Philips iPlayer 3 Instruction Manual page 8

5. Connect computer with USB cable
If using Windows, you must install ColorPlay 3 prior to connecting iPlayer 3 to your
PC. iPlayer 3 installs the device drivers required for USB connectivity.
6. Attach external show selection devices, as required
Connect a Controller Keypad
a) Unplug the power cord from the iPlayer 3.
b) Connect the cable end with the 4-pin leads into the back of the
Controller Keypad.
c) Connect the cable end with the DB9 cable connector to serial port 1 or 2
on the iPlayer 3.
d) As needed, set the Range switch position on the back of the keypad. By default,
switch position 0 (zero) sets the keypad to trigger shows 1 – 8.
e) Reconnect the power cord to the iPlayer 3.
Connect an AuxBox
a) Unplug the power cord from the iPlayer 3.
b) Connect the female end of the serial cable to the AuxBox serial port.
c) Connect the male end with of the serial cable to serial port 1 or 2 on iPlayer 3.
d) As needed, set the Range switch position on the front of the AuxBox. By default,
switch position 0 (zero) sets the AuxBox to trigger shows 1 – 8.
e) Connect each external triggering device's two-wire cable to a terminal pair on
the AuxBox.
f) Connect the 24 VDC power cable to the 24 VDC terminals on the AuxBox,
then plug it in.
h) Reconnect the power cord to the iPlayer 3.
7. Connect Lighting Systems with RJ-45 Cable
Each DMX output port controls 512 DMX addresses:
• DMX port 1 controls light universe 1 (DMX addresses 1 – 512). Use DMX port 1
for single-universe installations.
• DMX port 2 controls light universe 2 (DMX addresses 1 – 512).
8. Firmware Update
The iPlayer 3 firmware image is periodically updated to improve system performance
and functionality. If your iPlayer 3 is not running the most recent firmware version, it
is recommended that you update to maximize system performance. The most recent
firmware version can be downloaded from www.colorkinetics.com/support/iPlayer
33/.
1. Launch Configuration Mode by pressing
2. Access the Info menu, then select Version. The screen should display the
firmware version in the form v01.00xx b00001
3. If the "xx" value is a lower number than the most recent image on the website,
follow the update procedure in the iPlayer 3 User Guide.
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iPlayer 3 Product Guide
on the iPlayer 3 faceplate.
Input from
Controller
Keypad
Input from
AuxBox
DMX 1
Control to Lights
DMX 2
Control to Lights
DMX 1