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USER'S MANUAL
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48CH Dimmer Console
SCENE SETTER-48
48CH Dimmer Console
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SCENE SETTER-48
48CH Dimmer Console
Improvement and changes to
specifications, design and this
manual, may be may at any time
without prior notice.
All rights reserved.
Contents
Features 1
General Instructions 2
1. Overview 3
1.1 Front View 3
1.2 Rear View 6
2. Operation Guide 7
2.1 Begin Programming 7
2.1.1 Record Enable 7
2.1.2 Security for Your Programs 7
2.1.3 Program Scenes 8
2.2 Editing 11
2.2.1 Edit Enable 11
2.2.2 Erase a Program 12
2.2.3 Erase all Programs 13
2.2.4 Clear a Scene or Scenes 13
2.2.5 Delete a Step or Steps 14
2.2.6 Insert a Step or Steps 15
2.2.7 Modify a Step or Steps 17
2.3 Running 18
2.3.1 Running Chase Programs 18
2.3.2 Running a Program To Audio 19
2.3.3 Running a Program With the
Speed Slider 20
2.3.4 Running a Program With the
Standard Beat 21
2.4 Change the Speed Mode between
5 Minutes and 10 Minutes 22
3. MIDI Operation 23
3.1 Setting MIDI IN 23
3.2 Setting MIDI OUT 23
3.3 Exit MIDI Setting 24
3.4 Receiving MIDI File Dump 24
3.5 Sending MIDI File Dump 25
3.6 Implementation 25
Brief of Main Functions 27
Technical Specifications 30
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Features
Thank you for your purchase. This product
features include:
Digital Technology Adopted.
As a stage light controller, the unit can control intelligent unit and ordinary light.
Power Failure Memory.
Automatically recover to the last condition when you turn on the machine.
Standard MIDI and DMX ports.
Conveniently connect with other units and machines.
Powerful Program Edit.
You could edit different program according to your needs. The program
could contain 4600 steps utmost and up to 96 programs could be stored.
Various Running Type.
You can run the SCENE with Audio, Speed Slider, Standard beat etc.
More programs can run synchronously.
You can run more programs in Single Mode or Mix Mode simultaneously
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General Instructions
Read the instruction in this manual carefully and thoroughly, as they give important
information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Keep this manual with
the unit, in order to consult it in the future. If the unit is sold or given to another
operator, make certain that it always has its manual, to enable the new owner to
read about its operation and relative instructions.
Warnings
DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the unit.
Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCONNECT the power supply to the unit
immediately.
STOP using the unit immediately In the event of serious operation problems and
either contact your local dealer for a check or contact us directly.
DO NOT open the unit--there are no user serviceable parts inside.
NEVER try to repair the unit yourself. Repairs by unqualified people could cause
damage or faulty operation. Contact your nearest dealer.
Cautions
This unit is NOT intended for home use.
After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged in any way.
If in doubt, DON'T use it and contact an authorized dealer.
Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) MUST NOT be left
within children's reach, as it can be dangerous.
This unit must only be operated by adults. DO NOT allow children to tamper or play
with it.
NEVER use the unit under the following conditions:
In places subject to excessive humidity.
In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
In places with a temperature of over 45 C or less than 2 C/35.6 F.
Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are between
35% and 80%).
DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.
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1. Overview
1.1 Front View 1.1 Front View
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1. Overview
1. Preset A LEDs
2. Channel Sliders 1-24
3. Flash Buttons 1-24
4. Preset B LEDs
5. SCENE LEDs
6. Channel Sliders 25-48
7. Flash Buttons 25-48
8. Dark Button
9. Down/Beat Rev
10. Mode Select/Rec Speed
11. Up/Chase Rev
Show the current intensity of the relevant channel numbered
from 1 to 24.
These 24 sliders are used to control and /or program the
intensities of channels 1-24.
These 24 buttons are used to bring an individual channel,
to full intensity.
Show the current intensity of the relevant channel numbered
from 25-48.
Light when relevant scenes are active.
These 24 sliders are used to control and /or program the
intensities of channels 25-48.
These 24 buttons are used to bring an individual channel,
to full intensity. They also are used for programming.
This button is used to momentarily black out overall output.
DOWN functions to modify a scene in Edit mode;
BEAT REV is used to reverse the chasing direction of a
program with regular beat.
Each tap will activate the operating mode in the order:
CHNS /SCENES, Double Preset and Single Preset.
Rec Speed: Set the speed of any of the programs chasing
in Mix mode.
Up is used to modify a scene in Edit mode.
Chase Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of a scene
under Speed Slider control.
12. Page Button
13. Delete/ Rev One
14. Segment Display
15. Insert / % or 0-255
Tap to select pages of scenes from Page 1-4.
Delete any step of a scene or reverse the chasing direction
of any program.
Shows the current activity or programming state.
Insert is to add one step or steps into a scene.
% or 0-255 is used to change display value cycle between
% and 0-255.
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16. Edit / All Rev
Edit is used to activate Edit mode.
All Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of all programs.
17. Add or Kill/ Rec Exit
18. Record/ Shift
19. Master A Button
20. Park Button
21. Hold Button
22. Step Button
23. Audio Button
24. Master Slider A
25. Master Slider B
26. Blind Button
27. Home Button
28. Tap Sync Button
29. Full On Button
30. Black Out Button
In Add mode, multiple scenes or Flash buttons will be on
at a time.
In Kill mode, pressing any Flash button will kill any other
scenes or programs.
Rec Exit is used to exit from Program or Edit mode.
Record is used to activate Record mode or program a step.
Shift functions only used with other buttons.
Brings channel 1-12 to full of current setting.
Used to select Single/Mix Chase, bring Channel 13-24 to
full of current setting, or momentarily program a scene into
Master B slider, depending on the current mode.
This button is used to maintain current scene.
This button is used to go to next step when the Speed Slider
is pushed to the bottom or in Edit mode.
Activates audio sync of chase and audio intensity effects.
This slider controls overall output of all channels.
This slider controls the chase of all programs.
This function takes the channel out of the chase of a program
in CHNS /SCENE mode.
This button is used to deactivate the Blind.
Repeatedly tapping this button establish the chase speed.
This function bring overall output to full intensity.
This button is used to kill all output with exception for that
resulting from Flash and Full On.
31. Fade Time Slider
32. Speed Slider
33. Audio Level Slider
34. Fog Machine button
Used to adjust the Fade Time.
Used to adjust the chase speed.
This slider controls the sensitivity of the Audio input.
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1. Overview1. Overview
1.2 Rear View1.1 Front View
POWER
DC INPUT
DC 12V~20V
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35. Power Switch
36. DC Input
37. MIDI Thru/Out/In
38. DMX Out
39. DMX Polarity Select
40. Audio Input
41. Remote Input
42. Fog Machine Connector
MIDI DMX OUT
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2=Data
3=Data +
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OUT
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2=Data +
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AUDIO
LINE INPUT
100mV~1Vp-p
REMOTE
1/4"stereo jack
Full on
or Black Out
Stand By
FOG MACHINE
GND
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This switch controls turning on or off of the power.
DC 12-20V, 500 mA Min.
MIDI ports for connection to a sequencer or MIDI device.
This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX fixture
or DMX pack.
Used to select DMX polarity.
This jack accepts a line level audio input signal ranged
from 100mV to 1Vpp.
Black Out and Full On may be controlled by a remote
control using a standard 1/4"stereo jack.
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2.1 Begin Programming
2.1.1 Record Enable
RECORD
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1. Press and hold down the Record button.
2. While holding down the Record button, tap the Flash buttons 1, 6, 6 and 8
in sequence.
3. Release the Record button, the Record LED lights up, now you can begin
programming your chase patterns.
NOTE:
The first time you turn on your unit, the default setting of the Record Code is
Flash buttons 1, 6, 6 and 8.
You may change the Record Code to protect your programs.
2.1.2 Security for Your Programs
To protect your programs from any editing by others, you may change the
Record Code.
1. Enter current Record Code(Flash buttons 1, 6, 6 and 8).
2. Press and hold down the Record and Edit buttons at a time.
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2.1.2 Security for Your Programs
3. While holding the Record and Edit buttons, tap the desired Flash button to
enter a new Record Code
The Record Code consists of 4 Flash buttons(the same button or different buttons),
be sure your new Record Code consists of 4 Flash buttons.
4. Enter your new Record Code a second time, all channel LEDs and scene LEDs
will flash three times, now the Record Code is changed.
5. Exit Record mode. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down the
Record button, release the two buttons at a time, the Record mode is disengaged.
IMPORTANT!!!
Always remember to exit Record mode when you won't continue
your programming, otherwise you may lose control of your unit.
NOTE:
The second time you enter your new Record Code different from that of the
first time, the LEDs will not flash, which means you've failed to change the
Record Code.
When you've entered a new Record Code the first time, and now you want to
cancel the new Record Code, you may press and hold down the Record and
Exit buttons at a time to exit.
2.1.3 Program Scenes
MODE
SELECT
CHNS
DOUBLE
A B
1-24 SINGLE
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1. Record Enable.
2. Select the 1-48 Single mode by tapping the
the Mode Select button. This will give you
control of all 48 channels as you program.
Be sure that Master A & B are both set at
maximum.
(Master A is at its maximum in the fully up
position , while Master B is at its maximum
in the fully down position.)
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at 0 position, and at 100% or DMX 255, these
sliders should be at 10 position.
4. Once the scene is satisfactory, tap the Record
button to program the scene as a step into the
memory.
5. Repeat step 3 and step 4 until all desired steps
have been programmed into memory.
You may program up to 1000 steps into memory.
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your program. Tap the Page button to select a
page(Page 1-4) to store your scenes.
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6. Select a chase bank or scene master to store
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2.1.3 Program Scenes2.1.3 Program Scenes
7. Press a Flash button between 25-48 while
holding down the Record button. All LED
will flash indicating the scenes have been
programmed into memory.
RECORD
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RECORD
To exit Program mode, tap the Exit button
while holding down the Record button, the
Record LED should go out.
REC
EXIT
EXAMPLE: Program a 16 steps chase with channel 1-32 at full in
sequence into Flash button 25 of Page 1.
1. Record enable.
2. Push Master A & B to maximum position and Fade slider to top.
3. Tap the Mode Select button to select 1-48 Single mode.
4. Push Channel slider 1 to the top position, its LED light at full intensity.
5. Tap the Record button to program this step into memory.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you've programmed Channel sliders 1-32.
7. Tap the Page button causing Page 1 LED lights.
8. Tap the Flash button 25 while holding down the Record button, all LEDs
will flash indicating you've programmed the chase into memory.
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2.2 Editing
2.2.1 Edit Enable
1. Record enable.
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2. Use the Page button to select the page the
program you wish to edit is on.
3. Tap the Mode Select button to select
CHNS SCENES.
EDIT
4. Press and hold down the Edit button.
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2.2.1 Edit Programs
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FLASH 25-48
2.2.2 Erase a Program
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Flash button that corresponds to the program
you wish to edit.
6. Release the Edit button, the relevant scene
LED should light indicating you are in the
Edit mode.
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1. Record enable.
2. Use the Page button to select the page the
program you wish to erase is on.
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twice
4. Release the two buttons ,all LEDs flash,
indicating the program is erased.
Tap this button twice
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2.2 Editing
2.2.3 Erase All Programs
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1. Press and hold the Record button.
2. Tap the Flash buttons 1, 4, 2 and 3 in sequence while holding the Record
button. All LEDs will flash, indicating all programs stored in memory have
been erased.
2.2.4 Clear a Scene or Scenes
1. Record enable.
2. Record a scene or scenes.
REC
CLEAR
RECORD
3. If you are not satisfied with the scene or scenes,
you may tap the Rec Clear button while pressing
and holding the Record button, all LEDs will flash,
indicating the scenes have been cleared.
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2.2 Editing
2.2.5 Delete a Step or Steps
1. Enter the Edit mode.
2. Tap the Step button to scroll to the step you
wish to delete.
REC
EXIT
DELETE
RECORD
3. Tap the Delete button when you reach to the
step you wish to delete, all LEDs will flash
briefly indicating the deletion of the step.
4. Continue steps 2 and 3 until all the unwanted
steps have been deleted.
5. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and
holding down the Record button, the Scene
LED goes out, indicating the exit of Edit mode.
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2.2 Editing
2.2.5 Delete a Step or Steps
EXAMPLE: Delete the third step of the program on Flash button 25
on Page 2.
1. Record enable.
2. Tap the Mode Select button to select CHNS SCENE mode.
3. Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights.
4. Tap the Flash button 25 while pressing and holding down the Edit button, the
Scene LED lights.
5. Tap the Step button to scroll to the third step.
6. Tap the Delete button to delete the step.
7. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down the Record button
to exit Edit mode.
2.2.6 Insert a Step or Steps
STEP
1. Record a scene or scenes you wish to insert.
2. Be sure you're in CHNS SCENE and
Enter the Edit mode.
3. Tap the Step button to scroll to the step which
you wish to insert before. You may read the step
from the Segment Display.
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2.2.6 Insert a Step or Steps
4. Tap the Insert button to insert the step you've
INSERT
EXAMPLE: Insert a step with channels 1-12 fully on at a time between
step 4 and step 5 of program 35.
1. Record enable.
2. Push Channel sliders 1-12 to the top and record the scene as a step.
3. Tap the Mode Select button to select CHNS SCENE mode.
4. Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights.
5. Tap the Flash button 35 while holding down the Edit button, the corresponding
scene LED lights.
6. Tap the Step button to scroll to the step 4.
7. Tap the Insert button to insert the scene you've created before .
created before, all LEDs will flash, indicating
the step is inserted.
5. Exit Edit mode.
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2.2 Editing
2.2.7 Modify a Step or Steps
1. Enter Edit mode.
STEP
2. Tap the Step button to scroll to the step you wish
to modify.
UP
3. Press and hold the Up button if you want to raise
the intensity.
If you want to lower the intensity, press and hold
down the Down button.
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4. While holding down the Up or Down button, tap
the Flash button corresponding to the DMX
channel of the scene you wish to modify until
you reach the desired intensity value read from
the Segment Display. Then you may tap the
Flash buttons until you are satisfied with the
new scene.
5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 until all the steps have
been modified.
6. Exit Edit mode.
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2.3 Running
2.3.1 Running Chase Programs
MODE
SELECT
1. Tap the Mode Select button to select CHNS
SCENE mode indicated by the red LED.
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maximum position to trigger the program, and
the program will fade in depending upon current
fade time.
You may press and hold down the relevant Flash
button(25-48) to trigger the program.
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5. Move the Channel slider to adjust the output
of the current program.
2.3.2 Running a Program To Audio
1. Use built-in microphone or plug the audio source
into the RCA Audio jack.
AUDIO
2. Select your program as described above.
3. Tap the Audio button until its LED lights, indicating
Audio mode is active.
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2.3.2 Running a Program To Audio
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4. Use the Audio Level slider to adjust the music
sensitivity.
5. To return to normal mode, tap the Audio button
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a second time causing its LED goes out, the
Audio mode is disengaged.
2.3.3 Running a Program With the Speed Slider
1. Be sure the Audio mode is disengaged, that
is, the Audio LED goes out.
REC SPEED
FLASH 13-24
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position(the bottom), then tap the Flash button
(25-48) while pressing and holding down the
Rec Speed button, the corresponding program
will not run with the Standard beat any longer.
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2. Select your program as described above.
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2.3.3 Running a Program With the Speed Slider
5MIN
SPEED
.1SEC .1SEC
.2s
.5s
1s 2s
2s
5s
10s
30s
1m 2m
2m
5m
MINS MINS
SHOW SHOW
MODE MODE
10MIN
.2s
1s
5s
10s
20s
1m
5m
10m
4. Now you may move the Speed Slider to select
your desired speed.
NOTE:
The step 3 is not necessary if the selected program
is not recorded with the Standard Beat.
2.3.4 Running a Program With the Standard Beat
1. Be sure the Audio is disengaged. Tap the Mode
Select button to select CHNS SCENE mode.
SINGLE CHASE
MIX CHASE
PARK
2. Tap the Park button to select Mix Chase mode,
the LED lights indicating this selection.
5MIN
SPEED
.1SEC .1SEC
.2s
.5s
1s 2s
2s
5s
10s
30s
1m 2m
2m
5m
MINS MINS
SHOW SHOW
MODE MODE
.2s
1s
5s
10s
20s
1m
5m
10m
3. Select your program as described above.
10MIN
4. Move the Speed slider until the Segment Display
reads your desired value.
You may tap the Tap Sync button twice to define
your beat time.
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2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.3.4 Running a Program With the Standard Beat
10
REC SPEED
10
8
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
5. While pressing and holding down the Rec
Speed button, tap the Flash button(25-48) that
stores the program.
FLASH BUTTONS 25-48
6. The program will then run with the set time or
beat when engaged.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set a new beat time.
2.4 Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes
1. Press and hold the Record button.
RECORD
10
RECORD
10
8
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
2. Tap the Flash button 5 or 10 three times
while holding down the Record button.
Flash Button 5 or 10
Tap this button
three times
3. The 5MIN or 10MIN should light up indicating
the Speed slider is set to run in the 5 or 10
minute mode.
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3.1 Setting MIDI IN
10
RECORD
Flash button 1
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
6
4
2
0
10
8
6
4
2
0
Flash buttons
1-16
Tap this button
three times
10
8
6
4
2
0
1. Tap the Flash button 1 three times while holding
down the Record button, the Segment Display
reads "CHI" indicating MIDI IN channel setup is
available.
2. Tap the Flash button numbered from 1-16 to
assign MIDI IN channel 1-16, the relevant
channel LED lights indicating MIDI IN channel
is set.
3.2 Setting MIDI OUT
10
10
8
RECORD
Flash button 2
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
Tap this button
three times
1. Tap the Flash button 2 three times while holding
down the Record button, the Segment Display
reads "CHO" indicating MIDI OUT channel setup
is available.
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3. MIDI Operation 3. MIDI Operation
3.2 Setting MIDI OUT
10
10
8
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
Flash buttons
1-16
3.3 Exit MIDI Setting
2. Tap the Flash button numbered from 1-16 to
assign MIDI OUT channel 1-16, the relevant
channel LED lights indicating MIDI OUT
channel is set.
RECORD
REC
EXIT
3.4 Receiving MIDI File Dump
10
10
8
RECORD
Flash button 3
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
Tap this button
three times
Press and hold down the Record button. While
holding down the Record button tap the Rec Exit
button to exit MIDI setting.
Tap the Flash button 3 three times while holding
down the Record button, the Segment Display
reads "IN" indicating the controller is ready to
receive MIDI file dump.
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3.5 Sending MIDI File Dump
10
10
8
RECORD
Flash button 4
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
Tap the Flash button 4 three times while holding
down the Record button, the Segment Display
reads "OUT" indicating the controller is ready to
send a file.
Tap this button
three times
NOTE:
1. During file dump, all other operations will not function. Functions will automatically
return when the file dump is completed.
2. File dump will be interrupted and stop if errors occur or power failure.
3.6 Implementation
1. During receiving and sending MIDI data, all MIDI scenes and channels being run
will automatically paused if there is no response within 10 minutes.
2.During receiving and sending file dump, the controller will automatically search for
or send Device ID of 55H(85), a file named DC2448 with an extension of
"BIN(SPACE)".
3.File dump allows this controller to send its MIDI data to next unit or other
MIDI devices.
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3. MIDI Operation 3. MIDI Operation
3.6 Implementation
4. There are two types of file dump mode described as below:
Open Loop Mode
CONTROLLER RECEIVER
MIDI OUT
CONTROLLER RECEIVER
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Close Loop Mode
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
5. The controller will send and receive Note On and Note Off data via the Flash buttons.
Note NO.
22-69
70-117
Velocity
Program master
Channel intensity
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
Functions
turn on or off program 1-48
Activate Channel 1-48
FULL -ON
DARK
HOLD
Turn on or off AUDIO
CHNS SCENES
DOUBLE PRESET Mode
SINGLE PRESET Mode
Step
BLACK OUT
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4. Brief of Main Functions 4. Brief of Main Functions
Reverse the direction of the scene
1. Reverse the direction of all the scenes:
Press the ALL REV Button, all the scenes should change their directions.
2. Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with speed control.
Press the Chase Rev Button.
3. Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with standard beat:
Press the Beat Rev Button.
4. Revers chasing direction of any program:
Press and hold down the Rec One Button, then press down the Flash Button
corresponding to your desired program and release together.
Fade Time
1. The amount of time it will take for the dimmer to go from zero output to maximum
output, a nd vice verse.
2. Fade time is adjusted through the Fade Time Slider, which varies from instant to
10 minutes.
Tap Sync Button:
1. The Tap Sync button is used to set and synchronize the chase rate (the rate at which
all scenes will sequence) by taping the button several times. The chase rate will synchronize
to the time of the last two taps. The LED above the Step Button will flash at the new chase
rate. The chase rate may be set anytime whether or not a program is running.
2. Tap Sync will override any previous setting of the speed slider control until the slider is
moved again.
3. Use of Tap Sync in setting a standard beat is the same with speed control slider.
Master Slider
Master Slider control provides proportional level control over all channels and scenes
with the exception of the Flash Buttons. For example:
Whenever the Master slider control is at minimum all stage outputs will be at zero except
for any resulting from a Flash Button or FULL ON Button.
If the Master is at 50%, all outputs will be at only 50% of the setting of current channel
or scenes except for any resulting from a Flash Button or FULL ON Button.
If the Master is at full all outputs will follow the unit setting.
Master A always controls outputs of channels. Master B controls the program or a scene
except in Double Preset Mode.
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Single Mode
1. All programs will run in sequential order starting in the order of program number.
2. The Segment Display will read the running program number.
3. All programs will be controlled by the same Speed Slider .
4. Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select " CHNS SCENES".
5. Press the PARK BUTTON to select SINGLE CHASE MODE. A red LED
will indicate this selection.
Mix Mode
1. Will run all programs synchronously.
2. All programs can be controlled by the same SLIDER SPEED, or each programs
speed may be controlled individually. (See Speed Setting ).
3. Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select "CHNS SCENES".
4. Press the PARK BUTTON to select MIX CHASE MODE. A yellow LED will
indicate this selection.
Dimmer Display
1. The 3-Digit Segment Display is used to display intensity percentage or absolute
DMX value.
2. To change between percentage and absolute value:
Press and hold the Shift Button. While holding down the Shift button press the
% or 0-255 Button to switch between percentage and absolute values.
3. If the Segment Display reads, for example, "076", it means a percentage value 76%.
If the Segment Display reads "076.", it means the DMX value 76.
Blind and Home
1. Blind function takes channels temporally out from a chase, when the chase is running,
and gives you manual control over the channel.
2. Press and hold the Blind Button and tap the relative Flash Button you want to temporarily
take out of the chase.
3. To return to normal chase again press and hold the Home Button and push the Flash
Button you want to return to normal chase.
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4. Brief of Main Functions
Park
1. In CHNS SCENES Mode, press down the button you can change the chasing
mode of programs between Single Mode and Mix Mode.
2.In Double Preset Mode, pressing down this button is equal to pushing Master Slider B
to the top.
3.In Single Preset Mode, this button could temporally record current output, with
Master Slider B to adjust.
Add and Kill
The ADD/KILL Button changes the mode of the flash buttons. Normally the flash buttons
are in Add mode, whereas pressing any flash button will not kill other scenes, allowing
multiple scenes to be on at a time.
The Kill mode is activated by pressing the Add/Kill button and illuminating the LED
above it. Pressing any flash button will kill other active SCENE or Program.
In Kill Mode, the killed program does not stop running but can not output.
Double Preset
1. Press Mode Select Button to enter A Double Preset Mode.
2. In this mode, Channel Sliders 1-24 and channel sliders 25-48 both control Channel
.
1-24.
3. Master A controls channel Slider 1-24 while Master B controls Channel Sliders 25-48.
4. In this Mode, no scene could be recorded.
Example
1. Enter the Double Preset Mode.
2. Push Channel Sliders 1 to 6 to the top and move Channel Sliders 19 to 24 to the
maximum.
3. Move Master A and B to the same level and push them to the same direction, you
will get a scene.
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Technical Specifications
Power Input .............................................. DC 12~20V, 500 mA min.
DMX Output .......................................................... 3 pin female XLR
MIDI Signal ................................................. 5 pin standard interface
Audio Input ................................................................ 100 mV~1Vpp
Fuse(internal) .................................................. F0.5A 250V 5x20mm
Dimensions .............................................................. 711x264x85mm
Weight(appro.) ........................................................................ 7.2 kg
Attention!
1. To retain your programs from loss, this unit must be powered not less
than two hour every month.
2. The Segment Display shows "LOP" if the voltage is too low.
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
American DJ
R
24-004-0337
Rev 1.1 Nov., 2000
Web Site: www.americandj.com
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