Amperes MR 1300 User manual

MESSAGE RECORDER / PLAYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MR 1300
VER.2 / MAY 2012
MR 1300 amperes
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Parts Identification
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1. 1/4” STEREO PHONE JACK
Stereo phone jack for microphone inputs with balanced input signal. Used for recording voice to the unit.
2. LCD DISPLAY
2 X 18 character LCD displaying units parameters and programming instructions.
3. CONTROL BUTTONS
Buttons for Menu, various playback, recording and volume controls
4. FRONT MESSAGE ACTIVATION SHORT KEY
8 front short key for direct message activation ; MES 1 to MES 8 with LED indicators.
Introduction
Thank you for trusting another product from Amperes, a brand of emerging preference.
MR1300 has been added to the list of product range after much researches were done on the needs and wishes
of the users throughout the years. We had added enough functions and flexibilities over the operations for the
requirement of PA installations and this product shall be able to cater for any size of installations.
Among distinctive features available in MR1300 shall the storage of voice file in SD card which can support to 2
GB capacity, which is more than enough for most operations, front and rear message triggering of up to 16
messages and choice of recordings, via the front jack for microphones as well as rear line input RCA jacks.
MR1300 shall not be a static product, but upgradable through bootloader for newer version of firmware that may
be issued in future.
We trust that MR1300 shall perform beyond your expectations and it shall be the right choice to install one in
your system, working tirelessly for years to come.
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5. POWER CONNECTORS
24V DC input for power, use only regulated power supply or Amperes PS9400 power supply unit.
6. POWER SWITCH
Power switch for the unit.
7. RESET BUTTON
8. RS485 DATA CONNECTIONS
RS485 data port for external controls and monitoring.
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Button for resetting the unit to factory default. Use only when required as settings done previously would be lost.
Voice files stored in the SD card shall not be affected.
9. RS232 DATA PORT
RS232 data port for interfacing to PC for firmward upgrades.
10. SD CARD
11. LINE INPUTS
12. LINE OUTPUTS
Unbalanced line output for message playback.
RCA jack for recording from external source with line output, such as CD, MP3 players, etc
SD card slot, up to 2 GB capacity is supported by the unit ( Shall be upgraded in future )
13. EXTERNAL TRIGGER PORT
14. DRY CONTACT
15. XLR BALANCED OUTPUT
Balanced line output with XLR female connector.
Dry contact is available whenever a message is activated. Can be used to interface with other devices such as
volume controllers, zone selectors, etc.
Dry contacts to trigger the stored messages 1 to 16. Only voltage free contact is allowed to avoid damage.

Schematic Diagram
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RECORDER / PLAYER
External Contacts for Message
Triggering ( Up to 16 contacts )
MX2222
EP1200
AMPLIFIERS
ZS5121
VC VOLUME
CONTROLLERS
SPEAKERS
Balanced Audio
( input 1 / 2 / line in )
Bal. Audio
to Pre-Amp input
Amp input
100V Output
2 x 100V Audio
2 x 24V Override
24V Override Trigger
to ALL CALL Conn.
Alternative Bypass :
Audio and Trigger
direct to EP1200
Note :
With direct
connection to
EP1200, message
shall bypass
audio signal from
MX2222 with
higher priority
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Connecting the Unit
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MR1300 can be used as :
- source playback unit, for delivering pre-recorded messages or songs, and if repetitive playback at certain times is required,
it can be used together with a timer.
- Emergency broadcast message playback unit, which is linked to external triggering devices or systems, such as alarm, BAS
or emergency push button.
Connections of both applications are shown in the diagrams below.
PT 1800
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OUTPUT
LEVEL
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
RELAY DRY CONTACT
LINE OUT
UNBALANCE
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EP1200
MIN MAX MAXMIN
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INPUT LEVEL
SIRENMESSAGE
MESSAGE SIREN
MESSAGE IN PRE IN PRE OUT
REMOTE TRIGGER
MR 1300
DC 24V
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MX2222
LINE OUT
AC 50 / 60HZ
BGMREC CHIME MIXER
PRIORITY MUTE
CH.1 / 2 / EXT.IN
AUX CD
MIN MAX
CH6 CH4CH5 CH3
24V DC
DC INPUT
OUTPUT EXT IN
CASS TUNER
CH2 CH1
PT1800
PROG.TIMER
MR1300
MESSAGE
RECORDER / PLAYER
MX2222
MIXER
EP1200
EMERGENCY
PAGING PANEL
Dry contact connection to
trigger message
Balanced audio output
Balanced audio output
Audio output to Power
Amplifiers, etc
com to ground
Stored messages can be played either from the front buttons or via the remote triggering ports.
The above diagram shows connections of 3 output channels of PT1800 connected to 3 individual triggering ports of
MR1300. It is intended to perform 3 different times to playback 3 different messages. Activation of each message is
via negative grounding.
Output from MR1300 can be unbalanced using RCA jack, or balanced signal using XLR jack. Both outputs are in mono
mode, with line level signal.
Option A :
Using MR1300 for Normal Message Source
See Note Below
NOTE :
Activation of a stored message shall can be either momentarily or pulse contact to ground. To activate from PT1800
timer, we recommend that the contact option at the channel output to be set to Pulse.

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Option B :
Using MR1300 for Emergency Announcement
ZS5121
ZONE SELECTOR
MR1300
MESSAGE
RECORDER / PLAYER
MX2222
MIXER
EP1200
EMERGENCY
PAGING PANEL
MR1300 can be used as essential message source to PA system, linked to external activation device such as
BAS system, emergency push button, etc.
100V
AMP 4
ZS 5121
+
AMP 1
REMOTE SELECT
100V
ZON2
100V
COM
100V
100V
COM COM
ZON1 AMP 2
COM
100V
COM
COM
AMP 3
100V
ZON3
COM
ZON12AMP 7
COM
ZON6
COM
COM
ZON4
100V
COM
100V
AMP 5
100V 100V
AMP 6
COM
ZON5
COM
100V
REMOTE SELECT
100V
100V
AMP10ZON8
100V 100V
ZON7
COM
COM
COM
AMP 8
100V
100V
100V
COM COM
COM
AMP 9 Z ON9
100V
100V
COM COM
COM
ZON10 AMP11
100V
100V
100V
COM COM
ZON11 AMP12
DC 24V
CON
RLY
TRIG
RLY
PR
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MX2222
LINE OUT
AC 50 / 60HZ
BGMREC CHIME MIXER
PRIORITY MUTE
CH.1 / 2 / EXT.IN
AUX CD
MIN MAX
CH6 CH4CH5 CH3
24V DC
DC INPUT
OUTPUT EXT IN
CASS TUNER
CH2 CH1
EP1200
MIN MAX MAXMIN
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S/N :
INPUT LEVEL
SIRENMESSAGE
MESSAGE SIREN
MESSAGE IN PRE IN PRE OUT
REMOTE TRIGGER
MR 1300
DC 24V
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Amplifiers input and output connections
Zone selector triggering connectors to TD zone decoder
24V relay contact to
volume controllers for
overriding
Switch or sensor for
message activation
Gnd
Bal.audio out
Bal.audio out
Audio output to
power amplifier
2C cable
2C cable
The dry contact at the MR1300 is used to trigger EP1200, thus overriding the normal audio source for priority
paging. It is then also connected to the Emergency Relay trigger at the Zone Selector, providing a dry contact for
connecting 24V DC to override external volume controllers
Triggering Pre Recorded Message via UART ( RS485 )
MR1300 allows remote message activation via RS485 throught the port available at the rear panel. This use this
feature, please enquire from us for further technical details.
Upgrading of firmware is also made possible via the RS232 port. Any new firmware updates notification shall be
posted from time to time.
See Note Below
NOTE :
By default, the mode of activation is momentarily. For this configuration, set it to momentarily, and the dry contact
shall be closed for the duration of the playback. This shall perform bypass of mixer audio output at EP1200 until
the message is stopped.

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Option C :
Using BAS to control MR1300
ZS5121
ZONE SELECTOR
MR1300
MESSAGE
RECORDER / PLAYER
MX2222
MIXER
EP1200
EMERGENCY
PAGING PANEL
In cases where Building Control System or BAS to be the domain controller including emergency voice annoucement,
it can be used to activate particular pre-recorded messages at MR1300.
The BAS would provide a close dry contact, which would activate mixer audio bypass at EP1200, as well as triggering
a message at MR1300.
The typical connection diagram is illustrated below :
Amplifiers input and output connections
Zone selector triggering connectors to TD zone decoder
24V relay contact to
volume controllers for
overriding
BAS System
providing a
voltage free
Bal.audio out
Bal.audio out
Audio output to
power amplifier
2C cable
2C cable
As EP1200 requires a latched contact to bypass the mixer output audio, BAS system should be able to provide a
latched contact for the duration of the event.
Example, a fire sensor is activated and the BAS pick up the distress signal, it then provides a close contact, which
is then required to mute normal BGM through EP1200. In the same time, activate a warning message via MR1300.
The message shall be repeated until inspection is done and distress status is removed.
CON
RLY
TRIG
RLY
PR
ZS
MR 1300
DC 24V
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MAINS : 230V +/-10%
MX2222
LINE OUT
AC 50 / 60HZ
BGMREC CHIME MIXER
PRIORITY MUTE
CH.1 / 2 / EXT.IN
AUX CD
MIN MAX
CH6 CH4CH5 CH3
24V DC
DC INPUT
OUTPUT EXT IN
CASS TUNER
CH2 CH1
EP1200
MIN MAX MAXMIN
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S/N :
INPUT LEVEL
SIRENMESSAGE
MESSAGE SIREN
MESSAGE IN PRE IN PRE OUT
REMOTE TRIGGER
100V
AMP 4
ZS 5121
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AMP 1
REMOTE SELECT
100V
ZON2
100V
COM
100V
100V
COM
COM
ZON1 AMP 2
COM
100V
COM
COM
AMP 3
100V
ZON3
COM
ZON12AMP 7
COM
ZON6
COM COM
ZON4
100V
COM
100V
AMP 5
100V
100V
AMP 6
COM
ZON5
COM
100V
REMOTE SELECT
100V 100V
AMP10ZON8
100V 100V
ZON7
COM
COM COM
AMP 8
100V
100V 100V
COM
COM
COM
AMP 9 ZON9
100V 100V
COM COM COM
ZON10 AMP11
100V
100V 100V
COM
COM
ZON11 AMP12
DC 24V

Setup Menu
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The Menu Flowchart :
Few simple setting should be done to the unit before operating. Among them,
1. Activation mode ( momentary or latched )
2. Audio level and tone controls
3. Message designations
The setting up can be performed via the menu, or through PC ( software shall be available soon ).
1. Audio Sub Menu
It is used to set the output volume, bass and treble of pre-recorded messages.
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Openning display Setting output volume, bass
and treble
Message playback setting
To record and save messages
System update and
bootloading
MR1300
MSG Rec / Player
1. AUDIO
Menu /
Enter 2. MESSAGE
3. RECORD
4. SYSTEM
To exit the system menu
5. SAVE & EXIT
Next
1. AUDIO
Next
Next
Next
Next
Menu / Enter
1.1. VOLUME
Menu / Enter
1.1. VOLUME
* Max
Use Next or Prev button to
select the volume level ; from
Mute to 8 and Max.
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Volume sub menu.
1.2 BASS
Next
1.3. TREBLE
Next
Menu / Enter
1.2. BASS
* 0
Use Next or Prev button to
select the bass level ; from 0
to 6
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Bass sub menu.
Menu / Enter
1.3. TREBLE
* 0
Use Next or Prev button to
select the treble level ; from 0
to 6
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Treble sub menu.
EXIT
Exit to Audio Sub Menu

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2. Message Sub Menu
Pre-recorded message setting is done using this sub menu.
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2. MESSAGE
Menu / Enter
2.1. PLAY
102 KB
Menu / Enter
2.1. PLAY >
102 KB
The pre-recorded message
nbr 1 selected to play.
Exit to return to the sub menu
2.2. REPEAT
Next
2.3. CLEAR
102 KB
Next
Menu / Enter
2.2. REPEAT
* 2
Use Next or Prev button to
select the repeat number,
from 1 to 3.
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
2.2 Sub Menu.
Menu / Enter
2.3. CLEAR
* NO
Use Next or Prev button to
select either to delete or
keeping the message.
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Clear sub menu.
EXIT
Exit to Message Sub Menu
2. M01
102 KB
Menu / Enter
Use Next or Prev button to select the
Message number. 102 KB indicates the
message’s memory space
3. Record Sub Menu
This sub menu is used to record voice via the front microphone or through rear RCA jack. Also refer to section
“Recording Message”.
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3.1. REC 3.1. REC
START
Enter
3.1. REC
00 : 07 STOP
Enter
Once message designation is
determined, press Enter to
return to sub menu 3.1.
Repeat the above flow to
record another message.
Menu / Enter
3.1. REC SAVE
12.7 MB M01
Press Enter to stop recording,
and the recording file size will
be shown.
Use Next / Prev button to
select the message designa -
tion, which is shown on the
right bottom corner of the
display
Recording begins with
duration shown.
3. RECORD
Menu / Enter
Enter

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4. System
This menu is used to check the firmware version and bootloading for firmware upgrade.
Note : Firmware upgrade featur would be available in future.
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4. SYSTEM
Menu / Enter
4.1. SYSTEM INFO
V01.21
4.2. UPDATE
Next
4.3. CLEAR MESSAGE
Next
Menu / Enter
4.2. UPDATE
* v01.11 Yes
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Details on upgrade to be
available in near future.
Menu / Enter
4.3. CLEAR MESSAGE
* Yes
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Press Menu to return to Sub
Menu 4.3
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4.4. FACTORY RESET
Next
Menu / Enter
4.4. FACTORY RESET
* Yes
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Press Menu to return to Sub
Menu 4.3
5. Save and Exit
Enter this sub menu to return to operting mode.
5. SAVE & EXIT ?
NO
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Yes is to save any changes
made and return to operating
mode.