Ecler MPAGE4 Desktop Call Station - User Manual

1. Important Notice

The lightning bolt symbol (⚡️) within an equilateral triangle warns the user of the presence of non-isolated, dangerous voltage inside the product enclosure, sufficient to constitute an electric shock hazard to persons.

The exclamation mark symbol (❗) within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the existence of important operating and maintenance instructions (routine servicing) in the documentation accompanying the apparatus.

⚠️ WARNING: Terminals marked with the " " symbol may have sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock hazard. External wiring connected to the terminals requires installation by a trained person or the use of ready-made cables.

⚠️ WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or humidity.

⚠️ WARNING: Class I construction appliances must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earth connection.

2. Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
13. For any repair, please contact qualified technical service. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or does not operate normally.
14. Mains disconnection: pressing the POWER switch disables the amplifier's functions and indicators, but total disconnection from the mains is achieved by unplugging the power cord. For this reason, it must always be easily accessible.
15. This apparatus must be permanently connected to earth via its power cord.
16. Part of the product labeling is located on the base of the product.
17. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

⚠️ WARNING: This product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. Take it to the nearest electrical and electronic waste treatment center.

NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. disclaims all responsibility for damages that may be caused to persons, animals, or objects due to non-compliance with the above warnings.

3. Important Note

Thank you for choosing our 4-zone desktop call station, MPAGE4. It is VERY IMPORTANT to read this user manual carefully and understand its content thoroughly before making any connections to maximize your use and get the best performance from this equipment.

To ensure the proper functioning of this apparatus, we recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our authorized technical services.

All ECLER products are covered by warranty. Please refer to www.ecler.com or the warranty card included with this apparatus for the validity period and its conditions.

4. Introduction

The MPAGE4 console is a desktop real-time voice announcement ("paging") console, compatible with the Ecler DAM614 audio matrix. The control buttons, LED indicators, and gooseneck microphone allow selection of destination zones for messages, reception of voice messages, and their real-time broadcast to the destination zones.

The main features of the MPAGE4 console are:

• 4 zone selection buttons (ZONE 1 to ZONE 4) (3)
• 1 button for selecting all 4 zones simultaneously (ALL) (4)
• 1 button for activating voice messages (PAGE) (1)
• 6 LED status indicators (one per button)
• Gooseneck microphone (5)
• Configurable chime melody (6)
• RJ-45 connector for connection via standard CAT5 cable, to the PAGER port of the DAM614 (7)

5. Installation and Connection

The installation of an MPAGE4 unit must follow these steps:

1. Install the cabling using a standard CAT5 cable between the BASE connector of the MPAGE4 console (7) and the PAGER connector on the rear panel of the DAM614 unit.

RJ-45 Connector Wiring

This cable carries both the destination zone selection control signals and the audio signal from the gooseneck microphone, as well as the chime melody if activated. The phantom power required by the MPAGE4 unit for operation is also supplied from the DAM614 unit via the same cable.

The MPAGE4 unit features a CHIME (6) micro-switch on its rear panel. This allows activating or deactivating the chime melody (both switches OFF), or selecting one of three chime melodies by setting the switches to ON-OFF, OFF-ON, or ON-ON. Position ON corresponds to the micro-switch being in the down position.

Level adjustments are located under the unit's cover, with two potentiometers:

• MIC (9): adjusts the microphone signal gain.
• CHIME (8): adjusts the chime melody signal level (0-100%).

The console's microphone (5) is a cardioid electret type, mounted on a flexible, non-detachable arm, and comes with a foam "anti-plosive" windscreen.

The audio output is balanced and transmitted via pins 1, 2, and 3 of the RJ-45 connector on the unit's rear panel. Reception occurs at the DAM614 unit.

6. Operation

Once the MPAGE4 unit is connected to the DAM614 unit, messages are sent as follows:

1. Select destination zones by pressing:
   • The desired ZONE buttons (ZONE 1 to ZONE 4) (3). Their LED indicators remain lit as long as the zone is selected.
   • Or the ALL button (4) to select all 4 zones simultaneously. Its LED indicator remains lit as long as ALL selection is active.
   These are all latching buttons (activated when pressed once, deactivated when pressed again).
2. Press and hold the PAGE button (1) (a non-latching, "push-to-talk" type button) for the duration of the voice message into the integrated gooseneck microphone. The button's LED indicator (2) lights up when the message is active.

? Note: If the chime melody is activated, it is recommended to wait a few moments (3-4 seconds) after pressing the PAGE button before starting to speak, to prevent the voice message from overlapping the chime melody.

3. If necessary, cancel individual zone selections (ZONE 1 to 4) or the collective selection (ALL) by pressing the respective buttons again and verifying that the LED indicators are off. If a selection is not cancelled, the next message will be addressed to the currently active selected zones.

The DAM614 also allows zones to be selected permanently, so that voice messages sent by the MPAGE4 unit are always received, regardless of their button selection. To do this, on the front panel of the DAM614, set the ZONE switch for the desired zone(s) to the ON position, then press the button for input 6. The corresponding indicator will light up blue, indicating that the selected zone has been permanently activated as a PAGER. Repeat this step for each zone you wish to activate permanently.

7. List of Functions

• PAGE command button
• PAGE indicator
• Zone buttons
• ALL button
• Gooseneck microphone
• CHIME selector
• RJ-45 connector, PAGER
• CHIME melody signal level adjustment
• MIC signal gain adjustment

8. Functional Diagram

The functional diagram illustrates the Ecler MPAGE4 unit. The front panel shows the ZONE 1, ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and ZONE 4 selection buttons, the ALL button for selecting all zones, and the PAGE button for transmitting voice messages. The gooseneck microphone is also visible. The rear panel of the MPAGE4 unit shows the RJ-45 PAGER connector and the CHIME DIP switches for melody selection.

9. Technical Specifications

All product characteristics are subject to variation due to manufacturing tolerances. NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make modifications or improvements to the design or manufacturing that may affect the characteristics of this product.

For technical questions, please contact your supplier, distributor, or fill out the contact form on our website under Support / Technical requests.

Address: Motors, 166-168 08038 Barcelona - Spain

Phone: (+34) 932238403

Email: information@ecler.com

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