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- Page 1 DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 08.02.2024, ID: 390098 (V2)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation and starting up........................ 10 Connections and controls........................13 Operating..............................18 6.1 Setting the operating mode......................18 6.2 Making user settings........................19 Technical specifications........................38 Plug and connection assignments....................40 Cleaning............................... 41 Protecting the environment......................42 DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 4 DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
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Page 5: General Information
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. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 6 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐ sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 8 The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
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Page 9: 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 10: 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 11 DMX Out DMX In DMX Out DMX indicator 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. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 12 Installation and starting up 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...
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Page 13: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel ö # $ & DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 14 | 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 15 Connections and controls 10 [PLAY], [PAUSE], [STOP] | Function button with different meanings, depending on the current mode. 11 [BLACK OUT] | Function button with different meanings, depending on the current mode. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 16 Connections and controls Rear panel PUSH PUSH DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 17 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. 18 [POWER] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 19 [DC Input] | Connection for the supplied power supply adapter. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
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Page 18: 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 19: Making User Settings
‘Record DMX’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. ð The screen with the submenus for the recording of DMX data appears. Recording a scene A scene records DMX data directly. The current image is called a scene. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 20 [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 21 Smart Recording mode to create a perfect loop. Press [PLAY] to start recording the DMX signal. As soon as the device receives the same values as in the first frame, the recording is stopped. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 22 Adding a chase In this menu, chases from previously saved scenes can be combined. You are already in the ‘Record DMX’ submenu. Select ‘Add Chase’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. Select ‘Chase Name:’ with and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 23 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 24 Deleting a scene, show or chase You are already in the ‘Record DMX’ submenu. to select the desired submenu. Select ‘Delete Scene’ to delete a scene. Select ‘Delete Show’ to delete a show. Select ‘Delete Chase’ to delete a chase. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 25 You can choose from three trigger modes: Time Event SMPTE/MTC Event DMX Trigger Setting a Time Event ‘Time Event’ enables an automatic programme run, which is either repeated weekly or trig‐ gered on a specific date. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 26 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 27 Pause: Pauses the programme run. Output Sets the type of output (normal / blackout). Add by Date Date: Sets the date of the event (month / day), e.g. 24/12. Time Sets the time of the event (hours, minutes, seconds). DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 28 You can run several events at the same time. The date-triggered event has a higher priority than the weekly recurring event. In order to start a weekly recurring event after a date-triggered event has run, you have to interpose a trigger without a stored program sequence (No Memory Trigger). DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 Manual: Manual control Timer: Timer is activated. Last Hold: The last action set is carried out. Black Out: The device is blacked out. Select ‘Finish & Return’ to exit the menu without changes and confirm with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 33 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 80…159 Play 160…255 Stop 0…127 Normal output 128…255 Blackout DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 34 Sets the programme running speed. Show’ ) Fade Time (only for ‘Type: Sets the fade in time. Scene’ ) Run Mode (only for ‘Type: Show’ Shows the type of process (e.g. ‘Loop’) or ‘Type: Chase’ ) DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
- Page 35 [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...
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Page 36: Modify Password
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’ . Confirm the selection with [ENTER]. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 37 In the opposite direction, all data can also be copied from the SD card to the device. 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...
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Page 38: Technical Specifications
Power adapter (9 - 12 V/ 500 mA ), centre positive Installation properties 19 inches, 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 20%…80% (non-condensing) DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 39 Technical specifications Further information Suitable for 19-inch mounting External storage option Maximum number of DMX channels Housing colour Black DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
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Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Protecting The Environment
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder... - Page 43 Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. DR-PRO Rack DMX Recorder...
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- Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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