User`s guide

May 15, 2012 • Alcorn McBride TourTraXX User’s Manual • Rev 1.3 • Page 1
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing The Alcorn McBride TourTraXX™. The
TourTraXX replaces CD and solid state audio players in permanent or
mobile audio playback installations, providing hours of high-quality and
maintenance-free digital audio.
The TourTraXX lets you play sixteen independent mono tracks from a
single, economical unit. It’s perfect for museums, tour vehicles, trams, and
background music or effects. Each track can be individually triggered by a
number of methods. Discrete inputs – contact closure or voltage – allow
direct connection to proximity sensors or switches. The TourTraXX can also
be controlled using Ethernet, RS-232 serial, or USB. It can even be
programmed to play on a scheduled-basis using its built-in Real Time Clock
or execute a pre-programmed sequence of playback operations using a
playlist.
With a GPS receiver connected, TourTraXX can trigger audio at predefined
GPS locations – great for a tour bus or tram.
TourTraXX offers the latest in Digital Audio Repeater technology,
combining MP3 audio with Compact Flash for a rugged, reliable,
maintenance-free solution to your playback needs. Access time is nearly
instantaneous! All sixteen tracks are completely independent and offer
superb audio quality.
Features
The TourTraXX offers a wide range of features including:
• 16 Independent Mono Audio Channels
• Hours of High-quality MP3 Audio
• Compact Flash Media Included
• Ethernet or RS-232 Control
• Ethernet File Transfer
• Scheduled Playback using built-in clock
• Playlists for automated operation
• “Boot-and-Loop” playback capability
• GPS Location triggered playlists
• Microphone and Stereo Line Input