ADJ DMX OPERATOR 384 User manual

User Manual
DMX OPERATOR 384

Table of Contents
General Instruction.................................................................2
Warnings....................................................................................2
Cautions.................................................................................... 3
Features ..................................................................................1
Control and Functions.............................................................4
Front Panel Overview..............................................................4
Rear Panel Overview..............................................................6
Operation Guide......................................................................7
Joystick Set Up...........................................................................7
Scene Operation.......................................................................10
Chase Operation.......................................................................13
Bank copy & Fixture copy..........................................................17
Fade Time Set Up.................................................................... 17
MIDI Set Up & Chart................................................................ 18
ULink Operation.......................................................................19
USB MEM Stick Data Send.........................................................21
MIDI Control............................................................................25
Technical Specifications .......................................................26

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- 384 total DMX channels
- Individual Speed & Fade Time faders
- 30 memory banks x 8 programmable scenes per bank
- 12 programmable chases, 240 steps per chase
- Assignable fade setting
- Manual control chase override
- Built-in microphone or line level input for audio triggering
- MIDI controllable
- Optional foot controller for chase step activation
- Onboard fog machine trigger button
- 7-segment LED display
- Ships with standard joystick module- optional jog wheel module
available
Joystick module Jog wheel module
DMX Operator 384 is a multifunction controller, which works as a DMX
controller and as a simple MIDI controller. When operating as a stage
controller, this unit features;
When operating as a MIDI controller, this unit features;
- Selectable channel 1-16
- MIDI Note
- Control change
- Program change
Features
DMX OPERATOR 384
- 8 channel faders x 4 channel banks
- 12 fixtures x 32 channels each

DMX OPERATOR 384
General Introduction
Every effort has been made to design dependable, reliable and user friendly
products. New products are being designed constantly to meet the needs
of both entertainment and special effects lighting industries. We welcome your
comments about our product and services and are open to suggestions on
how we can improve to better serve you.
It is a privilege for us to be chosen as your control solution.
This controller is an expansion of the simple to use DMX OPERATOR 192. We
have added two channel banks, which now give you control of up to 32 channels
per fixture. A joystick is supplied for traditional X/Y control of a moving light.
We also offer optional data wheels,if you prefer to use them for control.
To optimize performance of this product, please read the instructions carefully
to familiarize yourself with the basic functions and operations.
Warnings
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
Do not allow for any flammable liquids, water or metal objects to enter the
unit.
No user serviceable parts inside, do not dismantle the unit yourself.
Please do not allow children to play and tamper with this product.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or
high levels of moisture.
Repairs must be done by qualied personnel only.
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Specifications and improvements in the design of this product and this
manual are subject to change without any prior notice.
Notice:
Cautions
When unpacking, please ensure that the unit is not damaged. Should
something be wrong, please contact us immediately.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed or translated into any language, in any form, by any means,
without authorized permission from Botex.
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8. Joystick/Jog wheel:
Traditionally used to adjust the X/Y channels of a moving light.
6. FINE button:
Used in conjunction with the joystick or data wheels. When the FINE button is
engaged, adjusting the joystick or data wheels will be more precise when needing
to hit a specific area with a scanner or moving head.
7. MODE button:
This is a multi-function button that is used when assigning the joystick & Fade
setting.
Control and Functions
Front Panel Overview
4. Speed fader:
Used to adjust chase speed (range is 0.1 second to 10 minutes per step).
1. Fixture buttons(1~12):
Used to select relevant fixtures for control.
5. Fade Time fader:
Used to adjust chase fade time (range is 0 to 30 seconds).
3. Channel Bank button:
Used to switch between channels 1-8, 9-16, 17~24 and 25~32.
2. Channel faders(1~8):
Used to control the output of each corresponding fixture channel.
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9. Scene buttons (1-8):
Used when storing or playing back programmed scenes. Also used when backing
up data to a USB MEM Stick or through a ULink Cable.
10. LED-display:
The LED-display shows you relevant information depending on current operation.
11. Bank Up/Down button:
Used to select a scene bank or chase step.Also used to view files in memory stick.
19. Black-out button:
Used to bring all current output down to zero.
15. Music/Bkc button:
Used to engage audio mode for chase synchronization and to copy a bank of
scenes to another.
16. Midi/Rec button:
Used to record scenes and chase steps. Also used to setup Midi operation.
14. Program button :
Used to enter and exit Record mode when programming.
18. Tap/Disp button:
Used to tap sync chase playback and to change display view operation.
17. Auto/Del button :
Used to enter AUTO mode for automatic scene bank sequence or to delete a
scene or chase.
12. Fog-machine button:
Used to trigger fog machine which should be connected to rear of console.
13. Chase buttons (1-12):
Used when storing or playing back relevant chases.
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Rear Panel Overview
4. MIDI IN:
to receive MIDI information from a midi sequencer or compatible device.
6. 3 Pin Female XLR:
DMX output. Connect to first device in line.
2. Audio input:
to connect line level input for audio trigger (0.1V-1Vp-p).
7. DC INPUT:
connects the included power supply to this input. (DC 9V~15V, 500mA Min).
3. DB-9 connector:
to connect optional external chase step controller.
1. Label:
lists model, serial number and production date.
8. Power switch:
used to switch the units power on and off.
5. Fog machine connector:
to connect a compatible fog machine.
9. USB Interface:
outputs the MIDI signal via USB interface when connected to MIDI controller.
10. LED Lamp:
indicates the working state of USB interface.
11. Switch:
switches the function of DMX controller or MIDI controller. The change will work
after re-startup.
12. MIDI Out Socket:
output the MIDI signal when connected to the MIDI controller.
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Midi In
Midi Out
1=NC; 2=GND
3=NC; 4=V+
5=Signal
1=NC; 2=NC
3=NC; 4=V+
5=Signal
Made in PRC
DC input:
9V-12VDC, 500mA Min
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Midi In
Midi Out
1=NC; 2=GND
3=NC; 4=V+
5=Signal
1=NC; 2=GND
3=NC; 4=V+
5=Signal
1=NC; 2=NC
3=NC; 4=V+
5=Signal
1=NC; 2=NC
3=NC; 4=V+
5=Signal
Made in P.R.C.
Power
RoHS
DC In
DC input:
9V-12VDC, 500mA Min
DMX Out
FOG MachineMidi In Midi Out
DB-9
EXT Step Control
Audio
Line Input 0.1V-1Vp-p
USB
Serial Number:
1 = Ground
2 = Data -
3 = Data +
1 = Ground
2 = Data -
3 = Data +
DMX Out
DMX
Midi

Joystick Set Up
"Assign Joystick"
(2) Press and hold down the MODE button and then tap the FINE button. The "Assign"
and "Pan" LED's should illuminate.
(3)
Operation Guide
(1) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Select the fixtures that you wish to assign the "Pan" for by pressing the FIXTURES
# buttons, 1-12, so the selected fixture LED's illuminate.
(4) Press the Tap/Disp button to switch between "PL.XX" & "PH.XX". "PL.XX"
represents the Low Byte or Fine channel, generally listed as the Pan Fine channel
and PH.XX represents the High Byte or Coarse channel, generally listed as the
Pan channel. Set it to "PH.XX" and press and hold down the MODE button and
then tap the SCENE button that corresponds to the Pan channel of your fixture.
For example, if your fixtures Pan channel is 1 then you'd press the SCENE #1
button . Please refer to the fixtures DMX chart. If your fixture includes a pan fine
channel, press the Tap/Disp button so the display reads "PL.XX". Press and hold
down the MODE button and then tap the SCENE button that corresponds to the
Pan Fine channel of your fixture. For example, if your fixtures Pan Fine channel is
2 then you'd press the SCENE #2 button.
(5) Press the BANK UP or DOWN buttons to switch between "TL.XX" & "TH.XX".
"TL.XX" represents the Low Byte or Fine channel, generally listed as the Tilt Fine
channel and TH.XX represents the High Byte or Coarse channel, generally listed
as the Tilt channel. Set it to "TH.XX" and press and hold down the MODE button
and then tap the SCENE button that corresponds to the Tilt channel of your
fixture. For example, if your fixtures Tilt channel is 3 then you'd press the SCENE
#3 button. Please refer to the fixtures DMX chart. If your fixture includes a Tilt
Fine channel,press the Tap/Disp button so the display reads "TL.XX". Press and
hold down the MODE button and then tap the SCENE button that corresponds to
the Tilt Fine channel of your fixture. For example, if your fixtures Pan Fine channel
is 2 then you'd press the SCENE #4 button.
(6) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display stops flashing. A flashing Blackout indicator in
the LED-display confirms that the controller is out of Program mode.
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(1) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display ashes. Once the indicator is ashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
(2) Press and hold down the MODE button and then tap the FINE button. The "Assign"
and "Pan" LED's should illuminate.
(3)
Select the xtures that you wish to assign the "Pan Reverse" & "Tilt Reverse" for
by pressing the FIXTURES # buttons, 1-12, so the selected xture LED's
illuminate. Ideally, you should assign opposite xtures for Pan/Tilt Reverse. For
example, xtures 1, 3, 5, 7, etc... should be assigned normal as described in the
previous section and xtures 2, 4, 6, etc..., should be assigned reversed so that
when moving the joystick around, xtures movements are reversed from one
another. This feature is traditionally referred to as Pan/Tilt invert.
(5) Press the Tap/Disp button to switch between "PL.XX" & "PH.XX". "PL.XX"
represents the Low Byte or Fine channel, generally listed as the Pan Fine channel
and PH.XX represents the High Byte or Coarse channel, generally listed as the Pan
channel. Set it to "PH.XX" and press and hold down the MODE button and then tap
the SCENE button that corresponds to the Pan channel of your xture.For example,
if your xtures Pan channel is 1 then you'd press the SCENE #1 button. Please
refer to the xtures DMX chart. If your xture includes a pan ne channel, press the
Tap/Disp button so the display reads "PL.XX". Press and hold down the MODE
button and then tap the SCENE button that corresponds to the Pan Fine channel
of your xture. For example, if your xtures Pan Fine channel is 2 then you'd press
the SCENE #2 button.
(6) Press the BANK UP or DOWN buttons to switch between "TL.XX" & "TH.XX".
"TL.XX" represents the Low Byte or Fine channel, generally listed as the Tilt Fine
channel and TH.XX represents the High Byte or Coarse channel, generally listed as
the Tilt channel. Set it to "TH.XX" and press and hold down the MODE button and
then tap the SCENE button that corresponds to the Tilt channel of your xture. For
example, if your xtures Tilt channel is 3 then you'd press the SCENE #3 button.
Please refer to the xtures DMX chart. If your xture includes a Tilt Fine channel,
press the Tap/Disp button so the display reads "TL.XX". Press and hold down the
MODE button and then tap the SCENE button that corresponds to the Tilt Fine
channel of your xture. For example, if your xtures Pan Fine channel is 2 then
you'd press the SCENE #4 button.
(7) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display stops ashing. Aashing Blackout indicator in
the LED-display conrms that the controller is out of Program mode.
(4)
Once again, press and hold down the MODE button and then tap the FINE button.
The "Reverse" LED should illuminate.
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"Assign Joystick Reverse" (Pan/Tilt Invert)

When powered ON, this console defaults to Manual/Blackout mode. All output will be
in a black-out state until the Blackout button is deselected. To determine blackout
status there is an indicator light in the display that flashes when engaged and OFF
when disengaged. To gain manual control, disengage blackout, select the fixtures
that you wish to control by selecting the relevant fixture buttons on the left then use
the eight channel faders, joystick or data wheels and the channel bank button to
manually control the fixtures. Note: in most cases, for the joystick or data wheels to
work, you must first assign them. Please see the Assign Joystick section of this
manual.
Manual Control
"Delete Pan/Tilt Joystick settings for selected fixtures"
(4) Press and hold down the MODE button, and then tap the Auto/DEL button to
delete the settings for the selected fixtures. All LED's will flash three times to
confirm that the settings were erased.
Delete Joystick Pan/Tilt Assignment
(2) Press and hold down the MODE button and then tap the FINE button. The
"Assign" and "Pan" LED's should illuminate.
(3)
(1) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Select the fixtures that you wish to delete the joystick Pan/Tilt settings for by
pressing the relevant FIXTURES # buttons, 1-12,so the relevant LED's illuminate.
(5) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display stops flashing. A flashing Blackout indicator in
the LED-display confirms that the controller is out of Program mode.
"Delete Pan/Tilt Joystick settings for all fixtures"
(1) Flip the Operators power switch OFF which is located at the rear of the unit.
(2) Simultaneously, press and hold down the Auto/Del and MODE buttons and flip
the power switch ON. All LED's will flash three times to confirm that the Pan/Tilt
settings were erased.
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(1)
Select the fixtures that you wish to include into your scene by pressing the
FIXTURES # buttons, 1-12. so the selected fixture LED's illuminate.
(2)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Set your scene using the eight Channel faders, joystick or data wheels and
Channel Bank button if needed. The Channel Bank button should be used to
switch between channel banks 1-8, 9-16, 17~24 and 25~32.
(3)
Once you are satisfied with the look of your scene, press the Midi/REC button to
Record it.
(4)
Using the BANK UP & DOWN buttons, select a scene bank to store to. There are
30 available Scene Banks and you can view them in the LED-display by referring
to the furthest two digits to the right.
(5)
Press a Scene button,1-8,to store to.Once pressed,all LED's will flash indicating
that your scene was stored. There are 8 Scene buttons to store to for each bank.
Make sure you select a different scene button each time you store a scene so you
don't record over something that you wanted to keep.
(6)
To Record additional scenes, repeat steps 2 through 6.
(7)
Once you've stored all of your scenes, press and hold down the Program button
or approximately 2seconds to exit. A flashing Blackout indicator in the LED-display,
is indicative that you are out of program mode.
(8)
Recording Scenes
(1)
Using the UP/Down BANK button, select the bank that contains the scene that
you want to edit. You can view the active bank in the LED-display.
(2)
Press the Scene button, 1-8, that you want to edit so the scene comes on.
(3)
Press the Midi/Rec button and then press the scene # button that you are editing.
All LED's will flash three times to confirm that your new settings were saved.
(6)
Editing Scenes
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Select the fixture or fixtures that you wish to change settings for in the current
scene by pressing the relevant Fixture # buttons, 1-12. The selected fixture
LED's should illuminate.
(4)
Make your changes using the faders, joystick or data wheels.
(5)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds to exit. A
flashing Blackout indicator, in the LED-display, is indicative that you are out of
program mode.
(7)
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(1)
Select the bank that contains the scene you want to copy with the Bank
UP/DOWN buttons.
(2)
Press the Midi/Rec button followed by the Scene # button, 1-8, that you want to
copy the scene to. All LED's should flash three times to confirm and save settings.
(5)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display stops flashing. A flashing Blackout indicator, in
the LED-display, is indicative that you are out of program mode.
(6)
Copy a Scene
Select the Scene # button, 1-8, that you want to copy.
(3)
Use the UP/DOWN BANK buttons to change the scene bank if desired.
(4)
Delete a Scene
(1)
Select the bank that contains the scene you want to delete with the Bank
UP/DOWN buttons.
(2)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display stops flashing. A flashing Blackout indicator, in
the LED-display, is indicative that you are out of program mode.
(5)
Simultaneously, press the Auto/Del button then press the Scene # button, 1-8,
that you want to delete. All LED's should flash three times to confirm that the
scene was deleted.
(3)
Repeat steps 2 & 3 to delete additional scenes.
(4)
Delete All Scenes
(1) Flip the Operators power switch OFF which is located at the rear of the unit.
(2) Simultaneously, press and hold down the Program and Bank Down buttons and
flip the power switch ON. All LED's will flash three times to confirm that all
scenes were deleted.
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
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(1)
Press the AUTO/Del button, the Auto Trigger indicator light will illuminate in the
LED-display. This indicates you that you are now in the Auto trigger mode.
(1)
Press the Bank UP/DOWN buttons to select a desired scene bank, 1-30, for
automatic playback. All eight scenes in the selected scene bank will sequence.
(2)
At any time, you can adjust the Speed and Fade fader to the adjust your scene
sequence playback state. You can also press the Tap/Disp button twice to
establish a sequence rate. The rate will be determined by the tempo at which
you press the Tap/Disp button. Pressing the Auto/Del button again will disengage
automatic playback mode.
(3)
1. Manual trigger:
Press the Bank UP/DOWN buttons to select the scene bank that contains the
scene that you want to playback.
(2)
2. Auto trigger:
3. Audio trigger:
Scene Playback
When powered ON, this console defaults to Manual/Blackout mode. All output will
be in a black-out state until the Blackout button is deselected.To determine blackout
status, there is an indicator light in the display that flashes when engaged and OFF
when disengaged. Press the Blackout button so the indicator stops flashing.
Press the Scene # button, 1-8, that you want to playback. The selected scene will
engage. Press the same scene # button again to disable the scene or the
Blackout button to bring all output to a blackout state.
(3)
Repeat steps 2 & 3 to manually playback additional scenes.
(4)
Press the Music/Rec button, the Audio Trigger indicator light will illuminate in the
LED-display. This indicates you that you are now in the Audio trigger mode.
(1)
Press the Bank UP/DOWN buttons to select a desired scene bank, 1-30, or
achase # button, 1-12. The selected scene bank or chases will trigger to audio
via the internal microphone or line level input if connected. Pressing the Music/Rec
button again will disengage audio mode.
(2)
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Recording Chases
This product has 12 programmable chases.Each of which can store up to 240 scenes/
steps. Please see the below instructions for chase setting.
(1)
(2)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
(3)
Press the Midi/REC button to record the chase step. All LED's will flash three times
to confirm that the chase step was recorded.
(4)
Using the BANK UP & DOWN buttons, select the scene bank, 1-30, that contains
the scene you want added to your chase. You can view the scene banks in the LED-
display by referring to the furthest two digits to the right.You can also set your scene
using the eight Channel faders, joystick or data wheels and Channel Bank
button on the fly if desired. The Channel Bank button should be used to switch
between channel banks 1-8, 9-16, 17~24 and 25~32.
(5)
(6) Once you've recorded all of your steps, press and hold down the Program button
for approximately 2 seconds to exit. A flashing Blackout indicator, in the LED-display,
is indicative that you are out of program mode.
Select a Chase # button, 1-12, that you wish to record to. The relevant Chase LED
should illuminate.
Repeat steps 3 & 4 to record additional steps.
Recording a Bank of Scenes to a Chase
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Simultaneously press the Music/Bkc and Midi/Rec buttons to record the entire
scene bank. All LED's will flash three times to confirm that the scene bank was
recorded. Scenes will record in the exact same sequence as stored in the bank.
Using the BANK UP & DOWN buttons, select the scene bank, 1-30, that you want
added to your chase. You can view the scene banks in the LED-display by referring
to the furthest two digits to the right.
Once you've recorded all of your steps, press and hold down the Program button
for approximately 2 seconds to exit.A flashing Blackout indicator,in the LED-display,
is indicative that you are out of program mode.
Select a Chase # button, 1-12, that you wish to record to. The relevant Chase LED
should illuminate.
Repeat steps 3 & 4 to record additional scene banks.
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Deleting Chase Steps
Add a Chase Step
Press the Tap/Disp button, the Step indicator light should illuminate in the LED-
display.
Editing Chases
(1)
(2)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
(3)
(4)
(6)
Select the Chase # button, 1-12, that you wish to add a step to. The relevant
Chase LED should illuminate.
Press the Bank UP/DOWN buttons to manually step through the chase steps.
Find the chase step that you wish to add a step after.
Press the Tap/Disp button disengage Step mode. The Step indicator, in the LED-
display,should be OFF.
(5)
Using the BANK UP & DOWN buttons, select the scene bank, 1-30, that contains
the scene you want to add. You can view the scene banks in the LED-display by
referring to the furthest two digits to the right.
Press the Midi/Rec button the record the step into your chase. All LED s should
flash three times to confirm that the chase step was added.
(7)
Repeat steps 3 through 7 to add additional chase steps.
(8)
(9) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds to exit. A
flashing Blackout indicator, in the LED-display, is indicative that you are out of
program mode.
(1)
Select the Chase # button, 1-12, that you want to delete a step in. The relevant
chase LED should illuminate.
(2)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display stops flashing. A flashing Blackout indicator, in
the LED-display,is indicative that you are out of program mode.
(7)
(3)
Repeat steps 4 & 5 to delete additional chase steps.
(6)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Press the Tap/Disp button, the Step indicator light should illuminate in the
LED-display.
(4) Press the Bank UP/DOWN buttons to manually step through the chase steps.
Find the chase step that you want to delete.
Press the Auto/Del button to delete the chase step. All LED's should flash three
times to confirm that the chase step was deleted.
(5)
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Delete a Chase
(1)
Select the Chase # button, 1-12, that you want to delete.
(2)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display stops flashing. A flashing Blackout indicator, in
the LED-display,is indicative that you are out of program mode.
(5)
Simultaneously, press the Auto/Del button then press the same Chase # button
that you selected in step 2. All LED's should flash three times to confirm that the
chase was deleted.
(3)
Repeat steps 2 & 3 to delete additional scenes.
(4)
Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the
PROG indicator in the LED-display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record
mode is engaged and you may release the Program button.
Delete all chases
(1) Flip the Operators power switch OFF which is located at the rear of the unit.
(2) Simultaneously, press and hold down the Auto/Del and Bank Down buttons and
flip the power switch ON.All LED's will flash three times to confirm that all chases
were deleted.
(1)
1. Manual trigger:
(2)
When powered ON, this console defaults to Manual/Blackout mode. All output will
be in a black-out state until the Blackout button is deselected. To determine
blackout status there is an indicator light in the display that flashes when engaged
and OFF when disengaged. Press the Blackout button so the indicator stops
lashing.
Press the Chase # button, 1-12, that you want to playback. The selected chase
LED should illuminate.
(3)
Repeat steps 2 & 3 to manually playback additional chases.
(4)
Press the BANK UP & DOWN buttons, as desired, to manual step through your
chase steps. You can also manually adjust the Fade Time fader if you wish to
incorporate a crossfade between step.
Chase Playback
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Press the AUTO/Del button, the Auto Trigger indicator light will illuminate in the
LED-display. This indicates you that you are now in the Auto trigger mode.
(1)
Press the Chase # button, 1-12, that you wish to playback. The selected Chase
LED should illuminate and begin to play. You can select more than one chase #
button at a time to create a chase sequence.
(2)
At any time, you can adjust the Speed and Fade fader to set your chase
playback state. You can also press the Tap/Disp button twice to establish a
chase rate. The rate will be determined by the tempo at which you press the
Tap/Disp button.
(3)
2. Auto trigger:
3. Audio trigger:
Press the Music/Rec button, the Audio Trigger indicator light will illuminate in
the LED-display. This indicates you that you are now in the Audio trigger mode.
(1)
Press the Chase # button, 1-12, that you want to playback. The selected Chase
LED should illuminate and engage. The selected chase will trigger to sound via
the internal microphone or to audio via the line level input if connected. Pressing
the Music/Rec button again will disengage audio mode.
(2)
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Bank copy & Fixture copy
Bank copy
(1) Enter the Program mode.
(2) Use the Bank UP/DOWN buttons to select the bank to be copied.
(3) Tap the Midi/Rec button, and then use the Bank UP/DOWN buttons to select the
bank that you want to copy to.
(4) Tap the Music/Bkc button. All LED's will flash three times to confirm your bank
copy operation.
Fixture copy
(1) Enter the Program mode.
(2) Press the Fixture # button, 1-12, that you wish to copy.
(3) Using channel faders 1-8, data wheels or joystick, set your look for the light.
(4) Press and hold down the same Fixture button, then tap the Fixture # button
that you want to copy the same settings to.
Fade Time
(1) Press and hold down the MODE button, then tap the Tap/Disp button. The
LED-display will display "OnLy" or "ALL", for 3 seconds, depending on the current
setting. "OnLy" indicates that the Pan/Tilt channels will only be affected by the fade
time fader while "ALL" indicates that all channels will be affected by the fade time
fader.
(2) To change this setting, tap the Tap/Disp button while pressing and holding down
the Mode button. Doing so, should switch between the OnLy and ALL options.
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MIDI
(1) Press and hold down the Midi button for 2 seconds or until the LED-display displays "
In:XX". "":XX" represents the current set midi channel.
(2)
Set MIDI channel
(3)
MIDI Control :
This unit can receive MIDI data to trigger or activate Banks 1-30, Chases 1-12
and the Blackout function. See Midi chart below.
MIDI Note
0-11
12-19
50
51
52
Function
Turn on/off Chase1-12
Turn on/off Scene1-8
Enable/disable Audio
Enable/disable Auto
Enable/disable Blackout
Select Bank1-30
20-49
Press and hold down the Midi button for 2 seconds or until all LED's flash three
times to save your setting.
Use UP/DOWN BANK buttons to set your desired Midi channel from 01 to 16.
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