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Using GPS with an 8-TraXX and DVM

Introduction

This application note describes the use of the DVM7400/G video machine and 8‑TraXX

audio machine presenting multilingual audio/visual programs for tour bus applications.

The system provides up to 18 mono or 9 stereo audio tracks with a video display all

triggered to present local site information which is map location dependent. The power of

GPS signaling is finding its way into many applications and Alcorn McBride has

embraced this technology. GPS receivers are smaller and more convenient than ever

before. Alcorn McBride audio visual players also use GPS receivers to trigger the

playback of files in order to present location dependent content for tour vehicles.

Hardware Connections

The DVM is the GPS control unit for the system and plays the video content and a single

stereo channel (left and right) of audio. The 8‑TraXX is the multichannel audio play back

unit that supports 8 stereo channels. The 8‑TraXX is connected by RS232 using the cable

supplied with the unit and is connected to the port labeled RS232. This connector is

located just to the right of the volume control. The GPS mouse is connected to the GPS

module of the DVM/G by the round 6-pin din connector labeled GPS. The 9-pin

connector in the same module labeled Serial is an RS232 output only port used for

sending data to an optional vehicle information sign. Vehicle power is supplied to both

units and is standard 12-14 volts DC. The DVM7400/G have two power connectors, one

round two pin connector to the far left bottom and the other is a 4-pin square Molex type

connector located to the far right on the GPS module. It is not necessary connect power to

both power ports.

GPS Antennas

There are three types of antennas, two magnetic (mouse) antennas and the bulkhead

mount. The older type mouse antenna is dark blue with the Deluo logo on the top. This

antenna will connect directly to the USB adapter when connected to the PC but will need

a cable adapter to connect to the DVM or AM4.

The new type mouse antenna is black and will have the Alcorn McBride logo on top. This

antenna will require the cable adapter when connected to the USB adapter because it was

designed to plug directly into the back of the DVM with the /G module without the cable

adapter.

You may want to use the bulkhead antenna in place of the magnetic antenna for

permanent installations. This antenna will connect directly to the DVM/G.

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Summary of Contents

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Using GPS with an 8-TraXX and DVMIntroductionThis application note describes the use of the DVM7400/G video machine and 8‑TraXX audio machine prese

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Just a note, the USB and cable adapters are needed if you want to drive the route to enter waypoints. These adapters are needed only to interface t

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the location is left mouse button is pressed. These can then be copied to the fields in the playlist. In some cases, the map graphics may not

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the CF card. The second line “Play to 8‑TraXX” will play file “1” when the vehicle is traveling in the “compass direction” of 351 degrees

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Player ContentThe DVM will play the video files for each site location and may play a stereo track of audio as well. If video is to be played wit

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The DVM will then signal the 8‑ TraXX to start playing the following files on the selected channels. The Data1 field contains the file number or na

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