DTS Top 48 User manual

The Lighting Company
Universal DMX Controller
USERS MANUAL
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We congratulate you on your purchase of TOP 48.
Before yw prmed using this product i2 shou!d be necessary to read careful-
& the fdlowing user's manual to install it correct!y and to get the best of its
pten tialities.
Settingof the equipment
1 .l Description of the front panel
1.2 Unpacking of the equipment
1.3 Acessories issued with the equipment and relative documentation
Description of therear panel and installation
2.1 Description of the rear panel
2.2 Input connection for power supply
2.3 Connection of the ballast to the electric system
2.4 DMX 51 2 Output/lnput connection
2.5 Example of DMX 5 1 2 line connection
Use of the equipment - initial setting
3.1 Howto operate with the controller atthe first use
Use of the equipment - modes of operation
4.1 SCENE mode
4.2 Function keys in SCENE mode
4.3 EDU in SCENE mode
4.4 Select in EDlT SCENE mode
4.5 EDIT SCENE mode
4.6 Function keys in EDlT SCENE mode
4.7 Channels adjustment faders in EDlT SCENE mode
4.8 PAN and TILT channels adjustment through the Joystick
4.9 MASK function in scene mode
4.1 0 MAN mode
5.1 EDlT PROGRAM mode
5.2 Function keys in EDlT PROGRAM mode
5.3 Select in PROGRAM mode
5.4 Function keys in PROGRAM mode
6.1 CHASE mode
6.2 Function keys in EDlT CHASE mode
5.3 Select in CHASE mode
5.4 Function keys in CHASE mode
6.5 STEPS mode
6.6 Function keys in STEPS mode
6.7 EDlT STEPS mode
6.8 Function keys in EDlT STEPS mode
6.9 Channels adjustment faders in EDlT STEPS mode
5.1 0 MASK function in steps mode
S. 1 1 Use of MASTER DIMMER fader
5.1 2 Use of MASTER CHASE fader
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7.1 EFFECTmode
7.2 Function keys in EFFECT mode
7.3 Select in EFFECT mode
7.4 EDIT in EFFECT mode
7.5 EDlT EFFECT mode
7.6 Function keys in EDlT EFFECT mode
8.1 SHOW mode
8.2 Function keys in SHOW mode
8.3 GO SHOW mode
8.4 EDlT in SHOW mode
8.5 Select in EDlT SHOW mode
Exzrnple of working
9.1 Creation of a PROGRAM
9.2 Creation of a CHASE
9.3 Creation of an EFFECT
9.4 Creation of a SHOW
Example
of usage - menu functions
: 0.1 MENU Function
5 0.2 MENU: BLACKOUT
7 0.3 MENU: LAMP ON - LAMP OFF
7 0.4 MENU: RESET UNITS
1 0.5 MENU: FADERS FUNCTIONS
10.6 MENU: FADERS FUNCTIONS LIVE
1 0.7 MENU: EDlT DMX PATCH
10.8 Function keys in EDlT DMX PATCH mode
?0.9 LOAD LIBRARY in EDlT DMX PATCH mode
10.1 0 Function keys in LOAD LIBRARY mode
7 0.1 l
EDlT in EDlT DMX PATCH mode
5 G. 1 2 EDlT of DMX CHANNELS
70.1 3 Function keys in EDlT of DMX CHANNELS mode
7 0.1 4 MENU: SYSTEM SEnlNGS
10.1 5 MENU: SET LCD CONTRAST
? 0.1 6 MENU: SECURINLOCK
1 0.1 7 MENU: ABOUT TOP 48
10.1 8 MENU: RS 232 HOST LINK
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Programming keys
0 To activate SHOW function
To activate
EFFECT GENERATOR function
To activate
CHASE function
To activate
PROGRAM function
m To activate SCENE function
m Go tothe next Page
0 Function keys
Select the active function,
UNIT/SCENE/PROGRAM/CHASE/EFFECT/SHOW.. ...
m Channels adjustment faders from 0 to 255
Menu assign possibility function.
Channels adjustment faders from 0 to 255
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1 Q,?S CHASE U----
'ER
Q) Graphic Display
m Esdannulment key
Encoder
m Men Wconfirrnation key
m To activate MAN function
m Joystick: it allows an easy positioning of the unit.
m To activate FINE function for thejoystick
m MASTER CHASE Fader : it change the value from 0 to 255 of the CHASE.
m MASTER DIMMER Fader : it change the value from 0 to 255
of the all DIMMER unit channels.
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Open the h; tab the balk& and the documentation owt.
Take the equipment out of th box as shown inthe pictwe balm.
ACESSORIES ISSUED WlTH THE EQUIPMENTAND REfAWEDOCUMENTAT101
Verify the contents of the packing.
If one of the following parts of the packing is missing or damaged, please,
contact
your dealer immediately.
a Top 48
User's manual.
Warranty
Q 1 XLR 5 P male connector
'I Ballast mod. mtrx 12Vac
Q 7 Cable male/female RS 232
Read the followina warninas before beainnina installation.
1~ This unit is not intended for home use.
0 Read this manual thoroughly and observe the following precautions before working
with the controller.
Take care notto spill liquids on
to the controller and do not use itin excessively humid
conditions.
Do not install the controller near heat sources or expose it to direct sunlight and do
mt install in dusty environments without suitable protection.
DOnot use the controller unless the mains cable and plug are in perfect condition
frepiace or repair if necessary].
c Do not use solvents such as acetone or alcohol to clean the controller or the finish
artd panel lettering will be damaged.
if a fault occurs, consult your nearest service centre or a specialized light equipment
repair service. Do not attempt to repair the controller yourself.
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m 0 dB arrdib signal INPUT with a mono/stereo jack connector.
@ MICROPHONE for the MUSIC function
m 12 Vac power INPUT with a 3-pincannon connector.
Q POWER KEY
m Standard DMX 51 2 signal INPUT/OUTPUT with a 5-pincannonconnector.
m RS232 signal INPUT.
UT CONNECTION FOR --- POWER SUPPLY
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Plug the 3-pin cannon connector of the ballast completly in the power
input
m
Use the "push" safety hook to disconnect it and extract it gently.
ATTENTION: do not use ballast different from the one supplied, it could
cause serious damages atthe internal circuitation.
Do not connect the 3-pincannon connector in other appliances, it has been
studied to be used only in this controller.
MAKE SURE THAT VOLTAGE AND POWER FREQUENCY CORRESPOND TO
WHAT IS REPORTED ON THE BALLAST PLATE.
The supplied ballast has a plug, therefore you should only plug itinthe socket.
Press ,DOWER keytoverify the correct installation.
if pressing the POWER key no leds light up, please check if there is tension in
the eleczric socket or check the connection between ballast-controller and
ballast-electric socket.
If the problem persists, please consult your dealer.
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Make sure you are using &Wed twisted cables slritgMs for Ehe trammlsslon of the
DMX 512 signal with conwmtors of @od quav and crmmrctSon as shown on the
side ofm comac(or. e)
Plugthe 5-pin XLR connector comingfrom the unit completly inthe DMX 51 2 output
Use the "push" safety hook
to disconnect it and than extract it gently.
ATTENTION: the shielded part of the cable must never be connected to the ground of
the electrical system as this cauM cause faults during the working of the controller
TOP 48 has a DMX 51 2 input/output that uses standard XLR 5-pinconnector The
input
it is for now disabled from the software.
The connection must be put into practicewith cable shielded by these characteristics:
- 2 cwductors plus screen
- 1 20 Ohm impedance
- IOW capacity
- maximumtransmission rate 250 Kbaud.
Fm the connection do referenceto the figure.
TOP 48 is a universalDMX controller and is provided with an initial generic configuration.
For a correct operation
YOU MUST configure the controller with the type of projec-
brs/scanner connected to
it.
The SETUP LIBRARY sheet includesthe list of the projectors/scanner contained in
the internal memory of the controller, if the requested configuration is not present
ii7 the library, you need to make a personalized one.
The operations to configure the controller is described in the user's manual at
chapter:
7 0.7 Function MENU: EDIT DMX PATCH
TOP 48 is endowed with graphic display with adjustable contrast from menrj, if the
initial setting isn't correct,
it is possible to change the contrast.
-
r he operations to change contrast is described in the user's manual at chapter:
7 0.1 4 Function MENU: SYSTEM SETTINGS
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THIS FUNCTjON ALLOWS TO SEE ONE OF THE 48 SCENES OF THE ACTIVE
PROGRAM, CHANGE THE PARAMETERS AND EDITING,
Press SCENE key to activate SCENE function [Fig. 1 ]
T~P, SCENE key led will light up to indicate the activation of this
function, andthe display changes as shown in [Fig. 2)
The graphic display indicates the scene [highlighted] currently active
[Fig. 2) if an empty scene is selected, on the display appears "FREE
SCENE".
Press one of the 1 +l 2 keys to selectthe scene.
Pushes
it again, the scene puts on out his end value.
For scenes
13+24/25+36/37+48 use the PAGE key
Note: Keep Master Dimmer Faders to the maximum (see par 6.1 1)
Function Kevs see Dar 4.2
Key to modify the time of
Key to erase the active transition of the active
kn the active \ timeKey toof themodifyactivethescenetotal Key to mark
\
the last scene of the program
I
4 & .L 4 I I
f W k
h COPY I ERASE I T
E ICROSSI LAST 1 E~IT
scene number sition of the active scene
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scene of the program
and pePco,nt
transltior;
of the indicates the total
time of the active [indicates the time to1
scene, in seconds
from
1 to 600
transition in seconds
from
0 to 600
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h WNE mde t)ler~ m 6 funtidm Jays see [Fig. 2 par 4.1 1.
CUW Key:
Pressing this key, the display shows "SELECT
mh&TION SCENE," select through the
ls'i 2 keys the destination of the
For the successive scenes use P& key
Note: After have pressed COW key, the same becomes GRAB key.
WE? Key:
Press this key to store, the scene; you can then paste
it in an empty scene of the same
program or in a diferent program. The key becomes
PASTE.
PASTE Key:
Pressing this key the scene previously stored could be pasted to an any empty scene of
any program.
ERASE Key:
Prsssthis key tothe erase active scene, select through the 1+12 keys [for the succes-
sive
scenes use PAGf key] the scene that must be erased, then press the ERASE
key.
The scene will erased in a permanent way, it is not possible recover it.
TIME Key:
Prsss this key to change the total time of the scene, the value is in seconds from
1 to
6@@, use the fader under the TIME writing, or the encoder. For confirm the modify
press the
OK key, for get out of the function pressthe ESC key.
CROSS Key:
Press this key to modify the time of transition of
the scene, the value is express in percent from 0
m 1 [30%, use the fader under the CROSS writing,
oi. the encoder. For confirm the modify press the
OK key, for get out of the function press the ESC
key.
MST Ksy;
Prsss th~skey to select the last scene of the pro-
gram, select through the
1+12 keys [for the successive scenes use PA(3E key] the
scene where you want toterminate the program, then pressthe LAST key.
For the successive scenes use PAGE kev
The last scene of the program will bistored automatically in EDIT mode.
EDIT Key:
Pressthis key
to create/modify the active scene see par. 4.3 EDIT IN SCENE mode
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THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO EDIT ONE OF THE 48 SCENES OF THE ACTI-
VE PROGRAM.
The graphic display indicates the scene [highlighted] currently active
[Fig. 2 par 4.1 ] for create/modify it press the EDIT key [Fig. 31.
The display changes as shown in [Fig. 4).
select the unities to
Jmodifyl
Fig. 3
h 4
Shows name of the unit,
saved scene if more than one shows
'vm i
DTS XM 1200 30CH
/[h I h\ Ilndicatextthe faders, / Fig.6
channei vdue
Indicate the unit from
which are taken the
channels
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THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SELECT ONE OR MORE UNIT OF THE ACTIVE
PROGRAM.
To activatethe multiple selection of the unit pressthe SELECT ke)E (m. 4 par 4-31.
The display changes as shown in [Fig. 51.
Press one of the 1 +l 2 keys to ativate one or more the unit.
For successive units usethe
P= key
SELECT UNITS-*-
MAR ROBOCOLOR IIX
Shows the
ve pi-ogram
Shoals short name
/of the unit previou-
sly ioaded from
internal library
see par.
10.6
i;
number of unit
lted unit see par
4.4
1
/
Fig. 5
that no unit loaded
from i~ternal
iibi-ery
see par. 10.6
ALL Key:
Press this key to select all the units previously assign to the program, it isn't
possible select unit if not active inthe program-seepar.
5.2.
Pressingthis key the display shown "NN UNITS", the DMX control channels will
taken from the unit shown inthe box
UNIT
SOL0 Key:
Press this key to select onlv the unit shown in the box UNIT
, if we have
selected withthe
ALL key ail the 48 unit, and we wants to change the value of
the unit channels [es. no
021, press twice the key 02 of selection unit. The unit
box will indicate
UNIT
02 now the SOLO key unselect all the other unit, acti-
vating SOLOthe UNIT 02
DONE Key:
Pressingthis key you confirm the selection of the unit see par.
4.5.
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EDIT SCENE MODE
U- -
THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO MODIFY TXfE VALUE OF THE CHANNELS OF THE UNC
TIES SELECTED
Through the 12 faders you regulatethe value of correspondingchannel see par 4.7
Pressing one of the 1 +l 2 keysthe correspondent channel can be modified with
the encoder.
For successive channels use the
PAGE key
saved scene
select the unities to
modify1
Unit selection see par
c
n
Shows name of the unit,
if more than one shows
I /
Key for save the
scene
f
=m DTS XM 1200 30CH
I I D~~MERI 1 SHUT/~TR m Zoom 1 M-SPEED I COL- nODE B COLOUR 2 1 1
aren't in the position of
sense of the arrow for
modification catch the value
lndicate the unit from
which are taken the
channels
can be modified with
/theencoder
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S W€/ULPDAT;E key :
Press 'thE! SAW key to save the free scene and go to the next free scene
The
UPDATE key allow you to update the saved scene and go back tothe scene function
see par
4.1
U&DO key:
Prsssingthis key you go back to the saved scene
MASK key:
Press this key
to activate the mask function. see par 4.8
UN17 key:
Press this keys to select the successive/precedent unit
SELECT key:
Pressing this key you go back to the unit selection see par
4.3
Fig. 7
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l he, 12 faders are used to adjust the channels value see [Fig. 7
For modify the scene, keep the faders to desired values.
Each time that changes page the faders remains inactive.
-.
Ins arrow in the box ndicak that the fader aren't in the position of the value, keep it in
the sense of the arrow for catch the value. If you select more unit atthe same time, the
names of the channels and the suitable values do reference to the unint signalled from
the box unit. You can not modify the value of the channels:
PAN LOW / TlLT LOW /
LAMP / W-RES. For modifythe value see par 10.6
N.B. The 6 single boxes [under part of the display] do reference to the faders immediately
m&r, The W boxes from 3 channels [above to the single] do reference respectively:
The left ba>c at 3 faders "A"
The right box at 3 faders "B"
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Using the joystick the PAN and ILT channels of
the scanner's mirror and and moving heads can
be adjusted [Fig
.8].
The joystick type is with central return, thanks
to the sophisticated software of management,
it
allows an easy and exact positioning.
The mirror's speed movement could be chan-
ged through the Fine key
Every
time you press the Fine key the selected
speed
it is shows for 3 seconds on the graphic
display [Fig.
91.
With SPEED 01 /l0 the joystick moves the
mirror with a fixed speed, with
SPEED PROP
joystick become proportional type, if you leave
the joystick in central position the mirror keeps
sti!l; whereas the more you move it away from
the centyethe faster the mirror will run.
0
Fine
Fig. 8
Pressing twice the Fine key joystick passes directly tothe fine movement mode.
The Fine key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function.
Usefulfunction for control moving heads
Joystick movement change the
PAN/PAN LOW and TILT/TILT LOW output
channels.
I I PAN TIL"
DTS XM1200 30CH )I
non
l r
I I DIrtnER I S#UT/STR I ZOOPI I M-SPEED COL-FIQDE COLOUR 2 1 1
Fig. 9
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THIS FUNCTION UOWS TO MASK THE CHANNELS OF THE PREVIOUSLY SELEC-
TED UNIT IN A DHERMINED SCENE,
Press. MASK keyts aatjvate W$K function [Fig. 10)
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i he display changes as shown in [Fig. 11)
The graphic display indicates the channels masked with the sym-
bol"===" [Fig. 11 ]
The operator in this case masks the tilt, cyan, magenta and yellow
channeis. When you recall the scene The masked channels stay to
(
the value planned in precedence.
Very useful function for create scenes that make only change color etc.
Press one of the 1 +l 2 keys to masks the correspondent channels.
For successive channels use the
PAGE key
mask of the saved scene
lindicates that we are1
inside at the function
of
masking
COLOUR I CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW
I DINflER I SH~TIST~ ZOOM I N-SPEED I d~ - HODEKOLOUR 2
we ai-e masking IShowsthe maskedchannel
I
INVERT key:
Pressthis key to reverse the selection of the actual mask, in the case of the
[Fig.
31 the tilt, cyan, magenta and yellow channels becomes modifiable. while
the @hers comes masked.
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THIS FUNCTION AUOWS TO ACTIVATE ONE OR MORE UNIT WHILE WE
MOT SELECTED ONES GO ON PERFORMING THE OWN FUNCTION.
Press MAN key to activate MUV function [Fig. 12).
The MAN key led will light up to indicate the activation of this func-
tion, and the display changes as shown in [Fig.
5 see par 4.4).
Do reference tothe par 4.4 for the keys function, except for
the
M)NE key:
Fig. 12
L
Pressing DONE key the function is activated, and the display
changes as shown in [Fig.
131.
Shows name ofthe unit, select the unties to Return to the selection
if more than one shows
ey for store f; a UNITS'
/which are taken the
ichann~ls
\ 1
/Indicatethat the faders1
aren't in the position of
the value, keep it in the
sense of the arrow for
catch the
vqlue
In,W msde there are 4 function keys see [Fig. 131.
Key GPAB:
bessthis key to store the scene, you can then paste it in an empty scene of any pro-
gram.
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lasti UNIT :
Press this keys to select the successive/precedent unit
Key SELECT:
Pressing this key you go back to the unit selection see (Fig. 4 par 4.31.
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THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO ACTIVATE A PROGRAM AND CWMGE THE PARA-
METERS OF THE W.
A PRO-M IS A SEQUENCE OF $GENES (SlrAflC) , EXECUTE IN SEQUENCE
FRCM4 7 TO WAX 48.
Press PROGRAM key to activate PORGMM function.
(Fig.
1 4)
The PROGRAM key ledwill light up to indicatethe activation of this
function, and the display changes as shown in [Fig.
1 5).
The graphic display indicates the program [highlighted] currently active
(Fig.
1 5).
Pressone of the 1 +l 2 keystoselect the program.
For successive programs usethe
PAGE key.
Function Kevs see par 5.2
py for select the unq
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in EDIT PROGRAM mode there are 6 fundion see [Fig. 1 5 pm 6.1 ]
GO key:
Press this key
to startthe program.
Note: Keep Master Dimmer Faders to the maximum (see par 6.7 7)
The key becomes PAUSE the display changes as shown in (Fig. 15par 5.31
PAUSE key:
Pressthis key to stop the program in the current position, pressingthe
W key
it recovers from the same position.
SELECT key:
Pressing this key
it is possible the multiple selection of the programs. The
display changes as shown in [Fig. 14)see par
5.3
Press one of the 1 +l 2 keysto select the program.
For successive programs use the
PAGE key.
REPEA T key:
Press this key to modify the number of repetitions of the program, the value is
in number from 1 to 99 use the faders under the REPEATwriting, or the enco-
der. For confirm the modify press the
OK key, for get out of the function press
the ESC key.
LENGTH key:
Pressthis key to set how many scenes of the program will execute, the value is
in n~lrnberfrom 1 to 48 usethefaders under the LENGTHwriting, or the enco-
der. For confirm the modify pressthe OK key, for get out of the function press
the
ESC key.
MUSIC key:
Pressingthis key, and activating
MUSE ON, the active programwill change the
scenes totime of music, in the box of the program and
to the side at symbol
playthe display shows a note.
The internal music sensor has an automatic gain adjustment which allows to
have a signal level good for
Top 48 working.
The inpilt music signal is a OdB mono/stereo so it could be taken from sound
swrces like Mixer, CD, Dat etc.
UMTS keys:
Pressthis key to set what unit will be active in the program.
For successive units use the
PAGE key.
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;ELECT IN PROGRAM MODE
Fcr activate the multiple selection of the programsyou must press the
SELECT key [Fig. 1 6).
The display changes as shown in [Fig. 1 71.
I
Press one of the 1 +l 2 keys to select more programs.
Foi. successive programs use the
PAGE key.
key for select all the pro-
171 Key for select only the
Key for set the program
lin stop and get out of
l. -
lgram in pause
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