14Chapter 2 Installing the i2050 Software Phone

USB Audio Kit

Operation of the i2050 Software Phone requires the use of the Nortel Networks USB Audio Kit.

The USB Audio Kit provides a high quality predictable audio interface which is highly optimized for telephony applications. The USB Audio kit allows the i2050 Software Phone to have an absolute and predictable loss and level plan implementation which is necessary to meet TIA-810, FCC part 68 and its international equivalents as well as the ADA requirements for the hearing impaired. With the USB Audio kit, the i2050 can achieve performance rivaling or surpassing that of hardware telephones.

The USB Audio Kit is fully compliant with version 1.1 of the USB Device Specification and Windows Plug & Play specifications. It is fully compatible with the suspend and resume functions for effective use in battery operated laptops. It is functional on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium. No drivers or software are required for installation.

In the box

USB Headset Adapter

Installation Guide (English and French)

USB cord

Telephony grade monaural headset

Lower cordset with quick disconnect

Connectors

RJ-9 headset/handset jack

Accessory jack for “in-use” lamp

USB device jack

Specifications

Native Audio format: 16 bit linear 8 KHz over USB, limited to 8 bit PCM logarithmic coding in hardware

OS Compatibility: Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME

Power Source: USB power provided from computer

Enumeration: Enumerates as USB Composite Device and USB Audio Device

Channels: Mandatory control channel for enumeration, Bi-directional isochronous channel for audio

Electret Microphone Bias: 3 V

Maximum SPL Protection: limited in headset

In-Use Lamp Connector: Isolated contact closure - polarity insensitive

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Nortel Networks i2050 manual USB Audio Kit, Box