ACME CA-DC6S User manual

DMX CONTROLLER
User Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before using

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CONTENTS
1. Features.........................................................................................................3
2. General Instruction.........................................................................................4
3. Overview ........................................................................................................5
3.1 Front View.............................................................................................5
3.2 Rear View..............................................................................................6
4. Operation Guide.............................................................................................6
4.0 SCENE/MANUALButton………………………………………………..…6
4.1 Master Slider.........................................................................................6
4.2 Faders (1-6)..........................................................................................7
4.3 Flash Button (1-6).................................................................................7
4.4 Manual Mode........................................................................................7
4.5 Save Scenes.........................................................................................7
4.6 Run the Scenes ....................................................................................8

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1. Features
CA-DC6S
1. 6 individual channel faders & one master fader
2. 6 DMX channels, 6 scenes programmable
3. Individual scene/channel FLASH button
4. Compact design & simple operation
CA-DC12S
1. 12 individual channel faders & one master fader
2. 12DMX channels, 6 scenes programmable
3. Individual scene/channel FLASH button
4. Compact design & simple operation
NOTE:
A knowledge of DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.

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2. General Instruction
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 consultation.
WARNINGS！
Avoid any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects entering 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
contact your local dealer for a check immediately.
DO NOT open the unit--there are no user serviceable parts inside.
NEVER try to repair the unit yourself. Repaired by unqualified people could cause
damage or malfunction.
CAUTIONS！
After removing the packing Make 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℃/113℉or less than 2℃/35.6℉.
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

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1. FADERS 1-6/1-12
Control Channel and scene output
2. FLASHS 1-6/1-12
Channel FLASH and scene FLASH function
3. MASTER SLIDER
Control all channel output
4. SCENE/MANUAL
Mode select
3.2 Rear View
1. POWER SWITCH
Turn on/off the power
2. POWER IN
DC 9-12V input
3. DMX Out
DMX-512 signal output
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4. Operation Guide
4.0 SCENE/MANUAL button
LED indicator above the SCENE/MANUAL button light up, that
means you enter into the MANUAL mode, the Faders output the
values of 1-6/1-12 channels; When the LED indicator above the
SCENE/MANUAL button blinking that means you enter into the
SCENE mode, the Fader will output the saved SCENE.
4.1 Master Slider
Master slider can adjust the values of 1-6/1-12 channels, and it provides total control
towards overall DMX output. The position of the Master slider decides the Output

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value of the scene.
4.2 Faders (1-6/1-12)
These 6/12 faders provide direct control over the
corresponding dimmers, and thus the intensity for any
connected luminaries.
4.3 Flash Button (1-6/1-12)
At the MANUAL mode, these 6/12 FLASH button can make the
corresponding output channel to its maximum. At the SCENE
mode, if the position of the corresponding FADER at its bottom,
the scenes can be open or shut up by pressing the
corresponding FLASH button. If you press the FLASH button
when there is output in the FADER, then it will make the scenes output to its max.
4.4 Manual Mode
Press the SCENE /MANUAL button, when the LED indicator
light up, that means you have entered into the manual mode.
At this time these 6/12 faders provide direct control over
the corresponding dimmers, and you can adjust the
intensity for any connected luminaries.
4.5 Save Scenes
Press the SCENE /MANUAL button, when
the LED indicator light up that means you
can program 6/12 scenes and store them
into each corresponding button. Use the
fader to adjust the effect you want to store, and then hold the SCENE /MANUAL
button at the same time press the FLASH button (1-6/1-12) which you want to

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store. After you press the button, all the light will blink for three times, that means
you have stored the scenes successfully. Repeat the steps; you can save all the
6/12 scenes. (At the SCENE mode or hold the SCENE /MANUAL button the
corresponding LED indicator above the saved scenes will light up. If you save the
SCENES in case that all the FADERS are at their bottom, the before SCENES will
be deleted.)
4.6 Run the Scenes
Press the SCENE /MANUAL button till to
the LED indicator blinking to enter into the
SCENE mode, you can run the saved
scenes directly by the corresponding
Faders. At the SCENE mode, if the position of the corresponding FADER at its
bottom, the scenes can be open or shut up by pressing the corresponding FLASH
button.

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Technical Specification
Power Input .................…………………………..…... DC 9-12V MIN.300mA
DMX Output .........................................……………..3 pin female XLR
Dimensions CA-DC6S...........………………....…….177 x 175 x 55mm
CA-DC12S...........………………....…… 307 x 175 x 55mm
Weight CA-DC6S ...................…................................. 0.8 kgs
CA-DC12S ...................…................................ 1.2 kgs

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