thomann LED-Commander 16/2 User manual

LED-Commander 16/2
DMX-controller
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
06.08.2015, ID: 251852 | SW V1.0

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 11
5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 12
6 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 13
7 Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 22
8 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 44
9 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 45
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for
the next owner.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.
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.
Symbols and signal words
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used to control spot lights, dimmers, light effects, moving heads
or other DMX-controlled devices. Use the device only as described in this user manual. 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.
Intended use
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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.
Safety
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
fire.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
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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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3 Features
n16 devices controllable via DMX-512
n2 × 8 memory slots each for scenes and chases
nFaders for fade and scene time and speed, dimmer etc.
nOperation modes: automatic, sound controlled and manual
nBlackout and Full-on-function
nSeparate channel assignment
nBackup and firmware update via USB
nUSB port for desk light
n19" housing, 4 RU
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4 Installation
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.
The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. It occupies four rack
units (RU).
A 3-pin XLR socket is used as DMX output. The following diagram and table show the pin
assignment of the XLR socket.
1 Ground
2 DMX data (–)
3 DMX data (+)
Rack mounting
DMX connection
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5 Starting up
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
Connect the included power adapter to the 9 V input of the device and then plug the mains
plug into the power outlet.
Turn on the main switch on the rear side of the unit. Then the display shows the operating
mode and the corresponding indicator LED is on.
Connecting the power supply
Switching the device on
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6 Connections and operating elements
Front panel
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1FIXTURE
Buttons 1 to 16 to select the control channels. The corresponding indicator LED shows whether the respective
channel is activated (LED on) or deactivated (LED off).
2SCENE
Eight buttons with double assignment for enabling / disabling of up to 16 scenes. The indicator LEDs show which
scenes are enabled (LED is on). Switching between the key groups (banks) 1…8 and 9…16 is done via the Shift key
(3).
3 Shift key SCENE
Button to toggle the SCENE buttons. The two indicator LEDs show which of the two key groups (banks) 1…8 (red) or
9…16 (green) is currently active.
4CHASE
Eight buttons with double assignment for enabling / disabling of up to 16 chases. The indicator LEDs show which
chases are enabled (LED is on). Switching between the key groups (banks) 1…8 and 9…16 is done via the Shift key
(5).
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5 Shift key CHASE
Button to toggle the CHASE buttons. The two indicator LEDs show which of the two key groups (banks) 1…8 (red) or
9…16 (green) is currently active.
6 Display.
7Buttons and
Navigation buttons for scrolling the display and to select options.
8MODE button
Button to change the operation mode. The corresponding LED shows the active operating mode: Auto, Music or
Manual.
9SPEED fader
Slider to manually adjust the chase speed during playback.
10 FADE fader
Slider to manually adjust the fade time during playback.
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11 BLACKOUT button
Button to turn the BLACKOUT function on or off. The corresponding indicator LED shows whether the function is
activated (LED on) or deactivated (LED off).
12 FULL ON button
Button to turn the FULL ON function on or off. The corresponding indicator LED shows whether the function is acti‐
vated (LED on) or deactivated (LED off).
13 PATCH | CLEAR button
Press this button for three seconds to cancel the channel assignments (scenes, chases or connected devices). Once
the corresponding indicator LED is lit, the channels can be reassigned. Press the button again for three seconds to
exit this mode.
14 PROGRAM | RECORD button
Press this button for three seconds to enable the Program mode. The corresponding indicator LED shows whether
the mode is activated (LED on) or deactivated (LED off). Press the button again for three seconds to exit this mode.
15 MIDI | IN SET button
Press this button for three seconds to open the menu for midi input assignment. Once the corresponding indicator
LED is lit, the midi inputs can be assigned using the SPEED fader or the and buttons. Press the button again for
three seconds to exit this mode.
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16 TAP | DEL button
With this button you can delete and reverse inputs.
17 TILT button
Press this button to control the inclination of the assigned moving heads via the joystick (18). The corresponding LED
indicator flashes while the TILT mode is active.
18 Joystick to control the connected moving heads. To activate the joystick function either the TILT (17) or the PAN
mode (19) must be activated.
19 PAN button
Press this button to control the rotation of the assigned moving heads via the joystick (18). The corresponding LED
indicator flashes while the PAN mode is active.
20 AUX1 | AUX2 buttons
With these buttons you can activate the AUX channels (corresponding LED is lit) or deactivate them (LED is off).
21 DIMMER fader
Slider to manually adjust the DIMMER function. Press the corresponding flash button 8 to activate the slider control.
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22 STROBE fader
Slider to manually adjust the STROBE function. Press the corresponding flash button 7 to activate the slider control.
23 SCENE fader
Slider to manually control a scene. Press the corresponding flash button 6 to activate the slider control.
24 SPEED fader
Slider to manually control the speed of a scene or a chase. Press the corresponding flash button 5 to activate the
slider control.
25 BLUE fader
Slider to manually control the colour intensity BLUE. Press the corresponding flash button 4 to activate the slider con‐
trol.
26 GREEN fader
Slider to manually control the colour intensity GREEN. Press the corresponding flash button 3 to activate the slider
control.
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27 RED fader
Slider to manually control the colour intensity RED. Press the corresponding flash button 2 to activate the slider con‐
trol.
28 FUNCTION fader
Controller for manual adjustment of an active function. Press the corresponding flash button 1 to activate the slider
control.
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Rear panel
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