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2.3

Manual Button & LED Configuration

Push buttons and LED’s are located on the top of the MacFi allowing easy and convenient mes-
sage recording and playback. The following describes use of the Status and Message Sections.

2.3.1

Overdrive Indicator

2.3.2

Audio Sense Indicator

2.3.3

Record Indicator

2.3.4

Record Setup Button

This push button configures the MacFi for record mode. Depressing this button
will cause the record LED to blink, verifying the MacFi is in record setup mode.
Depressing this button while still in record setup mode will exit this mode and turn
off the record LED. Pressing the button in the middle of the recording process will
have no effect. 

NOTE: If you have difficulty recording, verify Memory

Protect, Configuration Switch 8 is OFF( ).

2.3.5

Start/Stop Button

This button will either start or stop the current message. This is applicable to
either record or play modes. Depressing Start/Stop button while playing or
recording will exit the mode and return system to idle.

If a message is selected for playback, with itís LED blinking, pressing this button
will initiate the message play. Pressing it again, while the message is playing, will
stop the message play.

This red LED monitors the level of
the recording input. Overdriving the
system will cause audio to clip,
adversely effecting sound quality.
Monitor the input material and set
the input level just below overdrive
for the best results.

Input is not overdriving the system
Input is overdriving the system

Off
On

This red LED indicates that
the MacFi is in record
mode or recording. 

System not in record
setup or recording.
Record setup mode
Recording

Off

Blink

On

Cause
N/A

Record setup button
Start/Stop button

This green LED monitors the
presence of audio on recording
input. This is designed to indicate
that the audio level is optimum for
system performance. It is not an
absolute reference that audio is
present or not.

No signal present
Signal present

Off
On

Summary of Contents for MacFi

Page 1: ...l Audio Record Play System MACKENZIE LABORATORIES INC Tel 909 394 9007 Fax 909 394 9411 1163 Nicole Court Web www macklabs com Glendora CA 91740 USA email info macklabs com User s Manual Version 1 0 R...

Page 2: ...st be performed by a factory authorized repair facility 7 DO NOT staple or otherwise attach the power supply cord to building surface 8 DO NOT use the product near or in wet or damp places such as wet...

Page 3: ...Out Level 9 2 2 9 Audio Out Line 9 2 2 10 Audio Out SPKR 9 2 3 Manual Button LED Configuration 10 2 3 1 Overdrive Indicator 10 2 3 2 Audio Sense Indicator 10 2 3 3 Record Indicator 10 2 3 4 Record Se...

Page 4: ...uld be found in the container of Digital Audio Record Play System MacFi System Installation and User Guide Set of four rubber feet Optional Accessories 12 VDC 1 0 amp power pack 115 V 50 60Hz Order Ma...

Page 5: ...essages are user recordable via microphone or line input and straight forward user interface located directly on the unit Simple parallel controls for the 8 messages are available on terminal connecto...

Page 6: ...Control I O Control Inputs Record Stop Individual message Starts Input type Optically coupled 12vdc 5mA to activate Status Outputs Playing Output Type Dry relay contact 1A 24VDC non inductive load Int...

Page 7: ...to the controls and wiring 2 Mount the unit to the selected place with its wiring at least 18 away from power supply or other equipment that generates electrical noise 3 If you are using the optional...

Page 8: ...the current playback sequence and then stop 1 4 8 Number of Plays For applications where mes sages need to be repeated due to ambient noise or for clarity Global setting for all messages When message...

Page 9: ...l be ignored A stop command will stop the message which is currently playing and when released the next message in queue will begin playing If multiple inputs are held active and maintained the system...

Page 10: ...Push to Start Stop record or play function SELECT Button Select message to be recorded or played Message Indicators RECORD SETUP Button Push to enter exit Record Setup Mode RECORD Indicator FLASH Set...

Page 11: ...playback 8 Start 7 Input connect to common for message 7 playback 9 Start 8 Input connect to common for message 8 playback 10 Stop Input connect to common to stop message playback or recording 11 Pla...

Page 12: ...tible with the unbalanced analog outputs of most tape decks CD players DAT players etc NOTE Line input and Mic input may not be used at the same time Please make sure Mic input is discon nected on the...

Page 13: ...r record or play modes Depressing Start Stop button while playing or recording will exit the mode and return system to idle If a message is selected for playback with it s LED blinking pressing this b...

Page 14: ...ocal Local recording is achieved through the LED s and buttons located on the top of the MacFi unit Please reference the Manual Button LED Configuration section of this manual for additional informati...

Page 15: ...rminals 2 9 Both the Record and corresponding Message LED s will remain solid during recording Step 4 Start audio source Step 5 Release message activation input to stop recording Step 6 Release record...

Page 16: ...maintained for the duration of play sequence When playing multiple messages through queued messages or via maintained start activation s the system will drop the play relay for approximately 100mS bet...

Page 17: ...damage to other equipment or property for any anticipated profits consequential damages loss of item or other operation or use of this product and MACKENZIE S maximum liability shall not ever be grea...

Page 18: ...y System Date Serial No Purchaser Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email Purchased From Date Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email Return warranty card to Mackenzie Laboratories Inc 1163 Nicole Court...

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