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- Page 1 DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 11.01.2024, ID: 320371 (V3)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.2 Enabling programming mode..................... 18 7.3 Programming scenes........................19 7.4 Programming chase........................23 7.5 Calling up scenes..........................27 7.6 Calling chases............................ 28 7.7 The MIDI functions........................... 29 Technical specifications........................33 Plug and connection assignment....................35 Protecting the environment......................36 DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 4 DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 5: General Information
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. DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 6 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐ sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 8 The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains after some time. If necessary, use a suitable mat or felt slide to prevent direct contact between the device’s rubber feet and the floor. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 9: Features
30 banks with each 8 programmable scenes 6 Chase programmes with Loop function 8 faders for the DMX output levels Built-in microphone for sound-control Automatic programme run with tap-sync or speed control MIDI control Blackout function Chase programming Fade time control DC-1216 DMX Controller... -
Page 10: Installation And Starting Up
Connecting the power supply Connect the included power adapter to the power supply socket on the device and then put the power plug into the wall outlet. The device is immediately operational. DC-1216 DMX Controller... -
Page 11: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front ö & / . - DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 12 12 [FADE TIME] | Time control. For setting the fade time. The fade time is the time it takes for a scanner to move from one position to another, or for a dimmer from fade in to fade out. 13 [SPEED] | Speed control. For setting the chase speed. The chase speed determines how fast or slow the desired scenes are played. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 13 3 33 … 48 4 49 … 64 5 65 … 80 6 81 … 96 7 97 … 112 8 113 … 128 9 129 … 144 10 145 … 160 11 161 … 176 12 177 … 192 DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 14 2 [DMX OUT] | DMX output socket for connecting a dimmer or other DMX-controlled devices 3 [USB LIGHT] | USB connection for attaching a goose neck lamp, for example 4 [DC INPUT] | Connection socket for the 9-V power supply DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 15: Basics
DMX master. The output of the first receiver is connected to the input of the second one, and so on. The output of the last receiver in the DMX chain must be termi‐ nated using a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W). DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 16 DMX daisy chain receive all signals, a start address must be assigned to each DMX device. Starting from this address (a value between 0 and 512) the incoming signals are being evaluated and transferred into the functions of the receiver (internal channel assign‐ ment). DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 17 When setting the DMX address, the counting method of the device determines the first channel. Depending on the device, the channel numbers may start from 0 or from 1. The address range may therefore reach from 0 to 511 or from 1 to 512. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 18: Operating
Operating 7.1 Introduction With the DC-1216, you can control up to twelve devices with up to 16 DMX channels per device. 30 banks with each eight programmable scenes are available as program memory. You can programme six chases, each with up to 240 programmed scenes. -
Page 19: Programming Scenes
Once the programming is completed, press [Program] for three seconds. The LED [PROG] goes out in the display and indicates that you have quit the programming mode. After exiting, the [BLACK OUT] function is automatically activated. DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 20 Press [Midi/Rec] to save the settings. Press the respective [SCENES] button to overwrite the former scene. Make sure that you select the same scene in steps 3 and 6 to avoid accidentally over‐ writing the wrong scene! DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 21 Use [SCENES] to select the scene you want to delete. Keep [Auto/Del] pressed. Simultaneously press the [SCENES] button of the scene you want to delete. ð The selected scene is being deleted. All DMX values of the selected scene are set to zero. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 22 Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank to be copied. Press [Midi/Rec]. Use [BANK UP/DOWN] to select the bank to be copied to. Press [Music/Bankcopy]. All LEDs will flash and thus confirm the copying of the Bank. Press [Program] to exit the programming mode. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 23: Programming Chase
Use [CHASE 1 – 6] to select the chase to be programmed. Only one chase can be selected at a time. Select the desired scene from a bank. Press [Midi/Rec]. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all desired scenes are stored in the chase. DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 24 ð The scenes are copied to the chase in the order they are placed. All LEDs flash to confirm. If the bank selected in step 3 contains non-programmed scenes, they will be saved to the chase as empty scenes. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 25 Deleting step Enabling programming mode. Select the step to be deleted in a chase. Press [Auto/Del]. ð The selected scene is being deleted. All subsequent scenes are moved one step for‐ ward. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 26 Deleting all chases Disconnect the unit from the power supply. Simultaneously press [Auto/Del] and [BANK DOWN] and keep the buttons pressed. Reconnect the device with the buttons pressed to the power supply. ð All chases are being deleted. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 27: Calling Up Scenes
With [BANK UP/DOWN] to select a bank with scenes for the run. Use [Tapsync/Display] or the fader [SPEED] to adjust the running speed. Use the fader [FADE TIME] to set the fade time. Press [Auto/Del] again to exit the mode. DC-1216 DMX Controller... -
Page 28: Calling Chases
When you connect the device to the power supply, it is automatically in manual mode. Press one of the six [CHASE] buttons to select the desired chase. If you press the button again, you disable this function. With [BANK UP/DOWN] you can call the steps of the chase one by one. DC-1216 DMX Controller... -
Page 29: The Midi Functions
MIDI control To enable MIDI control, connect a MIDI device, e. g. a MIDI keyboard, to the DMX controller. Via MIDI you can you switch between the banks at any time in Auto mode and Music control mode. DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 30 With [BANK UP/DOWN] you can select a DMX channel 01 - 16 that you assign as MIDI channel. Press and hold [Midi/Rec] again to save the setting. If you do not want to save the set‐ ting, press any key (except [BANK UP/DOWN]) to exit the MIDI mode. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 31 Scenes 1 - 8 of bank 15 on / off Chase 1 Chase 1 on / off Chase 2 Chase 2 on / off Chase 3 Chase 3 on / off Chase 4 Chase 4 on / off Chase 5 Chase 5 on / off DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 32 Operating Bank Note number Function Chase 6 Chase 6 on / off BLACKOUT Blackout DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 33: Technical Specifications
/ 500 mA, centre negative Installation properties 19 inches, 3 RU Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 mm × 132 mm × 35 mm Weight 3.5 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 50% (non-condensing) DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 34 Technical specifications Further information Preset function External storage option DMX universes max. control channels Ethernet DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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Page 35: Plug And Connection Assignment
‘just’ a not working light show! DMX socket A female 3-pin XLR socket is used for the DMX output. The figure and the table below show the pin assignment. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) DC-1216 DMX Controller... -
Page 36: Protecting The Environment
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. DC-1216 DMX Controller... - Page 37 Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. DC-1216 DMX Controller...
- Page 38 Notes DC-1216 DMX Controller...
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