Philips IPlayer 3 User manual

iPlayer 3

Author, congure, and control dynamic LED light shows for DMX

lighting networks

iPlayer 3 Product Guide2

iPlayer 3

Author, congure, and control dynamic LED light shows for DMX

lighting networks

Design, Store, and

Play Light Shows

iPlayer 3 factory preset

ght shows get you

started.

Enhance your s

hows

using ColorPlay 3

visual

effects and timeline

editing features.

Set up fixture groups

to enable simultaneous

playback of multiple

effects

at the same time.

Link together a sequence

of shows within a single

ColorPlay 3 project to

create a sophisticated

presentation.

• Easy to use — With factory preset shows,

custom show-authoring capabilities, an intuitive

LCD interface, removable SD card storage,

and onboard light addressing features, iPlayer 3

enables you to spend more time on the creative

aspects of lighting design and less time on setup.

• Packaged with ColorPlay 3 light show authoring

software — ColorPlay 3 gives you the exibility

to create and manage light shows using fully

customizable effects, multi-track editing, timeline

layering, and transition styles.

• Designed for use with the optional Controller

Keypad — Controller Keypad is a wall-mounted

user interface providing instant pushbutton

playback of up to eight light shows.

• Supports the optional AuxBox expansion device

— AuxBox automatically triggers up to eight

iPlayer 3 light shows using any remote triggering

device with a dry-contact closure. Via the

AuxBox, you can trigger light shows by motion

sensors, 3rd party control or sensor systems, and

more.

• Control two DMX universes — iPlayer 3 has two

DMX output ports, each controlling a universe of

512 DMX channels.

• Automate show playback — Set alarms to

automatically trigger show playback based on

a specic date, day of the week, weekdays,

weekends, or an astronomical event, such as

sunrise or sunset.

iPlayer 3 controller is a compact yet powerful show storage and playback device capable of delivering light

shows to installations with up to 340 unique light addresses. Packaged with ColorPlay 3 light show authoring

software, iPlayer 3 is designed to add new levels of sophistication and flexibility to your lighting installations

while eliminating the need for expensive lighting boards and technical programming expertise.

iPlayer 3 Product Guide 3

ColorPlay 3 Light Show Authoring Software

What’s in a ColorPlay 3 Light Show

A light show is a set of digital instructions orchestrating how and when your

installation produces visual effect. Whether your light show is as simple as one

fixture displaying a single color, or as complex as dozens of fixtures each with a

unique effect or layers of effects, the goals are the same: to create mood, interest,

and impact.

ColorPlay 3 provides 24 customizable effects, including the following:

ColorPlay 3 offers multiple techniques for editing the appearance and behavior of an

effect — you can adjust basic size and shape settings, create unique color palettes,

specify transitions, and more. ColorPlay 3 provides you with the flexibility to design

light shows based on your creative vision.

Smith Campus Center, Pomona College

How better to reinvigorate a dark and uninviting space than with dynamic color-changing light. Philips LED lighting proved just that

as part of a major renovation of Pomona College’s Smith Campus Center, intended to be the social hub for students.

Ripple Particle Burst

EFor complete instructions on how to design

unique light shows, refer to the ColorPlay 3 User

Guide, available at www.philipscolorkinetics.com/

ls/controllers/iPlayer3

Photography: Benny Chan fotoworks

iPlayer 3 Product Guide4

Specications

Due to continuous improvements and innovations, specifications may change without notice.

Software Requirements

iPlayer 3 and Accessories

PRESETS

123

iPLAYER3

6.0 in

(152 mm)

Cable Clearance

4.7 in

(120 mm)

9.4 in

(238 mm)

4.8 in

(123 mm)

8.7 in

(222 mm)

2.6 in

(67 mm)

SERIAL 1 SERIAL 2DMX 1 USB POWERDMX 2

5.4 in

(137 mm)

8.2 in

(209 mm)

1.3 in

(33 mm)

Use Item Number when ordering in North America.

System

Requirements Specication PC Mac

Software Operating System Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Mac OS 10.5 or greater

Memory 512 MB RAM 512 MB RAM

Disk space 60 MB free disk space 60 MB free disk space

Item Type Item Number Philips 12NC

iPlayer 3

North America Power Cord 103-000019-00 910403327101

Europe Power Cord 103-000019-01 910503700392

China (CCC) Power Cord 103-000019-02 910503700738

Controller Keypad DB-9 Serial 103-000020-00 910503700223

AuxBox DB-9 Serial 103-000021-01 910503702433

Item Specication Details

Capability Capacity 2 universes of 512 DMX addresses each

Electrical Input Voltage 100 – 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, 5 W

Control

Computer Interface USB 2.0

External / Auxiliary

Interface

Two DMX512 RJ45 ports

Two RS-232 9-pin serial ports

Data Storage Removable Secure Digital Card drive

Physical

Dimensions

(Width x Depth x Height) 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.3 in (209 x 137 x 33 mm)

Weight 1.2 lb (0.54 kg)

Housing Polycarbonate

Operating Temperature 14° – 104°F (-10°– 40° C)

Humidity 0 – 95%, non-condensing

Certication

and Safety

Certication UL / cUL, FCC Class B, CE, CQC, C-Tick

Environment Dry Location, IP20

iPlayer 3 Product Guide 5

iPLAYER3

PRESETS



POWER

USB

INPUTS

SERIALPORT

24VDC

+ / -

STATUS

34

AUXBOX

ColorPlay 3

Software

iPlayer 3

Controller

Controller Keypad

AuxBox

OFF

DMX Control 2

to fixtures

ColorBlast Powercore fixtures

DMX Control 1

to fixtures

Data Enabler Pro

Fixture

Cable

Line voltage

Typical Installation Conguration Examples

The following installation scenarios depict two typical lighting installations,

each controlled via iPlayer 3.

iPLAYER 3

PRESETS

POWER

USB

INPUTS

SERIALPORT

VDC

+ / -

STATUS

?34

AUXBOX

iPlayer 3

Controller

Controller Keypad

AuxBox

OFF

DMX 2

Control to Lights

DMX 1

Control to Lights

Power / Data Supply

Line voltage

iColor Cove QLX fixtures

ColorPlay 3

Software

iColor Cove QLX Installation

In this scenario, iPlayer 3 controls an

installation designed for indirect lighting.

The power / data supply sends data from the

iPlayer 3 and supplies power to

the fixtures.

ColorBlast Powercore Installation

In this scenario, iPlayer 3 controls an installation

set up for direct lighting. The Data Enabler Pro

sends combines data from the iPlayer 3 and power

from a line voltage source.

EFor detailed wiring diagrams, visit

www.philipscolorkinetics.com/wiring/

ls_prod.html/

iPlayer 3 Product Guide6

Prepare for the Installation

Owner / User Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to

install, maintain, and operate the iPlayer 3 controller in such a manner as to comply

with all applicable codes, state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Consult

with an appropriate electrical inspector to ensure compliance.

Create a Lighting Design Plan and Mapping Grid

• Create a lighting design plan that species the appropriate location of each

Data Enabler Pro or power / data supply in relation to the xtures, and xtures

in relation to each other.

• On an architectural diagram or other diagram that shows the physical layout of

the installation, identify the locations of all switches, controllers, power / data

supplies, leader and jumper cables, and xtures.

• 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 Keypad or AuxBox, mount the iPlayer 3 in

a location accessible to the maximum serial cable length of 50 ft (15.2 m).

• Verify that the iPlayer 3 mounting location meets environmental specications for

operating temperature range and maximum relative humidity (see page 4).

• Each Philips xture comes pre-programmed with a unique serial number. As

you unpack the xtures, record the serial numbers in a mapping grid (typically a

spreadsheet or list) for easy referencing and addressing. You can address xtures

using an addressing tool, such as iPlayer 3 itself, or in conjunction with a software

tool, such as QuickPlay Pro.

• Assign each xture to a position in the lighting design plan.

Start the Installation

1. Install all data enablers or power supplies and xtures, including any interfaces

with controllers. If your installation calls for jumper cables to add space between

xtures, make sure they are available.

2. If necessary, ad

dress your xtures using an addressing tool, such as QuickPlay Pro.

3. Ensure that all additional parts, including mounting hardware and tools,

are available.

ERefer to the iPlayer 3 Installation

Instructions for specic warning and caution

statements.

EController Keypad and AuxBox are

packaged with a standard 20 ft (6.1 m)

serial cable. Custom serial cable lengths up

to 50 ft (15.2 m) are supported.

EYou can download QuickPlay Pro from

www.philipscolorkinetics.com/support/

addressing/

iPlayer 3 Product Guide 7

Install iPlayer 3

1. Conrm 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 DMX512 data cable

• Installation Instructions

• Quick Start Guide

2. Install mounting bracket

Choose a method for mounting bracket installation: quick-release or secure.

Quick-release mounting method

a) With the release tab pointing downward, screw the mounting bracket onto a

surface using the innermost screw holes. The outer mounting tabs will not be used

and may be snapped off, if desired.

b) Slide iPlayer 3 onto the mounting bracket until it clicks securely into place.

Secure mounting method

a) Slide iPlayer 3 onto the mounting bracket until it clicks securely into place. Using

the supplied machine screws, secure the mounting bracket to iPlayer 3.

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

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

3. Attach power cable

4. Install ColorPlay 3 software

Windows Installation

a) Download the ColorPlay 3 Software from

http://www.philpscolorkinetics.com/support/iplayer3/.

b) Double-click Install ColorPlay 3.exe,

c) The Welcome to the ColorPlay 3 Setup Wizard window appears. Click Next

to begin the installation. After reading the license agreement, select I Agree to

consent to the terms of the license agreement, then click Next to continue.

d) When the Select Installation Folder window appears, accept the default location,

or click Browse to select a folder. Click Next to continue.

e) At the Conrm Selection window, click Next to start installation.

f) The Installation Complete window appears. Click Close to exit the wizard.

Mac OS Installation

a) Download the ColorPlay 3 Software from

http://www.philpscolorkinetics.com/support/iplayer3/. The ColorPlay 3

folder icon ppears on your desktop.

b) Drag the ColorPlay 3 application icon from the Mac folder to the Applications

folder on your computer.

iPLAYER3

PHILIPS

PRESETS

POWER

USB

DMX 2

DMX 1

SERIAL 2

SERIAL 1

PRESETS

123

iPLAYER3

Quick-release method

Secure method

Snap-off tabs

iPlayer 3 Product Guide8

5. Connect computer with USB cable

If using Windows, you must install ColorPlay 3 prior to connecting iPlayer 3 to your

PC. iPlayer 3 installs the device drivers required for USB connectivity.

6. Attach external show selection devices, as required

Connect a Controller Keypad

a) Unplug the power cord from the iPlayer 3.

b) Connect the cable end with the 4-pin leads into the back of the

Controller Keypad.

c) Connect the cable end with the DB9 cable connector to serial port 1 or 2

on the iPlayer 3.

d) 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.

e) Reconnect the power cord to the iPlayer 3.

Connect an AuxBox

a) Unplug the power cord from the iPlayer 3.

b) Connect the female end of the serial cable to the AuxBox serial port.

c) Connect the male end with of the serial cable to serial port 1 or 2 on iPlayer 3.

d) 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.

e) Connect each external triggering device’s two-wire cable to a terminal pair on

the AuxBox.

f) Connect the 24 VDC power cable to the 24 VDC terminals on the AuxBox,

then plug it in.

h) Reconnect the power cord to the iPlayer 3.

7. Connect Lighting Systems with RJ-45 Cable

Each DMX output port controls 512 DMX addresses:

• DMX port 1 controls light universe 1 (DMX addresses 1 – 512). Use DMX port 1

for single-universe installations.

• DMX port 2 controls light universe 2 (DMX addresses 1 – 512).

8. Firmware Update

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 version, it

is recommended that you update to maximize system performance. The most recent

firmware version can be downloaded from www.colorkinetics.com/support/iPlayer

33/.

1. Launch Conguration Mode by pressing on the iPlayer 3 faceplate.

2. Access the Info menu, then select Version. The screen should display the

rmware version in the form v01.00xx b00001

3. If the “xx” value is a lower number than the most recent image on the website,

follow the update procedure in the iPlayer 3 User Guide.

iPLAYER 3

PRESETS



POWER

USB

INPUTS

SERIALPORT

24VDC

+ / -

STATUS

34

AUXBOX

Input from

AuxBox

Input from

Controller

Keypad

OFF

iPLAYER 3

PRESETS



POWER

USB

DMX 1

Control to Lights

DMX 2

Control to Lights

iPLAYER 3

PRESETS



POWER

USB

DMX 1

Control to Lights

DMX 2

Control to Lights

iPlayer 3 Product Guide 9

Light Show Playback

Out-of-the-box, the iPlayer 3 comes programmed with pre-configured light shows.

When you start up the iPlayer 3, it automatically plays the default Color Wash show

assigned to preset button .

• To play additional shows, press – .

• To adjust the overall brightness level of your show, press and .

• Press to pause playback and turn all fixtures OFF.

iPlayer 3 Hardware Features

09:21:48 15-Dec-09

Config Mode

show type? <

downloaded show

Current mode and information

Displays the color appearing on li

ght

address 1 (DMX output port 1)

Adjust brightness level

Change mode

Navigate menus

Pause / Lights Off

Lights On / Resume

Cancel menu action

Select a trigger for show playback

Access panel for SD memory card

and conﬁguration DIP switches

Power inlet

DMX output port 1

DMX output port 2

Serial port 1

Serial port 2

Activity LEDs

USB 2.0 port

iPlayer 3 Product Guide10

Conguration Menus

You can change the following options via Configuration mode:

Triggers Menu

Triggers enable you to assign shows to the Preset buttons on the iPlayer 3,

the keypad buttons on the Controller Keypad, or the contact switches connected

to an AuxBox. Triggers also specify playback behaviors such as repeat or jump to

another show.

Alarms Menu

Alarms enable you to automate show playback by specific time, date, day of the week

or astronomical event.

Setup Menu

The setup menu provides access to port configuration, clock setup, LCD setup,

and more.

Info Menu

The info menu displays the device firmware version, memory usage, and more.

At any time during playback, press to launch Configuration mode and open the

Main Menu. From the Main Menu, press and to scroll through menu options

and to access a submenu. To save your changes, continue pressing until you reach

the Save Changes menu item, then press a final time to save. Press at any time

to cancel the menu action and return to playback mode.

Example: Changing the Pre-congured Show Assigned to Preset Button 2

1. Launch Conguration mode, access the Triggers submenu, and then select menu

option 2.

2. Access the Show Type submenu, then select Canned Effect to open the pre-

congured show types.

3. Access the Effect Type submenu, then pick Cross Fade, which produces a smooth

transition from one solid color to another.

4. Navigate through the effect-specic submenus, specifying properties for start

color, end color, hold time duration, fade time duration, and offset (angle).

5. At the Test Ef fect submenu, preview your show, then press to continue.

6. Select show Transition type Snap (no transition).

7. Press to save your changes.

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Config mode

Trigger number? <

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Config mode

Alarm days? <

Specific month/day

09:23:39 15-DEC-09

Config mode

Setup menu <

Set date & time

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Config mode

memory usage <

232k/246760k

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