Elk -129 user manual

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Computer Sound Card Interface
ELK-129
The ELK-129 Computer Sound Card Interface allows
a computer’s speaker output to be used as one of the
tools for programming the ELK Recordable Modules,
such as the ELK-120, ELK-124, or ELK-MV480.
Includes software to download your computer’s audio
files (WAVs) to the Recordable Modules.
Features
• Powers ELK-120 or ELK-124 Modules during Programming.
• Power Switch.
• Audio Jacks for Computer and Speakers.
• Plug-In Cable for Quick Connections to Recordable

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129 Overview APPLICATION All ELK Voice Recordable Annunciator Modules can record & store voice, music or sound effects for later playback. There are basically two methods to record sound into the Recordable Modules; 1st is by pressing the Recordable Module’s Record Switch and speaking directly into the on-board Microphone, the 2nd is to use the ELK-129 Interface to allow computer audio files such as .WAV files to be “played” and downloaded into the Recordable Module. One advantage of using an EL

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129 Software Installation (ELK-120/124 ONLY) NOTE: The following ELK-129 “Waveloader” software installation is not required for the ELK-MM447 or ELK-MV480 modules which are programmed through the Magic Module Programming Software. See previous page. If you have an ELK-120 or ELK-124: Please read through the manual before starting. To install Waveloader, insert the CDROM included with your ELK-129 kit into your computer’s CDROM drive. After a few moments the CD’s autorun menu should be displayed

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Recording Hookup (ELK-120/124 ONLY) The recording hookup requires the following supplied items: 1 - ELK-129 module. 1 - 1 foot, 5-pin ribbon cable. 1 - 6 foot shielded audio cable. You will need the following items, which are not supplied: 1 - 12 Volt, 20VA step down AC transformer. 1 - Length of 2-conductor (zip cord) wire for connection of the transformer. 1 - Windows based computer with 16-bit stereo speaker output jack, speakers, and some audio files. (.WAV) 1 - Recordable Module. (ELK-120 o

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12V 20VA Hookup (ELK-120/124 ONLY) AC Transformer Input Terminals Under Cover Computer Sound Card Interface * Do Not Connect a (ELK-129) transformer for ELK-MM447 or To 12V 20VA ELK-MV480 Programming Connector Transformer to Recordable Module Power LED Indicates Power is Being Applied J1 SW1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN . . . . to the Recordable Module . CH1 OFF CH2 Power Switch Applies power to the Recordable 3.5MM Module for programming Stereo Audio Cables PC To Computer To Amplified Speaker Out Speake

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Programming (ELK-120/124 ONLY) NOTE: This section explains how to program an ELK-120 or ELK-124. For other ELK Recordable Modules models, please refer to the installation instructions that accompany the Recordable Module. If you have completed the hookup and software installations, you are ready to program your first unit. In the following steps, you will use the factory default ELK-120 Channel 1 and Channel 2 .WAV files (supplied by the setup program) or use your own audio files to help setup t