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USER GUIDE 

 

 

 

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SMARTSOUND - MOTION ACTIVATED AUDIO PLAYER

 

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Buttons & Description 

 

 

No. 

Name 

Function 

Indicator Light 

1. If motion is detected, light turns on and stays on for duration of playback 
2. Light will also flash when transferring audio to unit 

Audio Interface 

3.5mm audio output interface for connecting to external speakers 

USB Port 

The USB port is used for connecting the AC power supply and recharging the 
internal batteries. 

This port is not used for data-transfer, only for supplying 

power and recharging.

  

MicroSD Slot 

Insert microSD card here, used to transfer files to memory or to play directly from 
microSD card 

A Button 

Dual Function:  

Used to transverse audio (“Previous file”) 
Used to select playback mode (see later section) 

B Button 

Dual Function:  

Used to transverse audio (“Next file”) 
Used to select playback mode (see later section) 

Sensor Unit 

Used for detecting motion 

Power Switch 

Turns unit on or off 

Volume Button 

Adjusts volume of built-in speakers 

 

Installation Instructions 

This unit is designed for indoor use only. External use will result in moisture damaging internals 
of the device and void the warranty. For best performance and to avoid false triggers, do not 
install in areas that have direct sunlight, areas with large temperature variation, or near air 
conditioners and heaters.  The induction window (area where motion can be detected) is as 
illustrated below: 

Summary of Contents for SmartSound

Page 1: ...acy completeness or suitability for any purpose of such information and therefore we disclaim to the maximum extent permitted by law liability for any error loss injury or other consequence which may arise from use in any manner of information contained in this publication This device is not for use in critical or life support systems where a malfunction or failure may result in significant cost o...

Page 2: ...USER GUIDE www SierraTeck com SMARTSOUND MOTION ACTIVATED AUDIO PLAYER info SierraTeck com 2 REVISION LOG 10 28 2016 Publication Created 12 19 2016 Minor updates ...

Page 3: ...le of Contents Introduction 4 Package Contents 4 Required Tools 5 Features Specifications 5 Buttons Description 6 Installation Instructions 6 Adding Audio 8 Mode Selection 9 Powering the Unit 10 Example Applications 10 Frequently Asked Questions 11 A Note about MP3 12 Customer support Warranty 12 ...

Page 4: ...r night as it does not rely on light The unit can be powered using the power supply provided or using the internal rechargeable batteries To get the most out of your device please read through this manual Package Contents Each package is shipped with the following items 1 1x SmartSound unit motion activated audio player device 2 1x 128MB microSD card 2A with card adapter 2B 3 1x USB power supply c...

Page 5: ...cell phone Some cell phones will leave hidden files on the SD card which may impact playback if not deleted Features Specifications Customizable Full control over what sounds are played Wide Angle Sensor 120 view Long Detection Range 16 feet 5 meters Adjustable field of view Sensor can be rotated by 60 to the left or right Ball Mount Allows you to quickly and easily adjust orientation of entire un...

Page 6: ...es to memory or to play directly from microSD card 5 A Button Dual Function Used to transverse audio Previous file Used to select playback mode see later section 6 B Button Dual Function Used to transverse audio Next file Used to select playback mode see later section 7 Sensor Unit Used for detecting motion 8 Power Switch Turns unit on or off 9 Volume Button Adjusts volume of built in speakers Ins...

Page 7: ...d into wall and attach unit by the bottom 2 screw holes OR Using ball mount Screw part 5A into wall using 2 screws provided Insert part 5B into bottom 2 screw holes at back of unit o Pongs should be pointing up when inserted and pushed up firmly into place Firmly push unit into part 5A attached to wall until the ball snaps into socket To detach from wall pull unit firmly to detach part 5A from par...

Page 8: ...unit To transfer audio to internal memory 1 Turn device off with microSD card inserted 2 Press the A button 3 Turn device on and keep holding the A button for 6 seconds and then release Indictor light will flash to indicate that a data transfer is in progress 4 Once flashing stops you can remove the microSD card TIP If microSD card is left in device audio playback will be from card not internal me...

Page 9: ...For example if you have files called 001 mp3 002 mp3 and 003 mp3 and you copy those files to the microSD card in this sequence 002 mp3 then 003 mp3 then 001 mp3 then playback under mode 2 will be in that same sequence If you have many files and would like to playback in a particular sequence without copying one file at a time see the Frequency Asked Questions section Once motion is detected and au...

Page 10: ...vity in the room how often unit triggers o Duration of audio files o Volume setting selected When using battery power the unit will go into low power mode when no motion is detected to save power It will automatically wake up when motion is detected There is a delay of 1s between detection and sound playback if using internal memory or 2 seconds if using the microSD card Example Applications This ...

Page 11: ...MAC the unit is not playing back audio Some systems write hidden files to the memory card Delete all non MP3 files including hidden files Q Can this product play WAV audio If not what is the solution This product only supports MP3 audio but there are plenty of free WAV to MP3 converts available online Q During use playback gets interrupted then continues to play and this repeats This is caused by ...

Page 12: ... With all files still selected right click on the very first file and drag and drop to your memory card A Note about MP3 MP3 is a popular format for sound files and supports different bitrates As with all MP3 files and devices the playback time is dictated by the bitrate of your audio files Recording programs often give you the option of selecting which bit rate to use A recording with a higher bi...

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