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Summary of Contents for Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1
- Page 1 StenoCast ™ Wireless Realtime User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction........................2 Getting Started ........................3 2.1 Box content ........................3 2.2 Standard Configuration....................3 2.3 Status Indication......................3 Configuration ........................5 3.1 Starting the Configuration over a Serial Port..............5 3.2 Starting the Configuration over a Bluetooth Connection..........5 3.3 Using the Configuration Software .................6... -
Page 3: Introduction
StenoCast X1 User Manual 1 Introduction The StenoCast X1 Bluetooth serial port adapter makes it easy to turn any steno writer with a compatible serial port into a Bluetooth device. StenoCast X1 enables wireless communication with your computer to enable wireless realtime transcription. This User Manual describes the installation and usage of your StenoCast X1 Bluetooth serial port adapter. -
Page 4: Getting Started
• USB Bluetooth adapter (receiver) Important Please use the StenoCast X1 adapter only with the power supply delivered with the device. If you have to use another power supply, please make sure its voltage rating falls within the range indicated in the technical specification. Using a power supply voltage outside of the specified range will void any warranty. - Page 5 • The green LED flashes twice, followed by a short interval (~ 1 second) A Bluetooth connection to a remote device is active. • The red and the green LED both flash simultaneously The StenoCast X1 adapter is in configuration mode.
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Page 6: Configuration
StenoCast X1 Config.exe. When the program starts it searches for a StenoCast X1 adapter connected to a serial port (either COM 1 or COM 2). If the StenoCast X1 adapter cannot be found you can manually select the appropriate port. -
Page 7: Using The Configuration Software
StenoCast X1 adapter will be displayed (COM1 in the example below). The software will automatically search for Bluetooth devices within range. You can also query the services these devices offer. This is only required if you want to use the StenoCast X1 adapter as a Bluetooth Master (see section Bluetooth Master Operation ). - Page 8 Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual Own Name The name of your StenoCast X1 adapter that is displayed on a remote device querying your StenoCast X1 adapter. Security Settings Authentication When this options is enabled the StenoCast X1 adapter will only accept connections from a remote device it has been paired with.
- Page 9 Master Mode Name of remote Device The name of the device the StenoCast X1 adapter tries to connect to as a master. It is only displayed if the installed device is in range. If not, only its Bluetooth address will be displayed.
- Page 10 (DCE device) only. If this option has been selected you must connect the StenoCast X1 adapter to the PC before applying power if you need to use the configuration program again. The StenoCast X1 adapter will configure its serial port to operate when connected to a PC (DTE device) only. Remote Settings The Serial Port Profile allows port settings to be sent over the Bluetooth link.
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Page 11: Bluetooth Slave Operation
StenoCast X1 User Manual 4 Bluetooth Slave Operation As a Bluetooth slave the StenoCast X1 adapter will not try to connect to a remote device. Normally only the serial port settings and the security settings (if you want something more secure than the defaults) have to be configured. -
Page 12: Bluetooth Master Operation
StenoCast X1 User Manual 5 Bluetooth Master Operation If you like to use your StenoCast X1 adapter Plug as a Bluetooth Master device that can connect to other devices you have to configure it first. Please be aware that the StenoCast X1 adapter can connect to only one remote device as a master. - Page 13 Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual If at any time the StenoCast X1 adapter receives data on the serial port it will try to connect to the service just installed and transfer the data received. The connection, once established, will remain open until the StenoCast X1 adapter detects a serial port close (technically speaking: a DTR drop) or the connected device is turned off.
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Page 14: Bluetooth Basics
Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual 6 Bluetooth Basics Bluetooth is a manufacturer independent standard for the wireless connection of various electronic devices. It supports data transfer for applications like wireless printing or Internet access as well as voice for applications like headsets or phones. -
Page 15: Establishment Of A Bluetooth Connection
Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual profiles. Because new profiles are added to the Bluetooth standard from time to time there may be profiles not listed here. Further, some rarely used profiles have been omitted. Profile Applications Generic Access (GAP) Describe device discovery and general security aspects. -
Page 16: Security Aspects
Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual • Searching for the device to connect to. This so called inquiry discovers the Bluetooth address, the device code (class) and the name of the device you want connect to. • Asking for available services and selection of the service to use. - Page 17 Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual The options to prevent unauthorized usage may not be all implemented in a given device. Possible options are: • Bluetooth devices may be made invisible. This makes it impossible for other devices to get their Bluetooth address.
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Page 18: Technical Specifications
Horizon Technical Consulting StenoCast X1 User Manual 7 Technical Specifications Radio Transmission Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Transmit Power + 4dBm maximum (Bluetooth Class 2) Input Sensitivity better than -80 dBm Modulation GFSK Modulation with frequency hopping. Connectors RS232... -
Page 19: Mechanical Dimensions Internal Mounting Version
For internal mounting or non standard applications it is possible to supply power to the StenoCast X1 adapter through pin 9 of the SUB-D connector. This pin is normally used for "Ring Indicator" (RI). If it is used for power supply the RI signal is not available.
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