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D M X 5 1 2 R e a l T i m e R e c o r d e r

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Page 1: ...DMX Streamer D M X 5 1 2 R e a l T i m e R e c o r d e r User Manual www enttec com...

Page 2: ...device to rain and moisture or expose it to the risk of dripping or splashing Do not use this device near water Do not block any ventilation apertures on this device Do not install this device near h...

Page 3: ...MXStreamer at startup Typographic conventions used in this manual Buttons Software button names and menu command options appear in a special typeface E g The name of the Windows Start button is printe...

Page 4: ...with the scheduler Layout The DMXStreamer 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 equipmen...

Page 5: ...ia RS232 Easy firmware upgrades Save and restore data from a standard Windows computer Fast track guide to the DMXStreamer To record and replay a show on a DMXStreamer Connect the DMXStreamer to your...

Page 6: ...eached the next key press returns to the first option and starts again Enters the selected menu option Accepts the current setting when editing Menu Structure 1 Select Show 2 Show 2 1 Play 2 2 Record...

Page 7: ...essing the SCROLL button will move through the list of possible values for the field in this case 0 to 24 Scrolling is wrap around When the last value is reached the next key press returns to the firs...

Page 8: ...onds will exit the menu system If a Show is playing when Show parameters or system settings are changed the show will be stopped and the screen will display SHOW STOPPED DUE TO CONFIG CHANGE 2 2 Recor...

Page 9: ...software its name may contain any character on the keyboard See Record Play Show on page 30 The MENU button exits the name editor and returns to 2 4 Name menu option 2 5 Frame Rate This option allows...

Page 10: ...urns to the 2 6 Number of Channels option To ensure that all necessary channel data is recorded by the DMXStreamer the number selected should not be less than the highest DMX channel used in the conne...

Page 11: ...lected Show and the start and stop times for the Event The SCROLL button moves through the list of Events The ENTER button begins the process of defining the currently selected Event The MENU button e...

Page 12: ...ority of scheduled Events in the DMXStreamer See Replay Priority on page 41 Looped Auto Play Timing Looped Auto Play The Show will start at a specified time loop for the programmed number of repetitio...

Page 13: ...ime 19 00 00 HOURS The SCROLL button steps the hours through the range of possible values 0 23 The ENTER button accepts the current value and steps the cursor on to the minutes field To move to the ne...

Page 14: ...Normal Normal time is the time kept by the internal clock in the DMXStreamer See 5 2 Set Time on page 20 Before or After Sunrise or Sunset Times relative to sunrise and sunset are calculated daily by...

Page 15: ...fferent Events scheduled for the same time of day at different times of the year or to schedule Events that happen on a regular basis for only one part of the year Examples of scheduling possibilities...

Page 16: ...ough the range of possible values 0 23 The ENTER button accepts the current value and steps the cursor on to the minutes field To move to the next field without changing the current value press the EN...

Page 17: ...ny events are scheduled at overlapping times It is advisable to run a conflict check after editing each Playlist Event Selecting this option with the ENTER button starts the conflict checker Playlist...

Page 18: ...r on to the seconds field 5 2 Set Time 19 43 35 SECONDS The SCROLL button steps the seconds through the range of possible values 0 59 The ENTER button accepts the current value for the time then retur...

Page 19: ...ange of possible values 0 23 The ENTER button accepts the current value and steps the cursor on to the minutes field 5 4 Local Time GMT 07 30 MINS The SCROLL button steps the minutes through the range...

Page 20: ...eridian The ENTER button accepts the current value and steps the cursor on to the degrees field To move to the next field without changing the current value press the ENTER button only 5 6 Longitude E...

Page 21: ...Time on page 20 If the start delay is above zero when the DMXStreamer is switched on it counts down through the delay period Start frame to end in 11 secs At the end of the start delay period a maximu...

Page 22: ...continuously until manually stopped On activation if there is a valid DMX input to the DMXStreamer the screen displays 6 Auto Backup DMX input OK If there is no valid DMX input the Backup Show starts...

Page 23: ...received or generated by other functions The MENU button exits this option and then exits the menu system 8 Stop This option is only available if a Show is currently playing Selecting this option wit...

Page 24: ...ws currently in memory to be downloaded from the DMXStreamer to the Streamer Utilities computer for archival storage and editing To get a current list of the Shows in the DMXStreamer select the Update...

Page 25: ...s of the transfer is indicated by a progress bar that appears at the bottom of the window together with a message indicating the name of the Show being backed up If the volume of Show data being backe...

Page 26: ...the transfer of the selected Shows to the DMXStreamer The status of the transfer is indicated by a progress bar that appears at the bottom of the window together with a message indicating the name of...

Page 27: ...tart frame number into the In box or by selecting the In button when the start frame is in the viewing window The End point for the deletion range is selected either by entering the required end frame...

Page 28: ...accurately capture the look of your presentation It may not be necessary to record a Show at high frame rates for accurate replay Many widely used lighting consoles generate DMX512 at 25 frames per se...

Page 29: ...ge of memory used by all Shows Rec 2455 00 21 Memory used 12 Playing back a Show Show slot The source slot A Z for Show playback is selected from the drop down Show list Streamer Utilities only plays...

Page 30: ...a range of methods that enable very flexible scheduling Examples of scheduling possibilities using these methods include Starting a Show at sunset every night and having it repeat continuously until...

Page 31: ...etween Pin 4 Switch and Pin 1 Ground of the DMX Input connector on the back panel of the DMXStreamer It will loop for the programmed number of repetitions and then stop A switch closure Show preempts...

Page 32: ...at the selected time on every day of the year Sunday Saturday Events scheduled for a particular day of the week will start or end only on that day of every week Special Events scheduled for a Special...

Page 33: ...such as a flash memory device or a portable media player Playlist files have the file type ply Load Playlist from Disk Selecting the Load from Disk button brings up a prompt for the name and folder o...

Page 34: ...le main rom must be extracted from the downloaded Zip archive before it can be installed The preferred location for the file is in the Streamer Utilities folder ROM File The firmware upgrade file must...

Page 35: ...Streamer Utilities 35 Note The DMXStreamer should not be switched off while recording or data transfer operations are in progress...

Page 36: ...adaptor work reliably most of the time Those based on FTDI s USB chip have proved to be the most stable Be sure to install the adaptor and its driver software exactly as described in the product docum...

Page 37: ...g to the DMXStreamer s internal clock 0 shows in mem 13 47 38 01APR08 The date display alternates with the day of the week every two seconds 0 shows in mem 13 47 40 TUE If the time and date have not y...

Page 38: ...cheduling to include seasonally adjusted times relative to sunrise and sunset on any given day The required settings are Time Set from menu item 5 2 Set Time see page 20 Date Set from menu item 5 3 Se...

Page 39: ...treamer or the Stop button on the Record Play Show screen of Streamer Utilities or a remote RS232 serial command received from such devices as a DMXPlayBackRemote or a custom programmed RS232 transmit...

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Page 41: ...Streamer Utilities icon on the desktop To create an icon for Streamer Utilities on your desktop right click on the streamer_util exe icon and select Send to then Desktop It is preferable to have the D...

Page 42: ...this message appears Check that the DMXStreamer is switched on and running Confirm that the RS232 cable is connected at each end Check that the correct serial port has been selected from the Setup opt...

Page 43: ...eamer is navigated in the same way as the main operating menus See Menu Navigation on page 10 System Menu Contents 1 Self Test The DMXStreamer has an extensive system test routine that checks all inte...

Page 44: ...hrough the Setup option on the main operating menu system see 5 Setup on page 20 2 Firmware The firmware options prepare the DMXStreamer for a firmware internal system software update 2 1 Change Main...

Page 45: ...region where the product is used Damage resulting from force majeure or any other event or condition beyond the control of ENTTEC To obtain warranty service the buyer must contact ENTTEC or an authori...

Page 46: ...ion of the Enttec website at www enttec com Appendix 2 Location Information Major Cities locations and time zones For information about a place where a DMXStreamer will be located time and date com ma...

Page 47: ...ision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the...

Page 48: ...48 Date 5 01 2003 Position Technical Director...

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