NatComm BMS2/M, BMS2/T, BMS2 User Manual

BMS2

USER GUIDE

For Technical Assistance

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PACKING LIST

Y our BMS2 unit is supplied with the following items :

1 x BMS2 unit
1 x 12V/1A Power Adaptor
1 x 3.5mm Audio Plug (for connection to speaker wire).
1 x 3.5mm to RCA S tereo Audio Cable (for connection to Amp).
1 x 2GB MMC/SD Flash Card (for Messages and High Rotation Songs)
1 x 2GB MMC/SD Flash Card (for Music Folders)
1 x User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description -Page 3
Operation -Page 4
Flash Card Information -Page 5
Flash Card Programmer -Page 6
Flash Card Music Folder Programming -Page 7
Flash Card Message Programming -Page 8
BMS Control Program -Page 10-12
Encryption Facility -Page 13
Model Options -Page 14-15
Installation, when used with a separate Amplifier -Page 16-17
Installation, when used with direct speakers -Page 18-19

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DESCRIPTION

BMS2 is a High Quality Digital Message Player, designed specifically for
Background Music and Messaging applications.

It is designed to play a mixture of MP3 based Music and Message files, where
Messages are automatically played at a User Selectable frequency .

BMS-2 also allows for a separate Folder of HIGH ROT A TION SONGS that can
be loaded onto the MESSAGE CARD that can also be played at a User
Selectable frequency . This additional folder does not need to be used.

As BMS-2 will only play Encrypted MP3 Files, all MP3 based Music and
Message Files must be ENCRYPTED first with our Encryption program.

The heart of BMS2 is a professional quality MP3 engine, which is controlled
by a powerful microprocessor in order to provide exceptional message output
quality . It incorporates a powerful amplifier, with a Mono 100V output, designed
to drive up to TEN 100V speakers (set at 1W) operating at background audio
levels. BMS2 also has a Stereo Line Level output, for those sites which require
an amplifier to drive more than TEN 100V S peakers.

MODEL OPTIONS

In addition to the Standard Model described above, there are TWO additional
Models provided in the BMS2 range, as detailed below :

Model BMS2/T - Time Programmable Music Folder and Message play

Will allow you to set MUSIC FOLDERS and INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES to
play on a Time Programmable Basis. Y ou can program MUSIC FOLDERS
and INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES to play :

- During a specific Time Period WITHIN a Single Day

- During specific DA YS of the WEEK.

- From a specified ST ART DA TE to a specified STOP DA TE.

- To program the BMS2 to ST ART and STOP playing on a daily basis.

Model BMS2/M - Incorporates an Internal Modem for Dial in Updates.

Has an internal Modem option which will allow you to connect it to a telephone
line so that you can DIAL IN and ADD, or CHANGE a MESSAGE on the SD
Flash Card. You can also send a new Time Programmable (see above)
SET .TBL file which will allow you to change the frequency that a MESSAGE
FILE or HIGH ROT ATION FILE should play.

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OPERATION

BMS2 is designed to be left ON at all times. Power consumption is minimal
and there are no moving parts that will wear with use.

Upon connecting the supplied Power Adaptor (and af ter a short ‘boot up’ delay),
BMS2 will begin randomly playing MUSIC FILES from your MUSIC FLASH
CARD.

It will also play MESSAGE FILES and (if required) HIGH ROTATION FILES
sequentially from your MESSAGE FLASH CARD at a user programmed
frequency .

MUSIC FILES must be stored in Folders containing a MAX of 250 SONGS per
folder. Up to 250 Folders can be stored on the MUSIC FLASH CARD.

On power up, MUSIC FILES are played from the first folder on a completely
RANDOM basis, until the last file has played. Once all music files in the first
folder are played, BMS2 will then begin playing Music files from the second
Folder until all files have played before moving to the next Music Folder.

- The First folder is the first folder transferred to the Music Flash Card.

- The Second folder is the second folder transferred to the Music Flash Card.

- The Third folder is the third folder transferred etc, etc.

Once the last song in the last Music Folder has finished, BMS2 will then move
back to the first created Folder again and then cycle on again as above. If
power or either SD Flash Card is removed, it will restart from the first folder .

It will also SEQUENTIALL Y play through all of your MESSAGE FILES and all
HIGH ROTATION FILES (if required) before repeating again from the first
one(s). Messages can be played after a preset number of songs (01-256) or
after a preset number of minutes (0-256).

If Messages are selected to play at a fixed minute interval, then BMS2 will
automatically ‘fade out’ the Music first, before playing the Message. Once the
Message is complete, it will then ‘fade back in’ the Music from the same point
that it stopped the Music File.

The frequency that MESSAGE FILES play , is programmed via the BMS Dealer
Control Program, which creates a file known as SET .TBL, which will be written
automatically to your MUSIC Flash Card.

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FLASH CARD INFORMATION

BMS2 uses TWO standard SD-HC Flash Cards to store your MP3 based
Music and Messages. They must be formatted as FAT32. This is
automatically done when you use the ‘Condition Flash Card’ facility provided
with our BMS Dealer Control program

Our unique SD card loading design allows your complete Music or complete
Message programming (contained on the Flash cards) to be changed in
seconds. Y ou do not even need to power the device down before doing this.

MESSAGE Flash Card - Each unit is currently supplied with a 4GB SD-HC
card for Messages. You should store all of the encrypted MP3 BASED
MESSAGE FILES and HIGH ROT A TION FILES on this card.

MUSIC Flash Card - Each unit is currently supplied with a 4GB SD-HC
card. Y ou can load up to 4000 minutes (33 hours) of encrypted Music at CD
quality (Mono 128kbps) onto this card.

Our BMS Dealer Control program will write a small file known as a set.tbl
file to the MUSIC Flash Card which will instruct BMS2 how frequently to
play a MESSAGE and High Rotation Files (if required).

Alternatively , you can load up from 8000 to 32000 minutes (533 hours) of
Audio by using an optionally available 8,16 or to 32GB SD Flash Card. Y ou
can also increase play time by using a lower sampling rate for your files.

These flash cards are completely non volatile, which means that your
message is not lost in transport or when power is lost. They are designed
to be over written many times without any deterioration in quality .

The supplied Flash cards are PRE-FORMA TTED.

When reusing your Flash cards, it is important that you CONDITION
each Flash card before loading replacement Music folders onto the
card. This is necessary to ERASE the file directory of the Flash Card,
as Windows does not do this and will not over write directory
information when it is full.

The BMS Dealer Control Card provides a CONDITIONING SD CARD
option, selected from the main menu.

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FLASH CARD PROGRAMMER

Y our MUSIC FILES and your MESSAGE FILES are transferred to the Flash
Card using an SD flash card programmer.

These Flash Card programmers can be built into your PC, or an external
unit can connected to your PC via a USB port.

Flash Card programmers are treated by the PC as a Removable Hard Drive
device.

Once connected to the PC, they are automatically allocated a separate
DRIVE LETTER so that you can then COPY and DELETE files to the Flash
Card inserted into this drive, just as you would do with any other Drive of
your PC.

BMS DEALER CONTROL PROGRAM

The best way to do this is to use our BMS Dealer Control Program, which
provides a simple user interface (see page 9).

You can also use Windows Explorer if you wish, however this is not
recommended because you will then need to have a thorough understanding
of where all Files, Folders and Timetables need to be placed to work
correctly.

If you do not have a copy of BMS Dealer Control Program V2.01, please
call [phone] or email : [e-mail] and request a copy of
this free program.

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MUSIC FLASH CARD

Music Plays Randomly

Because of the large volumes of Music that will normally be used, BMS2
uses MUSIC SUB-FOLDERS on the MUSIC FLASH CARD. Each Sub­Folders can have a MAX of 250 SONGS contained within it. Up to 250 Sub­Folders can be stored on the MUSIC FLASH CARD.

As BMS-2 will only play Encrypted MP3 Files, all MP3 based Music Files
must be ENCRYPTED first with our Encryption program.

The Encryption facility incorporated in our BMS Dealer Control program will
allow you to automatically encrypt a complete folder of Music at one time.

Our BMS Dealer Control Program will then allow you to TRANSFER complete
folders onto your SD card, one at a time.

On power up, ALL SONGS are played from the first folder on a completely
RANDOM basis, until the last file has played. Once all Music file in the first
sub-folder are played, BMS2 will then begin playing Music files from the
second sub-Folder until all files have played before moving to the next Music
Sub-Folder.

The First folder is the first folder transferred to the Music Flash Card. The
Second folder is the second folder transferred to the Music Flash Card. The
Third folder is the third folder transferred etc, etc. Once the last song in the
last Music Folder has finished, BMS2 will then move back to the first created
Folder and then cycle on again as above. If power is removed or lost or
either SD Flash Card is removed, BMS2 will REST ART from the first folder .

The use of Folders presents a perfect opportunity to arrange your Music
into separate GENRE groups.

With our Model BMS2/T (Time Programmed Music and Message Play)
device, you can also program individual Music Folders to play during a
specific time period (within a single day), or for specific days of the week or
for a specified period (using a start date and stop date).

You can also use this option to START and STOP play to coincide with
business hours. See page 14 for further information.

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MESSAGE FLASH CARD

Messages Play Sequentially

* Y ou can load a MAX of 250 Messages onto the Message Flash Card.

* You can also load a MAX of 250 High Rotation Songs onto the
Message Flash Card.

MESSAGES must be located within a single folder, called MESSAGES .
This folder is automatically is created on your MESSAGE CARD by using
the ‘Condition Message SD Card’ facility of the BMS Dealer Control program.

HIGH ROTATION SONGS must be located within a single folder, called
HITS. This folder is automatically created on your MESSAGE CARD by
using the ‘Condition Message SD Card’ facility of the BMS Dealer Control
program.

Note - Y ou do not need to use the HIGH ROTATION FOLDER. If you do
not plan to use High Rotation Songs, then leave this folder blank.

As BMS2 will only play Encrypted MP3 Files, all MP3 based Messages
and High Rotation Songs must be ENCRYPTED first with our Encryption
program.

MESSAGES and HIGH ROTATION SONGS (if used) will play IN THE
ORDER they are LOADED ONTO THE FLASH CARD.

They will PLAY every 1-256 songs, OR Messages Only can be played
every 1-256 minutes as programmed by your BMS Dealer Control Program.

Note : If you are using Windows Explorer

If the order that the files need to play is important, you MUST write them to
the Flash Card one at a time, in the order required.

If you drag more than 1 file at a time to a folder, Windows MAY load the files
randomly onto the card, in an alphanumeric fashion, based on the filename,
which means they may not play in the order required.

We recommend that you use the BMS Control Program t do this.

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FLASH CARD FOLDERS

You should use the BMS Dealer Control program (see page 10) to
CONDITION your MUSIC and MESSAGE cards and to transfer your MUSIC
Sub-Folder to the MUSIC card and your Messages (and optional High
Rotation Files) to the MESSAGE card.

MUSIC CARD

1) You should ALWAYS prepare your MUSIC Flash Card by using the
‘Condition Music SD Card’ facility provided with the BMS Control Program.

This facility will REFORMAT the card and then create a MUSIC folder on
your card.

2) LOAD your encrypted Music
Folders, into the MUSIC Folder by
using the ‘Transfer Music Folders to
SD Card’ option of the BMS program.

These folders will then be loaded as
Sub-Folders.

MESSAGE CARD

1) You should ALWAYS prepare your MESSAGE Flash Card by using the
‘Condition Message SD Card’ facility provided with the BMS Control Program.

This facility will REFORMA T the card and then create a MESSAGE folder

2) LOAD your encrypted Messages, into the MESSAGE Folder by using
the ‘Transfer Messages to SD Card’ option of the BMS program.

3) The ‘Condition Message SD Card’ facility will also create a HITS folder ,
which is the destination of any High Rotation Songs that you may wish to
use.

You can leave this folder blank if you wish, or you can transfer individual
files into the HITS folder using the ‘Transfer High Rotation Files to SD Card’
facility provided with the BMS Control Program.

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BMS CONTROL PROGRAM

The BMS Control
Program has been
developed to provide you
with an easy to use, step
by step procedure for
programming up your
Flash Cards.

You will find this program
(BMS Control Program
Setup.exe) on the CD
which has been supplied
with your unit.

To Install this program,
simply ‘double click’ this
file and then follow the
instructions.

STEP 1 - CONDITION YOUR SD FLASH CARD

The first step for all programming is to CONDITION your SD Flash Card. This
procedure ERASES all files from the Flash Cards.

Select the Drive Letter for your SD card on the first occasion that you enter
this facility . It will then be remembered during future access, providing that
the drive is not removed.

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STEP 2 - TRANSFER MUSIC FOLDER TO YOUR MUSIC CARD

The second step is to TRANSFER COMPLETE FOLDERS of ENCRYPTED
MUSIC to your MUSIC Flash Card.

You should navigate through to each
folder that you require to be copied to
the SD Flash Card and transfer them
one at a time by highlighting them and
then clicking the Send Icon.

Note - BMS2 will only play Encrypted
Music Files, so you should Encrypt
each folder first using the Encrypt
MP3 files option from the Main Menu.

STEP 3 - TRANSFER MESSAGES TO YOUR MESSAGE CARD

The third step is to TRANSFER ENCRYPTED MESSAGES to your SD Flash
Card.

You should navigate through to each
MESSAGE that you require to be
copied to the SD Flash Card and
transfer them one at a time by
highlighting them and then clicking
the Send Icon.

Note - BMS2 will only play Encrypted
Message Files, so you should Encrypt
each message first using the Encrypt
MP3 files option from the Main Menu.

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STEP 4 - TRANSFER HIGH ROTATION SONGS TO YOUR

MESSAGE CARD

If Required - The Fouth step is to TRANSFER ENCRYPTED High Rotation
Files (HRF) to your SD Flash Card.

You should navigate through to each ‘HRF’ that
you require to be copied to the SD Flash Card and
transfer them one at a time by highlighting them
and then clicking the Send Icon.

Note - BMS2 will only play Encrypted Files, so
you should Encrypt each ‘HRF’ first using the
Encrypt MP3 files option from the Main Menu.

STEP 5 - MESSAGE & HITS PLAY PROGRAMMING

Load your MUSIC Flash Card into your Flash Card programmer.
In this section, you specify how frequently you wish to play a Message and

a HRF (if required). You can play a message after 1-256 songs, or at intervals
of 1-256 mins. You can play a HRF file after 1-256 songs,

MESSAGE VOLUME

You can also program BMS2 to play
Messages at a HIGHER VOLUME
than the Music by Sliding the slide
bar to the right. This actually
DECREASES the volume of the
MUSIC, relative to MESSAGES.There
are 12 possible settings, each position
represents a reduction of 1.5dB,
providing you with a maximum
reduction of 18dB.

MESSAGE FREQUENCY

The software defaults to SONGS. If
you wish to change to MINUTES, you
should use this drop down box.

HIGH ROTATION FILES FREQUENCY

You can play a High Rotation File after every 1-256 songs, as selected in this
area.

All settings that you have made from this page are then saved in a file
called : SET.TBL, which is then saved on your MUSIC Flash Card.

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ENCRYPTION FACILITY

This facility is used to
ENCRYPT all MP3 based
Music and Message files for
use with our BMS devices.

It is accessed via the Common
Functions section of the BMS
Dealer Control Program.

The Encryption process is a
demanding mathematical
manipulation of your original
MP3 files and can be quite time
consuming. Depending on the
power of your PC, this can take
5-10 seconds of processing
time, per minute of MP3 Music
or Message.

You should first navigate through to
the SOURCE FOLDER of the Music
Folder, Message File or High Rotation
File that you require to be encrypted
and then select if it is a full folder or a
single file to be encrypted

You should then navigate through to
the DESTINATION FOLDER for the
Music Folder, Message File or High
Rotation File that it will be SAVED to
once they have been encrypted

Note - Files that have been encrypted
are renamed with the same filename, but the extension has been changed
from .mp3 to .bms.

Ie: filename.mp3 - becomes - filename.bms
To save considerable time and effort, we recommend that you encrypt
your Music Folders (genres) in a single run.

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TIME PROGRAMMABLE MUSIC

and MESSAGE CHANGE option

Our Model BMS2/T will allow you to set MUSIC FOLDERS and INDIVIDUAL
MESSAGES to play on a Time Programmable Basis.

Y ou can program MUSIC FOLDERS and INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES to play
:

* During a specific Time Periods WITHIN a Single Day
* During specific DAYS of the WEEK.
* From a specified ST ART DATE to a specified STOP DATE.

With this option, you can also program the BMS2 unit to
* ST ART and ST OP PLAYING on a Daily Basis.

A SEPARATE USER GUIDE IS SUPPLIED WITH THIS MODEL

WHICH PROVIDES FULL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEM OPTION

to allow DIAL IN

MESSAGE or MUSIC CHANGES

Our Model BMS2/M device has an internal Modem which will allow you to
connect it to a telephone line so that you can DIAL IN and :

1) ADD or CHANGE a MESSAGE File

2) CHANGE the SET .TBL file

This will allow you to change the frequency that a MESSAGE File
should play .

It will also allow you to change the Time Programming

A SEPARATE USER GUIDE IS SUPPLIED WITH THIS MODEL

WHICH PROVIDES FULL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

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BMS2 INSTALLATION

when using an Amplifier

Please refer to the Installation Diagram on page 16.

BMS2 provides a Stereo Line Level output, which is designed to connect
direct to a separate Amplifier .

The separate Amplifier is then used to power the required number of
speakers (usually 100V paging/music speakers)

The amplifier used should have a power rating (W), greater than the sum of
the tapping setting of all speakers connected to it.

If higher volume is required on one or more speakers, then you may increase
the tapping to a higher W setting.

SPEAKER CABLE

Y ou should use figure 8 speaker cable with a power rating suit able for the
amplifier which you plan to use.

You can use ‘Light Duty’ , such as 14/0.14 for amplifiers with an output of
50W RMS or less.

For amplifiers with a power rating of greater than this, you should use ‘Heavy
Duty ‘ 24/0.20.

100V SPEAKERS

BMS2 units are designed to operate with standard 100V P A or Background
Music speakers, which are typically Ceiling Mounted or Wall Mounted.
100V Speakers are designed to connect in Parallel fashion, as indicated on
the Installation Diagrams.

This means that the amplifier connects to one speaker, direct onto the
appropriate tapping of the 100V speaker transformer. The next speaker
connects from that same point, and so on to the last speaker, in a ‘daisy

chain’ type fashion.

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BMS-2

12V/1A

Power Supply

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

Volume Adjust

Audio Out

100V Speakers

12V

Power

100V

Message Card

Music Card

2.5mm Power Socket

Message Card

Music Card

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3.5mm Audio Socket

Amplifier

BMS - Line Level

Connect your amplifier direct to the Line Level Audio Out socket

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INSTALLATION

when fitting speakers direct

Please refer to the Installation Diagram on page 18.

Our BMS units are designed to power directly , up to TEN 100V speakers, each
with a tapping setting of 1W or less. This setting will allow each speaker to
provide clear background level audio.

If higher volume is required on one or more speakers, then you may increase
the tapping to a higher W setting, but you must also reduce the number of
speakers accordingly .

NOTE 1. You should not connect direct to these units speakers with a

total tapping setting of more than 8W .

NOTE 2. Y ou should not connect direct to these unit s speakers that do

not have a 100V transformer. Doing so may damage the unit.
A 3.5mm Audio Plug is supplied to provide connection of your speaker wire to

the BMS1 unit.

SPEAKER CABLE

BMS produces a maximum output of 10 watts. For this power level, you can
use ‘Light Duty’ figure 8 speaker cable, such as 14/0.14 gauge standard or
better .

100V SPEAKERS

BMS2 is designed to operate with standard 100V PA or Background Music
speakers, which are typically Ceiling Mounted or Wall Mounted.

100V Speakers are designed to connect in Parallel fashion, as indicated on the
Installation Diagrams.

This means that the amplifier connects to one speaker , direct onto the appropriate
tapping of the 100V speaker transformer . The next speaker connects from that
same point, and so on to the last speaker, in a ‘daisy chain’ type fashion.

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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

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BMS-2

BMS -100V output

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions : 165w x 150d x 60h mm
Weight : 415g
Power Supply : 240V AC to 12V AC/1A
Audio Power Output : 10W
Line Out Connector : 3.5mm Mono Socket
100V out Connector : 3.5mm Stereo Socket
ACMA COMPLIANCE : Supplier Number N 782

WARRANTY

This device is guaranteed against defects from workmanship for a period of
two years (24 months) from the date of purchase. In the event of failure,
you should return the product, along with proof of purchase date, and a
written statement about the nature of the problem.

This Warranty shall not apply to any unit which has been subject to
alteration, modification, abuse, negligence, accident, external voltage/
lightning surge or used in any manner contrary to these instructions.

The obligation is solely to repair or replace the product. The warrantor is
not liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defects.

The user is responsible for freight costs to the repair point. The warrantor
will be responsible for freight costs in returning this unit back to the user .

Damage caused to this device or attached equipment, by lightning strikes
or over voltage surge is not covered under this warranty .

CASE SEALED AT FACTORY

OPENING THE CASE VOIDS THE WARRANTY

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