AutoLoader 500 - Nel
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1. 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 CIRCUMSTANCES 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 conta2. play 2 Off 3 Off 3 5KHz 34KBps Bandwidth 2 On 3 Off 7 OKHZ 69KBps 2 Off 3 On 7 0E KHz 92KBps 2 On 3 On 7 0E KHz 92KBps Off Disabled Notused o O gs Not used Table 2 Option Select Switches Message memory AutoLoader 500P is available with 4 8 16 or 32 minutes 3 5 KHz Bandwidth of message memory The system automatically senses the amount of message memory and adjusts the message length accordingly Memory Size Sample 4Min 8Min 16Min 32min Bandwidth pate 3 5KHz GAKBps 69 KBps 7 0E KHz 92 KBps Table 3 Message Memory Table AL 500P II 7 12 15 1999 Switch 1 Message play Option switch 1 allows the user to configure the system for either Continuous Message play or Triggered Message play Switches 2 3 Bandwidth Option switches 2 amp 3 control the message bandwidth If switch 3 is off the unit can be set for either 3 5 Khz 34KBps or 7 0 Khz 69KBps bandwidth using switch 2 If switch 3 is on the unit is set for a 7 0 Khz Enhanced 92KBps bandwidth regardless of whether switch 2 is on or off Message bandwidth determines the fidelity of the audio message the higher the bandwidth the better the audio quality but the shorter the storage time See the message memory table on the previous page for details Switch 4 Tape load preview Option switches 4 controls the Message Preview feature If switch 4 is on the unit will play a small portion of the tape before loading the m
3. tape by rewinding the tape playing approximately 10 seconds of the audio message stopping waiting 5 seconds This wait provides the user the opportunity to stop tape load by removing the tape cassette from the transport After the wait the tape rewinds and the load lamp flashes quickly as it awaits audio detection As soon as audio is detected the load lamp becomes solid and recording begins If the Message Preview switch is in the Off position the unit will skip the preview going directly into the recording process Once audio information is detected the Load lamp turns on indicating that the message is loading The AutoLoader 500P monitors the audio information on the tape for a 6 second period of silence This 6 seconds of silence indicates the end of the audio message recording is stopped and the last 6 seconds of silence is removed At the end of message loading the tape rewinds and message play begins indicated by a solid play lamp Once loaded and playing the tape is not required unless a power failure occurs Removal of the tape cassette does not affect playing of the recorded message Insertion of a cassette however causes the AutoLoader 500P to stop messages playing and initiate message loading It is recommended that the tape be left in the cassette deck to facilitate automatic message re load in the event of a prolonged power outage MESSAGE PLAY OPERATION The AutoLoader 500P plays the audio message on a continuous or exte
4. AL 500P II INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Please leave this manual with the unit after installation Important warrantv information enclosed AL 500P II 12 15 1999 AL 500P II 2 12 15 1999 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OE EE RE added anda ia 4 AUTOLOADER 500P PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION sesse ee ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators na 4 Rear Controls and Connections ee ee RA ee ee ee ee 5 Bottom Contro oe 6 INS TALLA TION ereerconnec een a nner er rrr ee AE S 8 TAPELOADINGS ES Seed nek SG RE GEREG GE REG GN Ee ke OS ee 9 MESSAGE PLAY OPERATION ee GE ee ee 9 COminuUoUS Play EE eee 9 External rigget scenie AAA 9 TAPE PREPARATION Si dad ee ee Ge Ee Ge be ee Gee be ee Gee ii ee 10 WALL MOUNT INSTERUGTIONS EER EE EE ER ERGER EER E ESEG ee ee ee ees 11 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Load Plavlightiindicatlot si nss EE EE SS Ee raa 5 Table 2 Option Select Switches ee AR ee ee 7 Table 3 Message Memory Table 7 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Rear Panel Connections Diagram ees ee ee Re ee Be ee 5 Figure 2 Phono Plug RGA Connector iis EE see Ee se ERGER ERK Ee sil 6 Figure 3 Option Select DIP Switch Diagram en 7 Figure 4 Trigger Plug Pin Numbers ss ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Gee a ag 10 Figure 5 Wall Mount Diagram se vos EE B 11 AL 500P II 3 12 15 1999 INTRODUCTION The AutoLoader 500P Digital Audio Announcement System can record and p
5. ch located on the bottom of the unit selects the audio output impedance Most on hold applications require the switch to be set in the 8 OHM position In the 8 OHM position the unit can directly drive an 8 ohm speaker The 1K OHM setting is for those cases where a line level output drive is needed OPTION SELECT SWITCHES This control located on the bottom of the unit the Option Select Switches provides the user the capability to configure the AutoLoader 500P to meet their individual needs These switches are used to select continuous or external trigger message play bandwidth and tape preview on off AL 500P II 6 12 15 1999 Example Switch 1 Continuous play Switches 2 amp 3 7KHz bandwidth 69KBps Switch 4 Tape preview disabled 12 3 Switch Knob Figure 3 Option Select DIP Switch Diagram A switch is On when it is pointing in the direction of the arrow AWAY FROM the switch numbers and Off when it is pointing TOWARDS the switch numbers The diagram above is for illustrative purposes only your actual switch settings will vary Switch settings are read only at the moment power is turned on Therefore any changes made to the switch settings while power is on do not take effect until the power is recycled Switch a Option Possible Values Message play n Trigger only 1 Message play play Off Continuous
6. ct 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 telephone 603 641 8844 This manual Copyright 1993 1999 by Nel Tech Labs Inc All rights reserved No part of it may be copied photocopied 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 AL 500P II 12 12 15 1999
7. essage into memory so that the audio may be confirmed If switch 4 is off the unit will load the message directly without a preview INSTALLATION Locate the AutoLoader 500P within 6 feet of a 110 VAC outlet The AutoLoader 500P is designed to be placed on a flat level surface A wall mount kit is also available for vertical mounting When locating be sure to leave clearance for connection and adjustments Connect the DC power pack supplied with the system to the 12 VDC power connection on the side of the unit and plug the power pack into a 110 VAC outlet Set the OUTPUT IMPEDANCE switch located on the bottom of the unit to the proper position for the sound system 8 Ohm or 1K Ohm Connect a cable from the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the rear of the unit to the sound system input Follow the Message Loading instructions below to load the unit with audio Once loaded adjust the MESSAGE LEVEL control and or the OUTPUT IMPEDANCE for optimum levels over the sound or telephone system AL 500P II 8 12 15 1999 TAPE LOADING Loading the AutoLoader 500P is as simple as inserting a Normal Bias tape cassette into the tape transport and closing the door The AutoLoader 500P detects the presence of the tape and automatically begins the load process While waiting for the load to begin the Load lamp flashes slowly Insert the tape into the transport top edge first If the Message Preview switch is On the AutoLoader 500P performs a preview of the audio
8. ger than 5 seconds Any passages at less than 25 db longer than 5 seconds are interpreted the end of the load AL 500P II 10 12 15 1999 WALL MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS O I I l ER co oj l co O oj END TABS Figure 5 Wall Mount Diagram AL 500P II Step 1 Turn the unit so that the base is facing you Step 2 Align the Wall Mount Bracket with the base as shown Step 3 Slide the bracket up until the end tabs are stopped by the base 11 12 15 1999 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 dig
9. ital 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 original 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
10. lay up to a 32 minute audio message for music on hold and other single message applications The AutoLoader 500P combines advanced digital storage audio processing and microprocessor technology to obtain truly natural sound reproduction and user friendly features The AutoLoader 500P incorporates an integrated tape transport to simplify loading of audio message information into its digital memory The AutoLoader 500P may be user set to 3 5Khz bandwidth 34KBps sampling 7 0Khz 69KBps or 7 Khz Enhanced 92KBps providing a choice of storage time and audio quality options the higher the bandwidth the better the quality but the shorter the storage time AUTOLOADER 500P PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Front Panel Controls and Indicators AUTOLOADER The integrated high quality tape transport is behind the door Insert the tape cassette by opening the door placing the tape cassette into the transport top edge first and close the door Remove the tape cassette by opening the door and lifting the exposed side of the tape cassette MONITOR SPEAKER A built in monitor speaker allows for previewing the tape while downloading or listening to the message while playing The volume level of the MONITOR SPEAKER is preset and can not be adjusted POWER LAMP Shows that the unit is on and operational LOAD LAMP amp PLAY LAMP These lamps show the status of the AutoLoader 500P as indicated by the following table AL 500P II 4 12 15 1999 Load Light P
11. lay Light Indication Slow flash Unit Empty no tape no messages Fast flash On no flash On no flash Simultaneous flash Table 1 Load Play Light Indications Rear Controls and Connections BGM BGM AUDIO MESSAGE LEVEL INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL 6 MONO RCA 5 PIN TRIGGER CABLE OPTIONAL PART SPEAKERS OR EE AMPLIFIER Figure 1 Rear Panel Connections Diagram 12 VDC To connect the external DC power pack POWER OFF ON This switch enables external power to the system Note The ALSOOP does not contain a battery backup system Without system power the stored messages are lost AL 500P II 5 12 15 1999 EXTERNAL TRIGGER Message play is started by momentarily shorting one of the trigger leads to ground of the external trigger jack Once started the message plays in its entirety MONITOR OFF ON This control enables the internal speaker for previewing the message on the tape or listening to the audio message when playing COMM PORT not used HANDSET not used BGM LEVEL not used BGM INPUT not used AUDIO OUTPUT This connector provides audio to the sound system input CEE Figure 2 Phono Plug RCA Connector MESSAGE LEVEL This control adjusts the audio level of the recorded audio message Bottom Controls OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 1K OHM 8 OHM This swit
12. rnally triggered mode Continuous Play In Continuous Play mode Option Select Switch 1 OFF once the audio message is loaded it is played constantly upon reaching the end of the message it is immediately started again External Trigger External Trigger operation Option Select Switch 1 ON allows the message to AL 500P II 9 12 15 1999 be activated from an external source Electrically the trigger signal is optically coupled providing isolation static protection and long wiring runs 1500 feet Message play is started by shorting pins 1 amp 5 Once started the message plays in its entirety At the end of the message if pins 1 amp 5 are shorted the message plays again Connector and 6 Cable Mating Connector NTL ECC M5 LZR Electronics MD50 Figure 4 Trigger Plug Pin Numbers TAPE PREPARATION Use only Normal Bias Type l tape cassettes not exceeding 90 minutes Do not use DOLBY or any other type of noise reduction systems The AutoLoader 500P was designed for optimum results without such noise reduction techniques Record your productions in 2 channel mono with the audio level averaging 0dB while peaking at no hotter than 6dB Recordings made in this format will optimize the digitizing process and provide consistent output levels on all Nel Tech Labs equipment Start the recording no further than 20 seconds from the beginning of your tape The message must not have levels averaging less than 25 db for lon
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