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- Page 1 DDS 405 digital dimmer and switcher user manual...
- Page 2 Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Deutschland Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 16.11.2017, ID: 174194 (V3)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 6 Safety instructions............................. 8 Features............................... 12 Installation and starting up........................ 13 Connections and operating elements................... 15 Operating..............................21 Technical specifications........................ -
Page 4: General Information
General information 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. -
Page 5: 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 6: Notational Conventions
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings 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’... - Page 7 General information 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.
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use 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. - Page 9 Safety instructions 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.
- Page 10 Safety instructions 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.
- Page 11 Safety instructions 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.
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Page 12: Features
Features Features 4 dimmer channels Outputs: 4 protective contact sockets Control via DMX 512 Individual DMX addressing per channel Channel function selectable per channel Operating modes: – – Automatic – Sound control Single channel protection digital dimmer and switcher... -
Page 13: Installation And Starting Up
Installation and starting up 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. - Page 14 Installation and starting up Connections in DMX mode 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.
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Page 15: Connections And Operating Elements
Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Front panel DDS 405... - Page 16 Connections and operating elements 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. digital dimmer and switcher...
- Page 17 Connections and operating elements Operating panel 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. DDS 405...
- Page 18 Connections and operating elements 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.
- Page 19 Connections and operating elements Bottom 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. DDS 405...
- Page 20 Connections and operating elements 14 [DMX In] DMX input. 15 [DMX Out] DMX output. digital dimmer and switcher...
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Page 21: Operating
Operating Operating Turning on and off To start up the device, connect it to the mains. The device is immediately ready for operation. Pull the power plug of the unit to turn it completely volt-free. DDS 405... - Page 22 Operating Menu overview digital dimmer and switcher...
- Page 23 Operating Operating mode selection Switch to normal mode and use the navigation buttons to select the desired operating mode: ‘Sla’ (operating mode: ‘DMX’) ‘Auto’ (automatic mode with preprogrammed chasers) ‘Auto’ (sound controlled mode with preprogrammed chasers) Confirm the selection with [Menu]. The control LED of the enabled operating mode lights in the display.
- Page 24 Operating Operating mode ‘DMX’ In this mode the device is controlled via a connected DMX controller and operates in Slave mode. The control LED [DMX] lights permanently as soon as a DMX signal is present. The four channels can be addressed consecutively or individually. Consecutive addressing: Use the navigation buttons to select the operating mode ‘Sla’...
- Page 25 Operating Use the navigation buttons to select the operating mode ‘Sla’ . ð The control LED [Sla] is flashing. Confirm the selection with [Menu]. ð The display changes to ‘Addr’ . Use the navigation buttons to switch to menu item ‘ChAd’ . Confirm the selection with [Menu].
- Page 26 Operating Automatic and sound-con- In these operating modes, the device works in Stand Alone mode. After selecting the oper- trolled operation ating mode ‘Auto’ or ‘Snd’ you can enable one of the 20 programmes (Chasers) available. Each programme consists of 32 steps. Depending on the operating mode, the control LED [Auto] or [Sound] lights up.
- Page 27 Operating Setting dimmer values Select the operating mode ‘Auto’ or ‘Snd’ , press [Menu] and use the navigation buttons to switch to menu item ‘Ch-d’ . Press [Menu] again. If the dimmer value display (right on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired value (in percent) with the navigation keys or .
- Page 28 Operating Programme progress speed In ‘Auto’ mode you can adjust the programme speed using the ‘SPxx’ menu. Select the operating mode ‘Auto’ , press [Menu] and use the navigation buttons to switch to menu item ‘SPxx’ . Press [Menu] again. If the speed display (right on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired pro- gramme speed with the navigation keys or .
- Page 29 Operating Channel function Depending on the settings, the channels of the device operate in Dimmer or Switch mode. Proceed as follows to adjust the Channel mode: Open the menu ‘d-Cu’ , (see menu overview). Press [Menu]. If the channel number display (left on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired channel with the navigation keys or .
- Page 30 Operating Lamp preheat In dimmer mode, a certain amperage can be set for each channel to preheat the connected lamps. Proceed as follows to adjust the amperage: Open the menu ‘PrEh’ , (see menu overview). Press [Menu]. If the channel number display (left on the display) is flashing, you can adjust the desired channel with the navigation keys or .
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Page 31: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Operating supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Electrical connection safety plug, single-phase, 16 A max. Channel fuse 5 mm × 20 mm, 6.3 A, 250 V, fast blow (per channel) Signal input DMX 512 via 3-pin XLR socket Outputs 4 ×... -
Page 32: Plug And Connection Assignment
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip- ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’... -
Page 33: 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 34 Notes digital dimmer and switcher...
- Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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