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INTRODUCTION10Introduction to iPlayer 3 ModesThe iPlayer 3 controller has three modes of operation:• USB Mode. You use USB Mode to transfer data betwe

INSTALLATION11CHAPTER 2INSTALLATIONiPlayer 3 ComponentsTake a moment to confirm you have received these iPlayer 3 components:• iPlayer 3• Mounting bra

INSTALLATION12Electrical SpecificationsPower requirements: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5WEnvironmental SpecificationsOperating temperature range: 14F to

INSTALLATION13Scenario A: Quick-Release Mounting1. Screw the mounting bracket onto a surface (with the release tab pointing downward).2. Slide the iPl

INSTALLATION14Removing the Mounting Bracket / iPlayer 3 AssemblyTo remove the mounting bracket/iPlayer 3 assembly from the mounting surface installed

INSTALLATION15You must be in USB mode to download light show files to the iPlayer 3 or to use the ColorPlay 3 live play simulation feature. You can in

INSTALLATION16– 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 fixtur

INSTALLATION17Setting Up the iPlayer 3 in Configuration ModeConfiguration Mode is used for configuration and to display information. Configuration Mod

INSTALLATION18To connect Controller Keypad to the iPlayer 3:1. Unplug the power cord from the iPlayer 3.2. Select serial port 1 or 2. 3. Set the iPlay

INSTALLATION194. Confirm that the AuxBox is properly set up, including power configuration and connection to both the iPlayer 3 and the external switc

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USB MODE20CHAPTER 3USB MODEOverviewThis chapter details how to download shows, triggers, and alarms directly from ColorPlay 3 to the iPlayer 3 using U

USB MODE21A trigger plays one or more shows and enables you to specify show playback behaviors such as repeat, jump to another show, or snap transitio

USB MODE22Downloading Triggers From ColorPlay 31. Initiate USB Mode (see Connecting and Setting Up the iPlayer 3 on page 14 in the previous chapter).2

RUN MODE23CHAPTER 4RUN MODEOverviewRun Mode is the default iPlayer 3 playback mode and automatically launches when you power on the iPlayer 3 controll

RUN MODE24Alarm PlaybackYou can configure up to 15 alarms on the iPlayer 3. When using alarms, you do not have to manually press a Preset button to se

RUN MODE25LED Indicator LightThe LED indicator light, located to the right of the LCD screen, is active when a show is playing. It shows the color of

CONFIGURATION MODE26CHAPTER 5CONFIGURATION MODEOverviewConfiguration Mode provides a menu system to configure triggers, set alarms, perform device set

CONFIGURATION MODE27• Triggers. See Assigning Triggers on page 30. Trigger Number?Integer 0-255Show Type?DownloadedCanned EffectEffect Type?Fixed Colo

CONFIGURATION MODE28• Alarms. See Setting an Alarm on page 32.AlarmNumber?Integer 0-15TriggersMain MenuAlarmsSetupInfoTime EditorSecond?Integer 00-59M

CONFIGURATION MODE29• Setup. See Setup Menu on page 34. • Info. See Info Menu on page 36.Lat EditorLatitude Integer?Integer -180 to 180Latitude Fracti

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CONFIGURATION MODE30Saving or Canceling ChangesTo save changes, continue pressing the right arrow to advance to the end of a submenu. At the SAVE CHAN

CONFIGURATION MODE315. Press the right arrow to the EFFECT TYPE? menu item, and then press the up and down arrow to view effect types and make a selec

CONFIGURATION MODE323. Press the up arrow to trigger number 4.4. Press the right arrow to access the SHOW TYPE? menu item and then use the up and down

CONFIGURATION MODE33Note: If you specify astronomical time, you also need to specify both:— The alarm hour and minute offset, which tells the iPlayer

CONFIGURATION MODE34b. Enter an ALARM MINUTE OFFSET value and then press the right arrow8. Select a Trigger / Show number with which to associate the

CONFIGURATION MODE35• Testing a DMX address. See Testing a DMX Address on page 36.Use the arrow keys to navigate the Setup Menu and enter values.Note:

CONFIGURATION MODE36If the programming is successful, the light illuminates at full intensity after a few seconds. If the programming is not successfu

PINOUTS AND DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS20APPENDIX A PINOUTS AND DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONSSerial Port: DB9F Pinouts1 No connection2TxD3RxD4 +5V DC controlled by th

PINOUTS AND DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS21DMX: RJ-45—8 Pinouts 1Data out -2Data out +3 Ground4 No connection 5 No connection 6 Ground7 No connection8 No conne

PINOUTS AND DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS22iPlayer 3 DIP Switch FunctionsThe iPlayer 3 DIP switches are located on the bottom of the device, below the SD memor

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EXTERNAL SHOW CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION40APPENDIX B EXTERNAL SHOW CONTROLLER CONFIGURATIONSee Connecting an External Show Controller on page 17.Electri

EXTERNAL SHOW CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION41ProtocolThe serial protocol is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. There is no flow control. Each c

EXTERNAL SHOW CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION42X04dd Set Show. Starts the show with trigger number dd, playing from the beginning. The trigger number must be

AUXILIARY DEVICE CONFIGURATION43APPENDIX C AUXILIARY DEVICE CONFIGURATIONFormatting an SD Memory Card for Use in the iPlayer 3SD memory cards up to 2G

AUXILIARY DEVICE CONFIGURATION44To reformat an SD memory card using a Mac:1. Remove the two screws holding the SD memory card cover plate (located on

INDEX45AAlarms ... 20Downloading from ColorPlay 3 ... 22Setting ...

46Shows ... 20Downloading show files ... 21, 31Jumping between ... 21Playb

INTRODUCTION5CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONThis document provides an overview of the iPlayer® 3 controller and describes how to install and use the device. If

INTRODUCTION61 An LCD screen — Displays messages and menus. See Navigating Menus on page 26. 2 Full-color LED indicator — Changes color when a show is

INTRODUCTION74 Preset buttons — Associated with triggers. See Preset Shows on page 23 for details.5 The button — Used to cancel action in Configurat

INTRODUCTION812 Access door. Remove the two access door screws on the bottom of the iPlayer 3 to access the memory card or configuration DIP switches.

INTRODUCTION913 Mounting bracket screw holes.The iPlayer 3 also supports an optional, wall-mounted keypad, which enables you to trigger shows stored o