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Recording Custom Messages Emergency Communication System Operation
10.8 Recording Custom Messages
The ECS-VCM or ECS-EMG keypad comes with 15 recordable message slots. Messages 1-15 can be recorded from the microphone, Aux
Input, or by using the Message Manager utility of HFSS. All messages can be a maximum of one minute.
When in the record mode the ECS-VCM or ECS-EMG switches will function as follows:
While in the Local Record mode, select keys 1-15 will be used to reference message slots 1-15. The associated green Select key will indicate
that a message is currently programmed in the corresponding slot. When there is no message recorded (or the message is erased), the associ-
ated green Select key LED will be off. While recording a particular message, the red Select key will turn on until recording is completed. The
Select key 1-15 will be used to playback a recorded message or to select a message slot to record to or erase.
When in the Local Record mode, the ECS-VCM or ECS-EMG LEDs will function as follows:
10.8.1 Recording Messages 1-15 Using Aux Audio Input
Recording messages from the Aux Audio Input enables you to load customized, pre-recorded messages into an ECS message location.
Follow these steps to input user message using Aux Audio Input.
1. Wire a speaker cable with 1/8” mini plug to Aux AUDIO GND and IN terminals. See Figure 10.5 below.
Switch LED Active LED Status Action
Select key 1-15 Green LED On Message is currently programmed in this slot
Select key 1-15 Red LED On Message recording is in progress
Select key 1-15 Green/Red LED Off/Off Message slot is empty
Select key 1-15 Red LED Flashing Message is being played back or message is selected for recording
Table 10.1 LED Functions During Programming
NON-ACTIVE
CALL
READY
TO TALK
Key Function
ECS Message Key 1 Select message slot to record
ECS Message Key 3 Start and stop recording from Aux Audio Input
ECS Message Key 8 Erase user message 1-15
Select Keys 1-15 Message storage lot 1-15
ECS Message Key 1
ECS Message Key 3
ECS Message Key 8
Select Keys
1-15