ACME DMX Master I User manual

Technical Specification
Power Input ...................................…….DC 9V , 300 mA min.
DMX Input ..............................................……3 pin male XLR
DMX Output ................................................3 pin female XLR
MIDI Signal .......................................5 pin standard interface
Audio Input ...........................By built-in microphone or line in
Dimensions .................................................. 482x132x73mm
Weight(appro.) ............................................................. 2.5 kg
Innovation , Quality , Performance
DMX MASTER
Professional Lighting Technology
User Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before use

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Note
CONTENTS
1. Features………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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2. General Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………..
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3. Overview……………………………………………….…………………………………………….
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3-1. Front View…………………………………………………………………….……………………
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3-2. Rear View………………………………………………………………………………………….
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4. Operation Guide……………………………………………………………………………………..
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4-1 Program Enable……………………………………………………………….…………………..
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4-2 Programming Scenes..……………………………………………………….…………………..
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4-2.1Scene Editing…………………………………………………………………………………….
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4-2.2 Scanner Copy…………………………………………………………………………………...
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4-2.3 Scene Copy……………………………………………………………………………………...
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4-2.4 Delete a Scene………………………………………………………………………………….
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4-2.5 Delete all Scenes……………………………………………………………………………….
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4-2.6 Bank Copy…..………………………………………….………………………………………..
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4-3 Programming Chase……………………………………………………………………………...
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4-3.1 Program a bank of scenes into a Chase.…………..………………….……………………..
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4-3.2 Add a Step……………………………………………………………………………………….
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4-3.3 Delete a Step……………………………………………………………….…………………...
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4-3.4 Delete a Chase……………..…………………………………………………………………...
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4-3.5 Delete all Chases……………………………………………………………………………….
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4-4 Assign/Reverse DMX channel……..…………………………………………………………….
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4-4.1 Assign DMX channel……………………………………………………………………………
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4-4.2 Reverse DMX channel………………………………………………………………………….
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4-4.3 Fade Time/Assign Fade Time………………………………………….….…………………..
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4-4.4Delete a scanner of DMX……………………………………………………………………….
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4-4.5 Clear all DMX channels………………………………………………………………………...
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4-4.6 Display DMX channel….………………………………………………………………………..
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4-5 Running Scenes…………………………………………………………………………………..
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4-5.1 Manual Mode……………………………………………………………………………………
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4-5.2 Auto Mode……………………………………………………………………………………….
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4-5.3 Music Mode……………………………………………………………………………………...
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4-6 Running Chases…………………………………………………………………………………..
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4-6.1 Manual Mode……………………………………………………………………………………
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4-6.2 Auto Mode……………………………………………………………………………………….
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4-6.3 Music Mode……………………………………………………………………………………...
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4-7 MIDI Operation…………………………………………………………………………………….
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4-7.1 MIDI Channel Setting…………………………………………………………………………..
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4-7.2 Implementation………………………………………………………………………………….
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4-8 Send File Dump…………………………………………………………………………………...
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4-9 Receive File Dump………………………………………………………………………………
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1. Features
A. 192 DMX channels.
B. 12 scanners of 16 DMX channels.
C. 30 banks of 8programmable scenes.
D. 6 chases of 240 programmed scenes from 30 banks
E. 8 faders for manual control
F. All data can be sent or received between two units
G. Auto programs(scenes and chases) under control by Speed(or Tap Sync)
and Fade Time sliders
H. Fade Time/Assign Fade Time
I. The scanners under control by Pan and Tilt jog wheels
J. Fine adjustment of the Pan and Tilt
K. Reverse DMX channels causing the faders to control the output reversely
L. Preview assigned or reversed DMX channels
M. 8 CH./16 CH. mode for Assigned or Reversed DMX channels
N. Blackout master
O. Manual override
P. Built-in microphone for Music triggering
Q. MIDI control over banks, chases and Blackout
R. LCD display
S. DMX polarity select
T. Power failure memory
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We declare that our products (lighting equipments) comply with the following
specification and bears CE mark in accordance with the provision of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC.
EN55014-2: 1997 A1:2001, EN61000-4-2: 1995; EN61000-4-3:2002;
EN61000-4-4: 1995; EN61000-4-5: 1995, EN61000-4-6:1996,
EN61000-4-11: 1994.
&
Harmonized Standard
EN60598-1: 2000+ALL:2000+A12:2002
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
Part 1 : General requirements
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4-8 Send File Dump
NOTE
You must set up proper connection before you can send or receive the file dump.
1. With the power off, press and hold down the Scanner buttons
2, 3 and Scene button 1 at a time.
2. Apply the power again while pressing these three buttons,
the LCD shows "TRANSMIT" indicating this unit is ready to
send the file dump.
3. Press the Scene buttons 7 and 8 at a time to send the file
dump.
4. During the course of sending, if malfunction occurs, the
sending will be interrupted and the LCD shows "ERROR".
4-9 Receive File Dump
1. With the power off, press and hold down the Scanner buttons
8, 9 and Scene button 2 at a time.
2. Apply the power again while pressing these three buttons,
the LCD shows "RECEIVE" indicating this unit is receiving the
file dump.
3. When receiving is over, this unit will return to the normal mode.
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2. General Instructions
Please read the user manual carefully, as it includes important information regarding details of
operation, maintenance, and technical data. Keep this manual with the unit for future consult.
WARNINGS！
DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the unit.
Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCONNECT the power supply to the
unit immediately.
STOP using the unit immediately In the event of serious operation problems and
either contact your local dealer for a check or contact us directly.
DO NOT open the unit--there are no user serviceable parts inside.
NEVER try to repair the unit yourself. Repairs by unqualified people could cause
damage or faulty operation. Contact your nearest dealer.
CAUTIONS！
This unit is NOT intended for home use.
After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged in any
way. If in doubt, DON'T use it and contact an authorized dealer.
Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) MUST NOT be left
within children's reach, as it can be dangerous.
This unit must only be operated by adults. DO NOT allow children to tamper or
play with it.
NEVER use the unit under the following conditions:
In places subject to excessive humidity.
In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
In places with a temperature of over 45 C/113 F or less than 2 C/35.6 F.
Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are between
35% and 80%).
DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.
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3. Overview
3-1. Front View
CA-1612J
CA-1612W
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2. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select the DMX channel
01-16 to assign to MIDI channel.
3. Press and hold down the MIDI/Rec button for three seconds
to store your setting and to deactivate MIDI setting.
To cancel your setting, tap any other button (except Bank
Up/Down buttons) to exit MIDI mode.
4-7.2 Implementation
This unit receives Note On signals, which enables to run 15 banks(01-15) of
scenes and 6 chases of scenes. In addition, blackout function can be activated
by MIDI signal.
BANK NOTE NUMBER FUNCTION
Bank 1 00 to 07 Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 1
Bank 2 08 to 15 Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 2
Bank 3 16 to 23 Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 3
……….. ………. ………………………
Bank 14 104 to 111 Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 14
Bank 15 112 to 119 Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 15
Chase 1 120 Turn on or off Chase 1
Chase 2 121 Turn on or off Chase 2
Chase 3 122 Turn on or off Chase 3
Chase 4 123 Turn on or off Chase 4
Chase 5 124 Turn on or off Chase 5
Chase 6 125 Turn on or off Chase 6
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3. Use the Speed slider(or Tap Sync) and Fade Time slider to
adjust the chase to your desired effects.
You may select several chases at a time, the chases will run
in sequence that you select the chases.
4-6.3 Music Mode
1. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button to activate Music mode, the
Music LED lights indicating Music mode is active.
2. Select your desired chase by tapping one of the six Chase
buttons, the chase will be triggered by the music rhythms.
You may select several chases at a time.
4-7 MIDI Operation (CA-1612J without this function)
4-7.1 MIDI Channel Setting
1. Press and hold down the MIDI/Rec button for three seconds,
the LCD show the MIDI channel of last time.
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1. Scanner Buttons(1-12)
12 scanners of 16 DMX channels & fader control
Scanners
DMX channels
Fader control
LED
1
1-16
Off
Off
2
17-32
Off
Off
3
33-48
Off
Off
4
49-64
Off
Off
5
65-80
Off
Off
6
81-96
Off
Off
7
97-112
Off
Off
8
113-128
Off
Off
9
129-144
Off
Off
10
145-160
Off
Off
11
161-176
Off
Off
12
177-192
Off
Off
Scanners
DMX channels
Fader control
LED
1
1-16
On
On
2
17-32
On
On
3
33-48
On
On
4
49-64
On
On
5
65-80
On
On
6
81-96
On
On
7
97-112
On
On
8
113-128
On
On
9
129-144
On
On
10
145-160
On
On
11
161-176
On
On
12
177-192
On
On
Press a scanner button to turn on manual fader control. Press the scanner button
again to turn off fader control. The LED besides the button lights or goes out to
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2. Scene Buttons Press the scene buttons to load or stored your scenes. There
are a maximum of 240 programmable scenes.
3. Faders These faders are used to control the intensity of channel 1-8 or
channel 9-16 depending upon the selected page.
4. Page Select Button Used to select page between Page A(1-8) and Page B(9-16).
5. Fog Machine Button Activates Fog Machine .
6. Speed Slider Used to adjust the chase speed within the range of 0.1 second
to 10 minutes.
7. Fade Time Slider Used to adjust the fade time. Fade time is the amount of time
it takes for a scanner(or scanner) to move from one position to
another, for the dimmer to fade in or fade out.
8. LCD Display Shows the current activity or programming state.
9. Pan Wheel This jog wheel is used to control the pan of the scanner or for
programming.
10. Tilt Wheel This jog wheel is used to control the Tilt of the scanner or for
programming.
11. Program Button Activates Program mode.
12. MIDI/Rec Used to control MIDI operation or to record programs.
13. Auto/Del Activates Auto mode or to delete scenes or chases.
14. Music/Bank Copy Activates Music mode or to copy a bank of scenes
15. Bank Up/Down Press the Up/Down button to select from 30 banks.
16. Tap/Display Used to create a standard beat or to change the value mode
between % and 0-255.
17. Blackout Button Tap to momentarily pause whole output.
18. Chase Buttons(1-6) These buttons are used for activating the chase of
programmed scenes.
19. Fine Button When Fine is on, the Pan or Tilt wheel will control the
scanner in the smallest increment.
20. Mode Button Pressing Fine and Mode buttons allows to activate Assign
or Reverse mode.
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4-6 Running Chases
You must program scenes before you can run chases.
4-6.1 Manual Mode
1. When the power is turned on, this unit enters Manual mode automatically.
2. Select your desired chase by tapping one of the six Chase buttons. A second tap of this
button will deactivate this function.
3. Use the Fade Time slider to adjust the current scenes to your desired effects.
4. Use the Bank Up/Down button to run the chase step by step.
4-6.2 Auto Mode
1. Tap the Auto/Del button to activate Auto mode.The Auto LED
lights indicating Auto mode is active.
2. Select your desired chase by tapping one of the six Chase
buttons. A second tap of this
button will deactivate this function.
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Hints:
The Tap Sync button is used to set the speed by tapping the button several
times, the last two taps will define the speed with a maximum of 10 minutes.
Tap Sync will override any previous setting of the Speed slider unless the slider
is moved again.
4. Tap the Auto/Del button again to exit Auto mode .
4-5.3 Music Mode
1. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button to activate Music mode. The
Music LED lights indicating Music mode is active.
2. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank that holds
the scenes you wish to run. The scenes you've selected will
chase in a sequential order according to the music rhythms
detected by the built-in microphone.
3. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button again to exit Music mode.
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3-2 Rear View
1. AUDIO IN 0.1V~1Vp-p.
2. MIDI IN Receives MIDI data.
3. DMX Polarity Select Used to select DMX polarity.
4. DMX Out This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX
scanner or DMX pack.
5. DMX In This connector accepts your DMX input signals.
6. Fog Machine Connector This connector is used to plug in the Fog Machine.
7. DC Input DC 9 -12V, 300mA min.
8. Power Switch This switch turns On/Off the power.
Fog machine diagram
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4. Operation Guide
General
This unit allows you to program 12 scanners of 16 DMX channels, 30 banks of 8
programmable scenes, 6 chases of 240 programmed scenes using 8 faders and
other function buttons. With the use of two jog wheels, you may easily control the
Pan or Tilt of the scanners. To tailor your special effect lighting, this unit enables
you to Assign or Reverse the DMX channels. In addition, two units can set up
communication so that they can send or receive file dump.
Display Information
The LCD Display contains a maximum of 2x8 characters.
LCD Display Message
CHASE 5 Chase 5 is activated.
STEP 002 The 2nd step of a chase
DATA 151 DMX value(000-255)
SP: 1M36S The current speed is 1 minute and 36 seconds
TP: 5.32S The time of the last two taps is 5.32 seconds
FT: 10.5S Fade Time is 10.5 seconds
ASS 07 08 Assign DMX channels 7 and 8
RES 10 13 Reverse DMX Channels 10 and 13
SN 6 Scene 6
BK 03 Bank 03
4-1 Program Enable
When the power is turned on, this unit enters
Manual mode automatically.
Press the Program button for three seconds to
activate Program mode, the LED near to this
button lights indicating Program in active.
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4. Tap the Scene button to select the scene to run.
4-5.2 Auto Mode
This function allows you to run a bank of programmed scenes in a sequential loop.
1. Tap the Auto/Del button to activate Auto mode.The Auto LED
lights indicating Auto mode is active.
2. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select a bank of scenes to
run.
3. After selecting the bank of scenes you wish to run, you can
use the Speed slider(or Tap Sync/Display button) and Fade
Time slider to adjust the scenes to your desired effect.
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4-4.6 Display DMX channel
1. Press the Fine and Mode buttons at a time,the Assign LED
lights.
2. Press the Fine and Mode buttons the second time,the Assign
LED goes out and the Reverse LED lights.
3. Tap the Scanner button that holds the Pan and Tilt channel,
the LCD shows the Pan and Tilt.
4-5 Running Scenes
4-5.1 Manual Mode
1. When the power is turned on, this unit enters Manual mode automatically.This function
allows you to run a bank of programmed scenes in a sequential loop.
2. Make sure Auto and Music LEDs are both off.
3. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank that contains the scenes you wish to run.
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4-2 Programming Scenes
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the Scanner button to turn on its fader control, which is
indicated by the lit LED.
You may select several scanners at a time by tapping of these
Scanner buttons, so you can set several scanners at a time.
3. Move the faders to select your desired dimmer intensity if you are using a dimmer.
You can also use the two jog wheels to control the Pan or Tilt movement of the scanner.
4. If necessary , you may tap the Page Select button to control
the second set of 8 DMX channels.
5. Once the scene is satisfactory, tap the MIDI/Rec button to
program this scene into memory.
6. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank you want to
store your scene into. There are total 30 banks you can select,
you may store up to 8 scenes into each bank.
7. Tap the Scene button to store your scene, all LEDs and the
Segment Display will flash three times briefly indicating this
operation, then the LCD will show the bank and the scene
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