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SYSTEM ORIENTATION
DEFINITIONS:
This section lists some of the more common terms used in this manual and gives their description. Familiarize yourself
with these terms before proceeding with the installation of a SON200 Series Intercom.
AUX:
Connections on the back of the intercom for auxiliary devices such as cell phones and electronic music devices.
HEADSET CONFIGURATION:
Any combination of CA Cables, HM-10’s, PP-20’s, and Headsets connected to a single
port on the rear of the intercom.
HM-10:
Black plastic module with a headset jack to connect a headset into the intercom system, for use inside the
vehicle.
INTERCOM AUDIO
: Audio present when communicating via the intercom system. Intercom audio is heard only on
board the apparatus.
INTERCOM ONLY HEADSET:
The Intercom-Only Headset receives both intercom and audio at all times.
INTERCOM PORT:
Any one of the modular jacks under INTERCOM on the rear of the Intercom.
PP-20 MODULE:
Pump Panel module, used with any model SON200 Series Intercom. A round, metal, water resistant
Module with a single jack for headset connection. For use on the exterior of the vehicle.
PROGRAMMABLE SQUELCH:
Used to adjust the microphone volume and sensitivity for various ambient background
noise levels.
RADIO INTERFACE PORT:
A 9-pin D-sub jack on the rear of the Intercom.
RADIO INTERFACE CABLE:
The cable which plugs into the Radio Interface Port at one end, and connects to a 2-way radio
at the other.
RADIO-TRANSMIT HEADSET:
The Radio-Transmit Headset receives both intercom and audio at all times. The mic is
ALWAYS
active for intercom communication.
RECEIVE AUDIO:
Audio from incoming radio transmissions. This is the same audio that is heard from the radio’s
speaker.
RJ-12 MODULAR PLUGs:
The six conductor plugs on the ends of the CA Cables. These connectors plug into the Base
Stations, Remote Intercom and the Intercom.
TRANSMIT AUDIO: A
udio signals being transmitted on the radio via a Radio-Transmit Headset.
TRANSMIT PRIORITY PORT:
The Intercom Port marked “1” on the rear of the intercom which has transmit priority over
the other ports.
REMOTE HEAD:
A panel or bracket mounted device for remotely controlling the intercom.
WIRELESS BASE STATION:
Provides full duplex audio and PTT communication between the wireless headsets, belt-
packs, and the intercom.
WIRELESS HEADSET:
Provides wireless audio communication between headset users and the intercom.
WIRELESS BELT PACK:
Connected to a wired headset to provide wireless audio communication between belt-pack users
and the intercom.
