DR-1 DMX recorder user manual
Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 01.02.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Table of contents 8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 31 9 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 33 10 Protecting the environment..............................................................................................................
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to record and reproduce DMX signals. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt-pad floor protectors or similar.
Features 3 Features n n n n n n DMX input for recording DMX sequences in real-time DMX output; the lines are galvanically isolated by optocouplers Data storage on standard SD memory cards with max. 32 GB (SD card with 8 GB included) Playback of DMX sequences on the DMX output either manually or timer controlled Playback in endless loop possible Connection for optional remote control Stairville Pocket-Master (item no.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. Rack mounting The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack; it occupies one rack unit.
Starting up 5 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.
Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Connections and operating elements 6 Connections and operating elements Front panel ö # $ % & ON DMX RECORDER * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 FUNCTION DISPLAY REC LOOP BLACK OUT OFF + ' ( ) DR-1 17
Connections and operating elements 1 Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Connections and operating elements 7 During recording and playback: to pause or resume recording or playback Keep this button pressed for 3 seconds to open the menu. In menu: to select a submenu or to confirm a selection 8 During playback: to increase the speed In menu: to increase the displayed value by one 9 Keypad to select a file on the SD card for recording or playback. Each file is assigned to an indicator light. If the light flashes, DMX data was already recorded to this file.
Connections and operating elements Rear panel , DC IN DMX IN DMX OUT PUSH .
Connections and operating elements 11 [DC IN] Connection for external power adapter 12 [DMX IN] Input for DMX signal, such as coming from a DMX controller 13 [DMX OUT] Output for DMX signal to be connected to other DMX controlled devices 14 [RS-232] No function 15 [FOR REMOTE CONTROLLER] 1/4" phone socket for connecting the optionally available remote control Stairville Pocket-Master(item no.
Operating 7 Operating With this device you can record DMX signal sequences. The DMX sequences are recorded to individual files on an SD memory card. Each SD memory card can contain twelve files in total. You can play back the stored sequences once, or run in an endless loop or let the built-in timer control the playback. 7.1 Record Procedure DMX 02-08-2012 T 01:23:31 1. Make sure that an SD memory card is inserted into the card slot on the front panel. 2.
Operating 3. DMX RECORD? T SelectFile! Press [REC]. ð The indicator light next to the SD card slot lights up and the display prompts you to select a file for recording. 4. DMX REC09 T T: 00:00:00 Use the keypad to select a file. If the indicator light above a keypad button flashes, this file already contains a DMX sequence. When choosing a file that already contains data, the new recording will overwrite the previous data.
Operating 7.2 Playback Procedure 1. Make sure that there is no DMX signal present at the input ([DMX IN]). Otherwise, no stored DMX sequence can be played. 2. Make sure that an SD memory card is inserted into the card slot on the front panel. 3. The device must be in normal operating state, where no menu is open. The display shows date and time. If any menu should still be open, press to quit the menu. 4. Use the keypad to select a file to be reproduced.
Operating 6. To pause the playback, briefly press position. 7. Press . Press again to resume playback on the same for at least two seconds to stop the playback of the show. 7.3 Menu functions Setting the date Press for at least three seconds to open the menu. Press or Use or menu item. Setting the clock time until the display shows ‘Set date’ ; then press to input the correct date. Then press Press for at least three seconds to open the menu. Press or Use or menu item.
Operating Using the timer Press for at least three seconds to open the menu. Press or until the display shows ‘Set clock’ ; then press to select this menu item. For each switching point of the timer, you can now select the day of the week, the switching on / off time, the file to be played, etc. Use to select the individual parameters of the switching point and or to change the respective value. Then press to confirm the setting.
Operating Setting the start status Press for at least three seconds to open the menu. Press or until the display shows ‘Start status’ ; then press to select this menu item. Use or to select between ‘Normal play’ and ‘Last status’ . Then press setting and exit the menu item. Reset to factory defaults Press for at least three seconds to open the menu. Press or until the display shows ‘Default set’ ; then press to select this menu item. Use or to select between ‘YES’ (reset) and ‘NO’ (no reset).
Operating 7.4 Updating the firmware Procedure 1. Save the new firmware with the file name DMX-REC.SUP to the directory SD:\DMX-REC on an SD memory card. 2. Insert the SD memory card containing the new firmware into the card slot of the device and switch the unit off. 3. Keep [REC], on. and [7] of the keypad simultaneously pressed while switching the unit ð The display message ‘Find update file’ indicates, that the new firmware is looked for. 4.
Operating 7.5 Remote control The DMX recorder can also be remote controlled using the remote control Stairville PocketMaster (item no. 168964). Once a remote controller is connected, its LED [STAND BY] is flashing. Activating remote control As after activation of the remote control it is no longer possible to control the DMX recorder directly, you should select all desired functions (e.g.: loop) before the remote control is acti‐ vated.
Operating Activating / deactivating ‘BLACK OUT’ Briefly press [STAND BY] to activate or deactivate the ‘BLACK OUT’ on the DMX recorder. Deactivating remote control Press [STAND BY] for at least 3 seconds to deactivate the remote control. Only then you may disconnect the remote controller from the DMX recorder. Otherwise, the functions remain disabled at the DMX recorder.
Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications Control protocols DMX512 Input connections Power supply Connection for external power adapter DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Remote control 1/4" jack socket Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V Operating voltage 9 V - 12 V Installation 19", 1 RU Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 44.5 mm × 105 mm Weight 1.
Technical specifications Further information External storage option Yes SD card 8 GB included, max.
Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Plug and connection assignment DMX connections 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.
Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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