Black Box MC160A-R2 User manual

AUGUST 1999
MC160A-R2
MC160AE-R2
Auto Linc Up
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
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FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR
TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT
1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules
which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network
with standardized jacks. This equipment should not be used on party lines
or coin lines.
2. If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the
telephone network; this device should be disconnected until the source of
the problem can be determined and until the repair has been made. If this
is not done, the telephone company may temporarily disconnect service.
3. If you have problems with your telephone equipment after installing this
device, disconnect this device from the line to see if it is causing the
problem If it is, contact your supplier or an authorized agent.
4. The telephone company may make changes in its technical operations and
procedures. If any such changes affect the compatibility or use of this
device, the telephone company is required to give adequate notice of the
changes.
5. If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is
connected to their lines, inform them of:
a. The telephone number that this unit is connected to.
b. The ringer equivalence number.
c. The USOC jack required: RJ-11C.
d. The FCC registration number.
Items (b) and (d) can be found on the unit’s FCC label. The ringer
equivalence number (REN) is used to determine how many devices can be
connected to your telephone line. In most areas, the sum of the RENs of all
devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are
attached, they may not ring properly.
6. In the event of an equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed
by your supplier or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users
requiring service to report the need for service to the supplier or to an
authorized agent.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas
para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones
de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por
los orificios de ventilación.

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10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que
no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo
a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos
de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo
no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos
no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro
del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra
un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the sole property
of their owners.

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CONTENTS
1. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Setting the Modem to Ignore Dial Tone. . . . . . . 8
2.2 Connecting the Auto Linc Up to a Telephone. . 8
2.3 Manual Dialing with Auto Linc Up . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 What the Package Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Preinstallation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Connection Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Telephone Auto Dial Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Sending Data and Faxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1 Autodialing Data and Fax Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 Dialing Data Calls Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3 Dialing Fax Calls Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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7. Receiving Data and Faxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.1 Receiving a Data File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.2 Receiving a Fax Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8. Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.1 Powering the Linc Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.2 Tone Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.3 V.34/V.FAST Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4 Speakerphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.5 Princess and Trimline Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.6 Hanging Up the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.7 “No Dial Tone” Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.8 Autodialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.9 Calling Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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1. Specifications
Compatibility — Compatible with V.34 modems
Speed — Up to 33.6 kbps
Temperature — Operating: -40 to 158 °F (-40 to
70 °C); Storage: -40 to 239 °F (-40 to 115 °C)
Humidity — 5 to 95%, non-condensing
Indicators — None
Connectors — Handset: (1) RJ-22 female;
Data connector: (1) RJ-11; (1) RJ-22 on pigtail
Power — MC160A-R2: 120 VAC, 60 Hz;
MC160AE-R2: 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Size — 5.1"H x 2.9"W x 1.1"D (12.9 x 7.4 x 2.8 cm)
Weight — Product weight: 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg);
Shipping weight: 1.3 lb. (0.6 kg)

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2. Quick Start
This chapter describes how to manually calibrate and
dial using the Auto Linc Up. If you would like to know
about other ways of using the Linc Up, read the rest of
this manual.
Follow these steps:
1. Set your modem to ignore dial tone.
2. Connect the Auto Linc Up to a telephone.
3. Calibrate the Auto Linc Up.
4. Manually dial the number you wish to connect to.
2.1 Setting the Modem to Ignore Dial Tone
Refer to your communications software manual or
Section 6.2, Dialing Data Calls Manually, if you don’t
know how to set your modem to ignore dial tone.
2.2 Connecting the Auto Linc Up to a Telephone
To connect your Auto Linc Up to a telephone, see
Figure 2-1.

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Figure 2-1. Connecting the Auto Linc Up to a Telephone.
Using the AC adapter is optional; the Auto Linc Up
also works with batteries (supplied).
2.3 Manual Dialing with the Auto Linc Up
With the telephone handset in the cradle (hung up),
have your modem dial. After your modem has dialed,
lift the handset and manually dial the number you
are trying to connect with using the keypad of the
telephone. Leave the handset out of the cradle for the
entire communication process. When you are finished
with the call, hang up the telephone.
Phone Jack at
the Wall
Fax/Modem
Line Jack
PC or
Macintosh
AC Power at
the Wall
AC Adapter
Handset Jack
Digital, PBX, or
Multiline Phone

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• Remember, if you are operating the Auto Linc Up
from batteries, you must take your modem off
hook (start your connection) within one minute
of calibrating the Linc Up.
• Make sure your modem is set to ignore dial tone.
NOTE
If you cannot set your modem to ignore dial tone, refer to
the standard procedure, beginning with Chapter 3.

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3. Introduction
3.1 General
The Auto Linc Up provides a data communications
interface between your fax/modem and virtually any
PBX or multiline telephone.
You can connect the Linc Up in seconds simply by
removing the coiled handset cord from the telephone
base, connecting the Linc Up to your telephone base,
then connecting the handset (with coiled cord
attached) and your communications device to the
Auto Linc Up (see Figure 2-1).
The Auto Linc Up is compatible with V.34 modems
and can support connection rates up to 33.6 kbps.
3.2 About This Manual
This manual contains seven chapters.
• Chapter 1 lists specifications for the Linc Up.
• Chapter 2 is a Quick-Start Guide to get your system
set up quickly.

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• Chapter 3 (this chapter), Introduction, provides
general information about the Auto Linc Up,
describes the contents of each chapter in this
manual, lists the package contents, and provides
preinstallation guidelines.
• Chapter 4, Telephone Autodial Chart, provides
guidelines for autodialing.
• Chapter 5 describes how to send data and faxes.
• Chapter 6 describes how to receive data and faxes.
• Chapter 7 provides operating tips.
3.3 What the Package Includes
Your package should include the following items. If
anything is damaged or missing, please contact Black
Box immediately at 724-746-5500.
• (1) Auto Linc Up unit
• (1) AC adapter (115-VAC for MC160A-R2,
230-VAC for MC160AE-R2)
• This user manual

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3.4 Preinstallation Guidelines
Please read the complete manual and then return to
those sections that suit your needs. Before installing
your Auto Linc Up, observe these guidelines:
• Connection}—Never connect the Auto Linc Up
directly to an analog or digital telephone line
(wall outlet). Follow the procedures in this user
guide to avoid damaging your Linc Up.
• Dialing—Configure your fax/modem for Tone
dialing.
• Speakerphones—If the attached telephone
has speakerphone capability, do not use the
speakerphone function when using your
fax/modem. This mode deactivates the
handset jack used to send and receive data.
• Speaker Control and Volume—The telephone
handset is deactivated during dialing. If you use a
modem or fax/modem, you can use the command
to enable the modem speaker and the command
to set its volume. You can then “listen in” on
dialed calls to monitor their status. Refer to your
modem manual for more information.

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4. Installation
4.1 Connection Procedures
To connect your Auto Linc Up to a telephone, refer to
Figure 2-1 on page 9 and follow the steps listed below.
1. Remove the spiral handset cord from the handset
jack on the telephone base unit and insert it into
the Auto Linc Up connector jack labeled
HANDSET.
2. Insert the Linc Up’s modular telephone cord
(which is permanently attached at one end to the
Linc Up) into the handset jack on the telephone
base unit.
3. Connect a modular telephone cord from your
modem, fax/modem, or fax machine jack labeled
“Line” or “Wall” to the Linc Up connector jack
labeled DATA.
4. If you’re using the supplied AC adapter, connect
the round end to the jack labeled to the jack
labeled DC on the Auto Linc Up and the other
end to an AC outlet.

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Your installation should resemble the one shown
in Figure 2-1 on page 9.
5. Lift the telephone handset and listen for a dial
tone. If you do not hear the dial tone, check your
connections to make sure they match those shown
in Figure 2-1.
6. When your modem, fax/modem, or fax machine
is not in use, you can use the telephone normally.

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5. Telephone Autodial Chart
A “Yes” in the “AUTODIAL” column indicates that
autodialing is supported with that telephone model.
The number in the “SEE NOTE” column refers to
a note at the end of the table.
Manufacturer Model Autodial See Note*
Ameritech None Specified Yes
Lucent (AT&T) Definity Yes 4
Destiny — 2
Dimension — 2
G2 Yes
Horizon Yes
ISDN No
Infinity Yes
Legend No 8
Merlin Yes
Merlin II — 2
Partner Yes
Spirit Yes
System 25 Yes 3 & 4
System 75 Yes 3 & 4
System 85 Yes 3 & 4
Comdial Digitech Yes
Executech Yes
Impact Yes
David Systems None Specified — 2
Eagle None Specified Yes
Ericson MD110 Yes
*See NOTES on page 21.

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Manufacturer Model Autodial See Note*
Executone Encore CX No 8
IDS No 9
Model 228 No 8
Model 432 No 8
Key Systems Yes
Fujitsu Focus 196 No 5
Others Yes
GAI-Tronics Cohort No 8
Harris Lanier Yes
Optic No
Hitachi Digital Model 200 — 2
HCX-5000 — 2
Intecom IBX System No 8
Hitech/1232 Yes 4
Intertel MPK-2 — 2
Axxess No 8
Premier No
Others Yes
Isoetec Key Systems Yes
Digital PBX — 2
ITT None Specified — 2
Iwatsu Omega Yes
Omega III Yes
Omega IV Yes 4
Kokyo Co. Kanda Yes
*See NOTES on page 21.

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Manufacturer Model Autodial See Note*
Lanier EKT-220 (Elec. Key) Yes
Lexar Telex No 6 & 8
Macrotel None Specified Yes
Mitel Superset No 8
SX-200 No 8
NEC Determ II Yes
Determ III — 2
Determ V Yes
Electra No 8
Freedom Yes
Mark II Yes
Others Yes
Nitsuko Onyx — 2
Northcom Premier (NC-1648) Yes
Northern Telecom Advantage Yes 7
Focus No 8
Logic One No 8
Meridian SL1 & SL100 No 8
Meridian 1 No 8
Norstar Yes
DR5 or DID Yes
Unity Yes
Vantage — 2
Panasonic KXT2375 Yes
DBS Yes
Others Yes
Phillips Sopho Set Executive — 2 & 6
*See NOTES on page 21.

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Manufacturer Model Autodial See Note*
Premier Digital Yes 7
Rolm Model 120 No 8
Model 240 No 8
Model 244 No 8
Model 312 No 8
Model 400 No 8
Model 600 No 8
Model 612 No 8
Model 620 No 8
Model 624 No 8
Others No 8
Siemens Dyad No 6 & 8
Dyad Jr. No 6 & 8
HCM-600 — 2
HCM-200 — 2
Hicom Digital — 2
Saturn Digit 260 — 5
Southwestern Bell Freedom Phone-Older Yes
Freedom Phone-Newer Yes 1
SRX Vision Phone — 2
Tadiran EKT 221 Yes
Emerald — 2
Coral I & II — 2
Others Yes
Telrad Model 816 Yes
Model 2484 Yes
Symphony No 8
Digital (818) No 8
Others — 2
*See NOTES on page 21.