thomann Botex SDC-24 DMX Desk User Manual

thomann Botex SDC-24 DMX Desk User Manual

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SDC-24 DMX Desk
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  • Page 1 SDC-24 DMX Desk 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 28.06.2019, ID: 457482...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Further information........................... 6 1.2 Notational conventions........................7 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 14 Starting up..............................15 Connections and controls........................17 Technical specifications........................22 Plug and connection assignment....................24 Protecting the environment......................
  • Page 4 SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 5: 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 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

    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. 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control spotlights, dimmers, lighting effects equipment or other DMX- controlled devices. 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 personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse The use of different types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit. Fire hazard! Only fuses of the same type may be used. SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features Special features of the device: 24 channel faders 2 displays to display channel values Start address selectable via DIP switches Linking of up to 4 desks to control up to 96 channels Simple operation Ideal for testing DMX devices or simple applications 16 coloured fader caps included SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 15: Starting Up

    Starting up 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 16 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.
  • Page 17: Connections And Controls

    Connections and controls Connections and controls Front panel SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 18 Connections and controls 1 Channel faders [1] … [24] Individual control of up to 24 DMX channels 2 [CH] Display of the values set with the faders 3 [DMX] Display of assigned DMX channels SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 19 Connections and controls Rear panel SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 20 Connections and controls 4 DIP switch for setting the DMX address 0: DIP switch is in ‘[OFF]’ position. 1: DIP switch is in ‘[ON]’ position. The value of the DIP switches 1-9 is binary coded. DIP switch 10 is without function. To set the desired DMX address, set the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address.
  • Page 21 Connections and controls 5 [DMX OUT] DMX output 6 DMX input [DMX IN] An additional DMX controller can be connected via [DMX IN] to control more than 24 channels. Up to four controllers can be linked to control up to 96 channels. When the first device outputs the addresses [1] … [24] and a second device out‐ puts the addresses [25] …...
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Control protocol DMX512 Input connections Voltage supply IEC chassis plug C14 DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Power consumption Supply voltage 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz Fuse 5 mm ×...
  • Page 23 Technical specifications Further information Preset function External storage option DMX universes Max. number of control channels Ethernet SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 Notes SDC-24 DMX Desk DMX controller...
  • Page 28 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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