Parts Identification
1
5
6
7
13
10 12
1
11
1
8
Front View
1. 1/4” STEREO PHONE JACK
Stereo phone jack for microphone inputs with balanced input signal. Used for recording voice to the unit.
2. LCD DISPLAY
2 X 18 character LCD displaying units parameters and programming instructions.
3. CONTROL BUTTONS
Buttons for Menu and various playback and recording controls
4. FRONT MESSAGE ACTIVATION SHORT KEY
8 front short key for direct message activation ; MES 1 to MES 8 with LED indicators.
Introduction
Thank you for trusting another product from Amperes, a brand of emerging preference.
MR1300 has been added to the list of product range after much researches were done on the needs and wishes
of the users throughout the years. We had added enough functions and flexibilities over the operations for the
requirement of PA installations and this product shall be able to cater for any size of installations.
Among distinctive features available in MR1300 shall the storage of voice file in SD card which can support to 2
GB capacity, which is more than enough for most operations, front and rear message triggering of up to 16
messages and choice of recordings, via the front jack for microphones as well as rear line input RCA jacks.
MR1300 shall not be a static product, but upgradable through bootloader for newer version of firmware that may
be issued in future.
We trust that MR1300 shall perform beyond your expectations and it shall be the right choice to install one in
your system, working tirelessly for years to come.
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MR 1300
DC 24V
+
Rear View
23 4
9 14
15
5. POWER CONNECTORS
24V DC input for power, use only regulated power supply or Amperes PS9400 power supply unit.
6. POWER SWITCH
Power switch for the unit.
7. RESET BUTTON
8. RS485 DATA CONNECTIONS
RS485 data port for external controls and monitoring.
Parts Identifications ( continued )
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Button for resetting the unit to factory default. Use only when required as settings done previously would be lost.
Voice files stored in the SD card shall not be affected.
9. RS232 DATA PORT
RS232 data port for interfacing to PC for firmward upgrades.
10. SD CARD
11. LINE INPUTS
12. LINE OUTPUTS
Unbalanced line output for message playback.
RCA jack for recording from external source with line output, such as CD, MP3 players, etc
SD card slot, up to 2 GB capacity is supported by the unit ( Shall be upgraded in future )
13. EXTERNAL TRIGGER PORT
14. DRY CONTACT
15. XLR BALANCED OUTPUT
Balanced line output with XLR female connector.
Dry contact is available whenever a message is activated. Can be used to interface with other devices such as
volume controllers, zone selectors, etc.
Dry contacts to trigger the stored messages 1 to 16. Only voltage free contact is allowed to avoid damage.
Schematic Diagram
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SI GNA L -10 d B
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PR OTE CT
CL IP
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PO WER
OF F SEL ECT
TU NER C D CAS S
OF F
MAST ER
MU SIC SO URC E
SIG I N
BA SS
MAXMIN
EX T INPU T
MAX M AXMIN
SO UR CE
MIN
SIG I N
CH IME MIXER T REB LE
MAXMIN
TO NE CT RL
CH5 CH6CH4
SIG I NSIG IN SIG I N
MAXMIN MAXMIN M IN
CH3CH1 CH2
SIG I NSIG I N
MAXMIN M AXMIN M AXMIN MAX
AU X
SIG I N
am p e re s
M X 2222
a m p e r e s
OV ERRID E
OV ERRID E
M R 1 3 0 0
a m p e r e s
MSG 2
TE ST MIC
SIREN A CTIV ATE
PO WER
F I R E
a m p e r e s
E P 1 2 0 0
MR1300 MESSAGE
RECORDER / PLAYER
External Contacts for Message
Triggering ( Up to 16 contacts )
MX2222
EP1200
AMPLIFIERS
ZS5121
VC VOLUME
CONTROLLERS
SPEAKERS
Balanced Audio
( input 1 / 2 / line in )
Bal. Audio
to Pre-Amp input
Amp input
100V Output
2 x 100V Audio
2 x 24V Override
24V Override Trigger
to ALL CALL Conn.
Alternative Bypass :
Audio and Trigger
direct to EP1200
Note :
With direct
connection to
EP1200, message
shall bypass
audio signal from
MX2222 with
higher priority
Connecting the Unit
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MR1300 can be used as :
- source playback unit, for delivering pre-recorded messages or songs, and if repetitive playback at certain times is required,
it can be used together with a timer.
- Emergency broadcast message playback unit, which is linked to external triggering devices or systems, such as alarm, BAS
or emergency push button.
Connections of both applications are shown in the diagrams below.
PT 1800
DC 24V
+
OUTPUT
LEVEL
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
NO
COM
CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8
RELAY DRY CONTACT
LINE OUT
UNBALANCE
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AMPERES ELECTRONICS
EP1200
MIN MAX MAXMIN
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S/N :
INPUT LEVEL
SIRENMESSAGE
MESSAGE SIREN
MESSAGE IN PRE IN PRE OUT
REMOTE TRIGGER
MR 1300
DC 24V
+
Another Quality Product From
MAINS : 230V +/-10%
MX2222
LINE OUT
AC 50 / 60HZ
BGMREC CHIME MIXER
PRIORITY MUTE
CH.1 / 2 / EXT.IN
AUX CD
MIN MAX
CH6 CH4CH5 CH3
24V DC
DC INPUT OUTPUT EXT IN
CASS TUNER
CH2 CH1
PT1800
PROG.TIMER
MR1300
MESSAGE
RECORDER / PLAYER
MX2222
MIXER
EP1200
EMERGENCY
PAGING PANEL
Dry contact connection to
trigger message
Balanced audio output
Balanced audio output
Audio output to Power
Amplifiers, etc
com to ground
Stored messages can be played either from the front buttons or via the remote triggering ports.
The above diagram shows connections of 3 output channels of PT1800 connected to 3 individual triggering ports of
MR1300. It is intended to perform 3 different times to playback 3 different messages. Activation of each message is
via negative grounding.
Output from MR1300 can be unbalanced using RCA jack, or balanced signal using XLR jack. Both outputs are in mono
mode, with line level signal.
Option A :
Using MR1300 for Normal Message Source
See Note Below
NOTE :
Activation of a stored message shall can be either momentarily or pulse contact to ground. To activate from PT1800
timer, we recommend that the contact option at the channel output to be set to Pulse.
Connecting the Unit
page 6 MR1300 MESSAGE RECORDER / PLAYER
Option B :
Using MR1300 for Emergency Announcement
ZS5121
ZONE SELECTOR
MR1300
MESSAGE
RECORDER / PLAYER
MX2222
MIXER
EP1200
EMERGENCY
PAGING PANEL
MR1300 can be used as essential message source to PA system, linked to external activation device such as
BAS system, emergency push button, etc.
100V
AMP 4
ZS 5121
+
AMP 1
REMOTE SELECT
100V
ZON2
100V
COM
100V
100V
COM
COM
ZON1 AMP 2
COM
100V
COM
COM
AMP 3
100V
ZON3
COM
ZON12AMP 7
COM
ZON6
COM
COM
ZON4
100V
COM
100V
AMP 5
100V
100V
AMP 6
COM
ZON5
COM
100V
REMOTE SELECT
100V
100V
AMP10ZON8
100V
100V
ZON7
COM
COM
COM
AMP 8
100V
100V
100V
COM
COM
COM
AMP 9 Z ON9
100V
100V
COM
COM
COM
ZON10 AMP11
100V
100V
100V
COM
COM
ZON11 AMP12
DC 24V
CON
RLY
TRIG
RLY
PR
ZS
Another Quality Product From
MAINS : 230V +/-10%
MX2222
LINE OUT
AC 50 / 60HZ
BGMREC CHIME MIXER
PRIORITY MUTE
CH.1 / 2 / EXT.IN
AUX CD
MIN MAX
CH6 CH4CH5 CH3
24V DC
DC INPUT OUTPUT EXT IN
CASS TUNER
CH2 CH1
EP1200
MIN MAX MAXMIN
Another Quality Product From
S/N :
INPUT LEVEL
SIRENMESSAGE
MESSAGE SIREN
MESSAGE IN PRE IN PRE OUT
REMOTE TRIGGER
MR 1300
DC 24V
+
Amplifiers input and output connections
Zone selector triggering connectors to TD zone decoder
24V relay contact to
volume controllers for
overriding
Switch or sensor for
message activation
Gnd
Bal.audio out
Bal.audio out
Audio output to
power amplifier
2C cable
2C cable
The dry contact at the MR1300 is used to trigger EP1200, thus overriding the normal audio source for priority
paging. It is then also connected to the Emergency Relay trigger at the Zone Selector, providing a dry contact for
connecting 24V DC to override external volume controllers
Triggering Pre Recorded Message via UART ( RS485 )
MR1300 allows remote message activation via RS485 throught the port available at the rear panel. This use this
feature, please enquire from us for further technical details.
Upgrading of firmware is also made possible via the RS232 port. Any new firmware updates notification shall be
posted from time to time.
See Note Below
NOTE :
By default, the mode of activation is momentarily. For this configuration, set it to momentarily, and the dry contact
shall be closed for the duration of the playback. This shall perform bypass of mixer audio output at EP1200 until
the message is stopped.
Connecting the Unit
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Option C :
Using BAS to control MR1300
ZS5121
ZONE SELECTOR
MR1300
MESSAGE
RECORDER / PLAYER
MX2222
MIXER
EP1200
EMERGENCY
PAGING PANEL
In cases where Building Control System or BAS to be the domain controller including emergency voice annoucement,
it can be used to activate particular pre-recorded messages at MR1300.
The BAS would provide a close dry contact, which would activate mixer audio bypass at EP1200, as well as triggering
a message at MR1300.
The typical connection diagram is illustrated below :
Amplifiers input and output connections
Zone selector triggering connectors to TD zone decoder
24V relay contact to
volume controllers for
overriding
BAS System
providing a
voltage free
Bal.audio out
Bal.audio out
Audio output to
power amplifier
2C cable
2C cable
As EP1200 requires a latched contact to bypass the mixer output audio, BAS system should be able to provide a
latched contact for the duration of the event.
Example, a fire sensor is activated and the BAS pick up the distress signal, it then provides a close contact, which
is then required to mute normal BGM through EP1200. In the same time, activate a warning message via MR1300.
The message shall be repeated until inspection is done and distress status is removed.
CON
RLY
TRIG
RLY
PR
ZS
MR 1300
DC 24V
+
Another Quality Product From
MAINS : 230V +/-10%
MX2222
LINE OUT
AC 50 / 60HZ
BGMREC CHIME MIXER
PRIORITY MUTE
CH.1 / 2 / EXT.IN
AUX CD
MIN MAX
CH6 CH4CH5 CH3
24V DC
DC INPUT OUTPUT EXT IN
CASS TUNER
CH2 CH1
EP1200
MIN MAX MAXMIN
Another Quality Product From
S/N :
INPUT LEVEL
SIRENMESSAGE
MESSAGE SIREN
MESSAGE IN PRE IN PRE OUT
REMOTE TRIGGER
100V
AMP 4
ZS 5121
+
AMP 1
REMOTE SELECT
100V
ZON2
100V
COM
100V
100V
COM
COM
ZON1 AMP 2
COM
100V
COM
COM
AMP 3
100V
ZON3
COM
ZON12AMP 7
COM
ZON6
COM
COM
ZON4
100V
COM
100V
AMP 5
100V
100V
AMP 6
COM
ZON5
COM
100V
REMOTE SELECT
100V
100V
AMP10ZON8
100V
100V
ZON7
COM
COM
COM
AMP 8
100V
100V
100V
COM
COM
COM
AMP 9 ZON9
100V
100V
COM
COM
COM
ZON10 AMP11
100V
100V
100V
COM
COM
ZON11 AMP12
DC 24V
Setup Menu
page 8 MR1300 MESSAGE RECORDER / PLAYER
The Menu Flowchart :
Few simple setting should be done to the unit before operating. Among them,
1. Activation mode ( momentary or latched )
2. Audio level and tone controls
3. Message designations
The setting up can be performed via the menu, or through PC ( software shall be available soon ).
1. Audio Sub Menu
It is used to set the output volume, bass and treble of pre-recorded messages.
2
Openning display Setting output volume, bass
and treble Message playback setting
To record and save messages
System update and
bootloading
MR1300
MSG Rec / Player 1. AUDIO
Menu /
Enter 2. MESSAGE
3. RECORD
4. SYSTEM
To exit the system menu
5. SAVE & EXIT
Next
1. AUDIO
Next
Next
Next
Next
Menu / Enter
1.1. VOLUME
Menu / Enter
1.1. VOLUME
* Max
Use Next or Prev button to
select the volume level ; from
Mute to 8 and Max.
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Volume sub menu.
1.2 BASS
Next
1.3. TREBLE
Next
Menu / Enter
1.2. BASS
* 0
Use Next or Prev button to
select the bass level ; from 0
to 6
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Bass sub menu.
Menu / Enter
1.3. TREBLE
* 0
Use Next or Prev button to
select the treble level ; from 0
to 6
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Treble sub menu.
EXIT
Exit to Audio Sub Menu
Setup Menu
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2. Message Sub Menu
Pre-recorded message setting is done using this sub menu.
2
2. MESSAGE
Menu / Enter
2.1. PLAY
102 KB
Menu / Enter
2.1. PLAY >
102 KB
The pre-recorded message
nbr 1 selected to play.
Exit to return to the sub menu
2.2. REPEAT
Next 2.3. CLEAR
102 KB
Next
Menu / Enter
2.2. REPEAT
* 2
Use Next or Prev button to
select the repeat number,
from 1 to 3.
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
2.2 Sub Menu.
Menu / Enter
2.3. CLEAR
* NO
Use Next or Prev button to
select either to delete or
keeping the message.
Once selected, press Enter
and the display shall return to
Clear sub menu.
EXIT
Exit to Message Sub Menu
2. M01
102 KB
Menu / Enter
Use Next or Prev button to select the
Message number. 102 KB indicates the
message’s memory space
3. Record Sub Menu
This sub menu is used to record voice via the front microphone or through rear RCA jack. Also refer to section
“Recording Message”.
2
3.1. REC 3.1. REC
START
Enter 3.1. REC
00 : 07 STOP
Enter
Once message designation is
determined, press Enter to
return to sub menu 3.1.
Repeat the above flow to
record another message.
Menu / Enter
3.1. REC SAVE
12.7 MB M01
Press Enter to stop recording,
and the recording file size will
be shown.
Use Next / Prev button to
select the message designa-
tion, which is shown on the
right bottom corner of the
display
Recording begins with
duration shown.
3. RECORD
Menu / Enter
Enter
Connecting the Unit
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4. System
This menu is used to check the firmware version and bootloading for firmware upgrade.
Note : Firmware upgrade featur would be available in future.
2
4. SYSTEM
Menu / Enter
4.1. SYSTEM INFO
V01.11
4.2. UPDATE
Next
4.3. CLEAR MESSAGE
Next
Menu / Enter
4.2. UPDATE
* v01.11 Yes
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Details on upgrade to be
available in near future.
Menu / Enter
4.3. CLEAR MESSAGE
* Yes
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Press Menu to return to Sub
Menu 4.3
2
4.4. FACTORY RESET
Next
Menu / Enter
4.4. FACTORY RESET
* Yes
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Press Menu to return to Sub
Menu 4.3
5. Save and Exit
Enter this sub menu to return to operting mode.
5. SAVE & EXIT ?
NO
Use Next or Prev button to
select Yes or No.
Yes is to save any changes
made and return to operating
mode.
Recording a Voice File
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Recording a voice file can be done in two ways, being
1. Direct voice recording microphone / line input from music player and
2. Saving a voice file directly into SD card and rename it accordingly.
Option A : Direct voice recording
MR1300
CD 1001 O
I
1/4” stereo
phone jack Dynamic
microphone
Line output audio source :
CD / PC Output / MP3
RCA jack
Recording using dynamic microphone through
front panel phone jack. Recording using external line audio source with
RCA jack at rear of the unit
To perform this option of recording,
1. Select the approriate type of audio source ; either using dynamic microphone or line audio source
2. Select Menu 3.0 Record and select the sub menu 3.1 ( Also see the section of Setup the Unit - Menu )
3. Press to Start recording and talk through the microphone or start the music source
4. Press Enter to stop the recording
5. In the next sub menu, select the Message number.
6. Exit the sub menu.
The direct recording of voice shall be saved into the SD card through PCM coding. The quality is best for voice and it
is suitable for music. To obtain a high quality music playback, we recommend using the Option B of saving file method,
which is explained in the next section.
Saving Files Directly Into SD Card
page 12 MR1300 MESSAGE RECORDER / PLAYER
MR1300 allows various format of files for playback, such as MP3, WMA and etc. Saving a high quality of audio
format, such as MP3 would produce better sound output,especially for music files.
As currently MR1300 only peform PCM coding for direct recording, we recommend that music file to be directly
stored into the SD card, in order to obtain a reasonable quality of audio output.
Slot for SD Card at the
rear of the unit
A few simple steps to save files into SD Card :
1. Insert a SD card provided into Card Reader which is connected to
your PC via USB port.
2. From source window, drag the audio file to destination window with
SD card. Repeat for other files
3. Rename the transferred files to enable it to be recognised by the
Message Recorder.
Note :
MR1300 only recognise the first 3 digits of the file name, such as M01,
M02 and so forth. Other extensions can be used as reference. Thereby
any file name must be renamed according to the message location.
Message Playback
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MSG 2
Stored voice file can be played by using the front direct switches ( Message 1 to 8 ) or via the remote triggering
ports ( Message 1 to 16 ).
1
2
Front switch activation
To start a playback via the front panel switches,
1. Select the Message Number ( MSG01 to MSG08 )
2. Press the button and the selected will play, with LCD indicates the time running and LED blinking.
To stop playback, press the Stop button.
The rear and front activation for MSG01 to MSG08 are paralled. Currently there are no priority of which message is
activated, with first come first go basis.
Rear port activations
GND
BAS TIMER E/M
Activation via rear port can be from any external device or system providing a voltage free contact.
To activate a message, the relevant port shall be grounded and the type of activation can be either pulse contact or
latch.
For pulse contact ( momentarily ), a close circuit will activate the message, and while the message is being played,
another incoming pulse shall deactivate the announcement.
In cases where a latched contact is provided, the message will be played for as long as the closed contact remained
as such.
Communication Ports
page 14 MR1300 MESSAGE RECORDER / PLAYER
The communication ports available are RS232 and RS485.
RS232 is used for communication with PC for bootloading / firmware upgrades while RS485 shall be used to commu-
nicate with other devices within the system.
Further information on this section shall be available soon.
Technical Specifications
Summary of Features
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2 GB SD card ( Supplied )
8 front direct message playback buttons and 16 remote triggering
MP3 quality of playback with balanced audio output ( with MP3 recorded files )
Recording via dynamic microphone or line audio input
Message assignment to front key or remote triggering port
Playback controls mode ie. Repetitive or Play Once and manual
Audio output setup ie. volume, treble and bass for message playback
Dry contact port upon message triggering for interfacing to other devices
Operating voltage 24V DC
Power consumption 1.2W
Operating temperature 0 to 40 deg
Data communication RS485 at 19.2 kbps
Remote triggering 16 ports via dry contact
Front triggering 8 direct message playback key
Indicators LED at switches, LCD display
Inputs Line input; unbalanced via RCA jack
Microphone input; via front phone jack
Input sensitivity Line (1.2V, 10 K Ohm)
Microphone :(0.775V 600 Ohm)
Input frequency response Line : 80 - 19 KHz
Mic : 180 - 10 KHz
Audio recording sampling rate PCM : 64 kbps
Audio recording Line : via RCA jack
Mic recording : via front balance mic input
Playback format PCM, MP3, WMA, etc
Memory SD Card (Supplied with 2 GB, expandable)
Audio output RCA unbalanced output; 1.2V
XLR balanced; line 1.2V
Playback controls Output level, Playback, Repeat, Stop, Record
S/ N ratio 80 dB
THD + N 0.1 %
Weight (kg) 2.6 kg
Dimension (W x H x D) mm 482 x 44 x 180 mm
Due to continuous product improvement efforts, amperes electronics
reserves the rights to change the above specifications without prior notice.
Periodical updates shall be posted on website.
amperes
By :
AMPERES ELECTRONICS
www.ampereselectronics.com
Made In Malaysia
Feb 2012
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Only Amperes Electronics Service Centres are allowed to make warranty repairs : a list of Amperes Electronics
Service Centres may be asked for by the purchaser or send directly to Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd at 70 Jalan
Industri PBP 3, Tmn Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia or its authorized
master distributor, Amperes Global Marketing. This warranty is not valid if repairs are performed by unauthorized
personnel or service centres.
This warranty covers only repairs and replacement of defective parts ; cost and risks of transportation as well as
removal and installation of the product from the main system are for the account of the purchaser. This warranty
shall not extend to the replacement of the unit.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, neglect, accident of the product as well as using the
product with power supply voltage other than shown on the product, or any other power supply source / adaptor
not recommended by the manufacturer.
This warranty does not cover damages caused by fire, earthquakes, floods. lightning and every cause not
directly related to the unit.
This warranty does not include any indemnity in favor of the purchaser or the dealer for the period out of use of
the unit; moreover the warranty does not cover any damages which may be caused to people and things when
using the product.
This warranty certificate is valid only for the described product, and is not valid if modifications are made on this
certificate or on the identification label applied on the product.
This warranty covers all the material and manufacturing defects and is valid for a period of 12 months from the
date of purchase or for a longer period in countries where this is stated by a national law. In this case, the
extension is valid only in the country where the product is purchased.
Amperes Electronics Sdn Bhd is not obliged to modify previously manufactured products under warranty if the
design changes or improvements are made.
Information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the vendor. AMPERES ELECTRONICS SDN BHD shall not be liable for any loss or
damages whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
It is recommended that all services and repairs on this product be carried out by AMPERES ELECTRONICS
SDN BHD or its authorized service agents.
AMPERES series must only be used for the purpose they were intended by the manufacturer and in conjunction
with this operating manual.
AMPERES ELECTRONICS SDN BHD cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damages caused by
service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel, or by use other than that intended by the
manufacturer.
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