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FCP-300/FCP-300ECS Manual —
P/N LS10145-002FK-E:A 3/12/2021
Emergency Communication System Operation
Recording Custom Messages
When in the Local Record Mode, the FIK-NVCM LEDs will function as follows:
11.8.1 Recording Messages 1-15 Using Aux Audio Input
Recording the messages from the Aux Audio Input enables you to load customized, pre-recorded messages into an ECS Mes-
sage Location.
Follow these steps to input user message using Aux Audio Input:
1.
Wire a speaker cable with 1/8” mini plug to Aux AUDIO GND and IN terminals. Refer to Figure 11.5.
Figure 11.5 AUX Audio Connection for Recording
2.
Plug the mini plug into the Line Out/Headphone jack on a PC or Laptop. See Figure 11.5.
3.
Enter programming mode at main control panel.
4.
Select option 8 for System Options.
5.
Select option 1 FIK-NVCM Maintenance.
6.
Select option 2 Local Recording.
7.
Select the amplifier and circuit for the audio to play through during programming. A user would generally pick the audio
circuit that is in closest proximity to them.
8.
Press ECS Message Key 1 to enter the message slot selection mode. Then, press the Select Key 1-15 that corresponds to
the message slot that you wish to record to. The associated Select Key red LED will begin flashing, indicating that the
message slot is ready for recording.
9.
Simultaneously press ECS Message Key 3 and start playing the audio source on the PC or laptop.
10. When the audio file from the PC is finished playing, press ECS Message Key 3 again to stop the recording. The Select
Key green LED will come on.
11. To playback the recorded message, press the Select Key 1-15 that was just recorded to.
Recording with Aux Audio Input Example:
The user wants to record into memory slot 2 via the Aux Audio Input channel.
Upon entering the Local Recording mode via the keypad menu, the FIK-NVCM will light the Select Key green LEDs 1-15 for
each occupied message slot.
If a message already exists in message slot 2, it must first be erased. Press ECS Message Key 8, then press Select Key 2, (see
Section 11.8.3). When the message has been erased Select Key 2’s green LED will turn off.
To record a message, press ECS Message Key 1, then press Select Key 2 (this will use message slot 2 for the recording). Select
Key 2's red LED will begin flashing.
Switch LED
Active LED Status
Meaning
Select Key 1-15 Green LED
On
Message is currently programmed in this slot
Select Key 1-15 Red LED
On
Message recording is in progress
Select Key 1-15 Green/Red LED Off/Off
Message slot is empty
Select Key 1-15 Red LED
Flashing
Message is being played back or message is selected for recording
Table 11.1 LED Functions During Programming
Plug in here
AU
X
AU
DIO
IN
GN
D
NOTE:
The FIK-NVCM will light the green Select Key LED for message slots that are occupied. If a message is already stored in the
desired slot, then you must erase the message first.
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