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Botex DR-PRO Rack User Manual

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  • Page 1 DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 06.05.2020, ID: 390098...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation and starting up........................ 15 Connections and controls........................18 Operating..............................25 6.1 Setting the operating mode......................25 6.2 Making user settings........................26 Technical specifications........................51 Plug and connection assignments....................53 Cleaning............................... 54 DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Protecting the environment......................55 DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 9 NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 11 NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 12 Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be maintained by qualified service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 13 PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 14: Features

    Storage option on SD cards Time information from SMPTE or MIDI signal can be used Operating via buttons and high-resolution display on the unit Plug-in power supply included 19" rack mountable (1 RU) Control via external triggers DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 15: Installation And Starting Up

    Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 16 Connect the output of the first DMX device (1) to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection. Make sure that the output of the last DMX device (n) in the chain is terminated by a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 17 While both the device and the DMX controller are in operation, the [DMX] LED lights up and thereby indicates that a DMX signal is being received on the input. Connect the included AC adapter to the device, then to the mains. Switch the unit on with the main switch to start operation. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 18: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 19 6 [MIDI] The control LED lights up if usable time information is received via the MIDI interface in ‘SMPTE / MIDI trigger’ mode. 7 [DISPLAY] 8 Keypad for selecting functions and values and for confirmation. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 20 Selects the next menu item. Selects the previous menu item. Navigates down in a menu list or decreases the displayed and selected value. [ENTER] Confirms the selected value or selects a menu item. 9 [MEMORY 1]…[MEMORY 8] DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 10 [PLAY], [PAUSE], [STOP] Function button with different meaning, depending on the current mode. 11 [BLACK OUT] Function button with different meaning, depending on the current mode. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls Rear panel DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 23 Potential-free contacts via which the functions of the [MEMORY 1]…[MEMORY 8] buttons on the front can be trig‐ gered using external push buttons. 17 [PLAY], [PAUSE], [STOP], [BLACK OUT] Potential-free contacts via which the functions of the respective buttons on the front can be triggered using external push buttons. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 18 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 19 [DC Input] Connector for the supplied power supply adapter. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 25: Operating

    To set the operating mode, press and hold [ENTER] for at least two seconds to access the ‘Work Mode’ menu for the mode. Press to select the desired mode. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð The desired operating mode is set. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 26: Making User Settings

    Enter the four-digit password with the memory buttons [1 … 8]. The default password is 1234. ð The ‘User Set’ menu for the user settings appears. 6.2.1 Recording DMX data Call up the ‘User Set’ menu for the user settings. to select ‘Record DMX’ . DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 27 ð The name for the scene is fixed. Select ‘Confirm & Record’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. ð The recording is saved under the selected name. To exit the menu without recording, select ‘Cancel & Return’ and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 28 [ENTER]. to select the cursor position and use to change the letter and confirm the name with [ENTER]. ð The name for the show is fixed. Select ‘Record Mode’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 29 As soon as all DMX channels are set to 0 again after the start of the recording, the recording is ended. To stop recording manually, press [STOP]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 30 The last row in the display shows the status during the recording: ‘Check DMX’ Device waits for DMX start value (automatic recording) ‘DMX Data . . .’ Recording running Select ‘Pause Record’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. ð The recording is paused. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 31 [ENTER]. Select ‘Chase Name:’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. to select the cursor position and use to change the letter and confirm the name with [ENTER]. ð The name for the chase is fixed. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 32 Sets the fade time of the step. to change the parameter values and confirm with [ENTER]. After you have made all the settings, select ‘Confirm & Save’ and confirm with [ENTER]. ð The set step is added to the chase. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 33 Select ‘Insert Step After’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. ð A new step with the current parameters is inserted behind the selected step. Select ‘Delete Current Step’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. ð The selected step is being deleted. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 34 Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð All scenes, shows or chases that you have saved are listed. to select the scene, show or chase you want to delete and confirm with [ENTER]. Select ‘Return’ to exit the menu. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 35 Example: You want to create an event that runs every day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For this you need a start event (all weekdays activated) with the time setting at 8:00 a.m. and a stop event (all weekdays activated) with the time setting at 10:00 p.m. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 36 Select ‘Edit Weekly’ to edit a weekly recurring event. Select ‘Edit Date Trig’ to edit an event to be triggered on a specific date. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. to select the parameters you want to edit and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 37 State Sets the type of event triggered. Play: Starts the programme run. Stop: Stops the programme run. Pause: Pauses the programme run. Output Sets the type of output (normal / blackout). DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 38 Sets the type of output (normal / blackout). After you have made all the settings, select ‘Confirm & Save’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Select ‘Finish & Return’ to exit the menu without changes and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 39 Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð All previously saved events are listed. to select the event you want to delete and confirm with [ENTER]. Select ‘Finish & Return’ to exit the menu and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 40 Select ‘Add SMPTE/MTC’ to enter the event. Select ‘Edit SMPTE/MTC’ to edit the event. Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. to select the parameters you want to edit and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 41 Sets the type of output (normal / blackout). After you have made all the settings, select ‘Confirm & Save’ and confirm with [ENTER]. Select ‘Finish & Return’ to exit the menu without changes and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 42 With ‘DMX Trigger’ you can control the device with the help of a DMX controller. Three chan‐ nels are required for control. You are in the ‘DMX Trigger’ submenu. to select ‘DMX Start Address’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. to select the parameters you want to edit and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 43 Sets the action to be taken when there is no SMPTE or MTC signal. Manual: Manual control Timer: Timer is activated. Last Hold: The last action set is carried out. Black Out: The device is blacked out. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 44 Functions in 3-channel DMX mode Channel Value Function 0…3 Memory 1 4…7 Memory 2 8…12 Memory 3 13…16 Memory 4 17…20 Memory 5 21…24 Memory 6 25…27 Memory 7 28…31 Memory 8 32…255 The memory is not changed. 0…79 Pause DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 45 ‘Assign Memory’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð The screen with the parameters for assigning memory locations appears. to select the memory or function key to which you want to assign a saved scene, chase or show. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 46 Sets the fade in time. Scene’ ) Run Mode (only for ‘Type: Show’ Shows the type of process (e.g. ‘Loop’) or ‘Type: Chase’ ) Select ‘Finish & Return’ to exit the menu and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 47 [ENTER]. to select ‘Date’ and confirm with [ENTER]. to change the date (format MM/DD/YYYY) and confirm with [ENTER]. Select ‘Save & Return’ to exit the menu and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 48 Select ‘Confirm & Save’ to save the settings and confirm with [ENTER]. Select ‘Finish & Return’ to exit the menu without changes and confirm with [ENTER]. 6.2.6 Data backup Call up the ‘User Set’ menu for the user settings. to select ‘Data Backup’ . DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 49 Copies all pictures from the device to the SD card. Picture SD Card Copies all data from the device to the SD card. SD Card In the opposite direction, all data can also be copied from the SD card to the device. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 50 Operating If the device is connected to a PC via USB, the device is displayed as an external hard drive on the PC. The data on the device can then be copied directly to the PC. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Plug-in power supply (9 - 12 V / 500 mA ), centre positive Mounting properties 19 inch, 1 RU Dimensions (W × H × D) 482 mm × 44 mm × 100 mm Weight 1.2 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 52 Technical specifications Further information 19" rack mountable External storage option Maximum number of DMX channels Housing colour black DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 53: Plug And Connection Assignments

    The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...

  • Page 54: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning Housing Use only pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
  • Page 55 Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. DR-PRO Rack DMX recorder...
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  • Page 60 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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