Schnick-Schnack-Systems DMX-Recorder User manual

DMX-Recorder
User Guide

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Version August : All technical data and the weight and
dimension information were carefully created – errors reserved.
Any colour deviations are printing-related.
We reserve the right to make changes that serve further impro-
vement.

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Overview 
Connections 
Installation 
System Cabling 
Menu 
Menu Order 
Menu Selection 
Info 
Setup 
Record 
Play 
Soware-Update 
Technical Data 
Pin Connection 
Table of Contents

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Overview
The DMX-Recorder represents the professional variant of an DMX admission and/or a
playback unit in our portfolio.
 DMX channels can be taken up. Its operational area are smaller exhibition booths,
demo areas, shows, xed installations, restaurants, bars and clubs, in order to call
only a small selection.
In the display of the DMX-Player the individual functions of the equipment can be
served clearly. Like that it is simply to handle also for users without technical previous
knowledge.
With the DMX-Recorder we have created a device equipment, which is very versatile
applicable and both in the professional illuminating engineering as well as for the end
consumer a consistent solution oers its installation into another light to move again
and again new.
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Connections
The following connectors are located to the
rear of the unit:
Power IN
DMX
through
DMX
in
USB
in
SD/
MMC
Ethernet
DMX
out
DMX in- and output Neutrik XLR-pin
Ethernet input Neutrik Ethercon
Mini USB input reserved for future use
SD card slot for SD cards for recording,
playing videos as well as
for soware updates
Power connection IEC plug

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Installation
Aer unpacking, check the device immediately for any possible damage caused by transport.
Damaged units cannot be put into operation.
If the DMX-Recorder is transported from a cold environment into a warm room, let it warm
up for at least three hours before putting into operation. This allows any built-up condensa-
tion to evaporate and therefore avoids damaging the electronics.
When mounting on racks, please make sure there is enough air supply to the front and the
back. The supply air temperature should never go over ˚C. When installing the DMX-Re-
corder into a rack, it should be mounted on tracks to unburden the unit’s front plate and to
make service easier.
Connect the DVI-input, the Ethernet input and the power supply one aer the other. Once
all connectors are hooked up, the unit can be turned on. Aer about an hour, the DMX-Re-
corder is ready for operation. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Never use aggressive
cleaning agents or water. Simply wipe with a damp cloth. A mild cleaning agent can be used
if necessary.
System Cabling
DMX-Source
e. g. System Power Supply 4E
DMX-Recorder
230V
DMX IN
DMX
TROUGH
As recorder
As player
DMX-Recorder
230V DMX OUT DMX IN
e. g. System Power Supply 4E

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Menu
On the front of the device you can nd the
following controls:
SHIFT
EDIT
SHIFT+
EDIT
ENTER
EDIT
QUIT
ENTER
UP
DOWN
usage in conjunction with…
to navigate backwards through the data entry elds
to conrm specic actions
to navigate through the data elds
to exit the chosen mode or sub menu
to conrm actions, for example, changing mode of operation
scrolls up through the list of modes. Increases the value of the
currently selected data eld
scrolls down through the list of modes. Reduces the value of
the currently selected data eld
QUIT
ENTER
DOWN
UP

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Menu Order
New Mode:
Info
New Mode:
Setup
New Mode:
Record
New Mode:
Play
Welcome to Recorder
v1.5....
Menu Selection
To reach the menu selection, press the QUIT key and conrm
the question CHANGE MODE? with ENTER.
Select your preferred mode with the UP/DOWN keys and conrm
with ENTER. Hitting QUIT returns you back to your original
mode.
Change Mode?
Quit Enter
Info
This mode shows the installed soware version of the device.
Welcome to Recorder
v1.11....

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Setup
In this eld you can change the DMX start channel for the
function RECORD.Select Remote Channel
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Record
At rst you will request to create a lename. With the buttons
UP/DOWN you select the desired letter or number and with EDIT
you skip.
Aer you put the lename approve with ENTER. Now you are on
the starting window of the recorder.
There are two ways to start the record operation:
. Press the SHIFT+ENTER keys to start the recording. To stop
recording, press SHIFT+QUIT.
. Set the brightness of the DMX channel  from % to %.
To end the recording process set the brightness back to %.
The DMX start channel can be changed with SETUP (default
channel ).
Set Filename
SHOW.ss
Start Manually or
Ch. 512 33%-66%
Quit Shi+Enter

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Play
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the available
les. Press ENTER to select a le for playback.
Playback of the selected le will begin with the le name dis-
played in the upper part of the display and the remaining time
in the lower part.
Press the EDIT key to return to the playback le selection menu.
Press QUIT to exit the play menu. You will be asked if you wish
to stop playback of the le.
Press ENTER to stop playback the le will stop and remain in its
current state.
Press QUIT to continue playback of the le. Either selection will
return you to the main menu from which other modes can be
accessed.
Select Streamle:
_Test-.ss
_Test-.ss
Soware-Update
The soware for the DMX-Recorder can be updated easily with
the latest version using an SD Card.
New soware versions keep products up to date with the latest
features and are available on request. Please read the readme.
txt le for details of how to format the soware correctly onto
an SD Card.
To update the soware version
• Turn o the unit
• Insert the SD card carrying the soware version to be uploa-
ded into the SD card slot on the rear of the unit
• Turn on the unit
• The DMX-Recorder recognizes the rmware on the card and
updates the rmware to this version. The soware update is
shown in the display
• The DMX-Recorder restarts once the installation is complete
• The DMX-Recorder is now ready to use again
• Please remove the SD card, otherwise an update is performed
when switching on the device

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Technical Data
Dimensions
Input Volt
Power Consumption
ca. ××mm (B×H× T)
-V AC, -Hz
VA
Pin Connection
DMX
1 2 3 4 5 Gehäuse
Data GND Data- Data+ oen oen oen

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Why Schnick Schnack Systems?
As installation times become increasingly shorter the complexi-
ty of systems simultaneously increases as do the requirements
of customers.
We are a supplier who delivers high-quality reliable systems
– under tight deadline constraints that are not only quick to
install but also simple to operate and service.
Schnick-Schnack-Systems GmbH
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 Cologne (Germany)
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