Ecler MPAGE4 4-Zone Desktop Call Station

Important Information

1. Important Remark

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN

The lightning symbol with an arrow inside an equilateral triangle warns the user of the presence of a dangerous voltage, not isolated, inside the product enclosure, sufficient to constitute a risk of electrocution.

The exclamation mark in an equilateral triangle warns the user of the existence of important operating and maintenance instructions (routine maintenance) in the documents accompanying the appliance.

WARNING (if applicable): Terminals marked with the " symbol may have sufficient potential 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 appliance to rain or humidity.

WARNING: Class I construction appliances must be connected using a grounded plug.

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 into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace your 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 attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
13. For any repairs, please contact qualified technical service. Repair is required if 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, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Mains disconnection: pressing the POWER switch deactivates the amplifier functions and indicators, but total disconnection from the mains is achieved by unplugging the power cord. Therefore, it should 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. Note Important

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 device, we recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our authorized technical services.

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

Introduction

4. Introduction

The MPAGE4 console is a real-time voice announcement ("paging") console for desktop use, compatible with the Ecler DAM614 audio matrix. The control buttons, LED indicators, and gooseneck microphone allow you to select destination zones for messages, receive voice messages, and broadcast them in real-time 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 simultaneous selection of the 4 zones (ALL) (4)
• 1 voice message activation button (PAGE) (1)
• 6 LED status indicators (one per button)
• Configurable chime melody (6)
• Gooseneck microphone (5)
• RJ-45 connector for standard CAT5 cable connection, to the PAGER port of the DAM614 (7)

Installation and Connection

5. Installation and Connection

The installation of an MPAGE4 unit must follow these steps:

1. Installation of 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 and the chime melody, if activated. The phantom power required by the MPAGE4 unit to operate is also supplied from the DAM614 unit and through the same cable.

Diagram:

MPAGE4 rear panel showing CHIME and PAGER connectors.

DAM614 rear panel showing PAGER connector.

Chime Melody Activation

The 2 CHIME micro-switches (6) on the rear panel of the MPAGE4 console allow you to activate or deactivate the chime melody (both set to OFF), or to select a chime melody from three options by setting the positions (ON-OFF, OFF-ON, and ON-ON). Position ON = micro-switch down.

Level Adjustments

Under the unit's cover, there are two adjustment potentiometers:

• MIC (9): Microphone signal gain adjustment.
• CHIME (8): Chime melody signal level adjustment (0-100%).

The console microphone (5) is an electret cardioid type, mounted on a flexible and non-detachable gooseneck. It comes with an anti-pop foam windscreen.

The audio output is balanced and passes through pins 1, 2, and 3 of the RJ-45 connector on the rear panel of the unit; reception is at the DAM614 unit level.

Operation

6. Operation

Once the MPAGE4 unit is connected to the DAM614 unit, sending messages is done as follows:

1. Select destination zones by pressing:
• The desired buttons, from ZONE 1 to ZONE 4 (3) (their LED indicators remain lit as long as the zone is selected).
• Or the ALL button (4), selecting all 4 zones at once (its LED indicator remains lit as long as the ALL selection is active).

These are all mechanical latching buttons (activated when pressed once and 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 it is active (message active).

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

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

The DAM614 allows you to leave selected zones permanently active to always receive voice messages sent by the MPAGE4 unit, regardless of their selection via their buttons.

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 lights up blue to indicate that the selected zone has been permanently activated as PAGER.

Repeat the previous step for each zone you wish to activate permanently.

Functions

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. Function Diagram

Diagram:

MPAGE4 front panel showing ZONE 1-4, ALL, PAGE buttons, and indicators.

MPAGE4 rear panel showing RJ-45 connector and DIP switches.

Technical Specifications

9. Technical Specifications

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

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

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