Summary of Contents for Clever Little Box LB-5A
- Page 1 LB-5A Digital Audio Store Installation & Operating Instructions Designed and built in the UK.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LB-5A Digital Audio Store: Contents: This latest generation of the LB family incorporates the latest MP3 technology to Introduction store and replay recorded voice messages, music or tones for security/safety, retail, Notes and Warnings – Please read first museum/leisure and advertising applications. -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction: Important Points & Warnings: Important: Please read first! Before installing and using this equipment please read all the information in these The digital audio store unit uses MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, more commonly instructions carefully as the manufacturer will not assume any responsibility for referred to as MP3, digital audio encoding/decoding format to store and play any damage to the unit, or consequential loss, arising from its incorrect installation audio information. -
Page 4: Installation Procedure
If you have any concerns regarding the installation of this unit please contact our technical department. The LB-5A is supplied in a painted metal enclosure that can be used as a free-standing unit or secured to a flat surface by means of the four dimpled mounting holes located in the corners of the base of the unit. -
Page 5: Basic Operation
Operation: • Basic Operation: The simplest application of the LB-5A is when configured as a basic 5 message store which is triggered by remote switches (contact closures). It is assumed that the section ‘Installation Procedure’ has been followed and the unit is ready to be wired. -
Page 6: Full Operation
Operation: • Full Operation: This section describes how to configure the LB-5A unit to access all the It is strongly recommended that when installing a unit that is configured as described audio files in the three different banks, giving a total of 15. This section also... -
Page 7: File Grouping And Hierarchy
File Activation Output: File Grouping & Hierarchy: The audio files on this unit are organised into four distinct groups; the first three can Whenever a file from the first three groups is playing, a ‘File Active’ output (open each contain up to five files, but the fourth group (background music) has no practical collector NPN transistor) is switched on. -
Page 8: File Activation Using Pirs 14
File activation using PIRs: • File activation using PIRs: In addition to activating any specific file within the first three A 12v DC supply is available from screw terminals on the unit to power the PIRs. groups by a simple contact closure, it is also possible to Please note, if it is intended to use more than three PIRs it is advised that a higher activate any of the files within Groups 1 &... -
Page 9: Repeat Interval Timer 16
The LB-5A is equipped with an adjustable interval timer which operates on the The LB-5A supports ‘looping’ (i.e. an audio file will be played continuously) as long second file in Group 1. When activated, the timer causes the file to be played at a as the contact closure triggering the playing is maintained across its corresponding preset interval of every one, two or three minutes. -
Page 10: Remote Stop
In certain situations it may be necessary to stop the currently active file from playing, The LB-5A has the ability to play background music whenever any for example, in canceling an alarm or to allow a higher priority signal to use the audio of the audio files in any of the higher groups are not active (playing). - Page 11 Loading MP3 Files: • Loading audio files onto the LB-5A memory stick: File to be played: Should be named: Activated By: Message 1 Mess1.mp3 Message select & switch #1 Any size of USB memory stick can be used with the unit but it must be formatted to Message 2 Mess2.mp3...
- Page 12 Audio Outputs: • Headphone Output: The LB-5A has three audio outputs, each designed to suit different requirements; The headphone monitor output is via a 3.5mm stereo jack socket located at the unbalanced stereo, balanced mono and a headphone monitor. bottom right of the circuit board. If a standard stereo headset is connected to this socket, the output (and hence correct operation of the unit) can be monitored locally before connecting it to the main amplification system.
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Page 13: Audio Output 22
Contact: Specifications: • Technical Assistance and Contact Details: Specification: Value: Comment: Directly accessible audio files Total 15 Split into three banks For technical assistance or further information please contact: of five Technical Support Background music files Limited only by Played randomly CIE-Group memory stick size Widdowson Close... -
Page 14: Guide To Creating Mp3 Audio Files 26
Guide to creating MP3 files: • What are MP3 files? • The Settings: MP3 – stands for ‘MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3’ Any audio recording is likely to contain Creating MP3 audio files requires the Good MP3 encoders give the user most popular various noises, incidental or otherwise, use of a ‘ripping’... - Page 15 • Bit and sampling rates: • Creating or ‘Ripping’ the • The Encoding Software: MP3 files: Few things affect MP3 audio quality as There are many MP3 encoders available much as its recorded bit rate. Bit rate is Recording and ripping software creates on the Internet.
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Page 16: Appendix A - Jumpers And Connectors
Appendix A: Jumpers & Connectors Table 1 – Switch Activation Settings, whether triggering is by Normally Open (N/O) or Normally Closed (N/C) contacts Jumper Jumper Position A and B Jumper Position B and C Switch 1 activated by a contact Switch 1 activated by an opening closure contact... - Page 17 Appendix A: Jumpers & Connectors J1 ~ J5: Activation J8, J9: File 2 CONN 3: MCU CONN 2: PC Interface Select N/O or N/C Timer Jumpers Programming & Programming Jumpers (Table 1) (Table 2) connector connector J10: Mono/Stereo Select (Table 3) CONN 1: USB Memory Stick connector...
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Page 18: Appendix B - Terminals And Indicators
Appendix B: Terminals & Indicators Power Connector LED Power Reset Switch Activity Indicator USB Flash Anchor Point Indicator Memory Stick 12v DC Power Connector Aux 12v DC Output Output Indicator Remote Stop Contacts BGM Select Chime Group Select Contacts Tone Group Select Contacts Selection LED Message Group...
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