Coemar 12 plus User manual

manual system 12 plus
manuale
di istruzioni
intructions
manual
1^ edizione, luglio 1998
1st edition, july 1998

Index
1. General characteristics
2. Controller elements and functions
3. DMX 512 signal connection
4. DMX address setting (installer option only)
4.1. addressing via dip-switches
4.2. addressing via a digital display
5. Power supply
6. Powering up
7.Connecting audio input and adjusting sensitivity
7.1 Adjusting input sensitivity
8. Manual operation
8.1. Adjusting output levels
8.2. Timed A/B crossfades
8.3. Flash buttons
9. Using pre-programmed effects
9.1. Single zone effects generator
9.2. Multi zone effects generator
9.3. Outputting an effect
9.4. Effects generator advanced functions
10.DMX patch
10.1. Viewing DMX channel assignments (patch)
10.2. Altering DMX channel assignments (patch)
11.Controlling the strobe effect of a motorised projetor
11.1. Zone 1 (sliders 1 to 6)
11.2. Zone 2 (sliders 7 to 12)
12.Controlling colour selection in a motorised projector
13.Manual system 12 plus as a controller for:
13.1. tas colore a.t.
13.2. tas colore fresnel and VersìColore
13.3. tas VersìColore
14.Dip-Switches
15.Technical characteristics
Authorised sevice centres worldwide

1. General characteristics
Manual controls:
•ON/OFF switch at rear
•2presets with 12 channels on each
• 12 channel flash buttons
•2master preset sliders
•Aand B flash masters
• variable time delay on the master preset
•crossfade ability
• individual channel output level leds
• individual channel preview leds
•flash buttons can be inhibited
•72 channels of DMX patching
•patch states can be locked
• indicators for: • power on
•DMX 512 output
• correct audio input level
•patch activated
• channels can be set to swtich only for motorised or strobe effects
•flash buttons disenabled
Effects generated:
•1master effects slider
• 2 buttons for manual advancing of sequential/chase effects
• Four 4 channel chase effects (single zone)
• Eight 6 channel chase effects (single zone)
• Twelve 12 channel chase effects (multi zone)
• variable program step speeds
• chases can be stepped in sound-to-light mode, manually, at variable speed or crossfaded
•super auto function for completely automated light shows in the absence of an operator
• output monitoring
tas Colore dedicated effects:
• sound-to-light selection mode or random selection mode for colours
• 2 sliders assignable to a single DMX channel, particularly useful for control over frost, and colour selection
•1master slider for strobe effect

flash flash color-1+1
random music
trigger
full manual crossfade audio
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output 123456
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crossfade full super auto standby audio manual direct
mode/
transfer
crossfade full super auto standby audio manual direct
mode/
transfer
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10 20 30 40 50 60
70 80 90
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output
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flash master
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80
90
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delay time(sec.)
master Bmaster A
manual system 12 plus DMX 512
effects
generator
frost strobe color
mode
transfer
selector
clear all super auto multi zone preview
preview
dmx patch
effects
DMX 512 out audio in +20 V DC
flash inhibit
DMX patch strobe setting
single zone
speed
preset A
preset B
preset A
preset B

2. Control panel functions
Useful sliders for assigning of particular channels, such as motorised projectors, parti-
cularly useful for the control of frost filters and colourchange channels.
frost and color sliders
Generates an automatic change in the output level of the channels assigned via the
DMX patch function to the color slider.
The effect can be in a random mode or in sound-to-light (music) mode
Also allows in patch mode the assigning of any channel to the color slider, activa-
tion is indicated by the switching on of the led.
color button
Steps through the effect generated in manual mode, also allow, in patch mode,
the assigning of channels to the frost and strobo sliders, their activation is indica-
ted by the switching on of their respective leds.
+1 -1 buttons
Display the assignments of the dmx channels in the DMX patch function.
DMX patch leds
Combined with the transfer button, it activates the programs created by the
effects generator; the two buttons must be pressed simultaneously
It also allows the manner in which the effect steps to be altered
full: 2 states, on and off
crossfade: fade out/in effect
audio: sound-to-light, able to be used with full and crossfade.
manual: manual, able to be used with full and crossfade, activated by +1 or -1.
direct: direct transfer from the effects generator
standby: halts the current effect being transferred until mode/transfer is pressed
again.
mode/transfer button
A general master over the effects generated and output.
effects slider
In combination the mode/transfer buttons activates the programs created by the
effects generator; the two buttons must be pressed simultaneously
transfer button
Monitors the effects generated, allows preview monitoring prior to live action.
Displays the channel assignments created in DMX patch.
preview leds
Selects the various operating modes for selected programs
full: 2 states, on and off
crossfade: fade out/in effect
audio: sound-to-light, able to be used with full and crossfade.
manual: manual, able to be used with full and crossfade, activated by +1 or -1.
trigger button
Adjusts the step speed in programs
speed potentiometer
Allows the selection of 4, 6or 12 channel programs
rotating selector
switch
Sets various parameter functions in effects generator:
single zone: the effects generator (selector) indicates 4 or 6 channel chases
multi zone: the effects generator (selector) indicates 12 channel chases
super auto: the effects generator indicates programs being run automatically
preview: displays via the preview leds the output states
clear all: interupts all program creation or outputs
mode button
Monitor channel output levels and also dmx channel assignments in the DMX
patch function.
output leds
Allows all 12 channels to be flashed to the maximum level determined by presets A
and B, overriding the levels set by the master A and Bsliders. Also allows the
checking of individual channels in the DMX patch function.
flash master buttons
Allows individual channels to be flashed at full, irrespective of any preset level.
flash button
Allows an automatic time delay to be assigned to the master preset; even in cros-
sfades
delay time
potentiometer
Controls the overall output level dictated by the preset A and preset B sliders
master A/B slider
Controls the overall output level on each channel in preset B
preset B slider
Controls the overall output level on each channel in preset A.
preset A slider
Powers up the manual system 12 plus.
power button

DMX 512 out: indicates that DMX 512 is being ouput
audio in: audio input signal monitor
+ 20 V DC: indicates power supply presence
flash inhibit: flash buttons are disenabled
DMX patch: patch is activated
strobe setting: motorised fitting’s strobe channel facility is activated
function leds
Useful sliders for assigning of particular channels, such as motorised projectors, parti-
cularly useful for the control of strobes. The slider is automatically assigned when the
dip-switches strobo 1/6 and 7/12 are set. It will trigger the strobe effect on these
particular effects.
TECHNICAL NOTE: the strobing function is active in the range 150 to 245 on any
dimmer channel, which will operate normally in the range 0 to 125.
strobe slider

3. DMX 512 signal connection
manual system 12 plus outputs via an XLR 5, 72 channels of DMX 512; varying the output via the sliders and com-
mand buttons from 0 to 255, according to the international standards for digital distribution of DMX 512, as regulated by
the USITT (U.S Intitute of Theatre Technology)
All equipment which accepts this digital control signal is controllable via the manual system 12 plus.
Connection between the manual system 12 plus and any DMX 512 conforms to this standard:
Output via the XLR5 outlet on the manual system 12 plus:
Pin 1= Ground (GND)
Pin 2= DATA -
Pin 3= DATA +
Pin 4= Optional -
Pin 5= Optional +
If cabling and connection components are required, they can be manufactured from the following coemar components:
ME 1344 (XLR 3 plug)
ME 1230 (XLR 3 socket)
ME 4966 (XLR 5 plug)
ME 4965 (XLR 5 socket)
CV 4158 (2 core, screened Ø 0,5 cable, per metre)
Connection should be via 2 core screened cable which meets the above mentioned standards.
Screening should always be connected to pin 1 of the XLR and should be totally insulated from the metal housing, polarity
should be maintained.
An example of DMX 512 connection:
If the equipment receiving the DMX 512 signal from the manual system 12 plus uses an XLR 3 connector, simply leave
pins 4 and 5 unconnected, this being internationally acceptable in a DMX 512 control system.
All DMX 512 controlled equipment, whether dimmers or motorised projectors, require the correct DMX address to be set
on them in order to operate via the manual system 12 plus.
Consult your respective equipment’s manuals for instructions in setting DMX 512 addresses.

4. DMX address setting (installer option only)
The manual system 12 plus outputs only DMX digital control signal.
manual system 12 plus outputs 72 channels of DMX 512, assignable to the controllers on the front panel via the
DMX patch.
The controller is normally sold in a standard configuration whereby DMX channels from 1to 12 are controlled from sliders
1to 12, any alteration to this setting will result in the DMX patch led being set to on.
This assigning of channels 1through 12 is repeated identically for channels 13 to 72. If you wish to alter the setting, you
will need to utilise the DMX 512 patch function, which is explained in detail in section 10 of this manual.
Prior to being operated, the unit being controlled will need to be set to the address DMX 1 to respond correctly to the first
12 channels being output by the manual system 12 plus.
Depending upon the number of channels being used by this first device, subsequent DMX addresses should be set in multi-
ples of 3, 468or 12.
The following two examples will provide an indication of how the user may set the address for particular fixtures using
either a digital display or dip-switches.
4.1. Addressing via dip-switches
Respective dip-switches have a unique numerical value, you will need to set to ON only the switch which has the value 1
(for address DMX 1) to ensure correct communication between fixture and the first channel of DMX 512.
Depending upon the number of DMX channels required, subsequent settings should be multiples of 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12.
The following diagram shows that only dip-switch number 1should be switched to on.
Multiple dimmer racks or fixtures can be controlled in parallel, for further information, refer to the unit’s respective manuals.
4.2. Addressing via a digital display
The first fixture should be addressed as DMX number 1.
Depending upon the number of DMX channels required, subsequent settings should be multiples of 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12.
The following diagram shows a connection between a manual system 12 plus controlled and a coemar DIGIfactor
12 ch dimmer rack.
Multiple dimmer racks or fixtures can be controlled in parallel, for further information, refer to the unit’s respective manuals.
After connection to the DIGIfactor 12 ch:
1- Press the +or -buttons until the display shows DMX A001, the display panel characters will flash to indicate the
address has not been recorded.
2- Press the enter button to confirm your selection; the display panel characters will cease flashing and the dimmer will
now respond to DMX channel 1.
function display
menu
+- enter
dip-switch
256
128
64
32
16
8
4
2
1
on

5. Power supply
To power up the manual system 12 plus connect a +20V DC power supply to the socket at the rear of the controller
(minimum amperage 400 mA.)
The power supply’s plug should be compatible with the socket at the rear of the manual system 12 plus:
Power supply plug dimensions: Ø internal 2,1mm, Ø external 5,5mm.
When connecting to a 230V 50/60 Hz outlet, we recommend the use of a coemar power supply, available from our distri-
butors as item code:
FO644/2 (for mains power 230V 50/60Hz)
Power supply
requirements:
Tensione di
alimentazione:
+20v DC only,
400 mA min.
power
ON
+20V DC

6. Powering up
After having connected the correct power supply to the manual system 12 plus, as described in section 5, power the
controller up by switching the power button at the rear of the unit to the ON position.
The +20 V DC led will come on to indicate that the manual system 12 plus has been powered up correctly.
DMX 512 out
audio in
+20 V DC
flash inhibit
DMX patch
strobe setting

7. Connecting audio input and adjusting sensitivity
Connecting audio input allows programs to be run in sound-to-light mode; signal can be connected via the 2 RCA stereo
sockets (100mV at 10V RMS), located on the rear of the manual system 12 plus
Audio input can be from any mixer with variable output from 100mV up to 10V RMS maximum. Correct levels of audio
input can be monitored via the audio in led which will flash to the bass rhythm.
The audio input circuitry is auto adjusting; however it is possible to adjust the input level to ensure the manual system 12
plus is able to accomodate audio input from souces where the input levels are less than perfect.
7.1 Adjusting input sensitivity
The following procedure should only be undertaken if absolutely necessary.
Input sensitivity can be adjusted via the following procedure:
Power up the manual system 12 plus and ensure that audio input is connected via the RCA. plugs on the rear panel.
Re-position and secure the rear panel.
DMX 512 out
audio in
+20 V DC
flash inhibit
DMX patch
strobe setting
Locate the trimmer/adjuster (B) and,
using a plastic electronics screwdriver,
adjust the trimmer so that the audio IN
led (on the front of the controller) flashes
on and off in perfect timing with the bass
signal being generated.
2-
Use a screwdriver to remove the four
screws (A) which attach the rear panel of
the manual system 12 plus.
dip-switch
optional
optional
optional
optional
flash inhibit
patch lock
strobo 7/12
strobo 1/6
manual system 12 plus
DMX 512
inspected by
A
1-
DMX 512 out
audio in
+20 V DC
flash inhibit
DMX patch
strobe setting
Audio In
100mV / 10V RMS
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8.Manual operation
This section refers to adjusting ourput levels; the result of adjusting output will vary according to the fixture being controlled
and the channel settings; for ease of explanation, all instructions in this section are made with the understanding that the
DMX patch facility is not in use. Details on this facility can be found in section 10.
Check that the DMX 512 out led is flashing to ensure that the manual system 12 plus is outputting signal and that
the + 20 V DC led is on, indicating that power is being supplied to the controller.
If the + 20 V DC led is off, check the system as described in sections 5 and 6 of this manual.
8.1. Adjusting output levels
This procedure allows all 12 channels to be adjusted to respective levels of output signal.
A different set of output levels can be set on the B preset sliders; when you wish to view these outputs, lower the
master A slider and raise the master B slider; this will crossfade between the Apresets and the Bpresets.
Setting the master A and Bsliders both to a similar level above 0will result in the higher of the two levels on the
individual channels being output.
For example, if channel 1 on preset A is set to 50% and the same channel 1is also at 50% on preset B, then chan-
nel 1will output at 50%.
However, if channel 1on preset A is set to 50% and the same channel 1is at 70% on preset B, channel 1will
ouput at 70%; the highest level taking precedence.
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preset B preset B
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The green output leds will mimic the output levels of
their respective channels as set.
output 123456
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Adjust the master A slider to view the output levelsof each
channel.
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20
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master Bmaster A
2- Adjust the levels of the 12 preset Asliders as desired.
crossfade
full
super auto
standby
audio
manual
direct
mode/
transfer
crossfade
full
super auto
standby
audio
manual
direct
mode/
transfer
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0
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20
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60
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90
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preset A preset A
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8.2. Timed A/B crossfades
Using this function allows delays to be effected via the master sliders
8.3. Flash buttons
This function allows outputs to be instantly flashed up to maximum.
The flash buttons can be disenabled to avoid accidental use.
After setting the dip-switch as described above, the flash buttons will no longer function; repeat the operation setting the
flash inhibit to the OFF position if you wish to enable the flash buttons once again.
The flash inhibit led in the effects generator section
of the controller will come on to indicate the flash function
is disenabled.
DMX 512 out
audio in
+20 V DC
flash inhibit
DMX patch
strobe setting
4-
Locate at the rear of the manual system 12 plus the
dip-switches. The flash inhibit dip-switch function can be
activated by setting the dip-switch to ON.
dip-switch
optional
optional
optional
optional
flash inhibit
patch lock
strobo 7/12
strobo 1/6
ON
3-
flash master, there are two, one for each A/Bpreset.
Pressing either of these will flash the channels to the levels
determined by the individual channel sliders.
These act instantly, and over-ride the individual master sli-
ders.
flash master
master Bmaster A
2-
The flash buttons are always active, and will cause the
respective channels to flash at 100%
flash
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To add a time delay to a master A or B, adjust the delay
time potentiometers
A timed crossfade between two presets can include a
black-out during the crossfade only if the first scene is
manually faded out, otherwise the crossfade will be gover-
ned by the times set on the potentionmeters.
Note 1: the time delay function operates both in fade up
and fade down actions.
Note 2: the time delay function operates over all channels
in the individual presets since the potentiometers act on
both masters A and B.
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delay time(sec.)
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9. Using pre-programmed effects
manual system 12 plus provides several pre-programmed chase effects which can be used as required.
The programs can be single zone, for groups of six channels, or multi-zone utilising all 12 channels.
Note that these effects can take precedence over the manual operation described in previous sections.
9.1. Single zone effects generator
In single zone mode, there are 8 pre-programmed 6 channel chases (programs 1to’ 8) and 4 pre-programmed 4 channel cha-
ses (programs 9to 12).
The 4 channel chases allow the remaining 2 channels to be used as dimmer channels, independent of the effects genera-
ted; a typical usage of this may be to use the two remaining channels to control house lighting dimming, whilst a sound-to-
light chase is occuring on the other channels
An alternative to assigning a chase speed via the speed potentiometer is to assign select either a sound-to-light option or a
manual step contolled by the operator.
or
To output the selected program, see section 9.3 of this manual.
Press the trigger button until the manual led is lit at the
same time as either full or crossfade.
In this mode the chase step advancement is controlled by
the operator; they may step through the chase forward or
back by using the +1 or -1 buttons.
-1+1
trigger
full
manual
crossfade
audio
7-
Press the trigger button until the audio led is lit at the
same time as either full or crossfade.
In this mode, chase step advancement is now contrtolled
via sound-to-light (see section 7).
trigger
full
manual
crossfade
audio
6-
You may alter the chase speed by using the speed poten-
tiometer.
The preview leds will mimic the chase speed as it is altered
to facilitate selection.
speed
5-
Press the trigger when the required program is selected to
select the attack mode in which the chase will occur:
Channels can chase in one of two modes, either flash on/off
(full), or in a crossfade (crossfade); select the mode you
wish to utilise by pressing the trigger button until either of
the two leds full or crossfade are lit.
trigger
full
manual
crossfade
audio
4-
The preview leds 1to 6 or 1to 4 will mimic the program
selected.
preview
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Select the required program 1to 12 you wish to utilise via
the selector button.
selector
2-
Press and hold the mode button in the effects genera-
tor until the single zone led comes on.
mode
clear all
super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
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9.2. Multi zone effects generator
Multi zone effects are defined as those using all 12 channels of the manual system 12 plus. You may select from 12 dif-
ferent multi zone programs
An alternative to assigning a chase speed via the speed potentiometer is to assign select either a sound-to-light option or a
manual step contolled by the operator.
or
To output the selected program, see section 9.3 of this manual.
Press the trigger button until the manual led is lit at the
same time as either full or crossfade.
In this mode the chase step advancement is controlled by
the operator; they may step through the chase forward or
back by using the +1 or -1 buttons.
-1+1
trigger
full
manual
crossfade
audio
7-
Press the trigger button until the audio led is lit at the
same time as either full or crossfade.
In this mode, chase step advancement is now contrtolled
via sound-to-light (see section 7).
trigger
full
manual
crossfade
audio
6-
You may alter the chase speed by using the speed poten-
tiometer.
The preview leds will mimic the chase speed as it is altered
to facilitate selection.
speed
5-
Press the trigger when the required program is selected to
select the attack mode in which the chase will occur:
Channels can chase in one of two modes, either flash on/off
(full), or in a crossfade (crossfade); select the mode you
wish to utilise by pressing the trigger button until either of
the two leds full or crossfade are lit.
trigger
full
manual
crossfade
audio
4-
The preview leds 1to 12 will mimic the program selec-
ted.
preview
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Select the required program 1to 12 you wish to utilise via
the selector button.
selector
2-
Press and hold the mode button in the effects genera-
tor until the multi zone led comes on.
mode
clear all
super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
1-

9.3. Outputting an effect
In the previous sections 9.1 and 9.2 various chase effects were generated and previewed on the leds, these effects are
yeat to be outputted to the fixtures connected via the DMX 512 ouput, nor were they previewed on the green output
leds.
If the effects are to your requirements, you can output them as follows.
If the effects to be outputted are multi zone (section 9.2), they can only be assigned to the first zone (channels 1to 6 or
1to 4); if the effect is a single zone (section 9.1), they can be asssigned to the first zone (channels 1to 6 or 1to 4) or
to the second zone (channels 7to 12 or 7to 10).
manual system 12 plus allows the effect being outputted to be alterered.
Press the mode/transfer button briefly, note that the
standby led comes on, indicating the chase has been
transferred to this button, and is now not being outputted.
Press the mode/transfer button once again and the
chase resumes once more.
crossfade
full
super auto
standby
audio
manual
direct
mode/
transfer
4-
Slide up the effects slider to achieve the output level you
require the chase to run at (either ouput to a connected
dimmer rack or to any DMX 512 device). At this point the
output leds will come on to mimic the effect being gene-
rated.
effects
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Note that after the effect has been transfered to the
mode/transfer button, the the effect and its parameters
are held in memory.
In this manner, the effects generator can continue to be used
to select new chase effects and then transfer these.
crossfade
full
super auto
standby
audio
manual
direct
mode/
transfer
2-
After having viewed the effect on the monitor leds, press the
transfer button in the effects generator group, whilst
simultaneously pressing the mode/transfer button in the
zone to which you wish to transfer the effect.
mode/
transfer
transfer
1-

6- To reactivate a chase whose parameters you have altered, briefly press the mode/transfer button; the standby led will
go off.
Note: The chase speed (speed) is unable to be altered once it has been transferred; you will need to alter the speed
potentiometer (speed) in the effects generator and then repeat all the steps as described to this point.
Press and hold the mode/transfer for a few seconds;
note that the standby led comes on and allows several
parameters to be altered; you may choose from:
full: on/off only chase
crossfade: a crossfading chase
audio: sound-to-light, at either full or crossfade.
manual: manual stepping, at either full or crossfade,
activated by the+1 or -1.
direct: allows effects to be transfered directly from the
effects generator; without the need for pressing the tran-
sfer button.
standby: blacks out the current chase until the
mode/transfer button is pressed again.
crossfade
full
super auto
standby
audio
manual
direct
mode/
transfer
5-

9.4. Effects generator advanced functions
Apart from the single zone and multi zone functions, the mode button allows the selection of various other functions
such as super auto, preview and clear all.
super auto
The super auto function is only used if an audio singnal is connected to the controller. This effect can be considered as one
which chases through different programs with time delays and attack being altered randomly and automatically. This effecti-
velly allows the lighting operator to be absent for a period of time.
Since the programs being run are selected randomly from memory, it is impossible, therefore, for any preview of the effect
which will be generated.
The super auto effect can can be generated and transferred to a single zone(6 channels) or to the whole controller.
When you wish to assign this function to a single zone, you must press the mode button until both the single zone and
the super auto leds come on. If, however, you wish to transfer the function to the whole controller, you must press the
mode button until both the multi zone and the super auto leds come on.
Transferring the single zone /super auto function to one zone of the controller allows you to have one zone running in a
totally automated manner, whilst the other remains under operator control.
3- Proceed now as discussed in section 9.3 if you wish to transfer the super auto function to the outputs of your
manual system 12 plus.
preview
Allows effects generated via the master effects slider to be previewed, without disrupting the live outputs
The preview leds will mimic any effects generated in, and transfered to outputs from, the effects generator, even if the
master effects slider is set to 0; in this way effects can be previewed and edited without affecting any live ouputs.
The levels set on preset A and preset B take control over chase effects when the master effects slider is active; in this
mode you have complete and real-time control over the output levels from the master effects slider.
clear all
Transferring this function of the effects generator will black out all outputs and will cause all the leds to turn themselves off,
this perhaps bein g a useful function when scenes change in a production.
2- Proceed now as discussed in section 9.3 if you wish to transfer the clear all function to the outputs of your manual
system 12 plus.
Press the mode button in the effects generator section
until the clear all led comes on.
mode
clear all
super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
1-
The preview leds which mimic the effects generator will
now mimic outputs so that you may view what occurs
when the master effects slider is raised.
The output levels of the individual channels, whose levels are
controlled by the master A and Bsliders, will take preceden-
ce over the output levels of the 12 channels of the manual
system 12 plus.
preview
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Press the mode button in the effects generator section
until the preview led comes on.
mode
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super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
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The preview leds will come on and mimic the first of what
will be randomly selected chases.
preview
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Press the mode button in the effects generator section
of the controller until the super auto and single or
multi zone leds come on (as desired).
mode
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super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
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10. DMX patch
The DMX patch is used to assign any of the 72 channels that the manual system 12 plus can generate via the con-
trollers on the front panels.
This function allows multiple fixtures to be assigned to a single slider, for example, several colour-changers with different
addresses, or unlimited dimmer rack channels which you may wish to operate in parallel.
We recommend that you read the following section 10.1 for a description of the function of the DMX patch move on to
section 10.2 for a description of how to modify the patch.
10.1 Viewing DMX channels assignments (patch)
We recommend that you practise the application of this function several times prior to moving on to the next section where
you will be instructed as to how to alter the various DMX channel assignments.
To return to normal operating mode, once again press the
mode and transfert buttons simultaneously, or simply
turn the controller off and on again.
transfer
mode
super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
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The preview and DMX patch leds indicate the standard settings:
DMX 1 = channel 1 DMX 8 = channel 8
DMX 2 = channel 2 DMX 9 = channel 9
DMX 3 = channel 3 DMX 10 = channel 10
DMX 4 = channel 4 DMX 11 = channel 11
DMX 5 = channel 5 DMX 12 = channel 12
DMX 6 = channel 6 DMX 13 = channel 1
DMX 7 = channel 7 DMX 14 = channel 2
etc..,
this sequence of 12 channels is repeated up until the final channel able to be generated:
DMX 72 = channel 12.
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Press the flash master buttons to alter the active DMX
channel; the flash master A decrements, whilst the
flash master B increments; holding the button down
cause the increase/decrease to change rapidly.
flash master
5- The slider to which that channel is assigned is represented by a lit output (green) led.
flash flash
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The preview (yellow) led, together with the DMX patch
(green) led will represent active DMX 512 channel.
The preview leds represent units and the DMX patch leds
represent tens (eg. channel 52 is represented by green 50
and yellow 2 on simultaneously).
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manual system 12 plus will test all the leds on the front
panel in turn, this will take approximately 30 seconds.
At the end of this test, the controller’s leds will all turn off
and the controller will be in DMX patch mode.
2-
Turn on the controller whilst holding down the mode and
transfert buttons
transfer
mode
super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
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10.2 Altering DMX channel assignments (patch)
Make sure that you have read carefully through section 10.1 prior to attempting the following procedure.
ATTENTION: altering this function may compromise the operation of any DMX 512 device connected to the controller. It
should ony be utilised by a person with a thorough knowledge of the controller’s operation and the DMX 512 standards.
Note: All yellow preview leds will already have a channel assigned; pressing the flash button merely begins the proce-
dure for altering the current assignement.
Note: all 72 channels which the manual system 12 plus can be assigned to the same slider if you wish.
obviously, the converse cannot be true, any two sliders cannot be assigned to the same DMX channel if they are not in
separate presets.
Channels may also be assigned to the color, flash and strobe sliders.
flash flash
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With every press of a flash master (Aor B), a new DMX
channel becomes active.
The preview leds represent units and the DMX patch leds
represent tens (eg. channel 31 is indicated by the green 30
led and the yellow 1led being on simultaneously).
Select the next channels whose assignment you wish to
alter and then press the flash button of the channel to
which you wish it assigned.
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Press the flash master buttons to alter the active DMX
channel; the flash master A decrements, whilst the
flash master B increments; holding the button down
cause the increase/decrease to change rapidly.
flash master
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Press the flash button of the channel you wish to assign as DMX channel 1; the corresponding output (green) led
will flash.
flash flash
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The preview (yellow) led number 1will come on to
indicate that DMX 1 is active.
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manual system 12 plus will test all the leds on the front
panel in turn, this will take approximately 30 seconds.
At the end of this test, the controller’s leds will all turn off
and the controller will be in DMX patch mode.
2-
Turn on the controller whilst holding down the mode and
transfert buttons
transfer
mode
super auto
multi zone
preview
single zone
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