Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features............................... 10 Installation and starting up........................ 11 Connections and controls........................15 Technical specifications........................21 Plug and connection assignment....................23 Protecting the environment......................24 DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
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.
Page 6
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – high-voltage. Warning – danger zone. DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control spotlights, dimmers, lighting effects equipment or other DMX- controlled devices. 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.
Page 8
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.
Page 9
Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
Features Features Special features of this DMX controller: 6 channel faders (DDC-6, item no. 389945) 12 channel faders (DDC-12, item no. 389946) Master fader Display to indicate the settings. Compact design Simple operation Power supply by 9 V battery (not included) or the supplied 9 V external power supply DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
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.
Page 12
Installation and starting up Changing the battery NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity! Incorrectly inserted batteries may cause fires and destroy the device and the bat‐ teries. Observe the markings on the batteries and on the device. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage due to leaking batteries! Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device.
Page 13
Installation and starting up DMX connections NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer. Do not connect the DMX input and output to audio devices, e.g. mixers or ampli‐ fiers.
Page 14
Installation and starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX output of the device (C) to the DMX input of the first DMX device (1). Con‐ nect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
Connections and controls Connections and controls DDC-6, view from above ö POWER MASTER: 000 DDC-6 LCD ö DMX Controller & MASTER DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
Page 16
Connections and controls 1 [DISPLAY] | Display of assigned DMX channels and the values set with the faders. 2 [POWER] | Power indicator 3 [MASTER] | Master fader. The master fader controls all channels simultaneously. 4 [1]…[6] | Channel faders 1 to 6. The channel faders control up to six DMX channels individually. DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
Page 18
Connections and controls 1 [1]…[12] | Channel faders 1 to 12. The channel faders control up to twelve DMX channels individually. 2 [DISPLAY] | Display of assigned DMX channels and the values set with the faders. 3 [MASTER] | Master fader. The master fader controls all channels simultaneously. DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
Page 19
Connections and controls Back of the DDC-6 ö DC INPUT DMX OUT – PUSH ON/OFF 9...12V 1=Ground 2=Data – 3=Data + 1 [ON/OFF] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 [DC INPUT] | Connection socket for the included power supply adapter 3 [DMX OUT] | DMX output DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
Page 20
Connections and controls Back of the DDC-12 ö DC INPUT DMX OUT – PUSH ON/OFF 9...12V 1=Ground 2=Data – 3=Data + 1 [ON/OFF] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 2 [DC INPUT] | Connection socket for the included power supply adapter 3 [DMX OUT] | DMX output DDC-6 LCD, DDC-12 LCD DMX Controller...
Technical specifications Technical specifications DDC-6 (item no. 389945) DDC-12 (item no. 389946) Control protocols DMX-512 Number of DMX channels Input connections Power supply Hollow plug socket for the power adapter Output connections DMX control XLR panel socket, 3-pin Power supply External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Operating voltage...
Page 22
Technical specifications DDC-6 (item no. 389945) DDC-12 (item no. 389946) Weight 0.8 kg 1.3 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Further information DDC-6 (item no. 389945) DDC-12 (item no. 389946) Preset function External storage option DMX universes Max.
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment 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.
Page 25
When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the STAIRVILLE DDC-6 LCD and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers