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  • Page 1 SD-Player 8 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SD-Player 8 Contents Important Notes ......................3 Description ........................4 Data Sheet ........................6 Content ........................7 Connection ......................... 7 Connection of digital LEDs with one control signal (DATA) ........7 Connection of digital LEDs with two control signals (CLK+DATA) ......8 Connecting DMX-Devices ..................
  • Page 3: Important Notes

    A Firmware Update is recommended after receiving the item. This is the only way to ensure that the device has the latest version. The latest firmware is available on the homepage. The latest version of the DMX-Configurator is available as a free download on our website dmx4all.de.
  • Page 4: Description

    The SD-Player 8 is a Stand-Alone DMX- or LED-Pixel-Player. Settable Output The output of the SD-Player 8 can be set between DMX and various LED control signals. So, DMX devices or digital LED strips with individual controllable LEDs, can be controlled directly from the SD-Player 8.
  • Page 5 SD-Player 8 Firmware-Update-Function To be able to use future functions, the SD-Player 8 offers a firmware update function. Din rail housing available The top-hat rail housing 350 or 350 flat is available as an acessory for the SD-Player...
  • Page 6: Data Sheet

    SD-Player 8 Data Sheet Power supply: 8-24V / ~ 50mA (external power supply or from LED-Stripe) Output: Control signal for digital LEDs or DMX-Signal with 512 channels Supported LEDs: APA-101, APA-102, APA-104 DycoLED PB3, DycoLED PC5 GS8202 INK1002, INK1003 LC8808, LC8808B, LC8823...
  • Page 7: Content

    SD-Player 8 Content SD-Player 8 Quick guide german / english Connection Connection of digital LEDs with one control signal (DATA) For digital LEDs with one control only DATA and GND must be connected (e.g. WS2811 / SK6812 / APA-104 / TM1804).
  • Page 8: Sd-Player

    SD-Player 8 Connection of digital LEDs with two control signals (CLK+DATA) For digital LEDs with two control signals DATA, CLK and GND must be connected (e.g. WS2801 / APA-102 / SK9822). SD-Playe r8 Power Netzteil supply Digitaler LED-Stripe Digital LED-Strip...
  • Page 9: Connecting Dmx-Devices

    SD-Player 8 Connecting DMX-Devices For controlling DMX devices the signal is outputted at DATA (DMX-) and CLK (DMX+). Also DMX enabled LEDs can be controlled via DMX (e.g. WS2821). SD-Playe r8 DMX + Power Netzt eil DMX512 DMX - supply...
  • Page 10: Connection With Long Data Lines

    SD-Player 8 Connection with long data lines With longer data lines (longer than 1m) and using digital LED stripes, the use of a PixxRangeExtender is recommended to prepare the control signal and isolate the individual areas. For this, the PixxRangeExtender is connected directly before the signal input of the digital LED stripe.
  • Page 11: Power Supply With Several Led-Stripes

    SD-Player 8 Power supply with several LED-Stripes Generally digital LED-Stripes are operated with a power supply of 5V. Relatively high currents for the complete installation are the result. A voltage drop occurs on the digital LED-Stripe itself, so little by little the brightness reduces.
  • Page 12: Rgb-Led-Display

    SD-Player 8 RGB-LED-Display The SD-Player 8 has a RGB-LED-Display, showing the device status. Power supply not connected RED lights up No SD-Card RED flashes No program / cue list on SD card GREEN lights up Device works normally No program is played...
  • Page 13: Micro-Sd Card

    The SD card must be formatted with the FAT16 or FAT32. File naming To use the files from SD card with the SD-Player 8, these must be named according to the following specifications so that they can be used by the SD player 8.
  • Page 14: Device Settings

    The device settings must be specified in the config.txt file in the main directory (root) of the SD card. After starting SD-Player 8 or after inserting the SD card, the configuration file config.txt is read and the settings are used. If the file is not present on the SD card, the saved device configuration is used.
  • Page 15 SD-Player 8 The possible parameters with the corresponding values are listed below: Parameter Value Description OUTPUTTYPE= DMX512 Sets the output protocol Default: SK6812 APA101 APA102 APA104 DYCO_PB3 DYCO_PC5 GS8208 INK1002 INK1003 LC8808 LC8808B LC8823 LPD1101 LPD1886_8 LPD1886_12 LPD6803 LPD8803 LPD8806...
  • Page 16 SD-Player 8 Parameter Value Description COLORSEQUENCE= Sets the color sequence Default: RGB RGBW Parameter Value Description PIXELCOUNT= 10..1365 Sets the number of LED-Pixel Default: 1365 Parameter Value Description BRIGHTNESS= 0..255 Sets the master brightness when switching on LAST Default: 255...
  • Page 17 SD-Player 8 Parameter Value Description Specifies the to be played back Program or Cue-List AUTOSTART= PRGxxx Default: NO AUTOSTART CUExxx LAST Parameter Value Description CONFIG:SAVE= Stores the configuration in SD-Player 8...
  • Page 18: Programs

    SD-Player 8 Programs Programs replayed by SD-Player 8 must be located in the root directory (Root) of the SD card. The files must be named PRGxxx, where xxx is the program number starting with 001. The file extension can be .prg, .tp2 or .fseq, depending on the format of the program file.
  • Page 19: Cue-Lists

    SD-Player 8 Cue-Lists With the CueList it is possible to playback program files in a row and in a specific sequence and duration. Within the SD-Card there must be a folder named CUExxx. Xxx is the Cue number beginning with 001.
  • Page 20: Execute A Program After Turning On

    SD-Player 8 Execute a program after turning on After turning on a specific or the last used program / cue list can be replayed. Therefore, the parameter AUTOSTART must be set within the configuration file. When calling up a program speed,master,red,green,blue,white also the value LAST can be set.
  • Page 21: Error Information

    SD-Player 8 Error Information If a parameter in the configuration file is incorrect (parameter name or value incorrectly written), it will be not considered and an error information will be generated within an error.txt file. The file error.txt will be deleted after restart or inserting the SD card, so only the latest error information is available.
  • Page 22: Create Programs

    SD-Player 8 Create Programs The program files can be created for the SD-Player 8 with the software DMX- Configurator. Alternatively, TPM2 or TMP2.NET files can be used. Program files with DMX-Configurator The DMX-Configurator is available in the current version as free download on our website dmx4all.de.
  • Page 23: Pixel Groups

    SD-Player 8 Pixel Groups The SD-Player 8 promotes pixel groups with an adjustable length. Each pixel group behaves like a single pixel controlled with 3 DMX channels (RGB) / 4 DMX channels (RGBW) or 1 DMX channel (Single color). According to the selected LED protocol a different number of pixel can be connected...
  • Page 24: Digital Control Input

    The input is wired with a push-button (NO contact) to GND as shown in the following layout: SD-Playe r8 Internal Button (Button) The button on the SD-Player 8 can be configured independently. The same functions are available for this as for the digital control input.
  • Page 25 SD-Player 8 The following parameters are available to configure the digital control input (EXT) and internal button (Button): Parameter Value Description BUTTON:SHORT= PRG_UP Specifies the function of the button (Button) or BUTTON:LONG= PRG_DOWN External input (EXT) BUTTON:ON= BUTTON:OFF= EXT:SHORT= ON_OFF...
  • Page 26: Remote Per Dmx

    SD-Player 8 Remote per DMX The digital control input can also be used as a DMX input to control the SD-Player 8 via DMX remote over a total of 9 DMX channels In this case, the parameter EXT=DMX; must be specified in the configuration.
  • Page 27 SD-Player 8 DMX Channel Function Value Description Program LOW PRG1 8-15 PRG2 16-23 PRG3 24-31 PRG4 32-39 PRG5 40-47 PRG6 48-55 PRG7 56-63 PRG8 64-71 PRG9 72-79 PRG10 80-87 PRG11 88-95 PRG12 96-103 PRG13 104-111 PRG14 112-119 PRG15 120-127 PRG16...
  • Page 28: Ir-Remote Control

    SD-Player 8 IR-Remote Control An optional IR remote control can be used to control the SD-Player 8. With free configurable NEC-IR-Commands it is possible set the needed functions for the remote control. The following preconfigured IR remote control is available as accessory:...
  • Page 29: Specify Ir Functions

    SD-Player 8 Specify IR Functions The IR functions of any IR remote control with NEC protocol can be assigned in the configuration file. To find out which IR command a button on an IR remote control is using, IR:LOG=1; must be entered in the configuration file.
  • Page 30: Sample Configuration

    SD-Player 8 Sample Configuration A sample configuration for SD-Player 8 is available for download. This contains various programs and shows the structure of the configuration file: // Configuration file for SD-Player 8 // LED configuration OutputType = SK6812; GroupSize=1; ColorSequence=RGB;...
  • Page 31: Dimension

    SD-Player 8 Dimension All details in mm...
  • Page 32: Factory Reset

    SD-Player 8 Factory Reset To reset the SD-Player 8 into the delivery state, please proceed as follows: Turn off the SD-Player 8 (Turn off the power supply) Remove SD card Press and hold the button Turn on the SD-Player 8 (Turn on power supply)
  • Page 33: Firmware-Update

    SD-Player 8 Firmware-Update The SD-Player 8 has an Update-Function, allowing to transfer further Firmware- Versions. Please proceed as follows: Copy the firmware file (.bin) to SD card Turn off the SD-Player 8 (Turn off power supply) Insert the SD card into the device...
  • Page 34: Accessory

    SD-Player 8 Accessory Top hat rail housing 350 Top hat rail housing 350flat Wall bracket for top-hat rail enclosure Power supply 12V...
  • Page 35 SD-Player 8 IR Remote Control Micro SD Card...
  • Page 36: Revision History

    SD-Player 8 Revision History Firmware V1.00 First Release Firmware V1.01 Add support for TWI Analog Extension Firmware V1.02 Correct DMX-Output Polarity...
  • Page 37: Ce-Conformity

    SD-Player 8 CE-Conformity This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and uses high frequency. In order to maintain the properties of the module with regard to CE conformity, installation into a closed metal housing in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU is necessary.
  • Page 38: Risk-Notes

    SD-Player 8 Risk-Notes You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best available technology the following risks should not excluded: Failure risk: The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without warning. To reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is necessary.
  • Page 39 Germany Last change: 11.10.2024 © Copyright DMX4ALL GmbH All rights reserve. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form (photocopy, pressure, microfilm or in another procedure) without written permission or processed, multiplied or spread using electronic systems.

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