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Safety .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Physical Features ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Mounting Options ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Software Features ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Connector Pin-Out ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Female XLR5 (DMX512) ............................................................................................................................ 9
GPIO ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Male DB9 (RS232) ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Relay ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
S-Play Connectivity .................................................................................................................................... 10
S-Play to Playback to DMX Systems .................................................................................................. 11
S-Play to Playback to Pixel Systems ................................................................................................. 12
(v23)
8 October 2020
S-PLAY
Document ID: 4686708
S-Play User Manual
Part No.: 51301
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Female XLR5 (DMX512) ..........................9 GPIO ................................9 Male DB9 (RS232) ............................9 Relay ................................9 S-Play Connectivity ............................ 10 S-Play to Playback to DMX Systems ....................11 S-Play to Playback to Pixel Systems ....................12 (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708... - Page 2 S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 S-Play Application Diagram ......................... 13 Getting Started..............................15 The LCD Menu ..............................16 Controls ................................ 16 Layout ................................16 Home Screen ............................... 16 Playlist Screen ............................17 Settings Screen ............................17 Network Discovery ............................18 View the S-Plays LCD ..........................
- Page 3 S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 List of Playlists ............................36 Available Cues and Controls ....................... 37 Playlist Attributes ..........................37 Playlist Settings ............................38 Playlist Timeline and Media Tracks ....................39 Event and Trigger Tracks ........................39 Example Playlist ............................40 Control ................................
- Page 4 Restore ..............................57 Storage ................................58 Select Storage ............................58 Export Playback Data ..........................59 Locking the S-Play and User Management ..................60 How To Use The Lock Feature ......................60 Default Login and passwords ......................61 Status ................................62 Network Information ..........................62 Output Information ...........................
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Page 5: Safety
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Safety This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose this device to rain or moisture, doing this will void the warranty. Make all the connections before you plug in the mains power Do not remove the cover, there are no user-serviceable components inside. -
Page 6: Physical Features
1 x USB Type A port 12 to 24v DC Input (8w max power draw) – Power supplies over 5A should not be connected to the S-Play. MicroSD card storage (Class 10 40/10 Mb/s Read/write performance) 100 Mbps Ethernet link featuring 802.3AF PoE ... -
Page 7: Physical Dimensions
Note All dimensions are in millimetres (mm). Mounting Options The S-Play is provided with ENTTEC’s, 1RU mount kit (pn: 79105). To provide 9.5” rack and various surface/ wall mounting solutions. Note The S-Play mounting solution is not intended to be suspended above head height or audiences. -
Page 8: Software Features
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Software Features Make playlists from DMX Presets (dynamic cue) Supports DMX512 Make live recordings using DMX/Art- Net/sACN Supports DMX over the network protocols: Schedule Playlist Mapping different streams and... -
Page 9: Diagrams
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Diagrams Connector Pin-Out Male DB9 (RS232) Female XLR5 (DMX512) CONNECTION CONNECTION DATA - DATA + GPIO Relay (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|9... -
Page 10: S-Play Connectivity
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 S-Play Connectivity (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|10... -
Page 11: S-Play To Playback To Dmx Systems
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 S-Play to Playback to DMX Systems (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|11... -
Page 12: S-Play To Playback To Pixel Systems
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 S-Play to Playback to Pixel Systems (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|12... -
Page 13: S-Play Application Diagram
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 S-Play Application Diagram (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|13... - Page 14 The S-Play contains relays designed for use with low power devices and to provide switching logic for higher power devices. To ensure a safe installation it is imperative that the power connected to the S-Play relays is within safe operating limits:...
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Page 15: Getting Started
To begin your installation please follow these steps: Unpack the unit from the box. Inspect the S-Play for any damage that might have occurred in shipping and verify that it looks to be in good condition before plugging it into power. -
Page 16: The Lcd Menu
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 The LCD Menu Controls Direction arrows – Can be used to move between menu tabs and increase or decrease the value in the field with numbers such as IP address, (using the side arrows will allow numerical values to be changed in steps of 10). -
Page 17: Playlist Screen
To create or restore a backup from a USB you must insert a USB drive into the S-Plays front USB port and navigate to the backup and restore menu. To load an S-Play backup onto the S-Play, the backup file must be named splay_backup.bak for it to be accepted on the device. -
Page 18: Network Discovery
5. Once found, select ‘S-Play’ and press ‘Configure’ to be directed to your S-Plays Web interface. Note: When the S-Play is set to a static IP, the default gateway MUST be the same for both the S-Play and your computer for NMU to discover the S-Play. (v23) -
Page 19: Web Interface
Part No.: 51301 Web interface The S-Play can be configured and controlled through a web browser on a computer, located on the same Local Area Network (LAN) as the device. Either click on the ‘configure button within in NMU or type the IP address (as detected by NMU e.g. 10.10.3.156) into your web browser to access the web interface. -
Page 20: Cue Library
A Dynamic cue is a recording of up to 32 universes of data captured from a given time duration. An Effect cue is a cue type capable of creating internal effects from within the S-Play without requiring a DMX source. The Cue Library page allows the user to: Access all recorded or generated cues ... -
Page 21: Triggers
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Triggers The triggers page allows the user the following: Access all trigger options Create, edit and delete triggers (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|21... -
Page 22: Playlist
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Playlist The playlist page allows the user the following: Access all playlists Play and stop playlists Delete playlist Create and Edit Playlists (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|22... -
Page 23: Scheduler
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Scheduler The scheduler page allows the user the following: Access all schedules Play and pause schedules Monitor status of the schedule Create and edit schedules (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708... -
Page 24: Settings
Configure output protocol refresh rate Configure DMX output ports Define the OSC Input Port Set the date, time and location Change the S-Play’s network configuration Reset to factory defaults Update firmware (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708... - Page 25 S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|25...
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Page 26: Status
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Status The status page displays the following: CPU status The network information of the Storage status device Device name The current output protocols System uptime System information including: Hardware ID System status Software version information ... -
Page 27: Backup
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Backup The backup page allows the user the following: Settings backup Restore Storage location select (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|27... -
Page 28: Record
DMX output on the same port you are recording data on. When recording either ArtNet or sACN be sure not to play back any reccordings on the S-Play at the same time that are set to broadcast or Multicast data. This can result in conflicting data streams and an outcome dissimilar to the stream you were aiming to reccord. - Page 29 S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 6. Once the option for capturing is selected (either manually defined or a live snapshot), press on the capture button to take a snapshot of your input data at a specific time. Toggle All Inputs – Selects all input universes...
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Page 30: Dynamic Cue
Dynamic cues recording can be started manually or by sending an ArtNet trigger. N.B. During ArtNet recording, ensure that no other active ArtNet/sACN device is outputting (including the S-Play) to eliminate interference loopback, which leading to the incorrect recording. (v23) -
Page 31: Manual Recording Control
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Manual Recording Control 1. Select Dynamic Scene as the cue type 2. Select Manually from the Rec. Control option 3. Press the Edit Record button 4. Provide cue name to aid identification 5. Select one of the following options for data capture: 1. -
Page 32: Artnet Recording Control
8. Once the option for capturing is selected, press on the start rec button to start the recording. 9. S-Play will wait then for the trigger to be active before it starts recording 10. The timer in the right bottom part of the window should start running as soon as the Trigger is active, and data is captured The DMX values captured will be shown for the corresponding universe. -
Page 33: Effects
6. Effects are applied on a per universe basis and do not cascade across multiple. – Select each of the S-Plays universes that you wish to apply the effect to 7. After the parameters have been set, the S-Play allows effects to be previewed using the Preview button. -
Page 34: Playback
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Playback Preview Cue Select a Cue within the Cue Library and enter edit mode. Click Preview Cue. The Cue is previewed on the selected output ports as defined within the S-Plays ... -
Page 35: Playlists
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Playlists The playlist page allows the user to add multiple cues (static or dynamic), events and triggers in a sequence to be stored and played back at any given point. Playlist Page Layout The playlist page is comprised of 9 key elements: A. -
Page 36: Created Playlists
Play: Play the selected playlist, also the Playlist is loaded into the timeline and media track section Pause: Pause the selected playlist. By pausing a playlist, S-Play holds the las DMX value. Stop: Stops the selected playlist. By stopping a playlist, S-Play stops outputting any data (set DMX value t 0) Intensity: real-time control of the master intensity of the playlist. -
Page 37: Available Cues And Controls
Loop: Determine the number of times that the playlist will play until it stops Group: Define a group of playlists to override the output. Groups with the highest hierarchy drive the S-Play’s output when the groups of the same number have universe... -
Page 38: Playlist Settings
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Playlist Settings Save: Saves any change on the Playlist. S-Play will ask to save any change before playing a Playlist. Delete: Deletes the playlist loaded in the Playlist Editor Control: Gives navigation and playback over the playlist loaded in the Playlist Editor Cue Options: Options for any cue added into the cue track. -
Page 39: Playlist Timeline And Media Tracks
When playing multiple media at the same time. i.e. 2 cues on 2 different tracks, S-Play will use HTP (Highest value Takes Priority) merging. Event and Trigger Tracks These tracks are reserved for events and triggers respectively. -
Page 40: Example Playlist
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Example Playlist This example is showing a playlist named "playlist" that will start on power up and will loop until manually stopped (Loop: Infinity) The static cue "CUE" will play while sending an RS232 Event. By second 5 the playlist will pause and wait for the GPIO trigger to be sent an C001 will start playing with 50% intensity. -
Page 41: Control
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Control Events Use events to allow integration between S-Play and other devices. S-Play can send commands over multiple protocols and interact with Relays. RS232 Make sure the receiver has the correct communication setup: ... -
Page 42: Artnet
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 ArtNet Unicast or broadcast a value over a specified channel and universe over Art-Net Set the following: IP Address (if unicasting) Output Universe Channel Value sACN Unicast or multicast a value over a specified channel and universe over sACN. -
Page 43: Triggers
When a playlist is waiting for a trigger, it will play by either activating the trigger or by pressing play. This way there is full control of the playback even when the triggers are not available. The S-Play can receive OSC through two key methods: 1). Triggers that can be created to start and resume playlists. -
Page 44: Dmx
DMX triggers will be disabled in the playlist. Digital Input S-Play has 4 Digital input ports to activate triggers. The triggers will be activated when the digital input is in low position (normally closed). If the input remains on low position while the timeline goes over the trigger, the playlist won't pause. -
Page 45: Sacn
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 sACN sACN trigger will be active when the trigger value is equal and greater than the selected trigger value. sACN triggers can be either unicasted or multicast to the S-Play. It is recommended not to use the same universe used in playback. -
Page 46: Schedule
The playlists played by the scheduler will play next if there is a playlist playing when the initial condition is met. In the previous example, if S-Play is playing PlaylistB right before sunset, S- Play will wait for it to finish to play PlaylistA set in the scheduler. -
Page 47: List Of Schedules
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Yellow: Paused Scheduler. The scheduler will not play until it's active and the end condition is not met. Scheduler name: Name set in the scheduler editor Playlist name: Playlist selected in the scheduler editor... -
Page 48: End Condition
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 GMT Offset Latitude Longitude To set the start of the scheduler to a specific time do the following: Select “Time” from the dropdown menu Click the first two digits on the second dropdown menu and set the hour using the dial. -
Page 49: Per Second
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Per Second Start the selected playlist after the specified seconds. Per Minute Start the selected playlist after the specified minutes. Hourly Start the selected playlist after the specified hours. Daily Start the selected playlist either every day or every number of days specified. -
Page 50: Weekly
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Weekly The selected playlist will play on the selected days every week or as specified in the text box. In the example, the playlist will play every week on Wednesdays and Tuesdays. (v23) 8 October 2020... -
Page 51: Monthly
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Monthly The selected playlist will play a specific day of every month as specified. In the example above, the playlist will play the 1 Day of every month. Yearly The selected playlist will play a specific day of the year. In the example above, the playlist will play every year on the 1 of January. -
Page 52: Setup
6. Once desired netmask has been set, press enter to specify the gateway settings – (this can be set to any IP on the same Subnet as your S-play if a gateway is not required) 7. Press Enter to move out of network settings;... -
Page 53: Change Ip Using The Web Interface
Part No.: 51301 Change IP Using The Web Interface Change the Network settings between DHCP and Static IP, Netmask and Gateway. After modifying an IP address, it is good practice to power cycle the S-Play device. (v23) 8 October 2020... -
Page 54: S-Play Output
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 S-Play Output Change outputs independently between ArtNet, sACN and DMX. Use the Default configurations option in the top part of the section to Select between Art-Net, sACN, DMX or No Output. ArtNet Output Configuration Configure output refresh rate for ... -
Page 55: Sacn Output Configuration
Change Date/Time and Location Set time, date and location. This information is critical when setting schedules. When the Set Date Manually is off and the S-Play is connected to an NTP server, the S-Play will automatically update the system time information upon power-up. -
Page 56: Factory Reset Via Lcd
Go to settings page, scroll down to the end of the page and click “Reset to factory Defaults” Following a sucessful factory reset and the device re-powering, ENTTEC recommends removing power for 10 seconds, then re-plugging your device in order to fully flush the S-Plays RAM. -
Page 57: Backup
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Backup S-Play produces a package that includes: Cues Playlist Schedules Settings The backup can be done via LCD and web interface. Go to Backup page, click “Backup”. The process produces a .bak package that can be downloaded and saved to any location in your computer. -
Page 58: Storage
“Export Playback Data” When a SD card is inserted into the S-Play it will be wiped and re-formatted to support the Linux EXT3 file format before shows are saved onto it. Ensure all files are removed from your SD card before inserting it into the S-Play. -
Page 59: Export Playback Data
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Export Playback Data The Export Playback Data function moves: Cues Playlists Schedules from the internal memory to an external SD card inserted in the front slot of the unit or vice versa. -
Page 60: Locking The S-Play And User Management
How To Use The Lock Feature Out of the box, S-Play is unlocked which means when connected to a network any computer within the network can change settings, create cues, create playlists, trigger playlists, etc. If the lock on the top right corner of the screen is open, as shown below, the unit is unlocked and accessible within the network. -
Page 61: Default Login And Passwords
Before setting a password take a full backup of your show data and settings. If the password is forgotten or lost, contact the ENTTEC support team for assistance to use the Admin log-in functionality. A full factory reset of the device is the only method to return the password to default... -
Page 62: Status
S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 Status The Status page displays the following information: Network Information System Information IP Address Status Subnet Mask Activity Broadcast Address CPU Status MAC Address Disk Space (internal and external) ... -
Page 63: Specifications
Shipped Weight 1.25 Kg / 2.76 lb Packaging Dimensions 272 X 204 X 102mm Due to continuous improvements and innovation of all ENTTEC products, specifications and features are subject to change without notice. (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708... -
Page 64: Using Motion Sensors With The S-Play
1. Connect out dry input from sensor to Port3 (or any other port on the bottom connector) in the GPIO trigger connector in S-Play. 2. Connect ground from sensor to GND connector in the GPIO trigger connector in S-Play. 3. Go to web interface: ... - Page 65 S-Play User Manual Part No.: 51301 4. Trigger is saved in the unit and it is ready to be used in a Playlist or as a trigger to start a playlist (v23) 8 October 2020 Document ID: 4686708 Page|65...
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