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  • Page 1 DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • 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 08.01.2019, ID: 320371...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 15 Installation and starting up........................ 16 Connections and controls........................18 Basics................................24 Operating..............................27 7.1 Introduction............................27 7.2 Enabling programming mode..................... 27 7.3 Programming scenes........................28 7.4 Programming chase........................32 7.5 Calling up scenes..........................36 DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.6 Calling chases............................ 38 7.7 The MIDI functions........................... 39 Technical specifications........................43 Plug and connection assignment....................44 Protecting the environment......................45 DC-1216 DMX controller...
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  • Page 6: General Notes

    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. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 7: Further Information

    Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms. Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 8: 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’ . DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 10 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. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    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. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 12 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. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 13 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. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 14 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. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 15: Features

    30 banks with each 8 programmable scenes 6 Chase programmes with Loop function 8 faders for the DMX output levels Built-in microphone for sound-control Automatic programme run with tap-sync or speed control MIDI control Blackout function Chase programming Fade time control DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 16: Installation And Starting Up

    Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers or ampli‐ fiers. Rack mounting This device has been designed for 19" rack mounting. The rack ears become accessible by unscrewing the handles on the side of the unit. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 17 Installation and starting up Connecting the power adapter Connect the included power supply to the power supply socket on the unit and then put the power plug into the wall outlet. The device is immediately operational. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 18: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 19 Use these knobs to control the intensity of channels 1-8 or 9-16, depending on whether Page A or B is selected. 4 Display 5 [Program] Enables the Programme mode 6 [BANK] Press the Up / Down buttons to choose from 30 banks. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 20 Press this button to set the beat for the program sequence or to switch the display from % to numeric (0-255) indica‐ tion. 12 [Music/Bankcopy] Activates Music mode or to copy a bank or chaser with scenes DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 21 For setting the Chase speed. The chase speed determines how fast or slow the desired scenes are playing. 15 [Page Select] Page select button To select the desired page A (1-8) or page B (9-16) Device DMX channels 1 1 … 16 2 17 … 32 DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 22 3 33 … 48 4 49 … 64 5 65 … 80 6 81 … 96 7 97 … 112 8 113 … 128 9 129 … 144 10 145 … 160 11 161 … 176 12 177 … 192 DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 23 17 [DMX OUT] DMX output socket to connect a dimmer or other DMX-controlled devices 18 [USB LIGHT] USB port for attachment of e.g. a goose neck lamp 19 [DC INPUT] Connection socket for the 9 V power supply unit DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 24: 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). DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 25 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. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 26 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. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 27: Operating

    Operating 7.1 Introduction With the DC-1216, you can control up to twelve devices with up to 16 DMX channels per device. 30 banks with each eight programmable scenes are available as program memory. You can programme six chases, each with up to 240 programmed scenes.

  • Page 28: Programming Scenes

    8). All LEDs and the display will briefly flash, indicating that the scene has been saved. Then the display shows Bank and Scene. Repeat steps 3 – 7 until all desired scenes have been saved. Finally, press the [SCANNERS] button to turn off fader control. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 29 Press [Midi/Rec] to save the settings. Press the respective [SCENES] button to overwrite the former scene. Make sure that you select the same scene in steps 3 and 6 to avoid accidentally over‐ writing the wrong scene! DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 30 Use [SCENES] to select the scene you want to delete. Keep [Auto/Del] pressed. Simultaneously press the [SCENES] button of the scene you want to delete. ð The selected scene is being deleted. All DMX values of the selected scene are set to zero. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 31 Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank to be copied. Press [Midi/Rec]. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank to be copied to. Press [Music/Bankcopy]. All LEDs will flash and thus confirm the copying of the Bank. Press [Program] to exit the programming mode. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 32: Programming Chase

    Use [CHASE 1 – 6] to select the chase to be programmed. Only one chase can be selected at a time. Select the desired scene from a bank. Press [Midi/Rec]. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all desired scenes are stored in the chase. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 33 ð The scenes are copied to the chase in the order they are placed. All LEDs flash to confirm. If the bank selected in step 3 contains non-programmed scenes, they will be saved to the chase as empty scenes. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 34 Use [BANK UP/DOWN] and [SCENES] to select the desired new scene from a bank. Press [Midi/Rec]. ð The selected scene is inserted as a new step at the desired location. All subsequent scenes are moved one step backward. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 35 ð The selected scene is being deleted. All subsequent scenes are moved one step for‐ ward. Deleting chase Enabling programming mode. Select the chase you want to delete. Keep [Auto/Del] pressed and then simultaneously press again the desired [CHASE] button. ð The selected chase is being deleted. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 36: Calling Up Scenes

    Make sure that the LEDs [Auto trigger] and [Music trigger] do not light in the display. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank containing the desired scenes. Press the respective [SCENES] button to select the desired scene. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 37 Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the desired bank. The scenes are now running in an end‐ less loop according to the rhythm of the music which the device perceives via the built- in microphone. Use the fader [FADE TIME] to set the fade time. Press [Music/Bankcopy]to exit the mode. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 38: Calling Chases

    Press one of the six [CHASE] buttons to select the desired chase. If you press the button again, you disable this function. Use [Tapsync/Display] or the [SPEED] fader to adjust the chase as desired. You can select several chases at a time. The chases run in the sequence in which you select them. DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 39: The Midi Functions

    MIDI control To enable MIDI control, connect a MIDI device, e. g. a MIDI keyboard, to the DMX controller. Via MIDI you can you switch between the banks at any time in Auto mode and Music control mode. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 40 With [BANK UP/DOWN] you can select a DMX channel 01 - 16 that you assign as MIDI channel. Press and hold [Midi/Rec] again to save the setting. If you do not want to save the set‐ ting, press any key (except [BANK UP/DOWN]) to exit the MIDI mode. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 41 Scenes 1 - 8 of bank 15 on / off Chase 1 Chase 1 on / off Chase 2 Chase 2 on / off Chase 3 Chase 3 on / off Chase 4 Chase 4 on / off DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 42 Operating Bank Note number Function Chase 5 Chase 5 on / off Chase 6 Chase 6 on / off BLACKOUT Blackout DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    DMX output XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Voltage supply Plug-in power adapter (9 V – 12 V / 500 mA, centre negative) Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 132 mm × 35 mm Weight 3.5 kg DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 44: 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’) DC-1216 DMX controller...

  • Page 45: Protecting The Environment

    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. DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 46 Notes DC-1216 DMX controller...
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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