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- Page 1 MANUAL ENGLISH DMX Recpack 4 Ordercode: 50822 Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DMX Recpack 4 Table of contents Warning ....................................3 Safety Instructions ................................. 3 Operating Determinations ............................4 Connection with the mains............................5 Return Procedure ................................5 Claims ....................................5 Description of the device ..............................6 Frontside..................................6 Backside ..................................7 Installation ................................... - Page 3 DMX Recpack 4 Troubleshooting ................................30 No Light ..................................30 No Response to DMX..............................31 Product Specifications ..............................32 Notes ....................................33 Ordercode: 50822...
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Page 4: Warning
Save the carton and all packing materials. In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing. Your shipment includes: ● Showtec DMX Recpack 4 ● Pro power cable (1,5 m) ●... -
Page 5: Operating Determinations
● If your Showtec device fails to work properly, discontinue use immediately. Pack the unit securely (preferably in the original packing material), and return it to your Showtec dealer for service. -
Page 6: Connection With The Mains
DMX Recpack 4 Connection with the mains Connect the device to the mains with the power-plug. Always pay attention, that the right color cable is connected to the right place. International EU Cable UK Cable US Cable BROWN YELLOW/COPPER PHASE... -
Page 7: Description Of The Device
Description of the device Features The Showtec DMX Recpack 4 is a combination of a DMX recorder, a switch pack and a programmable trigger with timer function. It has 4 individual programmable DMX and switch outputs. Each DMX output can play pre-recorded scenes or shows. The device is equipped with 4 switchable 230V outputs. Each 230V output has its own individual current monitor which can be limited to a personal maximum current. -
Page 8: Backside
Connect a light fixture. Installation Remove all packing materials from the DMX Recpack 4. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Fit the equipment to a 19" rack. Connect all cables. Do not supply power before the whole system is set up and connected properly. -
Page 9: Set Up And Operation
DMX Recpack 4 Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. -
Page 10: Control Panel
DMX Recpack 4 Control Panel A) Power LED indicator DMX LED indicator C) DMX error LED indicator D) Warning LED indicator OLED display UP button G) RIGHT button LEFT button DOWN button HOME button Fig. 04 Control Mode The fixture is individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. -
Page 11: Main Menu Options
DMX Recpack 4 Main Menu Options 01) Upon start-up, the device will show the start screen: 02) Press the HOME button to enter main menu. The display will show: 1. Source 2. Trigger 3. Action 4. Voltage Current 5. DMX Ports Status 6. -
Page 12: Scene
DMX Recpack 4 1.1. Scene 01) If you have chosen SCENE, the display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the 3 options. The available menus are: ● RECORD SCENE ● PLAY SCENE ● DELETE SCENE 03) Press the RIGHT or HOME button to enter the desired option. -
Page 13: Play Scene
DMX Recpack 4 1.1.2. Play Scene In this menu you can play the recorded scenes. 01) The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select FILE and press the HOME button to enter the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired scene file. -
Page 14: Delete Scene
DMX Recpack 4 1.1.3. Delete Scene In this menu you can delete scenes. 01) The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired scene file. 03) Press the RIGHT or HOME button to confirm your choice. -
Page 15: Play Chase
DMX Recpack 4 05) If you have chosen ENTER, the display will show: 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the following options: ● CUR STEP: currently selected scene and the total number of steps. This menu is not selectable and cannot be edited. -
Page 16: Delete Chase
DMX Recpack 4 05) Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select ENTER (to confirm your choice) or RETURN (to discard your choice). The display will show: 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select PORT and press the HOME button to open the menu. The... -
Page 17: Show
DMX Recpack 4 1.3. Show 01) If you have chosen SHOW, the display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle through the 3 options. The available menus are: ● RECORD SHOW ● PLAY SHOW ● DELETE SHOW 03) Press the RIGHT or HOME button to enter the desired option. -
Page 18: Play Show
DMX Recpack 4 08) Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select RECORD (to record a show) or RETURN (to return to the previous menu) and press the HOME button to confirm your choice. If you have chosen RECORD, the display will show: 09) If the status is WAITING START, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select START (to start recording) or STOP (to cancel recording) and press the HOME button to confirm. -
Page 19: Delete Show
DMX Recpack 4 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select MODE and press the HOME button to open the menu. 07) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the 2 play modes: ● ONE PLAY: single play ● LOOP PLAY: show will be repeated in a loop 08) Press the HOME button to confirm your choice. -
Page 20: Trigger
DMX Recpack 4 2. Trigger In this menu you can set the triggers. 01) The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the 6 options: ● ADD DMX TR: DMX trigger ● EDIT & DEL DMX TR: edit/delete a DMX trigger ●... -
Page 21: Edit & Del Dmx Tr
DMX Recpack 4 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select CHANNEL and press the HOME button to enter the menu. Press (or press and hold down, for quick search) the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired DMX channel. The adjustment range is between 000-512. Press the HOME button to save changes. -
Page 22: Edit & Del Daily Tr
DMX Recpack 4 03) Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the character which you would like to edit and press the HOME button. 04) Press (or press and hold down, for quick search) the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired character and press the RIGHT or HOME button to confirm your choice. -
Page 23: Add Weekly Tr
DMX Recpack 4 2.5. Add Weekly TR In this menu you can set a weekly trigger. 01) The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select NAME and press the HOME button to edit the trigger name. The... -
Page 24: Action
DMX Recpack 4 06) If you have chosen EDIT, the device will allow you to edit the already existing weekly trigger file’s settings. 07) Follow the instructions from 2.5. Add Weekly TR (page 22) to edit. 3. Action In this menu you can manually play your DMX files. - Page 25 DMX Recpack 4 05) Once you have renamed the file, press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select CANCEL (to discard changes) or ENTER (to confirm the new action name). Press the HOME button to confirm your choice. 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select TARGET and press the RIGHT or HOME button to open the menu.
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Page 26: Edit & Del Action
DMX Recpack 4 3.2. Edit & Del Action In this menu you can edit and delete the existing action files. 01) The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired action file. 03) Press the RIGHT or HOME button to confirm your choice. -
Page 27: Dmx Ports Status
DMX Recpack 4 5. DMX Ports Status In this menu you can view the currently active action and its status. 01) The display will show: 6. Clear Warning In this menu you can see the status of each of the 4 ports. You can monitor if the ports are not overloaded. -
Page 28: Set Date & Time
DMX Recpack 4 7.1. Set Date & Time In this menu you can set the device’s clock. 01) The display will show: 02) Press the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select the year, month, day, hours, minutes or seconds. 03) Press the HOME button to enter edition mode. -
Page 29: Set Buzzer
DMX Recpack 4 04) Press the HOME button to confirm your choice. 05) Press the DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select CANCEL (to discard changes) or ENTER (to save changes) and press the HOME button to confirm your choice. 7.4. Set Buzzer In this menu you can set a buzzer, which will inform you about any problems and malfunctions. -
Page 30: Backup Data
DMX Recpack 4 8. Backup Data In this menu you can save the current device’s settings as a backup file. 01) The display will show: 02) Press the HOME button to edit the filename. The display will show: 03) Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the character which you would like to edit and press the HOME button. -
Page 31: Default Setting
03) Press the HOME button to confirm your choice. Maintenance The Showtec DMX Recpack 4 requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. -
Page 32: No Response To Dmx
DMX Recpack 4 No Response to DMX Suspect the DMX cable or connectors, a controller malfunction, a light effect DMX card malfunction. 01) Check the DMX setting. Make sure that DMX addresses are correct. 02) Check the DMX cable: Unplug the unit; change the DMX cable; then reconnect to electrical power. -
Page 33: Product Specifications
DMX Recpack 4 Product Specifications Model: Showtec DMX Recpack 4 Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption @full load: 3450W Dimensions: 483 x 145 x 44,5 mm (LxWxH) 19 inch x 1HE (LxH) Weight: 2,4 kg Operation and Programming... -
Page 34: Notes
DMX Recpack 4 Notes Ordercode: 50822... - Page 35 DMX Recpack 4 Ordercode: 50822...
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