PS Engineering PMA9000EX Installation Manual - Manual (Page 30)

PS Engineering
PMA9000EX Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-920-0000 Page 3-9 Rev. 9, Jan. 2011
3.8.7 MP3 Upload
The PMA9000EX has 1 GB of internal storage (512 MB before S/N B01094). Due to the transfer rate
advantages, we recommend that you transfer files from a laptop to the PMA9000EX if possible. Direct
USB device transfer requires 35-40 minutes to transfer 1G of songs, Laptops typically require 4-6 minutes
for the same amount of data with USB 2 port.
The PMA9000EX is not compatible with iTunes formats.
3.8.7.1 Laptop transfer
PS Engineering recommends Microsoft XP operating system or later.
1. Using the supplied 2.5 mm-to-USB cable, along with the supplied USB-to-USB adapter cord (PS Part
number 425-003-1454), connect this set of cables from the PMA9000EX front panel jack to a PC
USB port.
2. With the PMA9000EX turned off, push and hold the small data knob while powering the
PMA9000EX on. Wait until the audio panel displays "USB drive mode" before releasing.
3. When windows recognizes the PMA9000EX as a removable drive, select “Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer”
4. Create a subfolder (name it whatever you wish, like “PlaneMusic”) on your PMA9000EX to contain
the specific music files you will want on the airplane.
5. Copy the desired music into this folder.
6. After transfer is complete, turn the audio panel off, and back on to return to normal operation.
3.8.7.2 Direct USB Device Transfer
The program inside the unit will recognize and import any compatible audio files (.wav, .mp3, unpr o-
tected .wma) from an external source, through the USB cable.
For best results, the following procedure should be used for a USB flash memory device when used with
the PMA9000EX. The USB drive should be reformatted before being used with the PMA9000EX and only
music files should be stored, in a single subfolder on the USB Device.
1. Connect the USB Drive to your PC
2. From “Start” select “My Computer” and select the external drive.
3. Right Click on the device, and select “Format. . . “
4. Select “FAT” as File system, and “Start” WARNING, this will erase all files on this device.