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OPERATION MANUAL
JB SYSTEMS
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OPERATION MANUAL
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This appliance meets the requirements of the current European
and national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have
been deposited by the manufacturer.
Compact audio player module for use with APL-15 amplifier module:
Supports both SDHC-cards and USB-memories (USB-stick & small HD)
Supports both MP3 and WMA files (+subfolder support)
11 Equalizer presets (normal, rock, pop, classic, bass, soft, …)
Built-in FM-radio with up to 30 station presets
Blue graphic LCD display (names, time, FM freq. and other info)
Infrared remote with all functions included
Plug & play for APL-15 amplifier modules: takes 2min to install!
Can be used for all kinds of applications other than APL-15, special connection cable included.
Power input: 12Vdc
BEFORE USE
Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
Important:
This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling is not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting defects
or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
Check the contents:
Check that the carton contains the following items:
User manual
1x MPL-1 Audio player module
1x MPL-1R IR remote control
1x Special connection cable (not needed when used with APL-15)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
This unit is for indoor use only.
Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on this appliance. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object enters the unit,
immediately disconnect the mains power.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appliance.
Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
Keep the unit away from children.
Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
Maximum save ambient temperature is 40°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
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ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL
JB SYSTEMS
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MPL-1
Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before you start servicing.
The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated in this manual.
In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the appliance and contact your dealer immediately.
Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE:
Clean by wiping with a polished cloth slightly dipped with water. Avoid getting water inside the unit. Do not
use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage the unit.
FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION
1. VOLUME buttons:
(only on remote) The default volume level is fixed to “12”, with the VOL+/- buttons on
the remote control you can adapt the output volume.
2. PLAY / PAUSE button:
Radio operation:
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button shortly to skip to the next radio station preset.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button for about 2seconds to store the current radio station to a preset:
In the display a preset number starts flashing
Use the SKIP buttons (3) to choose the desired preset to store the current radio station
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button shortly to store the radio station to the selected preset
Player operation:
While playing a track: press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start / pause the current audio track.
While browsing folders (6): press the PLAY/PAUSE button to enter the selected folder.
3. SKIP BACKWARD / FORWARD buttons:
Radio operation:
Press the SKIP buttons shortly to search manually for another radio station. Each time the
button is pressed frequency changes in 0,1MHz steps.
Press the SKIP buttons for about 2seconds to start auto-search for radio stations.
Player operation:
While playing a track:
Press the SKIP buttons shortly to skip to the next/previous track.
Keep one of the SKIP buttons pressed to search quickly inside the current track.
While browsing folders: press the SKIP buttons shortly to skip to the next/previous folder.
4. MUTE button:
(only on remote) Press the MUTE button to mute the audio output. Note that the current
track continues playing.
5. REP / REPEAT button:
used to select one of the 3 repeat modes of the audio player, the display shows
which mode is currently selected:
Repeat all:
(standard mode) When all tracks on the memory device are played, playback starts
again from the first track.
Repeat 1+:
The current track is played in an endless loop.
Repeat F+:
When all tracks in the folder are played, playback starts again from the first track.
