SoundBrick
Model 500
Quick install instructions on back cover
Important warranty information enclosed
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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What is the SoundBrick 500? ............................................................................ |
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System Overview .............................................................................................. |
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Front Panel............................................................................................... |
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Connections Panel ................................................................................... |
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Tape Preparation Instructions ........................................................................... |
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Message Length Table...................................................................................... |
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Installation ......................................................................................................... |
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Step 1 – Set the option switches.............................................................. |
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Continuous or Trigger Play, Switch 1.............................................. |
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Bandwidth, Switches 2-3............................................................... |
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Speaker On/Off Switch ................................................................. |
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Step 2 – Connections............................................................................. |
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Step 3 – Load the tape........................................................................... |
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Step 4 – Adjust Volume.......................................................................... |
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Message Play Operation ................................................................................. |
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Continuous Play..................................................................................... |
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External Trigger...................................................................................... |
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Wall Mounting Instructions .............................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting............................................................................................... |
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Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability..................................................... |
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FCC Notice...................................................................................................... |
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Quick Install instructions.................................................................................. |
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LIST OF FIGURES |
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Figure 1 - Front Panel Diagram......................................................................... |
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Figure 2 - Side Panel Diagram .......................................................................... |
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Figure 3 - Option Select Switches ..................................................................... |
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Figure 4 - Installation Diagram ........................................................................ |
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LIST OF TABLES |
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Table 1 - Play Light + Load Light Indications .................................................... |
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Table 2 - Message Length................................................................................. |
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Table 3 - Option Select Switches ...................................................................... |
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Table 4 - Load Light Indications (Tape Load).................................................. |
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Table 5 - Troubleshooting ............................................................................... |
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To Order Additional Systems
Call: |
Your Avaya Communications Sales Representative |
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1-800-247-7000 |
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Avaya Communications Direct |
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1-800-451-2100 |
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The nearest Avaya Communications Authorized Dealer |
For Technical Assistance
Avaya Communications provides a toll-free customer help-line 24-hours a day. In the USA, call the Avaya Communications Help-line at 1-800-628-2888 for assistance or your Avaya Communications Authorized Dealer. In Canada, call one of the following Technical Assistance Centers for service or technical assistance:
Eastern Canada and Ottawa: 1-800-363-1882
Ontario: 1-800-387-4268
Central and Western Canada: 1-800-663-9817
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WHAT IS THE SOUNDBRICK 500?
The SoundBrick Model 500 is a solid-state digital audio recording and playback device designed to provide a continuous-loop audio source for telephone message on hold and other single-message applications. The message on hold audio program loads into the SoundBrick’s digital memory automatically from your prerecorded cassette tape and is automatically reloaded after power outages.
In addition to the standard continuous-play mode, the SoundBrick 500 can also offer message play only when remotely activated by connecting devices such as buttons, switches, or motion sensors to the optional 1/8” mini-plug trigger cable.
The SoundBrick 500 is the most versatile digital player of its kind, with a list of features that includes:
9User-selectable 3.5KHz, 7.0KHz, and 7.0E KHz bandwidth
94, 8, 16, or 32 minutes of messages
9Internal motorized CD-style tape drawer
9Continuous or triggered message play
9Modern plastic case design
9User-friendly controls and indicators
9Wall-mountable
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Separate 8Ω and 1KΩ RCA output jacks |
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Built-in 2-watt amplifier |
Each SoundBrick is built to exacting quality standards using state-of-the-art SMT (surface mount) assembly for outstanding reliability and years of dependable service. To get the best possible performance from your SoundBrick, please take the time to read this manual and fully familiarize yourself with how the SoundBrick works before you begin installation.
Use the space below to record information about the SoundBrick and about your messaging provider. You will need this information should you require assistance installing or configuring the unit, and when you need a new audio program.
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Serial number (11 digits): |
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Memory (circle one): |
4 Min. |
8 Min. |
16 Min. |
32 Min. |
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Front Panel
The monitor speaker, tape drawer eject button, and indicator lights are located on the front panel.
Main power light
Monitor speaker
Eject button
Play, load, and
status lights
Figure 1 - Front Panel Diagram
Main power light – When lit, indicates the power supply is connected and plugged into an AC outlet and the power switch is on.
Monitor speaker – A built-in speaker, useful for previewing the tape while downloading and listening to the audio output being provided to the telephone system’s message on hold port. Note that the speaker’s volume is not adjustable.
Eject button – Opens and closes the motorized tape drawer for tape loading and removal. Momentarily pushing the motorized tape drawer will also result in a closure.
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Play, Load, and Status lights
Play and Load lights — These lights together indicate the current status of the unit.
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Play Light |
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Load Light |
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Indication |
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Off |
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Slow flash |
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Unit Empty – no tape, no messages |
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Off |
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Fast flash |
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Searching tape |
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Off |
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On (no flash) |
Loading tape now |
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On (no flash) |
Off |
Playing message now |
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Slow flash |
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Off |
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Waiting for trigger |
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Alternating |
flash |
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Tape load error |
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Simultaneous flash |
Hardware error |
Table 1 - Play Light + Load Light Indications
Status light — Not used. This light is always off.
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