UltraCaster 2000 Manual Rev. 10/15/96 - Nel
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1. 8 1 5 1 3 Press Yes to set the BGM level 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 5 BGM Level 5 5MX MN5 5 Yes lt gt No 5 9444444444444444444448 Line 3 shows the current BGM level relative to maximum MX and minimum MN settings Accepts the the indicated level as the new BGM level Increases the BGM level Decreases the BGM level Restores the BGM level to its prior setting Speaker Level The UltraCaster provides the user with control over the level of the speaker audio The Speaker Level is only adjustable in the Configuration Mode 8 1 6 1 Speaker Level Adjustment 8 1 6 1 1 Advance to the Configuration Mode 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 5 lt Configure System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Speaker Level 5 5 MX MN5 5 Yes lt gt No 5 9444444444444444444448 Line 3 shows the current speaker level relative to maximum MX and minimum MN settings Yes Accepts the the indicated level as the new speaker level Increases the speaker level Decreases the speaker level Restores the speaker level to its prior setting Automatic Message Re Loading This option provides the UltraCaster with the capability to automatically upon power on to load the messages from tape and begin running as soon as messages have been loaded NOTE all levels settings and configurations remain in effect2. Ground Input Ground Input Ground Input Ground Input Ground Input Ground Input Ground Input Ground Input Ground APPENDIX B Definition Out 1 NC Out 2 NC Out 3 NC Out 4 NC Out 5 NC Out 6 NC Out 7 NC Out 8 NC Out 9 NC Out 10 NC Out 11 NC Out 12 NC Out 13 NC Out 14 NC Out 15 NC Out 16 NC Out Ground Out Ground Out Ground Out Ground Out Ground Out Ground Out Ground Out Ground Out Ground Rev 10 15 96 APPENDIX C I O 16B MODULE CONNECTOR DEFINITION Definition Pin Definition Input Out 1 NO Input Out 2 NO Input Out 3 NO Input Out 4 NO Input Out 5 NO Input Out 6 NO Input Out 7 NO Input Out 8 NO Input Out 9 NO Input 10 Out 10 NO Input 11 Out 11 NO Input 12 Out 12 NO Input 13 Out 13 NO Input 14 Out 14 NO Input 15 Out 15 NO Input 16 Out 16 NO Input Ground Input Ground Out 1 COM Out 9 COM Out 2 COM Out 10 COM Out 3 COM Out 11 COM Out 4 COM Out 12 COM Out 5 COM Out 13 COM Out 6 COM Out 14 COM Out 7 COM Out 15 COM Out 8 COM Out 16 COM OONDOARWD ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96
3. Configure System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 8 1 2 2 Press Yes to Configure System 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 5 lt Message Tables gt 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 8 1 2 3 Press Yes for Message Tables 6444444444444444444447 5Config Msg Tables 5 5 Msgs MsgSize BW Khz5 5 01 64 min 3 5 5 5 Yes Prev Next Quit5 9444444444444444444448 Note The number 64 min represents the total amount of Message Memory Equipped This number varies depending upon the amount of message memory ordered 8 min 16 min 32 min or 64 min To accept the current table entry as the new system configuration Changing the system configuration erases all existing messages and message selections For next table entry For previous table entry To cancel the Message Configuration update and restore the existing configuration Quit allows the user to scan the various configuration options without modifying the system s current setting Fade Level The UltraCaster may be configured to reduce the level ofthe background music during message play by setting the Fade Levelparameter The UltraCaster provides the user with complete control over the level of background music level When the Fade Level is set to maximum MX no background music is heard during message play For applications where the stored message is voice only a partial fade adds the effect of providing a music background
4. Ed Ed A e HJ 16 8 4 min min mi min min min min mi sec min mi sec sec 3 min 90 sec 45 sec 22 sec 45 sec 16 11 sec 22 sec 45 sec 90 sec 32 5 5 sec 11 sec 22 sec 45 sec 5 4444444444 444444444N444444444N444444444N444444444 44444444444 1 30 133 12 6 3 90 sec 30 sec mi 15 sec 1313 3 6 min 3 min 90 sec mi mi mi mi mi 3 A x W XX XX x XX WR XX XX XX RR WR XX 3 XA A x XA UY XX XX XX XX X WD X XX XX XX X U X o3 XX C1 Ui Ui Ui Ui Q Ui Ui Ui Ui Ui Ui Q9 Ui Ui Ui Ui Ui Ui Q9 Ui Ui Ui vu q 5 5 5 5 5 5 K 5 5 5 5 5 5 K 5 5 5 5 5 5 K 5 5 5 5 5 5 9 5 5 5 5 5 M 5 5 5 5 5 5 M 5 5 5 5 5 5 M 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 8 1 2 Message Table Programming Message Tables are present in the order listed on the previous page Entering Next steps down the message table increasing the number of messages and the system bandwidth Entering Prev steps upthe table with lower number of messages at a lower system bandwidth The message table starts with 1 32 messages at 3 5 Khz advances to 1 32 messages at 3 5 Khz Enhanced to 1 32 messages at 7 0 Khz to 1 32 messages at 7 0 Khz Enhanced 8 1 2 1 To program the for a specific message configuration advance to the Configure System mode 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu 5 lt
5. Menu5 5 lt Program System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 3 2 Press Yes to Program System 6444444444444444444447 5Programming Mode 5 5 lt Play Options gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 3 3 Press Yes for Play Options ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 6 2 Message Selection Programming 6444444444444444444447 5Programming Mode 5 For messages to be played by Timed Continuous or 5 Select Play Option 5 Trigger options they must first be selected This 5 lt Timed Play gt 5 feature allows for the addition or removal of existing 5 Yes No 5 messages from the play list Messages loaded from 9444444444444444444448 the internal tape drive are automatically selected for play and must be manually de selected while 6 1 3 4 Press No for Timed Play messages manually loaded must be manually selected 6444444444444444444447 5Programming Mode 5 To select or de select a message advance to 5 Select Play Option 5 Program System Upon entering the Programming 5 lt Continuous Play gt 5 Mode advance to Message Selection and press 5 Yes No 5 yes The following screen is displayed 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 6 1 3 5 Press No for Continuous Play 5Program Msg Select5 5Msg 01 02 03 045 6444444444444444444447 5Active Y Y Y 5 5Programming Mode 5 5Change lt gt Doned 5 Select Play Option 5 9444444444444444444448 5 lt Trigger Play gt 5 5 Yes No 5 Line 3 indicates whe
6. during the play of a message while for applications where the message contains music a full fade is desired 8 1 3 1 Fade Level Adjustment The Fade Level is only adjustable in the Configuration Mode 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu 5 lt Configure System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 8 1 3 1 1 Press Yes to Configure System ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 5 Fade Level Set gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 8 1 3 1 2 Press Yes to set the fade level 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 5 BGM Fade Level 5 5 MN MX5 5 Yes lt gt No 5 9444444444444444444448 Line 3 shows the current fade level relative to maximum MX fade and minimum MN fade Yes Accepts the the indicated level as the new fade level Decreases the fade level more background music Increases the fade level less background music No Restores the fade level to its prior setting Message Level The UltraCaster provides the user with control overthe level ofthe message audio The message level may be set as both a configuration parameter and during message play Message Level Adjustment 8 1 4 1 1 Advance the the Configuration Mode 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 5 lt Configure System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 ULTRACASTER 2000 8 1 4 1 2 Press Yes to Configure System 6444444444
7. silence the UltraCaster begins searching for the next message on the tape The next message must start within 20 seconds of the end to the last message Periods of silence greater than 20 seconds indicate the last message on the tape and message loading automatically stops ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 14 Troubleshooting 14 1 System Messages TAPE DECK ERROR CASSETTE ERROR The internal tape transport has failedto properly respond Remove tape cassette and power cycle system If message returns contact Nel Tech for service informatid Probable tape cassette jam or incorrect type of cassette NO ENERGY DETECTED NO CASSETTE IN DRIVE MESSAGE NOT PRESENT INVALID MESSAGE NOMESSAGES SELECTED System Idle Battery Operation EXTERNAL POWER FAIL No Play STOP Active Feature Not Released ULTRACASTER 2000 In attempting to load messages from the tape cassette no audio information was detected within 25 seconds of the beginning of the tape Either there is no tape cassette in the transport orthe tape cassette is an incorrect type See 13 Tape Preparation The user attempted to play a message which has not been loaded into message memory The user entered amessage number which is not valid forthe current configuration i e the user entered message number 05 when the system has been configured for 4 messages The user attempted to RUN the system without any messages being selected for
8. the BGM IN jack on the UltraCaster to the output of the external music source TRIGGER For Trigger Play connect a 3 5mm Male MONO Plug into the TRIGGER jack Activation can be a relay closure or switch located within 1000 wire feet of the UltraCaster The TRIGGER input is optically isolated for noise and transient protection STOP The STOP input is used to HOLDOFF or Stop message play The use the STOP input connect a 3 5mm Male MONO Plug into the STOP jack Activation can be a relay closure or switch located within 1000 wire feet of the UltraCaster The STOP input is optically isolated for noise and transient protection COMM PORT Factory option used to communicate with Sign Displays and other computerized peripherialsi Option Modules Input Module The Input Module adds the capability to play any of the 32 messages from external contact closures and provides aBUSY relay which is activated during message play With external operation messages can be played by contact closures such as push buttons door switches alarm systems etc Each message may be accessed externally via an optically isolated input Distances of 1500 cable feet can be supported directly off the Input Module without external isolation of protection devices required Connection to the Input Module is via a 50 pin CHAMP type connector AMPHENOL 57 10500 7 or equivalent See Appendix A for wiring connection information I O Module The I O Module ad
9. 444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5 Interval 00 00 00 5 5 Change Quits 9444444444444444444448 6 1 2 4 Press No for Timed Play 6444444444444444444447 5Programming Mode 5 5 Select Play Option 5 5 lt Continuous Play gt 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 2 5 Press Yes for Continuous Play 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 5PGM Continuous 5 5Constant Play Off 5 5Change Quit5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 1 11 Press CLR to exit Time Interval change 6 1 2 6 Press Change to toggle Constant Play to On 6444444444444444444447 6 1 2 Continuous Play Programming 5PGM Time Interval 5 5PGM Continuous 5 6 1 2 1 To program for continuous message play 5Constant Play On 5 advance to the Program System mode 5 Change Quit5 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 6 1 2 7 Press Change to toggle Constant Play to Off 5 lt Program System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 6 1 3 Trigger Play Programming 9444444444444444444448 6 1 3 1 Toprogram for triggered message play advance 6 1 2 2 Press Yes to Program System to the Program System mode 6444444444444444444447 5Programming Mode 5 5 lt Play Options gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 2 3 Press Yes for Play Options 6444444444444444444447 5Programming Mode 5 5 Select Play Option 5 5 lt Timed Play gt 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster
10. 44444444444448 ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Stop Stops message record 10 1 1 Press Yes to Review Messages Spkr Toggles the internal speaker On Off 6444444444444444444447 5 Review Msgs Mode 5 Quit Cancels message record 5Enter Message 005 5 Select Messag 5 5 5 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 5Msg Load Manual 5 10 1 1 1 Enter the number of the message to be 5Enter Message 015 reviewed Note that message numbers 5 Message Recorded 5 require two digits 01 02 5 Rec Spkr Quit5 10 1 1 2 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 Rec Causes an immediate re recording of the 5 Review Msgs Mode 5 message without prompting the user to 5Enter Message 015 confirm 5 Play Message 5 5Start Stop Quit5 Spkr Toggles the internal speaker On Off 9444444444444444444448 Quit Stop action on the current message and Start Starts playing the message for requests the user to enter another message review number Stop Stops message review 10 Message Review Quit Cancels message review Message Review allows the user to play a 10 1 1 3 message without broadcastingthe message over the sound system Inreview mode the message 6444444444444444444447 is heard through either the monitor speaker or 5 Review Msgs Mode 5 handset ear piece 5Enter Message 015 5Playing Message 015 10 1 Advance to the Review Messages Mode 5 Stop Quit5 94444444444444444
11. 444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 5 lt Message Level Set gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 8 1 4 1 3 Press Yes to set the message level 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 5 Message Level 5 5 MX MN5 5 Yes lt gt No 5 9444444444444444444448 Line 3 shows the current message level relative to maximum MX and minimum MN settings Yes Accepts the the indicated level as the new message level lt Increases the message level gt Decreases the message level No Restores the message level to its prior setting Background Music BGM Level The recommended method for adjusting the level of the BackGround Music BGM is to adjust the level at the BGM source However the UltraCaster does provide the user with control over the level of the background music audio The BGM Level is only adjustable in the Configuration Mode BackGround Music Level Adjustment 1 Advance the the Configuration Mode 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 5 lt Configure System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 Rev 10 15 96 8 1 6 1 2 Press Yes to Configure System 8 1 5 1 2 Press Yes to Configure System 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 6444444444444444444447 5 lt Speaker Level Set gt 5 5Configuration Mode5 5 5 5 lt BGM Level Set gt 5 5 Yes No 5 5 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 8 1 6 1 3 Press Yes to set the Speaker level
12. 44448 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 Stop Stops message review 5 lt Review Messages gt 5 5 5 Quit Cancels message review 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 11 Battery Operation The UltraCaster contains an internal NiCad battery for protection from messages loss due to external power failure When external power fails the UltraCaster enters a special Idle Mode to preserve battery power The UltraCaster has an internal Bypass Relay This relay is normally engaged routing all BGM audio signals through the UltraCaster s electronics Under power failure and Idle Mode conditions the relay is disengaged connecting the BGM IN directly to the Audio Out Upon restoration of external power the UltraCaster returns to normal operation In addition to the internal NiCad battery for the protection of messages the UltraCaster protects Configuration parameters Message Table Fade Level Message Level BGM Level and Speaker Level in a separate non volatile memory 12 Diagnostics UltraCaster provides an extensive set of System Diagnostics These diagnostic tests cover all the major hardware elements of the UltraCaster 12 1 Software Version Provides information regarding the level of the software loaded Keypad Tests each key of the keypad by displaying which key is depressed LCD Display Tests the Liquid Crystal Display by writing text information to the display Data Memory Tes
13. II Function Key 3 Context dependent key used in conjunction with line 4 of the LCD IV Function Key 4 Context dependent key used in conjunction with line 4 of the LCD 0 9 Numeric Entry Keys General Purpose Key which is used to exit or cancel selected functions 3 3 Front Panel Controls and Connectors AUX AUDIO This connector 3 5mm MONO Jack provides input from an external audio source for loading messages into the UltraCaster HANDSET This connector RJ 11 provides audio input from a special telephone handset for loading messages directly into the UltraCaster The recommended handset for this unit WALKER Equipment Corporation Highway 151 South Ringgold Georgia 30736 Model W3 K M 3 4 Rear Controls and Connectors 12 VDC This connector 2 5mm DC Power Jack provides power to the system from an external 12V DC 1000 Ma source POWER ON OFF This switch enables power to the system LCD CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display to compensate for lighting variations BGM IN This connector PHONO JACK provides input from the BackGround Music BGM source AUDIO OUT This connector PHONO JACK provides audio to the Music On Hold or Sound System input ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 LEVEL HI LO This control selects the audio output impedance Most applications require the switch to be set in the LO position In the LO position the unit can directly drive an 8 ohm speaker The HI position is for
14. Message Load Menu Programming Mode System Programming NTL UltraCaster 2000 System Running Review Msgs Mode Message Review Mode Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic Line 2 generally offers the user additional menu selections available under the specific Mode Menu selections are always display within brackets lt menu item gt Line 3 presents context sensitive information pertaining to the specific operation being performed while line 4 prompts the user for input based upon the available choices For menu items users enter either Yes or No to each item A No choice moves the user to the next menu item while a Yes response either performs the action or presents the user with more selections Responses are entered by pressing the function key I Yes IV No associated with the text information displayed on the bottom line of the SYSTEM DISPLAY Keys I II III and IV are function keys whose action and meaning are constantly changing depending upon the current operation The meaning of these functions keys is determined by line 4 of the System Display The CLR key always cancels the current operation and returns the user to the main menu In addition a 15 second timer is set each time the user enters a menu and is reset each time the user enters a key If 15 seconds elapse without user input the system automatically reverts to the main menu ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 UltraCaster Menu Structure Main Menu Ite
15. NCES SHALL NEL TECH BE LIABLE BY VIRTUE OF THIS WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT SECONDARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT REPAIRING OR REPLACING PRODUCT Buyer may obtain the repair or replacement of any flawed part or equipment covered under this warranty through Nel Tech only Buyer is responsible for all shipping and handling charges in connection with the performance of this warranty Products returned to Nel Tech must be securely packaged to prevent damage in transit freight prepaid and insured for replacement value A return authorization number assigned by Nel Tech must be clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container Proof of purchase must accompany shipment Items delivered to Nel Tech without a return authorization clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container and or without proof of purchase will be refused Please contact Nel Tech at the address and phone number below to receive a return authorization number and to arrange for the repair or replacement of a flawed part covered by this warranty Please indicate the Product s serial number in all correspondence an authorization number will not be issued in the absence of a serial number Nel Tech Labs Inc 101 Zachary Road Manchester NH 03109 5609 Tel 603 641 8844 This manual Copyright 1993 1996 by Nel Tech Labs Inc All rights reserved No part of it may be copied photoco
16. UDIO Using the keypad raise and lower the Speaker level Trigger The Trigger test requires the user to insert a shorting 3 5mm MONO plug into the TRIGGER jack With no plug inserted the Ext Trigger should be OPEN with the shorted plug inserted the Trigger should be CLOSED External Stop The External Stop test requires the user to insert a shorting 3 5mm MONO plug into the STOP jack With no plug inserted the Ext Stop should be OPEN with the shorted plug inserted the Ext Stop should be CLOSED External Power Sensor This test requires that the internal battery be charged Remove the external DC power pack from the AC plug The display should indicate if the external power is present or not Bypass Relay This test checks the operation of the power fail bypass relay This relay is normally engaged routing all BGM audio signals through the UltraCaster s electronics Pressing I causes the relay to disengage routing the audio signals directly to the AUDIO OUT port Option Module This test checks the operation of the option module The UltraCaster supports 3 differents types of option modules Input Module 32 inputs 1 output O Module 16 inputs 16 outputs and I O 16B 16 inputs 16 dry closure outputs This test helps in confirming the external wiring of the external contact closures by displaying the start of each contact closure one at atime Should multiple contact closure be present the lowest numbered closure will
17. ULTRACASTER 2000 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Please leave this manual with the unit after installation Important warranty information enclosed see page 2 Nel Tech Labs Inc 101 Zachary Road Manchester NH 03109 ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 FCC Notice WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la Class A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS Nel Tech warrants to the ori
18. atic message loading simplifies the process of loading messages into the UltraCaster When selected automatic message loading rewinds the tape and begins searching forthe first message Messages contained on the tape are loaded in order starting at one and advancing to either the last message on the tape orthe last configured message in the system Messages that are automatically loaded are also automatically selected for play 6444444444444444444447 5Load Messages Mode5 5 lt Automatic Msg Load gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 Press Yes for automatic message load 6444444444444444444447 5Msg Load Tape Auto5 5Loading Message 015 5 note 2 5 5 Stop Spkr5 9444444444444444444448 Note Line 3 changes to reflect the current status of the message load The messages presented on line 3 are Rewinding Tape gt Tape is rewinding Searching Tape gt Tape is playing and the system is looking for the message audio ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 gt Once message audio is found recording begins 6444444444444444444447 Each second of recorded audio is indicated by 5Msg Load Manual 5 adding a dot to the display 5 Enter Message 005 5 Select Messag 5 Stop 5 5 gt Stop message loading Any messages which 9444444444444444444448 have completed loading prior to pressing Stop exist in message memory 2 4 Enter the number of the message to be loaded Note that message numbers require Spkr tw
19. be displayed With the I O Modules an inputclosure causes the corresponding output closure to be activated while with the Input Module each external closure causes the BUSY relay to activate ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Tape Preparation Tape Cassette Type The UltraCaster uses Normal Bias tape cassettes The tape cassette size should not exceed 90 minutes To utilize the multi message capability of the UltraCaster requires building the tape under the following conditior Use only Normal Bias Type I tape cassettes not exceeding 90 minutes Do not use DOLBY or any other type of noise reduction systems The UltraCaster was designed for optimum results without such noise reduction techniques Record your productions in 2 channel mono with the audio level averaging 6 db while peaking at no hotter then 3 db Recordings made in this format will optimize the digitizing process and provide consistent output levels on all Nel Tech Labs equipment Studio Instructions Audio Only Message Tapes The tape cassette can be prepared with 1t0 32 messages Messages are placed on the tape in sequential order The UltraCaster searches the tape for audio information prior to beginning record The maximum search time from the beginning of the tape is 25 seconds Be certain when preparing a tape that the audio information begins within thattime The end of a message is indicated by a minimum of 10 seconds of silence Upon finding the 10 seconds of
20. ds the capability to play any of the first 16 messages from external contact closures and provides a BUSY relay closure associated with each of the first 16 messages which is activated during message play With external operation messages can be played by contact closures such as push buttons door switches alarm systems etc Each message may be accessed externally via an optically isolated input Distances of 1500 cable feet can be ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 supported directly off the I O Module without external isolation of protection devices required Connection to the I O Module is via a 50 pin CHAMP type connector AMPHENOL 57 10500 7 or equivalent See Appendix B for wiring connection information I O 16B Module Same as I O Module except that the external contact closures are dry isolated closures See Appendix C for wiring connection information ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 6 Program System 6 1 1 4 Press Change to change the Time Interval 6 1 Play Options 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 The UltraCaster base system provides the user with 5 Time HH MM SS 5 four options for playing messages Timed Continuous 5Interval 00 00 00 5 Trigger External and Manual 5Change Time Interval5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 1 Timed Play Programming 6 1 1 5 Press 0 2 for tens of hours To program the time interval for message play advance to the Program System mode 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Tim
21. e Interval 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5NTL UltraCaster Menu 5Interval 00 00 00 5 5 lt Program System gt 5Change Time Interval5 5 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 1 6 Press 0 9 for hours 6 1 1 1 Press Yes to Program System 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5Programming Mode 5 5Interval 00 00 00 5 5 lt Play Options gt 5 5Change Time Interval5 5 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 1 7 Press 0 5 for tens of minutes 6 1 1 2 Press Yes for Play Options 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5Programming Mode 5 5Interval 00 00 00 5 5 Select Play Option 5 5Change Time Interval5 5 lt Timed Play gt 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 1 8 Press 0 9 for minutes 6 1 1 3 Press Yes for Timed Play 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 6444444444444444444447 5Time HH MM SS 5 5PGM Time Interval 5 5Interval 00 00 00 5 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5Change Time Interval5 5 Interval 00 00 00 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Change Quits 9444444444444444444448 ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 6 1 1 9 Press 0 5 for tens of seconds 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5Interval 00 00 00 5 5Change Time Interval5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 1 10 Press 0 9 for seconds 6444
22. e Interval5 Press I to Program the Time Interval 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 4 4 7 Press O for 0 hours 5Programming Mode 5 5 Play Options gt 5 6444444444444444444447 5 5 5PGM Time Interval 5 5 Yes No 5 5 Time HH MM SS 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Interval 00 00 00 5 5Change Time Interval5 Press for Play Options 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 4 4 8 Press 0 for 0 tens of minutes 5Programming Mode 5 5 Select Play Option 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Timed Play 25 5PGM Time Interval 5 5 Yes No 5 5 Time HH MM SS 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Interval 00 00 00 5 5Change Time Interval5 9444444444444444444448 ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 4 4 9 Press 0 for 0 minutes 4 5 2 Press I to Run 6444444444444444444447 Message Interval Time Display 5PGM Time Interval 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5NTL UltraCaster 20005 5 Interval 00 00 30 5 5 Next Message 01 5 5Change Time Interval5 5Next Play 00 00 305 9444444444444444444448 5Play Vol Spkr Quitd5 9444444444444444444448 4 4 10 Press 3 for 30 seconds 4 5 3 The Next Play time counts down until 00 00 00 6444444444444444444447 and then the display changes 5PGM Time Interval 5 5 Time HH MM SS 5 Message Playing Display 5 Interval 00 00 30 5 6444444444444444444447 5Change Time Interval5 5NTL UltraCaster 20005 9444444444444444444448 5 Timed Message Play 5 5Playing Message 015 4 4 11 Press 0 to comple
23. ess I for Yes to accept this Message Table 4 3 Load Messages Example ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Once message audio is found recording begins Each 4 4 4 Press I for Timed Play second of recorded audio is indicated by adding a dot to the display 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 After recording message 1 the system increments 5 Time HH MM SS 5 the message number and begins searching for 5Interval 00 00 00 5 message 2 on the tape This process repeats for 5 Change Quits all three messages on the sample tape Once all 9444444444444444444448 three messages are loaded the system returns to the main menu 4 4 5 Press I to change the Time Interval To hear the audio from the tape as it is being recorded press IV Spkr This key toggles the 6444444444444444444447 internal speaker on and off Note that when the 5PGM Time Interval 5 Spkr key is pressed the dot display restarts 5 Time HH MM SS 5 5Interval 00 00 00 5 5Change Time Interval5 Program System Example 9444444444444444444448 To set the time interval for message play advance 4 4 6 Press 0 for 0 tens of hours to the Program System mode Note This is one of the few occasions when Line 6444444444444444444447 4 of the display does not refer to the function keys 5NTL UltraCaster Menu 5 Program System gt 5 6444444444444444444447 5 5 5PGM Time Interval 5 5 Yes No 5 5 Time HH MM SS 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Interval 00 00 00 5 5Change Tim
24. from the last time the unit was used 8 1 7 1 Automatic Message Re Load Option ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Loading the UltraCaster from atape cassette is as simple as insertingthe tape cassette into the tape transport located on the top of the UltraCaster and closing the door 8 1 7 1 1 Advance to the Configuration Mode 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 5 lt Auto Msg Re Load gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 Note If the Automatic Message Re Loading option is enabled the system will upon power up automatically load the tape messages and begin operation without user input Automatic Message Re Loading only works upon power up 8 1 7 1 2 Press Yes to Access Re Load Option Advance to the Load Messages Mode 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 6444444444444444444447 5Auto Message Re Load5 5NTL UltraCaster Menu 5 Auto Re Load Off 5 5 lt Load Message s gt 5 5 Change Quit5 5 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 8 1 7 1 3 Press Change to enable or disable re load option Press Yes to Load Messages 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 5Auto Message Re Load5 5 Auto Re Load On 5 5 Change Quit5 9444444444444444444448 9 Message Loading The UltraCaster allows for messages to be loaded automatically through the internal tape deck or manually with an external handset or other external audio source Automatic Message Loading Autom
25. ginal purchaser Buyer that the Product sold is free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase The warranty extends three 3 years from the date of original purchase and covers parts and labor Buyer must provide written notice to Nel Tech within the warranty period of any defective part or conditions If the defect is not the result of improper use service maintenance or installation and if the equipment has not been otherwise damaged or modified after shipment Nel Tech or its authorized representative shall either replace or repair the defective Product at Nel Tech s option No credit shall be allowed for work performed by Buyer or unauthorized parties Out of warranty repairs will be invoiced at the current Nel Tech hourly rate plus the cost of parts shipping and handling IN THE EVENT THAT THE PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER IS MISSING OR HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH IN ANY WAY THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS VOID AND WITHOUT EFFECT AND NEL TECH SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER ON ACCOUNT OF DEFECTS TO SUCH PRODUCT LIMITATIONS EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PRODUCT NEL TECH EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED THAT EQUIPMENT SOLD HEREUNDER IS OF MERCHANTIABLE QUALITY OR THAT IT CAN BE USED OR IS FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE BUYER PURCHASES AND ACCEPTS EQUIPMENT SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF THE WARRANTY HEREINABOVE EXPRESSED UNDER NO CIRCUMSTA
26. m continuous to 24 hours in 1 second timing increments and messages may be individually selected for automatic operation When used in conjunction with a background music source the UltraCaster will gently fade the background music to a user defined fade level while the message plays After the message ends the background music is restored to its user defined play level The UltraCaster provides the ultimate alternative to magnetic tape systems at an affordable price Its simplicity of use and greatly increased quality and reliability make most tape systems obsolete Features Up to 64 minutes of message time at 3 5 Khz User selectable message configurations 1 2 4 8 16 or 32 messages User selectable audio bandwidths 3 5 3 5 Enhanced 7 0 and 7 0 Enhanced Embedded Tape Transport for automatic message loading Handset Aux Input for manual message loading Message Play Options Timed Continuous Trigger Message Selection Deselecting Liquid Crystal Display ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 3 System Tour 3 1 System Display The 4 line by 20 character LCD display is used to guide the user through the option menus 3 2 Keyboard The Keyboard is a 20 button keypad arranged in a4 X 5 matrix Keys are defined as follows Key Definition I Function Key 1 Context dependent key used in conjunction with line 4 of the LCD II Function Key 2 Context dependent key used in conjunction with line 4 of the LCD I
27. ms Sub Menu Items Configure System Message Tables Fade Level Set Message Level Set BGM Level Set Speaker Level Set Auto Message Re load Load Message s Automatic Msg Load Manual Msg Load Play Options Message Selection Timed Play Continuous Play Trigger Play Run Diagnostics Software Version KeyPad LCD Display Data Memory Message Memory Aux Audio Handset Audio BGM Level Message Level Speaker Level ternal Trigger ternal Stop t Power Sensor Bypass Relay Option Module Real Time Clock 32 Input Module Comm Port 16 In 16 Out Module 16 In 16 Out Dry Closure Module Run System xk xk xk xk l 1 Program System l l xk Review Messages E pl p X X x o o oO ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Configure System Example To automatically download the message memory from Turn on system Power the SYSTEM DISPLAY atape cassette containingthe messages Insertthe should appear as follows tape cassette into the tape drive located onthetop of 6444444444444444444447 the UltraCaster Press IV No at the main menu 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 until the menu selection reads Load Message s 5 lt Configure System gt 5 5 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Yes No 5 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 9444444444444444444448 5 l
28. nce all other contact closure messages will be played prior to play that message again 76 Speaker On Off The UltraCaster has an internal speaker for the convenience of the user in listening to both messages and the background music while in Run Mode The level of the audio at the speaker is set in the Configuration Mode The Spkr switch turns the internal speaker On and Off 7 7 Message Volume Adjustment Message volume is adjustable during Run Mode by pressing the Vol switch 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster 20005 5 Message Level 5 5 MX MN5 5 Yes lt gt No 5 9444444444444444444448 Line 3 shows the current level of the message relative to maximum MX volume and minimum MN volume Yes Accepts the the indicated level as the new message volume lt Increases the message volume gt Decreases the message volume Restores the message volume to its prior setting 8 Configuration UltraCaster may be configured by the user to better meet their application needs Configuration options include Message Memory Capacity factory option Number of Messages Message Bandwidth BGM Fade Level Message Level BGM Level and Speaker Level Configuring The UltraCaster Message Tables The UltraCaster uses pre defined Message Tables to simplify the selection of Number of Messages Message Size and MessageBandwidth The message Table is structured in the following manner Message Memory Capacity The UltraCaste
29. o digits 01 02 gt Toggle internal speaker On Off for listening to messages as they are being loaded 2 5 l the message already exists then the following screen is displayed After recording message 1 the system increments the message number and begins 6444444444444444444447 searching for message 2 on the tape etc 5Msg Load Manual 5 Once all the messages are loaded the 5 Enter Message 015 system returns to the main menu 5 Re Record Message 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 9 2 Manual Message Loading Yes Erases current message and UltraCaster allows for manually loading allows the user to re record the messages from two types of external audio input message sources Handset or Aux Input Cancel message record 9 2 1 Advance to the Load Messages Mode 6444444444444444444447 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 6444444444444444444447 5 lt Load Message s gt 5 5Msg Load Manual 5 5 5 5Enter Message 015 5 Yes No 5 5 5 9444444444444444444448 5 Rec Spkr Quit5 9444444444444444444448 Press Yes to Load Messages Rec Starts message recording 6444444444444444444447 5Load Messages Mode5 Spkr Toggles the internal speaker 5 lt Manual Msg Load gt 5 On Off 5 5 5 Yes No 5 Quit Cancels message record 9444444444444444444448 9 2 3 Press Yes for manual message load 6444444444444444444447 5Msg Load Manual 5 5Enter Message 015 5 Recording Message 5 5 Stop Spkr Quit5 94444444
30. oblem over the phone DO NOT disconnect the equipment Many problems may be diagnosed and fixed over the phone so leave the UltraCaster 2000 and all other involved equipment attached and operational Call from a location near where the equipment is installed Know the amount of audio storage The amount of memory is stamped or written along with the serial number on the bottom of the unit Have the date of purchase and the name of the dealer from which you purchased the unit The Nel Tech technical assistance department can be reached at 1 603 641 8844 and is available from 9 00am to 5 00pm Eastern ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 APPENDIX A INPUT MODULE CONNECTOR DEFINITION Definition Definition Input Input 26 Input Input 27 Input Input 28 Input Input 29 Input Input 30 Input Input 31 Input Input 32 Input Busy A COM Input Busy A NC Input 10 Busy A NO Input 11 Busy B COM Input 12 Busy B NC Input 13 Busy B NO Input 14 Ground Input 15 Ground Input 16 Ground Input 17 Ground Input 18 Ground Input 19 Ground Input 20 Ground Input 21 Ground Input 22 Ground OONDOARWD Input 23 Ground Input 24 Ground Input 25 Ground ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Y 5 OONDOARWND ULTRACASTER 2000 I O MODULE CONNECTOR DEFINITION Definition Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input 10 Input 11 Input 12 Input 13 Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 Input
31. pied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without Nel Tech s prior written consent Information contained herein is subject to change without prior notification Nel Tech Labs Inc provides this manual without warranty of any kind expressed or implied This user s manual may contain technical and or typographical errors Printed in the U S A ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 1 Introduction The UltraCaster is a Digital Audio Messaging System designed specifically for application in Point of Purchase Merchandising UltraCaster offers the performance ease of operation high reliability and quality of digital storage and audio processing combined with microprocessor technology to achieve truly natural sound reproduction and user friendly features The UltraCaster offers a comprehensive set of features designed specifically for recording and timed playback of Point of Purchase advertisements UltraCaster supports up to 32 messages with a total message time of over 64 minutes Messages may be recorded from the embedded tape cassette player a high quality telephone handset or other external audio source A built in monitor speaker aids in verification and review of recorded messages and local monitoring of the audio output to the sound system including messages and background music Message playback can be automatically timed externally driven or manually forced Automatic message timing ranges fro
32. play External Power 12VDC has failed and system is in idle mode to preserve battery power External Power 12VDC has failed and system is operating under the internal battery External Power 12VDC has failed and system is operating under the internal battery A message play has been started but the STOP inputis active holding the play of the message Message can not play until the STOP input is released The user attempted to access a feature which is not present on this release or configuration of the software Rev 10 15 96 15 Contacting Technical Support If you are experiencing aproblem with your UltraCaster 2000 and have been unable to correct it with the information in this manual contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit If you are unable to contact or correct your problems through your dealer you may contact the Nel Tech customer service department for support BEFORE YOU CALL Before contacting the Nel Tech technical assistance department please take a moment to follow these simple instructions Readthe Limited Warranty on page 2 of this manual Itis important that you understand the warranty and return procedures Have the serial number of the unit ready This number can be found on the label on the bottom of the unit Warranty work will only be performed on units with valid serial numbers Make sure you have a basic understanding of the equipment and the time to try to troubleshoot your pr
33. r supports message memory capacities of 8 16 32 and 64 minutes of audio information atthe standard 3 5 Khz bandwidth The amount of message memory is equipped atthe factory and is not field upgradable ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Number of Messages The UltraCaster supports 1 2 4 8 16 or 32 messages The Number of Messages represents the maximum number of messages which may be loaded If for example you wanted to load 13 messages the system must be configured for 16 messages Message Bandwidth The UltraCaster supports 4 bandwidth options 3 5 Khz 3 5 Khz Enhanced 7 0 Khz and 7 0Khz Enhanced Message bandwidth is directly representative of the audio quality of the system The higher the bandwidth the better the audio quality In addition increasing the system bandwidth decreases the available time per message 3 5 Khz Bandwidth is most appropriate for telephone oriented applications At this setting the audio signal is digitized at 35 000 bits per second 3 5 Khz Enhanced Bandwidth is appropriate for telephone oriented applications and for store point of purchase and exhibits applications of speech only messages Atthis setting the audio signal is digitized at 46 000 bits per second representing a 30 increase in the digital sampling rate and a corresponding 30 decrease in total audio message capacity of the system 7 0 Khz Bandwidth is appropriate for store point of purchase and exhibit applications where messages a
34. re played over a sound system Atthis setting the audio signal is sampled at 70 000 bits per second yielding 1 2 of the total audio message capacity over the standard 3 5 Khz bandwidth 7 0 Khz Enhanced Bandwidth increases the digital sampling rate to 92 000 bits per second representing a 30 increase in the digital sampling rate and a corresponding 30 decrease in total audio message capacity over the standard 7 0 Khz bandwidth The setting yields high quality audio reproduction for sensitive audio broadcasting applications ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 Message Table 64444444444 444444444444444444444444444444444444444 444444444447 5 5 Message Size 5 5 5 Number 444444444444444444444444444444444444444 5 5 of 5 Message Memory Capacity 5 Bandwidth 5 5 Messages K 0 0 0 M Khz 5 5 5 8 Min 16 Min 32 Min 64 Min 5 5 4444444444 gt 444444444P444444444P444444444P444444444 gt 44444444444 lt 1 5 8 min 16 min 32 mi 64 min 5 345 5 2 4 min 8 mi 16 mi 32 mi 4 4 mi 8 mi 16 mi 8 mi mi 16 32 2 min 1 min 2 mi 30 sec 15 sec 1333 3 6 min 3 min 90 sec 45 sec 22 sec 45 sec 11 sec 22 sec 5 5 5 5 mi 5 0 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 3 5 5 5 5 5 1 mi mi 30 12 6 mi 3 mi 90 sec mi mi mi mi mi mi mi sec mi E Ed Ed
35. t Load Message s gt 5 5 5 Press I to configure the system 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 5Configuration Mode5 4 3 1 Press I to load messages 5 lt Message Tables gt 5 5 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Yes No 5 5 Load Messages Mode5 9444444444444444444448 5 lt Automatic Msg Load gt 5 5 5 Press I to configure the message table 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 5Config Msg Tables 5 4 3 2 Press I for automatic message load 5 Msgs MsgSize BW Khz5 5 01 64 min 3 5 5 6444444444444444444447 5 Yes Prev Next Quit5 5Msg Load Tape Auto5 9444444444444444444448 5Loading Message 015 5 note 2 Note The number 64 min represents the total amount of Message Memory Equipped This 5 Stop Spkr5 number varies depending upon the amount of 9444444444444444444448 message memory ordered 8 16 32 or 64 minutes Note Line 3 changes to reflect the current status of Press III for Next Table the message load The messages presented on line 3 are 6444444444444444444447 5Config Msg Tables 5 Rewinding Tape 5 Msgs MsgSize BW Khz5 gt Tape is rewinding 5 02 32 min 3 5 5 5 Yes Prev Next Quitd Searching Tape 9444444444444444444448 gt Tape is playing and the system is looking for the message audio Press Ill for Next Table 6444444444444444444447 5Config Msg Tables 5 5 Msgs MsgSize BW Khz5 5 04 16 min 3 5 5 5 Yes Prev Next Quit5 9444444444444444444448 Pr
36. te the 30 seconds 5Stop Vol Spkr Quit5 9444444444444444444448 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 Play Provides the user the ability to 5 Time HH MM SS 5 manually initiate the playing of a 5Interval 00 00 30 5 message 5 Change Quits 9444444444444444444448 Provides the user with the ability to adjust the audio level of the message 4 4 12 Press CLR to exit Time Interval change Toggles the internal speaker On and Off 4 5 Run System Example Stops message play and To Runthe System advance to the Run System escapes from the Run Mode mode Stops message play and resets 6444444444444444444447 to the next selected message 5NTL UltraCaster Menu5 and restarts the interval timer 5 lt Run System gt 5 5 5 5 Yes No 5 9444444444444444444448 ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 5 Installation 5 1 Site Requirements The UltraCaster can be installed in any normal office environment within 6 feet of a 110 VAC outlet The product is designed for mounting on a tabletop or shelf unit Care should be taken to allow access to the rear connections tape deck and front panel controls Connections Audio Output Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the UltraCaster to the Music On Hold jack of the telephone system or the Audio Input Jack of the Sound System LEVEL HI LO Depending upon the input impedance requirement of the telephone or sound system set this switch to either the LO 8 ohm or HI 1000 ohm position BGM IN Connect
37. ther the message is currently 9444444444444444444448 selected 6 1 3 6 Press Yes for Trigger Play Y Selected N Not Selected 6444444444444444444447 Change toggles the message closest to the 5PGM Time Interval 5 between selected and not 5PGM Trigger 5 selected 5Triggered Play Off5 5 Change Quit5 Decrements the number of the message 9444444444444444444448 closest to the 6 1 3 7 Press Change to toggle Triggered Play to On Increments the number of the message closest to the 6444444444444444444447 5PGM Time Interval 5 Completes the message selection process 5PGM Trigger 5 5Triggered Play On 5 5Change Quit5 9444444444444444444448 6 1 3 8 Press Change to toggle Triggered Play to Off ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 7 Run System 7 1 Timed Message Play Under Timed Operation UltraCaster plays selected messages upon expiration ofthetime interval One message plays per expiration ofthetime interval Messages are played in sequential order from the lowest selected message to the highest During Timed Operation the next message to be played is shown on the SYSTEM DISPLAY Upon expiration of the time interval the BGM is faded to the preset level and the message begins to play Once the message has finished playing the BGM is restored and the next message number and time interval until the next message play is displayed During Timed Operation manual message play Play message volume adjus
38. those cases where a line level output drive is needed TRIGGER The connector 3 5mm MONO Jack is used to initiate message play from an external source A momentary closure Tip to Ring with a switch or relay starts the next message in sequence to play if the system has been programmed for Trigger Play STOP The connector 3 5mm MONO Jack is used to stop message play from an external source If no message is playing a closure on STOP prevents the message from playing until STOP is released If a message is playing a closure on STOP cancels playing that message COMM CONTROL The connector 9 pin D Female is used to communicate with COMM port computerized peripherals Getting Started This section is intended as a quick start guide to using the UltraCaster In this section you will be guided through step by step system setup for configuring the UltraCaster for 4 messages at 3 5 Khz bandwidth timed operation at 30 second intervals This quick start uses Nel Tech s Sample Audio Cassette 4 4 Fundamentals The UltraCaster guides the user through configuring programming and loading messages via menu selections presented on the SYSTEM DISPLAY Certain display conventions have been set up to provide the user with information of exactly where you are The top line of the display informs you of the current operation mode NTL UltraCaster Menu Top level menu Configuration Mode Configuration Menu Load Messages Mode
39. tment Vol and Speaker Spkr On Off are enabled Halt Timed Operation the user must press the Quit or CLR switches Pressing the Stop key will stop the current message and reset the timer for the next message 7 2 Continuous Play For Continuous Play selected messages are played one afterthe other without any time between messages Messages are played in sequential order from the lowest selected message to the highest selected message back again to the lowest Unlike Timed Operation Continuous Play does not restore the BGM between messages During Continuous Play Manual Timed and Trigger message play is disabled Message volume adjustment Vol and Speaker Spkr On Off is enabled Halt Continuous Operation the user must press the Quit or CLR switches Pressing the Stop key will stop the current message and reset the timer for the next message 7 3 Triggered Play For Triggered Play selected messages are played after a momentary closure of the TRIGGER Messages are played in sequential order from the lowest selected message to the highest selected message back again to the lowest Like Timed Operation Trigger Play restores the BGM between messages During Trigger Play manual message play Play message volume adjustment Vol and Speaker Spkr On Off are enabled To halt Trigger Play the user must press the Quit or CLR switches 7 4 Manual Play Manual Play provides a means for the user to play a message immediatel
40. ts the internal non volatile data memory Message Memory The UltraCaster can hold up to 32 memory chips when fully equipped The test requires the insertion of an audio tape into the tape transport The tape can be any standard music cassette with at least 30 minutes of audio per side This tests loads the audio into the message memory using 7 0 Khz Enhanced bandwidth The display indicates which memory chip is loading until all equipped memory chips have been filled After the message memory is loaded the user begins playback The display indicates from which chip the audio information is being played The audio playback should be high quality without noise pops clicks etc Aux Audio The AUX AUDIO path is tested by playing the audio information being inserted in the AUX AUDIO jack through the internal speaker ULTRACASTER 2000 Rev 10 15 96 12 7 Handset Audio The HANDSET path is tested by speaking into the handset The audio spoken into the handset will be heard in the ear piece BGM Level The BGM Level test requires the user to insert an audio source into the BGM IN and a speaker on the AUDIO OUT Using the keypad raise and lower the BGM audio level Message Level The Message Level test requires the user to insert an audio source into the AUX AUDIO and a speaker on the AUDIO OUT Using the keypad raise and lower the Message level Speaker Level The Speaker Level test requires the user to insert an audio source into theAUX A
41. y Under Manual Play messages need not be selected To Manual Play a message the user presses the PLAY switch enters the message number and then presses START The BGM is faded to the preset level and the message begins to play Once the message is finished playing the BGM is restored and the system returns to normal operation 7 5 External Message Play Option Module External Message Play provides a means for the user to play any loaded message from an external contact closure For External Play messages need not be selected To play a message from an external source requires a contact closure to be applied to the appropriate signal lead of the Input Module or Input Output Module or I O 16B Module Each contact closure is remembered and the associated message is inserted into the message play list Amomentary closure 250 Msec causes the associated message to be inserted into the play list After the message is played it is removed from the play list Should the closure occur again or if the closure is held the message is again inserted into the play list Messages are played by first examining the programmed message play operation Timed Triggered then examining the play list for contact closure messages Contact closure messages are played on a round robin basis starting at the ULTRACASTER 2000 15 Rev 10 15 96 lowest numbered message to the highest and back Should a message have a constant contact closure it will be played o
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