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DR Pro Rack V1

Highlite International B.V. – Vestastraat 2 – 6468 EX – Kerkrade – the Netherlands

Ordercode: 50821

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MANUAL ENGLISH DR Pro Rack V1 Ordercode: 50821 Highlite International B.V.
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DR Pro Rack Table of contents Warning ...............................................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................................................................2 Operating Determinations ................................................................................................
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DR Pro Rack Warning Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials.
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DR Pro Rack IMPORTANT: The manufacturer will not accept liability for any resulting damages caused by the non-observance of this manual or any unauthorized modification to the device.                              Never let the power cord come into contact with other cables! Handle the power cord and all connections with the mains with particular caution! Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. Never use anything to cover the ground contact.
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DR Pro Rack Operating Determinations ● ● ● ● ● This device is not designed for permanent operation. Consistent operation breaks will ensure that the device will serve you for a long time without defects. The maximum ambient temperature ta = 40°C must never be exceeded. The relative humidity must not exceed 50 % with an ambient temperature of 40° C. If this device is operated in any other way, than the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the warranty becomes void.
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DR Pro Rack Return Procedure Returned merchandise must be sent prepaid and in the original packing, call tags will not be issued. Package must be clearly labeled with a Return Authorization Number (RMA number). Products returned without an RMA number will be refused. Highlite will not accept the returned goods or any responsibility. Call Highlite 0031-455667723 or mail aftersales@highlite.nl and request an RMA prior to shipping the fixture.
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DR Pro Rack Description of the device Features The DR Pro Rack is a useful tool to store DMX values of complete scenes, chases or shows. The total recording time is 5 hours, shared over the 8 memory channels. The basic functions are easy to control with the direct playback buttons on the front panel, which makes it ideal for non-technical users. The unit can be locked with a password.
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DR Pro Rack 09) DMX input LED indicator This indicator will light up when DMX signal is being received. 10) DMX output LED indicator This indicator will light up when DMX signal is being sent to the other connected devices. 11) SD card port Use this port to insert an SD card for data transmission. Backside Fig. 02 12) 3-pin DMX signal connector IN Use a 3-pin XLR cable in order to send DMX data from a light controller to the DR Pro Rack.
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DR Pro Rack Set Up and Operation Follow the directions below, as they pertain to your preferred operation mode. Before plugging the unit in, always make sure that the power supply matches the product specification voltage. Do not attempt to operate a 120V specification product on 230V power, or vice versa. Control Modes There are 5 modes:      DMX recording mode Time Trigger SMPTE/MIDI Trigger DMX Trigger DMX Monitor Fig.
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DR Pro Rack Start-up 01) Once the device is switched on, press and hold down the ENTER button for 3 seconds to open the main menu. The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons, choose SET & MODIFY and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the Memory buttons (05) in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4, in order to insert the password.
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DR Pro Rack 1. Record DMX With this menu you can set the scene, show and chase recording settings. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Record DMX and press the ENTER button to open the menu. 02) The display will show: 1.1 Recording scenes With this menu you can record scenes, which then can be used to create chases. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons, choose Record Scene and press the ENTER button to open the menu.
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DR Pro Rack 1.2 Recording shows With this menu you can record shows. 01) While in the Record DMX menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Record Show. The display will show: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) 04) 09) 05) 06) 07) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the scene’s name and press the ENTER button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select/edit the characters in order to rename your show.
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DR Pro Rack 11) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Start Record and press the ENTER button to start recording. 12) Press the ENTER button again to pause the recording, and again to resume. 13) If the recording is completed, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Stop & Return and press the ENTER button to return to the previous menu. 1.3 Adding chases With this menu you can add a chase, consisting of the previously saved scenes. 01) While in the Record DMX menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Add Chase.
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DR Pro Rack FadeTime: Press the ENTER button to edit fade time. Press the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select/edit the time values. Press the ENTER button to save. 07) Once all the options have been adjusted, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Confirm & Save and press the ENTER button to save your chase and return to the previous menu. 1.4 Editing chases With this menu, you can edit any created chase. 01) While in the Record DMX menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Edit Chase.
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DR Pro Rack 09) If all the necessary changes have been made, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Confirm & Return and press the ENTER button to save changes and return to the previous menu. 1.5 Deleting scenes With this menu you can delete any selected scene. 01) While in the Record DMX menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Delete Scene. The display will show: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the ENTER button to select the desired scene.
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DR Pro Rack 1.6 Deleting shows With this menu you can delete any selected show. 01) While in the Record DMX menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Delete Show. The display will show: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the ENTER button to select the desired scene. The display will show: 04) Press the ENTER button to delete the desired show or, if you want to keep the show, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to choose Cancel and press the ENTER button to confirm.
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DR Pro Rack 1.7 Deleting chases With this menu you can delete any selected chase. 01) While in the Record DMX menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Delete Chase. The display will show: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the ENTER button to select the desired scene.
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DR Pro Rack 2. Trigger Event With this menu you can set time events. 01) In SET & MODIFY menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Trigger Event. The display will show: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 2.1. Time Event With this menu you can set periods of time during which the DR Pro Rack will take the desired actions. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Time Event and press the ENTER button to open the menu.
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DR Pro Rack 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Add Weekly and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the name of the event and press the ENTER button to edit its name. 04) Press the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select/edit the characters. Once the name has been adjusted, press the ENTER button to confirm. 05) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the names of the day on which the event will take place.
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DR Pro Rack 24) Press the ENTER button to confirm. 25) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Trigger and press the ENTER button to open the menu. 26) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the available options:  Memory 1-8: choose one of the available 8 memory channels.  Play Memo: the device will play all 8 available memory channels.  StopMemo: the device will stop the memory playback.  BlackOutMe: the device will black the playback out.  No Memory: No memory is chosen.
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DR Pro Rack 08) Once all the changes have been made, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Finish & Return and press the ENTER button to save and return to the previous menu. 2.1.2 Deleting time events With this menu you can delete the previously created time events. 01) In Time Event menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Delete Weekly and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired weekly event.
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DR Pro Rack 08) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 09) Press the ENTER button to delete the desired event or, if you want to keep the event, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to choose Cancel and press the ENTER button to confirm. 10) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Return and press the ENTER button to return to the previous menu. 2.2. SMPTE/MTC Event With this menu you can set SMPTE/MTC triggered events.
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DR Pro Rack 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose SMPTE/MTC Event and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 2.2.1 Adding SMPTE/MTC events With this menu you can create SMPTE/MTC events. 01) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Add SMPTE/MTC and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 02) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the name of the event and press the ENTER button to open the menu.
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DR Pro Rack 14) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Finish & Return and press the ENTER button to return to the previous menu. 2.2.2 Editing SMPTE/MTC events With this menu you can adjust the previously created SMPTE/MTC events. 01) In SMPTE/MTC menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Edit SMPTE/MTC. The display will show: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu.
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DR Pro Rack 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose the desired event. 04) Press the ENTER button to confirm. The display will show: 05) Press the ENTER button to delete the desired event or, if you want to keep the event, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to choose Cancel and press the ENTER button to confirm. 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Return and press the ENTER button to return to the previous menu. 2.3.
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DR Pro Rack 02) Press the ENTER buton to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose DMX Start Address and press the ENTER button to open the menu. 04) Press the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select/edit the digits and set the desired DMX address. The adjustment range is between 001-510. The chosen DMX address needs to be the same as the DMX address of the connected light fixture. 05) Once the DMX address has been set, press the ENTER button to confirm.
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DR Pro Rack 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the UP/DOWN button to choose the memory name and press the ENTER button to open the menu. 04) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose one of the available 8 memory channels. 05) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the following options:  Type: Choose the group of files which you want to assign to the current memory channel (scene, show or chase).  Assign: Toggle between the created scenes, shows and chases.
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DR Pro Rack 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) 04) 05) 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between the options. Press the ENTER button to open the menu. Press the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select/edit the values. Once the time and date are set, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Save & Return and press the ENTER button to return to the previous menu. 5.
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DR Pro Rack 07) The selection bar will automatically move to Confirm & Save. Press the ENTER button to save the new password. 6. Data backup With this menu, you can make a safety backup of your created scenes, shows and chases. You can also import data from your SD card to the DR Pro Rack. 01) In SET & MODIFY menu, press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Data Backup. The display will show: 02) Press the ENTER button to open the menu.
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DR Pro Rack 04) Once you have chosen the desired option, press the ENTER button to import/export files. The display will show: 05) The desired data is now saved. 06) Press the UP/DOWN buttons to choose Finish & Return to return to the previous menu.
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DR Pro Rack Control Panel Fig. 04 A) LCD display B) UP button C) RIGHT button D) E) F) ENTER button DOWN button LEFT button Control Mode The fixture is individually addressed on a data-link and connected to the controller. The fixture responds to the DMX signal from the controller. (When you select the DMX address and save it, the controller will display the saved DMX address, next time.) DMX Addressing Please note, when you use the controller, the unit has 3 channels.
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DR Pro Rack Main Menu Options 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Manual Control Timer Event DMX Monitor SMPTE/MIDI Trigger DMX Trigger Unit Version SET & MODIFY 1. Manual Control 01) Press and hold down the ENTER button for 3 seconds. 02) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN button to choose Manual Control and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) Press the Memory buttons 1-8 (05) to call up one of the previously recorded scenes, shows or chases.
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DR Pro Rack 3. DMX Monitor 01) Press and hold down the ENTER button for 3 seconds. 02) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN button to choose DMX Monitor and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show: 03) In this mode, DMX signal is received and relayed without any alterations. 4. SMPTE/MIDI Trigger 01) Press and hold down the ENTER button for 3 seconds. 02) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN button to choose SMPTE/MIDI Trigger and press the ENTER button to open the menu.
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DR Pro Rack 6. Unit Version 01) Press and hold down the ENTER button for 3 seconds. 02) In the main menu, press the UP/DOWN button to choose Unit Version and press the ENTER button to open the menu. The display will show the current software version: 7. SET & MODIFY For detailed information, see pages 9-29.
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DR Pro Rack Maintenance The Showtec DR Pro Rack requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Wipe the front glass panel clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Do not immerse in liquid. Keep connections clean. Disconnect electric power, and then wipe the DMX and audio connections with a damp cloth.
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DR Pro Rack Problem One or more fixtures do not function at all. Fixtures reset correctly, but all respond erratically or not at all to the controller. Probable cause(s) Remedy ● Check if power is switched on and cables are plugged in. No power to the fixture. The controller is not connected. 3-pin XLR Out of the recorder does not match XLR Out of the fixture on the link (i.e. signal is reversed). ● ● Connect controller.
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DR Pro Rack Product Specification Model: Input Voltage: Power supply: Continuous Power: Dimensions: Weight: Showtec DR Pro Rack 100-240 VAC, 60/50 Hz 9~12V DC power adapter, 500mA 5W 482 x 78 x 44 mm (LxWxH) 19 inch x 1HE (LxH) 1,2 kg Operation and Programming Signal pin OUT: Setup: DMX channels: Signal input: Signal output: SMPTE input: MIDI input: pin 1 earth, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+) LCD display for easy setup 3 channels 3-pin XLR male 3-pin XLR female 3-pin XLR female 5-pin MIDI IN Electro-mechanical e
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DR Pro Rack Dimensions Ordercode: 50821 37
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