Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features................................9 Installation and starting up........................ 10 Connections and controls........................13 Operating..............................15 6.1 Record..............................15 6.2 Playback............................... 20 6.3 Data exchange..........................22 6.4 Special functions..........................
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 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 document.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. SD-10 DMX Recorder...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to record and reproduce DMX signals. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐ ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the external power supply due to high voltages! The device is powered by an external power supply. The external power supply can be damaged if it is operated with the incorrect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess voltages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the external power supply matches the local power grid before plugging in the power supply.
Features Features DMX input for recording DMX sequences DMX output Data storage for 96 channels, 9 chases and 9 strobe programmes, each with up to 48 steps Playback of DMX sequences on the DMX output either manually or timer controlled Speed and fading between recorded scenes adjustable Sound-controlled operation via built-in microphone possible Operating via buttons and display on the unit...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up 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.
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Installation and starting up DMX connections Connect the DMX input of the DMX recorder (R) to the DMX output of a DMX controller (C). Connect the output of the DMX recorder (R) to the first DMX device (1), such as a spotlight. Connect the output of the first DMX device (1) to the input of the second one and so on, to form a series connection.
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Installation and starting up Connect the included power adapter to the device, then to the mains. Switch the unit on with the main switch to start operation. SD-10 DMX Recorder...
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö & SD-10 DMX Recorder...
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Connections and controls 1 [POWER] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 [DC INPUT] | Connection for the supplied power supply adapter. 3 [DMX IN] | DMX input, designed as XLR panel plug, 3-pin 4 [DMX OUT] | DMX output, designed as XLR panel socket, 3-pin 5 [DISPLAY] [DMX]: Indicates that a DMX signal is being received.
Operating Operating 6.1 Record Recording a programme Press and hold [RECORD/MODE] for five seconds. ð The LED above the button lights up. The display shows the programme and its last scene. Press [PROGRAM] or [STROBE] to select chase or strobe programmes. ð...
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Operating Deleting a programme Press and hold [RECORD/MODE] for five seconds. ð The LED above the button lights up. Press [PROGRAM] or [STROBE] to select chase or strobe programmes. ð The LED next to the corresponding button lights up. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired programme. Press [FADE+SPEED/DEL] to delete the selected programme.
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Operating Adding a scene Press and hold [RECORD/MODE] for five seconds. ð The LED above the button lights up. Press [PROGRAM] or [STROBE] to select chase or strobe programmes. ð The LED next to the corresponding button lights up. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired programme. Press [RECORD/MODE].
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Operating Showing preview for a scene Press and hold [RECORD/MODE] for five seconds. ð The LED above the button lights up. Press [PROGRAM] or [STROBE] to select chase or strobe programmes. ð The LED next to the corresponding button lights up. Press [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired programme.
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Operating Recording AS/AP scenes Press and hold [RECORD/MODE] for five seconds. ð The LED above the button lights up. The display shows the programme and its last scene. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to choose between ‘AS’ (strobe programme) and ‘AP’ (chaser pro‐ gramme).
Operating Press [BLACK-OUT] to return to the AS / AP programme. Press [RECORD] to exit the Recording mode. 6.2 Playback When you turn on the device, it is automatically in Run mode. Press [RECORD/MODE] to acti‐ vate the programmes in audio, Manual or Auto mode. Make sure that these programmes con‐ tain previously saved scenes, otherwise they will not run.
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Operating Programme playback in Audio mode Press [RECORD/MODE] repeatedly until the [AUDIO] LED lights up. Press [PROGRAM] or [STROBE]. If necessary: disable [BLACK-OUT]. Press [UP] or [DOWN] repeatedly until you have selected the desired programme. ð The selected programme is controlled by the rhythm of the music received by the built-in microphone.
Operating Setting the programme speed Press [SPEED] or [FADE+SPEED/DEL] to choose between Chase mode and Fade mode. ð The illumination of the LED shows you the selection. If the LED at [SPEED] lights up, you're in Chase mode. If the LED at [FADE+SPEED/DEL] lights up, you're in Fade mode.
Operating Receiving data Press and hold [BLACK-OUT] for three seconds. Press [STROBE] and [BLACK-OUT] simultaneously. If the device has saved scenes, the dis‐ play shows ‘SURE’ , otherwise ‘IN’ . Press [FADE+SPEED/DEL] to receive the data set. ð The display shows ‘IN’ . When receiving is complete, the display shows ‘END’...
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Operating Clearing memory, resetting to factory defaults Switch off the device. Press [PROGRAM], [UP] and [FADE+SPEED/DEL] simultaneously until the device powers ð The memory is cleared, the device is reset to factory defaults. SD-10 DMX Recorder...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Control protocols DMX512-A Input connections Power supply Socket for power adapter DMX control XLR panel plug, 3-pin Output connections DMX control XLR panel socket, 3-pin Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage 12 V / 300 mA, centre positive...
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Technical specifications Further information Suitable for 19-inch mounting External storage option Maximum number of DMX channels Housing colour Black SD-10 DMX Recorder...
Plug and connection assignments Plug and connection assignments Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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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.
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