iPlayer 3 User Guide
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1. Input from ColorPlay 3 Software Note If using Windows you must install ColorPlay 3 prior to connecting the iPlayer 3 to your PC ColorPlay 3 installs the device drivers required for USB connectivity 11 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 2 Step 7 Attach external show selection devices as required Input from Controller Keypad Input from AuxBox Connect a Controller Keypad 1 5 Unplug the power cord from iPlayer 3 2 Connect the cable end with the 4 pin leads into the back of the Controller Keypad 3 4 Connect the cable end with the DB9 cable connector to serial port 1 or 2 on iPlayer 3 As needed set the Range switch position on the back of the keypad By default switch position 0 zero sets the keypad to trigger shows 1 8 see About Show Ranges on page 24 for an overview of trigger ranges Reconnect the power cord to iPlayer 3 Connect an AuxBox 1 ul Unplug the power cord from iPlayer 3 Connect the female end of the serial cable to the AuxBox serial port 2 3 4 Connect the male end with of the serial cable to serial port 1 or 2 on iPlayer 3 As needed set the Range switch position on the front of the AuxBox By default switch position 0 zero sets the AuxBox to trigger shows 1 8 Connect each external triggering device s two wire cable to a terminal pair on the AuxBox Connect the 24 VDC power cable to the 24 VDC terminals on2. Main Menu e Port 1 Base Port 2 Base a TI Trigger Trigger Stup Setup Menu Integer 0 255 Integer 0 255 Info Config Ports Set Clock SetDate SetTime Set Lat Long gt 7 LCD Setup Date Editor e C Time Editor Sound Setup Set DMX Addr 5 n Set Time Test DMX Addr Set Latitude Set Longitude Zone _ DST Lat Editor C Long Editor TZ Editor 3 Yes No LCD LCD fee Segre as aa a ae S i gt Contrast I Backlight Duration Editor Integer 0 10 Integer 0 10 Minutes Seconds Test DMX Addr Integer 0 1000 Integer 00 59 Integer 1 170 L Volume i ENOS et IES AE TA ET i Integer 0 3 Lat Editor gt DMX By S N Set DMX Addr if Latitude Integer Latitude Fraction SIN Addr Editor By SIN Integer 180 to 180 Integer 0 to 100 H All Same Addr editor EEE E E E A oe E ak ee el L gt All Same DMX PEP EENE INEAN EIEEE APE NEA SEA 4 Long Editor i C SIN Addr Editor H Longitude 2 Longitude Integer Fraction Integer 180 to 180 Integer 0 to 100 Integer 1 170 Yes DMX Test DMX Addr Program DMX SA Integer 1 31 Integer 1 12 Integer 00 99 Day m Month gt Year S N Byte 1 S N Byte 2 S N Byte 3 p S N Byte 4 Test S N DMX Addr Program Test DMX Hex 00 FF Hex 00 F
3. Duration Editor Integer 0 1001 Integer 0 128 a Sparkle Show File Picker i ee Color Sweep LI FG Color BG Color Density Fade Time Color Break C HSBEdior C_H8B Editor Integer 0 100 C Duration Editor _ gt Transition Type 2 2 ime gt Test Show FG Color BG Color Time Snap _HSBEditor HSBEditor Duration Editor Fade Qut ln C ShowTester Cross Fade gt FG Color gt BG Color Time gt Width w 7 d Transition L__y End Behavior HSB Editor HSB Editor Duration Editor Integer 0 100 Time lt _ Fade to Black Duration itor Loop Jump to Another Trigger v Save Changes Yes Show No Number Integer 0 255 EE ence eee cee eee E HSB Editor i Base Hue Hue Adjust Saturation gt Brightness i Red Integer 255 to 255 Integer 0 100 integer 0100 Duration Editor i i Binaan H Green Minutes Seconds Cyan H H Blue i Integer 0 1000 Integer 00 59 ager Trigger Number Assign a trigger number 0 255 Show Type Select Canned Effect to use an iPlayer 3 preconfigured show or Downloaded to use a custom show file downloaded from ColorPlay 3 Canned Effect Types Choose from seven visual effects F xeD COLOR Static display of a solid color Cross Fane A smooth transition from one solid color to another RainBow A sequence of solid colors moving in one direction RANDOM Co or A sequence of randomly generated s
4. SETUP menu then select Test DMX ADDR 3 Specify the light number 1 through 170 you want to test The iPlayer3 sends test data to any fixtures which are set to that address If the test is successful the fixtures illuminate at full intensity If the programming is not successful the fixtures do not illuminate About Show Ranges If using multiple external show selection devices and you want each device to trigger a different range of shows you must manually set the Show Range switch on each device accordingly For example if you want your first of two Controller Keypads to control shows 1 8 you leave the Show Range switch on its default setting 0 Then to assign the second Controller Keypad to control shows 9 16 you dial the Show Range switch to the corresponding setting see the Controller Keypad Product Guide for details Similarly you can use the iPlayer 3 setup menu to assign show range offsets to serial port 1 and serial port 2 For example if you assign a base trigger of 8 to serial port 1 and a user selects button 1 on a Controller Keypad connected to that serial port iPlayer 3 will trigger show number 9 8 1 Example 6 Assigning a Base Trigger of 8 to Serial Port 1 1 Launch Configuration mode 2 Access the SETUP menu then select CONFIG PORTS 3 Set the the PorT 1 BASE TRIGGER to 8 4 Leave the Port 2 BASE TRIGGER at the default setting Info Menu The Info Menu displays the following information e
5. iPlayer 3 19 19 19 26 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 36 Appendix D Cloning and Formatting SD Cards Overview 36 SD Card Cloning Procedure Windows or Mac OS 36 Windows SD Card Formatting Procedure 36 Mac OS SD Card Formatting Procedure 37 Appendix E Configuration Menus in Detail Configuration Menus in Detail 38 Triggers Menu 38 Trigger Number 38 Show Type 38 Canned Effect Types 38 Canned Effect Parameters 39 Random Color 39 File Name 40 Test Show 40 End Behavior 40 Show Number 40 Transition Type 41 Transition Time 41 Save Changes 41 HSB Editor 41 Alarms Menu 42 Alarm Number 42 Alarm Days 42 Specific Month 42 Specific Day 42 Alarm Type 42 Alarm Time 42 Sunrise of Sunset 42 Offset Hr 43 Offset Min 43 Show Number 43 Save Changes 43 Setup Menu 44 Setup Parameters 44 Set DMX Address 45 Test DMX Address 45 Info Menu 45 Version Info 45 Memory Usage 45 Sunrise 45 Sunset 45 Index Index 46 Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to iPlayer 3 iPlayer 3is the compact lighting system controller from Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions capable of controlling up to two full DMX universes or 340 individual light addresses Equipped with an LCD interface for simple operation iPlayer 3 stores and plays pre programmed and custom authored light shows Key Features e Packaged with ColorPlay 3 light show authoring software e Designed for use with the optional
6. of your show 21 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 5 7 Select an END BEHAVIOR type Loop LIGHTS OFF JUMP TO TRIGGER 8 Select a transition type Snap no transition FADE OuT amp IN to black Cross Fane effect morphing 9 As needed enter a value for the transition duration then press to save your changes Setting an Alarm Alarms enable you to automate show playback When you set an alarm you specify The alarm number 0 15 The alarm day every day on weekdays on weekends on a specific day of the week or on a specific date Alarm type Time of day The iPlayer 3 uses a 24 hour notation with hours ranging from 00 to 23 Astronomical time in relation to sunrise and sunset Note The astronomical time alarm type does not automatically make adjustments for daylight saving time The trigger associated with the alarm Example 3 Setting Alarm Number 5 to Activate Every Day at Sunset 1 Launch Configuration mode Access the ALARM menu then select alarm number 5 2 3 4 5 Access the ALARM Days menu then select Every DAY At the ALARM TYPE menu select ASTRONOMICAL Select SUNSET from the SUNRISE OR SUNSET menu Note If you want to add an offset value to trigger the show a certain amount of time before or after sunset a Enter an ALARM Hour OfFseT value then press b Enter an ALARM MINUTE OFFSET value then press
7. setting Ground No connection No connection on non uu fF WwW N No connection iPlayer 3 User Guide 28 Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions DMX RJ 45 Pinouts 1 8 1 Data out Data out Ground No connection No connection Ground ny oOo uw Ft U N No connection No connection 29 iPlayer 3 User Guide iPlayer 3 DIP Switch Functions The iPlayer 3 DIP switches are located on the bottom of the device below the SD memory card Remove the two screws on the access door on the bottom of the iPlayer 3 to view the switches Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 On provide 5 VDC power to serial port 1 pin 4 On provide 5 VDC power to serial port 2 pin 4 Reserved On enable arrow buttons Off lock arrow buttons iPlayer 3 User Guide 30 Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions 31 iPlayer 3 User Guide Appendix B Configuring Remote Triggering Devices Electrical The RS 232 serial port connections on the iPlayer 3 are DB9F connectors labeled SERIAL 1 and SERIAL 2 The following pinout information applies to each DB9F connector the other pins are unconnected 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 5V DC controlled by the DIP switch setting 5 Ground 5 VDC is provided on pin 4 normally the DTR pin Other devices can use this voltage provided they draw no more than 50 mA If the voltage on pin 4
8. the AuxBox then plug it in Reconnect the power cord to iPlayer 3 iPlayer 3 User Guide 12 Installation and Hardware Overview Step 8 Connect lighting systems with RJ 45 data cable To Light Universe 1 To Light Universe 2 DMX output port 1 manages light universe 1 light addresses 1 170 DMX output port 2 managed light universe 2 light addresses 1 170 Step 9 Create and download light shows via ColorPlay 3 ColorPlay 3 Effects Palette Y 4 0 OC oe fl Q O 13 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 2 iPlayer 3 Hardware Features The iPlayer 3 has the following hardware features Current mode and information Displays the color appearing on light address 1 DMX output port 1 Adjust brightness level PHILIPS layer 3 Change mode Navigate menus PRESETS Pause resume show x Cancel menu action Select a trigger for show playback Access panel for SD memory card and configuration DIP switches USB 2 0 port Activity LEDs e SERIAL 1 e SERIAL 2 e DMX 1 e DMX2 e USB Power inlet DMX output port 1 DMX output port 2 Serial port 1 Serial port 2 iPlayer 3 User Guide 14 Installation and Hardware Overview LCD Screen Output iPlayer 3 has three modes of operation The LCD screen displays the currently active mode Run Mode Run mode launches automa
9. trigger number dd playing from the beginning The trigger number must be in the range 1 through 225 E1 Replies from the iPlayer 3 Y0Odd Returns current mode Y0100 Entered off mode YO2dd Returns current intensity level YO3dd Not sent Y04dd Returns current show YOFdd Error occurred show number in data byte This is most often returned when the selected show is not available so the keypad knows to make the LED blink 33 iPlayer 3 User Guide Appendix C Firmware Update Procedure Overview The iPlayer 3 firmware image is periodically updated to improve system performance and functionality If your iPlayer 3 is not running the most recent firmware it is recommended that you update to maximize system performance The most recent released firmware image can be downloaded from www colorkinetics com support iplayer3 Determining Firmware Version l 2 3 4 5 Power On the iPlayer 3 Launch Configuration Mode Access the INFO menu then select VERSION The screen should display the firmware version in the form v01 00 xx b00001 If the xx value is a lower number than the most recent image on the website follow the update procedure described below Firmware Update Procedure l 2 oN OA a A Connect the USB cable from iPlayer 3 to your PC or Mac Download and extract the iPlayer 3 Firmware Updater from www colorkinetics com support iplayer3 Download the most recent firmwa
10. wall mounted Controller Keypad e Supports the optional AuxBox expansion device which enables show triggering by a variety of dry contact closure devices including motion sensors photocell applications and more To Light Universe 1 To Light Universe 2 iPlayer 3 User Guide 4 Introduction Abo ut ColorPlay 3 ColorPlay 3 light show authoring software enables you to create unique light shows download light show files to your iPlayer 3 and manage the files on your iPlayer 3 aaRS RE S x romres Groups Effects contguraton BO ag Y amp Out of the box iPlayer 3 comes programmed with default single effect light shows designed for quick testing of your lighting installation ColorPlay 3 enables you to create and manage more sophisticated shows using the following features 16 fully customizable effects including a particle effect used to simulate fire clouds or rain Timeline editing with multiple tracks enabling effect layering and unique transitions Effect editing both on screen or live on a Philips Solid State Lighting installation Management of multiple shows within each ColorPlay 3 project file Custom color palettes ColorPlay 3 is compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems Abo ut this Guide This user guide contains st
11. F Hex 00 FF Hex 00 FF C S N Test Integer 1 170 Yes A DMX Test No i Setup Parameters Port 1 Base Trigger Port 2 Base Trigger Create a show range offset for serial port 1 or serial port 2 change the starting base show number for a serial port Set Date Use the Date Editor to enter the correct day month and year Set Time Use the Time Editor to set the clock time Set Latitude Use the Latitude Editor to set latitude used to calculate sunrise and sunset Set Longitude Use the Longitude Editor to set longitude used to calculate sunrise and sunset LCD Contrast Set the contrast of the LCD screen 0 10 iPlayer 3 User Guide 44 LCD Backlight Set the brightness of the LCD screen 0 10 Volume Set the volume level of the internal speaker 0 3 Turn the speaker off by selecting 0 Set DMX Address By Serial Number Use the Serial Number Editor to set DMX addresses by fixture serial number All Same Address Use the All Same Address Editor to set all fixtures to the same DMX address Test DMX Address Enter the DMX address you want to test 1 170 Main M gt Memory Usage ain Menu Info Screen Free amp Used Space m gt Version Info Version arms gt T Memory Vi St Setup SRON Sg Astronomical gt Sunrise m Sunset Info Today s Sunrise Today s Sunset Versio
12. Select a Trigger number with which to associate the alarm Press to save your changes iPlayer 3 User Guide 22 Configuration Mode Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains configurable settings for the following e Expansion or Serial Ports Devices attached to the two iPlayer 3 serial ports can trigger any of up to 255 shows stored on iPlayer 3 By default an external device triggers shows starting with show 1 However you can use the iPlayer 3 s base trigger setting to specify a different starting show number see Example 6 on page 24 for details e iPlayer 3 Date and Time e iPlayer 3 latitude and longitude Used in sunrise and sunset calculations e LCD Screen Appearance You can specify an integer from 0 to 10 to set the contrast and brightness with 10 producing the greatest brightness and contrast between the characters on the screen and the background e Volume You can specify an integer from 0 to 3 to set the audible volume of the iPlayer 3 s internal speaker which produces a beep with each button press 3 is the loudest setting Setting a DMX address e Testing a DMX address Note In the Setup Menu your changes are saved automatically each time you enter a new value Example 4 Setting a DMX Address iPlayer 3 SAS Serial Addressing Software and ColorPlay 3 provide the most convenient methods for addressing the fixtures in your DMX lighting installation However if needed you can also use the iPlayer 3 o
13. Step 5 Install ColorPlay 3 Software PHILIPS System Requirements Windows Mac OS Windows 2000 XP Vista Mac OS 10 4 or greater 512 MB RAM 512 MB RAM 60 MB free disk space 60 MB free disk space iPlayer 3 User Guide 10 Installation and Hardware Overview Windows Installation 1 2 Download the latest version of ColorPlay 3 Software from http www colorkinetics com support colorplay3 Double click Install ColorPlay 3 exe located in the Windows folder on the ColorPlay 3 software CD The Welcome to the ColorPlay 3 Setup Wizard window appears Click Next to begin the installation After reading the license agreement select Agree to consent to the terms of the license agreement then click Next to continue When the Select Installation Folder window appears accept the default location or click Browse to select a folder Click Next to continue At the Confirm Selection window click Next to start file installation The Installation Complete window appears Click Close to exit the installation wizard Mac OS Installation 1 2 Download the latest version of ColorPlay 3 Software from http www colorkinetics com support colorplay3 The ColorPlay 3 foldericon appears on your desktop Drag the ColorPlay 3 application icon from the Mac folder on the software CD to the Applications folder on your computer Step 6 Connect computer with USB cable
14. ackground color 39 iPlayer 3 User Guide Density Modify the number of nodes covered by the foreground color Fade Time Set a duration for the color fade Color Sweep FG Color Use the HSB submenu to enter values for a foreground color BG Color Use the HSB submenu to enter values for a background color Time Set the duration of the color effect Color Streak FG Color Use the HSB submenu to enter values for a foreground color BG Color Use the HSB submenu to enter values for a background color Time Set the duration of the color effect Width Specify the width of narrow line animated in the foreground File Name Select a ColorPlay 3 SHO file for download Test Show Simulate the downloaded show on your lighting installation End Behavior Specify an end behavior for the downloaded ColorPlay 3 show Loop Repeat the show indefinitely LiGHTs OFF End the show and turn of all fixtures in the installation JumP To TRIGGER Trigger another show file Show Number If you selected Jump TO TRIGGER in the End Behavior menu enter a show number 0 255 iPlayer 3 User Guide 40 Transition Type Set a show transition Snap No transition FADE OuT amp IN Fade out to black then back to the start color of the current show or next show Cross Fane Morph from the end of the current show to the beginning of the current show or the beginning of the next show Transition Time Set a du
15. an astronomical event such as sunset You can configure up to 15 alarms on iPlayer 3 iPlayer 3 User Guide 18 Run Mode Run Mode LCD Output The iPlayer 3 LCD displays the following information during Run Mode Light Show Brightness Using the and buttons you can set the overall brightness level of lights in a show during playback The B number displayed on the LCD reflects the brightness level you set between 0 and 100 Trigger Number Message The LCD displays the current show trigger number during playback If you have not associated a trigger with a Preset button the LCD displays an EMPTY message when you press that Preset button Lights Off You can pause Run Mode and show playback at any time by pressing the W button The LCD displays a LIGHTS OFF message and the connected lights turn black until you either e Press the button a second time to resume Run Mode e Press a Preset button to start the selected show from the beginning LED Indicator Light The LED indicator light located to the right of the LCD screen is active when a show is playing It shows the color currently displayed on the fixture assigned to light address 1 on DMX output port 1 19 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 5 Configuration Mode Overview Configuration mode provides an onboard menu system enabling you to configure show triggers set alarms perform device setup and view device information without having to connect to you
16. ep by step hardware setup and mounting instructions details about iPlayer 3 modes and features and reference information The following documents are also available to help you fully realize the potential of your iPlayer 3 and lighting installation as a complete system iPlayer 3 Installation Instructions www colorkinetics com support Printed booklet iPlayer 3 Quick Start Guide www colorkinetics com support userguides Printed booklet ColorPlay 3 User Guide www colorkinetics com support userguides Controller Keypad Product Guide www colorkinetics com support productguides AuxBox Product Guide www colorkinetics com support productguides iPlayer 3 SAS User Guide www colorkinetics com support userguides 5 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 2 Installation and Hardware Overview iPlayer 3 Installation Step 1 Confirm all components received Take a moment to confirm you have received these iPlayer 3 components iPlayer 3 Mounting bracket Mounting bracket screws Power cord North American or European USB 2 0 Cable RJ 45 DMX 512 data cable Installation Instructions Quick Start Guide iPlayer 3 User Guide 6 Installation and Hardware Overview Step 2 Prepare for the Installation e Create a layout plan that starts with the locations of iPlayer 3 and all power supplies or data enablers e Select a convenient but unobtrusive location for mounting the iPlayer 3 that will be accessible to a computer via USB connec
17. er 1 0 26 Ti Library ver 1 0 17 A Driver ver 04 00 00 03 01 07 Connected Disconnect Show Fies Triggers Alarms Show Files in Project Files on Controller BLUE IP3 gt crena NEWSHOW SHO NEWSHOW SHO RGB IP3 ROSSA SHO SHOW 1 SHO SHOW2 SHO SHOW3 5HO SHOW4 SHO SHOWS SHO 1 Initiate USB Mode 2 In the ColorPlay 3 configuration layer click the SHOW FILES tab then select one or more show files 3 Click the COPY SELECTED SHOWS TO CONTROLLER arrow button to begin downloading Once fully downloaded show files appear in the right column of the file manager with a SHO file extension iPlayer 3 User Guide 26 USB Mode Downloading Triggers from ColorPlay 3 Triggers are numbered 1 256 and specify parameters including which show file s to play you can assign multiple show files to a single trigger and how a show behaves after one playback cycle repeat for example Show Files Triggers Alarms Triggers in Project Triggers on Controller TRIGGER 2 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 2 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 3 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 3 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 4 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 4 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 5 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 5 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 6 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 6 P
18. iPlayer 3 User Guide PHILIPS Copyright 2015 Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions Inc All rights reserved Chromacore Chromasic CK the CK logo Color Kinetics the Color Kinetics logo ColorBlast ColorBlaze ColorBurst ColorGraze ColorPlay ColorReach iW Reach eW Reach DIMand EssentialWhite eW iColor iColor Cove IntelliWhite iW iPlayer Optibin and Powercore are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions Inc in the United States and or other countries All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Due to continuous improvements and innovations specifications may change without notice PUB 000178 01 RO2 12 Aug 2015 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to iPlayer 3 Key Features About ColorPlay 3 About this Guide Chapter 2 Installation iPlayer 3 Installation Step 1 Confirm all components received Step 2 Prepare for the Installation Step 3 Install mounting bracket Step 4 Attach the power cable Step 5 Install ColorPlay 3 Software System Requirements Windows Installation Mac OS Installation Step 6 Connect computer with USB cable Step 7 Attach external show selection devices as required Connect a Controller Keypad Connect an AuxBox Step 8 Connect lighting systems with RJ 45 data cable Step 9 Create and download light shows via ColorPlay 3 iPlayer 3 Hardware Features LCD Screen Out
19. iPlayer 3 firmware version e Memory usage available memory For example 104k 1024k indicates 104KB used out of 1024KB available e Astronomical clock data for example the time of sunrise for the current day iPlayer 3 User Guide 24 Configuration Mode 25 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 6 USB Mode Overview USB mode is active when ColorPlay 3 is connected to iPlayer 3 You must initiate USB mode to download light show files and other data or use the ColorPlay 3 live play light show simulation feature You can initiate USB mode only from your PC or Mac not from iPlayer 3 itself Initiating USB Mode 1 Verify that ColorPlay 3 is installed on your system 2 Power ON iPlayer 3 3 Connect iPlayer 3 to your computer using the supplied USB cable 4 Launch ColorPlay 3 5 There are two methods for launching USB mode from ColorPlay 3 e Open the ColorPlay 3 configuration layer and click CONNECT Design or load a show file in ColorPlay 3 Click the LIVE PLAY button to initiate USB mode and simulate your show on your light fixtures 6 End USB mode by clicking DISCONNECT in the ColorPlay 3 configuration layer Note While in USB mode you cannot access standard iPlayer 3 operational modes End USB Mode to resume normal iPlayer 3 operations Downloading Show Files from ColorPlay 3 Fixtures Groups Effects Configuration Controller type iPlayer3 Memory card 246 760K 245 352K avail KEN P FW y
20. ific date weekends weekdays or a day of the week Specific Month If you selected SpEciFIc DATE in the Alarm Days menu enter a month number 1 12 Specific Day If you selected Specific DATE in the Alarm Days menu enter a day number 1 31 Alarm Type Select TiME OF Day to create an alarm based on clock time or ASTRONOMICAL to create an alarm based on the time of sunrise or sunset Alarm Time Enter the hour minute and seconds as the clock time to activate the alarm Sunrise of Sunset Select SUNRISE Or SUNSET as the astronomical time to activate the alarm iPlayer 3 User Guide 42 Offset Hr If you selected ASTRONOMICAL in the Alarm Type menu you enter an offset to stagger the alarm before or after the astronomical event by hours Offset Min If you selected ASTRONOMICAL in the Alarm Type menu you enter an offset to stagger the alarm before or after the astronomical event by minutes Show Number Associate the alarm with a trigger number When the alarm activates it will automatically start the associated trigger Save Changes In the Alarms menu you must save for your changes to take effect 43 iPlayer 3 User Guide Setup Menu
21. is not desired it can be disabled by moving configuration DIP switch 1 for serial port 1 or DIP switch 2 for serial port 2 to the OFF position Protocol The serial protocol used to control the Controller Keypad AuxBox or third party triggering device is 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit There is no flow control Each command to the iPlayer 3 consists of five characters The first character is always X The next two characters are the ASCII representation of a hexadecimal command byte The last two characters are a hexadecimal data byte The hexadecimal alpha characters are uppercase 0 9 A F e Replies from the iPlayer 3 are also in this format but begin with Y instead of X e Characters are not echoed by the iPlayer 3 when they are received e Illegal characters or badly formatted packets are ignored with no error indication iPlayer 3 User Guide 32 Configuring Remote Triggering Devices iPlayer 3 Commands Note dd is used below to represent a hexadecimal byte X00dd Set Mode Sets the current operating mode to dd Not currently used X0100 Lights Off Turns all lights off X02dd Set Absolute Intensity Sets the global brightness level to dd 00 Off FF full On X03dd Set Relative Intensity Raises or lowers the global brightness level by dd dd is 2 s complement so 02 increases by 2 FE decreases by 2 Brightness is pegged between 0 and 255 X04dd Set Show Starts the show with
22. lay Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 7 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 7 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 8 Play Nothing with a Snap transition TRIGGER 8 Play Nothing with a Snap transition 1 Initiate USB Mode 2 In the ColorPlay 3 configuration layer click the TRIGGERS tab and then select one or more triggers in the left column 3 Click the COPY SELECTED TRIGGERS TO CONTROLLER arrow button to begin downloading Downloading Alarms from ColorPlay 3 There are two ways to trigger a show manually by pressing device buttons or automatically via alarms Alarms trigger shows at particular times such as every Monday at 5 00 p m or for an astronomical events such as every day at sunset Show Files Triggers Alarms Alarms in Project Alarms on Controller ALARM 1 Everyday at 08 00 00 play TRIGGER 1 ALARM 1 Everyday at 08 00 00 play TRIGGER 1 ALARM 2 Off ALARM 3 Off ALARM 4 Off RTS ALARM 5 Off ALARM 6 Off ALARM 7 Off ALARM 8 Off ALARM 9 OFF ALARM 10 Off ALARA 44 AcE 1 Initiate USB Mode 2 In the ColorPlay 3 configuration layer click the ALARMS tab then select one or more alarms in the left column 3 Click the COPY SELECTED ALARMS TO CONTROLLER arrow button to begin downloading 27 iPlayer 3 User Guide Appendix A Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions Serial Port DB9F Pinouts mk No connection TxD RxD 5V DC controlled by the DIP switch
23. n Info Displays the installed firmware version so you can determine if firmware needs to be updated see Appendix C for details Memory Usage Displays available used onboard memory Sunrise Displays today s time of sunrise based on clock time longitude and latitude Sunset Displays today s time of sunset based on clock time longitude and latitude 45 iPlayer 3 User Guide Index A alarm 22 alarms 17 18 alarms download 27 AuxBox 4 18 AuxBox connecting 12 C ColorPlay 3 4 10 20 26 Configuration mode 15 20 Controller Keypad 4 18 20 Controller Keypad connecting 12 D DMX address 23 24 DMX output port 13 DMX universe 4 E effect 21 effects 5 16 electrical specifications 7 end behavior 22 environmental specifications 7 F firmware version 24 H hardware features 14 L LCD brightness 19 LED indicator light 19 light shows 5 M Main Menu 20 memory usage 24 mounting 8 mounting bracket 9 P Preset button 16 18 21 R Range switch 12 related documents 5 Run mode 15 18 S Setup Menu 22 show files download 26 show playback automating 18 shows 16 shows linking multiple to a trigger 17 system requirements 10 T transition 22 triggers 16 20 triggers download 27 U USB cable 11 USB mode 15 26
24. nboard setup menu to set DMX addresses There are two options for specifying which fixtures to address via iPlayer 3 you can set all connected fixtures to a single DMX address or you can specify a DMX address for each individual fixture 1 Launch Configuration mode 2 Access the SETUP menu then select SET FIXTURE DMX ADD 3 If you want to specify a DMX address for all fixtures select ALL SAME Appress If you want to specify a DMX address for each individual fixture a Select BY SERIAL NUMBER and then press b At the S N BYTE 1 S N BYTE 2 S N BYTE 3 and S N BYTE 4 prompts enter the serial number of the fixture using integers 00 to FF hexadecimal 42 00 01 1F for example The fixture will blink when you enter each correct byte c Confirm the serial number by pressing 4 Specify the number of the fixture 1 through 170 5 Select PROGRAM DMX ADDR then press to confirm you want to change the address of the fixture Note If the programming is successful the fixture illuminates at full intensity after a few seconds If the programming is not successful the fixture does not illuminate 23 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 5 6 At the Test DMX ADDR prompt press The iPlayer 3 performs a non interactive test of the fixture you specified in step 4 by setting the specified DMX address to FULL ON and all other DMX address to OFF Example 5 Testing a DMX Address 1 Launch Configuration mode 2 Access the
25. nomical event sunrise or sunset When you create an alarm you associate the alarm with a trigger number You can then specify alarm parameters either a clock time or an astronomical event For example you can create an alarm that automatically activates trigger 3 every weekday at 7 am 17 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 4 Run Mode Overview Run Mode is the default iPlayer 3 playback mode and automatically launches when you power on the iPlayer 3 controller The iPlayer 3 must be in Run Mode for you to manually trigger shows or use automatic playback alarms Run Mode is suspended when you enter USB Mode or Configuration Mode Playing Shows Using Preset Buttons to Trigger Shows There are five Preset buttons located on the faceplate of the iPlayer 3 Each button triggers a show When you power on the iPlayer 3 or exit from USB Mode iPlayer 3 automatically begins playing the show triggered by Preset To trigger another show press another Preset button through If you have an optional Controller Keypad connected to your iPlayer 3 you can assign show triggers to keypad buttons 1 through 8 Likewise if you have an AuxBox connected you can assign triggers to up to eight remote triggering devices Automating Show Playback When using alarms you do not have to manually press a Preset button or keypad button to trigger show playback Alarms automatically set off triggers based on settings such as time of day or
26. olid colors at specified intervals SPARKLE Flashes of foreground color at random over a solid background color CoLor Sweep Progressive transition of a solid foreground color across a solid background COLOR STREAK An animated effect with narrow lines of color over a solid background iPlayer 3 User Guide 38 Canned Effect Parameters Fixed Color Effect Fixed Color Use the HSB Editor to enter Hue Saturation Brightness values for a fixed display color Cross Fade Effect Start Color Use the HSB Editor to enter values for a starting color End Color Use the HSB Editor to enter values for a ending color Hold Time Enter a color hold duration specifies how long a color is held before it fades Fade Time Set a duration for the color fade Offset Specify the angle of the effect Rainbow Cycle Time Enter an effect duration in minutes and seconds changes the width of the color bars Offset Specify the angle of the effect Direction Set the effect to go up the RGB scale or down the RGB scale Random Color Hold Time Enter a color hold duration specifies how long a color is held before it fades Fade Time Set a duration for the color fade Offset Specify the angle of the effect Color Count Specify the number of random colors included in the effect up to 128 Sparkle FG Color Use the HSB submenu to enter values for a foreground color BG Color Use the HSB submenu to enter values for a b
27. ors at specified intervals SPARKLE Flashes of foreground color at random over a solid background color CoLor Sweep Progressive transition of a solid foreground color across a solid background COLOR STREAK An animated effect with narrow lines of color over a solid background Press to access the next menu item which is an effect specific parameter then enter a value Continue navigating through the effect specific parameters and entering values At the Test EFFECT menu item press to use the show tester which runs a live preview of your show Select a transition type Snap no transition FADE OuT amp IN fades to black Cross Fane effect morphing As needed enter a value for the transition duration then press to save your changes Note Each effect type has unique parameters For example some effects use a background color setting whereas other effects display only foreground colors See Appendix F Configuration Menus in Detail for iPlayer 3 menu system charts and descriptions of each menu item Example 2 Assigning a Downloaded ColorPlay 3 Show to Preset Button 4 1 6 Launch Configuration mode Access the TRIGGERS menu from the Main Menu 2 3 4 5 Select trigger number 4 Access the SHow TYPE menu then select DOWNLOADED SHOW Access the SHow FILE menu then select a SHO file At the Test SHow menu press to use the show tester which runs a live preview
28. put Run Mode Configuration Mode USB Mode Chapter 3 Show Configuration Concepts Overview Shows Effects Triggers Linking Multiple Shows to a Trigger Alarms Chapter 4 Run Mode Overview Playing Shows Using Preset Buttons to Trigger Shows Automating Show Playback Run Mode LCD Output Light Show Brightness nop BR 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 Trigger Number Message Lights Off LED Indicator Light Chapter 6 Configuration Mode Overview Navigating Menus Assigning Triggers Example 1 Assigning a Preconfigured Show to Preset Button 3 Example 2 Assigning a Downloaded ColorPlay 3 Show to Preset Button 4 Setting an Alarm Example 3 Setting Alarm Number 5 to Activate Every Day at Sunset Setup Menu Example 4 Setting a DMX Address Example 5 Testing a DMX Address About Show Ranges Info Menu Chapter 7 USB Mode Overview Initiating USB Mode Downloading Show Files from ColorPlay 3 Downloading Triggers from ColorPlay 3 Downloading Alarms from ColorPlay 3 Appendix A Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions Serial Port DB9F Pinouts DMX RJ 45 Pinouts iPlayer 3 DIP Switch Functions Appendix B Configuring Remote Devices Electrical Protocol iPlayer 3 Commands Replies from the iPlayer 3 Appendix C Firmware Update Procedure Overview Determining Firmware Version Firmware Update Procedure Cloning and Formatting SD Memory Cards for use in
29. r PC or Mac Navigating Menus Atany time during playback press to launch Configuration mode and open the Main Menu EEE From any menu press and to scroll through the menu options and make a selection then press to access the next menu To save your changes continue pressing until you reach the Save Changes menu item then press a final time to save e Press at any time to cancel the menu action and return to Run mode Assigning Triggers You can assign a trigger to either e A preconfigured show e A custom show downloaded from ColorPlay 3 When you assign a trigger that trigger corresponds to the Preset button with the same number on the iPlayer 3 faceplate a keypad button on a Controller Keypad or a remote triggering device connected to an AuxBox iPlayer 3 User Guide 20 Configuration Mode Example 1 Assigning a Preconfigured Show to Preset Button 3 1 9 Launch Configuration mode Access the TRIGGERS menu from the Main Menu 2 3 4 5 Select trigger number 3 Access the SHow TYPE menu item then select CANNED EFFECT Access the EFFECT TYPE menu then make a selection There are seven visual effect types from which to choose FIxeD COLOR Static display of a solid color Cross Fape A smooth transition from one solid color to another Rainsow A sequence of solid colors moving in one direction RANDOM COLOR A sequence of randomly generated solid col
30. r format an SD memory card while it is installed in the iPlayer 3 However you can use a Windows PC or Mac with a memory card reader to perform these functions SD Card Cloning Procedure Windows or Mac OS l 2 E gt Remove the two access door screws on the bottom of the iPlayer 3 Slide the door off the iPlayer 3 then remove the SD card Insert the SD card into a memory card reader on your PC or Mac Copy the folder named IPLAYER3 to your computer Eject the SD card from the memory reader then insert a new SD card Format the new SD card as FAT see below Copy the IPLAYER3 folder from your computer to the top level directory of the SD card Windows SD Card Formatting Procedure l 2 3 Remove the two access door screws on the bottom of the iPlayer 3 Slide the door off the iPlayer 3 then remove the SD card Insert the SD card into a memory card reader on your Windows PC Reformat the SD card as you would any drive partition on your PC a Double click My Computer or Computer b Right click the icon for the SD card c Select Format from the pop up menu d Select FAT Format e Select Full Format iPlayer 3 User Guide 36 Mac OS SD Card Formatting Procedure l 2 oN o WF Remove the two access door screws on the bottom of the iPlayer 3 Slide the door off the iPlayer 3 then remove the SD card Insert the SD card into a memory card reader on your Mac Run the Disk Utility applica
31. ration for the selected transition type Save Changes In the Triggers menu and associated submenus you must save for your changes to take effect HSB Editor Base Hue Select a standard color Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta Hue Adjust Adjust the hue spectrum value of the base color to create a custom color 255 255 Saturation Adjust the intensity of the color 0 100 Brightness Adjust the brightness of the color 0 100 41 iPlayer 3 User Guide Alarms Menu Main Menu Triggers Rane yl Alarm Setup Number Info Integer 0 15 l Specific m H Specific Day Alarm Days Month Integer 1 12 Integer 1 31 Specific Date Every Day Weekends J Weekdays v gt Alarm Time Mondays gt Alarm Type Time Editor Tuesdays Wednesdays Time of day Thursd Astronomical oo gt gt Show Number Fridays Saturdays Integer 0 255 Sundays Sunrise or F Sunset gt OffsetHr Offset Min Save Changes Sunrise Integer 12 to 12 Integer 0 to 59 Yes Sunset No Time Editor Hour gt Minute Second Integer 00 23 Integer 00 59 Integer 00 59 Alarm Number Assign an alarm number 0 15 Alarm Days Specify a spec
32. re image from www colorkinetics com support iplayer3 Go to the iP3 Firmware Updater folder and open the file iP3 Bootloader exe Once the program is open click Select under Firmware Image File Select the latest HEX file from the directory where you saved it then click Open With the firmware image successfully loaded click Connect under iPlayer 3 Once the version information is displayed under iPlayer 3 click Program to begin the update process Caution Do not disconnect the USB cable during the firmware upgrade process as doing so may damage the device When the firmware update successfully completes the message Programming complete is displayed Click OK then select File Quit to exit the program iPlayer 3 User Guide 34 Firmware Update Procedure 35 iPlayer 3 User Guide Appendix D Cloning and Formatting SD Memory Cards for use in iPlayer 3 Overview iPlayer 3 utilizes SD memory cards for removable storage You can take advantage of this feature if you have multiple identical installations playing the same iPlayer 3 show files For example you can clone an SD card from one iPlayer 3 and use it on another iPlayer 3 rather than configuring each iPlayer 3 from scratch SD memory cards up to 2 GB in size and SDHC memory cards up to 8 GB are compatible with the iPlayer 3 All SD memory cards used in the iPlayer 3 must be formatted to use the FAT file system You cannot clone o
33. s Triggers Triggers specify show playback behaviors for example what happens at the end of a show or how to transition to the next show To be played back therefore you must associate each show with a trigger Triggers are numbered 0 255 and associate show files with the following e End Behavior Fade to black loop or jump to another trigger e Transition Type Snap no transition to next show fade out and in or cross fade morph with next show Pressing a Preset button on the iPlayer 3 faceplate triggers a show For example pressing activates trigger 1 which launches the show and the playback behaviors associated with it iPlayer 3 User Guide 16 Show Configuration Concepts Linking Multiple Shows to a Trigger Because show files do not specify playback behaviors you can assign more than one show to a single trigger When creating the trigger selecting the jump to another trigger end behavior links a second show to the first If you select the jump to another trigger end behavior for the second show you can link a third show and so on Alarms Alarms automatically activate triggers You can manually activate a trigger by pressing a Preset button on the iPlayer 3 faceplate pressing a button on a Controller Keypad or by tripping a remote triggering device connected to an AuxBox With an alarm you can automatically activate a trigger based on a specific date day of the week weekdays weekends or an astro
34. tically when you power ON the iPlayer 3 In Run mode by default iPlayer 3 triggers the show assigned to Preset You can manually trigger other shows by pressing Presets through on the iPlayer 3 faceplate or keys 1 8 on a Controller Keypad Setting alarms enables you to automate show triggers by time day of the week or an astronomical event such as sunset Configuration Mode Configuration Mode provides an onboard menu system enabling you to configure triggers set alarms perform device setup and view device information USB Mode USB mode enables you to transfer shows triggers and alarms from a PC or Mac running ColorPlay 3 to iPlayer 3 15 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 3 Show Configuration Concepts Overview Understanding iPlayer 3 show configuration terminology and concepts will help you in the upcoming chapters Shows Shows contain visual effects and the parameters associated with those effects iPlayer 3 can display two types of shows Preconfigured shows stored and configured on iPlayer 3 e Custom shows created and downloaded from ColorPlay 3 Effects Visual effects range in complexity from a fixed color display to multi color animations Each effect has multiple customizable parameters such as start color end color and fade time e There are seven effect types available when setting up iPlayer 3 preconfigured shows You can work with 16 effect types when creating ColorPlay 3 custom show
35. tion If also installing external show selection switches such as Controller Keypads or an AuxBox mount iPlayer 3 in a location accessible to the maximum serial cable length of 50 ft 15 2 m e Verify that the mounting location meets environmental specifications see below Electrical Specifications Power requirements 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 5W Environmental Specifications Operating temperature range 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 40 C Maximum 95 relative humidity 7 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 2 Step 3 Install mounting bracket Choose a method for mounting bracket installation quick release or secure Quick release mounting method With the release tab pointing downward screw the mounting bracket onto a surface using the innermost screw holes t 7 Slide the iPlayer 3 onto the mounting bracket until the iPlayer clicks securely into place iPlayer 3 User Guide 8 Installation and Hardware Overview Secure mounting method Slide the iPlayer 3 onto the mounting bracket until the iPlayer 3 clicks securely into place Using the supplied machine screws secure the mounting bracket to the iPlayer 3 Using the outermost screw holes install the mounting bracket and iPlayer 3 assembly onto a surface Secure with screws suitable for mounting substrate r PRESETS _ 9 iPlayer 3 User Guide Chapter 2 Step 4 Attach the power cable
36. tion located in the Utilities folder Select the Erase tab Select the SD card from the list of available disks in the left column Under Volume Format choose MS DOS File System FAT Click the Erase button 37 iPlayer 3 User Guide Appendix E Configuration Menus in Detail Triggers Menu Main Menu Triggers _________ Fixed Color Alarms L PASEAN HSB Editor Setup 4 Info Start Color End Color Hold Time j Fase Time gt Offset Ti C HSBEditor C HSBEditor_ C Duration Editor Duration Editor _ Integer 0 1001 Tigger 5 Number me Integer 0 255 gt Cycle Time gt Offset gt Direction Duration Editor gt Integer 0 1001 RGB Up RGB Down L Show Type yp RBG Up Canned Effect gt Effect Type RBG Down Downloaded Fixed Color gt Test Effect Cross Fade gt Hold Time gt Fade Time Offset Color Count Effect Tester Rainbow i E E File Name ae Duration Editor
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