MA lighting Mini-Midi-Converter User manual
User's Manual
July 1996
Mini MIDI
Converter
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Contents
1. Front Panel.............................................................................................................3
2. Controlling Lightcommander 12/2, 24/6, 48/6 .................................................... 4
2.1 Using Program-Change-Data (Mode 0) ........................................................4
2.2 Using A of Note On/Off Data by KILL Function (Mode 1) ...........................5
2.3 Using B of Note On/Off Data by KILL Function (Mode 2) ...........................6
2.4 Using Note On/Off Data by ADD Function (Mode 3) ...................................7
3. Controlling MA Scancommander..........................................................................8
3.1 Using Program-Change Data (Mode 7) .......................................................8
3.2 Using Note On/Off Data (Mode 8) ................................................................9
4. Error Handling......................................................................................................10
5. Technical Data .....................................................................................................10
6. Key Assignment of Keyboards........................................................................... 11
7. MIDI Format and MIDI Commands of MA Lighting Consoles........................... 11
Scancommander
Lightcommander 12/2
Lightcommander 24/6, 48/6
8. Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................14
9. Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................14
MADE IN GERMANY
Mini MIDI Converter Art.No. 120703
The MA Mini-Midi-Converter enables you to control the MA Lightcommander 12/2,
MA Lightcommander 24/6 & 48/6, MA Scancommander and MA SC Extension by "normal" MIDI
Note On/Off and Midi Program-Change commands.
The Note On/Off commands are generated by every single pressing of a key of a synthesizer,
masterkeyboard, etc..
Program-Change commands are generated by Midi footswitches and furthermore by keyboards
when the programme is being changed.
(MA Lightcommander and Scancommander are working with "Control Change" commands
because of the universal and complete controlling. These commands can be translated in
manageable Note On resp. Program-Change commands by this Converter. Because most of the
keyboards only have 76 keys only some selected functions can be remote controlled. For
optimization, there are 6 different modes ->see next page)
NOTE: The PCB is working by low voltage (max. 15 V) and can therefore be
touched without danger.
1. Front panel:
120mm
MIDI Channel Mode MIDI In MIDI Thru MIDI Out Power In
1...16 (see next (from (to LC, (8...15 Volt
page)) keyboard) SC, SCX) AC/DC; no polarity)
MIDI Data LED Power LED
(flickering while
getting data)
MA Mini-MIDI-Converter
35,5mm
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2. Controlling Lightcommander 12/2, 24/6, 48/6
2.1 Using Program Change Data (Mode 0)
Memories and pages can be called up separately
To control the MA Lightcommander by Program-Change Data please set the 3rd code switch
to "0".
The other two turning wheels must be set to the used Midi channel.
MIDI-IN can be connected for example to a MIDI foot switch. The MIDI wire must be con-
nected to MIDI OUT of the foot switch.
The MA Lightcommander (MIDI IN) will be connected to the MIDI OUT of the converter.
The following functions can be done:
Attention: Within this mode active memories will be switched off when the following
memory is called up (KILL mode).
An already running chaser can only be stopped by calling an "empty" chaser.
Fading memories is not possible.
Program-Change 0 controls Memory 1 (actual page)
Program-Change 1 controls Memory 2 (actual page)
etc. .... ....
Program-Change 15 controls Memory 16 (actual page)
Program-Change 17 controls Page 0 (LC12) resp. Page A (LC24)
Program-Change 18 controls Page 1 (LC12) resp. Page B (LC24)
etc. etc. up to 26 .... .... ....
Program-Change 27 starts Chaser No. 1 (Attention, no step!)
Program-Change 28 starts Chaser No. 2 (Attention, no step!)
etc. etc. up to 76 .... Chaser No. 50 (Attention, no step!)
Program-Change 77 controls manual step
Program-Change 80 controls automatic step "OFF"
Program-Change 81 controls quick automatic step
Program-Change 82 controls slightly slower automatic step
etc. .... ....
Program-Change 87 controls very slow automatic step
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2. Controlling Lightcommander 12/2, 24/6, 48/6
2.2 Using Note ON/OFF data operating the KILL function (Mode 1)
Memories and pages can be called up separately
To control the MA Lightcommander by Note ON/OFF data operating the KILL function please
set the 3rd code switch to "1".
The other two turning wheels must be set to the used Midi channel.
MIDI-IN can be connected for example to a MIDI keyboard. The MIDI cable must be connected
to MIDI OUT of the keyboard.
The MA Lightcommander (MIDI IN) will be connected to the MIDI OUT of the converter.
The following functions can be done (for a table of the notes of a keyboard see chapter 6):
Note E1 controls Memory 1 (actual page)
Note F1 controls Memory 2 (actual page)
etc. .... ....
Note G2 controls Memory 16 (actual page)
Note C3 controls Page 0 (LC12) resp. page A (LC24)
Note Cis3 controls Page 1 (LC12) resp. page B (LC24)
etc. etc. up to A3 .... Page 9 (LC12)
Note E5 starts Chaser no.1 (Attention, no step!)
Note F5 starts Chaser no.2 (Attention, no step!)
etc. etc. up to Ais6 .... Chaser no.19 (Attention, no step!)
Note H6 controls manual step
Note C7 controls automatic step "OFF"
Note Cis7 controls quick automatic step
Note D7 controls slightly slower automatic step
etc. .... ....
Note G7 controls very slow automatic step
Attention: Within this mode active memories will be switched off when the following
memory is called up (KILL mode).
An already running chaser can only be stopped by calling an "empty" chaser.
Fading memories is not possible.
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2. Controlling Lightcommander 12/2, 24/6, 48/6
2.3 Using Note ON/OFF data operating the KILL function (Mode 2)
Memories and pages will be called up together
To control the MA Lightcommander by Note ON/OFF data operating the KILL function please set
the 3rd code switch to "2".
The other two turning wheels must be set to the used Midi channel.
MIDI-IN can be connected for example to a standard keyboard. The MIDI cable must be
connected to MIDI OUT of the keyboard.
The MA Lightcommander (MIDI IN) will be connected to the MIDI OUT of the converter.
The following functions can be done (for a table of the notes of a keyboard see chapter 6):
Note E1 controls Memory 1 & page 0 (LC12) resp. A (LC 24)
Note F1 controls Memory 2 & page 0 (LC12) resp. A (LC 24)
etc. .... ....
Note Dis2 controls Memory 12 & page 0 (LC12) resp. A (LC 24)
Note E3 controls Memory 1 & page 1 (LC12) resp. B (LC24)
Note F3 controls Memory 2 & page 1 (LC12) resp. B (LC24)
etc. etc.
Note Dis4 controls Memory 12 & page 1 (LC12) resp. B (LC24)
up to Dis5 .... Memory 12 & page 3 (LC12) resp. D (LC24)
Note E5 starts Chaser no.1 (Attention, no step!)
Note F5 starts Chaser no.2 (Attention, no step!)
etc. etc. up to Ais6 .... Chaser no.19 (Attention, no step!)
Note H6 controls manual step
Note C7 controls automatic step "OFF"
Note Cis7 controls quick automatic step
Note D7 controls slightly slower automatic step
etc. .... ....
Note G7 controls very slow automatic step
Attention: Within this mode active memories will be switched off when the following
memory is called up (KILL mode).
An already running chaser can only be stopped by calling an "empty" chaser.
Fading memories is not possible.
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2. Controlling Lightcommander 12/2, 24/6, 48/6
2.4 Using Note ON/OFF data operating the ADD function (Mode 3)
Memories and pages will be called up together
To control the MA Lightcommander by Note ON/OFF data operating the ADD function please
set the 3rd code switch to "3".
The other two turning wheels must be set to the used Midi channel.
MIDI-IN can be connected for example to a standard keyboard. The MIDI cable must be
connected to MIDI OUT of the keyboard.
The MA Lightcommander (MIDI IN) will be connected to the MIDI OUT of the converter.
The following functions can be done (for a table of the notes of a keyboard see chapter 6):
Note E1 controls Memory 1 & page 0 (LC12) resp. A (LC 24)
Note F1 controls Memory 2 & page 0 (LC12) resp. A (LC 24)
etc. .... ....
Note Dis3 controls Memory 12 & page 0 (LC12) resp. A (LC 24)
Note E3 controls Memory 1 & page 1 (LC12) resp. B (LC24)
Note F3 controls Memory 2 & page 1 (LC12) resp. B (LC24)
etc. etc.
Note Dis4 controls Memory 12 & page 1 (LC12) resp. B (LC24)
up to Dis5 .... Memory 12 & page 3 (LC12) resp. D (LC24)
Note E5 starts Chaser no.1 (Attention, no step!)
Note F5 starts Chaser no.2 (Attention, no step!)
etc. etc. up to Ais6 .... Chaser no.19 (Attention, no step!)
Note H6 controls manual step
Note C7 controls automatic step "OFF"
Note Cis7 controls quick automatic step
Note D7 controls slightly slower automatic step
etc. .... ....
Note G7 controls very slow automatic step
Attention: Within this mode active memories will not be switched off when the following
memory is called up (ADD mode).
An already running chaser can only be stopped by calling an "empty" chaser.
Fading memories is not possible.
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Note: Mode 4, 5, 6, 9 without function!
3. Controlling the Scancommander
3.1 Using Program Change data (Mode 7)
Memories and pages will be called up together
To control the MA Scancommander by program change data please set the 3rd code switch to
"7".
The other two turning wheels must be set to the used Midi channel.
MIDI-IN can be connected for example to a MIDI footswitch or a synthesizer. The MIDI cable
must be connected to MIDI OUT of the keyboard.
The MA Scancommander (MIDI IN) will be connected to the MIDI OUT of the converter.
The following functions can be done (for a table of the notes of a keyboard see chapter 6):
Program Change 0 controls Memory 1 & Page A
Program Change 1 controls Memory 2 & Page A
etc. .... ....
Program Change 100 controls Memory 11& Page C
Program Change 101 controls Sequence 1
Program Change 102 controls Sequence 2
etc. etc. up to 116 controls Sequence 16
Program Change 126 controls Go+
Program Change 127 starts Go-
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3. Controlling the Scancommander
3.2 Using Note ON/OFF data (Mode 8)
Memories and pages will be called up together
To control the MA Scancommander by note ON/OFF data please set the 3rd code switch to
"8".
The other two turning wheels must be set to the used Midi channel.
MIDI-IN can be connected for example to a standard keyboard. The MIDI cable must be
connected to MIDI OUT of the keyboard.
The MA Scancommander (MIDI IN) will be connected to the MIDI OUT of the converter.
The following functions can be done (for a table of the notes of a keyboard see chapter 6):
Note: Mode 4, 5, 6, 9 without function!
Note E1 controls Memory 1 & Page A
Note F1 controls Memory 2 & Page A
etc. .... ....
Note H5 controls Memory 26 & Page B
Note C6 controls Sequence 1
Note Cis6 controls Sequence 2
etc. .... ....
Note Dis7 controls Sequence 16
Note Fis7 controls Go+
Note G7 controls Go-
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4. Error Handling
In case of a power failure with the Mini MIDI Converter, please check the power LED. If the
LED is not lit, please check the main power supply.
Faults can be caused by: Contact problems at cables or connectors
Short circuit and /or wrong connections
Voltage too high or too low
Inappropriate cables and extreme cable length
7. Technical data
Power: 230 VAC / 50Hz or 110VAC / 60Hz (factory setting), plug power supply
Voltage IN 8 - 15 Volt DC/AC
Signal input MIDI to DIN 5pol
Signal output MIDI to DIN 5pol
Dimensions (mm) 120 x 35,5
MADE IN GERMANY
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Note: Depending on the keyboard or the keyboard setup the arrangement can be shifted for
one octave or can be higher or lower.
E1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 G7
6. Arrangement of the keys of a keyboard with 76 keys (example)
7. MIDI Data Format and MIDI Commands of MA Light Control Desks
Scancommander: MIDI Data Format and MIDI Commands
MIDI FORMAT: Control Change Data
Start byte: 1011nnnn (Control Change and MIDI channel) e.g. Channel 1
=B0=176
1.Data byte: 00000nnn (0= Memory A1 to B30, 1= C1 to D30
2= Sequence 1-16, 3= GO+/GO-)
2.Data byte: 0nnnnnnn (Number of the memory etc., starting at 0)
Example for MIDI Channel 1 :
hexadecimal: Memory A1 => B0 + 00 + 00
decimal: Memory A1 => 176 + 00 + 00
Statusbyte 1.Databyte 2.Databyte
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Name: 1. 2. Data byte:
Memory Fader 1 00 (102) +00-127 (Fader level)
Memory Fader 2 01 (103) +00-127 (Fader level)
Memory Fader X XX (XX) +...........
Memory Fader 12 11 (113) +00-127 (Fader level)
Main Master Fader 17 (119) +00-127 (Fader level)
Preset A Master 18 (120) +00-127 (Fader level)
Preset B Master 19 (52) +00-127 (Fader level)
Chaser Master 20 (53) +00-127 (Fader level)
Memory button 5-8 23 (54) +08=Mem5 04=Mem6 02=Mem7 01=Mem8
Memory button 1-4 24 (55) +08=Mem1 04=Mem2 02=Mem3 01=Mem4
Memory button 9-12 26 (57) +08=Mem9 04=Mem10 02=Mem11 01=Mem12
Page 0-9 27 (58) +00-09 (Page 0 9)
Solo Function 28 (59) +16=Channel Flash 08=Zero
+04=Memory Flash 02=Preset B Flash
+01=Preset A Flash
Chaser Start (+No.) 32 (63) +00-98 (Chaser number)
Chaser Step button 33 (20) +00-XX (value doesn´t matter)
Preset Mode ON 48 (29) +00-XX (value doesn´t matter)
X-Fader 49 (30) +00-127 (Fader level)
X-Fade Insert 50 (31) +00 = ON, 00 = OFF (unequal zero)
X-Fade Manual 51 (84) +00 = ON, 00 = OFF (unequal zero)
Preset Flash buttons 52 (85) +04=Preset A 02=Preset B 01=Zero
Sound to Light Mode 53 (86) +00 = ON, 00 = OFF (unequal zero)
Sound to Light Pause 54 (87) +00-127 (Fader level)
Sound to Light Bass 55 (88) +00-127 (Fader level)
Sound to Light Mid 56 (81) +00-127 (Fader level)
Sound to Light Treble 57 (90) +00-127 (Fader level)
Chaser Speed Fader 58 (70) +00-127 (Fader level)
Chaser Mode 59 (71) +00 = Sound, 01 = Run, 02 = Manual
Numbers in brackets are the values for the second controller set.
èMIDI exclusively deals with Controller Commands. In the MIDI menu two differ-
ent sets of controller commands can be activated. Press Shift button within the
MIDI menu.
•While MIDI OUT is turned on, all fader settings (Masters), memory buttons, the
page and Chaser Program Numbers will be transfered to initiate MIDI.
•While MIDI IN is turned on or off, each internally activated Memory, the Chaser
and Insert Fades will be removed.
•When MIDI IN is turned on, the Main Master, the Preset-A- and -B-Master will
be turned to 100 %. The chaser master is set to 0 %.
èCommands:
The Status Byte to be transfered is always the Control Change Command.
= 1011nnnn (Bn hex) (nnnn=MIDI Channel).
Hence, two Data bytes are following:
Lightcommander 12/2: MIDI Format and MIDI Commands
Mini MIDI Converter Art.No. 120703
Lightcommander 24/6 and 48/6: MIDI Format and MIDI Commands
The Lightcommander uses Control Change Data exclusively. Within the MIDI
menu two different sets of control orders can be chosen. To avoid coincidences,
either one or the other can be used.
As soon as MIDI OUT is switched on, all master adjustments and the page are
sent as initialization. Chaser and X-fades are stopped.
As soon as MIDI IN is switched on, all internally running memories, chases and
X-fades are cancelled. Main and Chaser fader will automatically be set to 100 %.
Commands:
The command 1011nnnn (Bn hex) (nnnn=MIDI channel)
will always be sent as status byte.
The following two bytes are data bytes:
Command 1.- 2.Data byte
Memory fader 1 : 00 (102) + 00-127 (Fader value)
Memory fader 2 : 01 (103) + 00-127 (Fader value)
. : . + . . .
Memory fader 16 : 15 (117) + 00-127 (Fader value)
Grand Master fader : 17 (119) + 00-127 (Fader value)
Chaser Master : 20 (53) + 00-127 (Fader value)
Memory button 5-8
: 23 (54)
+08=Me.5 04=Me.6 02=Me.7 01=Me.8
Memory button 1-4
: 24 (55)
+08=Me.1 04=Me.2 02=Me.3 01=Me.4
Memory button 13-16
: 25 (56)
+ 08=Me.13 04=Me.14 02=Me.15 01=Me.16
Memory button 9-12
: 26 (57)
+08=Me.9 04=Me.10 02=Me.11 01=Me.12
Page A-H : 27 (58) + 00-07 (Page A-H)
SWOP Blackout : 28 (59) + 16= channel Flash 8=Switch Flash
4= Memory Flash 2=Preset2 Flash
1= Preset1 Flash
DBO : 29 (60) + 00= no DBO
01= DBO Switchmemory Flash
01= DBO Switchmemory Toggle/Kill
Switch Memory 5-8
: 30 (61)
+ 08=SW5 04=SW6 02=SW7 01=SW8
Switch Memory 1-4
: 31 (62)
+ 08=SW1 04=SW2 02=SW3 01=SW4
Chaser ON (+No.) : 32 (63) + 00-49 (Chaser number 1-50)
Chaser Step button : 33 (20) + 00-127 (no specific value)
Chaser OFF : 34 (21) + 00-127 (no specific value)
Sequ.ON (+No.) : 35 (22) + 00-49 (Sequence number1-50)
Sequ.Change (+No.) : 36 (23) + 00-49 (Sequence number 1-50)
Sequ.Go : 37 (24) + 00-127 (no specific value)
Sequ.Fadeout : 38 (25) + 00-127 (no specific value)
Sequ.Off : 39 (26) + 00-127 (no specific value)
Init Mem.Page (intern) : 40 (27)
+ 00, 4Bit Memory 0-15, 3 Bit Page 0-7
Init Swh-Page (intern) : 41 (28)
+ 00, 4Bit SwitchMem 0-7, 3 Bit Page 0-7
RESET : no Status Byte ; 255 (FF)
Numbers in brackets are the numbers for the alternative controller set.
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Safety Instructions:
1. Read all the instructions in the user manual.
2. Keep the user manual for later use.
3. Follow all the instructions on the unit.
4. Pull the plug before cleaning the unit; do not use any liquid or spray cleanser. Clean with a
damp cloth.
5. Do not use the unit near water.
6. Do not put the unit on unstable tables etc.. It might fall down and get damaged.
7. Do not block the unit´s ventilation slots. Always ensure adequate ventilation when installing the
unit in a rack.
8. The unit is provided with a safety plug. This plug can only be used with safety sockets. These
safety measures should by all means be followed. In case the plug does not fit into the socket
(e.g. with old sockets), the socket should be replaced by an electrician.
9. Do not place objects on the power cable.
10. In case you use an extension wire make sure the sum of the power consumption of the con-
nected units does not exceed the maximum power of the wire. The sum of the units plugged in
the socket should not exceed 10 Ampere.
11. Do not spill any liquid over the unit. Do not put any objects through the slots of the unit, as
these might get in contact with parts that are live or might cause short circuits. This may cause
fires and shocks.
12. Do not service the unit yourself, you run the risk of getting shocked. All services should only
be carried out by a specialist.
13. If one of the following conditions occurs, please pull the plug and call the service:
A. Cable or plug is damaged or worn.
B. Liquid got into the unit.
C. The unit was exposed to rain or moisture.
D. The unit does not work properly even if you follow the instructions of the user manual.
E. The unit fell down and the case was damaged.
14. Only use cables which are marked safety proof.
15. Don´t use the unit near transmitters.
DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY according to guide lines 89/336 EWG and 92/31 EWG:
Name of producer: MA Lighting Technology GmbH
Address of producer: Dachdeckerstr. 16 D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn
declares that the product
Name of product: MA Mini MIDI Converter
Type: Mini MIDI Converter
answers the following product specifications:
Safety: EN60065, VDE0860, IEC65
EMV (EMC): EN55103-1 (E1), EN50081-1
EN55103-2 (E2), EN50082-1
Additional information: All MIDI inputs and outputs must be shielded. The shielding of the MIDI
connectors must be connected to the ground of the corresponding plug.
Waldbüttelbrunn, 13.09.96
Dipl. Ing. Michael Adenau
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