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Page 1: User Manual
DMXPlayBack User Manual www.enttec.com Firmware V0.7 Software V2.0.5 August 2006 DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 2: Package Contents
• DB9 to DB9 1.8m cable (Part No. 79103) • 2 x mounting brackets (Part No. 79105) • ShowEditor for Windows™ software on the Enttec CD-ROM (Part No. 79106) • DC power pack (Part No. 79104) • This user manual (Part No. 79107) If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier immediately. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Glossary of DMXPlayBack Terms............7 Typographic conventions used in this manual ........7 Getting to know your DMXPlayBack MK2...........8 Features....................8 Layout....................9 Fast track guide to the DMXPlayBack MK2........10 Capturing a Scene.................11 Storing a Scene .................11 Renaming a Scene ................12 Modifying an existing Scene ............12 Modifying channel levels ..............12... - Page 4 Modifying an existing Scene ............32 Saving the Scene list.................33 Loading a Scene list................33 Creating a new Scene list..............33 Installing ShowEditor and DMXPlayBack...........34 Installing ShowEditor ...............34 Connecting the DMXPlayBack MK2..........34 Power supply ................34 RS232 ...................34 DMX Out ..................35 DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
- Page 5 Updating the Firmware in the DMXPlayBack MK2......39 Failed Firmware Update ..............40 Self Test....................44 Appendix 1 - RS232 Commands ............46 RS232 Commands supported by the DMXPlayBack MK2 ....46 Appendix 2 - Connector Pinouts ............47 DMX OUT..................47 DMX IN....................47 Using the remote switch ...............47 RS232 ....................47...
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Page 6: Warranty
Vic 3101 Australia Getting Support If you require support for the DMXPlayBack MK2 or the ShowEditor software, please visit the Support area of our website at www.enttec.com. There you can fill out a support request ticket for prompt assistance with your enquiry. -
Page 7: Glossary Of Dmxplayback Terms
Eg. The name of the Windows™ "Start" button is Start. printed as Data boxes: The names of the boxes where data is entered appear in a different typeface. Eg. The name of the "Delay" entry box is printed as Delay DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 8: Getting To Know Your Dmxplayback Mk2
Getting to know your DMXPlayBack MK2 Thank you for purchasing the DMXPlayBack MK2. At Enttec we are proud of our products and we hope you will enjoy using them as much as we enjoy designing and building them. The DMXPlayBack MK2 is a DMX512 recording and playback tool that captures snapshots of the lighting scenes produced by a control system. -
Page 9: Layout
Layout The DMXPlayBack MK2 case is 1 Rack Unit (44.45mm) in height, 241mm (9.5 inches) wide and 105mm deep. Two devices of this size can be mounted side-by-side in a standard 19 inch equipment rack using the optional Rack Mounting Kit available from Enttec. -
Page 10: Fast Track Guide To The Dmxplayback Mk2
Fast track guide to the DMXPlayBack MK2 To record and replay a show on a DMXPlayBack MK2: Install and configure the ShowEditor software on your Windows™ computer. (see Installing ShowEditor on page 34) Connect the DMXPlayBack to your computer, a power supply and the DMX512 control network. -
Page 11: Capturing A Scene
(See Creating a new Scene on page 25) Storing a Scene Store Scene button writes the Scene currently displayed in the DMX Output window, to the Scenes database. Each Scene is assigned a sequential number by ShowEditor as it is created. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 12: Renaming A Scene
When the Fader window appears, the level may be set by either moving the slider to the required level or entering a new decimal DMX level (0- Level 255) into the box. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 13: Saving The Scene List
Scene database file is the folder containing the ShowEditor program, but it can be any valid folder, including a network file server or a removable storage device such as a flash memory device or a portable media player. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 14: Loading A Scene List
ShowEditor menu. When prompted for the name of the Scene database to open, enter a name not previously used. A new empty database will be created, as will a database file in which to store it. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 15: Creating A Show
A name for the Show (up to 10 characters in length) may be entered Name into the box. This will be used as the default Show file name and will be displayed in the LCD status window of the DMXPlayBack. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 16: Adding Scenes To A Show
Show will be repeated each time it is triggered. The value entered may be any number between zero and 255. An entry of zero will cause the show to repeat continuously. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 17: Dmx Channels Used
Note: If the J (jump scene) or L (load scene) serial commands are being used for RS232 control in a custom installation, compression should be disabled. Memory Usage Memory Usage window shows how much memory in the DMXPlayBack is occupied by the Shows currently loaded. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 18: Saving The Show
Files\ShowEditor MK2\), but it can be any valid folder, including a network file server or a removable storage device such as a flash memory device or a portable media player. When it is launched, ShowEditor automatically attempts to load the file "show.shw" from the ShowEditor folder. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 19: Loading Shows Into The Dmxplayback
Show will be loaded. The colour of the selected slot allocation button changes to yellow, and if the slot is already in use, a confirmation window will open. Selecting allows the existing Show in that slot to be overwritten. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 20: Loading Multiple Shows
All slot allocations may be cleared at once with the button. Individual slot allocations may be cleared with the key or modified by double-clicking on the slot number and selecting a different Show file. After selecting the button, the selected Show files are successively DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 21: Erasing All Shows From The Dmxplayback
Erasing All Shows from the DMXPlayBack Show Erase To erase all Shows from the DMXPlayBack, select then DMXPlayBack from the top level ShowEditor menu. When erasure is complete, the LCD status window on the DMXPlayBack will display: Memory empty DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 22: Starting A Show
DMX In connector on the rear of the DMXPlayBack. (See Switch Close Show on page 39). Starting a Show with the DMXPlayBackRemote Using Enttec's DMXPlayBackRemote unit, Shows loaded in a DMXPlayBack may be triggered by: Pressing a button combination on the front panel (all 12 Shows) -
Page 23: Starting A Show Via Rs232 Commands
12 Shows) Closing a switch between terminals on the remote triggering connector (Shows 1-6 only) Visit the Enttec website www.enttec.com or contact your Enttec dealer for more information about the DMXPlayBackRemote. Starting a Show via RS232 commands Every function on the DMXPlayBack, including starting and stopping Shows, capturing Scene snapshots and loading Show files, can be controlled via the RS232 serial port. -
Page 24: Stopping A Show
Shows, capturing Scene snapshots and loading Show files, can be controlled via the RS232 serial port. (See Appendix 1 - RS232 Commands on page 46) The complete RS232 protocol definition document is available from the Download section of the Enttec website at www.enttec.com. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 25: Creating A New Scene With Showeditor
(see Modifying an existing Scene on page 12 ) Patch a system Patch from the window then building the Scene with ICBF Inspector Defining the Patch The Patch window displays the current list of DMX slots assigned to Fixtures in ShowEditor. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... - Page 26 Additional Fixtures are regularly added to the library, which can be Update Software Setup updated using the options available under the main ShowEditor menu. Should you need to build a custom fixture library, instructions are available from the support knowledgebase on the Enttec website. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
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Page 27: Saving The Patch
All Fixtures are selected by clicking on the button. None All Fixtures are de-selected by clicking on the button. Invert When the button is clicked, all Fixtures currently selected are de-selected, while all previously de-selected Fixtures become selected. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 28: Intensity Attributes
Intensity attributes A drop-down list of Intensity attributes for the current Fixture is available at the top of the window. These may include such parameters as intensity (dimming), lamp strike or device On and device Off. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 29: Colour Attributes
These may include such parameters as colour selection lists, colour wheel positions, wheel rotation speeds and colour mixing intensities. Parameters appear either as a list of available options, or as a slider for adjusting continuously variable attributes. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 30: Beam Attributes
Parameters appear either as a list of available options, or as a slider for adjusting continuously variable attributes. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 31: Focus Attributes
Control of the cursor is taken by a single left-click on the white dot. The cursor will then track the mouse on the control screen, until control is relinquished with a further single left-click. Fine ICBF Inspector box in the window selects between coarse and fine adjustment modes. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 32: Storing A Scene
Modify the channel levels of the Scene. Store Scene Select , then when prompted for permission to overwrite the existing scene. The modified version of the Scene will automatically replace all instances of that Scene in the current Show. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 33: Saving The Scene List
ShowEditor menu. When prompted for the name of the Scene database to open, enter a name not previously used. A new empty database will be created, as will a database file in which to store it. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 34: Installing Showeditor And Dmxplayback
ShowEditor will be created on your Windows desktop. It is preferable to have the DMXPlayBack linked to the computer before launching ShowEditor. Connecting the DMXPlayBack MK2 Power supply The DMXPlayBack requires a low voltage supply (nominally 9V DC) from the included power pack unit. This should be plugged in to an appropriate mains outlet and the Power Supply socket on the back of the DMXPlayBack. -
Page 35: Dmx Out
Be sure to install the adaptor and its driver software exactly as described in the product documentation. Due to the wide variety of USB to RS232 adaptors available, Enttec are unable to offer technical support for these devices when used with DMXPlayBack MK2. -
Page 36: Connecting Showeditor To A Dmxplayback
To configure communications between ShowEditor and the Setup DMXPlayBack, select from the main program menu. In the Setup window, select which Serial Port is connected to the DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 37: Testing The Rs232 Link
Check that the correct Serial Port has been selected. If a high data speed has been selected, try a lower Baud rate. Switch the DMXPlayBack off, then switch it on again, to give the devices an opportunity to re-synchronize the link. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 38: Setting Up Dmxplayback
Show Replay Options DMXPlayBack can be configured to play a specific Show automatically whenever it is powered up. It can also be set up to play back a specific Show every time an external switch is closed. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 39: Power Up Show
DMXPlayBack. Updating the Firmware in the DMXPlayBack MK2 From time to time new versions of the firmware (internal operating software) for the DMXPlayBack MK2 may become available, to add features or fix an operational problem that has been discovered. Downloads... -
Page 40: Failed Firmware Update
After checking that the firmware available from the Enttec website has a higher version number than that currently installed in the DMXPlayBack MK2 , download it (see Testing the RS232 link on page 37) and extract the file main.rom from the Zip archive. - Page 41 As this information is not required for connection to the DMXPlayBack, select the button to proceed. When prompted for your dialling location, once again select the button to proceed, as this information is not required. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
- Page 42 To retain the connection configuration for possible re-use, enter an easily identifiable name for the connection. Select the name of the communications port where the DMXPlayBack is connected on your computer. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
- Page 43 8 data bits, no parity bit and 1 stop bit. Flow control should be Apply set to none. Select , then select Caps Lock In the main terminal window, press the key on your keyboard, then hold down the key whilst switching on the DMXPlayBack. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
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Page 44: Self Test
The DMXPlayBack comes up in Boot mode and LCD screen displays. DMX Boot V X.X Return to ShowEditor and repeat the procedure described in Updating the Firmware in the DMXPlayBack MK2 on page 39. Self Test The DMXPlayBack has an extensive internal system test routine that can be initiated from ShowEditor. - Page 45 The DMXPlayBack should be switched off, then re-started, before further use. Should any other screen messages be displayed, please visit the Support area of our website at www.enttec.com and fill out a support request ticket detailing the error message. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
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Page 46: Appendix 1 - Rs232 Commands
Every function on the DMXPlayBack, including starting and stopping Shows, capturing Scene snapshots and loading Show files can be controlled via the RS232 serial port. The complete RS232 protocol definition document is available from the Download section of the Enttec website at www.enttec.com. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 47: Appendix 2 - Connector Pinouts
Pin 4 Switch Using the remote switch The switch function is activated by making an electrical connection between Pin 4 (Switch) and Pin 1 (Ground) of the DMX Input. RS232 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Ground DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual... -
Page 48: Appendix 3 - Fcc Declaration
PO Box 282, Kew, Vic, 3101 Australia declares that the products DMXPlayBack MK2, DMXPlayBackRemote, comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 49 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception. DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
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Page 50: Appendix 4 - Eec Declaration
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits as amended by Article 13 of Council Directive 93/68/EEC • EN 55103-1 • EN 50103-2 • EN 60065/AS 3650 Signed Nicolas Moreau Date: 10/10/2000 Position: Technical Director DMXPlayBack MK2 User Manual...
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