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Aethra THE VOICE Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Audioconferencing System –The Voice– INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 –The Voice– INSTALLATION AND USER'S MANUAL The information contained in this manual is property of Aethra Telecomunicazioni s.r.l. it is subject to change without notice and does not involve any responsibility by Aethra Telecomunicazioni s.r.l. © Copyright Aethra Telecomunicazioni Srl 1999.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ....................7 1.1. System features ......................8 GETTING STARTED ....................9 2.1. Connection and supply module for the audio conferencing system......9 2.2. Connecting the Audio conferencing system............10 2.3. How to ensure better performance................11 USING THE AUDIO CONFERENCING UNIT ............13...
  • Page 6 -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 3.11. Hold ........................17 3.12. Flash ........................17 3.13. Recorder output ......................17 3.14. Switch settings ......................17 USING EXTENSION MICROPHONES ..............19 4.1. Connecting extension microphones ................19 4.2. Setting up of the external microphones for the best pickup ........19 4.3.

  • Page 7: Installation And User's Manual Rev

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 SAFETY RULES The change from cold to hot environments can cause the formation of condensate inside the device. To avoid malfunctioning, wait at least 1 hour before connecting the device to the supply mains.
  • Page 8 -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 WARNINGS CAUTION: Many of the components used in this device are sensitive to electrostatic charge. In case of manipulation of the connection cables, disconnect the power supply and avoid direct contacts with the connector terminals.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 INTRODUCTION The Audio Conferencing System is capable of providing actual "full duplex" communication without the noise, echo and feedback common in most speakerphones. Designed to work with an analog telephone line, the system features advanced Digital Signal Processing and software controlled functions.

  • Page 10: System Features

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 1.1. System features  Digital signal processing (DSP) technology  Full duplex, interactive operation for natural conversation  Built-in telephone dial pad - no separate telephone required  Pulse or tone dialing mode ...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 GETTING STARTED For correct installation, follow the instructions given below. This will ensure proper operation of the unit. The Audio Conferencing System includes the following items:  Audio Conferencing Unit (ACU) ...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Audio Conferencing System

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 2.2. Connecting the Audio conferencing system WARNING Connect all auxiliary cables before connecting the unit to the mains. Plug the cable from the AUDIO SUPPLY MODULE into the Main Supply Socket under the left side of the AUDIO CONFERENCING UNIT.

  • Page 13: How To Ensure Better Performance

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 WARNING − NEVER install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. − NEVER install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. − NEVER touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  • Page 14 -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 NOTE: Keep large sound reflecting objects such as water carafes and briefcases at least 0.3 meter (1 foot) away from the ACU. WARNING !! The system is designed to cope with the worst acoustic and line conditions and will ensure good performance, even at maximum volume.

  • Page 15: Using The Audio Conferencing Unit

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 USING THE AUDIO CONFERENCING UNIT O n/o ff hook S pec ial F eatures S ec o nd F unc tion S peak er V o lum e M ic ro phone M ute 3.1.

  • Page 16: Outgoing Calls

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 3.3. Outgoing calls Press and dial the desired telephone number. The three LEDs on the corners of the AUDIO CONFERENCING UNIT will switch to green. After the conversation has finished, press the and the three LEDs will turn yellow.

  • Page 17: Cancelling The Operation

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 3.5.2. Cancelling the operation To cancel the operation, press SHIFT and FLASH and then follow the instructions for memorization. 3.5.3. Cancelling the number To cancel a number from the phonebook, digit: + LOCATION + ...

  • Page 18: Speaker Volume

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 3.7. Speaker Volume When the call is in progress press and release + VOL or - VOL several times to increase or to decrease the volume through the speaker. The green light will blink each time you depress the volume button.

  • Page 19: Hold

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 NOTE: you can also mute the entire system by depressing the mute button on either of the 2 extension microphones 3.11. Hold To mute both the outgoing and incoming sound during a call, press SHIFT then MUTE.

  • Page 21: Using Extension Microphones

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 USING EXTENSION MICROPHONES The Audio Conferencing Unit External microphones have excellent unidirectional characteristics that optimize voice pickup while eliminating background noise. Together with a voice activated circuit that keeps unused microphones attenuated, the ACU with External Microphones solves the common problems found in large-group audio conferencing applications.
  • Page 22 -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 The following examples show several positions of the external microphones for the best pickup. Example 1 Example 2 CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 23: Switching On A Microphone

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 4.3. Switching on a microphone Turn on the microphone using the ON/OFF switch. The led will turn green. 4.4. Muting a microphone To mute all microphones and the Audio Conferencing System press MUTE. The led will turn red.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE 5.1. Preventive maintenance  DO unplug the SUPPLY MODULE and the ACU before cleaning.  DO check cables for kinking or tearing, especially in floor traffic areas.  DON'T use volatile solvents to clean surfaces. A clean, soft cloth, lightly moistened, is usually adequate.
  • Page 25 -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 ACU loudspeaker sound is too Press the VOL + key on the ACU until an adequate volume is reached. ACU loudspeaker sound is too Press the VOL - key on the ACU until an adequate loud volume is reached.

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO BANDWIDTH 200Hz - 3400Hz LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME Adjustable +12dB/-12dB Maximum sound level 78dBSPL MICROPHONES 3 per module unidirectional hypercardioid type ADAPTIVE ACOUSTIC ECHO ERLE 30 dB typical CANCELLER ADAPTIVE LINE ECHO CANCELLER...

  • Page 28: Use And Storage Conditions

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE Operating: 5°C to 45°C Storage: -25°C to 55°C CERTIFICATION UL, FCC, CE, CSA 6.1. Use and storage conditions OPERATING TEMPERATURE -5°C ÷ +45°C OPERATING RELATIVE HUMIDITY 10% ÷ 93% non condensino -25°C ÷...
  • Page 29 -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 This product complies with EEC 89/336 directive on electromagnetic compability, EEC 73/23 directive (Low Voltage) on safey rules and EEC 91/263 directive on telecommunication devices, as amended by EEC 92/31 and 93/68 directives...

  • Page 31: Fcc Requirements

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 FCC REQUIREMENTS This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the rear panel of this equipment is a label that includes, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. (The REN for the ACU is 0.8).
  • Page 32 -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 33: Ctr21 Approval Warning

    -The Voice- INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL REV. 2 CTR21 APPROVAL WARNING This equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

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