NEC Aspire Manual page 68

Section 3: Features
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Auxiliary Device Control
The PGDAD module can control a customer-provided tape recorder. When an extension user
dials the ACI analog port extension number, they can automatically start the recorder and acti-
vate the record function. When the user hangs up, the recording stops and the tape recorder
turns off. For tape recording, connect the tape recorder AUX input jack to the PGDAD jack.
Connect the recorder control leads (if available) to the CTL (control relay) jack. Refer to the
Hardware Manual for additional details.
By using Department Calling, you can arrange multiple tape recorders into a pool. When an
extension user dials the Department Group pilot number, they reach the Þrst available tape
recorder in the pool.
The relays in the PGDAD module can optionally control customer-provided external ringers
(loud bells) and buzzers. When an extension user dials the ACI analog port extension number,
the associated PGDAD relay closes and activates the ringer. You could use this capability to
control an emergency buzzer for a noisy machine shop ßoor, for example.
● ACI Call Recording
ACI Call Recording allows you to use a recording device connected to a PGDAD module to
manually or automatically record calls. The recording device is typically a customer-provided
tape recorder. You can set up ACI Call Recording to output to a single ACI port/recording
device or to a pool of ACI ports/devices. With a single device, all calls are stored in a central-
ized location. With a pool of devices, you'll be sure to have a port available for recording -
even in peak trafÞc periods. You can set up automatic recording on a per trunk or manually on
a per extension basis.
When set up for manual recording, the user presses the ACI Conversation Record key (Service
Code 851 + 69 + 0) to begin recording the call from that point. When set up for automatic
recording, ACI Call Recording starts automatically as soon as the user places or answers their
call. The system can be programed to record all incoming trunk calls which ring an extension.
This includes the following trunk types:
● Central OfÞce calls programmed to ring the extension.
● Direct Inward Dialing (DID)
● Direct Inward Line (DIL)
● Direct Inward System Access (DISA)
● Tie lines
The system can also be programmed to record outgoing trunk calls, however, this is only pos-
sible using E&M tie lines, PRI or BRI trunks.
ACI Call Recording is not available for intercom calls, transferred calls, or calls placed on
hold and answered by an extension with Call Recording enabled. To manually record any type
of call (transferred, ICM, outgoing CO trunk, etc.), use the Voice Mail Conversation Record
key (Service Code 851 + 78).
Physical Ports and Software Ports
Each PGDAD module consists of a physical port for connection to the phone system and two logical
ports. For programming purposes, the ports are also called software ports. The physical port connects
to a station position on a EISU PCB. During installation, the Þrst PGDAD module you set up is phys-
ical port 1; the second PGDAD module is physical port 2, etc. Each PGDAD module has two soft-
ware ports, which are numbered independently of the physical ports. Normally, the Þrst PGDAD
module set up has software ports 1-2; the second PGDAD module has software ports 3-4, etc. There
are a total of 96 software ports (48 PGDAD modules x 2 ports each). During programming, you
assign ACI extension numbers and Department Group options to PGDAD software ports, not physical
ports. During installation, you connect equipment to the jacks on the PGDAD module that correspond
to the software port. Refer to the system Hardware Manual for more installation details.
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