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  • Page 1 FieldFone II Users Guide...
  • Page 2 M U S I C A M U S A FieldFone II Users Guide For Revision 2.1 Software MUSICAM USA Corporate Computer Systems, Inc. 670 North Beers Street • Building 4 Holmdel, NJ 07733 USA Phone (732) 739-5600 • Fax (732) 739-1818 http://www.musicamusa.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front Panel Connectors and Controls6 Software Upgrades Rear Panel Controls and Connectors 7 Appendix A — Menu Tree Using FieldFone II Appendix B - Specifications Audio I/O and Level Adjustments 8 Appendix C — Rear Panel Pin Outs 23 Phone Line Connection...
  • Page 4 FieldFone II can achieve a frequency response from 20 Hz to 10.2 kHz, with a signal-to-noise ratio approaching 84 dB. FieldFone II is ideal for use where ISDN (high quality digital) lines are not available or practical. Because the electrical...
  • Page 5 MUSICAM USA, however, cannot guarantee the quality of the phone service available in your area. We have made every attempt to insure that your FieldFone II will connect at the highest possible bit rate to yield the best audio possible.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    ISDN lines. FieldFone II is a self- contained unit that requires no special interfaces for audio input or output.
  • Page 7 Clip (over level). There are also four LEDs indicating the state of the internal relays. The front panel keypad can be used to access all functions of the FieldFone II and built in modem, and is also used as the telephone dial keypad. If connected to another FieldFone II or StudioFone, the FieldFone II’s keypad can also activate the four CUE...
  • Page 8 Unpack your FieldFone II and plug it in to an appropriate power source. Please note that the FieldFone II has a “World” AC power supply, and can be used anywhere without changing settings. FieldFone II can operate in any position, and may be stacked or shelf mounted if desired.
  • Page 9 OUTPUT 1/4” Headphone output 2 EADPHONE OUTPUT LED relay and cue status indicators ELAY STATUS INDICATORS LED FieldFone II status indicators TATUS INDICATORS Menu navigation keypad AVIGATION KEYS Configuration and dialing keypad LPHANUMERIC KEYPAD Controls all dialing functions and directory...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Controls And Connectors

    F I E L D F O N E U S E R S G U I D E Rear Panel Controls and Connectors RJ-11 Jack for phone line connection ALL JACK RJ-11 Jack for external telephone HONE JACK Balanced, fixed line level output INE OUTPUT Microphone or line input 3 NPUT...

  • Page 11: Using Fieldfone Ii

    F I E L D F O N E U S E R S G U I D E Using FieldFone II fter applying power to the FieldFone II, a boot sequence executes for approximately 30 seconds. This boot sequence initializes the modem, digital signal processors, and control processor.

  • Page 12: Phone Line Connection

    FieldFone II’s unique Sound Shaper feature gives you the ability to optimize the sound of the FieldFone II for your most frequently used type of audio. We have shipped your FieldFone II preset for most audio formats;...

  • Page 13: Configuration And Programming

    U S E R S G U I D E Configuration and Programming Menu Navigation using the Keypad and Display All FieldFone II functions can be accessed using the soft-touch keypad and LCD display. The following discussion of menu navigation is based on the basic keypad and display as shown in this figure.

  • Page 14: Function Keys

    Function Keys Pressing the keys marked F1, F2, F3 or F4 will cause the corresponding relays to close in the far end FieldFone II or StudioFone. Pressing and releasing the keys quickly will close the relay for about ½ second. Pressing and holding the key will cause the far end relay to close until the key is released.
  • Page 15 The threshold at which the modem will automatically consider a connection acceptable is user definable. If a small amount of line errors can be tolerated, you can have the FieldFone II accept this noisier line. This can yield wider bandwidths at the expense of possible line errors (audio drop-outs).

  • Page 16: Setting Loopback State

    <Operation><Bit Rate><baud rate> where <baud rate> = 33.6, 31.2. 28.8, ..., 14.4K The maximum bit rate can be changed only when the FieldFone II is off line. Although the FieldFone II will ‘fall back’ to 12.0 kb/s, you can not initially establish a connection at bit rates lower than 14.4 kb/s.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Lcd Display Contrast

    When in this mode, the FieldFone II behaves as if an actual connection has been established; i.e., the red ‘ON LINE’ LED will flash for a while and then stay on. To exit the modem loopback mode, press the key, followed by the key.

  • Page 18: Setting Modem Time-Out

    Answer Ring Number The user can select on what ring number the FieldFone II will answer an incoming call. The number of rings that the FieldFone II will wait before answering is set by the command sequence: <Operation><Modem Control><Ring Number><number>...

  • Page 19: User Profile

    Your FieldFone II does not automatically save these modem profiles. Once these modem profiles are entered using ‘AT’ commands, they will be lost when the FieldFone II is turned off. You can save the current modem profile for later recall using the command sequence: <Operation><Modem control><User Profile>...

  • Page 20: Programming And Using The Speed Dial Directory

    , enter the phone number, and ENTER press . The FieldFone II display will show the entry number for ENTER a few seconds, and return to the top of the directory. To scroll through the speed dial directory, press the...

  • Page 21: Introduction 3 Credit Card Calls

    Speed Dial entry containing the digits 7890 (for security, do not program your full card number into memory). First, issue the AT command ‘X1’, to tell the FieldFone II not to wait for a dial tone. At this point you can save a User Profile if you will be making more than one credit card call.

  • Page 22: Unpacking And Installing 5 Using The Relay Outputs

    FieldFone II contains four internal relays that can be used for alarms, cueing, or controlling external equipment. The four internal relay contacts and CUE LEDs in the FieldFone II are controlled from any far- end FieldFone, FieldFone II or StudioFone that is connected and framed.
  • Page 23 It is not recommended that any download or debug mode be used without factory guidance. If your FieldFone II should require a software upgrade, you will be sent a floppy disk and instructions for installing the new software. If you don’t have a PC, MUSICAM USA can download the software...

  • Page 24: Appendix A — Menu Tree

    F I E L D F O N E U S E R S G U I D E Appendix A — Menu Tree Operation Status Set Up Snd Shaper Sys Loopback SS1...SS5 None Bit Rate Local Lb Conv Lb 28.8 ...19.2 Modem Lb Modem Control...

  • Page 25: Appendix B - Specifications

    F I E L D F O N E U S E R S G U I D E Appendix B - Specifications The following specifications are typical and subject to change without notice. Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 10.2 kHz, +0, -3.0 dB @ 33.6 kb/s Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 84 dB Distortion:...

  • Page 26: Appendix C - Rear Panel Pin Outs

    F I E L D F O N E U S E R S G U I D E Appendix C — Rear Panel Pin Outs Relay outputs and opto-inputs: Relay A, normally open OPA+ Relay A, normally closed OPA— Relay A, common OPB+ Relay B, normally open...
  • Page 27 If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. If you experience trouble with this equipment, please contact MUSICAM USA 670 N. Beers Street Building 4 Holmdel, NJ 07733 Telephone: (732) 739-5600 for repair/warranty information.
  • Page 28 Units returned which are out of warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the option of MUSICAM USA) and the customer will be charged for parts and labor at current rates. Units will be returned to the customer after repair or replacement has...
  • Page 29 MUSICAM USA assumes no liability as a consequence of such events under the terms of this Warranty. While every effort on the part of MUSICAM USA has been made to provide clear and accurate technical information on the application of its products, MUSICAM USA assumes no liability in any events which may arise from the use of said technical information.

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