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MoD BoX
Installation & Owner’s
Manual
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PM0599-03
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Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........................ 1 Section 3: Installing Hard Drive & Testing Section 1: Unpacking Installing the Hard Drive .................... 27 & System Description Testing the Unit...................................30 Introduction .........................................3 Touch Screen ................................. 30 MoD BoX Jukebox Features ............. 4 Bill Acceptor ...................................30 Unpacking Instructions .....................
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Only use the attachments/accessories 1. Read these instructions. specified by the manufacturer. 2. Keep these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 3. Heed all warnings. bracket, or table specified by the manu- facturer or sold with the apparatus. 4. Follow all instructions. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. to avo
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to per- sons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and main- tenance servicing instructions in the litera- ture
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Section 1: Unpacking & System Description INTRODUCTION The MoD BoX jukebox is part of a much larger system – the AMI ® Entertainment network. This network is a digital platform that delivers music across the Internet to Jukeboxes anywhere. The MoD BoX jukebox is an Internet-enabled jukebox that allows all the traditional functions of a jukebox backed by the power of the Internet. The Internet connectivity gives patrons more features, such as the ability
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. MOD BOX JUKEBOX FEATURES The major MoD BoX features are: General Features: • Sturdy construction and reliable design • Conveniently located customer, operator, and service controls • All major components are modular and easy to replace, if needed • Computer-controlled digital music • A 250-watt amplifier with dual 7-band equalizers • Song reject • 300 album and cover art capacity • Unwanted music categories can be blocked • Bill acceptance of $1, $5, $10,
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This section contains information for unpacking the jukebox and installing it at a location. Save all tie-down hardware in case the MoD BoX must be moved to another location. Exterior 1. Remove the shipping carton with care: Do not use shipping hooks or sharp tools that could damage the jukebox cabinet. 2. Remove the plastic bag that covers the jukebox. 3. Carefully inspect the interior and exterior of the jukebox to ensure that no d
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION MoD BoX must be solidly fastened to structural mem- bers within the supporting wall. MoD BoX weighs 130 pounds (50 kg); if it falls, it could cause damage or injury. CAUTION Supplied fasteners (1-1/2” lag screws) are for wood wall stud construction. For other types of construc- tion, installer must provide and use appropriate fasteners. INSTALLING THE HANGER BRACKET NOTE: It is recommended that all wall installations or
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. 16" OPTIONAL ANCHOR HOLE TO LOCK MOD BOX TO BRACKET HANGER 17" BRACKET 64-3/8" STUDS FLOOR FIGURE 1-1 - INSTALLING THE HANGER BRACKET 7 MOD BOX INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL PM0599-03
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. HANGING THE MOD BOX ON A BRACKET 1. Before installing the MoD BoX on the bracket, make sure that: -The jukebox is turned off and unplugged. -The door is closed and locked. -All cabling that has to be routed to outside the jukebox (network, speaker, and power cables) is connected and routed through the rectangular access hole in the back of the jukebox. 2. To aid in installation, mark a horizontal line on the wall approximately 7” from the center of the
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. 4. Verify that the back panel is properly seated on the studs. 5. Lock the MoD BoX onto the bracket with the provided 10-32 machine screw (see Figure 1-4). SCREW LOCATION FOR LOCKING MOD BOX TO BRACKET FIGURE 1-4 - LOCKING THE MOD BOX TO THE BRACKET 9 MOD BOX INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL PM0599-03
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE MOD BOX Figures 1-5 and 1-6 show the major components of the MoD BoX Jukebox. Take a minute to familiarize yourself with these components. Core Computer The Core Computer is the heart of the system and has a removable hard drive and a single board computer. The hard drive is the only storage in the system and retains: Windows XP Embedded Operating System software, all Application software, all music, and all setup and audit data.
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Preamplifier The preamplifier is mounted on top of the amplifier. It receives the audio signals from the audio card in the core computer and amplifies and conditions these signals before sending them on to the power amplifier. It also provides connections for the paging kit, (part number KOV-106-000-06 - not included) and 7-band tone controls for each audio channel. 250-Watt Audio Digital Power Amplifier The 2-channel audio digital power amplifier is rat
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. COMMUNICATION CONTROLLER KEY-HOLE SLOTS FOR MOUNTING BOX (4 PLACES) AMPLIFIER & PRE-AMPLIFIER POWER SUPPLY ROUTER HARD DRIVE ROUTER POWER SWITCH BOX CORE COMPUTER POWER RESET SWITCH POWER ON-OFF SWITCH TRANSFORMER VOLUME CONTROL SELECTION REJECT SWITCH FIGURE 1-5 - MAJOR COMPONENTS PM0599-03 MOD BOX INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL 12
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. LOGO LIGHTING TOUCH SCREEN AND FLAT PANEL LCD MONITOR BILL ACCEPTOR AND STACKER FIGURE 1-6 - MAJOR COMPONENTS 13 MOD BOX INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL PM0599-03
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. MOD BOX SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Depth .............................................................................................................................. 13 in. Width ............................................................................................................................... 24 in. Height .............................................................................................................................. 36 in. Power R
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. POWER SYSTEM Because of the way the MoD BoX operates, the Power Switch shown and described in Section 1 does not disconnect all power. Turning this switch OFF gives every outward appearance that the jukebox is off, but the amplifier system is left energized so that the paging system (if installed) still operates and the core computer is left on so that the dial- up modem kit (if installed) can still make its scheduled call(s) even if the jukebox is “turne
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Section 2: Network INTRODUCTION ® In order to bring the AMI Entertainment Network and the Internet to each location, a broadband connection or standard, modem dial-up connec- tion must be installed at each site. Depending on the situation and availability, the line can be digital cable, wireless broadband, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), or satellite providing fast Internet service. Which of these technologies a site will use may depend on its geographic
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COPYRIGHT © 2006 MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. Where to Install the Designated Line and Router With any broadband installation, additional equipment will have to be installed in the location. For a cable or DSL installation there will be a cable or DSL modem. For a satellite installation there will be a satellite receiver. This equipment should be placed in a secure area at the site. Preferably the modem/receiver would NOT be installed inside the Jukebox. NOTE: The line will look like a standard wall
