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Universal Host ™ VoIP/ PBX Desktop Digital Hybrid User Guide JK Audio...
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Or check out our FAQ section for answers to common questions. Limited Warranty The Universal Host is covered by a 2 year warranty to be free from defective workmanship and materials. To obtain service, contact JK Audio by phone or email for return authorization.
Overview Introducing the Universal Host Universal Host will allow you to send and receive audio through your multi-line PBX, ISDN, VoIP or analog telephone. While this may seem like a simple task that any telephone can do, the challenge is getting the best quality audio from such a limited audio path.
Press this button to use the handset as if you were on a normal telephone call. Online Button Press this button to disable the handset and activate the Universal Host for use as a digital hybrid. Send 1 Level Adjusts the signal level that you are sending down the telephone line, through the female XLR input.
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Getting to Know Your Universal Host Indicators Cont’d Headphones The 3.5mm stereo headphone jack contains either a mix of both the Send input audio and the Caller audio when the button is in the Hybrid position or stereo audio from the USB port with the button in the USB position.
Getting to Know Your Universal Host Inputs & Outputs Handset Jack Connect your telephone handset to this jack. Phone Jack Connect this jack to the handset jack on your telephone using the supplied handset jumper cable. Handset Type Selector Switch Use this switch to select the correct type of handset microphone that your telephone uses.
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Getting to Know Your Universal Host Inputs & Outputs Cont’d Send 2 Mono Input 3.5mm <Mono In> mini jack input for signals going into the phone line. Line level. Stereo Output 3.5 mm <Stereo Out> mini jack contains both Send and Caller audio channels with levels determined by the <Send 1>...
Connecting to a Multi-Line Phone Connect the supplied RJ22 handset jumper cable between the jack marked <Phone> on the back of the Universal Host and to handset jack on the base of your telephone. Connect your telephone handset to the RJ-22 jack on the back of the Universal Host marked <Handset>.
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Post Post Completing Setup 12. Connect the supplied DC power supply to the back of the Universal Host and then to an AC power outlet. 13. Place a test call to a quiet location. Set the <A-B-C> switch on Universal Host for best audio (See page 8).
<B> position. Optional Jumper Settings There is a jumper located inside the Universal Host at J9 that affects handset operation. The factory default closed position (jumper covering both pins) disables only the handset microphone when the <Online> button is pressed.
If you need to take the call back on your telephone, press the <Handset> button on Universal Host. This will disable the inputs and outputs on Universal Host and connect your handset back to the telephone. Your telephone will operate as a normal telephone anytime you are in Handset Mode.
3. Why can’t I dial out on my phone and I hear a lot of noise on the call. The Universal Host will not work with any telephone that has a keypad in the handset. You need to use a telephone with a standard handset.
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11. Why is there a Send 2 mini-jack on the back of my Universal Host? This is a second line level input to Universal Host. Here you can connect another device, such as a CD player, the Line Out from your computer or even the output of your personal audio player, to add audio to the conversation.
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EMC 89/336/EEC (EMC) RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC The Technical File containing supporting documentation is maintained at: JK Audio, Inc (Corporate Headquarters) Compliance Manager 1311 E 6th Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 USA 815-786-2929 phone 815-786-8502 fax Universal Host™ VoIP/PBX Desktop Digital Hybird...
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FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your JK Audio product. If such changes are planned, you’ll be notified by your telephone company.
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