Enttec E-Streamer Mk2 Quick User Manual
E-Streamer Quick User Manual
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E-Streamer Mk2
Box Contents
• E-Streamer Mk2 (pn: 70710 or 70711)
• Straight connect Ethernet lead (pn:79102)
• IEC power cord (country dependent plug)
Safety
• This unit is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not expose this device to rain and moisture
• Do not use this device near water.
• Do not block any ventilation apertures on this
device.
• Ensure proper earth connections
• Always be sure to mount this unit in an area that
will allow proper ventilation. Allow about 6” (20
cm) between this device and a wall.
• Do not install this device near heat sources such
as heaters, stoves, monitors, amplifiers, dimmers, luminaries or any other equipment that
produces heat.
• Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by protective cabinets, enclosures or cases.
• Use only attachments, accessories or fixings
specified by ENTTEC.
• Unplug this device from the mains supply and ex-
ternal data links during electrical storms or when
the device is not used for a long time.
• Do not remove the cover, there are no user service-
able components inside.
Physical Dimensions
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Physical Features
• 4x DMX OUT 5Pin Ports (70711 Only)
• 4x DMX IN 5Pin Ports (70711 Only)
• Gigabit Ethernet Connection
• RS232 port to trigger shows
• LCD display provides system information and al-
lows show control
Software Features
• DMX Recording and playback over Ethernet
• Art-Net and ESP support for Ethernet streams
• Up to 64 Universes per show
• Simultaneous show playback (merging between
shows)
• SD Card based recording
• DMX input/output through DMX Ports (70711
Only)
• Control and configuration using inbuilt web in-
terface
• Show replay can be triggered on:
o Power up
o Art-Net & ESP control (slave from other
lighting control)
o Day, date, month and time of day
o Remote serial command (RS232)
• Easy firmware updates
• System and shows backup over USB
• 8 Universe License included with 70710
• 4 Universe License included with 70711
• Ability to add more universes (up to 64)
Basic Setup
E-Streamer Mk2 unit can record numerous universes
of DMX per show. A basic setup includes:
• Creating a show with required number of Ethernet
or DMX Streams using Show Editor page
• Configuring the show with control and playback
options using Show Editor page
• Recording the Show (Show Control / LCD Menu)
• Playback the Show (Show Control / LCD Menu)
• Schedule the Show to run at configured intervals
(Events)
• Remotely Control all Shows (RS232 or Web)
Getting Started
To begin your installation please follow these steps.
1. Unpack the unit from the box. Inspect the E-
Streamer Mk2 for any damage that might have occurred in shipping and verify that it looks to be in
good condition before plugging it in to power.
2. The E-Streamer Mk2 occupies a single unit (1U) in a
19-inch rack. You may attach it to the rack either at
this time or later after configuring it, if desired.
3. Attach a power cord with mains voltage to the IEC
input on the back.
4. Using an Ethernet Cat5, Cat5E or Cat6 cable, con-
nect the E-Streamer Mk2 to an Ethernet Network.
When the unit turns on, you will be able to see its initial IP address on the LCD panel which looks like
w.x.y.z, where each letter is a number between 0 and
255. Note that IP address down for later use.
1. The LCD always displays the IP address of the unit
(except when it's booting), but if it is not possible
to check the LCD, NMU App (available for Windows
& Mac) can be used to detect the E-Streamer Mk2
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on your network. NMU can be downloaded from
our website (www.enttec.com)
2. E-Streamer Mk2 can now be configured using a
web browser and the IP address displayed on
the LCD Menu. More details on different web
pages will be covered later.
LCD Menu
The LCD Menu is navigated through the four panel
buttons on the front of the unit.
• The Menu button acts as the “Back” button,
which takes you to the previous Menu/screen.
• The Enter button goes into the selected option
on the screen and activates the option.
• The Top & Bottom button are used to navi-
gate/scroll through the options on any screen.
The currently selected option is highlighted with
a white background on the screen.
Main Menu
ES_Mk2 ACTIVE: 0
IP: 192.168.10.200
10:10:25 3.65 GB
press a key to enter
Line1: displays the E-Streamer Mk2 System Name
and Number of Active Shows
Line2: displays either the current IP address / DHCP
Failed /disconnected, highlighting the status of the
network interface. The IP address is where the web
interface can be accessed.
Line3: displays the current time of the system, and
the free disk space on the SD Card. And if the SD
Card cannot be accessed, “SD ERROR” will be dis-
played.
Pressing any of the panel buttons/keys will activate
the next screen on the LCD Menu.
Selection Menu
1-Show Select
2-Setup
3-Status
4-Restart
1-Show Select
Lists all available shows on the E-Streamer Mk2, list
can be scrolled using up & down keys. Scrolling indicator is visible when the list allows scrolling.
Show 11 Λ
Black Room Show
Show 9
New Year Show Ⅴ
When a show is selected by pressing the Enter button,
the Show Control Screen is shown, this is where one
can start, stop, pause or record the show. Depending
on what status the show is in, only 2 options are available. Pressing Enter will activate the selected action,
and status will be updated.
BLACK ROOM: STOPPED
PLAY
RECORD
next show >>
Show Control screen allows cycling through the Show
List, by using the “Next Show >>” option. Activating
record on an existing recording will prompt for “Overwrite Prompt”.
All the other actions (play, pause, stop) happen instantly, and show status is visible on the top right of
the Show Control screen.
Pressing Menu button will take you back to Show Select screen and pressing it one more will take you back
to the Selection Menu.
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2-Setup
1-Change IP
2-Factory Reset
3-USB Backup/Restore
Setup screen allows changing the IP address of the
unit via “Change IP” or doing Factory Reset.
Change IP
This screen further gives two options DHCP or Static
IP. When Static IP is selected, the screen allows you
to change the IP address using the top and bottom
button to scroll through the digits and the menu &
enter buttons to select the segment.
Once you are on the last segment of the IP address,
pressing the Enter button, will activate the IP address. It will take a few seconds for the change to go
through, please wait 30 seconds, before attempting
to try again.
Change IP address
192.168.001.003
Factory Reset
Activating Factory Reset, leads to a simple prompt
confirming your action. Once confirmed, the Factory
Reset will take a minute to run. It will end up deleting all your shows & events, as well as any saved
settings. Please use this only when needed.
F-Reset in progress
please wait …
USB Backup/Restore
This screen further gives two options USB Backup or
USB Restore. For both Backup & Restore to succeed,
you must have a USB Mass storage device (FAT or FAT32
only) connected to the top USB port in the rear of the
unit.
3-Status
Status screen allows the following two options:
1-System
2-Network
Both the Status screens are read-only and provide information about the system and Networking.
These require no user-input and serve as a way of
checking the performance of the unit.
4-Restart
Restart screen, when activated, prompts for the user
to confirm the selection.
1-YES
2-NO
Once confirmed, E-Streamer Mk2 will stop all DMX output and restart the system. While rebooting the LCD
screen will change between a couple of screens, and
the LCD Main Menu will only be visible, once the system is fully ready. (usually takes a minute)
System Restarting
Please wait …
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