ID-AL My Music Player, My Music Player LE User Manual

My Music Player
My Music Player LE
User Guide
V1.0 - May 11, 2017
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CE Marking
The CE marking is found on the nameplate, at the rear side of the device. It certifies the conformance of the device with the low voltage CE Directive, according to the EN 55022 standard, and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 61000-4-x.
Directives
The requirements related to the electromagnetic compatibility and low voltages directive are met.
Safety Instructions
Overview
Proper usage conforming to the product intended purpose involves strict compliance with the instructions given in this user guide .
The staff should receive instructions regarding the proper usage of the device.
Only the use of genuine parts ensures perfect safety for the user and correct operation of the device. Moreover, only the accessories mentioned in the technical documentation or explicitly approved by the manufacturer must be used. If accessories or consumable products from other brands are used, the manufacturer cannot stand guarantee for the correct and safe operation of the device.
Damages caused through the use of accessories or consumable products from other brands will not entail right to any benefit under the terms of warranty.
The manufacturer will be liable for the safety, reliability and functioning of the product as long as the assembly, settings, modifications, extensions, and repairs have been carried out by the manufacturer or a company approved by the manufacturer, and if the device is used in accordance with the instructions mentioned in this manual.
The player complies with the technical safety standards in force at the date of print of this manual. All rights reserved for the electrical diagrams, procedures, names, and devices mentioned herein.
Any reproduction of the technical documentation, even partial, without a written authorization from Waves System is prohibited.
General Safety Instructions
This device has been shipped out from our facilities in perfect working condition. In order to preserve these conditions, for safety, and to avoid any risk of accidental bodily injury, the user must imperatively follow the safety instructions and read the “Caution!” messages included in this manual.
This device, manufactured by Waves System, has been designed in a way that practically eliminates any risk if it is used in accordance with its intended purpose. Nevertheless, for the sake of safety, we would like to draw your attention to the following instructions:
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 certification. The operation of a modified device is liable to a penalty. In the interests of occupational safety, the operator and the user are held responsible for complying with the regulations.
Keep the original packing for a possible product reshipment. Also ensure that the packing material is kept out of the reach of children. Only this original packing ensures optimal protection for the product during transportation. If a product reshipment appears to be necessary during the guarantee period, Waves System is not liable for any ensuing damages arising during the transportation and attributable to a defective packing.
This device should be used only by persons whose training or knowledge ensures proper handling.
Before each use, the operator must check that the device is in perfect working condition.
This product must not be used in places where there is a potential explosion risk. Besides, it must neither be used in an environment favoring combustion nor in a humid or excessively hot or cold location.
The device must be installed in a dry and dust-free area. Do not install the device directly against a wall.
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CAUTION! DO NOT EXPOSE TO MOISTURE OR DUST!
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE USER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PLAYER.
Unplug the power supply cable before any servicing!
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Safety Instructions against Risks Due to Electric Currents
The device must be connected to a grounded AC power outlet or a European standard outlet installed as per good professional practices.
Before connecting the device, check that the mains voltage and frequency match the specifications indicated on the mains adapter.
Before powering, check that the device and cables are not damaged. Damaged cables and connections must immediately be replaced.
Never allow the power cords to come in contact with other cables. Handle the mains adapter cable as well as all other cables connected to the mains with extreme care.
Always connect the power cord to the device first, then to the mains. The power outlet must remain accessible after the installation.
Check the device and its mains adapter cable from time to time. Disconnect the device from the mains when it is no longer used or for the purpose of maintenance.
Handle the power cord by using only the plug. Never remove the plug by pulling the power cord.
Electrical connections, repairs, and maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Do not switch the device on or off within a short period of time as this reduces its lifespan.
Terms of Use
This product has been designed for indoor use only.
If this device has been exposed to very high temperature fluctuations (e.g.: after transportation), do not connect it immediately. The condensation formed inside the device could damage it. Allow the device to reach ambient temperature before connecting it.
Do not shake the device. Avoid sudden movements during its installation or handling.
When selecting the spot for installation of the player, ensure that it is not exposed to a high source of heat, moisture, or dust. There should not be any cables lying around as they might jeopardize your and others’ safety.
Delivery Details
My Music Player
12 V / 500 mA mains adapter Infrared remote control
My Music Player LE
12 V / 2 A mains adapter Infrared remote control
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Features....................................................................................................................................................... 9
3. My Music Player and My Music Player LE comparison..............................................................................10
4. Hardware Description................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1. My Music Player................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2. My Music Player LE........................................................................................................................... 12
4.3. Infrared Remote Control....................................................................................................................12
5. Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1. My Music Player................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2. My Music Player LE........................................................................................................................... 14
6. Prior to switching on the Player................................................................................................................. 15
6.1. Main Storage Device (Main Media).................................................................................................... 15
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 15
. Music Folders (MUSIC)..................................................................................................................... 15
. Playlist Folders (PLAYLIST)............................................................................................................... 15
. Message and Commercial Folders (SPOT)....................................................................................... 16
. System Folder (SYSTEM)................................................................................................................. 16
. Temporary Folder (TMP).................................................................................................................... 17
6.2. External Audio Sources...................................................................................................................... 17
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 17
. Web Radios....................................................................................................................................... 17
. Auxiliary Input (My Music Player only)............................................................................................... 18
6.3. Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media) (My Music Player only).............................................18
6.4. Preparing a Storage Device............................................................................................................... 18
6.5. Files and Folders Naming Rules........................................................................................................19
6.6. Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media).................................20
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 20
. MUSIC – Music Folders..................................................................................................................... 20
. PLAYLIST – Playlist Folders..............................................................................................................21
. SPOT – Message and Commercial Folders.......................................................................................21
. SYSTEM – System Management Folder........................................................................................... 22
6.7. Organizing the Files and Folders onto Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media)(My Music
Player only)................................................................................................................................................ 22
7. First Use.................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.1. Requirements.................................................................................................................................... 23
7.2. Preparation........................................................................................................................................23
7.3. First boot............................................................................................................................................ 23
8. Use of the Player....................................................................................................................................... 25
8.1. Playback of the Audio Files, Web radios and Other Audio Sources...................................................25
. Playback of a Music Folder (MUSIC).................................................................................................25
. Playback of a Playlist Folder (PLAYLIST)..........................................................................................26
. Playback of a Messages and Commercials (SPOT)..........................................................................26
. Playback of a Web Radio................................................................................................................... 27
. Switching to the Auxiliary Input of the Player (My Music Player only)................................................27
. Playback of an Alternative Storage Device (Alternate Media) (My Music Player only).......................28
8.2. Playback Command........................................................................................................................... 28
. Resuming the Playback (PLAY Command).......................................................................................28
. Stopping the Playback (STOP Command).........................................................................................28
. Playing the Next Track or Next Web Radio (NEXT Command).........................................................29
. Playing the Previous Track or Previous Web Radio (PREVIOUS Command)...................................30
8.3. Changing the Main Volume................................................................................................................ 30
9. Programming the Player............................................................................................................................ 32
9.1. Playback at the Startup (Autoplay)....................................................................................................32
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 32
. Setting of the “Autoplay” function.......................................................................................................33
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9.2. Web Radio......................................................................................................................................... 33
. Operating the Web Radios................................................................................................................. 33
. Operating of the Monitoring of the Web Radios.................................................................................34
. Settings of the Web Radios............................................................................................................... 35
9.3. Timestamped Programming with the Scheduler................................................................................ 35
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 35
. Principle............................................................................................................................................. 35
. List of commands...............................................................................................................................38
. Creating a Scheduler File.................................................................................................................. 39
. Application of a Timestamped Programming to the Player................................................................39
9.4. Management of the Main Storage Device Content............................................................................39
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 39
. Using the Main Media with a Computer............................................................................................. 40
. Using the USB Device Connector (My Music Player only).................................................................41
. Using the Embedded FTP Server...................................................................................................... 42
. Using the Embedded Samba Server................................................................................................. 43
. Using the Embedded FTP Clients in a Synchronization Mode...........................................................44
. Using the Embedded FTP Clients with a Script................................................................................. 45
. Using a Removable Device Storage with a Script..............................................................................47
. Setup the FTP Client Presets............................................................................................................ 48
9.5. Ethernet Network Connection............................................................................................................50
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 50
. Establishing the Wired Connection.................................................................................................... 51
. Identify the player on the network...................................................................................................... 51
. Accessing the Player with Internet.....................................................................................................52
. Ethernet Network Glossary................................................................................................................ 54
9.6. Setting the Clock of the Player........................................................................................................... 55
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 55
. Setting the Date and the Time...........................................................................................................56
. Setting the Time Zone........................................................................................................................ 56
. Configuring the Network Time Protocol (NTP)...................................................................................57
9.7. Setting the Volumes and the Gains of the Player...............................................................................57
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 57
. Changing the Volumes of the Independent Outputs..........................................................................58
. Changing the Gains of the Independent Outputs...............................................................................58
. Changing the Volumes of the Audio Sources.....................................................................................59
9.8. Fade In and Fade Out Between the Audio Sources (FADE IN/FADE OUT).......................................59
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 59
. Changing the Fade In and Fade Out settings.................................................................................... 60
9.9. Audio File Encryption......................................................................................................................... 60
9.10. Updating the Firmware..................................................................................................................... 61
. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 61
. Select a way of procedure................................................................................................................. 61
. Determinating the Current Firmware Version..................................................................................... 61
. Performing the Firmware Update.......................................................................................................61
9.11. Settings of the Parameters with “system.ini” File.............................................................................63
Appendix A. Characteristics........................................................................................................................... 64
A.I. Interfacing and Connectivity............................................................................................................... 64
A.II. Audio File Formats Supported...........................................................................................................64
A.III. Playlist File Formats Supported........................................................................................................ 64
A.IV. Web Radio Stream Formats Supported............................................................................................65
A.V. Other File Formats Supported........................................................................................................... 65
A.VI. Storage Devices............................................................................................................................... 65
A.VII. Network........................................................................................................................................... 65
A.VIII. Build-in Clock................................................................................................................................. 65
A.IX. Power Supply................................................................................................................................... 65
A.X. Consumption (12 V supplied)............................................................................................................ 66
A.XI. Temperatures...................................................................................................................................66
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A.XII. Size................................................................................................................................................. 66
A.XIII. Weight............................................................................................................................................ 66
Appendix B. Player Audio Diagram................................................................................................................ 67
B.I. My Music Player................................................................................................................................. 67
B.II. My Music Player LE........................................................................................................................... 67
Appendix C. Front Panel User Interface........................................................................................................ 68
C.I. Information Displays........................................................................................................................... 68
C.II. Changing the Main Volume............................................................................................................... 69
C.III. Quick Launch Menu to Select an Audio Source...............................................................................69
C.IV. Advanced Menu to Select an Audio Source and Configure the Player.............................................69
Appendix D. Web server................................................................................................................................ 74
D.I. Home Page........................................................................................................................................74
D.II. About Page........................................................................................................................................ 75
D.III. Log In Page...................................................................................................................................... 76
D.IV. User Page........................................................................................................................................ 76
D.V. Administrator Page............................................................................................................................ 78
D.VI. Date/Time........................................................................................................................................81
D.VII. Ethernet Page................................................................................................................................. 82
D.VIII. Web Radio Page............................................................................................................................ 83
D.IX. FTP Client Page............................................................................................................................... 85
Appendix E. Content Updates with the Use of Scripts................................................................................... 87
E.I. Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 87
E.II. [HEADER] Section............................................................................................................................. 88
E.III. [COMMANDS] Section..................................................................................................................... 88
E.IV. [COMMENTS] Section..................................................................................................................... 90
E.V. Examples...........................................................................................................................................90
Appendix F. RS-232 Serial Link Protocol....................................................................................................... 92
Appendix G. Configuration File (system.ini)...................................................................................................93
Appendix H. System Clock Calibration.......................................................................................................... 94
H.I. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 94
H.II. Performing the NTP Calibration.........................................................................................................94
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1. Introduction

The My Music Player and My Music Player LE are standalone background music players that manages WAV/MP3 files stored on USB or SD flash drives, web radios as well as local audio source. The playback of a wide quantity of audio files is allowed automatically, without recurrence, according to the “Autoplay” setting, a timestamped programming or an external event trigger (Web command or RS232 serial command). The My Music Player and My Music Player LE allow various possibilities of update processes, connected or disconnected.
The My Music Player and the My Music Player LE are dedicated to a wide spectrum of playback usages within public spaces such as retails, malls hotels, waiting rooms, bars, amusement parks, etc.
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2. Features

Playback possibilities: A wide variety of playback contexts can be performed, Background music and audio content Messages and commercials Playlist files Web radio streams Extra audio sources (My Music Player only)
Audio and playlist files formats supported are WAV, MP3, encrypted MP3 and M3U.
Web radio active monitoring: In case the web radio audio stream is broken or lost, a defined local media audio content is played until the stream is restored to be played again.
Timestamped programming: The playback of a defined audio source, the start/stop of the playback and the volume change at a specific time are easy to implement thanks to the built-in clock and the Scheduler software.
Smart “AutoPlay”: this setting allows to start automatically the playback of predefined audio source or timestamped audio programming. This feature is configurable and can be disabled.
Flash drive devices: The My Music Player LE has an external USB host for a usage basic and a cost effective of the
content media support, by connecting a USB flash drive to the external USB host receptacle of the player.
The My Music Player has a complete set of flash drive hosts: External USB host, Internal USB
host, SD/SDHC memory card slot.
Audio inputs and outputs: the My Music Player range of players allows to choose the right audio solution depending on needs. The My Music Player offer an uncompromising and versatile audio I/O set with unbalanced and
balanced line-level stereo audio outputs on RCA and XLR connectors, and an unbalanced line­level stereo audio auxiliary input on RCA connectors.
The My Music Player LE offer an all-in-one cost effective audio I/O set with an unbalanced line-
level stereo audio outputs on RCA and amplified stereo audio output on terminal blocs.
Networking: My Music Player and My Music Player LE embedded a complete set of Ethernet services like a Web server, a FTP server, a FTP client, a Samba server or a NTP client to ensure a flexible and remote control, setting and content updating.
Flexible content updating: the My Music Player range of players offers multipurpose solution to update the musics, messages, playlists and timestamped programming depending on the player location, the connectivity possibilities and the update frequency needs. The players embedded dedicated functions as scripting, file synchronization, FTP and samba possibilities.
RS-232 serial link: It is possible to control the My Music Player with a PLC, a computer, or a remote control using a serial link.
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3. My Music Player and My Music Player LE comparison

Table 1: Comparison between the My Music Player and the My Music Player LE
Function My Music Player LE My Music Player
LCD screen
Clickable knob
Transport command buttons 1-2
Infrared sensor
External USB host
Internal USB host
SD/SDHC memory card slot
RCA - Unbalanced line-level stereo audio output
Terminal blocs - Amplified stereo audio output
XLR - Balanced professional-level stereo audio output
RCA - Auxiliary line-level stereo audio input
RJ45 connector
Terminal blocs - RS-232 serial link
Micro USB device
On/Off Switch button
Mounting screw holes
Rack mountable (1/3 of a rack) - metal case
Small form design - plastic case
Playback MP3 and WAV audo files
Playback proprietary encrypted MP3 audio files
Playback M3U playlist
Web radio
Smart “Autoplay” function
Timestamped programming
Embedded Web server
Embedded FTP server
Embedded Samba server
Build-in RTC
Network time protocol NTP function
Content update by “Script”
Content update by file synchronization
Fade In/Out audio transitions
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4. Hardware Description

4.1. My Music Player

Front face
1. External USB host receptacle for USB flash drive
2. USB device for an updating straight from a computer
3. Button 1 – Play / Stop
4. Button 2 – Next file (or next web radio)
5. SD/SDHC memory card slot
6. Infrared sensor
7. LCD screen
8. Clickable knob for volume control, transport commands and setup menu
9. On/Off switch
Rear face
10. Power supply connector of the player
11. RS-232 serial link
12. RJ45 connector for the Ethernet network
13. Auxiliary line-level stereo audio input
14. Unbalanced line-level stereo audio output
15. Balanced professional line-level stereo audio output
Bottom face
16. Screw holes for mounting of the case
Internal connectors (after unscrewing the top cover)
17. Internal USB host receptacle for USB flash drive
18. SATA host receptacle for SSD (HW V1.0 only)
19. Fixing holes for a mounting kit of a SSD (in option)
20. Internal LCD screen connector.
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4.2. My Music Player LE

Front face
1. LCD screen
2. Clickable knob for volume control, transport commands and setup menu
3. Infrared sensor
Rear face
4. Power supply connector of the player
5. RJ45 connector for the Ethernet network
6. USB host receptacle for USB flash drive
7. Unbalanced line-level stereo audio output
8. Amplified stereo audio output

4.3. Infrared Remote Control

1. (None)
2. Stop
3. Next file (or web radio)
4. Volume -
5. (None)
6. Previous file (or web radio)
7. Play
8. Volume +
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5. Installation

The following diagrams show the set of possible connections proposed by the My Music Player and the My Music Player LE. Please only connect the devices that will be used. For each type of connections, please refer to the chapters of their implementations.
Caution! Before any connection of a device onto a player, it is required to switch it off.

5.1. My Music Player

For a precise information of the use of each connection of the My Music Player, please refer to the pertaining chapters, related to the connections:
In general: please refer to Characteristics (page 63) and Hardware Description (page 11 ) .
Audio outputs: please refer to Changing the Main Volume (page 29) and Setting the Volumes and
the Gains of the Player (page 56) and Player Audio Diagram (page 66).
Auxiliary inputs: please refer to External Audio Sources (page 17).
Mass storage connectors: please refer to Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 15) and
Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media) (My Music Player only) (page 18).
Ethernet connector: please refer to Ethernet Network Connection (page 49).
DC connector: please refer to Characteristics (page 63).
USB device connector: please refer to Management of the Main Storage Device Content (page 38).
RS-232: please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).
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5.2. My Music Player LE

For a precise information of the use of each connection of the My Music Player LE, please refer to the pertaining chapters, related to the connections:
In general: please refer to Characteristics (page 63) and Hardware Description (page 11 ) .
Audio and speaker outputs: please refer to Changing the Main Volume (page 29) and Setting the
Volumes and the Gains of the Player (page 56) and Player Audio Diagram (page 66).
External USB connector: please refer to Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 15).
Ethernet connector: please refer to Ethernet Network Connection (page 49).
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6. Prior to switching on the Player

6.1. Main Storage Device (Main Media)

. Introduction

The functioning of the My Music Player and the My Music Player LE requires a referent media storage device called Main Media. The player cannot work without a Main Media. Within the Main Media are stored the music, audio and playlists files that will be played by the player. Within the Main Media are also stored the timestamped programming file and any other useful files.
The various options of functionality of the player are set in motion with a precise organization of root folders and sub-folders within the Main Media. Each folder pertains to a type of playback or a type of programming:
MUSIC folders for background music.
PLAYLIST folders for background music managed with playlists.
SPOT folders for Messages and Commercials.
SYSTEM folder for the timestamped programming file and advanced system files.
TMP folder to save the playback history files self generated by the player.
For more information about folders and files organization on the Main Media, please refer to Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 19).

. Music Folders (MUSIC)

Recommendations
These folders are assigned to the playback of background music.
Accepted file formats
WAV, MP3 and Encrypted MP3 files.
Player behavior
The MUSIC folders are dedicated to play a large quantity of audio files. The folder content is played in a loop. Two playback modes are possible: random and sequential. By default, when the playback returns to a folder, the playback resumes according to the playback history that allows to avoid a repetition of playback. An option is also available to reset the history.
In sequential mode playback, the files are played in order, according to the file naming.
Without the reset option, the previous playback position is restored upon the playback
launch.
With the reset option, the playback always begins to play the first file of the folder.
In random mode, no file is repeated until all the files of the folder are played. Back to the folder,
the playback history is reset or not, according to the presence of the reset option.
For more information about the preparation and the playback of the MUSIC folders, please refer to Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 19) and Playback of a Music Folder (MUSIC) (page 24).

. Playlist Folders (PLAYLIST)

Recommendations
These folders are assigned for background music management with playlists.
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Accepted file formats
M3U files.
Player behavior
The PLAYLIST folders are dedicated to play one or more audio playlists. The folder content is played in a loop. There are two playback modes for all the playlists of the folder: random and sequential. By default, when the playback returns to a folder, the playlists are sequentially played and the playback resumes according to the playback history of each playlist of the folder. An option is available to reset the history.
In sequential mode, the files are played following the playlist’s structure.
Without the reset option, the previous playback position is restored upon each playlist
launch.
With the reset option, the playback always begins at the start of the playlist.
In random mode, no file is repeated until all the files of each playlist is played. When returning
to the folder, the playback history of each playlist is reset or not, according to the presence of the reset option.
For more information about the preparation and the playback of the PLAYLIST folders, refer to Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 19) and Playback of a Playlist Folder (PLAYLIST) (page 25).

. Message and Commercial Folders (SPOT)

Recommendations
These folders are assigned for messages, ringtones, commercials and announcements.
Accepted file formats
WAV, MP3 and Encrypted MP3 files.
Player behavior
The SPOT folders are dedicated to play immediately one or more audio files. The folder content is played once and then returns to the playback position preceding the entry into the SPOT folder whatever the previous playback state. Four playback modes are possible:
Playback of all the files of the folder once:
In random. In sequential.
Playback of a defined number of files of the folder:
In random. In sequential.
Once the defined files of the folder have been played, the playback resumes according to the playback history without the repetition of the already played files. The player will play again an audio file only once all the audio files of the folder have been played.
For more information about the preparation and the playback of the SPOT folders, refer to Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 19) and Playback of a Messages and Commercials (SPOT) (page 25).

. System Folder (SYSTEM)

Recommendations
This unique folder is used to store the timestamped programming file and advanced system files.
Accepted file formats
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TM3, INI, TXT and ZIP files.
Player behavior
The SYSTEM folder is dedicated to manage the files that are not audio files / playlist files. This folder is used to store a timestamped programming file, a temporary file of an advanced configuration or different log files self-generated by the player.
For more information about the preparation and the playback of the SYSTEM folders, refer to Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 19) and Timestamped Programming with the Scheduler (page 34) and Settings of the Parameters with “system.ini” File (page 62).

. Temporary Folder (TMP)

Recommendations
This unique folder is self-generated by the player in order to store playback history files.
Player behavior
The temporary folder (tmp) folder is self-generated by the player starting at the first playback. This folder stores the playback history files, and allows the player to remember the audio files already played. This files allow the player to avoid a repetition of playback. The users do not need to manage this folder, but, the tmp folder can be manually deleted to erase the playback file. A new record of the playback history will be automatically regenerate at next playback.

6.2. External Audio Sources

. Introduction

The external audio sources are that are not stored on the Main Media or an Alternate Media. Contrary to locally stored audio files (MUSIC, PLAYLIST, SPOT and Alternate Media). Specific playback controls of the external audio source (like the positioning or the duration) can not be be performed, because this control relies on a third-party source process.
External audio sources possibilities:
Web radio.
Auxiliary input for external sound system (analog audio source) (My Music Player only).

. Web Radios

Recommendations
The web radio playback offers to use the player as a message box or an alternative music sound system using web radio programming.
Accepted stream formats
MP3 streams and M3U stream containers.
Player behavior
The Web Radio presets allow to play audio stream from third-party sound system solution. The playback starts when the stability of the audio stream is reached, according to the web radio settings (buffer size, buffer fill rate and duration of stability). A monitoring of the web radio switches on a music folder when the audio stream is unstable. The web radio resumes when the audio stream is detected stable again
For more information about the settings and playback of the web radios, please refer to Web Radio (page
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32) and Playback of a Web Radio (page 26 ) .

. Auxiliary Input (My Music Player only)

Recommendations
The auxiliary input allows to use the player as a message box or an alternative music system within an existing sound system.
Player behavior
The auxiliary input allows to switch to the playback of a local third-party audio device plugged onto the audio input of the My Music Player. If an audio content of the Main Media or an Alternate Media Media is played, the current playback is stopped before the switch to the auxiliary input.
For more information about the switch to the auxiliary input, please refer to Switching to the Auxiliary Input of the Player (My Music Player only) (page 26).

6.3. Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media) (My Music Player only)

Introduction
An Alternate Media is an optional storage device containing audio files for a temporary unusual playback.
Recommendations
This playback source is appropriate for temporarily playing extra user contents.
Accepted file formats
The MUSIC folder accepts WAV, MP3 and Encrypted MP3 files.
Player behavior
The Alternate Media aims to play all files in a third-party flash memory different from the Main Media. The Alternate Media content is played in a loop and in a random mode exclusively. Back to an Alternate Media, the playback resumes according to the playback history. No playback repetition is done until all the audio files of the Alternate Media are played.
With the My Music Player an Alternate Media is a storage device used onto:
USB-INT: internal USB host receptacle USB-EXT: external USB host receptacle SD-CARD: SD/SDHC memory card slot HDD-INT: internal SATA host receptacle (HW V1.0 only)
On an Alternate Media, the entire audio content is played, without reference to the folder set-up.
For more information about the preparation and the playback of the Alternate Media, please refer to Organizing the Files and Folders onto Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media)(My Music Player only) (page 21) and Playback of an Alternative Storage Device (Alternate Media) (My Music Player only) (page
27).

6.4. Preparing a Storage Device

The storage device (Main Media or Alternate Media) must be a flash memory, such as an USB flash drive, a SD card or a SSD. The size and model to be chosen depends on the player used the required storage capacity and the type connector. For more information about specifications of the flash memory to be used, please refer to Characteristics (page 63)
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It is recommended to use a support storage for to optimize a no-stop functioning. We recommend to use a Sandisk© storage device.
In order, the storage devices that will be used as Main Media or Alternate Media must, prior to its use, be formatted in FAT32. Other file systems are not supported. For a large capacity storage devices (as SSD), only one partition is accepted.
Under Microsoft© Windows: in the file explorer, right click the drive and select Format….
Under Macintosh© MAC OS X: use the Disk Utility application of the OS.
Under Linux OS: use fdisk command line or disk utility like Gparted.
Note: in the recent Microsoft© Windows versions, the formatting in FAT32 is limited to 32Go. This limitation is not based on anything concrete and previous versions of Windows are not affected by it. Third-party software makes it possible to format larger partitions into FAT32 (e.g. Partition Manager from Paragon Software©).

6.5. Files and Folders Naming Rules

In order to ensure proper operation of the player, only the 7-bit ASCII character set is allowed to name files and folders. This means that special characters that are not part of the following character list are not allowed. Also, some characters not allowed by the Microsoft conventions for file and folder names are excluded.
List of allowed characters for naming files and folders
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E
F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i
j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x
y z ! # $ % &
'
( ) + , - . ;
= @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ (Space)

6.6. Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media)

. Introduction

Refer to Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 15), in order to run various functionalities of the player, the useful files are organized in different folders and sub-folders, and each folders is pertaining to playback or programming.
When a Main Media is assigned in the use of a player (please refer to First Use (page 22)), the player automatically created four root folders: MUSIC, PLAYLIST, SPOT and SYSTEM.
In these four root folders the folders and the files must be are organized as explained in the following chapters.
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. MUSIC – Music Folders

The music folders are stored into a root folder named MUSIC. The naming of a music folder is composed of the prefix MUS and 3 digits between 001 and 999 and an optional arbitrary name.
Examples
MUS001
MUS003 – Morning songs
MUS246 – Soul music
MUS999
The music folders behaviors and uses are described into the Music Folders (MUSIC) (page 15) and Playback of a Music Folder (MUSIC) (page 24).
In a music folder, the organization and the naming of the sub-folders and the files is free. All audio files stored into a music folder are played, without reference to the internal organization the folder.
The music folders accept WAV, MP3 and Encrypted MP3 files. (For more information about audio file formats supported by the player please refer to Characteristics (page 63))

. PLAYLIST – Playlist Folders

The playlist folders are stored into a root folder named PLAYLIST. The name of a playlist folder is composed of the prefix name PLS and 3 digits between 001 and 999 and an optional arbitrary name.
Examples
PLS001
PLS017 – Summer playlist
PLS145 – Anniversary collection
PLS999
The playlist folders behaviors and uses are described into Playlist Folders (PLAYLIST) (page 15) and Playback of a Playlist Folder (PLAYLIST) (page 25).
In a playlist folder, the organization and the naming of the sub-folders and the files is free. All playlist files stored into a playlist folder are played, without reference to the internal organization the folder.
The playlist folders accept M3U files. (For more information about playlist file formats supported by the player please refer to Characteristics (page 63))
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. SPOT – Message and Commercial Folders

The spot folders are stored into a root folder named SPOT. The name of a spot folder is composed of the prefix SPT and 3 digits between001 and 999 and an optional arbitrary name.
Examples
SPT001
SPT002 – Shop advertisement
SPT003 – Closing message
SPT999
The spot folders behaviors and uses are describe into Message and Commercial Folders (SPOT) (page 16) and Playback of a Messages and Commercials (SPOT) (page 25).
In a spot folder, the organization and the naming of the sub-folders and the files is free. All audio files stored into a spot folder are played, without reference to the internal organization the folder.
The spot folders accept WAV, MP3 and Encrypted MP3 files. (For more information about audio file formats supported by the player please refer to Characteristics (page 63))

. SYSTEM – System Management Folder

The root folder for the files system management is named SYSTEM.
The system folder behavior and timestamped programming are described into System Folder (SYSTEM) (page 16) and Timestamped Programming with the Scheduler (page 34) and Settings of the Parameters with “system.ini” File (page
62).
In the system folder, the files are stored at the root of the folder and the naming of files depends of the functionality required (e.g. the timestamped file is named scheduler.tm3).
The system folder accept TM3, INI, TXT and ZIP files. (For more information about system file formats supported by the player please refer to Characteristics (page 63))

6.7. Organizing the Files and Folders onto Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media)(My Music Player only)

In a Alternate Media, the organization and the naming of the folders and files is free; All audio files stored into an Alternate Media are played, without reference to the internal organization the folder.
The Alternate Media behavior and use are described into Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media) (My Music Player only) (page 18) and Playback of an Alternative Storage Device (Alternate Media) (My Music Player only) (page 27).
The Alternate Media accept WAV, MP3 and Encrypted MP3 files. (For more information about playlist file formats supported by the player please refer to Characteristics (page 63))
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7. First Use

7.1. Requirements

A computer based on Microsoft Windows, MAC OS or Linux operating system.
A storage device used as the Main Media.
A sound system with speakers and/or an amplifier
(Optional) A RJ45 connection to the local Ethernet network.
Before the first the connection and switching on of the player please read carefully the Safety Instructions and Hardware Description (page 11) and Installation (page 13) and Characteristics (page 63).

7.2. Preparation

1. Switch off the player.
2. Connect the selected audio outputs to an audio system (Please refer to Player Audio Diagram (page
66)).
3. (Optional) Connect the player to the Ethernet network (Please refer to Network (page 64)).
4. With a computer, prepare the Main Media.
Format the Main Media with the instructions in Preparing a Storage Device (page 18).
Organize the audio content of the Main Media with the instructions in Organizing the Files and
Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 19). or
Download a content example from the player support page (www.id-al.com) and copy it on the Main Media with the instructions from the support page.
For more information about the Main Media please refer to Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page
15).
5. Remove the storage device with the use of the removal procedure of the computer operating system.
6. Insert the Main Media into the chosen storage device connector of the player.

7.3. First boot

1. Switch on the player.
2. During the boot, player’s LCD is empty. Only on the My Music Player:
1. When the boot is completed, the player requires to
define the Main Media. Turn the knob to select the connector where the storage device is plugged (USB-INT, USB-EXT, SD-CARD, HDD-INT) and press the knob to validate the selection.
MAIN MEDIA
USB-INT
2. The player restarts...
PLAYER REBOOT
PLEASE WAIT...
3. When the start or the restart is completed, the player displays its product name, its serial number and its firmware version.
My Music Player
SN:B04F v1704
Now the player is ready to be used.
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The player asks to redefine the Main Media when:
No storage device is plugged to the player
The storage device is not prepared as described into Preparing a Storage Device (page 18).
The selected connector is different of the connector used (My Music Player only).
On the My Music Player
The player asks to redefine the connector where the storage device is plugged thanks to the knob as described here.
MAIN MEDIA
USB-INT
On the My Music Player LE
The player asks to insert a storage device into the USB host receptacle and to press the knob to validate the selection.
INSERT VALID
MEDIA AND REBOOT
For more information about the LCD screen, please refer to Front Panel User Interface (page 67).
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8. Use of the Player

The current chapter explains how to control the playback and the volume that can be achieved from several interfaces, listed below. For more information about each interface, please refer to the pertaining chapters.
From the front panel user interface: “Quick launch” menu: short press on the knob (< 5 s). “Advanced” menu: long press on the knob (≥ 5 s). “Volume” menu: if the player is out of “Quick launch” or “Advanced” menus, turn the knob.
Please refer to Front Panel User Interface (page 67).
From a web browser:
1. Connect to the player by enter the HTTP address of the player, composed of the http:// and
the player network address (e.g. http://mmp-8b0a or http://192.168.0.104). To know the player network address, please refer to Identify the player on the network of Ethernet Network Connection (page 49).
2. Click on Log In and enter the username and the password for the embedded web server (user
or administrator).
Default user account: username = user, password = user.
Default administrator account: username = admin, password = admin.
3. Click on User. Please refer to Ethernet Network Connection (page 49) and Web server (page 73).
with the use of the infrared remote control: please refer to Infrared Remote Control (page 12).
with the use of a front panel button (My Music Player only): please refer to Hardware Description
(page 11).
with the use of a timestamped programming (Scheduler): please refer to Timestamped Programming with the Scheduler (page 34).
with the use of the RS-232 serial link (My Music Player only): please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

8.1. Playback of the Audio Files, Web radios and Other Audio Sources

. Playback of a Music Folder (MUSIC)

Procedure:
1. Select a folder number between 1 and 999 (from MUS001 to MUS999).
2. Select a playback option:
RND or Random: random playback.
RND + RST or Random+Reset: random playback with the reset option.
SEQ or Sequential: sequential playback.
SEQ + RST or Sequential+Reset: sequential playback with the reset option.
For more information about the music folders, please refer to Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 15) and Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page
19).
Methods:
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Method Process
“Quick launch” menu SOURCE: MUSIC → Select a folder (number + folder name).
“Advanced” menu USERSOURCESELECT SOURCE MUS/PLS/SPTMUS → Select a
folder number → Select a playback mode.
Web browser software User page → MUSxxx folder: → Select a folder number → Select a
playback mode → Click on Play.
Timestamped programming (Scheduler)
Within an event → Add a command MUSIC (playback mode) with a folder number.
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

. Playback of a Playlist Folder (PLAYLIST)

Procedure:
1. Select a folder between 1 and 999 (betweenPLS001 and PLS999).
2. Select a playback mode:
RND or Random: random playback.
RND + RST or Random+Reset: random playback with the reset option.
SEQ or Sequential: sequential playback.
SEQ + RST or Sequential+Reset: sequential playback with the reset option.
For more information about the playlist folders, please refer to Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 15) and Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page
19).
Methods:
Method Process
“Advanced” menu USERSOURCESELECT SOURCE MUS/PLS/SPTPLS
→ Select a folder number → Select a playback mode.
Web browser software User page → PLSxxx folder: → Select a folder number →
Select a playback mode → Click on Play.
Timestamped programming (Scheduler)
Within an event → Add a command PLAYLIST (playback mode) with a folder number.
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

. Playback of a Messages and Commercials (SPOT)

Procedure:
1. Select a folder between 1 and 999 (between SPT001 andSPT999).
2. Select a playback mode
RND or Random: random playback of all the folder content.
SEQ or Sequential: sequential playback of all the folder content.
X FILE(S) (Random): random playback of a determinate number of files.
X FILE(S) (Sequential): sequential playback of a determinate number of files.
For more information about the spot folders, please refer Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page
15) and Organizing the Files and Folders onto the Main Storage Device (Main Media) (page 19).
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Methods:
Method Process
“Advanced” menu USERSOURCESELECT SOURCE MUS/PLS/SPTSPT
→ Select a folder number → Select a playback mode.
Web browser software User page → SPTxxx folder: → Select a folder number →
Select a playback mode → Click on Play.
Timestamped programming (Scheduler)
Whithin an event → Add a command SPOT (playback
mode) with a folder number. Add a number of file if an X FILE(S) is selected.
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

. Playback of a Web Radio

Procedure:
Select the web radio between the presets 1 and 10. For more information about the web radios, please refer to External Audio Sources (page 17) and Web Radio (page 32).
Methods:
Method Process
“Quick launch” menu SOURCE: WEBRADIO → Select a web radio preset (number +
web radio name).
“Advanced” menu USERSOURCESELECT WEBRADIO → Select a web radio
preset number.
Web browser software User page → Web radio: → Select a web radio name →
Click on Play.
Timestamped programming (Scheduler)
Within an event → Add a command WEBRADIO with the web radio preset number (URL field).
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

. Switching to the Auxiliary Input of the Player (My Music Player only)

Procedure:
Simply swicth to the auxiliary input. For more information about the auxiliary input, please refer to External Audio Sources (page 17).
Methods:
Method Process
“Advanced” menu USERSOURCESELECT SOURCE ALTERNATEAUX-
INPUT.
Web browser software User page → Alternate:AUX-INPUT → Click on Play.
Timestamped programming (Scheduler)
Within an event → Add a command AUXILIARY INPUT.
RS-232 serial link Please refe to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).
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. Playback of an Alternative Storage Device (Alternate Media) (My Music
Player only)
Procedure:
Select one alternative storage device in the following list: USB-INT - USB-EXT or SD-CARD or HDD­INT. For more information about the Alternate Media, please refer to Alternative Storage Devices
(Alternate Media) (My Music Player only) (page 18) and Organizing the Files and Folders onto Alternative Storage Devices (Alternate Media)(My Music Player only) (page 21).
Methods:
Method Process
“Advanced” menu USERSOURCESELECT SOURCE ALTERNATEUSB-
INT - USB-EXT or SD-CARD or HDD-INT.
Web browser software User page → Alternate:Internal USB or External
USB or SD Card or Internal HHD → Click on Play.
Timestamped programming (Scheduler)
Within an event → Add a command INTERNAL USB or EXTERNAL USB or SD-CARD or INTERNAL HDD.
RS-232 serial link Please refe to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

8.2. Playback Command

. Resuming the Playback (PLAY Command)

Principle:
This command resumes the playback from the last playback position.
Player behavior:
This command resumes the playback where the player has stopped in a MUSIC folder, a PLAYLIST folder, a web radio or a Alternate Media.
Procedure:
After have launched a STOP command when a MUSIC folder, a PLAYLIST folder or Web radio is playing, launch a PLAY command to resume the playback position into the current context.
Methods:
Method Process
Infrared remote control Press the button ( ).
Front panel button (My Music Player only) Press the button ( 1 ). Toggle Play/Stop.
Web browser software User page → click ( ).
Timestamped programming (Scheduler) Within an event → Add a command RESUME PLAYBACK.
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

. Stopping the Playback (STOP Command)

Principle:
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This command to stops the current playback.
Player behavior:
This command stops the current playback of a MUSIC folder, a PLAYLIST folder, a web radio or a Alternate Media.
Note: the STOP command is not taken into consideration when the player is switched to the auxiliary input. During the playback of a SPOT folder, the STOP command stops the playback and the playback go back to the playback position that precedes the SPOT command.
Procedure:
After have launched the playback of a MUSIC folder, a PLAYLIST folder or Web radio, the STOP command interrupts the playback of the current context.
Methods:
Method Process
Infrared remote control Press the button ( ).
Front panel button (My Music Player only) Press the button ( 1 ). Toggle Play/Stop.
Web browser software User page → click ( ).
Timestamped programming (Scheduler) Within an event → Add a command STOP PLAYBACK.
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

. Playing the Next Track or Next Web Radio (NEXT Command)

Principle:
This command is assigned to play the next entry of the current playback.
Player behavior:
The behavior of the NEXT command depends of the played source: MUSIC folder: the next track of the current MUSIC folder. If the playback reaches the last track
of the current folder, the first track of the folder is played.
PLAYLIST folder: plays the next track of the current playlist. If the playback reach the last track
of the current playlist, the first track of the next playlist is played.
SPOT folder: plays next track of the SPOT folder. If all tracks of the folder have been played, the
playback returns to the position preceding the SPOT command.
Web radio: plays the next web radio in the web radio list. If the playback reaches the last web
radio of the list, the first web radio of the list is played.
Auxiliary input: no action. Stopped: plays the next track according to the position of the playback when the player has
stopped.
Procedure:
After have launched the playback of a MUSIC folder, a PLAYLIST folder or Web radio, launch the NEXT command to play the next entry of the current playback context.
Methods:
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Method Process
Infrared remote control Press the button ( ►► ).
Front panel button (My Music Player only) Press the button ( 2 ).
Web browser software User page → click ( ►► ).
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).
. Playing the Previous Track or Previous Web Radio (PREVIOUS
Command)
Principle:
This command is assigned to play the previous entry of the current playback.
Player behavior:
The behavior of the PREVIOUS command depends on the played source: MUSIC folder: plays the previous track of the MUSIC folder. If the playback reaches the first
track of the current folder, the first track of the folder is replayed.
PLAYLIST folder: plays the previous track of the current playlist. If the playback reaches the first
track of the current playlist, the first track of the playlist is replayed.
SPOT folder: plays previous track of the SPOT folder. If the playback reaches the first track of
the current folder, the first track of the folder is replayed.
Web radio: plays the previous web radio in the web radio list. If the playback reaches the first
web radio preset of the listing, the last preset web radio of the list is played.
Auxiliary input: no action. Stopped: plays previous entry according to the playback position when the player has been
stopped.
Procedure:
After have launched the playback of a MUSIC folder, a PLAYLIST folder or Web radio, launch the PREVIOUS command to play the previous entry of the current playback context.
Methods:
Method Process
Infrared remote control Press the button ( ◄◄ ).
Web browser software User page → click ( ◄◄ ).
RS-232 serial link Please refer to RS-232 Serial Link Protocol (page 91).

8.3. Changing the Main Volume

Principle:
This command is assigned to modify the main volume setting of the player.
Player behavior:
The main volume affects the global setting of the volume of the player indifferently to the context of playback. This setting applies an attenuation towards the nominal volume of the main volume.
Procedure:
Select a volume level value between 0dB to -64 dB (MUTE). For more information about volumes, please refer to Player Audio Diagram (page 66) and Setting the Volumes and the Gains of the Player (page 56).
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