Stairville DMX Foot 2 User Manual

Stairville DMX Foot 2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DMX Foot 2 DMX controller user manual...
  • 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 03.11.2020, ID: 492512...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation..............................14 Starting up..............................16 Connections and operating elements................... 19 Operating..............................23 7.1 Assigning DMX channels and addresses................. 24 7.2 Deleting DMX channels and values................... 26 7.3 Pedal settings............................ 27 7.4 System settings..........................32 7.5 Menu overview..........................36 DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Technical specifications........................37 Plug and connection assignment....................39 Protecting the environment......................40 DMX controller...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. DMX Foot 2...
  • 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

    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’ . DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. 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.
  • Page 9 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. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control DMX-controlled LED spotlights. 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. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 11 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. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 12 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 13: Features

    2 adjustable pedals (flash or toggle) 40 storable presets LTP, HTP Configuration via buttons and display on the unit Adjustable hold, fade-in and fade-out times per pedal Floor device, all functions foot-controllable Rugged design, ideal for stage use DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product 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 15 Connecting the power adapter Connect the included 9V power supply unit to the power supply input of the unit and then plug the power cord plug into the wall outlet. The device is immediately operational. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 16: Starting Up

    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. DMX controller...
  • Page 17 Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 18 Starting up Signal conversion Every DMX device operates with a certain vendor specific number of channels through which the incoming control signals are converted into movements, brightness or colour changes, etc.. Since all receivers in a DMX chain always receive all signals, a starting address must be assigned to each DMX device.
  • Page 19: Connections And Operating Elements

    Connections and operating elements Connections and operating elements Top view DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 20 Connections and operating elements 1 [Pedal 1] Foot switch for controlling the assigned presets in the device memory 2 [Pedal 2] Foot switch for controlling the assigned presets in the device memory Rear panel DMX controller...
  • Page 21 6 [DMX OUT] DMX output, designed as 3-pin XLR panel socket 7 Display 8 Key panel [MENU] Activates the main menu or quits an submenu [UP] Increases the displayed value by one or changes between the menu levels DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 22 Connections and operating elements [DOWN] Decreases the displayed value by one or changes between the menu levels [ENTER] Opens a submenu or confirms a value DMX controller...
  • Page 23: Operating

    Press [Up] or [Down] to change between the menu items. Confirm the selection with [Enter] to open the selected menu item. With [Up] and [Down] you can change the respectively displayed value. Press [Menu] to accept the selection and exit the open menu. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 24: Assigning Dmx Channels And Addresses

    Operating 7.1 Assigning DMX channels and addresses To assign the DMX channels and DMX addresses of the presets, proceed as follows: Preset selection Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘PROGRAM’ and confirm with [Enter]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘Preset Select’ and confirm with [Enter].
  • Page 25 Repeat steps 1 to 13 to adjust the assignment of the remaining DMX channels and DMX values. You can set the DMX values for each channel via the menu or record a present DMX signal at the DMX input. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 26: Deleting Dmx Channels And Values

    Operating 7.2 Deleting DMX channels and values To reset the DMX channels and DMX values of the individual presets, proceed as follows: Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘PROGRAM’ and confirm with [Enter]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘Clear All’ and confirm with [Enter].
  • Page 27: Pedal Settings

    [Pedal 1] or [Pedal 2]. Press [Menu] to accept the selection and exit the open menu. ð The selected preset is now assigned to the selected footswitch [Pedal 1] or [Pedal 2]. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to assign a preset to the second footswitch. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 28 Operating 7.3.2 Footswitch response To assign the response of the footswitches [Pedal 1] and [Pedal 2], proceed as follows: Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘Pedal1 Setup’ or ‘Pedal2 Setup’ and confirm with [Enter]. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘PEDAL1 Mode’ or ‘PEDAL2 Mode’...
  • Page 29 Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘PEDAL1 FadeOut’ or ‘PEDAL2 FadeOut’ and confirm with [Enter]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select a value between ‘00S’ and ‘10S’ . Press [Menu] to accept the selection and exit the open menu. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 30 Operating ð The selected fade-out time is now assigned to the selected footswitch [Pedal 1] or [Pedal 2]. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to assign the fade time to the second footswitch. DMX controller...
  • Page 31 ð The hold time is now permanently activated for the selected footswitch [Pedal 1] or [Pedal 2], until the footswitch is pressed again. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to set the hold time for the second footswitch. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 32: System Settings

    Operating The hold time setting is only available for the response type ‘Toggle’ . 7.4 System settings 7.4.1 LTP/HTP The device has two options for combining DMX signals into a new signal: LTP and HTP. LTP (Latest Takes Precedence) In LTP mode, the last DMX value has priority. Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘System Setup’...
  • Page 33 Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘LTP / HTP’ and confirm with [Enter]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘HTP’ . Press [Menu] to accept the selection and exit the open menu. ð The HTP mode is activated. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 34 Operating 7.4.2 Display illumination Proceed as follows to adjust the display backlight: Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘System Setup’ and confirm with [Enter]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘Disp Backlight’ and confirm with [Enter]. Use [Up] or [Down] to select the menu item ‘ON’...
  • Page 35 To display the software version, proceed as follows: Press [Up] or [Down] repeatedly, until the display shows ‘INFO’ and confirm with [Enter]. ð The display shows ‘--INFO--’ . Press [Enter]. ð The display shows the current software version. DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 36: Menu Overview

    Operating 7.5 Menu overview DMX controller...
  • Page 37 Plug-in power supply (12 V , 200 mA, centre positive) Dimensions (W × H × D) 220 mm × 48 mm × 140 mm Weight 1.6 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 38 Technical specifications Further information Variant group Stairville LED Preset function External storage option DMX universes max. control channels Ethernet DMX controller...
  • Page 39 The unit offers a 3-pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3-pin XLR plug for DMX input. Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 40 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 41 Notes DMX Foot 2...
  • Page 42 Notes DMX controller...
  • Page 44 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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