Musicam FieldFone II, User Manual

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Introduction
ieldFone II

offers high quality, full duplex remote audio feeds
using a single analog telephone line, thus eliminating the need for
multiple phone lines or special ISDN lines. FieldFone II is a self-
contained unit that requires no special interfaces for audio input
or output. Connection to the telephone network is also simple using the
supplied cable. Your FieldFone II has been designed to connect to
another
FieldFone II
or to any other MUSICAM USA POTS codec, such
as
FieldFone
, or to the rack mountable
StudioFone
.
FieldFone II
is
ideally suited for temporary field applications as well as repetitive
operation from fixed sites and enables you to file fast-breaking reports,
interviews, cover live events, etc.
Key Features
he
FieldFone II
is a complete package, housed in a rugged case,
complete with fold-away handle. The complete
FieldFone II
package weighs under 4.3 kg (9.5 pounds). Included inside this
case is a state-of-the-art 33.6 kb/s modem with auto-answer, auto
redial, auto data rate fallback, continuous line condition monitoring,
and built-in telephone speed dialer. In addition, the
FieldFone II
has a
telephone directory capable of storing 256 40—digit telephone numbers.
Connection to the telephone network is through a built-in industry-
standard RJ-11 jack.
FieldFone II uses state-of-the-art compression technology to provide
high quality full duplex audio feeds from any location with an
available analog dial-up phone line. Bandwidth selection is automatic
and based on connect rate. The only user adjustments are input and
output levels. In addition, MUSICAM USA’ s unique Sound-Shaper™
circuitry gives you the ability to tailor FieldFone II ‘s compression
characteristics to your application. FieldFone II ‘s FLASH-ROM based
processor allows for field upgrades should new or improved control
software or coding algorithms be developed.
Full duplex communications can be assured under varying line
conditions with the use of several MUSICAM USA innovations. In
addition to normal operation at 33.6 kb/s, the FieldFone II can operate
at lower baud rates with the same outstanding signal-to-noise ratio, but
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