ACME IL-2420 II User manual

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Innovation, Quality, Performance
IL-2420II
User Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before use

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CONTENTS
1. Features...................................................................................................................3
2. General Instructions...............................................................................................4
3. Overview..................................................................................................................5
3.1. Front View....................................................................................................5
3.2 Rear View......................................................................................................8
4. Operation Guide.....................................................................................................8
4.1 Programming Mode .....................................................................................8
4.2 Setting a scene.............................................................................................9
4.3 Program a Scene with Movement ...........................................................10
4.4 Program a Scene.......................................................................................11
4.5 Copy a Scene.............................................................................................12
4.6 Delete a Scene...........................................................................................13
4.7 Bank copying ..............................................................................................14
4.8 Program a Chase.......................................................................................15
4.9 Program all the Scenes in a Bank...........................................................17
4.10 Program a step.........................................................................................18
4.11 Insert Steps into a Chase........................................................................19
4.12 Delete Steps from Program....................................................................21
4.13 Delete a CHASE ......................................................................................22
4.14 Program a Preset.....................................................................................23
4.15 Preset Editing...........................................................................................24
4.16 Program a Fixture Group........................................................................26
4.17 FIXTURE GROUP Editing......................................................................27
4.18 Program a Center ....................................................................................28
4.19 Center Editing...........................................................................................29
4.20 Program an Override...............................................................................31
4.21 Override Editing........................................................................................32
4.22 Program a CUE........................................................................................34
4.23 CUE Editing ..............................................................................................35
4.24 Delete a CUE............................................................................................36
4.25 Store a Blackout Scene...........................................................................36
5. Setting Menu.........................................................................................................37
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Technical Specification
Power Input .................…………………………..….. 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Fuse.................……………………………………..….T1A 250V 5x20mm
DMX Output .........................................………………. 3 pin female XLR
Stand Alone…………………………………………… 5 pin male XLR
MIDI Signal ................................……….….…….... …5 pin standard interface
Audio Input .....................………………..... …………By built-in microphone or line in
Dimensions.....................………………..... ………… 483x263x100mm
Weight......... ...................……............ ...................… 5.8 kg
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5.1 Create a new Fixture Profile.....................................................................39
5.2 Modify a Fixture Profile..............................................................................40
5.3 Delete a Fixture Profile..............................................................................41
5.4 Patch a Fixture ...........................................................................................42
5.5 Reverse channel setup..............................................................................43
5.6 Fade mode setup.......................................................................................44
5.7 Blackout mode select ................................................................................45
5.8 Midi channel select ....................................................................................45
5.9 Chase run by inside/outside time.............................................................46
5.10 Auto remote address...............................................................................46
5.11 Read SD card...........................................................................................47
5.12 Write SD card...........................................................................................49
5.13 Modify Password......................................................................................50
5.14 Enable Password.....................................................................................51
5.15 Erase all memory.....................................................................................52
5.16 Audio input range adjust.........................................................................52
5.17 Channel value display mode..................................................................53
6. Function Mode......................................................................................................53
6.1 Running scene............................................................................................53
6.2 Run Program...............................................................................................56
6.3 Running CUE..............................................................................................58
6.4 Over control.................................................................................................58
7. Fog Machine operation........................................................................................59
8. Strobe light operation...........................................................................................59
9. Super Password...................................................................................................62
10. Update the software with SD card...................................................................62
11. PROFILE Create notice ....................................................................................63

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1. Features
z2 x DMX Outputs
z484 DMX Channels in total, including 481Ch. for DMX fog, 482Ch. for future use,
483-484Ch. for DMX strobe
zFixture Library ( for built-in ACME lighting fixtures; Other brand fixtures can be set
manually but Max. with 50 fixtures）
zBuilt-in 10 MOVEMENTS - Can adjust PAN/TILT Position、PAN/TILT Range、Fade
time or Wait time、LOOP
z60 Programmable Chases, each chase can have 200 scenes max.
z1200 Programmable Scenes ( 60 banks x 20 scenes )
z400 Programmable Presets ( 20 presets, each preset has 10 colors and 10 gobos )
zControl 20 DMX light fixtures, and each fixture up to 24 Channels
zOperate 20 Fixture groups simultaneously
z24 faders for controlling 24 DMX channels
z60 x CUEs (Combined many chases together and operate the chases one by one.)
z20 x override – Can assign one (or more than one) of the fixtures to perform special
function, like follow spot, during the operation. 20 overrides can be set in the controller
z20 x Center - Can set each fixture’s central position of the movement; you can set up
to 20 centre positions.
zRemote DMX Addressing ONLY FOR ACME LIGHTS
zStand By mode set - 1. For Pan/ Tilt home position 2. For PAN/TILT CENTER Position
3. PRESET Position.
zCan use jog wheel to adjust the audio sensitivity (LCD display will indicate the value )
zCan set Password to boost the controller
zLock/Unlock memory/ Need password to clear all memory
zStandard MIDI facility
zLighting Library and software downloaded available
zDMX fog machine control （481 Ch.）
zBoth DMX ( 483 & 484 ) and analog strobe control available ( Via LCD display, people
can adjust the speed of analog strobe )
z2 remote Easy Controller ( CA-8 )
zGooseneck USB LAMP
NOTE: Some basic knowledge of MIDI and DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.
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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.
EN55103-1:199601-2; EN55103-2:1996;
EN61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005;
EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005.
&
Harmonized Standard
EN 60598-1: 2004
IEC 60598-1:2003+ corrigendum 2004
Part 1:General requirements and test
Following the provisions of the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC

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; N "F_A"; "FUNCTION A"
; N "F_B"; "FUNCTION B"
; N "F_C"; "FUNCTION C"
; N "F_D"; "FUNCTION D"
; N "F_E"; "FUNCTION E"
; N "F_F"; "FUNCTION F"
; N "F_G"; "FUNCTION G"
; N "F_H"; "FUNCTION H"
; N "F_I"; "FUNCTION I"
; N "F_J"; "FUNCTION J"
; N "F_K"; "FUNCTION K"
; N "F_L"; "FUNCTION L"
;Note:
;1. All the character must be capitalization except commentary which after”;”.
;2. The finished file should use a short name below 8 characters, all use capital letters and
suffix with CIF transitorily, or the controller can’t read up the profile information.
;3. Don’t change the group which contain”;********”.
;4. Display information should be no more than 4 character and without blank.
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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 between35%
and 80%).
♦DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.

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3. Overview
3.1. Front View
1. Fog Machine Button Activates Fog Machine.
2. STROBE Button Trigger strobe.
3. Fixture Group Button Select /set one or more fixtures group
4. Fixture Button Select one or more fixtures
5. Preset Button Select/set the color & gobo preset.
6. movement Button Select/set the pan & tilt movement
7. Chase Button Run Chase and save Scene to Chase
8. Cue Button Save several Chases together and make them
run at the same time
9. Bank Button Press the Bank buttons to load or stored your
scenes. There are a maximum of 1200
programmable scenes.
10. Override Button Override the fixture/ fixtures when the show is
running.
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; N "SHUT"; "SHUTTER"
; P "PAN"; "PAN"
; PF "P_F"; "PANFINE"
; T "TILT"; "TILT"
; TF "T_F"; "TILTFINE"
; PT "PT_S"; "P/T SPEED"
; G "GB1"; "GOBO1"
; G "RGB1"; "GOBO 1 ROT"
; G "GB2"; "GOBO2"
; G "RGB2"; "GOBO 2 ROT"
; G "GB3"; "GOBO3"
; G "ROB3"; "GOBO 3 ROT"
; C "COL1"; "COLOUR1"
; C "COL2"; "COLOUR2"
; C "CYAN"; "CYAN"
; C "YELO"; "YELLOW"
; C "MAGT"; "MAGENTA"
; C "CYMM"; "CMYMACRO"
; N "FROS"; "FROST"
; N "PRSM"; "PRISM"
; N "RPRS"; "PRISMROT"
; N "FCUS"; "FOCUS"
; N "IRIS"; "IRIS"
; N "BANG"; "BEAM ANGLE"
; N "CTC"; "CTC"
; N "REFT"; "EFFECTROT"
; N "EFFT"; "EFFECT"
; N "FRAM"; "FRAME1"
; N "F_AG"; "FRAME1ANGLE
; PT "PT_M"; "PT_MACRO"
; N "ZOOM"; "ZOOM"
; N "SPED"; "SPEED"
; N "CONT"; "CONTROL"
; N "MACO"; "MACRO"

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12 G "R_G2"; "GOBO 2 ROT"
13 G "RG2L"; "GOBO 2 ROT LOW"
14 N "EFFT"; "EFFECT"
15 N "R_EF"; "ROTEFFECT"
16 N "IRIS"; "IRIS"
17 N "FCUS"; "FOCUS"
18 N "ZOOM"; "ZOOM"
19 P "PAN"; "PAN"
20 PF "P_F"; "PANFINE"
21 T "TILT"; "TILT"
22 TF "T_F"; "TILTFINE"
23 PT "PT_S"; "SPEED P/T"
24 N "SPED"; "SPEED"
DMXEND ;********
END ;********
; ARRT CODE
; D = DIMMER
; P = PAN
; PF = PAN FINE
; T = TILT
; TF = TILT FINE
; PT = OTHER PAN/TILE CORRELATION CHANNLES
; G =ALL GOBO CORRELATION CHANNLES
; C = ALL COLOR CORRELATION CHANNLES
; N = ETCAETERAS CHANNELS
;
; ARRTCODE MAX2CHARACTER
; | DISPLAY INFORMATION MAX 4 CHARACTER DON'T HAVE BLANK
; | | CHANNEL FUNCTION
; | | |
; D "DIM"; "DIMMER"
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11. Center Button Select/set the pan & tilt center.
12. Manual/Rec Button Used to control manual operation or to record
programs.
13. Program Button Activates Program mode.
14. Music/Bank Copy Button Activates Music mode or to copy a bank of
scenes.
15. Tap/Insert Button Used to create a standard beat or insert a scene to
chase.
16. Auto/Del Button Activates Auto mode or to delete scenes or
chases.
17. Blackout/ Stand Alone Button Select Blackout/Stand Alone two modes.
18. USBLight ConnecttoUSBLight
19. Faders These faders are used to control the intensity.
20. SDcard SDcardportcanbeusedtoupgradesoftware,
copy data and introduce to light bank
21. Stand alone Extra easy controllers Incorporated for
Master/Slave immediate. pre-programmed light
shows.
22. Multi function number buttons （1-20）
Function buttons The descriptions of the Function buttons
1 Fixture Select 20 units of Fixtures Pls refer to the following table for
Fixture addresses
2 Fixture Group Set or select 20 Fixture Groups
3 Movement (only 1-10) Select or operate 10 Movements
4 Preset 20 groups of fixtures can be set or selected by Jog wheel
PAN .10 color Preset(1-10) and 10 GOBO Preset(11-20)
each group
5 Cue Set, select or operate 60 Cues
6 Chase Set, select or operate 60 Chases
7 Override Set and select 20 Overrides
8 Bank 60 banks( each bank with 20scenes) can be set and selected

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Fixture number channel list
23. ESC/CLEAR Button Back to last menu/delete all the output when
program
24. Enter/main menu Button Confirm or enter next menu or enter main menu
25. LCD Display Show the current activity or programming state.
26. Jog wheel Used to adjust the chase speed within the range
of 0.1 second to 5 minutes.
by Jog wheel #1
9 center Set, select and operate 20 Centers
10 Number 1-20
button
1. 1-10（10 stand for 0）Number for setting and inputting
password
2. 1-10 10 MOVEMENT can be selected.
3. 1-10 can be used to select 10 groups of COLOR
PRESET; 11-20 can be used to select another 10 groups
of GOBO PRESET.
4. 1-20 can be used to select 20 CUE/PAGE、
CHASE/PAGE、SCENE/BANK、OVERRIDE、CENTER、
FIXTURE.
Fixtures
number buttons Fixture DMX
channels Fixtures number
buttons Fixture DMX
channels
1 1-24 11 241-264
2 25-48 12 265-288
3 49-72 13 289-312
4 73-96 14 313-336
5 97-120 15 337-360
6 121-144 16 361-384
7 145-168 17 385-408
8 169-192 18 409-432
9 193-216 19 432-456
10 217-240 20 457-480
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11.7 The format of SD card should be FAT16 but not FAT32.
IL-2420II PROFILE ;********
VER1.0 ;********
; ADD ACMEAND OTHER LIGHT LIBBER SELECT
DEFAULT ACME; ACME AND OTHER
; FACTORY/MODEL MODEL=MAX16CHARACTER
NAME "AMCE" "IM-1200SZ-24"
; LIGHT CHANNEL NUMBER MAX 24
CHANNEL 24
DMX ;********
; DMX CHANNELS LIST
; CHANNEL MAX 24 DON'T REPEAT MAX 2 CHARACTER
;| ARRTCODE MAX2CHARACTER
; | | DISPLAY INFORMATION MAX 4 CHARACTER DON'T HAVE BLANK
; | | | CHANNEL FUNCTION
;| | | |
1 N "SHUT"; "SHUTTER"
2 D "DIM"; "DIMMER"
3 C "C_C"; "CYAN"
4 C "C_M"; "MAGENTA"
5 C "C_Y"; "YELLOW"
6 C "CTC"; "CTC"
7 C "COLR"; "COLOUR"
8 G "GOB1"; "GOBO1"
9 G "R_G1"; "GOBO 1 ROT"
10 G "RG1L"; "GOBO 1 ROT LOW"
11 G "GOB2"; "GOBO2"

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11. PROFILE Create notice
11.1 PROFILE.CIF(as the profile cyclostyle)
The finished file should use a short name below 8 characters, All use capital letters
and suffix with CIF transitorily. (IL-2420 controller nonsupport long file name) or the
controller can’t read up the profile information.
11.2 IM-1200S.CIF is the profile of ACME IM-1200S
11.3 Enactment special code, so the controller should distill some channel
characteristic to manage.
; ARRT CODE
;D =DIMMER DIMMER
;P =PAN PAN
;PF=PANFINE PANFINEin16channelmode
;T =TILT TILT
; TF = TILT FINE TILT FINE in 1 6 channel mode
; G = ALL GOBO CORRELATION CHANNLES transfer all gobo correlation channel
to preset gobo
; C = ALL COLOR CORRELATION CHANNLES transfer all color correlation channel
to preset gobo
; N = ETCAETERAS CHANNELS else channels should be signed N
11.4 The channel display message should be no more than 4 capital letters or
underline or number, and must be bracket with double quotation marks. Don’t
replace by blank if shorter 4 character.
You’d better input in English mode, ensure all the input characters are DBC but not SBC
case
①"DIM" ;right
②"DIM" ;wrongfortheblank
③"dim" "DIm" ;wrong for the lowercase
④“DIM”;wrong for the SBC double quotation marks
11.5 Don’t change the group which contain”;********”
11.6 Store the profile that you want to input to the controller under the root directory
of SD card.
EXP: If SD card is disk F, then the file input route should be “F:\DIR2402\IM-1200S”
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3.2 Rear View
1. Powerin AC100-240V 50/60Hz.
2. PowerSwitch This switch turns On/Off the power.
3. STROBE Trigger non-DMX strobe. Signal +12V DC.
4. AUDIO 0.1V~1Vp-p.
5. MIDI IN or MIDI THRU Receives MIDI data.
6. DMXOut Two connectors sends DMX signals to DMX
fixtures, use 3 pin XLR plug cable to link the
fixture together.
7. STAND ALONE The connectors are used only in master/slave
mode, using 5 pin XLR cable microphone jack of
the first fixture, you will find that the remote
control on the first unit will control all the other
units for Stand by, Function and Mode.
4. Operation Guide
IL2420 Operating Steps Instructions
When power is turned on, the controller starts self testing automatically, the LCD Display
indicating the self testing progress. After it is finished, the fixture pilot on the rear board is
on, which means that you can start to operate the controller.
4.1 Programming Mode
Press PROGRAM button for 3 seconds, the LED above this button
lights flickers indicating Program in active.

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4.2 Setting a scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button 1-20 to select Fixture，you can select several
fixtures at a time by tapping of these buttons.
3. Slide Faders 1-24 or use the CENTER or PRESET or
SCENE have saved to change the output of each channel。You
can also use the jog wheel #1 、#2 to control the PAN、PAN FINE
or use the jog wheel #3 ，#4 to control TILT、TILT FINE.
4. Once the scene is satisfactory, press MANUAL/REC button to
program this scene into memory. At this moment, the LEDs on
CUE、OVERRIDE、CENTER、FIXTURE GROUP、PRESET、
CHASE、BANK、BLACKOUT button flicker at the same time.
5. Press BANK use the Jog wheel #1 to select the BANK number to
save the scene.
6. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Scene number going
to be saved，all LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker three
times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the
bank and the scene number of the programmed scene.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 to program other scenes.
8. Press PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to exit Program mode,
the LED goes out indicating this selection。
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9. Super Password
Power off, and Press Enter/main manual and Auto/Del and
numberButton1 at the same time，Power on afresh, input the
super password (888888) as the LCD indicate, then the power
password and memory password changed into “111111” and
password protect state become DISABLE
Password type Default
password
password protect state
Power on password 111111 Disable
Memory protect password 111111 Disable
10. Update the software with SD card
Format the program of the controller , then download the last
software and copy to SD：\SUP2420\APP24202.SUP，inset the
SD card to the seat, press FIXTURE and OVERRIDE and
number button 15 then Power on afresh until the information
show on the LCD display, the controller will test if the SD card
stick well and then update the new software, it will cost about 20
seconds, please don’t move the SD card or cut the power in order to avoid update
frustrated and damage the SD card.
Save the program first, or updating the software may lead the memory program useless.
Please refer to “Write SD card” and “Read SD card” to operate.
NOTICE：The format of the SD card should be FAD12 or FAD16, but not FAD32 and
NTFS, be sure there is no long-name files under the root directory (the amount of the
name below 8), the character must be start with letters, and compose with letters or
number or underline.

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MIDI Channel = 0
MIDI
Channe
l
note
number
command
Bank 1 - Bank 4 MIDI 1 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 1 ~ 4
MIDI 1 80-99 Turn on or off Chase 1 ~ 20
MIDI 1 100-119 Turn on or off CUE 1~20
MIDI 1 120~125 No function
MIDI 1 126 Blackout
Bank 5 - Bank 8 MIDI 2 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 5 ~ 8
MIDI 1 80-99 Turn on or off Chase 21 ~ 40
MIDI 1 100-119 Turn on or off CUE 21~40
MIDI 1 120~127 No function
Bank 9 - Bank 12 MIDI 3 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 9 ~ 12
MIDI 1 80-99 Turn on or off Chase 41 ~ 60
MIDI 1 100-119 Turn on or off CUE4 1~60
MIDI 1 120~127 No function
Bank 13 - Bank 16 MIDI 4 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 13 ~ 16
Bank 17 - Bank 20 MIDI 5 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 17 ~ 20
Bank 21 - Bank 24 MIDI 6 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 21 ~ 24
Bank 25 - Bank 28 MIDI 7 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 15 ~ 28
Bank 29 - Bank 32 MIDI 8 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 19 ~ 32
Bank 33 - Bank 36 MIDI 9 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 33 ~ 36
Bank 37 - Bank 40 MIDI 10 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 37 ~ 40
Bank 41 - Bank 44 MIDI 11 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 41 ~ 44
Bank 45 - Bank 48 MIDI 12 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 45 ~ 48
Bank 49 - Bank 52 MIDI 13 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 49 ~ 52
Bank 53 - Bank 56 MIDI 14 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 53 ~ 56
Bank 57 - Bank 60 MIDI 15 00 ~ 79 Turn on or turn off scenes from Bank 57 ~ 60
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4.3 Program a Scene with Movement
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button 1-20 to select Fixture，you can select several fixtures at a time by
tapping of these buttons.
3. Move Faders 1-24 or use the CENTER、PRESET、SCENE
have saved to change the output of each channel ，press
MOVEMENT button.
4. Press the button 1-10 to select one MOVEMENT in ten，the
selected FIXTURE will run the MOVEMENT.
5. If it is necessary to adjust MOVEMENT parameter，use Jog wheel
#2 to select the adjusting MOVEMENT parameter options(position
& range & fade time or wait time & loop)，use Jog wheel #3、#4 to
adjust parameter values.
6. Repeat Steps 2 – 5to select MOVEMENT for other FIXTURE.
7. Press MANUAL/REC to store into memory，all the LEDs on
CUE、OVERRIDE、CENTER、FIXTURE GROUP、PRESET、
CHASE、BANK、BLACKOUT flicker to indicate this operation.
8. Press BANK use Jog wheel #1 to select the BANK number to
store the scene.

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9. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Scene number going
to be saved，all LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker for three
times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the
bank and the scene number of the programmed scene.
10. Repeat steps 2-9 to program other SCENEs with MOVEMENT
11. If you don't intend to continue your programming, press and hold
down the PROGRAM button for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
4.4 Program a Scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button BANK，to turn on its fader control, which is
indicated by the lit LED, use Jog wheel #1 to select the bank
number to edit the scene.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to open the scene you are going
to edit.
4. Move Faders 1-24 or use the CENTER、PRESET、SCENE
have saved to change the output of each channel, you can also use
the Jog wheel #1 、#2 to adjust PAN、PAN FINE，or use Jog wheel
#3 ，#4to adjust TILT、TILT FINE or press MOVEMENT to add
MOVEMENT function.
5. Press MANUAL/REC to store，LEDs on CUE、OVERRIDE、
CENTER、FIXTURE GROUP、PRESET、CHASE、BANK、
BLACKOUT flicker at the same time.
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Use jog wheel #3 or #4 to set the value of DIMMER (0-255) or
SPEED (0-255) that out of the strobe light.
Press ENTER/MAIN MENU button to store, press PROGRAM
button to exit.
3. Control: Press STROBE button then the controller will control the
DMX strobe light with the value of the DMX be set, and the light
strobe in the speed that be set to the simulate strobe light.
MIDI function list:
MIDI Channel = 1~15
note number function
Bank1 00-19 Turn on or off the scene 1 ~ 20 of Bank 1
Bank2 20-39 Turn on or off the scene 1 ~ 20 of Bank 2
Bank3 40-59 Turn on or off the scene 1 ~ 20 of Bank 3
Bank4 60-79 Turn on or off the scene 1 ~ 20 of Bank 4
Chase 80-99 Turn on or off Chase 1 ~ 20
CUE 100-119 Turn on or off CUE 1~20
120~125 No function
126 Blackout

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7. Fog Machine operation
7.1 Set up another 481CH DMX signal to control the fog machine(keep out the 482CH).
7.2 Fog Machine operation:
1. Connection: connect the fog machine with the DMX information.
2. Setting: Keep the power on , hold the FOG MACHINE button the
press PROGRAM button to enter the output menu,
Use #2 or #3 or #4 to setup duration set (1-100S) or interval
set(0-200S) or volume out(0-255).
Press ENTER/MAIN MENU button to store Press PROGRAM
button to exit
3. Control: The fog machine work as it’s set in normal. Press FOG
MACHINE button to output maximal fog (set 481CH output to be
255).
8. Strobe light operation
8.1 Set up 483~484CH address in the DMX signal to control the strobe light channel
8.2 Operation
1. Connection : connect the strobe light with the DMX information
2. Setting: keep the power on, hold the STROBE button press
PROGRAM button to enter setting menu, Use jog wheel #2 to set
the strobe speed of the simulate strobe light.
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6. Press the button BANK.
7. Press the number button 1-20 to store the edited scene which will
cover the former scenes, all LEDs and the Segment Display will
flicker for three times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD
will show the bank and the scene number of the programmed
scene.
8. Press the button PROGRAM for three second, to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
Hints: If you select different scenes at step 3 and 6, the editing scene would cover the
scene at step 6.
4.5 Copy a Scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button BANK, to turn on its fader control, which is
indicated by the lit LED.，use Jog wheel #1 to select the bank
number to edit the scene.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to open the scene you are going to
copy.

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4. Press MANUAL/REC to store，LEDs on CUE、OVERRIDE、
CENTER 、FIXTURE GROUP 、PRESET 、CHASE 、BANK 、
BLACKOUT flicker at the same time.
5. Press BANK Then use the Jog wheel #1 to select the BANK
number to copy the scene.
6. Press the number button1-20，then copy the Scene to the right
position. All LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker for three
times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the
bank and the scene number of the programmed scene.
7. If you don't intend to continue your programming, press and hold
down the PROGRAM button for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
4.6 Delete a Scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Use the Jog wheel #1 to select the Bank number of the being
deleted scene.
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NOTE：When you press TAP/INSERT to adjust the speed, adjusting the running speed of
the scene is based on the interval of pressing the Press TAP /INSERT Button twice which
no more than 10 minutes.
6.3 Running CUE
CUE can only run in manual mode.
1. Press CUE Button, use jog wheel #1 to select chase page.
2. Press number Button 1-20 to select the CUE you anticipant. You
can choose much more than one CUE and they will run on the train
that you select them.
NOTE: If a CUE includes several chases with different run time, we regard the run time of
the chase with the longest run time as the CUE's longest run time and the chase with short
run time will repeat automatically.
6.4 Over control
Using over control to change the effect specially, you can operate some units solely when
the CUE or CHASE or BANK running. There are two ways to operate:
A. When CUE or CHASE or BANK running, press OVERRIDE
button, Then press FIXTURE button, and use number button 1-20
to choose light, so you can push the handspike to change the
effect.
B. When CUE or CHASE or BANK running, press OVERRIDE
button, then use 1-20 button to open the effect that be
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2. Press MUSIC/BANK COPY Button to enter sound mode, the
LED of MUSIC/BANK COPY will be on.
3. Press number Button 1-20 to select the program you anticipant,
you can choose much more than one CHASE, and they will run with
the music on the train that you select them. When it is running the
scene with Movements in sound activation mode , it will process
repeatedly as per the built in movement Loop time then enter next
step.
3. Auto Mode
1. Press CHASE Button, use jog wheel #1 to select chase page.
2. Press AUTO/DEL Button to enter auto mode, the LED of
AUTO/DEL will be on.
3. Press number Button 1-20 to select the program you anticipant.
You can choose much more than one CHASE, and they will run on
the train that you select them.
4. Setting to CHASE RUN BY INSIDE TIME, then it will run as the
FADE TIME or FADE TIME of the step that you set when store the
chase. Setting to CHASE RUN BY OUTSIDE TIME , then it will run
as the FADE TIME or FADE TIME you set last time, you can also
adjust by turn the joy wheel #3 or #4, or use TAP/INSERT Button to
adjust the speed.
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3.Press the number button 1-20 to select the scene you are going to
delete.
4. Press the button AUTO/DEL
5. Press the button BANK
6. Then press the number button 1-20，the scene will be deleted, all
LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker for three times briefly
indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the bank and the
scene number of the deleted scene.
7. If you don't intend to continue your programming, press and hold
down the PROGRAM button for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection
4.7 Bank copying
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press BANK button

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3. Use the Jog wheel #1 to select the Bank number of the being
copied scene.
4. Press the button MANUAL/REC，LEDs on CUE、OVERRIDE、
CENTER 、FIXTURE GROUP 、PRESET 、CHASE 、BANK 、
BLACKOUT flicker at the same time.
5. Then turn the Jog wheel #1 to select the bank number to copy to.
6. Press the button MUSIC/BANK COPY, all LEDs and the
Segment Display will flicker for three times briefly indicating this
operation, then the LCD will show the number of the being copied
bank and the bank is being copied to and the scene number of the
programmed scene.
7. Press the button PROGRAM for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection
4.8 Program a Chase
Note: The chase should be programmed after the scene is set. Each chase can have 200
scenes max.
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6.2 Run Program
Please finish the program and scene before running the program.
1. Auto Mode
1. Press CHASE Button, use jog wheel #1 to select chase page.
2. Press MANUAL/REC to enter manual mode, the LED of
MANUAL/REC will be on.
3. Press number Button 1-20 to select the program you anticipant..
4. Use Jog wheel #2 to run the last or next step.
2. Sound Mode
1. Press CHASE Button, use jog wheel #1 to select chase page.

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3. Use Jog wheel #1 to select the bank you need, then the scene in
the bank will run with music. When it is running the scene with
Movements in sound activation mode , it will process repeatedly
as per the built in movement Loop time then enter next step.
3. Auto Mode
1. Press BANK Button。
2. Press AUTO/DEL Button to enter auto mode, the LED of
AUTO/DEL will on.
3. Use Jog wheel #1 to select the bank you anticipant.
4. Use Jog wheel #3 or #4 to adjust current FADE TIME or WAIT
TIME, or use TAP/INSERT Button to adjust the speed of the
scene.
NOTE：When you press TAP/INSERT to adjust the speed, adjusting the running speed of
the scene is based on the interval of pressing the Press TAP /INSERT Button twice which
no more than 10 minutes.
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1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE, LEDs on CHASE will be all lit. Use jog
wheel #1 to select the page number of the chase.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to select the chase number, the
LEDs on BANK button will be all lit, the LCD will show the number
and parameter of CHASE、BANK、SCENE、STEP、FADE、WAIT.
4. Use the Jog wheel #1 to transfer to other Banks, then press the
number button 1-20 to select the scene to store the Chase.
5. Use the Jog wheel #3 to adjust the FADE TIME of present
chase, the Jog wheel #4 to adjust the WAIT TIME of the present
chase. If you do not make any adjustments, the system will
remember the last FADE TIME or WAIT TIME.
6. Press the button MANUAL/REC, all the LEDs will flicker for three
times briefly indicating the store succeed.
7. Repeat Step 4-6, each chase can have 200 scenes max.
8. Press the button PROGRAM for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.

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4.9 Program all the Scenes in a Bank
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE use jog wheel #1 to select the page
number, choose the programming chase.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Chase number, LEDs
on the BANK button will be all lit, the LCD will show the number
and parameter of the CHASE、BANK、SCENE、STEP、FADE、
WAIT.
4. Use the Jog wheel #1 to select the Bank number of the
programmed Chase.
5. Use the Jog wheel #3、#4 to adjust the FADE TIME and WAIT
TIME which are going to be added to the single Chase. If you do not
make any adjustments, the system will remember the last FADE
TIME or WAIT TIME.
6. Press the button MUSIC/BANKCOPY
7. Press the button MANUAL/REC, all LEDs flicker for 3 times, all
the programmed scenes in the Bank will join the Chase.
8. Repeat Step 3-7 can join 200 scenes max to the chase.
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1. Manual Mode
1. Press BANK Button。
2. Press MANUAL/REC to into manual mode. The LED of
MANUAL/REC will be on.
3. Use Jog wheel #1 to select the bank you anticipant.
4. Press number Button to open the scene.
2. Sound Mode
1. Press BANK Button。
2. Press MUSIC/BANK COPY Button to into sound mode, the LED
of MUSIC/BANK COPY will be on

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5.17 Channel value display mode
1. Enter Menu Mode.
2. Turn Jog wheel #1 up to when 17.Channel value display mode
shown on the monitor press ENTER/MAIN MENU Button to enter.
3. Use Jog wheel #2 to select 0-255 or 0-100
4. Press ENTER/MAIN MENU Button to store and back to the main
menu back to the main menu without any change Press
ESC/CLEAR Button.
6. Function Mode
Press MANUAL/REC、MUSIC/BANK COPY、AUTO/DEL Button to
enter into manual mode or sound mode or auto mode.
6.1 Running scene
Scene can be open solely in the manual mode, but in the sound or auto mode it should
circulate with some BANK.
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9. Finally press the button CHASE to store the chase then exit the
programming state.
10. Press the button PROGRAM for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
4.10 Program a step
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE use jog wheel #1 to select the page
number of the chase to select the program.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Chase number, LEDs
on the BANK button will be all lit, the LCD will show the number and
parameter of the CHASE、BANK、SCENE、STEP、FADE、WAIT.
4. Use Jog wheel #2 to view the steps, the strobe display [002]
indicate programmable step number
5. Use jog wheel #1 to select the bank number of the scene, press
number button 1-20 to open.

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6. Use the Jog wheel #3、#4 to adjust the FADE TIME and WAIT
TIME which are going to be added to the single Chase. If you do not
make any adjustments, the system will remember the last FADE
TIME or WAIT TIME.
7. Press the button MANUAL/REC all LEDs flicker for 3 times to
indicate that you have successfully programmed a step.
8. Repeat steps 2-3 to select other steps.
9. Press the button CHASE to store and exit the programming state.
10. Press the button PROGRAM for 3 seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this operation.
4.11 Insert Steps into a Chase
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE use jog wheel #1 to select the page
number, choose the programming chase.
3. Press the button 1-20 to select the chase number.
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5.15 Erase all memory
1. Enter Menu Mode.
2. Turn Jog wheel #1 up to when the 15. Erase all memory shown
on the monitor press ENTER/MAIN MENU button to enter.
3. The LCD hint to input 6 digit memory protect password. Input the
exact password, and Press ENTER/MAIN MENU Button to delete
the memory information. You have to input the password again
when it’s wrong.
4. Use Jog wheel #2 to select Yes (delete and back to the last menu)
or No (back to the last menu).
5.16 Audio input range adjust
1. Enter Menu Mode.
2. Turn Jog wheel #1 up to when 16. Audio input range adjust
shown on the monitor Press ENTER/MAIN MENU Button top enter.
3. Use jog wheel #2 to choose the sensitivity of the sound (0-100).
The bigger the number the higher the sensibility. Then you can test
the sensibility.
4. Press ENTER/MAIN MENU Button to store and back to the main
menu, back to the main menu without any change Press
ESC/CLEAR Button.