Spider MT503 SMART USER MANUAL Page 1
INDEX Overview .....................................................Page 03 Connecting the Spider .....................................................Page 04 Using the Spider .....................................................Page 05 • Directional Array .....................................................Page 05 • Volume Control .....................................................Page 06 Display .....................................................Page 06 External Mic/Speaker ...........
SPIDER 503 SMART OVERVIEW The Spider is a high-quality conference speakerphone that will turn any room into a professionally sounding conference room. It has an exceptionally large pickup and broadcasting range, yet is small in size and discreet in design. The Spider utilizes multiple microphones, a uniquely designed speaker, and a powerful DSP to achieve commanding performance. This guide will help you learn how to use your conference phone and will reveal all the features that come with it.
CONNECTING YOUR SPIDER Page 4
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER This connection is for any session using your computer, such as Voice over IP applications (Skype, Vidyo, etc.). ‣ Using the USB cable provided, plug the micro USB side of the cable into the Spider (USB connector located on the connector panel below the unit). ‣ Plug the USB end of the cable into any USB port on your computer. No additional drivers or steps are needed.
focusing on. This is the direction that will be heard best by the far-end of the call (the person you are talking to). NOTE: This function can be disabled (see below). VOLUME CONTROL Adjust the volume levels for the Spider’s different volume profiles listed below: SPEAKER Change the speaker volume by using to increase, or to decrease the volume. MICROPHONE Change the microphone sensitivity by using to increase, or to decrease the sensitivity.
VOLUME LEVEL INDICATOR The LED bar, which is located below the buttons, represents the volume level currently being adjusted. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MIC AND SPEAKER MICROPHONE ONLY Connect the external microphone to the 3.5mm connector using a 3-pin to 4-pin adapter (the same adapter that is used to connect a standard microphone to a Smart device). Select “External Microphone” in the “Audio Jack Setting” of the Audio Setup Utility.
PRIVACY MODE When using a mic’d headset, you can utilize the standard headset button to toggle between Privacy Mode (Headset Audio) and Speakerphone Mode. This allows you to leave your headset (or handset) plugged into the device when using the Spider’s built-in microphone and speaker. When in Privacy Mode the two front red LEDs will blink.
DAISY CHAINING Every Spider comes with a built in ability to connect to other SMART Spiders (MT503) or Quattro3s (up to 15 units). This feature enables you to provide coverage for larger spaces using a chain of units.
MAKING THE CONNECTION ‣ The SMART Spider can be both a master unit as well as a satellite, however you can use other units as masters. The master unit will be the only unit communicating with an external device, while all other units will connect and communicate only with each other. ‣ Using either the provided daisy chain cable or any other Ethernet cable, connect one of the cable ends to the master unit’s daisy chain DOWN connector (the RJ45 connector marked “Link Down”).
SPECIFICATIONS USB interface (micro B connector) • 3.5mm external loudspeaker and microphone jack • Daisy chain expandability of up to 15 units • Three-way bridging capability • Frequency response 50Hz – 16KHz • Low latency (10ms) • Broadcast level (peak): 92dB SPL @1m (5 watts RMS) • Noise cancellation > 10dB (without pumping noise) • 100% full duplex – no attenuation (in either direction) during full duplex • High-end performance conforms to ITU-T G.
WARRANTY The following warranty statement is effective for all Phoenix Audio Technologies’ products as of October 1st, 2007 Phoenix Audio Technologies warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this product be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to repair or replace with a like new replacement any defective part(s) free of charge (except transportation charges) for a period of two years for all products.
