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CONNECTIONS
DMX OUTPUT-CONNECTION
Simply connect the DMX-output (9) or (10) of the [DMX RECORDER] to the fixtures you want to run a show
on.
DMX INPUT-CONNECTION
Simply connect a DMX controller to the DMX-input (19) of the [DMX RECORDER] by means of a DMX cable
or a good quality balanced audio cable with XLR 3p connectors.
CONNECTING 2 OR MORE [DMX RECORDERS] TOGETHER
Up to 8 [DMX RECORDERS] can be connected together by means of a DMX cable from the DMX output of
the first to the input of the second, DMX output of the second to the DMX input of the third and so on...
The addressing of the connected [DMX RECORDERS] has to be done in the menu by choosing [1. Unit ID]
and then choosing the corresponding UID (UID 001 ...008).
HOW TO USE
The [DMX RECORDER] can be used in 2 modes : [SYSTEM MODE] and [USER MODE].
Perform these steps to change the mode:
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Turn off the [DMX RECORDER]
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Press the buttons [MENU] and [ENTER] (3) simultaneously and turn on the [DMX RECORDER] with
the ON/OFF switch (7).
SYSTEM MODE
In this mode you have full control over all the functions of the [DMX RECORDER].
USER MODE
In this mode you can only play the chases which are saved in the [DMX RECORDER]. All other functions
are disabled.
RECORD CHASE(S)
The first thing to do before you can start recording chases in the [DMX RECORDER] is to program your
show(s) on a DMX console. Be sure that the DMX console is connected to the [DMX RECORDER]. See
chapter Connections.
• Press the [RECORD] button (6) for 2s to prepare the [DMX RECORDER] for recording.
• Start the programmed show on the DMX console and, at the same time, press the [CHASE] button (4)
where you want to store it (1-8).
• Press the [STOP] button (4) to stop the recording.
Remark:
depending on the number of used DMX channels and the size of the show, up to 5 minutes
can be recorded in each chase.
PLAY CHASE(S)
Before you can play chases from the [DMX RECORDER] you first have to record one or more shows in the
different chases (1-8). SEE chapter RECORD CHASE(S).
• Press the button(s) (4) of the chase(s) you want to play. You can select more than 1 chase at the same
time. The selected chases will be played one by one or simultaneously depending on the selected play
mode. ([Play Mode – Mode cycle] – [Play Mode – Mode multi])
• Press the button [PLAY] (6). The selected chase(s) will start running.
• Press the [SPEED +/-] buttons (5) if you want to increase or decrease the speed of the show.
• Press the [STOP] button (4) to stop running the show.
• Press the [BLACK OUT] button (4) to cut the DMX output to the fixtures. The show keeps running but
will not be sent to the output. Pressing the [BLACK OUT] button (4) a second time will de-activate this
function.
SAVE CHASE(S) TO A USB MEMORY STICK
First put a formatted (FAT 32) USB memory stick into the USB connector (1).
There are 2 ways of saving the chases to a USB memory stick.
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