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#159988 09/22/07 01:52 AM
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Hi

Set up my new phone system no problems along with a 2 Channel Voice Message Card.

But when it comes to connecting an external audio source, I am having no joy.

the manual states I need a 'EIAJ RC-6701 A plug (2-conductor, 3.5 mm in diameter).'

so that read to me as a normal 3.5mm mono input (hard to find but I got one) Problem is no BGM once it is inserted (yes I have used the maintenance console and set it to external - tried all three settings). So phoned Panisonic -via contacting my suppler. and was informed it must be faulty.

Got new one today and its the same. But I haven't even turned it on. I tested the input lead with a multimeter with the connections to the PCB for continuity and found it was the same as the one I sent back. I can get continuity but only when the input plug is slowly pushed in and its a hit and miss affair push it in too much and no contact.

I've done a websearch for a EIAJ RC-6701 A plug but got now where.

so :bang: time for the stupid question-

Which audio socket should I be using? a link would be great

TIA Zeus

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If your TEA is like our TA-824 you have to enable it per station in software :-)

In ours, it's 2.1 page 3 last ticks on the right.


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This is going to sound stupid but, have you tried a 3 conductor plug, using ring and sleeve? I know, I know, 'the book says....'. Sometimes the book is, how shall I say it, 'in error'. John C. (Not Garand)


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Before you start suspecting the system I would make certain you have audio at the plug.
Simply clip your butt set on the tip and the sleeve and see if you can hear your sorce.
Once we know we have audio going into the system then we'll take a look at it.
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Thanks for the feedback

Carl - no there is no continuity so how can it work

Lightninghorse - yes tied a stero 3.5mm plug first on the first system - infact when I spoke to the Panasonic tech guy he said that the stero plug normally does work on most systems.

MrGemini
Yes tried it with an MP3 player and audio out of the PC via media player and used a headset to check the source too.also check the various cables I have with a multimeter for continuity and they are fine
Went out this afternoon and purchased a stereo to mono 3.5mm convector and it didn't work when I checked it for continuity with the multimeter.
Had the same issue could get continuity if I pushed it in slowly but it was hit and miss, when the plug was about 5mm from fitting flush with the socket. When it was fully seated and the socket was viewed from inside I could see where the socket was suppose to make contact but it was wide open. I could get it to make contact by slowly withdrawing the plug and at about 5mm I could get continuity but the slightest touch and it was gone. Got no sound from the phone by pressing '1'.
Unfortunately I have misplaced the CD with the kxtea308 maintenance console on it so was unable to check the software. Unable to find a download for the console but have E-mailed Panasonic for a link/download.
To me it looks like the socket on the PCB is the wrong one.
Have tried it in the paging socket too and the same happens when checking for continuity

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Just for fun, go into programming and dial 626

It's the PT programming command for BGM and you dial the jack number and enable/disable.

It just might work.

Of cours, taking this one more step, go into 111 turn on the MOH and see if that works.


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don't they put the plugs in the box???

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Carl - its back in the box - so getting it out for fun -not ATM

brokeda - No, that would of been handy - but why didn't it work with a standard 3.5mm mono socket!

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Carl - its back in the box - so getting it out for fun -not ATM

I don't understand what you mean. All of our MOH systems come with 1/8" to RCA Phono cables or adapters. I have NEVER used the Panasonic plugs that come in the box. Even worst case, I just slip into Radio Shack and buy the cable for about $3. In an 824 the jacks are side by side and our 1/8" plug fits properly in both.

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Carl - mine came with all the cables except the ones for the BGM and Page sockets. But why does not a standard 3.5mm mono plug not work. I have no need to turn the system on, when I can open the phone system lid and try the connection with a multimeter. Its so easy two black sockets are mounted on the PCB where the plugs go in . On the black sockets are two steel shiney metal bits which I use to test with the mulitmeter to check continuity with the audio cable plug. one tests fine on each black socket, the other one is like I explained

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if I pushed it in slowly but it was hit and miss, when the plug was about 5mm from fitting flush with the socket. When it was fully seated and the socket was viewed from inside I could see where the socket was suppose to make contact but it was wide open. I could get it to make contact by slowly withdrawing the plug and at about 5mm I could get continuity but the slightest touch and it was gone
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