BHI NES10-2 User manual

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bhi
NES10-2
NESCB
Noise Eliminating Speakers
Operating Manual
SOUND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
1030-103D Issue D 09/02

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Important Information
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change without notice. bhi Ltd makes no
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fitnessforanyparticularpurpose. Furthermore,
bhi Ltd reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to
time in the content hereof without obligation of
bhi Ltd to notify any person of such revision or
changes.

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1.1 bhi
bhi Ltd are specialists in the design, development and
manufacture of noise cancelling products and other
specialist electronics.
1.2 Introduction
The bhi noise eliminating speakers greatly improve the
clarity and intelligibility of speech in radio
communications. They are suitable for use in many
applications where high background noise and
interference mean that you cannot clearly hear what is
being said. The NES10-2 and NESCB enable the user
to listen and concentrate “stress-free”.
Suitableapplicationswherethespeakerswillbeofgreat
benefit to the user include radio amateur base stations,
CB radios, two-way radios, HF radios, marine
communications, scanners, taxi base stations and
hands-free car kits.
The NES10-2 and NESCB are compact and easy to
install. They incorporate new Digital Signal Processing
technology (DSP) and are fully adaptive to any change
in noise levels and interference.
On the NES10-2 the noise cancelling can be switched
on or off and there are 8 user selectable noise
cancellation levels, whilst the NESCB is a plug and go
model which has a fixed level of noise cancellation.
1. Overview
Table of Contents
1 Overview
1.1 bhi
1.2 Introduction
1.3 Unpacking
2 NES10-2
2.1 Controls
2.2 Description
2.3 Specification
2.4 Connection
2.5 Setup
2.6 Troubleshooting
3. NESCB
3.1 Connections
3.2 Description
3.3 Specification
3.4 Setup
3.5 Troubleshooting
4. Accessories
5. bhi Support
6. Approvals
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DIP Switch
DC Power in Socket
centre pin +Ve
Sensitivity
Control Noise Cancellation
On/Off Switch
Noise Cancellation Selection Table
Audio Input
Lead
2.1 Controls
2. NES10-2
LED Headphone
socket
Thespeakersmountlikeanystandardexternalspeaker
andarepowered by any 12 – 28 vdc unregulated power
source. You can use the optional bhi external power
supply or in-vehicle adapter.
The NES10-2 and NESCB come as standard with a 2m
audio lead terminated with a 3.5mm mono jack plug
ready for immediate use.
For NES10-2 turn to page 7
For NESCB turn to page 16
1.3 Unpacking
Check that the following items are included in the
package:
NESCB Noise eliminating speaker
or
NES10-2 Noise eliminating speaker
2 fixing screws
4 self adhesive rubber feet
Customer feedback card
Optional extras if ordered (see section 4):

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Once set the controls do not normally require
any further adjustments.
5. LED indicator. The LED illuminates red when
power is applied and changes to green when
the noise cancellation is active.
6. Noisecancellation ON/OFF switch. This switch
turns the noise cancellation on and off, and
should be in the “OFF” position prior to using
the speaker.
7. Headphone socket.Thisallowstheusertolisten
in private using a standard mono earpiece or
stereo headphones using one of the optional
audio adaptors (see section 4) .
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2.3 Specification
Noise attenuation - 20 dB (typical)
Number of attenuation levels - 8
Audio input power - 5W rms max
Audio output power - 2.5W rms max
2.2 Description
1. The noise cancellation level DIP switch allows
the user to select one 1 of 8 different settings,
level 1 giving the least amount of noise
cancellation, level 8 providing the most. The
unit is factory set to level 6.
DIP switch settings are shown on the rear of
the speaker.
2. The power-in socket allows the user to switch
on the NES10-2 by using the bhi power supply
(optional extra) or a suitable 12 –28V dc power
source (min 500mA), with a suitable 2.1mm
power connector, centre pin positive (fused at
3A).
3. 2 metre audio input lead terminated with a
3.5mm mono jack plug. This lead connects to
theexternalspeakersocketorearphonesocket
of your equipment.
4. Sensitivitycontrol . This controls the input level
to the electronics of the NES10-2, and is ad-
justed depending on the input level from the
radio communication equipment being used.
The optimum level is a combination of the out-
put from the equipment and the sensitivity level
of the NES10-2, so that there is no distortion
and the speaker is not being overdriven.

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Page 10 NES10-2 connections
2.1mm power connector
centre +Ve
14.2000
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14.195.00
145.0
For adaptors see section 4
2.4 NES10-2 basic connection diagram
Forusewithstandardradiocommunicationequipment,
follow the diagrams and procedures on page 11. For
in vehicle use, fit the speaker in a suitable location
using the bracket and fixing screws supplied.
Note: It is recommended that this is carried out by a
qualified vehicle technician.
Also supplied are four rubber feet. These can be
attached to the bottom of the mounting plate to prevent
it from marking surfaces.
Audio connection - 3.5mm mono jack
plug, 2m lead.
Headphone connection -3.5mm mono jack
socket
DC power - 12-28V dc. 500mA
Size - 110 x 65 x 55mm
Weight - 200gms
Rubber feet Screws
Optional Mains Power Adaptor
Optional In-vehicle power lead

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6. Turn the radio equipment on and set the audio
volume to your own personal taste, making sure
that you are not over driving the speaker and
causing distortion. Adjust the sensitivity control
knob on the top of the speaker if required to obtain
your optimum setting.
7. Tune into the station or channel you require.
8. Turn the noise cancelling on, the front panel LED
changes from red to green indicating the noise
cancellation is active.
9. Adjust the filter level setting if required to remove
higher levels of noise and improve the intelligibility
and clarity of the signal.
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Note:
The switches may be
adjustedusingablunt
implement such as
ballpoint pen.
Minimum level
Maximium level
2.5 NES10-2 basic set-up procedure and
operation
1. Connect the bhi power supply or a suitable 12 to
28 Vdc power supply to the power socket at the
back of the NES10-2.
Note: Make sure the centre pole of your power
supply connector is connected to the positive rail
(+ve).
2. Switch the noise-cancelling switch off. The front
panel LED should be illuminated red.
3. Turn the sensitivity control fully anticlockwise, and
then back a quarter of a turn.
4. Connect the audio lead to your external speaker
socket using the 2m audio lead with 3.5mm jack
plug. Ifyourexternalspeakersocketisnota3.5mm
jack socket, then audio lead adapters are available
from bhi. A 2 metre audio extension lead is
available if your equipment is more than 2m away
from the NES10-2.
5. Set the noise cancellation level DIP switch to
level 6 to start with using the table on the
following page or on the label on the rear of the
speaker for the correct switch setting. Note:
Switch 4 is NOT used.

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nWiththenoisecancellationswitchintheoffposition,
make sure that you have the sensitivity control on
theNES10-2fullycounterclockwiseorthereabouts.
Now tune your radio communications equipment
untilyouhaveagoodclearsignalwithgoodvolume.
The volume from the speaker is low and cannot be
increased:
nThe NES10-2 is designed to work with the external
speaker sockets of radio communications
equipment, and although it will work with some
earphone and headphone sockets, there may be
occasions where the signal output from these types
of output sockets is not enough for the NES10-2
electronics to process the signal effectively.
bhi have another product that will work with these
sort of signal levels, the NEIM1031 (Noise
eliminating In-line Module). Please contact bhi for
more information. See end of operating manual for
contact information.
Sometimes there is a short delay before the noise
cancellation is active.
nThis is due to the time the DSP takes to start
processing the signals. This gives the oppportunity
to check that the DSP is not taking out any detail
from the signal.
2.6 Troubleshooting/FAQs.
Speaker doesn’t work at all, no sound from the
speaker:
nCheck that the power connector on your power
supply is suitable for the power socket on the
NES10-2 (2.1mm, centre positive).
nCheck that you have switched your radio
communication equipment on and that you have a
signal for the speaker to process. To verify this,
remove the audio connector from the external
speaker socket on your equipment.
nCheck that the LED on the front of the NES10-2 is
illuminated green, when the noise cancellation is
on.
The speaker works but the noise cancellation
doesn’t appear to improve the audio quality of the
signal:
nCheck that the LED on the front of the NES10-2
changes from red to green when the noise
cancellation is switched off and on.
Now switch the noise cancellation on, you should
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3.2 Description
1. The power-in socket allows the user to switch
on the NESCB by using the bhi power supply
(optional extra) or a suitable 12 –28V dc power
source (min 500mA), with a suitable 2.1mm
power connector, centre pin positive (fused at
3A).
2. 2 metre audio input lead terminated with a
3.5mm mono jack plug. This lead connects to
theexternalspeakersocketorearphonesocket
of your equipment.
3.3 Specification
Noise attenuation - 20 dB (typical)
Audio input power - 5W rms max
Audio output power - 2.5W rms max
Audio connection - 3.5mm mono jack
plug, 2m lead.
DC power - 12-28V dc. 500mA
Size - 110 x 65 x 55mm
Weight - 200gms
3.1 NESCB Connections
14.2000
000
14.195.00
145.0
For adaptors see section 5
Supplied In-vehicle power lead
Optional Mains Power Adaptor
3. NESCB
3.5mm Jack plug

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Sometimes there is a short delay before the noise
cancellation is active.
nThis is due to the time the DSP takes to start
processing the signals. This gives the oppportunity
to check that the DSP is not taking out any detail
from the signal.
3.5 Troubleshooting
Speaker doesn’t work at all, no sound from the
speaker:
nCheck that the power connector on your power
supply is suitable for the power socket on the
NESCB (2.1mm, centre positive).
nCheck that you have switched your radio
communication equipment on and that you have a
signal for the speaker to process. To verify this,
remove the audio connector from the external
speaker socket on your equipment.
3.4 NESCB basic set-up procedure and
operation
1. Connect the supplied in vehicle power lead, bhi
power supply or a suitable power adaptor to the
power socket at the back of the NESCB.
Note: Make sure the centre pole of your power
supply connector is connected to the positive rail
(+ve).
2. Connect the audio lead to your external speaker
socket using the 2m audio lead with 3.5mm jack
plug. Ifyourexternalspeakersocketisnota3.5mm
jack socket, then audio lead adapters are available
frombhi(see section 4). A 2 metre audio extension
lead is available, If your equipment is more than
2m away from the NESCB.
3. Switch onandtheNESCBwillautomaticallyremove
unwanted noise and interference.