COSVOX COS-BNE-02 Cosplay Sound Effects Module and Sound Glove Palm Module Bundle User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- COSVOX
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COSVOX Cosplay Sound Module with Palm Module
Product Code: COS-BNE-02
User Guide V1.0
COS-BNE-02 Cosplay Sound Effects Module and Sound Glove Palm Module
Bundle
Thank you for choosing Talking Products Ltd. We hope you enjoy using this MP3 sound module and we are here for support if you need any assistance. Please see contact details overleaf. Please read these instructions carefully and retain for reference.
Battery Power
The Battery Holder requires 3x 1.5V AAA batteries, (not included). Alkaline
batteries are recommended.
Rechargeable NiMH AAA Batteries can also be used.
Slide the power switch to the OFF position and insert the batteries according
to the polarity, (see diagram).
The plug from the Battery Holder must be plugged into the Power Socket, ‘BAT’,
(see diagram).
Note: The Operating Voltage range of this module is 4.5 to 6 Volts.
This voltage range provides the option to use alterative Battery Holders, such
as 4x 1.5V AA batteries or 4x 1.5V D Cell batteries.
Alternative Power Supplies
The USB socket can also be used to supply to the module. Disconnect the
Battery Holder and choose another power source such as a USB Power Bank or an
AC Mains Power Adapter. Max input 6 Volts.
How to download your MP3 sound file(s)
Connect the module to a spare USB port on a computer via the USB Socket, (USB
cable not included). Once the module is recognised by the computer as a
‘Removable Disk’, you will be able to drag and drop MP3 files into the
internal memory of the module.
There are four folders in the memory, named ButtonS1, ButtonS2, ButtonS3 and ButtonS4. These folders relate to the Play Buttons on the module. MP3 files in the folder named ‘ButtonS1’ will be activated by the
Play Button that is plugged into the socket marked ‘S1’, and MP3 files in the
folder named ‘ButtonS2’ will be activated by the Play Button that is plugged
into the socket marked ‘S2’, etc etc.
Notes: Remove any unwanted files from the memory. You may load as many
files as you wish into each folder, but the total size of all folders must not
exceed 8MB. We recommend that your MP3 files are 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.
Play Buttons
There are four Play Buttons included in the pack. Plug one button into each of the sockets marked ‘S1, S2, S3 and S4’ as required.
Speaker
The phono plug from the Speaker must be plugged into the Speaker Socket marked
‘SPK’.
Note: Alternative speakers can be connected to the module using the ‘SPK’
socket. The module can also be connected to an AUX socket on any external
speaker to achieve a louder playback volume. The cable length could also be
extended by using a 3.5mm Phono Extension Cable, (bought separately).
Volume Control
Slide the Volume Control Switch left or right to adjust the sound volume to
your required level.
Optional LED Lights
Sockets marked L1, L2, L3 and L4 can be used to add LED Lights to your module if required. An LED Light set can be purchased separately from our website, www.Talking Products.com, or please call Customer Services for assistance.
Sockets marked P1, P2, P3 and P4 are used to turn the LED Lights ON and OFF. The ON/OFF Buttons are included in the LED Light set.
How to playback sounds
Slide the power switch on the Battery Holder to the ON position. Press one of
the Play Buttons once to hear a sound. If you wish to stop the playback at any
time, press the button again. If you have downloaded more than one sound file
in a folder, each time you press the button one sound will play.
Note: Your sounds will playback in a numerical or alphabetical sequence
based on the file names. Sounds will not play randomly.
Troubleshooting
a) This module will only play sound files saved in MP3 format. The total size
of your file(s) cannot exceed 8MB. Try editing to make your file size smaller.
Methods include, i) Reducing playback time, ii) Changing the sound file from
Stereo to Mono, or i) Altering the sample rate. If you require assistance with
editing, please contact us and we will try to help.
b) Adjust the Volume Control switch to improve sound quality. MP3 file volume
levels can also be adjusted when editing.
c) Please note MP3 files created using iTunes are not compatible.
d) Use a ‘Data Transfer’ type USB cable to connect the module to your
computer. Note some USB cables cannot transfer files.
e) 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 cannot be repaired. If you need to re-format your module, please only use a Windows PC using FAT or FAT32.
Mounting Holes
The two Mounting Holes can be used to fix or hold the module in position
for your craft or model.
Example: Screw or Cable Tie.
Components
Bundle Contents:
- MP3 Sound Chip Module, 8MB Memory
- 4x Sound Play Buttons
- Speaker Module
- AAA Battery Box, (Batteries not included)
- Palm Module Housing, 55x20x7mm, (3x Sound Play Buttons that fit into your palm)
- 1x Spare Play Button, 12x12mm Square, Wire Length 150mm, (optional use for sound module)
- Black Velcro Hook and Loop Strap, (Adjustable for your hand size)
- Black Double Sided Wrist Pocket, (Stretch fabric, One size fits all).
- User Guide
Palm Module
When preparing the sounds you wish to play, please refer to the instructions for the Sound Module. The wires from the Palm Module must be plugged into the sockets marked S1, S2 and S3. The three buttons on the Palm module will activate the sounds stored on the memory inside the sound module. Please note which wires plug into which socket, so you can organise which sounds are played when each button is pressed.
The Wrist Pocket is made from stretch fabric, one size fits all. There are two stretch pouches, one on the front and one on the rear. The Sound Module, Battery Pack and Speaker Module can be stored in either of these pouches. There are holes in the Wrist Pocket that allow you to feed cables through. Please note that there are also two hidden holes inside that allow you to feed wires between the front and rear pouches.
The hole at the rear of the Wrist Pocket will allow you to feed wires from the Sound Module out to a Power Bank or Sound Amplifier that you may have stored in a different area of your costume.
Please note that if you do prefer to use a Power Bank and a Sound Amplifier, you will not need to connect and store the Battery Box and Speaker Module that is supplied with the pack. This will reduce the amount of bulk in the Wrist Pocket.
Specification
- Built-in flash memory: 8MB (8 Mega Bytes)
- Sound File Format: MP3 only, (WAV and MP4 not compatible)
- Module Size: 50x50x10mm
- Speaker Box size: 50x50x10mm, Wire Length 150mm
- Battery Box size: 35x63x15mm, Wire Length 150mm
- Metal Speaker: 40mm Diameter, 8 Ohm, 1W
- Sound Output Socket: 3.5mm Phono
- 4x Play Buttons, 12x12mm Square, Wire Length 150mm
- 4 Coloured LED Lights, (1x Blue, 1x Red, 1x Green and 1x Yellow), Wire Length 150mm
- 4x ON-OFF Buttons for LED lights, 12x12mm Square, Wire Length 150mm
- Volume Control Slide Switch
- Working current: 40mA
- USB-C socket: MP3 sound file transfer and power input
- USB-C socket can be connected to a 5V USB Mains Adapter or Power Bank
- Operating voltage range: 3.3V to 6V
- Mounting Holes: 4mm Diameter
- Power socket for Battery Box: 3x AAA Batteries (not included)
- 4x Micro Sockets for Play Buttons
- 4x Micro Sockets for LED connections, (LED’s bought separately)
- 4x Micro Sockets for LED power ON/OFF buttons, (Buttons bought separately)
- Recommended MP3 file format: 128kbps, 44.1kHz, 16 Bit, MONO
- MP3 files with the above specification will provide approx 8 minutes of playback time
- If you are able to reduce the sample rate of your MP3 file to 64kbps then 16 minutes of playback can be achieved, (please call us for editing support if required)
- Battery Life: This will depend on the mAh rating of the batteries that you install. As an example, based on batteries with a capacity of 1,000 mAh, a 5 second message will playback 7,200 times. We always recommend that you use high quality branded alkaline batteries.
Safety Information
This product is not suitable for children under 3 years. Do not immerse this
product in water.
Do not attempt to dismantle this 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.
Product Code: COS-BNE-02
Talking Products Ltd
Unit C8 The Premier Centre
Abbey Park Ind. Estate
Romsey, SO51 9DG, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1794 278327
Email: sales@TalkingProducts.com
Website: www.TalkingProducts.com
European Authorised Representative, (EAR):
Iguana-Q ApS
Vesterbrogade 74
1620 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Email: info@iguanaq.com
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References
- products.com
- European Authorized Representative in the UK | Iguana-Q
- Talking Products - Deliver your message with the power of sound – Talking Products Ltd