Botex RP-2000A User manual

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USER'S MANUAL
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RP-2000A

Features
Thank you for your purchase. This product features
include:
MIDI and DMX input are selectable
Linkup connection
Serves as one channel or four channel dimmer pack
Power failure memory
12
Red, Blue, Green and Yellow color effects
4 channel chaser with 16 built-in programs
4 channel DMX dimmer pack with 4 individual DMX addresses
Content
Feature
General Instruction
Content
Controls and Functions
Operation
Technical Specification
Chase Mode
Receive Mode
Separate and Pararallel
Link-up
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3
1
4
6
7
9
10
8
Content

Features
Thank you for your purchase. This product features
include:
MIDI and DMX input are selectable
Linkup connection
Serves as one channel or four channel dimmer pack
Power failure memory
12
Red, Blue, Green and Yellow color effects
4 channel chaser with 16 built-in programs
4 channel DMX dimmer pack with 4 individual DMX addresses
Content
Feature
General Instruction
Content
Controls and Functions
Operation
Technical Specification
Chase Mode
Receive Mode
Separate and Pararallel
Link-up
2
3
1
4
6
7
9
10
8
Content

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Controls and Functions
4
MIDI IN MIDI THRU
MODE MENU
8 8 8 8
DMX Signal
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
1 432
Monitor
DMX OUT
DMX IN
LINK IN
LINK OUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
7
8
310
12
456
1112
13 14
9
General Instruction
Read the instruction in this manual carefully and throughly, as they give
important information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Please
keep this manual with the unit, in order to consult it in the future.
This product must be earthed.
DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter
the unit.
STOP using the unit immediately in the event of serious operation
problem and either contact the nearest dealer for a check or contact
us directly.
Disconnect main power before re-lamping.
Very hot lamp. Wait until it is cool before re-lamping.
Intense heat. Avoid contact by persons and materials.
After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged
in anyway. If in doubt, DO NOT use it and contact your nearest dealer.
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:
DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.
Inplaces subject to excessive humidity.
In places subject to vibration or bumps.
In places with a temperation of over 45 C/113 F
or less than 2 C/35.6 F.
OO
OO
Warnings
!
Cautions
!

3
Controls and Functions
4
MIDI IN MIDI THRU
MODE MENU
8 8 8 8
DMX Signal
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
1 432
Monitor
DMX OUT
DMX IN
LINK IN
LINK OUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
7
8
310
12
456
1112
13 14
9
General Instruction
Read the instruction in this manual carefully and throughly, as they give
important information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Please
keep this manual with the unit, in order to consult it in the future.
This product must be earthed.
DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter
the unit.
STOP using the unit immediately in the event of serious operation
problem and either contact the nearest dealer for a check or contact
us directly.
Disconnect main power before re-lamping.
Very hot lamp. Wait until it is cool before re-lamping.
Intense heat. Avoid contact by persons and materials.
After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged
in anyway. If in doubt, DO NOT use it and contact your nearest dealer.
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:
DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.
Inplaces subject to excessive humidity.
In places subject to vibration or bumps.
In places with a temperation of over 45 C/113 F
or less than 2 C/35.6 F.
OO
OO
Warnings
!
Cautions
!

5
Controls and Functions
6
Chase Mode
Press Mode Button to select
Chase Mode.
Tap Button or Button to
your wanted chase from 16
different built-in chase.
Press Menu Button to adjust
chase speed. Use Button
or Button to get your wanted
speed value.
Press Menu Button to adjust
light intensity of all four channel.
Use Button or Button to get
your desired dimmer value.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
Operation
1. Channel LED's: Indicate the activities of corresponding
channels.
2. Segment Display: Reads current function state or activity.
3. Mode button: Selects operating mode from Receive/
Chase modes.
4. Menu button: Press to select desired menu setup.
Each pressing changes the menu
setup once.
5. Up button: Increase the display value.
6. Up button: Decrease the display value.
7. Power Input: AC 230V~50Hz, 2000 Watts max.
8. Circuit Breaker: 16A
9. DMX Input: This connector accepts DMX input signal.
10. DMX Output: This connector sends DMX input signal through
to the next DMX device.
11. MIDI IN: This connector accepts MIDI Note Number.
12. MIDI THRU: This connector sends MIDI Note Number
through to the next MIDI device.
13. LINK IN: This connector accepts the information from
another unit.
14. LINK OUT: This connector sends the information to next
unit.
MODE
+
MENU
Separate
/
Parallel
DISPLAY
Midi-in channel
Note number
Dmx channel
Chase program
Chase speed
Master dimmer
MODE MENU
Receive
Chase
Master dimmer
Midi-in mode
Additional: The following table is for your quick reference.

5
Controls and Functions
6
Chase Mode
Press Mode Button to select
Chase Mode.
Tap Button or Button to
your wanted chase from 16
different built-in chase.
Press Menu Button to adjust
chase speed. Use Button
or Button to get your wanted
speed value.
Press Menu Button to adjust
light intensity of all four channel.
Use Button or Button to get
your desired dimmer value.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
Operation
1. Channel LED's: Indicate the activities of corresponding
channels.
2. Segment Display: Reads current function state or activity.
3. Mode button: Selects operating mode from Receive/
Chase modes.
4. Menu button: Press to select desired menu setup.
Each pressing changes the menu
setup once.
5. Up button: Increase the display value.
6. Up button: Decrease the display value.
7. Power Input: AC 230V~50Hz, 2000 Watts max.
8. Circuit Breaker: 16A
9. DMX Input: This connector accepts DMX input signal.
10. DMX Output: This connector sends DMX input signal through
to the next DMX device.
11. MIDI IN: This connector accepts MIDI Note Number.
12. MIDI THRU: This connector sends MIDI Note Number
through to the next MIDI device.
13. LINK IN: This connector accepts the information from
another unit.
14. LINK OUT: This connector sends the information to next
unit.
MODE
+
MENU
Separate
/
Parallel
DISPLAY
Midi-in channel
Note number
Dmx channel
Chase program
Chase speed
Master dimmer
MODE MENU
Receive
Chase
Master dimmer
Midi-in mode
Additional: The following table is for your quick reference.

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Receive Mode
Press Mode Button to select
Receive Mode.
Use or Button to set
MIDI in channels
Press Menu Button to select
DMX addressing, the Segment
Display shows "A" followed by
three numbers.
Use or Button to adjust
from 001-512.
Press Menu Button until
"Nor" appears, which indicate
MIDI Mode is normal. Press
Button and Display Segment
will read F:36 which indicates
MIDI Mode is shifted to F:36
State.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
Operation
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In Receive Mode, press Mode
Button first, then press Menu
Button, signal input method will
switch between Separate and
Parallel.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
Operation
Separate and Parallel
In Separate state, continuous 4 channel DMX signal and 21
Note Numbers can be received. 4 channels DMX signal and
1-4 Note Numbers control the intensities of 4 channels, Note
Numbers 5-20 turn ON or OFF preset Programs 1-16, and the
Velocity controls the intensity of the program. Note Number 21
controls the chasing speed.
In Parallel State, Note Number 1 and DMX channel 1 controls
intensity of 4 channels. Note Numbers 5-20 turns ON or OFF
preset 16 program, and the Velocity controls the intensity of
the program. Note Number 21 controls the chasing speed.
Receive Mode
Press Menu Button to select Master
dimmer setting. Use or button
to adjust the light intensity of all
four channels.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase

7
Receive Mode
Press Mode Button to select
Receive Mode.
Use or Button to set
MIDI in channels
Press Menu Button to select
DMX addressing, the Segment
Display shows "A" followed by
three numbers.
Use or Button to adjust
from 001-512.
Press Menu Button until
"Nor" appears, which indicate
MIDI Mode is normal. Press
Button and Display Segment
will read F:36 which indicates
MIDI Mode is shifted to F:36
State.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
Operation
8
In Receive Mode, press Mode
Button first, then press Menu
Button, signal input method will
switch between Separate and
Parallel.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase
Operation
Separate and Parallel
In Separate state, continuous 4 channel DMX signal and 21
Note Numbers can be received. 4 channels DMX signal and
1-4 Note Numbers control the intensities of 4 channels, Note
Numbers 5-20 turn ON or OFF preset Programs 1-16, and the
Velocity controls the intensity of the program. Note Number 21
controls the chasing speed.
In Parallel State, Note Number 1 and DMX channel 1 controls
intensity of 4 channels. Note Numbers 5-20 turns ON or OFF
preset 16 program, and the Velocity controls the intensity of
the program. Note Number 21 controls the chasing speed.
Receive Mode
Press Menu Button to select Master
dimmer setting. Use or button
to adjust the light intensity of all
four channels.
DMX Signal
1 CH.
MODE
4 CH.3 CH.2 CH.
MENU
MIDI Signal
Receive
Parallel
Chase

9
Note: Items and contents shown in Display Segment:
Item Content
CH:01--CH:16
N:001--N:128
A:001--A:512
P:01--P:16
SP:01--SP:99
:000--100
Nor
F:36
MIDI-in channel
MIDI Note Number
DMX start channel on receiving signal
Chase or program
Chase speed (max. 99, min. 01)
Dimmer intensity
Normal MIDI Mode
MIDI Note Number start from 36 on
receiving MIDI signal (N:001 is equal
to N:036 in normal mode).
Press and hold down Button will quickly increase the value to the
Max. Press and hold down Button will quickly decrease the value
to the Min.
Link-up units should not amount too much as there is delay-time
when transmitting messages to the next unit. Otherwise some units
would face apparent time delay.
1
2
3
Operation Technical Specification
10
:
Power Input ............................................ AC 230V~50Hz, 2000W max.
Lamp Type .......................................................... Halogen 230V 500W
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................16A
DMX In/Outt ...................................... 3 pin female & male XLR socket
MIDI In/Thru ......................................................... 5 pin multiple socket
Dimensions ............................................................... 514x224x161mm
Weight(appro.) ......................................................................... 7.5 Kgs
Link-up
This product can work with more than one unit through link-up
easily and conveniently. All other link-up units are controlled by
the first one and change of work state set will change all.
There is time-delay with the max. 0.4S change when the function
set change is transmitted to the next unit. All the link-up units have
the same function state and work value. Output is the same but not
Synchronous.

9
Note: Items and contents shown in Display Segment:
Item Content
CH:01--CH:16
N:001--N:128
A:001--A:512
P:01--P:16
SP:01--SP:99
:000--100
Nor
F:36
MIDI-in channel
MIDI Note Number
DMX start channel on receiving signal
Chase or program
Chase speed (max. 99, min. 01)
Dimmer intensity
Normal MIDI Mode
MIDI Note Number start from 36 on
receiving MIDI signal (N:001 is equal
to N:036 in normal mode).
Press and hold down Button will quickly increase the value to the
Max. Press and hold down Button will quickly decrease the value
to the Min.
Link-up units should not amount too much as there is delay-time
when transmitting messages to the next unit. Otherwise some units
would face apparent time delay.
1
2
3
Operation Technical Specification
10
:
Power Input ............................................ AC 230V~50Hz, 2000W max.
Lamp Type .......................................................... Halogen 230V 500W
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................16A
DMX In/Outt ...................................... 3 pin female & male XLR socket
MIDI In/Thru ......................................................... 5 pin multiple socket
Dimensions ............................................................... 514x224x161mm
Weight(appro.) ......................................................................... 7.5 Kgs
Link-up
This product can work with more than one unit through link-up
easily and conveniently. All other link-up units are controlled by
the first one and change of work state set will change all.
There is time-delay with the max. 0.4S change when the function
set change is transmitted to the next unit. All the link-up units have
the same function state and work value. Output is the same but not
Synchronous.

Rev 1.0 April 2003 24-004-1019
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