General notes 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 refer- ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device, include the manual for the next owner.
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. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. LED-Commander 16/2...
Features Features 16 devices controllable via DMX-512 2 × 8 memory slots each for scenes and chases Faders for fade and scene time and speed, dimmer etc. Operation modes: automatic, sound controlled and manual Blackout and Full-on-function Separate channel assignment Backup and firmware update via USB USB port for desk light 19"...
The unit has been designed for rack mounting in a standard 19-inch rack. It occupies four rack units (RU). DMX connection A 3-pin XLR socket is used as DMX output. The following diagram and table show the pin assignment of the XLR socket. Ground DMX data (–) DMX data (+) LED-Commander 16/2...
Starting up Starting up 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 adapter Connect the included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
Button to switch the CHASE buttons. The two indicator LEDs show which button group (banks) 1…8 (red) or 9…16 (green) is currently active. 6 Device display 7 Buttons Navigation buttons to scroll within the display and to select options. LED-Commander 16/2...
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Connections and operating elements 8 Shift button [MODE] Button to switch the operating mode. The associated LED indicates the active operating mode: Auto, music or manual. 9 Slider [SPEED] Slider to manually adjust the chase speed during playback. 10 Slider [FADE] Slider to manually adjust the fade speed during playback.
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Controller with associated flash or selection button for manual setting of the colour intensity RED (if assigned), or channel control for the assigned DMX channel. 28 Slider [FUNCTION] Controller with associated flash or selection button for manual setting of the function channel (if assigned), or channel control for the assigned DMX channel. LED-Commander 16/2...
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Connections and operating elements Rear panel 29 Lockable DMX output socket 30 DMX polarity switch 31 USB port 32 Audio input (line level, 100 mV to 1 Vpp) 33 Output socket MIDI OUT 34 Through socket MIDI THRU 35 Input socket MIDI IN 36 Connection socket for the 9 V power supply unit.
Set ok’ , the virtual dimmer for this fixture has already been deactivated. In this case, press and hold the [DIMMER] button again for three seconds. ½ CLEAR] button down for three seconds to exit this mode. Hold the [PATCH LED-Commander 16/2...
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Operation Setting the dimmer channel ½ CLEAR] button down for three seconds. Hold the [PATCH Press the [FIXTURE] (1 to 16) button to select the required FIXTURE channel on which you wish to change the assignment of the virtual dimmer. Hold the button of the required channel controller down for 3 seconds to assign it to the virtual dimmer of the selected [FIXTURE] (display: ‘Set dimmer ok’...
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Use the [CHASE] buttons to select the required sequence. To do this, switch between the two memory banks using the toggle button if need be. You can activate multiple chasers simultaneously which are then played back in sequence. The output value of scenes that may be active always has priority. LED-Commander 16/2...
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Operation Programming chaser sequences ½ RECORD] button pressed for three seconds to switch to Keep the [PROGRAM Program/Record mode. Use the [CHASE] buttons to select the required sequence. To do this, switch between the two memory banks using the toggle button if need be. ð...
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½ Clear] button down for three seconds to exit recording mode. Hold the [Patch As soon as DMX channels are assigned to an [AUX] button, the value of the assigned channels is set to 255 whenever this button is activated. LED-Commander 16/2...
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Operation Renaming Flash functions Switch off the device. ½ RECORD], [DIMMER] and [PATCH ½ CLEAR] buttons down Hold the [PROGRAM simultaneously and switch the device back on. ð After two seconds, the following message appears on the display: Press the Flash button of the function you wish to rename. On the display, the name can now be changed using the joystick (move to the right/left moves the cursor, move up/down changes the relevant letters of the alphabet).
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ð The LEDs of the channels for which settings were found on the USB drive light up. Press the button of the FIXTURE channel whose settings you wish to load. ð The progress of the loading operation is shown on the display. The display then returns to its previous state. LED-Commander 16/2...
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Operation Reset to factory defaults Turn off the device using the main switch. ½ RECORD], [TAP ½ DEL] and Simultaneously press the [PROGRAM ½ CLEAR] buttons and switch the device back on. [PATCH ð After two seconds, the following message appears on the display: After resetting to the factory defaults, the FIXTURE channels are set up as follows: FIXTURE 1 FIXTURE 2...
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Press any button to start the firmware update. Once installation is complete, the display shows ‘Update succeeded | Please reboot’ . Then switch the device off and back on again after a few seconds. ð The unit will now start with the updated firmware. LED-Commander 16/2...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Control protocol DMX 512 Voltage supply Power adapter (9…12 V ) Dimensions (W × H × D) 482 mm × 75 mm × 175 mm Weight 3.5 kg DMX controller...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. LED-Commander 16/2...
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