Ayra TDC 444 MKII User manual

TDC 444 MKII
DMX LED light effect with 4 scan mirrors
User manual

Safety instructions
This unit must be operated by, or under the supervision of an adult. This device is not suitable for children.
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:
- Be qualified
- Follow the instructions of this manual
- Ma e sure there is no damage caused by transport. If the device seems damaged from the outside, do not
use it and contact your dealer for more information and consultation.
- To ma e sure the device maintains in perfect condition and for safe operation, it is necessary for the user to
follow the instructions and warning notes of this user manual.
- Damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device are not covered by warranty.
- This device does not have any user-serviceable parts inside. Servicing of this device needs to be done by
qualified technicians.
Important notes regar ing safety an health:
- Never let the power cord come in contact with other cables. Handle the power cord and all connectors with
the mains with caution.
- Never remove any warning or informative labels from the unit
- The ground contact always needs to be connected. Do not cover or remove the ground contact.
- Never leave cables lying around
- Do not open the device and do not modify any hard- or software of this unit.
- Do not insert this object into air vents.
- Do not connect this device to a dimmerpac .
- Do not switch the system on and off frequently as this will reduce the lifespan of the device.
- Do not drive the inputs of the fixture with a signal larger than required to wor at full performance.
- Only use this device indoor, avoid contact with water, moist or other liquids. Do not place items filled with
liquids on top of the unit.
- Avoid nearby flames or heat sources, do not place this device near flammable liquids, gas or flammable
items.
- Always disconnect the device when it is not in use for a longer period or time, when servicing is needed or
when the device needs cleaning.
WARNING!
Always keep this evice away from moisture an rain! Hazar ous electrical shocks may occur!
WARNING!
Only connect this evice to a matching power outlet. This evice is inten e to work on a
specifie AC currency. Connecting this evice to power outlets with other voltages may result in
permanent amage an possible hazar ous situations, such as fire or electrical shocks!
WARNING!
Be careful with every operation of this evice. Touching live wires insi e an outsi e the unit
may cause hazar ous electrical shocks!

- Only handle the power cord by its connectors. Never pull the cable to remove a connector from its soc et,
as this could lead to damage and electrical shoc s.
- Always operate this device with a stable AC current.
- Always operate this device with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system's ground.
- Never use other types of cables than specified in the manual, do not use defective or bad functioning
cables. Contact your dealer when the included or required cables do not wor properly with this device.
- When the device has been exposed to large temperature differences (for example, transport from outdoor
to indoor), do not connect the device immediately. Do not activate the unit until it has reached room
temperature, as moist might build up inside the unit, which may cause shortcuts and/or electrical shoc s.
Gui elines an types of use:
- This device is intented to be used by professionals on stage, in theatres, clubs and other equal venues.
- This device is not suitable for children and always needs to be operated by an adult.
- Only use the device when the environment is suitable and will not cause any damage. Do not use the
product in moist or dusty environments, or where long-term damage may occur such as:
- indoor swimming pools where chlorine is used.
- Beaches, where sand and salt are present.
- Outdoor, without roof protection
- Indoor areas where intense heat sources are present or where the temperature exceeds levels
which are comfortable for humans.
- Only use the included power adapter and only connect the device to a suitable power outlet with the correct
output voltage. Connecting the device to a power outlet with the wrong type of voltage or using the prodcut
with a wrong type of power supply may cause permanent damage to the device.
- Avoid shoc s and collission during use and transport. Do not transport the device while in use. Avoid brute
force during the installation and operation of this device.
- Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before use. Do not allow operation of the device by
uns illed or unqualified people.
- Use of the device in other ways than described in this user manual may cause damage and injury. Ayra
does not ta e responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper use.
Storage an transport:
- This device is intended for mobile use. When transported, use the original pac aging of the product, or a
fitting flightcase, preferably filled with foam.
- This device is not intended for permanent use. Operation brea s will ensure that the lifespan of the device
remains unchanged.
- If the device is not used for a longer period of time, disconnect it from its power source and store it in its
original pac aging, or in a fitting flightcase.
- Store the device indoor, dry and do not expose the device to extreme temperature differences.
Housing:
- Inspect the housing of the device frequently. Severe dents, crac s and missing screws should be avoided
at all costs. Do not use the device when the housing is not in optimal condition. Contact your dealer or a
s illed technician when in doubt about the state of the device
- Chec the fixture and screws for corrosion. Corrosion should not be present on the fixture. Contact your
dealer or a s illed technician when corrosion is found on the fixture
- Every power or signal chassis/connector should be mounted tightly. Do not use the device when connectors
are loose.
- Do not use the power cord when the cores are visible. Contact your dealer for a replacement if needed.
- Avoid the buildup of dust and dirt. Clean the exterior of the fixture every month with a dry or damp cloth.
When using the device intensively, the cleaning frequency needs to be increased.
Fuses:
- The main fuse of this device is to be found on the rear of the device. In most cases, directly next to the
power inlet.
- Only replace a fuse for a new one with the same type and rating! Do not use a fuse with a higher or lower
rating.
- Do not bridge the fuse with electrical wires, aluminum foil, as the fuse is used for protection against
electrical shoc s and short circuit.
- Always mount the fuse cover bac to the fuse compartiment.

Box contents
Box contents
1x TDC 444 MKII fixture
1x power cable
Unit an accessory inspection
- Always use the supplied power cable to connect the unit to a power supply. If the cable appears bro en or
has visible damage, do not use it.
- If the unit is not going to be used for a longer period of time, disconnect it from the power supply and store it
in a dust-free environment.
- Always chec the unit for possible damage before use. If you suspect that something is wrong with the unit,
do not connect it to a power source! When you suspect that your unit is bro en or damaged, contact your
local dealer or a certified technician to inspect the unit.

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Device overview
1. Moving mirror
2. Beam output
3. A justable bracket
4. Ventilation slots
5. IEC Power inlet with integrate fuse hol er
6. IEC Power outlet (link)
7. Control panel isplay with MENU, UP an DOWN buttons
8. Soun sensitivity potentiometer
9. Safety eye, for optional safety cable
10. Built-in microphone for soun active mo e
11. DMX input (3P XLR)
12. DMX output (3P XLR)
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Setting up the unit
To activate the unit, connect the included power supply to the unit and a suitable 230V, 50 Hz power outlet.
The fixture will start up and show the last chosen setting on the display. Usually, with a new product, this is
the DMX mode with the value set on 001.
The display shows several settings, each with the possibility to set several values.
Use the display and the menu buttons to set preferences, change settings and scroll through the menu.
“Enter” is used to save a certain setting or preset, press “Menu” for at least 2 seconds to discard the change
and return to the main menu.
The table below shows an explanation for every feature and value.
isplay Mo e Function
ADDR DMX address setting A001-A512
CHND Channel mode 9CH/12CH
SLND Master/slave mode Master (default)
Slave 1 - Slave 2
SHND Auto mode Show 0-16 – Speed 1-9
SOUN Sound controlled mode Sound controlled mode on/off
SOU1: Keep running slow without sound
SOU2: Stop moving without sound
Le LED mode ON-OFF
DISP Display inversion Display Inversion, Idsp-dspI
TEST Test mode Self test
Hour Using time of light Fixture hours,0 ~ 9999
ADDR: DMX address setting, used to determine the DMX starting channel. From this channel on, the fixture
will respond to values, corresponding with the amount of channels that the fixture is occupying. (For
example, when set the starting address to value 003, the fixture will respond to channels 3, 4, 5 etc..)
CHND: The channel mode of the fixture ma es it possible to use the correct channel mode setting for every
application. For simple and basic setups, users may prefer to use the 9CH mode. For advanced setup, users
may prefer to control each pixel in detail, by using the 12-channel mode.
SLND: When using the master/slave function, you need to connect 2 or more fixtures with XLR-XLR cable.
The first fixture in line needs to be set as master, the others as Slave 1 or 2 (synchronized or mirrored
performance). This way, the slaves will mimic the behavior of the master fixture for wonderful synchronized
lighting shows.
SHND: Auto mode. Select one of the built-in programs (0-16) and select the correct speed (1-9)
SOUN: Activate or disable the built-in sound controlled mode. This way, the fixture will respond to the beat of
the music.
SOU1 is setting 1, which ma es the fixture continue its light show when no music is detected, with slow
movement and slow color changes.
SOU2 is setting 2, which ma es the fixture ‘freeze’ when no music is detected.
Le : The LED display will shut off automatically after a few seconds when this function is activated. When
pressing any button, the display will activate again. When deactivating the feature, the display will be lit
permanently.
DISP: Display invert version – When using the fixture in a hanging setup, it is possible to flip the display, so
the characters will be shown upside down. This ma es reading the several statuses much easier.
TEST: Self test mode, to control all segments and LEDs

Hour: The fixture shows how much hours it has been active. This is very practical for rental companies
which need to perform service intervals on all fixtures after several hours of performing, to maintain optimal
shape.
The TDC 444 MK2 is equipped with several wor ing modes, each with its own advantages. For simple
events there are stand-alone modes, for advanced situations there are options to create synchronized
lightshows, or controlled with a DMX-512 controller. A short description for each mode can be found below:
Auto:
Automatic lightshow with a pre-programmed internal show, on a pre-defined speed.
Soun :
Automatic lightshow with a pre-programmed internal show, on the beat of the music, than s to an internal
microphone which senses the beat of the music and will change a step every time a beat is detected.
Slave:
In master/slave mode, it is possible to lin several TDC 444 MK2 fixtures together, to create synchronized
lightshows in the Auto or Sound mode. The first fixture in the chain needs to be set in the Auto or Music
mode. All the next fixtures need to be set to Slave and will mimic the behavior of the first fixture. The
master/slave function requires XLR – XLR cables (not included).
DMX:
The TDC 444 MK2 can be connected to a DMX-controller with standard XLR – XLR cable. While doing so, a
DMX-terminator must be connected to the last fixture, at the end of the DMX-chain. This prevents reflections
in the DMX-signal, which could cause flic ering and unwanted behavior from your intelligent fixtures.
A DMX terminator is a XLR connector with a resistor of 120 Ohm, placed between pin 2 and 3 as a bridge.
With the following channel assignment, it is possible to control the TDC 444 MK2:
9CH mo e:
CH1 0-7 Blac out
8-200 Dimmer
201-247 Strobe
248-255 Full bright
CH2 1-255 RGBW color mix
CH3 0-255 X-axis motor
CH4 0-255 Y-axis Motor
CH5 0-7 Blac out
8-255 Led lamp run effect
CH6 0-255 Led lamp run effect speed
CH7 0-7 Blac out
8-255 Motor run
CH8 0-255 Motor run speed
CH9 0-127 Sound off
128-255 Sound on

12CH Mo e:
CH1 0-7 Blac out
Color mix
head 1
8-24 Red
25-41 Green
42-57 Blue
58-74 White
75-90 Red Green
91-107 Red Blue
108-123 Red White
124-140 Green Blue
141-156 Green White
157-173 Blue White
174-189 Red Blue Green
190-206 Blue Green White
207-222 Red Blue White
223-239 Red Green White
240-255 Red Green Blue White
CH2 0-255 The first X-axis motor
CH3 0-255 The first Y-axis motor
CH4 0-7
8-255
Blac out
The second head light Color mix(same as CH1, but for the
second head)
CH5 0-255 The second X-axis motor
CH6 0-255 The second Y-axis motor
CH7 0-7
8-255
Blac out
The Third head light Color mix(same as CH1, but for the
third head)
CH8 0-255 The Third X-axis motor
CH9 0-255 The Third Y-axis motor
CH10 0-7
8-255
Blac out
The fourth head light Color mix(same as CH1, but for the
fourth head)
CH11 0-255 The fourth X-axis motor
CH12 0-255 The fourth Y-axis motor

Technical specifications
- Unique light effect with four scanners in one device
- Powerful 10W RGBW 4-in-1 LED light source
- Intense and colourful beams
- Smooth mirror movement – Accurate stepping motors
- Seperate control for each of the four scanner systems
- Wor ing modes: Automatic, music-controlled, master/slave, DMX
- DMX operation: 9 or 12 channels
- Adjustable microphone sensitivity for music-controlled mode
- Scan speed adjustable for the automatic mode
- IEC in- and output for easy power daisy-chaining
- Menu display and buttons for easy adjustment of settings
- Low power consumption – High output – Long lifespan
Power:
- Voltage: AC100-240V, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: 100W
Physical:
- Dimensions: 700 x 400 x 160 mm
- Weight: 7 g
Connectors:
- DMX: 3p XLR male and female
- Power: IEC power connector
Inclu e accessories:
- Power cable with Schu o & IEC connectors
Connectors an wiring schematics:
DMX-connections: Electrical wiring: