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953.053UK User Manual 

Viewing the Schedules  

 

The DM-8 can be automated to play back of any of the 99 tracks in the 

MESSA 

folder at a pre-set time on selected days 

of the week. There are no special limitations on the message mp3 content, so this could be an announcement, sound 

effect or even a full music mix.  
 
The schedule must be progr

ammed or edited on a PC as described in the “Preparing the SD Card” section above. 

 

 
To check that the 

schedule.txt 

file has been correctly read by the DM-8, the schedules can be viewed on the LCD 

display. To do this, hold down the SCHEDULE/REC button (4) f

or 5 seconds and use the number 1 (˄) and 5 (˅) buttons 

to step through the schedules that are currently active on the DM-8.  
These show the time, day(s) and message number that will be triggered at that time.  

 

NOTE: 

The schedule cannot be edited directly on the DM-8.  

 

Powering Down  

 
To avoid any loud transients through the connected PA system, it is recommended to stop any playback and turn down 
the Mic/Line, BGM and OUTPUT level controls as a precaution. 

Page/Rec, Mic, Clock Set, Schedule, Message 1-8, Output, Power on/off 
 

Specifications 

 

Power supply 

100-240Vac, 50/60Hz or 24Vdc 

Fuse 

T1AL, 250V 

Inputs  

XLR or terminal (bal/unbal) mic/line and BGM line input (RCA) 

Audio source 

Internal SD card player 

Time setting 

99 programmable schedules - 24 hour + day(s) setting 

Outputs 

Mono balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA 

Mic/Line channel controls 

Mic/Line level, Phantom power on/off (DIP switches) 

Phantom power 

+20V 

Input impedance 

2.2k Ohms (mic/line) 

Controls 

Page/Rec, Mic, Clock Set, Schedule, Message 1-8, Output, Power on/off 

Trigger 

Message 1-8, Stop & Ground contacts 

SD card requirements 

4-32GB FAT32 (full size or with adaptor) 

Dimensions 

483 x 150 x 44mm 

Weight 

1.65kg 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Disposal:

 

The “Crossed Wheelie Bin” symbol on the produ

ct means that the product is classed as Electrical or 

Electronic equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste 
at the end of its useful life. The goods must be disposed of according to your local council guidelines. 

Errors and omissions excepted. Copyright© 2021.  

AVSL Group Ltd. Unit 2-4 Bridgewater Park, Taylor Rd. Manchester. M41 7JQ 

AVSL (EUROPE) Ltd, Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, Ireland

 

 

Summary of Contents for DM-8

Page 1: ...DM 8 DIGITAL MESSAGING UNIT Item ref 953 053UK User Manual Version 3 1 Caution Please read this manual carefully before operating Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty ...

Page 2: ... ingress or other damage consult qualified service personnel 12 Do not place in damp areas or near liquids or moisture Do not spill liquids on the housing 13 Please pay attention to warning symbols during transit and placement 14 Terminals marked with the symbol are HAZARDOUS LIVE and should only be connected by qualified personnel 15 Ensure that the apparatus is connected to a mains socket with a...

Page 3: ... stored into a folder called MESSA which itself needs to be in the root folder of the SD card for the DM 8 to recognize them The message schedule must be stored on the SD card as a text file named as schedule txt which can be created using the free DM8_Schedule_Editor exe application This application is downloadable from http www avsl com assets downloads 953053UK_software zip and runs without ins...

Page 4: ...ng in the hour and minutes fields and entering the values directly or select from the drop down arrow to the right of each field Next click on the days of the week that this event will occur on click on ALL to fill in every day quickly if preferred Finally select the message that will be triggered on these days at the selected time from 001 to 099 When the time days and message are set click on OK...

Page 5: ...browsing to the file The format of the schedule txt document is Time Days Message all separated by commas only an example is shown opposite The Time format is 4 digit 24 hour midnight 00 00 The Days are abbreviated to the first 3 letters Monday Mon The Message is the file name without mp3 message 1 M001 If preferred the schedule file can be written from scratch without the editor software by using...

Page 6: ...ls are turned down on connected PA equipment and switch on power to the DM 8 11 The display will light to confirm power is on Turn up the OUTPUT 8 and check the MIC LINE input 2 by pressing the PAGE button to on 3 so that the indicator is lit and then speaking into the mic or playing audio whilst turning up the MIC LINE level control 1 NOTE The MIC LINE input has the highest priority and will temp...

Page 7: ...display and the output indicator 10 will show the level at the output Pressing the PAGE button 3 will stop any message playback this will activate the MIC LINE input pressing again will deactivate it If any message button is pressed whilst a message is already playing it will override the current message The CLOCK SET button 5 is also a REPEAT button Pressing this briefly before or during playback...

Page 8: ...recaution Page Rec Mic Clock Set Schedule Message 1 8 Output Power on off Specifications Power supply 100 240Vac 50 60Hz or 24Vdc Fuse T1AL 250V Inputs XLR or terminal bal unbal mic line and BGM line input RCA Audio source Internal SD card player Time setting 99 programmable schedules 24 hour day s setting Outputs Mono balanced terminal or unbalanced RCA Mic Line channel controls Mic Line level Ph...

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