PXM PX154 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

PX154

DMX - MP3

Player

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CONTENTS

1. General description.................................................................................................

2. Safety conditions.....................................................................................................

3. Player description...................................................................................................

4. LED indicators.........................................................................................................

5. Current player status...............................................................................................

6. Direct control...........................................................................................................

7. DMX control............................................................................................................

8. Player menu............................................................................................................

8.1. Adr menu.................................................................................................

8.2. Cbn menu................................................................................................

8.3. noS menu................................................................................................

8.4. dEF menu................................................................................................

9. Communication with a PC computer.......................................................................

10. Connection scheme................................................................................................

11. DMX signal connection...........................................................................................

12. Technical specification............................................................................................

13. Declaration of conformity........................................................................................

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Manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications in order to improve device operation.

PXM s.c.
ul. Przemysłowa 12
30-701 Kraków
POLAND

tel.: [phone]
fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.pxm.pl

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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PX154 DMX-MP3 Player is a device, that allows to play the compressed audio files mp3 MPEG I,
II-Layer 3, controlled with the DMX-512 protocol or directly, with the keys placed on the device's
front panel. You can place up to 26 tracks on the SD/MMC memory card.
The module can co-operate with the DMX devices in two modes: taking up four or seven DMX
channels, in the first case the tone equalizer adjusted with the DMX controller is unavailable.
The player can be connected to the PC computer through the built-in USB port, that allows to
transfer the mp3 files from the computer to the SD/MMC card and vice versa. The device is
identified as a removable disc then.
The features supported by the PX154 DMX-MP3 Player allow to play the tracks, choose a
particular tune, loop one or all tracks, adjust the volume in a 32-grades scale, adjust the equalizer
of high, medium and low tones and to set the DMX address.
The module is manufactured in a casing for DIN rails mounting.

2. SAFETY CONDITIONS

PX154 DMX-MP3 Player is a device powered with safe voltage 12 V; however, during its
installation and use the following rules must be strictly observed:

1. The device can only be connected to 12 V DC with current-carrying capacity compatible with
technical data.

2. All the conductors should be protected against mechanical and thermal damage.

3. In the event of damaging any conductor, it should be replaced with a conductor of the same
technical data and attestations.

4. Connection of DMX signal can be made with shielded conductor only.

5. All repairs and connections of outputs or DMX signal can be made with cut off power supply
only.

6. PX154 should be strictly protected against contact with water and other liquids.

7. All sudden shocks, particularly dropping, should be avoided.

8. The device cannot be turned on in places with humidity exceeding 90%.

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9. The device cannot be used in places with temperature lower than 2 C or higher than 40 C.

10. Clean with damp duster only.

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3. PLAYER DESCRIPTION

DMX signal input

DMX signal output

LED indicators

USB port

functional buttons:

display

12 V DC power input

audio outputs

external control
button outputs

SD/MMC card slot

serve for module
control (refer to point
6 of the present
manual) and allow to
introduce settings in
the player menu
(refer to point 8).

4. LED INDICATORS

The PX154 player is equipped with three LED indicators, that inform about the condition of the
player, SD/MMC card, PC connection and the DMX signal presence.

1. SD/MMC LED indicator (green)
lights - the memory card and the selected file are correct
twinkles - memory card error or incorrect / missing file
off - the module is switched off

2. PLAY LED indicator (orange)
lights - mp3 file playing
twinkles - USB Master Mass Storage mode
off - module switched off or inactive

3. DMX LED indicator (blue)
twinkles - DMX signal is present
off - no DMX signal