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  • Page 1 instructions manual edi t i on, J anua ry 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1. Introduction ............................3 2. Installation: ............................3 3. Introduction of the operating devices: ....................3 4. Controlling the Units .........................4 5. Menu System............................5 5.1 Menu 1: Shape Editing ........................5 5.2 Menu 2: Program Editing......................7 5.3 Menu 3: Sequence Edition......................9 5.4 Menu 4: Preset Editing ......................10 5.5 Menu 5: Record Editing......................11 5.6 Menu 6: Programmable Function Buttons (F1-F8):..............12 5.7 Menu 7: Setup..........................13...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction This controller is suitable for controlling up to twenty four (24) DMX-512 units of any type with maximum 32 channels respectively (scanner, moving head, strobe, etc). The controller’s software can be easily updated via its serial port from any 2.

  • Page 4: Controlling The Units

    10. SELECT BUTTON GROUP: FIXTURE button: used for selecting manual mode. If the LED is at full intensity, manual mode is active, if the LED is flashing, the channel is overridden in manual mode. RECORD button: after selecting this button, recorded events can be launched on the 1-24 buttons PROGRAM button: used to program the event group.

  • Page 5: Menu System

    5. Menu System The menu system and its settings are an appropriate place to commence learning how to operate the controller. After connecting the power supply and pushing the BO button the controller will be in automatic mode. Simultaneously depress the PAGE-UP and PAGE_DOWN buttons.
  • Page 6 Creating a new shape or modifying an existing one: Select a shape, then push the F6 (ENTER) button: Assign a name to the shape using the text keys, then press the ENTER. Now it has to be set which units you would like to have a shape drawn by. The units can be masked in and out with 1-24 button.

  • Page 7: Menu 2: Program Editing

    5.2 Menu 2: Program Editing In this menu item up to 72 individual programs can be recorded, edited or deleted. The controller is able to store a maximum of 1024 program scenes, each with a maximum number 99 steps each. In the top line of the display, the number of the selected program is shown, or if using an existing program, its step number.
  • Page 8 Preparation of a program scene: For selected devices (the leds of selected devices are flashing on buttons 1-24), data of the channel modified at last of the unit selected at last can be always seen. After letter F (Fixture) in the upper line number of the unit selected at last can be seen.

  • Page 9: Menu 3: Sequence Edition

    Inserting program scenes: It is also possible to insert a new scene in between previously created scenes. To insert another scene, press F4 (NEW). The new scene will be automatically placed before the last scene recalled. This means that, to place a scene at step 2, you must recall step 2 and then press the F4 button.

  • Page 10: Menu 4: Preset Editing

    1-24. Use the ENTER button to move to the next step. Using the UP-DOWN buttons any step can be set, and its original position can be reloaded with the RECALL button. If the edited sequence is ready, exit by pressing the ESC button. The controller will seek confirmation prior to saving.

  • Page 11: Menu 5: Record Editing

    Preset editing: Editing preset scenes is the same as editing program scenes with the exception that you cannot move to the next scene by pressing the ENTER button. When editing is complete, press the ESC button to return to the previous menu. Saving presets: Pressing the ESC button will cause the controller to seek confirmation prior to saving any modifications Deleting presets:...

  • Page 12: Menu 6: Programmable Function Buttons (F1-F8)

    created using the PAGE and 1-24 buttons to select a program (1-72). The record step time can be set using SLIDERS 14-16 (0.1s-999.9s). If one record step is edited, you can save it temporarily by pushing the ENTER button. The controller will increase the actual record step by one, and you can the set up the next step.

  • Page 13: Menu 7: Setup

    display a ‘SPEC STROBE ON’ caption momentarily appears. On the special strobe channels the preset values will be transmitted (these are usually SHUTTER channels and their value generally have devices strobing at maximum speed), which overload the value of automatic channel or the manual one, but not the contingent black-out value. Upon pressing the button again the special strobe effect is switched off, its LED illuminated at half intensity, and the display showing a ‘SPEC STROBE OUT’...
  • Page 14 1-24: Each button has one or more alphabet characters assigned to it. Where two characters are assigned, the second character is accessed by pressing twice. PAGES: alternate between lower- and uppercase mode F2 (SPACE): insert a blank space F3 (LEFT): move the cursor 1 position to the left F4 (RIGHT): move the cursor 1 position to the right F5 (ESC): return to the device menu F6 (ENTER): proceed to the next adjustment.
  • Page 15 It can be selected by the UP-DOWN buttons, if the channel has a special function: These are: PAN, TILT, PAN-FINE, TILT- FINE, MASTER, BLACK-OUT, SOFT If the current channel controls PAN mirror movement, the PAN special setup has to be selected. Consequently, its value can be controlled with the pan jog disc.

  • Page 16: Setup Menu 2: Unit Position

    A newer channel can be added by pushing the F4 (NEW) button, then the controller automatically skips to effect name editing, and this channel can be set as well according to those described above. You can go up to 32 channels, the controller is able to control so many within one unit.

  • Page 17: Setup Menu 3: Display Setup

    1-24: The same device type may be assigned to multiple positions. Selecting more than one button will result in all positions between these buttons being selected or deselected. Press F5 (ESC) or F6 (ENTER) to return to device position menu. If no modification is made in this menu item, pressing the ESC button returns the controller to the setup menu.

  • Page 18: Setup Menu 5: Language Selection

    5.7.5 Setup Menu 5: Language Selection The name of the display language is shown in the bottom line of the display. It may be altered using the UP-DOWN buttons. Currently, five languages are available: Hungarian, English, German, Dutch, French If the UP-DOWN button is not pressed, the controller returns to the setup menu via pressing the ESC button. If modifications have been made, the controller will ask for the confirmation prior to saving.
  • Page 19 If bottom line of the display reads ‘off’, the code is not activated. Press the ESC button to step back. Press the ENTER button to type in the new code. Using the 1-24 buttons, type in the new code. Your code can be a maximum of 6 characters. Press the ESC button to step back.

  • Page 20: Automatic Mode

    6. Automatic Mode Events written in the menu can be launched in automatic mode according to the data created in the setup menu, and the parameters of the launched events can be changed. 6.1 Function of some operating devices: PAGE UP and DOWN button: Events 1-72 can be launched with buttons 1-24.

  • Page 21: Control Of The Head Movement And Mirror Movement Speed

    In music mode, programs may be changed via the built-in microphone unit or via an external source through the audio input. 1. STOP mode: Turning the WAIT slider to its minimum position turns on the stop mode. The lower line of the display will show the STOP caption. In the current group no scene changes occur until stop mode is altered.

  • Page 22: Calling The Preset Scenes

    6.6 Calling the preset scenes: Pressing the PRESET button allows preset scenes to be run via the 1-24 buttons. The display information does not change at this time. When initiating preset scenes, the respective channels of any attached devices involved in scene are set to manual mode and their values are set according to those recorded in the preset.

  • Page 23: Manual Shape Function

    7.1 Manual Shape Function It is possible to recall the 72 shapes in manual mode. By pressing the SHAPE button the top line of the display will show MANUAL SHAPE. Using the 1-24 and PAGE buttons you can select a shape from the 72 available. In the bottom line of the display is visualised the shape which the device will follow.

  • Page 24: Technical Specification

    8. Technical Specification: • Controlled units: 24pcs all kind of dmx unit • Channel numbers: 24 unit by 32 channels • Nr. Of records: 72, max. 85 step / record • Record step time: 0.1- 999.0s / 0.1s step • Nr. Of program scene: 1024 •...

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