
Compact FLASH III Digital Audio System
Copyright©1992
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2007
by ACS, Sarasota, Florida
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Table of Contents
Overview
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Features
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Connections
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Main Connector
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Power Supply Connection
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Built
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in Contacts Connection
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Speaker Connection
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Serial Connector
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Remote Volume Connector
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Line
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Level Audio Outputs
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Compact Flash Card Re
quirements
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Programming the Compact FLASH Card
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Installing and Removing the Compact FLASH Card
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Audio Rates Supported
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Formatting th
e CF Card
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Modes of Operation
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CFSound Mode
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Filename Formats
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Sample Filenames
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Compact FLASH Card
Loading and Scanning
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Background Audio Tracks
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CFSOUND.INI File
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Quiz / Kiosk Mode
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Sequential Sound Playout
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RS
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232 Serial Port Protocol
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Basic Mode
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Diagnostic LED Codes (Red & Green LEDs)
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Green LED
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Red LED Error Flashes
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Power Requirements
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Digital Audio Recording
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Recommended Recording Procedure
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Optional Plug
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in Modules
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CFSound III Contact Sense 8 Module
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CFSound III Contact I/O 8 Module
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CFSound III Contact Sense 24 Module
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Contact Wiring
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sample Messages
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Sample Power Up Message, no CF card
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Sample Power Up Message, CFSound Mode
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Sa
mple Power Up Message, Basic Mode
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