Sonifex NICA X, Reference Manual

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NICA X Reference Manual
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ONTENTS
Warranty And Safety Information ...................................................................................................... i
Warranty and Liability.......................................................................................................... i
Returning the Warranty Card ................................................................................................ ii
Unpacking the NICA X.......................................................................................................... ii
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment ..................................................................................... ii
Fuse Rating ........................................................................................................................ ii
Power Cable and Connection................................................................................................. ii
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 - Overview.................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 - Coding Standards .............................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 - Line Interfaces .................................................................................................. 1
1.2 - Model Numbers And Specifications................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Connection Details And Indicators ...................................................................................... 3
2.1 - Power ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 - X.21 Ports .................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 - ISDN S Bus................................................................................................................. 3
2.4 - RS232 Remote Control Port .......................................................................................... 3
2.5 - Auxiliary RS232 Data Port ........................................................................................... 3
2.6 - Audio Inputs And Outputs............................................................................................. 3
2.7 - External Inputs ........................................................................................................... 4
2.8 - External Outputs ......................................................................................................... 5
2.9 - Headphone Monitor And Level Indicators ........................................................................ 5
2.10 - Power Indicator ......................................................................................................... 5
2.11 - Frame Indicators - CH1, CH2....................................................................................... 5
2.12 - Loop Indicator ........................................................................................................... 5
2.13 - Call Indicators ........................................................................................................... 5
2.14 - IMUX Indicator .......................................................................................................... 5
2.15 - Backup Indicator ....................................................................................................... 5
2.16- Level Indicators.......................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Operation........................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 - Codec Configuration..................................................................................................... 6
3.1.1 - apt-X100 Codec Specifics ................................................................................... 6
3.1.1.1 - Modes For apt-X100 ................................................................................ 6
3.1.1.2 - Coding Delays......................................................................................... 6
3.1.1.3 – Auto Synchronisation .............................................................................. 7
3.1.1.4 - CLEAR Mode ........................................................................................... 7
3.1.1.5 - IMUX Mode............................................................................................. 7
3.1.1.6 - Stereo/Mono Operation ............................................................................ 7
3.1.1.7 - Auxiliary Data ......................................................................................... 7
3.1.1.8 - Compatibility .......................................................................................... 8
3.1.2 - MPEGL2/G.722 Codec Specifics ........................................................................... 8
3.1.2.1 - Modes For MPEGL2 .................................................................................. 8
3.1.2.2 – G.722 Coding ......................................................................................... 8
3.1.2.3 - MPEGL2 Coding....................................................................................... 8
3.1.2.4 - Coding Delays......................................................................................... 8
3.1.2.5 - Stereo/Mono Operation ............................................................................ 9
3.1.2.6 - Compatibility .......................................................................................... 9
3.1.2.7 - Auxiliary Data ......................................................................................... 9
3.1.3 - Loop Back ........................................................................................................ 9
3.1.4 - CH1 Mic Or Line Input ........................................................................................ 9
3.1.5 – Mono Mix Of L & R Audio Inputs.......................................................................... 9
3.1.6 - X21 Clock Source .............................................................................................. 10
3.2 - X21 Breakout Port (NICA X-2 only) ................................................................................ 10
3.3 - Dip Switches – NICA X-1 .............................................................................................. 10
3.4 - Audio Inputs And Outputs............................................................................................. 11
3.4.1 - Audio Option Modules ........................................................................................ 11
3.5 - F1 & F2 Programmable Function Keys ............................................................................ 11
3.6 - External Inputs ........................................................................................................... 12
3.7 - External Outputs ......................................................................................................... 12
3.8 - Pin Protection.............................................................................................................. 13
3.9 - Remote/Inband Control ................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 4 ISDN Terminal Adapter Configuration ................................................................................. 14
4.1 - Data Rate ................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 - Multiple Subscriber Numbering - MSN ............................................................................ 14
4.3 - B Channel Mapping ...................................................................................................... 14
4.4 - Sub Addressing ........................................................................................................... 14
4.5 - Call In Permit.............................................................................................................. 15
4.6 - Dialling Prefix.............................................................................................................. 15
4.7 - Timeout ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.8 - Buzzer On Call In/Drop ................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 5 Front Panel Control .......................................................................................................... 16