more information about the display and its icons, see page 27. Display backlight button The Display Backlight button is on the top of the transmitter next to the display.
Mode button Mode button The Mode button is on the left side of the transmitter as you look at the front of the transmitter: The Mode button changes the notification mode and activates Covert mode. Changing the notification mode The notification mode is one of the ways the transmitter lets you know that its status has changed. For example, the transmitter will display status indicators when the battery is low or when your HiFi Mic has moved out of the base's range.
HiFi Microphone Activating Covert mode Covert mode disables the status LEDs and audio notifications on the transmitter so no light or sound comes from it without your action. To activate (or deactivate) Covert mode, press and hold the Mode button for two seconds. The transmitter indicates when it is in Covert mode by displaying the Covert Mode icon (see page 27). Note: In Covert mode, the display backlight only lights when you press the Display Backlight button.
Power switch Power switch The Power switch is on the bottom of the transmitter between the contacts for charging and synchronizing: Slide this switch to power the transmitter on or off. Note: Motorola Solutions recommends that you power off the transmitter before you put it in the base to charge, but this step is not required.
HiFi Microphone External microphone jack The external microphone jack is on the right-hand side of the transmitter, as you look at the front of the transmitter: If you want to use the optional lapel microphone available from Motorola Solutions, you can connect it to the HiFi Mic using the external microphone jack. Open the external microphone jack cover and connect the lapel microphone cable at this point.
Display Icons Display Icons The display is on the top of the transmitter: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Battery level Signal connection indicator Signal strength Covert mode Beep mode Vibrate mode Mute Record The display shows icons that indicate the transmitter's current status and mode. Note: This graphic only shows where the icons can appear on the display. Some of the icons will never appear on the display at the same time.
HiFi Microphone Warning! If the battery outline begins blinking, the charge level has moved below normal operational limits; you should place the transmitter in the base to charge immediately. While the transmitter is charging, the bars in the Battery Level icon cycle on and off in series. For information on charging the transmitter battery, see page 31.
Mute Mute The Mute icon appears in the middle of the display and looks like a circled Record icon with a slash through it page 21). . This icon indicates that audio is no longer being recorded by the DVR (see Covert mode The Covert Mode icon appears in the middle of the display, just to the left of the notification icons, and looks like a light bulb. This icon indicates whether Covert mode has been activated. When the icon shows a darkened light bulb , Covert mode has been activated (see page 23).
HiFi Microphone Synchronizing the Transmitter and the Base The transmitter and the base in the vehicle must be synchronized before the DVR can record audio transmitted by the transmitter's microphone. The pairing that is created when the transmitter and the base sync together, which lets them identify each other's communication. For information on the transmitter, see page 20. For information on the base in the vehicle, see page 16.
Charging the Transmitter Charging the Transmitter The battery in the transmitter must be charged before you can use the HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic). The base (either the vehicle base or the charge-only base) serves as the charger for the transmitter. Important! Avoid touching the charge and sync contacts on the base and transmitter with your bare hands. To charge the transmitter: 1. Power off the transmitter (see page 25). 2. Place the transmitter in a base.
HiFi Microphone After ten minutes, the base powers back up and begins to charge the transmitter. The base remains on for four hours to fully charge the transmitter, and then the base shuts down again until the vehicle, DVR, and base are powered on again.
Using Two HiFi Microphones Using Two HiFi Microphones For the most part, using two HiFi Microphones (HiFi Mics) in a vehicle is just like using one transmitter. When using two HiFi Mics in the same vehicle, do the following to minimize the potential for interference between the transmitters when both mics are in use: l l When you install the HiFi Mic antennas, install them horizontally in the upper-right and upper-left corners of the windshield to keep them as far apart as possible.
Best Practices and Troubleshooting Best Practices and Troubleshooting In this section...
Best Practices and Troubleshooting Best Practices The items in the following sections are considered Motorola Solutions best practices. Note: These best practices are not required. They are provided to help you have the best experience possible with your HiFi Microphones (HiFi Mics).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your HiFi Microphone (HiFi Mic) is not functioning properly, refer to the sections below for possible remedies. If you have no reception... l Check that the power switch on the transmitter is on (see page 25). l Check that the transmitter battery is charged (see page 27). l Check the connection between the DVR and the base (see page 17).
Best Practices and Troubleshooting Tip: If your transmitter still does not respond to or synchronize with the base after trying all of the above steps, contact Motorola Solutions Customer Service for assistance.
Index DVR, connecting, 17, 35 Index E external mic jack, 26 I icons A Beep, 29 antenna display, 27-29 best practices, 35 mode, 28 connecting, 19 status, 27 B backlight, 22 base overview, 16 status LEDs, 16-17 synchronizing with transmitter, 30 Vibrate, 29 ignition off, charging with, 31 J jack, external mic, 26 K Beep icon, 29 key the mic, 21 best practices, 35 L antenna, 35 lapel mic jack, 26 DVR connection, 35 LCD, 22 installation, 35 LEDs base, 16-17 buttons transmitter, 24 Di
Index normal usage, 15 turned off base LEDs, 17 base LEDs, 17 transmitter LEDs, 24 transmitter LEDs, 24 O turning on/off, 25 out of range two microphone configuration, 33 base LEDs, 17 U transmitter LEDs, 24 using during shift, 15 P V pairing, 30 vehicle off, charging with, 31 poor reception, 36 Vibrate icon, 29 Power switch, 25 W R warranty, 11-12 recommendations workflow, 15 antenna, 35 DVR connection, 35 installation, 35 record button, 21 record stop, 21 recording base LEDs, 17
