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Installation and Hardware Overview

13 iPlayer 3 User Guide

Step 8: Connect lighting systems with RJ-45 data cable

DMX output port 1 manages light universe 1 (light addresses 1-170)
DMX output port 2 managed light universe 2 (light addresses 1-170)

Step 9: Create and download light shows via ColorPlay 3

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Summary of Contents for iPlayer 3

Page 1: ...iPlayer 3 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...Graze ColorPlay ColorReach DIMand EssentialWhite eW iColor iColor Cove IntelliWhite iW iPlayer Light Without Limits Optibin and Powercore are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions Inc in the United States and or other countries All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners PUB 000178 01 R01 ...

Page 3: ...ns to Trigger Shows 18 Automating Show Playback 18 Run Mode LCD Output 19 Light Show Brightness 19 Trigger Number Message 19 Lights Off 19 LED Indicator Light 19 Chapter 6 Configuration Mode Overview 20 Navigating Menus 20 Assigning Triggers 20 Example 1 Assigning a Preconfigured Show to Preset Button 3 21 Example 2 Assigning a Downloaded ColorPlay 3 Show to Preset Button 4 21 Setting an Alarm 22 ...

Page 4: ... Types 38 Canned Effect Parameters 39 Random Color 39 File Name 40 Test Show 40 End Behavior 40 Show Number 40 Transition Type 41 Transition Time 41 Save Changes 41 HSB Editor 41 Alarms Menu 42 Alarm Number 42 Alarm Days 42 Specific Month 42 Specific Day 42 Alarm Type 42 Alarm Time 42 Sunrise of Sunset 42 Offset Hr 43 Offset Min 43 Show Number 43 Save Changes 43 Setup Menu 44 Setup Parameters 44 S...

Page 5: ... authored light shows Key Features Packaged with ColorPlay 3light show authoring software Designed for use with the optional wall mounted Controller Keypad Supports the optional AuxBox expansion device which enables show triggering by a variety of dry contact closure devices including motion sensors photocell applications and more iPLAYER 3 PRESETS 4 5 X 3 2 1 POWER USB INPU TS SERIA L PORT 24 VDC...

Page 6: ...each ColorPlay 3 project file Custom color palettes ColorPlay 3 is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems About this Guide This user guide contains step by step hardware setup and mounting instructions details about iPlayer 3 modes and features and reference information The following documents are also available to help you fully realize the potential of your iPlayer...

Page 7: ...a moment to confirm you have received these iPlayer 3 components iPlayer 3 Mounting bracket Mounting bracket screws Power cord North American or European USB 2 0 Cable RJ 45 DMX 512 data cable ColorPlay 3 software CD Installation Instructions Quick Start Guide iPLAYER3 PHILIPS PRESETS 2 1 3 4 5 x POWER USB DMX 2 DMX 1 SERIAL 2 SERIAL 1 ...

Page 8: ...ccessible to a computer via USB connection If also installing external show selection switches such as Controller Keypads or an AuxBox mount iPlayer 3 in a location accessible to the maximum serial cable length of 50 ft 15 2 m Verify that the mounting location meets environmental specifications see below Electrical Specifications Power requirements 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 5W Environmental Specificati...

Page 9: ...t installation quick release or secure Quick release mounting method With the release tab pointing downward screw the mounting bracket onto a surface using the innermost screw holes Slide the iPlayer 3 onto the mounting bracket until the iPlayer clicks securely into place PRESETS 1 2 3 4 x 5 iPLAYER3 ...

Page 10: ...ing bracket until the iPlayer 3 clicks securely into place Using the supplied machine screws secure the mounting bracket to the iPlayer 3 Using the outermost screw holes install the mounting bracket and iPlayer 3 assembly onto a surface Secure with screws suitable for mounting substrate PRESETS 1 2 3 4 x 5 iPLAYER3 ...

Page 11: ...ll ColorPlay 3 Software System Requirements Windows Mac OS Windows 2000 XP Vista Mac OS 10 4 or greater 512 MB RAM 512 MB RAM 60 MB free disk space 60 MB free disk space CD ROM or DVD drive CD ROM or DVD drive iPLAYER3 PRESETS 2 1 3 4 5 x POWER USB DMX 2 DMX 1 SERIAL 2 SERIAL 1 ...

Page 12: ...or click Browse to select a folder Click Next to continue 5 At the Confirm Selection window click Next to start file installation 6 The Installation Complete window appears Click Close to exit the installation wizard Mac OS Installation 1 Insert the ColorPlay 3 Software CD into the CD ROM DVD drive The ColorPlay 3 folder icon appears on your desktop 2 Drag the ColorPlay 3 application icon from the...

Page 13: ...ct the power cord to iPlayer 3 Connect an AuxBox 1 Unplug the power cord from iPlayer 3 2 Connect the female end of the serial cable to the AuxBox serial port 3 Connect the male end with of the serial cable to serial port 1 or 2 on iPlayer 3 4 As needed set the Range switch position on the front of the AuxBox By default switch position 0 zero sets the AuxBox to trigger shows 1 8 5 Connect each ext...

Page 14: ...data cable DMX output port 1 manages light universe 1 light addresses 1 170 DMX output port 2 managed light universe 2 light addresses 1 170 Step 9 Create and download light shows via ColorPlay 3 iPLAYER 3 PRESETS 4 5 X 3 2 1 POWER USB To Light Universe 1 To Light Universe 2 ColorPlay 3 Effects Palette ...

Page 15: ...t mode and information Displays the color appearing on light address 1 DMX output port 1 Adjust brightness level Change mode Navigate menus Pause resume show Cancel menu action Select a trigger for show playback Access panel for SD memory card and conﬁguration DIP switches Power inlet Serial port 1 Serial port 2 DMX output port 1 DMX output port 2 Activity LEDs USB 2 0 port ...

Page 16: ...the iPlayer 3 faceplate or keys 1 8 on a Controller Keypad Setting alarms enables you to automate show triggers by time day of the week or an astronomical event such as sunset Configuration Mode Configuration Mode provides an onboard menu system enabling you to configure triggers set alarms perform device setup and view device information USB Mode USB mode enables you to transfer shows triggers an...

Page 17: ... and fade time There are seven effect types available when setting up iPlayer 3 preconfigured shows You can work with 16 effect types when creating ColorPlay 3 custom shows Triggers Triggers specify show playback behaviors for example what happens at the end of a show or how to transition to the next show To be played back therefore you must associate each show with a trigger Triggers are numbered...

Page 18: ...tomatically activate triggers You can manually activate a trigger by pressing a Preset button on the iPlayer 3 faceplate pressing a button on a Controller Keypad or by tripping a remote triggering device connected to an AuxBox With an alarm you can automatically activate a trigger based on a specific date day of the week weekdays weekends or an astronomical event sunrise or sunset When you create ...

Page 19: ...wer on the iPlayer 3 or exit from USB Mode iPlayer 3 automatically begins playing the show triggered by Preset To trigger another show press another Preset button through If you have an optional Controller Keypad connected to your iPlayer 3 you can assign show triggers to keypad buttons 1 through 8 Likewise if you have an AuxBox connected you can assign triggers to up to eight remote triggering de...

Page 20: ...trigger with a Preset button the LCD displays an EMPTY message when you press that Preset button Lights Off You can pause Run Mode and show playback at any time by pressing the button The LCD displays a LIGHTS OFF message and the connected lights turn black until you either Press the button a second time to resume Run Mode Press a Preset button to start the selected show from the beginning LED Ind...

Page 21: ...ons and make a selection then press to access the next menu To save your changes continue pressing until you reach the Save Changes menu item then press a final time to save Press at any time to cancel the menu action and return to Run mode Assigning Triggers You can assign a trigger to either A preconfigured show A custom show downloaded from ColorPlay 3 When you assign a trigger that trigger cor...

Page 22: ...access the next menu item which is an effect specific parameter then enter a value 7 Continue navigating through the effect specific parameters and entering values At the TEST EFFECT menu item press to use the show tester which runs a live preview of your show 8 Select a transition type SNAP no transition FADE OUT IN fades to black CROSS FADE effect morphing 9 As needed enter a value for the trans...

Page 23: ...00 to 23 Astronomical time in relation to sunrise and sunset Note The astronomical time alarm type does not automatically make adjustments for daylight saving time The trigger associated with the alarm Example 3 Setting Alarm Number 5 to Activate Every Day at Sunset 1 Launch Configuration mode 2 Access the ALARM menu then select alarm number 5 3 Access the ALARM DAYS menu then select EVERY DAY 4 A...

Page 24: ...DMX Address iPlayer 3 SAS Serial Addressing Software and ColorPlay 3 provide the most convenient methods for addressing the fixtures in your DMX lighting installation However if needed you can also use the iPlayer 3 onboard setup menu to set DMX addresses There are two options for specifying which fixtures to address via iPlayer 3 you can set all connected fixtures to a single DMX address or you c...

Page 25: ... Controller Keypads to control shows 1 8 you leave the Show Range switch on its default setting 0 Then to assign the second Controller Keypad to control shows 9 16 you dial the Show Range switch to the corresponding setting see the Controller Keypad Product Guide for details Similarly you can use the iPlayer 3 setup menu to assign show range offsets to serial port 1 and serial port 2 For example i...

Page 26: ...Configuration Mode 25 iPlayer 3 User Guide ...

Page 27: ... ColorPlay 3 Open the ColorPlay 3 configuration layer and click CONNECT Design or load a show file in ColorPlay 3 Click the LIVE PLAY button to initiate USB mode and simulate your show on your light fixtures 6 End USB mode by clicking DISCONNECT in the ColorPlay 3 configuration layer Note While in USB mode you cannot access standard iPlayer 3 operational modes End USB Mode to resume normal iPlayer...

Page 28: ... triggers in the left column 3 Click the COPY SELECTED TRIGGERS TO CONTROLLER arrow button to begin downloading Downloading Alarms from ColorPlay 3 There are two ways to trigger a show manually by pressing device buttons or automatically via alarms Alarms trigger shows at particular times such as every Monday at 5 00 p m or for an astronomical events such as every day at sunset 1 Initiate USB Mode...

Page 29: ...User Guide 28 Appendix A Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions Serial Port DB9F Pinouts 1 No connection 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 5V DC controlled by the DIP switch setting 5 Ground 6 No connection 7 No connection 8 No connection ...

Page 30: ...Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions 29 iPlayer 3 User Guide DMX RJ 45 Pinouts 1 Data out 2 Data out 3 Ground 4 No connection 5 No connection 6 Ground 7 No connection 8 No connection 1 8 ...

Page 31: ...below the SD memory card Remove the two screws on the access door on the bottom of the iPlayer 3 to view the switches Switch 1 On provide 5 VDC power to serial port 1 pin 4 Switch 2 On provide 5 VDC power to serial port 2 pin 4 Switch 3 Reserved Switch 4 On enable arrow buttons Off lock arrow buttons ON 1 2 3 4 ON 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 32: ...Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions 31 iPlayer 3 User Guide ...

Page 33: ...position Protocol The serial protocol used to control the Controller Keypad AuxBox or third party triggering device is 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit There is no flow control Each command to the iPlayer 3 consists of five characters The first character is always X The next two characters are the ASCII representation of a hexadecimal command byte The last two characters are a hexadecima...

Page 34: ...e global brightness level by dd dd is 2 s complement so 02 increases by 2 FE decreases by 2 Brightness is pegged between 0 and 255 X04dd Set Show Starts the show with trigger number dd playing from the beginning The trigger number must be in the range 1 through 225 E1 Replies from the iPlayer 3 Y00dd Returns current mode Y0100 Entered off mode Y02dd Returns current intensity level Y03dd Not sent Y...

Page 35: ...rmware Update Procedure 1 Connect the USB cable from iPlayer 3 to your PC or Mac 2 Download and extract the iPlayer 3 Firmware Updater from www colorkinetics com support iplayer3 3 Download the most recent firmware image from www colorkinetics com support iplayer3 4 Go to the iP3 Firmware Updater folder and open the file iP3 Bootloader exe 5 Once the program is open click Select under Firmware Ima...

Page 36: ...Firmware Update Procedure 35 iPlayer 3 User Guide ...

Page 37: ...rocedure Windows or Mac OS 1 Remove the two access door screws on the bottom of the iPlayer 3 2 Slide the door off the iPlayer 3 then remove the SD card 3 Insert the SD card into a memory card reader on your PC or Mac 4 Copy the folder named IPLAYER3 to your computer 5 Eject the SD card from the memory reader then insert a new SD card 6 Format the new SD card as FAT 16 see below 7 Copy the IPLAYER...

Page 38: ...r off the iPlayer 3 then remove the SD card 3 Insert the SD card into a memory card reader on your Mac 4 Run the Disk Utility application located in the Utilities folder 5 Select the Erase tab 6 Select the SD card from the list of available disks in the left column 7 Under Volume Format choose MS DOS File System FAT16 8 Click the Erase button ...

Page 39: ...Fade Rainbow Random Color Sparkle Color Sweep Color Streak File Name Show File Picker Test Show Show Tester Triggers Main Menu Alarms Setup Info HSB Editor Base Hue Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta Hue Adjust Integer 255 to 255 Saturation Integer 0 100 Brightness Integer 0 100 Duration Editor Seconds Integer 00 59 Minutes Integer 0 1000 End Behavior Loop Fade to Black Jump to Another Trigger Sho...

Page 40: ...et Specify the angle of the effect Rainbow Cycle Time Enter an effect duration in minutes and seconds changes the width of the color bars Offset Specify the angle of the effect Direction Set the effect to go up the RGB scale or down the RGB scale Random Color Hold Time Enter a color hold duration specifies how long a color is held before it fades Fade Time Set a duration for the color fade Offset ...

Page 41: ...G Color Use the HSB submenu to enter values for a background color Time Set the duration of the color effect Width Specify the width of narrow line animated in the foreground File Name Select a ColorPlay 3 SHO file for download Test Show Simulate the downloaded show on your lighting installation End Behavior Specify an end behavior for the downloaded ColorPlay 3 show LOOP Repeat the show indefinit...

Page 42: ...eginning of the next show Transition Time Set a duration for the selected transition type Save Changes In the Triggers menu and associated submenus you must save for your changes to take effect HSB Editor Base Hue Select a standard color Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta Hue Adjust Adjust the hue spectrum value of the base color to create a custom color 255 255 Saturation Adjust the intensity ...

Page 43: ...et Alarm Time Enter the hour minute and seconds as the clock time to activate the alarm Sunrise of Sunset Select SUNRISE or SUNSET as the astronomical time to activate the alarm Alarm Number Integer 0 15 Triggers Main Menu Alarms Setup Info Time Editor Second Integer 00 59 Minute Integer 00 59 Hour Integer 00 23 Alarm Days Specific Date Every Day Weekends Weekdays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thurs...

Page 44: ...y hours Offset Min If you selected ASTRONOMICAL in the Alarm Type menu you enter an offset to stagger the alarm before or after the astronomical event by minutes Show Number Associate the alarm with a trigger number When the alarm activates it will automatically start the associated trigger Save Changes In the Alarms menu you must save for your changes to take effect ...

Page 45: ...teger 0 to 100 S N Addr Editor S N Byte 1 S N Byte 2 S N Byte 3 S N Byte 4 Test S N DMX Addr Program Test DMX Hex 00 FF Hex 00 FF Hex 00 FF Hex 00 FF S N Test Integer 1 170 Yes DMX Test No Date Editor Year Integer 00 99 Month Integer 1 12 Day Integer 1 31 Duration Editor Seconds Integer 00 59 Minutes Integer 0 1000 All Same Addr Editor DMX Addr Program Test DMX Integer 1 170 Yes DMX Test No Port 1...

Page 46: ...ss Enter the DMX address you want to test 1 170 Info Menu Version Info Displays the installed firmware version so you can determine if firmware needs to be updated see Appendix C for details Memory Usage Displays available used onboard memory Sunrise Displays today s time of sunrise based on clock time longitude and latitude Sunset Displays today s time of sunset based on clock time longitude and ...

Page 47: ...behavior 22 environmental specifications 7 F firmware version 24 H hardware features 14 L LCD brightness 19 LED indicator light 19 light shows 5 M Main Menu 20 memory usage 24 mounting 8 mounting bracket 9 P Preset button 16 18 21 R Range switch 12 related documents 5 Run mode 15 18 S Setup Menu 22 show files download 26 show playback automating 18 shows 16 shows linking multiple to a trigger 17 s...

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