I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual SP603 SP703 MANUAL ® Waves System V 3.
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I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE TO MOISTURE AND DUST! Unplug the power cord before any intervention! FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THIS OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYER. 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 CE marking The CE marking is on the ID plate, at the back of the product. It means this product complies with the low voltage CE directive, according the EN 55022 standard, and the EMC directive 61000-4-x. 1.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual • When operating this appliance, observe all local rules and enforced regulations! The homologation shall be invalid if any modification or alteration is made on the appliance. Operating modified appliances may lead to a penal suit. In the interest of the safety of work, the manager and the operator will be responsible for respecting the instructions. • Retain all packing material in case the device must be shipped.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 1.6 - Conditions of use : • This product has been designed for indoor use only. • If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature. • Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 2. PRODUCT INFORMATION 2.1 Correct usage The MP903 player is designed for automatically broadcasting music or audio files. Correct usage implies observation of the instructions in this manual as well as observing the requirements concerning installation. 2.2 Incorrect usage Any other use beyond this is considered as incorrect usage. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage resulting from incorrect usage. The operator carries all risks. 2.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 3. INSTALLATION Module 1 3 4 2 1 Module 1 - Ind A 5 4 3 2 1 POWER SUPPLY Connect the power cable on this connector. The SP603 is compatible with all international power supply. -> 220V/50Hz (Europ) or 110V/60Hz (USA). 2 Main audio output Connect this stereo output, left and right, to your sound system. You can connect the SP603 to a Hi-Fi set or to a powerful public address system.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 4. HARD DISK INSTALLATION OR CHANGE 4. Hard disk installation If you purchased your player without hard disk or if you want to upgrade the installed one, you need a Philips screwdriver. Before any intervention, you must imperatively switch off your player and unplug the mains supply. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this operation, contact a qualified specialist or an authorized service station.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 5. FILES CREATION AND TRANSFER 5.1 USB transfer The SP903 has a fast USB interface to manage the player's hard disk from a computer. When the player is connected to a PC or a MAC, its hard disk is seen as an external hard disk with the same management options than an internal one. You may use any type of file management software like Windows Explorer or else. USB mode: 1 – If the player is currently playing, press Stop.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual Precautions: - Do not save files at the root of the player’s hard disk. They won’t be seen and could disorder other files reading, - Imposed directories must have their name written in upper case letters, - Avoid creating empty directories, - Rigorously organize your files and directories, - A corrupted file could cause erratic play and static noise, 4 – Search and select the files on your hard disk.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 5.2 Directories use: Some names are reserved for the system and must not be used. You can manually create these directories or use small utility software you’ll find on our site, www.id-al.com, to automatically create all the default directories. (Description at the end of this manual). SONG: default directory containing all your tracks. Its name must be written with uppercase (capital) letters. Tip: This directory will serve as a “tank”.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 5.3 Hard disk formatting If the installed disk is not formatted, it won’t be recognized by the player and won’t be able to complete its booting procedure. In this case, you must format the hard disk from your computer. If your disk is already formatted, you can skip this chapter. Before switching on your player, press the button and keep it pressed. Then switch on your player with the front switch.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual Choose the heading “Partition and Quick Format”. Select the player’s hard disk in the USB directory and set the parameters like here after: - Partition type: Primary - File System: FAT32 - Volume Label: The name you want for the disk. For example “SP603” - Set the formatting capacity to maximum (setting at the right of the pie) Click then on “Create” and restart your computer. Your hard disk is now ready to receive data. ® Waves System - 12 - V 3.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 5.4 How to create your own MP3 files? To build up your music library, you can use your own Audio CD. For this, you must convert it in MP3 files in order for them to be transferred in the player. Many softwares are available to create, extract and encode sound. The most complete and most professional is “Sound Forge from SONY/Sonic Foundry”. This software has all the sound editing tools you could need.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual This has no effect on the player, as it doesn’t manage ID3 tags. - Adjust volume (normalize) if the Audio CD is incorrectly mastered (too low or too high volume). This will avoid future volume discrepancies between files. It’s a better choice to activate normalization to avoid sound level changes in your musical library.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual CDDB CDDB is an Audio CD database. When you insert a CD in the CD player, the CD ID is scanned and after a query to a CDDB server on internet, the player will receive information about the artist, the album and the tracks titles. With this function, you don’t have to enter names with your keyboard. 2 - Validate your options and insert an Audio CD Insert an Audio CD in the CD player.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 6 – PLAYER OPERATION AND SETTINGS The SP603 player can be considered as a kind of juke-box able to contain hundred hours of music. Its operation is quite similar to a CD player’s operation. Basic functions are simple and intuitive. 6.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual Volume and tone settings. Press several times to scroll parameters. Press then and to increase or decrease the value for the selected parameter. Volume : 0dB (maximum) to -71dB (minimum) - Step : 1dB Tone (treble and bass) : +15dB (maximum) to -15dB (minimum) - Step : 1dB No function 6.3 Option menu Opens option menu. The option menu can’t be opened in play mode. and Changes option. and Changes option’s parameter.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual TIME : Date and time setting. Transfert USB : To enter USB mode in order to manage hard disk from your computer. You have to switch off your player to exit USB mode. HD INFO : Display the hard disk information. (capacity, format ...) Password ON - Password is actived OFF - Password is desactived To change password, press the key and "New Pswd" will be displayed. Select now your combination, pressing 4 keys of your choice.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 7 - Programming software The kernel of the programming system is now the “program block “ which includes extended controlling functions for the player itself but also management facilities for external events. 255 programs are available to send numerous orders to the player, each of which is able to execute up to 6 actions. To better understand the programming system, consider it in 3 blocs : 1- Commands / instructions 2- Programs 3- Actions 7.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 7.1-A - Starting up of a program on timer The player includes a real time internal clock indicating both the time and the date. It is therefore possible to start up a hourly program in 3 modes : - Only once at any given day and time. For example on 31 December 2050 at 23:00. (the player can be programmed until 2099). - Every week , on the same day and at the same time. For example every Monday at 8:00AM. - Everyday at the same time.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 7.1-C - Starting up of a program by information sent through the RS232 link Such information may be transmitted at any time by a computer, a remote control, a PLC…. to launch one of the 255 programs. A control protocol is available, for development purposes. Please contact Waves System for further details. 7.1-D - Starting up of a program by its number included in a file name The MP3 files are either stored on a HDD, on a compact flash or a CD.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 7.2 - The programs The V3 version provides 255 independent programs. Each program can be started by one of the commands described above. Different commands can trigger the same program. For example, program [xxx] can be started by a timer program as well as by a code on the RS232 link. All combinations are possible. Note : a current program cannot be interrupted by another program. If a program was launched during another, it would simply be ignored.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual Change of directory 255 directories are available to store the various musical styles. The directory names must be formatted as follows : F followed by 3 numbers. Example : F007 Note : It is not possible to command other actions after a change of directory. This action must be the last one of a program. Switch to sleep mode The player stops reading and goes into sleep mode. The hard disk stops turning and the player waits for a new command.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual Internal relay Output An I/O extension module must be present in the player In the window, select the relay(s) you wish to activate. Note : the module 3 extension card includes 4 separate output relays. To activate only one relay, the decimal value must be interpreted as a binary value.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 8 - RS232 SERIAL LINK A SUB-D 9-pin connector is located at the rear of the player. It allows the SP603 player to use a standard RS232 serial link. 2 functions are associated to this link: 1 – Updating the player’s firmware to add new functionalities when new developments are made. It means your MP3 player is evolutive.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual 8.2 Player control The player can be driven by an external remote control, an automated system, a computer or any other equipment able to transmit information in RS232 format with the defined protocol. For more information, please refer to our site: www.id-al.com To remotely drive the player from a PC, we designed a software remote control. This software is described in the appendices.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual APPENDIX A - Specifications ● Playback of MPEG1/2 layer 2/3 Audio (MP2 and MP3) files on IDE hard disk (20 GB up to 137 GB). ● Continuous broadcasting during several months without repeat, no operation required ● Bit rate: any from 8 to 320Kbits/sec and VBRs. (variable compression ratios) ● Supports short and long file names (up to 255 characters). ● Digital setting of volume, bass and treble. ● Infrared sensor input.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual APPENDIX B – Extension modules The SP603 MP3 player is a modular product accepting extension modules to fulfill specific applications. The player is upgradeable by easy download of a new version of the firmware. BASIC MODULE Common features include : - RS232 port to update the firmware or connect a remote control. - Stereo audio line output (RCA connector).
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual APPENDIX C – Programming management software The «TimerMsgProgrammer.exe» software is a efficient tool to manage up to 255 programs. This software doesn’t have to be installed. You can launch it immediately . 1 – Create a New Program. (Edit/new program) 2 - Select status, timer, type of action ... Create as many programs as needed and save them. You just have to transfer your programs in the player.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual APPENDIX D – Remote software You can remotely control your player with the RS232 serial link and its protocol. To do this, you can use our control software. You’ll retrieve all the player’s basic functions, driven by your mouse. Use example of remote update. You can control the player and transfer data on its hard disk from a computer, using remote control software and a phone line, internet ADSL or a distant network.
I.D. AL - SP603 - Professional MP3 audio player - Manual Use example of an internet FTP site to automate updates. With task management software and FTP transfer software, you can program your computer for him to automatically connect to a “FTP” site with contents (that service providers or users could regularly update – Be careful with copyrights for authors and producers).
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