I.D. AL MicroPlayer mkIII User Manual

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I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual
MicroPlayer mkIII
Audio player
MP3/Wav
USER MANUAL
® Waves System
V 1.3 - 2018

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  • Page 1 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual MicroPlayer mkIII Audio player MP3/Wav USER MANUAL ® Waves System V 1.3 - 2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Table of contents A - Safety instructions B - Product information 1 - Product presentation 2 - Functionnalities 3 - Installation 3.1 - Connections 4 - Operating mode 4.1 - Organisation of the folders...
  • Page 3: A - Safety Instructions

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual CAUTION! DO NOT EXPOSE TO HUMIDITY & DUST! Unplug the power supply cable before any servicing FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE USER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PLAYER.
  • Page 4 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual • When using the device, comply with all local rules and regulations in force. Any modification or conversion of the device automatically entails loss of the homologation. The operation of a modified device is liable to a penalty.
  • Page 5: B - Product Information

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual A.6 - Terms of use: • This product has been designed for indoors use only. • If this device has been exposed to very high temperature fluctuations (e.g.: after transportation), do not connect it immediately.
  • Page 6: Product Presentation

    Serial link RS232: MicroPlayer mkIII can be controlled by a PLC, a computer, a remote control using a serial link. MicroPlayer mkIII receives data on its Rx input and sends datas on its Tx output. A specific protocol is described in this manual.
  • Page 7: Installation

    12 - Amplified outputs for speakers 13 - Headphone audio output First use: MicroPlayer mkIII is factory setting configured with parameters by default and the player must operate on inserting a prepared media dedicated to ( chapter 4 ). Warning, before plug a SD/SDHC memory card or a USB flash memory, it is absolutely necessary to power off the player.
  • Page 8 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 2 - Connect speakers or a sound system to the audio output and switch on the player thanks to the PSU Headphone or mono earphone Amplifier PSU 12v Speakers Power Supply Unit: We recommend you to use the PSU provided with the player.
  • Page 9: Connections

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 3.1 - Connections 3.1.1 - Inputs connections Up to 4 triggerings, the connections are direct. Beyond it is necessary to make combinations with diodes. The inputs match with a binary representation of the files to be triggered. You can also use the optional extension card.
  • Page 10 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 3.1.2 - Outputs connection MicroPlayer mkIII offers 2 electronic switch outputs thanks to Mosfet transistors offering a switch power up to 500mA per output. It is possible to connect Leds, motors, relays or any other compatible material.
  • Page 11: Operating Mode

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 4 - Operating mode Compatibles files: .MP3: audio files MP3 format ( see appendix B) .WAV: audio filesWav format ( see appendix B) The file and folders names define the playback mode. The files and folders must be stored and copied according to a specific organisation described below.
  • Page 12 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Special case: Folder 000 is the folder which will be played by default when powering on. When powering on, presence of this folder is checked ; if it is present, the player plays files of this folder.
  • Page 13 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 001 [J100]: After reading folder 001, jumps to folder 100 002 [J100]: After reading folder 002, jumps to folder 100 100 [RET]:After reading folder 100, returns to the previous folder (001 or 002) In the above example, after reading folders 001, 002, a jump to folder 100 is made to read the content.
  • Page 14 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual [V+xx] ou [V-xx] – Volume folder setting ● The name of the folder can act on the output volume. This function is used to broadcast messages loud more or less than others files.
  • Page 15 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Each beginning of line of this file should present the following parameter: #xxx : the xxx number of the line containing the bytes to send related to the xxx of the tag.
  • Page 16 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual released, the player plays the folder 045. 003[WHL][J999]: The folder 003 is played in a loop while the inputs 1+2 are activated. When the inputs 1+2 are released, the player plays the folder 999.
  • Page 17: Organisation Of Files Inside Folders

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 4.2 Organisation of files inside folders. Like for folders, files name define the playback conduct. Note: The naming of the files is free if the reading is in a random mode.
  • Page 18 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual [Jxxx] designates the folder number to use after reading the current file. ● By adding this parameter within the file name, you define the conduct of the player at the end of the reading of the current file in order to read another file.
  • Page 19 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual current reading is not stopped. Caution! The action is not memorised and the triggering information is lost. The files that can be interrupted and those that can not be interrupted can coexist in the same folder.
  • Page 20 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual An example to trigger the reading of the folder 001 of another MicroPlayer mkII. #001: 80 01 01 Example of files: 001[RS001].mp3: Sending of the bytes of the line #001 of the «serial.txt» file on reading of the file 001 002[RS064].wav: Sending of the bytes of the line #064 of the «serial.txt»...
  • Page 21: Setup File

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 5 - Setup file Some functionalities are only accessible via a setup file. This file is a text file (raw text without page setting) that can be created with any easy text editor like «notepad» from windows or similar. On saving, use «ANSI»...
  • Page 22 5.3 - Energy saving mode ( stand by ) - #POWER:x MicroPlayer mkIII can turn into energy saving mode during its standby mode. It is possible to use a battery as a power source. The player turns into this mode automatically when he does not read a file. Only the input contacts are watched.
  • Page 23 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual players are chained up a latente period can exist at the end of the chain. Mode 2: Monitoring mode ● In this mode, the player send onto its Tx serial output, some information on its status.( see previous...
  • Page 24 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 5.7 - Assign particular functions to the inputs - # INPUTxxx:function By default, input contacts trigger folders in order to read their content. For a better versatility of the player, it is possible to assign input contacts to others functions.
  • Page 25 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 5.8 - Assign particular functions to buttons - #BUTTONx:function The two front buttons are dedicated by default to the volume setting. With the file «config.txt», it is possible to assign them other functions.
  • Page 26 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Function Value By default #ID:xxx xxx = from 001 to 127 #VOLUME:xx xx = from 0 to 64 Last used value #POWER:x 0 : Disable the energy saving mode...
  • Page 27: Rs232 Serial Link Protocol

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 6 - RS232 serial link protocol The MicroPlayer mkIII can communicate with other devices by receiving instructions onto the Rx input or transferring data through its Tx output. The player complies with the RS232 norm (see appendix for features).
  • Page 28 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual List of commands: 00h: not used X1h ( 01h to 71h): «Go to folder» command 02h: Player’s transport command 03h: Volume command 00h - 00000000b: not used ●...
  • Page 29 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Example of the full frame: 81 02 01 Octet 1 : 81h - 10000001b : status byte, player 001 Octet 2 : 02h - 00000001b : player’s transport command...
  • Page 30 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Mode 2: «Monitoring» mode In this mode, the player send informations onto the Tx output depending on the actions executed. This mode do not allow to chain up the players. The player allows to a PLC, a computer, a security system, to know the status of the player and to make operating tests.
  • Page 31: From The Microplayer To The Microplayer Mkii

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual 7 - Firmware Update Logic and functionality of the player is defined by an internal program called «firmware». This program may evolve to provide new functionality, change the operation of the player or make corrections. The firmware can be updated or replaced by following these instructions: The firmware upgrade is done from a SD memory card (SD or SDHC).
  • Page 32: Appendix A - Characteristics

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Appendix A - Characteristics • Power supply: Nominal voltage : 12V DC Supply range : 9V to 14V DC • 12V supply consumption: - Stand By with active energy saving mode: 15 mA - On operating ( line output - amplified output not used ) : 100mA •...
  • Page 33: Appendix B - Functionalities

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Appendix B - Functionalities Audio characteristics • Reads MP3 files mono/stereo (MPEG ½ layer 3), 44.1KHz from 32kbit/s to 320kbits/s • Reads CBR (Constant Bit Rate) and VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files •...
  • Page 34: Appendix C : Infrared Remote Control

    I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Appendix C - Infrared remote control The MicroPlayer mkII can be controlled with an infrared remote control as an infrared sensor is fitted in the front of the player.
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  • Page 36 I.D. AL - MicroPlayer mkIII - Wav MP3 Audio player - User manual Design and manufacturing of interactive audio and video players Check our products, informations and technical solutions on our web site: www.id-al.com ® Waves System V 1.3 - 2018...

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