Safe Fleet Mobile-Vision VoiceLink Plus Manual

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Using Your VLP2 Wireless Microphone
The VoiceLink Plus™ wireless microphone or “VLP2”
is used to initiate a recording while you are outside
your vehicle. If there are two officers sharing one
vehicle, you may purchase a second VLP2.
The VLP2 comes with a docking station that has
an antenna attached to it. The antenna is used to
communicate with the DVR. In order for the
VLP2 to operate, it must be synchronized with
the docking station.
To remove the VLP2 mic from the docking
station, simply tilt it forward, then lift up.
Requirements for Successful Recording Using the VLP2
When using your VLP2, please keep the following requirements in mind:
Remain within transmission range of the
docking station. If your VLP2 battery is
fully charged, the transmission range is a
maximum 1,000 feet. If your VLP2 battery
is not fully charged (common scenario),
the transmission range may be
reduced. Whenever you move
outside of range, the unit will
vibrate three times.
Keep the Power switch in the
‘On’ position when using.
It’s recommended that you leave
the VLP2 power switch on for the
duration of your shift, as pictured right. This
switch is located at the base of the mic.
Avoid metal barriers between the
wireless mic and the docking station.
The wireless mic uses a “line of sight”
signal. Physical barriers, particularly metal barriers, can interrupt this signal. Since
your vehicle is made of metal, it’s important to mount the VLP2 above the dashboard
line so that the signal does not have to pass through metal. Also, do not try to record
while your vehicle is above or below you, as this forces the signal to pass through the
vehicle’s undercarriage or roof, respectively. For example, if you are standing on an
overpass and your vehicle is parked under the overpass, this creates a metal barrier,
as the signal has to pass through the roof of your vehicle.
VoiceLink Plus™
wireless microphone
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Avoid multiple non-metal barriers between the wireless mic and the docking
station. If you walk indoors while a recording is in progress, multiple walls can
interrupt the signal between the wireless mic and the docking station.
Configure your VLP2 as a record trigger on the Flashback. If you are using
the Fleet Management feature, see “Changing the Triggers for a Flashback DVR
that is Not Assigned to a DVR Group” or “Changing the Triggers for a Flashback
DVR Group” in the DVRs chapter of your DES Administrator’s Guide. If you
are not using the Fleet Management feature, see “Selecting & Configuring
Record Triggers” in your Flashback User’s Guide.
Always maintain a strong battery charge. For more information, see “VLP2
Battery Considerations” on the next page.
Use the VLP2 with the lapel mic. Although the
VLP2 comes with an internal mic, it is designed only
as a backup mic in the event that the lapel mic fails.
Whenever possible, use the lapel mic as your primary
microphone. If you use the internal mic as your
primary microphone, you may encounter audio
interference due to wind and road noises that
Starting a Recording
from the VLP2
To start a recording, slide the VLP2 switch down. The unit will vibrate once,
indicating that you have successfully initiated a recording. To stop a VLP2 initiated
recording, press from the Flashback monitor or DVR. The unit will vibrate twice,
indicating that you have successfully ended the recording.
HINT: If you receive any audio feedback after activating the microphone, use the
button on your Flashback monitor to decrease the volume slightly.
WARNING: If you feel two short vibrations approximately 10 seconds after you
initiate a recording, it indicates that the recording has stopped. This typically occurs
because you left the DVR door open.
To initiate a
recording session,
slide this switch
down.
are more easily picked up when a mic is
connected to your waist vs. your chest.

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Using the “Short Mute” Feature
If desired, you can briefly mute the audio for a recording that is already in progress.
To do so, hold the Record switch down (see illustration above). When you’re ready
to resume audio, simply release the switch.
Using the Emergency Button
If your agency has chosen to use the Emergency button feature,
pressing this button will automatically transmit an emergency
signal to the docking station’s emergency port (see also
“Docking Station Ports” on page 5). This port connects the
DVR to your agency radio, thus enabling you to secretly
transmit an emergency signal to your precinct.
VLP2 Battery Considerations
Your VLP2 comes with a rechargeable battery. To recharge the battery, first turn off
the Power switch at the base of the wireless mic, then place it in the docking station
or indoor charger. If you are using the docking station, the vehicle must be on.
It can take several hours to fully charge a battery. Once a battery is fully charged, the
charge will last approximately 50 hours in Stand-By mode or 10 hours in Record mode.
For this reason, it is typically not necessary to use the in-car charger unless you need to
resync the VLP2.
Tips for battery maintenance and care:
When you’re on duty, only use the in-car charger to 1) resync the unit or 2)
charge the battery when the battery is low. In order to use the in-car charger,
the DVR must be on.
When you’re not on duty, remove the VLP2 from the vehicle and place it in
the indoor charger. Don’t leave the VLP2 in your vehicle or the battery will run
down. Also, prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold may damage the battery
and/or decrease its lifetime. The ambient temperature required for charging is
between -4° and 113°F.
WARNING: Do not charge the battery outside the required range of -4° to 113° F.
Doing so could be hazardous and/or cause damage to the unit. Also, do not leave the
VLP2 charging in the vehicle unattended.
Replace the battery every 18 –24 months. All rechargeable batteries wear out
with time, usage, exposure to heat and cold, etc. We recommend that you replace
your battery before it wears out. There are two options for replacing the battery:
1) Have us do it—call Service at 1-800-336-8475 for a return authorization
number, or 2) Do it yourself—call Sales and submit an order for part number
MVD-VLP2-BAT. Once the new battery arrives, use a 1.5mm (metric) Allen
wrench to open the VLP2 case and replace the old battery.
Handle with care. Take care not to drop or mishandle your VLP2, as this may
damage the battery and/or the unit itself.
Emergency
button
Optional
feature; must
be configured
with your
radio

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For information on Mobile-Vision’s warranty and replacement options regarding
VLP2s, refer to the Flashback Digital Evidence Collection System warranty.
VLP2 Light Indicators
On the top of the VLP2, there are two light indicators: the Mute/Sync indicator, and
the Error/Battery indicator.
These light indicators and their meaning(s) are described in the following table.
Indicator
Color
Meaning
Solid green
Signal between the wireless mic and docking
station is good. The two devices are in sync.
Blinking orange
Audio is temporarily muted. This occurs when you
hold the Record button down while a recording is
in progress.
Blinking red
Signal between the wireless mic and docking sta-
tion is marginal and audio is likely interrupted.
This occurs because you are nearly out of range or
there is a barrier of some sort (metal, for example)
interrupting the signal from the mic to the docking
station. To regain a reliable audio connection,
move back within range of the docking station. If
the SYNC light blinks green four times and then
stops, you have successfully synchronized the mic
with the docking station. If the SYNC light contin-
ues to blink, it usually indicates that either the
Power switch on the VLP2 is off or the VLP2’s
battery is dead. If, upon investigation, you find that
the battery is good and the Power switch is on as it
should be, examine the pins at the base of the
charging station, pictured left. If one or more of
these pins is pushed down or corroded, it could be
the source of your problem. Try cleaning the pins
with a clean cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol. If
that doesn’t work, contact Mobile-Vision Support
for further assistance.
Blinking red
Lapel mic has failed or battery is low. If the Lapel
mic fails, the audio source will automatically
switch to the VLP2’s internal mic.

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Docking Station Light Indicators
Indicator
Color
Meaning
Green
If the light blinks four times and then stops, the docking
station has just synchronized with the wireless mic.
If the light blinks continuously, the docking station is
unable to synchronize with the wireless mic.
If the light is continuous, the audio is active (i.e., a
recording is in progress).
Red
Wireless mic is docked and charging.
Green
If VLP2 is undocked: Docking station is powered on.
If VLP2 is docked: Wireless mic is fully charged.
Docking Station Ports
There are two ports on the back of the docking station, as pictured below.
If your agency has chosen to use the Emergency button
feature, use the Emergency port to connect the docking station
to your agency radio via a phone jack cable.
Use the Communications port to connect the docking station
to the DVR via the cable provided by Mobile-Vision.
In the front of the VLP2 charging station, there are two light indicators:
SYNC and BATT. These light indicators and their meaning(s) are described
in the table below.
Emergency
Port
Communications
Port