Digital Dual Hybrid and Phone System for POTS / ISDN / VoIP Manual y r a n i m i l e r P
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b-line Digital Manual XT Dual Hybrid and Phone System
A publication of: THUM + MAHR GmbH Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 1-3 D-40789 Monheim Germany Printed in Germany, February 2011 © THUM + MAHR GmbH All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in parts is prohibited without previous written consent of THUM + MAHR GmbH. Subject to change. Release date: (02.
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C o n t e n t Content INTRODUCTION SAFETY 11 13 Introduction 13 General Safety Requirements Conventions 13 14 1 CONSTRUCTION 15 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2.1 Functionality 3 PUTTING THE SYSTEM INTO OPERATION 19 3.1 Mounting 3.2 Connection to the mains voltage 3.3 Earthing of the system 3.4 Operating elements on the front side 3.5 Operating modes of the system 17 17 19 19 20 20 21 3.5.1 POTS operating mode 21 3.5.2 ISDN operating mode 3.5.
C o n t e n t 4.3.1 Redialling 29 4.3.2 Using the phone book 30 4.3.3 Working with Presets 4.3.4 Send DTMF tones 32 4.3.5 Lock lines 32 30 5 TALKMASTER XT® SOFTWARE 33 5.1 Hardware requirements 33 5.2 Installing the Talkmaster XT ® Software 33 5.3 The Talkmaster XT ® main window 34 5.3.1 Operating elements 35 5.3.1.1 Menu button 35 5.3.1.2 Global function keys: DROP ALL, LOCK ALL 35 5.3.1.3 Caller data fields 5.3.1.4 Status keys: PRETALK, HOLD, ON AIR, DROP 36 5.3.1.
C o n t e n t 5.5.4 Submenu DTMF Settings 72 5.5.5 Submenu Local Settings 72 5.6 Menu Administration 73 5.6.1 Submenu Registration 73 5.6.2 Submenu File System 75 5.6.3 Submenu System Panel 76 5.6.4 Submenu Firmware Download 77 5.6.5 Submenu Factory Settings 78 5.7 5.7.1 Menu Extras 79 Submenu System Monitor 79 5.8 Menu About Talkmaster XT 81 6 OPTION: B-LINE XT KEYPAD 6.1 LCD Display 84 6.2 Keypad Functions 7 DTMF TONE GENERATOR & ANALYSER 7.
C o n t e n t A2.3.2 A2.4 Digital AES/EBU Audio interface 105 Control Interface 107 A2.4.1 LAN interface 107 A2.4.2 Keypad 1,2 interface 107 A2.4.3 TTL/RELAY interface 107 A2.5 Power supply interface 108 A3 TECHNICAL DATA B-LINE XT 109 A4 TECHNICAL DATA B-LINE XT KEYPAD 112 A4.1 Keypad 112 A4.2 LCD Display 113 A4.3 Power supply: A5 GENERAL 114 A5.1 Order numbers A5.2 Scope of delivery 115 A5.3 Declaration of conformity 115 A6 SERVICE INFORMATION 116 A6.
I n t r o d u c t i o n INTRODUCTION b-line XT allows the forwarding of telephone calls to analogue and digital Audio interfaces. The connection to the telephone network can be established either via two analogue POTS interfaces or an ISDN interface or optionally via a LAN interface for Voice-over-IP. To optimise the caller signal each caller line has implemented its own digital Echo Canceller (approx. up to 100 msec), AGC (Automatic Gain Control) and Expander.
I n t r o d u c t i o n Call Out...
S a f e t y SAFETY Introduction The unit described has been designed to the latest technical parameters and complies with all current national and international safety requirements. It operates on a high level of reliability because of long-term experience in development and constant and strict quality control in our company. In case of normal operation the unit is safe.
S a f e t y Conventions In this manual, the following conventions are used as text markers: Emphasis: Product names or important terms LCD Text: Labelling on the front display of the system PC Text: Labelling in the PC software TIP NOTE The symbol TIP labels information which facilitates the operation of the system in its daily use. The symbol NOTE labels general notes to observe. ATTENTION The symbol ATTENTION labels very important advice that is absolutely to observe.
C o n s t r u c t i o n 1 CONSTRUCTION The functions of b-line XT are implemented in a single unit. The system is designed for mounting in a half 19" rack (1 U). Optionally, a dual mounting kit is available (b-line XT Dual 19“ Rack Mounting Kit ID: #YT6006) for installing two b-line XT systems next to each other. FIG.
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S y s t e m 2 SYSTEM D e s c r i p t i o n DESCRIPTION The functional elements of the system are pictured in Fig. 2. FIG. 2 2.1 FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF THE B-LINE XT TELEPHONE HYBRID Functionality b-line XT incorporates two POTS interfaces, an ISDN interface and a LAN interface. The operating mode can be set with the help of the Talkmaster XT ® Software or the front keypad and display. In each operating mode two independent telephone hybrids are available within one system (channel 1 and channel 2).
S y s t e m D e s c r i p t i o n As ON AIR Audio inputs/outputs two independent analogue or digital Audio interfaces (digital: one AES/EBU interface) are available. If the AES/EBU interface is selected, both channels are multiplexed together (right/left channel). The inputs have separate digital Sample Rate Converters (SRC). For synchronisation with an external clock a clock input and a clock output are available. Two separate PRETALK interfaces are available in all three operating modes.
P u t t i n g t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n 3 PUTTING THE SYSTEM INTO OPERATION 3.1 Mounting With its dimensions (W × H × D) of 220 mm × 44,5 mm (1 U) × 220 mm b-line XT can be either used as desktop device or mounted in a 19 inch rack. Corresponding 19“ mounting brackets are included in delivery. Optionally, a mounting kit (ID: # YT6006) is available to implement two b-line XT systems next to each other 1.
P u t t i n g t h e s y s t e m i n t o 3.3 o p e r a t i o n Earthing of the system For EMC reasons an earthing via the earthing screw of the system must be carried out in either case. ATTENTION Earthing A lacking earthing can cause functional deficiencies within the unit. ! 3.4 Operating elements on the front side The system has an illuminated graphical display with a resolution of 160 x 32 Pixels and 21 operating buttons.
P u t t i n g 3.5 t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n Operating modes of the system The following figures show the system in the different operating modes and their respective cablings. 3.5.1 POTS operating mode ATTENTION Earthing ! If the POTS interfaces are in operation, the system must be earthed via earthing screw for EMC reasons. If the earthing is not carried out, the Audio signal can be faulty on the caller’s side (humming).
P u t t i n g t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n FIG.
P u t t i n g 3.5.2 t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n ISDN operating mode In the ISDN operating mode, up to two handsets or headsets can be connected for PRETALK. The use of a POTS Telephone is not possible in this operating mode. FIG. 6 MINIMUM WIRING IN ISDN OPERATING MODE Analogue Audio 1/AES/EBU Input Analogue Audio 1/AES/EBU Output Power supply interface Option: Handset/ Headset ISDN interface The maximum wiring with all options is shown in Fig. 7.
P u t t i n g t h e s y s t e m i n t o o p e r a t i o n 3.5.3 LAN operating mode (VoIP option required) With the Software Option Extension for Voice over IP (ID: # YT6039) the system can be used as Voice-over-IP Telephone Hybrid for two callers using the LAN interface. Up to two handsets or headsets can be connected for PRETALK. The use of a POTS Telephone is not possible in this operating mode. FIG.
O p e r a t i o n 4 OPERATION VIA v i a D i s p l a y DISPLAY AND a n d K e y p a d KEYPAD In this chapter all significant settings to operate the b-line XT system are explained. An overview of the menu structure can be found in the annex under CHAPTER A1. All configurations can also be set comfortably via the Talkmaster XT ® Software included in delivery. NOTE For details concerning most functions please see CHAPTER 5 of the software description. 4.
O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y a n d 4.1.3 K e y p a d Configuration of the LAN interface To configure the LAN interface follow the instructions below: – Press the Menu softkey. – Please mark the option System Settings via the cursor keys and press the Select softkey. – Use the cursor keys the Select softkey. and and to get to the option LAN settings and press – To enter or change the IP Address of the system, mark the option IP Address and press the Select softkey.
O p e r a t i o n 4.1.5 v i a D i s p l a y a n d K e y p a d Audio interface: Analogue or digital The b-line XT has analogue as well as digital Audio interfaces which can be adjusted separately. The digital AES/EBU Audio input has an implemented Sample Rate Converter to adjust the digital Audio clock to the line clock. Additionally, clock inputs and outputs are available.
O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y a n d 4.2 K e y p a d Working with the b-line XT In the following paragraphs basic functions like call out, dropping a connection, accepting a call etc. are described in detail. 4.2.1 Call out From the main menu just enter the phone number using the keys 0...9. After the first numeral the input field for the phone number is displayed automatically. Via the Delete softkey wrong entries can be corrected.
O p e r a t i o n 4.2.3 v i a D i s p l a y a n d K e y p a d Dropping a connection The connection can be dropped by pressing the telephone receiver button . If no other connection exists, the main menu is displayed after a few seconds. 4.2.4 Accepting a call If the b-line XT receives a call, the status window automatically displays the Callin signal. The call is accepted directly via the telephone receiver button .
O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y 4.3.2 a n d K e y p a d Using the phone book The system incorporates a comfortable phone book function. The phone book can be reached from the main menu via the Names softkey. In the input field Search you can search for a certain subscriber. As soon as you enter a character, the phone book entries in demand are retrieved. Alternatively, you can select a subscriber from the list via the cursor keys and .
O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y a n d K e y p a d By the softkey OPTS (Options) the following functions which you can select via the softkey select are realized: – load: The selected Preset is loaded. – new: With the help of this function you can create a new Preset. All current Operation Settings are stored as basic and can be adjusted afterwards. – Save: The selected Preset is overwritten with the current Operation Settings.
O p e r a t i o n v i a D i s p l a y a n d 4.3.4 K e y p a d Send DTMF tones Due to the b-line XT DTMF Generator/Analyser you have the possibility to send DTMF tones on the one hand and, on the other hand, you can analyse DTMF tones via the PC software (see CHAPTER 7). DTMF tones can be generated directly via the keypad of the system by pressing the numerical keys ’0’...’9’, ’ ’, or ’#’ during a connection.
T a l k m a s t e r 5 TALKMASTER XT® X T ® S o f t w a r e SOFTWARE The configuration of the system can be carried out comfortably with the use of the Talkmaster XT ® Software included in delivery. 5.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e Operation via the Talkmaster XT ® Software In the following chapters, all functions of the Talkmaster XT ® Software are described in detail. 5.3 The Talkmaster XT ® main window After starting the Talkmaster XT ® Software, the main window is displayed automatically (see Fig. 10).
T a l k m a s t e r FIG. 10 X T ® S o f t w a r e MAIN WINDOW OF THE TALKMASTER XT ® SOFTWARE 5.3.1 Operating elements 5.3.1.1 Menu button Via the Menu button the configuration dialogue is opened so that you can configure b-line XT. 5.3.1.2 Global function keys: DROP ALL, LOCK ALL With the button DROP ALL you can drop all connection. With the button LOCK ALL you can lock all caller lines. The DROP Button will be displayed as purple LOCK button. To unlock the lines, press the button a second time.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e – Information If you want to enter or change the caller information, just click on the desired field and enter the new information. Additionally, the Male/Female/? button and the Positive/Negative/Neutral/? button are displayed next to the caller data fields. By clicking on the buttons you can change the setting.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e In contrast to this, when there is an outgoing call, the keys PRETALK, HOLD and ON AIR are displayed yellow and static whereas the key DROP is displayed yellow and blinking. Only the DROP button can be selected. 5.3.1.5 Caller Screening If you click on the Assign button which is displayed next to the telephone number of the caller, the Select Caller window is opened. The Assign button works only during incoming calls, outgoing calls and an existing connection.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e To dial out manually, use the numerical buttons and click on CALL. The CALL button is displayed in the colour of the Audio line (green = Pretalk, orange = Hold, red = ON AIR) on which the connection will be established (depends on which button you clicked to open the Dialing window). FIG. 12 DIALING WINDOW To search for a telephone book entry, enter the number or the name of the caller into the Search field.
T a l k m a s t e r FIG. 14 X T ® S o f t w a r e EDIT CALLER ENTRY Now you can enter Name, First Name, Street, ZIP (Postal Code) and Town. For each caller you can save up to three numbers. The labels for the number types can be defined under Operation Settings → Database → Telephone Book. You can assign the buttons Male/Female/? and Positive/Negative/Neutral/? to the caller and enter information in the Information field. To save the entry, click on OK. To cancel the entry, click on Cancel. POTS 5.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e Additionally, the received level of the caller can be manually increased or decreased in the range of -16dB and +16dB separately for each caller line. FIG. 16 5.3.1.9 LEVEL CONTROL AGC on/off button For each caller line you can switch on anAutomatic Gain Control. This can be selected in the configuration under System → Operation Settings → Signal Processing or you simply use the AGC on and the AGC off button next to the level control of each caller line.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.4 ® S o f t w a r e Menu File FIG. 17 5.4.1 X T MENU FILE Submenu System Settings Via the submenu System Settings you can import or export system settings. With the selection File → System Settings → Import you can import a complete system configuration (all settings made under System Settings: General, Line Interface, MSN, POTS interface: Outside Line, POTS Interface: PABX, Audio Interface, LAN Interface and Quick Dials) from a data carrier. The file extension is always .BLX.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5 Menu Configuration FIG. 18 5.5.1 MENU CONFIGURATION Submenu Control Interface Preferably, the system is configured and operated via the LAN interface. Alternatively, you can also operate the system via the RS232 interface. LAN For controlling the system via the LAN interface please select Interface UDP. FIG. 19 → LAN PARAMETERS Under Parameter → Interface edit .
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e Please enter the correct IP address of the system under IP Address and the correct Port under Port. TIP The currently allocated IP address of the system can be displayed by pressing the telephone button on the front keypad of the system twice if currently no Audio connection is established. RS232 If you want to use the RS232 interface, connect the serial RS232 interface via a 1:1 connecting cable with your PC. Please select now under Interface → RS232.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e FIG. 21 CONTROL INTERFACE LIST PARAMETER By the key Edit you can edit the currently selected entry. With Delete you can cancel the list entry. 5.5.2 Submenu System Via the submenu System the system can be configured comfortably. It is distinguished between System Settings, which do not have to be changed during the operation and the Operation Settings for the current application. 5.5.2.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e – One Fader: Both ON AIR caller signals are available at one Audio output. You can define which Audio interfaces are used for the ON AIR line and the Pretalk lines. – Two Faders: The ON AIR caller signals are available at separate Audio outputs (ON AIR 1 and ON AIR 2). You can define which Audio interfaces are used for the ON AIR and Pretalk lines. – Shared: The system is operated exactly like the b-line ISDN/POTS i. e.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.1.2 HOLD Signal The configuration of a HOLD signal can be done under Hold Signal. FIG. 23 RECORDED HOLD SIGNAL General settings • Under the setting HOLD signal source you can select the HOLD signal that you want to use. With the option ON AIR the signal which is transmitted via the AUDIO 1 interface is used as HOLD signal. If you select Recorded Hold Signal, the caller hears the Audio signal stored in the system. The signal is identical for both lines.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.5.2.1.3 X T ® S o f t w a r e Signal Processing Under Signal Processing you can configure the AGC (Automatic Gain Control), the Echo Canceller as well as the Expander. FIG. 24 SIGNAL PROCESSING Line Settings • A separate Automatic Gain Control (AGC) can be switched on for both channels. ATTENTION An Automatic Gain Control is reasonable if you do not have the possibility for Pretalk during which the level can be adjusted. ! But: An AGC is no wizard.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e To activate the Expander select the desired line with your mouse. To switch off the Expander select Off. To switch it on select On. Via the button Set Expander on/off for all lines you can switch on respectively switch off the Expander for all lines. Automatic Gain Control Settings (AGC)/Expander The correct functioning of the AGC can be optimised via several parameters. • Threshold: The AGC does not start before the signal exceeds the threshold value set here.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e • To enable the use of a database, please select Database and enter the correct path under Database Path. Via Browse you can search for the correct folder. • The path of the System Database is usually entered automatically when the software is installed. By default, the file Screener.mdw is saved in the installation directory.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e • Negative edge: The event is activated when the voltage on the TTL Pin changes from +3.3V to 0V. The following functions can be configured (Function Code): – - : No function, the Pin is not used. – Call Out/Accept Call In: Via this function you can establish a connection to a certain Phone Number. Under POTS Line/ ISDN Line you select the line (1 or 2) on which the connection is established.
T a l k m a s t e r FIG. 28 S o f t w a r e Switch is opened: Pin 2 = TTL 1 is on +3.3 V (via internal 10 KOhm series resistance) Switch is closed: Pin 2 =TTL 1 is set to 0V (Pin 5): Existing connection is dropped 5 Switch is opened: Pin 2 =TTL 1 is set to +3.3V: Incoming call is accepted. 9 6 ® SEQUENCE OF EVENTS FOR THE EXAMPLE 1 Switch 1 X T 9-pol.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e – Connect Under POTS/ISDN Line you select if you want to signal the status of Line 1, Line 2 or both lines (Any). If you select Any, the signal is set on the TTL Pin as soon as one of the lines has the pre-defined status. – Audio Line: With this function you can signal when a caller is switched to a certain Audio line. Please select under Audio Line the desired Audio line.
T a l k m a s t e r FIG. 30 X T ® S o f t w a r e RELAY The functions for programming the relays are identical with the function codes for the TTL output.The following Function Codes are available: – Always open: The relay contacts are always open. – Always closed: The relay contacts are always closed. All further function codes are explained under TTL Pin as Output on Page 51.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.2 System Settings 5.5.2.2.1 General FIG. 31 GENERAL Display Language • Currently English and German are available as display languages. Front Keypad • To activate the key tone, check the Enabled box. Display • The Display has a backlight. Under the setting Backlight you can switch it ON permanently. If you select the option Auto the backlight is turned off automatically 60 seconds after the last keystroke.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e PC control via RS232/Keypad 1 • If you want to operate the system with the PC via RS232 or you want to use a b-line XT Keypad, you must set the data rate in accordance with the interface. There are five baud rates available: Keypad (9600 Baud, None), PC (19200 Baud, None), PC (38400 Baud, None), PC (57600, None) and PC (1152000, None). NOTE The b-line XT Keypad supports only the baud rate 9600 Baud.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e General • Via the option Line Mode you can select the line interface. The following configurations are possible: – ISDN: The system is connected to the ISDN network. – POTS: The system is connected to analogue telephone lines. ISDN • If the ISDN mode is selected, you can configure which ISDN Protocol you want to use.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e • Under External prefix number please enter the prefix number that you need to get an external line. In most cases it is 0. ATTENTION You need to enter the prefix number at any rate if you work with a private branch exchange because otherwise the system does not wait for the free-line signal. Without dialling the prefix number at a private branch extension the telephone number is transmitted too fast and no connection can be established.
T a l k m a s t e r ISDN X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.2.3 MSN NOTE An MSN can only be set if an ISDN operating mode is selected (see CHAPTER 5.5.2.2.2, Page 55). If you have not selected ISDN as your operating mode, this menu item is not displayed. FIG. 33 MSN Normally, an MSN entry is not necessarily required. However, if you operate further units on your ISDN interface, you can allocate a certain number to a certain unit by an MSN entry.
T a l k m a s t e r FIG. 34 POTS 5.5.2.2.4 X T ® S o f t w a r e CALLED NUMBER LABELS POTS Interface: PABX If you operate the b-line XT in the POTS mode and one of your POTS interfaces is connected to a PABX, you can adjust the settings for the POTS interface here. NOTE You must select PABX as Line Type under Line Interface to get this menu item displayed (see Page 56). FIG.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e POTS: PABX Under Country Setting you can select which country-specific POTS interface you use. NOTE This setting is important for the Audio quality. The impedance of the POTS interface may vary from country to country and the Echo Canceller of the system can only work correctly if the right Country Setting is selected. If your PABX has been manufactured in a different country, you should also try the origin country as Country Setting.
T a l k m a s t e r POTS 5.5.2.2.5 X T ® S o f t w a r e POTS Interface: Outside Line If you operate b-line XT in the POTS mode and one of your POTS interfaces is connected to an outside line, you can adjust the settings for the POTS interface here. NOTE You must select PABX as Line Type under Outside Line to get this menu item displayed (see Page 56). FIG. 36 POTS INTERFACE: OUTSIDE LINE For configuration see POTS Interface: PABX (see CHAPTER 5.5.2.2.4, Page 59).
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.2.6 Audio Interface b-line XT supports analogue as well as digital AES/EBU Audio interfaces. If the digital Audio inputs are used, a Sample Rate Converter is available so that external adjustments are not required if there are different digital sources and drains. FIG. 37 AUDIO INTERFACE Mode • The operating mode analogue or digital can be set separately for the Audio Input and the Audio Output.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e Main Nominal Level of XLR Audio 1 and 2 • If you use the analogue input or the output, the corresponding slide control for adjusting the nominal Audio level of the ON AIR interface is displayed. The nominal level can be adjusted separately for the input (Level In) and the output (Level Out) in the range of -3 ... +9 dBu in 1 dB steps. Handset 1 and 2 • If you use a handset for Pretalk, you can adjust the settings for the level under Handset 1 and 2.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.2.7 LAN Interface Under LAN Interface the configuration of the LAN Interface and the entry of the FIG. 38 LAN INTERFACE IP Address • Under IP Address you must enter the IP Address of your system. NOTE TIP Maybe further settings are necessary (e.g. Sub-Net Mask, standard: 255.255.255.000, and Default Gateway). In that case please contact your network administrator, who can tell you the correct settings.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.5.2.3 X T ® S o f t w a r e Quick Dials Up to 10 Quick Dial keys 0...9 can be programmed in the system. FIG. 39 QUICK DIALS • You can programm either a Number or a Preset as Quick Dial. • If you want to programm a Number, you must enter the telephone number and additionally select if you want to establish the connection on Line 1, Line 2 or on the First free line. Furthermore, you must select to which Audio line the called person is to be switched when he answers the call.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5.2.4 Date and Time • Under Date and Time you can programm the system date and time. • Via the button Transmit PC Time you can synchronise the system time with the PC time. • The button Transmit User Defined Time allows you to set a different time. This function is helpful, if you want to use the system e.g in a different time zone. FIG. 40 DATE AND TIME. ATTENTION During a power breakdown the integrated system clock is buffered by an internal battery.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.5.2.5 X T ® S o f t w a r e Login To protect the system from reconfigurations, two password levels with different user rights are available. ATTENTION The entered password is saved in the system. If you have forgotten your password, only the Yellowtec Service can re-activate the system. ! • Under USER you assign the user Password. For safety reasons you must confirm the password under Confirm Password. • Under ADMINISTRATOR you assign the Administrator Password.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e – Configuration → Presets → „Configuration Name“ – Extras → System Monitor (2) Only User Password is configured: The password must always be entered. Afterwards all menus are available. Immediately available menu: – Extras → System Monitor (3) User Password and Administrator Password are configured: The password must always be entered. – User Password is entered: Under Configuration → Configuration → Login the USER password can now be changed.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.5.3 X T ® S o f t w a r e Submenu Presets Via Presets you can edit, delete or load already existing Presets or create new ones. 5.5.3.1 Manage Presets Your created Presets can be managed via the menu Configuration → Presets → Manage Presets. FIG. 43 MANAGE PRESETS All already existing Presets are displayed in the list. • With the use of the New button you create a new Preset. The current configuration of the system is not changed by this function.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e FIG. 45 EDIT PRESET • By using the button Edit the currently selected Preset can be edited. The current configuration of the system is not changed with this function. • Via the button Delete the Preset selected from the list is deleted. For safety reasons you have to confirm your selection. FIG. 46 CONFIRMATION TO DELETE A PRESET • To activate a Preset selected from the list, press the Select button. For safety reasons you have to confirm your selection.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e • With Export All all Presets displayed in the list are saved in a directory of your choice. A separate data file with the file extension .T2P is generated for each Preset. TIP 5.5.3.2 If you need to configure several systems in the same way, set up one system first and export all Presets to a disk. To configure all further systems easily, import the Presets from the disk.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.5.4 Submenu DTMF Settings Further details about the DTMF Settings you will find in CHAPTER 7, Page 89. FIG. 50 5.5.5 SUBMENU DTMF SETTINGS Submenu Local Settings Under Local Settings you can decide if you want to store the settings of your configuration only for the current user or globally for all users. FIG.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.6 ® S o f t w a r e Menu Administration FIG. 52 5.6.1 X T MENU ADMINISTRATION Submenu Registration The serial number of the system as well as the enabled options are displayed under the submenu Registration. FIG.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e Features • Under Features the available and activated Software Options of b-line XT are displayed. The options listed here can be activated via a password. This password is assigned according to the Factory Number. If you bought an option supplementarily, please enter the password that you received from us under Enter Password. FIG. 54 PASSWORD ENTRY TO ENABLE AN OPTION Subsequently, the system executes a warm start. Afterwards, the functions are activated.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.6.2 X T ® S o f t w a r e Submenu File System By selecting the submenu File System the file directory of the system (similar to the harddisk of a PC) is displayed. ATTENTION Please do not carry out any actions under File System unless our support asked you to. ! FIG. 55 SUBMENU FILE SYSTEM Via the button Delete File the currently selected file is deleted from the system. ATTENTION Do not delete a file unless our service told you to delete the file.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.6.3 Submenu System Panel The System Panel is only for service purposes. Please enter only commands in the prompt, if our Support requests it from you. FIG.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.6.4 X T ® S o f t w a r e Submenu Firmware Download The required firmware for the b-line XT system is always included in the PC software: Via the Firmware Download you can comfortably download the firmware on your system. By using the Browse button you select the firmware file. It is always located in the same directory in which you installed the b-line XT application. The standard installation directory is: C:\Program Files\b-line XT The file name of the firmware is „blxt.ssw“.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e 5.6.5 Submenu Factory Settings By using the submenu Factory Settings the system can be reset to the initial state. For safety reasons you have to confirm your selection. FIG.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.7 ® S o f t w a r e Menu Extras FIG. 59 5.7.1 X T MENU EXTRAS Submenu System Monitor Via the menu System Monitor you receive information about the system status. FIG. 60 SUBMENU SYSTEM MONITOR Error Counter • Under System alarms all potential alarms are displayed. A red LED signalises a currently existing alarm. How often the error occurred since switching on is displayed by the corresponding error counter.
T a l k m a s t e r X T ® S o f t w a r e – OVERHEATED: The system sets this alarm if the system temperature is higher than 57°C. Disconnect the unit from electricity or cool down the ambient temperature. TIP A system alarm can also be configured as relay output (see Page 51). The actual system temperature is displayed in °C under System Temperature.
T a l k m a s t e r 5.8 X T ® S o f t w a r e Menu About Talkmaster XT In the About Talkmaster XT dialogue you find the version of the PC software (PC Version) and the Firmware Version. Besides, you can find our contact details there. FIG.
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O p t i o n : 6 OPTION: B-LINE XT b - l i n e X T K e y p a d KEYPAD The optional b-line XT Keypad enables users, who do not use a PC to operate the hybrid and who do not want to use the front display, to operate the system in an easy and comfortable way. You can connect up to two b-line XT Keypads to b-line XT. NOTE To use the keypad with b-line XT, you must set the parameters for the RS232 interface to 9600 Baud, no parity.
O p t i o n : b - l i n e X T K e y p a d Please connect the 9-pole SUB-D connector of the b-line XT Keypad with the RS232 interface (see CHAPTER A2.4, Page 107) of the b-line XT System. Since the b-line XT Keypad requires its own power supply, please plug in the external power supply included in delivery and connect the 6-pole Mini-DIN socket of the external power supply with the 6-pole Mini-DIN connector of the b-line XT Keypad. If everything is connected correctly, the display is illuminated.
O p t i o n : b - l i n e X T K e y p a d – If there is a connection error, the ISDN provides various alarm messages. Please see the following table for their meanings. The LCD display shows the relevant B channel first followed by the alarm message. TAB. 2 ISDN ALARM MESSAGES Alarm message Description Unass. number The number is not recognised by the ISDN. Please check your entry No route No route. When this message appears the ISDN is normally overloaded. Please dial again. Normal disc.
O p t i o n : b - l i n e X T K e y p a d 6.2 Keypad Functions Below you will find the keypad functions listed in table form. TAB. 3 Function Key KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Description After pressing the key the last cypher of an entry is deleted. Partly, this key is used to terminate an operation. By pressing this key you can delete the entire entry. Via the keys 0...9 it is possible to enter a phone number. The connection is established by pressing the button HOLD or ON AIR of the respective channel.
O p t i o n : TAB. 3 b - l i n e X T K e y p a d KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Function Key Description The caller on the respective channel is set in the PRETALK mode. This is only possible if a external telephone is connected and the handset of the phone is not hooked. The PRETALK can be carried out via the via a standard telephone. The caller is set in the HOLD mode. The signal which the caller listens to in this status can be set via the PC Software (see CHAPTER 5.5.1.1.3, Page 43).
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D T M F 7 DTMF TONE T o n e G e n e r a t o r GENERATOR & & A n a l y s e r ANALYSER With the DTMF 1 Tone Generator & Analyser Plug-In you have the possibility to send DTMF tones on the one hand and to analyse DTMF tones on the other hand. 7.1 DTMF system functions 7.1.1 Sending DTMF tones via the front keypad DTMF tones can be generated directly via the front keypad of the system by pressing the numeric keys ’0’...’9’, ’ ’, ’#’ during a connection (see CHAPTER 4.3.4).
D T M F T o n e G e n e r a t o r 7.2 & A n a l y s e r DTMF PC functions To configure the DTMF function via PC, select the submenu Configuration → DTMF Settings. FIG. 64 DTMF SETTINGS To activate the PC DTMF function, select Standard or Game Show under Mode and press OK. Subsequently, the DTMF buttons are displayed in the main window. FIG.
D T M F T o n e G e n e r a t o r & A n a l y s e r to give the right answer. A re-pressing of a key on the telephones of the partners is ignored by the system. A new analysis is not carried out before the button RESET DTMF is used and the display has been reset. FIG. 66 DTMF GAME SHOW MODE To send DTMF tones to a partner please press the respective status key (Hold, Pretalk or ON AIR) and use the numerical pad, i.e. if the caller is currently ON AIR, press the ON AIR button.
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M e n u A1 MENU S t r u c t u r e STRUCTURE On the following pages you will find the complete menu structure if you select English as your menu language. From the main menu you reach the phone book directly via the softkey Names. If you use the softkey Menu you go to the configuration of the system.
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I n t e r f a c e s A2 INTERFACES The interfaces of the systems are pictured in Fig. 68. FIG. 68 REAR VIEW OF THE B-LINE XT TELEPHONE HYBRID All interfaces are described below.
I n t e r f a c e s A2.1 POTS, ISDN and LAN interfaces A2.1.1 POTS 1 & 2 interfaces These interfaces are used to connect the system to analogue telephone lines. 1 TAB.
I n t e r f a c e s A2.1.3 LAN interface Via this interface you can control the system via a PC. If the fee-based software option Extension for Voice over IP (ID:) is enabled, you can connect your system to a LAN network for VoIP. 1 8 TAB.
I n t e r f a c e s A2.2 PRETALK interfaces A2.2.1 HANDSET 1 & 2 interfaces To these interfaces you can connect a telephone handset/headset for the PRETALK. ATTENTION Pin assignment not standardised Please note that the Pin assignment of the telephone receivers is not standardised. Additionally, it is important to consider the correct polarity of the Phantom Power. ! b-line XT Telephone Handsets and b-line XT Telephone Headsets are optionally available. 1 4 TAB.
I n t e r f a c e s A2.3 Audio interfaces The system incorporates analogue and digital AES/EBU Audio interfaces. The interfaces can be configured via the front display and keypad or via the PC software. A2.3.1 TAB. 9 Push 2 Analogue Audio interface 1 3 PIN ASSIGNMENT: ANALOGUE INPUT (AUDIO 1/2 IN) Socket: XLR Pin Signal Electrical characteristics 1 Analogue GND Incoming level: adjustable -3 .... +9 dBu 2 AUDIO IN a Impedance: > 25 kΩ 3 AUDIO IN b Head room: 6 dB TAB. 10 2 1 3 A2.3.
I n t e r f a c e s TAB. 13 Push 2 1 3 PIN ASSIGNMENT: CLOCK INPUT (CLK IN) Socket: XLR Pin Signal Electrical characteristics 1 Analogue GND TTL 2 CLOCK IN 3 not used TAB.
I n t e r f a c e s A2.4 Control Interface A2.4.1 LAN interface Please see A2.1.3, Page 103. A2.4.2 Keypad 1,2 interface To this interface you can connect an external b-line XT Keypad to control the system. If you want to connect two Keypads simultaneously, you need an adapter cable. Alternatively, if you don’t want to use the LAN interface to connect a PC to b-line XT, you can also use the RS232 interface. To connect a PC you need a 1:1 connecting cable, in which Pin 2 and Pin 3 are not crossed.
I n t e r f a c e s A2.5 Power supply interface The power supply is connected via an external power supply adapter. TAB. 17 3 1 2 PAGE 108 PIN ASSIGNMENT: POWER SUPPLY Socket: KYCO KPJ-S3 Pin Signal Electrical characteristics 1 GND Voltage: +12V 2 +12V Power: max.
T e c h n i c a l A3 TECHNICAL DATA B-LINE D a t a XT CODING ALGORITHMS – G.711 A-Law 3,1-kHz (Telephone algorithm) LINE INTERFACES: – ISDN – 1 x S0 I.430 RJ45 – Protocol DSS-1, NI-1, Japanese ISDN – POTS – 2 x POTS RJ12 – LAN – 1 x LAN RJ45 PRETALK INTERFACES – Handset/Headset interface – 2 x HANDSET RJ10 – Telephone interface – 2 x PHONE RJ12 CONTROL INTERFACES – LAN RJ45 – RS232 V.24 – TTL/RELAY – 2 x Relay Capacity 9-pol.
T e c h n i c a l D a t a – Electronic, balanced input XLR female – Electronic, balanced input XLR male – Nominal level -3 ... +9 dBu (can be programmed) – Headroom 0 ... 15 dBr (can be programmed) – Impedance Input: Output: > 25 kΩ < 50 Ω – Frequency response 50 Hz ...
T e c h n i c a l D a t a DISPLAY - graphical resolution 160 x 32 Pixel - illuminated (can be switched off) POWER SUPPLY VIA EXTERNAL ADAPTER Direct Voltage (DC) – + 12 V Power Consumption – max. 15 W DIMENSIONS HxWxD – 44 x 220 x 220 mm WEIGHT – ca.
T e c h n i c a l D a t a A4 TECHNICAL A4.1 Keypad DATA Matrix: B-LINE XT KEYPAD 8x6 (32 keys 4 quad keys, 4 double keys, 24 single keys) FIG. 69 CONNECTING CABLE MAGIC SYSTEM - KEYPAD to power supply adapter (1) (2) (3) to b-line XT Telephone Hybrid to Keypad Protocol: 9600 Baud no parity Connection to external power supply adapter (1): 6-pol. Mini-DIN connector Assignment: 6 5 3 4 1 Pin 3: Pin 4: 2 GND (Ground) +5V Connection to b-line XT (2): 9-pol.
T e c h n i c a l D a t a Connection to keypad (3): 8-pol. MINI DIN connector Assignment: Pin 2: Pin 3: Pin 4: Pin 5: A4.2 clock +5V Data GND (Ground) LCD Display 2 x 20 characters illuminated A4.3 Power supply: 5V, max. 500 mA Connection: 6-pol.
G e n e r a l A5 GENERAL A5.1 Order numbers b-line XT Telephone Hybrid # YT6030 Accessories b-line XT Keypad # YT6005 b-line XT Dual 19“ Rack Mounting Kit # YT6006 b-line XT Handset # YT6032 b-line XT Headset # YT6033 b-line XT Phone 1 # YT6034 Software Options Extension for Voice over IP # YT6039 b-line XT Software Licence (one is included in delivery, 3 max.
G e n e r a l A5.2 Scope of delivery – b-line XT Telephone Hybrid – CD with Talkmaster XT ® Software for Windows – External Power Supply Adapter Input: 100 - 240V/24W, 50 - 60 Hz Output: 12V – Self adhesive feet – 19’’ Mounting brackets – Manual on CD – 1 x S0 cable – 2 x POTS telephone cable A5.3 Declaration of conformity The declaration of conformity you will find at the end of this manual.
S e r v i c e I n f o r m a t i o n A6 SERVICE INFORMATION A6.1 Talkmaster XT ® Software Updates Free Software Updates you will find on our Homepage under http://www.yellowtec.com A6.2 Support You can contact our Support Hotline during the normal office hours between 09.00h - 17.00h (GMT+1) under the following telephone number: +49-2173-967 30 or via E-Mail under: info@yellowtec.
I n d e x INDEX Symbols B # 32 * 32 .
I n d e x D Extras 68 Database 37, 49 Database Path 49 Date/Time 30 Declaration of Conformity 115, 123 Default Settings 45, 48 Default Value 48 Delete 28, 29, 31, 70 Delete Entry 30 Delivery 115 Dialing window 38 Digital 27, 62 Dimensions 111 Direction 49 Disable Lock Function 56 Disable lock function 35 Disconnect 51 Display 17, 18, 54, 105 Display called number on incoming call 58 Display illumination 25 Download 77 DROP 36 DROP ALL 35 Drop when busy tone detected 60 Dropping 28, 29 DSS-1 102 DTMF 72,
I n d e x Information 36 Input 49 Input level 110 Installation 33 Installation Directory 49 Interface 101 Internal 62 Inverted 52 IP Address 42, 64 ISDN 23, 26, 28, 56, 102, 109 ISDN REMOTE 34 ISDN REMOTE ALARM 34 J Japanese ISDN 56 Japanese ISDN Protocol 102 K Key Tone 54 Keypad 17, 18, 89 Keypad (9600 Baud) 55 Keypad (9600 Baud, None) 55 Keypad Lock 54 L LAN Interface 64 Language 25, 30, 54 LCA 79 LCD Display 84 LCD display 113 Length of internal telephone numbers 56 Level 28, 48 Level In 63 Level met
I n d e x PC (38400 Baud, None) 55 PC (57600, None) 55 PC control via RS232/Keypad 2 55 PC Offline 34 PC Online 34 PC ONLINE ALARM 34 PC Version 81 PHONE 21 Phone Book 93 Phone Number 50 Phone Number Names 49 Positive 36, 39 Positive edge 49, 51 POTS 17, 26, 56, 102, 109 POTS Interface PABX 56 POTS interface 60 Outside Line 56 POTS Telephone 36, 55 power breakdown 66 Power Consumption 19 Power Supply 84 PRE TALK Conference 45 Prefix Number 56, 57 Preset 50, 65, 69 Presets 44, 68, 69, 93 PRETALK 28, 36, 52
I n d e x TEMPERATURE SENSOR 79 Test 46 Threshold 19, 48 TIME KEEPER 79 Transmit 28 Transport 13 TTL 17, 18, 49, 51, 89, 107, 109 TTL Pin as input 49 TTL Pin as Output 51 TTL1 49 TTL2 49 TTL3 49 TTL4 49 Two Faders 45 U Updates 116 USA ISDN (NI-1) 56 USB Stick 70 User 67, 93 User busy 85 User Rights 67 Using External Phone as Pretalk Interface 55 V Ventilation 19 Version 81 View 30 Volume Control 48 W Wait for received phone number (CLIP) before call in signalling 60 Warm start 74 Weight 111 Western sock
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