Summary of Contents for Genave MP3 Node
- Page 1 ™ MP3 Node Stand Alone Triggerable MP3 Player Hardware Manual Genave / NRC, Inc. www.genave.com support@genave.com Copyright 2018. Genave / NRC, Inc. Tech. Publication No. 9000-0000-127 Rev 01...
- Page 2 MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Warning If incorrectly used, this equipment can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain the equipment should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the manuals before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the equipment.
- Page 3 (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the software or hardware even if the Genave and/or its licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Monitor Inputs ..........................17 Config Name ............................ 18 Firmware Info ..........................18 Factory Reset ........................... 18 Installing & Use ..........................19 Mounting the MP3 Node ......................... 19 Power Connection ..........................19 Microphone Port ..........................19 Line Out ............................20 Amplifier Port ..........................20 Inputs .............................. -
Page 6: Specifications
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Specifications General Specifications Enclosure Width: 36mm (1.417 inches) Length: 100mm (3.937 inches) Height: 80mm (3.149 inches) Weight: 114.6 grams (5.10oz) Input Connector Header: 9 pos., 2.5mm Mating Connector: 9 pos. cage clamp 28-16 AWG 0.25”... -
Page 7: Overview
Each MP3 Node has an output port which is used to control an external amplifier. The MP3 Node has the ability to change the acoustics of the MP3 file by altering the volume treble and bass. - Page 8 MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Amplifier Port. (See Amplifier Port) Microphone Input. Line out for testing. (See Microphone Port) (See Line Out) Inputs. (See Inputs) Power In. Communications Port. (See Power Connection) Do not use. 8 of 21...
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Page 9: Menu Map
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Menu Map Import Config. Import Config. Import Config. When SD card is inserted, this is the default screen showing the MP3 channel file information and what to do to play it again. 9 of 21... -
Page 10: Changing The Channel Settings
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Changing the Channel Settings Press the Enter button to begin editing. Top menu bar will change from “To Edit ┘” to “Change ►“. A pointer on screen left will show which line you’re editing and the value on that particular line will be highlighted. -
Page 11: Inputs
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Inputs This determines what type of input will start and stop the channel. DISABLED: The input does not perform any actions. TRIGGER: The input activates the audio when it is turned on. The input may remain active or be turned off at any time, but the audio will have been started and will run to its completion. -
Page 12: Custom Source
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Custom Source CUSTOM: The Custom source allows any mp3 file to be played. Select the Custom option. Move the cursor down to the filename. Press the Right button to search for the MP3 filename. -
Page 13: Max Vol (Per Channel)
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Max Vol (Per channel) This is the channel volume in relation to the Master Volume. Use the Left and Right buttons to select the percentage value. The values change in 10% steps. Loop The number of times the audio will play from the beginning after the first run is completed. -
Page 14: Equalizer (On/Off Per Channel)
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Equalizer (On/Off per channel) The MP3-Node includes a four channel audio equalizer to help match the response of your audio to the amplifier and speakers. Value range is OFF or ON. Factory default is OFF. -
Page 15: Changing Global Settings
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Enable or disable the fallback feature. Valid range is OFF or ON. Factory default is ON. If the SD memory card is missing or the MP3 file cannot be found on the card, this feature enables the MP3-NODE to substitute a computer generated SFX alert sound for the missing audio file. -
Page 16: Mic Sensitivity
MP3 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Mic Sensitivity Mic Sensitivity adjusts the amplification of the incoming audio from a microphone. Amplifier Boost Amplifier boost is used to adjust levels between the embedded SFX MP3 files and the MP3 files stored on the card. -
Page 17: Import Config
Used to write the CFG file to the SD card. The CFG file holds all of the configuration data of the MP3 node. Com Baud Rate Do not change. Please call Genave if you want to use the Com Port. Monitor Inputs Used to see if an input is working when pulled low (triggered) the input number is highlighted. -
Page 18: Config Name
Hardware Installation and User Guide Config Name Change config name (MP3-Node.cfg). Firmware Info Shows which firmware is installed in the node. Only Genave can change the firmware. Factory Reset Return the settings on the channel to the Factory Default. Valid range is YES or NO. Factory default is NO. -
Page 19: Installing & Use
Power Connection The MP3 Node operates from 7.5VDC to 28 VDC. The power input is also reverse voltage protected. The polarity of the connections is displayed on the label. -
Page 20: Line Out
Power Up is 60 VDC and the maximum current passed by Power Up is ½ Amp. When the MP3 Node is playing sequential files, Power Up is kept on for the entire run. The second control line is “Mute” which is used to mute and unmute the amplifier between sequential MP3 files. -
Page 21: Inputs
Inputs Input Header Characteristics The inputs for the MP3 Node are used to trigger actions. When an input is pulled low (shorted to pin 9 of J9) the MP3 Node turns on the amplifier output and plays the associated file.
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