invotel SX8400 User manual

Music-On-Hold Adapter Installation
Model # SX8400 Rev 24A
• Plug the included AC adapter. (110V AC to 12V AC)
• Confirm that all 4 L D lights on this unit are BLINKING
• Connect “PHON LIN S” jacks to your “Wall” Jacks using the provided cords
• Observe that as you connect the wall jacks the blinking lights turn OFF (on non
existing lines the lights keep blinking and that is OK)
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• You may use a splitter (T adapter) at the Wall jack to connect both this device
and the telephone. If you do not have a splitter use the “T L PHON ” jacks
on this device to plug the telephone (use Telephone “1/2/3 ” and/or Telephone
“3/4 “ to plug your telephone in). lease note that just one telephone is
optionally connected to this device, other telephones remain connected to
their own wall jacks.
• Plug one end of the audio cable into the RCA AUDIO IN jack on the SX8400,
plug the other end of cable into the audio out jack of your audio source such as
the connector on digital player (8 ohm or 600 ohm -preferred), Radio, CD player,
PC sound card speaker output, etc. We recommend you to set the volume on
your audio source to mid level.
(please note some music titles are not royalty-free and you may want to use the royalty-
free music titles to avoid annual licensing payments to ASCAP and BMI for playing those
titles on-hold)
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10. Hold Music activates in
a conference call or
when two phones pick
up at same time
• If for any reason the hold music is activated
inadvertently, it can always be deactivated by pressing
the FLASH button in any setting.
• Conference calls can be done a better way: Press
FLASH, you will get a dial-tone now dial the phone
number of the 2nd party then press FLASH to join the
two calls together.
L1 L2 L3 L4
3/4 1/2
6. MOH works but audio
does not stop when call
is picked up in A1 or A3
settings.
• Wire distance to adapter is too long, Centralize the
location of device to be as close as possible to all the
phones. Try the A2 setting.
• If you are re-wiring “daisy chain” wiring works better than
” star” or “home run” or Independent wiring
• Press FLASH button to stop the music.
7. Some Phones work ,
some do not
• All your phones need to be similar model for activation
in A1...A3 settings. If you mix different phone models,
Use the B1, B2 settings or Voice Activation in C1,
C2 settings. Refer to pages 4 or 5 for more details.
8. Randomly Hold music
starts to play by it self
or does not activate in
A1, A2 or A3 settings
• The call needs to be on Hold min. 2 sec. before you
may pick it up.
• When you hang up, wait 2 seconds before selecting
the same line again.
• Check for extra devices sharing that line like Message
indicator, Answering machine, Alarm system, Modem
etc. Use a “privacy module” between the line and that
extra device to keep them off the line when line is
being used by your phone.
• Set your Alarm system and/or your DSL line to share
FAX line.
• xcessive wiring- Total wire length per line must be
under 500 feet ( x: if you have 9 wall jacks -no matter
spare or a phone plugged in- each connected via a
100 foot wire to a common point then your total wire
length is 9 x 100=900 feet )
• Use FLASH button to deactivate music.
9. Audio shuts off or
flickers
• xtensive audio volume. Lower the volume to proper
level.
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IM ORTANT NOTE: The audio may activate in the middle of a call due to
factors like excessive wiring (see page 8 item 8), bad or old wiring , existing
unstable lines, sparks, too many wall jacks , Noisy phone lines, Bad
telephones, “Hot Lines” (see P6 special cases)
If that ever happens, press the FLASH button to stop the audio! and
continue your conversation. The FLASH button is found on every telephone,
it could be labeled as CALL WAIT / FLASH or LINK or ON or TALK button
Connection Test: To confirm that you have connected everything correctly,
select line 1 on the phone, confirm that L1 Red L D on SX8400 turns ON then
press the L1 Audio Test button to hear the audio. Double check your
connections or adjust the volume on your audio source if needed.
Switch setting: Please Read the Operation instructions for each setting carefully
There are two 3 position switches on the SX8400 that control the activation
method, you need to select the proper setting based on your type of phones:
A1, A2, A3: Hold button activation
Use one of these settings when all phones are corded & are same model (for
example all are ATT 984) and are compatible with Hold button activation (see
the list in page 3)
for G 2-9487G 2-A, G 2-9488G 2-A & RCA 25403 RCA use the
B3 setting.
B1, B2: These two settings utilize Flash then Hold activation method, this setting
supports any phone and any mix of brands with instant activation
after you press the Flash then Hold
• Use B1 or B2 settings if your phones are Cordless type (including
corded base station + portables)
• If you have mixed cordless type phones with corded type phones
• If you have corded type phones that are not all the same model for
example ATT brand and Panasonic brand are both used in your
office
• If you have non compatible corded phones (for example ATT 962 or
ATT 972 or Casio phones)
C1, C2: Voice Activation Mode These two settings utilize Delayed Hold
activation method, most phones cordless or corded or mixed can be activated
for music on hold in less than 15 seconds after you press HOLD. There is also
C3: Voice Activation or Flash See page 5 for full details.
Audio Test on Line 1: select L1 on your phone and press the Audio Test
switch located next to power connection . Adjust the volume to mid level or check the
audio cord to hear the audio.
Note1: You can not perform audio test on lines 2, 3 or 4
Note2: Do not set the volume too loud it may flicker or shut off the on-hold audio.
Note3: Do not use a Cell phone to setup or test the device. Use a fax line, etc.
Trouble Shooting:
P2
• Unplug the 12VAC plug from the back of the Invotel
adapter and unplug the phone lines; Wait 60 seconds
then plug them back in, make sure the AC adapter is
plugged in securely.
1. Adapter not working
or stopped working
roblems
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3. Red L D double
blinks ON then turns
OFF on some lines
• telephone was changed or power failure - do as above,
then select L1, L2, L3, L4 making sure that dial tone is
there.
• Some phone Lines are removed from MOH adapter or do
not exist.
on non existing lines the lights keep blinking and that
is OK)
•
Un-plug phone lines for 5 seconds and plug it back in .
4. No Audio
or
Audio not Loud
enough
• Select the line 1 on the phone and push the Audio
Test button located in the back of unit to hear the Audio,
adjust the volume on your audio source if needed to
hear it. Check the audio cord, Unplug -Plug back.
• Use CD player “head phone” jack - not “line out”
5. Audio Test is OK
but no audio when
Hold is pressed in
A1 A2 or A3
settings .
• If answering a call allow 1 second before pressing Hold.
•
You may need your “Local service” with the dominant
phone company in your area (not 3rd party local service)
•
Is your location within city limits? are all your phone
numbers DSL qualified? your location may need to be
close enough to your phone company’s central office to
guarantee for Hold button activation. That is why some
discount phone companies service does not work even
though you have compatible phones for Hold activation. If
so, use the device in B1 or B2 setting via Flash then Hold
or C1, C2 settings with delayed activation.
•
Some telephones need other settings via Hold(see page
6).
•
Try the unit in B1,B2 or C1,C2,C3 settings.
2. Adapter does not
activate or stopped
activating
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Other settings:
for GE 2-9487GE2-A , GE 2-9488GE2-A and RCA 25403 phones use the
B3 setting and follow the instructions on page 3 it should work by just
pressing the HOLD button, if still it did not work use the B1 or B2 settings Via
Flash then Hold-see page 4 for full details, these two models of G phones
beep every 3 seconds and do not work in C1 or C2 settings.
Special Case: If audio activates suddenly in A1 or A2 switch settings ,
your lines may be “too powerful” Try A3 setting.
Warranty
This product is warranted against defects for a period of one (3) year from the date of original
invoice. We will repair/replace the Product with no charge for parts or labor within this time. To
obtain warranty service the Product needs to be returned fright prepaid by the customer with a
copy of original invoice. This warranty does not apply if in the sole opinion of Innovative
Telecommunication Technology, the product has been tampered with or damaged by lightning
or any other acts of nature, misuse, neglect or unauthorized service.
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Operation in Hold activation:
Start with A1, make or receive a real call, the L D on the SX8400 turns ON solid,
then simply press the button on your telephone, the Music will be heard to
the caller and the L D on the SX8400 will start to BLINK , to return to the call just
re-select that line. (Be sure to allow 1 or 2 seconds before putting a call on HOLD).
If it did not work hang up and try it again 2 or 3 times.
A2: if after 2 -3 times it is not working hang up and change the switch to A2 and try
it 2-3 times. A3: this setting works better on smaller offices with just a few phones, it
is not as powerful as A1 or A2, if your phones work fine in A3 just leave it in A3.
Deactivating hold music manually If for any reason the hold music is activated
inadvertently, it can be deactivated by pressing the button
The following are examples of phones that work in B1, B2 or C1,C2,C3 settings: American
Venture, ATT 962, ATT 972, Casio any model , Airway 2 line, Airway 4 line, Panasonic KX-TG
2000B, KX-TG4000B
, KXTG2000, KX-TG2720, KX-TG2730, KX-TG2740, KXTG4000, KX-
TGA200, KXTGA400, KX-TGA420, SBC 410,
List of corded phones compatible via Hold Button activation:
Please note: This is a partial list, there are other factors relevant to activation via Hold button in
these settings-see-the trouble shooting section or special setting, If your phone is not on this list
try it any way or use the B1, B2 or C1, C2 settings. B1, B2 works on all phones.
AT&T: 21070, 262, 272, 412, 422, 4952, 612, 622, 712, 722, 732, 742, 752, 812, 822, 830,
832, 842, 843, 853, 854, 874, 902, 912,922, 944, 945, 952, 953, 954, 955, 964, 974,984,
982, 992, SIGNATUR , FT483
Brother Quatro: 412
Bell: 223, 232, 259, 261, 268, 367, 470, 52905, Sonecor 412, 412CID, 4900, B 5200,
B 5300, Techline 420
GE: 187, 2-9315-A, 2-9318, 2-9435-A -B -C, 2-9436-A, 2-9438-A, 2-9450-A -B -C -D - -
F, 2-9439-A to - GL, 2-9451A, 2-9481, 2-9487G 2-A, 2-9488, 2-9638-A, 2-9975, 2-
9488G 2-A
IBM: 412, 412CID, 4900
Northern Telecom: Unity
honemate: PMG-4600
anasonic: KX-T3110 3120 3122 3135 3145 3155 3160 3165 3170 3175 3280 3980-H
3980-R7 3981, KX-TC930, KX-TS20, KX-TS21, KX-TS25, KX-TS27, KX-TS208, VA-8400
Radio Shack: 206, 208, 209, 210, 212, 411, 412, 612, 43-373D, 43-430, 43-642, T-180,
43-470, T-184, T-192, T-193, 43-622, 43-469 , 1710, 1753
RCA 25403 RCA
Sony: IT-M804
SBC: 2105, 4000
Southwestern Bell: FT325, FT360, FT365BL FT383, FT412, FT483, FT484
Sprint/Radio Shack: SP-702 / 43-5702, SP-705
TT Systems: 4012, 412, 412CID, 4900, 4300, 5100, 5200, 5300, 7993
Vtech: 4121
A B C 1 2 3
Hang up and set left switch to A position
FLASH
HOLD
Tip: If you have audio flicker problem , Reduce the Volume on your audio source
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Operation in B1, B2 settings:
To activate: press then
To deactivate just re-select that line and press
Voice Deactivation: if the call has been on Hold at least a few seconds, it can
also be deactivated by just speaking over the Audio for example say : “Hi I am
Back” .
If for some reason you are not able to voice -deactivate, try speaking a little
louder and more direct into the microphone, if that does not work hang up and
set the switch to B2. Remember you can always use the Flash button to
deactivate the audio as well.
Want to use just one button ? Press to activate MOH and when
ready to go back to caller just speak over the audio!. Or press Flash again.
Note: this does not hold the line so the other party may still hear you, set the
volume louder to mask it.
In B1 or B2 or C3 settings the Flash button is used in order to activate the audio
so if you have: Call waiting , 3 way calling, Centrex Call Transfer
Use to access an out side line or to answer a call waiting
call etc.
Example 1 ( B1 or B2 settings
) to take a call waiting call press
Example 2 ( B1, B2 ) to make a 3 way or conference call press
you will get a dial-tone now dial the desired phone number & press
to join the two calls together.
NOTE: If you have “Call Waiting” service, only one call may be placed on
Music-On-Hold, the other call is held in the phone company central office in
silence not in your office.
Operation in C1, C2 or C3 settings:
These settings use “voice activation” method, this mode of operation supports
most phones or brands by just using the Hold button but with slightly longer
activation time (about 10 to 15 seconds after hold is pressed)
In “Voice activation” mode, the device needs to hear you well therefore
speak as close as possible to the microphone , If you are on a speakerphone
or using a headset speak clearly and louder into the microphone. Be sure to
read the NOT S in this section.
To activate: after you receive or make a call, you need to speak and say
something before pressing the button. Audio activates less than 15
seconds later and the corresponding L1 … L4 light on this device will start
blinking.
To deactivate hold music Just re-select that line and Speak Over the audio,
for example say : “Hi I am Back” , the moment the device hears it will stop the
hold-music.
Note: You may also deactivate the hold-music audio by pressing the
button.
NOTE1: If you hear a Low Volume audio during your conversation , say
something to prevent full volume hold music activation, this can happen if you
or your party are not talking to each other for about 7 seconds.
NOTE2: If for any reason the hold music is playing, do not panic, simply speak
over the audio to stop it or press FLASH to stop it.
C2: If for some reason you are not able to voice activate or voice -deactivate,
Hang up and set the switch to C2 then try again following the above
instructions.
C3: In this switch setting to activate the Hold music instantly press
then Hold or just press the hold button and it will activate later (when the call
has been on Hold at least 10-15 seconds) be sure to observe the requirements for
voice activation by reading the operations in C1 or C2 setting above and the related
Notes.
To deactivate hold music re-select that line and speak over the audio e.g. “Hi I am
Back” or press the button. In C3 mode of operation the flash button is being
used so be sure to read the examples related to Call waiting in page P4 if you have
call waiting service or need to make 3 way callings etc.
P5
Hang up and set left switch to middle and right switch to left
HOLD
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
HOLD
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
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Hang up and set left switch to right and right switch to left
FLASH
FLASH