Firmware Update - Redback A 1717A Operating Manual

Redback® A 1717A Message Player
8.0 TROUBELSHOOTING
NO Power (Power LED does not illuminate):
Check power supply DC jack is 2.1mm and not 2.5mm size.
Check power supply voltage is 24-30VDC.
Check power supply is a DC output, not AC.
How do I cancel a trigger?
Check DIP switch 2 is set to ON. Trigger 4 then becomes a cancel trigger.

9.0 FIRMWARE UPDATE

It is possible to update the firmware for this unit by downloading updated versions from www.altronics.com.au or
redbackaudio.com.au.
To perform an update, follow these steps.
1) Download the Zip file from the website.
2) Remove the micro Micro SD card from the A 1717A and insert it into your PC.
3) Extract the contents of the Zip file to the root folder of the Micro SD card.
4) Rename the extracted .BIN file to update.BIN.
5) Remove the Micro SD card from the PC following windows safe card removal procedures.
6) With the power turned OFF, insert the Micro SD card back into the A 1717A.
7) Turn the A 1717A ON. The unit will check the Micro SD card and if an update is required the A 1717A will perform the
update automatically.
10.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply: ................................................. 24VDC to 30VDC 300mA (idle/maximum current draw 150mA) tip positive
Output: .................................................................................................................................. Stereo RCA 500mV nominal
MP3 sample rate: ..................................................................................................................................................... 44kHz
Micro SD card size: .................................................................................................................................... 256MB to 16GB
Trigger activation: .......................................................................................................................................Closing contact
Switched output: ............................................. 24-30VDC out (supply voltage dependant), limited to 120mA curent draw
MP3 info:
MP3 FILE FORMAT: ........................................................................ Minimum 128kbps, 44.1kHz, 32bit, VBR or CBR, Stereo
Length/size: ............................................................. Limited by card size (1600mins @ 128kbps, 44kHz on supplied 16GB)
Bit rate: .................................................................................................... All standard MP3 rates (128kbps recommended)
Sample rate: ................................................................................................ All standard MP3 rates (44kHz recommended)
Channels: .................................................................................................................................................. Stereo or mono
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Distributed by Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd. Perth. Western Australia.
Phone: 1300 780 999 Fax: 1300 790 999 Internet: www.altronics.com.au
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