QUALCOMM Globalstar GCK-1400 Hands-Free Car Kit Installation/User Guide
This guide is based on the production version of the QUALCOMM Globalstar GCK-1400 Hands-Free Car Kit. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. QUALCOMM reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. QUALCOMM Incorporated 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-1714 Document Number 80-98438-1EN Rev. A Model Number CXCKT051-1 Copyright 1999 QUALCOMM® Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................1 Features .................................................................................................1 Safety precautions .................................................................................1 Exposure to radio frequency signals .....................................................1 Antenna care ...............................................................................
Data cable (not included) .............................................................16 Precautions for installation .................................................................16 Where to install ...................................................................................16 Suggested positioning of components ..........................................17 Hands-Free Car Kit ......................................................................18 Installing the Hands-Free microphone ............
Before installing your Hands-Free Car Kit in a vehicle, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Professional installation is recommended. Features The Hands-Free Car Kit allows your Globalstar portable phone to be used as a mobile telephone in your vehicle. With this car kit installed in a vehicle, you can: ■ ■ ■ ■ Turn the phone on and off by turning the vehicle’s ignition on and off. Talk without picking up the phone.
wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992)1 NCRP Report 86 (1986)2 ■ ICNIRP (1996)3 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
Introduction Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Operation Using the phone in a vehicle Attaching the phone to the Hands-Free Car Kit cradle 1. 2. Clr d En f3 de c2 no6 Info m kl 5 v8 tu yz9 Clr wx # 0 r pw e as e l Re ton t Bu abc jkl 2 d En def 3 6 mno 5 z9 wxy uv8 # 0 r pw 526AA_1999Q Caution Avoid pulling the phone out of the cradle without first depressing the release button. If you do so, you could damage the phone and the cradle.
Accessory position ACC OFF START LOCK 358AB_1999Q Note If you turn off the vehicle’s ignition during a call, the car kit remains on so you can continue talking. The car kit turns off 30 seconds after you terminate the call. Car stereo mute Note This feature requires a car stereo that supports it. The car kit has the ability to mute the car stereo system automatically when you make or receive a call if the car stereo has an audio mute line (STEREO MUTE).
Hands-free mode The car kit allows you to use your phone more efficiently and safely while driving in your vehicle. When the phone is properly attached to the car kit and the vehicle’s ignition is on, you can speak into the microphone and listen to the other party through the speaker while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. Note Operation Do not extend the phone’s built-in Globalstar or cellular antenna while the phone is connected to the car kit.
Note You cannot use the phone to talk while sending and receiving data. Privacy Handset (optional) 551AA_1999Q Privacy handset operation If background noise makes it difficult for either party to converse in handsfree mode, use the optional privacy handset or privacy headset. To switch from hands-free operation to handset operation and make a call: Lift the handset either before or after you dial the desired number. Dial the number on the keypad of your phone. ■ Press Send .
When you replace the privacy handset in its cradle, the Hands-Free speaker and microphone are no longer muted. Privacy Headset Privacy headset operation Note Setting up the headset ■ ■ ■ ■ Before starting to drive, plug the headset into the adapter attached to the car kit cradle. Place the earplug into either ear. The earplug should be firmly in place, but not jammed into the ear canal. Speak in the direction of the headset microphone instead of the HandsFree microphone.
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Installation Unpacking the Hands-Free Car Kit Unpack your Hands-Free Car Kit and check the contents listed on the next page. If there is something missing, please contact the service provider where you purchased your car kit.
Hands-Free Car Kit optional accessories GCK - 4 (Optional) PC cable (not included) GCK - 8 (Optional) GCK - 5 (Optional) GCK - 1 028AB_1999q Legend: GCK = Globalstar Car Kit PC = Personal computer GCK-1 Globalstar electronic module (GEM) GCK-2 Hands-Free Car Kit cradle GCK-3 Hands-Free speaker GCK-4 Privacy headset (optional) GCK-5 Privacy headset adapter (optional) GCK-6 Hands-Free microphone GCK-7 Car interface cable GCK-8 Privacy handset (optional) GCK-9 Outdoor unit (ODU) 12
GCK-10 GCK-11 ODU cables GCK-12 Cradle pigtail to ODU GCK-13 Cradle pigtail to cellular antenna GCK-14 Cradle connector to GEM Cellular antenna (not included) Component parts Globalstar electronic module The Globalstar electronic module (GEM/GCK-1) interfaces to the vehicle’s power and houses the electronic circuit for the car kit. It provides and controls the supply voltages for the accessories and the charge current for the phone.
Car stereo muting (STEREO MUTE) The phone provides a feature to mute the car stereo automatically during a conversation which is convenient and provides for safer hands-free operation. When the phone rings, the green fused lead provided for the stereo mute feature goes to ground. Note This feature requires a car stereo that supports it.
Mounting the privacy handset Installation 694AA_1999Q Privacy headset and adapter The privacy headset (GCK-4) offers more privacy during a call and is connected to the GEM through a headset adapter. The headset adapter (GCK-5) attaches to the cradle (GCK-2) with velcro and is plugged into the GEM (GCK-1). Note The optional privacy headset cannot be used at the same time as the privacy handset, and it will only work with the optional headset adapter.
Cellular antenna (not included) The cellular antenna is attached with a mini-UHF type connector to a pigtail (GCK-13) on the cradle and is used to enhance reception when the phone is in the cellular mode. This is not included with the car kit. Data cable (not included) A serial port data cable, RS-232, 9-pin, can connect a PC to the GEM (GCK1) so that the phone can send and receive data. This cable is not included in the car kit. See Hands-Free Car Kit optional accessories, page 12.
GEM ODU cable Installation Cellular antenna cable (not supplied) External cellular antenna (not supplied) ODU Phone and cradle To power Hands-Free speaker Hands-Free microphone Suggested positioning of components 17
Hands-Free Car Kit Hands-Free microphone Phone and cradle Info Clr End Send 1 abc 2 ghi4 jkl5 prs7 tuv8 * +0 def 3 mno6 wxyz9 # pwr 297AB_98 For connection information, see Making the following connections, page 20. Installing the Hands-Free microphone Note For best performance, locate the Hands-Free microphone approximately 20 inches (50 cm) or more from the Hands-Free speaker.
Adhere to Visor S012_43A Note Route the microphone cable and secure it with commercially available tape so that it will not interfere with driving. Installing the Hands-Free speaker For best performance, install the speaker at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the microphone and do not point it towards the microphone. Remove the two screws to detach the speaker from the bracket.
Connecting the leads on the car interface cable ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Turn off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle battery terminal before connecting the leads. Make sure you do not drill through anything under the car. Connect the red and then the yellow power input leads only after all other leads have been connected. Make firm connections. Make sure the cables will not interfere with or be damaged by moving seats, pedals, or emergency brakes.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Whether the vehicle ignition has an ACC position or not, connect: ❑ Black lead ground (GND) to a clean unpainted metallic part of the vehicle. ❑ Green lead (STEREO MUTE) to the audio system, if applicable. ❑ Red lead to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery. ❑ If the vehicle ignition has an ACC position, connect the yellow lead to the Power Sense ACC position.
GCK - 9 GCK - 11 Info Clr End Send 1 abc 2 ghi4 jkl5 prs7 tuv8 * +0 def 3 mno6 wxyz9 # pwr GCK - 12 Carpet GCK - 10 354AB_1999Q Mounting the ODU The ODU is required for satellite communication when the phone is used inside a vehicle. It should be mounted on the roof of the vehicle with an unobstructed view of the sky. You can attach it to the roof of the vehicle using magnets or a ski rack type mount, or permanently bolt it in place.
Testing the car kit installation Once installed, the car kit should be tested to ensure that it is operating satisfactorily and that the position of the unit does not impair the driver’s ability to control and operate the vehicle in any way. Start the car, and listen for alternator whine. Check brake lights, headlights, air conditioning, and windshield wipers to see that they operate properly with the car kit installed. Use the phone to make a call when the vehicle is parked and the engine is running.
Errata The following text (bulleted references and MPE Distance Restriction Statement) replaces the current content under Introduction in the “Exposure to radio frequency signals” section. Bulleted References 1. 2. ■ 3. 4. ■ 5. Delete “ANSI C95.1 (1992)” from the bulleted list. Replace it with: ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard Leave “American National Standards Institute” in the footnote at the bottom of the page.
A adjusting headset earplug volume phone menu 9 phone volume keys 9 adjusting phone speaker volume phone menus 7 phone volume keys 7 adjusting ringer volume phone volume keys 7 adjusting speaker volume phone volume keys 7 air bag safety 4 antenna cellular 7 Globalstar 7 antenna safety 2 C cables car interface cable 13 ODU 13, 14, 16 order to connect to GEM 20 routing 21 car interface cable 12 battery connection 13 ground 13 ignition sense 14 ignition sense feature 14 order to connect leads 20 stereo mute 13
privacy headset and adapter 15 Outdoor Unit (ODU) 12, 14 mounting 22 mounting precautions 22 P pacemakers 3 personal computer connecting to 7 privacy handset 8, 12 mounting 15 operation 8, 9, 15 privacy headset 8, 12, 15 adapter 12, 15 operation 16 R radio frequency 1 recharging the vehicle’s battery safety precautions 1 S safety air bags 4, 16 antenna 2 blasting areas 4 driving 2 electronic devices 3 explosive atmospheres 4 hearing aids 3 hospitals 3 medical devices 3 pacemakers 3 precautions 1 radio frequ
