QTX Light DP4 User manual

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DP4 4 CHANNEL DMX DIMMER PACK
USER MANUAL
154.110UK Version 1.0
INTRODUCTION
The DP4 4 channel DMX dimmer pack has 4 channels each with 2 IEC power outputs per channel.
It has 16 uilt-in chase programs or can e controlled y 4 channels DMX.
•LED readout display
•16 uilt in chase programs
•4 Channel output
•Pulse feature to keep lamp filaments warm for instant on/off effect
•Not suita le for LED products (recommend 154.111UK)
•Master / slave
IN THE BOX
1 x DP4
1 x IEC POWER LEAD
1 x MANUAL
ARNING BEFORE USE
This item is for professional use only. Please take note of the following instructions efore using
this device.
•This product is not suita le for low power LED products
•This unit must e earthed.
•Do not turn on the power until all connections are securely made.
•Always disconnect from the mains efore replacing any fuse
•There are no user servicea le parts inside
FUSES
The Pack can carry maximum overall load of 10 amps. Each channel can also carry a maximum
overall load of 10 amps ut the unit is factory fitted with 2.5amps. These can e changed ut the
maximum overall load for each channel should not exceed 10 amps and you must e
professionally qualified in order to change the fuses to suit.

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PRODUCT LAYOUT
1) IEC Power outputs: 2 x IEC power outputs per channel, 8 sockets in total
2) FUSES per channel
3) Power ON/OFF – Use to turn the mains power ON/OFF
4) Power inlet – The items is hard wired to the unit with a 13 amp maximum rating.
5) DMX IN – DMX XLR input
6) DMX OUT – DMX XLR Loop output
7) LED readout display – Output display to determine the current function in operation.
8) Mode – Press to switch etween CHASE and DMX mode
9) Menu – Press to activate different DMX or CHASE modes
10) Up – Scroll through the different options
11) Down – Scroll through the different options

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OPERATIONS GUIDE:
The unit has two working modes. It can e used as a four-channel chaser or as a 1, 2, or 4
channel DMX dimmer pack. Please follow up the instructions elow to operate the unit for your
desired performance.
CHASE MODE
Choose this working mode only when you want the device to act as a 4-channel chaser. This
device has 16 uilt-in programs. You can select to run any of these programs specifically, or set
the unit to chase in a random sequence among all 16 uilt-in programs for a more dramatic show
effect. The chase speed can also e adjusted.
1. Connect your light fixtures to any of the eight power sockets availa le on the pack.
2. Use the mode utton to select a chase mode: Chase mode is indicated in LCD display as “PA”
followed y num ers 01-16. “PA” stands for Program Applied. If an “A” appears in the LCD
display, you are in DMX mode.
3. Once you have selected CHASE MODE function, use the MENU utton to select your desired
program. The chase pattern is represented on the LCD display y “P” followed y two
num ers. You may select any of the 16 uilt-in programs to run at a single time y pressing
the UP and DOWN uttons.
4. To change your desired chase speed press the MENU utton until the “SP” followed y two
num ers is displayed on the LCD display. Use the UP and DOWN uttons to adjust the chase
speed. A value of 99 will give you the fastest chase speed (a out one step per 0.1 second).
A value of 01 will give you the slowest chase speed (one step per 30 second).
5. You may change the light intensity y pressing the MENU utton to select “d” on the LCD. Use
the UP and DOWN uttons to change the light output intensity. 00 will give the lowest output
and 99 will give you full intensity.
DMX MODE
Use this operating mode only if you plan to use the device as a DMX dimmer. This function will
allow you to turn on or off and control the intensity of non-DMX with the use of a DMX controller.
You may also set your dimmer pack to function as a 1, 2, or 4 channel DMX dimmer pack so you
can com ine the output functions.
1. Connect a DMX controller to your dimmer pack via the 3-pin XLR connector.
2. Connect your lighting effect to any of the eight power sockets on the front of the pack.

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3. Decide if you are going to use your dimmer pack as 1, 2, or 4 channels. This function allows
you to:
a. Control the output to all four outlets with one DMX channel.
. Group outlet channels one and two and group outlets channels three and four. The first
group will e controlled y one DMX channel and the second group will e controlled y
another DMX channel. This gives the pack a DMX value of two.
c. The default setting is a four channel DMX switcher, each channel is controlled y one
DMX channel.
4. To change the channel function mode e sure you are in DMX mode. Use the MENU utton to
select “CH” followed y two digits. Then use the UP and DOWN uttons to change the setting
from 01, 02, or 04. Your dimmer pack is initially set as a four channel DMX switcher.
5. The dimmer pack is initially set to e activated y DMX address one. To change this setting
e sure you are in DMX mode. Use the MENU utton to select the address settings, this will
e indicated y an “A” in the first character of the LCD followed y three num ers. Use the UP
and DOWN uttons to select your desired DMX address.
6. Once you have set the pack’s DMX address e sure your controller’s address matches that of
the pack
7. Your pack will now operate as DMX dimmer, you may control the light output intensity
through your DMX controller. 0 will give no output and 100 will give you full output.
SPECIFICATION:
Power supply: 230Vac, 50Hz
DMX Inputs: 1
Channel Outputs: 8
Size: 193 x 72 x 260mm
Weight: 2.5kg
Please disposal of the unservicea le device according to the current statutory requirements.
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