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How to Use the Belt Pack and Headset Microphone​

The belt pack is a versatile piece of equipment that allows you to use a headset microphone for enhanced audio quality. This guide will walk you through the steps to properly set up and use the belt pack and headset microphone.

Accessing the Belt Pack​

  • Locate the designated drawer where the belt pack is stored and open it.

Battery Installation​

  • Take out the rechargeable batteries stored in the same drawer.
  • Insert the battery into the belt pack, ensuring that the text on the battery is readable. This confirms that the battery is placed correctly.
  • Close the battery compartment.

Powering On​

  • Turn on the belt pack using the switch located at the top.
  • For the next steps, make sure to turn off the belt pack.

Steps to Attach the Headset​

Locating the Headset​

  • The headset is stored in a small case near the belt pack drawer.
  • Open the case and take out the headset.

Connecting the Headset​

  • Locate the end of the headset that screws into the belt pack.
  • Align the two small knobs on the back of the headset connector with the corresponding slots on the belt pack.
  • Once aligned, the connector will click into place, allowing you to screw it in securely.

Final Steps​

  • Turn the belt pack back on.
  • Place the headset over your ear to complete the setup.

How to Properly Store the Belt Pack and Headset After Use​

Steps for Storing the Headset​

Disconnecting the Headset​

  • Unscrew the headset from the belt pack and remove it.

Wrapping Up the Headset​

  • If there are any knots, untangle them first.
  • Neatly wrap the headset cable.

Storing the Headset​

  • Place the wrapped headset back into its designated case.
  • Thread the small loop on the case through the headset cable for added security.
  • Zip up the case.

Steps for Storing the Belt Pack​

Powering Off​

  • Make sure the belt pack is turned off.

Removing the Battery​

  • Open the battery compartment and remove the battery.

Charging the Battery​

  • Place the battery back in its charger, ensuring that the circle and tab on the battery are facing outward.
  • Press down on the battery to secure it in the charger.

Storing the Belt Pack​

  • Place the belt pack back in its designated spot in the drawer.

How to Record Room Audio Using the Denon System​

Initiating the Recording​

  • Locate the Denon system and identify the "Record" button.
  • Press the "Record" button once; it will start blinking to indicate it's ready.
  • Press the "Record" button again to start the recording. The light will turn solid red, confirming that the recording has begun.

Monitoring the Recording​

  • Keep an eye on the Denon system's display. It will show a timer, indicating the duration of the recording.

Stopping the Recording​

  • To stop the recording, simply press the "Stop" button on the Denon system.

Saving and Scheduling​

  • The recording will automatically be saved on the server.
  • For recurring meetings, they are usually pre-scheduled to be recorded. However, it's always good practice to double-check if you want your specific meeting to be recorded.

Handheld Microphone Operation Guide​

Battery Installation​

  1. Locate the Microphone: Find the handheld microphone stored in the designated area.
  2. Open the Battery Compartment: Unscrew the bottom part of the microphone to access the battery compartment.
  3. Remove Old Battery: If there's an old battery, remove it. The batteries are rechargeable and stored in a specific area.
  4. Insert New Battery:
  • Positive end should be on top.
  • Negative end should be on the bottom.
  1. Close the Compartment: Screw the bottom part back on.

Turning On and Off​

  • To Turn On: Slide the switch to the right.
  • To Turn Off: Slide the switch back to its original position.

Battery Removal and Storage​

  1. Open the Compartment: Unscrew and open the battery compartment.
  2. Remove the Battery: Take out the battery.
  3. Proper Orientation: When placing the microphone back, ensure the side with the circle and tab is facing the correct way.
  4. Close and Store: Close the compartment and store the microphone in its designated area.

Sanctuary Basic Lighting Control: Manual Activation Guide

Steps for Manual Lighting Control​

Zone Faders​

  • The system uses faders one and two for zones one and two.
  • There's also a fader two on the other side of the room.

Master Off​

  • Hitting the "Off" button will turn off the zones but leave the master on.

Activating House Lights​

  • Pressing button "4" will bring the house lights to full.
  • Note: Even if the zone faders are up, they won't be active.
  • To activate them, bring the faders down and then back up.

Locking the System​

  • It's good practice to lock the system to prevent accidental changes.
  • Press the "Manual" button to unlock the faders.
  • If you forget to lock it, it's usually the first thing that gets noticed, so it's not a major concern.

Steps for System Activation​

Motion-Activated Lights​

  • Upon entering the room, the lighting is motion-activated. Simply wave your hand to turn on the lights.

Turning On the Rios and DSPs​

  • These are the "brains" of your audio system, handling all the input cards.
  • Turn them on to activate the system.

Turning On the Front of House Console​

  • This is the main control unit for your audio setup.
  • Turn it on to manage all audio functionalities.

Order of Activation​

  • The order in which you turn on the Rios, DSPs, and Front of House Console doesn't matter. Just ensure that both are activated.

Sanctuary External Laptop to Subswitch from Front of House

Steps for Connecting an External Laptop​

Pre-Connection​

  • Close ProPresenter before making any changes to the screen setup.
  • Connect the Decimator to the laptop.

Decimator Connections​

  • The HDMI output from the Decimator goes into the box.
  • The HDMI input connects to the dongle on the computer.

ProPresenter Configuration​

  • Open ProPresenter.
  • If the screen doesn't display as expected, go to 'Screens' -> 'Configure Screens'.
  • Make sure the room is set to 'Decimator'.

Screen Preview​

  • The Decimator will provide a screen preview.
  • Ensure it's set to 'one' over there and showing up on the boxes.

Switcher Settings​

  • Switch the Spider to 'one' and the switcher to 'sub switch' on both lines.

Sanctuary Front of House Audio Orientation

Steps for Using the Front of House Audio System​

Powering Up​

  • Turn on the PA system and the Adam console in any order.
  • Wait for the green light to turn solid, indicating the system is on.

Synchronization​

  • The console may need to sync with the processing rack.
  • If sync issues arise, pull the information from the "brain" (processing rack).

Creating and Recalling Scenes​

  • Create a new scene for specific events.
  • Recall the scene and preferences when needed.

Audio Routing​

  • Customize faders for specific needs, like handheld mics or Spotify.
  • Make sure to lock the mics and check the batteries.

Recording​

  • If recording is needed, arm the system and start recording.
  • Stop the recording when done.

Turning Off​

  • Turn off the PA system and then the console.

Troubleshooting​

Sync Issues​

  • Go to 'Setup' and then 'Device Sync' to resolve.

No Audio​

  • Check if the device is syncing; if not, you won't have any audio.

Preferences and Scenes​

  • Preferences save custom fader settings, while scenes save EQ and processing settings.

Volume Levels​

  • Use your best judgment for room volume. Zero is usually nominal.

Mic Options​

  • Have handhelds ready as the default option.
  • Headsets are available but should not be the first option offered.