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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing
the Mood Media MBOX. Before
operating the player, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
Using This Guide
Instructions in this guide describe
installation, configuration,
troubleshooting, specifications, and
compliance information for your MBOX.
The icons used in this manual are
described below:
Icon
Meaning
Warnings:
Advise readers of
something that could cause
them physical harm.
Cautions:
Caution readers
against anything that may
damage equipment.
Notes:
Point out something of
special interest or importance
to the reader. Failure to read
the note will not result in
physical harm to the reader,
equipment, or data.
Courier font
represents messages
shown on the LCD display of your
MBOX. Words in
italics
represent
actions you should take.
Understanding the Basics
Your Mood Media MBOX is a hardware
and service paired offering. The
hardware consists of an MBOX player
that should be installed at the on-
premises location. The service is an
Internet-based music and scheduling
delivery system.
Install your MBOX with access to either
a telephone line or an Ethernet
connection so that it can access the
Internet-based content updates of the
service offering. The MBOX supports
both dialup and Ethernet-based Internet
access.
Once installed, the MBOX will dial up or
connect via the Ethernet at a specified
time or interval to receive programming
instructions, return play information, and
retrieve new audio content (if
necessary). In general, connection times
take less than 1 minute, but can be
longer than an hour, depending on the
connection type and amount of audio
content to be updated.
Cables and Accessories
Included with the MBOX are the
following cables and accessories:
- RCA audio cable.
- 110v USA power cable.
- 12 volt power supply unit
If ordered for Ethernet use, you will also
receive: Ethernet cable.
If ordered for modem use you will also
receive: Telephone cord (26awg
minimum) and a Telephone line splitter.
The contents of the shipment may differ
depending on your country and products
purchased.
Power Connection
Power should not be applied to the
player until after you have completed
the service connection in “Chapter 2.
Connecting the Service” on page 7.
Mood Media recommends that the
MBOX be plugged into a power-
conditioned outlet, preferably connected
to an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) unit.
The MBOX is a 24/7/365 device and has
no external power switch. Once it is
plugged in, it should be left plugged in at
all times to ensure continuous operation.
