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NEMO OUTDOOR VOICE QUALITY

TERRATEC SOUND CARD
NEMO VOICE QUALITY TERRATEC DMX 6FIRE
USB TECHNICAL DATA

USB 2.0 audio system

1 microphone input with gain control (combo XLR / 6.3 mm jack)

48V phantom power

-20 dB pad switch

1 instrument input with gain control (6.3 mm jack)

4 analogue inputs (cinch)

1 phono input (RCA cinch) with RIAA equaliser and gain control

6 analogue outputs (cinch)

Stereo to 5.1 Surround Expander

1 headphone jack (6.3 mm) with separate volume controller

1 optical digital input/output (TOS Link)

1 coaxial digital input/output (cinch)

1 MIDI interface In/Out (5-pin DIN)

24 bit / 192 kHz A/D converter with 114 dB (A) SNR* (input 1/2)

24 bit / 192 kHz A/D converter with 105 dB (A) SNR* (input 3/4)

24 bit / 192 kHz D/A converter with 114 dB (A) SNR* (outputs 1-6)

WDM driver for Windows XP SP2 / Vista

ASIO 2.0 support

Control panel for Windows XP SP2 / Vista

System Requirements
o

2.0 GHz Intel or AMD CPU

Windows XP SP2 or Windows XP X64 or Windows Vista or Windows Vista X64

512 MB RAM

1 free USB 2.0 port

CD/DVD drive

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Scope of delivery
o

DMX 6Fire USB

Power supply

USB cable 1.8m

1 Adaptor (6.3mm 3.5mm mono)

1 Adaptor (6.3mm 3.5mm stereo)

Setting up the system

This chapter will describe the steps for setting up and configuring the voice quality
measurement system. Please install the Nemo Outdoor software and the DMX 6Fire USB driver
first.

Note that it is very important for the laptop to fill the hardware requirements stated above;
the laptop needs to have Core Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or AMD PCU, or more powerful.

INSTALLING THE DMX 6FIRE USB DRIVER IN

WINDOWS XP

Do not connect the USB connectivity cable to your PC until the driver installation is
complete. However, power can be switched on in the sound card.
1. Before you start, ensure that your Windows XP version is up to date. Right-click the My
Computer icon and choose Properties from the context menu. The System Properties
dialog appears, in which you can check your current service pack version. You can also
enter the System Properties dialog by going to Start | Settings | Control Panel | System. It
is important for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2 for short) or Windows Vista to be
installed on your computer. If this is not the case, please contact Microsoft
(www.microsoft.com) to update your system. For Windows, this is generally free of charge.
2. The driver installation file is found on the Nemo Outdoor installation CD in Nemo
Outdoor\Drivers and Specific Softwares\TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB sound card driver.
Please note that this specific version of the driver needs to be used.

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3. Double-click on the installation file. The installation wizard will now display its welcome
message.

4. The default destination for the installation is specified in the following window. If you prefer
another folder, select Browse... and choose the corresponding directory. Then, click Install.

5. You can disregard the safety warning without concern. Click Continue Anyway to continue.

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6. The driver is now installed in the system, and as soon as the message below appears, you
can connect the DMX 6Fire USB to your computer's USB 2.0 port using the cable provided.
If Nemo Multi hardware is used, sound card can be connected also to the Multi unit.
Windows XP will automatically recognize the device as new hardware and open the driver
installation dialogue.

7. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard asks what driver to use for the new hardware
component. You do not have to search for the driver online. The next window asks about
the driver for the DMX 6Fire USB hardware. Next, select Install the software
automatically [Recommended] and confirm with Next.
8. Then, just to be safe, a new system restore point is set. Nothing to be concerned about
this is a standard precaution.

9. This concludes part 1 of the installation, so click Finish.

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10. This returns you to the installation wizard, as only the drivers for the USB controller have
been installed; now, the drivers that make the controller a USB audio device are installed.
Here, too, select Install the software automatically to install the second batch of drivers.
11. Again, you can safely ignore the message that the software did not pass the Windows Logo
test.
12. Click Finish to complete the installation of the drivers.
13. Once the drivers have been installed, the DMX 6Fire USB should appear in the device
manager with the following entries. Go to Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware and
click the Device Manager button.

14. After installation remember to check that the GAIN1 and GAIN2 controls are adjusted to the
minimum and the PAD switches are in the OFF position in the TerraTec Sound Card front
panel.

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15. Note that the volume level of the test terminals needs to be adjusted according to the table
below during a voice call:
Terminal

Volume level

Nokia 3500, 6120, 6121, N85, N85 US, N95, N95

US, N96, N96 US, N97, N97US

8 / 10

Nokia 6720(US), C5, C5-03, C7-00, 500

10/10

LG C680

3/8

LG KX206, C676

4/7

LG VX8350, VX8360

8/8

Datang DTM 8120

2/5

Huawei C7600

7/7

Leadcore LC 8130E

2/5

Samsung SGH-U800

3/7

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S (LT-18i)

6/6

16. Start TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB Control Panel from Start | TerraTec | DMX6FireUSB.

17. From the control panel set the settings as in the screen shots below. Remember to also pay
attention to the bottom part of the panel.

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18. Input settings:

Set Input and Input levels to +5dB

Set the Waveplay and Waveplay levels to -5dB, except

with Datang and Leadcore: -13dB

with Samsung SGH-U800: -5db -> -10db

with Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S: -24dB

Unset all routing buttons at the bottom of the panel except set Waveplay 1/2 routing to 1/2
and Waveplay 3/4 routing to

Note that the volume on the Datang 8120 and Leadcore LC 8130E needs to be adjusted to
level 2 (2/ 5) during a voice call. With the Datang 8120 and Leadcore LC 8130E terminals
the TerraTec control panel settings are different from other terminals. If the system is used
simultaneously with other terminals, unset the LINK buttons below the input/waveplay
settings and you can change waveplay settings by channel. This way you can adjust the
waveplay settings separately for the Datang terminal without affecting CDMA or
GSM/WCDMA terminals.

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19. Output settings:

Set all Output levels and Master to 0dB

20. From Miscellaneous | Asio | Asio Latency, select Maximum (8.0ms 384 samples) and
close the Asio Latency window. Now you can start Nemo Outdoor. You can leave the DMX
control panel open or close it.

Note that if there is a system that measures acceleration in the laptop and which causes
the hard disk to stop when jolted, it should be turned off. Otherwise there may be breaks
in the measurement files.
21. With the Lenovo T61 laptop you can turn this system off by going to Start | ThinkVantage
Productivity Center and selecting Security | Protection and Recovery | Protect my hard-drive
[ ] Enable Active Protection System.

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22. Next, in Nemo Outdoor add a terminal by going to Measurement | Add New Device |
Phone In the Phone Properties dialog select the two ports assigned to the mobile as
Trace Port and Modem Port. You can check the ports from the Phone and Modem
Options dialog (Start | Settings | Control Panel | Phone and Modem Options, Modems
tab). Select the port with the bigger number as the modem port and the port with the smaller
number as the trace port, e.g., COM100 as trace port and COM101 as modem port. Next,
select the Sound card channel item. You will see a list of numbered options from channel 1
onwards. Select the channel based on to which LINE IN and LINE out jack you connected
the audio cable in the sound card. You do not need to select anything in the dial-up
connection fields unless you are also performing data transfers. In this case please refer to
the Nemo Outdoor Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide for further information.

23. Select Measurement Properties | Voice number | Properties.

24. Click OK in the Measurement Properties dialog. You are now ready to perform voice quality
measurements.

Note that you need to add and configure each mobile separately. If you have several
mobiles, make sure that you select the correct channel for each mobile.

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Note that if you are using more than two mobiles for voice quality measurements, Nemo
Outdoor Multi is needed. Please refer to the Nemo Walker and Multi Lite User Manual for
information on the Nemo Outdoor Multi system.

Note that when you are using a separate 300W inverter, it is recommended that the
computer and sound card be connected to the inverter prior to starting measurements.
For example, if the computer is connected to the inverter during a measurement, it is
possible that it causes a temporary supply voltage disconnection. This further risks an
interruption in the reception of MOS values.

REQUIRED HARDWARE WITH TERRATEC DMX

6FIRE USB 2.0 SOUND CARD

Note that the USB sound card can handle the maximum of four terminals simultaneously

Note that only one USB sound card can be connected to the computer at a time

Do not connect the USB connectivity cable to a USB 3.0 port as this may distort the audio
sample.

Note! If terminals report lower than expected MOS values in Voice Quality measurements,
it may result from too high CPU usage on the computer. First of all, an Intel Core Duo
processor T2500 2.00GHz or higher is required for voice quality measurements. If you
suspect that the reported MOS values are too low and you are using multiple terminals
and a scanner simultaneously, try the following. First, if you have many applications
running on the laptop, try closing the unnecessary ones. Next, disconnect the scanner
and try testing with a single terminal to see if the MOS values improve. Proceed with
testing with 1-4 terminals without using the scanner simultaneously for optimal MOS
results.

TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0 Sound Card

Product Code

Product Name

Configuration

100256-01

Terratec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0

sound card

1) 1 x Terratec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0

sound card with required accessories
including:
-Terratec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0 sound
card
-USB A to B data cable
-220V power supply
-Terratec DMX 6Fire USB driver
(427001-00)
-Inverter Mascot 2285 12V/ 220V
300W for sound card and computer.
ELFA 69-715-27 (499048-02)
-Inverter Mascot 9984 12V/ 220V
150W for sound card. ELFA 69-717-09
(499048-05) -PWR Cable for Inverter
(4m) (499048-03)
-Extension cord for sound card ELFA

NOTE! Use this code

only when voice quality
system is sold with
Nemo Outdoor Multi
(100149-00 or 10024300) or without multi
hardware.

With Nemo Multi Lite

use code 100318-00

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42-223-76
(419009-00)
-Flat head screw driver 3,5mm ELFA
80-361-47 (499048-04)
-Terratec Cover 1180-p-030 (42700101)
-Terratec Strain Relief 1180-p031(427001-02)
-Line Mic4 adapter (427000-01)

Note that when used in a vehicle, the sound card should only be used with the two power
inverters provided by Anite Finland. The Mascot 2285 inverter is meant to be used with
the sound card and the laptop. The Mascot 9984 inverter is only meant to be used with the
sound card. It is not recommended that other devices be connected to it to ensure
sufficient power supply. In case of overload the user risks receiving erroneous
measurement results.

Note that the GAIN1 and GAIN2 controls need to be adjusted to the minimum, and the
PAD switches need to be in the OFF position in the TerraTec Sound Card front panel.

At the back of the TerraTec Sound Card:

The power cable is connected to the POWER connector and the other end of the power
cable is connected to the inverter.

The A to B USB cable is connected to the USB connector, and the other end of the cable is
connected directly to the laptop.

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Note that the A to B USB cable should be connected directly to the laptop! Do not
connect the cable to the multi hardware (if used).

The red RCA lead is connected to LINE IN 1 and the black RCA lead to LINE OUT 1. When
there are more than one test terminal in use, the terminals always take up the same number
in both LINE IN and LINE OUT.

Nokia N85(US)/N95(US)/N96(US)/6720(US)/N97(US)/C5/
C7-00/500/Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
Product Code

Product Name

Configuration

100257-02

Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality

with Nokia N95, N95US, N96
and N96US

Includes:
1) 1 x RCA cable extension
leads (male-female) (42004600)
2) Audio cable CA-75U
included in the terminal sales
package.

100257-03

Voice Quality with Nokia N85,

N85US, N97, N97US, 6720,
6720US, C5, C7-00, 500, and
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S.

Includes:
1) 1 x RCA cable extension
leads (male- female) (42004600)
2) 1 x audio cable CA-118US
(420048-00)

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The yellow audio connector is attached to the Line mic adapter (1) and the white audio
connector to the red RCA lead. The red RCA lead will be connected to LINE IN X and the black
RCA lead to LINE OUT X connector. Note that the red audio cable (CA-75U) connector will
remain unused.

You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the TerraTec sound card, as shown
below. In this case the white audio connector is directly connected to the applicable Line In
connector in the sound card, and the yellow audio connector to the line mic adapter. The red
audio cable connector will remain unused.

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Note that the volume on the Nokia N85/N95/N96/6720/N97 needs to be adjusted to level 8
during a voice call.

Nokia 3500 and 612X

Product Code

Product Name

Configuration

100258-01

N612x/3500 audio cables/

adapter package.Nokia 6120,
6121 and Nokia 3500.

Includes:
1) 1 x RCA cable extension
leads (male-female) (42004600)
2) 1 x 2.5mm 4- pin- RCA
male audio cable (420042-00)
3) RCA male audio cable
(420042-00)

The yellow audio connector is attached to the Line mic adapter and the white audio connector to
the red RCA lead. The red RCA extension lead will be connected to the sound cards LINE IN
connector and the black RCA extension lead to the LINE OUT connector.

You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the TerraTec sound card, as shown
below. In this case the white audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN
connector in the sound card, and the yellow audio connector to the Line mic adapter.

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Note that the volume on the Nokia 612X and 3500 needs to be adjusted to level 8 during a
voice call.

LG CDMA/VX8350/VX8360/Huawei C7600 (EVDO)

Product Code

Product Name

100259-01

CDMA audio cable/adapter

package for LG C680, LG
C676, LG KX206, LG KX256,
LG VX8350/VX8360 and
Huawei C7600.

Configuration

Includes:
1) Audio adapter plug 2.5mm3.5mm angle (426000-00)
2) Audio cable 3.5mm 2X
RCA male 4260543 (42004500)
Note that the volume on LG C680 needs to be adjusted to level 3 (3/8) during a voice call.

Note that the volume on LG C676 and KX206 needs to be adjusted to level 4 (4/7) during a
voice call.

Note that the volume on the Huawei C7600 terminal needs to be adjusted to maximum
level (7/7) during a voice call.

Note that the volume on the LG VX8350 and VX8360 terminals needs to be adjusted to the
maximum (8/8) during a voice call.
The red audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN connector in the sound
card, and the white audio connector to the Line mic adapter (colors visible on the inside of the
connectors).

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Datang DTM 8120/ Leadcore LC 8130E

Product Code

Product Name

100260-01

Datang DTM 8120/ Leadcore

8130E audio cable/adapter
package.

Configuration

Includes:
1) Audio adapter plug 2.5mm3.5mm angle (426000-00)
2) Audio cable 3.5mm 2X
RCA male 4260543 (42004500)
The red audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN/ANALOG IN connector
in the sound card, and the white audio connector to the Line mic adapter which is connected to
the sound card LINE OUT/ANALOG OUT connector(s) (colors visible on the inside of the
connectors). Below you see examples for both the TerraTec and Maya sound cards.

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You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the sound card.

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Note that the volume on the Datang 8120 and Leadcore 8130E terminals needs to be
adjusted to level 2 (2/ 5) during a voice call. With the Datang 8120 and Leadcore 8130E
terminals the Terratec control panel settings are different from other terminals. If the
system is used simultaneously with other terminals, unset the LINK buttons below the
input/waveplay settings and you can change waveplay settings by channel. This way you
can adjust the waveplay settings separately for the Datang terminal without affecting
CDMA or GSM/ WCDMA terminals.

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Samsung SGH-U800

Product Code

Product Name

100259-02

Nemo Outdoor Samsung audio

cable/adapter package for the
following Samsung models:
SGH-U800

Configuration

Includes:
1) Audio adapter plug 2.5mm3.5mm angle (426000-00)
2) Audio cable 3.5mm 2X RCA
male 4260543 (420045-00)
3) Samsung S20-Pin Multi-Adapter
2.5mm AAET554CBEBSTD
(419004-01)
Note that the volume on the Samsung SGH-U800 terminal needs to be adjusted to 3 / 7
during a voice call.
The white (see inside the connector) audio connector is attached to the Line mic adapter and
the red audio connector to the red RCA lead. The red RCA extension lead will be connected to
the sound cards LINE IN connector and the black RCA extension lead to the LINE OUT
connector.

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You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the TerraTec sound card, as shown
below. In this case the red audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN
connector in the sound card, and the white audio connector to the Line mic adapter.

TERRATEC DMX 6FIRE SOUND CARD WITH

NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI
Below you can see a graph illustrating the Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality system with the
TerraTec DMX 6Fire Sound Card and with Nemo Outdoor Multi.

Note that with Nokia terminals, after initial connection to a USB port, the terminal will
always have the same COM ports.

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Note that with Multi and Voice Quality measurements, it is recommended that you attach
a label with a number from 1-6 on each Nokia terminal to denote which holder it should be
connected to in Nemo Outdoor Multi. Particularly in Voice Quality measurements it is
important that the terminals should always be connected to the same holder in Nemo
Outdoor Multi to ensure reliability in audio measurements.

If Nemo Multi Lite hardware is used, place the terminal(s) to holder(s) screen facing down.

Note! If terminals report lower than expected MOS values in Voice Quality measurements,
it may result from too high CPU usage on the computer. First of all, an Intel Core Duo
processor T2500 2.00GHz or higher is required for voice quality measurements. If you
suspect that the reported MOS values are too low and you are using multiple terminals
and a scanner simultaneously, try the following. First, if you have many applications
running on the laptop, try closing the unnecessary ones. Next, disconnect the scanner
and try testing with a single terminal to see if the MOS values improve. Proceed with
testing with 1-4 terminals without using the scanner simultaneously for optimal MOS
results.

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