ETA Systems MC12CM User manual

Imagenation™Seriesmeansinstant
understanding. Imagine a line of
microprocessor controllers that fea-
tures a simple three-step, one-finger
processthatprogramsasceneinthe
memory forever, or until repro-
grammed. So you spend your time
creating with your imagination and
concentrating on being your best.
The Imagenation™Series
Features:
• 24, 12 or 8 fully programmable
channels with the ability to store
and recall up to 152 scenes
• Used manually, these controllers
provide hands-on control and
instant creating
• MIDI In/Out/Thru interface with
sequencers, keyboards, etc.
• Ultraplex™ protocol (multiplex
signal– standard 3 pin microphone
cable)
• One-year limited warranty on
parts and workmanship
The Imagenation™Series from
ETA®Systemstakesitscuefromthe
oldest business axiom for success:
do what you do best. Programming
is instantaneous so you can spend
your time creating with your
imagenation and concentrating on
being your best.
All designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 1999 ETA Systems.
January 1999
THE IMAGENATION™ SERIES
MICROPROCESSOR
LIGHTING CONTROLLER
TM®
SYSTEMS
A Creative Light & Sound Company
Division of National Biological Corporation
1532 Enterprise Parkway • Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
330-425-3388 • 800-321-6699 • Fax: [phone]
http://www.etasys.com E-mail [e-mail]
Microprocessor Features:
• Non-volatile memory – program
stored until reprogrammed
• Programmable scenes
• Program and edit blind using hold
button feature -set current scene
in hold, reset scene manually,
release hold and fade to new
scene
• Scene pile-on feature – add
scene(s) to existing scenes to
create additional scenes
• Blackout control and fade to
blackout feature
• Up to 37 steps of chase
sequences using all channels of
light in each chase step
• Manual chase mode with elec-
tronic speed adjustment
• Audio chase mode with electronic
sensitivity adjustment – sync to
the beat of the music with direct
line audio feed, speaker, mixer,
amplifier, CD player or tape deck,
as low as a 1/2volt signal via a
standard 1/4" audio jack
MC12F MC8C
MC1224CMMC12CM

MC1224CM Features:
• 24 control channels or 24 channels
2 scene manual
• 152 scene maximum programming
memory
• 8 scenes of chase with
37 programmable steps each
• 12 flash buttons
• Non-volatile memory
• Program lock
• Speed adjustable electronic chase
• Audio sync with sensitivity adjust-
ment
• Adjustable real time crossfade
• Crossfade from manual to preset
scenes
• Program and edit blind
• Master control
• Fade to black out
• Pile-on
• Powered from dimmers or portable
power from 12V DC remote power
supply for remote
• Dimmer connects with 3 pin
standard microphone cable
• MIDI In/Out/Thru
• DMX 512
• Dimensions: 15 1/2" wide,
14 3/4" deep, 2 3/4" high (rear),
1 1/2" high (front)
• Shipping weight 13 lbs.
MC12CM Features:
• 12 control channels
• 16 scene max. programming
memory, 8 scenes and 8 scenes
of chase with 20 programmable
steps each
• 12 flash buttons
• Non-volatile memory
• Program lock
• Speed adjustable electronic
chase
• Audio sync with sensitivity adjust
ment
• Crossfade from manual to preset
scenes
• Program and edit blind
• Master control
• Fade to blackout
• Pile-on
• Powered from dimmers or portable
power from 12V DC remote power
supply
• Dimmer connects with 3 pin
standard microphone cable
• MIDI In/Out/Thru
• DMX 512
• Dimensions: 15 1/2" wide,
9 3/4" deep, 2 3/4" high (rear),
1 1/2" high (front)
• Shipping weight 12 lbs.
MC12F Foot Controller Features:
• 12 control channels
• 4 scenes and 4 scenes of chase
with 20 programmable steps each
• Non-volatile memory
• Program lock
• Speed adjustable electronic
chase
• Audio sync with sensitivity adjust
ment
• Master control
• Fade to blackout
• Pile-on
• Powered from dimmers or
portable power from 12V DC
remote power supply
• Dimmers connect with 3 pin
standard microphone cable
• Dimensions: 15 1/2" wide,
9 3/4" deep, 2 3/4" high (back),
1" high (front)
• Shipping weight 12 lbs.
All designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 1999 ETA Systems.
MC1224CM
MC12F
MC12CM

All designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 1999 ETA Systems.
The MC8CA is also available in a
completelighting systempackagewhich
includes: (1) MC8CA, (2) MD460U-24
Ultraplex™ dimmers, (1) SR410 relay,
(2) MC350, (1) RC450 cable, and
(8) LK2 light kits. The PF2 is a par 38
light fixture fabricated from an
indestructible space-age material
weighing only 1.5 lbs. without the lamp.
Each light kit comes with 150W spot or
flood lamp, gel frame, and (4) assorted
gels.
MC8C Features:
• Programmable or manual operation
• 8 control channels
• 8 scenes maximum programming
memory, 4 scenes and 4 scenes of
chase with 20 programmable steps
• 8 flash/bump buttons
• All flash/bump
• Master lighting control
• Fade rate control
• L.E.D. status monitors of all functions
• Ultraplex™ protocol (multiplex signal–
standard 3 pin microphone cable)
The Imagenation™ MC8 Micro-
processor, programmable 8 channel
lightingcontrollerisavailableinthebase
MC8C model and the MC8CA version
with 4 additional auxiliary channels to
activate motor-driven effects; such as
strobesorfog machines. MC8CA isalso
available in a standard 19" rack mount-
able version, model MC8RA. An acces-
sory remote foot switch, model MC8FR,
is available to access the memory func-
tions of all three versions.
The MC8 is the perfect, affordable,
entry-level microprocessor lighting con-
troller for sales and rentals. ETA's
tradition of quality, reliability and
durability is the essence of the all-USA-
made steel product designed for small
bands, DJs and intimate nightclubs.
The MC8 features all the control of the
more sophisticated lighting controllers:
master control, bump/flash buttons,
hold, audio sync, speed adjustable
chase,non-volatilememoryandprogram
lock. When coupled with ETA Systems'
“MD” Series Ultraplex™ dimmers and
“SR” Series solid state relays (required
for motor-driven effects channels), the
MCs have unlimited lighting possibil-
ities.
MC8CA Features:
• Same programmable features as
MC8C
• 4 additional auxiliary channels for
motor-driven effects – auxiliary
channels are not programmable
Note: Any of the 8 dimmable channels
in full-on position will also drive a
motor-driven (internally protected)
effect
• Accessory SR410TM solid state relay
and RC450 or RC4100 analog remote
control cable are required for auxiliary
channel control
Power Sources
• Multiplex digital protocol signal
transmits power from ETA's “MD”
Series dimmers via standard 3 pin
microphone cables
• Accessory 12V DC power supply
allows for portable pre-programming
MC8FR Features:
• Accessory remote foot switch to
activate all programmed functions of
MC8C, MC8CA and MC8RA – will not
access auxiliary channels
• 25 foot control cable included
• Dimensions: 12" wide, 6" deep,
2 1/2" high (rear), 1 1/2" high (front)
• Shipping weight 6 lbs.
1 Year Limited Warranty
MC8C / MC8FR

Channels 24 12 12 8
Programmable Scenes 152 8 4 4
Chase Sequences 8 8 4 4
Programmable Chase Steps 37 20 20 20
Flash Buttons 12 12 N/A 8
Non-Volatile Memory yes yes yes yes
Program Lock yes yes yes yes
Adjustable Chase Speed/Rate yes yes yes yes
Audio Sync Sensitivity Adjustment yes yes yes yes
Adjustable Real Time Crossfade yes no no no
Crossfade from manual to
preset scenes yes yes no yes
Program & Edit Blind yes yes no yes
Master Control yes yes yes yes
Fade to Blackout yes yes yes yes
Pile-On yes yes yes no
Auxiliary Switches N/A N/A N/A 4
MIDI In/Out/Thru yes yes no no
DMX 512 yes yes no no
Foot Controller N/A N/A yes N/A
Remote Foot Switch N/A N/A N/A MC8RF yes
Shipping Weight 13 lbs. 12 lbs. 12 lbs. 9 lbs. 6 lbs.
MC1224CM MC12CM MC12F MC8C MC8RF
IMAGENATION SERIES FEATURES:
All designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5CON-007-LIT 1/99 Copyright © 1999 ETA Systems.
IMAGENATION SERIES FEATURES:
MC1224CM
MC12F
MC8CA
MC8
MC8FR
MC12CM
®™
SYSTEMS
A Creative Light & Sound Company
Division of National Biological Corporation
1532 Enterprise Parkway • Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
330-425-3388 • 800-321-6699 • Fax [phone]
http://www.etasys.com E-mail [email protected]