Botex DC-192 User manual

Manual
Controller DMX DC-192

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Table of contents
1. Safety instructions............................................................................................................................ 3
1.1. FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION............................................................................ 3
2. Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Front view................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2. Rear view................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Joystick setup................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Assign joystick......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Assign Joystick Reverse (PAN / TILT invert) .......................................................................... 8
3.3. Delete Joystick PAN / TILT Assignment.................................................................................. 9
3.3.1. Delete PAN / TILT Joystick settings for selected fixtures................................................ 9
3.3.2. Delete PAN / TILT Joystick settings for all fixtures.......................................................... 9
4. Manual control.................................................................................................................................. 9
5. Scenes ........................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1. Recording scenes.................................................................................................................. 10
5.2. Edit Scenes............................................................................................................................ 10
5.3. Copy a scene......................................................................................................................... 11
5.4. Delete a scene....................................................................................................................... 11
5.5. Delete all scenes ................................................................................................................... 11
5.6. Scene Playback..................................................................................................................... 12
5.6.1. Manual trigger................................................................................................................ 12
5.6.2. Auto trigger.................................................................................................................... 12
5.7. Audio trigger .......................................................................................................................... 12
6. Chases ........................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1. Recording chases.................................................................................................................. 13
6.2. Recording a bank of scenes to a chase ................................................................................ 13
6.3. Editing chases ....................................................................................................................... 14
6.3.1. Add a chase step........................................................................................................... 14
6.3.2. Deleting chase steps ..................................................................................................... 14
6.3.3. Delete a chase............................................................................................................... 15
6.3.4. Delete all chases ........................................................................................................... 15
6.4. Chase playback..................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.1. Manual trigger................................................................................................................ 15
6.4.2. Auto trigger.................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.3. Audio trigger .................................................................................................................. 16
7. Bank and fixtures copy................................................................................................................... 16
7.1. Bank Copy............................................................................................................................. 16
7.2. Fixture copy........................................................................................................................... 16
8. Fade time ....................................................................................................................................... 16
9. MIDI................................................................................................................................................ 17
9.1. Set MIDI channel................................................................................................................... 17
10. Data transfer.............................................................................................................................. 18
10.1. Data Transfer to Computer from DMX Operator DC-192 (ULink)......................................... 18
10.2. Data Transfer to DMX Operator DC-192 from Computer (ULink)......................................... 18
10.3. Data transfer to memory stick from DMX operator DC-192 (USB MEM Stick)..................... 19
10.4. Store memory file to computer from USB MEM Stick ........................................................... 20
10.5. Reload memory file to USB MEM stick from computer......................................................... 20
10.6. Delete and format files in memory stick ................................................................................ 21
10.7. Data Transfer to DMX operator DC-192 from USB MEM stick............................................. 21
11. Technical data ........................................................................................................................... 22

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1. Safety instructions
Read the safety instructions and also this manual carefully.
Keep the manual.
Observe all red flags.
Observe the manual.
To prevent fire or electric shocks, protect the device against rain and
humidity
Pull the plug before opening the housing.
To prevent an electric shock you should not remove the cover.
Do not operate the device in the near of water.
Use only a dry cloth for cleaning.
1.1.FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
Be careful with heat and extreme temperature
Avoid exposing it to direct rays of the sun or near a heating appliance.
Not put it in a temperature bellow 41°F /5°C, or exceeding 95°F /35°C.
To avoid placing on un-stable location
Select a level and stable location to avoid vibration.
Do not use chemicals or volatile liquids for cleaning
Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off the dust, or a wet soft cloth for stubborn dirt. Pull the plug before
cleaning.
If out of work, contact sales agency immediately
Any troubles arose, remove the power plug soon, and contact with an engineer for repairing, do not
open the cabinet by yourself, it might result a danger of electric shock.
Take care with the power cable
Never pull the power cable to remove the plug from the receptacle, be sure to hold the plug. When not
using the device for an extended period of time, be sure to disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
Ventilation
It is not allowed cover fans and air in and outlets.

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Safety
Do not remove the grounding. It is for your safety. If you remove the grounding it can cause electric
shocks.
Accessory
Please use only the accessory which is set by the manufacturer.
Important
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not
accept liability for any resulting defects or problems. Make sure the electrical connection is carried out
by qualified personnel. All electrical and mechanical connections have to be carried out according to
the European safety standards.

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2. Overview
2.1.Front view
1. Fixture buttons(1 - 12)
These buttons are used to select the relevant fixtures for control.
2. Channel Fader (1 - 8)
These faders are used to control the output of each corresponding fixture channel.
3. Page Select
This button is used to switch between the channels 1 –8 and 9 –16.
4. Speed Fader
This fader is used to adjust the chase speed (range is 0.1 second to 10 minutes per step)
5. Fade Time-Fader
This fader is used to adjust the fade time (range is 0 to 30 seconds)
6. FINE button
This button is used in conjunction with the joystick. When the FINE button is engaged,
adjusting the joystick will be more precise when needing to hit a specific area with a scanner
or moving head.
7. MODE button
This is a multifunctional button that is used when assigning the joystick and Fade setting.
8. Joystick
It is normaly used to adjust the X/Y channel of a moving light.
9. Scene buttons (1 - 8)
This buttons are used when storing or playing programmed scenes. Also used when backing
up data to a USB MEM stick or through an ULink cable.
10. LED Display
The LED display shows you relevant information depending on current operation.
11. Bank Up / Down buttons
This buttons are used to select a scene bank or a chase step. They are also used to view files
in memory stick.

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12. USB Input
This input is used for data backup to USB MEM Stick or ULink cable. You can also use it for
USB work light.
13. Fog machine button
This button is used to trigger fog machine which should be connected to rear of console.
14. Chase buttons (1 - 12)
These buttons are used when storing or playing back a relevant scene.
15. Program button
This button is used to enter and exit record mode when programming.
16. Music/Bkc button
This button is used to engage audio mode for chase synchronization and to copy a bank of
scenes to another.
17. Midi/Rec button
This button is used to record scenes and chase steps. It is also used to setup midi operation.
18. Auto/Del button
This button is used to enter auto mode for automatic scene bank sequence or to delete a
scene or chase.
19. Tap/Disp button
This button is used to tap sync chase playback and to change display view operation.
20. Blackout Taste
This button is used to bring all current output down to zero.
2.2.Rear view
1. USB Connector
2. Audio Input
To connect line level input for audio trigger. (0.1V –1Vp-p)
3. DB-9 Connector
Use this input to connect an optional external chase step controller.
4. MIDI IN
This input is used to receive MIDI information from a midi sequencer or compatible device.
5. MIDI Out
This output is used to connect a midi device.
6. Fog machine connector
Use this connector to connect a compatible fog machine.

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7. 3-Pin (female) XLR
Connect it to the first device in the DMX line.
8. DC INPUT:
Here you can connect the included power supply (DC9V~15V, 500mA Min.)
9. Power switch
Turn on / off the device
3. Joystick setup
3.1.Assign joystick
1.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, 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
LEDs should illuminate.
3.) Select the fixtures that you wish to assign the Pan for by pressing the FIXTURES buttons 1-
12, so the selected fixture LEDs 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 fine 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 did 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 BANK DOWN buttons to switch between TL:XX and 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 did 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 did press the SCENE 4 button.

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6.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display stops flashing. A flashing BLACKOUT indicator in the display confirms
that the controller is out of program mode.
3.2.Assign Joystick Reverse (PAN / TILT invert)
1.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record mode is engaged and
you may release the Program mode.
2.) Press and hold down the MODE button and then tap the Fine button. The Assign and Pan
LEDs illuminate.
3.) Once again, press and hold down the MODE button and then tap the FINE button. The
REVERSE LED should illuminate.
4.) Select the fixtures that you wish to assign the PAN reverse and TILT reverse for by pressing
the FIXTURES buttons 1-12, so the selected fixture LEDs illuminate. Ideally, you should
assign opposite fixtures for PAN / TILT reverse. For example, fixtures 1,3,5,7,…should be
assigned normal as describes in the previous section and fixtures 2,4,6,…, should be
assigned reversed so that when moving the joystick around, fixtures movements are reversed
from one another. This feature is normally 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 fine 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 did 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.
6.) Press the BANK UP or BANK DOWN buttons to switch between TL:XX and 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 did 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 did press the SCENE 4 button.

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7.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display stops flashing. A flashing BLACKOUT indicator in the display confirms
that the controller is out of program mode.
3.3.Delete Joystick PAN / TILT Assignment
3.3.1. Delete PAN / TILT Joystick settings for selected fixtures
1.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, 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
LEDs should illuminate.
3.) 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 LEDs illuminate.
4.) Press and hold down the MODE button, and then tap the AUTO / DEL button to delete the
settings for the selected fixtures. All LEDs will flash three times to confirm that the settings
were erased.
5.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display stops flashing. A flashing BLACKOUT indicator in the display confirms
that the controller is out of program mode.
3.3.2. Delete PAN / TILT Joystick settings for all fixtures
1.) Flip the power switch OFF which is located on the rear of the unit.
2.) Simultaneously, press and hold down the AUTO / DEL and MODE buttons and flip the power
switch ON. All LEDs will flash three times to confirm that the PAN / TILT settings were
erased.
4. Manual control
When powered ON, this console defaults to Manual / Blackout mode. All output will be in a blackout
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 and the PAGE SELECT button to manually control the
fixtures. Note: In most cases, for the joystick to work, you must first assign it. Please the Assign
Joystick section of this manual.

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5. Scenes
5.1.Recording scenes
1.) Press and hold down the Program button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record mode is engaged and
you may release the Program button.
2.) Select the fixtures that you wish to include into your scene by pressing the FIXTURES
buttons 1-12. So the selected fixture LEDs illuminate.
3.) Set your scene by using the eight CHANNEL faders, joystick and PAGE SELECT button if
needed. The PAGE SELECT button should be used to switch between channel 1-8 and 9-16.
4.) Once you are satisfied with the look of your scene, press the MIDI / REC button to record it.
5.) Use the BANK UP / DOWN buttons to select a scene bank to store to. There are 30 available
scene banks and you can view them in the display by referring to the furthest two digits to the
right.
6.) Press a SCENE button 1-8, to store to. Once pressed, all LEDs will flash indicating that your
scene was stored. There are 8 SCENE buttons to store for each bank. Make sure you
selected a different scene button each time you store a scene so you do not record over
something that you wanted to keep.
7.) To record additional scenes, repeat steps 2 to 6.
8.) Once you have stored all of your scenes, press and hold down the PROGRAM button for
approximately 2 seconds to exit. A flashing BLACKOUT indicator in the display indicative
that you are out of program mode.
5.2.Edit Scenes
1.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds or until the PROG
indicator in the display flashes. Once the indicator is flashing, record mode is engaged and
you may release the PROGRAM button.
2.) Use the UP / DOWN Bank button to select the bank that contains the scene that you want to
edit. You can view the active bank in the display.
3.) Press the SCENE button 1-8, that you want to edit so the scene comes on.
4.) Select the fixtures or fixtures that you wish to change settings for in the current scene by
pressing the relevant FIXTURE buttons 1-12. The selected fixture LEDs should illuminate.
5.) Make your changes by using the faders or joystick.
6.) Press the MIDI / REC button and then press the SCENE button that you are editing. ALL
LEDs will flash three times to confirm that your new settings were saved.
7.) Press and hold down the PROGRAM button for approximately 2 seconds to exit. A flashing
BLACKOUT indicator, in the display, is indicative that you are out of program mode.