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Summary of Contents for RoadRunner

Page 1: ...RoadRunner U S E R S G U I D E Users Guide ...

Page 2: ...Users Guide for Software Revision 2 0 MUSICAM USA Corporate Computer Systems Inc 670 North Beers Street Building 4 Holmdel NJ 07733 USA Phone 732 739 5600 Fax 732 739 1818 http www musicamusa com First Printing February 2000 MUSICAM USA Part Number 605500M ...

Page 3: ...a and Germany Only 20 Service Provider ID SPID Number North America Only 21 Identification ID Number North America Only 22 Multiple Subscriber Number MSN LDN Europe Only 22 Local Check North America Only 22 LLC State 22 Sub Address EAZ Germany And Interface Mode 22 Reset 23 Terminal Adapter TA201 and TA301 Configuration for North America24 Selecting Country and Switch Type 24 Service Provider ID S...

Page 4: ...Inputs And Relay Outputs 58 Hot Keys 58 Software Maintenance and Upgrading 59 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Defaults 60 Keypad Beeper and Display Brightness 61 Troubleshooting 62 Audio Problems 62 No Audio in Loopback 62 No Audio when Connected to Another Codec 63 Echo 65 Connection Problems ISDN 65 Connection Problems Non ISDN 67 TA101 Setup 68 TA201 TA301 Setup 70 Control Problems 71 Appendix ...

Page 5: ... also included RoadRunner can send and receive up to 20 kHz monaural audio transparently over digital transmission systems and is compatible with more codecs than any other similar device RoadRunner can send the same audio program to two locations simultaneously RoadRunner also contains ample memory to support upgrades to its algorithm suite and operating system as developments and improvements oc...

Page 6: ...er any digital facility that accepts V 35 X 21 or RS422 interfaces in addition to ISDN RoadRunner s built in auto dialer can be used to make all connections when using any one of MUSICAM USA s available ISDN terminal adapters RoadRunner s speed dial directory holds up to 256 entries Each entry not only holds the numbers to dial but also all configuration and connection information making the RoadR...

Page 7: ...4 kb s line In addition the RoadRunner can provide bi directional 20 kHz monaural audio transparently over a single ISDN line at 112 or 128 kb s Ancillary data is supported at all bit rates with any MPEG algorithm RoadRunner is easy to use The RoadRunner front panel controls have been kept to a minimum are simple to use and are clearly labeled The front panel controls include mixing levels for thr...

Page 8: ...amusa com or we can send you an upgrade kit This prevents your RoadRunner from becoming obsolete CODEC Compression Algorithms There are currently three coding algorithms used in the RoadRunner Each has its advantages and disadvantages Which algorithm you use depends on a number of factors including desired audio quality delay and compatibility with other codecs ISO MPEG Layer III ISO MPEG Layer II...

Page 9: ...el The essential advantages of G 722 are its compatibility with most other codecs and very low delay times The main disadvantages are its limited audio fidelity poor signal to noise ratio and poor cascading Broadcast Capabilities The RoadRunner can be configured to send the same audio program to two different locations simultaneously In addition the RoadRunner s decoder can receive the return audi...

Page 10: ...Loopback Mode When in this mode you can test all audio input and output connections When your RoadRunner is in the loopback mode and all audio connections have been made properly you should hear any audio input to the RoadRunner at the output of the RoadRunner Please remember that for normal operation the RoadRunner must not be in loopback mode RoadRunner Connections RoadRunner s connection to the...

Page 11: ...onductor cable The S T interface the RoadRunner side requires an 6 conductor cable Two non TA digital interfaces are also available for the RoadRunner The DIF101 interface is used for connecting transmission systems using X 21 RS422 RS449 or RS530 interfaces The DIF102 interface connects to transmission systems using the V 35 protocol All audio inputs and outputs are through industry standard conn...

Page 12: ...one 2 5 BACK LIT LCD DISPLAY Displays all control functions and modes 6 INPUT 3 LEVEL CONTROL Adjusts level of mic line input 3 7 HEADPHONE 1 OUTPUT 1 4 Headphone output 8 HEADPHONE 2 OUTPUT 1 4 Headphone output 9 RELAY STATUS INDICATORS LED relay and cue status indicators 10 STATUS INDICATORS LED RoadRunner status indicators 11 NAVIGATION KEYS LCD Menu navigation keypad 12 ALPHANUMERIC KEYPAD Con...

Page 13: ...tal interface module or ISDN terminal adapter 9 FAN Cooling fan for reliable operation 10 DC POWER INPUT Input for DC power 11 POWER CONNECTOR AC Mains power connector 12 POWER SWITCH Power switch You can connect a professional quality low impedance microphone directly to either XLR microphone input on the front panel A microphone can also be connected to the mic line input on the rear panel setti...

Page 14: ...l output levels are fixed at 0 dBu relative to input levels no insertion gain loss A 9 pin connector for RS232 ancillary data remote control and software maintenance is included as is a 25 pin connector for the four optically isolated inputs and relay outputs In addition one slot can hold any of the plug in digital interface modules available from MUSICAM USA Available modules include ISDN Termina...

Page 15: ...nstalled in the slot in the rear of the RoadRunner You should make certain that the module is installed correctly not forced and has been securely fastened using the provided screws You should not attempt to operate the RoadRunner if the DIF has not been properly installed and secured Once installed the DIF module and interface type must be selected on the RoadRunner menu for proper operation Main...

Page 16: ...known as RS530 interface specification is in general a very complex specification The general specification allows a mechanism for communication between the customer equipment and the network This communication path can be used for things such as dialing A sub set of the specification called the leased circuit used here restricts the interconnection to only clock and data and a very simple control...

Page 17: ...cal specification but requires an adapter cable to convert the DB15 connector to the connector specified in the V 35 specification The connector and the pin out chosen for the V 35 interface in the RoadRunner are a common deviant found in many systems An adapter cable is available from MUSICAM USA or distributors or can be made following the diagram found in Appendix B It is important to remember ...

Page 18: ...Terminal Adapter plugs directly into the RoadRunner and provides an S T interface to ISDN The S T interface requires an NT 1 which must be provided by the user for North American operation Elsewhere the service provider supplies the NT 1 The TA201 is pre programmed with the ISDN configurations for all countries and can be used everywhere without the need for changing ROM chips Country selection is...

Page 19: ...RoadRunner U S E R S G U I D E 15 Maint Dig I F Type TA301 ...

Page 20: ... again If a V 35 or X 21 interface is used and an external TA V35XTA or X 21XTA is not selected the ON LINE lamp will remain illuminated The RoadRunner is fully configured and controlled using the built in keypad and display In addition a full set of remote control commands is included so that your RoadRunner can be operated from a PC or terminal The following sections discuss configuration and pr...

Page 21: ...n and for dialing Each of the 12 keys associated with the alphanumeric portion of the keypad represent up to four different characters Multiple presses of the same key select different characters Please note the QZ1 key is also the space key Spaces are not entered using multiple presses of the right arrow key The left and right arrow keys are used in conjunction with the alphanumeric keys to move ...

Page 22: ...and press ENTER You can also use the remote control command CIF from a terminal or computer Select V 35XTA or X 21XTA only if your external TA is capable of recognizing DTR or CON signals for call termination This allows you to terminate a connection from the front panel of the RoadRunner You can also toggle the sense of the DTR line using the DIFx01 DTR CON sequence If your external TA cannot rec...

Page 23: ... and an external NT 1 is not needed The TA101 requires country specific ROM chips for use in different countries Please contact MUSICAM USA CCS Europe or your local distributor for information if you plan to take your RoadRunner to a different country Probably the most confusing aspect of ISDN codecs is configuring the Terminal Adapter for the ISDN in your area This is especially true in North Ame...

Page 24: ...h governs both Use the menu branch TA101 Setup Sw Type then select the appropriate switch type The CSW command is used for setting the switch type from a terminal In North America four switch types are available 5E6 is used for AT T Custom Point to Point ISDN version 5E6 or earlier This selection is not used for AT T National ISDN regardless of version number 5E8 is used for AT T Custom Point to P...

Page 25: ...witch is running software version 5E9 1 in National ISDN configuration you must contact MUSICAM USA technical support Service Provider ID SPID Number North America Only For most areas in North American the TA must be told the SPID number of the calling ISDN line that is the line connected to the RoadRunner The ISDN service provider in your area provides this number It is important to remember that...

Page 26: ...so set the Local Check values Local check tells the TA101 which internal buffers to check for the ID number To set this parameter branch down TA101 Setup Lcl Chk and select the B channel then enter the number of the buffer that contains the ID number You can use the CLC command from the terminal The Local Check values for B channel 1 must be T5 and for B channel 2 must be T6 If IDs are not used lo...

Page 27: ...ommand TA101 Setup Reset is used to reset the internal terminal adapter and to check if the SPID and ID numbers have been entered correctly for North American operation The reset process takes from 20 to 40 seconds to complete and the response will be flash for 2 seconds on the top line of the LCD display The following responses are possible SP1 OK SP2 OK SPID 1 and SPID 2 initialized properly SP1...

Page 28: ... true in North America where there are several local flavors of ISDN that are all provisioned differently Elsewhere configuration of the terminal adapter may be as simple as insuring the proper country is selected In North America the ISDN service provider must supply certain information to correctly configure the Terminal Adapter ISDN flavor e g National ISDN or Custom Service Provider Identifica...

Page 29: ... to 20 ISDN SPID location configurations for later recall To set the SPID number using the keypad go down the branch TAx01 Setup N America SPID selecting the desired B channel and enter the SPID number Please note also that each TA supports 2 basic rate ISDN B channels so if your service provider gave you two SPID numbers you must enter both of them one for each B channel Use the CSI command to se...

Page 30: ...the PTT central office The ISDN service provider will give this information to you You only need to set the switch type once for each TA since the switch governs both B channels in an ISDN line Select TA201 Setup country Sw type where country Germany France UK or Japan then select the appropriate switch type Germany only either DSS1 or 1TR6 The CCC command is used for selecting the country and the...

Page 31: ...rs to the same ISDN bus For every terminal adapter you need two sub addresses EAZ numbers one for each 64 kb s channel numbers between 1 and 8 TA201 Setup country Sub addr or use the CSA command The RoadRunner s interface mode has a different meaning for the TA201 terminal adapter when not used in North America Some ISDN implementations in some countries require LLC Low Layer Compatibility to be t...

Page 32: ...erful feature when less than ideal lines are used Remember however that when this feature is enabled only the calling RoadRunner can terminate the connection Also note that the RoadRunner will only attempt to redial for the number of times for which REDIAL is set The CRD command Redial Maint Dig I F Redial sets how many times the RoadRunner will attempt to establish connection before giving up The...

Page 33: ...enue you have only to recall that setup the next time you return to that venue All relevant parameters are saved TA type country switch type SPID and ID numbers local check values sub addresses etc Saving Current TA Configuration To save the current TA configuration use the keypad sequence TA Type Save Where TA Type is the installed terminal adapter type either TA101 TA201 or TA301 When prompted u...

Page 34: ... the configuration using the keypad sequence TA Type Recall and scroll through the table entries using the left and right arrow keys To erase a table entry or clear the entire table use the keypad sequences Maint TA Cnfgr Del entry or Maint TA Cnfgr Clear all From a terminal use the CTD command to clear one or all stored TA configurations Audio I O and Level Adjustments The RoadRunner contains a t...

Page 35: ...able for each headphone circuit Although the RoadRunner is a monaural device the headphone connectors are designed for stereo headphones and audio is sent to both ears Do not use monaural headphones with two conductor plugs Balanced line level return audio as well as unbalanced line level local and return audio outputs are available on the rear panel The output levels are fixed at 0 dBu at nominal...

Page 36: ...the keypad sequence Sys LB Loopback to set the loopback mode or the CSL command to set the loopback mode from a terminal or computer The loopback bit rate selection is automatic and determined by the current encoder bit rate FOR NORMAL OPERATION THE LOOPBACK MODE MUST BE SET TO NONE To return the RoadRunner to normal operation use the keypad sequence Sys LB None note When in single line mode the l...

Page 37: ...figurations and finally how to connect Encoder and Decoder Algorithms Since no single algorithm is ideal for all applications the RoadRunner offers several different algorithm sample rate bit rate combinations each with advantages and disadvantages In addition the full range of available algorithms insures that your RoadRunner can connect with the widest number of codecs The table below compares s...

Page 38: ...4 kb s use 24 kHz sampling if it is supported by the far end codec At 56 or 64 kb s using 24 kHz sampling MUSICAM delivers a bandwidth of 10 5 kHz with exceptional signal to noise figures and minimal artifacts At this bit rate MUSICAM is ideal for all voice applications and delivers satisfactory performance for many music applications MUSICAM cascades well and the sound quality does not degrade wi...

Page 39: ... Even at high bit rates Layer III has long delay does not cascade as well as MUSICAM and is adversely affected by post processing In some applications Layer III may provide better perceived audio than industry standard Layer II but in most applications MUSICAM has been judged to be the superior algorithm Quick Setup The RoadRunner offers three ways of configuring the encoder and decoder Quick Setu...

Page 40: ...for MPEG Layer 3 and 24 kHz sampling for MPEG Layer 2 If G 722 is selected as the algorithm you will not be given a choice of sample rates Encoder Bit Rate EBR For best results you should select the highest bit rate available end to end and appropriate to your application If G 722 is selected as the algorithm you will only be given a choice of 56 or 64 kb s Encoder line format ELI At 56 or 64 kb s...

Page 41: ... with any algorithm bit rate and sample rate combination in a like manner First use the arrow keys to highlight Operation press ENTER Select desired algorithm MPEGL2 press ENTER Select Setup Seq press ENTER Select the desired sample rate 24 press ENTER Select the desired bit rate 128 press ENTER Select two line operation L1L2 press ENTER This completes the configuration of your RoadRunner Quick St...

Page 42: ...p the encoder is configured identically as in the Quick Setup but the decoder is configured manually Decoder Configuration To access the decoder configuration menu select Advanced Decoder and follow the sequence to select independent operation algorithm and line format Other advanced configuration parameters are available using the menu sequence Other selections include mute channel select ACE sca...

Page 43: ...me For example you can send audio at 64 kb s and receive audio at 128 kb s but not at 112 kb s since a different basic rate is used You cannot mix 56 and 64 kb s basic rates Decoder algorithm DAL A detailed discussion of the available algorithms is found in an earlier section When operating independently the algorithm used can be different for each direction of transmission Decoder line format DLI...

Page 44: ... be configured differently from the encoder you must select Decoder Independent YES to proceed Select INDEP press ENTER Select YES press ENTER Select desired decoder algorithm MPEGL2 press ENTER Select Setup Seq press ENTER Select desired bit rate 128 press ENTER Select line format L1L2 press ENTER You have now completed the setup of your RoadRunner to have different send and receive parameters Se...

Page 45: ...e note that some Telos Zephyr codec models may not be compatible in all modes with the RoadRunner The following configurations have been pre loaded into RoadRunner When connecting to a non MUSICAM USA or CCS Audio Products codec you must use a Decoder Independent configuration If connecting to a CDQPrima or Prima LT use the Prima equivalent Quick Configuration on the CDQPrima setting the encoder a...

Page 46: ...Line 1 No 9 L2 64 32YES QS 64 32 MPEGL2 Line 1 Yes 10 L2 64 48NO QS 64 48 MPEGL2 Line 1 No 8 11 L2 64 48YES QS 64 48 MPEGL2 Line 1 Yes 25 xmit L2MONO rcv L2 64 48 12 L2112 32NO QS 112 32 MPEGL2 2 Line No 23 13 L2112 32YES QS 112 32 MPEGL2 2 Line Yes 14 L2112 48NO QS 112 48 MPEGL2 2 Line No 34 17 15 L2112 48YES QS 112 48 MPEGL2 2 Line Yes 26 xmit L2MONO128 rcv L2 56 48 16 L2128 32NO QS 128 32 MPEGL...

Page 47: ...S 112 48 Layer 3 2 Line No 35 L3112 48YES QS 112 48 Layer 3 2 Line Yes 36 L3128 32NO QS 128 32 Layer 3 2 Line No 37 L3128 32YES QS 128 32 Layer 3 2 Line Yes 38 L3128 48NO QS 128 48 Layer 3 2 Line No 39 L3128 48YES QS 128 48 Layer 3 2 Line Yes 40 G 722 56NO QS 56 16 G 722 Line 1 No 5 6 xmit G 722 rcv G 722 56 32 41 G 722 56YES QS 56 16 G 722 Line 1 Yes 42 G 722 64NO QS 64 16 G 722 Line 1 No 7 xmit ...

Page 48: ...ing through a PBX system the numbers will have to be edited EXAMPLE 3 SETUP USING QUICK CONFIGURATIONS In this example we will be connecting to a codec not made by MUSICAM USA bit we want to get the best possible audio quality We have chosen to use MUSICAM enhanced MPEG Layer 2 at 128 kb s 48 kHz sampling Since we will be connecting to another manufacturers codec we need to set the decoder to inde...

Page 49: ... front panel keypad for dialing only with an internal terminal adapter To dial from a terminal use the CDI command and use the CHU command to hang up Speed Dialing The only difference between speed dialing and Quick Configurations is that the Speed Dial entries have phone numbers associated with them and Quick Configurations do not As with Quick Configurations all Speed Dial entries set all releva...

Page 50: ...en established press the END key followed by the ENTER key to hang up Maintaining the Speed Dial directory will be discussed in the next chapter Call Termination No matter how a connection was established manually using Speed Dial or initiated from a far end codec a call is terminated by pressing the END button selecting the lines to drop and the pressing the ENTER button ...

Page 51: ... In addition it is also possible to monitor the return audio from either of the two locations and instantly switch between them You can even send the audio from one far end location to the other mixing in local audio Set the encoder to the desired algorithm and sample rate You must use either 56 or 64 kb s when using internal terminal adapters and set the encoder line format to Line 1 Set the deco...

Page 52: ... is lost you do not lose audio The decoder independent NO mode allows the encoder to reconfigure to 64 kb s as soon as the decoder senses that only 64 kb s of information is present There will be a reduction in fidelity but audio will not be lost This mode works for all MPEG Layer 2 algorithms when connecting to any product manufactured by MUSICAM USA or CCS Audio Products A second layer of error ...

Page 53: ...oder Sine Detector should be used only when using test equipment to evaluate codec performance For normal operation the sine detector should be OFF The state of the Sine Detector is toggled using the ESD command or the keypad sequence Advanced Encoder Sine Det Only MPEG Layer 2 algorithms support the Sine Detector function Header and Status Bits ISO Header bits There are five user settable ISO hea...

Page 54: ...ng existing entries and deleting entries is simple The RoadRunner even uses system snapshots to create both Quick Configurations and Speed Dial entries There are three different ways of creating a table entry You can use System Snapshots edit an existing entry to create a new one or you can create an entry manually Remember that the only difference between a Quick Configuration and a Speed Dial en...

Page 55: ...nce the parameter you wish to change is displayed press ENTER to change it Pressing the up arrow will save the change and overwrite the current parameter value Note that the ID number is not changed EXAMPLE 4 Editing A Quick Configuration In this example we need to change the phone number of a pre programmed test configuration so we can work through a PBX system In this example we are also going t...

Page 56: ...adRunner will return the ID number of the new entry If you enter the character as the phone number the entry will be saved as a non dialing Quick Configuration EXAMPLE 5 Manually creating a Speed Dial entry In this example we will manually create a speed dial entry to broadcast to two locations using Layer 3 and receive from the second location using G 722 To illustrate the use of placeholders we ...

Page 57: ...In this case we require two one placeholder for line 1 and an ISDN number for line 2 Select 2 at the Num of s prompt press ENTER Enter the character as a placeholder for the first line Press ENTER Enter the ISDN phone number to dial on the second line press ENTER The RoadRunner will return the ID number of the newly created Speed Dial entry Deleting Quick Configurations and Speed Dial Entries Alth...

Page 58: ...ranslated into user defined actions Logic Language LL handles the conversion of events such as connect state or button pushes into actions such as relay closures LL is a simple but powerful language based on this event to action logic designed specifically for RoadRunner monitor and control On the RoadRunner there are various inputs called events One class of events is switch closures which can be...

Page 59: ...nel connector is used for both remote control and ancillary data and two modes of ancillary data are supported you must first provision the port for proper operation The three port modes are MUX Mode This mode allows both near and far end remote control as well as far end relay contact closures NOMUX Mode The RoadRunner uses the NOMUX mode for RS232 data transfer meaning that the ancillary data is...

Page 60: ...Fmt to select the Encoder format and the sequence Ancillary Data Layer 2 Fmt Dec Fmt to select the Decoder format From a terminal use the EAF and DAF commands Remote Control The RoadRunner can be connected to a computer or terminal for remote control operation Any terminal emulation program for PC Macintosh or Sun can be used as long as VT 100 emulation no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit is supp...

Page 61: ...nd Echo should be set to YES It may be necessary to set Protocol to YES if you are controlling the RoadRunner from within another program or application Far End Remote Control With an attached terminal you can do the following 1 you can control your RoadRunner 2 you can control a far end RoadRunner and 3 you can control a far end Prima series codec Far end remote control is only possible when both...

Page 62: ...pressing the buttons 1 through 4 on the front panel keypad The far end relays will toggle for as long as the buttons are held down By default the LEDs R1 through R4 will light when the local relays are closed thus giving visual cues As with the optical inputs these factory default functions can be changed using LL Please note that there are certain conditions that must be met for the relays to fun...

Page 63: ...d this and all other software module versions can be displayed at any time using the Maint General Version sequence or the MVN command Please remember that not all software modules have the same version number The terminal adapter software version can be displayed with the sequence TAx01 Setup country Version Upgrading your RoadRunner s software is easy and requires only an IBM compatible PC and a...

Page 64: ...reloaded using the keypad sequence Maint General Set dflts using the CDF command or by performing a 1 reset This will restore all factory default settings and will restore a default configuration that is known to work The 1 reset is used when the keypad does not respond and is performed by the following steps Turn the RoadRunner off Turn the RoadRunner on while pressing the 1 button Release the 1 ...

Page 65: ...d each time a key is pressed In some applications it may be necessary to mute this beep and this can be done using the keypad sequence Maint Beeper or the MBX command The display contrast can also be adjusted over a wide range for ease of viewing at any angle and under varying lighting conditions Use the keypad sequence Maint Contrast or the CCV command to adjust the display ...

Page 66: ... all the equipment at the other end and even pilot error Before we step through the process of isolating the problem there are a few basic procedures to get out of the way First whenever experiencing any problems you should reboot not only your RoadRunner but the codec at the other end as well If rebooting does not clear the problem try resetting to factory defaults and reconfiguring The procedure...

Page 67: ...Audio Out Mute 1 Check level settings 2 Certain phantom power supplies and microphone pre amps require that the cable shielding be lifted at one end 1 Only 64 or 128 kb s is allowed in loopback No Audio when Connected to Another Codec After you are certain that you have established a connection with a far end codec at the proper bit rate you should be framed and have bi directional audio To determ...

Page 68: ...der must be set to Independent YES when connecting to non MUSICAM USA codecs 1 Check encoder decoder algorithms match on both ends 1 Insure combination is supported Low sample rate with high bit rate is not supported Connection established framed in one direction may have audio in one direction Decoder independent Sample rate not valid Bit rate not supported by service Line format mismatch 1 Check...

Page 69: ...cturer to introduce echo into the audio If you are hearing echo your own audio coming back with a slight delay it must be something external to the codec The most common causes of echo are open microphone speaker feedback or improper mixer configurations at the far end In very rare instances feedback may be caused by Connection Problems ISDN Connection problems are harder to troubleshoot since mor...

Page 70: ...clear the problem contact your service provider They will perform a BERT test which will most likely show no errors Unfortunately a standard BERT test is only run for 15 minutes and will only show background errors which do not affect the performance of the RoadRunner Burst errors or errors on the signaling channel the D channel will cause problems and are not found easily Ask your service provide...

Page 71: ...ormation it may be possible to isolate the cause of the trouble or at least which end of the connection is requesting the termination Connection Problems Non ISDN The RoadRunner can be used with non ISDN transmission systems such as dedicated 56 kb s or 64 kb s lines fractional T1 and satellite When using multiple lines to get higher transmission rates it is imperative that the lines be ordered an...

Page 72: ... configured correctly the CS RD TD and CD indicators should be illuminated and the RS indicator should not If you can connect and frame on each line individually but not when using multiple lines then you should verify the above with your service provider before calling MUSICAM USA for assistance You may have to use a decoder independent configuration TA101 Setup The most common problems that Road...

Page 73: ... If your switch software is AT T National ISDN version 5E9 1 then your TA101 cannot be used Please contact MUSICAM USA for a replacement terminal adapter 5ESS Custom If you service provider says you have Custom ISDN you must have point to point Point to multipoint will not work with the TA101 terminal adapter Software version 5E6 or earlier Set the switch type to 5E6 SPID numbers are not used your...

Page 74: ...o be sure your service is provisioned properly is to FAX Appendix F to your service provider The TA201 is an international terminal adapter that can be used anywhere ISDN is supported without changing ROM chips The TA301 is similar to the TA201 except that it contains a built in NT 1 and therefore is for North American operation only In order to set up the TA201 301 terminal adapter properly in No...

Page 75: ...vice provider do not put a 1 in front of the SPID number Select NI1 as the switch type In any of the above cases if SPID numbers are used ID numbers are also used You must use a seven digit ID number when using a TA201 TA301 Very early versions of the TA201 301 did not support 56 kb s operation MUSICAM USA will be happy to upgrade any of these early units if you require 56 kb s connectivity Contro...

Page 76: ...RoadRunner U S E R S G U I D E 72 error message when configuring or speed dialing arguments for command Incorrect line bit sample rate algorithm mode combination 1 Insure correct settings ...

Page 77: ...me Ground 8 GND 2 TD A 9 TD B 3 CON A 10 CON B 4 RD A 11 RD B 5 IND A 12 IND B 6 RET A 13 RET B 7 BYT A 14 BYT B 15 not connected DIF 102 V 35 DB15F connector both connectors on card wired as follows Pin Function Pin Function 1 Frame Ground 8 GND 2 TD A 9 TD B 3 RTS 10 DTR 4 RD A 11 RD B 5 not connected 12 RLSD 6 RET A 13 RET B 7 TET A 14 TET B 15 CTS Appendices a ...

Page 78: ...sed 21 OPA 14 Relay A common 10 OPB 22 OPB 15 Relay B normally open 11 OPC 16 Relay B normally closed 23 OPC 3 Relay B common 12 OPD 24 OPD 4 Relay C normally open 5 Relay C normally closed 17 Relay C common 18 Relay D normally open 19 Relay D normally closed 6 Relay D common 20 25 Ground 12 13 5 VDC Remote Control Software Upgrade 2 TD 3 RD 5 Gnd ...

Page 79: ...SDN Southwestern Bell 800 992 ISDN US West 800 246 5226 or 303 896 8301 Wiltel 918 588 5069 North American ISDN Provisioning In an effort to make ISDN ordering and provisioning as easy as possible we recommend faxing the following five pages to your ISDN service provider If provisioned as shown on these pages your IDSN circuit will work with your RoadRunner regardless of terminal adapter used If g...

Page 80: ...ata channel set to any this tells the switch that you may use both B channels simultaneously The Any tells the switch that either B channel can be used for data n Terminal type is Type A Basic Terminal this tells the switch you are a basic ISDN terminal n Display set to Yes this tells the switch that you have display capabilities n Call appearance quantity set to 1 this tells the switch that you w...

Page 81: ...channels set to 2 Actual User settings this tells the switch that you are an actual user and may use both B channels simultaneously n Circuit switched data set to 2 circuit switched data channel set to any this tells the switch that you may use both B channels simultaneously The Any tells the switch that either B channel can be used for data n Terminal type is Type A Basic Terminal this tells the ...

Page 82: ...list any additional data features required specify long distance carrier AT T 5ESS National ISDN 2B1Q line code 2B D line Standard B1 circuit switched voice data B2 circuit switched voice data D signaling only set MTERM to 2 set CHNL to 2 ACT USR to Y set CSD to 2 CSD CHL to ANY set TERMTYP to TYPE A DISPLAY to Y set CSD limit to 2 set CA PREF to I Optional multipoint different DN for each B chann...

Page 83: ...tional ISDN 1 protocol Set the service profile identification SPID suffix to 1 this tells the switch that the digit following your telephone number will be 1 The SPID format is area code 7 digit number 1 00 Set the Terminal Endpoint Identifier TEI to Dynamic this tells the switch that you can accept any TEI value from 64 to 126 Set Ring to Yes this tells the switch to send an alerting message to y...

Page 84: ...r layer compatibility set data option PROVCGS CMDATA calling subaddress set data option PROVCDS CMDATA called subaddress B2 set circuit switch to YES set BEARER RESTRICTION to NOPMD no packet functional version 2 PVC 2 set SPID SUFFIX to 1 set TEI to DYNAMIC set RING to YES set MAXKEYS to 10 set EKTS to NO set data option PROVLLC CMDATA lower layer compatibility set data option PROVCGS CMDATA call...

Page 85: ...al Edit Dir Add Entry ACE Del Entry Encoder Sine Detector Del All ISO Header Independent setup sequence Advanced Decoder Audio Out Mute ACE Copy Swap Status Bits Type Hot Key Auto Answer Dig I F Autp Reconnect Dial Time Out Maint Redial Port Baud Virtual Action Remote Control Protocol Print Event Echo Logic Language Set Timer Stop Timer Delete Entry Program TA Configuration Clear All L2 Fmt Displa...

Page 86: ...ng 4 Holmdel NJ 07733 U S A Attention Warranty Repair During the first year after the date of purchase all labor and materials will be provided without charge There shall be no warranty for either parts or labor after the expiration of 1 year from the date of purchase Units must be returned postage pre paid It is recommended that the unit be insured and securely packed when shipped Units returned ...

Page 87: ...IVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHERS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL MUSICAM USA OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF DATA COMMUNICATIONS LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE ...

Page 88: ...allation 11 RS422 7 11 RS449 11 Selection 16 44 Terminal adapter 6 Terminal adapters 4 V 35 7 12 X 21 7 12 Encoder 30 Advanced setup 33 Header bits 34 Quick setup 32 Sine detector 34 Status 32 Factory defaults Reset 44 Front panel 3 7 8 Indicators 4 Keypad 4 Help 41 Hot keys 15 Input Balanced 3 Level 29 Level select 28 Line 3 7 9 28 Microphone 3 7 9 28 Mixing 10 Opto isolator 10 Remote control 7 1...

Page 89: ...7 Configuration memory 27 28 Connections 7 Country selection 13 17 23 24 EAZ 20 ID 18 19 23 Interface mode 21 25 LEDs 7 LLC 20 23 25 Local check 18 20 MSN 20 24 Redial 26 Reset 21 24 25 SPID 18 19 23 Sub address 20 25 Switch type 18 22 24 TA101 6 13 17 TA201 6 13 22 24 TA301 7 13 22 Time out 26 Version 27 Terminal Adapter Inband 21 Troubleshooting Audio 45 Connections 48 50 Control 54 Terminal ada...

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