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iPlayer 3

User Guide

iPlayer 3 User Guide i

Contents

1 Introduction 1

Welcome to iPlayer 3 1

Key Features 1

About ColorPlay 3 2

About this Guide 2

2 Installation and Hardware Overview 3

iPlayer 3 Installation 3

iPlayer 3 Hardware Features 8

LCD Screen Output 9

3 Show Conguration Concepts 11

Overview 11

Shows 11

Eects 11

Triggers 11

Alarms 12

4 Run Mode 13

Overview 13

Playing Shows 13

5 Conguration Mode 15

Overview 15

Navigating Menus 15

Assigning Triggers 15

Setting an Alarm 16

Setup Menu 17

Info Menu 18

6 USB Mode 19

Overview 19

Initiating USB Mode 19

Downloading Show Files from ColorPlay 3 19

Downloading Triggers from ColorPlay 3 20

Downloading Alarms from ColorPlay 3 20

AppendixA: Pinouts and DIP Switch Functions 21

Serial Port: DB9F Pinouts 21

DMX: RJ-45 Pinouts 21

iPlayer 3 DIP Switch Functions 22

AppendixB: Conguring Remote Triggering Devices 23

Electrical 23

Protocol 23

AppendixC: Firmware Update Procedure 25

Overview 25

Determining Firmware Version 25

Firmware Update Procedure 25

AppendixD: Cloning and Formatting SD Memory

Cards for use in iPlayer 3 27

Overview 27

SD Card Cloning Procedure 27

Windows SD Card Formatting Procedure 27

Mac OS SD Card Formatting Procedure 28

AppendixE: Conguration Menus in Detail 29

Triggers Menu 29

HSB Editor 31

Alarms Menu 32

Setup Menu 34

Info Menu 36

AppendixF: Powering O the iPlayer 3 37

iPlayer 3 User Guideii

iPlayer 3 User Guide 1

1Introduction

Welcome to iPlayer 3

iPlayer® 3 is the compact lighting system controller from Color Kinetics capable

of controlling up to two full DMX universes or 340 individual three-channel

luminaires. Equipped with an LCD interface for simple operation, iPlayer 3 stores

and plays pre-programmed and custom-authored light shows.

Key Features

• Light shows are authored with ColorPlay® 3 software

• Designed for use with the optional wall-mounted Controller Keypad

• 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.

iPLAYER 3

PRESETS

POWER

USB

INPUTS

SERIAL POR

24 VDC

+ / -

STATUS

134

AUXBOX

To Light Universe 1

To Light Universe 2

Input from

ColorPlay 3

Software

Input from

AuxBox

Input from

Controller

Keypad

OFF

iPlayer 3 User Guide2

About ColorPlay 3

ColorPlay 3 light show authoring software enables you to create unique light

shows, download light show les to your iPlayer 3, and manage the les on your

iPlayer 3.

Out of the box, iPlayer 3 comes programmed with default, single-eect 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 eects, including a particle eect used to simulate re,

clouds, or rain

• Timeline editing with multiple tracks, enabling eect layering and unique

transitions

• Eect editing both on-screen or live on a lighting installation

• Management of multiple shows within each ColorPlay 3 project le

• Custom color palettes

ColorPlay 3 is compatible with both Microsoft Windows® and Mac OS X

operating systems.

About this Guide

This user guide contains step-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:

Document Name Online Location

iPlayer 3 Installation Instructions www.colorkinetics.com/support/userguides/

iPlayer 3 Quick Start Guide www.colorkinetics.com/support/userguides/

ColorPlay 3 User Guide www.colorkinetics.com/support/userguides/

Controller Keypad Product Guide www.colorkinetics.com/support/datasheets/

AuxBox Product Guide www.colorkinetics.com/support/datasheets/

EDownload ColorPlay 3 from

http://www.colorkinetics.com/ls/

controllers/colorplay3/.

iPlayer 3 User Guide 3

2Installation and

Hardware Overview

iPlayer 3 Installation

Step 1: Conrm all components received

iPLAYER3

PRESETS

POWER

USB

DMX 2

DMX 1

SERIAL 2

SERIAL 1

Take a moment to conrm 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

Step 2: Prepare for the Installation

• Create a layout plan that starts with the locations of iPlayer 3 and all power

supplies or data enablers.

• Select a convenient but unobtrusive location for mounting the iPlayer 3 that

will be accessible to a computer via USB connection. 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 15.2 m

(50 ft).

• Verify that the mounting location meets the following

environmental specications.

iPlayer 3 User Guide4

Electrical Specications

Power requirements: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5 W

Environmental Specications

Operating temperature range: -10˚ – 40˚ C (14˚ – 104˚ F). Maximum 95%

relative humidity.

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.

Slide the iPlayer 3 onto the mounting bracket until the iPlayer clicks securely

into place.

PRESETS

123

iPLAYER3

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.

iPlayer 3 User Guide 5

Using the outermost screw holes, install the mounting bracket and iPlayer 3

assembly onto a surface. Secure with screws suitable for mounting substrate.

PRESETS

123

iPLAYER3

Step 4: Attach the power cable

iPLAYER3

PRESETS

POWER

USB

DMX 2

DMX 1

SERIAL 2

SERIAL 1

Step 5: Install ColorPlay 3 Software

System Requirements

Windows® Mac OS

Windows 7 or greater Mac OS 10.6 or greater

512 MB RAM 512 MB RAM

60 MB free disk space 60 MB free disk space

iPlayer 3 User Guide6

To install ColorPlay 3 on Windows:

1. Download the latest version of ColorPlay 3 Software from http://www.

colorkinetics.com/support/colorplay3/.

2. Locate the compressed (.ZIP) le you just downloaded. Extract its contents

to your computer, and double-click ColorPlay3Installer.exe to launch

the installer.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts. When the installation is complete, click Finish

to exit the installer.

To install ColorPlay 3 on MacOS X:

1. Download the latest version of ColorPlay 3 Software from http://www.

colorkinetics.com/support/colorplay3/.

2. Locate the compressed (.ZIP) le you just downloaded. Extract its contents

to your computer, and double-click ColorPlay3Installer.app to launch

the installer.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts. When the installation is complete, click Finish

to exit the installer.

Step 6: Connect computer with USB cable

iPLAYER 3

PRESETS

POWER

USB

Input from

ColorPlay 3

Software

Step 7: Attach external show selection devices

as required

iPLAYER 3

PRESETS



POWER

USB

INPUTS

SERIAL PORT

24VDC

+/ -

STATUS

34

AUXBOX

Input from

AuxBox

Input from

Controller

Keypad

OFF

To connect a Controller Keypad:

1. Power o the iPlayer 3.

DIf 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.

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