Skutch Electronics AS-6 User Manual

• Introduction

The AS-6 is the perfect solution for applications that require frequent
prompt recording. The AS-6 allows the user to access their voice system
without tying up valuable phone lines. The unit has both mic and line level
inputs so that a wide variety of audio sources can be used to down load audio
prompts on to your voice system. The AS-6 has an 8 LED audio level meter
and an adjustable INPUT LEVEL control that helps the user make consistent
high quality recordings. The AS-6 does not provide any EQ or tone
adjustments, so all EQ must implemented before the signal is applied to the
AS-6.

A standard single line telephone can be used to monitor the audio
recordings. The MUTE button on the AS-6 allows you to monitor with the
phone without inserting any ambient noises. If you need to have a speaker
type monitor, you can use a phone that has a speakerphone function.

The AS-6 is installed between the telephone line and your voice card.
When local access is required, the TELE-LINE/SIMULATOR switch is
depressed, and the RING UP button can be used to supply a ring signal to the
voice channel. The AS-6 places a BUSY condition on the telephone line
during local access, so that no calls will go unanswered.

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• Installation

1) Connect a modular telephone cord from your voice card to the jack on
the back of the AS-6 labeled VOICE CARD. The jacks on the AS-6 are
wired for RJ-14, which is a 2 line jack. The AS-6 uses the 1st line
position and passes the second through.

2) Connect another modular cord to the jack on the back of the AS-6
labeled TELEPHONE LINE, and connect the other end to your
telephone line jack.

3) Connect the modular cord from a single line telephone to the jack on the
back of the AS-6 labeled PHONE.

4) Connect the power cord from the AS-6 to any standard 110VAC power
outlet.

• Tele-Line/Simulator Modes

The TELE-LINE/SIMULATOR switch determines whether the voice
channel is connected to the AS-6 SIMULATOR or the telephone line. When
the switch is OUT, the voice channel is connected to the telephone line.
When the switch is in, the voice channel is connected to the AS-6
SIMULATOR. The VC IN-USE led indicates if the voice channel is
currently "OFF HOOK" or IN-USE. If the IN-USE light is on, this indicates
that a call is in progress and you should wait until it goes out before
switching the voice channel to the AS-6 SIMULATOR; otherwise you will
interrupt the call.

When you switch to the AS-6 SIMULATOR mode, the AS-6
automatically places a BUSY condition on the telephone line. This insures
that no caller will get a ring-no-answer condition; thus no call will go
unanswered. The BUSY condition is maintained until the AS-6 is switched
back to the TELE-LINE position. The BUSY condition can be disable with a
jumper that is located on the printed circuit board.

• Ring Up

Either the local phone must be "OFF HOOK", or the MUTE switch
must be engaged in order to establish a simulated call. This switch is used to
supply a simulated ring condition to the voice channel. To simulate a ring,
simply depress the switch for approximately 2 seconds then release. If your
voice channel is programmed to answer on 3 rings, you would have to press
the switch three times before the channel would respond.

• Mute

The MUTE switch is used to mute the local telephone so it will not
interfere with recordings. You must also have the MUTE switch engaged if
you wish to operate the simulator without using a local phone. The MUTE
switch must be OUT or disabled if you wish to control your voice system
with the touch tones on the phone.

MUTE switch, activate the external audio source, and use the phone to
monitor the audio from the external audio source. At the end of the prompt,
disengage the MUTE switch and use the touch tones on the phone to
terminate the recording. Repeat this procedure for all prompt recordings. To
terminate the call, make sure the MUTE switch in disengaged and hang up
the local phone. This will simulate a disconnect condition and the voice
channel should immediately disconnect. Change the TELE­LINE/SIMULATE switch to the TELE-LINE position.

• Output

This 1/8" phone jack is an audio output jack. It allows you to make
cassette recordings of messages from your voice system. To use it simply
connect a patch cord from the jack to the mic input on your cassette recorder.
This jack can also be used as an audio input if desired. In this case you
should drive it with an earphone output with adjustable volume.

• Level Meter

The level meter shows the audio level that is present at the phone line
input to your voice channel. It is calibrated so that the "0" is at the -10dbm
level. This is the normal audio level on phone lines.

• Audio Inputs

The MIC jack is a 1/8" phone jack. It is designed to accept MIC level
inputs. When a MIC is connected to this jack the LINE jack is automatically
disconnected. Use the INPUT LEVEL control to adjust the appropriate
volume.

The LINE level input is used for pre-amp level audio sources. The
INPUT LEVEL control is used to adjust to the desired level.

• Tech Support - 916-786-6186

If you have any problems getting the unit to work properly feel free to
give us a call. Technical Support is available between the hours of 7:30 AM
and 4:30 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

• Simulator Operation

This is an example how you would use the AS-6 in your application.
First connect an external audio source with the pre-recorded audio prompts to
either the MIC or LINE inputs. Change the TELE-LINE/SIMULATOR
switch to the SIMULATOR position. Disengage the MUTE switch. Pick up
the local phone and momentarily depress the RING UP switch to activate the
voice channel. At this point you should hear the initial voice prompt from
your voice system. Use the touch tones on your phone to route the voice
system to record a prompt. Upon starting the recording process, engage the