Gilderfluke & Co.

• 205 South Flower Street • Burbank, California 91502 • 818/840-9484 • 800/776-5972 • fax 818/840-9485

Sd-25 Configuration & Installation

Before the Sd-25 can be used, you will need to load your SoundFiles onto a MMC/Sd flash card, attach a power
supply, speakers, and (optionally) a switch to start the Sd-25. Selecting the operating mode will tell the Sd-25 how you
would like your SoundFiles to be played.

MMC/Sd Card: and sixteen bit are supported. If a file does not play,
Any 3.3 volt Multi Media Card (MMC) or Secure it is most often caused by a large (more than 2
Digital (Sd) flash memory card MBytes) ʻid3ʼ tag at its front. These typically
can be used with the Sd-25. hold the album cover artwork for files down-
Power Supply Optional Line loaded from iTunes and similar sources.
Starting with version 1.16 of 12 to 24 vdc Level Source
the Sd-25 firmware, Sd HC Since a Sd-25 canʼt use album artwork, it
cards are also supported. simply takes up additional storage space,
These will be available with delays the time it takes a SoundFile
capacities up to 2048 12–24 vdc Level Line In Line In Level Level to start playing, and (in the worst
Power Mixer Mixer Sd- case), will keep a SoundFile from
GBytes. As of this writing, Sd Left Right Right
cards are available in sizes playing at all. Most audio programs

Sd-25
Level
up to eight GBytes. These Sd- (including iTunes) have an option to
hold about 2000 typical Mp3 Left delete ʻid3ʼ tags.
songs for about four days of
continuous audio playback.
Audio Repeater Speaker Outputs:
The Sd-25 supports up to
Gilderfluke & Company
255 SoundFiles in most op-
Burbank, California The Sd-25ʼs amplifier is a ʻClass-Dʼ
design. Its efficiency is near 90%. If
Speakers Power
Running
Status

erating modes. Some modes Trigger you feed 50 Watts of 24 vdc into the
(4! to 8!) 12–24
Inputs
support up to 32,767 Sound- Left Right vdc Sd-25ʼs amplifier, you will get al-
Files. A B
most 50 Watts into your speakers.
The flash card should be ʻLinearʼ amplifiers have only about
formatted ʻFATʼ or ʻFAT32ʼ (it 20% efficiency. Fully 80% of
will probably come that the power you put into
Switch 'B'
way). The order in which them goes into the
the SoundFiles are placed heatsink as waste heat. A
onto the card is the order 50 Watt linear amplifier
in which the Sd-25 will would only feed 10 Watts of
play them. You can load power into your speakers,
Switch 'A' and 40 Watts into the
Mp3 and .wav files onto
the card using a flash card heatsink. This makes the
writer attached to a PC or Sd-25ʼs amplifier roughly
Mac. equivalent to what would be
a 200 Watt linear amplifier!
For the Sd-25s to recog-
nize a SoundFile, its FileName must start with an If you are going to run your speakers at high SPLs,
alphanumeric character, and it must have the exten- you will need to select speakers that can handle at
sion of either ʻ.wavʼ or ʻ.Mp3ʼ. If a SoundFile meets least a 125 to 150 Watts or more of continuous
these criteria, the Sd-25 will attempt to play it. If the power. Speakers smaller than this may clip or be
Sd-25 canʼt play a SoundFile for any reason, it will damaged if run at too high an output power level
give up after about three seconds. from the Sd-25.
The Sd-25 will play just about all Mp3 or .wav file The amplifier outputs from the Sd-25 can be used
formats. Mp3 bit rates up through 320 Kb/second with speakers of four to eight ohms impedance. As
are supported. .wav files of up to 48 Kbytes/second with any amplifier, you can series/parallel a number

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of speakers, so long as the impedance remains switch. This can be a pushbutton, motion Sd-25
Sd-10
within limits. detector, IR beam, step mat, a digital sig- Inputs

If your speaker seems to clip out at an unusually low nal from a control system, or anything A B

level, it may be that the speaker protection circuitry else that will give you a ʻpowered switch
inside the crossover is confused by the digital output closureʼ. The trigger inputs are non-
of the Sd-25ʼs amplifier. If this is the case, we have polarized (they donʼt care which terminal
a small filter module available that can smooth the is positive or negative) and opto-isolated.
signal the speaker receives. You must feed a DC voltage into them.
Just touching a pair of leads from a nine
The Sd-25ʼs amplifier is well protected from short 01 23
volt transistor radio battery is a good test Outputs Outputs
circuits and overheating. You can stick a screwdriver
of the inputs. As shown at the middle of Record Go Data
right across the speaker terminals, and the Sd-25ʻs
the last page, you can ʻborrowʼ some of
amplifier will go back to work an instant after a fault
the power that is running the Sd-25 using Br-MiniBrick4 Gilderfluke & Co.
is removed. If the speaker impedance is too low and
the adjacent screw terminals, or use a Burbank, California

you are running at a high volume level, the amplifier Trigger

separate isolated supply (as shown at 9-24
may start to cut out. If you hear this, check the vdc
left). The power supply is shown as a bat-
power supply voltage. If the input voltage is drop-
tery, but can be any power supply from 9
ping, you might simply be drawing too much power Triggering from a
to 24 vdc. Control System
for the power supply and a larger supply may fix
your problem. If the power supply is OK, and you Not surprisingly, all Gilderfluke & Co. control sys-
canʼt increase the speaker impedance, then you tems are easy to attach to a Sd-25. A Br-
might simply be asking too much of the Sd-25ʼs miniBrick4 is shown, but all of our systems are
amplifier, and need to turn down the volume a tad. wired in exactly the same way. The common posi-
tive is run to one side of both Sd-25 inputs, and the
If you wish to comply with FCC and CE standards
control system outputs are wired right to the Sd-25
for radio frequency emissions, you should use
inputs.
shielded speaker wires with the Sd-25. The shield Running Inputs
should be attached to the power supply ʻnegativeʼ Status A B The ʻInputʼ LEDs that are next to
terminal, which is immediately adjacent to the the two Sd-25 inputs will light when
speaker terminals. This will not affect the sound each input is active.
quality from the Sd-25, but will make the FCC and Switch ‘b’

CE folks happy. Shielded speaker lines were used Left

Power Supply:
during all CE/FCC certification testing. The Sd-25 will run on any
Battery voltage from 12 through
Bridged Amplifier: If you need a mono output with Switch ‘a’
24 vdc. Whatever voltage
more ʻoomphʼ, the amplifier in the Sd-25 can be
you use will also be used
ʻbridgedʼ. Bridging will only have an effect with lower
to run the amplifier. If you
impedance speakers You wonʼt hear a bit of differ- External power for Switches & Status
arenʼt using the amplifier,
ence if you are using an 8 ohm speaker. The only
the Sd-25 will run on less than 50 ma. Size your
audio which is amplified comes from the ʻleftʼ
power supply so it will provide enough current for
sources (mixer and repeater). The wiring to ʻbridgeʼ
the volume you are planning to run at. The amplifier
the amplifier is a little different than on a
will put out more power at 24 volts than it can at a
linear amplifier. The speaker is wired in
Speakers Power lower voltage. If using all 50 Watts of the amplifier
parallel
Left Right 9-24 vdc to both speaker outputs, and the
power, you will need to use a 24 volt supply rated at
jumper inside the Sd-25 is moved to the
least 60 Watts. If you hear clipping, the speakers or
ʻbridgedʼ position. Wiring the speak-
power supply may be undersized for your applica-
ers for a ʻbridgedʼ output without
tion.
moving this jumper can damage the
Sd-25ʼs amplifier. The power supply can be attached through the 2.1
mm power jack, or the screw terminals. Power Sup-
ʻBridgedʼ Trigger Inputs: ply voltages higher than 24 vdc can damage the
Speaker
Connections The trigger inputs can be used with any amplifier on the Sd-25.

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Volume Controls: the line level outputs, just run a pair of RCA cables
A pair of small trimpots on the Sd-25 are used to set to your amplifier (or amplified speakers), just as you
the maximum audio output level from the MMC/Sd would if you were connecting a CD player. The line
card. The operating modes which ramp the audio up level outputs are robust enough to drive head-
and down can never exceed the level set by these phones and small speakers directly.
pots. Modulation LEDs:
An additional pair of pots is used to set the levels for The two ʻmodulationʼ LEDs, which are located in
the ʻmixerʼ inputs. front of the speaker screw terminals, blink to show
With the case top on or off, you can adjust these audio being reproduced. They pick up the audio sig-
pots using a small ʻtrimmerʼ screwdriver. nal coming from the repeater before the two volume
control pots, so they are not affected by adjusting
These trimpots are smaller than you. Do not use a
big screwdriver on them. Do not apply too much these pots or by the auxiliary ʻmixer inputs. Reduc-
force. They will break! ing the audio level through one of the ʻrampingʼ
functions will reduce the intensity of these LEDs.
Audio at too low a level will cause these LEDs to
Mixer Inputs:
completely extinguish. Normalize your audio before
Two line level ʻmixerʼ inputs are available on version
loading it on the Sd-25 so that it is near 100%
1.6 and later Sd-25s. A line level audio signal from a
modulation.
Sd-10 audio repeater, pre-amplified microphone or
any other line-level audio source can be plugged Sometimes additional safety system assurance
into these two RCA jacks. Two trimpots can be used above and beyond monitoring the ʻStatusʼ output is
to adjust the levels of the mixer inputs. needed to confirm that the Sd-25 is actually playing.
An external solid state relay or optoisolator can be
attached in place of these LEDs. The safety system
can then monitor this to confirm that an audio signal
is indeed being generated. Contact Gilderfluke &
Company for more information on this sort of appli-
cation.

Status Output:
A single uncommitted optoisolator output is available
for remote monitoring of the Sd-25. It is ʻonʼ only
while the Sd-25 is playing a triggered or ʻforegroundʼ
SoundFile. It can be used to control ducking mixers,
In this example, a preamplified microphone is fed relays, or whatever you need.
into the mixer inputs of the Sd-25. The ʻPush to Talkʼ To turn on a light, motor, or other electrical device
button on the microphone is fed into the ʻbʼ input of while a triggered or foreground SoundFile is playing,
the Sd-25. The Sd-25 is configured to ʻduckʼ the just wire a solid state relay to the status output.
audio from MMC/Sd card to a lower level when it Then wire the light, motor, or whatever you are con-
sees a closure on the ʻbʼ input. When the micro- trolling to this relay. This can be used in a museum,
phone button is pressed, the Sd-25 ramps the pre- trade show, Point Of Sale (POS) and other applica-
recorded audio down to a lower level, and the mi- tions.
crophone is used to make an announcement. When In applications where a background audio SoundFile
the button is released, the prerecorded audio ramps that doesnʼt stop when a foreground SoundFile is
back up to the normal playback level. playing, the BGM SoundFile can be played from a
Sd-25s earlier than hardware version 1.5 features Sd-10 which feeds its audio into the ʻmixerʼ inputs of
line level outputs instead of mixer inputs. If you need the Sd-25.
line level outputs, these are available as a no-cost
factory option when you order a new Sd-25. To use

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a high rate of speed. The faster the flicker, the

higher your SoundFileʼs bit rate.

When the Sd-25 plays a triggered SoundFile or a

timed announcement (using modes 16, 17 or Store-
Caster mode) the status output will go active. This is
wired into an input on the Sd-10 which has been
configured to duck, or fully mute its audio output. In
this way, the Sd-10 will duck (or mute) the BGM
SoundFile (without stopping it) while the foreground
SoundFile plays.
ʻBackgroundʼ looping SoundFiles, like those in
modes 16 and 17 will not turn on the ʻStatusʼ output.
When in these modes, the ʻStatusʼ output will only
be turned on when a triggered SoundFile is playing.
In StoreCaster mode, the ʻStatusʼ output will only be
turned on when playing SoundFile #1.
In a safety related application, such as a fire or
emergency annunciator system, the safety system
can monitor this output to confirm the Sd-25 is re-
ceiving commands and playing SoundFiles. For ab-
solute surety, you can monitor that this output goes
active when a SoundFile is triggered, and goes inac-
tive at the end of the SoundFile.

Status Output LED:

The LED which is next to the ʻStatusʼ output does
not reflect the current state of that output. Instead, it
flashes to show accesses to the MMC/Sd flash card
by the Sd-25.
This LED will flicker when a Sd-25 boots, as it
counts each SoundFile on the card 1. When not play-
ing, it will be very dim. While playing, it will flicker at

1The speed at which the Sd-25 counts the SoundFiles is perhaps the best indication of how ‘fast’ a SD flash card is. Fast cards will count up to ten SoundFiles
each second. Slower cards may only count one SoundFile per second.

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Sd-25 Configuration
The Sd-25 is configured using a ten position DipSwitch. The cover of the Sd-25 must be snapped off to
reach this DipSwitch. A ball point pen or any other pointy object can be used to flip the switches once the cover
has been removed. Do not use a knife or other sharp object, as it might damage the switch.
Mode Trig- DipSwitches
Mode Name Input ʻAʼ Input ʻBʼ Options
# gers 1 thru 5
0 Ramps to -3dB off/off/off/off/off 1,8,10
1 Ramps to -6dB on/off/off/off/off 1,8,10
2 Ramps to -9dB off/on/off/off/off 1,8,10
3 Ramps to -12dB on/on/off/off/off 1,8,10
Looping SoundFiles with Mutes 0 Ramps to Muted
4 Ramps to -18dB off//off/on/off/off 1,8,10
5 Ramps to -24dB on/off/on/off/off 1,8,10
6 Ramps to -33dB off/on/on/off/off 1,8,10
7 Ramps to -48dB on/on/on/off/off 1,8,10
Fast access to 1st SoundFile 8 2 Play All SoundFiles off/off/off/on/off 2,6,7,8,9,10
Play 1st SoundFile only
Exclusive access to 1st SoundFile 9 2 Play 2nd thru Last on/off/off/on/off 2,6,7,8,9,10
Two Triggers and One Reshuffle A 2 Play All SoundFiles off/on/off/on/off 2,6,7,8,9,10
Two Triggers with Exclusive access to 1st Reshuffle & Play 1st SoundFile
B 2 Play 2nd thru Last on/on/off/on/off 2,6,7,8,9,10
SoundFile/Reshuffle
Single trigger with Reshuffle C 1 Play All SoundFiles Reshuffle off/off/on/on/off 2,6,7,8,9,10
d Ramps to -6dB on/off/on/on/off 1, 8, 9, 10
E Ramps to -12dB off/on/on/on/off 1, 8, 9, 10
Single trigger with Mute 1 Play All SoundFiles
F Ramps to -24dB on/on/on/on/off 1, 8, 9, 10
10 Ramps to Muted off/off/off/off/on 1, 8, 9, 10
Short = Reshuffle
11 on/off/off/off/on 1, 8, 9, 10
Long = Ramps to -6dB
Single trigger, Mute or Reshuffle Short = Reshuffle
12 off/on/off/off/on 1, 8, 9, 10
Long = Ramps to -12dB
1 Play All SoundFiles
Short Pulses on ‘B’ Reshuffle SoundFiles, Long Short = Reshuffle
13 on/on/off/off/on 1, 8, 9, 10
pulses on ‘B’ ramp audio levels. Long = Ramps to -24dB
Short = Reshuffle
14 off/off/on/off/on 1, 8, 9, 10
Long = Ramps to Mute
Two Playlists 15 2 Play 1st Half SoundFiles on/off/on/off/on 2,6,7,8,9,10
Two Playlists, First SoundFile Loops between 1st Half SoundFiles Play 2nd Half SoundFiles
16 2 off/on/on/off/on 2,6,7,8,9,10
Triggered SoundFiles (except First SoundFile)
Two Playlists, Last SoundFile Loops between 2nd Half SoundFiles
17 2 Play 1st Half SoundFiles on/on/on/off/on 2,6,7,8,9,10
Triggered SoundFiles (except Last SoundFIle)
Two Triggers, SoundFiles 3 thru Last Loop be-
18 2 Plays 1st SoundFile Plays 2nd SoundFile off/off/off/on/on 2,6,7,8,9,10
tween Triggered SoundsFiles
Store Caster/Safety Messages/Music On Hold 19 0 on/off/off/on/on 1, 8, 10
IR Normal Mode 1A 0 Mutes All Audio Ramps to -24dB off/on/off/on/on 1, 8, 9, 10
IR Odd Mode 1B 0 on/on/off/on/on 1, 8, 9, 10
Doug’s Doorbell Mode (v1.16+ only) 1C 1 Plays All SoundFiles Reshuffle off/off/on/on/on 2,6,7,8,10
Short = Reshuffle
Short = Reshuffle
Long = Fade Out then Play 2nd
Long = Fade Out then Play 1st
Two Playlists, Last SoundFile Loops between Half of all SoundFiles
1d 2 Half of all SoundFiles on/off/on/on/on 3, 8, 9, 10
Triggered SoundFiles (except Last SoundFIle)
Both A & B = Fade Out to level
Both A & B = Fade Out to level
set by Option #3
set by Option #3
Short = Reshuffle Short = Reshuffle
Long = Fade Out then Plays 1st Long = Fade Out then Plays 2nd
Two Triggers, SoundFiles 3 thru Last Loop be-
1E 2 SoundFile SoundFile off/on/on/on/on 3, 8, 9, 10
tween Triggered SoundsFiles
Both A & B = Fade Out to level Both A & B = Fade Out to level
set by Option #3 set by Option #3
Reserved 1F tbd tbd tbd on/on/on/on/on tbd

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Options:
Option
Option Name What it Does Switches Used to Select Options
Number
Immediate Ramping Speed DipSw. #6 = Off DipSw. #7 = Off
Fast Ramping Speed DipSw. #6 = On DipSw. #7 = Off
Option #1 Audio Ramping Speeds
Medium Ramping Speed DipSw. #6 = Off DipSw. #7 = On
Slow Ramping Speed DipSw. #6 = On DipSw. #7 = On

Audio Mute Levels (Fades Ramps to Muted DipSw. #6 = Off DipSw. #7 = Off
Option #3
background SoundFiles(s) to Ramps to -33dB DipSw. #6 = On DipSw. #7 = Off
(Modes 1d and this level before starting fore- Ramps to -18dB DipSw. #6 = Off DipSw. #7 = On
1E only) ground SoundFiles) Ramps to -9dB DipSw. #6 = On DipSw. #7 = On

Option #2 Loop selected SoundFiles on sustained inputs DipSw. #6 = Off DipSw. #7 = Off
Option #6 SoundFiles do not Loop on sustained inputs (v1.16+ only) DipSw. #6 = On DipSw. #7 = Off or On
Option #7 Loop ALL selected SoundFiles on sustained inputs (v1.16+) DipSw. #6 = Off DipSw. #7 = On

Option #8 DipSw. #8 = Off: SoundFiles played sequentially DipSw. #8 = On: Selected SoundFiles played randomly
Option #9 DipSw. #9 = Off: Triggered SoundFiles steppable DipSw. #9 = On: Triggered SoundFiles Unsteppable
Option #10 DipSw. #10 = Off: Amplifier enabled only while playing DipSw. #10 = On: Amplifier always Enabled

Mode 0 / off/off/off/off/off
Operating Modes: Loops with Mutes. Fade to -3dB on ʻbʼ
The first five DipSwitches are used to set the mode Mode 1 / on/off/off/off/off
of operation for the Sd-25. The remaining five Loops with Mutes. Fade to -6dB on ʻbʼ
DipSwitches set the ʻoptionsʼ. The ʻonʼ/ʼoffʼ after
each ʻmodeʼ shows which of the first five Mode 2 / off/on/off/off/off
DipSwitches need to be turned ʻonʼ or ʻoffʼ to select Loops with Mutes. Fade to -9dB on ʻbʼ
that mode. As an example; to select ʻmode Bʼ, you Mode 3 / on/on/off/off/off
would turn ʻonʼ switches one, two and four. Switches Loops with Mutes. Fade to -12dB on ʻbʼ
three and five would be turned ʻoffʼ.
Sometimes when the operating mode is switched, Mode 4 / off/off/on/off/off
you may need to cycle power to the Sd-25 to assure Loops with Mutes. Fade to -18dB on ʻbʼ
it operates as expected. Mode 5 / on/off/on/off/off
Loops with Mutes. Fade to -24dB on ʻbʼ
If you need your SoundFiles(s) to just loop:
use mode 0. Mode 6 / off/on/on/off/off
DipSwitches one though five = off/off/off/off/off Loops with Mutes. Fade to -33dB on ʻbʼ
Mode 7 / on/on/on/off/off
Loops with Mutes. Fade to -48dB on ʻbʼ
Loop all the SoundFiles on the Sd-25, starting at
PowerUp. Input ʻaʼ will ramp the audio to a fully
muted level when activated. The ʻbʼ input ramps the
audio to a ʻhalf mutedʼ (lower) volume. The only dif-
ference among these eight modes is the ʻmutedʼ
If you need to trigger one or more Sound-
volume level the ʻbʼ input selects. These modes will
Files(s): use mode C.
support up to 32,767 SoundFiles.
DipSwitches one though five = off/off/on/on/off
Options:
Option #1: DipSwitches #6 and #7 are used to se-

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lect the speed at which the audio ramps in/out. SoundFile

Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on, Like Mode 8, except the B input plays SoundFiles 2
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than through ?? instead of ʻAllʼ the SoundFiles. This
sequentially. If less than 255 SoundFiles are loaded mode is used when you need a method of triggering
on the Sd-25, then the randomizer checks off each an emergency or other ʻspecialʼ announcement.
SoundFile as it is played. It will not play the same Options:
SoundFile a second time until it has played all the
Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
other SoundFile files. If more than 255 SoundFiles
loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm-
are loaded on to the Sd-25, then the SoundFiles are
ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or
played randomly. It does not check to see whether
DipSwitch #7 are on.
the same SoundFile has been played recently.
Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16
or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once
(no looping).
Mode 8 / off/off/off/on/off Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16
Two triggers, with fast access to first SoundFile
or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop SoundFile #1 as
Input ʻaʼ plays the first SoundFile ONLY, Input ʻbʼ long as the input stays active, and input ʻbʼ will loop
plays ALL of the SoundFiles on the Sd-25 (Sound- through SoundFiles 2 through ?? as long as the in-
Files 1 through ??). This mode is used when you put stays active.
want to use the ʻbʼ input to trigger all of the Sound-
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
Files, but occasionally want to play the first Sound-
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
File an extra time.
sequentially.
Options:
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on,
Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig-
loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm- nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile
ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or has completed.
DipSwitch #7 are on.
Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16
or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once
(no looping). Mode A / off/on/off/on/off
Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16 Trigger+reshuffle and a second trigger
or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop SoundFile #1 as Similar to Mode 8, except that input ʻaʼ plays the first
long as the input stays active, and input ʻbʼ will loop SoundFile ONLY and also ʻreshufflesʼ the ʻPlayListʼ
through ALL of the SoundFiles on the Sd-25 triggered by the ʻbʼ input. Input ʻbʼ plays ALL of the
(SoundFiles 1 through ??) as long as the input stays SoundFiles on the Sd-25 (SoundFiles 1 through ??).
active. Options:
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on, Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm-
sequentially. ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on, DipSwitch #7 are on.
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig- Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once
has completed. (no looping).
Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16
or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop SoundFile #1 as
long as the input stays active, and input ʻbʼ will loop
Mode 9 / on/off/off/on/off through ALL of the SoundFiles on the Sd-25
Two triggers, with fast and exclusive access to first

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(SoundFiles 1 through ??) as long as the input stays Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16
active. or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on, (no looping).
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16
sequentially. or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop through Sound-
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on, Files 1 through ?? as long as the input stays active.
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig- Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
has completed. sequentially.
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on,
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig-
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile
Mode B / on/on/off/on/off has completed.
Like Mode A, except the ʻbʼ input plays SoundFiles 2
through ?? instead of ʻAllʼ the SoundFiles.
Options:
Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will Mode D / on/off/on/on/off
loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm- Single trigger with mute on ʻaʼ
ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or Fade to -6dB on ʻbʼ
DipSwitch #7 are on. Mode E / off/on/on/on/off
Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16 Single trigger with mute on ʻaʼ
or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once Fade to -12dB on ʻbʼ
(no looping).
Mode F / on/on/on/on/off
Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16 Single trigger with mute on ʻaʼ
or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop SoundFile #1 as Fade to -24dB on ʻbʼ
long as the input stays active, and input ʻbʼ will loop
through SoundFiles 2 through ?? as long as the in- Mode 10 / off/off/off/off/on
put stays active. Single trigger with mute on ʻaʼ
Fade to muted on ʻbʼ
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than Input ʻaʼ plays ALL of the SoundFiles on the Sd-25
sequentially. (SoundFiles 1 through ??) on each successive but-
ton press. Firmware versions before v1.27 will loop
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on,
a single SoundFile on sustained ʻaʼ input closures.
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig-
Firmware versions after v1.27 will loop through ALL
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile
the SoundFiles on the Sd card on sustained ʻaʼ input
has completed.
closures.
Input ʻbʼ ramps the audio down -6dB from full vol-
Mode C / off/off/on/on/off ume. The only difference among the next three
Single trigger with reshuffle
modes is the ʻmutedʼ volume level the ʻbʼ input se-
Input ʻaʼ plays ALL of the SoundFiles on the Sd-25 lects.
(SoundFiles 1 through ??). Input ʻbʼ reshuffles the
Options:
ʻPlayListʼ triggered by the ʻaʼ input.
Option #1: DipSwitches #6 and #7 are used to se-
Options:
lect the speed at which the audio ramps in/out.
Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm-
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or
sequentially.
DipSwitch #7 are on.

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Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on, if you try to start any SoundFile while an unsteppa-
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig- ble SoundFile file is already playing.
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile
has completed.

Mode 15 / on/off/on/off/on
Mode 11 / on/off/off/off/on Two PlayLists
Single trigger with mute/reshuffle on ʻaʼ
This mode divides all of the SoundFiles into two
Fade to -6dB on ʻbʼ
evenly sized ʻPlayListsʼ.
Mode 12 / off/on/off/off/on Input ʻaʼ triggers SoundFiles from the first half, and
Single trigger with mute/reshuffle on ʻaʼ input ʻbʼ triggers SoundFiles from the second half.
Fade to -12dB on ʻbʼ
There must be at least two SoundFiles on the Sd-25
Mode 13 / on/on/off/off/on for this mode. If there is an odd number of Sound-
Single trigger with mute/reshuffle on ʻaʼ Files, then the second PlayList (triggered by the ʻbʼ
Fade to -24dB on ʻbʼ input) will have one more SoundFile than the first
PlayList (triggered by ʻaʼ input).
Mode 14 / off/off/on/off/on
Single trigger with mute/reshuffle on ʻaʼ Options:
Fade to muted on ʻbʼ Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
Input ʻaʼ plays ALL of the SoundFiles on the Sd-25 loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm-
(SoundFiles 1 through ??) on each successive but- ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or
ton press. Firmware versions before v1.27 will loop DipSwitch #7 are on.
a single SoundFile on sustained ʻaʼ input closures. Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16
Firmware versions after v1.27 will loop through ALL or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once
the SoundFiles on the Sd card on sustained ʻaʼ input (no looping).
closures. Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16
A ʻshortʼ pulse (more than 1/8 second, but less than or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop through the first
1/4 second) on input ʻbʼ ʻreshufflesʼ the ʻPlayListʼ half of the SoundFiles as long as the input stays ac-
triggered by the ʻaʼ input. A longer closure on input tive. Input ʻbʼ loops through the second half of the
ʻbʼ ramps the audio down -6dB from full volume SoundFiles as long as the input stays active.
when activated. The only difference among the next Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
three modes is the ʻmutedʼ volume level the ʻbʼ input SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
selects. sequentially.
Options: Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on,
Option #1: DipSwitches #6 and #7 are used to se- additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig-
lect the speed at which the audio ramps in/out. nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on, has completed.
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
sequentially.
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on,
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig- Mode 16 / off/on/on/off/on
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile Two PlayLists, with looping background SoundFile
has completed. Like Mode 15, except that the Sd-25 will loop the
(Firmware version 1.17 or later) When set to any of first SoundFile on the card whenever it isnʼt playing
these four modes, SoundFile requests made a triggered SoundFile.
through the serial port will be stored up to ten deep, This mode divides all of the SoundFiles into two

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evenly sized ʻPlayListsʼ. Input ʻaʼ triggers SoundFiles Files on the Sd-25 for this mode.
from the first half, and input ʻbʼ triggers SoundFiles Options:
from the second half. The first ʻPlayListʼ starts at the
second SoundFile. Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm-
The background looping SoundFile will start playing ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or
as soon as the Sd-25 is powered up. Even if the ʻno DipSwitch #7 are on.
stepʼ switch is ʻonʼ (DipSwitch #9), the background
SoundFile can be stepped upon by a trigger to play Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16
a SoundFile from the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ inputs. or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once
(no looping).
There must be at least three SoundFiles on the Sd-
25 for this mode. If there is an even number of Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16
SoundFiles on the Sd-25, then the second PlayList or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop through the first
(triggered by the ʻbʼ input) will have one more half of the SoundFiles as long as the input stays ac-
SoundFile than the first PlayList (triggered by ʻaʼ in- tive. Input ʻbʼ loops through the second half of the
put). When in this mode, the ʻstatusʼ output only SoundFiles as long as the input stays active.
goes active when it is playing a triggered SoundFile. Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
Options: SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
sequentially.
Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm- Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on,
ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig-
DipSwitch #7 are on. nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile
has completed.
Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16
or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once
(no looping).
Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16 Mode 18 / off/off/off/on/on
or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop through the first Trigger SoundFiles one or two, with a background
half of the SoundFiles as long as the input stays ac- SoundFile PlayList
tive. Input ʻbʼ loops through the second half of the
Input ʻaʼ plays the first SoundFile on the Sd/MMC
SoundFiles as long as the input stays active.
Flash card.
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
Input ʻbʼ plays the second SoundFile on the Sd/
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
MMC Flash card.
sequentially.
If not playing either of these SoundFiles, then
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on,
SoundFiles 3 through ?? will be played. If the ʻRan-
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig-
domʼ switch (DipSwitch #8) is ʻonʼ, the background
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile
SoundFiles will be played in a Random order. Even
has completed.
if the ʻno stepʼ switch is ʻonʼ (DipSwitch #9), the
background SoundFile can be stepped on by a trig-
ger to play a SoundFile from the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ inputs.
There must be at least three SoundFiles on the Sd-
Mode 17 / on/on/on/off/on 25 for this mode.
Two PlayLists, with looping background SoundFile
Options:
Like Mode 16, except the LAST SoundFile is used
as the background looping SoundFile. If there is an Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
even number of SoundFiles on the Sd-25, then the loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm-
first PlayList (triggered by the ʻaʼ input) will have one ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or
more SoundFile than the second PlayList (triggered DipSwitch #7 are on.
by ʻbʼ input). There must be at least three Sound- Option #6: DipSwitch #6: (Firmware version 1.16

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or later) When on, the SoundFile will only play once In Even mode, DipSwitch #8 on the IR Transmitter
(no looping). must be ʻoffʼ or the IR beam will be ignored. (This
Option #7: DipSwitch #7: (Firmware version 1.16 limits IR requests to numbers 01h through 7Fh,
or later) When on, input ʻaʼ will loop SoundFile one which will play SoundFiles 1 through 127.)
as long as the input stays active. Input ʻbʼ loops In Odd mode, DipSwitch #8 on the IR Transmitter
SoundFile two as long as the input stays active. must be ʻonʼ or the IR beam will be ignored. (This
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on, limits IR requests to numbers 80h through FFh,
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than which will play SoundFiles 1 through 127.)
sequentially. These modes are used with our IR transmitters and
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When on, receivers to trigger specific SoundFiles to play at
additional start commands to the Sd-25 will be ig- specific points along a path on trains, ride vehicles,
nored until the currently playing triggered SoundFile rollercoasters, monorails, hay rides, tour busses and
has completed. other similar vehicles.
If operating in either IR mode, DipSwitch #8, when
ʻonʼ tells the Sd-25 to never play the same Sound-
File twice in a row. Use this DipSwitch when there is
Mode 19 / on/off/off/on/on a possibility that the IR receiver will park on a IR
ʻStoreCasterʼ, ʻSafety Messageʼ and ʻMusic-On- transmitterʼs beam, and you donʼt want it to repeat
Holdʼ mode the same SoundFile over and over and over…...
From PowerUp, all but the first SoundFile will play in If operating in either IR mode, DipSwitch #9 is nor-
a loop. Between each of these SoundFiles, it will mally set to ʻonʼ. If it is ʻoffʼ, the SoundFile will be
play the first SoundFile. This allows the first Sound- continuously retriggered as long as the IR receiver
File to be used as an advertisement or safety an- remains inside the IR transmitterʼs beam. The
nouncement. There must be at least two SoundFiles SoundFile will not be allowed to play through until
on the Sd-25 for this mode. Input ʻaʼ ramps the the IR receiver leaves the transmitter's IR beam.
audio down to full mute when activated. Input ʻbʼ Input ʻaʼ will ramp the audio to a fully muted level
ramps the audio down -24dB from full volume when when activated. The ʻbʼ input ramps the audio to a
activated. -24dB ʻhalf mutedʼ (lower) volume.
Options: Options:
Option #1: DipSwitches #6 and #7 are used to se- Option #1: DipSwitches #6 and #7 are used to se-
lect the speed at which the audio ramps in/out. lect the speed at which the audio ramps in/out.
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
sequentially.
Mode 1C / off/off/on/on/on
ʻDougʼs Doorbellʼ mode
Mode 1A / off/on/off/on/on This mode requires Sd-25 Firmware v1.16 or later.
ʻIR Normalʼ mode Single Trigger with Reshuffle. This mode is very
similar to mode C, but supports 32,767 possible
Mode 1B / on/on/off/on/on SoundFiles on the Sd-25. All SoundFiles are ʻUn-
ʻIR Oddʼ mode steppableʼ when operating in this mode. Input ʻaʼ
This mode requires the addition of the Sd-IR/Rx or plays ALL of the SoundFiles on the Sd-25 (Sound-
Sd-RS/422 serial adapter and IR-Rx to the Sd-25. Files 1 through ??). Input ʻbʼ reshuffles the ʻPlayListʼ
triggered by the ʻaʼ input.
Either IR mode sets the serial port to 1200 baud.
Ten repeats of SoundFile number through serial port Options:
(in binary) starts the requested SoundFile playing. Option #2: The one SoundFile that is selected will
loop as long as the input stays active (only on Firm-

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ware version 1.16 or later): unless DipSwitch #6 or If both the ʻaʼ and ʻbʼ inputs are held simultaneously,
DipSwitch #7 are on. the audio will fade out to the level set by
Option #6: DipSwitch #6: When on, the SoundFile DipSwitches #6 and #7 and stay there until at least
will only play once (no looping). one of the inputs is released.
Option #7: DipSwitch #7: When on, input ʻaʼ will A ʻshortʼ pulse (more than 1/8 second, but less than
loop through SoundFiles 1 through ?? as long as the 1/4 second) on the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ (or both) inputs ʻreshuf-
input stays active. Short pulses on the ʻaʼ input tend flesʼ the ʻPlayListsʼ.
to play sequentially, even if DipSwitch #8 is on. The one triggered SoundFile that is selected will
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on, only play once (no looping).
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than The fade rate is fixed in this mode to the ʻslowestʼ
sequentially. Unlike most other modes where the possible speed.
SoundFiles are played randomly, this mode does Options:
not check to see whether the same SoundFile has
been played recently. This means that it is possible Option #3: The fade level (fully muted, -9 dB, -18
for the same SoundFile to be played twice in a row. dB or -33 dB) is selected using DipSwitches #6
and #7.
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on,
SoundFiles are played in random order, rather than
Mode 1d / on/off/on/on/on sequentially.
Fade out and Trigger Two PlayLists, with looping
Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppable. When this
background SoundFile
switch is ʻoffʼ, if the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ trigger input is pressed,
This mode requires Sd-25 Firmware v1.17 or later. then released before the triggered SoundFile has
Like Mode 17, except it fades out the SoundFile that played, the audio will simply ramp back up to the
is playing to the level set by DipSwitches #6 and normal level. When this switch is ʻonʼ, then even a
#7 BEFORE starting the newly triggered SoundFile short press of the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ trigger input will ramp the
at the ʻnormalʼ playback volume. At the end of the background sound and play the triggered sound, re-
triggered sound, the background SoundFile will be start the background sound and ramp the volume
restarted at the ʻramped downʼ volume level, then back up to the ʻnormalʼ audio playback level. A sec-
fade back up to the ʻnormalʼ audio playback level. ond trigger will not be accepted until after the trig-
This mode divides all of the SoundFiles into two gered sound has played. Reshuffles are disabled
evenly sized ʻPlayListsʼ. Input ʻaʼ triggers SoundFiles when this switch is ʻonʼ.
from the first half, and input ʻbʼ triggers SoundFiles
from the second half.
There must be at least three SoundFiles on the Sd-
25 for this mode. If there is an even number of Mode 1E / off/on/on/on/on
SoundFiles on the Sd-25, then the first PlayList Fade out and Trigger SoundFiles one or two, with a
(triggered by the ʻaʼ input) will have one more background SoundFile PlayList.
SoundFile than the second PlayList (triggered by ʻbʼ This mode requires Sd-25 Firmware v1.17 or later.
input). Like Mode 18, except it fades out the SoundFile that
The Sd-25 will loop the last SoundFile on the card is playing to the level set by DipSwitches #6 and
whenever it isnʼt playing a triggered SoundFile. The #7 BEFORE starting the newly triggered SoundFile.
background looping SoundFile will start playing as Input ʻaʼ plays the first SoundFile on the Sd/MMC
soon as the Sd-25 is powered up. Even if the ʻno Flash card. Input ʻbʼ plays the second SoundFile on
stepʼ switch is ʻonʼ (DipSwitch #9), the background the Sd/MMC Flash card. If not playing either of
SoundFile can be stepped upon by a trigger to play these SoundFiles, then SoundFiles 3 through ?? will
a SoundFile from the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ inputs. The Sd-25ʼs be played. If the ʻRandomʼ switch (DipSwitch #8) is
ʻstatusʼ output only goes active when it is playing a ʻonʼ, the background SoundFiles will be played in a
triggered SoundFile. Random order. Even if the ʻno stepʼ switch is ʻonʼ

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(DipSwitch #9), the background SoundFile can be Audio Ramp Speed:

stepped on by a trigger to play a SoundFile from the Several of the operating modes allow you to ramp
ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ inputs. The Sd-25ʼs ʻstatusʼ output only the audio level up and down. DipSwitches #6 and
goes active when it is playing a triggered SoundFile. #7 are used to set the speed at which audio is
There must be at least three SoundFiles on the Sd- ramped:
25 for this mode. DipSwitch #6 ʻoffʼ, DipSwitch #7 ʻoffʼ = immediate
If both the ʻaʼ and ʻbʼ inputs are held simultaneously, DipSwitch #6 ʻonʼ, DipSwitch #7 ʻoffʼ = fast ramp
the audio will fade out to the level set by DipSwitch #6 ʻoffʼ, DipSwitch #7 ʻonʼ = medium
DipSwitches #6 and #7 and stay there until at least DipSwitch #6 ʻonʼ, DipSwitch #7 ʻonʼ = slow ramp
one of the inputs is released.
Sequential/Random:
A ʻshortʼ pulse (more than 1/8 second, but less than DipSwitch #8 is used to select whether the audio
1/4 second) on the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ (or both) inputs ʻreshuf- files are played in sequential order (order in which
flesʼ the ʻPlayListʼ. the files were loaded onto the flash card) when
The one triggered SoundFile that is selected will DipSwitch #8 is ʻoffʼ, or in random order
only play once (no looping). (DipSwitch #8 ʻonʼ). When playing in random order,
The fade rate is fixed in this mode to the ʻslowestʼ a flag is set for each SoundFile. It will randomly pick
possible speed. the SoundFile to play, and reset this flag until it runs
out of SoundFiles which havenʼt yet been played. It
Options: will then reshuffle the SoundFiles. This means that
Option #3: DipSwitches #6 and #7. The fade level the same SoundFile wonʼt be played a second time
(fully muted, -9 dB, -18 dB or -33 dB) is selected us- until after the next reshuffle happens. The only time
ing DipSwitches #6 and #7. the same SoundFile will play two times in a row is if
Option #8: DipSwitch #8: Randomizer. When on, the reshuffle happens and the next file which is cho-
background looping SoundFiles are played in ran- sen at random happens to be the same SoundFile.
dom order, rather than sequentially. It can happen, but it wonʼt often. Any of the com-
mand modes which ʻreshuffleʼ the SoundFiles will
Option #9: Option #9: DipSwitch #9: Unsteppa-
reset all the SoundFile flags. If playing ʻrandomlyʼ,
ble. When this switch is ʻoffʼ, if the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ trigger
then any SoundFile in the PlayList can be played. If
input is pressed, then released before the triggered
playing sequentially, it will start playing with the first
SoundFile has played, the audio will simply ramp
SoundFile in the PlayList.
back up to the normal level. When this switch is ʻonʼ,
then even a short press of the ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ trigger input If operating in either IR mode, DipSwitch #8, when
will ramp the background sound and play the trig- ʻonʼ tells the Sd-25 to never play the same Sound-
gered sound, restart the background sound and File twice in a row. Use this DipSwitch when there is
ramp the volume back up to the ʻnormalʼ audio play- a possibility that the IR receiver will park on the
back level. A second trigger will not be accepted un- same IR beam, and you donʼt want it to repeat the
til after the triggered sound has played. Reshuffles same SoundFile over and over and over……
are disabled when this switch is ʻonʼ.
Steppable/Non-Steppable:
DipSwitch #9 is used to select whether the trig-
Mode 1F / on/on/on/on/on gered SoundFiles are protected against another
This setting is reserved for ʻcustomʼ settings on the
SoundFile being triggered while it is still playing. If
Sd-25s. If none of the standard modes of operation
this switch is ʻoffʼ, then a triggered SoundFile can be
suit your needs, we can modify the firmware to do
started at any time. If this switch is ʻonʼ, then addi-
exactly what you need.
tional trigger inputs will be ignored if another trig-
gered SoundFile is already playing.
This switch is normally used in application where the
SoundFile is triggered by a motion detector or guest
triggered button. Motion detectors and user oper-

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ated buttons can give multiple triggers. If this switch Seamless Looping:
was ʻoffʼ, would cause the SoundFile to re-trigger.
For ʻseamlessʼ looping, use .wav encoding. Mp3 en-
With it ʻonʼ each triggered SoundFile will play to
coded SoundFiles need a fraction of a second to get
completion.
the audio rolling, and so will not loop as seamlessly.
ʻBackgroundʼ looping SoundFiles, like those in
modes 16, 17 and 19 ignore this switch. Even if it is Using Two Inputs to Randomly Access
ʻonʼ the ʻbackgroundʼ SoundFile will be stepped SoundFiles:
upon if a trigger input comes in via ʻaʼ or ʻbʼ inputs. With only two trigger inputs, random access to indi-
If operating in either IR mode, DipSwitch #9 is nor- vidual SoundFiles canʼt be done with the Sd-25
mally set to ʻonʼ. If it is ʻoffʼ, the SoundFile will be alone. If being run from a control system (PLC, fire
continuously retriggered as long as the IR receiver system, or any Gilderfluke Show Control system),
remains inside the IR transmitterʼs beam. The SoundFiles can be randomly accessed by giving
SoundFile will not be allowed to play through until multiple pulses to the Sd-25. You would typically
the IR receiver leaves the transmitter's IR beam. choose a mode that allows the SoundFiles to be ʻre-
shuffledʼ and leave the ʻRandomʼ and ʻNon-
Amplifier Enable: Steppableʼ switches ʻoffʼ. An example of this is mode
DipSwitch #10 is used to permanently enable the ʻCʼ. A pulse on the the ʻbʼ trigger input reshuffles the
Sd-25ʼs amplifier when ʻonʼ. If you are not using the PlayList. Additional pulses (typically at 15 Hz) to the
mixer, you will reduce power consumption by mov- ʻaʼ input step the Sd-25 forward to select and play
ing this switch to the ʻoffʼ position. The amplifier will the desired SoundFile.
then turn off if no audio is being played from the
Hardware options:
MMC/Sd card. If you are using the mixer inputs,
1.Sd-RS/232 RS-232 serial port (user installable)
then you will probably need to leave this switch ʻonʼ,
unless the repeater is also running whenever the 2.Sd-RS/422: RS-422 serial port (factory option)
mixer is needed. 3.Sd-IR/Rx Internal IR receiver for use with IR-Tx
Sd-25 repeaters earlier than revision 1.5 used this 4.IR-Rx (must be used with Sd-RS422)
switch to enable the amplifier when ʻonʼ and disable 5.Line Level Outputs (No-Charge factory option re-
it when ʻoffʼ. places the line level mixer inputs)
Sd-25 Installation: Optional RS-232 Serial Port:
The Sd-25 can be mounted using two screws on 2-
1/4” centers; 2-3/4” Augat ʻSnap-Trackʼ (which itself
can be DIN rail mounted); using DIN rail adapters; IBM AT 9
or just Velcroʼd down. In many applications, the Sd- Serial 8
7
25 can be attached on (or in) the speakers it is feed- 6
ing. The Sd-25 must not be mounted where it might 5
gnd 4
2
(sleeve) 3
get wet, or suffer from extremes of temperature. 3 (tip) 1
Txd 2 (ring)
Unless the amplifier is being run at extreme output Rxd 1 3.5mm Stereo
levels, the Sd-25 will generate very little heat. At-
taching it to something metal will allow it to dissipate
what little heat it does generate. An optional RS-232 serial port is available on the
Sd-25 (revision 1.3 or later). The Sd-RS/232 can be
Advanced Users: installed by simply plugging it in to the Sd-25. The
If an input which triggers a SoundFile to start playing double faced tape holds the Sd-RS/232 to the top of
is held ʻactiveʼ, then the SoundFile will loop on itself the case.
as long as the input remains active. When the input A RS-422 serial port is also available, but is a
ʻopensʼ, the SoundFile will complete playing nor- factory-only option, as the case must be modified to
mally. accommodate the Sd-RS/422ʼs RJ-12 connector.

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The serial port on a Sd-25 runs at a fixed rate of you want to be played. Example: to play SoundFile
9600 baud, n, 8, 1 (unless it is in one of the IR 1, send ʻp01ʼ. For SoundFile 25, send ʻp19ʼ.
Modes).
Adapters to attach this port to a PC or Mac are Using the Optional Serial Port to Adjust
available from Gilderfluke & Company. It can also be Audio Playback Levels:
controlled from a Gilderfluke & Co. Br-SDC/09 (a This command requires Sd-25 Firmware v1.21 or
null modem cable must be used to flip pins #2 and later. To set the ʻnormalʼ audio playback level
#3 when used with a Br-SDC/09). through the serial port, send the Sd-25 an ASCII
When the Sd-25 boots or a new MMC/Sd card is <Control>+ʼVʼ character (0x16), followed by a two
inserted, the Sd-25 will list all the SoundFiles that digit ASCII Hex number of the level you want to use.
are found. When any SoundFile is played, the name Valid levels are ʼ00ʼ to ʻFFʼ. Example: to set play-
and info about the file are displayed through the se- back level to 80h, send ʻ<0x16>ʼ80ʼ.
rial port (there is approximately one second delay The volume control through the serial port is highly
after a SoundFile starts before this info is dis- logarithmic. Once set, the Sd-25 will scale all the
played). As a SoundFile plays, the Sd-25 reports the ʻmuteʼ and ʻduckʼ functions to the value you have set
number of seconds (in ASCII Hex) into the Sound- as the ʻnormalʼ playback level.
File it is.
Using the Optional Serial Port to Select Special Orders:
and Play SoundFiles: If none of the standard operating modes available
To select and play a SoundFile through the serial on the Sd-25 meet your needs, we can modify the
port, send the Sd-25 an ASCII ʻpʼ character, followed existing modes, or put in a new mode to suit your
by a two digit ASCII Hex number of the SoundFile special needs.

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FCC and CE Compliance: • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a class B
Sd-25s which are revision 1.6 or later have been tested to comply with computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance
FCC and CE requirements. Revisions earlier than this may have passed with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment.
testing, but were not certified at the time of manufacture. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to
Because Sd-25s are low voltage DC devices, neither UL or CE require result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that
safety testing. changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
For fireproofing or additional radio frequency interference shielding, Sd-25s
can be mounted in a fire rated metallic case. Typically, this would be a
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
NEMA-rated electrical enclosure or 19” electrical rack.
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
FCC Instruction to User: may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a may cause undesired operation.
class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. materiel brouilleur du Canada.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Application of Council Directives: EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC
Manufacturer's Name: Gilderfluke & Co., Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 205 South Flower St., Burbank, California 91502 USA
Importer’s Name:
Importer’s Address:
Type of Equipment: Professional Audio
Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial
Model: Sd-25
Conforms to the following Standards: EN 55103-1: 1996 and EN 55103-2: 1996
Year of Manufacture: 2006
I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above directive(s) and standard(s).
Place: Burbank, California Signature: (signed)
Date: August 1, 2006 Full Name: Doug Mobley
Position: CEO

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