INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Quick install
instructions
on back cover
oundBrick
Model 500
Please leave this manual with the unit at all times
Important warranty information enclosed
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is the SoundBrick 500? ............................................................................ 4
System Overview .............................................................................................. 5
Front Panel............................................................................................... 5
Connections Panel ................................................................................... 7
Tape Preparation Instructions ........................................................................... 8
Message Length Table...................................................................................... 8
Installation ......................................................................................................... 9
Step 1 – Set the option switches.............................................................. 9
Continuous or Trigger Play, Switch 1.............................................. 9
Bandwidth, Switches 2-3............................................................... 10
Speaker On/Off Switch ................................................................. 10
Step 2 – Connections............................................................................. 10
Step 3 – Load the tape........................................................................... 12
Step 4 – Adjust Volume.......................................................................... 12
Message Play Operation ................................................................................. 13
Continuous Play..................................................................................... 13
External Trigger...................................................................................... 13
Wall Mounting Instructions .............................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 15
Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability..................................................... 16
FCC Notice...................................................................................................... 17
Quick Install instructions.................................................................................. 18
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 - Front Panel Diagram......................................................................... 5
Figure 2 - Side Panel Diagram .......................................................................... 7
Figure 3 - Option Select Switches ..................................................................... 9
Figure 4 - Installation Diagram ........................................................................ 11
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - Play Light + Load Light Indications .................................................... 6
Table 2 - Message Length................................................................................. 8
Table 3 - Option Select Switches ...................................................................... 9
Table 4 - Load Light Indications (Tape Load).................................................. 12
Table 5 - Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 15
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To Order Additional Systems
Call: Your Avaya Communications Sales Representative
1-800-247-7000
or
Avaya Communications Direct
1-800-451-2100
or
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:
9 User-selectable 3.5KHz, 7.0KHz, and 7.0E KHz bandwidth
9 4, 8, 16, or 32 minutes of messages
9 Internal motorized CD-style tape drawer
9 Continuous or triggered message play
9 Modern plastic case design
9 User-friendly controls and indicators
9 Wall-mountable
9 Separate 8Ω and 1KΩ RCA output jacks
9 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.
Dealer name:
Contact person:
Phone:
Address:
Serial number (11 digits):
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.
Monitor
speaker
Main
power
light
Eject
button
Play,
load, and
status
lights
Figure 1 - Front Panel Diagram
Main power light
plugged into an AC outlet and the power switch is on.
Monitor speaker
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
and removal. Momentarily pushing the motorized tape drawer will also
result in a closure.
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– Opens and closes the motorized tape drawer for tape loading
– When lit, indicates the power supply is connected and
– A built-in speaker, useful for previewing the tape while
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Play, Load, and Status lights
Play and Load lights — These lights together indicate the current status
of the unit.
Play Light Load Light Indication
Off Slow flash Unit Empty – no tape, no messages
Off Fast flash Searching tape
Off On (no flash) Loading tape now
On (no flash) Off Playing message now
Slow flash Off Waiting for trigger
Alternating flash Tape load error
Simultaneous flash Hardware error
Table 1 - Play Light + Load Light Indications
Status light — Not used. This light is always off.
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