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Alcorn McBride MP3 Audio Machine User’s Manual • Rev H • April 2, 2004
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If you don’t find an answer to your question here, have a look at our
Knowledge Base at
http://www.alcorn.com/kb/index.html
. We’re always
updating it with new answers and useful information!
Q:
I’ve copied several files from my PC onto a Compact Flash card, but they do not
appear in AMI Explorer.
A
: The Compact Flash card may have been pre-formatted in a way, which is
incompatible with the MP3AM operating system. Use AMI Explorer to format the
media in the MP3 Audio Machine, and then re-copy the files.
Q:
AMI Explorer shows a red circle in front of the file name. What does this mean?
A:
The file name does not follow the naming conventions outlined in this manual for
audio files, or it may not be a valid audio file.
Q:
I have several files on my MP3 Audio Machine. When I try to play one of them
using AMI Explorer, a different file plays.
A:
All file names and numbers must be unique. You cannot have, for instance, two
files named SND00005.MP3, or have a file named SND00003.MP3, along with a
PLY00003.LST.
Q:
I have created a playlist using Windows 95, but it doesn’t work on the MP3.
A:
Windows 95 sometimes uses its own filename extensions, or adds extensions that
are hidden when viewed in Windows Explorer. Try using a DOS shell, and renaming
the file, or use a DOS editor actually create the file.
Q:
When using AMI Explorer on a Windows NT machine, communication with the
MP3 Audio Machine is intermittent, or the program crashes.
A:
AMI Explorer is designed to operate with Windows 95 only. It has not been
certified for use on NT machines.
Q:
I’ve done all the stuff listed in the Copying Files section to get sound files into
my MP3 Audio Machine, but it just won’t play them.
A:
Did you
ever
use Windows instead of DOS to copy the files over? If so, reformat
the removable media in the MP3 Audio Machine, and go back through the steps.
Q: Can I control the MP3 Audio Machine with your show controller?
A:
Yes
Q:
What brands of Compact Flash Cards do you recommend? Where do I get one?
A:
We don’t have a brand we endorse, but we know cards from SanDisk and Simple
Technology work in the units. You can typically get them from a local camera shop,
computer supply store, online. They need to be ATA compatible. Also check our
Knowledge Base at
http://www.alcorn.com/kb/index.html
. Type in Compact Flash to
see if we have added anymore to our list.
Q:
I press the test button and no file plays, but I’m sure I put files on there.
A:
Did you name the files correctly? Did you copy the files via DOS? Can you see
the files using AMI Explorer? Are they valid audio files?
