PXM PX376 User manual

USER MANUAL
HD Multimedia
Player
PX376
R

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General description..................................................................................
2. Safety conditions......................................................................................
3. Player construction...................................................................................
4. Supported file formats..............................................................................
5. Software installation.................................................................................
6. Structure of the application window..........................................................
7. Device configuration.................................................................................
8. Operation of the player.............................................................................
9. No signal...................................................................................................
10. Connection scheme................................................................................
11. Dimensions.............................................................................................
12. Technical data.........................................................................................
Declaration of conformity..............................................................................
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Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications in order to improve device
operation.
tel.: [phone]
fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.pxm.pl
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PXM Marek Żupnik spółka komandytowa
ul. Przemysłowa 12
30-701 Kraków, Poland
ver. 1.0

PX376 is a multimedia player controlled by DMX protocol. The player allows you to play the video
files in Full HD, audio files and images.
In case of the loss of DMX signal, it can operate independently according to the pre-programmed
settings. The device is equipped with DMX input and output, 4 USB ports, HDMI and Micro USB
interfaces.
The device comes with a PC application which allows you to create configuration and prepare
USB memory on which media files are stored.
Micro USB interface is used to power the device (using the included power supply unit).
Connect USB memory with a configuration file and files to be played to one of the USB ports.
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
PX376 media player is powered by low voltage of 5 V; however, please observe the following
safety rules during its installation and use:
1. The device can be connected only to the power supply of 5 V DC with a load capacity
compatible with technical data. It is recommended to use the power supply unit included with
the device.
2. Protect all cables against mechanical and thermal damage.
3. In case of failure of any of the cables, it must be replaced with a cable of the same technical
data and attestations.
4. Only a shielded cable can be used to connect the DMX signal.
5. All repairs and connections of DMX signal can only be carried out with power disconnected.
6. PX376 must be strictly protected against contact with water or other liquids.
7. Avoid sudden shocks, particularly dropping.
8. Do not operate the device in rooms with humidity above 90%.
9. The device must not be used in rooms with a temperature below +2 °C or above +40 °C.
10. Clean with a damp cloth only.
11. Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation. Before beginning
these procedures, be sure you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a
grounded metal object.
2. SAFETY CONDITIONS

3. PLAYER CONSTRUCTION
PUSHPUSH
Side of the device:
Front:
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PUSH PUSH
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Micro USB power
input HDMI output
analogue output
10/10TX Ethernet port
4 USB ports
Second side:
PUSH
DMX IN DMX OUT

5. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
PX376 software can be installed on Windows XP or later and Linux (recommended distribution:
Debian). The software installation procedure may vary depending on the computer's operating
system. Windows 7 is presented as an example here.
The installation is as follows:
1. Open an installation file, click [Next] to go to the PX376 setup wizard.
The installation file is attached to the driver on a CD, or it is available for download from the
website:
2. Select the folder in which you want to install the software. Confirm your selection by clicking
[Next].
3. Select the components you want to install, then click [Next].
4. Carefully read the license agreement; if you agree to the terms of this agreement, click [I agree]
to continue the installation.
5. Select the start menu in which you want to create a shortcut to the program. You can also
rename the folder, then click [Next].
6. The software is ready to be installed, so click [Install] to start the process.
7. When “installation complete” window pops up, press [Finish] to exit the installation wizard.
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The player supports the following file formats:
• mkv
• avi
• mpeg
• mp4
• ogg
• mov
• flv
• wmv
• mpg
• mp3
• jpg
• jpeg
• png
It is recommended to use h264 as a codec for video files and the number of frames per
second (fps) should be: 24.
4. SUPPORTED FILE FORMATS

6. STRUCTURE OF THE APPLICATION WINDOW
7. DEVICE CONFIGURATION
1. Format a USB drive and give it the label “PX376”
Formatting a USB memory device – Windows:
The formatting procedure may vary depending on the computer's operating system. Windows 7
is presented as an example here.
1.a. Right-click on the selected device with a removable memory device
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main menu
device label
device DMX address (1 – 509)
action in case of a loss of
DMX signal
selection of options for
displaying subtitles and
their language version
[Playlist] in which you must
load all the files to be played by
the player and set them in the
right order
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buttons to modify the content
of the playlist
image viewing (when images are
displayed as part of the playlist)
(1 100 seconds)–
searching for USB drives – reads the
*.ini configuration file and playlist
from the selected USB drive
allows you to select a USB drive to which the *.ini file
and playlist are to be uploaded
A playlist can contain up to 85 tracks (videos, images or music), whose names are the same as in
the case of uploaded files. Further DMX commands correspond to the next items on the list. If the
selected DMX command is to be unassigned to any track, at this point you should add an empty
item to the list.

1.b. From the context menu, select [Format ...]
1.c. When formatting, give the label "PX376"
Linux:
NOTE: In case of Linux family of systems, a properly formatted USB drive must be installed with
active write permission of the user who runs the application.
On the USB drive, in addition to the files to be played, there must be an adequate configuration
file. The included application is used to create files and upload tracks.
2. Run the application
3. Create a configuration in the application
[Add file] – adding a file to the Playlist
[Add empty] – adding an empty item to the list
If the selected DMX command is to be unassigned to any track, at this point you should add an
empty item on the list.
[Remove file] – deleting the selected file
[Move up] – moving the highlighted file on the list one position up
[Move down] – moving the file down
4. Save the configuration on the USB drive by clicking the [Write configuration] option
The application searches for the memory with the appropriate label (PX376) and uploads the
configuration file to it, as well as selected tracks. If the USB drive contains tracks not included on
the playlist, the application will ask if you want to remove them.
5. Insert the USB drive into the USB port of the player
NOTE: USB drive should be properly uninstalled before being removed from the computer.
6. Start/Reboot the device
8. OPERATION OF THE PLAYER
After placing the memory with the new configuration, reset the device.
The device is controlled by 4 DMX channels:
ź channel 1: command
value on the channel
command
0 - 63
stop
64 - 127
pause
128 - 255
play
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Description of playback modes:
[Single] – playing the track once;
[Loop track] – playing the track in the loop;
[Playlist] – playing all tracks once (starting with the selected one);
[Loop playlist] – playing all tracks in the loop
[Shuffle] – shuffle playback.
ź channel 4: volume
Linear volume control 0-100%.
ź channel 3: playback mode
value on the channel
mode
0 - 63
Single
64 - 127
Loop track
128 - 191
Playlist
192 - 249
Loop playlist
250 - 255
Shuffle
9. NO SIGNAL
In the absence of DMX signal, the device operates in accordance with the parameters set in the
configuration file.
ź channel 2: track selection
value on the channel
track
0 - 3
1
4 - 6
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253 - 255
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Available commands in the absence of DMX signal:
[Play] playing the highlighted track (from 1 to 85) in a selected mode (track, loop
track, playlist, loop playlist, shuffle) with a set volume (0-100%);
[Stop] – playback stop;
[Monitor off] – signal disabling on the HDMI output.
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10. CONNECTION SCHEME
PENDRIVE
HDMI
230 V
5 V DC power supply unit
included with the device
GND DMX-
DMX+
DMX IN
DMX controller,
e.g. PX333
DMX OUT
to further components
PROJECTOR
PWR
IN HDMI

12. DANE TECHNICZNE
PX376
DMX-512 protocol
yes
mkv, avi, mpeg, mp4, ogg, mov, flv,
wmv, mpg, mp3, jpg, jpeg, png
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Full HD (1920x1080p)
5 V DC (power supply unit included)
yes
10/100BaseTX as standard
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2 3-pin XLR slots
metal
0,46 kg
86,1 mm
42 mm
140 mm
2 W
Type:
- control:
- optical isolation of DMX line:
- supported file formats:
- number of supported files:
- image quality:
- power supply:
- power consumption:
- HDMI output:
- Ethernet connector type:
- USB ports:
- DMX input/output:
- housing:
- weight:
- dimensions:
width
height
depth
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11. DIMENSIONS
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PXM Marek Żupnik sp. k.
ul. Przemysłowa 12
30-701 Kraków
HD Multimedia Player
PX376
PN-EN 60065:2015-08
PN-EN 55103-1:2012
PN-EN 55103-2:2012
PN-EN 61000-6-1:2008
PN-EN 61000-6-3:2008
PN-EN 61000-4-2:2011
DMX signal connection must be made using a
shielded cable, connected to GND pin. Memory stick
should be scanned using dedicated software, before
connecting to the device.
mgr inż. Marek Żupnik.
Name of producer:
Manufacturer’s address:
We declare that our product:
Product name:
Product code:
complies with the following standards:
Additional information:
LVD:
EMC:
Kraków, 20.08.2015
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to guide lines 2004/108/WE and 2006/95/WE
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
http://www.pxm.pl
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