LeuchtKraft DMX-4840 User manual

DMX-4840
Order No. 38.5960
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Professional DMX Controller
LEUCHTKRAFT

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CONTENTS
1. Features...................................................................................................................4
2. General Instructions...............................................................................................5
3. Overview..................................................................................................................6
3.1. Front View....................................................................................................6
3.2 Rear View......................................................................................................9
4. Operation Guide.....................................................................................................9
4.1 Programming Mode.....................................................................................9
4.2 Setting a scene...........................................................................................10
4.3 Program a Scene with Movement ...........................................................11
4.4 Program a Scene.......................................................................................12
4.5 Copy a Scene.............................................................................................13
4.6 Delete a Scene...........................................................................................14
4.7 Bank copying..............................................................................................15
4.8 Program a Chase.......................................................................................16
4.9 Program all the Scenes in a Bank...........................................................18
4.10 Program a step.........................................................................................19
4.11 Insert Steps into a Chase........................................................................20
4.12 Delete Steps from Program....................................................................22
4.13 Delete a CHASE ......................................................................................23
4.14 Program a Preset.....................................................................................24
4.15 Preset Editing...........................................................................................25
4.16 Program a Fixture Group........................................................................27
4.17 FIXTURE GROUP Editing......................................................................28
4.18 Program a Center....................................................................................29
4.19 Center Editing...........................................................................................30
4.20 Program an Override...............................................................................32
4.21 Override Editing .......................................................................................33
4.22 Program a CUE........................................................................................35
4.23 CUE Editing..............................................................................................36
4.24 Delete a CUE............................................................................................37
4.25 Store a Blackout Scene. .........................................................................37
5. Setting Menu.........................................................................................................38

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5.1 Create a new Fixture Profile.....................................................................40
5.2 Modify a Fixture Profile..............................................................................41
5.3 Delete a Fixture Profile..............................................................................42
5.4 Patch a Fixture ...........................................................................................43
5.5 Reverse channel setup..............................................................................44
5.6 Fade mode setup.......................................................................................45
5.7 Blackout mode select ................................................................................46
5.8 Midi channel select....................................................................................46
5.9 Chase run by inside/outside time.............................................................47
5.10 Auto remote address...............................................................................47
5.11 Read SD card...........................................................................................48
5.12 Write SD card...........................................................................................50
5.13 Modify Password......................................................................................51
5.14 Enable Password.....................................................................................51
5.15 Erase all memory.....................................................................................52
5.16 Audio input range adjust.........................................................................53
5.17 Channel value display mode..................................................................53
6. Function Mode......................................................................................................54
6.1 Running scene............................................................................................54
6.2 Run Program...............................................................................................56
6.3 Running CUE..............................................................................................58
6.4 Over control.................................................................................................58
7. Fog Machine operation........................................................................................59
8. Strobe light operation...........................................................................................59
9. Super Password...................................................................................................62
10. Update the software with SD card...................................................................62
11. PROFILE Create notice ....................................................................................63

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1. Features
2 x DMX Outputs
484 DMX Channels in total, including 481Ch. for DMX fog, 482Ch. for future use,
483-484Ch. for DMX strobe
Fixture Library ( for built-in ACME lighting fixtures; Other brand fixtures can be set
manually but Max. with 50 fixtures）
Built-in 10 MOVEMENTS - Can adjust PAN/TILT Position、PAN/TILT Range、Fade
time or Wait time、LOOP
60 Programmable Chases, each chase can have 200 scenes max.
1200 Programmable Scenes ( 60 banks x 20 scenes )
400 Programmable Presets ( 20 presets, each preset has 10 colors and 10 gobos )
Control 20 DMX light fixtures, and each fixture up to 24 Channels
Operate 20 Fixture groups simultaneously
24 faders for controlling 24 DMX channels
60 x CUEs (Combined many chases together and operate the chases one by one.)
20 x override –Can assign one (or more than one) of the fixtures to perform special
function, like follow spot, during the operation. 20 overrides can be set in the controller
20 x Center - Can set each fixture’s central position of the movement; you can set up
to 20 centre positions.
Remote DMX Addressing ONLY FOR ACME LIGHTS
Stand By mode set - 1. For Pan/ Tilt home position 2. For PAN/TILT CENTER Position
3. PRESET Position.
Can use jog wheel to adjust the audio sensitivity (LCD display will indicate the value )
Can set Password to boost the controller
Lock/Unlock memory/ Need password to clear all memory
Standard MIDI facility
Lighting Library and software downloaded available
DMX fog machine control （481 Ch.）
Both DMX ( 483 & 484 ) and analog strobe control available ( Via LCD display, people
can adjust the speed of analog strobe )
2 remote Easy Controller ( CA-8 )
Gooseneck USB LAMP
NOTE: Some basic knowledge of MIDI and DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.

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2. General Instructions
Please read the user manual carefully, as it includes important information regarding details
of operation, maintenance, and technical data. Keep this manual with the unit for future
consult.
WARNINGS！
DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the unit.
Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCONNECT the power supply to the unit
immediately.
STOP using the unit immediately In the event of serious operation problems and either
contact your local dealer for a check or contact us directly.
DO NOT open the unit--there are no user serviceable parts inside.
NEVER try to repair the unit yourself. Repairs by unqualified people could cause
damage or faulty operation. Contact your nearest dealer.
CAUTIONS！
This unit is NOT intended for home use.
After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged in any way. If
in doubt, DON'T use it and contact an authorized dealer.
Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) MUST NOT be left
within children's reach, as it can be dangerous.
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:
In places subject to excessive humidity.
In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
In places with a temperature of over 45 C/113 F or less than 2 C/35.6 F.
Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are between35%
and 80%).
DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.

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3. Overview
3.1. Front View
1. Fog Machine Button Activates Fog Machine.
2. STROBE Button Trigger strobe.
3. Fixture Group Button Select /set one or more fixtures group
4. Fixture Button Select one or more fixtures
5. Preset Button Select/set the color & gobo preset.
6. movement Button Select/set the pan & tilt movement
7. Chase Button Run Chase and save Scene to Chase
8. Cue Button Save several Chases together and make them
run at the same time
9. Bank Button Press the Bank buttons to load or stored your
scenes. There are a maximum of 1200
programmable scenes.
10. Override Button Override the fixture/ fixtures when the show is
running.

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11. Center Button Select/set the pan & tilt center.
12. Manual/Rec Button Used to control manual operation or to record
programs.
13. Program Button Activates Program mode.
14. Music/Bank Copy Button Activates Music mode or to copy a bank of
scenes.
15. Tap/Insert Button Used to create a standard beat or insert a scene to
chase.
16. Auto/Del Button Activates Auto mode or to delete scenes or
chases.
17. Blackout/ Stand Alone Button Select Blackout/Stand Alone two modes.
18. USB Light Connect to USB Light
19. Faders These faders are used to control the intensity.
20. SD card SD card port can be used to upgrade software,
copy data and introduce to light bank
21. Stand alone Extra easy controllers Incorporated for
Master/Slave immediate. pre-programmed light
shows.
22. Multi function number buttons （1-20）
Function buttons
The descriptions of the Function buttons
1
Fixture
Select 20 units of Fixtures Pls refer to the following table for
Fixture addresses
2
Fixture Group
Set or select 20 Fixture Groups
3
Movement
(only 1-10) Select or operate 10 Movements
4
Preset
20 groups of fixtures can be set or selected by Jog wheel
PAN .10 color Preset(1-10) and 10 GOBO Preset(11-20)
each group
5
Cue
Set, select or operate 60 Cues
6
Chase
Set, select or operate 60 Chases
7
Override
Set and select 20 Overrides
8
Bank
60 banks( each bank with 20scenes) can be set and selected
by Jog wheel #1
9
center
Set, select and operate 20 Centers

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Fixture number channel list
23. ESC/CLEAR Button Back to last menu/delete all the output when
program
24. Enter/main menu Button Confirm or enter next menu or enter main menu
25. LCD Display Show the current activity or programming state.
26. Jog wheel Used to adjust the chase speed within the range
of 0.1 second to 5 minutes.
10
Number 1-20
button
1. 1-10（10 stand for 0）Number for setting and inputting
password
2. 1-10 10 MOVEMENT can be selected.
3. 1-10 can be used to select 10 groups of COLOR
PRESET; 11-20 can be used to select another 10 groups
of GOBO PRESET.
4. 1-20 can be used to select 20 CUE/PAGE、
CHASE/PAGE、SCENE/BANK、OVERRIDE、CENTER、
FIXTURE.
Fixtures
number buttons
Fixture DMX
channels
Fixtures number
buttons
Fixture DMX
channels
1
1-24
11
241-264
2
25-48
12
265-288
3
49-72
13
289-312
4
73-96
14
313-336
5
97-120
15
337-360
6
121-144
16
361-384
7
145-168
17
385-408
8
169-192
18
409-432
9
193-216
19
432-456
10
217-240
20
457-480

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3.2 Rear View
1. Power in AC100-240V 50/60Hz.
2. Power Switch This switch turns On/Off the power.
3. STROBE Trigger non-DMX strobe. Signal +12V DC.
4. AUDIO 0.1V~1Vp-p.
5. MIDI IN or MIDI THRU Receives MIDI data.
6. DMX Out Two connectors sends DMX signals to DMX
fixtures, use 3 pin XLR plug cable to link the
fixture together.
7. STAND ALONE The connectors are used only in master/slave
mode, using 5 pin XLR cable microphone jack of
the first fixture, you will find that the remote
control on the first unit will control all the other
units for Stand by, Function and Mode.
4. Operation Guide
DMX-4840 Operating Steps Instructions
When power is turned on, the controller starts self testing automatically, the LCD Display
indicating the self testing progress. After it is finished, the fixture pilot on the rear board is
on, which means that you can start to operate the controller.
4.1 Programming Mode
Press PROGRAM button for 3 seconds, the LED above this button
lights flickers indicating Program in active.

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4.2 Setting a scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button 1-20 to select Fixture，you can select several
fixtures at a time by tapping of these buttons.
3. Slide Faders 1-24 or use the CENTER or PRESET or
SCENE have saved to change the output of each channel。You
can also use the jog wheel #1 、#2 to control the PAN、PAN FINE
or use the jog wheel #3 ，#4 to control TILT、TILT FINE.
4. Once the scene is satisfactory, press MANUAL/REC button to
program this scene into memory. At this moment, the LEDs on
CUE、OVERRIDE、CENTER、FIXTURE GROUP、PRESET、
CHASE、BANK、BLACKOUT button flicker at the same time.
5. Press BANK use the Jog wheel #1 to select the BANK number to
save the scene.
6. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Scene number going
to be saved，all LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker three
times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the
bank and the scene number of the programmed scene.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 to program other scenes.
8. Press PROGRAM button for 3 seconds to exit Program mode,
the LED goes out indicating this selection。

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4.3 Program a Scene with Movement
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button 1-20 to select Fixture，you can select several
fixtures at a time by tapping of these buttons.
3. Move Faders 1-24 or use the CENTER、PRESET、SCENE
have saved to change the output of each channel，press
MOVEMENT button.
4. Press the button 1-10 to select one MOVEMENT in ten，the
selected FIXTURE will run the MOVEMENT.
5. If it is necessary to adjust MOVEMENT parameter，use Jog wheel
#2 to select the adjusting MOVEMENT parameter options(position
& range & fade time or wait time & loop)，use Jog wheel #3、#4 to
adjust parameter values.
6. Repeat Steps 2 –5to select MOVEMENT for other FIXTURE.
7. Press MANUAL/REC to store into memory，all the LEDs on
CUE、OVERRIDE、CENTER、FIXTURE GROUP、PRESET、
CHASE、BANK、BLACKOUT flicker to indicate this operation.
8. Press BANK use Jog wheel #1 to select the BANK number to
store the scene.

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9. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Scene number going
to be saved，all LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker for three
times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the
bank and the scene number of the programmed scene.
10. Repeat steps 2-9 to program other SCENEs with MOVEMENT
11. If you don't intend to continue your programming, press and
hold down the PROGRAM button for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
4.4 Program a Scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button BANK，to turn on its fader control, which is
indicated by the lit LED, use Jog wheel #1 to select the bank
number to edit the scene.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to open the scene you are going
to edit.
4. Move Faders 1-24 or use the CENTER、PRESET、SCENE
have saved to change the output of each channel, you can also use
the Jog wheel #1 、#2 to adjust PAN、PAN FINE，or use Jog wheel
#3 ，#4to adjust TILT、TILT FINE or press MOVEMENT to add
MOVEMENT function.
5. Press MANUAL/REC to store，LEDs on CUE、OVERRIDE、
CENTER 、FIXTURE GROUP、PRESET、CHASE、BANK、
BLACKOUT flicker at the same time.

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6. Press the button BANK.
7. Press the number button 1-20 to store the edited scene which will
cover the former scenes, all LEDs and the Segment Display will
flicker for three times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD
will show the bank and the scene number of the programmed
scene.
8. Press the button PROGRAM for three second, to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
Hints: If you select different scenes at step 3 and 6, the editing scene would cover the
scene at step 6.
4.5 Copy a Scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button BANK, to turn on its fader control, which is
indicated by the lit LED.，use Jog wheel #1 to select the bank
number to edit the scene.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to open the scene you are going to
copy.

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4. Press MANUAL/REC to store，LEDs on CUE、OVERRIDE、
CENTER 、FIXTURE GROUP 、PRESET 、CHASE 、BANK 、
BLACKOUT flicker at the same time.
5. Press BANK Then use the Jog wheel #1 to select the BANK
number to copy the scene.
6. Press the number button1-20，then copy the Scene to the right
position. All LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker for three
times briefly indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the
bank and the scene number of the programmed scene.
7. If you don't intend to continue your programming, press and hold
down the PROGRAM button for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
4.6 Delete a Scene
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Use the Jog wheel #1 to select the Bank number of the being
deleted scene.

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3.Press the number button 1-20 to select the scene you are going to
delete.
4. Press the button AUTO/DEL
5. Press the button BANK
6. Then press the number button 1-20，the scene will be deleted, all
LEDs and the Segment Display will flicker for three times briefly
indicating this operation, then the LCD will show the bank and the
scene number of the deleted scene.
7. If you don't intend to continue your programming, press and hold
down the PROGRAM button for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection
4.7 Bank copying
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press BANK button

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3. Use the Jog wheel #1 to select the Bank number of the being
copied scene.
4. Press the button MANUAL/REC，LEDs on CUE、OVERRIDE、
CENTER 、FIXTURE GROUP 、PRESET、CHASE 、BANK 、
BLACKOUT flicker at the same time.
5. Then turn the Jog wheel #1 to select the bank number to copy to.
6. Press the button MUSIC/BANK COPY, all LEDs and the
Segment Display will flicker for three times briefly indicating this
operation, then the LCD will show the number of the being copied
bank and the bank is being copied to and the scene number of the
programmed scene.
7. Press the button PROGRAM for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection
4.8 Program a Chase
Note: The chase should be programmed after the scene is set. Each chase can have 200
scenes max.

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1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE, LEDs on CHASE will be all lit. Use jog
wheel #1 to select the page number of the chase.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to select the chase number, the
LEDs on BANK button will be all lit, the LCD will show the number
and parameter of CHASE、BANK、SCENE、STEP、FADE、WAIT.
4. Use the Jog wheel #1 to transfer to other Banks, then press the
number button 1-20 to select the scene to store the Chase.
5. Use the Jog wheel #3 to adjust the FADE TIME of present
chase, the Jog wheel #4 to adjust the WAIT TIME of the present
chase. If you do not make any adjustments, the system will
remember the last FADE TIME or WAIT TIME.
6. Press the button MANUAL/REC, all the LEDs will flicker for three
times briefly indicating the store succeed.
7. Repeat Step 4-6, each chase can have 200 scenes max.
8. Press the button PROGRAM for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.

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4.9 Program all the Scenes in a Bank
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE use jog wheel #1 to select the page
number, choose the programming chase.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Chase number, LEDs
on the BANK button will be all lit, the LCD will show the number
and parameter of the CHASE、BANK、SCENE、STEP、FADE、
WAIT.
4. Use the Jog wheel #1 to select the Bank number of the
programmed Chase.
5. Use the Jog wheel #3、#4 to adjust the FADE TIME and WAIT
TIME which are going to be added to the single Chase. If you do not
make any adjustments, the system will remember the last FADE
TIME or WAIT TIME.
6. Press the button MUSIC/BANKCOPY
7. Press the button MANUAL/REC, all LEDs flicker for 3 times, all
the programmed scenes in the Bank will join the Chase.
8. Repeat Step 3-7 can join 200 scenes max to the chase.

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9. Finally press the button CHASE to store the chase then exit the
programming state.
10. Press the button PROGRAM for three seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this selection.
4.10 Program a step
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE use jog wheel #1 to select the page
number of the chase to select the program.
3. Press the number button 1-20 to select the Chase number, LEDs
on the BANK button will be all lit, the LCD will show the number and
parameter of the CHASE、BANK、SCENE、STEP、FADE、WAIT.
4. Use Jog wheel #2 to view the steps, the strobe display [002]
indicate programmable step number
5. Use jog wheel #1 to select the bank number of the scene, press
number button 1-20 to open.

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6. Use the Jog wheel #3、#4 to adjust the FADE TIME and WAIT
TIME which are going to be added to the single Chase. If you do not
make any adjustments, the system will remember the last FADE
TIME or WAIT TIME.
7. Press the button MANUAL/REC all LEDs flicker for 3 times to
indicate that you have successfully programmed a step.
8. Repeat steps 2-3 to select other steps.
9. Press the button CHASE to store and exit the programming state.
10. Press the button PROGRAM for 3 seconds to exit Program
mode, the LED goes out indicating this operation.
4.11 Insert Steps into a Chase
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the button CHASE use jog wheel #1 to select the page
number, choose the programming chase.
3. Press the button 1-20 to select the chase number.