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ACS CFSound-IV User Manual

ACS CFSound-IV
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CFSound-IV
Compact FLASH
Digital Audio
System
Revision 1.0
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
6233 E. Sawgrass Rd Sarasota, FL. 34240 (941)377-5775 FAX(941)378-4226
www.acscontrol.com
Copyright(c)1992-2014 by ACS, Sarasota, FL ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Table of Contents

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ACS CFSound-IV Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandACS
ModelCFSound-IV
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Connections

Main Connector

Details the ten-pin, 2-piece pluggable terminal block connector for primary connections.

Power Supply Connection

Specifies the required regulated or unregulated DC voltage and connection points.

Serial Connector

RS-232 and RS-485 Connections

RS-232 Connection to PC

Details connecting the CFSound-IV to a PC via RS-232, including cable requirements and flow control.

Other Connectors

Ethernet Connector

Explains Ethernet connectivity, network speeds, and supported protocols.

Micro USB Connector

Details USB connectivity for flash drive or serial device modes.

Quick Start Guide

Troubleshooting Issues

No Sound or LED Activity

Provides steps to diagnose issues when no sound or LEDs are active.

Red LED Flashing Errors

Guides on troubleshooting when the Red LED flashes, indicating an error.

Secure Digital FLASH Card Programming

SD/SD-HC Flash Card Requirements

Specifies the type and format requirements for SD and SD-HC flash cards.

Formatting the SD Card

Details the correct file systems (FAT16/FAT32) for formatting SD cards.

Configuration Settings

Communication Protocols

Network Support

MAC Address Configuration

Explains the Media Access Control address, its uniqueness, and format.

IP Address Configuration

Details the Internet Protocol address, its structure, and private network ranges.

IP Mask Settings

Explains subnetting and how IP masks divide network addresses.

Network Services

Modes of Operation

CFSound Mode Operation

Details operation controlled by sound file names and contact associations.

Filename Formats

Explains the DOS 8.3 naming convention for sound files.

CFSOUND.INI File Configuration

Quiz / Kiosk Mode Setup

Details how to enable and configure Quiz or Kiosk modes using the INI file.

Sequential Sound Play-out

Explains configuring sequential sound playback triggered by contact closures.

Serial Port Control Commands

RS-232 Serial Port Protocol

Describes the ASCII protocol used for serial commands to control sound playback.

DMX Operation Modes

DMX Controller (Master) Mode

Explains how the CFSound-IV acts as a DMX controller using Art-Net.

DMX Device (Slave) Mode

Details how the CFSound-IV acts as a DMX device receiving commands via Art-Net.

Basic Mode Operation

Diagnostic LED Codes

Green LED Status

Describes the status indications provided by the Green LED.

Red LED Error Flashes

Explains the error codes indicated by Red LED flashing patterns.

Power Requirements and Recording

Power Requirements

Details the idle and active power consumption of the unit.

Recommended Recording Procedure

Provides guidelines for recording high-quality audio for the system.

Self-Recording Procedure

Details how to record audio directly into WAV files on the SD card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upgrading the Firmware