The WBPX Wireless Beltpack X¶
The Green-GO WBPX Beltpack X provides direct access to up to 32 high quality, low latency channels via a full-color OLED display; indicating the name, volume level, and status of a channel. With 4 associated push-buttons, controlling each channel's screen features; Talk, Listen or Call depending on which function is selected. Two rotary multifunction encoders are located symmetrically on either side of the belt pack, making it suitable for left- and right-handed users. The device's buttons and display functions can be configured and provide direct access to up to four channels, with further channels accessible within an extended menu.
Audio is presented through a XLR4M HEADSET connector (handset not included), receiving its power via an 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery pack NRGP. Chargeable from an integrated mini-B USB 2.0 port or BC6 Battery Charger
Sharing most features with its BPX Beltpack X siblings, making the switch between wired and wireless devices easy. If you need bigger buttons and a little bit more weather protection, check out the sports version; available as wired and wireless versions.
What's in the box?¶
The Green-GO WBPX wireless Beltpack X comes with the following package contents:
- 1 x Green-GO WBPX wireless Beltpack X
- 1 x Green-GO NRGP lithium-ion battery pack (1800 mAh)
- 1 x Universal USB power supply (CEE7/16, NEMA-1, BS-1363, AS-3112)
- 1 x Printed quickstart guide
Optional Green-GO accessories
- Green-GO HS200S single ear & HS200D dual ear headset
- Green-GO NRGP lithium-ion battery pack (1800 mAh)
- Green-GO BC6 battery charger
- Green-GO PoE network switches
Device overview¶
Front panel¶
- 2 Multifunction Encoders
- The Encoder Left and Encoder Right allow for rotation and clicks. The encoders primary use is adjusting volumes, navigating the setup menu, and more.
- 4 Buttons
- The four Buttons are primarily used to operate a channel. The function of buttons can vary, depending on context.
- 4 RGB Status LED
- The device or channel status is presented by four powerful RGB LEDs.
- 1 OLED Display
- The high contrast, color OLED display presents channel and device information clearly but compactly.
- 1 Belt Clip
- A robust spring-steel belt clip secures the belt pack on your belt or clothing.
Back panel¶
- 1 Battery Compartment
- The battery compartment holds the Green-GO NRGP lithium-ion battery pack. The battery is locked into place by turning the knob to the upright position.
- 1 Status LED
- The status LED provides information about the charging state of the battery. A green LED indicates a fully charged battery.
- 1 On/Off switch
- The on/off switch is primarily used to power the device on or off. If configured, the on/off switch can be used to manually trigger a switch of antennas (roaming).
- 1 Internal Piezo Buzzer
- The internal piezo buzzer can transmit incomming alarm signals like the alert call or cue signals.
- 1 Neutrik XLR4-Male headset connector
- It's possible to connect any headset to the XLR4M headset connector. The built-in amplifier supports an impedance range from 32 Ω to 600 Ω.
- 1 Mini-USB
- The mini USB connector can be used to charge, program, or update the device.
The user interface¶
The user interface of the wireless WBPX Beltpack X is configurable and allows direct access and control over up to four channels.
The four buttons and status LED provide easy access to multiple functions, depending on the device's configuration. Two multifunction encoders on each side of the device allow you to navigate menus and control various functions.
Tip: Please check our quickstart guide to find a detailed description on how to use this device in a Green-GO system.
Check out our guide on the Wireless X system to find out more about how to connect your wireless belt pack(s) to the Green-GO WAA wireless antenna.
Power the device on or off¶
Before powering your device, check that the battery is locked into the compartment: The latch of the battery should be in a vertical position.
To power on your Green-GO WBPX wireless Beltpack X, you need to pull the on/off switch on the bottom of the device.
The power-down of the device always needs to be confirmed by pressing Button 4 while holding the on/off switch.
If the user does not confirm the power-down, the device will not shut down.
Channel display & status¶
The color OLED display shows information about the user's channels and communication states.
- Channel Status
- The red
X
indicates that the Green-GO Engine can't reach any remote device for the configured channel target. - Channel ID
- This shows the ID of the channel. Usually, a user has access to channels 1 through 32.
- Display Name
- The name or display name of the channel target (user or group).
- Channel Color
- The channel color is defined by the channel target (user or group).
- Channel Volume
- The current channel volume level.
Channel status colors
With the factory default settings, the status LEDs signal the channel status as follows:
Color | State | Status | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Solid | Free | The channel has no communication target assigned. | |
Solid | No Member | No remote device or user is available on this channel. | |
Solid | Idle | The channel is assigned and idle. | |
Solid | Active | A remote user or device has activated the channel talk but is not transmitting audio. | |
Solid | Active VOX | The channel is receiving vox communication. | |
Blinking | Active Muted | The channel is muted but also receiving vox communication. | |
Solid | Talk | The channel has been manually opened and will transmit any audio from the active input. | |
Solid | Autotalk | The channel has been automatically opened and will transmit any audio from the active input. | |
Solid | Call | The channel received a short call signal. | |
Blinking | Alert Call | The channel is receiving or sending an alert call signal. | |
Blinking | Cue Attention | The channel is receiving or sending a cue attention signal. | |
Solid | Cue GO | The channel is receiving or sending a cue GO signal. | |
Solid | GPIO Control | The channel is transmitting a GPIO Control signal. |
UI modes¶
The user interface of the Green-GO WBPX wireless Beltpack X is configurable and allows direct access and control over up to four channels.
Depending on the configuration, the display structure and functions of the Buttons and status LED change:
The 2-channel mode provides comfortable access to the user's first two channels.
The two buttons next to each channel either enable the talk or call function.
The status LED next to each button indicates the respective channel states.
The 3-channel mode is the most versatile mode available. It provides direct access to the talk function of the user's first three channels.
The Button 4 has two functions. Primarily, it gives direct access to the extended channel view. However, its function changes to the call function as soon as any of the three channels have the the talk function activated. This enables the user to directly send a call sign to any currently active channel.
The 4-channel mode provides a direct access to the user's first four channels. Each Button is linked to the talk function of a channel.
Other functions like the call function are available in the extended channel view.
Encoder assignments¶
The Encoder Left and Encoder Right can be rotated and clicked (pulled towards the display). These actions are used to control volumes, and menus, answer voice communications, or switch screens.
The click is always used to either answer an incoming voice communication or to acknowledge a selection or function. The action of both encoder's rotation is configurable in the Device
setup menu:
- Main Volume: Rotate to control the device's main level.
- Program Audio: Rotate to control the volume of the program audio channel.
- Sidetone: Rotate to control the volume of the side tone.
With the device's default configuration, both Encoder rotations control the device's main level.
Status screen¶
The status screen primarily gives access to the extended channel view on the bottom row by pressing Button 4. The middle row shows the device's user.
The top row shows important device information like the current battery level and signal strength.
The status screen can be called up by clicking either the Encoder Left or Encoder Right (pulled towards the display).
The extended channel view can be accessed by pressing Button 4 while holding the Encoder.
The status information in the middle of the screen shows the user of the device. However, should the user view the status screen while receiving voice communications on any channel (answering voice communications), the status section in the middle of the screen will display the activated channel(s).
Extended channel view¶
The extended channel view gives full control over all 32 channels. It can be accessed either by pressing Button 4 using the 3-channel UI-mode or viewing the status screen.
The four Buttons adjust their functions according to the color indicators:
- Button 1 enables the talk function.
- Button 2 allows for channel volume control together with either Encoder.
- Button 3 enables the call function.
- Button 4 exits the extended channel view.
Rotating one of either Encoder will scroll through the channel list. The channel shown in the middle of the display is the current selection. This is indicated by the volume level beneath the channel name and by the colored channel number.
In the extended channel view, only one channel can be controlled at once. It is, however, possible to enable the talk function on multiple channels.
Channel states set in the extended channel view get cleared when exiting.
The channel Flexlist¶
The Flexlist is a new UI concept introduced with Green-GO 5.
The function essentially enables the user to quickly change a channel's communication target to a set of 20 pre-defined destinations (users and groups). This allows comfortable and easy control over more channels on devices with limited user interfaces, like this belt pack.
The Flexlist items can be added and configured either directly in a device's User Settings
setup menu or with the help of the software.
The Flexlist is enabled on a per-channel basis by configuring a channel's Channel Mode
to Flex
. Doing so on multiple channels gives independent access to the same Flexlist.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> User
└──> Settings
├──> ...
└──> Flexlist # (1)!
├──> ...
└──> - Add - # (2)!
- This setting allows configuring the device's Flexlist.
- Up to 20 items can be added to the device's Flexlist. Existing items can be removed by selecting them and chosing the option
None
.
Setup Menu
└──> User
└──> Channels
└──> CH #
├──> ...
└──> Channel Mode: Flex # (1)!
- The Flexlist becomes available as soon as a channel's mode is set to
Flex
.
Changing a channel's destination¶
Changing a channel's destination with the Flexlist is done by pressing a one-handed button combination:
- Activate the channel's talk function by pressing its Button.
- Click one of either Encoder Left or Encoder Right towards the display.
This brings up the Flexlist selection menu. The list can be scrolled with the encoders. A new channel destination is chosen by either clicking the Encoder or pressing Button 1.
Warning: Please be aware that muting a channel with Channel Mode: Flex
can't be directly muted. Muting these channels can only be done through the extended channel view.
Pairing your belt pack¶
The Green-GO WBPX wireless Beltpack X connects over DECT to a Green-GO WAA wireless antenna. As per the DECT specification, both connection partners need to authenticate against each other. This process is generally referred to as pairing.
With Green-GO 5 the configuration of your wireless DECT pairings has been redesigned. We now distinctly distinguish between ad-hock over-the-air pairings and X-Pool connections. These pairings are done in pools, each containing up to four wireless belt packs.
It is possible to have multiple pools of different types in one Green-GO system. However, all pools share the same DECT frequency space. Therefore the amount of possible connections is limited and influenced by the local environment.
Tip: Please check our guidance on how to estimate what is possible in your location.
The ad-hock over-the-air pools are configured and managed exclusively on the devices themselves. Meaning, adding or removing devices from the software is not possible. Also, roaming is not supported using this mode.
The X-Pool connections are set up by connecting the belt pack via USB to the Green-GO Control software and features roaming between up to 7 antennas.
Attention: This device documentation only covers the ad-hock over-the-air pairings. Please check out our guide on wireless connections to learn more about the X-Pool pairings.
Device preparations¶
It is advised to clear the DECT module of all involved devices before you start configuring your pairings. Clearing the module will remove all existing pairings and reset all active connections.
Reset an antenna's DECT module¶
Please follow these steps to clear the DECT module of your WAA antenna:
- When powered up, your WAA wireless antenna will indicate its current status with the status LED. The sequence shown below may be followed by a short red flash, indicating no configuration members could be found on the local network.
- Press the Button on the bottom of the device for approximately two seconds. The status LED will quickly blink green and switch to a slow red flash to indicate an enabled pairing mode.
- Press and hold the Button for approximately ten seconds to start the reset of the DECT module. While beginning the clearing process, the status LED will flash red with medium frequency. Once the process has been initialized, the status LED will change its pattern to a short green flash followed by a very long red flash.
- Release the Button.
- The reset will take approximately 20 seconds to complete. After the reset has been finished, the pattern of the status LED will return to the OTA status.
Reset a belt pack's DECT module¶
The DECT module of a WBPX or WBPXSP wireless belt pack can be cleared in the DECT
setup menu. After the process has been initiated, a popup featuring the message Program Wireless
is shown. The process is completed after the message disappears.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> DECT
└──> Information
└──> Clear RF
└──> Yes Reset
Configure an OTA pairing¶
The pairing of devices is done in sequence, meaning you can only pair one device at a time.
Notice: The over-the-air pairing method doesn't allow deleting or overriding single pairings. The only way to clear a pairing on an antenna is by resetting its DECT module; this, in turn, disconnects all connected devices and removes all pairings.
Enable pairing mode on the antenna¶
Before you can pair a wireless device, you need to enable the pairing mode on the Green-GO WAA wireless antenna. You do this by pressing the Button for approximately two seconds.
The status LED will quickly blink green five times and switch to a slow red flash to indicate an enabled pairing mode.
With the pairing mode enabled, the status LED will indicate the current slot ID being set up by flashing the status LED green.
An antenna with all four available slots occupied or configured in X-Pool mode will refuse to enter pairing mode and indicate this by a medium alternating red/green flash.
Pair the belt pack¶
Next, you can start the pairing on the wireless belt pack by navigating to the DECT
setup menu. Here, you can start the pairing by selecting Pair Antenna
. If this entry is missing, the belt pack is already connected to an antenna - in this case, you should reset the DECT module.
A popup on the belt pack will inform the user about the pairing status.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
└──> DECT
└──> Pair Antenna
└──> Start Pairing
Charging the battery¶
It is possible to charge the NRGP lithium-ion battery pack by connecting the universal USB power supply to the mini-USB connector. Alternatively, you can use the Green-GO BC6 battery charger to charge up to 6 battery packs at once.
Also, it is possible to extend the battery life by connecting an external 5 V USB power pack to the belt pack.
The setup menu¶
The setup menu allows local access to almost all user and device configuration properties. All changes in the setup menu are done and stored locally on the device but can be easily synced back into the configuration file using the Green-GO Control software. These settings are also persistent on the device unless overwritten.
The wireless WBPX Beltpack X features two methods to access the setup menu:
Method A | Method B |
---|---|
Pull the Encoder Left+Encoder Right up towards the display. | Press Button 1+Button 3 after pulling and holding either the Encoder Left or Encoder Right up towards the display. |
Navigating the setup menu is primarily done by the rotation and click of the Encoder Left or Encoder Right
- The Encoder rotation moves a selection or changes a selected value.
- A click of the Encoder or Button 1 enters submenus and allows to change values.
- A submenu can be exited either with the menu entry
Exit
orCancel
, or alternatively with a click of the Button 2 button.
Access to the setup menu can be restricted by configuring the security options of a configuration file or user with the help of the Green-GO Control software. For example, the user may be asked to enter the Tech Pincode
before access is given to submenus depeding on security configurations.
Setup Menu Guide
Setup Menu
├──> User
│ ├──> Select User
│ ├──> Channels
│ │ └──> # channel ID
│ │ ├──> Assign
│ │ ├──> Listen Override
│ │ ├──> Listen
│ │ ├──> Level
│ │ ├──> Talk Mode
│ │ ├──> Priority
│ │ ├──> Listen Mode
│ │ ├──> Call Mode
│ │ ├──> Cue Mode
│ │ └──> Channel Mode
│ ├──> Special Channels
│ │ ├──> Direct
│ │ ├──> Program Audio
│ │ ├──> Announce
│ │ └──> Emergency
│ ├──> Flexlist
│ │ ├──> ...
│ │ └──> Add
│ ├──> Settings
│ │ ├──> Active Time
│ │ ├──> Reply Mode
│ │ ├──> Isolate
│ │ ├──> Tone Level
│ │ ├──> Alert Tone
│ │ ├──> Room
│ │ ├──> Room Dim
│ │ ├──> Room Output
│ │ ├──> Priority Dim
│ │ ├──> Popup
│ │ └──> Cue Timeout
│ └──> Script
├──> Audio
│ ├──> Sidetone
│ ├──> Gain
│ ├──> Compressor
│ ├──> Gate Threshold
│ ├──> Gate Hold
│ ├──> Source
│ ├──> Headset Bias
│ ├──> Output Limiter
│ └──> Main Level
├──> Device
│ ├──> UI Mode
│ ├──> Enc Left
│ ├──> Enc Right
│ ├──> Extended
│ ├──> Buzzer
│ ├──> Flip
│ ├──> LED Intensity
│ ├──> LED Timeout
│ └──> Screen Timeout
├──> Config
│ ├──> Join Config
│ ├──> Default Config
│ └──> Factory Default
├──> DECT
│ ├──> Mode
│ ├──> Pair Antenna
│ ├──> Codec
│ ├──> Information
│ └──> Force Reconnect
└──> Info
├──> Name
├──> Config
├──> Firmware
├──> Serial
├──> Uptime
└──> Reset Defaults
User¶
The User
submenu holds settings for user-relevant configuration like:
- The user that is linked to the device.
- The channel configuration.
- Configuration for the four special channels.
- The user's Flexlist.
- General user settings (color, communication settings, etc.).
- Script management.
Select User¶
Available Users¶
This menu lists all available users of the active configuration file.
Setup menu: User ▸ Select User
Option range: Defined by configuration file
Default: Unset
Channels¶
Channel 1 ‒ 32¶
The following is available for each of the 32 channels.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups, Users
Default: Unset
Listen Override¶
This option allows defining a separate listen source for the channel. The user talks to the primary target assigned but listens to the group defined here.
The primary use case allows for commando communications to several recipients while keeping possible feedback private (1 follow-spot caller, multiple follow-spot operators).
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen Override
Option range: None, Groups
Default: Unset
Listen¶
A channel can be enabled or muted independently from the set channel Level
. The Listen
state of the channel can be easily toggled on or off without losing the set channel level.
This option may be influenced by the Listen Mode
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen
Option range: Muted, On
Default: On
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Level
Option range: -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Talk Mode¶
The Talk Mode
defines how a channel can be activated for vox communications with the talk button.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | This option disables the talk function on the channel. |
Momentary | This option allows for a push-to-talk style of operation. |
Latch | This option acts as a toggle: The first press enables talk, the second press disables talk. |
Latch/Mom | This option allows for a mixed operation. Short presses act as a latch toggle, and long button presses allow for momentary communication. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Talk Mode
Option range: Disabled, Momentary, Latch, Latch/Mom
Default: Latch/Mom
Priority¶
A channel can be configured with one of three priorities. For example, when a higher priority channel transmits, communication with lower priority can be attenuated (Priority Dim).
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Priority
Option range: Low, Normal, High
Default: Normal
Listen Mode¶
The Listen
state defines a muted or unmuted channel. The Listen Mode
options define if and how the channel's listen state is toggled.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Listen On Talk | This mode enables the Listen state of the channel (unmutes), as soon as the talk is active on the channel. Disabling talk on the channel will disable the Listen state again (mute). |
No Listen On Talk | An active talk doesn't affect the Listen state of the channel, but the channel respects the Isolate function. |
Ignore Isolate | This mode ignores the Isolate function. |
Fixed | This mode doesn't change the Listen state. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Listen Mode
Option range: Listen On Talk, No Listen On Talk, Isolate Ignore, Fixed
Default: Listen On Talk
Call Mode¶
This option defines if call signals can be sent and/or received on the channel.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | This option disables all call signals on the channel. |
Recv Only | Call signals can be received on the channel. |
Send Only | Call signals can be sent to the channel. |
Send/Recv | This mode enables the sending and receiving of call signals on the channel. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Call Mode
Option range: Disabled, Recv Only, Send Only, Send/Recv
Default: Send/Recv
Cue Mode¶
The Cue Mode
defines how an incomming cue signal is handled.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Normal | This option allows for a three-staged cue signal with a manual ready reply. |
Auto Answer | This option automatically answers incomming cue signals on this channel, reducing the effective stages to ready and go. |
Ignore | This option ignores incomming cue signals. Cue signals sent may be answered by other devices. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Cue Mode
Option range: Normal, Auto Answer, Ignore
Default: Normal
Channel Mode¶
The Channel Mode
allows for simple automation that enables complex channel configurations. Things like automatic replies and GPIO control can be configured here.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Normal | This is the default setting. The channel takes no action when voice communication is received. |
No Reply | This option disables the Answer/Reply function on the channel. |
Reply Direct | With this option set, the Answer/Reply function will only reply to the last active member of a group. |
Auto Reply | This option automatically activates the talk function on the channel as soon as voice communication is received. |
Autotalk | This option automatically opens the channel as soon as the enabled input becomes active. |
Solo Talk | This option automatically disables the talk function on any other channel when the talk function of the channel itself is set to active. |
Flex | This option enables the user's Flexlist on the channel and allows for a quick channel destination change. The Flexlist is called by pressing a channel Button and pulling up either Encoder Left or Encoder Right. |
GPIO Control | This sends a special GPIO control data packet on the channel and disables the talk function for the channel. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Channels ▸ ID ▸ Channel Mode
Option range: Normal, No Reply, Reply Direct, Auto Reply, Autotalk, Solo Talk, Flex, GPIO Control
Default: Normal
Special Channels¶
Each user has, in addition to the 32 normal channels, four additional special channels.
- The temporary duplex channel for private communications.
- The passive program audio channel.
- The passive annoucements channel.
- The passive emergency channel.
Direct¶
The direct channel is temporary and functions bi-directional.
The channel gets created as soon as any remote user who isn't configured on any of the 32 channels contacts the user linked to this device (voice communication, call signal, cue signal).
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Priority¶
A channel can be configured with one of three priorities. For example, when a higher priority channel transmits, communication with lower priority can be attenuated (Priority Dim).
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Priority
Option range: Low, Normal, High
Default: Normal
Cue Mode¶
The Cue Mode
defines how an incomming cue signal is handled.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Normal | This option allows for a three-staged cue signal with a manual ready reply. |
Auto Answer | This option automatically answers incomming cue signals on this channel, reducing the effective stages to ready and go. |
Ignore | This option ignores incomming cue signals. Cue signals sent may be answered by other devices. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Direct ▸ Cue Mode
Option range: Normal, Auto Answer, Ignore
Default: Normal
Program¶
The channel for program audio is passive (listen-only), meaning the user can only receive audio on this channel. The channel receives audio through a group, has independent volume control, and supports dimming when the user receives an audio signal on any of his 32 regular channels.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Dim¶
The program audio channel can automatically attenuate as soon as any of the other channels is active.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Program ▸ Dim
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ -6 dB, Off (6 dB increments)
Default: Off
Announce¶
The announcement channel is a passive channel (listen-only) that transmits with a higher priority as regular channels. Incoming audio transmissions on this channel can attenuate communication on any of the regular channels, depending on the Priority Dim
setting.
The announcement channel receives its audio through a group. To send audio to this channel, the configured group needs to be assigned to one of the 32 regular channels of a user.
Warning: Please configure talking access to the source group of the announcement channel carefully, as any communication through the group may interrupt ongoing user communication.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Announce ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Announce ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Emergency¶
The emergency channel is a passive channel (listen-only) that transmits with the highest priority. Incoming audio transmissions on this channel will mute any communication on any of the 32 regular channels.
The emergency channel receives its audio through a group. To send audio to this channel, the configured group needs to be assigned to one of the 32 regular channels of a user.
Warning: Please configure talking access to the source group of the emergency channel carefully, as any communication through the group may interrupt ongoing user communication.
Assign¶
This menu allows selecting a communication target for the channel. Entering this menu will bring up a pre-filter that provides easy access to the active configuration file's available groups and users.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Emergency ▸ Assign
Option range: None, Groups
Default: None
Level¶
This option defines the output level for the channel.
Setup menu: User ▸ Special Channels ▸ Emergency ▸ Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Flexlist¶
This menu allows customizing the user's Flexlist
.
Add¶
The entry - Add -
at the bottom of the menu allows you to add up to 20 users or groups. Selecting an existing assignment enables one to change or remove it.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Flexlist
Option range: Add, Flexlist entries
Default: Unset
Settings¶
The user settings configure global communication functions. These settings affect communication on all channels and are not adjustable on a per-channel basis.
Active Time¶
The Active Time
defines a delay that keeps the channel active after the last voice transmission has been received. The main use for this is to give users a chance to identify the transmitting channel before it goes inactive again.
Warning: This setting directly influences some functions on a Green-GO engine like Answer/Reply
by setting the state Answer
to active.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Active Time
Option range: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, 120 sec
Default: 5 seconds
Reply Mode¶
The Reply Mode
defines the behavior of the Answer/Reply
function.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | This option disables the Answer/Reply function. |
Active | This option enables the Answer/Reply function to answer all currently ongoing voice communication. |
Last | This option enables the Answer/Reply function to only answer the last incoming transmission. |
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Reply Mode
Option range: Disabled, Active, Last
Default: Last
Isolate¶
This function mutes all channels that do not have an active talk enabled. Channels will be unmuted as soon as no channel has the talk function enabled.
This function is helpful to control incoming audio in hectic systems. It limits the received audio to active user communications.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Isolate
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Disabled
Tone Level¶
The Tone Level
defines the loudness for all alarm signals like cue signals and the Alert Call
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Tone Level
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ 0 dB (6 dB increments)
Default: -12 dB
Alert Tone¶
This settings defines the alarm signal type for things like Alert Call
or cue signals.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Alert Tone
Option range: Fast, Slow, Pulse
Default: Fast
Room¶
This setting assigns a user to a room, available in the configuration file.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room
Option range: None, Available Rooms
Default: Unset
Room Dim¶
The Room Dim
option configures if and how the audio signals from the configured room should be attenuated. The output affected by this setting is defined by the option Room Output
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room Dim
Option range: Mute, -24db ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off
Room Output¶
The option Room Output
defines the hardware output on which audio signals from the configured room will be attenuated. The attenuation itself is configured by the setting Room Dim
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Room Output
Option range: Both, 1, 2
Default: Both
Priority Dim¶
The property Priority Dim
defines the amount channels with lower priority that get attenuated as soon as audio is transmitted on higher priority channels. Each of the 32 generic channels can have one of three priorities.
Activating this setting and defining channel priorities will help to manage user stations with high communication traffic.
Warning: This setting does not affect the behavior of the special channels Emergency
or Program Audio
.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Priority Dim
Option range: Mute, -24 dB ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: Off
Popup¶
This setting defines if and what popups are shown to the user.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
System Only | This is the bare minimum. System popups for system events like joining a configuration, etc., will always be shown. |
Cue | This option will show popups for system notifications and incoming cue signals. |
Cue+Direct | This option enables popups for system events, cue signals, and communications on the special channel for temporary direct communication. |
Cue/Direct/Extended | This option enables popups for system events, cue signals, direct channel communications, and communications on channels that are not directly available through the UI (hidden). |
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Popup
Option range: System Only, Cue, Cue+Direct, Cue/Direct/Extended
Default: Cue/Direct/Extended
Cue Timeout¶
This setting defines the hold-time for an outgoing GO cue signal.
Setup menu: User ▸ Settings ▸ Cue Timeout
Option range: 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 5 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, 120 sec
Default: 5 sec
Script¶
Loaded Script¶
This menu shows the currently loaded script and allows to load any script stored in the configuration.
Available Scripts¶
This submenu is available by clicking on the currently loaded script and lists all scripts stored in the configuration file.
Setup menu: User ▸ Scripts ▸ Script Name
Option range: Available scripts
Default: Unset
Status¶
This property shows the current status of the currently loaded script.
Audio¶
The Audio
submenu holds all settings relevant for the user's audio input and outputs.
On a Green-GO belt pack, only one audio profile is available. The audio profile stores all settings relevant to the user's audio input and output(s).
Sidetone¶
The property Sidetone
configures the amount of the user's input fed back into its headset output(s). When activated, the sidetone is never routed to a device's front speaker to prevent signal feedback.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Sidetone
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ 0 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Gain¶
The input Gain
configures the amplification of the input signal. The range of this setting depends on the input source chosen.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gain
Option range: Headset: +30 dB ‒ +60 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: none
Compressor¶
This is a simple Compressor
that can be enabled with this setting. It reduces the dynamic range of the input signal by attenuating the louder parts of the signal, making it less likely to transmit distorted audio. When this setting is enabled, the timings of the compressor can be adjusted.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Compressor
Option range: Off, Fast, Med, Slow
Default: Med
Gate Threshold¶
The option Gate Threshold
defines the threshold for the noise-gate to open the microphone. Audio signals below the configured threshold will be cut out and not transmitted.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gate Threshold
Option range: -50 dB ‒ -25 dB (5 dB increments), Off
Default: -50 dB
Gate Hold¶
The property Gate Hold
defines the hold time after which the noise-gate closes again after being activated once.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Gate Hold
Option range: Short, Medium, Long, Xlong
Default: Medium
Source¶
The menu Source
allows selecting one of the device's audio inputs or a test tone as the user's input source.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Source
Option range: Headset, 375Hz, 1kHz, 1.2kHz, 2.5kHz
Default: Headset
Headset Bias¶
The option Headset Bias
allows to supply up to 2.5 V of power to an electret or condenser microphone on a headset connected to the XLR4 connector.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Headset Bias
Option range: Off, On
Default: Off
Output Limiter¶
The option Output Limiter
allows configuring a simple limiter for the user's audio output(s). The limiter attenuates the loudest part of the user's channel mix to prevent potential signal clipping.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Output Limiter
Option range: -24 dB ‒ -6 dB (6 dB increments), Off
Default: -6 dB
Main Level¶
The Main Level
acts as a master for all device outputs. It allows to quickly lower or raise all the output levels simultaneously.
Setup menu: Audio ▸ Audio Profile ▸ Main Level
Option range: Mute, -40 dB ‒ +12 dB (1 dB increments)
Default: 0 dB
Device¶
The Device
submenu holds settings for the device-relevant configuration.
UI Mode¶
The setting 'UI Mode' controls the layout of the user interface.
Mode | Description |
---|---|
2 Channel | This mode gives direct access to talk and the call function on the user's first two channels. |
3 Channel | This mode makes the user's first three channels directly available ( talk) and gives direct access to either the extended channel view or to the call function. |
4 Channel | This mode gives direct access to the talk function of the user's first four channels. |
Tip: A more detailed description for the available UI-modes and the respective button assignments can be found here.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ UI Mode
Option range: 2 Channel, 3 Channel, 4 Channel
Default: 2 Channel
Enc Left¶
This setting allows configuring the action of the rotation for Encoder Left.
Action | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | The encoder's rotation has no function. |
Main Volume | The encoder's rotation controls the device's main volume. |
Program | The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the program audio channel. |
Sidetone | The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the sidetone. |
Channel 1 ‒ 4 | The encoder's rotation controls the volume for a specific channel. |
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Enc Left
Option range: Disabled, Main Volume, Program, Sidetone, Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4
Default: Main Volume
Enc Right¶
This setting allows configuring the action of the rotation for Encoder Right.
Action | Description |
---|---|
Disabled | The encoder's rotation has no function. |
Main Volume | The encoder's rotation controls the device's main volume. |
Program | The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the program audio channel. |
Sidetone | The encoder's rotation controls the volume for the sidetone. |
Channel 1 ‒ 4 | The encoder's rotation controls the volume for a specific channel. |
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Enc Right
Option range: Disabled, Main Volume, Program, Sidetone, Channel 1, Channel 2, Channel 3, Channel 4
Default: Main Volume
Extended¶
The property Extended
defines if the user is able to access the extended channel view or not.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ UI Mode
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Enabled
Buzzer¶
The property Buzzer
controls if the built-in piezo speaker transmits alarm tones for an alert call or cue signal.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Buzzer
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Enabled
Flip¶
The property Flip
defines the orientation of the color OLED display.
Option | Description |
---|---|
No Flip | The display is oriented normally. |
Main | This option flips the following screens by 180°:
|
Menu | This option flips the setup menu by 180°. |
Both | This option flips all screens by 180°. |
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Flip
Option range: No Flip, Main, Menu, Both
Default: No Flip
LED Intensity¶
The option LED Intensity
controls the brightness of the status and button backlights.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ LED Intensity
Option range: Min, 1 ‒ 6 (1 increments), Max
Default: 4
LED Timeout¶
The option LED Timeout
defines if the status and button backlights of the device will be controlled by the Screen Timeout
.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ LED Timeout
Option range: Disabled, Enabled
Default: Disabled
Screen Timeout¶
The option Screen Timeout
configures a timer that turns off all displays when the device is idle. Any user action or communication received will restart the timer and reactivate the displays.
Setup menu: Device ▸ Device Settings ▸ Screen Timeout
Option range: Always On, 1 Minute, 10 Minutes, 1 Hour, 10 Hours
Default: 1 Hour
Config¶
The Config
submenu allows loading configurations onto the device without the use of the Green-GO Control software.
Tip: The currently used configuration can be viewed in the Info
submenu.
Join Config¶
This submenu lists all active configurations in a local network. However, the device's configuration currently being used will not be shown.
Available Configurations¶
Clicking on any entry will bring up a confirmation screen. Pressing the option Join
will load the configuration onto the device.
Notice: Depending on the security setup of a configuration, you may be asked to provide a config password before being allowed to join.
Setup menu: Config ▸ Join Config ▸ Configuration Name
Default Configuration¶
This submenu allows loading a custom default configuration.
Tip: You can [define a custom configuration](../software/views/config.md#default-config with the help of the Green-GO Control software.
Load¶
The factory default configuration file will be loaded by clicking the' Load' property.
Setup menu: Config ▸ Default Configuration ▸ Load
Factory Default¶
This submenu allows loading the factory default configuration file.
Load¶
By clicking the Load
option, the factory default configuration file will be loaded.
Setup menu: Config ▸ Factory Default ▸ Load
DECT¶
The DECT
menu allows you to configure and manage pairings to a Green-GO WAA wireless antenna. Each wireless device has to be paired to an antenna to be connected to the Green-GO communication network.
Tip: Check out our guide on the WirelessX system to find out more on how to configure and manage your wireless connections.
Mode¶
Green-GO 5 now has two pairing modes for X-series devices: X-Pool
and over-the-air pairing. Both methods are not compatible with one another. The status of this menu changes depending on what mode is currently used.
X Pool¶
The X-Pool
pairing method is primarily configured with the Green-GO Control software. It is, however, possible to change the pool or delete a pairing in the device's setup menu.
Tip: Please check out our guide on the WirelessX system for more details on configuring and setting up an X-Pool
pairing.
Available Pools¶
While it's not possible to initiate an X-Pool
pairing in the device's setup menu, it's still possible to switch pools via this option.
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Mode: X-Pool ▸ Pool Name
Option range: Existing pools
Default: none
Delete Antenna¶
An active pairing can be deleted by activating this function.
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Mode: X-Pool ▸ Delete Antenna
Over-the-Air¶
The over-the-air pairing method allows for quick ad-hock pairings without the need for any software.
Tip: Check out the chapter on how to pair your belt pack for guidance on this method.
Antenna Name¶
This option only displays the device name of the Green-GO WAA wireless antenna.
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Mode: Over-the-Air ▸ Antenna Name
Delete Antenna¶
An active pairing can be deleted by activating this function.
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Mode: Over-the-Air ▸ Delete Antenna
Codec¶
The property Codec
allows configuring the audio quality and wireless bandwidth used by the device.
Option | Description |
---|---|
Wideband | With this mode enabled, the wireless connection will use the G.722 codec (100 Hz ‒ 7 kHz). A wireless connection using this codec will use two DECT timeslots for a better audio quality but at the cost of the possible amount of wireless users. |
Narrowband | With this mode enabled, the wireless connection will use the G.726 codec (300 Hz ‒ 3.4 kHz). A wireless connection using this codec will only use one DECT timeslot, using less DECT bandwidth at the cost of lower audio quality. |
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Codec
Option range: Wideband, Narrowband
Default: Wideband
Information¶
The information menu mainly provides information about the DECT module's configuration.
Region¶
This option shows the currently configured region. This menu only provides information. Changing this setting is only possible with the Green-GO Control software.
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Information ▸ Region
ID¶
This option shows the unique ID of the DECT module.
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Information ▸ ID
Clear RF¶
The Clear RF
function allows resetting or clear the DECT module. This function should be executed each time before changing the pairing method used.
Setup menu: DECT ▸ Information ▸ Clear RF
Info¶
The Info
submenu makes the most important configuration settings available to view in one place. Some of the options available provide tools for debugging the device or system.
Name¶
This option shows the device name.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Name
Config¶
This submenu shows the information regarding the current configuration file used by the device.
The provided information can be helpful when debugging problems regarding devices that are out of sync.
Name¶
This option shows the name of the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Name
Stamp¶
This option shows the timestamp of the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Stamp
Sample Rate¶
This option shows the sample rate used by the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Sample Rate
Multicast IP¶
This option shows the currently set multicast IP of the configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ Multicast IP
ID¶
This option shows the unique ID of the currently active configuration file.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Config ▸ ID
IP¶
This submenu shows the current IP address of the device and allows to ping a remote IPv4 target to verify the current network connection.
Ping¶
This option allows defining an IPv4 target to be pinged.
Setup menu: Info ▸ IP ▸ Ping
Packets¶
This option allows initiating the ping script, sending out ten consecutive pings to the defined target. Also, this option acts as a total packets counter, showing how many packets have been sent.
Tip: Activating this option again will restart the script.
Setup menu: Info ▸ IP ▸ Packets
Packet Statistics¶
Lost
- Counter showing the numbers of packets lost during the last run of the ping script.
Avg
- The average response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.
Min
- The minimum response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.
Max
- The maximum response time recorded for the last run of the ping script.
Warning: On a local Green-GO network, the response times shouldn't exceed 1ms!
Firmware¶
This option displays the device's firmware version.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Firmware
Serial¶
This option displays the device's serial number.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Serial
Reset To Defaults¶
This submenu allows resetting the complete device or parts of the configuration back to the factory defaults.
Reset Device¶
This option allows resetting the device configuration back to the factory defaults.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Device
Reset Audio¶
This option allows resetting the audio configuration back to the factory defaults.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reset Audio
Reload User¶
This option allows reloading the current user and all its settings.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Reload User
Factory Reset¶
This option allows resetting the complete device back to factory defaults.
Setup menu: Info ▸ Reset to Defaults ▸ Factory Reset