CMS EZ BELLS Operating Manual

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Version 5.1

P. O. Box 936

Lancaster, OH 43130

1-800-432-3977

www.ChimeMaster.com

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Page 1 Operating Manual Version 5.1 P. O. Box 936 Lancaster, OH 43130 1-800-432-3977 www.ChimeMaster.com...
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information This manual has been written to help you install and use EZ Bells laser disc carillon. Every precaution has been taken to ensure that it is correct. However, we assume no liability for errors or omissions. All specifications and features are for reference only and are subject to change without notice.
Page 4 EZBells Carillon Operating Manual...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Programming the Time Strike Parameters ................14 Programming Loudness (Volume Level) ..................17 To Enter More Than One Selection ..................18 To Repeat a Single Selection....................19 To Play a Standard (Non-CMS) Disc ..................19 ....................19 ROGRAM Viewing the Program ......................20 Setting/Changing the Program Schedule (Program Mode)............20 Online Title Lookup.......................21...
Page 6: Introduction To The System
Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label. Discs rotate at high speed inside the unit. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. Return any warped or damaged CMS disc to EZ Bells for replacement. These discs have a lifetime warranty and will be replaced when they become unusable.
Page 7 When the power is turned on, the display will show the EZ BELLS software version number. A copyright notice follows during a brief initialization period. EZ Bells Carillon If the display does not light up after turning the unit on, check the power cords, and connections.
Page 8: Program Installation
Program Installation Whenever the carillon is turned on without the disc pack installed, it will ask a series of questions for you to answer. New systems have their setup memory cleared, so they will enter the installation mode regardless of the disc pack status. Installation Option Menu Screens (Clear Memory) Use this procedure to completely reset the system, or to verify the installation settings.
Page 9 1. Switch OFF the power and wait five seconds. 2. Turn the power back ON while holding the red button. A configuration [CANCEL] screen will appear (see configuration examples below). 3. Continue to hold the red button to view the configuration screen. [CANCEL] 4.
Page 10: Standby Mode
Function Turn the power switch off, then back on to enter the configuration menu. Note: Whenever the EZ Bells carillon system is powered ON without the disc magazine installed, the unit will enter the installation mode (page 8). Standby Mode Automatic Play Standby mode is the normal operating mode of the system.
Page 11 Seasonal Almanac The seasonal almanac automatically substitutes seasonal music during appropriate times of the year. The letter in the top left corner of the standby screen indicates the seasonal music currently in use. Note that if the secular play list is selected, the religious seasons will not always result in substitutions.
Page 12: Setup Mode
Selecting Other Modes Pressing will replace the standby screen with the main menu. Three mode options are [ENTER] available from the main menu. [⊳cursor] [cursor ] Press the button until your selection Select Menu [ENTER] flashes, then press to go into that menu. The three View Manual Setup...
Page 13: Setting The Time Clock
Please review Care of Discs on Page 6 prior to loading discs. Insert up to six discs into the magazine. If any bell functions are desired, either disc 1121 or 1111 must be installed in tray #1. Tray #1 is the top tray.
Page 14: Programming The Time Strike Parameters
Once all settings are correct, select the Set Time on the lower line of the display (it will be blinking when selected), press . When is pressed, the real time clock will be updated to the [ENTER] [ENTER] displayed settings. Pressing the button will abort the Set Time menu without making [CANCEL] any changes to the actual time settings.
Page 15 Note: Each hour specified in this screen represents only four quarter-hours. So, ‘01PM to 02PM’ specifies the range including 1:00 P.M., 1:15 P.M., 1:30 P.M. and 1:45 P.M. 2:00 P.M. is not included in the range and will not be programmed. If ‘10A to 09P’ is displayed, 10:00 A.M. to 8:45 P.M.
Page 16 These modes are displayed in the View mode for each quarter hour as OFF, STK and WMN. The eight options take the three modes and apply them to each quarter hour, as follows: TS OFF (Time Strike OFF) FULL WMN (Full Westminster) No chimes or bells :00 –...
Page 17: Programming Loudness (Volume Level)
Standby mode. [CANCEL] Programming Loudness (Volume Level) The loudness of your EZ Bells carillon may be preset to specific levels for various times of the day. This is accomplished by using the Time Strike menu. Eight preset levels are available, Level:1 being the softest and Level:8 the loudest.
Page 18: To Enter More Than One Selection
[ENTER] To enter the Setup mode, press the button to get the [⊳cursor] main menu selection display. Use the Select Menu: [cursor ] button to cause Setup to flash, then press Setup View Manual [ENTER] [⊳cursor] [cursor ] Use the button to select Function Time Strike Set Time...
Page 19: To Repeat A Single Selection
View mode enables you to see what has been programmed to play at various times of the week. Besides viewing the program schedule, you may modify it at specific periods. The EZ Bells carillon is programmable at 15-minute intervals. We will call these intervals time slots. If you wish to play a selection at a time not falling on an even quarter-hour time, up to three pauses from one to five minutes in length may be programmed to precede the selection.
Page 20: Viewing The Program
Viewing the Program Before making changes to the program schedule, you will probably want to look at it. When entering View mode, the selections programmed for the quarter hour in the next time slot are displayed. For example, if it is 11:08 A.M. Wednesday when you enter the View mode, you will see the program for 11:15 A.M..
Page 21: Online Title Lookup
Any selection number from any disc in the magazine can be programmed to play at a specific time on a given day of the week. Up to four selections can play at any 15-minute period. The lower line of the display in View mode shows the four selections that are programmed for the selected time slot.
Page 22: Selection Carry Forward
MO 8:15P SRCH L6 OFF To program a specific selection, use the number buttons to enter 1123 0000 0000 0000 the four digit selection number. The next available position in the selection sequence begins to MO 8:15P SRCH L6 OFF flash when all four selection digits are keyed in.
Page 23: Programming Random Selections
Press the button to select Sunday again, then press the button to make the [cursor ] [cursor ] hour flash. Press the button until 6:00 P.M. is selected. Press the button to [cursor ] [⊳cursor] make the day flash. Pressing the button will copy two R1 selections into this time slot, but [ENTER] we want two R3 selections.
Page 24: Random Selection Block Functions
Note: Using 0701 and 0702 allows automatic selection of non-seasonal music during Lent, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Note: Standard (non-CMS) discs (including accompaniment) will not load into the Random selections. They must be programmed individually. Random Selection Block Functions Special music functions allow the carillon to play for a predetermined length of time.
Page 25: Loudness Program Parameters
Loudness Program Parameters Usually the loudness is set for blocks of time, using the time strike setup mode (See: Setup Mode Programming Loudness (volume Level), on page 17). You may wish to adjust the loudness for a particular time, such as ringing the noon bell for the whole community. The Loudness setting can also be modified with the Program mode.
Page 26: Manual Mode
[cursor ] To program a Pause, press the button to cause an 'R' to MO 8:15P SRCH L6 OFF be displayed. Press it again to cause a 'P' to be displayed. 0000 0000 0000 Then press a number button to specify the length of time in minutes the system is to pause. This is a number from one to five.
Page 27 If you do not wish to play the selections at this time, you can abort the performance by pressing When the display says 'ENT: Play CAN: Quit.', pressing the button will [CANCEL]. [CANCEL] return you to the “Manual Mode” screen. If you do not play the selection, the program will hold your selection for one hour (During this time, all other programming is suspended).
Page 28: Using The Remote Control
The four function selection buttons on the remote duplicate the buttons labeled [1], [2], [3], [4]) the front panel of the EZ Bells carillon. When the unit is in the Standby mode, these four buttons allow special functions to be played. The base unit does not need to be unlocked (key in slot and turned) for the remote to work.
Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide In Standby mode, the system is continuously performing diagnostics. If it detects something out of the ordinary, it will attempt to correct itself without operator intervention. If that is not possible, it locks up and displays a message. Although this can be an inconvenience, it is better than having to get out of bed in the middle of the night and race to the church to shut the bell system down.
Page 30 A clock error means that invalid data has been found in the time clock registers. Set the clock from the Setup, Set Time menu, then check system operation manually. If you get a Clock Error (S), showing that the clock has stopped, and you can't restart it by setting the time, the clock's battery may be low.
Page 31 This message occurs when the system has failed in an attempt to read the discs. It will not eject the disc magazine if the system is locked. Unlock the key lock to eject and inspect the discs, then replace the magazine. No Sound If no sound is heard either from the tower or from the monitor speaker when the display shows that a selection is playing, follow this checklist.
Page 32 Disconnect Cables. Unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle. Unplug the audio cables from the rear of the unit. Do not send any of the cables with the unit. Use Only Original EZ Bells Packaging J J J J Locate original packing.
Page 33: Angelus Prayer Bells
Angelus Prayer Bells Angelus (3-3-3) followed by a Four-Bell Peal MO 12:00P SRCH L6 OFF 1120 0000 0000 0000 Angelus (3-3-3) followed by a Swinging Bell MO 12:00P SRCH L6 OFF 1120 1123 0000 0000 Standard one-minute Angelus MO 12:00P SRCH L6 OFF 1117 0000 0000...
Page 34: Installing The Ez Bells Carillon
(below) more satisfying. There are several options that are available concerning the hookup and operation of the EZ Bells Carillon System. The remainder of the manual is dedicated to the RECOMMENDED installation and connection procedures.
Page 35 (end of built-in amplifier instructions) Rear panel without built-in amplifier – EZ Bells 1. Connect the speaker cable from the tower speakers to the power amplifier as detailed in the amplifier’s documentation. For the RMX series amplifier, use the two RED binding posts (near the middle of the amplifier rear panel), as the amplifier is used in the Bridged Mono mode.
Page 36 Speaker Cables - A minimum of 14-gauge speaker cable should be used. 14/2 SJTO cable is available from EZ Bells Systems. If the speaker cable has to run more than 250 feet, consider 12 gauge cable or constant-voltage speaker drivers.
Page 37 Installation Instructions for Atlas PD-60, 100 Watt Speaker Driver Remove plastic thread protector from the threaded throat WARNING! of the driver and screw driver into the horn. Hand tighten only. Wiring screws on speaker drivers are brass. Overtightening will Remove the clear plastic dust damage the screws or threaded cover from the rear of the driver.
Page 38 Installation Instructions for SD-60/ 60W Speaker Drivers 1. Remove plastic thread protector from the threaded throat of the driver and screw driver into the horn. Hand tighten only. 2. Attach the BLACK wire to the terminal marked “+” (red washer). Hand tighten only. 3.
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Page 40: Ez Bell Warranty
Buyer's Remedies: EZ Bells obligations and liabilities under the foregoing warranty are limited to repair or replacement, at the option of EZ Bells, of the product without charge, provided it is shipped prepaid to a EZ Bells Factory-Authorized Service Center. The product must be accompanied by proof of the date of purchase satisfactory to EZ Bells and by a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number issued by EZ Bells.
Page 41: Installation Notes
Random Play Lists and Groups. Auto Daylight Savings Adjust? Yes Patriotic Season Enabled? Advent Season Enabled? If Advent Not Enabled, Christmas Starts December Standard (non-CMS) Discs installed in tray: 2. Name of disc: Name of disc: Name of disc: Name of disc:...
Page 42: Input Sheet
Input Sheet Weekly Schedule (View) Circle all that apply Time Sel 1 Sel 2 Sel 3 Sel 4 Remark SU - MO - TU - WE - TH - FR - SA SU - MO - TU - WE - TH - FR - SA SU - MO - TU - WE - TH - FR - SA SU - MO - TU - WE - TH - FR - SA SU - MO - TU - WE - TH - FR - SA...
Page 43: Index
Set-up parameters ............ 10 Programming............23 Disc Returning the system Care of Discs ............. 13 Troubleshooting Guide ...........31 Cleaning Discs............6 Schedule Standard/Non-CMS ..........24 Changing..............20 Disc Drive Error Input Sheet...............24 Troubleshooting guide..........30 View Search..............20 Discs Seasonal unable to read............31 Groupings ..............11...
Page 44 Manual Mode ............26 Disc Drive Error............30 SRCH No Sound..............31 View Search ............. 20 Packing the system ...........31 Standby mode Returning the system ..........31 Watchdog Reset ............10 Unable to read discs ..........31 Stop Troubleshooting Guide displayed ..............27 Blank Screen ............29 Time Clock Program Corrupted ..........29 Battery..............