AR-32 User Manual - Elation Professional
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1. 8 5 9 SHO 0 5 21 2 Figure 25 DMX Address 1 Fade Time 1 SHOVYO1 scn 02 5 3 5 0 4 5 SHOVVO5 scn SHOWTIb scn SHOVYO 7 scn SHOVVDBS scn SHO0wwI9 scn SHOW 5 1 5 2 5 SHOVE 3 scn SHOVE 1 4 5 5 5 SHOVE 6 5 Download to Keypad Seconds Assign scenes to the selected show using the gt Insert and lt buttons Highlight a scene in the AR 32 Scenes File List and select gt to add it to the show list on the right Likewise highlight a scene in the show list Show and select lt to remove it from the show insert a scene highlight it in the AR 32 Scenes File List then highlight the scene it should precede in the show list and select Insert To save a configured show to the AR 32C controller select Download to Keypad www elationlighting com 31 AR 32 User Manual 6 5 3 Events Edit Screen The Events Edit Screen Figure 26 allows users to set timed triggers for each of the 32 show files and download them to the AR 32 Events Edit Show Calenda Weekly Save Delete Download To AR32 Date Select Weekly Select Date Start SUN MON 2 A TUE WED THU Date Stop EYER YDAY Time Select Event Start Time Event Stop Time 1 46 25 1 46 22. LATION PROFESSIONAL WITH EVOLUTION COMES CHANGE AR 32 ARCHITECTURAL DMX RECORDER Show Edit Read Current AR 32 Scenes Save Scene To PC Load Scene To AR32 Save All Scenes To PC ARCHI RECORDER POWER IN Power IN AC 120V 60Hz 32 Scenes File List Show SHOWD01 scn SHOWD02 scn SHOW03 scn SHOWOD4 scn SHOW05 scn SHOWOB scn SHOWD7 scn SHOWO8 scn SHOWOS9 scn SHOW10 scn SHOW11 scn SHOW12 scn DMX Address 1 Fade 1 Seconds SHOWU01 scn Rower in N ouvre warning t This apparatus must be DMX OUT USER MANUAL AR 32 User Manual Manual Revision May 2008 Software Revision Version 2 09 2 Elation Professional Table of Contents Baas ball SW D eU 4 1 1 Thank Youdor Purchasing the ARH pi ee ek 4 1 2 CON Cl VC H sr n DUELO 4 1 3 22 W M Aree noe 5 2 OSheral on 6 2 1 VII CY Q 6 2 2 DD T T aed aa 7 23 ZNDDEPCVIdHODSS ode rrr 7 8 3 1 ARS NCSC EMI ON TO ga 8 3 2 Mangal Oly CIOS X yn a e ot Reb
3. Figure 5 5 3 2 Desktop mounting the AR 32C 1 14 Remove back cover of the 32 by removing the retaining screw at base of the controller and snapping the cover off Using the four pre drilled holes connect the back cover to the included desktop stand Figure 6 Pull the Category 5 Ethernet LAN cable RJ 45 connector through the center hole on the back cover and stand and connect the RJ 45 connector to the front portion of the controller Snap the front of the controller onto the back cover and replace the retaining screw Figure 6 Elation Professional 5 4 Setup Procedures 5 4 1 Software Installation Install the AR 32 System Control Software as follows 1 Insert the AR 32 System Control Software CD into a CD drive on PC 2 Locate the AR 32 SetupRevX XX exe application Figure 7 on the CD and double click to begin installation Address S DAR 32SetupRevZ 03 is Size Date Modified Location Files Currently on the CD fj write these Files to J Drivers File Falder 12 13 2006 3 21 PM Files Curren TempDir File Falder 12 13 2006 3 21 Files Curren File and Falder TE AR_52 SetupRewz 3 exe a 734 KB Application 11 10 2006 6 17 PM Files Curren Figure 7 3 Follow the prompts to complete install 5 4 2 System Connection To set up the AR 32 Architectural Recorder System for operation connect the system components together as follows 1 Connect the A
4. Head Current AR 32 Scenes Save Scene Tu PC Load Scene AR32 Save All Scenes PC Load All Scenes To AR32 Delete Scene File Format Device AR 3 Scenes File List Show 1 2 SHO 1 3 scn 4 scn SHO0w15 scn Bb scn DMX Address 1 Fade 1 Seconds Ar 32Rev2 09 SHOW scn SGHOVW78 scn SHOW 29 scn SGHO0Yyv3l scn SHO0yVv31 scn SHOW 32 scn Download to Keypad 30 Figure 24 Elation Professional Configuring Shows Up to 16 scene files may be assigned to each of the 32 show locations maximum of 248 scene files or 128 Mb Select the show to configure using the drop menu in the top right corner of the screen Figure 25 Set the base address of the AR 32 in the DMX Address field This allows a DMX device to trigger the AR 32 remotely Set the fade time between scenes in the Fade Time field This value determines how many seconds it takes to change from scene to scene Show Edit Head Current AH 32 Scenes Save Scene To PC Load Scene AHS Save All Scenes To PC Load All Scenes To AHS Delete Scene File Format Device 32 Scenes File List SHOVO2 scn SHO WOS scn SHOWO4 scn 5 7 5 09 5 0 5 SHO0w11 scn SHOW 2 scn SHOFV 1 3 scn SHOFV 1 4 scn SHOVY15 scn
5. www elationlighting com 23 AR 32 User Manual The twelve FlashX buttons on the Main Screen may be configured to link to Flash files for quick recall To link a file select right click the desired FlashX button A window will open allowing you to browse to the desired swf file Highlight the file and select open file The file is now liked to the button and the button will display the linked file name Figure 17 AR 32 Configurnation Software Ver 2 09 File Edit Help Open Flash RGE Point 169 Low Cut Preview FileConyert D Recorder Edit Show Event Edit Exit Preview Screen Flash Control re 5 Flash wheel zw Flash Flashy Flash2 Flash Flash Flash Flash FlashB Flash4 Flash FlashC Mon Apr OF 2008 15 31 17 C Documents and Settings 4PrincesMy Documents Elationwheel swf Figure 17 Files may also be opened using the Open Flash button The Play Pause and Stop buttons allow manual control of the playback Flash files may be converted to DMX scene files scn and loaded to the AR 32 With the desired file loaded in Preview Screen select File Convert Enter Flash file playback speed in frames per second Figure 18 24 Elation Professional AR 32 Configurnation Software Ver 2 09 File Edit Help Open Flash FGE Paint 158 Low Cut DMX Recorder Recorder DMK Recorder Edit Sh
6. 2 3 Abbreviations CD Compact Disc DMX Digital Multiplex Gb Gigabyte Ghz Gigahertz IR Infra Red LAN Local Area Network Mb Megabyte PC Personal Computer RA Return Authorization RAM Random Access Memory RGB Red Green Blue USB Universal Serial Bus XLR 3 pin Cannon X connector with Latch and Rubber guard www elationlighting com 7 AR 32 User Manual 3 Introduction 3 1 AR 32 Description The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System Figure 1 is a DMX recording and playback system This system is capable of controlling any type of DMX device by recording a DMX control signal and saving it to a scene file in memory Scene files may be played back at any time using the manual controls using remote DMX triggering or using timed triggering via the internal software AR 32 IR AR 20 lll AR 32 PC Remote Controller Software USB Cable Category 5 Ethernet LAN Cable AR 32P DMX 120VAC 60Hz Interface DMX Data Cable DM X IN DMX Data Cable DMX OUT DMX DMX Controller Fixture not included not included DMX Fixture not included Terminator Figure 1 The AR 32C Controller may be installed in any standard 1 gang wall box or mounted for desktop use with the included stand The controller may be operated remotely using the included AR 32 IR remote control The AR 32C connects to the AR 32P DMX Interface using industry standard Category 5
7. 3 EV CES GIL SCLC n 32 0 0 JDEOPSPainine Mc E 36 EUER 37 7 1 INA ETN US VAIN 37 7 1 1 vac ck l e a ene ene Ome mee 37 nA 2 Basic Camino unnu 37 Peds cea 38 www elationlighting com 3 AR 32 User Manual 1 Elation Support 1 1 Thank You for Purchasing the AR 32 Thank you for your purchasing the Elation Professional AR 32 Architectural Recorder System Please read the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this unit These instructions contain important information regarding safety during use and maintenance Please fill out and return the enclosed warranty card to validate your purchase 1 2 Customer Service Elation provides a toll free customer support line to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during you set up or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions All returned service items whether under warranty or not must be freight pre paid and accompany a Return Authorization RA number The RA number must be clearly written on the outside of the return package Items returned without a RA number clearly
8. Elation will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States except Hawaii or Alaska If entire instrument is sent it must be shipped 1n its original package No accessories should be shipped with the product If any accessories are shipped with the product Elation shall have no liability whatsoever for loss of or damage to any such accessories nor for the safe return thereof This warranty is void if e The serial number has been altered or removed e The product is modified in any manner which Elation concludes after inspection affects the reliability of the product e The product has been repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Elation factory unless prior written authorization was issued to purchaser by Elation e The product is damaged because it was not properly maintained as set forth in the instruction manual This is not a service contract and this warranty does not include maintenance cleaning or periodic check up During the period specified above Elation will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and repair labor by reason of defects in material or workmanship The sole responsibility of Elation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement thereof including parts at the sole discretion of Elation All products covered by this warranty were manufactured after January 1 1990 and bear identifying marks
9. Ethernet LAN cable AR 32 System Control Software is used to record and manage scene files A USB port on the AR 32C provides for PC connection using the included USB cable The AR 32P DMX Interface provides DMX IN and DMX OUT connections for standard 3 pin DMX data cable The DMX IN provides connection to a DMX controller for DMX recording and DMX triggering operations The DMX OUT provides connection to DMX fixtures for playback operations 8 Elation Professional 3 2 Manual Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual e Buttons and switches are presented using their exact spelling and capitalization and surrounded by brackets i e press the PAGE 1 button e Activate is used with switches buttons that toggle between two values and means place the control in its active state e Deactivate is used with switches buttons that toggle between two values and means place the control in its non active state e Intercancel means that pushing one button simultaneously selects that button and automatically deselects the previously selected button One button is always active For example the SHOW buttons intercancel e Select describes pointing to and clicking a button or checkbox on a software screen such that it is activated This allows a single instruction to describe this action without knowing the control s previous state For example if the control is not selected clicking the control once se
10. items may be recycled RECYCLE The following safety information relates to the AR 32 Architectural Recorder System Please read each item carefully to ensure you fully understand them A WARNING A WARNING CAUTION CAUTION To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not open this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself Doing so will void your manufactures warranty Should your unit require service please contact your nearest Elation dealer or Elation Customer Service To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not remove the plug ground pin or connect to an ungrounded circuit This unit is not designed for use by persons under the age of 12 Use only under adult supervision Turn off the power if not using this unit for a long time Elation Professional 2 2 Compliance The CE marking an acronym for the French Conformite Europeenne certifies that a product has met EU health safety and environmental requirements which ensure consumer safety A manufacturer that has gone through the conformity assessment process may affix the CE marking to the product The AR 32 system has passed internal testing based on the EN55015 2001 standard and is 100 CE compliant We certify that the product conforms to the protection requirements of council directives 73 23 EEC LVD and 89 336 EEC EMC
11. marked on the outside of the package will be refused and returned at customer s expense You may obtain a RA number by contacting customer service A brief description of the problem as well as the RA number must be written down on a piece of paper and included in the shipping container If the unit is under warranty you must also provide a copy of your proof of purchase invoice Customer Service hours are Monday through Friday 8 00 a m 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Toll Free 866 245 6726 Phone 323 582 3322 Fax 323 832 9142 Information info gelationlighting com Sales sales elationlighting com Support support elationlighting com Forum http forums elationlighting com 4 Elation Professional 1 3 2 Year Limited Warranty Elation hereby warrants to the original purchaser Elation Professional products to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 Years 730 days on all internal parts components and labor This warranty shall be valid only if the product is purchased within the United States of America including possessions and territories It is the owner s responsibility to establish the date and place of purchase by acceptable evidence at the time service is sought For warranty service send the product only to the Elation factory All shipping charges must be pre paid If the requested repairs or service including parts replacement are within the terms of this warranty
12. saved event is incorrect it may be removed by highlighting the event and selecting the Delete button 5 Select the Download To AR 32 button to download events to the controller www elationlighting com 35 AR 32 User Manual 6 6 Programming Tips Flash Files e Only Flash swf files without action script will convert e Flash file speed should never exceed 35 frames per second e Flash file size should never exceed 170 pixels with 255 000 total frames e File playback automatically loops Ensure animation has common start stop point or fades in out DMX Files e DMX scene files are limited to 128 Mb total space in the AR 32 controller Longer recordings occupy more memory e Recording one full cycle of motion or color effect will ensure smooth playback when looped e File playback automatically loops Ensure chases have common start stop point 36 Elation Professional 7 1 Maintenance The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System should require minimal maintenance over its operational life To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not open this unit There are no user serviceable WARNING Parts inside this unit The following basic maintenance practices will help keep the system performing well and looking good 7 1 1 General Inspection 1 Inspect the system components on a regular basis Check each button and indicator for proper operation Ensure data cables are securely connected Check for dirt or moisture o
13. 5 PM Mon Dec 24 2007 1 3 46 32 Figure 26 From the Events Edit Screen users may perform the following actions e Select show to assign timed events e Select Calendar or Weekly events e Save current settings e Delete settings e Download To AR 32 save timed events to AR 32 The Events Edit Screen displays the current date and time in the lower left corner of the screen These values are synchronized by the PC time and date settings To select a show for timed event assignment use the drop menu in the top left corner of the screen Next choose whether the event will occur based on calendar date or day of week by selecting the appropriate radio button The screen will enable the Date Select or Weekly Select areas accordingly 32 Elation Professional Weekly Events Assign Weekly Events to a selected show as follows 1 Select the days or everyday for the show to play from the Weekly Events area Figure 27 Events Edit Show Calenda Weekly Delete Download To AR32 Show 1 0nJM N 11 18 0ffjMON 23 18 Shaw 1 OnJ ED 11 1 8 OffVED 23 18 Date Select Weekly Select Show 1 On FRI 11 18 Off FRI 23 18 Date Start SUN MON 2 12008 TUE WED THU v FRI Date Stop GAT 2 EVERYDAY Time Select Event Start Time Event Stop Time 11 18 51 AM 11 18 51 PM 01 2008 11 20 10 Figure 27 2 Set Event Start and Stop Time in Time Sel
14. 8 allow user to select individual scenes within a selected page Indicator blue LED shows selected show MASTER UP button offers intensity control by increasing all 512 DMX channel values from 0 255 or 0 100 MASTER DOWN button offers intensity control by decreasing all 512 DMX channel values from 255 0 or 100 0 OFF button turns the system off Indicator blue LED shows system is off AUTO MANUAL button toggles between Automatic and Manual operation modes when held for 2 seconds Indicator shows Automatic red LED or Manual blue LED modes USB port allows connection to a PC with AR 32 software IR sensor receives signals from AR 32 IR remote Elation Professional The AR 32 is capable of holding up to 32 shows in memory limited by a memory size of 128 Mb Shows are configured using the AR 32 System Control Software When operating the AR 32 in Manual mode the 32 shows are mapped to the controllers SHOW buttons Table 2 explains the show mappings used by the AR 32 PAGE2 PAGE3 PAGE4 Show2 Show 10 Show 18 Show26 Show Show9 Show17 Show25 Show3 Show 1 Show19 Show27 Show4 Show 12 Show20 Show28 Table 2 Show amp Show16 Show24 Show32 Show7 Show 15 Show23 Show3 1 Show6 Show 14 Show22 Show30 Show5 Show13 Show2 1 Show29 6 2 AR 32P Controls amp Connections The AR 32P DMX Interface Figure 9 has the following controls and connections descri
15. CHOW 1 scn SHOVY 2 5cn Download to Keypad Figure 21 From the Show Edit Screen users may perform the following actions e Read Current AR 32 Scenes that are loaded in AR 32 controller memory e Save Scene To PC e Load Scene To 32 e Save All Scenes To PC e Load All Scenes AR 32 e Delete Scene File e Format Device erase all AR 32 memory e Assign scene file to show memory location e Assign AR 32 DMX address e Assign scene fade time in seconds e Download To Keypad save individual show settings to AR 32 controller www elationlighting com 27 AR 32 User Manual Managing DMX Files To load current AR 32C scene files from the controller into the software select Read Current AR 32 Scenes Scenes display in the AR 32 Scenes File List window Scenes display in alphabetical order and DO NOT retain any show mappings or sequencing Any scene file may be saved to PC for storage or backup To save highlight the desired scene and select Save Scene To PC Likewise any scene file may be loaded from PC into the AR 32 software To load a scene file select Load Scene To AR 32 To save all scene files currently displayed in the AR 32 Scenes File List to PC select Save All Scenes To PC The software will prompt you to enter a save location folder name Figure 22 AR 32 Scenes File List Showl Head Current AH 32 Scenes SHOVWUT scn 1 SHOWO sen Address a HOW j srI S
16. Edit Help Open Flash Point 170 Low Cut w Preview Recorder Edit Show Event Edit E xit Preview Screen Flash Control ea Flash wheel swt Flash Flash Flashz Flashb Flash Flash3 Flash FlashB Flashd Flash amp TETER Record 00 00 Shop Recorder Mon 07 2008 15 34 21 C Documents and Settings 4PrincesMy scn Figure 20 Simultaneously trigger the desired scene on the source controller and select Record on the screen The record timer will increment as the scene records When finished select Stop Recorder 26 Elation Professional 6 5 2 Show Edit Screen The Show Edit Screen Figure 21 allows users to configure each of the 32 shows and handles file transfers between the AR 32C and the PC Show Edit 32 Scenes File List Show Head Current 32 Scenes gt 5 1 CHOWD sen Address SHOY O3 scn aca iste Fade 1 Seconds Save Scene PC SHOW O4 scn SHOYWO5 scn 5 SHOVYO6 scn Load Scene AR32 CHOWO scn SHOW 0 8 0 Save All Scenes PC SHOWT1 sen Insert 5 2 scn 3 scn Load All Scenes 2 SHOW 1 4 scn 5 5 6 5 Delete Scene File SHOVE 9 SHOW Format Device
17. Insert Modify Text Commands Control Window Help Tool wheel t R amp Scene 1 Z P v Timeline mm P 74 2 Layer 1 fona 2 2 View Colors 7 om E 7 22 Options n Figure 14 The mask object should be the same size as the stage area in this case 13x13 pixels Any animation occurring under the mask will only display in the masked area In this example a multi colored wheel spins behind the mask rotating 180 degrees in 12 frames With frames per second set to 12 this animation will last exactly one second NOTE The AR 32 software does not interpret action script so only basic motion and shape tweening animations should be used 22 Elation Professional The resulting animation will be a 13x13 pixel square with four colors rotating 180 degrees when played back Figure 15 Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004 wheel fla File Edit Insert Modify Text Commands Control Window Help wheel amp Scene 1 Timeline EJ Layer 2 LI OC AF 9 1 12 0fps 0 5 2 2 View v 9 Colors P E 7 22 Options n 2 Figure 15 When played back on RGB fixtures each pixel in the array will receive its DMX color values from the AR 32 controller and should look similar to the original Flash file including any animation Figure 16 eo i Figure 16
18. R 32C Controller and AR 32P DMX Interface using Category 5 Ethernet LAN Cable 2 Plug AR 32P power cable into 120VAC 60Hz receptacle Activate the POWER switch on the front of the AR 32P 3 Connect DMX source such as a console or other controller to the DMX IN on the AR 32P 4 Connect DMX fixtures to the DMX OUT on the AR 32P 5 Complete software installation before performing this step To configure the AR 32 system connect the AR 32C to a PC using the USB link cable Windows will prompt for driver installation 5 4 3 Software Launch Launch the AR 32 System Control Software as follows 1 From the Windows desktop select Start gt Programs gt Elation AR 32 gt AR 32 www elationlighting com 15 AR 32 User Manual 6 Operation 6 1 AR 32C Controls amp Connections The AR 32C Controller Figure 8 has the following controls and connections Each is described in Table 1 16 PAGE SHOW MASTER UP MASTER DOWN OFF AUTO MANUAL USB Port IR Sensor AR 32C 6 snc f SHOW 1 63 o race FR sow 69 races 6 f SHOW 3 FA o rases o 63 sow 5 _ pA master ur FA SHOW 5 4 64 MASTER DOWN e FR sows R3 oor o sov E 69 o omana o sows JSB PORT 6 Figure 8 Table 1 PAGE buttons 1 4 allow user to select from four pages banks of shows Indicator blue LED shows selected page SHOW buttons 1
19. ave Scene PC mn Fade Time 1 Seconds Save All Scenes to AR 32 Load Scene Ic Path Files Elation 4A 32 TempDir Save All Scene FileName 041 008 Load All Scenes Delete Scene File B scn SHOVY19 scn SHOVE O scn 0 Format Device _ SHOW 1 scn SHOW 22 scn Download to Keypad Figure 22 Save folders are located in the C Program Files Elation AR 32 TempDir by default 28 Elation Professional To load all scenes from a PC folder to the AR 32 software select Load All Scenes To AR 32 The software will prompt you to select a save location folder from which to load Figure 23 Up to 248 scene files may be loaded at one time Select File Download Backup Backup 041008 x Read Current AR 32 5 cave Scene P Load Scene To Save All Scenes To Load All Scenes Delete Scene Fil Format Device Backup 041008 nload to Keypad Figure 23 To delete a file from the AR 32 Scenes File List highlight the desired file and select Delete Scene File The scene file 1s removed from the list Take care to save files to your PC if desired before deleting them from the AR 32 Scenes File List as this action cannot be undone www elationlighting com 29 AR 32 User Manual To erase all AR 32 scenes from controller memory select Format Device The software will prompt you with a warning to confirm this action Figure 24
20. bed in Table 3 POWER POWER FUSE Power IN DMX IN DMX OUT TO AR 32C FUSE F0 5A 250V 5x20mm 4 DMX OUT TO AR 32 Power IN AC 120V 60Hz Figure 9 Table 3 POWER switch turns the system on and off FUSE connection allows user to replace the power supply fuse Power IN cable provides AC power connection to the system IN provides data connection from DMX sources via 3 pin XLR connector DMX OUT provides data connection to DMX fixtures via 3 pin XLR connector TO AR 32C provides data connection to AR 32C controller via RJ 45 connector www elationlighting com 17 AR 32 User Manual 6 3 AR 32 IR Remote Controls The AR 32 IR Remote Figure 10 has the following controls and indicators Each control is described in Table 4 ELATIOM 3 Show 5 Show 6 Show 7 Show 8 32 Remote Figure 10 Table 4 LL uM _ OFF button turns the system off when in Manual mode Page Page buttons 1 4 allow user to select from four pages banks of shows when in Manual mode Auto manual Auto manual button toggles between Automatic and Manual operation modes Show Show buttons 1 8 allow user to select individual scenes within a selected page when in Manual mode 18 Elation Professional 6 4 DMX Channels The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System has the ability to be controlled remotely using DMX512 The system uses 3 DMX channels with star
21. ect area 3 Select the Save button Saved events will display in the window on the right side of the screen 4 Ifasaved event is incorrect it may be removed by highlighting the event and selecting the Delete button 5 Select the Download To AR 32 button to download events to the controller www elationlighting com 33 AR 32 User Manual Calendar Events Assign calendar events to a selected show as follows 1 Select a Date Start and Date Stop from the Date Select area Figure 28 Events Edit Show Calenda Weekly Save Delete Download AR32 Date Select Weekly Select Date Start 21 27 1 2008 4 February 2008 _ 2 3 4 5 b 7 8 39 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Time Select 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 95 27 28 29 Event Stop Time 11 18 51 2112008 Fri Feb 01 2008 11 21 53 Figure 28 2 Set Event Start and Stop Time in the Time Select area 3 Select the Save button Saved events will display in the window on the right side of the screen Figure 29 34 Elation Professional Events Edit Show Calenda Weekly Save Delete Download To AR32 Show 1 2 1 11 11 0ff 2 2 23 11 Date Select Weekly Select Date Start 2 1 2008 di Date Stop 2 272008 di Time Select Event Start Time Event Stop Time 11 11 08 AM 11 11 08 PM Fri Feb 01 2008 11 15 21 Figure 29 4 Ifa
22. eplace remote batteries Check and correct DMX addressing www elationlighting com 39 Elation Professional A Division of the American DJ Group of Companies 6122 S Eastern Avenue Los Angeles CA 90040 USA Tel 866 245 6726 Fax 323 832 9142 Web www elationlighting com E mail info elationlighting com
23. es DMX IN and DMX OUT 3 pin XLR connectors Figure 4 for DMX recording control and playback operations Use only cable rated for DMX512 data transmissions Figure 4 Data cabling should meet the following USITT DMX512 specification requirements Low capacitance e Two twisted pairs e Foil or braid shielded e Suitable for use with EIA485 RS485 operation at 250k baud e Characteristic impedance 85 150 ohms nominally 120 ohms 24 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1000 feet 300m e 22 AWG min gauge for runs up to 1640 feet 500m Microphone cables and other general purpose two conductor audio or signal cables are not caution Suitable for use with DMX512 www elationlighting com 13 AR 32 User Manual 5 3 Installation Procedures The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System can be installed in one of two ways wall mount or desktop 5 3 1 Wall mounting the AR 32C 1 Remove back cover of the AR 32C by removing the retaining screw at base of the controller and snapping the cover off Pull the Category 5 Ethernet LAN cable RJ 45 connector through the center hole on the back cover Figure 5 Using pre drilled holes connect the back cover to a 1 gang wall box Connect the RJ 45 connector to the front portion of the controller Snap the front of the controller onto the back cover and replace the retaining screw t j ED gt CHORE d amp
24. he screen These values are synchronized by the PC time and date settings 20 Elation Professional Managing Elash Files Adobe Flash swf files are popular animation graphics which can be used for playback on RGB fixtures The AR 32 software is capable of controlling up to 170 pixels each pixel using 3 DMX channels for Red Green Blue intensity Figure 12 Pixel count is set using the drop menu labeled RGB Point If the overall brightness of a Flash file appears dark in the preview window use the Low Cut checkbox on by default d 1 23 456 789 PIXEL DMX CHANNEL Figure 12 The pixels may be arranged in any orientation This permits the production of simple animated graphic effects For example a 13x13 pixel square 169 pixels total can be used to display a spinning color wheel To accomplish this the stage area in Flash must be set to 13x13 pixels Figure 13 Q Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004 wheel fla File Edit View Insert Modify Text Commands Control Window Help 9 wheel amp Scene 1 5 w Timeline 2 HH O 2 i gt 0 1 120 005 lt Options n gt Figure 13 www elationlighting com 21 AR 32 User Manual When working with Flash files it is often useful to create a mask layer so that only the desired area is visible Figure 14 Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004 wheel fla File Edit View
25. include static color scenes and Shows 17 32 include various rainbow chases All factory scenes are written for 512 DMX channels 10 Elation Professional 4 2 AR 32 Features The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System is a lighting control system that records DMX signals from a separate controller and saves these recordings to scene scn files for future playback Multiple scenes may be loaded to each controller show location Shows may be played back manually using the AR 32 Controller remotely using the IR remote or a DMX signal or internally triggered using time and date The AR 32 software is also capable of converting Adobe Flash animations into RGB pixel data for playback on LED fixtures Up to 170 pixels in any orientation may be converted from Flash swf file format to DMX scene scn file format The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System has the following features 512 DMX Channel recording e Flash swf file playback and conversion e Up to 32 shows 4 pages 8 shows per page e Upto 16 scenes per show with 248 scene file capacity e 128Mb memory maximum e Memory retained upon power failure e Real time individual triggering of desired scenes e Playback via DMX Control Mode e Playback via Timed Trigger Mode e Playback via Manual Mode e AR 32 System Control Software for controller configuration e AR 32C USB communication port for PC link e Infrared remote control e Wall mount or free standing desktop controller i
26. lects it If it is already selected no action 1s required e Highlight describes the outlining of selected text or files with a colored border to make it stand out For example this text is highlighted Text may be highlighted by clicking and dragging the cursor across the portion desired This manual is Copyright 2008 Elation Professional All rights reserved No part of the manual included with this product can be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means for any purpose without prior written authorized permission Information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time and without notice Please contact Elation Customer Service or visit www elationlighting com for the latest manual revisions www elationlighting com 9 AR 32 User Manual 4 Specifications 4 1 AR 32 Components The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System Figure 2 is composed of the following components e AR 32C Controller e AR 32P DMX Interface e Ethernet LAN Cable Category 5 with RJ 45 connectors e AR 32 IR Remote e AR 32 System Control Software and USB Cable AR 32C Controller AR 32C e 9 PAGE nm e PAGE gt AR 32P DMX Interface c e GE gt ws TER UP gt AR 32 IR Remote USB PORT USB Cable Category 5 LAN Cable Figure 2 The AR 32 comes pre loaded with 32 shows designed for use with RGB type LED fixtures strips cubes panels etc Shows 1 16
27. n all system surfaces 2 Correct any external problems and test the system If there are still indications that something is not functioning correctly contact Elation Customer Support 7 1 2 Basic Cleaning 1 Wipe the external surfaces of system components on a regular basis using a dry cloth to prevent dust accumulation If necessary slightly moisten the cloth with a mild soap and water solution A Never use an abrasive cleaning solution on the exterior surfaces of the system components CAUTION www elationlighting com 37 AR 32 User Manual 7 2 Troubleshooting The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System should perform well when properly operated and maintained however sometimes things just don t work like they should Table 6 contains symptoms causes and resolutions for common faults 38 No Power Erratic Fixture Behavior No Control Table 6 Bad power connection No receptacle power Bad fuse Improper DMX addressing Improper DMX data cable No DMX termination Bad data connection No power Bad remote batteries Improper DMX addressing Elation Professional Symptom Check power connection Reconnect plug if needed Ensure receptacle has power Check fuse Replace if needed Check and correct DMX addressing Verify proper DMX data cable Replace if needed Properly terminate DMX data run Check all data cable connections Repair or reconnect as needed See No Power above R
28. nstallation e Power input 120VAC 60Hz e Fuse F0 5A 250V 5x20mm e Dimensions 57x74x43mm e Weight approx 0 2kg The AR 32 system software has the following minimum hardware requirements e CPU Pentium 4 2 Ghz e RAM 512 Mb e Disk 20 Gb free space e Video 128 Mb RAM www elationlighting com 11 AR 32 User Manual 5 Installation 5 1 Unpacking Contents When first opening your AR 32 Architectural Recorder System please ensure that all system components are present The system ships with the following components e AR 32C Controller amp Stand e AR 32P DMX Interface e 50 Category 5 Ethernet LAN Cable e AR 32 IR Remote e AR 32 System Control Software CD e AR 32 User Manual Upon unpacking carefully inspect your unit for any damage that may have occurred during shipping If damage has occurred do not plug the unit in Contact your Elation dealer as soon as possible CO Do not discard packing carton in the trash Please recycle whenever possible RECYCLE 5 2 Cabling Requirements The AR 32P provides power to the system and plugs into any standard 120VAC 60Hz grounded receptacle The AR 32C receives power from the AR 32P via the Category 5 Ethernet LAN cable Figure 3 that connects the two components Figure 3 The AR 32 does not use standard Ethernet protocol and cannot be used with Ethernet routers CAUTION Switches 12 Elation Professional The AR 32P also provid
29. ow Event Edit E xit Preview Screen Flash Control Flash Frames 5 2 Flash BERE ER Flash Flash FlashB Flash4 Mon Apr 2008 15 02 07 C Documents and Settings 4PrincesMy Documents Elation wheel swf Figure 18 Select OK Set desired save file name scn and location A progress bar shows conversion progress Figure 19 AR 32 Configurnation Software 2 09 File Edit Help Open Flash RGB Point 155 Low Cut Preview leLlonvert We Recorder Edit Shaw Event Exit Preview Screen Ee Flashi Flash5 Flash Flashz Flashb Flash Flash Flash FlashB Flash4 Flashed Flash Flash Control __ ll Mon Apr 07 2008 15 1 2 28 acuments and Settings s amp Princeshy Dacuments sE lallonwheelZ Figure 19 www elationlighting com 25 AR 32 User Manual Recording DMX Files The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System is designed to record DMX data streams from another controller These recordings are then saved as DMX scene scn files for playback To record a DMX scene file prepare the source controller and connect its DMX output to the AR 32P DMX Input Select DMX Recorder and set desired save file name scn and location Record Stop Recorder and record timer appear on the lower center of the screen Figure 20 AR 32 Configurnation Software Ver 2 09 File
30. ting address configurable in the AR 32 Control System Software Table 5 describes the DMX channel mappings Table 5 4 7 Trigger SIOW 22 SHOW 22 2 www elationlighting com 19 AR 32 User Manual 6 5 Software Overview The AR 32 Architectural Recorder System includes computer software that is used to configure and load shows to the controller itself The software is designed for use on Microsoft Windows computer operating systems 6 5 1 Main Screen When the AR 32 Control System Software is launched the Main Screen Figure 11 is displayed AR 32 Configurnation Software Ver 2 09 File Edit Help Open Flash RGB Point 120 Low Cut w Preview Recorder Edit Show Event Edit Exil Preview Screen Flash Control I HEW Flash Flash Flash Flash Flash FlashB Flash Flash Flash Mon Dec 24 2007 13 43 01 Figure 11 From the Main Screen users may perform the following actions e Access File Edit and Help menus e Open Flash files and assign each of the 12 Flash X buttons e Set RGB Point 1 170 e Select Low Cut on off e Preview a selected Flash program e FileConvert a selected Flash file to a scn file e Record DMX Recorder scenes to a scn file e Open Edit Show and Event Edit screens e Play Pause and Stop selected Flash file The Main Screen displays the current date and time in the lower right corner of t
31. to that effect Elation reserves the right to make changes in design and or improvements upon its products without any obligation to include these changes in any products theretofore manufactured No warranty whether expressed or implied 1s given or made with respect to any accessory supplied with products described above Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law all implied warranties made by Elation in connection with this product including warranties of merchantability or fitness are limited in duration to the warranty period set forth above And no warranties whether expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness shall apply to this product after said period has expired The consumer s and or Dealer s sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as 1s expressly provided above and under no circumstances shall Elation be liable for any loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use of or inability to use this product This warranty is the only written warranty applicable to Elation Products and supersedes all prior warranties and written descriptions of warranty terms and conditions heretofore published www elationlighting com 5 AR 32 User Manual 2 General Information 2 1 Safety The following symbols are used throughout this manual A Indicates potential injury or death to persons WARNING A Indicates potential damage to equipment CAUTION CO Indicates
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