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Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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FCC /IC STATEMENTS, TRADEMARKS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection...
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5. In the event of an equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by Black Box or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to the supplier or to an...
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Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility—in this case, Black Box. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
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VOICE CONFERENCING SYSTEM NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
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NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
Party to a Call) ................10 4.3 Increasing and Decreasing the Volume .......... 11 4.4 Muting and Un-Muting the Microphones ........11 4.5 Redialing the Last Number .............. 11 5. Troubleshooting ..................12 5.1 Calling Black Box ................12 5.2 Shipping and Packaging ..............12...
CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Compliance — FCC Part 15 Class A, Part 68; DOC class/MDC classe A; ETL certified Registration Numbers — FCC: CQQUSA-21128-NT-T; DOC/MDC: 17386160A Ringer Equivalency 0.6 Bels Number — Load Number — Interfaces — Main module: Proprietary; Power-interface module: Telco and proprietary Dial Type —...
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VOICE CONFERENCING SYSTEM Speaker — 4" (10.2-cm) full-range Maximum Volume — Greater than 90 decibels (measured at 1 ft. [30 cm]) User Controls — 20-key hot keypad (only 18 keys are functional) Indicators — (2) LEDs on main module Connectors — Main module: (1) Bottom-mounted RJ-45 female;...
CHAPTER 4: Operation 2. Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Voice Conferencing System. A significant step forward in the evolution of hands-free calling, the VCS provides the ultimate in clear, natural audio conferencing through any analog telephone line. 2.1 Overview With the Voice Conferencing System, you can conduct an audio conference with the interactive qualities and audio characteristics of a face-to-face meeting over an ordinary phone line.
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VOICE CONFERENCING SYSTEM CHAPTER 2: Introduction (1) Power-lnterface Module The power-interface module has a U.S.-standard three-prong 120-VAC power plug that can be plugged into any 110-VAC outlet. It provides the main module with power and a connection to an analog phone line. (Cable to (Cable to main module...
CHAPTER 4: Operation 2.3 The Keypad Keys and Their Functions The Voice Conferencing System has a standard dial keypad, as shown in the illustration below. (The keys that are not labeled are reserved for future use.) The keypad is “hot,” meaning that the VCS will go off hook automatically when you start dialing—you don’t have to press the ON/OFF button first.
VOICE CONFERENCING SYSTEM CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.4 Other Features The Voice Conferencing System has an abundance of top-of-the-line features, including: • Built-in non-bias full-duplex operation. This means that people at the remote end, especially if they are on handsets, will be able to hear what’s going on in the local room even when they are interrupted, not just when they interrupt.
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CHAPTER 4: Operation • 16-bit codec input and output sampling that gives you the same accurate, lifelike sound you would get from a good CD player. This level of sound quality rivals that of a face-to-face meeting and simply can’t be achieved by conference phones with 8- or 12-bit codecs.
VOICE CONFERENCING SYSTEM CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation CAUTION! When you install or modify telephone wiring, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury. These precautions should include the following: • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. •...
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CHAPTER 4: Operation 3. Plug one end of the 6-conductor cable (the remaining cable) into the power-interface module’s smaller socket (labeled “TO TEL LINE”). Plug the other end of this cable into a standard telephone wall jack. Refer to the illustration on the previous page. 4.
VOICE CONFERENCING SYSTEM 4. Operation 4.1 Placing, Answering, and Ending Calls To place a call from the Voice Conferencing System, either just begin dialing directly from the keypad or press the ON/OFF key before you dial. (The VCS goes off hook automatically when you start dialing if you haven’t already pressed the ON/OFF key.) The two LEDs on the VCS’s main module will turn from red to green, indicating that the Voice Conferencing System is off hook.
CHAPTER 4: Operation You cannot drop the second party’s line and continue talking to the third party; you must ask the second party to hang up. (This is a limitation of the worldwide phone system, not of the VCS.) Once the second party hangs up, the third party becomes the second party, and you can add a new third party to the line if you wish.
If you need to transport or ship your Voice Conferencing System: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship a unit for repair or return, contact Black Box to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number, and make sure you...