thomann 277381, User Manual

Page 1: ...DR 1 DMX recorder user manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 04 11 2020 ID 277381 V2...

Page 3: ...ns 7 1 3 Symbols and signal words 8 2 Safety instructions 10 3 Features 14 4 Installation 15 5 Starting up 16 6 Connections and operating elements 18 7 Operating 23 7 1 Record 23 7 2 Playback 25 7 3 M...

Page 4: ...8 Technical specifications 32 9 Plug and connection assignment 34 10 Protecting the environment 37 Table of contents DMX recorder 4...

Page 5: ...hat 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 continu...

Page 6: ...d 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 Per...

Page 7: ...tions The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks an...

Page 8: ...ighted by an arrow Example 1 Switch on the device 2 Press Auto 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 mean...

Page 9: ...on 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 environm...

Page 10: ...ical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible f...

Page 11: ...sidual cur rent circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos sibly the user Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unus...

Page 12: ...ifications of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low ou...

Page 13: ...product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains In case of doubt do not put the rubber feet directly on the f...

Page 14: ...ocouplers n Data storage on standard SD memory cards with max 32 GB SD card with 8 GB included n Playback of DMX sequences on the DMX output either manually or timer controlled n Playback in endless l...

Page 15: ...kaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19 inch rack it occupies one rack unit NOTICE Possible d...

Page 16: ...ng 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 DMX rec...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...6 Connections and operating elements Front panel Connections and operating elements DMX recorder 18...

Page 19: ...REC Starts recording 4 LOOP To reproduce a recorded file in an endless loop 5 BLACK OUT To blackout all connected DMX devices 6 During playback to reduce the speed In menu to decrease the displayed va...

Page 20: ...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 indicat...

Page 21: ...Rear panel Connections and operating elements DR 1 21...

Page 22: ...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 rem...

Page 23: ...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 1 Make sure that an SD memory card is inserted into the card slot on the fr...

Page 24: ...dy contains data the new recording will overwrite the previous data After selecting a file the rectangle in the display indicates that the device is ready to record 5 Press to start the recording Now...

Page 25: ...enu should still be open press to quit the menu 4 Use the keypad to select a file to be reproduced If the indicator light above a keypad button flashes this file already contains a DMX sequence When c...

Page 26: ...he display shows Set date then press to select this menu item Use or to input the correct date Then press to confirm the setting and exit the menu item Press for at least three seconds to open the men...

Page 27: ...ndividual parameters of the switching point and or to change the respective value Then press to confirm the setting You can determine 21 switching points per week a maximum of three per day Press for...

Page 28: ...the display shows Default set then press to select this menu item Use or to select between YES reset and NO no reset Then press to confirm the setting and exit the menu item Press for at least three s...

Page 29: ...ssed while switching the unit on The display message Find update file indicates that the new firmware is looked for 4 Keep REC and 7 pressed until the display shows Updating firmware please wait The d...

Page 30: ...select all desired functions e g loop before the remote control is acti vated Press STAND BY for at least 3 seconds to activate the remote control The LED STAND BY turns off The LED BLACK OUT on the...

Page 31: ...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 recor...

Page 32: ...1 4 jack socket Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin Power supply External power adapter 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Operating voltage 9 V 12 V 300 mA centre positive Installation 19 1 RU Di...

Page 33: ...External storage option Yes SD card 8 GB included max 32 GB available Further information Technical specifications DR 1 33...

Page 34: ...tors one core plus shielding are typical representatives of the unbalanced transmission One conductor is ground and shielding while the signal is trans mitted through the core Unbalanced transmission...

Page 35: ...ing the phase shifted signals the interfering signal is completely neutralized The result is a pure signal without any noise inter ference 1 Signal in phase 2 Signal out of phase 3 Ground 1 4 TRS phon...

Page 36: ...plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug Pin Configuration 1 Ground shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot sig...

Page 37: ...ow the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your norm...

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