® Waves System
V 1.1 - 2009
I.D. AL - EventPlayer MP3/Wav/DMX player - User manual
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1 - Introduction
EventPlayer AP303v2 is a WAV & MP3 format audio files player providing Show Control function. The
files are stored on a SD Card or USB device, stick or hard disk. This standalone player can read files
automatically according to a broadcast schedule or upon triggering by external events.
The Show Control function consists of sending commands to the 8 output contacts, programmed values
to the DMX channels or/and instructions through the serial link in synchronisation with the audio.
EventPlayer is used in sound & light shows, event driven industry, monuments displays, audio automation
and integration projects for museums, exhibitions, retail, theme parks & tourist attractions…
2 - Features
Interactivity:
EventPlayer is an interactive player.
- Broadcast pattern defined by file names
- Electrical contacts: 8 inputs combinable up to 255 inputs to trigger files through sensors, push-buttons,
relays …
- Commands through the RS232 serial link. A simple protocol is used to send commands to the player.
- Commands via a web page through the Ethernet link.
- Time programming. Integrating an real time clock, the player broadcasts files according to a schedule
created using the "ID-AL Scheduler" software.
- An built-in infrared sensor allows remote control (optional ID-AL handset available).
- A keyboard or a USB numeric keypad can be connected on the To Host front panel connector to
broadcast files associated to specific keys.
Autoplay:
EventPlayer starts automatically on powering on. This feature is programmable and can be
disabled.
Playback:
The audio files are stored on a SD card or an external USB device. The playback pattern is
defined by file & directory names.
Updating:
The SD card or USB stick can be removed easily for updating using a computer. It is also
possible to connect a computer to the USB port or through the Ethernet link (FTP mode) of the player in
order to access content of the storage device and carry out copy & delete operations.
Audio output:
3 types of outputs are present:
- A line level stereo audio output on a RCA standard connector
- An S-PDIF stereo digital audio output on a RCA standard connector
- An amplified stereo output on a removable terminal block.
Audio input:
The player offers a line level auxiliary audio input on RCA standard connector. The input is
switchable through triggering and programming. The player acts like a message box inserted in an
existing sound system. A Fade in/out is programmable to ensure a smooth transition.
Show Control:
The player can play audio files, event files, or both at the same time in synchronisation.
The event files are made of commands sent to the various outputs:
- 8 outputs on optocoupler to action relays, motors, lamps …
- data sent to the DMX link to control dimmers, projectors with LED or gen-locks, lyres …
- data sent through the serial link RS232 (activation of a video projector, command to a PLC …)
