DMX-Audio Unit

User manual
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For your own safety, please read this user manual and warnings carefully
before installation.

Content
User manual ............................................................................................................... 1
Description.................................................................................................................. 3
Data sheet .................................................................................................................. 4
Content ....................................................................................................................... 4
Connection ................................................................................................................. 5
LED Display ................................................................................................................ 6
USB-Stick ................................................................................................................... 6
DMX Address ............................................................................................................. 7
Operation modes ........................................................................................................ 8
DMX Fail Behavior .................................................................................................... 10
Settings at the Device ............................................................................................... 11
RDM ......................................................................................................................... 12
Factory Reset ........................................................................................................... 14
Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 15
Equipment ................................................................................................................ 16
CE-Conformity .......................................................................................................... 17
Disposal .................................................................................................................... 17
Warning .................................................................................................................... 17
Risk Notes ................................................................................................................ 18
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Description
The DMX Audio Unit is designed to play audio files in mp3 format.

64 Audio Files
Via DMX up to 64 audio files can be called via one DMX channel.
USB Data Medium
The MP3 audio files are stored on a USB data medium and easily exchangeable.
Several Operation Modes
Depending on the application, the DMX Audio Unit offers different operating modes.
Either 32 or 64 audio files can be called directly or via up/down the audio files can be
played back in line.
Playback SINGLE PLAY / LOOP PLAY / CYCLE PLAY / PAUSE / STOP
PlayMode is used to start playback, put the playback into a repeat loop or pause and
stop to stop the replay.
Settable Playback Volume
The playback volume can be adjusted via a DMX channel.
Settable Accoustic Colour
The acoustic colour (EQ) can be adjusted between five predefined settings.
Power supply 8V up to 24V
The DMX Audio Unit can be operated with 8V up to 24V DC.
DMX FAIL-Function
An adjustable DMX FAIL function offers the option to hold the current state (HOLD),
turn off playback (OFF), or to operate a previously set state in the event of a failed
DMX signal.
RDM Support
The DMX Audio Unit allows configuration via RDM over DMX.
Direct access to the device is not necessary. Via RDM, the settings can be made
comfortable from distance.
Compact Dimensions
The compact dimension of 29,2mm x 82mm allows the installation on a top hat rail
housing with only 35mm width.
Top hat rail mounting
The top-hat rail housing 350 or the top-hat rail housing 350flat are available as
equipment for the DMX Audio Unit.
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Data sheet
Power supply: 8-24V DC
(100mA@12V / 70mA@24V)

Protocol: DMX512
RDM

DMX channels: 4 or 5 channels (depends on operation mode)

DMX-FAIL: HOLD / OFF / Predefine

Operation modes: 32Songs/PlayMode/Vol/EQ

64Songs/PlayMode/Vol/EQ
SongUp/SongDown/PlayMode/Vol/EQ

Play Mode: Single Play

Loop Play
Cycle Play
Pause
Stop

Acoustic color (EQ): Normal

Pop
Rock
Jazz
Classic

Output: Line Out (R+L)

Data medium: USB stick (max. 16GB)

File format: mp3

Connection: Screw terminal

USB-A
3,5mm Plug

Dimensions: 29,2mm x 82mm

Content
1x DMX-Audio Unit
1x USB stick 4GB
1x Quick guide german and english
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Connection

AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO
USB

DMX-Audio Unit
ADDRESS
GND/0V

DMX+
8-24V

DMX-
GND

8-24V

DMX IN DMX OUT

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LED Display
The integrated RGB-LED is a multifunctional display.

OFF Power supply not connected /

Display is in MUTE mode
RED flashes 1x No DMX signal and
no audio files detected

RED No audio files detected

GREEN flashes 1x No DMX signal detected

GREEN flashes 2x No DMX start address set

GREEN Device ready for use

BLUE Device initialization

RED → GREEN → BLUE Device shows RDM Identify

USB-Stick
The DMX Audio Unit needs an USB stick as data medium for the mp3 audio files.

Use only USB sticks with maximum 16GB.

The USB-Stick must be formatted with the file system FAT32.

The mp3 audio files must be must be located in the main directory of the USB
stick.

All file names must be 5-digit with the ending .mp3

The first audio file must be named 00001.mp3, the second 00002.mp3, and
so on.

If the playback sequence is incorrect, the USB stick must be formatted. Then
the files are to be transferred to the USB stick one after the other, starting
with the first one (00001.mp3).
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DMX Address
The start address can be set via the DIP switch.

Switch 1 has a value of 20 (=1), switch 2 has a value of 21 (=2) and so on up to

switch 9 with a value of 28 (=256).

The sum of the values of the switches set to ON corresponds to the start address.

Address Switch Address Switch

1 ... ...

2 508

3 509

4 510

5 511

The RDM parameter DMX_STARTADDRESS can also be used to set the

DMX start address.

A DMX start address set via the DIP switches has priority over the start
address set via RDM.
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Operation modes
The DMX Audio Unit offers separate operating modes adjustable via the RDM
Personality:

32Songs/PlayMode/Vol/EQ (Personality 1)

Channel Function Value

1 Song 0-7 Audio-Datei 00001.mp3
8-15 Audio-Datei 00002.mp3
16-23 Audio-Datei 00003.mp3
24-31 Audio-Datei 00004.mp3
32-39 Audio-Datei 00005.mp3
40-47 Audio-Datei 00006.mp3
48-55 Audio-Datei 00007.mp3
56-63 Audio-Datei 00008.mp3
64-71 Audio-Datei 00009.mp3
72-79 Audio-Datei 00010.mp3
80-87 Audio-Datei 00011.mp3
88-95 Audio-Datei 00012.mp3
96-103 Audio-Datei 00013.mp3
104-111 Audio-Datei 00014.mp3
112-119 Audio-Datei 00015.mp3
120-127 Audio-Datei 00016.mp3
128-135 Audio-Datei 00017.mp3
136-143 Audio-Datei 00018.mp3
144-151 Audio-Datei 00019.mp3
152-159 Audio-Datei 00020.mp3
160-167 Audio-Datei 00021.mp3
168-175 Audio-Datei 00022.mp3
176-183 Audio-Datei 00023.mp3
184-191 Audio-Datei 00024.mp3
192-199 Audio-Datei 00025.mp3
200-207 Audio-Datei 00026.mp3
208-215 Audio-Datei 00027.mp3
216-223 Audio-Datei 00028.mp3
224-231 Audio-Datei 00029.mp3
232-239 Audio-Datei 00030.mp3
240-247 Audio-Datei 00031.mp3
248-255 Audio-Datei 00032.mp3
2 PlayMode 0-63 Stop
64-127 Single Play
128-191 Cycle Play
192-255 Pause
3 Volume 0-255 Quiet → Loud
4 Accoustic 0-50 Normal
colour 51-101 Pop
102-152 Rock
153-203 Jazz
204-255 Classic
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64Songs/PlayMode/Vol/EQ (Personality 2)

Channel Function Value

1 Song 0-3 Audio file 00001.mp3
4-8 Audio file 00002.mp3
::: :::
248-251 Audio file 00063.mp3
252-255 Audio file 00064.mp3
2 PlayMode 0-63 Stop
64-127 Single Play
128-191 Loop Play
192-255 Pause
3 Volume 0-255 Quiet → Loud
4 Accoustic 0-50 Normal
colour 51-101 Pop
102-152 Rock
153-203 Jazz
204-255 Classic

SongUp/SongDown/PlayMode/Vol/ EQ (Personality 3)

Channel Function Value

1 Next Song Transition 0-127 to 128-255
2 Previous Song Transition 0-127 to 128-255
3 PlayMode 0-63 Stop
64-127 Single Play
128-191 Cycle Play
192-255 Pause
4 Volume 0-255 Quiet → Loud
5 Accoustic 0-50 Normal
colour 51-101 Pop
102-152 Rock
153-203 Jazz
204-255 Classic
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Play Mode

Stop The playback stops. After restarting (play), playback will start from the
beginning of the audio file.

Single Play The audio file is played back one time. After the audio file ends,
playback stops.

Loop Play The audio file is played back in a loop. After the audio file ends, the
playback of this file starts again.

Cycle Play All audio files are played back one after the other. After the end of the
last audio file, it will start again from the first one.

Pause Playback is paused. After restarting (play), playback will be continued.

DMX Fail Behavior

In case of a DMX signal failure (DMX fail) the DMX Audio Unit can continue the
current playback (HOLD), stop the playback (OFF) or execute a predefined saved
setting.

Via the RDM parameter DMX_FAIL_MODE or the setting directly at the device the
DMX failure behavior can be adjusted.

After a power failure the held DMX values are not restored by the HOLD
function. In this case the values are set to 0 (OFF).
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Settings at the Device

The DMX-Audio Unit has different operating modes and a DMX-Fail setting, which
can be set via RDM or as follows at the unit:

- Turn the device off

- Switch 10 on ON

- Switch 9 on OFF

- Adjust the settings via switch 1-8

- Turn the device on

 The LED flashes green fast

- Switch 10 on OFF

 The LED now flashes green 4 times to confirm that the setting has been
accepted

- Turn the device off

Switch 1 and 2: Operation mode

1 OFF / 2 OFF: 32Songs/PlayMode/Vol/EQ
1 ON / 2 OFF: 64Songs/PlayMode/Vol/EQ
1 OFF / 2 ON: SongUp/SongDown/PlayMode/Vol/EQ

Switch 3 to 6: Reserved (OFF)

Switch 7 and 8: FAIL-Mode

7 OFF / 8 OFF: OFF
7 ON / 8 OFF: HOLD
7 OFF / 8 ON: Saves the values set via DMX
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RDM
RDM is the short form for Remote Device Management.
As soon as the device is within the system, device-dependent settings can occur
remotely via RDM command due to the uniquely assigned UID. A direct access to the
device is not necessary.

If the DMX start address is set via RDM, all address switches at the DMX-
Audio Unit must be set to OFF ! A DMX start address set by the address
switches is always prior !

This device supports the following RDM commands:

Parameter ID Discovery SET GET ANSI/

Command Command Command PID
DISC_UNIQUE_BRANCH  E1.20

DISC_MUTE  E1.20

DISC_UN_MUTE  E1.20

DEVICE_INFO  E1.20

SUPPORTED_PARAMETERS  E1.20

PARAMETER_DESCRIPTION  E1.20

SOFTWARE_VERSION_LABEL  E1.20

DMX_START_ADDRESS   E1.20

DEVICE_LABEL   E1.20

MANUFACTURER_LABEL  E1.20

DEVICE_MODEL_DESCRIPTION  E1.20

IDENTIFY_DEVICE   E1.20

FACTORY_DEFAULTS   E1.20

DMX_PERSONALITY   E1.20

DMX_PERSONALITY_DESCRIPTION  E1.20

DISPLAY_LEVEL   E1.20
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Parameter ID Discovery SET GET ANSI/

Command Command Command PID
PID:
SERIAL_NUMBER1)  0xD400
PID:
DMX_FAIL_MODE1)   0xD403

1) Manufacturer depending RDM control commands (MSC - Manufacturer Specific Type)

Manufacturer depending RDM control commands:

SERIAL_NUMBER
PID: 0xD400

Outputs a text description (ASCII text) of the device serial number.

GET Send: PDL=0

Receive: PDL=21 (21 Byte ASCII text)

DMX_FAIL_MODE
PID: 0xD403

Sets the behavior in case of DMX failure.

GET Send: PDL=0

Receive: PDL=1 (1 Byte Function)

SET Send: PDL=1 (1 Byte Function)

Receive: PDL=0

Parameter Function
0 Hold
1 Off
2 Save actual values and use on DMX fail
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Factory Reset

Before performing the factory reset, read all the steps carefully.

The DMX Audio Unit can be reset via RDM to the delivery state with the RDM
parameter FACTORY_RESET.

To reset the DMX-Audio Unit into the delivery state at the device proceed as follows:

- Turn off the device (Disconnect power supply !)

- Set address switch 1 to 10 on ON

- Turn on the device (Connect power supply !)

- Now, the LED flashes 20x within ca. 3 seconds

 While the LED is flashing, set switch 10 to OFF

- The factory reset is now performed

 Now, the LED flashes with event number 4

- Turn off the device (Disconnect power and USB supply !)

- The device can now be used

If another factory reset is necessary, this procedure can be repeated.

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Dimensions

All details in mm
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Equipment
Top hat rail mounting 350

Top hat rail mounting 350flat

Power supply 12V

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CE-Conformity

This assembly (board) is controlled by a microprocessor and

uses high frequency. In order to maintain the properties of the
module with regard to CE conformity, installation into a closed
metal housing in accordance with the EMC directive 2014/30/EU
is necessary.

Disposal

Electronical and electronic products must not be disposed in

domestic waste. Dispose the product at the end of its service life
in accordance with applicable legal regulations. Information on
this can be obtained from your local waste disposal company.

Warning

This device is no toy. Keep out of the reach of children. Parents

are liable for consequential damages caused by nonobservance
for their children.
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Risk Notes

You purchased a technical product. Conformable to the best

available technology the following risks should not excluded:

Failure risk:
The device can drop out partially or completely at any time without warning. To
reduce the probability of a failure a redundant system structure is necessary.

Initiation risk:
For the installation of the board, the board must be connected and adjusted to foreign
components according to the device paperwork. This work can only be done by
qualified personnel, which read the full device paperwork and understand it.

Operating risk:
The Change or the operation under special conditions of the installed
systems/components could as well as hidden defects cause to breakdown within the
running time.

Misusage risk:
Any nonstandard use could cause incalculable risks and is not allowed.

Waning:
It is not allowed to use the device in an operation, where the safety of persons
depend on this device.
 DMX4ALL GmbH
Reiterweg 2A
D-44869 Bochum
Germany

Last changes: 01.12.2021

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