AT&T StaR Adapter Manual

AT&T
Global Business Communications System
Station Recording Adapter (StaR Adapter)
Description and Operating Procedures
ISSUE 1
August, 1995
Corncode No. 107 656 258

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Global Business Communications Systems
Station Recording Adapter
Description and Operating Procedures
Contents
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2
3
4
5
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WELCOME
INSTALLATION
2.1 Donnecting the StaR Adapter to the Telephone
2.2 Setting the 5-Position Switch
StaR Adapter Installation Schematic
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3
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OPERATION
3.1 Sending a Recording
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3.2 Receiving a Recording
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HEADSET USAGE
4.1 Quick Disconnect
4.2 Placing and Receiving Calls with the StaR Adapter
4.3 Normal Telephone Operation
4.4 Setting the Listening Volume Control
4.5 Using the Mute Button on the StaR Adapter
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TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
A Quick Reference Guide
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B List of Compatible Headset Models
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TRADEMARK NOTICES
MERLIN LEGEND™ is a trademark of AT&T
PARTNER® is a registered trademark of AT&T
SPIRIT™ is a trademark of AT&T

Station Recording (StaR) Adapter
Items Included with the StaR Adapter
1. WELCOME
Welcome to a new business advantage: the ability to send or receive
pre-recorded announcement messages through your AT&T business
telephone.
Simple to install and use, the StaR Adapter allows you to use your
telephone for normal operation. When required, you simply connect a
standard cassette player to the StaR Adapter to send or receive
pre-recorded message announcements.
As an optional feature, the StaR Adapter also allows the use of an
AT&T Headset. Please refer to Appendix B for specific information
on compatible headset models.
StaR ADAPTER MODULE
Figure 1
● Power Supply, p/n DV-7520 (may be in a separate box)
● Monaural Patch Cord, 60", 3.5mm plug at each end
● User’s Manual
● Telephone Base Cord, 12"
● Headset Cord (Coiled)
Items Not Included with the StaR Adapter
● Telephone
● Cassette Player/Recorder (Only battery operated units are rec-
mended)
● Headset (See Appendix B)
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2. INSTALLATION
Connecting the StaR Adapter to the Telephone
(Refer to FIGURE 6 On Pages 7-8)
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1
Figure 4
If your telephone
handset looks like this
5-Position
Switch Setting
Figure 2
1
Figure 5
Figure 3
2.1.3
2.2
Unplug the handset cord from the telephone base and insert
it into the jack labeled with the handset symbol on
the back panel of the StaR Adapter (FIGURE 2).
Next, connect the supplied cord from the rear of the StaR
Adapter Telephone jack labeled with the telephone symbol
to the modular connecting jack on your telephone base where the
handset cord normally connects. (FIGURE 3).
If an optional headset is being used, insert modular end of
the headset cord (supplied with the StaR Adapter) into the
headset jack on the front of the StaR Adapter. (FIGURE 3)
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Setting the 5-Position Switch
The StaR Adapter has been designed to work with all AT&T
telephones. The following steps will ensure that the Adapter
works correctly with your telephone.
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2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
Locate the plastic mini-screwdriver attached to the bottom
of the StaR Adapter (FIGURE 4). Slide it out of the bracket.
Utilize the mini-screwdriver to move the slide switch (FIGURE
to the correct setting for your telephone, as shown below.
2
3 or 5 (See Section 2.2.3)
For some electronic telephones, such as Partner® or Spirit™
you must connect an AC/DC power supply as follows:
Insert the power supply plug into the jack marked on the back
of the adapter (Use only UL 81J1 approved Class 2 power
supply, 7.5 VDC and 200m A) Model #7520.
Plug the AC to DC power supply into a 110V AC outlet.
Set the slide switch to Position 5.
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3.
OPERATION
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
Sending a Recording
The StaR Adapter can be used to download a pre-recorded
message to another recording device. This is useful for changing
messages on announcement devices at other physical locations.
Connecting Your Cassette Player
(NOTE: Only battery operated cassette players are rec-
ommended). Set the cassette player volume control to its mid
position. Insert one end of the audio patch cord in the "EAR"
or "MONITOR" jack of the cassette player. Insert the other end
into the "TAPE IN" jack located on the front panel of the StaR
Adapter (FIGURE 7).
Figure 7
Cue and Pause the Cassette Player
Place the pre-recorded announcement cassette in the cassette
player. Advance the tape to the start "CUE" position and depress
the "PAUSE" button.
Accessing the Remote Device
Using your telephone, dial-up the remote access feature of the
announcement system. Depress both buttons on the StaR Adapter
until the red indicators are visible.
Sending the Recording
Most announcement devices will require the use of touch tones
to perform remote operations such as recording or monitoring.
Using the instructions provided with your particular
Figure 8
announcement device start the recording function for the proper
message (or channel) on the remote announcement device.
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3.1.5
3.2
3.2.1
When the recording starts, release the "PAUSE" button on the
cassette player to allow the tape to start playing. The recording
programs can be monitored using the telephone’s handset (or
headset). Repeat this procedure until all announcements are
recorded.
Checking the Recording
We recommend that you call and monitor the recordings you
have just sent. If the volume at the remote location is unsatis-
factory, the cassette player volume control may have to be
adjusted to provide a more satisfactory level. If the recordings
are unsatisfactory, a poor telephone connection may have been
established. You may want to try to obtain a clearer connection
and re-record the message.
Receiving a Recording
The StaR Adapter can be used to connect a cassette recorder to
your telephone to receive pre-recorded announcement messages.
Connecting Your Cassette Recorder
(NOTE: Only battery operated tape players are remmmended)
Set the cassette player volume control to its mid position. Set the
StaR Adapter’s "HEADSET/VOLUME" control to its mid
position.
Insert one end of the audio patch cord in the "MIC" jack of the
cassette recorder. Insert the other end into the "TAPE OUT" jack
located on the front panel of the StaR Adapter (FIGURE 8).
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StaR Adapter Schematic Hook-Up
Switch Control
Quick Reference Guide
Figure 6
Telephone
Headset Volume
To Telephone Base Control
Handset Jack
Handset
Handset/Module On
Headset Mute/Tape Control
Headset Modular Jack
To Handset Jack
on Back Panel
of StaR
Handset/Module On
Headset/Mute-Tape
StaR Adapter
Switch
Switch
Function
Black
Black or Red
Normal Telephone
Indicator
Indicator
Operation
Red Red Recording
Indicator Indicator
Operations
Headset Cord (Provided)
Quick Disconnect
System Switch
Headset Transmit
StaR Adapter Back Panel
Cassette Player
Tape Output
Level Dial Tape Input
Patch Cord
Headset (Optional)
Telephone Jack
Handset Jack
AC Jack (Optional)
Quick Disconnect
NOTE: Headset (Headpiece), Cassette Player,
& Telephone are not included with the StaR Adapter Module.
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3.2.2
3.2.3
4.
HEADSET USAGE
3.2.4
3.2.5
Figure 9
Cue and Pause the Cassette Player
Place a blank cassette tape into the cassette recorder. Depress the
"RECORD/PLAY" and "PAUSE" buttons on the recorder.
Access the Remote Device
Using your telephone, dial-up the desired message/channel on the
announcement system. Depress both buttons on the StaR Adapter
until the red indicators are visible.
Record the Message
When the message starts to play, release the "PAUSE" button on
the cassette recorder to allow the cassette player to start recording.
The recording progress can be monitored using the telephone’s
hanset (or headset). Repeat this procedure until all desired
announcements are recorded onto the cassette deck.
Checking the Recording
We recommend that you replay and monitor the recordings on
your announcement device afterwards. If the recordings are
unsatisfactory, the volume control on the StaR Adapter may be
adjusted to provide a more satisfactory level. If the recordings
are noisy, a poor telephone connection may have been established.
You may want to try to obtain a clearer connection and re-record
the messages.
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.2
Quick Disconnect
Your optional headset model is equipped with a Quick Disconnect.
This feature allows you to temporarily disconnect your headset/
cord combination without removing your headset, thus freeing
you to perform a task away from the phone. Your conversation
is quickly resumed by reconnecting the Quick Disconnect.
Before attempting to use your headset, be sure that the two
Quick Disconnect halves are connected.
To release your headset temporarily without dropping the call.
grasp the Quick Disconnect as shown and pull straight apart
(FIGURE 9).
To resume your conversation, reconnect the two halves of the
Quick Disconnect.
Placing and Receiving Calls with the Star Adapter
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4.2.1
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
Figure 10
Figure 12
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.3
4.4
Headset Operation
For headset use, depress the middle button labeled "HANDSET/
MODULE ON" so the red color indicator is visible
(FIGURE 10).
To place a call, remove the handset from its cradle. You should
hear a dial tone in the headset. Dial normally, To end this call,
hang up the handset.
To answer a call, remove the handset from its cradle. You can
now hear and be heard through the headset by the calling party.
To end the call, hang up the handset.
Normal Telephone Operation
For handset use, depress the "HANDSET/MODULE ON"
(middle) button so that the red color indicatar does not appear.
Pick up your handset and use your phone as you normally
would.
Setting the Listenting Volume Control
To set the headset volume control to the hearing level most
comfortable to you, start with the wheel turned to number 1,
the lowest level. To increase the volume, rotate the wheel to a
higher number (FIGURE 11).
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Using the Mute Button on the StaR Adapter
To mute your call while still hearing the caller, depress and
release the "MUTE" (right) button so that the red color indicator
is visible. (FIGURE 12).
To resume speaking to your caller, depress and release the
"MUTE" (right) button again so that the red color indicator
does not appear.
Figure 11
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1
2
Recording is not Sent to Remote Device:
Solution: Check All Switch Settings
●Depress "HANDSET/MODULE ON" button until the red
indicator is visible.
●If a headset is not being used, (See Appendix B for compatible
headset models), the 5-position switch must first be set by plac-
ing a call to an associate, using the handset (See section 4.2
Placing and Receiving Calls with the StaR Adapter), then
playing the tape (See section 3.1 Sending a Recording with
the StaR Adapter). If the tape can be heard at the far end, the
position is correct; otherwise set the switch to the next position
and retry until the tape is clearly heard.
●If a headset is to be used, remove the handset from its cradle.
If a dial tone is not heard in the headset, move the slide switch
to each position in turn. When a clear dial tone is heard, go to
the next step. If no dial tone is heard in any switch position,
move the switch to position "5" and install the optional AC/DC
power supply as described in (Section 2.2.3). Note: To con-
verse with the far end between attempts, depress both buttons
on the Adapter until the red colors are not visible and talk
using the handset.
Figure 13
3
Remote Recording Level is Too Loud, Too Soft or Distorted.
Solution: Adjust the Cassette Player Volume Control.
●The cassette player volume control is used to optimize the
record level for the remote location.
●Note that the transmit level (recessed dial) controls the line
volume level of the headset (if used) as well as the cassette
player. It is set at the factory too provide a satisfactory level for
both applications (mid range). If you need to adjust the level
for the headset operation, follow the next instructions.
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NOTE: Any adjustment of the dial may require an opposite
level adjustment of the cassette player volume control.
Adjusting the Transmit Level:
●Place a call to an associate and talk while adjusting the transmit
level dial with the screwdriver (FIGURE 13). Continue rot-
ating until the optimum sound tone and level are reached. The
sound level should be the same as when using the handset.
Once set, you do not have to readjust this dial unless you
change the telephones. Return the plastic mini-screwdriver to
the bracket for future use.
Received Recording Level is Too Loud or Too Soft.
Solution: Adjust the Headset Volume Control:
●Attach patch cord per (FIGURE 8) and adjust headset volume
control up or down to obtain the optimum recording level.
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Appendix A Appendix B
StaR Adapter Switch Control
Quick Reference Guide
Handset/Module On
Switch
Black
Indicator
Red
Indicator
●
●
●
●
●
Red
Indicator
Headset/Mute-Tape StaR Adapter
Switch Function
Normal Telephone
Black or Red Operation
IndicatorSee Section 4.3
Red
Recording
IndicatorOperations*
Optional Headset
BlackOperation
IndicatorSee Section 4.2.1
Selecting Your Headset Components Headpieces
Mirage Headpiece #3122-050A
●
Our most comfortable model, with no headband, ear-tip or
bulky microphone
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Ultra lightweight disc-shaped
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Receiver fits easily over either ear and weighs less than half
an ounce
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Transparent voice tube
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Not recommended for noisy environments
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Requires a base unit to operate; See Selection Guide
StaRset Headpiece #3122-030A
An extremely lightweight unit with superior acoustic quality
No headband or bulky microphone
Soft, pliable ear-tip fits in the ear canal
Weighs less than one ounce
Requires a bas unit to operate; See Selection Guide
*
Requires a connection from the tape/music source to tape
input or output jack as described in Section 3.1 (Sending
A Recording) or 4.2 (Receiving A Recording).
Supra Monaural Headpiece #3122-040A
●
Features an adjustable headband and ultra ear cushion
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Monaural (sound in one ear) operation
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Weighs less than one ounce
●
Requires a base unit to operate; See Selection Guide
Supra Monaural Noise-Cancelling Headpiece #3122-055A
●
Offers same feature as above headpiece with a noise-cancelling
microphone on a flexible boom; reducing background up to 75%
Supra Binaural Noise Cancelling Headpiece #3122-060A
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Reduces the transmission of background noise by up to 75%,
making conversation easier
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Binaural (sound in both ears) operation
●
Noise-cancelling microphone on flexible boom features a foam
wind screen
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Ultra soft ear cushions and adjustable headband
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Requires a base unit to operate; See Selection Guide
Supra Binaural Headpiece #3122-045A
●
Same features as above headpiece with a noise-cancelling micro-
phone
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Description and Operating Procedures
ISSUE#1, August, 1995
COMCODE NO. 107 656 256
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