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- Page 1 User Guide for BMS1, BMS2 and BMS3 Single Channel Background Music PLayer For Technical Assistance Please Phone: (07) 5596 5128...
- Page 2 Our new generation BMS Background Music/Message System is available with both Single Audio Channel and Dual Audio Channel output. Models BMS1, BMS2 and BMS3 are all Single Channel Systems. These models devices provide a Stereo Line Level Output, and play Encrypted MP3 files stored on a single SD-HC Flash Card.
- Page 3 SD-HC Flash Card using an SD flash card programmer. These Flash Card programmers can be built into your PC, or an external unit (available from Natcomm) that can connect to your PC via a USB port. Flash Card programmers are treated by the PC as a Removable Hard Drive device.
- Page 4 Once a file is Encrypted, it cannot be opened, altered or used in any device other than a Natcomm unit which is configured for Encryption. Similarly, our Encryption devices cannot play standard MP3 files or any file other than those encrypted with our program.
- Page 5 RANDOM MUSIC FILE PLAY Because of the large volumes of Music that will normally be used, BMS uses SUB-FOLDERS on the FLASH CARD. 16 Sub-Folders are Automatically created on the MUSIC FLASH CARD, when you use the Condition BGM SD Card facility in the Control Program.
- Page 6 MUSIC FOLDERS TRANSFER BMS plays Music from MUSIC FOLDERS on the FLASH CARD. 1) Double Click ‘Transfer Music Folders to BGM Card’ 2) Migrate to the Music Folder to be copied to the SD-HC Card 3) Specify the Folder Number that the Music files should be copied to The File Copy progress is displayed as above 4) Repeat the above procedure for all required Music Folders...
- Page 7 MUSIC FOLDER PROGRAMMING Because BMS Music Folders can be Time and Date programmed, they MUST have a Folder Name of F001-F016 to identify them for Time Programming purposes. Sub Folder Numbers (F001-F016) are automatically set up in the Root Directory Music Folder, during the Flash Card Conditioning process. When transferring Music Folders, you MUST use ‘Condition BGM SD Card’...
- Page 8 Step 1 Enter Timed Music Play Programming All Music Folders will be displayed in Numeric order, on the left hand side of the screen In the above screen shot, you can see that Folder F001 is set to play at ALL Times on EVERY DAY without a Start or Stop Date.
- Page 9 Step 2 Click on the First Music Folder to Highlight it. a) Enter the Start and End Dates for the period you wish it to play. If there are no specific date periods,leave it set to Every. b) Enter the Start and End Times that you wish it to play. If there are no specific time periods, leave it set to All.
- Page 10 Step 3 Click on the Second Music Folder to Highlight it. a) Enter the Start and End Dates for the period you wish it to play. If there are no specific date periods, leave it set to Every. b) Enter the Start and End Times that you wish it to play. If there are no specific time periods, leave it set to All.
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Page 11: Turn On And Turn Off
Setting BMS to Automatically TURN ON and TURN OFF If you require BMS to TURN ON and also to TURN OFF Music and Message Play Automatically, then you can do so by setting the Start Time and the Stop Times of your Music Folders. You can set All Music Folders to Start and Stop at the same times, or you can vary the Start and Stop times of each folder to suit Genre changes throughout the day. -
Page 12: Real Time Clock
REAL TIME CLOCK BMS incorporates a sophisticated internal clock circuit which is factory set to Australian Eastern Standard Time. If you will be using a device in a Different Time Zone, you MUST set the time of the device to the Current Time for the State that it will be used in, or timing errors will occur. - Page 13 UPDATING TIME AND DATE The internal clock of BMS may need to be updated from time to time, for time sensitive applications, or to correct for daylight savings, should this be necessary. This is easily achieved by inserting a blank SD or SD-HC Flash Card which is programmed with the correct time.
- Page 14 MESSAGE FILE PLAY Messages Play Sequentially and can be Timed Models BMS2 & BMS3 only When you Condition the BGM SD Card using the BMS Control Program, a MESSAGE folder is also created. As BMS will only play Encrypted MP3 Files, all MP3 based Messages must be ENCRYPTED first with the Encryption utility (see page 4).
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Page 15: Message Transfer
MESSAGE TRANSFER Models BMS2 and BMS3 can have up to 250 MESSAGES loaded on the Flash Card. You Must transfer all Messages to the Flash Card using the BMS Dealer Control Program as it will ensure that : * All Messages have a Number between 001 to 250 * There are no Duplicate Message Numbers * Messages are saved to the correct Folder 1) Double Click... -
Page 16: Message Programming
MESSAGE PROGRAMMING Each Message can be individually time programmed to play within the following criteria: * From a specific START DATE to a specific STOP DATE. Where a START DATE is not specified, the Message will PLAY by default on power up. - Page 17 Step 1 Enter Timed Message Play Programming All Messages will be displayed in Message Number order, on the left hand side of the programming screen. In the above screen shot, you can see that ALL Messages are set to play at ALL Times on EVERY DAY without a Start or Stop Date.
- Page 18 Step 2 Click on the First Message to Highlight it. Enter the Start and End Dates for the period you wish it to play. If there are no specific date periods, leave it set to Every. Enter the Start and End Times that you wish it to play. If there are no specific time periods, leave it set to All.
- Page 19 Step 3 Click on the Second Message to Highlight it. a) Enter the Start and End Dates for the period you wish it to play. If there are no specific date periods, leave it set to Every. b) Enter the Start and End Times that you wish it to play. If there are no specific time periods, leave it set to All.
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Page 20: Music Folders
IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING TIPS MUSIC FOLDERS TIP 1. Setting the STOP DATE for a MUSIC FOLDER and the START DATE for a REPLACEMENT MUSIC FOLDER When setting a STOP DATE for a MUSIC FOLDER and a START DATE for a new MUSIC FOLDER, the CURRENT MUSIC FOLDER and the NEW MUSIC FOLDER must have the same date for STOPPING and STARTING. - Page 21 TIP 2. Setting a STOP DATE that is in a DIFFERENT YEAR to a START DATE. When setting a STOP DATE for a MUSIC FOLDER and a START DATE for a REPLACEMENT MUSIC FOLDER, that are in DIFFERENT YEARS, you MUST specify the START YEAR and the STOP YEAR.
- Page 22 IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING TIPS MESSAGES TIP 1. Setting the STOP DATE for the CURRENT MESSAGE and the START DATE for a REPLACEMENT MESSAGE When setting a STOP DATE for a current message and a START DATE for a replacement message, the CURRENT MESSAGE and the NEW MESSAGE must have the same date for STOPPING and STARTING.
- Page 23 TIP 2. Setting a STOP PLAY DATE that is in a DIFFERENT YEAR to a START PLAY DATE. When setting a STOP DATE for a Current message and a START DATE for a Replacement message, that are in DIFFERENT YEARS, you MUST specify the START YEAR and the STOP YEAR.
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Page 24: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 165w x 150d x 60h mm Weight 400g Power Supply 240VAC to 12VAC/500mA Line Out Connector 3.5mm Stereo Socket ACMA Supplier Number N 782 WARRANTY Your BMS is warranted against defects from parts or workmanship for a period of two years (24 months) from date of purchase. In the event of failure, you should return the product, along with proof of purchase date, and a written statement about the nature of the problem for repair or replacement.
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