PXM Wireless DMX User manual

Manual
PX249
Audio DMX
Player
R

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications in order to improve device operation.
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Ver. 1.1
1. General description...................................................................................................
2. Safety conditions.......................................................................................................
3. Description of the player...........................................................................................
4. Direct control.............................................................................................................
5. Player state after turning on the device....................................................................
6. Audio formats, memory cards and files naming........................................................
7. Player menu..............................................................................................................
8. Tracks.......................................................................................................................
9. Audio settings............................................................................................................
10. DMX settings...........................................................................................................
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11. Additional options....................................................................................................
12. Firmware info..........................................................................................................
13. Firmware update.....................................................................................................
14. DMX control............................................................................................................
15. Connection diagram................................................................................................
16. Dimensions.............................................................................................................
17. Technical specifications..........................................................................................
Declaration of conformity..............................................................................................
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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The new DMX-512 protocol-controlled PX249 audio player replaces the previous version – MP3
PX154.
The device can be controlled directly or with the use of any driver operating in the
DMX-512 standard. The player can mate with DMX devices in four- or seven-channel modes.
The SD/MMC card can be uploaded with up to 85 tracks in the WAV format of any length, the only
limitation is the capacity of the memory card.
Functions implemented by PX249 using DMX control allow for playback, selection of
a particular song, looping one and multiple tracks, smooth volume control, bass, treble and
balance control. Additionally, there is a possibility to connect an external START button.
Moreover, the menu of the device allows for defining the behaviour of the player if no DMX signal
is present.
The unit is produced in a housing adapted for mounting on 35-millimeter DIN buses which
facilitates installation to a great extent.
The PX249 Audio DMX Player is a device powered with 12 - 24V safe voltage. However, during
its installation and use the following rules must be strictly observed:
1. The device may only be connected to 12-24V DC current (stabilized voltage) with current-
carrying capacity compatible with technical data.
2. All the conductors should be protected against mechanical and thermal damage.
3. In the event of any conductor damaging, it should be replaced with the one of the same
parameters.
4. Connection of DMX signal should be made with shielded conductor.
5. All repairs and connections of outputs or DMX signal can only be made with switched off power
supply.
6. The PX249 should be strictly protected against contact with water and other liquids.
7. All sudden shocks - particularly dropping - should be avoided.
8. The device cannot be turned on in places with humidity exceeding 90%.
9. The device cannot be used in places with temperature lower than +2°C or higher than +40°C.
10. For cleaning use only a damp cloth.
2. SAFETY CONDITIONS

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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAYER
DMX signal input
DMX signal output
function keys
12-24 V DC
power input
external control
button input
4. DIRECT CONTROL
speaker outputs
Menu navigation is facilitated by programming keys. Each key is described on the right side and
their use is as follows:
- allows for entering the selected device option and confirms the set values
- scrolling the menu up or right (horizontal menu), increases the value of the
parameter
- scrolling the menu down or left (horizontal menu), decreases the value of the
parameter
- exiting the parameter that is currently being programmed or moving the
menu up
USB port
inactive
display
SD/SDHC Card slot
audio outputs

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5. PLAYER STATE AFTER TURNING ON THE DEVICE
When PX249 is turned on, the start menu appears on the screen. The menu design varies
depending on whether the device is receiving the DXM signal or not. Direct keyboard support
(played track control) is possible when the DMX signal is not being received.
Selecting the [Menu] screen button and confirming the selection by pressing the „enter” button
allows for entering the menu in which the DMX address, number of DMX control bytes, behaviour
of the player if no DMX signal is present and the parameters of a played track can be set.
If no DMX signal is received, you can change the playback settings directly on the initial menu. To
do so, you need to select the icon:
play
pause
stop
rewind
forward
and then confirm your selection by pressing "enter"
Similarly, you can change the volume level, playback mode and track number. To do this, use the
following keys: and
The start menu screen if no
DMX signal is received.
The start menu screen if
the DMX signal is received.
Addr: 001
repeat playlist
DMX OK
playing
001_Music.wav
Volume: 98%00:38 / 06:30
Menu >
No signal: runNO DMX
playing
00:38 / 06:30
Menu >
001_Music.wav
Volume: 98%
repeat playlist

6. AUDIO FORMATS, MEMORY CARDS AND FILES NAMING
The Audio DMX Player supports audio files in the .wav format with the following parameters only:
ź *.wav files with bits per sample value of 16-bit on two-channels
ź acceptable sampling frequencies:
- 48 kHz
- 44,1 kHz
- 32 kHz
- 22,05 kHz
- 16 kHz
- 11,025 kHz
- 8 kHz
NOTE: The player supports only SD or SDHC cards formatted in the FAT32 file system.
Moreover, the memory card cannot contain more than 85 files. A higher number of tracks or
additional directories can result in the module's malfunctions when changing tracks.
Tracks on the SD card should be named according to the following principle:
xxx_ABCD....O.wav
where:
xxx - numbers from 001 up to 085
ABCD....O - up to 15 alphanumeric characters
*.wav - WAV files extension
Example:
001_Music.wav
002_Mozart.wav
003_Beethoven.wav
085_Chopin.wav
NOTE: If the correct track naming or the maximum number of tracks are not followed, playback or
track changing problems may occur.
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7. PLAYER MENU
Tracks
001_Music.wav
002_Mozart.wav
003_Beethoven.wav
After going to the [Menu] tab, you can edit the following options:
Menu
Tracks
Audio settings
DMX settings
Additional options
Firmware info
list of tracks
additional audio settings: [Bass], [Treble], [Balance]
settings related to the DMX signal
additional options
information on firmware and default settings
8. TRACKS
The [Tracks] submenu allows for viewing a list of tracks uploaded to the SD card, and if the DMX
control is impossible, changing the currently played track. To change the track being played,
select a new one and confirm the selection by pressing enter.
This submenu allows for changing the PX249 output audio parameters.
The user can modify the Bass, Treble and Balance settings. All parameters can be changed in the
range from -10 up to +10.
9. AUDIO SETTINGS
Audio settings
Bass
-10
Treble
-10
Balance
L
0
+10
+3
+10
0
R
In order to make changes to these parameters, select a
given setting, confirm your selection by pressing enter and
then change the value as required. Return to the previous
screen by pressing escape.

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10. DMX SETTINGS
Selecting a bookmark [DMX settings] allows you to change the settings related to operation in
the DMX mode.
starting address taken by PX249
operation mode of the device when the DMX signal is
connected (4 or 7 channels)
DMX settings
DMX address
DMX mode
No signal
Default values:
chn1:
chn2:
chn3:
chn4:
1
7 ch
run
play
track 1
repeat playlist
vol 75%
192
2
224
191
default values for the four DMX channels that will be read
and played when there is no DMX signal
behaviour if there is no DMX signal
In the [Default values] field for the first channel: you can change the settings related to playback
(play, stop, pause, rewind, forward), for the second channel: the number of the current track being
played, the third channel: operation mode ([single track], [repeat track], [single playlist],
[repeat playlist]), and for the fourth channel: volume.
In the [No signal] mode, you can set the following:
ź off - the playback stops after the DMX signal disappears
ź run - the player automatically starts the track set in the [Default values] visible in the same
menu
ź last - the player resumes its operation
ź ext1 - starts a track using an external button in accordance with the parameters defined in
[Default values], each successive press of the external button will replay the defined track
ź ext2 - starts a track using an external button in accordance with the parameters defined in
[Default values], each successive press of the external button during the course of the track
will have no effect, the track will be played to the end
11. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
In this submenu, you can change the interpretation of the 0
DMX value by the PX249.
By the default the 0 value for each channel is changing the
behavior of the device (e.g. For channel 1 stops playing), but
after checking the box in this menu the zero is interpreted as
neutral.
[DMX filter] - filtration of short-term changes in the DMX
signal. The player will react to the value if it remains
unchanged for at least 5 DMX frames.
Additional options
Neutral 0 value
DMX filter
Equalizer
DMX volume lock
Off
On
On
Off

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13. FIRMWARE UPDATE
The PX249 firmware update procedure is as follows:
1. prepare an empty SD card (FAT32 file system)
2.upload only the update file to the card (extension: .upg)
3. disconnect the Audio DMX Player from the mains
4. remove the existing SD card and insert a new one that is updated
5. reconnect the updated device to the mains.
The update procedure is automatic. After the end of the process, the start menu will appear.
NOTE: After the update has been completed, remove the card with the update as otherwise it will
update your device whenever it is powered up.
[Equalizer] - turning the equalizer on allows for changing the sound timbre. Turning it off
increases the volume level.
[DMX volume lock] - when the DMX is used for control, the volume level is locked at a value set
using the keyboard. After restarting the device, it takes the value from the [DMX Settings] menu.
12. FIRMWARE INFO
The submenu [Firmware info] includes the following information:
Firmware info
Firmware version
01.11
Bootloader version
01.01
Serial number
14460018
Restore defaults
No Yes
To restore the default settings in the device, confirm the highlighted on-screen [Restore defaults]
button and select the YES button visible on the screen. Confirm with „enter”.
restore default settings
NOTE: Please note that if the default settings are restored, all the previous configuration settings
on the device will be lost.

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14. DMX-512 CONTROL
Using the DMX protocol, control over the device can be implemented through four or seven
channels. For the four-channel control, the play/stop/resume, song selection, play,
single/continuous looped playback and volume control functions are available.
Channel 1: Stop, pause, resume, start. DMX values:
1 - 63 - stop
64 - 127 - pause
128 - 255 - resume/start (play)
NOTE: Only a stopped track [stop] can be started. Only a paused track can be resumed.
Channel 2: track number selection (1 - 85)
DMX value
Track number 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013
1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-21 22-24 25-27 28-30 31-33 34-36 37-39
DMX value
Track number 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026
40-42 43-45 46-48 49-51 52-54 55-57 58-60 61-63 64-66 67-69 70-72 73-75 76-78
DMX value
Track number 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039
79-81 82-84 85-87 88-90 91-93 94-96 97-99 100-102 103-105 106-108 109-111 112-114 115-117
DMX value
Track number 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052
118-120 121-123 124-126 127-129 130-132 133-135 136-138 139-141 142-144 145-147 148-150 151-153 154-156
DMX value
Track number 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065
157-159 160-162 163-165 166-168 169-171 172-174 175-177 178-180 181-183 184-186 187-189 190-192 193-195
DMX value
Track number 066 067 068 069 070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077 078
196-198 199-201 202-204 205-207 208-210 211-213 214-216 217-219 220-222 223-225 226-228 229-231 232-234
DMX value
Track number 079 080 081 082 083 084 085
235-237 238-240 241-243 244-246 247-249 250-252 253-255
Channel 3: Playback Mode - single (a selected track is played once), single loop (a selected track
is played back repeatedly), single continuous (starting from a selected track, the playback runs
one after the other, the playback is stopped after the last track), continuous loop (starting from a
selected track, the playback runs in a specific order, the first track is played after the last one in the
list)
DMX values:
1 - 63 - single playback [single track]
64 - 127 - single loop playback [repeat track]
128 - 191 - single continuous playback [single playlist]
192 - 255 - continuous loop playback [repeat playlist]
a) Description of channels for control on four channels:

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Channel 4: 100-grade volume control
In the seven DMX channels mode, in addition to the same settings on the first four channels (as
for the four-channel mode), PX249 can change parameters of [Bass], [Treble] and [Balance] on
the fifth, sixth and seventh channel.
All channels in this mode are described below:
Channel 1: stop/pause/play
Channel 2: track number selection (1 - 85)
Channel 3: Playback mode - single, single loop, single track list, looped track list
Channel 4: volume control (100 grades)
Channel 5: bass control (-10 up to 10)
Channel 6: treble control (-10 up to 10)
Channel 7: balance control (L-10, -9 ... 0 ..., 9.10-R)
For each of the three additional channels (5, 6, 7), adjustment through DMX control is made
for the same values.
These values are shown in the table below:
b) Description of channels for control on seven channels:
DMX value
adjustment value 1 2 345678 9 10
136-147 148-159 160-171 172-183 184-195 196-207 208-219 220-231 232-243 244-255
DMX value
adjustment value -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
0-12 13-24 25-36 37-48 49-60 61-72 73-84 85-96 97-108 109-120
0
121-135
On the fourth DMX channel, the device supports volume control in the range from 0 up to 100%.
The volume is changed linearly in accordance with the following schedule: for the DMX signal
with a value of 0 the volume is zero, while for the value of 255 the volume is 100%.
Volume
DMX value
0
100%
50%
128 255

15. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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a) amplifier connection diagram (unbalanced output)
Chaser Select
Flash
Memory
1 2 3 4 5 6
PX015
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chaser Scene
Club 6p
90
% 100
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 %
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Master
Music Speed
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6
K7 K8
K9 K10
V- V+ L N
audio
amplifier
12-24V DC
power supply
external control key
(operational if no DMX
signal is present)
effect (e.g. lamp)
DMX controller

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DMX controller
b) amplifier connection diagram (balanced output)
audio
amplifier
12-24V DC
power supply
V- V+ L N
V- V+ L N
+
-
+
-
Chaser Select
Flash
Memory
1 2 3 4 5 6
PX015
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chaser Scene
Club 6p
90
% 100
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 %
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Master
Music Speed
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6
K7 K8
K9 K10
Chaser Select
Flash
Memory
1 2 3 4 5 6
PX015
1 2 3 4 5 6 Chaser Scene
Club 6p
90
% 100
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 %
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Master
Music Speed
K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6
K7 K8
K9 K10
c) speakers connection diagram
4 - 8 Ohm
audio speakers
DMX controller
12-24V DC
power supply

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16. DIMENSIONS
105 mm 60 mm
86 mm
16. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Control
- DMX Channels
- Supported file formats
- Supported sampling frequencies
- Power supply
- Power consumption
- Power amplifier output degree
- Amplification
- Transmitted frequency band
- Load impedance
- Max. amplifier power
- Dimensions
Width:
Height:
Depth:
DMX-512 protocol
4 or 7
WAV
48 kHz; 44,1 kHz; 32 kHz; 22,05 kHz;
16 kHz; 11,025 kHz; 8 kHz
12-24 V DC*
max. 1,3 A
class D
20 dB
42 Hz - 21kHz
4 or 8 Ohms
2 x 12W (for 4Ohms load and 24V DC)
105 mm (6 DIN rail modules)
86 mm
60 mm
* Recommended supply voltage: 24V DC.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to guide lines 2004/108/EC
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PXM Marek Żupnik sp. k.
ul. Przemysłowa 12
30-701 Kraków, Poland
Audio DMX Player
PX249
PN-EN 55103-1:2012
PN-EN 55103-2:2012
PN-EN 61000-4-2:2011
The DMX signal connection must be shielded. The
shielded cable must be connected to the GND pin.
mgr inż. Marek Żupnik(M.Sc. Eng.)
Name of producer:
Manufacturer’s address:
We declare that our product:
Product name:
Product code:
complies with the following standards:
EMC:
Additional information:
Kraków, 16.09.2014