FONESTAR AIP-PLAYER

Product overview

The FONESTAR AIP-PLAYER is an IP audio player and SIP client that plays background music, messages, alarms and voice prompts from the local network.

AIP-PLAYER allows audio playback over the local area network (LAN): it plays background music, instant and scheduled messages, alarms and voice prompts received by multicast streaming. It incorporates 1 input for triggering events by contact closure or opening and 1 output relay for external device control and third wire control, with balanced and unbalanced stereo outputs for the zone amplifier. It is perfect for public address and background sound installations for restaurants, schools, cafeterias, supermarkets and shopping centres.

Key features

• IP audio player and SIP client
• Streaming audio reception via multicast over the LAN
• Remote audio channel selection and configuration via PC
• Unbalanced stereo aux output, 2 x RCA, 2 Vrms, and balanced stereo line output, euroblock, 4 Vrms
• General purpose isolated input and relay output, euroblock
• Remote update via PC software or locally via USB
• 1 U 19 inch rack with rack mount brackets

One player for each zone

Each AIP-PLAYER feeds the amplifier of a zone. Its channel is selected remotely from the PC, so every zone can play its own music while receiving the system's messages and alarms.

Outputs for every amplifier

The balanced euroblock output (4 Vrms) suits long runs to the amplifier; the RCA output (2 Vrms) suits equipment with unbalanced inputs.

Contacts and SIP

The isolated input triggers events by contact closure or opening, the relay output controls external devices and third wire control, and as a SIP client the player can take part in the voice communications of the system.

In the box

• AIP-PLAYER
• 19 inch rack mount brackets

FONESTAR AIP-PLAYER: frequently asked questions

What can the AIP-PLAYER play?

Background music, instant and scheduled messages, alarms and voice prompts streamed over the LAN.

Which outputs does it have?

An unbalanced stereo aux output on 2 x RCA (2 Vrms) and a balanced stereo line output on euroblock (4 Vrms), plus an isolated relay output.

How is the channel selected?

Remotely from the PC with the AIP-GO software, which detects the player automatically.

Is it a SIP client?

Yes. The AIP-PLAYER is an IP audio player and SIP client.

Where can I buy the FONESTAR AIP-PLAYER in India?

The FONESTAR AIP-PLAYER is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Restaurant zone

Background music and messages in a dining area.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the player to the LAN.
2. Connect the balanced output to the amplifier.
3. Select the music channel in AIP-GO.
4. Set the level of the zone.

Tip: Use the balanced output for long cable runs.

Workflow 2: School classrooms

Bells, messages and alarms in every building.

Connections

Setup

1. Install one player per building or zone.
2. Assign the bell and message channels.
3. Schedule events in AIP-GO.
4. Test alarms in every zone.

Tip: Messages reach every player at the same time.

Workflow 3: Supermarket with attenuators

Third wire control of volume attenuators during messages.

Connections

Setup

1. Wire the relay output to the control line.
2. Program the output to switch during messages.
3. Test a message with the attenuators turned down.
4. Verify music returns to the set level.

Tip: The relay output is isolated and programmable.

Workflow 4: Café with a hi-fi amplifier

Unbalanced equipment in a small venue.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the RCA output to the amplifier.
2. Select the channel in AIP-GO.
3. Adjust the volume.
4. Schedule promotional messages.

Tip: The RCA output delivers 2 Vrms.

Workflow 5: Event from a door contact

A contact closure starts a message.

Connections

Setup

1. Wire the contact to the input.
2. Program the event in AIP-GO.
3. Test the trigger.
4. Adjust the message level.

Tip: Use the isolated input for any contact closure or opening.

Workflow 6: SIP voice to a zone

Voice calls of the AIP system.

Connections

Setup

1. Register the player as a SIP client.
2. Allow TCP and UDP 5060 and UDP 10000-20000.
3. Make a test call to the zone.
4. Set the voice level.

Tip: Keep multicast and IGMP unfiltered on the network.