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USER MANUAL

Multi-Com Control Unit

INVISIO

V60

Incompatible Cables

Troubleshooting 20

System Reset

Attachment to Equipment

Fitting To Molle Webbing

Cable Management

Storage and Maintenance

Audio Tones

Glossary of Terms

Disclaimer 4

Overview 6

Getting Started

Hear-Thru Control

Hear-Thru Volume Steps

Transmit 10

PTT Assignment Examples

Received Audio

Received Audio Swap

Received Audio in Both Ears

Mute All Radios

Monitor Single Radio

Alternative State

Power Management

Contents

The information in this INVISIO User Manual (the “User Manual”) is subject

to change without notice and INVISIO is under no obligation to provide the

user with updates, amendments or modifications.

This User Manual describes the use of the INVISIO System (the “Product“)

which includes headset, control unit, cables and accessories.

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY GRANTED

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AS TO PERFORMANCE, RESULT, OR OTHERWISE IS THE USER’S EXCLUSIVE

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REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.

By assembling and/or using the Product, the user agrees that he or she

has read and understood the entire User Manual, including, without

limitation, all instructions and warnings contained herein, prior to using

the Product. The user also agrees that he or she will ensure that any

additional or subsequent user of the Product will read, understand, and

comply with the User Manual, including, without limitation, all instructions

and warnings contained therein, prior to allowing that person to use the

Product.

The Product is designed exclusively for use by trained, professional

personnel (“Authorized Personnel”) performing their duties in their official

capacity. Under no circumstances should the Product be used in any

manner other than that described in this User Manual.

Opening or otherwise tampering with one or more of the control units,

headsets, or accessories voids any warranty. Only original, manufacturer-

approved accessories and batteries may be used with the Product.

The user must activate, adjust, clean, and maintain the Product in

accordance with this User Manual. Failure to activate, adjust, clean,

and maintain the Product in accordance with this User Manual voids

any warranty. In consideration of receiving the Product, the user hereby

agrees to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows:

THE USER WAIVES ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST INVISIO AND ALL

RELATED PARTIES RESULTING FROM USE OF THE USER MANUAL, THE

PRODUCT, AND/OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS.

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of INVISIO and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the

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In the event of the user’s death or incapacity, all provisions contained

herein shall be effective and binding upon the user’s heirs, next of kin,

executors, administrators, beneficiaries, assigns and representatives

(the “User’s Representative”).

In any event, INVISIO’s liability to any user or User’s Representative for

any reason and upon any cause of action or any claim in contract, tort,

or otherwise with respect to the User Manual or the Product shall be

limited to the price paid to INVISIO for the unit that caused any alleged

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No cause of action which accrued more than one (1) year prior to the

filing of a suit alleging such cause of action may be asserted against

INVISIO or any party which designed or manufactured any component

of the Product. All parties waive to the fullest extent permitted by law any

right to a trial by jury as to any claims relating or referring in any way

to the Product including, without limitation, any claims based in strict

liability, negligence, gross negligence, breach of warranty, and any

other claim based in law or equity.

Disclaimer

INVISIO

V60

Communication and Hearing Protection system enabling

hearing protection with ambient hear-thru and the ability to

control three communication devices simultaneously. Hear-thru

volume can be adjusted. The system is designed to meet or

exceed military specifications.

Getting Started

1. Connect headset & radio(s)

2. Turn on radio(s) - hear-thru starts automatically

3. Key PTT to transmit on radio

Start-up takes less than 2 seconds and there is an audio tone.

When using an INVISIO headset with hear-thru capabilities,

hear-thru starts automatically. To turn the hear-thru off, see

section on hear-thru control.

Turn Off

To turn off the V60 disconnect the radio cable(s) or turn the

radio off.

Overview

Getting Started

PTT 3

Mode Button

PTT 4

PTT 1

PTT 2

COM 1

COM 3

COM 2

Headset

Caution

• Avoid acoustic feedback by turning the V60 off during

headset fitting.

• High sound pressure levels may damage hearing.

Ensure radio volume is low at start-up.

Hear-Thru Volume Steps

Caution

Avoid acoustic feedback by turning the V60 off during

headset fitting.

Caution

• Turn the Hear-Thru Off or use Comfort Hearing when in

noisy vehicles to reduce noise exposure.

• Using Enhanced Hearing for extended periods may

increase noise exposure.

Long Press

• Turns hear-thru off

Short Press

• Turns hear-thru on or change hear-thru volume steps.

Hear-Thru Off

Hear-thru is turned off by a long press of the

Mode Button (~1second).

Audio Tone: 2 Beeps

Hear-Thru Adjustment

Hear-thru volume is adjusted by a short press of

the Mode Button.

Audio Tone: 1 Beep

Hear-Thru On

Hear-thru is turned back on by pressing the

Mode Button.

Audio Tone: 1 Beep

Hear-Thru Control

Comfort Hearing

Comfort Hearing has a gain of -10 dB.

Natural Hearing

Natural Hearing has a gain of 0 dB.

Enhanced Hearing

Enhanced Hearing has a gain of +10 dB.

Transmit

PTT Assignment Examples

Note

Different configurations of V60 cables can result in

unassigned PTT buttons and different functionality.

Transmit Modes

The V60 has different ways of transmitting depending on the

device and cables used. Examples include:

•

Push-To-Talk (PTT)

(e.g. 2-Way Radio)

•

Latching (Mute)

(e.g. Intercom System)

•

Open Mic

(e.g. Intercom System)

•

Call Answering

(e.g. Mobile Phone)

• Listen Only

(e.g. Minesweeper)

Please consult your representative for more information on

your system setup.

PTT Assignment

PTT buttons are dynamically assigned, with a rule of thumb

being PTT1 to COM1 and PTT2 to COM2. Keying two PTT’s

simultaneously is possible. When multi-net radios are

connected the following rules apply:

• Every connected device is allocated at least one

PTT button.

• Priority is COM1 through to COM3 for button allocation

when multi-net radios are connected.

Note

Certain cable and devices when connected will not utilise a

PTT button, for example a listen only cable.

COM Port

PTT Assignment

COM1: Single Net Radio

PTT1: COM1

COM2: Single Net Radio

PTT2: COM2

COM3: Single Net Radio

PTT3: COM3

COM Port

PTT Assignment

COM1: Dual Net Radio

PTT1: COM1/Net1

PTT2: COM1/Net2

COM2: Single Net Radio

PTT3: COM2

COM3: Single Net Radio

PTT4: COM3

Example 1

Example 2

Received Audio Swap

Received Audio

How Audio is Received

Note

COM1 supports dual net left and right audio. If a dual net

left and right audio cable is connected to COM2 or COM3,

only one net is audible. While transmitting, depending on

the headset, audio can be heard in one or both ears. Refer to

headset manual.

PTT Audio Tones

Tones are generated to indicate press and release of

PTT buttons.

Audio Tone

PTT Keyed: 1 Beep

PTT Released: 2 Beeps

COM

Default

COM1 / Net1

Left

COM1 / Net2

Right

COM2

Right

COM3

Left

Key Combo

1. Press and Hold: Mode Button

2. Press and Hold: PTT1

3. Press and Hold: PTT2

4. Release after 5 Seconds: All Buttons

Swap Default Audio Left-Right

Default audio routing can be swapped so that

COM1 is in right ear and COM2 is in left ear via

a key combination.

Audio Tone

Swap Audio: 1 Beep

Default Audio: 2 Beeps

COM

Swapped

COM1 / Net1

Right

COM1 / Net2

Left

COM2

Left

COM3

Right

Note

While transmitting in Default or Swapped audio mode, all

received audio can be heard in one or both ears. Refer to

headset manual.

Key Combo

1. Press and Hold: Mode Button

2. Short Press: PTT2

3. Release: Mode Button

Received Audio in Both Ears

Received Audio can be swapped between split

and dual ear via a key combination.

Received Audio in Both Ears

Received Audio in Both Ears Mode is primarily intended for use

in high noise environments, whilst the default split ear audio is

primarily intended for use in low noise environments.

INVISIO IntelliCable

™

Received audio in both ears mode only works when INVISIO

IntelliCable™ settings are programmed to default audio routing.

Audio Tone

Both Ears On: 1 Beep

Both Ears Off: 2 Beeps

Received Audio in Both Ears

Note

Some cables do not support Mute All Radios Mode.

Mute All Radios

All radios can be muted (-20 dB) via a key

combination.

Key Combo

1. Press and Hold: Mode Button

2. Short Press: PTT1

3. Release: Mode Button

Audio Tone

Mute: 1 Beep

Unmute: 2 Beeps

Exit Mute All Radios

To exit the Mute All Radios Mode, perform any of the following

actions:

• Key Combo

• Press any assigned PTT button

• Connect or disconnect any cable.

Mute All Radios

Note

While transmitting in Default or Swapped audio mode, all

received audio can be heard in one or both ears. Refer to

headset manual.

Monitor Single Radio

Note

An error tone is heard when no cable is connected to the

COM port being set to Monitor Single Radio Mode.

Monitor Single Radio

A maximum of one focus can be selected at any

given time (mutes other received radio audio by

20 dB) via a key combination.

Key Combo

1. Press and Hold: Mode Button

2. Press and Hold: PTT button

3. Release after 1 Second: All Buttons

Audio Tone

Focus: 1 Beep

De focus: 2 Beeps

Error: 3 Beeps

PTT Button to Use

• COM1: PTT1

• COM2: PTT2

• COM3: PTT3

Exit Monitor Single Radio Mode

To exit the Monitor Single Radio Mode, perform any of the

following actions:

• Key Combo

• Press any PTT button assigned to a muted radio

• Connect or disconnect any cable

Alternative State

PTT Button to Use

• COM1: PTT1

• COM2: PTT2

• COM3: PTT3

Alternative State

Most radio cables run in Open Mic Mode as the alternative

state.

Note

In Open Mic Mode, all receive audio is in the left ear only, as

the V60 is always transmitting.

Key Combo

1. Press and Hold: Mode Button

2. Short Press: PTT → PTT → PTT → PTT

3. Release: Mode Button

Alternative State

An alternative duplex state is available on

certain cables via a key combination.

Audio Tone

Alternative State On: 1 Beep

Alternative State Off: 2 Beeps

Incompatible Cable: 3 Beeps

Power Management

Power Source

The V60 can be powered from either a battery

pack (PS30) or a Radio.

Getting Started

The V60 automatically starts when connected to

a power source.

Note

If multiple cable failures are detected the priority is:

Headset, COM1, COM2, COM3.

Audio Tone

COM1 Error: 1 Beep (Repeated Continuously)

COM2 Error: 2 Beeps (Repeated Continuously)

COM3 Error: 3 Beeps (Repeated Continuously)

Headset Error: 4 Beeps (Repeated Continuously)

Warning Tones

A warning tone is heard when an incompatible

cable is connected. The audio tone stops when

the cable is disconnected.

Causes

• Incorrect INVISIO IntelliCable

™

settings

• Faulty cable or connector

Incompatible Cables

Troubleshooting

System does not power on

• Check headset is connected

• Check radio is connected and powered on

Bad Audio Transmission

• Please see headset’s user manual for proper usage of

headset. Make sure, if using INVISIO X5 bone conduction

microphone is correctly fitted

• Check cable is connected correctly

No Hear-thru

• Press Mode Button

• Press PTT button to check power is on

Note

Contact your representative if the issue is not resolved.

System Reset

Note

System reset does not change the V60 firmware version.

Key Combo

1. Press and Hold: Mode Button

2. Short Press: PTT1 → PTT2 → PTT1 → PTT2

3. Release: Mode Button

System Reset

System Reset overrides all key combinations

and restores the V60 to its original state.

Audio Tone

System Reset: 5 Beeps

Attachment to Equipment

Fitting To Molle Webbing

2 mm Hex Key

Use a 2 mm Hex Key to change the clip.

Different Clip

The V60 is supplied with a Molle clip as standard,

but different clips are available upon request.

Caution

Ensure the control unit is securely fastened to your equip-

ment, to avoid personal injury in the case of physical impact.

Do Not Stress Connections

Cables should be positioned without hard bends

at the connectors.

Place Through Webbing

The Molle clip is threaded through two Molle

straps, with the hook grasping the lower Molle

strap.

Note

The clip can also be rotated when mounting to allow the

V60 to be attached in different directions.

Cable Management

Caution

• Ensure cables are securely fastened to avoid

entanglement.

• Care should be taken not over-stress cables mounted

in equipment.

Storage and Maintenance

Removing Connectors

Do not attempt to disconnect cables from the

V60 by pulling the cable. Remove by pulling on

the connector.

Fitting Cables to Equipment

Do not thread cables through equipment, such

that they are subject to abrasion.

Protect from Force

To avoid damaging the V60, store in a

protected area without excess weight.

Dry and Ventilated

Store the V60 in a dry and ventilated area with

caps removed to avoid moisture build-up in

connectors.

Clean in Fresh Water

If the V60 becomes dirty or exposed to salt

water, rinse in fresh water.

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INVISIO is a registered trademark of

INVISIO Communications A/S.

BCM

INVISIO Bone Conduction Microphone.

Patented in-ear communication microphone for transmitting.

Hear-Thru

Microphone situated on the headset to monitor audio

situational awareness of ambient surroundings.

PTT

Push-to-talk is used when transmitting during a 2-way radio

communication. Pressing the PTT button enables transmission.

Releasing enables monitoring.

PTT Mode

PTT Mode allows communication in both directions, but not

simultaneously. When receiving the user must wait for the

signal to end, before begin transmitting.

Open Mic Mode

Open-Mic Mode allows communication in both directions

simultaneously. This allows all users to monitor and transmit

at the same time.

Latching

Latching is turning and keeping the microphone on.

INVISIO IntelliCable

™

Intelligent cable system enabling recognition of attached device.

Glossary of Terms

Audio Tones

General Rule for Audio Tones

The general rule for the V60 audio tones is based an on/off rule:

• On: 1 Beep

• Off: 2 Beeps

• Error: 3 Beeps

Hear-thru control

• Hear-thru on (1 Beep) - Hear-thru off (2 Beeps)

• Volume up/down (1 Beep)

Radio control

• PTT press (1 Beep) - PTT release (2 Beeps)

• Connect radio (No Tone) - Disconnect radio (No Tone)

• Latching on (1 Beep) - Latching off (2 Beeps)

System

• Power on (1 Beep)

• Power Off (No Tone)

• Open Mic Mode: On (1 Beep) - Off (2 Beeps)

Note

When using a battery pack (PS30), please refer to its user

manual for tones.