Attero Tech SquawkBox - Manual (Page 7)

SquawkBox
User Manual
 Attero Tech LLC 2014 Page 3 614-00007-04
3 – User Operation
Figure 2 - User Controls
The main feature of the SquawkBox is to monitor up to 16 different audio streams on a CobraNet network. Each stream is
identified by selecting a bundle and submap combination that tells the SquawkBox where to locate a given stream. The
audio stream can also be given a descriptive name to help identify what audio is being monitoring. This descriptive name is
shown on the screen whenever that audio stream is selected.
There are two choices for the audio output. The default output is through the SquawkBox built-in speaker. However, the
unit also has a 3.5mm stereo jack connector on the rear that allows a set of headphones to be used. If a set of headphones
are plugged in, the output from the built-in speaker is turned off.
The monitored audio is controlled by the buttons on the front of the unit (see Figure 1). There are up and down channel
buttons which are used to select the audio stream being monitored. Pressing either of these will move to the next available
channel. There are also volume buttons to alter the volume of the audio output. Selecting a volume of zero will mute the
output. The output can also be muted if both volume buttons are pressed simultaneously. When active the screen will show
“MUTED”. To remove the mute, press either volume button.
*Note:
The mute affects both the speaker output and the headphone output. The audio will remain muted when switching
between outputs.
3.1 – General Configuration
Configuration of the SquawkBox requires the use of the Attero Tech Control Center application. Refer to the Attero Tech
Control Center User’s Guide for installation and setup instructions for the application.
*Note:
The configuration of the SquawkBox uses SNMP variables that are outside the standard set of CobraNet parameters.
Whilst the current audio channel being monitored can be altered by changing the standard receive bundle settings, this is
only temporary and should be avoided. Any values altered in this way will not be retained if the channel buttons are used to
change to a different channel.
Once Control Center is installed and running, configuration of the SquawkBox can be done by selecting the device in the
device list and then clicking the Device Setup button. Alternately, you can right click on the desired device and click on the
Device Setup option from the menu that pops up.