I.D. AL EventPlayer AP303v2 User Manual

I.D. AL EventPlayer AP303v2 User Manual

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I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual
EventPlayer
MP3/Wav/DMX
Player
MANUAL
® Waves System
V 1.1 - 2009

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  • Page 1 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX Player MANUAL ® Waves System V 1.1 - 2009...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Table of contents A - Safety instructions ................P1 B - Product information ................P3 1 - Product presentation ................. P4 2 - Functionnalities ................. P4 3 - Installation ..................P6 4 - Operation mode and naming of files ..........
  • Page 3: A - Safety Instructions

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual CAUTION! DO NOT EXPOSE TO HUMIDITY & DUST! Unplug the power supply cable before any servicing FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE USER’S GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR PLAYER. A. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A.1 CE marking...
  • Page 4 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual conversion of the device automatically entails loss of the homologation. The operation of a modified device is liable to a penalty. In the interest of occupational safety, the operator and the user are held responsible for complying with the regulations.
  • Page 5: B - Product Information

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual A.6 - Terms of use: • This product has been designed for indoors use only. • If this device has been exposed to very high temperature fluctuations (e.g.: after transportation), do not connect it immediately.
  • Page 6 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 1 - Introduction EventPlayer AP303v2 is a WAV & MP3 format audio files player providing Show Control function. The files are stored on a SD Card or USB device, stick or hard disk. This standalone player can read files automatically according to a broadcast schedule or upon triggering by external events.
  • Page 7 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual The show sequences are created on a computer using the ID-AL "Show Control Editor" software. The event files created by the software are then copied into a memory card to be read by the player the same way as audio files.
  • Page 8: Installation

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 3 - INSTALLATION 11 12 1 - USB port - For SD card update only 13/14 - Power supply - a second socket to 2 - USB connection indicator power another device...
  • Page 9 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Memory card: Select a quality SD card. Insert the card into its slot to the stopper without forcing it. To remove it, press gently on the card. USB To Host connector: To this port you can connect a USB device, stick, hard disk...
  • Page 10 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Caution! The output power is limited. To operate high power devices, you must use a command interface. For more details, see annex. DMX output: The DMX protocol is used in lighting control. You can connect any equipment compatible with the DMX512 standard such as dimmers, mono or multi colour LED projectors, lyres, DMX to relays converters, servomotors…...
  • Page 11: Operation Mode And Naming Of Files

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 4 - Operating mode and naming of files Compatible files: .MP3: MP3 format audio files (see specification in annex C) .WAV: WAV format audio files (see specifications in annex C) .SC2: "Show control" sequence files created by the IDAL Show Control Editor software.
  • Page 12 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Optional parameters To modify the behaviour of the player, you can add optional parameters to the directory name. These parameters are boxed with the "[" "]"symbols. You can add several parameters to the directory name.
  • Page 13 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual [RET] - Returns to the previously read directory after reading the current directory. If you read files in a particular directory and if it is interrupted by a scheduled program or an external action to broadcast a file from another directory, goes back to the initial directory after reading the triggered directory.
  • Page 14 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual The output contacts are commutated at the beginning of the directory playback. If files inside the directory carry an instruction to enable or disable the output contacts, the output status will evolve.
  • Page 15 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 4.2 Organisation of files inside directories. Like for directories, file names define their playback pattern. Note: You may not have to use this notation if the files are read randomly ("RND" option or no option in the directory name).
  • Page 16 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual [Jxxx] - Designates the directory No. to go to after the current file. By adding this parameter to the file name after the file No., you define the behaviour of the player so that after reading the current file it goes to reading another directory.
  • Page 17 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual [V+xx] ou [V-xx] - Changing volume level of the file The file name can include an option to set a volume level when the file is read. This function is used to broadcast messages at a different volume than other files.
  • Page 18 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 5 - Menu & configuration Several settings are accessible through the Data button to configure the EventPlayer. The DATA button has 2 functions: 1 - Endless rotation in both directions 2 - Validation push button DATA button When the player is in normal mode (i.e.
  • Page 19 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual First level menu choices: SOURCE Selects either the player or the auxiliary in source PLAYER Displays the selected source (Player or Aux) TONE MAIN Controls the tone (in "AUX" mode, controls the tone of the AUX input)
  • Page 20 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual SOURCE Volume control of the Auxiliary input: Select the source. A sound source can be connected to the auxiliary input of the player. To listen to it you must select the "AUX" mode. To listen to the player, select "MAIN" mode...
  • Page 21 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual IP ADDRESS Press button and turn. Each pression moves to next field 192. 1 68. 1 . 1 NET MASK Press button and turn. Each pression moves to next field 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY Press button and turn.
  • Page 22 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual FADE IN AUX When switching to the auxiliary input, sound level goes from SECOND(S) its minimum to its maximum in a set time. FADE OUT AUX When switching back to the player, sound level goes from its maximum2 SECONDE(S) to its minimum level in a set time.
  • Page 23: Usb Link

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 6 - USB Link (device) The EventPlayer reads files stored on a SD memory, a USB stick or a USB hard disk. To update a USB stick or a USB hard disk, you just have to connect these elements directly to a computer.
  • Page 24: Dmx Link

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 8 - DMX Link The EventPlayer is not just an audio player, it can also read sequence files in order to operate DMX512 devices. Using the Show Control Sequencer (free download from www.id-al.com) you will be able to create complete scenarii...
  • Page 25: Input / Output Contacts

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 10 - Input and output contacts The EventPlayer is interactive. It has trigger input and output contacts to action various electrical devices. 10.1 - Input contacts By connecting contacts to inputs, it is possible to start reading directories.
  • Page 26: Ethernet Link

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 10.2 - Output contacts The EventPlayer can enable output contacts to operate various devices. You can switch on lamps, relays, motors … The output contacts are activated through directory or file names, remotely via the Ethernet or RS232 link or by scheduled programming (see related chapters).
  • Page 27 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual In an installation where only the player is present or in a local network with external access, you must use a Modem/Router to create a gateway between the player and the Internet.
  • Page 28 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 11.2 - Linking a player to an internal network Hardware required: - EventPlayer - Ethernet Hub - One or several computers can be present Connect the player to the network hub. The player is comparable to a computer.
  • Page 29 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual The page is composed of 3 parts: A - Status of the player This block displays the status of the player as well as the directory name and name of the file being read.
  • Page 30 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual B - Status and operation of the output contacts The first line indicates the current status of the output contacts while the second line allows status modification. Simply click on the output number(s) that you wish to enable and click on "Validate".
  • Page 31 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual The "config" menu allows setting of parameters of he player. You can modify the date and time as well as the various user accounts and passwords for Ethernet access. Enter the information you wish to modify and click on "Validate".
  • Page 32 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual By default the user name is: idalftp The password is: idalftp Port: 21 You are now connected to the media of the player and you have access to copy, delete, move, edit of file names as you would do locally.
  • Page 33: Rs232 Serial Link Protocol

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 12 - RS232 serial link protocol The EventPlayer can communicate with other devices. It receives commands on the Rx input and sends data through the Tx output. The player complies with the RS232 norm (see specification).
  • Page 34 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual xxxb: Range number depending on the directory number 000b: Range 0 -> from 000 to 127 001b: Range 1 -> from 128 to 255 010b: Range 2 -> from 256 to 383 011b: Range 3 ->...
  • Page 35 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual The modes are defined in the configuration file (see related chapter) Note : The different transmission modes are not compatible with the Show Control mode sending serial command included in the sequence file. If a sequence file is read, the serial link is desactivated. To prevent any conflict, we suggest to desactivated the transmission mode in the menu option.
  • Page 36: Reset Factory

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual 00000110b (06h) : Not used 00000111 (07h) : Switching to USB mode. The player indicates that it goes into USB mode and is therefore not available for playing a file. Example of a cycle created to check the correct operation of the player by playing a file.
  • Page 37 I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Annex A - Correspondances Binary table : The 8 input contacts can be combined to obtain up to 255 combinations according to the table hereafter: X indicates the contact to be made on inputs or made on the outputs N °...
  • Page 38: Annex B : Specifications

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Annex B - Specifications • Power supply : Nominal Voltage : 12V DC Supply Range : 10V to 15V DC • 12V supply consumption: - Playing (output on line level - amplified output not used) : < 200 mA - Playing - amplifier to its maximum under 8 Ohms: 3A •...
  • Page 39: Annex C : Function

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Annex C - Functions Audio characteristics • Reads MP3 files mono/stereo (MPEG ½ layer 3), 44.1KHz / 48KHz, from 64kbit/s to 320kbits/s • Reads CBR (Constant Bit Rate) and VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files •...
  • Page 40: Annex D : Infrared Remote Control

    I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual Annex D - Infrared remote control An infrared sensor is fitted in the front of the EventPlayer to control the main functions. Volume + Button 1 Play Next Stop Volume -...
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