QTX Light DM-X16 User manual

DM-X16
192 Channel DMX Controller
USER MANUAL
154.093UK
Version 1.0

ContentsContents
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1.2
Before youbegin
What areincluded..................................
Unpacking instructions
Safety instructions
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2.2
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Installation
Features
General overview
Product overview(front)
Product overview(rear panel)
Common terms
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3. Operating instructions
3.1 SETUP
3.1.1 Settingup theSystem.....................................................................
3.1.2 FixtureAddressing..........................................................................
3.1.3 Panand tiltchannels.........................................................................
3.1.4 Resettingthe system........................................................................
3.1.5 Copy Scanner.................................................................................
3.1.6 Fade TimeAssign..............................................................................
3.2 OPERATION
3.2.1 Manual Mode.......................................................................................................
3.2.2 ReviewScene orChase...................................................................
3.3 PROGRAMMING
3.3.1 Enteringprogram mode...................................................................................
3.3.2 Createa scene.................................................................................
3.3.3 Runninga Program..........................................................................
3.3.4 CheckProgram...............................................................................
3.3.5 Editinga Program...........................................................................................
3.3.6 Copya Program...........................................................................................
3.4 CHASE PROGRAMMING
3.4.1 Createa chase...............................................................................
3.4.2 Runninga Chase.............................................................................
3.4.3 Checkinga Chase............................................................................
3.4.4 EditChase (CopyBank IntoChase)...................................................
3.4.5 EditChase (CopyScene IntoChase).................................................
3.4.6 EditChase (InsertScene Intoa Chase)..............................................
3.4.7 Deletea scenein aChase.................................................................
3.4.8 Deletea Chase.................................................................................
3.4.9 Deleteall ChasePrograms...............................................................
3.5 SCENE PROGRAMMING(STEPS)
3.5.1 Inserta scene...................................................................................
3.5.2 Copya scene...................................................................................
3.5.3 Deletea scene................................................................................
3.5.4 Deleteall scenes.............................................................................
3.6 PLAYBACK
3.6.1 Running inSound-Mode....................................................................
3.6.2 RunninginAuto-Mode......................................................................
3.6.3 Blackout...............................................................................................................
3.7 MIDIOPERATION.....................................................................................
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DMX Primer
Fixture Linking..........................................................................................
4.3 DMXdipswitch quickreference chart...........................................................
4.4 Technical specifications............................................................................
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1.1 Whatare included1.1 Whatare included
1) DMX-512 Controller
2) DC9-12V 500mA,90V~240V PowerAdapter
3) Manual
4) LEDgooseneck lamp
1.2 Unpacking Instructions1.2 UnpackingInstructions
Immediately uponreceiving afixture, carefullyunpack thecarton, checkthe
contents toensure thatall partsare present,and havebeen receivedin good
condition. Notifythe shipperimmediately andretain packingmaterial forins-
pection ifany partsappear damagedfrom shippingor thecarton itselfshows
signs ofmishandling. Savethe cartonand allpacking materials.In theevent
that afixture mustbe returnedto thefactory,it isimportant thatthe fixturebe
returned inthe originalfactory boxand packing.
1.3 Safety Instructions1.3 Safety Instructions
!Please readthese instructionscarefully,which includesimportant
information aboutthe installation,usage andmaintenance .
Please readthese instructionscarefully,which includesimportant
information aboutthe installation,usage andmaintenance .
* Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
* Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.
* This product is intended for indoor use only!
* To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
* The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
* Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
* In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit
by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.Always use the same type spare parts.
* Don t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
* Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
* Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
* Do not operate this device under 113 F ambient temperature conditions.
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2.INTRODUCTION2.INTRODUCTION
2.1 Features2.1 Features
* DMX512/1990Standard
* Controls12 intelligentlights ofup to16 channels,totally 192channels
* 30banks, eachwith 8scenes; 6chase, eachwith upto 240scenes
* Recordup to6 chaseswith fadetime andspeeds
* 16sliders fordirect controlof channels
* MIDIcontrol overbanks, chasesand blackout
* Built-inmicrophone formusic mode
*Auto modeprogram controlledby fadetime sliders
* DMXin/out: 3pin XRL
* LEDgooseneck lamp
* Plasticend housing
2.2 General Overview2.2 GeneralOverview
* TheController isa universalintelligent lightingcontroller.It allowsthe controlof
12 fixturescomposed of16 channelseach andup to240 programmablescenes.
Six chasebanks cancontain upto 240steps composedof thesaved scenesand
in anyorder.Programs canbe triggeredby music,midi,automatically ormanually.
Allchases canbe executedat thesame time.
* Onthe surfaceyou willfind variousprogramming toolssuch as16 universalchannel
sliders, quickaccess scannerand scenebuttons, andan LEDdisplay indicatorfor
easier navigationof controlsand menufunctions.
2.3 Product Overview(front)2.3 ProductOverview (front)
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Speed fader
Fade-Time fader
This willadjust thehold timeof ascene ora step
within achase
Also considereda cross-fade,sets theinterval
time betweentwo scenesin achase
Item
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Button orFader
Scanner selectbuttons
Scanner indicatorLEDS
Program button
LED displaywindow
Mode IndicatorLEDS
Bank Upbutton
Bank Downbutton
TapDisplay button
Blackout button
Midi/ADD button
Auto/Del button
Chaser buttons
Music/Bank Copybutton
Channel faders
Scene selectbuttons
Function
Fixture selection
Indicates thefixtures currentlyselected
Used toenter programmingmode
Status windowdisplays pertinentoperational data
Provides operatingmode status,
(manual, musicor auto)
Function buttonto traverseScene/Steps in
banks orchases
Function buttonto traverseScene/Steps in
banks orchases
Sets the chase speed by tapping, and toggles between
values and percentages.
Sets the shutter or dimmer value of all fixtures to 0 causing
all light output to cease
Activates MIDI external control and also used to confirm the
record/save process
Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during
programming
Chase memory 1 ~ 6
Used toactivate Musicmode andas thecopy
command duringprogramming
For adjustingDMX values,Ch 1~16can beadjusted
immediately afterpressing therespective scanner
select button
Universal bumpbuttons representingscene
location forstorage andselection
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Button orFader
MIDI inputport
USB Lampsocket
DMX outputconnector
DC Inputjack
Function
For externaltriggering ofBanks andChases usinga
MIDI device
ON/OFF powerswitch
2.4 Product Overview(rear panel)2.4 ProductOverview (rearpanel)
DMX controlsignal
Main powerfeed
Turnsthe controlleron andoff
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9V9V1000mA1000mA
DC INPUTDC INPUT
MIDIMIDI
DMX 512 OUTPUTDMX 512 OUTPUT
1=GROUND 2=DATA - 3=DATA+
SERIAL NO :SERIAL NO :
DMX OUTDMX OUT DMX INDMX IN
POWERPOWER LAMPLAMP

2.5 CommonTerms2.5 CommonTerms
The followingare commonterms usedin intelligentlight programming.
Blackout is astate bywhere alllighting fixtureslight outputare setto 0or off,usually ona temporary
basis.
DMX-512 is anindustry standarddigital communicationprotocol usedin entertainmentlighting
equipment. Formore informationread Sections DMX Primer and DMX ControlMode in the
Appendix.
Fixture refers toyour lightinginstrument orother devicesuch asa foggeror dimmerof whichyou can
control.
Programs are abunch ofscenes stackedone afteranother.It canbe programmedas eithera single
scene ormultiple scenesin sequence.
Scenes are staticlighting states.
Sliders also knownas faders.
Chases can alsobe calledprograms.Achase consistsof abunch ofscenes stackedone after
another.
Scanner refers toa lightinginstrument witha panand tiltmirror; however, inthe ILS-CONcontroller it
can beused tocontrol anyDMX-512 compatibledevice asa genericfixture.
MIDI is astandard forrepresenting musicalinformation ina digitalformat.AMIDI inputwould provide
external triggeringof scenesusing mididevice suchas amidi keyboard.
Stand Alonerefers toa fixture s abilityto functionindependently ofan externalcontroller andusually
in syncto music,due toa builtin microphone.
Fade slider isused toadjust thetime betweenscenes withina chase.
Speed slider affectsthe amountof timea scenewill holdits state.It isalso considereda waittime.
Shutter is amechanical devicein thelighting fixturethat allowsyou toblock thelights path.It isoften
used tolessen theintensity ofthe lightoutput andto strobe.
Patching refers tothe processof assigningfixtures aDMX channelor.
Playbacks can beeither scenesor chasesthat aredirectly calledto executionby theuser.A playback
can alsobe consideredprogram memorythat canbe recalledduring ashow.
3.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Setup
3.1.1 SETTINGUP THESYSTEM
1) Plug theACto DCpower supplyto thesystem backpanel andto themains outlet.
2) Plugin yourDMX cable(s)to yourintelligent lightingas describedin thefixtures respective
manual. Fora quickPrimer onDMX seethe“DMX Primer”section intheAppendix ofthis
manual.
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3.1.2 FIXTURE ADDRESSING3.1.2 FIXTUREADDRESSING
The Controlleris programmed to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture, therefore the fixtures you
wish to control with the corresponding SCANNER buttons onthe unit, must be spaced 16 channels
apart.
FIXTURE OR
SCANNER # DEFAULTDMX STARTING ADDRESS
BINARYDIPSWITCH SETTINGS
SWITCH TOTHE ON POSITION
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1 , 6 , 8
1 ,5 ,6 , 8
Please refer to your individual fixture s manual for DMX addressing instructions. The table above
refers to a standard 9 dipswitch binary configurable device.
3.1.3 PANAND TILT CHANNELS3.1.3
Because not all intelligent lighting fixtures are alike or share the same control attributes,
the Controller allows the user toassign the wheel the correct pan and tiltchannel for
every individual fixture
Action :Action :
1) Pressand holdPROGRAM & TAPSYNC
different DMXchannel. Fadersare given
a channelbuttons together(1) timeto
access thenumber andare labeledon the
surface ofthe channelassignment mode.
2)Press aSCANNER button thatrepresents
the fixturewhose fadersyou wouldlike to
re-assign.
Notes :Notes :
All pan/tilt can be reassigned to output on a
different DMX channel.
PressAUTO/DELbuttons to delete the channel
assignment mode.
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Notes :Notes :
3.1.5 COPYSCANNER3.1.5 COPYSCANNER
Example: CopyingScanner 1into Scanner2
Action :Action :
2)While holding button # 1 press SCANNER button #2.
1) Press and holdSCANNER button # 1.
3) Release SCANNER button #1 first before releasing
SCANNER button #2.
Notes :Notes :
4) All SCANNER LED indicators will flash toconfirm
successful copy.
Tosave time, you can copy the settings of one
Scanner button to another.
3.1.4 RESETTING THE SYSTEM3.1.4 RESETTING THE SYSTEM
Action :Action :
2) Press and hold BANK UP and AUTO/DEL.
1)Turnoffthe unit.
3) Turn onpower tothe unit(while stillholding
BANK UPandAUTO/DEL).
Warning:
this willreset thecontroller toits factory defaults.
This willerase allprograms andsettings.
Warning:
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Notes :Notes :
3)Move one fader of 1-16 channel to select
the pan channel.
4)Press the TAPSYNCDISPLAY button to
select pan/ tilt
5)Move one fader of 1-16 channel to select
the tilt channel.
6)press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC DISPLY
buttons to exit and save setting.All LEDs will blink.
All pan/tilt can be reassigned to output on a
different DMX channel.
3.1.6 FADE TIMEASSIGN3.1.6 FADE TIMEASSIGN
Youcan choosewhether theboard s fadetime duringscene executionis implementedbroadly toall
output channelsor onlyto thePan &Tiltmovement channels.This isrelevant becauseoften youwill
want gobosand colorsto changequickly whilenot affectingthe movementof thelight.
Action :Action :
2)Hold the BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC DISPLAY
buttons simultaneously.
1) Turn OFF the controller.
3) Turn ONthe controller.
Notes :Notes :
4)Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to toggle
between the two modes. Either all channels (A) or
select channel Pan &Tilt only (P)
5) Press BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC DISPLAY to save
settings.All LEDs will blink to confirm.
A: All channels P: Only Pan & Tilt
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Action :(SCENE Review)Action :(SCENE Review)
2) Select aSCENE button (1~8)to review.
1)Select any one ofthe 30 banks bypressing the
BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
3)Move wheel and faders to change fixture attributes.
Notes :Notes :
Make sureyou arestill inMANUAL Mode.
3.3 Programming3.3 Programming
Aprogram (bank)is asequence ofdifferent scenes(or steps)that willbe calledup oneafter another.
In thecontroller 30programs canbe createdof 8scenes ineach.
3.3.2CREATEASCENE :3.3.2CREATEASCENE :
1) Press theProgram button until the LED blinks.
3.2.2 REVIEW SCENE OR CHASE3.2.2 REVIEW SCENE OR CHASE
Action :Action :
2)you canposition FADEand SPEED to anyplace
you needto achievethe effectyou wantto create.
1) Press the PROGRAM buttonuntil the LED blinks.
3)Select the SCANNERS you wish toinclude in your
scene.
Notes :Notes :
Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.
This instructionassumes thatyou havealready recordedscenes andchases onthe controller. Other
wise skipsection andgo toprogramming.
Action :(CHASE Review)Action :(CHASE Review)
2) Press theTAPDISPLAYbutton toview thestep
number onthe display.
1)Press any one ofthe 6CHASE buttons.
3)Press the BANK UP/DOWN buttons review all scenes
in the chase.
3.3.1ENTERING PROGRAMMODE3.3.1ENTERING PROGRAMMODE
Ascene isa staticlighting state.Scenes arestored inbanks. Thereare 30bank memorieson the
controller andeach bankcan hold8 scenememories. Thecontroller cansave 240scenes total.
4)Compose a lookby moving the sliders and wheel.
5)Tap MIDI/ADD button.
6)Choose a BANK (01~30) to change ifnecessary.
7)Select a SCENES button to store.
8)Repeat steps 3 through 7as necessary. 8scenes
canbe recorded in aProgram.
9)To exit program mode, hold the PROGRAM button.
You can select more than one fixture.
There are 8 scenes available in every bank.
All LEDs will flash to confirm. The LED display will now
indicate the Scene number and Bank number used.
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3.2 Operation3.2 Operation
3.2.1 MANUALMODE3.2.1 MANUALMODE
The manualmode allowsdirect controlof allscanners. You areable tomove themand change
attributes byusing thechannel faders.
Action :Action :
2)Select a SCANNER button.
1) Press theAUTO DEL button repeatedly until the
MANUALLED is lit.
3)Move faders to change fixture attributes.
Notes :Notes :
All changes made while in Manual Mode are
temporary and will not be recorded.
TAPSYNC DISPLAYbutton:
Press to toggle the output indicator on the LED display
between DMX values (0-255) and percentage (0-100)
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Action :Action :
2) Press theAUTO DELbutton repeatedlyuntil the
AUTO LED turnson.
1)Use BANK UP/DOWN buttons to change Program
banks if necessary.
3)Adjust the PROGRAM speed via the SPEED fader
and the loop rate via the FADE TIME fader.
Notes :Notes :
Deselect Blackoutif LEDis lit.
3.3.3 RUNNINGAPROGRAM3.3.3 RUNNINGAPROGRAM
Action :Action :
2)Use BANK UP/DOWNbuttons tochange Program
banks ifnecessary.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button until the
LED blinks.
3)Select the desired fixture via the SCANNERS button.
Notes :Notes :
Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.
4)Adjust and change fixture attributes using the channel
faders and wheel.
6)Select the desired SCENES button to save.
4)Alternatively you can tap the TAPSYNC DISPLAY
button twice. The time between two taps sets the
time between SCENES (up to 10 minutes).
Also calleda Tap-Sync.
3.3.4 CHECKPROGRAM3.3.4 CHECKPROGRAM
Action :Action :
2) Use theBANK UP/DOWNbuttons toselect
the PROGRAM bank toreview.
1)Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the
LED blinks.
3)Press the SCENES buttons to review each
scene individually.
Notes :Notes :
3.3.5 EDITINGAPROGRAM3.3.5 EDITINGAPROGRAM
Scenes will need to bemodified manually.
5)Press the MIDI/ADD button to prepare the save.
Action :Action :
2)Use BANK UP/DOWNbuttons toselect the
PROGRAM bank youwill copy.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button until the
LED blinks.
3)Press the MIDI/ADD button to prepare the copy.
Notes :Notes :
All 8 scenes in a Program bank will be copied.
4)Use BANK UP/DOWN buttons to select the
destination PROGRAM bank.
3.3.6 COPYAPROGRAM3.3.6 COPYAPROGRAM
5)Press the MUSIC BANK COPY button to execute
thecopy.All LEDs onthe controller will blink.
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3.4 Chase Programming3.4 Chase Programming
Action :Action :
2)Adjustthe Chase speed by tapping the TAPSYNC DI-
SPLAY button twice at a rate of your choosing.
1) Press aCHASE button then press the AUTO DEL
button.
Notes :Notes :
The time between 2 taps will set the chase speed (up
to 10 minutes)
3.4.1 CREATE ACHASE3.4.1 CREATE ACHASE
Action :Action :
2) Press the CHASE (1~6) button you wish toprogram.
1)Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks.
3)Change BANK if necessary to locate a scene.
Notes :Notes :
3.4.2 RUNNINGACHASE3.4.2 RUNNINGACHASE
Action :Action :
2)Press thedesired CHASE button.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
3)Select the BANK to be copied using the
BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
Notes :Notes :
4)Press MUSIC/BANK COPY button to prepare copy.
3.4.4 EDITCHASE (COPYBANK INTOCHASE)3.4.4 EDITCHASE (COPYBANK INTOCHASE)
5)Press MIDI/ADD button to copy thebank. AllLEDs
will blink.
Achase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in achase and can be
arranged inany order you choose. Itis highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the
first time; you delete all chases from memory. See Delete All Chases for instructions.
AChase can contain 240 scenes as steps. The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably.
4)Select the SCENE to insert.
5)Tap the MIDI/ADD button to store.
6)Repeat steps 3 ~5 toadd additional steps in the
chase. Upto 240 steps can be recorded.
7)Press and hold the PROGRAM button to save the
chase.
Action :Action :
2)Select the desired CHASE button.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button until the LED
is light.
Notes :Notes :
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3)Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to switch the
LED display to steps.
4)Review each scene/step individually by using the
BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
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3.4.5 EDITCHASE (COPYSCENE INTOCHASE)3.4.5 EDITCHASE (COPYSCENE INTOCHASE)
Action :Action :
2)Press the desired CHASE button.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
Notes :Notes :
I.e. To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06
navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads
STEP05.
Action :Action :
2) Press the desired CHASE button.
1)Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
3)Select the BANK that contains the scene to be copied
using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
Notes :Notes :
3.4.6 EDITCHASE (INSERTSCENE INTOACHASE)3.4.6 EDITCHASE (INSERTSCENE INTOACHASE)
Action :Action :
2)Press thedesired CHASE button thatcontains
the sceneto bedeleted.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
3)Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to switch the
LED display to steps.
Notes :Notes :
3.4.7 DELETEASCENE INACHASE3.4.7 DELETEASCENE INACHASE
5)Press AUTO DEL button to delete thestep/scene.
AllLEDs will blink.
4)Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the
sceneto be copied.
5)Press MIDI/ADD button to copy the scene.
All LEDs will blink.
3)Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY to switch the LED
display to steps view.
4)Use the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to navigate steps
and locate the insert point of the new scene.
The display will read the step number.
5)Press MIDI/ADD button to prepare the insert.
6)Use the BANK UP/DOWN button to locate the SCENE.
7)Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene
to be inserted.
8)Press MIDI/ADD button to insert the scene. All LEDs
will blink.
4)Select the scene/step to be deleted using the
BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
Action :Action :
2)Press theCHASE button (1~6)to bedeleted.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
3)Press and hold AUTO DEL button and the respective
CHASE button to delete the chase. All LEDs will blink.
Notes :Notes :
3.4.8 DELETEACHASE3.4.8 DELETEACHASE
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3.4.9 DELETEALLCHASE PROGRAMS3.4.9 DELETEALLCHASE PROGRAMS
Action :Action :
2)Press the desired CHASE button.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
Notes :Notes :
I.e. To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06
navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads
STEP05.
Action :Action :
2) Press and hold the BANK DOWN button and the
AUTO DEL button while turning ON the controller.
1)TurnOFF controller.
3)All LEDs will blink.
Notes :Notes :
3.5 SceneProgramming (Steps)3.5 SceneProgramming (Steps)
Action :Action :
2)Select theBANK that containsthe sceneto be
copied usingthe BANK UP/DOWNbuttons.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
3)Press the SCENE button that corresponds
to the scene to be copied.
Notes :Notes :
3.5.2 COPYASCENE3.5.2 COPYASCENE
5)Select the destination BANK that contains the scene
memory to record onto using the BANK UP/DOWN
buttons.
3)Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY to switch the LED
display to steps view.
4)Use the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to navigate steps
and locate the insert point of the new scene.
The display will read the step number.
5)Press MIDI/ADD button to prepare the insert.
6)Use the BANK UP/DOWN button to locate the SCENE.
7)Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene
to be inserted.
8)Press MIDI/ADD button to insert the scene. All LEDs
will blink.
4)Press MIDI/ADD button to copy the scene.
CAUTION! Thisprocedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual scenes
and program banks will be preserved.
3.5.1 INSERTASCENE3.5.1 INSERTASCENE
6)Press the desired SCENE button to complete copy.
All LEDs will blink.
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3.5.3 DELETEASCENE3.5.3 DELETEASCENE
Action :Action :
2)Turn the controller back on.
1) Press and holdthe PROGRAM button and the
BANK DOWN button while turning off power to
the controller.
Notes :Notes :
CAUTION!
This process is irreversible. All scenes with data will
be set to 0.
Action :Action :
2) Select the BANK that contains the scene to be
deletedby using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
1)Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter
programming mode.
3)Press and hold the AUTO DEL button.
Notes :Notes :
Action :Action :
2)Select theprogram BANK to runin soundactive
mode usingthe BANK UP/DOWNbuttons.
1) Press theMUSIC BANK COPY button until the
MUSIC LED turns on.
Notes :Notes :
3.6 Playback3.6 Playback
4)You can adjust the duration time using the
FADE TIME fader.
3.5.4 DELETEALLSCENES3.5.4 DELETEALLSCENES
4)Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the
sceneyou want to delete.All LEDs will blink.
When deleting a scene the physical location is not
removed, however, all 192 DMX channels available
to the scene will be set to value 0.
3.6.1 RUNNINGIN SOUND-MODE3.6.1 RUNNINGIN SOUND-MODE
3)Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button
(1~6) or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all
selected chases will loop in the order selected.
In the Sound mode, programs will be triggered by the
sound using its built-in microphone.
Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the
order originally selected.
Action :Action :
2)If aCHASE button isnot pressedthe controller
will automaticallyrun aBANK program.
1) Press theAUTO DEL button until the AUTO LED
turns on.
Notes :Notes :
4)Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button
(1~6) or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all
selected chases will loop in the order selected.
3.6.2 RUNNINGIN AUTO-MODE3.6.2 RUNNINGIN AUTO-MODE
3)Change BANK programs by using BANK UP/DOWN
buttons.
In the Auto mode, programs will be triggered by
controllers fade and speed time as set on the faders.
Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the
order originally selected.
5)You can adjust the time between steps by moving the
SPEED fader and the duration of the step by moving
the FADE TIME fader.
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3.6.3 BLACKOUT3.6.3 BLACKOUT
Action :Action :
2)Select the MIDI control channel (1~16) via the
BANK UP/DOWN buttons to set.
1)Press and hold the MIDI/ADD button for about 3 seconds.
Notes :Notes :
This is the Channel that the controller will receive
MIDI note commands.
The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0or off.
3.7 Midi Operation3.7 Midi Operation
The controller will only respond toMIDI commands onthe MIDI channel which it isset to full stop. All
MIDI control isperformed using Note on commands. Allother MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a
chase, send the blackout on note.
3)Press and hold the MIDI/ADD button for 3 seconds
to save settings.
4)To release MIDI control, press any other button
except the BANK buttons during step 2.
MIDI NOTE
00 to 07
08 to 15
16 to 23
24 to 31
32 to 39
40 to 47
48 to 55
56 to 63
64 to 71
72 to 79
80 to 87
FUNCTION (TURNON/OFF)FUNCTION (TURNON/OFF)
Scenes 1~8in BANK1
Scenes 1~8in BANK2
Scenes 1~8in BANK3
Scenes 1~8in BANK4
Scenes 1~8in BANK5
Scenes 1~8in BANK6
Scenes 1~8in BANK7
Scenes 1~8in BANK8
Scenes 1~8in BANK9
Scenes 1~8in BANK10
Scenes 1~8in BANK11
MIDI NOTE
88 to 95
96 to103
104 to111
112 to 119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
FUNCTION (TURNON/OFF)FUNCTION (TURNON/OFF)
Scenes 1~8in BANK12
Scenes 1~8in BANK13
Scenes 1~8in BANK14
Scenes 1~8in BANK15
Chase 5
Chase 4
Chase 3
Chase 2
Chase 1
Chase 6
BLACKOUT
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4 APPENDIX4 APPENDIX
4.1 DMX Primer
There are 512 channels in aDMX-512 connection. Channels may be assigned inany manner.A
fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. Theuser
must assign a starting address onthe fixture that indicates the first channel reserved inthe controller.
There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number
of channels required. Choosing a start address should be planned inadvance. Channels should
never overlap. If they do, this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is
set incorrectly. You can however, control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting
address aslong as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation. In other words, the
fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same.
DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through aserial Daisy Chain. ADaisy Chain connection is
where the DATAOUT of one fixture connects to the DATAIN of the next fixture. The order in which
the fixtures are connected isnot important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to
each fixture. Use anorder that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling. Connect fixtures
using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors. The
shield connection is pin 1, while pin 2is Data Negative (S-) and pin 3 isData positive (S+).
4.2 FIXTURELINKING4.2 FIXTURELINKING
DMX-OUTPUT DMX-OUTPUT
Caution: Atthe last fixture, the DMX-cable has to beterminated with a terminator. Solder
a 120 resistor betweenSignal (-) and Signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR-plug andplug it in the
DMX-output of the last fixture.
In the Controller mode, at the last fixture in the chain, the DMX output has to be connected with a DMX
terminator. This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals.
The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120W (ohm) resistor connected across pins 2
and 3, which is then plugged into the output socket on the last projector in the chain. The connections
are illustrated below.
Occupation ofthe XLR-connection:
XLR mounting-socket:
1- Ground
2 - Signal(-)
3 - Signal(+)
XLR mounting-plug:
1- Ground
2 - Signal(-)
3 - Signal(+)
The transform of the controller line of 3 pins and 5 pins (plug and socket)
120 ohm
PIN3
PIN2
If youwish to connectDMX-controllers with otherXLR-outputs, you needto use adapter-cables.
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4.3 DMXDipswitch QuickReference Chart4.3 DMXDipswitch QuickReference Chart
DMXAddress QuickReference ChartDMXAddress QuickReference Chart
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
#7
#8
#9 0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31 63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484
131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483
130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482
129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481
128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480
101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485
102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486
103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487
104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488
105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489
106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490
107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491
108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492
109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493
110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494
111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495
112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496
113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497
114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498
115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499
116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500
117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501
118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502
119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503
120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504
121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505
122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506
123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507
124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508
125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509
126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510
127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511
67 99
66 98
65 97
64 96
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
111
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
001
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
00111
1
0
1
1
1
1111
DMX DIP SWITCH SET
0=OFF
1=ON
X=OFF or ON
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Dip SwitchPosition
Dip SwitchPosition DMX Address
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4.4 Technical Specifications
Weight........................................................................................................................... 3.0Kg
Operating Range.....................................................................................DC9V-12V500mAmin
Maximum ambienttemperature.......................................................................................45 C
Data input.................................................................................. locking3-pin XLRmale socket
Data output............................................................................. locking3-pin XLRfemale socket
Data pinconfiguration ..................................................................pin1 shield,pin 2(-), pin3 (+)
Protocols........................................................................................................DMX-512 USITT
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73mm73mm
183mm183mm
520mm520mm
Dimensions.................................................................................................. 520X183 X73mm
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