PLENA BGM Source PLN-DVDT/00

PLENA BGM source PLN-DVDT/00

Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications

The unit shall comprise a DVD/CD-player with single DVD/CD tray loading and a digitally controlled tuner for FM and AM reception. The DVD/CD-player shall be able to play normal audio & video DVD/CDs as well as long-play Mpeg2, MP3 encoded CDs or CD-R DVD-rom, DVD-r with MP3’s and display JPEG’s. MP3-files with bit-rates from 32kbps to 320kbps, mono/ stereo/joint-stereo, and both continuous bit-rates (CBR) and variable bit-rate (VBR) shall be supported. The unit shall support MP3-files stored in multi-level subdirectories (folders) for easy selection.

The DVD/CD-player shall have a NEXT- and a PREVIOUS-key for track selection or folder selection, a PLAY/PAUSE-key and a STOP/EJECT-key. Furthermore the unit shall provide the choice for a random play-list, have a repeat facility, and a facility to program a selection of tracks. A backlit LCD shall be provided to show the status of the DVD/CD-player.

The unit shall be delivered with an IR remote control that controls both the DVD/CD drive as well as the tuner. The remote control shall operate the direct button of the drive and tuner and the on screen display.

The FM/AM tuner shall use a frequency synthesizer for capture of radio stations. Separate antenna sockets for FM and AM on the rear of the unit shall be provided for connection to a cable antenna system or FM aerial, and to an AM loop antenna. It shall have 15 presets to store programs and keys for tuning and memory scanning.A backlit LCD shall be provided to show the status of the tuner.

Both the DVD/CD-player and the tuner shall operate in mono, as is required for background music in PA-systems.

The output signals from the DVD/CD-player and the tuner shall be available simultaneously on different Cinch outputs (-10dBV), to facilitate two-channel background music distribution. Also, the display(s) of the unit shall show both the DVD/CD-player data and the tuner data simultaneously.

The DVD part shall have a composite video output on unbalanced single cinch connector that is coded yellow. The DVD part shall have a component video output on three unbalanced single cinch connectors that are color coded. The DVD part shall have an S-video video output on mini DIN connector.

The DVD/CD-player/tuner shall operate on 115Vac or 230Vac with a tolerance of +/-15% to accommodate to a wide range of mains voltage variations, and have its source power supplied by a detachable IEC power cord. A switch on the rear panel shall select between operation on 115Vac or 230Vac. It shall have a power switch on the front panel.

The output level of both the DVD/CD-player output and the tuner output can be adjusted via rear panel presets.

A mixed output shall be available for connection to a system without an input selector. The mixed output shall provide the tuner signal as long as the DVD/CD-player is not playing. If the DVD/CD-player is active, than the DVD/CD-player signal shall be provided on that output.

The unit shall have an operating temperature range of +5 to +55C and shall be 19”-wide and 2U-high. Brackets for 19”-mounting shall be included. The unit shall comply with EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 for EMC emission and immunity.

The DVD/CD-player/tuner shall be a Plena model PLN-DVDT/00, manufactured by Bosch Security Systems.