HelixNet | User Guide
9 Using the Main Station/Remote Station
This section describes how to use the Main Station/Remote Station, after your HelixNet Partyline
system has been installed and configured.
For more information about integrating and using HelixNet Partyline with your existing intercom
infrastructure, see Installing HelixNet Partyline.
Tip: For a quick reference to the functionality of the HMS-4X Main Station, the optional interface
modules and the beltpacks, see Panels and Interfaces.
9.1 Using the Gooseneck Mic, Loudspeaker and Headset
To use a gooseneck mic to talk to connected intercom users, devices (including beltpacks) and
systems:
1. Connect the gooseneck mic, using the gooseneck mic connector (3-pin female Tuchel
connector) on the left of the front panel.
Note: For the location of the gooseneck mic connector, see C in Main
Station/Remote Station: Front .
2. To talk to other intercom users and devices:
a. Press the appropriate Talk key
When the mic (gooseneck or headset) is live, the Mic On key is activated
automatically.
b. Speak into the mic.
Use the front panel loudspeaker to listen to connected intercom users, devices and the Program
Feed.
To adjust the volume level:
3. Adjust the volume of all incoming audio by turning the loudspeaker rotary control [Main],
located to the left of the loudspeaker.
Adjust the volume of the Program Feed in relation to the overall volume level by
turning the auxiliary loudspeaker rotary control [Prog], located to the right of the
loudspeaker. The Prog volume control is subordinate to the Main volume control.
To increase the volume level, turn the rotary control(s) clockwise. To decrease the
volume level, turn the rotary control(s) counter-clockwise.
Note: When you connect a headset, incoming audio is routed to the headset instead
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