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DeCrane Aerospace Audio International

 

       MCD-9101-101-x Installation & Operation Manual 

 

 

Document # 540360, Rev IR, 03/2008  

             

                      Page 13 of 28 

3.8 

Pinout Assignment and Descriptions 

 

Pin # 

Description 

+ 28 VDC 

Circuit and Chassis Ground 

RS-485 Serial Data Bus A (HI) 

RS-485 Serial Data Bus B (LO) 

RS-485 Serial Data Bus Shield 

ID Common 

ID 0 

ID 1 

ID 2 

10 

NC – No Connection 

11 

Analog Audio Output L+ 

12 

Analog Audio Output L- 

13 

Analog Audio Output R+ 

14 

Pause Input 

15 

Infrared Digital Input 

16 

AES3 Audio Output #1 + 

17 

AES3 Audio Output #1 - 

18 

AES3 Audio Output #1 Shield 

19 

AES3 Audio Output #2 + 

20 

AES3 Audio Output #2 - 

21 

AES3 Audio Output #2 Shield 

22 

AES3 Audio Output #3 + 

23 

AES3 Audio Output #3 - 

24 

AES3 Audio Output #3 Shield 

25 

Analog Audio Output R- 

 

3.9 

Post Installation Test 

 

3.9.1  28 VDC power has been connected to the unit. The audio 

signal  output  of  the  unit  is  generally  connected  to  cabin  speaker 

systems in addition to headphone locations. Verify all connections 

before supplying power to the unit. 

 

3.9.2  Load  the  MCD-9101-101-x  with  a  CD.  Use  the  MCD-9101-101-x 

front  panel  controls  or  the  handheld  remote  control  unit  to  select 

PLAY

. Verify audio can be heard through the speaker/headphone 

system. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MCD-9101-101

Page 1: ...7300 Industry Drive North Little Rock AR 72117 Phone 501 955 2929 Fax 501 955 2988 www decraneaerospace com Installation and Operation Manual MCD 9101 101 X Air Jukebox Document 540360 ...

Page 2: ...e of Illustrations Section Description Page 2 2 Typical Application 5 6 4 3 Front Panel Illustration 15 4 5 Front Panel OLED Screen and Menus 16 22 4 6 Front Panel Controls 23 4 7 Front Panel Navigation 23 7 0 Reference Drawings 27 28 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION NOTICE Despite any other copyright notice this document and information disclosed herein contains confidential proprietary designs owned by D...

Page 3: ... 3 4 Wiring Requirements 9 3 5 Physical Characteristics 10 3 6 Electrical Characteristics 11 3 7 Mating Connector Information 12 3 8 Pinout Assignments and Descriptions 13 3 9 Post Installation Test 13 4 0 Operation 14 4 1 Overview 14 4 2 General Operation Information 14 4 3 Front Panel Illustration 15 4 4 Front Panel Capabilities 15 4 5 Front Panel OLED Screen and Menus 16 4 6 Front Panel Control...

Page 4: ... of a single CD module It allows the temporary storage of audio content from CD to a non removable memory NAND flash It allows complete control of track selection through a variety of front panel controls and or RS 485 data bus commands The unit has a high quality output and a full range frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz 3 dB A removable cover bezel allows customization of the unit to other dé...

Page 5: ...rdered as a separate item P N 13901720 Contact your DeCrane Aerospace Audio International representative for details 1 4 3 DeCrane Aerospace Audio International also offers a wide variety of monitors speakers headphone jacks video distribution devices and other equipment that will perfectly complement the MCD 9101 101 x 2 0 Application 2 1 Introduction The MCD 9101 101 x is an Air Jukebox that wil...

Page 6: ...85 digital data bus system It can be configured for IR remote control utilizing DeCrane Aerospace Audio International s remote control unit and Infrared Receiver IFR 2 2 3 The unit can also be configured for Touch Screen or remote panel control i e entertainment control panels The panels are on DeCrane Aerospace Audio International s proprietary RS 485 digital data bus system and configured to con...

Page 7: ...udio CDs Note that since compact disc format standards are constantly evolving some compact discs may not play properly or may cause the unit to malfunction DeCrane Aerospace Audio International does not guarantee the MCD 9101 101 x is compatible with all media or formats Capability to Read CD DA Normal Digital Audio CDs CD R CD RW Multisession CD Mixed mode CD CD DA part CD CA MP3 Capability to R...

Page 8: ...ocation and type of installation 3 1 3 Mounting screws are required to secure the unit Long low level audio runs may introduce noise into the audio signal 3 1 4 All headphone amplifiers and line level amplifiers should be located no more than 3 feet away from source equipment 3 1 5 Avoid installing the unit where it will be exposed to excessive heat moisture splashing liquids dusty areas direct su...

Page 9: ...is necessary retain the packing list and the packing materials for storage 3 3 Cautions Warnings 3 3 1 It is important to do a pin to pin power and ground check on all connectors Ensure that power and ground are applied only where specified Damage to the unit may result if power or ground is applied to the wrong points 3 3 2 DO NOT connect or disconnect the unit while power is applied 3 3 3 DO NOT...

Page 10: ...ng is run parallel to combustible fluid or oxygen lines maintain a separation of 6 between the lines 3 4 2 Power Wires The chassis shall be electrically bonded to the airframe structure by a conductive mounting point with 0 1 resistance using 50 impedance cable Aluminum wool nylon webbing impregnated with aluminum oxide abrasive or fiber bristle brushes are the approved tools for removing anodized...

Page 11: ...IMUM Shield pins are available for connecting data bus shields when required Refer to DeCrane Aerospace Audio International document 650007 for RS 485 Serial Data Bus design architecture 3 5 Physical Characteristics 3 5 1 Refer to Section 7 0 for unit dimensions and attachment points 3 5 2 When mounting the unit allow sufficient space for mating connectors 3 5 3 Mounting provisions are provided vi...

Page 12: ... decoders and audio power amplifiers with built in AES 3 decoding capability 3 6 3 The MCD 9101 101 x utilizes one 1 25 pin connector for electrical connections which provides power data bus control infrared input and three 3 ID address pins and a common ID for unit identification on the RS 485 data bus and for IR control 3 6 4 Infrared input provides a ground reference connection For optimum infr...

Page 13: ...iate ID pin to ID COMMON The RS 485 sub address of this unit is based on ID address pins as indicated below ID 2 ID 1 ID 0 Sub Address 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 5 1 1 0 6 1 1 1 7 Note A value of 1 indicates the associated ID pin is connected to ID COMMON A value of 0 indicates the associated ID pin is a No Connect 3 7 Mating Connector Information Model Mating Connector MCD 9101...

Page 14: ...Output 1 17 AES3 Audio Output 1 18 AES3 Audio Output 1 Shield 19 AES3 Audio Output 2 20 AES3 Audio Output 2 21 AES3 Audio Output 2 Shield 22 AES3 Audio Output 3 23 AES3 Audio Output 3 24 AES3 Audio Output 3 Shield 25 Analog Audio Output R 3 9 Post Installation Test 3 9 1 Verify 28 VDC power has been connected to the unit The audio signal output of the unit is generally connected to cabin speaker s...

Page 15: ...mory can store about 450 minutes of music at 32 kbps bitrate or about 225 minutes at 64 kbps bitrate 4 1 5 Songs can not be played from the CD while the CD is recording however a work around is described in Section 4 5 4 1 6 CD songs are stored in a unique directory labeled DIR_XX When songs from a new CD are recorded they will be stored in the next sequential directory Songs from the same CD will...

Page 16: ...evice will automatically start playing again 4 3 Front Panel Illustration Illustration of MCD 9101 101 x front panel without cover bezel 4 4 Front Panel Capabilities Common transport controls such as Play Pause Stop Eject etc Special playback modes such as repeat all album track and shuffle all album track OLED display is provided on the front of the unit to provide the following information Playb...

Page 17: ...tions see Section 4 7 Screen Saver Screen Saver is active after 30 seconds of inactivity OLED goes blank after 1 minute of Screen Saver Mode Any press of a button wakes up the player making the main screen active An additional button must be pushed to perform a function Main Menu Playing Music Select PLAY ALL to start playing the previously recorded music from the flash memory MAIN MENU PLAY RECOR...

Page 18: ...status Current song time Total song time The status of the current playing track will then appear on screen Playing CDs Select PLAY CD ALL to start playing the CD from the first track SONG 1 53 Track01 aac DIR_0001 0 01 1 15 PLAY ALL CD FLASH PLAY CD DIR ALL DIR_0001 SONG 1 12 Track01 cda DIR_0001 0 01 1 15 PLAY ALL CD FLASH PLAY CD DIR ALL DIR_0001 PLAY CD SONG ALL Track_01 cda Track_02 cda Track...

Page 19: ...g from the first directory and song in memory Select PLAY FLASH DIR_XX TrackXX to start playing from a particular directory and or song Recording a CD to Flash Memory PLAY FLASH DIR ALL DIR_0001 DIR_0002 DIR_0003 DIR_0004 PLAY ALL CD FLASH PLAY FLASH DIR ALL DIR_0001 DIR_0002 DIR_0003 DIR_0004 PLAY ALL CD FLASH MAIN MENU PLAY RECORD DELETE SETUP RECORD CD SONG ALL Track_01 cda Track_02 cda Track_0...

Page 20: ...dy recorded to memory the recording task will complete immediately because all the songs are already stored You can not record the same song from the same CD multiple times to memory If it is desired to record the same song at a different bitrate the song must first be deleted from memory and then recorded again Playing songs from a CD while recording the same CD You can not play songs from a CD w...

Page 21: ...E ALL SONGS You will be prompted with Are You Sure Setting Play Range From the Main Menu select SETUP PLAY RANGE Select from the following options o TRACK limits play range to track o DIRECTORY limits play range to directory o DEVICE limits play range to the CD or FLASH device o ALL default all songs on CD and FLASH are in play range Play range starts with first song in FLASH and continues through...

Page 22: ...peat Off o TRACK Repeat track o DIRECTORY Repeat all songs within a directory o DEVICE Repeat all songs within a device CD or FLASH device o ALL Repeat all songs on CD and FLASH Setting Shuffle modes MAIN MENU PLAY RECORD DELETE SETUP SETUP MENU PLAY RANGE REPEAT SHUFFLE RECORD QUALITY SHUFFLE OFF DIRECTORY DEVICE ALL MAIN MENU PLAY RECORD DELETE SETUP SETUP MENU PLAY RANGE REPEAT SHUFFLE RECORD Q...

Page 23: ... FLASH device o ALL Shuffle all songs on CD and FLASH Setting the Record Quality From the Main Menu select SETUP RECORD QUALITY Once the Record Quality is changed any newly recorded songs will use the selected quality Select from the following options o AAC V2 32 kbps Lower quality uses less memory default o AAC V1 64 kbps Higher quality uses more memory MAIN MENU PLAY RECORD DELETE SETUP SETUP ME...

Page 24: ...E Button Pauses CD or CD playback SKIP BACKWARD LEFT CURSOR Button Press to skip to a previous chapter track SKIP FORWARD RIGHT CURSOR Button Press to skip to the next chapter track STOP Button Stops CD or CD playback 4 7 Front Panel Navigation The MCD 9101 101 x also has arrow keys that can be used to navigate the on screen menu for file maintenance and playback The arrow keys will allow left rig...

Page 25: ...as or chemicals such as point thinner or benzene 4 8 6 When playing a CD for the first time check that no burrs are stuck to the perimeter of the disc or in the central hole CDs with burrs stuck on them may not load properly or may skip while playing Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil 4 8 7 Do not load 3 inch CDs in the CD slot If you try to load a 3 inch CD with its adapter i...

Page 26: ...the unit Use a voltmeter to verify correct level Reset by removing power from the unit for at least 1 minute and reapply power Recheck all connections to the unit for security Check all harness runs for possible pinching Recheck all pinouts for application accuracy To check data bus integrity utilizing a voltmeter oscilloscope or other voltage instrument verify proper input voltage on the data bus...

Page 27: ... 28 VDC power and video input is present Insert CD in source unit Verify audio system is in active mode No power Circuit breaker has opened Reset circuit breaker CD cannot be loaded CD already in slot Eject CD in unit and load selected CD into the slot CD ejects when loaded CD is dirty CD is loaded upside down Unit s lens is dirty Clean CD with soft cloth Load CD with label side up Clean unit with...

Page 28: ...allation Operation Manual Document 540360 Rev IR 03 2008 Page 27 of 28 7 0 Reference Drawings The following diagrams show the unit dimensions mounting locations and connector locations for the MCD 9101 101 x Measurements do not include cover bezel dimensions ...

Page 29: ...DeCrane Aerospace Audio International MCD 9101 101 x Installation Operation Manual Document 540360 Rev IR 03 2008 Page 28 of 28 ...

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