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MUSIC
Ramsey Electronics Model No.
Watch music come alive with an entrancing, exotic display of
shimmering lights. You're in control with a system you built for
less than twenty dollars which rivals the performance of profes-
sional units that go for hundreds more!
Typical uses for the Music Lights Kit:
• Spellbinding Holiday displays
• Super for dances and disco effects
• Great for restaurants and stores
• Very popular with Wedding and party DJs
The Ramsey ML1 MUSIC LIGHTS features:
• Operation on standard 110 VAC house current
• Three individually adjustable channels: one for highs, one
for midrange and one for bass frequencies
• Controls up to 300 watts of lights per channel
• Clear, concise step-by-step instructions
• Easy hook up to any stereo or radio speaker terminals
LIGHTS
ML1
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- Page 1 • Super for dances and disco effects • Great for restaurants and stores • Very popular with Wedding and party DJs The Ramsey ML1 MUSIC LIGHTS features: • Operation on standard 110 VAC house current • Three individually adjustable channels: one for highs, one for midrange and one for bass frequencies •...
- Page 2 1994 by Ramsey Electronics, Inc. 590 Fishers Station Drive, Victor, New York 14564. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be copied or duplicated without the written permission of Ramsey Electronics, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. ML1 • 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ramsey Publication No. ML1 Price $5.00 KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MUSIC LIGHTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the ML1 ......4 Building Your Kit ........4 Parts List ..........5 ML1 Circuit Description ......6 ML1 Schematic Diagram ...... 7 Assembly Instructions ...... -
Page 4: Introduction To The Ml1
INTRODUCTION TO THE ML1 MUSIC LIGHTS KIT One of the most popular effects to be found at music fests and concerts has to be the Color Organ, better know as Music Lights. A set of music lights will control an array of lights in a dazzling display of never ending, fascinating patterns. -
Page 5: Parts List
ML1 MUSIC LIGHTS PARTS LIST CAPACITORS .01uf disc [C1,C2,C3] SEMICONDUCTORS C106 SCR [D1,D2,D3] INDUCTORS AND TRANSFORMERS 1 Audio transformer [T1] FIXED RESISTORS 15 ohm 2 Watt resistor (brown-green-black) [R1] 10K stand-up resistors (brown-black-orange) [R5, R6, and R7] (marked L1, L2, L3 on PC board)]... -
Page 6: Ml1 Circuit Description
ML1 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The ML1 is similar to a common mounted light dimmer, except that the lamp control comes from the voltage derived from the music rather than a potentiometer. The control voltages come from three separate, simple audio filters which break the audio spectrum into individual frequency bands. Audio signals from the speaker input are current limited by R1 and applied to transformer T1. -
Page 7: Ml1 Schematic Diagram
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Page 8: Assembly Instructions
Now that all the ‘landmark’ components are installed, we’ll go about putting in the smaller parts. These components are spaced close together on the PC board, so pay close attention to the layout diagram so you install the right parts the first time! Also, we’ll ask that you remember that install means to not only install the part, but to solder it and trim the leads as well. -
Page 9: Testing, Adjustments
Solder your line cord to holes P7 and P8 on the PC board. Carefully examine all wiring for shorts, frayed strands or bad joints. Testing and Operation To properly test your ML1 Music Lights, you will need these basic tools and equipment: •... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
Using the ML1 Within the Home The most popular use of the ML1 is to hook it up to your stereo and produce an enticing light show. This is especially nice during the Holiday season, controlling Christmas tree lights on the house or tree from a selection of seasonal music. -
Page 11: Ramsey Kit Warranty
'1K ohm' resistors are actually the 'missing' 10 K parts ("Hum-m-m, I guess the 'red' band really does look orange!") Ramsey Electronics project kits are packed with pride in the USA. If you believe we packed an incorrect part or omitted a part clearly indicated in your assembly manual as... -
Page 12: Required Tools
Digital Multimeter Ramsey M133 Advanced .....1.0 hrs Manual Price Only: $5.00 Ramsey Publication No. ML1 Assembly and Instruction manual for: RAMSEY MODEL NO. ML1 MUSIC LIGHTS KIT ML1 • 12 This Quality Electronics Kit was designed and packed in the USA...
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