Ramsey Electronics BS1 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: THE BULLSHOOTER ENDLESS LOOP VOICE RECORDER

Summary of BS1

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    Bs-1 • 1 the bullshooter endless loop voice recorder ramsey electronics model no. Bs1 announcing an event is now easier than ever! Just say it once and hear it over and over. Easy transmitter hookup for broadcasting. • compact design stores up to 8 full minutes of audio. • provides endless looping p...

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    Bs-1 • 2 ramsey transmitter kits • fm100b professional fm stereo transmitter • fm25b synthesized stereo transmitter • am1, am25 am transmitters • tv6 television transmitter ramsey receiver kits • fr1 fm broadcast receiver • ar1 aircraft band receiver • sr2 shortwave receiver • aa7 active antenna • s...

  • Page 3: The Bullshooter

    Bs-1 • 3 the bullshooter endless loop voice recorder ramsey publication no. Mbs-1 price $5.00 table of contents introduction .............................................4 circuit description ..................................5 bs1 parts list .........................................6 parts layout d...

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    Bs-1 • 4 introduction each of us at one time or another has probably heard an endless loop player repeating a list of movies playing at the local theatre, or advertising a house for sale through your car radio. Sure could be handy around the house occasionally, or maybe down at the local flea market...

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    Bs-1 • 5 bs1 circuit description in the bs1, as in all electronic devices, specific power and voltage requirements exist. Although appearing quite simple at a glance, the power supply of this unit provides three separate outputs (+12v unregulated, +5v, and +3v regulated.) the +12v comes from an exte...

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    Bs-1 • 6 parts supplied with bs1 voice recorder kit capacitors 1 .0047 µf or .005 µf disc capacitor (marked 472, .005, or 502) [c4] 1 .002 µf or .0022 µf disc capacitor (marked .002, 202 or 222) [c10] 3 .01 µf disc capacitors (marked .01, 103, or 10 nf) [c14,c16,c17] 4 .1 µf disc capacitors (marked ...

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    Bs-1 • 7 1 bs1 printed circuit board required, not supplied 12 volt dc power transformer optional line level audio source (such as a tape deck or cd player) shielded stereo audio cables speaker case and knob parts top cover bottom base tray 4 - short phillips head screws 2 - long phillips screws fro...

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    Bs-1 • 8 bs1 parts layout diagram.

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    Bs-1 • 9 ramsey "learn-as-you-build" assembly strategy as you can see in examining the circuit board and components, there is a bit more to this voice recorder kit than just soldering a few parts. So that you don't spend extra time "troubleshooting" instead of enjoying your new kit, we strongly reco...

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    Bs-1 • 12 since you may appreciate some “warm-up” soldering practice as well as a chance to put some “landmarks” on the pc board, we’ll first install some of the larger components. Have a look at the parts layout diagram to help with your assembly. 1. Install s2, the power dpdt horizontal push-butto...

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    Bs-1 • 13 as we head into the smaller components, remember to push each lead all the way through the board until the component body rests on the board. 12. Install c8, 10 µf electrolytic capacitor. Electrolytic capacitors are polarized with a (+) and (-) lead and must be installed in the correct ori...

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    Bs-1 • 14 ok, we’re halfway there. Let’s take care of the audio inputs next. Have you been following the assembly with the schematic diagram? 30. Install r1, 10k ohm resistor (brown-black-orange). 31. Install r2, 1k ohm potentiometer (3 legs, marked 102). 32. Install r4, 1k ohm resistor (brown-black...

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    Bs-1 • 15 48. Install r15, 1k ohm resistor (brown-black-red). 49. Install c14, .01 µf disc capacitor (marked .01 or 103 or 10nf). 50. Install c16, .01 µf disc capacitor (marked .01 or 103 or 10nf). 51. Install c18, 100 pf disc capacitor (marked 100 or 101). 52. Install c5, a .1 µf disc capacitor (ma...

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    Bs-1 • 16 installed by reheating each solder pad while holding the cartridge in place. Once installed, you may want to touch-up each joint with a bit more solder to ensure a solid connection. 59. Check once again to be sure that the two leads do not touch the outer chrome case of the mic1 and also t...

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    Bs-1 • 17 recording recording is possible from either the on-board microphone or external line in- put. The input choice is selected by jumper position of j2. To select the micro- phone input, move the jumper to the “mic in” position as marked on the board. The “line in” position selects recording f...

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    Bs-1 • 18 to playback a message into a speaker: 1. Connect a speaker to the “speaker out” jack j4. 2. Power up the bs1. 3. Push the “play” button s3. (the “play” led will illuminate.) to play a message into auxiliary equipment: 1. Connect the “line out” jacks j1 and j3 to the line level inputs on th...

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    Bs-1 • 19 the ramsey kit warranty please read carefully before calling or writing in about your kit. Most problems can be solved without contacting the factory. Notice that this is not a "fine print" warranty. We want you to understand your rights and ours too! All ramsey kits will work if assembled...

  • Page 20: Ramsey Model No. Bs1

    Bs-1 • 20 price: $5.00 ramsey publication no. Mbs1 assembly and instruction manual for: ramsey model no. Bs1 ramsey electronics, inc. 590 fishers station drive victor, new york 14564 phone (585) 924-4560 fax (585) 924-4555 www.Ramseykits.Com required tools • soldering iron (wlc100) • thin rosin core...