Freelinc FreeMic 200 User manual

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FreeLinc®
FreeMic 200
Wireless Speakermic
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................
– Welcome and Product Overview
FreeMic 200 Speakermic Diagram.......................................................................................................
Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................................
–Operating Concepts and Terms
– Charging the Battery
– Speakermic Tones
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................................
– Using Your Speakermic for the First Time
VOX Operation.........................................................................................................................................................
Additional Information...................................................................................................................................
– Pairing Your Speakermic with Other Adapters
– Specications
– Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Information...............................................................................................................................................
Warranty and FCC Compliance................................................................................................................
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Introduction
Product Overview
The FreeMic 200 Speakermic works within a
small area surrounding the user. The size of the
area is determined by the distance between the
speakermic and the adapter. If the speakermic
and adapter are close together, the area shrinks
in diameter – just large enough to
accommodate the range of communication
between the speakermic and adapter. As you
increase the distance between the speakermic
and adapter, the size of the area surrounding
the user expands accordingly, up to
approximately ve feet in diameter.
Package Contents
FreeMic 200 Speakermic
AC Power Adapter
User Guide
Quick Start Card
Tether Cord
Welcome
Congratulations, and thank you for
choosing FreeLinc products to enhance your
two-way radio communications.
The FreeMic 200 Speakermic uses cutting-edge
Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) wireless
technology. NFMI supports mobility, freedom-
of-motion, exceptional battery life, audio
integrity, ease of use, durability, secure
communications and comfort. This is the rst
technology of its kind to be implemented into
practical voice and audio solutions for two-way
radios.
Anthony J. Sutera
CEO
SAFETY & WARRANTY
INTRODUCTION
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FreeMic 200 Speakermic Diagram
Speaker
Microphone
Charge Indicator
Light
Volume/VOX Sensitivity
Adjustment Buttons
Push-to-Talk
Button
Accessory / Headphone
Jack

FreeMic 200 Speakermic Diagram
FREEMIC 200 SPEAKERMIC DIAGRAM
Wall Charger
Connection
Spring-Loaded
Rotating Clip
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Operating Concepts and Terms
Pairing
Before your speakermic can communicate with
an adapter, it must establish a link. To establish a
link, the speakermic and adapter must
exchange a randomly generated software ID
code, which is stored on each device. This
process is called“pairing.” The speakermic and
adapter remain paired until you initiate the
manual pairing sequence with a dierent
adapter (see Step Four: Pair Speakermic to
Adapter under Using Your Speakermic for the First
Time).
Seek Mode
When your speakermic is trying to establish a
link by searching for an adapter, it will initially
enter “Seek Mode.” If it does not detect the
adapter with which it has been paired, the
speakermic will remain in Seek Mode for two
minutes before entering Sleep Mode.
Linking
After entering Seek Mode and nding the
adapter with which it is paired, the speakermic
will establish a link, and communication can
occur. This link will remain active until you turn
o the adapter or radio, at which point the
speakermic returns to Seek Mode.
Sleep Mode
When your speakermic has remained in Seek
Mode for two minutes without nding a link, it
will enter Sleep Mode. To wake up your
speakermic from Sleep Mode, press the
Push-To-Talk button, which activates Seek
Mode.
Before You Begin

Charging the Battery
To charge the battery on your speakermic,
connect the included AC power adapter into
an AC power outlet then to the charging jack
located on the bottom of the speakermic (see
FreeMic 200 Speakermic Diagram). In a few
seconds, the charge indicator light on the
speakermic will ash red, indicating that
charging is in progress.
A fully charged battery should give you around
50 hours of talk time.
Important: Charge the speakermic battery
at least six hours before rst use. Subsequent
charges take three hours (approximate). The
charge indicator light will ash green when the
speakermic battery is fully charged.
Important: Do not attempt to charge the
speakermic battery using a cable other than the
one provided by FreeLinc. Failure to comply may
result in damage to the unit and/or decreased
battery capacity.
Note: Please do not use or wear the speakermic
while charging.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Speakermic Alert Tones
When the link between the FreeMic 200 Speakermic and the adapter is broken, you will hear the
following alert tones:
Speakermic Indicator Tones
During operation, you will hear the following tones from your FreeMic 200 Speakermic:
TONE INDICATION
Three double beeps Link is broken
Continuous series of beeps Push-to-Talk button pressed while the
link is broken
TONE INDICATION
Double short tone Low Battery
Single tone Pairing/Linking achieved

Speakermic Volume Adjustment Tones
When pressing the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons to adjust the speakermic volume, you will
hear the following tones:
NOTE
When the minimum volume is reached and mute activated, be aware that no audio will be
emitted from either your portable radio or the speakermic.
Additionally, the adjusted volume setting(s) will be restored to the default level after charging or a
forced reset.
TONE INDICATION
Single tone Volume Up/Volume Down
button pressed
Double short tone, high pitched Maximum volume reached
Mute, no sound Minimum volume reached
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SPEAKERMIC TONES
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Using Your Speakermic for the First
Time
Step One: Attach Adapter
Attach your FreeLinc adapter to the accessory
interface of your portable radio (see your
portable radio’s user manual if you need
assistance locating the accessory interface). If
your adapter has a mounting clip on top, use
the clip and locking screw to secure the adapter
to your radio. If your adapter does not have a
mounting clip, use the thumb screw to secure
it to your radio. When properly attached, the
spring-loaded pins will align with the contacts
on the accessory interface of your portable radio
and the adapter should t securely.
Step Two: Turn On Adapter
Turn on your portable radio and set the toggle
switch to“ON.” This will automatically silence
the speaker on your portable radio and route all
communications to the speakermic.
Step Three: Exit Sleep Mode
Your speakermic will be in Sleep Mode when
you take it out of the box the rst time. To wake
up your speakermic from Sleep Mode, press the
Push-To-Talk button once. After you wake it
up it automatically enters Seek Mode (see Seek
Mode under Operating Concepts and Terms).
Step Four: Pair Speakermic to Adapter
When you take your speakermic out of the box
the rst time, you will need to manually pair it
with an adapter. To initiate manual pairing, hold
the speakermic within 10 inches of the adapter
and simultaneously press the Volume Up and
Volume Down buttons for three seconds. When
you have successfully paired your speakermic to
the adapter, the adapter indicator light will ash
green, indicating a successful pairing.
CAUTION: When pairing, make sure that there
are no other FreeLinc products within 6 feet of
the devices being paired.
Getting Started

Step Five: Establish Link (Automatic)
Once you pair your speakermic to an adapter,
the two devices establish a communication link.
This occurs automatically after pairing, and the
link persists as long as the speakermic remains
within the communication area. If you move
your speakermic outside the dened area, the
link is lost and the unit returns to Seek Mode.
While in Seek Mode, the speakermic attempts
to locate the adapter to which it is paired. The
adapter indicator light will ash red and will
persist until the unit exits Seek Mode by either:
•Re-establishing the link with the adapter
with which it is paired - when this occurs the
adapter indicator light will ash green.
OR
• Entering Sleep Mode - this occurs when no
link is established for two minutes.
Step Six: Adjust Product Volume and Fit
The speakermic has eight volume levels. Use the
Volume Up and Volume Down buttons
on your speakermic to adjust the volume. You
can also use these buttons to adjust the
microphone sensitivity; however, you must
enter VOX mode to do so (see VOX Operation).
CAUTION: If you press the Volume Down button
continuously for six seconds, you will switch into
VOX mode (see VOX Operation).
Step Seven: Ending Use
There is no On/O button on the speakermic. To
turn o the speakermic, you can either turn the
adapter toggle switch to “OFF,” or turn your
portable radio o. Once you turn o the adapter,
the link will be broken and the speakermic will
enter Seek Mode. When the link has been
broken for two minutes, the speakermic will
enter Sleep Mode and turn o.
Forced Reset
You can force the speakermic to turn o by
pressing the Volume Up button continuously for
six seconds.
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GETTING STARTED
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VOX Operation
IMPORTANT: While in VOX mode, FreeLinc
recommends that you always use an external
earpiece such as FreeLinc‘s Ultra Light, Acoustic
Tube, or D-ring accessory.
Entering VOX Mode
In VOX Mode (Voice Operated Transmit), the
sound of your voice activates the transmission
in the same way pressing the Push-To-Talk
button does in normal mode.
To enter VOX mode, press the Volume Down
button on your speakermic for six seconds. The
adapterindicator light will change from ashing
green to ashing orange.
Operating in VOX Mode
To initiate a transmission in VOX mode, speak
into the microphone on the speakermic. The
speakermic transmits your voice when you are
talking then switches to receive when you stop.
Adjusting VOX Sensitivity
Depending on background audio conditions,
you may need to adjust the microphone
sensitivity. Use the Volume Up and Volume
Down buttons on your speakermic to increase
or decrease sensitivity while in VOX mode. The
adjustments you make will be restored to the
default level after charging or a forced reset.
Note: While in VOX mode, you can not adjust
the volume using the Volume Up and Volume
Down buttons. To adjust the volume, use the
volume setting on your radio.
Exiting VOX Mode
To exit VOX mode, press the Volume Down
button on your speakermic for six seconds. The
adapter indicator light will change from ashing
orange to ashing green.
CAUTION: While in VOX mode, any communica-
tion may be transmitted over the airway.

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Additional Information
Pairing Your Speakermic with Other
Adapters
Manually Initiating the Pairing Process
To initiate manual pairing, hold the speakermic
close to the adapter and simultaneously press
the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on
your speakermic for three seconds. The adapter
indicator light will ash solid green indicating a
successful pairing. You can repeat this process at
any time to break the existing pairing and
establish a new pairing with any other adapter.
Keep in mind that the speakermic can only be
paired with one adapter at a time.
CAUTION: When pairing, make sure that there
are no other FreeLinc products within 6 feet of
the devices being paired.
Specications
Wireless Technology Near-Field Magnetic
Induction
Battery Type Lithium Polymer
Rechargeable
Talk Time Up to 50 hours continuous
talk
Charger Type 6 volt AC-DC wall charger
Range Up to 5 feet
Dimensions 3.2 x 2.4 x 0.8 inches
Weight 4 oz
Operating
Temperature
-20 C to +60 C
Humidity 95% @ 8 hours
(non-condensing)

Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I go out of range and lose the
link between the speakermic and the adapter?
When the speakermic is out of range of the
adapter, the speakermic will beep and the
indicator light on the adapter will blink red. To
re-establish the link, move the speakermic
within range of the adapter. The adapter
indicator light will resume ashing green.
Will my speakermic communicate with more
than one adapter at a time? No. When the
speakermic and adapter are paired they ex-
change a unique and individual ID. This
exchange ensures that communication
occurs only between the linked speakermic and
adapter.
Can I charge my speakermic through the USB
ports on my computer? No. The levels on other
USB ports are not the same as they are on the
FreeLinc charging cables. Failure to comply
could cause damage to your speakermic.
Do I need to modify my radio in any way for the
speakermic or adapter to work? No. The only
requirement is that the FreeLinc adapter must t
on your radio model. For a complete list of the
radio models FreeLinc supports, please refer to
the FreeLinc website at www.freelinc.com.
What happens if I lose my speakermic and need
to use my radio to communicate with others?
Turn the adapter switch to OFF. With the
adapter o, your radio functions as if the
adapter were not attached. You have complete
functionality of the radio without having to
remove the adapter.
Tips and Suggestions
For up-to-date troubleshooting information, to
get help with a specic problem, or to contact
a customer service representative, please visit
www.freelinc.com, and click the“support” link or
call 1-866-467-1199.
Accessories
FreeLinc continually releases new accessories for
its products. Please refer to www.freelinc.com.

Safety Information
ADDITIONAL / SAFETY INFORMATION
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Caution: To reduce the risk of re or
injury, please read and follow the
instructions below.
• Do not dispose of product in a re; the battery
cells may explode. Check with local codes for
possible battery disposal instructions.
• Use only the supplied charging unit to charge
the product from an AC voltage or wall outlet.
• If the product becomes hot during charging,
disconnect the AC adapter from the wall and
contact qualied support personnel.
• Do not disassemble the AC adapter of this
product as it may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly
can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
• Do not use the charger outdoors or in damp
areas.
• Only charge the product battery in accordance
with the instructions in this manual.
• Never submerge your product in water or
other liquids.
• Protect your product from spills, excessive rain,
and wet locations.
• Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners
as they may damage the product or nish of the
product. Use a dry cloth to clean the external
portions of the product.
• Do not stick anything inside the product as
this may damage internal components.
• This product conforms to the following safety
standards:
ANSI/UL 60950-1 1st Ed.
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
EN 60950-1 1st Ed.

Warranty
I. What this warranty covers and for how long:
a. Radeum, Inc., doing business as FreeLinc (“FreeLinc”),
warrants to Purchaser that its FreeLinc manufactured
products (“Product”) will substantially conform to FreeLinc’s
published specications, as of the date of the Purchaser’s
purchase of the Product, and for one (1) year from the date of
purchase (the “Warranty Period”).
b. Rechargeable batteries will be replaced during the warranty
period if the battery develops leakage.
c. FreeLinc, at its option, will at no charge either repair, replace,
or refund the purchase price for warranted Product during
the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance
with the terms of this warranty to the place of purchase.
Repair, at FreeLinc’s option, may include the replacement of
parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned or
new parts or boards. Replaced parts or boards are
warranted only for the balance of the original Warranty
Period. All replaced parts or Product shall become the
property of FreeLinc.
d. This express limited warranty is extended by FreeLinc to the
original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or
transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty
for Product manufactured by FreeLinc. FreeLinc assumes no
obligations or liability for additions or modications to this
warranty unless made in writing and signed by an ocer of
FreeLinc. Unless made in a separate written agreement
between FreeLinc and the original end user purchaser,
FreeLinc does not warrant the installation, maintenance or
service of warranted Product.
e. FreeLinc is not responsible in any way for any ancillary
equipment not furnished by FreeLinc which is attached to
or used in connection with Product, or for operation of the
Product with any ancillary equipment and all such
equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because
each system which may use the Product is unique, FreeLinc
disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation of the
system as a whole under this warranty.
II. What this warranty does not cover:
a. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other
than its normal and customary manner.
b. Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water or neglect.
c. Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, mainte-
nance, installation, alteration, modication, or adjustment.
d. A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modications,
disassemblies, or repairs.
e. Product which has had the serial number removed or made
illegible.
f. Rechargeable batteries if the damage or defect is caused by
charging or using the battery in equipment or service other
than the Product for which it is specied.
g. Freight costs related to Product returned for warranty claims.
h. A product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of
the software/rmware in the Product, does not function in
accordance with FreeLinc’s published specications or the
FCC type acceptance labeling in eect for the Product at the
time the Product was purchased.
III. How to get warranty service:
a. Purchaser shall notify FreeLinc of any nonconformance
during the warranty period, and obtain a written return
material authorization (“RMA”) and an RMA number for the
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nonconforming Product from FreeLinc.
b. Purchaser shall return the nonconforming Product to the
place of purchase freight prepaid.
IV. Limitation of Liability:
a. This warranty sets forth the full extent of FreeLinc’s
responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement,
or refund of the purchase price, at FreeLinc’s option, is the
exclusive remedy.
b. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, GIVEN BY FREELINC IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PRODUCT, AND FREELINC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTIBILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS.
c. FREELINC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF FREELINC HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
d. EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS FOR BODILY INJURY (including death)
AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO REAL PROPERTY AND
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FREELINC’S LIABILITY FOR
ALL OTHER CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID
TO FREELINC FOR THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO FREELINC’S
LIABILITY. THIS LIMIT OF LIABILITY ALSO APPLIES TO OUR
MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS. IT IS THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE COLLECTIVELY RESPONSIBLE.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may
cause interference harmful to radio communications.
There is no guarantee however, that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by comparing
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult your supplier or an experienced radio/TV
technician for assistance.
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
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© 2005, 2006, 2007, Radeum Inc., DBA FreeLinc. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Patents 7,149,552.
The FreeLinc FreeMic 200 Wireless Speakermic may not be authorized for use in some countries.
Engineered in USA
Manufactured in China
Rev. 11/07
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