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  • Page 1 Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Receiving a Call Routing a Call Dropping a Call Making a Call Phone In 6 Configuration Phone In 6 Menus Phone In 6 Base Console Front Panel Controls & Indicators Meters Gain Controls LED Indicators Base Console Rear Panel Telephone Interface Modules Base Console Rear Inputs &...
  • Page 4 Fig 3-10: Hybrid 2 Output Fig 4-14: IEC Power Connector Fig 3-11: Link To Remote Panel Fig 5-1: Base Console Dimensions Fig 3-12: PSTN Connectors Fig 5-2: Remote Control Panel Fig 3-13: Ethernet Port Dimensions Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 5: Warranty

    Company. In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. The Company accepts liability: Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 6 Seller in Condition (c). Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 7: Unpacking The Phone In 6

    In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design improvements or modifications, it is important to complete the warranty registration document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK, or register online at www.sonifex.co.uk/register For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the Phone In 6 or on the connector on the Phone In 6.
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Fuse Rating The Phone In 6 is supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path of the mains power input. For reasons of safety it is important that the correct rating and type of fuse is used.
  • Page 9: Power Cable And Connection

    IEC connector is always supplied from the Sonifex factory. If for any reason, you need to use the Phone In 6 with a different power cable, you should use the following wiring guidelines Wire Colour...
  • Page 10: Ordering The Correct Mains Lead

    SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a TBU from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead...
  • Page 11: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement

    It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.
  • Page 12: Reporting Faults

    Description of Phone In 6 Error Also, if you have any suggestions for additions or upgrades to the Phone In 6 unit , we would like to hear what they are :...
  • Page 13: Phone In 6 Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Phone In 6 Introduction The Phone In 6 is a call control centre for phone-in radio shows. It is capable of interfacing to 2, 4, or 6 phone lines by fitting up to 3 modules, where each module can have 2 x PSTN lines or 1 x ISDN BRI line.
  • Page 14: Fig 1-3: System Block Diagrams

    Base Console is capable of connecting internal DSP and hybrid circuits to any 2 lines and routing these out to a studio mixing desk. The Phone In 6 uses an echo-cancellation DSP (digital signal processing) algorithm and impedance matching to give around 70dB cancellation, which provides excellent separation of caller &...
  • Page 15: Phone In 6 Operation

    Conferencing Calls & Use of the Cleanfeed/Mix-Minus The Phone In 6 handles 2 live calls at once and normally each call is connected to a separate telco channel on a mixing desk. Each channel receives the caller audio and allows the presenter to talk to the caller off-air (usually via the pre fade listen (PFL) or Cue selection on the mixer), or to place the caller to air.
  • Page 16: Call Handling - Self-Op & Call Screening Modes

    Conference Mode – this is known as Shared Mode. Call Handling - Self-op & Call Screening Modes The Phone In 6 allows radio shows to be organised in 2 main ways: - Self-op where the show is entirely controlled by the presenter.
  • Page 17: Routing A Call

    ## to repeat the last used number. Phone In 6 Configuration The Phone In 6 comprises 2 units, a Base Console (BC) and a Remote Control Panel (RCP) communicating through a TCP/IP network. The units each need a TCP/IP address to communicate and also need to be paired to work together.
  • Page 18: Phone In 6 Menus

    Noise Gate -> On/Off Hybrid 2 Ducking-> On/Off Exit Hybrid 1&2 Off  Hybrid 1 EQ Settings Low -> Number Hybrid 2 Mid -> Number Hybrid 1&2 High -> Number Fig 2-1a: Menu Structure Part 1 Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 19: Fig 2-1B: Menu Structure Part 2

    Delete ->Select List->AYS On/Off – Simple On or Off selection Delete All -> AYS AYS – Dialogue ->Are you sure? Exit Exit  - Tick to show selected option eg On/Off Fig 2-1b: Menu Structure Part 2 Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 20: Phone In 6 Base Console Front Panel Controls & Indicators

    BASE CONSOLE Phone In 6 Base Console Front Panel Controls & Indicators The Phone In 6 Base Console is a 1U rackmount unit to which the audio & telephone connections are made & which houses the two digital telephone hybrids.
  • Page 21: Base Console Rear Panel

    Base Console Rear Panel The Phone In 6 has an IEC mains inlet with 2A fuse, 1 x XLR Music On Hold input, 2 x XLR audio inputs, 2 x XLR caller audio outputs and 1 x RJ-45 remote headset audio port. The unit has up to 3 option modules with either an ISDN connector or a dual RJ11-4/6 telephone connector, each providing 2 lines of telephone connectivity.
  • Page 22: Hybrid 1 Output

    Pin 2 : INPUT: From headset mic, non-phase Pin 3 : OUTPUT: To headset earphone, phase Pin 4: Ground Pin 6 : OUTPUT: To headset earphone, non-phase All other pins are unused. Fig 3-11: Link To Remote Panel Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 23: Pstn 1,2 & 3 Telephone Line Connectors

    PSTN 1,2 & 3 Telephone Line Connectors These 4-way RJ116/4 sockets provide the connection between your telephone system/lines and the Phone In 6 system. They are analogue telephone ports, connected via Pins 3 and 4 on the RJ11 (and Pins 2 and 5 on any converted BT Plug).
  • Page 24: Digital Audio Option

    When PI-ISDN2 modules are used, the internal audio clocks are synchronous to the ISDN master clock, which is derived from the Module in slot 1. If no ISDN modules are fitted, then the internal clock is generated onboard from a stable crystal oscillator. Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 25: Remote Control Panel Controls & Indicators

    By using the hash key as a prefix the user can access 99 saved numbers, or by using the star key as a prefix 9 different user configurations can be recalled (which can be password protected). Fig 4-3: Numeric Keypad Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 26: Local Button

    The ON AIR 2 button is used to route the caller to air on hybrid 2. The indicator in the button illuminates to show that the caller is on air. In Conference Mode the On Air 2 button has no function. Fig 4-7: ON AIR 2 Button Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 27: Remote Control Panel Rear Panel Controls & Indicators

    LCD Contrast Adjustment This is a recessed preset potentiometer which can be adjusted to change the contrast of the 2 line LCD display. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to adjust this potentiometer. Fig 4-10: LCD Contrast Adjustment Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 28: Remote Control Panel Rear Inputs & Outputs

    Fig 4-13: Ethernet Port Pin 7: None WHITE/Brown Pin 8: None BROWN/White IEC Mains Input The power supply is connected via an IEC Connector (CEE22) 85 - 264VAC, 47-63Hz, 10W average. Fig 4-14: IEC Power Connector Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 29: Technical Specification

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Technical Specification Product Dimensions Base Console Dimensions (mm) Fig 5-1: Base Console Dimensions Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 30: Remote Control Panel Dimensions (Mm)

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Remote Control Panel Dimensions (mm) Fig 5-2: Remote Control Panel Dimensions Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 31 1 ring to 8 rings ISDN Telephone Connection ISDN Interface: S0 (BRI) / I.430 D Channel Protocol: DSS1, National 1, 5ESS, JATE (INS64), AUSTEL, X.31, VN 4, TPH 1962 B Channel Protocol: G.711 Regulatory Approval: Phone In 6 User Handbook...
  • Page 32: Dimensions

    Nett: 1.8kg Gross: 2.9kg Nett: 4.0lbs Gross: 6.4lbs Equipment Type PI-6PSTN4 Phone In 6 system, 1 x PI-6C, 1 x PI-6R and 2 x PI-PSTN2 PI-6PSTN6 Phone In 6 system, 1 x PI-6C, 1 x PI-6R and 3 x PI-PSTN2 PI-6ISDN6...
  • Page 33 PHONE IN 6 Phone In 6 User Handbook...
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