American DJ DMX Operator 384 User manual
DMX OPERATOR 384
User Manual
Table of Contents
Features ..................................................................................1
General Instruction.................................................................2
Warnings....................................................................................2
Cautions.................................................................................... 3
Control and Functions.............................................................4
Front Panel Overview..............................................................4
Rear Panel Overview..............................................................6
Operation Guide......................................................................7
Joystick Set Up...........................................................................7
Scene Operation.......................................................................10
Chase Operation.......................................................................13
Bank copy & Fixture copy..........................................................17
Fade Time Set Up.................................................................... 17
MIDI Set Up & Chart................................................................ 18
ULink Operation.......................................................................19
USB MEM Stick Data Send.........................................................21
MIDI Control............................................................................25
Technical Specifications .......................................................26
DMX OPERATOR 384
Features
DMX Operator 384 is a multifunction controller, which works as a DMX
controller and as a simple MIDI controller. When operating as a stage
controller, this unit features;
- 384 total DMX channels
- 12 fixtures x 32 channels each
- 8 channel faders x 4 channel banks
- Individual Speed & Fade Time faders
- 30 memory banks x 8 programmable scenes per bank
- 12 programmable chases, 240 steps per chase
- Assignable fade setting
- Manual control chase override
- Built-in microphone or line level input for audio triggering
- MIDI controllable
- Optional foot controller for chase step activation
- Onboard fog machine trigger button
- 7-segment LED display
- Ships with standard joystick module- optional jog wheel module
available
Joystick module
When operating as a MIDI controller, this unit features;
- Selectable channel 1-16
- MIDI Note
- Control change
- Program change
Jog wheel module
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Every effort has been made to design dependable, reliable and user friendly
products. New products are being designed constantly to meet the needs
of both entertainment and special effects lighting industries. We welcome your
comments about our product and services and are open to suggestions on
how we can improve to better serve you.
It is a privilege for us to be chosen as your control solution.
General Introduction
This controller is an expansion of the simple to use DMX OPERATOR 192. We
have added two channel banks, which now give you control of up to 32 channels
per fixture. A joystick is supplied for traditional X/Y control of a moving light.
We also offer optional data wheels, if you prefer to use them for control.
To optimize performance of this product, please read the instructions carefully
to familiarize yourself with the basic functions and operations.
Warnings
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
Do not allow for any flammable liquids, water or metal objects to enter the
unit.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or
high levels of moisture.
No user serviceable parts inside, do not dismantle the unit yourself.
Repairs must be done by qualied personnel only.
Please do not allow children to play and tamper with this product.
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Cautions
W
hen unpacking, please ensure that the unit is not damaged. Should
something be wrong, please contact us immediately.
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All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed or translated into any language, in any form, by any means,
without authorized permission from ADJ.
Notice:
Specifications and improvements in the design of this product and this
manual are subject to change without any prior notice.
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Control and Functions
Front Panel Overview
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1. Fixture buttons(1~12):
Used to select relevant fixtures for control.
2. Channel faders(1~8):
Used to control the output of each corresponding fixture channel.
3. Channel Bank button:
Used to switch between channels 1-8, 9-16, 17~24 and 25~32.
4. Speed fader:
Used to adjust chase speed (range is 0.1 second to 10 minutes per step).
5. Fade Time fader:
Used to adjust chase fade time (range is 0 to 30 seconds).
6. FINE button:
Used in conjunction with the joystick or data wheels. When the FINE button is
engaged, adjusting the joystick or data wheels will be more precise when needing
to hit a specific area with a scanner or moving head.
7. MODE button:
This is a multi-function button that is used when assigning the joystick & Fade
setting.
8. Joystick/Jog wheel:
Traditionally used to adjust the X/Y channels of a moving light.
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9. Scene buttons (1-8):
Used when storing or playing back programmed scenes. Also used when backing
up data to a USB MEM Stick or through a ULink Cable.
10. LED-display:
The LED-display shows you relevant information depending on current operation.
11. Bank Up/Down button:
Used to select a scene bank or chase step.Also used to view files in memory stick.
12. Fog-machine button:
Used to trigger fog machine which should be connected to rear of console.
13. Chase buttons (1-12):
Used when storing or playing back relevant chases.
14. Program button :
Used to enter and exit Record mode when programming.
15. Music/Bkc button:
Used to engage audio mode for chase synchronization and to copy a bank of
scenes to another.
16. Midi/Rec button:
Used to record scenes and chase steps. Also used to setup Midi operation.
17. Auto/Del button :
Used to enter AUTO mode for automatic scene bank sequence or to delete a
scene or chase.
18. Tap/Disp button:
Used to tap sync chase playback and to change display view operation.
19. Black-out button:
Used to bring all current output down to zero.
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