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  • Page 1 DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC DMX controller user manual...
  • Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 29.07.2016, ID: 168962, 236071 | SW B3.0V3.3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................10 Features............................... 14 Installation..............................16 Setup................................18 Connections and controls........................19 Basics................................31 Operating..............................34 8.1 Introduction............................34 8.2 Enabling programming mode..................... 34 8.3 Programming scenes........................35 8.4 Programming chase........................42 DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 8.5 Assigning / reversing DMX channels..................47 8.6 Calling up scenes..........................55 8.7 Calling chases............................ 57 8.8 The MIDI functions........................... 59 8.9 Sending data............................62 8.10 Receiving data..........................63 Technical specifications........................64 Plug and connection assignment....................65 Protecting the environment......................

  • Page 5: General Information

    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. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 6: Further Information

    General information 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. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 8 General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    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 – danger zone. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control spotlights, dimmers, lighting effects equipment, Moving Heads or other DMX-controlled devices. The device is designed for professional use and is not suit‐ able for use in households. 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 per‐...
  • Page 11 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. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 13 PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 192 DMX channels 12 units with up to 16 DMX channels operable 30 banks with 8 freely programmable scenes Six Chase programmes with up to 240 scenes from 30 banks Eight faders for manual control All data interchangeable between two units Auto programmes (scenes and chases), controlled by Wait Time knob (or Tap Sync) and Fade Time knob...
  • Page 15 Features Manual overriding of scenes in chases Sound control MIDI control for banks, chases and blackout DMX polarity adjustable Memory retention on power failure Auto addressing DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installation NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.
  • Page 17 Installation Wiring diagram for fog machines DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 18: Setup

    Setup Setup 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. Connecting the power supply Connect the included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.

  • Page 19: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel DMX Master I DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls Front panel DMX Master MK-II ENC DMX controller...
  • Page 21 Use these knobs to control the intensity of channels 1-8 or 9-16, depending on which Page is selected. 4 [PAGE SELECT] Page select button. To select the desired page A (1-8) or page B (9-16). DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 22 Connections and controls 5 [FOG MACHINE] Activates the fog machine. The control LEDS indicate the current operation status of the fog machine. [HEATING]: Fog machine is heating up. [READY]: Fog machine is operational. 6 [WAIT TIME] Time control. For setting the Chase-Wait time of 0.1 s to 5 min. 7 [FADE TIME] Time control.
  • Page 23 This wheel controls the Pan movement of the scanner or is used for programming. 10 [TILT] Tilt wheel. This wheel controls the Tilt movement of the scanner or is used for programming. 11 [PROGRAM] Enables the Programme mode. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 24 Connections and controls 12 [MIDI/REC] To control MIDI operations or to record programmes. 13 [AUTO/DEL] Activates Auto mode or deletes scenes or chases. 14 [MUSIC/BANK COPY] Activates Music mode or to copy a bank of scenes. 15 [BANK UP] / [BANK DOWN] Press the Up / Down buttons to choose from 30 banks.
  • Page 25 Button for calling up various functions. Device DMX channels 1 1 … 16 2 17 … 32 3 33 … 48 4 49 … 64 5 65 … 80 6 81 … 96 7 97 … 112 DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 26 Connections and controls Device DMX channels 8 113 … 128 9 129 … 144 10 145 … 160 11 161 … 176 12 177 … 192 DMX controller...
  • Page 27 Connections and controls Rear panel DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 28 Connections and controls 21 [AUDIO] RCA input socket to connect audio equipment for sound control. 0.1 V … 1 V 22 [MIDI] MIDI input socket. 23 [DMX Polarity Select] DMX polarity switch to change the polarity. 24 [DMX OUT] DMX output socket to connect a dimmer or other DMX-controlled devices. 25 [DMX IN] To receive DMX signals.
  • Page 29 Connections and controls 27 [DC INPUT] Connection socket for the 9 V power supply unit. 28 [POWER ON | OFF] Main switch to turn the device on and off. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 30 Connections and controls Information in the display Display (example) Meaning CHASE 5 Chase 5 is activated STEP 002 Second step of a chase DATA 151 DMX value (000-255) WT: 1M36S The current waiting time is 1 minute and 36 seconds TP: 5.32S The time interval between the last two Tap keystrokes is 5.32 seconds FT: 10.5S...

  • Page 31: Basics

    DMX master. The output of the first receiver is connected to the input of the second one, and so on. The output of the last receiver in the DMX chain must be termi‐ nated using a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 32 Basics If the cable length exceeds 300 m (328 yds.) or the number of devices is greater than 32, the signal must be amplified using a DMX booster. DMX controller...
  • Page 33 When setting the DMX address, the counting method of the device determines the first channel. Depending on the device, the channel numbers may start from 0 or from 1. The address range may therefore reach from 0 to 511 or from 1 to 512. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 34: Operating

    Operating Operating 8.1 Introduction With the DMX Master I or the DMX Master MK II ENC you can control up to twelve devices with up to 16 DMX channels per device. 30 banks with each eight programmable scenes are avail‐ able as program memory.

  • Page 35: Programming Scenes

    To save the scene to the desired location, press the corresponding [SCENES] button (1 - 8). All LEDs and the display will flash three times, indicating that the scene has been saved. Then the display shows Bank and Scene. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 36 Operating Repeat steps 3 - 7 until all desired scenes have been saved. Press the [SCANNERS] button again to turn off its fader control. To select another scanner, press the corresponding [SCANNERS] button to turn on its fader control. Then you can begin programming again. Once the programming is completed, press [PROGRAM] for three seconds.
  • Page 37 Press [SCENES] 1. Repeat steps 4 - 7 until all eight scenes are stored in bank 3. Press [SCANNERS] 1 again to disable the scanner again. Press [PROGRAM] for three seconds to quit programming mode. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 38 Operating Altering scenes Enabling programming mode. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank with the scene you want to alter. Use the [SCENES] buttons to select the desired scene. Make the desired changes using the faders and / or joystick or the encoder wheels. Press [MIDI/REC] to save the changes.
  • Page 39 Use the [SCENES] buttons to select the desired scene. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank to which the scene is to be copied. Press [MIDI/REC]. Select the desired memory location for the scene to be copied using the [SCENES] but‐ tons. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 40 Operating Deleting a scene Use the buttons [SCENES] to select the scene you want to delete. Keep [AUTO/DEL] pressed. Now additionally press the [SCENES] button of the scene you want to delete. Deleting all scenes This function clears all stored scenes and sets the DMX channels to ‘0’. While the device is switched off, simultaneously press [BANK DOWN] and [PROGRAM].
  • Page 41 Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank to be copied to. Press [MUSIC/BANK COPY]. All LEDs will flash three times and thus confirm the copying of the Bank. Press [PROGRAM] for three seconds to quit programming mode. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 42: Programming Chase

    Operating 8.4 Programming chase In order to programme chases, scenes must have been previously programmed. Each Chase can contain up to 240 scenes. Enabling programming mode. Select the Chase to be programmed via the [CHASE] buttons. Only one Chase can be selected in each case.
  • Page 43 Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank with the scenes to be copied. Press [MUSIC/BANK COPY]. Press [MIDI/REC]. All LEDs will flash three times and thus indicate that the scenes were copied into the Chase. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 44 Operating Adding step Enabling programming mode. Select the Chase, you want to add a step to. Press [TAP/DISPLAY] , the display shows the current step. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the step after which you want to add a step. Press [MIDI/REC] , then the display shows the number of steps increased by one.
  • Page 45 Deleting chase Select the chase you want to delete. Hold down [AUTO/DEL] while you press [CHASE] again. All LEDs will flash three times briefly, thus indicating that the chase has been deleted. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 46 Operating Deleting chases While the device is switched off, simultaneously keep [AUTO/DEL] and [BANK DOWN] pressed. Switch on the device. DMX controller...

  • Page 47: Assigning / Reversing Dmx Channels

    DMX channel 1, [SCENES] 2 for DMX channel 2 and so on. Repeat steps 3 - 7. 8-channel mode: You can assign the PAN / TILT movement for 24 scanners. In 8-channel mode, you can save PAN / TILT for page A and page B. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 48 Operating 16-channel mode: You can assign the PAN / TILT movement for 12 scanners. In 16- channel mode, you can save PAN / TILT only for page A or page B. DMX controller...
  • Page 49 PAN / TILT for page A and page B. 16-channel mode: You can assign the PAN / TILT movement for 12 scanners. In 16- channel mode, you can save PAN / TILT only for page A or page B. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 50 Operating Assigning Fade time While the device is switched off, press the two buttons [TAP/DISPLAY] and [MODE] and keep them pressed. Switch the device on again. Press [TAP/DISPLAY] to switch between ‘Fade Time’ and ‘Assign Fade Time’. The display either shows ‘ALL CH| FD TIME’ or ‘ONLY X/Y|FD TIME’ . Simultaneously press [TAP/DISPLAY] and [MODE] to save the settings.
  • Page 51 If you press both buttons again the LED [ASSIGN] goes out and the LED [REVERSE] lights By pressing the [SCANNERS] buttons you can let the display indicate the Pan and Tilt channels of the respective scanner. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 52 Operating Setting up a new logo Switch off the device. Keep the [SCANNERS] buttons 6 and 12 simultaneously pressed while turning the device on again. Then release the buttons. Press [SCANNERS] buttons 6 or 12 to move the cursor to the left or right. Repeat steps 3 - 4.
  • Page 53 With the [SCANNERS] buttons 1 - 12 you set the DMX address. Keep [PAGE] pressed, then press [SCANNERS] 1 - 12 to increase the address by eight. Press [BLACKOUT / STAND ALONE] again to return to the Programme mode. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 54 Operating SCANNERS DMX channel DMX channel Press the [SCANNERS] button (1 - 12). Keep the button [PAGE] pressed and press the [SCANNERS] button (1 - 12). DMX controller...

  • Page 55: Calling Up Scenes

    As soon as you turn on the device, it is automatically in manual mode. Make sure that the LEDs [AUTO] and [MUSIC] are not lit. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank containing the desired scenes. Press the corresponding [SCENES] button to select the desired scene. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 56 Operating Auto mode With this function, you can run a bank of scenes in an endless loop. Press [AUTO/DEL] to enable the Auto mode. The LED [AUTO] lights up and indicates the activation. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select a bank with scenes for the run. After selecting the bank whose scenes are intended to run you can use the controls [WAIT TIME] (or the button [TAP SYNC/DISPLAY]) and [FADE TIME] to adjust the scenes as desired.

  • Page 57: Calling Chases

    Press [MUSIC/BANK COPY] to exit the mode. 8.7 Calling chases First, you have to programme scenes before you can run chases! DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 58 Operating Manual mode When you turn on the device, it is automatically in manual mode. Press one of the six [CHASE] buttons to select the desired chase. If you press the button again, you disable this function. Use the [FADE TIME] control to set the fading time of the current scene. With [BANK UP/DOWN] you can call the steps of the chase one by one.

  • Page 59: The Midi Functions

    Press [MIDI/REC] again for three seconds to save the setting and to deactivate the MIDI settings. If you do not want to save the setting, press any key (except [BANK UP/DOWN]) to exit the MIDI mode. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...
  • Page 60 Operating Control This device receives ‘Note on’ signals. These signals allow calling up of 15 banks (01 - 15) with scenes and six chases with scenes. In addition, also the Blackout function can be controlled via MIDI. Bank Note number Function Bank 1 00 to 07...
  • Page 61 Operating Bank Note number Function Chase 4 Chase 4 on / off Chase 5 Chase 5 on / off Chase 6 Chase 6 on / off Blackout DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 62: Sending Data

    Operating 8.9 Sending data You have to establish a DMX connection between the two controllers before you can transfer data. While the device is switched off, simultaneously press [SCANNERS] 2 [SCANNERS] 3 and [SCENES] 1. Keep the buttons pressed and turn the device on again. The display shows ‘TRANSMIT’ . The controller is now ready for transmission.

  • Page 63: Receiving Data

    Keep the buttons pressed and turn the device on again. The display shows ‘RECEIVE’ . The controller now receives the data. As soon as the transmission process is complete, the device automatically returns to the normal status. DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Operating supply voltage AC 9 V (DC), 300 mA min. Dimensions (W × H × D) 423 mm × 73 mm × 132 mm Weight 2.5 kg DMX controller...

  • Page 65: Plug And Connection Assignment

    ‘just’ a not working light show! DMX socket A female 3-pin XLR socket is used for the DMX output. The figure and the table below show the pin assignment. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) DMX-Master I, DMX-Master MK II ENC...

  • Page 66: Protecting The Environment

    Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
  • Page 68 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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