TouchTunes Allegro MX-1v Assembly instructions

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1 Introduction 1
About this guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Writing Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting TouchTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Allegro MX-1: An Overview 5
Introducing Allegro MX-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Components and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Touch-screen Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Payment Means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lightshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Poster Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Amplifier Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
JCB Computer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accessing Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Opening the Main Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessing the Service Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Accessing the Rear of Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Transporting Allegro MX-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Pre-Installation 23
Unpacking and Checking Jukebox Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Up a Broadband Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Preparing Tools for Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Installing the Allegro MX-1 Jukebox 27
Installing the Allegro MX-1 Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the Lock for the Allegro MX-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting the Allegro MX-1 to the Broadband Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting Audio Speakers to the Allegro MX-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting the Supplied External Satellite Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Speaker Wiring Guide for Additional Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting Audio Zones 2 and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting Power to the Allegro MX-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tightening the Wire Strain-relief Sliders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Closing the Allegro MX-1 Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Activating the Allegro MX-1 Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5ActivatingtheJukebox 45
Activation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power on the Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configure the Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Error Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Encountering a Corruption in the ID Chip or Hard-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Encountering a Serious System Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6 Post-installation 57
Activating the Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting Up the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Setting the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Learning the Remote ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Key Assignments and Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configuring the Bill Acceptor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Testing the Payment Acceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Testing the Bill and Coin Acceptors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Testing the Credit Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Changing the Front Panel Poster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Adjusting Monitor Brightness/Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Enabling DSP Equalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connecting an External Audio Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Relocating the Wired Remote (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Appendix A Connection Diagrams 79
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
JCB Top Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
JCB Bottom Panel Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix B Parts Catalog 83
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Appendix C Return Authorization (RA) Procedure 109
Return Authorization Numbers (RAs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Warranty Repair and Replacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Out of Warranty Repair Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Returns for Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Labeling and Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Freight Payment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Freight Claims and Shipment Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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Introduction
Welcome to the Installation and Setup Guide for the TouchTunes Allegro MX-1
jukebox! This chapter provides you information about audience pre-requisites,
related documentation, and how to get customer support.
About this guide
Congratulations on choosing a TouchTunes Allegro MX-1 jukebox! This guide explains how to
prepare for, install and activate your new Allegro MX-1. TouchTunes highly recommends
reading this guide to familiarize yourself with the installation procedure before installing your
Allegro MX-1.
Related Documentation
This guide is designed to get you started quickly with installing and activating a jukebox in a
location. For more detailed documentation, refer to the following documents:
• The TouchTunes Dashboard User Guide.
You can access this and other documents bydoing the following:
• If you do not have access to the TouchTunes Dashboard, request a copy from TouchTunes
Technical Support. See “Contacting TouchTunes” on page 4.
• If you have access to the TouchTunes Dashboard, log on to the Dashboard and open the
Documentation page. See the TouchTunes Dashboard User Guide.

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Introduction
Writing Conventions
This guide uses the following documentation conventions.
Important Safety Information
Please read the following important safety information before proceeding with product
installation.
Notation: Usage: Example:
Right-click Click with the rightmost
mouse button.
Right-click the image and choose Save Picture As.
Italic A folder or file path. Open C:\My Documents and Settings\My Music.
Bold Menu or button
commands, as well as
labelled areas on the UI.
Choose My Jukeboxes from the Navigation menu.
Click OK when prompted to continue.
Navigate to the Broadband Settings area.
Vertical bar Separates menu
commands.
Choose TouchTunes | Contacts from the Navigation
menu.
Bold with a
colon
Description of what a UI
element in a screenshot
does.
Jukebox Location: Lists jukeboxes by their current
location.
Exclamation
point within
a triangle
Identifies operating and
maintenance information
to know before use.
Caution: Power off the unit before continuing.
CAUTION: Do not install Allegro MX-1 near any heat sources, such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CAUTION: Do not defeat the safety purposes of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one blade wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade
or the third grounding prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CAUTION: See product enclosure for safety related markings.
CAUTION: Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the regulations in your
area. Do not incinerate.

Important Safety Information
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CAUTION: The LCD displays inside Allegro MX-1 contain mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated in your area due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
CAUTION: Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.
Do not use this apparatus near water of moisture—Do not use this product near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or moisture are present.
Clean only with a dry cloth—and as directed in this document. Unplug this
product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions—To ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
Do not let objects or liquids enter the product—as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Refer all services to qualified service personnel. Services is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
To disconnect this apparatus you must unplug it from the wall outlet, therefore
ensure during installation that the plug will be accessible after installation to
facilitate disconnecting it from the wall outlet. or equivalent.
To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets, extension
cords, integral convenience receptacles.

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Introduction
Contacting TouchTunes
If you need help with or have questions about this document, contact TouchTunes by:
• Using the email links on the Contacts page on the TouchTunes Dashboard at
https://operator.touchtunes.com.
• Calling TouchTunes 24/7 Service Hotline at 847-419-3300.
To help us assist you more effectively with problem reports, the following information may be required
when contacting TouchTunes Support:
• Jukebox ID or PlayPorTT ID.
• Jukebox model (e.g., Allegro MX-1, Allegro, Ovation, Maestro II).
• The serial number of any component you believe to be defective.
• The date/time of the problem.
• Actions performed immediately before the problem occurred.
• Any additional comments.
If you require assistance with this or any other TouchTunes product, please call or email technical support.
We value your comments.
CAUTION: Before operating this unit, ensure that is properly levelled as described
in this manual.

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Allegro MX-1: An Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Allegro MX-1 jukebox and explains
how to access its major components.
Introducing Allegro MX-1
The Allegro MX-1 is TouchTunes’ new re-designed and streamlined floor-model jukebox*.
Allegro MX-1 (U.S. and Canadian Models)
U.S. Model: Dual bill acceptor
and card reader. Canadian Model: Single bill acceptor,
coin acceptor, and card reader.
*Models may differ slightly from those illustrated in this document.

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Evolving from the design of TouchTunes’ hugely successful Allegro, the advanced and innovative
Allegro MX-1 boasts the following among its attractive design features and benefits:
• A smaller footprint, allowing for installation in locations of a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
• Ease of transport, installation, and maneuverability.
• Simple cabling with intuitive connectivity.
• Improved heat dissipation and cooling capability, thanks to a power supply and heat sink
system that is external to the computer.
• Fanless cooling system, eliminating the need for maintenance such as filter replacement and
cleaning.
•Availability of fast diagnostics—on site and remotely.
• Quick access to and replacement of any component.
• Newer hard disk technology (SATA vs. IDE).
• Support for simultaneous external HD video for expansion into Gaming and Advertising
capabilities.
• Improved durability and reliability.
• The most robust and reliable payment means to date.
• Improved, longer-range remote control receiver.
• Integrated amplification, providing sound for 3 independent audio zones.
• Unparalleled volume and audio clarity.
Components and Features
This section provides details of the Allegro MX-1’s key components and features.
Sound
• Built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) microprocessor for superior audio quality, equalization,
and noise reduction.
• Class D switching amplifiers.
• Built-in three channel (2 X 150 W + 1 X 300 W) to produce a minimum of 104 dB SPL when using
the internal acoustics of the Allegro MX-1.
• Second internal amplifier, four full range channels (4 X 150W), for zones two and three (double
stereo amplifier).
• Protected against over-voltage, over-current, overload and output short circuits.
• Less than 0.05% THD +N at 75 W into 4 ohms.
• Built-in bass box and satellite speakers (non removable).
• Four external satellite speakers.
• All speakers equipped with fast-on terminal connectors for easy removal and driver
replacement.
See “Amplifier Overview” on page 8 for further details.

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Touch-screen Monitor
• 19 inches (4:3 aspect ratio).
• Newly designed six-degree tilted monitor for optimized viewing angle.
• Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology.
• LCD panel with a minimum viewing angle of 150 degrees, horizontal and vertical.
• Native resolution of 1024 X 768 (standard TFT Resolution).
• 3 millimeters touch glass thickness.
• Minimum 500 to 1 contrast ratio.
Cabinet
• Wooden construction, 18 millimeters MDF.
• Small footprint, with the mechanical stability required by UL Safety Standards.
• Fanless unit using natural convection air flow.
• Internal lighting and door-open log.
• Service tray providing easy access to components for maintenance.
• Optical sensor-controlled service light, providing illumination of the cabinet’s interior and
service tray for increased visibility and ease of service.
• Mesh protection at bottom to prevent the entry of insects.
• Cabinet base equipped with four rotating casters and four adjustable levelers.
• Satellite speakers, being part of the cabinet structure.
• Rear of cabinet equipped with handles for maneuverability enable sliding the unit on a pickup
bed.
• All screws fastened from the interior, preventing external dismantle.
• Plastic-reinforced base.
Door
• Multipart injection plastic door (thermoplastic).
• Metallic speaker grills.
• Payment means and poster frame sections open together for service access.
• Door parts field-replaceable.
Payment Means
Note: Installed payment means components may vary by region.
• ICT bill acceptors (1000-bill stacker); capable of reading coupons.
• Coin acceptor:
• For US: none.

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• For Canada: $2, $1 and $0.25.
• Credit Card reader (US and Canadian models only).
Note: Before using credit card readers on your jukebox, you must enter a special contractual
agreement with TouchTunes. For information, contact TouchTunes.
See “Contacting TouchTunes” on page 4.
Note: The card reader is not capable of reading Smart Cards.
Remote Controls
• One wireless RF remote.
• One wired remote.
Lightshow
• Compatible with TouchTunes’ existing system (Color Kinetics/Philips).
• Six channels daisy chained, four channels for the two lenses of the bottom part of the door and
two channels for the two lenses on the top.
• Polycarbonate (Translucent PC) lightshow lens.
• External standard DMX interface.
Poster Frame
• Easy access, requiring no tools for poster replacement, accommodating the same overall size
poster as the Allegro.
• Backlit with white LED strips.
System
• JCB architecture with DSP technology.
• Gen 3 software compatible.
• 3 stereo out, line-in, mic-in.
• power from 100to 120 VAC 50-60 Hz, 10.0 amps max
• 0 - 40 deg. C ambient temperature.
• Designed to withstand normal transportation vibration and support frequent moving, (in and
out of location, pickup transport).
Amplifier Overview
The Allegro MX-1 jukebox is equipped with two versions of the TouchTunes class D digital audio
amplifier:

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• A 3-channel amplifier: This amplifier is incorporated into the Allegro MX-1’s internal sound
system, providing sound for audio zone 1. The 3-channel amplifier supports daisy-chaining of
audio components.
• A 4-channel, 2-zone amplifier: This amplifier provides sound for audio zones 2 and 3, and does
not support daisy-chaining of equipment.
The 3 and 4-channel amplifiers incorporate the following features:
Benefits of these amplifiers include:
• Requirement of only N-Channel MOSFET output transistors.
• Dramatic improvement in efficiencyversus Class AB amplifiers.
• Signal fidelity equal to high-quality linear amplifiers.
• High dynamic range compatible with digital media.
Feature/Specification Four-channel
amplifier
Three-channel
amplifier
Uncompromising sound quality. 99
Dynamic range of 102dB. 99
Over-current protection. 99
Mute input. 99
Turn-on and turn-off pop suppression. 99
Over-temperature protection. 99
High speed switching power supply. 99
Less heat, smaller footprint. 99
Total harmonic distortion ≤ 0.05% (1W). 99
Signal-to-noise ratio ≥105dB (A-weighted). 99
Two balanced inputs. 9
One input supporting daisy-chaining. 9
Two stereo outputs (full-range). 9
One stereo output (midrange and high
frequencies)
One bass output (low frequency).
9
AC line voltage and frequency:
90 to 130 V AC/ 50 - 60 Hz
99
4-ohm (minimum) load per channel (150W). 99
8-ohm per channel (75W). 99

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Allegro MX-1: An Overview
JCB Computer Overview
The central computer in your Allegro MX-1 jukebox, called the JCB, is a specially designed
computer mounted inside the Allegro MX-1 that runs the jukebox. Like a regular laptop or
desktop computer, the JCB contains a hard drive and USB connectors for attaching peripherals.
To conserve space, the JCB has connections on both its top and bottom panels, as well as
controls and indicators on its front panel.
Refer to the following figures to identify all components and connections on the JCB for your
jukebox.
Layout of JCB: Top Panel—a) USB ports for peripheral devices; b) Audio zone outputs; c) Microphone input; d) Auxiliary
audio input; e) External video outputs; f) External light show connector; g) Ethernet port
Bottom Panel
h
ij
kl
m
n
Layout of JCB: Bottom Panel—h) Power supply connector; i) Power for external equipment; j) System reset (reboot); k) Wired
remote connector; l) Touchscreen connector; m) Hard disk drive; n) I/O connector
a
bc
de
f
g
a
Top Panel

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Layout of JCB: Front Panel Controls—o) Setup button; p) Volume control buttons; q) Power status indicators; r) Switching
power status indicators; s) Coin acceptor activity indicator; t) Bill acceptor activity indicator; u) Wired remote activity
indicator; v) Hard drive activity indicator; w) Overheat indicator; x) Diagnostic LED; y) Power button for monitor and
acceptors
Note: The power button (y) does not turn off the jukebox computer.
Accessing Components
This section explains how to gain access to Allegro MX-1’s main components for the initial setup
and subsequent servicing.
Opening the Main Enclosure
To open the main enclosure:
1. Locate the key for the Allegro MX-1.
2. Unlock the Allegro MX-1 from the right side of the jukebox and then slowly swing open the
Allegro MX-1 case.
Unlock
Opening the Allegro MX-1
Front Panel
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When the jukebox is powered up, and the door is opened, the optically controlled service light
illuminates the interior of the cabinet. See “Service Light” on page 16 for details.
Accessing the Service Tray
The service tray, located in the rear of the enclosure, provides access to the computer,
amplifier(s) and power supply.
Service tray
The service tray is hinged at the bottom and travels outward on two slide rails fastened to the
upper part of the tray. To prevent access by unauthorized personnel, the service tray must be
unlocked from within the cabinet’s interior.
Opening the Service Tray
To open the service tray:
1. Unlock and open the front door of the Allegro MX-1, as described in “Opening the Main
Enclosure” on page 11.
Amplifier for
internal speakers
Computer
Second amplifier
View from cabinet interior (showing power supply)
for zones 2 and 3
(zone 1)

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2. Locate the two locking slide rails on either side of the service tray at the rear of the cabinet’s
interior.
Opening the service tray
3. Disengage the rails from the locking tabs by pressing them inward toward the center of the
enclosure, and then pulling back as far as they can travel.
4. Gently push the service tray outward, letting it slide along the rails.
Components in the service tray are also accessible from the interior of the cabinet, allowing
convenient access to the bottom panel of the JCB computer.

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Allegro MX-1: An Overview
Closing/Locking the Service Tray
In order to prevent unauthorized access to the Allegro MX-1’s components, it is important to
close and lock the service tray when you have completed servicing.
To close and lock the service tray:
1. Push the service tray inward until it is flush with the rear wall of the cabinet.
Push tray
inward
1
Snap rails firmly
over locking tabs.
2
Closing and Locking the Service Tray
2. From the interior of the cabinet, ensure that the service tray is locked in place (i.e., the rails are
firmly seated over the locking tabs in the metal frame of the service tray).