SCOOP REPORTER II - ATA Audio Corporation
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1. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 External DC 12Volt Jack 5 External Modem 9 AC power connection 2 Finger Tighten screws 6 Local feedback Dip Sw 10 Fuse 3 POTS RJ11 Jack 7 Battery On Off 11 Power On Off Switch 4 Serial Download 8 ISDN RJ45 Jack 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 9 4 3 Scoop Reporter status There are 5 LED s on the front panel providing the following information 14 K1 yellow Relay status Future use Alarm red When on indicates a network problem Dec green When on indicates that a successful connection exits and the Scoop Reporter II is decoding the POTS or ISDN signal Battery green When on indicates that the battery level is higher than 20 When the battery LED goes off the remaining autonomy of the Scoop is 15 minutes K2 yellow Relay status Not implemented yet 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 10 TICA XoAjou auod L enSgo euy yomu euoudojo L enSo euy Sore JOMU eusa 4 4 Internal Structure q qns ST WIPO IPu191x j soyesdepy PL VEA wPo uL yng NASI Wwopo ur ying yoq qI de puedxq Teued aue1 SWL Le A dsa sso1duo sq 91 vid vd dv 8113 9 quv Daat SC uvrs H ypeqposj pued B00 A I oouv egr xix e I umyj2. 37 15 ISDN modem information 38 15 1 ISDN Protocols l a e aun d ul QQ o Gu Qi en 38 15 2 ISDN CLEARING CAUSES u uauaashascskhasa aqascanuqaqaqashaspankhusqaahusqaayQaqcanihuss 38 16 Connectors E E 40 TOL e E 41 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 3 1 SCOOP REPORTER II Easy Quick Start Power on the Scoop Reporter II via switch on rear of unit Plug ISDN or POTS line to the appropriate jack on rear of unit Plug in audio connections microphone and headphones Press F1 to toggle between lt CALL ISDN gt amp lt CALL POTS gt To dial using profiles press F2 one time Profile Number Select the profile number via keypad and press Enter Key Press F2 twice to use direct dial Number mode Dial the number and press Enter key O et lr Sr pi de OUO Ver d If busy or bad connection Press ESC then press the Enter key twice to redial the last number dialled 10 Connection status will be displayed in LCD screen once the connected 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 2 Introduction 2 1 Functions The Scoop Reporter is designed to enable radio broadcasters to conduct high quality live two way remote broadcasts or two way commentaries with return cue via ISDN or a POTS lines
3. SCOOP REPORTER II ISDN POTS Codec USER MANUEL Version 2 0 DUAL ATA Audio 400 Valley Rd Suite 100 Mt Arlington NJ 07856 PH 973 659 0555 Fax 973 659 9555 Web http www ataaudio com 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution Always unplug the ISDN POTS connections and AC power cord of the Scoop Reporter before opening the unit Do not operate the unit with AC power on until the main cover is properly fastened YOU MUST SELECT THE AUDIO INPUT YOU INTEND TO USE BY PRESSING THE ASSOCIATED ICON PUSH BUTTON ON THE FRONT PANEL THE CORRESPONDING GREEN LED WILL LIGHT ONCE THE INPUT IS SELECTED 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 1 Table of contents 1 SCOOP REPORTER II Easy Quick Start 2 Introductio E 2 BO re e EE BAR E eg p KREE een spadishendannanudaotencodslsauimlatereadsevaacarnassntadne crusssubunentsusandatens 2 1 3 KEE ue eese L SS Suha Sasu E aee iaaa Enia Eea 2 2 AppliCati BS2 uuu ann erneer se E E EE EEE ARE ENOTE RaRa 3 Setting up the Scoop Reporter SW VE 34 1 AG e 3 12 Battery EE 3 1 3 External 12 Volts DC supply 3 2 Connection to the ISDN
4. zinz 10 Mic 2 6 XLR 70 dBu to 20 dBu in 10kQ peer 0 24mV to 7 5mv Paned Zin 10 Line input XLR and 2 dBu to 22 dBu Transf balanced Zin gt 10kQ 7 standard plugs or fixed Line output XLR and 16 dBu fixed Transf bal Zout lt 1009 600 Q d el a lend Zoe 1000 Headphone 1 4 jack Adjustable level A ie T E LIIS 6 35 mm 12 5 dBu Eleng Corresponding to clipping at the A D or D A converter Table 1 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 12 5 1 2 Combined Input output The 5 pin XLR female socket is used for a headset microphone combination Combined headphone Mic 2 6 Microphone 2 is connected to pins 1 hot amp 2 and the headphone to 4 amp 5 Left amp Right Pin 3 is the analogue ground reference for the headphone Note Metal frame is connected to the protective ground via the mounting screws 5 1 3 Local Return Mix Balance Adjustment Local audio from the Microphone and AUX inputs can be mixed with the return audio signal The return audio signal is now present in the headphone mix and at the AUX out XLR via the Local Return Mix Balance potentiometer on the front If you want to assign the return program audio to the AUX out switch the Dip switch marked feedback on the rear panel to the down position 7 rear The feedback feature can now defeated when the Mix Balance potentiometer is turned fully counter clockwise 12
5. 2 1 1 Algorithms The Scoop Reporter II contains a mono audio compressor de compressor Codec that performs all necessary ISDN and POTS algorithms In ISDN mode the user can select one of three operational audio standards 1 Live speech G 722 7kHz low delay 2 Music CD quality Layer II 20kHz 3 Live concert 4SB ADPCM 15kHz proprietary low delay In POTS mode the user has only live speech mode CELP 7kHz Inputs The Scoop Reporter contains a three channel audio mixer that enables two microphones to be mixed as well as a line level input for use with previously record audio or an external mixer 2 1 2 Outputs Two pairs of headphones one as a combination microphone headset can simultaneously be connected to the unit The headphone volume adjustment affect both headphones An independent XLR line output allows connecting the return audio to a PA or other audio system 2 1 3 Transmission Using an ISDN line transmission bit rate is either 64kbps or 128kbps Using a POTS line transmission bit rate is limited by the telecommunication network quality with a maximum bit rate of 33 6 kbps in synchronous The scoop transmits data at a minimum rate of 12 200 bits and at a maximum of 24 000 bits of information a second The scoop doesn t work on Internet The Scoop Reporter II can work in many countries using various ISDN standards As ISDN protocol may vary from country to country consult your AETA dealer before c
6. _ Aa o o 14 ToModem TxdaaRNIS DaaRNS Remote Mini Din 9 pins 9 Opts 25pts 1 Opto 1A negative voltage To the PC 6 J J J Op C positive voltage 7 TethPC CONNECT LI Opto2 A negative voltage 9 Opto 2 C positive voltage ao 5 7 NA Signal ground Caution You must limit to 5mA the current into the opto Relays Load voltage peak 400V Load current Continuous 250mA Peak Load current 10ms max 500mA On resistance 6 to 8 Ohms 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 40 16 1 Environment Operating temp Range Humidity Storage temp Dimensions Weight 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 113 F 0 to 90 non condensing 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F H x W x D 90 x 290 x 320 mm 3 6 x 11 25 x 12 25 5 kg without batteries 12 lbs 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 41
7. a 3 3 Connection to the POTIg eene nennen a 4 Scoop Reporter STRUCTURE 4 1 UIS P 4 2 Ies A 4 3 Scoop Reporter status SEES PUR EE ERES SEPAN PERO E REM T A AA eet Se Audio SeCUOIE ee ee ee 5 1 Audio mterf ces hehe enn essen nn essen sees ee enne esee S T LM EE Inputs COOL DU S 22 u aa bes ex het rrii vut hu De prx sd aua 5 1 2 Combined Input output iiis estre ta tree raten a akt eRo coi dei Een 5 1 3 Local Return Mix Balance Admstment 3 2 AUI Te 5 3 Audio MONtri osa etes k i ndn ao ien RID PK Ra dua Y UA GUB u IM bota 6 Scoop Reporter JJ OPERATION How it works ee EE EEN 6 3 Sco p Reporter Men eegener pO CH ra REV eR DL innri iaa 6 3 1 Scoop Reporter default confguraton 7 How to Set Up Profiles on the Scoop Reporter II 7 1 What is aprofile eeben 7 2 How to manage profiles on the Scoop Reporter II 7 2 1 How to store or modify a Pre Programmed Profile 222 2 HOW to EAE a E 8 Connecting 2 Scoop Reporters Mi se EK ERR 15 TT 19 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual tu Ee 21 8 1 1 D
8. 3 Network parameters 11 3 1 Setting the optimal rate The Scoop Reporter II with the lowest max line speed setting will determine the maximum connect rate a When the speed mode function is set on Automatic adaptation Factory Config both modems will negotiate the highest transmission rate according to the quality of their current respective networks This rate is also limited at the lowest speed of the two max speed selected on the 2 units If the line quality is changing during the audio transmission the modems will try to adapt consequently the data rate by fall back at a lower data rate and fall forward to the higher selected speed During each re negotiation the audio signal may be interrupted If these break down appear it is highly recommended to set the max line speed selection of one of the scoop at one level or two below the used connect rate b When the speed function is set on Fixed at ONE of the both Scoop Reporter unit the 2 modems will be allowed to negotiate at only the lowest speed of the two max speeds selected They will neither fall forward nor fall back If this select speed is too high for the possibility of one of the local network capacity the modem will NOT CONNECT and a lower has to be selected by the user to obtain a solid connection at a reliable data rate Rem By setting Speed fixed the user has the ability to select the max min connect rate for the modems before a call is placed So
9. 5 2 Audio performances In ISDN mode Data rate Sample Audio quality Algorithm frequency 64 Kbit s 24kHz 40Hz 10 5kHz MPEG II J52 64 Kbit s 24kHz 40Hz 10 5kHz MPEG II 64 Kbit s 48kHz 40Hz 8 2kHz MPEG II 64 Kbit s 16kHz 40Hz 7kHz G722 SRT H242 64 Kbit s 16kHz 40Hz 3 5kHz_ G711 phone Note In MPEG II without J52 we are compatible with other manufacturer codec 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 13 In POTS mode CELP Algorithm Data rate Audio quality Bandwidth 40 Hz to 7 kHz 24 kbps data rate 12Kbit s 3 6kHz e f 14 AKbit s A3kHz 24 kbit s can typically be achieved in all countries that support V 34 modems on their public switched networks 16 8Kbit s JH Higher rate depends on line quality The CELP algorithm is optimised running at 24 kbit s 19 2 Kbit s 5 7 kHz 21 6 Kbit s 6 3 kHz 24 0 Kbit s 7 2 kHz Note CELP is a proprietary algorithm of CNET France telecom license 5 3 Audio monitoring The five LED s labeled level on the front side of the Scoop Reporter II indicate the peak level of the mixed audio signals 5 The level of the peak signal is measured with reference to the clipping level i e 16 dBu at the output The 3 green LED are on when the selected input signal s are 24dB 18dB 12dB relative to the clipping level The yellow LED is on when the level of the selected input signal is 6 dB
10. The following countries are available on Motorola PREMIER Modem 1 USA 2 Te CANADA 8 10 DENMARK 11 13 GERMANY 14 16 HUNGARY 17 19 ISRAEL 20 22 KOREA 23 23 NETHERLANDS 26 28 PHILIPPINES 29 31 SINGAPORE 32 34 SWEDEN 35 37 THAILAND 38 40 INDIA 41 Note ARGENTINA 3 CHINA 9 FINLAND 12 GREECE 15 INDONESIA 18 ITALY 21 MALAYSIA 24 NEW ZEALAND 27 POLAND 30 SLOVENIA 33 SWITZERLAND 36 UK 39 SOUTH AFRICA 42 AUSTRALIA CZECHOSLOVAKIA FRANCE HONG KONG IRELAND JAPAN MEXICO NORWAY PORTUGAL SPAIN TAIWAN VENEZUELA EMEA UI The modification of this code will change some particular setting of the modem as Ring detection frequency and level Line level Dial tone modulation frequency 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 37 15 ISDN modem information 15 1 ISDN Protocols ISDN modem supports worldwide ISDN signaling CCITT 1 430 Q 921 Q 931 for voice audio and data including the following network operator variants With USA software AT amp T 5 5 5 9 5 10 Northern Telecom DMS 100 National ISDN 1 and 2 North America With other countries software France Telecom EuroNumeris Vnx with supplementary services Deutsche Telekom I TR6 and EuroISDN NTT INS 64 Japan KDD ISDN Japan Telecom Australia Austel TS 013 All EuroISDN carriers Austria Denmark Holland Ireland Ita
11. relative to the clipping level The red LED indicates clipping 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 14 6 Scoop Reporter OPERATION How it works 6 1 Introduction Incoming audio into the Scoop Reporter II is digitized by a state of the art A D converter and processed through the Scoop Reporter H s Codec The data is then sent via the internal ISDN or POTS synchronous modem to the telephone network ISDN or POTS to a remote Scoop Reporter Ii or other compatible ISDN Audio Codec Operating with a very fast 60 MIPS DSP the codec runs an algorithm modeling the digital audio signal in order to reduce the digitized audio data rate At the other end of the telephone network the answering Scoop Reporter II reconstructs the original audio signal with very little loss or induced artefacts and at an extremely low audio delay time 6 2 User interface The user interface consists of a High impact and moisture Lexan matrix keypad and a LCD display The keypad has two sections The first section is a 4x3 matrix including the numbers from 0 to 9 an ENTER key and an Escape key Some keys have a double function ENTER not treated ESC Separator for one sub address 2 1 high arrow SI down arrow 4 left arrow 6 right arrow Use the Shift Key to toggle between the numeral keys and their functions An LED indicates the Shift status Remark statu
12. select the correct ISDN protocol for a given country from the menu Given the various kinds of ISDN protocols used in different countries or inside PBXs ISDN compatibility problems may occur Please be sure to select the right protocol for the country you are in In case of difficulty please contact your AETA dealer for advice 3 3 Connection to the POTS Connect the RJ11 connector of the telephone cable into the socket on the back panel marked Tel and then connect the other end of the cable into the telephone wall socket The Scoop Reporter II s RJ11 connector will accept 4 or 6 conductor modular plug but only the 2 center conductors typically Red amp Green are used Caution Every country has its own style of telephone connector Consult your engineers your local AETA dealer for further advice Dialing Methods Telephones dial numbers either by pulsing the line you will hear a clicking sound similar to that heard when dialing from a rotary dial telephone or by sending audio tones DTMF The Scoop Reporter II can dial using either pulse or DTMF tones Caution Do not connect the Scoop to a telephone jack that provides power for lighting a telephone s dial Do not connect the Scoop to a party line or coin operated telephone line Not suitable as an extension to a pay phone or use with a shared service line or 1 1 carrier system line You should disable call waiting if in use The modem output level is pre set at
13. the fall back to a lower speed cannot occur during the communication 11 3 2 Setting the Hang Up Delay The time specified by Hang Up delay parameter is the length of time that a carrier may remain undetected in the online state before the modem starts the hang up process If Hang Up delay is set to Short the delay want 1 4 second If Hang Up delay is set to Normal the delay want 10 seconds If Hang Up delay is set to Long the delay want 25 4 seconds 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 32 AION 11 3 3 Setting the Signal quality This parameter sets the signal quality required for the modem to handshake at the highest designated speed and for automatic rate re negotiation If the modem determines during carrier handshake that the signal quality is less than specified by this parameter the modem attempts to connect at the next lower speed The signal quality such as MSE that corresponds to each parameter value depends on line speed That is larger MSE value should be used at lower line speeds The bit error rate BER value are listed below The BER value are determined for the modem with an average channel and Gaussian noise High quality 10 BER Middle quality 10 BER Low quality 10 BER 11 3 4 Network Mode For long distance transmission it is better to set on free this parameter The reason is in this mode each modem generates the transmit clock and
14. 00 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 24 ScoopEdit File Edit Connection Help Profile C ISDN GG PSTN Number ETF Name PROFILE 2 Configuration m Current commands Max speed 24KBtss sd Diaing Method Troes Number 322 sl Line quality Middle sl Dial Tone petet sl Speed Automate sl Speaker n ez Hang Up Delay Nom vr Line Level eee Om zl Mode Free sl COM 38400 bauds 9 2 Configuration To configure the Scoop Reporter II you must connect it to your Serial COM port The serial interface on the Scoop Reporter II is a 9 pin mini din connector Using the ScoopEdit exe software you should Select Connection on the menu Serial port configuration x On the drop down list select Serial COM Parameters configuration com ft 38400bauds gt Disconnect Select the COM port connected to the scoop reporter Selected the 38400Bauds Cancel Notes ScoopEdit will automatic detect your unused serial COM ports 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 25 9 3 How to create a profile At any time you have access to the 99 profiles The first stage is to select the number of the profile to create Then you have just to select the right parameters of combobox enter the called number s and a name for your new profile To validate your modifications
15. Disconnecting a call To end a call press the Esc key Wait is displayed after a short pause the scoop reporter II is reset and ready for the next call lt CALL ISDN gt or lt CALL POTS gt appears on the screen 8 3 Auto Answering As soon as the Power On Initialization phase is completed the Scoop Reporter II is ready to receive an ISDN call or a POTS call Pre select the input s you intend to use Micl Mic2 amp AUX by pressing the associated channel icon Adjust the levels in such a way that the audio level green and yellow LED s indicate a normal operating range When a call is received the Scoop Reporter II will auto sense ISDN or POTS and establish a connection Adjust your headphone level and your local feed back with the local return mix balance if needed Then the Scoop Reporter II is ready for full duplex audio communication 8 4 Entering local Numbers From the Main Function Menu scroll to the lt DIRECTORY gt screen using the right arrow key Using the down arrow key scroll down to L screen Press the enter y key The Scoop Reporter II is ready to store or modify the number when LOCAL ADDRESS is displayed on the LCD Enter the local ISDN address on the keypad Press the enter y key LOCAL SUBADDRESS is displayed on the LCD Enter the local ISDN subaddress on the keypad Press theentery key A series of AT commands will be displayed and automatically return you to the lt DIRECTORY gt men
16. XXXXXXX appears on the screen and is dialed automatically 8 1 2 Direct Dialing Press F1 to toggle between lt CALL ISDN gt amp lt CALL POTS gt Press F2 twice to direct call or selected menu Call Number Number 1 will be displayed Enter the telephone number and press the enter e key to confirm the displayed number and start dialing Call in progress along with the dialed number is displayed on the screen Note The number length is limited to 23 digits and may be displayed on 2 lines DEE Insert a between number and sub number in ISDN mode Insert a x for wait in POTS mode 8 1 3 Re Dialing the Previous Number Come back at the beginning of the menu by pressing the Esc Press the enter e key the message lt Redial gt appears on the screen Press again the enter key 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 21 Call in progress along with the redialed number is displayed on the screen Note In case of mistake you may come back at the beginning of the menu lt Call gt by pressing the Esc key Backspace is done by activating the shift key and then pressing the left arrow key Note As soon as the local and remote Scoop Reporters are connected the CONNECT result code is displayed If a connection can not be established the NO CARRIER result code will be displayed The bit rate is displayed in POTS mode 8 2
17. arrying your Scoop Reporter abroad 2 2 Applications News remotes Live sport commentaries with local contributors Remote Two way interviews Remote contributions into studio discussions Live music concerts 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 5 3 Setting up the Scoop Reporter 3 1 Power The Scoop Reporter operates from AC or DC power 3 1 1 AC Power Requirements The Scoop Reporter II works on all regular single phase AC voltages throughout the world It will internally sense the local voltage and functions accordingly 85 to 265 volts at 47 to 440 Hz Connect your Scoop Reporter II to the AC voltage supply by using the power cord provided with the unit Connect the power cord to the three pin connector on the back panel of the unit and the plug to the AC power supply If your AC plug contains a fuse it should be rated at 2 amps Switch on the power switch located immediately to the right of the power cable socket The I means ON the O means OFF Caution When going abroad please check that you have an appropriate power cord or plug adapter for the country you are visiting Only use adapters providing earth connection Power consumption of the unit is 10VA nominal It is also advisable to carry a spare set of 2A fast blow fuses T 2A Warning This appliance must be connected to the earth 3 1 2 Battery Usage The unit can be powered by 8 typ
18. cations In each case the result will be the same All that is required is a computer running WINDOWS 95 98 7 1 What is a profile A profile is a non volatile pre programmed memory location stored within the Scoop Reporter II which functions very similar to the auto dial memory locations on an average telephone A Profile can contain an ISDN or POTS number with specific parameters associated with that number The Profile can contain the Name of the location to be dialled and its specific algorithm You can create up to 99 unique Profiles on the Scoop reporter II If the profile is an ISDN type you can have two numbers stored one number for each B channel 7 2 How to manage profiles on the Scoop Reporter II 7 2 1 How to store or modify a Pre Programmed Profile At first you should select the right parameters under current configuration menu configuration networks From the Main Function Menu scroll to the lt DIRECTORY gt screen using right Arrow Key Using the down Arrow Key scroll down to the lt Store Profile gt screen Press the Enter Key The Scoop Reporter II is ready to store or modify a dialing number when Number 1 is displayed on the LCD Enter the dialling numbers 1 number in POTS 1 or 2 numbers in ISDN mode on the keypad Enter the memory location of the Profile 1 99 and press the Enter Key to save the numbers and associated parameters Note All profile can be a POTS profile or a
19. e xew n p o 009 IX yndino art WO c AA sde gx D I S r jespeagq yer SCH euoudpeor xeu ngpzz ngp Z OXOL ATIX lt dur our lt a 2 HD V skoy xeu ngp Qz ngp 0 OAOL ad SWIX lt 2 TON xeu ngp Qz ngp oz O01 XIX row 1 11 SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 55 000 007 Ed A 5 Audio section 5 1 Audio interfaces 5 1 1 Mixed Inputs Outputs Inputs 3 independent audio signal inputs are selectable via 3 front panel switches The gain of each input can be individually adjusted using the corresponding front panel potentiometers 11 When you select more than one input all selected input signals are mixed together Warning Don t forget to select the input you want by pressing the associated channel icon Note Inputs may be automatically pre activated as soon as the unit is turned on see menu structure configuration Init inputs on Characteristics see table 1 Outputs The audio signal output is available on the headphone 15 headset 6 and on the line level output Aux 17 Adjust the output level of the headphone headset by means of the front potentiometer 13 Note The level of the line output is factory set 16 dBu Characteristics see table 1 inpar SSES Bie vere Type Impedance Nominal load output Mic 1 16 XLR 70 dBu to 20 dBu Zin gt 10kQ besch 0 24mV to 7 5mv __Paanced
20. e D or LR20 Alkaline cells Caution OBSERVE THE CORRECT POLARITY WHEN INSERTING THE BATTERIES A new set of batteries will last approximately 1 amp 1 2 hours in POTS mode In ISDN mode the autonomy depends on the algorithm chosen The green light marked battery on the front panel will go out when there is approximately 15 minutes of battery life remaining Given that it is not usually possible to know how far a given set of batteries has been discharged before use it is strongly recommended that you use always a new set of batteries before a new broadcast and remove and discard those batteries from the unit after a broadcast 3 1 3 External 12 Volts DC supply 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 6 The Scoop Reporter H will also work on any external 12 volts DC source A typical source will be a car cigarette adapter Connect your DC power cord to the connector on the back panel of the unit labeled DC In 12 V 3A and connect the other end into your 12V DC power source Connector XLR 4 pins Pin 4 12V Pin 1 Ground Warning Polarities must be strictly observed to prevent damage to unit 3 2 Connection to the ISDN Connect the RJ45 connector of the ISDN cable into the socket on the back panel marked ISDN and connect the other end of the cable into the ISDN wall socket The ISDN modem of the scoop is a S T or a U interface depending on the unit type You can
21. e profile number display With Read some profiles submenu you can 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 26 check off the profiles that you want read form the scoop reporter II With Read all profiles submenu you read all 99 profiles from the scoop reporter II even disable profiles 9 6 How to save read a profiles list You can save your 99 profiles configuration into a file and read it later If saving for the first time use the submenu Save as under File menu If you want to same the modifications made on a profiles file use the submenu Save under File menu To load saved profiles use the submenu Open under File menu 9 7 Printing a Profiles List If you want to print a list of your profiles you should select the submenu Export under File menu and create a txt file name it and save it Use Microsoft Excel software or other spreadsheet software for customising viewing and printing 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 27 10 Scoop Reporter Il software Upgrade Downloading procedure under Windows 95 98 NT4 0 To upgrade the Scoop Reporter II you must connect it to the Serial COM Port The serial interface on the scoop Reporter II is a 9 pin din connector labelled on the rear panel as Remote Same set up for downloading profiles On the Scoop Reporter II From the Main Function m
22. enu scroll to the lt OPERATION gt screen using the right arrow key Using the down arrow key scroll down to Soft Download screen Press Enter key The LCD will display START LOADING 38400 BAUD The Scoop Reporter II Is ready to download the software from your PC If you select the submenu Download software under Connection menu you have the loading dialog box At first click on the Browse button to select a config txt file After validation we display information on the new software version To beginning the loading you have just to click on Start loading button In the bottom of the windows we display the loading progress Wait the loading end turn off turn on the scoop reporter II See chapter 10 On the PC Double click on scoopedit exe Select the correct Com port and data speed of 38400 BAUD Check the Scoop LCD Select a BAUD rate that matches Select the submenu Download software under the Connection menu of the Scoopedit exe software a windows AETA download software is opened First click on the Browse button to find the folder containing the software upgrade file Select the config txt file Information on the new software version will be displayed in the dialog box To begin loading click on the Start loading button Atthe end of the process the PC displays Downloading successfully completed When finished turn off the Scoop Reporter II This save
23. generate receive clock from receive carrier signal In this case each way is separated In standard mode each modem works with only one clock The local scoop reporter generate the clock and the remote generate its clock from receive carrier signal 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 33 12 Troubleshooting Power supply failures The input fuse is located on the mains socket Use 2 T Amp 250V fuses Replace only with the same fuse type and ratings Always close the fuse cover If running on batteries if option installed the battery switch on the rear panel must be in the on position Check that batteries have been inserted properly Check the Battery Green LED indicator on the front panel The green LED indicates that the battery level is higher than 20 When the battery LED goes off the remaining autonomy of the Scoop is 15 minutes A set of 8 new batteries will last approximately 1 5 2 hour communication in normal operating conditions Note Replace the old batteries before each new broadcast Always remove batteries when worn out or when storing the unit for an extended period Network Indication Alarm red When on indicates a network problem Check your network Dec green When on indicates that the signal is decoded by the Scoop Reporter Unable to establish a connection Check the RJ connection between the Scoop and t
24. he telephone network RJ 11 identified as Tel on the rear panel of Scoop Reporter II for POTS and RJ45 identified as ISDN on the rear panel of the Scoop Reporter II for ISDN Connection In ISDN mode To test your ISDN line you may connect an ISDN phone or other suitable ISDN verification device into the RJ45 connector instead of the Scoop Reporter II and call an ISDN number to verify a working ISDN line Check the ISDN version and country code check the number and check appropriate setting if going through a PBX Connection In POTS mode 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 34 To test your POTS line you may connect a normal phone to the wall connector instead of the Scoop unit and call a normal phone number Check for proper POTS line settings Dialing method Pulse Tone dial tone Detect Undetected Check proper setting if going through a PBX you may need to dial to get an outside line Ex 9 If the Scoop disconnects while on line check for loose connections between the Scoop and the telephone connection Line noise or interference may be interfering with the modem signals Retry the connection by dialing the number again 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 35 13 Tests 13 1 Audio section testing 1 Analogue section test Connect an audio signal to one of the audio inputs and select that input That
25. ialing Using a Profile DMMB GL so soo nente otto ene Hn o EFE REP EE esto EHE e Aqu ER PRATER 6 12 Direct Dialing tT nhccgunanacaidnan E OE 8 1 3 Re Dialing the Previous NUM DOr sissicesccasscsavcasdsasvcauhsnsedenssanveosncassxoaseaseansisanarecisouss En E 22 8 3 AUD EE 22 8 4 Entering local NUCDBES e error paene cen orte nnus vinee Prag rene euo Evtl a ur etn er p rre rY RES 22 8 5 Entering SPID Numbers USA ena ae bn Ra Ribera khe 23 e 24 e 24 9 2 Confiouralionliu aun aa bye sakaki ahussanha qala pocas dar dc Dn but casa Ear eR ESRR 25 9 3 How to create a Profilen eege eege ee ee Eege EERE 26 9 4 Send profiles to a scoop reporter E 26 9 5 Read profiles from a scoop reporter Il 26 9 6 How to Save Tedd a profiles EE 27 9 7 Printing a Profiles DISLE a E UTEM 27 10 Scoop Reporter II software Upgrade 28 11 POTS Information etr 30 11 1 Factory default configuration ease deg 30 11 2 Telephone codec E 31 113 Setting the optimal 46 dreien green Eegenen 32 11 4 RTE EE 31 12 Troubleshootin Mem 34 13 Tests e 36 13 3 PUN Section testing EE 36 13 2 Network test 36 14 Countries code in pots mode
26. ied bearer capability not implemented channel type not implemented requested facility not implemented only restricted digital information bearer capability is available service or option not implemented unspecified invalid call reference value identified channel does not exist a suspended call exists but this call identity does not call identity in use no call suspended call having the requested call identity has been cleared incompatible destination invalid transit network selection invalid message unspecified mandatory information element is missing message type non existent or not implemented message not compatible with call state or message type non existent or not implemented information element non existent or not implemented invalid information element contents message not compatible with call state recovery on timer expiry protocol error unspecified 7F 127 interworking unspecified 91 145 A2 162 FF 255 no signaling data link establishment no line activation call clearing unspecified 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 39 16 Connectors layout External modem sub D 15 pins For Inmarsat only a In wa arth 0 G O 2 Contact VBP 3 JjCotxtlA O 4 125 FromModem Ring 6 Im FromModem Rx Receive data 108 2 8 10 j ToModem Tx sd Senddata 9 jCotxt2B TI j L S
27. ill begin its hand shake negotiation procedure During this time the voice communication is broken When the high speed connection is broken the Scoop doesn t fall back to the regular POTS mode 3 4 kHz The voice communication is interrupted and a new call has to be made Caution To fall back to the regular POTS mode the Tel key has to be pressed manually at the both side and simultaneously to limit the time without voice communication 11 2 2 Wires leased line Operation Leased lines is a dedicated point to point type of line that is set up by your telephone company through special order Leased or private line operation connects the local and remote modems directly and dialling is not necessary When using leased line operation the two modems connect automatically and immediately begin communicating with each other One modem must be set forced answer and the other for normal originate in leased line mode Both modems must be set for the same modem to modem speed 1 Both unit must be configured with the default factory setting 2 Verify the speed selection of the both units The link will be done at the lowest selected data rate Adjust the line level 3 Select one of the unit as Answer Mode and the other as Call Mode lt OPERATION gt lt Lease Line gt 4 Push on the Enter key of the call scoop to start the connection 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 31 11
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29. ly Norway Portugal Spain Switzerland United Kingdom 15 2 ISDN CLEARING CAUSES The following table lists the call clearing causes returned for example in a CLEARED message Call clearing cause is in hexadecimal Message meaning are given for an ETSI ISDN Causes with values greater than 80 hex are generated internally 1B 27 1C 28 1D 29 1E 30 1F 31 unallocated unassigned number no route to specified transit network no route to destination channel unacceptable call awarded and being delivered in an established channel normal call clearing user busy no user responding no answer from user user alerted call rejected number changed non selected user clearing destination out of order invalid number format facility rejected response to STATUS ENQUIRY normal unspecified 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 38 26 38 29 41 2A 42 2B 43 2C 44 5B 91 5F 95 61 97 62 98 63 99 64 100 65 101 66 102 6F 111 no circuit channel available network out of order temporary failure switching equipment congestion access information discarded requested circuit channel not available resources unavailable unspecified quality of service unavailable requested facility not subscribed bearer capability not authorized bearer capability not presently available service or option not available unspecif
30. n ISDN profile 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 19 7 2 2 How to read a profile From the Main Function Menu scroll to the lt DIRECTORY gt screen using right Arrow Key Using the down Arrow Key scroll down to the lt Load Profile gt screen Press the Enter Key Enter the memory location of the Profile 1 99 and press the Enter Key to display the numbers and associated parameters Use right key and left key to see its parameters To go to the next profile press the down arrow key pressing the high arrow key will decrease the profile number Note Ifyou press Enter you load the profile into the current configuration You have the same result when you make a call with a profile 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 20 8 Connecting 2 Scoop Reporters Note The following is valid for both POTS and ISDN mode Warning In ISDN mode with some PBX s you must enter your local number and your SPID number prior making a call 8 1 Initiating a call There are 3 ways to initiate a call Dialing with a profile Direct Dialing Re dialing the previous number 8 1 1 Dialing Using a Profile Number To dial using Profiles press F2 or selected menu Call Profile The Profile Number will then be displayed Enter the profile number via the keypad 2 digits max and press Enter key Call X
31. ng Originating and answering handshake negotiations begin at sped highest configured in the factory 24 kbps lt Config at low Modem gt J Max line speed JJ Automatic speed selection Handshake negotiations fall back to a lower speed if necessary Full dial progress detection Dial tone detect ATXA Rem This parameter must be disable for calls originated from Switzerland and Italy Additional setting Fall back if negotiation fails at the highest speed speed automatic Maximum DCE Line speed 24000 bps Default Config Delay before forced hang up 10sec Default Config PSTN transmit level is nominal 9 dBm adjustment depends on the country regulations Signal Quality selector If the modem determines during handshake that the signal quality is less than that specified by the selected value the modem attempts to connect at the next lower speed indicated by Max line Speed unless quality Low is selected 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 30 11 2 POTS modes 11 2 1 Telephone codec Mode The telephone mode or the codec mode is selected by the toggle push buttons Tel The change of the initial mode may be done during the communication i e from Tel to 7 k high speed data operation or from 7 k to Tel regular POTS mode However when selecting the 7 k Audio codec data operation during the phone communication the modem w
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33. press the button Confirm changes recorder Don t forget the last stage in other case you will loose your modifications After that you can load this new profile to the scoop reporter II 9 4 Send profiles to a Scoop Reporter II You can send one some or all profiles to the scoop reporter II Select the appropriate sub menu Connection Read current profile from the scoop Read selected profiles Read all profiles from the scoop Send current profile to the scoop p Send selected profiles Send all profiles to the scoop Download software Serial Com configuration With Send current profile submenu you can send to the scoop reporter II the current single profile displayed With Send some profiles submenu you can check off the profiles that you want send to the scoop reporter II With Send all profiles submenu you can send all 99 profiles to the Scoop Reporter II even disable profiles 9 5 How to Read Profiles from a Scoop Reporter Il You can read one some or all profiles to the scoop reporter II Select the appropriate sub menu m Read current profile from the scoop Read selected profiles Read all profiles from the scoop Send current profile to the scoop Send selected profiles Send all profiles to the scoop Download software Serial Com configuration With Read current profile submenu you can read from the scoop reporter II the profile associated with th
34. s of shift affects only double function keys The second section is the Extended Keypad functions This includes the audio input selection keys Two function keys F1 F2 and the phone key FI Toggles between the ISDN menu and the POTS menu F2 Press once to make a call with a profile number Press twice to make a direct dialed call 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 15 6 3 Scoop Reporter Menu 1 Main menu lt CALL POTS gt or lt CALL ISDN gt depending of the selected mode of the Scoop Reporter II is displayed on the LCD The right arrow or left arrow buttons on the keypad allow you to scroll through the five main menu choices The menu structure is similar to a WINDOWS menu 2 Entering into a sub menu Once you have selected a main menu function you can enter the corresponding sub menus by pressing the j key or enter Enter Key At any time you can return to the main menu by pressing the Esc key To scroll in the sub menus use the j key or f key and confirm your choice by pressing the enter Y Key If a second sub menu exists e g Algorithm gt you can enter by pressing the key 6 3 1 Scoop Reporter default configuration The Scoop Reporter s factory set default configuration is useful to configure the modem in case communication difficulties are encountered Note The stored calling numbers are not erased when you make a factory c
35. s the configuration and makes it ready for operation Turn on the power and begin to use the scoop reporter II Asa initializing step in POST mode go to the sub menu lt OPERATION gt and select lt Factory Config gt Press the Enter key 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 28 ALNO Example AETA Download Software 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 29 11 POTS Information 11 1 Factory default configuration The Scoop s factory set default configuration is suitable for most Scoop transmission applications and are reloaded by the selected function lt OPERATION gt J Factory Config Your Scoop Reporter II is designed to operate over dial up phone circuits with the following dialling and call monitor features Loudspeaker for monitoring call progress Speaker is on with medium volume until a connection is made The speaker is off at all the other times Multi frequency signalling Tone dialling method or Loop disconnect signalling Pulse dialling method Rem By issuing the configuration procedure the user can change the lt dialling method gt Pulse or Tone The selection of the dialling method will be stored until the user has to modify his choice again even when the Scoop is power off Operation in the absence of proceed operation waiting for dial tone Automatic answeri
36. signal is available on the headphones connected to the _ jack Potentiometer 12 turns that feedback feature off when fully counter clockwise 2 Digital and analogue parts The encoder may be connected to the decoder locally to test digital circuits Connect and select an audio signal to any of the inputs Select the main menu lt OPERATION gt a Select with j key Coding test ISDN mode only Confirm with enter xy key to activate the encoder decoder link The message Coding process appears on the screen The test is OK if you get the audio signal either on the headphones or Aux Out To end the test press the Esc key wait signal is displayed on the screen then the unit returns to lt OPERATION gt menu b Select with II key AD DA Loop Confirm with enter key The test is OK if you get the audio signal either on the headphones or Aux Out To end the test go back to the operation menu disable the AD DA Loop by pressing enter again The star disappears 13 2 Network test The unit can be configured to loop back to the network the received data Select the main menu lt OPERATION gt Select with II key Loop Back Press y to activate the loop The loop is enabled as soon as the unit is connected This allows checking the network and the remote codec 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 36 14 Countries code in pots mode
37. the factory to nominal 9 dBm 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 7 PBX and PABX applications The modem of the Scoop is only approved for use as an extension instrument to compatible PBXs Contact AETA S A or your local dealer for an up to date list of PBXs with which the modem is compatible AETA S A can not guarantee that the Scoop will operate correctly under all possible conditions of connections to compatible PBXs Any cases of difficulty should be referred in the first instance to AETA S A 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 8 4 Scoop Reporter STRUCTURE 4 1 Front view Hao scoop e P VY n EE REPORTER II E d k A Level Geh de e M PM COLS INPUT SELECT Alarm Battery cz 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 Keypad 7 Aux Input 13 Headphone volume 2 F1 ISDN POTS mode 8 Shift 14 Status LED s 3 F2 Profile Direct Dial 9 Tel POTS 15 Headphone Jack 4 LCD display 10 Channel On Switch 16 Microphone 71 Input 5 Mix level leds 11 Input Level 17 AUX Output 6 Headset Microphone 2 12 Local Return Mix Balance Input 4 2 Rear view II mmm 85 268V 47 A40hz 1 scooP REPORTER I Fus T 2A 230 SN L 0102 03 04 05 06 TL02 08 09 10 11 12 1999 2000 2001 2002 Local Feedback Battery ON External Modem nm wow ma SI je uuu
38. u Note In many case the subaddress is not necessary 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 22 8 5 Entering SPID Numbers USA In the USA some ISDN circuits require a SPID number in addition to the local dialing number The Scoop Reporter II can be manually programmed using the keypad From the Main function Menu scroll to the lt Directory lt screen using the right arrow key Using the down arrow key scroll down to SPID screen Press the enter y key The Scoop Reporter II is ready to store or modify the SPID number Then enter the new SPID number for the ISDN circuit on the keypad Press the enter e key A series of AT commands will be displayed and automatically return you to the lt DIRECTORY gt menu 55 000 007 Ed A SCOOP REPORTER II User Manual 23 ALNO 9 PC Software Using the Scoop Reporter II with a computer you have access to 99 pre programmable profile locations Using the included Scoop Edit software you can select the parameters of the ISDN or POTS number s to be programmed give each location a unique name and pre set configuration variables You can the store re order re configure save and printout your Profiles The Scoop Edit Software is a 146K Windows file that will run on any computer running Windows 95 98 Your computer must have a Serial COM port available 9 1 Interfaces ScoopEdit 55 0
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