Player System for Wallbox Selectors
Features Background Music Play & Wireless Remote
It's the rockin’ 50's and 60's all over again ...
WALLBOX MODELS
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AMI W-40
AMI W-80
AMI W-120
AMI WQ-200
Rock-Ola 500
Rock-Ola 1555
Rock-Ola 1558
Rowe WRA
Rowe WRB
Rowe WRC
Seeburg 3W1
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Seeburg 3W100
Seeburg 3WA
Seeburg SC1-4
Seeburg SCH1-4
Wurlitzer 3020
Wurlitzer 5207
Wurlitzer 5210
Wurlitzer 5220
Wurlitzer 5225
Wurlitzer 5250
Other 3-wire models
KIT CONTENTS
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Compact Flash MP3 Player System
Full Featured Wireless Remote
4GB Compact Flash Memory Card
USB2.0 Compact Flash Reader/Writer
Wallbox transformer is NOT included
The WB-MP3 is a Compact Flash memory card music player for vintage jukebox wallboxes. Make selections on
the wallbox and instantly your songs are played, one by one, in the order received. Same way as it was back in
the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. Any number of the same wallbox models can be connected to the player. Setup is
easy, create folders (or playlists) on your memory card, store the wallbox song files in the folder, program your
wallbox type and your ready to go.
The Background Music feature allows non-stop music play when all wallbox song selections have been
played. From the wireless remote, you can choose the starting play from any folder and song number. Up to
100 folders (00 to 99) each having up to 100 songs (00 to 99) provide remote access for up to 10,000 songs.
Background song plays auto-increment through all song files and folders and also remembers the next song
to play at each power-up. A new wallbox selection can be programmed to either cancel the current background
play or wait until the end of the background song before playing the selections.
A 6-foot stereo RCA cable provide the "line-out" signal for your external amplifier or you can connect to a set
of amplified speakers. The wireless remote is used to control volume level, pause or cancel song play.
The MP3 player supports all MPEG layer-III encodings at fixed and variable bit-rates up to and including 320
kbits/s. A 24-bit DAC provides 96dB of audio dynamic range. The player works with any FAT32 formatted
Compact Flash memory card which is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and other systems.
Data Sync Engineering
P.O. Box 539, 2 Footbridge Lane
Blairstown, New Jersey 07825
TEL: (908) 362-6299
FAX: (908) 362-5889
www.datasynceng.com
Copyright © 2009 Data Sync Engineering. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
Compact Flash
Memory Card
Line-Out Audio
(RCA plugs)
Activity
LED's
Wireless
Remote
Sensor
Player Board LED
Power Supply
WB-MP3
Wallbox Player System
2-wire Wallbox
Connection
OPERATION
When the WB-MP3 unit is powered-up, the red and green activity LED's will turn on and remain on until the player board
completes the song scan initialization. This may take a few seconds if a large number of songs are on the Compact
Flash memory card. Afterwards, the green LED turns off and the red LED "fast blinks" indicating the player is ready.
If the red and green LED's remain on for more than a minute, a problem was encountered and can usually be identified
by counting the player board LED blinks for the error code (See Troubleshooting chart for error code detail).
The WB-MP3 player is programmed from the wireless remote. All programming is stored in memory and will not be
erased when powered off. A program operation consists of entering three numeric digits followed by the Channel down
button. As each button is pressed, the green LED should flash in response. If it doesn't, you may not be in TV mode or
the remote needs the setup code (See wireless remote functions).
In this example, we will program the wallbox type as Seeburg model 3W1 which will be powered at 60Hz line frequency.
On the remote, press the following; 1 7 9 CH- The red and green LED's should be on to indicate the WB-MP3 is
waiting for the wallbox type number. Press 3 on the remote for Seeburg 3W1. The two LED's will turn off when program
is completed. Why is line frequency so important ? Because the wallbox motor is frequency sensitive and will run slower
at 50Hz which causes longer wallbox pulse signals. As a result, the song played may not be the one selected.
Make a selection on the wallbox, you should see the green LED flashing as the pulses are received from the wallbox.
The selected song will play. As more wallbox selections are made, they are stored in memory, waiting to be played.
Background music is played whenever there are no wallbox selections to play. It is turned on by pressing Channel Up
and turned off pressing Channel Down. Press On/Off to cancel song play and the next sequential song will start. You can
"jump" to any song position by entering a four digit Folder/Song number. The current song will be canceled and the new
song started. If the entered song number is not found, the WB-MP3 will sequentially search for the next available song.
CHECKING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD FORMAT
Before using your Compact Flash card, check the
file system. It will either be FAT or FAT32.
Plug in your USB Compact Flash reader/writer.
After a few moments, the computer should
indicate that the flash card is ready.
Click My Computer
Right click on the Compact Flash drive letter
Then click on Properties
The File system should be FAT32
If it isn’t, then re-format the Compact Flash card.
Click My Computer
Right click on the Compact Flash drive letter
Then click on Format
Select the FAT32 File system then click Start
When the WARNING message appears …
USB 2.0
Reader/Writer
CF Card
Click OK
CREATING FOLDERS / DRAG & DROP YOUR MP3 FILES
Songs selected from the wallbox are translated into a folder and song number selection on the Compact Flash card.
The first 100 wallbox selections (50 title strips) play from folder number 01, additional selections play from folder 02.
Each of the folders can have up to 100 song files, numbered 00 to 99. The sequential title strip selections from the
wallbox are matched to these sequential song file numbers. Background music sequentially plays all song files in all
folders from 00 to 99. You can jump to any starting song position by entering a 4-digit song number from the remote.
The first two digits are the folder number and the last two digits are the song number within that folder. You do not
need to have 100 songs in every folder, background play automatically searches for available songs.
To create a new folder …
Double click on the Compact Flash drive letter
Then click File | New | Folder
You should see a New Folder name.
Change the name …
The first two letters are numeric digits that identify
the folder position. You would need 01 and possibly
02 for your wallbox selections. You can create
additional folders for your background music. Any
letters following these two digits are ignored and
can be any text you choose.
As shown above, folder numbers are used to
identify a group of song files. Here, MP3 song
names must also be numbered to identify their
position within that group.
Using Windows Explorer, you can drag & drop
selected song files to your Compact Flash card.
Select the disk and folder for your source of
MP3 song files, place your mouse over the
song then hold down the left mouse button and
drag it to your Compact Flash folder.
If you need to change or add the selection
position number of a song, place the mouse
over the song then right click and select
Rename.
MP3 song files can be changed at any time,
simply delete the old file and insert the new
one.
SONG NUMBERS ARE MATCHED TO THE TITLE STRIP SEQUENCE
Up to two folders are used for wallbox song selections, folder "01" contains the first 100 songs and folder "02" the next
100 songs. Song numbers are assigned to match the title strip selection sequence, that is, the first two songs from folder
"01" for the very first title strip, next two songs for the next title strip and so on. After the first 100 songs, which are used
by the first 50 title strips, folder "02" contains the songs for the remainder of title strips. This makes it easier to build-up
your wallbox songs as you go along.
Folder # Song #
A1
“ALL NIGHT LONG, (ALL RIGHT)”
Folder # Song #
A1
01
00
01
A2
“ALL NIGHT LONG, (ALL RIGHT)”
01
00
“WANDERING STRANGERS”
01
01
L1
“THAT’S LIFE”
02
00
02
01
02
98
02
99
LIONEL RICHIE
LIONEL RICHIE
B1
“WANDERING STRANGERS”
01
A6
“THAT’S LIFE”
02
00
B6
“MY KIND OF TOWN”
02
01
L2
“MY KIND OF TOWN”
U0
“LOVE IN THE FIRST DEGREE”
02
98
V9
“LOVE IN THE FIRST DEGREE”
FRANK SINATRA
FRANK SINATRA
ALABAMA
V0
ALABAMA
“RIDE THE TRAIN”
02
“Sequential Letter” Wallboxes
Rock-Ola 500, 1558 & 1555
Rowe WRA, WRB & WRC
Seeburg 3WA
Seeburg Consolette SC-1/2/3/4 & SCH-1/2/3/4
99
V0
“RIDE THE TRAIN”
“Sequential Number” Wallboxes
Seeburg Wall-O-Matic 3W1 & 3W100
Wurlitzer 5210, 5220, 5225 & 5250
WIRELESS REMOTE FUNCTIONS
ON-OFF
Cancels current song play
VOL UP = Increase volume
VOL DN = Decrease volume
MUTE
Toggles play/pause
CHAN UP = Background play on
CHAN DN = Background play off
Numeric buttons 0 through 9
Sets background song start #
4-digits (0000 to 9999)
First 2 digits are folder number
next 2 digits are song number
NOTE:
Programming the Remote
Background features are enabled by
the remote sequence 6 7 9 CH-
1) Press and hold "Code Search" until LED stays on
2) Press "TV"
3) Press "0" "3" "9"
And are disabled by the remote
sequence 5 7 9 CHA basic remote control is available
without the numeric buttons.
WB-MP3 SETUP USING WIRELESS REMOTE
Button
Sequence
Function Description
1 7 9 CH-
SELECTS THE WALLBOX TYPE WHEN OPERATING FROM A 60Hz AC LINE FREQUENCY (USA)
2 7 9 CH-
SELECTS THE WALLBOX TYPE WHEN OPERATING FROM A 50Hz AC LINE FREQUENCY
When the red LED remains on, press the remote numeric button that corresponds to the attached wallbox type.
3 7 9 CH-
INSERT 1-9 SECONDS OF DELAY (UNTIL SONG PLAY), AFTER FIRST WALLBOX SELECTION
When the red LED remains on, press the remote numeric button for seconds of delay after selection. 0 = no delay.
4 7 9 CH-
INSERT 1-9 MINUTES OF DELAY BETWEEN BACKGROUND SONG PLAYS
When the red LED remains on, press the remote numeric button for minutes of delay between BG plays. 0 = no delay.
5 7 9 CH-
SELECTS BASIC WIRELESS REMOTE FUNCTIONS
Remote functions are Volume Control, Mute and Cancel. (A reduced function remote control is available)
6 7 9 CH-
SELECTS EXTENDED WIRELESS REMOTE FUNCTIONS
Remote functions are Volume Control, Mute, Cancel and Background Music On/Off with 4-digit starting song position.
7 7 9 CH-
DO NOT CANCEL BACKGROUND PLAYING SONG WHEN A WALLBOX SELECTION IS MADE
After the end of the background song, wallbox selections will be played then returns back to background play.
8 7 9 CH-
IMMEDIATELY CANCEL BACKGROUND PLAYING SONG WHEN A WALLBOX SELECTION IS MADE
Cancels the background playing song, wallbox selections are played then returns back to background play.
WALLBOX TYPE LIST
Type #
Mfg Yrs
Sel
Wallbox Model
6
1951-1954
40
AMI W-40
6
1951-1955
80
AMI W-80
6
1953-1955
120
AMI W-120
6
1956-1965
200
AMI WQ-200
0
1964-1967
160
Rock-Ola 500
0
1963
160
Rock-Ola 1558
0
1958-1962
200
Rock-Ola 1555
5
1966-1967
200
Rowe WRA & WRB
5
1968-1976
200
Rowe WRC
3
1949-1958
100
Seeburg Wall-O-Matic 3W1
4
1955-1959
200
Seeburg Wall-O-Matic 3WA
3
1960-1967
100
Seeburg Wall-O-Matic 3W100
1
1962-1965
160
Seeburg Consolette SC-1, SC-2, SC-3 & SC-4
1
1966-1968
160
Seeburg Consolette SCH-1, SCH-2, SCH-3 & SCH-4
9
1946-1950
24
Wurlitzer 3020
7
1955-1961
104
Wurlitzer 5207
2
1956-1957
200
Wurlitzer 5210
2
1958-1964
200
Wurlitzer 5250
2
1965-1970
200
Wurlitzer 5220
8
1965-1969
100
Wurlitzer 5225
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
After the WB-MP3 is powered up, the red and green LED's are
continuously on.
The Compact Flash card format is not FAT32.
No folders or song files were found on the CF card.
Check the player board LED, it may be flashing an error code.
The green LED is continuously on.
The wallbox signal is always on (wallbox stuck or defective).
Unplug the wallbox connector to verify.
When selections are made on the wallbox, no songs are played.
Wrong wallbox type was selected.
No wallbox signal is being received. (verify green LED blinks)
Touch a 9-volt battery to wallbox wires, verify green LED blink.
The song selection was not found, check the CF memory card.
After a wallbox selection was made, the wrong song was played.
Wrong wallbox type was selected.
Wallbox signal is erratic. (see TECH NOTE below)
Verify song selections are correct on the CF memory card.
The red LED is slow blinking, but there is no sound.
Volume level is set low, press remote volume up button.
Check the player board LED, it should also be slow blinking.
Check for audio using headphone or ear bud on line-out cable.
No operation from the wireless remote.
Batteries low or reprogram remote control setup code.
Hold volume button and check player board LED fast blinks.
Press CH- and check for green LED flash.
Player board LED error codes.
System Error (Make sure CF memory card is inserted correctly).
Format Error (Make sure CF memory card has FAT32 format).
No Folders (Make sure you have created folders on CF card).
No MP3 Files (No folders inside folders & files must be MP3).
Memory Card Error (Player received error status from CF card).
1 blink, pause, 1 blink ...
2 blinks, pause, 2 blinks ...
3 blinks, pause, 3 blinks ...
4 blinks, pause, 4 blinks ...
5 blinks, pause, 5 blinks ...
TECH NOTE
Electrical pulses transmitted by the wallbox are
generated by a contact arm rotating on a selector
disc containing contact points. When these
contacts become gummed up and corroded, the
wallbox may not make the proper selection.
Occasionally, these contacts require cleaning.
They can be cleaned with a cloth saturated with
isopropyl alcohol. Do not use emery cloth or
sandpaper as this may remove the plating.
On really worn wallboxes, where basic cleaning
doesn’t seem to cure the problem, you may have
successful results by using a low abrasive polish,
such as “Scratch Out” or “Brasso”. This will make
the contact surfaces shiny and smooth.
Wallbox Wiring Diagrams
CAUTION: Do not attempt to hook up a wallbox power supply if you are not familiar with
electrical wiring, consult with a qualified person or an electrician. Do not leave any wires
exposed, always use wire-nuts or electrical tape on all connections. Improper wiring can result
in a fire or shock hazard.
Wallbox Terminals
COMMON
25VAC
SIGNAL
Transformer
Radio Shack 273-1512
or equivalent
YEL
FUSE
BLK Not used
1-Amp
apply tape
YEL
2 wires
(no polarity)
MP3 Player
System
25VAC
2 Amps
Typical Wallbox Wiring
Seeburg Wall-o-matic
3W1 / 3W100
100 select
SIGNAL
25VAC
COMMON
Seeburg Wall-o-matic
3WA
200 select
COMMON
25VAC
SIGNAL
Seeburg Consolette
SC1-4 / SCH1-4
160 select
COMMON 25VAC
SIGNAL
To enable coin operation, the BRN / RED /
ORG terminals must be shorted together and a
10 to 20 ohm, 5 watt resistor must be inserted
from the 25VAC terminal to these terminals.
Wurlitzer 5220
200 select
Wurlitzer 5225
100 select
25VAC COMMON
SIGNAL
Wurlitzer 5207
104 select
SIGNAL
25VAC
COMMON
25VAC
AMI W-40 / W-80 / W-120
40 / 80 / 120 select
SIGNAL
COMMON
Rowe WRA / WRB / WRC
200 select
A wire jumper must be inserted from the
25VAC main power terminal to the 25VAC*
keypad motor terminal.
COMMON
25VAC
SIGNAL
25VAC*
Wurlitzer 5210
200 select
25VAC
COMMON
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
COMMON
25VAC
Wurlitzer 5250
200 select
COMMON SIGNAL 25VAC
Rock-Ola 1555
200 select
AMI WQ-200
200 select
A wire jumper must be inserted
from the 25VAC main power
terminal to the 25VAC* lock-out.
COMMON
SIGNAL 25VAC
Rock-Ola 1558
160 select
COMMON
25VAC SIGNAL 25VAC*
Wurlitzer 3020
24 select
The Original 1015 Bubbler Wallbox
SIGNAL
25VAC
120VAC
This wallbox has its own “built-in” transformer and requires a 120VAC power cord. High voltage is used
so be very careful when wiring up this wallbox.
The wallbox adapter only requires the two wire connection to terminal #1 and terminal #3.
25VAC
COMMON
SIGNAL
Rock-Ola 500
160 select