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SHOWTEC DMX Tester User Instructions

SHOWTEC DMX Tester User Instructions

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1 Product Description
This is a Professional DMX Tester with many useful functions. There are 8 main function modes
provided for user's application: DMX packet test, DMX data—RX, DMX data—TX, Moving light, Save
Cue (Scene), Cable test, MIDI data—RX and System setup. The unit also offers built-in chargeable
batteries for user's convenient operation. To optimize the performance of this product, please read this
Manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations.
2 Notice Information
When unpacking, please check the unit is not damaged. If something wrong has happened to
this product, contact the local dealer immediately.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual included with this product can be reproduced or
transmitted in any form, by any means or for any purpose, without authorized permission.
Warning
• Keep the unit dry, do not expose it to water or high levels of humid.
• Do not open this unit, there is no user serviceable part inside.
• Turn off the power if not using this unit for a long time.
• Any strong shocks or vibration may result in malfunction.
• Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the unit.
• This unit must only be operated by adults, do not allow children to play with it.
3 Product View
1. LCD Display: To display relevant menus, settings or function modes.
2. Multi-Selector: To select desired menus, function modes or used to finish relevant settings.
3. Power Input:
4. DMX IN:
5. DMX OUT:
6. MIDI IN:
To input main power via this port.
3-pin & 5-pin male XLR sockets.
3-pin & 5-pin female XLR sockets.
MIDI signal can be input via this male socket.
24-004-1247 Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 1 Product Description This is a Professional DMX Tester with many useful functions. There are 8 main function modes provided for user’s application: DMX packet test, DMX data—RX, DMX data—TX, Moving light, Save Cue (Scene), Cable test, MIDI data—RX and System setup. The unit also offers built-in chargeable batteries for user’s convenient operation.

  • Page 2: Moving Light

    3-5 hours or so, and the battery can supply the unit for almost 6-8 hours. Turn on the power switch, the unit will be powered on and the LCD display will show you as below : SHOWTEC DMX TESTER REV 1.23 >...
  • Page 3 • Use the multi-selector to select the” ?”, then press the multi-selector, the LCD will show you details: < T-BOX 512 tester help No signal or signal not complying with USITT DMX-512 (1990) (If there is an effective input signal for this unit, user can then do some DMX packet tests as below) 4.1.1 Data format •...
  • Page 4 > • Select the “ ”, and press the multi-selector for further information, LCD-display will show you “Period : 036 ms” on the fourth line of the current display. • Use the multi-selector to select the” ?”, then press the multi-selector for help information, LCD will show you as below: <...

  • Page 5: Barchart Display

    For the Hold mode, when pushing the fader to the specific channel of the external operator (e.g. DC-1216 ), only the adjustment of higher channel value can be held and displayed on the LCD. Adjustment of lower value will be of no effect in this Hold mode. 4.2.1 Barchart display User can use the multi-selector to enter the Barchart display submenu.
  • Page 6 • If there is an effective input signal, the LCD display will show you like the following diagram: < RX Channel : 192 > Start Channel : 253 255 255 000 000 > 000 000 000 000 000 > User can select the “ ”...
  • Page 7 4.3 DMX data—TX • In this function mode, relevant parameters can be set for data sending. While accessing this DMX data—TX menu, the new coming DMX signal will be disabled. You will be allowed to set the levels temporarily for the intended channels, and also have priority to transmit the Cue (Scene) at a set rate.
  • Page 8 4.3.2 Single Channel • In this Single Channel menu, there are Auto Speed, Channel, Mode and Level items which can be set as user’s requirement. The Speed level can be set from 01 to 10. Fade Only, Fade Fine, Auto On/ Off, Ramping and Stop functions can be selected in the Mode item. To be concerned. Note: Only in the Auto On/Off mode, or in the Ramping mode can the Auto speed function be available.

  • Page 9: Library Setting

    4.3.4 Run Cues ( Scenes ) • When entered this menu, user can transmit Cues continuously at a specific rate. LCD shows you: < Run Cues(Scenes) Default End Cue No. Total Cue Default Speed rate > : 15 End Cue >...
  • Page 10 • User can select desired fixture and set the fixture name. Relevant function of each channel can > also be set by using the multi-selector. After your setting, user can select the “ ” at the top right corner of the screen, then press the multi-selector to confirm. >...

  • Page 11: Cable Test

    4.5 Save Cue (Scene) • User can use the multi-selector to enter this function mode, LCD will show you like below: < Save Cue ( Scene ) > as Cue no. : 001 > Confirm • The default Cue number is 001, the Cue number can be changed from 001 to 015 as user’s >...

  • Page 12: Midi Data-Rx

    • If the cable does not work well, LCD-display will show you as below: < Cable Test --- Result: -> Cable not OK 4.7 MIDI data—RX • In this function mode, the MIDI data can be tested. ( MIDI signal can be input via a 5-pin male XLR socket provided by this unit).

  • Page 13: Display Setting

    • The Start Code can be changed from 000 to 255 . The Normal mode and Hold mode can be selected by the multi-selector as user’s requirement . • The “Input Pin” can be changed by the multi-selector between “-2 +3” and “+2 -3”. However, this adjustment will comply with the receiving signals, which can be normal or reverse.
  • Page 14 • User can select the” ?”, and press the multi-selector for help information, LCD will show you more details as the following display: < 3. Display setting Contrast_level : 1-10 Back Light : On./Off dec, hex or % data 5 Specifications Power supply …………………………………………………………………………………..DC 9V, 500mA DMX In………………………………………………………………………3-pin &...

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