PATLITE BSV - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Patlite Slim Model MP3 Voice Annunciator. Prior to installation, please
read through this manual for proper installation and precautionary steps. In additon, please store this
manual for future reference when performing maintenance, repairs or inspections.
After reviewing this manual, if there are any inquiries, please direct them to your PATLITE Sales
Representative.
• Markings in this book
The bit rate of 64 kbit/s is given as the standard rate for the MP3 file. When the bit rates differ, reproduction time differs.
Optional SDV-128P should be used for the SD card. Using other SD cards is not guaranteed.
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Format the SD card using the FAT1� protocol. The SD card cannot be recognized if it is formatted in any form other than
FAT1�.
• Terms used in this book
[Message No.] is based on the playlist created by the application software, which included a collection for a
maximum of 16 MP3 data files, where the channel (CH) input corresponds to the message
number (i.e. Message No. 1 =CH1). For further details, please refer to the help section of the
application software. In the case where the application software is not being utilized, then
the CH input corresponds to the MP3 data message number.
- Caution on copyright -
Work that was recorded or copied from music CDs or other media used in public places may infringe upon copyrights
and law enforcement may be imposed.
When using a work that was recorded or copied from music CDs or other media, be sure to obtain permission from
the author.
In addition, copyright of audio/music data distributed or sold by PATLITE Corporation belongs to PATLITE.
It is strictly prohibited to copy/reprint whole or partial contents of audio/music data belonging to PATLITE Corporation,
or to transfer/sell such material on computer networks etc., without permission of the rightful holder.
● Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation of America, Japan and other countries.
● The PATLITE Corporation is a member of the SD Card Association.
1. Product Summary
This product is a slim sized MP3 voice annunciator which is primarily used for, but not restricted to, factory
automation (FA�. Since the MP3 protocol is used as compressed data, it is possible to reproduce a high-
quality sound voice message in comparison to ADPCM, by using the MPEG1-Audio Layer III (MP3).
Moreover, the registered voice message can be rewritten freely. (A maximum of 15 messages can be
registered�
• Thin Design:
With a thickness of 19.9mm, it can be installed in "space-saving" apparatuses.
• High Quality Sound Playback:
In comparison to the ADPCM format, the MP3 Data can playback a total of 63 seconds.
• MP3 Data Rewriting Capability:
With the optional SD Card, MP3 data can be freely rewritten, even out in the field.
• Playback corresponding to various applications
• There are eight operation modes selectable, which can select the functions in combination with the commands.
• The modes can be freely written by using an SD Card.
• The input can be selected between "Binary Input" and "Bit Input".
• The sound reduction can be controlled from a signal input and reduced with a designated sound reduction value.