Talking Products SM-MP3-4MB MP3 Sound Chips User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Talking Products
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Talking Products SM-MP3-4MB MP3 Sound Chips User Guide
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing Talking Products Ltd. We hope you enjo using this sound module and we are here for support if you nee any assistance. Please see contact details overieaf.
Please read these instructions carefully and retain for reference.
Battery Power
The Battery Holder requires 3x 1.5V AAA batteries, &\r‘mt included). Alkaline batteries are recommended. Rechargeable NiMH AAA Batteries can also be used. Please note polarity when installing.
Slide the power switch to the OFF position. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the battery door. Insert the batteries according to the polarity. Refit the door and the screw.
Mode Switch
If you are using a Play Button to activate your sound, please slide the Mode Switch to the left position. If you are using a Light Sensor to activate your sound, please slide the Mode Switch to the fight position.
How to download your MP3 sound file
Connect the module to a spare USB port on a computer via the Micro-USB Socket, (USB cable not included). Once the module is recognized by the computer as a ‘Removable Disk’, you will be ablg ) drag and drop MP3 files into the internal memory of the module.
NOTES: Remove any unwanted files from the memory. You can load as many files as you wish, but the total size must not exceed 4MB. We recommend that your MP3 file is MONO, 128kbps, 44.1kHz, 16 Bit. Please also ensure that your file name does not include any symbols, such as – # ” > * + / etc.
When you have finished downloading your sound files, disconnect the module from the computer by disconnecting the USB cable.
How to playback
Slide the power switch to the ON position. Press the PLAY button once to hear your sound. If you have downloaded more than one sound file, each time you press the button one sound will play.
Playback Notes
If you require your sound files to play in a specific order, you must rename the files to 01, 02, 03 etc etc and then download the files onto the module, ohe by one, in that specific order.
Troubleshooting
This module will only play sound files saved in MP3 format. The total size of your file(s) cannot exceed 4MB._Try editing to make your file size smaller. Methods include, i) Reducing playback time, ii) Changing the sound file from Stereo to Mono, or iii) Altering the sample rate. If you require assistance with editing, please contact us and we will try to help.
MP3 files created using iTunes are not compatible.
Use a ‘Data Transfer’ type USB cable to connect the module to your computer. Note some USB cables can not transfer files.
Special note for MAC users. When you delete unwanted sound files from the module please ensure that you also delete the files from your computer’s Recycle Bin. This will ensure the files have been completely removed from the memory.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please DO NOT re-format this module using a MAC computer. This will permanently damage the module and it can not be repaired. If you need to re-format your module please only use a Windows PC using FAT or FAT32.
Safety Information
This product is not suitable for children under 3 years. Do not mmerse this product n water. Do not attempt to dismantle tals product in any way. Use only new batteries of the stated size and type. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. To avoid risk of explosion, do not heat or dispose of batteries in a fire.
Talking Products Ltd Unit C8 The Premier Centre i Abbey Park Industrial Estate
pTaIL(II’IS Romsey, Hampshire roducts S051 9DG, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1794 278327
Email: [email protected]
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Product Code: SM2-MP3-4MB
User Guide: V1.2