Business Audio Source 6500 Guide

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The Adapter 6500
Installation Manual & Users Guide
Digital On-Hold Audio System
with analog line capability

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Introduction
The Adapter 6500 is a digital message on hold unit designed for analog and KSU-less Phones. This one
device provides MOH capability for up to four lines and 50 station sets. Works with all types of
phones.
The Adapter 6500 is a non-proprietary unit. It plays standard .mp3 audio up to 320 kbps (CD quality.)
Messages are loaded via USB cable to internal flash memory.
Features:
•Analog Line Capability -provides on-hold audio to ordinary analog phones.
•TEHMAs -connects to phone for true "hold button activation
•MP3/WMA file playback -Plays standard MP3 and WMA files.
•USB connectivity -Update content via USB cable connection.
•On-Board Memory -unit comes with 64MB of on-board memory
•Digital flash memory -on-board memory retains audio even during power loss
•SD memory card slot -Easily upgrade memory capacity using up to a 1GB SD card.
•High Quality Playback -Player supports CD quality playback up to 320kbps.
•3 Repeat Options-supports
repeat all, shuffle all and repeat one track functions.
•Backlit LCD Control Panel -6-line backlit LCD panel.
•Built-In Monitor Speaker -allows user to monitor sound with the flip of a switch.
•Wall Mountable -unit can play while mounted in a vertical position.
Supplied Accessories

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Player Set-up
1 - Connection to analog phone lines
Combined Line Connection
Lines 1 & 2 are combined in one wall jack and lines 3 & 4 are combined in another wall jack
1. Plug the supplied "T adapter" into any modular phone jack which services line 1 and 2.
(This will allow you to share the phone jack with any phone extension which you have plugged in to the wall jack.)
2. Plug the provided phone cord into the jack marked "Line 1/2/3" on the back of the player.
3. Plug the provided phone cord into the jack marked "Line 1/2/3" on the back of the player.
Plug the other end of the phone cord into the "T" adapter which is servicing line 1 and 2.
REPEAT ABOVE IF LINE 3 and/or 4 ARE PRESENT.
NOTE: One MP3 On-Hold Audio System will provide on-hold audio capability to all phone
extensions in your office.
IMPORTANT! - Player volume adjustment
Adjust the player's volume control to the half way point before proceeding to the next step. Excessive
volume will cause the on-hold audio to shut off during playback.

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Corded Phone Set-up
Telephone Extension Hold Music Activators (TEHMA)
For true "hold button activation" of on-hold audio, each phone extension requires a "hold
music activator". Two activators have been included in your package. If you require additional
activators for other phones, please contact us. Most phones without activators are able to
engage the hold music feature by pressing the star key twice on the telephone keypad and
then (optionally) immediately pressing the HOLD button on the phone.
2a – Corded telephone connection
Corded telephone connection
1. Remove coiled handset cord from base of phone.
2. Plug short phone cord (supplied) into the "hold music activator" (side marked "B") and other
end to phone base.
3. Plug end of coiled cord (connected to handset) into jack on the hold music activator (side
marked "A").
NOTE: After connecting, if you cannot hear the dial tone (handset sounds "dead"), unplug the
TEHMA and reconnect it in the opposite direction.
System test (if test fails, see troubleshooting guide)
1. From any phone in the office with a "hold music activator" attached, dial an outside phone
number (a cell phone works fine).
2. Place the call on-hold using the HOLD button on the telephone.
3. Return to call and confirm that the on-hold audio was present on the line while on-hold.
4. Using the volume control on the rear of the unit, adjust the volume to proper level.
IMPORTANT: Excessive volume will cause the on-hold audio to shut off during playback.
Deactivating hold music manually
If, for any reason, the hold music is activated inadvertently, it can be deactivated by pressing any key
on your phone's dial pad. Pressing a key will deactivate the feature for the remainder of the call.
Phones with "speakerphone" or "mute" functions
Telephones with "speaker phone" or "mute" function can fool the unit into thinking that the line is on
hold. If this occurs press any key on your phone's dial pad to deactivate the music. Pressing a key will
deactivate the feature for the remainder of the call.
NOTE for GE 2-9450 & 2-9460 Phones The wiring in the handsets of GE 9450 and GE 9460 phones is reversed and your TEHMAs will require a special
crossover cable to work. Please contact your dealer for these special cables. GE 2-9450 & 2-9460 Phones

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Cordless Phone Set-up
2b – Cordless telephone connection
Telephone Extension Hold Music Activators (TEHMA)
For true "hold button activation" of on-hold audio, each cordless phone requires the use of a
telephone headset (not included) in conjunction with a "hold music activator". Two hold music
activators and headset adapter cables have been included in your package. If you require
additional activators for other phones, please contact us. Most phones without activators are
able to engage the hold music feature by pressing the star key twice on the telephone keypad
and then (optionally) immediately pressing the HOLD button on the phone.
Cordless telephone connection
1. Using the "cordless phone adapter cable (male)," plug the end of the cable with the phone
connector into the jack on the hold music activator marked “to phone.”
2. Connect the headphone jack side of the cable to the cordless phone’s headset jack.
3. Using the "cordless phone adapter cable (female)" plug the phone connector side of the cable
to the end of the hold music activator marked "to headset" and then plug the headset to the
other side of the connector cable.
System test (if test fails, see troubleshooting guide)
1. From any phone in the office with a "hold music activator" and a headset attached, dial the
phone number of another phone (a cell phone works well).
2. Place the call on-hold using the HOLD button on the telephone.
3. Return to call and confirm that the on-hold audio was present on the line while on-hold.
4. Using the volume control on the rear of the unit, adjust the volume to proper level.
IMPORTANT: Excessive volume will cause the on-hold audio to shut off during playback.
Deactivating hold music manually
If for any reason the hold music is activated inadvertently, it can be deactivated by pressing any
key on your phone's dial pad

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Message Loading Set-up
Connecting to PC
IMPORTANT: Before connecting the USB cable from the PC to the unit, please make sure the
power switch on the player is in the OFF position.
1. Plug USB cable (square socket) into the USB jack on the back panel of the player.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable (rectangular) into the USB port on the back of the PC.
3. Connect the power supply to the 9VDC jack on the player.
4. Switch the power to the ON position.
Installing Drivers
Computers running Windows 98 and 2000 and Mac OS 9.0 require drivers in order to connect to
the player. Please contact us if you require the drivers.
Computers running Windows XP or newer and Mac OS X do not require additional drivers.

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Controls & Functions
Player Controls
LCD Display

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Operation
Playback
Playing Audio Stored in Memory
By default, the unit is always in "playback" mode. When unit is playing, the LCD will display a
running time.
Playback After Power Loss
If power to the unit is lost, the unit will resume playback as soon as power is reapplied.
Playback Modes
The player is set to the PLAY mode as a default. You may stop playback by pressing the PLAY/STOP
button. Using the "REPEAT MODE" button, you can select from one of three modes. The "repeat"
icon in the LCD will show which mode you are in:
Repeat all tracks in order
Repeat all tracks in a random order
Repeat the current track only
Saving Your Settings
After setting your volume level, repeat function, and if desired a specific track to playback, press
the "PLAY/STOP" button once. Then press the "PLAY/STOP" again to resume playback. Doing this
allows your settings to be recalled automatically after the unit loses power and then has the
power reapplied.
Copying New Tracks to the Player
Once connected, the player will show up as two removable drives (i.e. Drive E & Drive F) in the MY
COMPUTER window on your PC. The first drive will represent the on-board memory. The second
drive represents the built-in Smart Media Card reader slot located on right side of unit, (only
available if a card is inserted). The MY COMPUTER window is where you can manage the content
on your player. From this window you can add or delete files that are stored on your player.

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Operation (cont'd)
USB Connection
1. Turn the POWER switch on the back of player to the OFF position.
2. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of your player
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB port on your computer.
4. Turn the POWER switch to the ON position (LCD will show an icon of a computer and a
memory card with the word "READY.")
5. Locate and select any MP3 or WMA audio file(s) or file(s)
6. Copy the files.
7. Go to "My Computer" and double click the player (shown as "Removable Media")
8. Paste the files to the player.
9. Turn the POWER switch on the back of player to the OFF position.
10. Remove the USB cable and turn the player back to the ON position.
External SD Flash Card
The player is also equipped with a slot for a Secure Digital (SD) flash card. Files can be copied to
the card by putting it into the unit and connecting the USB cable to a PC. Alternatley, files can be
copied to the card by connecting a smart media card reader to the PC's USB port and copying files
directly to the card. Note: Turn the players power off whenever connecting a USB cable or
inserting or removing an SDcard.
Using a SD Flash Card
The player has an SD card slot located on the right side of the player. Before inserting the card,
power down the unit. Insert the flash card, gold foil side up, with the notch on the leading edge.
NOTE: When a SD card is inserted, files stored on the on-board memory cannot be played or
viewed. Powering down the unit and removing the card will allow you to playback content stored
on the on-board memory.

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Additional Information
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Safety
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not put any foreign objects in the safety slot inside the disc compartment. If you
do so, the laser beam may come out when the lid is opened. Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6V (external
power input) jack. Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the power supply and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Operation
Since the CD system offers a wide dynamic range, the peaks of the high level inputs are recorded with high fidelity, and the
noise level is very low. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a part of the disc with no audio signals or very low
level inputs. If you do so, the speakers may be damaged when the peak level of the sound is played. The lens on the disc
table should be kept clean. Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the unit will not
operate properly.
Installation
Never install the unit where it would be subjected to:
•Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.
•Direct sunlight.
•Excessive dust.
•Moisture or rain.
•Mechanical vibration or shock.
•Unleveled surface.
When the unit is used with an AC power adapter, do not wrap the unit in a cloth, blanket, etc. If you do so, the
temperature inside and outside the unit may rise considerably, resulting in malfunctioning of the unit or serious
accidents.
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens inside the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate. In this case, remove the disc and
leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.
For the unit to operate at its best, it should not be subjected to temperatures below 5°C (41°F) or above 35°C
(95°F).
Warnings
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Care & Maintenance
Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
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