thomann StairVille DDS 405 User manual

DDS 405
digital dimmer and
switcher
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Deutschland
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
16.11.2017, ID: 174194 (V3)

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Installation and starting up................................................................................................................ 13
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 15
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 21
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 31
8 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 32
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 33
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow
the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make
sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that
the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’, ‘OFF’.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Letterings
Displays
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos-
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This appliance is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected headlights. Any
other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result
in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from
improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Intended use
Safety
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DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never
remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or
damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric
shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
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NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat
source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
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NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches
the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual
current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and
possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long
periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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3 Features
n4 dimmer channels
nOutputs: 4 protective contact sockets
nControl via DMX 512
nIndividual DMX addressing per channel
nChannel function selectable per channel
nOperating modes:
– DMX
– Automatic
– Sound control
nSingle channel protection
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4 Installation and starting up
Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
The unit is designed for wall or tripod mounting. For this purpose, there is a mounting bracket
on top of the unit. Using the two M10 threads, the device can be mounted vertically or hori‐
zontally with suitable screws on a tripod. Alternatively, there are two bores available for wall
mounting using suitable mounting hooks and anchors (mounting hardware not included).
First, connect the loads to the terminals on the sides of the device. If you want to operate the
device in ‘DMX’ mode, establish the DMX connection to the controller. Finally, connect the
power plug of the device to a mains power socket.
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Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX
device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on
to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain
is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼W).
Connections in DMX mode
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5 Connections and operating elements
Front panel
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1 Mounting bracket with two thread holes M10 and to bores for wall or tripod mounting.
2 Dimmer outputs, 4 protective contact sockets.
3 Operating panel.
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4 Channel indicators [1]…[4].
In all operating modes, the channel indicators show which channels are currently being used by the running pro-
gramme (LEDs light up green).
5[DMX]
This LED lights up when the unit is operating in ‘DMX’ mode.
Operating panel
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6[Auto]
This LED lights up when the unit is operating in ‘Automatic’ mode.
7[Sound]
This LED lights up when the unit is operating in ‘Sound control’ mode.
8 Navigation buttons
Buttons to navigate the device menu.
9[Menu]
Button to open the main menu and confirm display values.
10 Display.
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11 Mains cable.
12 [Ch1]…[Ch4]
Fuses for channels 1…4.
13 [mic level]
Rotary control for adjusting the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for sound control.
Bottom
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14 [DMX In]
DMX input.
15 [DMX Out]
DMX output.
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