User manual ELK PRODUCTS ELK-129

[. . . ] Computer Sound Card Interface ELK-129 The ELK-129 Computer Sound Card Interface allows a computer's speaker output to be used as one of the tools for programming the ELK Recordable Modules, such as the ELK-120, ELK-124, or ELK-MV480. The included shareware software is used to process your computer's audio files for use with the ELK-129. The ELK-129 then "downloads" the processed files to the Recordable Module. Finished messages can be saved on your computers hard drive for re-use. Features · · · · · · · · Powers ELK-120 or ELK-124 Modules during Programming. [. . . ] To confirm the power connection to the ELK-129, move the power switch to CH1 and look for the Power Led "ON". Always be sure SW1 is off before making any connections to the ELK Recordable Module or the ELK-129 interface. Plug the 5-pin ribbon cable onto the polarized connector J1 on the ELK-129. Plug the other end onto the Programmer input of the Recordable Module. (Refer to the Recordable Module's instruction manual for programmer input location) 3. Remove the audio cable from the back of the computer speakers and plug it into the AUDIO IN Jack on the ELK-129. Plug one end of the supplied 6-foot shielded audio cable into the AUDIO OUT Jack. Plug the other end of this cable into the computer speakers, where the first cable was originally plugged. If your speaker cable is wired directly to the speaker with no jack, plug the speaker cable into AUDIO OUT and connect the 6-foot shielded cable between the computer and AUDIO IN. Connect a speaker (8 ohms, 15-30 watts recommended) to the speaker terminals of the Recordable Module. Adjust the module's volume control to a minimum level before turning on the ELK-129. When programming an audio file from the computer, into the Recordable Module, make sure to disable the on-board microphone on the Module. Refer to the Recordable Module's instruction sheet for location of the on-board microphone jumper. Make sure your computer's microphone is either off, unplugged, or muted. This will prevent room noises from being recorded along with your messages. Make sure jumper JP2 is set to "Repeat" mode (single play disabled). To prevent short circuits, keep the units away from metal surfaces while power is applied. To prevent electrical noise (EMI) from being induced into the recording, keep the Recordable Module and the ELK-129 as far away as possible from sources of electrical noise such as video monitors and transformers. For ELK-120 or 124 version 2 Recordable Modules, also move DIP switch #1 to the ON position. Adjust the Recordable Module's volume control until you hear the default channel 1 message playing at a comfortable level. Once you have confirmed that the Recordable Module and the ELK-129 are properly connected, you are ready to begin the programming process (you may turn off CH1 or DIP sw #1 for now). 4 Hookup (ELK-120/124 ONLY) AC Transformer Input Terminals Under Cover 12V 20VA Computer Sound Card Interface (ELK-129) Programming Connector to Recordable Module Power LED Indicates Power is Being Applied to the Recordable Module Power Switch Applies power to the Recordable Module for programming SW1 CH1 OFF CH2 To 12V 20VA Transformer * Do Not Connect a transformer for ELK-MM447 or ELK-MV480 . In the Directories window, double-click on the ELK120 directory (located under the COOL directory). [. . . ] You may only hear a 20 Hz buzzing or popping sound coming from the LEFT channel. Confirm this by plugging a pair of headphones that are marked with L and R into the AUDIO OUT jack. If your file is heard through the LEFT channel, you should run the Swap Channels script in Cool Edit. This will automatically swap the left and right channels in the audio file. [. . . ]