Williams Sound ic-2 User manual
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ic-2
USER
MANUAL
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Index
Important Safety Instructions 1-3
Safety Cautions 1
Safety Warnings 1-3
Recycling Instructions 3
System Includes 4
Overview 5
Controls and I/O’s 6-11
Top Panel Controls 6
Mode Selection Controls 7
Microphone Controls 7
Headphone Controls 7
Back Panel Controls 8
Power 9
Switches 9
Indicator 9
Adjustment 9
Inputs 9
Outputs 9
Side Panel Controls 10
Switches 11
Adjustments 11
Inputs 11
Outputs 11
Signal Schematics 12-13
Congurations 14-20
Single Unit Setup 14-17
Multilingual System Setup 18-20
Limited Warranty 21
Specications 22-23
Frequently Asked Questions 24-25
Contact Us 26
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK — DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SIDES). NO USER-SERVICABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!AVIS
RIQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NE
RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU CÔTÉS). IL NE SE TROUVE AL’INTÉRIEUR
AUCUNE PIECE POUVANT ETRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’USAGER. S’A DRESSER A
UN RÉPARATEUR COMPÉTENT.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
SAfEty CAUtIONS
This product is designed to amplify sounds to a high volume level which could potentially cause hearing damage if used improperly. To protect your
hearing and the hearing of others:
1. Make sure the volume is turned down before putting on the earphone or headphone and then adjusting the volume to a comfortable level.
2. Set the volume level at the minimum setting that you need to hear.
3. If you experience feedback (a squealing or howling sound), reduce the volume setting and move the microphone away from the earphone or
headphone.
Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to have access to this product.
SAfEty WARNINGS
WARNINGToreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotexposethesystemtorainormoisture.Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.The
consoleshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashing,andobjectslledwithliquidssuchasbeveragesshallnotbeplacedontheconsole.Clean
only with a dry cloth.
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SERVICING OR ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE THIS DEVICE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
Referservicingtoqualiedpersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheconsolehasbeendamagedinanyway;ifliquidhasbeenspilledorobjects
have fallen into the console, it has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Useonlyattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
Unplug the console during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs. Check the voltage in your area and
use the correct type.
Useonlythepowersupplyprovidedbythemanufacturerofthisdevice.Otherpowersuppliesmayhavesimilarspecications,butmaynotbe
equivalent in emissions ratings, in-rush current, etc. Use of an unapproved power supply may leave the device partially or completely inoperable,
and will void the warranty.
This apparatus has been designed with class-1 construction and must be connected to a main socket outlet with a protective earthing connection
( the third grounding prong ).
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, receptacles, and near the power jack on the console.
This apparatus must be earthed.
The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES
WARNING: Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnottintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
This Class A digital device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
RECyCLING INStRUCtIONS
Help Williams Sound protect the environment! Please take the time to dispose of your equipment properly.
Product Recycling for Customers in the European Union:
PleasedoNOTdisposeofyourWilliamsSoundequipmentinthehouseholdtrash.Pleasetaketheequipmenttoaelectronicsrecyclingcenter;OR
return the product to the factory for proper disposal.
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System Includes
Figure 1: Packing List
a· IC-2 Interpreters Console
b · (1) 25 foot (7.6 meter) CAT5 patch cable, WCA 091
c · 18VDC international desktop style power supply, TFP 044
Operates on 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
d · Power supply line cord, WLC 004 (US), WLC 005 (EU), WLC 006 (UK), or WLC 007 (AU)
e · 5-year Warranty Card, FRM 404
f · Manual and user guide, MAN 152
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Overview
TheIC-2isanaudiocontrolconsoleforsimultaneouslanguageinterpretation.Asingleunitallowsoneortwointerpreterstomonitoroororrelay
sources, activate microphone inputs, and route their interpretation to one of two audio output channels. The system is ideal for presentation style
conferences where all interpreters speak a common or “Relay” language. The IC-2 has many helpful new features that simplify setup, improve audio
qualityandincreaseexibility:
·CAT5busallowsquickersetupwithsimpliedcabling,easycascadingtosupportadditionalinterpreters,andnoexternaldistributionampliers.
· Soft-touch buttons provide smoother, quieter operation.
· RCA jacks make recording the interpretation simple.
· Multiple microphone and headphone connection options for each interpreter make using your existing equipment a snap.
· Supports iPhone®compatible hands-frees such as the Bang & Olufsen Earset 3™ headphone and microphone.
· Individual controls for each interpreter ensure optimal listening and output levels.
· Peak level indicator light allows technicians to easily make sure audio output levels are consistent.
· Automatic interlock of the relay channel.
· Selectable feedthrough ( automatic routing ) of the Floor signal onto unoccupied channels.
The IC-2 can be used with Williams Sound FM, IR and Digi-Wave transmitters for portable installations. It is designed to meet international stan-
dards for interpretation consoles and is backed by a 5-year warranty. If you need assistance with this product, contact Williams Sound Customer
Service at 1.800.843.3544 or 952.943.2252.
Top Panel Controls
Figure 2: Top Panel
volume
volume
mic on
oor input
oor input
interpreter ( a ) interpreter ( b )
relay input
relay input
relay output
relay output
mic on
mute
bass
bass
treble
“relay in use” LED
treble
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MOdE SELECtION CONtROLS
INPUTS
· Floor – headphone monitors Floor
· Relay – headphone monitors Relay
OUTPUTS
· Relay – Outputs to Relay when enabled. Otherwise output defaults to Norm.
MICROphONE CONtROLS
· Mic On – push and release to turn microphone on or off. Microphones are interlocking: you can only turn on your microphone if the other is off.
· Mute – “cough button” press and hold to mute microphone.
hEAdphONE CONtROLS
· Volume – adjusts headphone output level.
· Bass – boosts or cuts bass tone level to headphones.
· Treble – boosts or cuts treble tone level to headphones.
INdICAtOR
· “Relay In Use” LED — indicates when Relay Output is in use.
Back Panel Controls
Figure 3: Back Panel
power jack
peak level indicator
ground lift
relay feedthrough norm feedthrough norm out RCA jack
relay out RCA jack
XLR norm out XLR relay out
XLR oor in
oor in level control
IC-2 bus in
IC-2 bus out
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pOWER
· 18VDC, 1A Power Jack – 2.5 mm ID barrel power jack connects to TFP 044.
SWItChES
·NormFeedthrough–routestheaudiofromFloorontoNormwhenNormOutputisnotinuse.Seegures5and6andnoteonpage19formoreinfo.
·RelayFeedthrough–routestheaudiofromtheFloorontoRelaywhenRelayOutputisnotinuse.Seegures5and6andnoteonpage19formoreinfo.
· Ground Lift –safely breaks the connection between chassis and audio grounds internal to the IC-2 to help technicians debug tricky ground-loops that
cause hum. Use only if needed for best audio performance. The default position is down or “GND”.
INdICAtOR
· Peak level indicator – When gain levels are set correctly, LED blinks only at natural peaks of speech to indicate optimal ouptut level of active audio source.
AdjUStMENt
· Floor Level control – allows the technician to set the input level.
INpUtS
· Floor XLR Jack – balanced or unbalanced audio signal in from the PA system, mixer, or microphone.
Note:whiletheIC-2willworkwithbalancedorunbalancedaudioonFloorIn;balanced,line-levelaudioisdesirableforbestperformance.
· IC-2 Bus In – CAT5 bus routes Floor and Relay signals between IC-2’s.
OUtpUtS
· Norm Out XLR Jack – balanced, line level audio out to transmitter.
· Norm Out RCA Jack – mono audio out to recording device or powered speaker.
· Relay Out XLR Jack – balanced, line level audio out to transmitter.
· Relay Out RCA Jack – mono audio out to recording device or powered speaker.
· IC-2 Bus Out – CAT5 bus routes Floor and Relay signals between IC-2’s.
XLR mic jack
XLR mic level electret mic level electret mic jack headphone jack electret mic + headphone jack
phantom power
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Side Panel Controls
Figure 4: Side Panel
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SWItChES
· Phantom Power ( Simplex ) – enables 12VDC “simplex” power to XLR Microphone Input.
AdjUStMENtS
· XLR Microphone Level Control – allows the technician to set the input level.
· Electret Microphone Level Control – allows the technician to set the input level of both the pink 3.5mm electret microphone and the 3.5mm TRRS
microphone + headphone jack
INpUtS
· XLR Microphone Jack – balanced microphone with optional phantom power.
· Electret Microphone Jack ( Pink ) – 3.5mm TRS “mini-plug” electret mono or stereo microphone.
· Microphone + Headphone Jack ( Black ) – 3.5mm TRRS “mini-plug” electret microphone for i-Phone® style hands-free electret mics.
Only accomodates mics with this pinout.
OUtpUtS
· Headphone Jack ( Green ) – 3.5mm TRS “mini-plug” mono or stereo headphone jack.
· Microphone + Headphone Jack ( Black ) – 3.5mm TRRS “mini-plug” stereo headphone.
Signal Schematics
PA
IC-2
FLOOR
FLOOR
Signal Distribution
RELAY
FLOOR
RELAY
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
FLOOR IN
FLOOR SELECTED
Input Selection
RELAY SELECTED
RELAY BUS IN
MIC IN
RELAY OUT
RELAY ON
Output Selection
RELAY OFF
MIC IN
NORM OUT
INTERPRETER
INTERPRETER
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PA
IC-2
FLOOR
FLOOR
Signal Distribution
RELAY
FLOOR
RELAY
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
IC-2
FLOOR IN
FLOOR SELECTED
Input Selection
RELAY SELECTED
RELAY BUS IN
MIC IN
RELAY OUT
RELAY ON
Output Selection
RELAY OFF
MIC IN
NORM OUT
INTERPRETER
INTERPRETER
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floor
XLR from PA
XLR from norm out
XLR from relay out
hearing assistance interpretation 1
Figure 5: Bilingual configuration
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Single Unit Setup
Asingleunitcanbeusedforsimpleorbilingualsituations.Inasimpleconguration,themajorityoftheaudiencespeaksthelanguageoftheorator,
and listens through the PA system. A minority of the audience is in need of language interpretation, but they all speak a common language.
Inabilingualconguration,thelanguagespokenatthepodiumwillswitchbetweentwolanguagesoverthecourseoftheday.Thisleavestheentire
audience in need of interpretation at some point. Each member of the audience is given a receiver set to the appropriate language channel.
SIMpLE CONfIGURAtION INStRUCtIONS
1. Plug the line cord into the TFP 044 power supply that comes with your IC-2. Connect the plug on the power supply to the DC power jack on the
rear panel of the IC-2. Plug the line cord into an AC power outlet (100 to 240 V, 50-60Hz).
2.PlugalinelevelaudiosignalfromtheoorlanguagesourceintotheFloorInXLRJackontherearpanel.Makesurethereisaudiocomingfrom
this source for testing purposes.
3. Set the Norm and Relay Feedthrough switches in the “ON” position and adjust the Floor In level control until the green peak level indicator LED by
the Norm Out XLR jack is blinking at natural peaks of speech in the audio.
4. Connect the Norm Out XLR jack to the audio input of an IR Modulator or FM Transmitter. Turn on the modulator or transmitter and set it up ac-
cording to its directions.
5. Turn the headphone volume control all the way down and plug in stereo or mono headphones.
6. Have the interpreter who will be using the console listen to the headphones and slowly turn up the volume until the Floor audio is at the lowest
comfortable level.
7. Turn the level control associated with the microphone input you will be using all the way down (counter-clockwise).
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floor
XLR from PA
XLR from norm out
XLR from relay out
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Figure 6: Feedthrough / no live microphone / floor audio automatically routed onto both channels
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