ESS C400 User manual

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ThankYou For Choosing PlayNetwork
This document describes the main features of PlayNetwork’s Combo™ digital music player, how to set it up, and
how to use it. Please take the time to read the easy step-by-step "Quick Start Guide". Familiarize yourself
with the basic features, follow the easy to install instructions, and in no time, you and your customers will be
enjoying the custom music programming created uniquely for your business. For those of you who love technical
information, we’ve included an in-depth "Technical Manual" that is sure to give you hours of reading
enjoyment.
What IsThe Combo™ Player?
The Combo player is an advanced, commercial grade digital music player that was built specifically for use in
business environments.It's easy to turn on, plays your custom music programming (and messaging) according
to a pre-selected playlist and schedule, and has control features that allows for local playback options.Best of
all, once you turn the Combo player on, it’s pretty well a hands free player.You and your staff can forget about it
and spend your time focused on your customers.
For control reasons, the Combo player does not play consumer CDs and makes use of a special type of
music file format that cannot be downloaded or played on regular music players.If you’re receiving CD-ROM
updates from PlayNetwork, these discs are also formatted specifically for use with the Combo player and will not
work in any other device.Our customers love this feature as it guarantees that only the music that has been
approved can be transfered to the Combo player.
Basic Combo Player Features;
Operates hands-free.Turn it on and forget about it.
Stores hundreds of hours of stereo like quality music on its hard drive.The Combo player
comes preloaded with music to get you started right away.
Automatically downloads playlists and song updates via network connectivity or CD-ROM.
This usually occurs monthly depending on your service agreement.
The LCD display shows artist and song information.This is handy when a customer asks you
what’s playing.
Controls let you change programs and advance songs.
NOW THATYOU HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT’S IN THE BOX,
LET’S GETYOU STARTED.
TURN TO STEP 1. OF THE "QUICK START GUIDE."
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COMBO™C400 HARD DRIVE PLAYER
QUICK START GUIDE
STEP 1. GET FAMILIARWITHTHE PLAYER CONTROLS
FrontView:
BackView:
A. Power/Standby Button
B. Shortcut Keys
C. CD-ROM Drive
D. Navigation Buttons
E. Power On Indicator
F. LCD Display
G. CD-ROM Disc Load/Eject
H. Power Inlet
I. Zone 1 Output
J. Zone 2 Output
K. Network Connector
L. Modem Connector
M. Digital Audio Output
N. Line Output
Network ComData Port
USBS/PDIFVGA
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
AUDIO
OUTPUT
100-140 VAC
50-60 Hz
40 WATTS CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
A. Power/ Standby
Button
B. Shortcut Keys
G. CD-ROM Disc Load/ Eject
F. LCD Display
E. Power On Indicator
H. Power Inlet I. Zone 1 Output
L. Modem Connector
J. Zone 2 Output
D. Navigation Buttons
C. CD-ROM Drive
N. Line Output
M. Digital Audio Output
K. Network Connector
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Network ComData Port
USBS/PDIFVGA
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
AUDIO
OUTPUT
A
UTION
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F ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
R
EDUCE RISK OF FIRE
C
TRICAL SHOCK DO NOT
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R
AIN OR MOISTURE
STEP 2. ATTACHTHE POWER CORD
Find the power cord (included), plug one end into the AC Power Inlet (H) at the back of the player.Then plug the
cord into the power strip provided. Plug the power strip into your wall outlet.Use only 120VAC 60 Hz power.
STEP 3. CONNECT COMBO PLAYERTOYOUR SOUND SYSTEM
Analog Audio - Connect an audio cable to the "Zone 1" output (I) on the back of the Combo player. Connect the
opposite end of the cable to your amplifier equipment. Repeat these steps for "Zone 2" (J) if a second zone is
required.
Digital Audio – If your equipment supports a digital input, connect an audio cable to the S/PDIF Digital Audio
Output (M) on the back of the Combo player. Connect the opposite end of the cable to your digital sound
equipment. ONLY CONNECT THE ANALOG OR DIGITAL CABLE. NOT BOTH.
Data Port
S
VGA
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
AUDIO
OUTPUT
100-140 VAC
50-60 Hz
40 WATTS CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
Analog Audio Digital Audio
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M
I J
OFF
ON
SURGE PROTECTOR
To The Power Amplifier

STEP 4. CONNECT COMBO PLAYERTOYOUR NETWORK
If updates are to be delivered via your network connection, connect a RJ45 network cable to the Network
Connector (K) in the back of player and the other end to your network access point (router, hub or wall port).
Consult with your I.S.department for more information. IFYOUR STORE IS NOT CONNECTED TOYOUR
NETWORK, SKIP STEP 4.AND GO TO STEP 5.
STEP 5. POWER UPTHE COMBO PLAYER
First power up your amplifier, then power upt your player. Push the Power Button (A) on the front panel. It will
take 2 minutes for the Combo player to boot up. Then, adjust the volume of your amplifier equipment to the
desired listening level.You’re in business.Enjoy the music.
NOTE: IF AT THIS STAGEYOU ARE NOT HEARING ANY MUSIC, CHECK TO ENSURE THAT YOUR AMPLIFIER IS
ON AND DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE CORRECTLY FOLLOWED STEPS 1-5. IF YOU ARE STILL
EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO CALL US TOLL FREE AT 1-888-567-PLAY (7529).
Network ComData Port
USBS/PDIFVGA
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
AUDIO
OUTPUT
A
UTION
O
F ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
R
EDUCE RISK OF FIRE
C
TRICAL SHOCK DO NOT
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E THIS EQUIPMENT TO
R
AIN OR MOISTURE
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STEP 6. UPDATINGYOUR MUSIC
NETWORK UPDATES: If properly installed, your Combo player will always be connected to the network. Do not
power down the player but leave it on or if desired, place it in StandBy mode by pressing the Power Button (A)
one time at the end of your business day. While in Standby mode, audio playback is stopped for all zones and
the Status Display indicates the unit is sleeping. When the Combo player is ON or in Stand By mode, new
content and playlist instructions will be automatically delivered via the network.You don’t have to do anything.
It’s that easy.
CD-ROM UPDATES: If your store is not connected via network, you will recieve music updates via CD-ROM for
your Combo player, these will be delivered to you via US Mail.
To update the Combo player with new music, press the CD-ROM Disc Load / Eject (G) button and insert the
update CD-ROM you received and place it in the tray. Close the CD tray by pushing the CD-ROM Disc Load /
Eject (G) button again. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes for the songs and playlist commands to be
downloaded to the Combo player’s hard drive.
THINGSYOU SHOULD KNOW
Please take the time to review the Safety Instructions in the Technical Manual and share this information with
your staff. You'll find common sense safety warnings and some important and useful maintenance tips to keep
your player in fine working condition.
The Combo player has many features and controls you’ll want to know more about so you can get the most out
of your experience. Please refer to P.8-12 of theTechnical Manual and learn about:
Power & Stand-By Functions P. 8
The Display Features P. 9
What are all these Buttons? P.10
Quick Menu Options P.10
Main Menu Options P.11
Skip Track P. 11
Last 5 Tracks P. 12
View / Select Programs P.12
View/Set Time P.12
View/Set Date P. 12

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