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 General Safety Instructions Warranty & Registration Card for the
MacFi-se - MP3 Digital Audio Record/Play System
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using the
system: Date:________________________ Serial No.: _______________________

Purchaser: ___________________________________________________
1. Read carefully and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Address: ___________________________________________________
3. DO NOT block or cover ventilation slots and openings.
4. DO NOT place the product in a closed enclosure or cabinet City: __________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________
unless proper ventilation is provided. Phone: __________________ Fax: __________ Email: ____________
5. Never spill liquid on the product or drop objects into the
ventilation slots and openings. Doing so may result in serious Seller: _______________________________________________________
damage to the components.
6. Repair or service must be performed by a factory authorized Address: _______________________________________________________
repair facility. City: __________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________
7. DO NOT staple or otherwise attach the power supply cord to
building surface. Phone: __________________ Fax: __________ Email: ____________
8. DO NOT use the product near or in wet or damp places, such as
wet basements. Return warranty card via:
9. DO NOT install during lightning storm. FAX: (909) 394-9411
10. Never touch un-insulated wires or terminals unless the unit is MAIL: Address on reverse side
ONLINE: www.macklabs.com/registration.html
disconnected from both power and the rest of the phone system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11. Use Caution when installing or modifying configuration switches
or control lines.
12. The unit must be securely attached to a wall board, rack or table
mounted.

If any wiring from the system leaves the premises,

CAUTION: you must use proper electrical protectors.
 NOTES
Table of Contents
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1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 5
1.1 Features and Capabilities ............................................................ 5
__________________________________________________________________ General Specifications ................................................................. 6
2. INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION ............................................... 8
2.1 Installation Steps .......................................................................... 8
__________________________________________________________________ 2.2 Hardware Configuration ............................................................... 8
2.2.1. Power .................................................................................... 8
__________________________________________________________________ 2.2.2. Configuration Switches ......................................................... 9
2.2.3. Main Interface Connector.................................................... 12
2.2.4. Expansion Interface Connector .......................................... 13
__________________________________________________________________ 2.2.5. Audio In Level ..................................................................... 13
2.2.6. Audio In Mic ........................................................................ 13
2.2.7. Audio In Line ....................................................................... 13
__________________________________________________________________ 2.2.8. Audio Out Level .................................................................. 13
2.2.9. Audio Out Line .................................................................... 13
2.2.10. Audio Out SPKR ................................................................. 16
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2.2.11. USB Interface ...................................................................... 16
2.3 Pushbutton & LED Configuration ............................................... 16
__________________________________________________________________ 2.3.1. Overdrive Indicator .............................................................. 16
2.3.2. Audio Sense Indicator ......................................................... 17
2.3.3. Record Indicator .................................................................. 17
__________________________________________________________________ 2.3.4. Record Setup Button........................................................... 17
2.3.5. Start/Stop Button ................................................................. 17
2.3.6. Select Button ....................................................................... 18
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2.3.7. Message Number and Status Display ................................ 18
2.4 Audio File Format ....................................................................... 19
__________________________________________________________________ 3. OPERATION .................................................................................... 20
3.1 Recording - Local ....................................................................... 20
3.2 Recording - Remote Control ...................................................... 20
__________________________________________________________________ 3.3 Playing-Local .............................................................................. 21
3.4 Playing-Remote Control ............................................................. 21
3.5 Memory Clear/Test ..................................................................... 22
__________________________________________________________________ 3.6 Erase Message .......................................................................... 22
4. MacFi-se Serial Port ........................................................................ 23
__________________________________________________________________ 4.1 RS-232 (Serial) Command List .................................................. 23
5. WARRANTY, SERVICE & RETURNS ............................................. 24
5.1 Warranty Coverage: ................................................................... 24
__________________________________________________________________ 5.2 What we ask you to do: .............................................................. 25
5.3 What this warranty does not cover: ............................................ 25

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Shipping Container Contents
5.2 What we ask you to do:
The following items should be found in the container of MacFi-se, To get warranty service for your MacFi-se system, you must
MP3 Digital Audio Record/Play System: provide proof of the date of original purchase. In the event you
need to ship your MacFi-se system to the factory for service,
▪ MacFi-se System call us for a return authorization number. When you ship your
▪ Installation and User Guide MacFi-se system, you must prepay all shipping cost. We
▪ Set of four rubber feet
suggest that you retain your original packing material in the
event that you need to ship your MacFi-se system. When
Hardware Configurations
sending your MacFi-se system to the factory, include your
name, address, phone number, proof of date of purchase, and
▪ MacFi-se; 99 messages, 17 hours + of MP3 playback / recording,
RS-232 control, Sync relay, USB Port a description of the operating problem. After repairing or
replacing your MacFi-se system, we will ship it to your return
Optional Accessories: address at no cost to you within the USA. Repair or
replacement of your MacFi-se system at our factory is your
▪ Power Pack, 12 VDC, 1.0 amp, 115 V 50/60Hz, Order: MacFi-se-PS exclusive remedy.
▪ Rack Mount Kit, Order: MacFi-se RM-KIT
▪ RS-232 Cable for Enhanced Unit, Order: RS232-CBL
▪ Weather Resistant Speaker with Mount, Order: CS4 5.3 What this warranty does not cover:
▪ Microwave Motion Sensor, Order: MS-2 This warranty does not cover defects resulting from accidents,
▪ Input Control Module, 25 start inputs to RS-232, Order: ICM-25-SE damage while in transit to factory, alterations, unauthorized
▪ USB Memory Key (<x>GB), Order MUSB-<x>GB
repairs, failure to follow instructions, misuse, fire, flood and
acts of God.

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5. WARRANTY, SERVICE & RETURNS 1. OVERVIEW
The industrial grade housing and quality construction of the
Mackenzie MacFi-se virtually eliminates the need for service or 1.1 Features and Capabilities
maintenance. There are no user-serviceable components within The Mackenzie MacFi-se family is the most cost effective series
the Mackenzie MacFi-mp. Refer all servicing to the factory. of MP3 Digital Audio Record / Play Systems available for
industrial usage. Backed by Mackenzie’s years of system design
5.1 Warranty Coverage: experience, MacFi-se offers a great deal of functionality in a
The Mackenzie MacFi-se is tested and checked before compact and inexpensive package.
shipment and is guaranteed against defective material or
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of Messages are user recordable via microphone or line input
purchase. Should trouble ever develop, contact the Factory through a straight forward user interface located directly on the
directly by telephone or in writing. If it is determined that the unit. Simple parallel controls for 8 messages are available on
terminal connectors. Record and Stop inputs and a Play relay
equipment requires Factory service, return it to the Factory.
output are also accessible via terminals.
If our inspection shows that the trouble was caused by
defective material or workmanship, we will repair or replace The MacFi-se offers up to 99 messages and hours of MP3 audio.
the equipment without charge and return prepaid. Repairs MP3 supports up to 15 kHz bandwidth and 80 dB of dynamic
made necessary by abuse, improper use, unauthorized range. All 99 messages are accessible from the user interface on
service or maintenance, and/or improper installation, as well the MacFi-se with 8 remote start inputs accessible via the remote
as out of warranty repairs, will be charged at our regular activation pluggable terminal. Because the memory is FAT
repair prices in effect at the time. The obligation under this formatted, each of the messages can be of different duration.
warranty shall be limited to the replacement, repair or refund FAT also provides for replacement messages to be a different
of any such defective device within the warranty period, at length than the original, maximizing memory efficiency and
Mackenzie’s discretion. compatibility with future applications.

This warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, The MacFi-se retrieves stored audio data from non-volatile flash
expressed or implied, and in no event shall MACKENZIE be memory, eliminating the need for battery backup, and delivers
responsible for damage to other equipment or property, for superb sound quality.
any anticipated profits, consequential damages, loss of item,
or other operation or use of this product, and MACKENZIE’S The MacFi-se offers several different playback modes to
maximum liability shall not ever be greater than the price accommodate different applications. Standard, Play once per
paid for the equipment. This warranty gives you specific closure, Play while active, and Retrigger allow the MacFi-se to be
legal rights. Your rights may vary from state to state. used with existing on site control circuitry. Message repetition and
delay between message settings are user selectable as well.
Inquiries regarding use, repair and service should be made
to:
The space saving built-in 4 watt power amplifier is perfect for
most direct to speaker applications as it eliminates the need for
MACKENZIE LABORATORIES, INC. additional hardware.
1163 Nicole Court, Glendora, CA 91740 USA
Telephone: (909) 394-9007 / FAX No: (909) 394-9411 The MacFi-se’s small size, industrial construction and the
absence of moving parts make it ideal for automatic unattended
operation, especially in harsh environmental or mobile conditions.
An optional 1U rack mount adapter is also available.

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 4. MacFi-se SERIAL PORT CONTROL
The MacFi-se version also includes the following features: The MacFi-se includes an RS-232 (Serial) control port allowing
the unit to be manually or automatically controlled via ASCII
RS-232 (Serial) control of recording and playback commands.
RS-232 (Serial) download of MPEG layer 3 (MP3), or WAV files.
Synchronization Relay 4.1 RS-232 (Serial) Command List
Front mounted controls CMD Options Description
USB Memory Key Interface
BAS [<+9 to -6>] Set Message Bass Level.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
BBT *Memory Bad Blocks Test.
Audio Coding: CFG *Restore Default Configs.
Recording: MPEG 1, Layer 3 (128kbps) DIR Directory of Message Priority.
Playback: MPEG 1, Layer 3 (any bitrate)
WAV (16 bit mono, 44.1kHz) DEL [<1-99>] *Delete Message.
Audio Quality: DLD [<1-99>] Download MPG Message.
Dynamic Range: 80dB, Typical DLY [<0,+/-99>] (+=sec, -=min) Delay Before 1st Play Start.
Signal to Noise: 80dB, Typical
LST This Commands Listing.
Frequency Resp.: 50Hz to 15kHz
THD: < 0.5% at 1kHz, Typical PAS [<0,+/-99>] (+=sec, -=min) Pause Between Play
Audio Input: Repeats.
Line: 10k ohm, RCA PLS [<1-99>] Number of Plays per Trigger.
Mic: 1.5k ohm, 1/8" mini jack, Low Z PLY [<1-99>,<1-99>,<0,+/-99>] Play Message,Repeat,Delay.
Level: +4dBm max., adjustable potentiometer
Audio Output: PRI [<1-99>,<E>nable/<D>isable] Set Priority Message,Enable.
Line: 600 ohm(+2dBm max.), transformer REC [<1-99>,<1-99>,<0,+/-99>] Record Message,Delay,Time.
isolated, RCA RST Warm Reset System
Amplified: 4 watts into 8 ohm, 2 pin pluggable terminal
Level: Adjustable potentiometer SHP *Init Configs & Erase
Audio Memory: Messages.
Type: SD Card STP Stop Message Playback.
Capacity: 1GB minimum, 17+ hours of local record STS [<0>Off/<1>On] Display Play Status
USB Interface: Messages.
Type: Type A
SYS Display System Information.
Capacity: 4GB
Power Requirement: TRE [<+9 to -6>] Set Message Treble Level.
Input Voltage: 12vdc ULD [<1-99>] Upload MPG Message.
Current: 1 amp for Power Amp, 250mA w/o Amp
Connection: 2 pin pluggable terminal
Manual Control Interface: * = Confirmation Required
Pushbuttons: Record, Start/Stop, Select, Sync.
LED's/Display: Overdrive, Audio Sense, Record Status, For more detailed information on the operation of the serial port,
Sync LED's, message number display. please refer to the MacFi-se Enhanced Operation Addendum.

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 Step 1 – Make all desired power, audio out, configuration Remote Activation I/O:
switch and I/O connections to the unit and power up. Unit will Control Inputs: Record, Stop, Sync, 8 individual message
perform a self test and enter idle mode. Start contacts.
ICM-25(Option): Add to the MacFi-se for 25 more start inputs
Step 2 – Provide a momentary or maintained contact closure per module.
between the message input (Connector 1, terminals 2-9) and Status Outputs: Playing, Sync
common (Connector 1, terminal 1). Message Number Display Output Type: Dry relay contact, 1A @ 24VDC non-
will show the message number during playback. inductive load
Step 3 – Provide a momentary contact closure to the stop Connection: Pluggable terminal
input (Connector 1, terminal 10) to stop playback and return to
idle mode, or allow message to play to end and the system will Mechanical:
return to idle mode. Package: 3 Way wall mount chassis,
10" W x 8" D x 1.5" H
The MacFi-se will ignore an input which corresponds to an Material: 18 gauge cold rolled steel chassis; black
painted finish, white silkscreen
empty or corrupt message location. The Play relay contact will Rack mount(option): 1U adapter
be maintained for the duration of play sequence. When playing
multiple messages through queued messages or via maintained Regulatory Agency Approvals:
start activation’s, the system will drop the play relay for FCC, Part 15, Class A; UL/CSA approval on external power
approximately 100mS between sequences. pack(sold separately)

3.5 Memory Clear/Test Serial Interface:

Type: RS-232
Use this procedure when you wish to clear system memory of
Mode: 9,600 or 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop
previously recorded messages or format the internal SD Card bit, no parity, no flow control
Commands: Play, Record, Stop, File Download, Status,
Step 1 – Remove power from MacFi-se etc. (See Table 4.1)
Step 2 – Depress and hold Record Setup button while restoring Connection: 3 pin pluggable terminal
power to MacFi-se. Continue to hold Record Setup button until
Record Indicator remains ON, at which time it may be Sync Input:
released. Record Indicator will remain ON and Status Display Interface: 10k ohm, RCA
will read FC while system runs audio memory check. This Mode: Audio sensor detects tones 100mS in
process could take several minutes. duration
Step 3 – Wait until Record Indicator turns off, indicating memory
check is complete and unit will perform as usual. -or-
Remove and reapply power to bypass memory test.

3.6 Erase Message

Individual message locations may be erased by simply recording
a short (<1 second) message to that location. This short
recording will instruct the system to erase the data from that
message location.

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2. INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION
This section provides complete instructions for mounting the 3.3 Playing-Local
MacFi-se, MP3 Digital Audio Record / Play System on a wall or Local playback is achieved through the LED’s and buttons located
table. It also illustrates all interface requirements to auxiliary on the front side of the MacFi-se unit. Please reference the
equipment, including inputs and outputs. Configuration switch Manual Button & LED Configuration section of this manual for
settings are provided. additional information on functions.

2.1 Installation Steps Step 1 – Make all desired power, audio out, configuration switch
These are the general steps for installation. and I/O connections to the unit and power up. Unit will initiate
self test and default to idle mode.
1. Find a space on the wall or table. For table top applications, Step 2 – Use Select button to determine message location to play.
install included rubber feet. Allow approximately 6 inches in front Select button will only increment between valid message
of both sides of the unit for user access to the controls and locations, showing them on the Message Number Display.
wiring. System will scan/blink through all segments on the Message
2. Mount the unit to the selected place with its wiring at least 18” Number Display and exit if no valid messages exist when Select
away from power supply or other equipment that generates button is depressed.
electrical noise. Step 3 – Depress Start/Stop button to begin playback. Message
3. Set DIP switches to the desired operation. LED will remain solid during playback.
4. Connect audio inputs and outputs. Step 4 – Depress Start/Stop button to end playback and return to
5. Connect control inputs and outputs. idle.
6. If using the optional power supply, make sure there is a
standard, non-switched electrical outlet available. Playback message selection will time out after 1 minute of
7. Connect and apply power. inactivity. Default message is the first location with a valid
8. Test unit operation. recording.

2.2 Hardware Configuration 3.4 Playing-Remote Control

Remote Control playback is achieved through the I/O connections
2.2.1. Power Connector located on the rear side of the MacFi-se unit. This process is only
applicable to the first eight messages on the system. Please
Two terminal pluggable connector. reference the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for
1 12 VDC at 1 amp additional information on available connections. Playback of
2 Ground message will include selected repeat and delay parameters.

Power LED
Green LED which indicates Off No power supplied to unit
that power is supplied to the On Power on, system OK
unit and operating correctly

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3. OPERATION 2.2.2. Configuration Switches

3.1 Recording - Local

Local recording is achieved through the LED’s and buttons 8 position DIP Switch: UP ( ) position is OFF.
located on the top of the MacFi-se unit. Please reference the DOWN ( ) position is ON.
Manual Button & LED Configuration section of this manual for
additional information on functions. This user adjustable dip switch is provided to allow the user to
tailor the operation of the MacFi-se to meet their demands. NOTE:
Step 1 – Make all desired power, audio in, audio out, Dip switch settings are only established at system power up. To
configuration switch and I/O connections to the unit and power change settings, disconnect power, change the dip switch
up. Unit will initiate self test and default to idle mode (approx. 2 settings, then re-apply power.
seconds).
Step 2 – Depress Record Setup button, Record LED will blink Number of Plays 1 2
Step 3 – Use Select button to determine message location to For applications where Play activated message one
record to. Message Number Display shows the selected messages need to be times
message, both decimals blink when the location is occupied. repeated due to ambient
Play activated message two
Step 4 – Listen to record source through the audio output and/or noise or for clarity. Global
times
reference Sense and Overdrive LED's to verify level. setting for all messages.
When message is activated Play activated message
Step 5 – Depress Start/Stop button to begin recording and start three times
through the remote
audio source. Message and Record LED’s will remain solid activation connector, it will Play activated message four
during recording. play the programmed times*
Step 6 – Depress Start/Stop button to end recording and exit. number of times.
NOTE: Record Setup will time out after 1 minute of inactivity.

3.2 Recording - Remote Control *This selection may be customized by users of the MacFi-se by
using the PLS command for a range of 1 - 99 plays.
Remote Control recording is achieved through the I/O
connections located on the endplate of the MacFi-se unit. This
Pause Between Plays 3 4
process is only applicable to the first eight messages on the When the number of plays
system. Please reference the Hardware Configuration section of One second pause between
is more than one, this plays
this manual for additional information on available connections. configuration will insert a
Five second pause between
pause of the selected
plays
Step 1 – Make all desired power, audio in, audio out, duration between each
configuration switch and I/O connections to the unit and power play. Ten second pause between
up. Unit will initiate self test and default to idle mode plays
Step 2 – Provide a maintained input signal between the Record Thirty second pause
Input and common, this will blink the Record LED. between plays*
Step 3 – Provide a maintained input signal between the message
activation input desired and common. Both the Record and *This selection may be customized by users of the MacFi-se by
corresponding message on the Message Number Display will using the PAS command for a range of 0 - 99 seconds or 0 - 99
remain solid during recording minutes.
Step 4 – Start audio source.
Step 5 – Release message activation input to stop recording.
Step 6 – Release recording input to exit record mode.
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 Play Method 5 6 Display Reads Cause
Defines playback Cycles through all
Standard operation - details No messages to select for playback.
mode of Message segments
below
sequences. Message
Play one sequence per 1 - 99 Message number playing or recording
sequences are
comprised of the closure - details below Both Decimals Blink Message location is occupied
message material, Play while active - details Delay, Pause or Repeat configuration has
number of plays and below Right Decimal Solid
been modified on MacFi-se
delay between plays.
Re-trigger - details below FC Bad Block Memory Test*
Hi MacFi-se serial port set for 115200**
Standard Operation: A momentary contact closure at a start input Lo MacFi-se serial port set for 9600**
causes the device to play one sequence of the message
corresponding to that input. A sequence is specified by the number
of message plays and the amount of delay between each message, * Hold Record pushbutton during power up to format SD Card.
as selected by the dip switches. If a contact is maintained active, ** Hold Sync pushbutton on MacFi-se during power up to toggle
the system will continuously play that sequence repeatedly until the between baud rates.
input is released at which time the system will finish the current
playback sequence and then stop. NOTE: In play mode, Select button circulates through only valid
recorded message locations.
If multiple inputs are held active the system will play one sequence
of the first message and then cycle through any other active 2.4. AUDIO FILE FORMATTING
messages sequentially, based on the order which they were The MacFi-se can use audio files that are formatted as either
activated. The message corresponding to the lower input number *.WAV (44.1kHz, 16 bit) or *.MP3 (44.1kHz, 32-320 kbps, VBR).
will have priority should multiple inputs be activated at exactly the
same time.  Messages may be mono, or stereo, but unit will only play the
left side audio.
If a momentary contact closure is provided, for the same or any
 Message lengths can be any size from a couple seconds to
other message, while a sequence is playing and it is released prior
to the ending of the current message play, it will be ignored. several hours.
 Audio files must be named numerically as shown below:
Play one sequence per closure: If an activation input is 1.mp3 or 1.wav will be placed in message position 1.
maintained, the system will only play the message sequence one 2.mp3 or 2.wav will be placed in message position 2.
time. The MacFi-se will wait for the input to go inactive for 100ms 3.mp3 or 3.wav will be placed in message position 3.
before it will recognize that input for subsequent message 99.mp3 or 99.wav will be placed in message position 99.
activations. Other play activations will be serviced normally, even  Messages higher than “99” will be ignored.
with another input held active indefinitely.  If the card has two files with the same name, but different
suffix, the MP3 file will play and the WAV file will be ignored.
This mode supports message queuing. Message queuing allows the
user to input multiple, momentary activation’s to the MacFi-se,
causing each of the messages to be played in the order they were
received. The queue length is 16 sequences maximum, including the
message which is playing.

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 If a message is setup for recording, the record LED will be A single message may be queued more than once. Any activation
blinking and the message location will be displayed on the issued once the queue is filled will be ignored. A stop command
Message Number Display, pressing this button will initiate the will stop the message which is currently playing, and when
recording process. Pressing it again, with the recording in released, the next message in queue will begin playing.
process, will stop the recording.
If multiple inputs are held active and maintained, the system will
Pressing this button with no LEDs blinking and no message on play each message sequence once then stop.
the Message Number Display will have no effect.
Play while active: Upon receiving a maintained input control
NOTE: Pressing and holding the Start/Stop button during signal, the message starts and continues to play for the duration
power up will set the configuration settings to their default which the control signal is held active. If the input signal is
value. Applies to the DLY, PAS, PLY and 9,600 baud rate of removed prior to the end of the message sequence, the system
the MacFi-se. will immediately stop playing that message.

2.3.6. Select Button If the input is sustained after the current sequence has completed,
This button selects the message for recording or playing. another sequence will be initiated. If the input is removed during
Depressing this button sequences through the individual the delay time after the final message play in the sequence,
message positions, represented by the Message Number and another sequence activation will not occur.
Status Display. The Select button may be used during record
setup or to initiate playback mode when the system is idle. If multiple inputs are maintained active while in this mode, the
system will only play the active message of the highest priority
NOTE: Holding the Select Button during message select and then repeat. This mode does not support queuing.
causes the message number to increase by tens to expedite
navigating through the 99 messages. Re-Trigger: This mode allows playing messages to be interrupted
by another incoming message, or another activation of the same
2.3.7. Message Number and Status Display message. If a message is currently playing and another message
activation is received, the currently playing message will be
terminated and the new message will be played.

A maintained message activation will only play the sequence one

time and then stop. If multiple inputs are activated at exactly the
These two seven segment LED’s indicate which message is same time, only the lower numbered message of the highest
selected and provide a variety of status indications for the priority will be played. This mode does not support queuing.
MacFi-se. See the table below for an explanation of the different
modes of the display.

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 Play Next 7 2.3.2. Audio Sense Indicator
Enabling Play Next allows Start 8 input Disable This green LED monitors the Audio signal is low or no
(Connector 1, Pos. 9) to initiate playback of Off
Enable presence of audio on recording signal present
the next valid message sequence. The first
input. This is designed to On Signal present
start activation after power on will play
indicate that the audio level is
message 1. All operation modes are
optimum for system
supported and other start inputs (1 - 7) are
performance. It is not an
disabled.
absolute reference that audio is
Memory Protect 8 present or not.
Allows the user to lock message memory so Disable
that messages may not be accidentally 2.3.3. Record Indicator
overwritten. Enable This red LED indicates that the System not in record setup
Off
MacFi-se is in record setup or recording.
mode or is currently recording. Blink Record setup mode
2.2.3. Main Interface Connector On Recording

2.3.4. Record Setup Button

This push button configures the MacFi-se for record mode.
Pressing this button will cause the record LED to blink, verifying
the MacFi-se is in record setup mode. Depressing this button
12 position pluggable terminal strip. Use for remote while still in record setup mode will exit this mode and turn off
activation of message playback, stopping messages, and the record LED. Pressing the button in the middle of the
playing relay output. Activation can be made through recording process will have no effect.
mechanical contact or open collector driver. 3mA
activation current. NOTE: If you have difficulty recording, verify Memory
Protect, Configuration Switch 8 is OFF ( ).
1 Common ground for all inputs
2 Start 1 Input, connect to common for message 1 playback 2.3.5. Start/Stop Button
3 Start 2 Input, connect to common for message 2 playback This button will either start or stop the current message. This is
4 Start 3 Input, connect to common for message 3 playback applicable to either record or play modes. Depressing Start/Stop
5 Start 4 Input, connect to common for message 4 playback
button while playing or recording will exit the mode and return
6 Start 5 Input, connect to common for message 5 playback
7 Start 6 Input, connect to common for message 6 playback system to idle.
8 Start 7 Input, connect to common for message 7 playback
9 Start 8 Input, connect to common for message 8 playback If a message is selected for playback, with its number displayed
10 Stop Input, connect to common to stop message playback on the Message Number Display, pressing this button will initiate
or recording the message play. Pressing it again, while the message is
11 Play Relay Output, Common playing, will stop the message play.
12 Play Relay Output, Normally Open

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 2.2.10. Audio Out SPKR 2.2.4. Expansion Interface Connector

Bridged, mono speaker output for playing messages. 2 position

terminal connector. 4 watts into 8 ohms or 6 watts into 4 ohms.

CAUTION: Referencing either of the speaker output terminals to

ground will cause incorrect operation and may damage the unit.
Always connect the speaker directly across the output. Used for remote activation of recording.

2.2.11. USB connector 1. Record Input, connect to common on Connector 1 to enter record
USB type “A” connector for use with a USB memory key. The setup mode.
MacFi-se will upload or download audio files to/or from the USB 2. Sync Relay Output, Common
key based on the folder names in the root folder of the memory 3. Sync Relay Output, Form A, connects to position 11 when playing.
key. See descriptions of supported folder names:
For remote recording procedure, reference section 3.2.
“Complete”: ALL files on MacFi-se will be deleted and replaced
with audio files from this folder. 2.2.5. Audio In Level
“Delta”: Audio files of the same name will be replaced with files Potentiometer to adjust record level. +4dBm max input level.
from this folder.
“Upload”: When the MacFi-se detects a memory key with only 2.2.6. Audio In Mic
an empty Upload folder, and no other folders, all audio files will Microphone input for recording messages. Mono. 1/8” mini jack.
be copied from the MacFi-se into this folder on the memory key. Up to 1.5k ohm impedance. This specification is compatible with
If more than one folder above exists on the key, no files will be most consumer grade microphones (Radio Shack Omni-
transferred and an error will be indicated. directional Dynamic P/N 33-2001). NOTE: Mic and Line input
may not be used at the same time. Make sure Line input is
See Section 2.4 for the file types supported by the MacFi-se. disconnected on the unit for the microphone to work.
2.3 Pushbutton & LED Configuration 2.2.7. Audio In Line
Pushbuttons and LED’s are located on the top of the MacFi-se Line level analog audio input for recording messages. Mono. RCA
allowing easy and convenient message recording and playback. connection, 10kohm impedance. Compatible with the unbalanced
The following describes use of the Status and Message analog outputs of most tape decks, CD players, DAT players, etc.
Sections.
2.2.8. Audio Out Level
2.3.1. Overdrive Indicator
Potentiometer to adjust playback level. Range is continuous from -
This red LED monitors the level of Input is not overdriving the
Off infinity to +4dBm.
the recording input. Overdriving system
the system will cause audio to Input is overdriving the
clip, adversely effecting sound 2.2.9. Audio Out Line
On system, reduce Audio In
quality. Monitor the input material Level Line level analog audio output. Transformer isolated, RCA
and set the input level just below connection, 600 ohm impedance. Compatible with the
overdrive for the best results. unbalanced analog inputs of most audio equipment.

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