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  • Page 1 DMX DC-1224 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 20.04.2018, ID: 346647...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.5 Selecting ‘Single’ mode....................28 9.6 ‘Mix’ mode........................28 9.7 Dimmer Display......................28 9.8 BLIND and HOME......................29 9.9 PARK........................... 29 9.10 ADD/KILL........................29 9.11 Double Preset......................29 Technical specifications....................31 Plug and connection assignments................32 Protecting the environment................... 33 DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
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  • Page 5: General Notes

    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 DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 6: Symbols And Signal Words

    NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate- rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Keep the device away from naked flames. 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. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 8 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. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 9: Features

    24 faders for manual control Assigned or reversed DMX channel preview Sound-to-Light 3 function layers Blind home function Speed fade control Blackout master Stand-alone mode Manual overriding of scenes in chases MIDI control for banks, chases and blackout DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation Wiring diagram for fog machines Rack mounting If the unit is to be mounted in a 19" rack, remove the plastic panel Thereto loosen the screws that hold the panel. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 11: Starting Up

    Turning the unit on When all cable connections are made, turn on the device with the main switch on the rear panel. The device is immediately operational. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 12: Connections And Controls

    As long as this button is held, all DMX values at the output are set to [000]. 9 [DOWN/BEAT REV] Use [Down] to change a scene in Edit mode. Use [Beat Rev] to change the direction of the chase during a programme with constant beat. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 13 Sets the intensity of Master A to 100 % as long as the button is pressed. 20 [PARK] In CHNS〈 〉SCENES mode, you can switch between single-chase or mix-chase mode. In Single-chase mode, the activated programmes run one after the other. In Mix-chase mode, the activated pro- grammes run simultaneously. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 14 Use [FADE] to set the fade time. 32 [SPEED] Use [SPEED] to set the Chase speed. 33 [AUDIO LEVEL] Use [AUDIO LEVEL] to set the audio sensitivity. 34 [FOG MACHINE] Operating and display elements for a fog machine. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 15 40 [REMOTE] ‘Black out’ and ‘Full on’ can also be activated via a remote control. Please use a 1/4" jack plug (stereo) for connec- tion. 41 [FOG MACHINE] A fog machine can be connected to this input. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 16: Operating

    While holding down [RECORD] and [EDIT] , enter the new code using the flash buttons. Release [RECORD] and [EDIT] . ð The display shows ‘Cod’ Keep [RECORD] and [EDIT] pressed simultaneously. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 17 To save the desired scene as a step, press [RECORD]. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all desired steps have been stored. You can store up to 1000 steps in memory. Press [PAGE] to select a page (1-4) where you save your scenes. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 18: Editing

    〈 〉 SCENES] . Press [MODE SELECT] to select [CHNS Keep [EDIT] pressed. Press the respective [FLASH] button. Release [EDIT] . ð The LED of the corresponding scene lights up, indicating that the device is in ‘Edit’ mode. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 19 7.2.5 Deleting a single or multiple steps Activate the programming ( Ä Chapter 7.1.1 ‘Enabling programming’ on page 16). Keep [EDIT] pressed and then simultaneously press the respective [FLASH]button. Press [STEP] until you have reached the step you want to delete. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 20 The step is added. Exit the Edit mode. To do so, press [REC EXIT] while keeping [RECORD] pressed. 7.2.7 Changing one or multiple steps Activate the Edit mode. To get to the step you want to change, press [STEP]. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 21: Operation

    21. Press [AUDIO]. ð The LED lights up. Audio mode is activated. Use [AUDIO LEVEL] to adjust the sensitivity. To exit Audio mode, press [AUDIO] again. ð The LED turns off. ‘Audio’ mode is disabled. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 22 Keep [RECORD] pressed and press [FLASH 5] (5 minute mode) three times or [FLASH 10] (10 minute mode). [5MIN] or [10MIN] lights up, indicating which setting has been made. Exit the mode. To do so, press [REC EXIT] while keeping [RECORD] pressed. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 23: Midi And Dmx Channel Settings

    During the data exchange, no other functions are available. The functions are automatically available again as soon as the data exchange is complete. The data exchange is interrupted as soon as errors occur or the device is switched off. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 24 While receiving and sending MIDI data, the device automatically searches for or sends an ID of 55H(85), a file named DC1224 with the addition BIN(SPACE). Data can be transferred to another device or to a MIDI device. There are two different ways to transfer data. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 25: Dmx

    ð All [FLASH] LEDs light up. If you press [BLACK OUT] the lowest value ‘000’ will be output in the current DMX channel. ð All [FLASH] LEDs turn off. To quit the Setup mode, keep [RECORD] pressed and additionally press [EXIT]. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 26 Ä Chapter 7.1.1 ‘Enabling programming’ on page 16). Keep [RECORD] pressed. Successively press [FLASH 6], [FLASH 6], [FLASH 8] and [FLASH 8]. ð 12 preprogrammed programmes are loaded to ‘PAGE 1’ , all other pro- grams are deleted. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 27: Quick Start Guide For The Main Functions

    The LED flashes at the new speed. The chase rate can be set at any time, whether a programme is set or not. [TAP SYNC] overwrites all previously made speed controller settings until it is moved again. This also applies to preset standard beat. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 28: Using Master Fader

    9.7 Dimmer Display The display is used to display the percentage or absolute DMX value. To switch between the percentage and absolute display: Keep [SHIFT] pressed. To switch between the percentage and absolute display, press [% OR 0-255]. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 29: Blind And Home

    In this mode, channel faders 1-12 as well as faders 13-24 control channels 1-12 . With [MASTER A] the faders 1-12 are controlled, with [MASTER B] faders 13-24. In this mode, no scene can be recorded. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 30 Change to the ‘Double Preset’ mode Ä Chapter 9.11 ‘Double Preset’ on page 29. Set faders 1-6 to the highest position, as well as 19-24. Set both [MASTER A] and [MASTER B] equally. ð You now have a scene. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    RCA socket, 100 mV, 1 Vpp Fuse (internal) 5 mm 20 mm, 0.5 A, 250 V, fast-acting Dimensions (W × H × D) 482 mm × 85 mm × 264 mm (25.12in. × 26.14in. × 4.48in.) Weight 4.6 kg DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 32: Plug And Connection Assignments

    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 suit- able XLR plug. Configuration Ground, shielding Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold signal’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot signal’) DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...

  • Page 33: 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. DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 34 Notes DMX DC-1224 DMX controller...
  • Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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