thomann StairVille DMX-Master 3-FX User manual

DMX-Master 3-FX
DMX-controller
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
24.10.2014, ID: 294610 (V2) | SW T1.4

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 12
5 Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 14
6 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 15
7 Basics............................................................................................................................................................. 25
8 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 28
8.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Scenes and banks............................................................................................................................. 33
8.3 Chaser sequences............................................................................................................................ 40
8.4 Blackout............................................................................................................................................... 49
8.5 Overlay scenes................................................................................................................................... 53
8.6 Effects generator.............................................................................................................................. 56
8.7 Cross-fades......................................................................................................................................... 65
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8.8 Channel inversion............................................................................................................................ 68
8.9 Assigning the jog wheels Pan and Tilt for rotation and inclination .............................. 70
8.10 Playback............................................................................................................................................ 73
8.11 MIDI control..................................................................................................................................... 82
8.12 Operating mode ‘Easy Mode’.................................................................................................... 90
8.13 Saving data and reloading......................................................................................................... 92
8.14 Complementary functions......................................................................................................... 94
9 Technical data........................................................................................................................................ 101
10 Protecting the environment............................................................................................................ 102
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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
Special characteristics of the device:
ncontrol of up to 16 DMX devices with 16 DMX channels each (256 channels)
n240 scenes on 30 banks (8 per bank)
nsix chases with up to 250 single steps
nsix overlay scenes
nintegrated effect generator
nfade in time, fade out time and speed for scenes and chases can be adjusted per channel
nall channels invertible
njog wheels for the control of pan and tilt movements
noperating modes: ‘Play Mode’ , ‘Program Mode’, ‘Setup Mode’ and ‘Easy Mode’
nFunctions: desk lock, auto-start, blackout, freeze, copy
nMIDI control (synthesizer and MIDI keyboard)
ndata backup and restore via USB interface
nsuitable for 19" racks (four rack units)
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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 device fits into 19" racks, it occupies four rack units.
Before you install the device, remove the cover (ten fastening screws). Then mount the device
into the racks using the optionally available mounting brackets.
Mounting into a rack
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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 (+)
DMX connection
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5 Setup
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible high-
quality cables for all connections.
Connect the power supply unit which is included in the delivery to the 9-V input of the device,
then put the mains plug into the socket.
Turn on the device using the main switch at the back side. After turning the device on the dis‐
plays shows the software version and the operation mode for a short time. The related display
LEDs light up.
Connecting the power supply
unit
Turning the device on
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6 Connections and operating elements
Front panel, total view
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Front panel, detail view A
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1 Button block [Fixture]
Buttons 1 to 16 for selecting the control channels. The corresponding indicator LED shows whether the respective
channel is switched (LED is on) or deactivated (LED is off).
2 Button [Fog Machine]
Activates a connected fog machine. The control LEDs Heating and Ready indicate the operating status of the fog
machine.
3 Button block [Scene]
Buttons 1 to 8 for enabling / disabling of the programmed scenes. The control LEDs indicate which scenes are ena‐
bled (LED is on).
4 Button [Record]
Button for recording own sequences.
5 Button [Delete]
Button for deleting sequences.
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6Wait Time | FX Speed
Slider for adjusting the programme and effect speed as well as the input sensitivity of the microphone.
7Fade Time | FX Size
Slider for adjusting the fade in and out time in scene or programme changes as well as the display size of the effect.
8 Button block [Overlay FX Select]
Buttons 1 to 6 for enabling / disabling of the Overlay scenes. The control LEDs indicate which scenes are enabled
(LED is on).
9 Slider with dual function for adjusting DMX channels 1 to 16. Switching between memory banks 1…8 and 9…16 is
done using the Shift key (11).
10 Button block [Chaser FX Select]
Buttons 1 to 6 for enabling / disabling of the Chasers. The control LEDs indicate which Chaser sequences are enabled
(LED is on).
11 Button [Page Select]
Button for switching between memory banks 1…8 and 9…16 (slider with dual function for adjusting the DMX chan‐
nels). The control LEDs [Page A] and [Page B] indicate which of the two memory banks is currently active.
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Front panel, detail view B
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12 Buttons | [Up] und | [Down]
Buttons for switching between the 30 banks and for setting the starting angle in the effects editor.
13 Display
14 Buttons [Program], [Setup]
Buttons with LED indicators for switching between function modes.
15 USB socket for a USB drive or a USB lamp (included in delivery).
16 Button [Music Bank Copy]
Button for activating the music control as well as to copy an entire bank.
17 Button [Auto]
Activates the automatic control.
18 Button [Black Out]
Button to override the DMX outputs with user-specific data (such as all shutter channels to ‘0’).
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