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USER MANUAL

Version 1.4

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Panelplayer User Manual v.1.4

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Warranty

Panelplayer has a 24 month warranty on the electronic parts, running from the date of

purchase. The warranty will not be valid in case of tampering with the device or in case personnel not authorised by the manufacturer or by the authorised dealer should carry out work on it. N.B. responsibility of the purchaser: in case of operation under warranty, the device must be packaged so as to prevent damage during transport and shipped to the manufacturer together with all the accessories.

Warranty rules

1. In order to exercise his warranty rights, the purchaser must enclose with the device a copy of evidence of purchase duly stamped by the dealer (bill/invoice).

2. The warranty lasts for 24 months for the electronic parts. The warranty is granted at the point of sale or else directly requested from the manufacturer.

3. The warranty only covers damage to the product which makes it work badly.

4. Work under warranty will only mean repairing or replacing, free of charge, any parts acknowledged to be defective during manufacture or in their material, including labour costs.

5. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by negligence or failure to comply with the instructions, or damage caused by unauthorised people, with a special reference to the outside parts.

6. Also, the warranty does not apply to damage caused to the device by connection to unsuitable power sources.

7. The warranty does not cover parts subject to wear after use, or the container if the material is not defective.

8. The warranty does not include transport costs, which will be paid for by the purchaser in relation to the manner and time of transport.

9. The warranty will run out after 24 months have elapsed. In this case, service will be provided charging for the parts replaced, labour costs and transport according to the current rates.

10. Any dispute will be settled exclusively before the Court of Law of Venice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1.1 What is Panelplayer?

1.2 What is Mp3?

1.3 Encoder

1.4 Decoder

1.5 Player

1.6 Wave

1.7 Audio compression in various formats

Installation

2.1 Content of the Panelplayer kit

2.2 Notices

Description and connections

3.1 Command description

3.2 Connection description

3.3 Power supply

3.4 Logical inputs

3.5 IN/OUT 8 - Vlink input/output

3.6 Serial RS485 connection

3.7 Pre-amplified audio input

3.8 Pre-amplified audio output

3.9 Amplified audio output

Configuration file

4.1 What is the configuration file?

4.2 Content of the configuration file

4.3 How it is managed by Panelplayer

4.4 Preparing the file

4.5 Memorising the files in the Flash memory

4.6 Audio adjustment parameters

4.7 Timing and switchover parameters

4.8 Diagram of the operating parameters

4.9 Input management parameters

4.10 Infrared movement sensor management parameters

Scheduled operation

5.1 Introduction to timed operation

5.2 The palimpsest file – palin.txt

5.3 MIXER function

5.4 AVC function – automatic control of the output volume

Playlist operation

6.1 Introduction to playlist mode operation

6.2 What is a playlist file?

6.3 Playlist activation by logical inputs - MPLL (Mode PLayList) parameter

6.4 Stop & Play Priority Playlist

6.5 Priority Playlist

6.6 Stop & Play Standard Playlist

6.7 Standard Playlist

6.8 Stop & Play Restart Playlist

6.9 Restart Playlist

6.10 Music player function

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Operation with logical inputs

7.1 Introduction to the logical input operation mode

7.2 Binary input command codes

Special operations

8.1 Connection of two Panelplayers with different programming

8.2 Amplifier connection to 40W bridge

RS485 serial communication

9.1 RS485 communication

9.2 Serial port communication parameters (config.txt)

9.3 Framing error on master

9.4 NAK reply by Panelplayer

9.5 Transmitting a command by master

9.6 How to read the figures of the dedicated protocols

9.7 When the Master delivers a command to Panelplayer

9.8 Basic format of the dedicated protocols

9.9 Basic set-up of the data transmission

9.10 Control codes

9.11 Address (ADD)

9.12 Command (CMD)

9.13 CheckSum (CHK)

9.14 Basic protocol

9.15 Basic protocol with CheckSum

9.16 Basic protocol with CR and LF

9.17 Basic protocol with CheckSum, CR and LF

9.18 List of commands

9.19 Error codes

10.

Specifications

10.1 Technical features

10.2 Obsolete devices disposal

Addendum:

Examples of serial RS485 communication

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Introduction

1.1 What is Panelplayer?

Panelplayer is a sophisticated amplified player of audio MP3 with a solid state memory, designed to manage sequences of audio messages, musical items, commercial communications and all kinds of audio MP3 files in a rapid, effective and interactive way. Coupled with switches, touch-sensors or infrared movement sensors, it permits one to create info-interactive areas, didactic and museum routes, information totems for trade fairs and expositions, musical shows and interactive points for commercial promotions.

1.2 What is Mp3?

Mp3 is an acronym for Mpeg-1 layer 3. This is an audio compression standard which eliminates sounds which the human ear cannot hear via a psycho-acoustic algorithm. The purpose of this compression is to reduce the space taken up by an audio file while still ensuring excellent quality. The greater the compression, the less the audio quality. The right compromise, which guarantees a quality comparable to that of a Compact Disc, is 128 Kbps (thousands of bits per second) which represents the most widely used manner, and reduces the size of an uncompressed file by 10 times.

1.3 Encoder

Software which compresses a CD audio or wave file in MP3. There are many programmes of this kind, and it is virtually impossible to say which is the best.

1.4 Decoder

Software which decompresses an MP3 audio file in order to send it to a digital-analog converter and reconstruct the original audio signal.

1.5 Player

Hardware and software system able to read MP3 audio files. Panelplayer is able to carry out this function.

1.6 Wave

High quality audio format (extension .wav), compatible with the tracks of normal music CD’s. If one uses a wave file in format 44.1 KHz/sec. at 16 bit in stereo, one will get exactly the same quality as a music CD, but the size of the file is about 10Mb per minute.

1.7 Audio compression in various formats.

The following graphic shows the space taken up by an uncompressed audio file of about 5 minutes (.wav) and compressed in MP3 at 128Kbps (MP3).

Wave

51,1 MB

MP3

4,6 MB

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Installation

2.1 Content of the kit Panelplayer

- n° 1 Panelplayer device;

- n° 1 Panelplayer user manual;

- n° 1 adaptor mains AC230V (*)

- n° 1 flash memory.

(*) optional depending on the country )

2.2 Notices

1. Panelplayer has been designed and made to work only with the following mains power supply: 12÷24VDC.

2. The device must be serviced only by qualified staff.

3. Do not put objects inside the device through the openings, in order to prevent the risk of fire or shock.

4. Disconnect the device from the power socket before cleaning. Clean the device using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids or spray which can contain flammable substances.

Obsolete devices disposal :



When you find this picture on a device, it means that the device is

compliant with European Directive 2002/96/EC.

 All electronic and electric devices should be disposed separately from

normal garbage.

 The proper disposal of old devices, accessories, and of the batteries in

particular, it contributes to prevent possible negative consequences for human health and for the environment.

 For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete devices, contact

the municipality, the garbage disposal service or the shop in which the product has been acquired.

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Description and connections

3.1 Command description

Connector for outside connection of the memory and command buttons.

Flash memory introduction slot for Secure Digital or MultiMedia Card.

Command keys:

 = (brief pressure) precedent MP3 file / (prolonged pressure) reduce output volume  = STOP  = PLAY  = (brief pressure) next MP3 file / (prolonged pressure) increase output volume

Red LED: lit = device is live.

Green LED:

lit =

blinking =

MP3 file playing; Panelplayer in pause/STOP.

IMPORTANT:

 volume control with the keys is active only during the playing of the MP3 file.  pressing STOP during play, Panelplayer remains in pause excluding all the logical inputs until

reactivation with the PLAY key. This condition is indicated by the blinking green LED.

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3.2 Connection description

VAC/DC

Input feed 12÷24VDC.

+12VDC

Auxiliary + 12Vdc voltage, available for input activation or outside feed sensors. MAX. 100mA.

GND

Ground for input activation using outside contacts; auxiliary ground voltage.

IN1

Multi-function input for activating 1.mp3 file or 1.m3u playlist (direct or bit 0 in binary combination).

IN2

Multi-function input for activating 2.mp3 file or 2.m3u playlist (direct or bit 1 in binary combination).

IN3

Multi-function input for activating 4.mp3 file or 3.m3u playlist (direct or bit 2 in binary combination).

IN4

Multi-function input for activating 8.mp3 file or 4.m3u playlist (direct or bit 3 in binary combination).

IN5/485A

Multi-function input for activating 16.mp3 file or 5.m3u playlist (direct or bit 4 in binary combination).

Configurable for serial RS485 communication (see chap. 9).

IN6/485B

Multi-function input for activating 32.mp3 file or 6.m3u playlist (direct or bit 5 in binary combination).

Configurable for serial RS485 communication (see chap. 9).

IN/OUT7

Multi-function input/output for activating 64.mp3 file or 7.m3u playlist (direct or bit 6 in binary combination).

IN/OUT8

Multi-function input/output for activating 128.mp3 file (direct or bit 7 in binary combination).

Configurable for outside applications. 0=standby 1=in play (+5V). Permits two Panelplayers to be connected in cascade for the synchronised management of t

he musical bases and commercials and spots in a scheduled time frame

(connection Vlink, par. 8.1).

IN L

Pre-amplified audio input L channel, for outside music sources (SAT, DAB, CDE, etc.) with Mixer function.

GND

Ground signal of pre-amplified audio input.

IN R

Pre-amplified audio input R channel, for outside music sources (SAT, DAB, CD, etc.) with Mixer function.

OUT L

Pre-amplified audio output L channel.

GND

Ground signal of pre-amplified audio output.

OUT R

Pre-amplified audio output R channel.

SPK L

Amplified 20W audio output for speaker, L channel.

GND

Ground signal of amplified audio output.

SPK R

Amplified 20W audio output for speaker, R channel.

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3.3 Power supply

Panelplayer may operate with the following voltage power supplies: 12÷24VDC. The red POWER LED lights up when it is turned on with active feed.

3.4 Logical inputs

Panelplayer has six/eight multi-function logical inputs to control the playing of the playlists or direct calling up of individual audio files. In order to activate the playing of a file, connect the desired GND input (or the desired inputs when one is operating in binary logic).

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3.5 IN/OUT 8 - input/output Vlink

Programmable input/output to connect two Panelplayers in cascade, for synchronised management of musical playlists with commercials at scheduled introduction without interruptions. Vlink: 0 = standby

1 = in play (+5V).

3.6 Serial RS485 connection

Panelplayer can be connected through serial gate, to a RS485 bus that can be controlled by a system master or by a computer. To enable the RS485 gate (pin IN5/485A and IN6/485B), raise the cover of the device and move the relative jumpers (see para. 9.1).

3.7 Pre-amplified audio input

Pre-amplified STEREO L+R audio input for outside music source (SAT, DAB, CD, etc.) with Mixer function to mix a music source with scheduled commercials; extractable terminal strip.

3.8 Pre-amplified audio output

Pre-amplified STEREO L+R audio output on extractable terminal strip.

3.9 Amplified audio output

Amplified STEREO 20W+20W audio output on extractable terminal strip. Connect the outside 4/8 speakers to the SPK L/GND and SPK R/GND terminal strip.

IMPORTANT:

 Use a speaker with equal or greater power to that supplied to the amplifier within

Panelplayer.

 It is recommended to cable the device far from power cables; the two cables that

connect the speaker with Panelplayer could be a potential source of interference.

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Configuration file

4.1 What is the configuration file?

Panelplayer is a very versatile device which can be adapted to the needs of the application in which it is used. Different applications may require adjustment of volume, tone, loudness, special parameters of communication or timing. The text file, called ‘configuration file’ and stored in the main directory of the flash memory, together with the audio files, makes it possible to programme the various parameters of Panelplayer. This file must be assigned the name config.txt (this extension has been used so it can be modified by any text editor, including those for portable PocketPC terminals).

4.2 Content of the configuration file

Each line of the configuration file consists of:  Mnemonic code of the parameter to be set. It always consists of four CAPITAL

alphanumeric characters, and must always be at the beginning of the line. No more than one parameter is permitted on the same line.

 Separating character. ‘=’. This MUST be inserted just after the mnemonic code, without

any spacing or tabulation character.

 The relevant numerical parameter expressed as a decimal, to be inserted directly after

the separation character, without any spacing or tabulation character.

Example of file config.txt:

LOUT=14 LLOU=10 LTRE=14 LBAS=10 MOMD=0

Audio adjustment parameters

TPCM=10 MICP=1 MIRS=0 IMOD=0

Logical inputs parameters (direct or binary combinaton)

MPLL=14

Playlist/music player mode parameter

CMAD=0 CMCK=1 CMCL=0 CMBR=3 CMPR=0 CMSB=1 CMDB=8 CMDR=0 CMNR=0

RS485 serial port communication parameters

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4.3 How it is managed by Panelplayer

At the time the device is turned on, or when the flash memory is inserted, Panelplayer will start to read the main directory of the memory; once it has found the file config.txt, it interprets the parameters inserted in each line, memorising them permanently in its internal memory, of a non volatile kind. The parameters therefore stay in memory even after the device has been turned off. This is why it is not indispensable for the configuration file to be always present in the flash memory: once all the parameters have been acquired, this file can also be deleted. NOTE: If it is necessary to configure various Panelplayers with the same parameters, one can prepare a single flash memory with the appropriate config.txt file, alternately insert this memory on all the modules to be configured, then insert the memory with the audio files only.

4.4 Preparing the file

To create the file, one can use an ordinary text editor (like Windows Notebook). The file must be saved as a pure text file (.txt). Should other programmes be used (e.g. Microsoft Word) one must be careful to save the document as “text only”: otherwise, control characters would be inserted which would make it impossible for Panelplayer to interpret this file.

4.5 Memorising the files in the flash memory

The configuration file and all the MP3 audio files can be memorised in the flash memory via a special USB reader/writer for PC.

4.6 Audio adjustment parameters

Panelplayer allows for the following audio adjustments:  Independent adjustments of the MP3 file level, INL/INR music source input and general

amplified/pre-amplified output.

 Adjustment of loudness level.  Separate adjustment of high and low levels.  Adjusting the level of the musical background while delivering the spots.  Activation/deactivation audio amplifier muting in output.

The following tables show the relation between the value set in the configuration file and the actual value of the audio parameter.

Mnemonic Description

LMP3

MP3 decoder output level (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

LOUT

Level audio output LINE OUTPUT (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

LLIN

Input level LINE INPUT (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

LLI2

Background level LINE INPUT (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

LLOU

Loudness level (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

LTRE

High tone level (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

LBAS

Low tone level (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

MOMD

Mode output muting deactivation (0=OFF/1=ON ).

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LMP3 (MP3 decod

er output level)

Value

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Level

OFF 2% 5% 9% 14% 20% 26% 33% 40% 48% 56% 66% 77% 88% 100%

0dB

112% 128% 144% 161% 178% 200%

+6dB

LOUT (general output amplified/pre-amplified level)

Value

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Level

OFF -55dB-35dB-28dB-23dB-20dB-17dB-14dB-12dB-10dB-8dB-6dB-4dB-2

dB0dB+2dB+4dB+6dB+8dB

+10dB+12

LLIN (input level INL/INR)

Value

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Level

OFF -55dB-35dB-28dB-23dB-20dB-17dB-14dB-12dB-10dB-8dB-6dB-4dB-2

dB0dB+2dB+4dB+6dB+8dB

+10dB+12

LLI2 (input level INL/INR of the background during the playing of the MP3 file)

Value

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Level

OFF -55dB-35dB-28dB-23dB-20dB-17dB-14dB-12dB-10dB-8dB-6dB-4dB-2

dB0dB+2dB+4dB+6dB+8dB

+10dB+12

LLOU (loudness level)

Value

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Level

+0,5

+ 1dB+1,5dB+ 2dB+2,5dB+ 3dB+ 4dB+ 5dB+ 6dB+ 7dB+ 8dB+ 9dB+ 10

+11

+ 12dB+ 13dB+ 14dB+ 15dB+ 16dB+ 17

LTRE (high tone level)

Value

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Level

-12dB-10dB-8dB-7dB-6dB-5dB-4dB-3dB-2dB-1 dB0dB

+ 1dB+ 2dB+ 3dB+ 4dB+ 5dB+6dB+7dB+8dB+10dB+12

LBAS (low tone level)

Value

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Level

-12dB-10dB-8dB-7dB-6dB-5dB-4dB-3dB-2dB-1 dB0dB

+ 1dB+ 2dB+ 3dB+ 4dB+ 5dB+6dB+7dB+8dB+10dB+12

MOMD (Mode Output Muting Disable)

MOMD

1 = Muting deactivated (amplifier power always active).

0 = Muting active. The power amplifier is active only during the playing of the

MP3 files.

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4.7 Timing and switchover parameters

One can set the fade-off time, the reaction time of the automatic output volume and the advance time for starting the spot before the end of the piece of music.

Example: TFOU=15

TFIN=15 TAVC=3

TADU=15

Mnemonic Description of timing parameter

TFOU

Setting the Fade-Out time in 1/10 of one second (value between 1 and 30 in decimal).

TFIN

Setting the Fade-In time in 1/10 of one second (value between 1 and 30 in decimal).

TAVC

Setting the reaction time of the automatic output volume control.

TADU

Setting the advance Play time of the spot in 1/10 of one second between Panelplayers in cascade (value between 0 and 20 in decimal).

TFOU (fade OUT):

setting the fading time of the INL/INR before playing the MP3 file (spot).

Value 1 2....4 5 6....9 10 11...14 15 16...19 20 21...24 25 26...29 30

Time

1/10

second

1,5

seconds

2,5

seconds

TFIN (fade IN):

setting the fading time of the INR/INL after playing the MP3 file (spot).

Value 1 2....4 5 6....9 10 11...14 15 16...19 20 21...24 25 26...29 30

Time

1/10

second

1,5

seconds

TAVC:

Setting the reaction time of the automatic output volume control.

Value 0 1 2 3 4

Time OFF

2/10

second

seconds

TADU: Setting the advance Play time of the spot in 1/10 second between Panelplayers in cascade.

Value 1 2....4 5 6....9 10 11...14 15 16...19 20 21...24 25 26...29 30

Time

1/10

second

1,5

seconds

2,5

seconds

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4.8 Diagram of the operating parameters

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4.9 Input management parameters

The playing of the files takes place by activating the available logical inputs, the activation modes are set through the IMOD, TPCM MICP and MIRS parameters inserted in the configuration files.

Example: IMOD=0

TPCM=10 MICP=1 MIRS=0

Mnemonic Description of timing parameter

IMOD

Setting the mode of input active high or active low.

TPCM

Setting the persistence time of the input command (time to wait before Panelplayer is able to interpret the input command) expressed in decimals of milliseconds (value between 0 and 255 in decimal).

MICP Setting Mode Input Continuous Play

MIRS Setting Mode Input ReStart

IMOD (Input management mode)

IMOD

0= active-low input mode; the functioning of the input is connected to the

ground/GND of the device.

1= active-high input mode; the functioning of the input is applied with a positive

voltage between 5 and 12Vdc.

TPCM (Time persistence input command mode)

TPCM

0 =no delay 1 =10mSeconds 2 =20mSeconds

100= 1 second 200= 2 seconds 250= 2,5 seconds

MICP (Mode Input Continuous Play)

MICP

0=having terminated the playing of the codified file, requested from the input

code, Panelplayer goes in standby.

1=the requested codified file is continuously played until the relevant input code

is inserted.

MIRS (Mode input Restart)

MIRS

0=repeated activation or deactivating of the same input code does not

influence the playing of the relevant file. Only the activation of a different code can block the playing underway and activate the playing of the new requested file.

1=in the moment in which an input code is enabled the playing of the of the

relevant file from its beginning takes place, even if it is already in play.

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4.10 Infrared movement sensor management parameters

IMPORTANT: the following parameters are enabled exclusively for the IN1 input.

and in the presence of a playlist 1.m3u (see paragraph 6.2).

Example: PYDT=1

PYDL=10 TAPL=0 RSPL=3

Mnemonic Description

PYDT

Activation IR sensor (0=OFF/1=ON ).

PYDL

Delay time between two activations of the IR sensor (value between 0 and 240 in decimal).

TAPL

Setting of the AUTOPLAY time for playing of a message when the IR sensor is not activated (value between 0 and 240 in decimal).

RSPL

Delay time of the Play message from the activation of the IR

sensor (value between

0 and 20 in decimal).

PYDT (activation infrared movement sensor)

PYDT

1 = IR sensor activated 0 = sensor deactivated

PYDL (pause between two activations of the IR sensor)

Value 0 1 2 3 4 5 10 20 30 60 120 180

240

Time

second

seconds3seconds4seconds5seconds10seconds20seconds30seconds1minute2minutes3minutes4minutes

TAPL (setting AUTOPLAY time for playing files when the IR se

nsor is not

activated)

Value 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 18 30 60 180 240

Time

Not

managed10seconds20seconds30seconds40seconds50seconds1minute2minutes3minutes5minutes10minutes30minutes40minutes

RSPL (delay time of the Play message from the activation of the IR sensor)

Value 1 2....4 5 6....9 10 11...14 15 16...19 20 21...24 25 26...49 50

Time

1/10

second

1,5

seconds

2,5

seconds

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Scheduled operation

5.1 Introduction to timed operation

When the flash memory is inserted, Panelplayer will analyse its contents and – depending on the files which are present – will automatically set the mode of operation. In the presence of the PALIN.TXT file, Panelplayer plays the sequence of communiqués in a cyclical emission (one hour cycles) called PALIMPSEST which are contained in the same PALIN.TXT file.

5.2 The palimpsest file – palin.txt

With Panelplayer one can draw up a sequence or list of communiqués to be played according to pre-set intervals. This list is a simple text file (palin.txt) which contains the indication in minutes (00:00÷00:59) and the names of the MP3 files to be played. There are a few simple rules on how to set the palimpsest; first of all, you must set the time.

Es: 00:10

N.B. It is very important to start a new line of text with this, and to separate the hours from the

minutes using the character (:)

On the same line, you must then introduce the names of the MP3 audio files (max. 8 characters). You can choose among various kinds of introduction:

1. separating character [Tab] between one spot and the next:

E.g.: 00:10 spot01 spot02 spot03

2. comma (,) between one spot and the next:

E.g.: 00:10,spot01,spot02,spot03

3. semicolon (;) between one spot and the next:

E.g.: 00:10;spot01;spot02;spot03

Once the insertion has been completed, the file will appear as in the following example:

00:00 Spot04 Spot07

Example of palin.txt file with cyclical emission at intervals of 5 minutes of commercial spots

00:05 Spot09 Spot17 00:10 Spot11 Spot02 00:15 Spot01 Spot08 Spot03 Spot06 Spot05 00:20 Spot12 Spot03 00:25 Spot16 Spot17 00:30 Spot09 Spot10 00:35 Spot05 Spot11 Spot12 Spot13 Spot14 00:40 Spot02 Spot11 00:45 Spot04 Spot07 00:50 Spot02 Spot11 00:55 Spot09 Spot11

An example of the reading and functioning of a timetable bar is provided below:

00:05 Spot05 Spot11 Spot12 Spot13 Spot14 00:11 Spot01 Spot07 Spot03

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In this case, Panelplayer remains in standby for 5 minutes from the moment it is turned on; at the 5th minute Panelplayer fades out the input audio signal in order to play the 00:05 bar, composed of 5 files/spots. Once the bar has finished, Panelplayer brings the input audio signal to its precedent value and remains in standby until reaching the 11th minute, fading in the input audio to play the 00:10 bar, composed of 3 files/spots.

IMPORTANT: Using the pre-amplified audio input, verify the setting of the LLIN, LLI2 and

MOMD parameters inserted in the configuration files (par. 4.6).

Programming limits:

Max. programming permitted……………………… 1 hour (cyclic) from 00:00 to 00:59 Max. quantity of hour bars…………………………. 60 bars

Max. quantity of commercials per bar…….…….... 8 spots/file

Max. quantity of commercials per palimpsest…… 500 spots/file

5.3 MIXER function

Panelplayer has an audio input for connection to outside music sources, with a mixer function to mix this source with the files played by flash memory (see par. 8.3). At the time scheduled for delivering the advertising bar, Panelplayer fades out the input audio signal from the level LLIN to the level LLI2, according to a programmed fade TFOU. Then the MP3 file of the bar with level LMP3 is played, mixed with the outside audio source, present in the background with level LLI2. Once the whole hour bar has been finished, Panelplayer brings the input audio signal back to the level LLIN according to a programmed fade TFIN.

5.4 AVC function – automatic control of the output volume

Panelplayer has an automatic control of the output volume (parameter TAVC, par. 4.7) which allows you to normalise the level of the audio contributions: signal from LINE IN (radio, CD, other Panelplayer). This allows you to make less evident any differences of levels among the various MP3 files being played.

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Playlist operation

6.1 Introduction to playlist mode operation

When the flash memory is introduced, Panelplayer analyses its content on the base of the presence of the relevant files, and automatically sets the following operation mode:

1. FILE PLAYLIST:TXT: audio player with pieces in sequence according to the list present in the files.

2. FILE 1.M3U, 2.M3U, 3.M3U, 4.M3U, 5.M3U, 6.M3U, 7.M3U: audio player of the sequence contained in the files depending on the logical input activated:

1.m3u = IN 1 2.m3u = IN 2 3.m3u = IN 3 4.m3u = IN 4

5.m3u = IN 5 6.m3u = IN 6 7.m3u = IN 7

During play the four command buttons REW, STOP, PLAY and FWD are activated.

6.2 What is a playlist file?

Panelplayer is able to follow a sequence or list of music pieces; this play list is a simple text file called playlist.txt which can be inserted in the main directory of the same memory containing the audio files (this extension is used so it can be modified via a handy PocketPC portable terminal). Follow a few, easy rules to set the sequence:

Example with numbers:

1 3 7 9 5

005

Example with names:

intro part 1 part 2 monologu music part 3 finale

IMPORTANT:

 Rename the MP3 audio files with

numbers or names with max. 8 characters.

 Do not write in the extension (.mp3)  Max. 500 pieces per playlist

Fit the memory into its seat and wait for Panelplayer to read the playlist in order to check the list of pieces contained. At the end of the reading operation, if the names of the pieces have been fitted in correctly, Panelplayer will automatically start to play the musical items in the programmed sequence or it will await the activation of a logical input.

6.3 Playlist activation by logical inputs - MPLL (Mode PLayList) parameter

The seven available playlists, activated by the logical inputs, can be played with different modes, depending upon the varying needs. To choose these different manners of operation, you must work directly on the configuration parameter MPLL (Mode PLayList) inserted in the file config.txt. When the flash memory is put in, Panelplayer, depending on the configuration of the parameter MPLL in the file config.txt, will switch over to the relevant manner of operation.

IMPORTANT:



the names of the 7 playlists are fixed



the loading times of the Playlists may last even tens of

seconds, in the meantime, Panelplayer is not able to play.

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6.4 MPLL=10: Stop & Play Priority playlist

Operating mode:

 Activated the input, the relative item in the Playlist is played: at the end of it, Panelplayer

goes in standby, awaiting a further activation. Activating the input once again or if the activation remains, the successive file is played.

 Repeated activations or deactivations of the same input or of other inputs does not

influence the playing of the file.

 The position of the last item played is stored in memory, in order to start out again

always by the next one in case of restart.

 The playlist is activated in loop, as long as the activation of the relative logical input

remains activated.

INPUT RELATIVE PLAYLIST

none = Standby

IN 1 = 1.m3u

IN 2 = 2.m3u

IN 3 = 3.m3u

IN 4 = 4.m3u

IN 5 = 5.m3u

IN 6 = 6.m3u

IN 7 = 7.m3u

IN 8 = VLINK function

N.B. If several inputs are activated, the playlist relevant to the lowest input is activated. For example, if IN4 and IN5 are active, the playlist 4.m3u is played.

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6.5 MPLL=11: Priority playlist

Operating mode:

 Activated the input, the relative item in the Playlist is played: at the end of it,

Panelplayer goes in standby, awaiting a further activation.

 Repeated activations or disabling of the same input or of other inputs does not

influence the playing of the file.

 The playlist is activated in loop, as long as the activation of the relative logical input

remains activated.

6.6 MPLL=12: Stop & Play Standard playlist

Operating mode as MPLL=10 except:

 Repeated activations or deactivations of the same logical input does not influence the

playing of the file; only the activation of a different input blocks the playing underway and activates the relative playlist.

6.7 MPLL=13: Standard playlist

Operating mode as MPLL=11 except:

 Repeated activations or deactivations of the same logical input does not influence the

playing of the file; only the activation of a different input blocks the playing underway and activates the relative playlist.

6.8 MPLL=14: Stop & Play Restart playlist

Operating mode as MPLL=10 except:

 From the moment that the same logical input is reactivated, the restart of the file is

commanded, even if it is playing. The activation of a different input blocks the playing underway and activates the relative playlist.

6.9 MPLL=15 : Restart playlist

Operating mode as MPLL=11 except:

 From the moment that the same logical input is reactivated, the restart of the file is

commanded, even if it is playing. The activation of a different input blocks the playing underway and activates the relative playlist.

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6.10 Music Player function (MPLL=16)

Panelplayer works just like a standard player in this mode and does not require any specific programming (or playlist file). Any MP3 file can be played, even with long names.

Use the MPLL (Mode PlayList) parameter to set this mode (in config.txt).

Example file config.txt:

LLOU=10 LTRE=14 LBAS=10

Audio adjustment parameters

MPLL=16

Music player mode parameter

The tracks will be played in the sequence in which they are memorised in the flash memory; if a block of data is transferred then the written sequence in the flash memory will depend on the operating system used; if a precise sequence is preferred, then we recommend transferring one MP3 file at a time. In this mode, Panelplayer will automatically start to play the audio file, starting from the first track, when the device is switched on or when the flash memory is inserted; the user can run through the files just like listening to an audio CD by using the buttons on the front of the device or by activating the commands with logical inputs, as in the following table:

The 4 keys in the front panel, work as follows:

 = (brief pressure) precedent MP3 file / (prolonged pressure) reduce output volume

 = (brief pressure) PLAY

 = (brief pressure) STOP

 = (brief pressure) next MP3 file / (prolonged pressure) increase output volume

IMPORTANT:

 volume control with the keys is active only during the playing of the MP3 file.

 When the Stop button is pressed, Panelplayer memorises the track currently being

played; press Play and Panelplayer will play the track from the beginning. This function enables very long file sequences in large flash memories to be played, without having to re-listen to the entire sequence from the first track. If you wish to listen to the entire sequence again starting from the first track, just remove the flash memory of turn the Panelplayer off and on again.

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In music player mode, the logical inputs can be used for player control.

 = previous MP3 file

 = stops file reproduction.

 = Panelplayer restarts from the beginning of the interrupted file

 = next MP3 file

= reduce output volume

= increase output volume

 = PAUSE, ( end mp3 file).

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Operation with logical inputs

7.1 Introduction to the logical input operation mode

Panelplayer can also play individual (message) audio files with direct selection from eight inputs (par. 3.4). Panelplayer enters this working mode if there are no PALIN.TXT and PLAYLIST.TXT files present. Activation is carried out directly or in binary combination, up to a maximum of 255 files, using the inputs IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, IN5, IN6, IN7, IN8. For the manner of connection, see the paragraph 3.4. Activating the inputs in binary combination, one can launch the playing of a maximum of 255 messages, naming the audio files as shown on the table 1. The play modes are set through the IMOD, TPCM, MICP and MIRS parameters inserted in the configuration files (par. 4.9).

7.2 Binary input command codes

Activating the inputs in binary combination, one can launch the playing of a maximum of 255 messages, naming the audio files as shown on the following table.

INPUT FILE INPUTS BINARY COMBINATION

1234567

(.mp3)

O O O O O O O O

Stand by

1 O O O O O O O

IN 1

O 1 O O O O O O

IN 2

1 1 O O O O O O

IN 1 + IN 2

O O 1 O O O O O

IN 3

1 O 1 O O O O O

IN 1 + IN 3

O 1 1 O O O O O

IN 2 + IN 3

1 1 1 O O O O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3

O O O 1 O O O O

IN 4

1 O O 1 O O O O

IN 1 + IN 4

O 1 O 1 O O O O

IN 2 + IN 4

1 1 O 1 O O O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4

O O 1 1 O O O O

IN 3 + IN 4

1 O 1 1 O O O O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4

O 1 1 1 O O O O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4

1 1 1 1 O O O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4

O O O O 1 O O O

IN 5

1 O O O 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 5

O 1 O O 1 O O O

IN 2 + IN 5

1 1 O O 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5

O O 1 O 1 O O O

IN 3 + IN 5

1 O 1 O 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5

O 1 1 O 1 O O O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5

1 1 1 O 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5

O O O 1 1 O O O

IN 4 + IN 5

1 O O 1 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5

O 1 O 1 1 O O O

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5

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INPUT FILE INPUTS BINARY COMBINATION

1234567

(.mp3)

1 1 O 1 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5

O O 1 1 1 O O O

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5

1 O 1 1 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5

O 1 1 1 1 O O O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5

1 1 1 1 1 O O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5

O O O O O 1 O O

IN 6

1 O O O O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 6

O 1 O O O 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 6

1 1 O O O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 6

O O 1 O O 1 O O

IN 3 + IN 6

1 O 1 O O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 6

O 1 1 O O 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6

1 1 1 O O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6

O O O 1 O 1 O O

IN 4 + IN 6

1 O O 1 O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 6

O 1 O 1 O 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6

1 1 O 1 O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6

O O 1 1 O 1 O O

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6

1 O 1 1 O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6

O 1 1 1 O 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6

1 1 1 1 O 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6

O O O O 1 1 O O

IN 5 + IN 6

1 O O O 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 5 + IN 6

O 1 O O 1 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6

1 1 O O 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6

O O 1 O 1 1 O O

IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6

1 O 1 O 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6

O 1 1 O 1 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6

1 1 1 O 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6

O O O 1 1 1 O O

IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

1 O O 1 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

O 1 O 1 1 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

1 1 O 1 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

O O 1 1 1 1 O O

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

1 O 1 1 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

O 1 1 1 1 1 O O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

1 1 1 1 1 1 O O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6

O O O O O O 1 O

IN 7

1 O O O O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 7

O 1 O O O O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 7

1 1 O O O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 7

O O 1 O O O 1 O

IN 3 + IN 7

1 O 1 O O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 7

O 1 1 O O O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 7

1 1 1 O O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 7

O O O 1 O O 1 O

IN 4 + IN 7

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INPUT FILE INPUTS BINARY COMBINATION

1234567

(.mp3)

1 O O 1 O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 7

O 1 O 1 O O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 7

1 1 O 1 O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 7

O O 1 1 O O 1 O

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7

1 O 1 1 O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7

O 1 1 1 O O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7

1 1 1 1 O O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7

O O O O 1 O 1 O

IN 5 + IN 7

1 O O O 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 5 + IN 7

O 1 O O 1 O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 7

1 1 O O 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 7

O O 1 O 1 O 1 O

IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7

1 O 1 O 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7

O 1 1 O 1 O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7

1 1 1 O 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7

O O O 1 1 O 1 O

IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

1 O O 1 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

O 1 O 1 1 O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

1 1 O 1 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

O O 1 1 1 O 1 O

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

1 O 1 1 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

O 1 1 1 1 O 1 O

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

1 1 1 1 1 O 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7

O O O O O 1 1 O

IN 6 + IN 7

1 O O O O 1 1 O

IN 1 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 O O O 1 1 O

IN 2 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 1 O O O 1 1 O

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O 1 O O 1 1 O

100

IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 O 1 O O 1 1 O

101

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 1 O O 1 1 O

102

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 1 1 O O 1 1 O

103

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O O 1 O 1 1 O

104

IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 O O 1 O 1 1 O

105

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 O 1 O 1 1 O

106

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 1 O 1 O 1 1 O

107

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O 1 1 O 1 1 O

108

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 O 1 1 O 1 1 O

109

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 1 1 O 1 1 O

110

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 1 1 1 O 1 1 O

111

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O O O 1 1 1 O

112

IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 O O O 1 1 1 O

113

IN 1 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 O O 1 1 1 O

114

IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 1 O O 1 1 1 O

115

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O 1 O 1 1 1 O

116

IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 O 1 O 1 1 1 O

117

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 1 O 1 1 1 O

118

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

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INPUT FILE INPUTS BINARY COMBINATION

1234567

(.mp3)

1 1 1 O 1 1 1 O

119

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O O 1 1 1 1 O

120

IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 O O 1 1 1 1 O

121

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 O 1 1 1 1 O

122

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 1 O 1 1 1 1 O

123

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O 1 1 1 1 1 O

124

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 O 1 1 1 1 1 O

125

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O 1 1 1 1 1 1 O

126

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 O

127

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7

O O O O O O O 1

128

IN 8

1 O O O O O O 1

129

IN 1 + IN 8

O 1 O O O O O 1

130

IN 2 + IN 8

1 1 O O O O O 1

131

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 8

O O 1 O O O O 1

132

IN 3 + IN 8

1 O 1 O O O O 1

133

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 8

O 1 1 O O O O 1

134

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 8

1 1 1 O O O O 1

135

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 8

O O O 1 O O O 1

136

IN 4 + IN 8

1 O O 1 O O O 1

137

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 O O O 1

138

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 O O O 1

139

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 8

O O 1 1 O O O 1

140

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 O O O 1

141

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 O O O 1

142

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 O O O 1

143

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 8

O O O O 1 O O 1

144

IN 5 + IN 8

1 O O O 1 O O 1

145

IN 1 + IN 5 + IN 8

O 1 O O 1 O O 1

146

IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 8

1 1 O O 1 O O 1

147

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 8

O O 1 O 1 O O 1

148

IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 8

1 O 1 O 1 O O 1

149

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 8

O 1 1 O 1 O O 1

150

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 8

1 1 1 O 1 O O 1

151

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 8

O O O 1 1 O O 1

152

IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

1 O O 1 1 O O 1

153

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 1 O O 1

154

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 1 O O 1

155

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

O O 1 1 1 O O 1

156

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 1 O O 1

157

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 1 O O 1

158

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 1 O O 1

159

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 8

O O O O O 1 O 1

160

IN 6 + IN 8

1 O O O O 1 O 1

161

IN 1 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 O O O 1 O 1

162

IN 2 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 O O O 1 O 1

163

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O 1 O O 1 O 1

164

IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 8

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INPUT FILE INPUTS BINARY COMBINATION

1234567

(.mp3)

1 O 1 O O 1 O 1

165

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 1 O O 1 O 1

166

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 1 O O 1 O 1

167

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O O 1 O 1 O 1

168

IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 O O 1 O 1 O 1

169

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 O 1 O 1

170

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 O 1 O 1

171

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O 1 1 O 1 O 1

172

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 O 1 O 1

173

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 O 1 O 1

174

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 O 1 O 1

175

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O O O 1 1 O 1

176

IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 O O O 1 1 O 1

177

IN 1 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 O O 1 1 O 1

178

IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 O O 1 1 O 1

179

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O 1 O 1 1 O 1

180

IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 O 1 O 1 1 O 1

181

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 1 O 1 1 O 1

182

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 1 O 1 1 O 1

183

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O O 1 1 1 O 1

184

IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 O O 1 1 1 O 1

185

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 1 1 O 1

186

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 1 1 O 1

187

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O 1 1 1 1 O 1

188

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 1 1 O 1

189

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 1 1 O 1

190

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 1 1 O 1

191

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 8

O O O O O O 1 1

192

IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O O O O 1 1

193

IN 1 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O O O O 1 1

194

IN 2 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 O O O O 1 1

195

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 O O O 1 1

196

IN 3 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 O O O 1 1

197

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 O O O 1 1

198

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 O O O 1 1

199

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O O 1 O O 1 1

200

IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O 1 O O 1 1

201

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 O O 1 1

202

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 O O 1 1

203

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 1 O O 1 1

204

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 O O 1 1

205

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 O O 1 1

206

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 O O 1 1

207

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O O O 1 O 1 1

208

IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O O 1 O 1 1

209

IN 1 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O O 1 O 1 1

210

IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

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INPUT FILE INPUTS BINARY COMBINATION

1234567

(.mp3)

1 1 O O 1 O 1 1

211

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 O 1 O 1 1

212

IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 O 1 O 1 1

213

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 O 1 O 1 1

214

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 O 1 O 1 1

215

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O O 1 1 O 1 1

216

IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O 1 1 O 1 1

217

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 1 O 1 1

218

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 1 O 1 1

219

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 1 1 O 1 1

220

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 1 O 1 1

221

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 1 O 1 1

222

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 1 O 1 1

223

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O O O O 1 1 1

224

IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O O O 1 1 1

225

IN 1 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O O O 1 1 1

226

IN 2 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 O O O 1 1 1

227

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 O O 1 1 1

228

IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 O O 1 1 1

229

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 O O 1 1 1

230

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 O O 1 1 1

231

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O O 1 O 1 1 1

232

IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O 1 O 1 1 1

233

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 O 1 1 1

234

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 O 1 1 1

235

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 1 O 1 1 1

236

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 O 1 1 1

237

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 O 1 1 1

238

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 O 1 1 1

239

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O O O 1 1 1 1

240

IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O O 1 1 1 1

241

IN 1 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O O 1 1 1 1

242

IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 O O 1 1 1 1

243

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 O 1 1 1 1

244

IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 O 1 1 1 1

245

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 O 1 1 1 1

246

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 O 1 1 1 1

247

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O O 1 1 1 1 1

248

IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O O 1 1 1 1 1

249

IN 1 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 O 1 1 1 1 1

250

IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 O 1 1 1 1 1

251

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O O 1 1 1 1 1 1

252

IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 O 1 1 1 1 1 1

253

IN 1 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

O 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

254

IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

255

IN 1 + IN 2 + IN 3 + IN 4 + IN 5 + IN 6 + IN 7 + IN 8

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

8.1 Connection of two Panelplayers with different programming

Connecting two Panelplayers in cascade via Vlink connection and the audio inputs/outputs (see figure), one can recreate the typical operating mode of a commercial radio station. One Panelplayer must be programmed to run in playlist mode, playing the musical items (PLAYLIST.TXT), the other programmed to run according to schedule (PALIN.TXT) plays the commercial spots.

Panelplayer with playlist Panelplayer with palimpsest

When an hour bar is to be played, the schedule-programmed Panelplayer waits for consent for the end of the item from playlist-programmed Panelplayer (which goes into standby), before starting to issue the commercials. Once the playing of the hour bar is over, the playlist-programmed Panelplayer will start to play the following item.

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8.2 Amplifier connection to 40W bridge

Panelplayer has the capability of commuting the stereo output of the amplifier in a 40W mono bridge configuration, to pilot a single diffuser with greater power. To enable this operational mode, in addition to having a different connection to the output clams, it is necessary to set the following configuration parameters in the config.txt file:

OMON=1 INVR=1

OMON STEREO / MONO audio output switch

OMON

0= STEREO audio output

1= MONO audio output

INVR Inverted R channel audio output switch

INVR

0= R channel not inverted ( STEREO )

1= Inverted R channel ( MONO/BRIDGE configuration )

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Serial RS485 communication

9.1 RS485 communication

IMPORTANT: The RS485 is active in every configuration.

Panelplayer can be connected to an RS485 communication bus through a serial port, which is controlled from a master system or by a computer. Due to interference from outside the serial line, one may find anomalous behaviour from part of the master system which could cause possible damage to Panelplayer. To avoid this mishap one must take the following precautions:

1. Do not let the serial cables transit in the same conduits as power cables or cables with elevated voltage. Maintain a safety distance of at least 10 cm. between these cables.

2. Connect serial cable screen to the ground the on one of the two sides (do not connect the screen from both sides); in addition, the ground connection of the screen must not be made in the same point in which piloted circuits of elevated tension are connected.

3. Cut the voltage of the entire system before beginning the wiring of the serial lines: even dispersed or parasite currents could damage the modules.

Panelplayer withstands serial communication in 4 different modes with the RS485 electrical standard. This type of serial multipoint communication consents the connection in bus of up to 32 devices, with a maximum distance of 50 metres. The Panelplayer devices connected to the RS485 bus can not autonomously begin communication, but they can only respond to a specific request (command) from the master station (usually a PLC or a computer). The RS485 connection parameters (speed, parity, check-sum, etc.) are set via the configuration file config.txt. (par. 9.2).

IMPORTANT:

 The internal electronics of Panelplayer are not galvanically insulated from the RS485

line; in case of short circuit or discharge to ground, it is possible to damage not only the Panelplayer, but even the master system to which it is connected!

 For the RS485 connection, one must remember to ignore the transmission echo from

the master that is returning through the serial line.

IMPORTANT:

 To enable the serial port through the IN5/485A and IN6/485B pins, raise the cover of

the device and move the P1 and P2 jumpers of the diagram as indicated in the following figure.

 With the RS485 connection one must supply termination resistors on both extremes of

the line, to avoid the generation of stationary waves and to define the impedance of the lines even in absence of transmission. Panelplayer already has within itself a termination resistor, enabled through a JP1 bridge jumper; to deactivate such resistance it is sufficient to raise the cover of the device and remove the JP1 jumper indicated in the figure.

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Position P1 and P2 jumpers: IN5 and IN6 inputs with logical operation. (Default)

Position P1 and P2 jumpers: IN5 and IN 6 inputs enabled to the operation as RS485 serial port. To move the bridges, raise the cover of the device and move the jumpers of the board as indicated in the figure.

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9.2 Serial port communication parameters (config.txt)

The parameters of the RS485 serial port (length of the packs, parity, speed, etc.) are set via the configuration file config.txt.

Example file config.txt:

LLOU=10 LTRE=14 LBAS=10

Audio adjustment parameters

CMAD=0

CMCK=1 CMCL=0 CMBR=3 CMPR=0 CMSB=1 CMDB=8 CMDR=0 CMNR=0

RS485 serial port communication parameters

These parameters must coincide with those of the outside device with which Panelplayer is to communicate.

IMPORTANT:

 To make the modification of these parameters effective, it is necessary to restart

Panelplayer after having introduced the flash memory with the file config.txt.

 If Panelplayer is not used with Playlist or as music player, set MPLL=0 in the config.txt.

IMPORTANT: notes for the Master system

Conditions in which a transmission sequence is initialised. The Panelplayer transmission sequence is initialised under the following conditions:

 When Panelplayer is turned on.  When the data communication has been normally completed.  When the timeout time for receiving a pack has expired.

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The following table lists the values of the parameters needed to connect Panelplayer to a Master system coordinating it (protocol, speed, timings, etc.).

Mnemonic Description

CMAD

(DEFAULT=0)

Address Panelplayer in the 485 bus (ADD) (Value between 0 and 63 in decimal).

IMPORTANT: This address MUST be univocal, two devices with the same

address can not co-exist on the same bus.

CMCK

(DEFAULT=1)

Enabling introduction of the Checksum: 0= Checksum deactivated

1= Checksum activated

CMCL

(DEFAULT=0)

Enabling introduction of end-of-pack characters CR and LF (hexadecimal values OD and 0A)

0= No CR and LF

1= Insertion of CR and LF activated

CMBR

(DEFAULT=3)

Baud rate (communication speed in bits per second)

0=1200 bps

1=2400 bps

2=4800 bps

3=9600 bps

CMPR

(DEFAULT=0)

Parity Bits: 0= no parity

1= odd parity

2= even parity

CMSB

(DEFAULT=1)

Number of Stop Bits 1=1 stopBit

2=2 stopBits

CMDB

(DEFAULT=8)

Number of data bits 7=7 bits per datum

8=8 bits per datum

CMDR

(DEFAULT=0)

Minimum delay between end of reception of the pack and delivery of the reply. (Value expressed in tenths of msec between 0 and 15 in decimal)

0= Minimum delay of about 4msec

1= Minimum delay of 10msec

2= Minimum delay of 20msec

CMNR

(DEFAULT=0)

Deactivate all replies: 0= standard function, every command is

followed by a confirmation or error reply.

1= all replies deactivated.

Message waiting time (CMDR)

This is the delay time of the reply message, required by some computers to switch over between the state of transmission and the state of reception. The awaiting time determines the minimum delay before the Panelplayer sends data in reply to the message received from the Master. Set this time at a value different from 0 only if the specifications of the Master demand it, since the delay determines an extension of the time needed to complete the command.

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9.3 " Framing" error on the master

When commercial RS-485 interfaces are used on the master, a Framing error may take place if nothing is being transmitted on the serial line. In order to avoid this mishap, it is indispensable that the system master ignores all the data until it has received one of the STX, ACK or NAK characters coming from a Panelplayer.

9.4 NAK reply by Panelplayer

The reply with the character NAK is sent from Panelplayer to the master when any kind of error is detected in the message received.

9.5 Transmitting a command by master

When you send a command from the master to Panelplayer using one of the dedicated protocols, make sure you send it with a delay of at least 10mS starting from the moment the last command received by Panelplayer has been completely performed.

IMPORTANT: when one is using the RS485 bus (only on a duplex cable)

remember to bear in mind or to ignore the echo of the command that is sent from the master (with RS485 an echo is always present).

9.6 How to read the figures of the dedicated protocols

When the master reads the data from Panelplayer. (Panelplayer > Master)

a) The data areas A and C indicate the transmission of data from the master to

Panelplayer.

b) The data area B indicates the transmission of data from Panelplayer to the master. c) The programme of the Master is structured so as to manage the data in the manner

shown on the figure from left to right. Therefore, the data management sequence is A, B, C.

Example : In area A, the character ENQ (05H) is transmitted, followed by all the other data

indicated as " Data" in the figure to the right of the character ENQ.

N Q

Data

S T X

Data

C K

Data

Maste

Panelplay

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9.7 When the Master delivers a command to Panelplayer

(Master > Panelplayer)

a) The data area A indicates the transmission of data from the master to Panelplayer. b) The data area B indicates the transmission of data from Panelplayer to the master. c) The programme of the master is structured so as to manage the data in the manner

shown on the figure from left to right. Therefore, the data management sequence is A, B.

Example : In area A, the character ENQ (05H) is transmitted, followed by all the other data

indicated as " Data" in the figure to the right of the character ENQ.

9.8 Basic format of the dedicated protocols

Panelplayer manages up to four dedicated protocols. The definition of which of these four protocols must be used by the serial connection, is set in the configuration file config.txt. (par. 9.2). The difference among these four formats is due to the presence or absence of CheckSum and/or of the characters CR (Carriage Return, character 0DH) and LF (Line Feed, character 0AH).

9.9 Basic set-up of the data transmission

IMPORTANT: the introduction of CheckSum at the end of the block of data and

characters of CR + LF is defined in the configuration file (par. 9.2).

N Q

Data

C K

Data

Master

Panelplay

Control code

Panelplayer address

Command code

Command data

CheckSum

CR/LF control codes

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9.10 Control codes

The control codes are characters (they belong to the first 32 ASCII characters and cannot be printed out) which define the kind of information contained in the pack following them. The control codes used are those which appear on the following table. Panelplayer initialises the transmission sequence when it receives the character ENQ.

Mnemonic Code Description

STX

02H

Start TeXt. Beginning of transmission of reply pack.

ETX 03H End TeXt. End of reply pack.

ENQ 05H

EnQuiry. Beginning of pack addressed to Panelplayer ( or # for RS485).

ACK 06H ACKnowledge. Beginning of reply pack: all OK!

LF 0AH Line Feed. End of line code.

CR 0DH Carriage Return.

NAK 15H Not AcKnowledge. Beginning of pack with error code.

N.B. The codes are expressed in hexadecimal.

9.11 Address (ADD)

The address is a number that allows the system Master to establish communication with one of the various modules connected to the same serial line. The value of this address is defined in Panelplayer through a configuration file config.txt (par. 9.2).

IMPORTANT: when setting the address it is necessary to be careful to not define

more than one module with the same number, otherwise the communication becomes confused and irregular and the data exchanged will no longer make sense. The address can assume any value between 00H and 1FH. The address is expressed in ASCII characters and consists of 2 characters.

Note! BROADCAST Commands (CMAD=00)

Panelplayer processes commands received with a 00 address without providing a reply.

9.12 Command (CMD)

This is used to define the operation to be carried out (for example PLAY, reading the state or setting of the volume). The commands are defined in ASCII characters and consists of 2 characters. In the following sections of this chapter, we provide the list of commands and every detail about each command.

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9.13 CheckSum (CHK)

The CheckSum makes sure that the packs are complete and not corrupted during their transmission by any noise induced on the line. The CheckSum is calculated summing the hexadecimal value of the ASCII characters contained in the data area defined for the CheckSum. The two least significant characters (in hexadecimal) of the sum represent the CheckSum which is introduced into the two dedicated ASCII characters at the end of the pack (before any CR and LF characters). Note ! The sum of the value in decimal of the ASCII codes, converted into hexadecimal, must give the same result. Introduction and management of the CheckSum is established by the CMCK parameter of the configuration file.

 If CMCK=1 has been set, CheckSum will be calculated automatically and added to the

term of the reply pack (the one beginning ’STX’) when this is delivered. When a pack is received, Panelplayer calculates the new CheckSum and compares it with the one contained in the pack itself; if it agrees, Panelplayer goes on to perform the command, otherwise it delivers an error pack (pack beginning with ‘NAK’).

 If CMCK=0 has been set, CheckSum will not be delivered in transmission and will not

be compared (also because it is missing in the data) in the received messages. The following figure shows an example of calculation of CheckSum in a command pack delivered by the master.

0 1

5 0

0 1 3 2

05H

35H

30H

31H

30H

31H

33H32H

38H

ADD

43H

CMD

DATA

CHK

8 C

30H + 31H + 35H + 30H + 30H + 31H + 33H +

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9.14 Basic protocol

D D

Master

Panelplayer

Transmission sequence

N Q

D D

DATA

T X

D D

DATA

Master

Panelplayer

Transmission sequence

N Q

D D

M D

C K

Reading the data of the Panelplayer from the master

Command transmission from mast

er to Panelplayer

D D

M D

A K

R R

The DATA block is inserted only if provided for by command used

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9.15 Basic protocol with CheckSum

D D

Master

Panelplayer

Transmission

sequence

N Q

D D

DATA

T X

D D

DATA

Master

Panelplayer

Transmission sequence

N Q

D D

M D

C K

Reading the data of the Panelplayer from the master

Command transmission from master to Panelplayer

H K

D D

M D

A K

R R

1. The CheckSum is introduced if the configuration parameter CMCK=1.

2. The CheckSum is calculated summing all the characters marked by an asterisk.

The DATA block is inserted only if provided for by command used

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9.16 Basic protocol with CR and LF

D D

Master

Panelplayer

Transmission sequence

N Q

D D

M D

DATA

T X

D D

DATA

Mast

Panelplayer

Transmission sequence

N Q

D D

C K

Reading the data of the Panelplayer from the master

Command transmission from master to Panelplayer

CRA

D D

M D

A K

R R

LFC

CRLFCRLFCRL

The DATA block is inserted only if provided for by command used

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9.17 Basic protocol with CheckSum, CR and LF

D D

M D

Master

Panelplayer

Transmission sequence

N Q

D D

M D

DATA

T X

D D

M D

DATA

Master

Panelplayer

Transmission sequence

N Q

D D

C K

Reading the data of the Panelplayer from the master

Command transmission from master to Panelplayer

H K

D D

M D

A K

R R

1. The CheckSum is introduced if the configuration parameter CMCK=1.

2. The CheckSum is calculated summing all the characters marked by an asterisk.

The DATA block is inserted only if provided for by command used

CRL

LFCRLFCRLFCRL

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9.18 List of commands and operating fields

Thistable provides the list, with the relevant comments, of allthe commands managed by Panelplayer.

Description

CMD

Command data

Reply data

STATUS request

None

a b c d

a = State of the player: S = Stop

P = Play b = (reserved) c = (reserved) d = (reserved)

STOP

None None

PLAY First

None None

PLAY Next

None None

PLAY Prior

None None

PLAY File

Name of file without extension

(4 characters only)

None

PLAY File 2 (automaticSTOPbeforePLAY)

Name of file without extension (4 characters only)

None

SET Volume

Level in hexadecimal (0..14H) None

SET Treble

Level in hexadecimal (0..14H) None

SET Bass

Level in hexadecimal (0..14H) None

SET Loudness

Level in hexadecimal (0..14H) None

PLAY FileB

Name of file without extension

(4 characters only)

None

PLAY File2B

Name of file without extension (4 characters only)

None

Version of firmware 35 None

P = Panelplayer

x = version xx = Release Version

State of inputs

None

a b c d e f g h

a = IN 8 b = IN 7 c = IN 6 d = IN 5 e = IN 4

f = IN 3 g = IN 2 h = IN 1

Flash memory size

None Size of the flash (MAX. 4 characters)

Title of item being played

None Title of the item (MAX. 12 characters)

IMPORTANT: in order to manage any error messages correctly with the PLAY File (command

code 50H) and PLAY File 2 (command code 51H) commands, Panelplayer will check for the requested MP3 file with a consequent delay of 800/900 mseconds whilst the reply is sent. When using the PLAY File B (command code 56H) and PLAY File 2 B (command code 57H) commands, Panelplayer will not check the memory and will immediately send an interpreted command message and the track will begin to play once the reply has been sent. The following errors are not managed with these commands: "File not found" (error code 32H) and “PLAY file failed" (error code 33H).

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9.19 Error codes

The following table lists all the error codes which Panelplayer delivers together with the

NAK pack if problems are found.

Code

Description

10H

Failure to convert command code (CMD). It could contain characters which are outside the representation of a hexadecimal value. The permitted values are: ‘a’ .. ‘f’ ‘A’ …. ‘F’ ‘0’….’9’.

11H

Failure to convert the value contained in ‘DATA’ into a number. It could contain characters which are outside the representation of a hexadecimal value. The permitted values are: ‘a’ .. ‘f’ ‘A’ …. ‘F’ ‘0’….’9’.

12H

Failure to convert the CheckSum (CHK). It could contain characters which are outside the representation of a hexadecimal value. The permitted values are: ‘a’ .. ‘f’ ‘A’ …. ‘F’ ‘0’….’9’.

13H CheckSum wrong.

14H Reserved error.

20H

Wrong value in the parameter of the command SET_Volume. It could be more than the maximum permitted value.

21H

Wrong value in the parameter of the command SET_Treble. It could be more than the maximum permitted value.

22H

Wrong value in the parameter of the command SET_Bass. It could be more than the maximum permitted value.

23H

Wrong value in the parameter of the command SET_Loudness. It could be more than the maximum permitted value.

30H

The command PLAY cannot be processed because the flash memory is

missing.

31H

The command PLAY (excluding PLAY File 2) cannot be processed because Panelplayer is already playing. To solve the problem, first send the command

STOP, or else use the command PLAY_File_2 which automatically stops any

file being played.

32H

The file requested via the command PLAY_File or PLAY_File_2 has not been found. The four characters inserted as an argument for these commands must correspond exactly to the name of the file you intend to play, except for the extension. E.g.: the command ENQ + 00501234 requires the playing of the file 1234.mp3 on Panelplayer with address 00.

33H Failure to play the requested file. The file could be corrupt.

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SPECIFICATIONS

10.1 Technical features

Power supply ……………………: 12÷24VDC.

Consumption in standby ……… : 1 W

Protection ………………………. : inside fuse, 4A delayed.

Capacity of extractable memory : SD/MMC from 32MB to 1GB.

Input absorption…………..……. : 5 mA

Formats accepted ………………: MPEG1 layer 3 (file MP3 from 64 to 192 Kbps)

Response in frequency ……….. : 20 ~ 20.000 Hz (±3dB)

Signal/noise ratio …………….... : > 90dB.

Harmonic distortion ………….... : < 0,1%

Output power………………….…: max. 20+20W ( 24V / 4 Ω ) THD+N= 10%

Audio controls ………………..…

: - General output volume control

- Separate control of low and high tones

- Loudness level control

Control keys ……………...…….. : 4 buttons REW, PLAY, STOP, FWD and menu functions.

Classification………………….. : IP 30 on the basis of liquid and dust penetration.

Size………………………..……. : 102x102x19mm.

10.2 Obsolete devices disposal



When you find this picture on a device, it means that the device is

compliant with European Directive 2002/96/EC.

 All electronic and electric devices should be disposed separately from

normal garbage.

 The proper disposal of old devices, accessories, and of the batteries in

particular, it contributes to prevent possible negative consequences for human health and for the environment.

 For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete devices, contact

the municipality, the garbage disposal service or the shop in which the product has been acquired.

Manufactured by: Noventa di Piave (VE) - ITALY

Product compliant with the safeguard regulations 2006/95/CE and 2004/108/CE about electromagnetic safety and compatibility.

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COMMAND

(CMAD=1, CMCK=0)

CMD

TO Panelplayer

FRO M Pane l pla y er

NOTE 1 NOTE 2

HEX ASCII HEX ASCII

STATUS REQUEST

30 05 30 31 33 30 ENQ 0130 02 30 31 33 30 53 4D 30 30 03 STX 0130SM00 ETX

if in stop mode

02 30 31 33 30 50 4D 30 30 03 STX 0130PM00 ETX

if in play mode

STOP

31 05 30 31 33 31 ENQ 0131 06 30 31 33 31 ACK 0131

PLAY FIRST

32 05 30 31 33 32 ENQ 0132 06 30 31 33 32 ACK 0132

if in stop mode

15 30 31 33 32 33 31 NAK 013231

if in play mode (Panelplayer

doesn’t perform the action)

PLAY NEXT

33 05 30 31 33 33 ENQ 0133 06 30 31 33 33 ACK 0133

if in stop mode

15 30 31 33 33 33 31 NAK 013331

if in play mode (

Panelplayer doesn't jump to the

following file, it is first required to send a stop)

PLAY PRIOR

34 05 30 31 33 34 ENQ 0134 06 30 31 33 34 ACK 0134

if in stop mode

15 30 31 33 34 33 31 NAK 013431

if in play mode (Panelplayer doesn't jump to th

previous file, it is first required to send a stop)

PLAY FILE song.mp3

50 05 30 31 35 30 73 6F 6E 67 ENQ 0150song 06 30 31 35 30 ACK 0150

if in stop mode

15 30 31 35 30 33 31 NAK 015031

if in play mode (Panelplayer doesn’t perform the

action, it is first required to send a stop)

PLAY FILE fire.mp3

50 05 30 31 35 30 66 69 72 65 ENQ 0150fire 06 30 31 35 30 ACK 0150

if in stop mode

15 30 31 35 30 33 31 NAK 015031

if in play mode (Panelplayer doesn’t perform the

action, it is first required to send a stop)

PLAY FILE 2 song.mp3

(automatic STOP before PLAY)

51 05 30 31 35 31 73 6F 6E 67 ENQ 0151song 06 30 31 35 31 ACK 0151

if in play mode (Panelplayer restarts from the

beginning of the interrupted file)

06 30 31 35 31 ACK 0151

if in stop mode

SET VOLUME (0 db

14)

52 05 30 31 35 32 30 30 31 34 ENQ 01520014 06 30 31 35 32 ACK 0152

SET VOLUME (

23 db-4)

52 05 30 31 35 32 30 30 30 34 ENQ 01520004 06 30 31 35 32 ACK 0152

SET VOLUME (off

00)

52 05 30 31 35 32 30 30 30 30 ENQ 01520000 06 30 31 35 32 ACK 0152

SET TREBLE (12 db

–

20)

53 05 30 31 35 33 30 30 32 30 ENQ 01530020 06 30 31 35 33 ACK 0153

SET BASS (12 db

–

20)

54 05 30 31 35 34 30 30 32 30 ENQ 01540020 06 30 31 35 34 ACK 0154

SET LOUDNESS(12 db

20)

55 05 30 31 35 35 30 30 32 30 ENQ 01550020 06 30 31 35 35 ACK 0155

VERSION OF

FIRMWARE

35 05 30 31 33 35 ENQ 0135

02 30 31 33 35 50 32 30 35 03

STX 0135P205 ETX

P = Panelplayer

x = version xx = Release

STATE OF INPUTS

37 05 30 31 33 37 ENQ 0137 02 30 31 33 37 30 30 30 30 30

30 30 30 03

STX 013700000000 ETX

a b c d e f g h

a = IN 8 b = IN 7 c = IN 6 d = IN 5 e = IN 4 f = IN 3 g = IN 2 h = IN 1

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COMAND

(CMAD=1, CMCK=0)

CMD

TO Panelplayer

FRO M Pane l pla y er

NOTE 1 NOTE 2

HEX ASCII HEX ASCII

FLASH MEMORY SIZE

38 05 30 31 33 38 ENQ 0138

02 30 31 33 38 31 32 35 4D 03

STX 0138125M ETX

Size of the flash

(MAX. 4 characters)

TITLE OF ITEM BEING

PLAYED

39 05 30 31 33 39 ENQ 0139 15 30 31 33 39 33 36 NAK 013936

if in stop mode

File title

(if present in ID3, 12 characters MAX; file name (8 characters truncated) if the title is not present.

02 30 31 33 39 47 49 47 49 2E 4D 50 33 03

STX 0139SONG.MP3 ETX

If it is playing son.mp3

02 30 31 33 39 47 49 47 4F 2E 4D 50 33 03

STX 0139FIRE.MP3 ETX

If it is playing fire.mp3

02 30 31 33 39 43 41 4C 41 42 52 7E 31 2E 4D 50 33 03

STX

0139CALABR~1.MP3

ETX

If it is playing

calabriacrotone.mp3

STOP WITH CHECKSUM

(CMCK=1)

31 05 30 31 33 31 43 35 ENQ 0131C5 06 30 31 33 31 ACK 0131

STOP WITH CMCL=1

(without checksum)

31 05 30 31 33 31 0D 0A ENQ 0131 CRLF06 30 31 33 31 0D 0A ACK 0131 CR LF

STOP WITH CMDL=1

(without checksum)

31 05 30 31 33 31 0D 0A ENQ 0131 CRLF06 30 31 33 31 0D 0A ACK 0131 CR LF

STOP WITH CMCL=1

(with checksum)

05 30 31 33 31 43 35 0D 0A

ENQ 0131 CRLF06 30 31 33 31 0D 0A ACK 0131 CR LF

STOP WITH CMCL=1

(with checksum)

05 30 31 33 31 43 35 0D 0A

ENQ 0131 CRLF06 30 31 33 31 0D 0A ACK 0131 CR LF

OP (CMAD=255

FF)

31 05 46 46 33 31 ENQ 0131 06 46 46 33 31 ACK FF31

STOP (CMAD=255

FF)

31 05 46 46 33 31 ENQ 0131 06 46 46 33 31 ACK FF31

STOP MULTICAST

31 05 00 00 33 31 ENQ 0131 no answer with multicast address

Control characters:

STX = 0x02

IMPORTANT:

ETX = 0x03

ENQ = 0x05

 Address CMAD from 1 to 255 (0x01 – 0xff). Multicast address = 00 (0x00).

ACK = 0x06 NAK = 0x015

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If checksum is enabled (CMCK=1), Panelplayer answers with the present checksum only if there is

the data field.

CR = 0x0D

LF = 0x0A