Telos Zephyr Xport user manual

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Zephyr Xport
Field Audio Transceiver

USER’S GUIDE

Manual Version 1.0 for software version 1.0 and later
17 February, 2003

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The Xport's Front Panel LCD Display Menu Navigation and NAV Key Audio Level metering Selection Keys Allows for easy menu access. Modem connection status NAV also acts as an "escape" Menu access key when in a menu selection. Stowable Knobs Numeric Keypad Allow you to set it and forget Used to enter numerical & it, preventing accidental text information. Used for changes. dialing. Mixer Section Straightforward, easy to use MIX Control mixer has Mic & Line inputs. Auto Key For convenient adjustm

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Zephyr Xport Field Audio Transceiver USER’S GUIDE Manual Version 1.0 for software version 1.0 and later 17 February, 2003

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Customer Service We support you... By phone/Fax in the USA. Customer service is available from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM USA Eastern Time, Monday through Friday at +1 216.241.7225. Fax: +1 216.241.4103. By phone/Fax in Europe. Service is available from Telos Europe in Germany at +49 81 61 42 467. Fax: +49 81 61 42 402. By E- Mail. The address is: support@telos- systems.com. Via World Wide Web. The Telos Web site has a variety of information which may be u

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE IMPORTANT NOTE: The Zephyr XPORT's POTS LINE interface is intended for use with analog loop start telephone lines. This jack should not be connected to other types of lines, such a proprietary telephone jack present in many office telephone systems. See Section 3 for more information. In order to comply with Telecom regulations, the COUNTRY setting must be set appropriately before use. Updates The operation of the Telos Zephyr XPORT is determined largely by s

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Test Lines To aid you in testing and demonstrating your Zephyr XPORT, Telos Systems has the following test numbers available: • USA: +216 781.9310 or 216 781.9311 (Layer III Dual transmit @ 32 KHz sample rate for Zephyr/Zephyr Xstream + aacPlus @ 48 kHz SR for Xport). • Germany: (49) 81 61 42 061 Dial this number twice (Layer III Dual transmit @ 32 KHz sample rate for Zephyr/Zephyr Xstream + aacPlus @ 48 KHz SR for Xport). • Germany: (49) 81 61 42 062 (Layer I

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE WARNING: ZEPHYR XPORT USES CONVECTION COOLING. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS IN THE TOP AND REAR OF THE UNIT. FAILURE TO ALLOW PROPER VENTIUALATION COULD DAMAGE THE UNIT OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT PLACE THE UNIT ON A CARPET, BEDDING, OR OTHER e MATERIALS THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE REAR PANEL VENTILATION OPENINGS. DO NOT STACK MORE THAN 3 UNITS HIGH. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated, dange

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE A note from the CEO It's been nearly 10 years since Telos brought you the original Zephyr – the first product in the world to use MP3, and the first to bring all the necessary pieces for ISDN remotes together in one easy- to- use and reliable package. In 2001, we offered you the latest MPEG technology and numerous improvements with the introduction of the Zephyr Xstream family of codecs. Together, these have become among the most successful and enabling tools i

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................................... vii 1 INTRODUCING THE ZEPHYR XPORT ................................................................1 Looking for Information? .......................................................................................................................................... 1 2 GETTING ORI

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE 3.8 Remote Control .............................................................................................................................................. 29 4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.................................................................30 5 WHAT TO DO IF… ...............................................................................................34 6 TECHNICAL & INSTALLATION INFORMATION...............................................38 6.1

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE 1 Introducing the Zephyr XPORT: Ordinary Phone Line – Extraordinary Audio ISDN makes for great sounding remotes, but you can’t always get ISDN where and when you want it. The XPORT lets you use ordinary analog telephone lines or ISDN in the field to connect with the Zephyr Xstream ISDN codec in your studio. The Xport features the highest fidelity low- bitrate coding method on Earth: MPEG AAC + the ground- breaking Spectral Band Replication enhancement: aacPlus).

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Here's where to turn for additional information: Tell me more about the box. Section 2 (Getting Oriented) will guide you step- by- step through setup and testing of the XPORT . I've never used a codec or plugged in a telephone. What do I do with this box? Section 2.1 (Quick Start) is for you. We provide step- by- step directions on how to plug in the unit and get up and running promptly. So where do I plug in my… audio gear? … telephone line? What does this j

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE 2 Getting Oriented This Quick Start section will walk you step- by- step through setting the unit up and placing calls. This section includes an introduction to the XPORT and includes the basic information required to get you up and running in a hurry. First, we'll cover the front and rear panels. In Section 3 (The Details), we'll cover the audio section and mixer, as well as additional details such as creating auto dials, using ISDN, use with a cell phone, and

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE • Promise to read the full manual later. Now, let’s get started. What you need before you start… To complete the following you will need: • Your Zephyr XPORT • A standard "RJ- 11 style" telephone cable (supplied with the XPORT) • A pair of headphones that use a standard 1/4 stereo connector • A dynamic Microphone, together with a cable ending with a 3- pin XLR "male" connector. Xport can be used with condenser microphones, but phantom power must be enabl

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Ideally, you should check an unknown line by connecting an ordinary analog telephone and attempting a call. h HOT TIP! The Xport uses the center pins of the 6- position miniature modular jack - In parts of Europe we have seen the same type of jack using different pins. In this case, you will need an adaptor. Powering Up Time to turn on the XPORT! • Connect the provided IEC power cable to the XPORT. • Connect the other end of the IEC cable to your AC (mains) p

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Mixer Adjustments h HOT TIP! The Xport has "stowable" control knobs for the mixer functions. If the knob is not protruding, push it in and release to make it accessible. Microphone Speak into your Microphone and adjust the MIC knob on the front panel to adjust the level displayed on the Snd meter (at the top of the screen). If you cannot get adequate level on the meter, even with the MIC knob turned all the way up, you will need to change the Mic Gain settin

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Snd If successful, the words "Connect Lock" ════════ will appear along with a call duration Rcv ════════ timer. Connect Lock 0:00:05 Modem Performance You should now see audio on the Receive Snd ════════ audio meter (labeled "Rcv") moving as the Rcv ════════ audio is received from the test line. Put on your headphones and listen. You may adjust the relative volume of your local microphone audio and the audio from Telos by adjusting the MIX contro

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE 2.3 What have we here? Time for a guided tour of your XPORT. Accessories A stand is available for the Xport to tip the unit up for easier viewing. Contact your Telos representative to order Telos Part # 1451- 00199- 001. A soft carry vase is also available. Request Telos Part # 2091- 00032 2.3.1 The front panel THE MIXER SECTION The XPORT's mixer section (pictured above) is easy to under stand. There are two inputs: MIC and LINE. The mixed audio from the

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Send Audio Level (Outbound) The Default Display Received Audio Level Snd This is the display you will see most of ══════▪══ (Incoming) the time. It has bargraph meters for Rcv ══════▪══ Connection Send and Receive audio levels, a status Connect Locked 0:00:30 Status line, and modem quality bargraphs for Modem Performance Modem Quality each direction. Snd (Outbound) ══════▪══ The Snd and Rcv modem quality Modem Quality Rcv ══════▪══ (Inbou

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ZEPHYR XPORT USER’S GUIDE Lost Modem Sync…Falling back to Phone Mode – The modem connection has failed and therefore the connection has been converted to “Phone” mode. You should redial when convenient. The Menus Repeated presses of the