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However, updates on the specifications, functionality or software may have occurred since publication. To obtain the latest instruction manual or obtain additional product information, please visit the product page on www.audac.eu. For information about software version updates, please visit www.audac.eu/software.
Connection standards Chapter 2: Front & rear panel Front panel overview Front panel description Rear panel overview Rear panel description Chapter 3: Using the MSP40 Main screen Media player mode Media player settings Media recorder mode Media recorder settings General settings...
Introduction Professional media player & recorder The MSP40 is a professional media player/recorder supporting a wide variation of compressed and lossless audio formats. Playback of MP3, OGG, AAC, FLAC, WMA and WAV is possible in numerous bit rates, while recordings are possible in MP3, OGG and WAV file types.
Precautions READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER THROW THEM AWAY ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE HEED ALL WARNINGS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS NEVER EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, ANY DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID. AND NEVER PLACE AN OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID ON TOP OF THIS DEVICE. DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS A BOOKSHELF OR CLOSET.
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) The WEEE marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with regular houshold waste at the end of its life cycle. This regulation is created to prevent any possible harm to the environment or human health.
Chapter 1 Pin connections and connectors CONNECTION STANDARDS The in- and output connections for AUDAC audio equipment are performed corresponding to international wiring standards for professional audio equipment. 3-Pin Terminal Block: For balanced signal input & link output connections. Left:...
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1 Stop bit No parity No Handshaking RS232 The MSP40 has an RS232 and TCP/IP ports accepting the same commands. The complete command set to control the XMP44 is available in the XMP44 commands user manual which is freely downloadable on www.audac.eu...
Chapter 2 Front & rear panel Front Panel overview Front panel description USB Port: A USB port is located on the left side of the front panel. The USB data carrier (USB memory drive or HDD) shall be connected to this port for playback or storage (recording) of media files. Graphical LCD display with tactile push buttons and rotary selection dial: A clear system overview and intuitive user experience is offered using the 2.8”...
The pinout and communication settings are described in an earlier chapter of this user manual. The complete RS232 command instruction set and configuration information can be downloaded from the AUDAC website. USB (Update) Connection: The USB (Update) connection can be used for system firmware updates and/or for connection of the RF remote control (RMT40) receiver.
Chapter 3 Using the MSP40 The MSP40 control and configuration is done through the front panel of the device which includes a 2.8” graphical LCD display, which is accompanied with four tactile push buttons (left side) and a rotary selection dial (right side). This combination allows you to navigate through the systems user interface and access all the available control and configuration possibilities of the system.
(settings) button can be selected through rotating the selection dial until the icon is highlighted and pressing it. This button gets you to the media player settings menu of the MSP40 where all configurations can be made. (it also includes various recording settings, which can only be accessed when switched to recorder mode)
Shuffle: Random play mode (shuffle) can be switched On and Off. When switched On, all tracks will be played in a randomized sequence. The MSP40 will select between all the tracks available on the inserted media carrier including all sub-folders.
Once stopped the recording, the (play) button becomes available, allowing to pre-listen the last made recording. Media recorder settings The recorder settings menu for MSP40 is loaded when pressing the (settings) button in recorder mode. Filename: The filename of the recorded tracks can be configured in this screen. When selected, a screen with keyboard overview allows to enter the filename through using the rotary selection dial.
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Mono/stereo: The recording for MP3 filetypes can be switched in various types of mono / stereo modes, including ‘Joint stereo’, ‘Dual stereo’, ‘Mono (left input)’ and ‘Mono mix’. Toggle between various recording modes by highlighting ‘Mono / stereo’ and (navigate through rotary dial) and pressing the rotary dial.
(if the password is enabled). Info: Info will give an overview of the software versions the MSP40 is running. LCD Settings: Adjustments for the LCD settings can be made here. The brightness can be adjusted within a range of 10% to 100% (standard is 80%).
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