American DJ scene Setter 24 Service Manual

USER'S MANUAL

6468 EW Kerkrade

ADJ

Junostraat 2

www.adj.com

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

Improvement and changes to

specifications, design and this

manual, may be made at any time

without prior notice.

2.4 Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes 22

3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup 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

3.7 DMX Channel Setup 27

3.8 Clear of DMX Channel Setup 28

3.9 Call 12 Programs 28Preset

Brief of Main Functions 29 Technical Specifications 32

Features

Main Features

- 24 Channel DMX Dimming Console

- Easy programmability

- 4580 programmable scenes

- 48 recordable progams

- Fog Machine trigger button

- USITT DMX-512 protocol

- MIDI In, Out & Through

- 24 individual fader channels

- Standard 2 scene operation(2x12)

- Fade time & Speed control

- Blind function to override chases on the fly

- Sound active via built-in microphone or Line in

- Mix chases

- Dark & Black out buttons

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

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1. Overview

1.1 Front View

1. Preset A LEDs

2. Channel Sliders 1-12

3. Flash Buttons 1-12

4. Preset B LEDs

5. SCENE LEDs

6. Channel Sliders 13-24

7. Flash Buttons 13-24

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 12.

These 12 sliders are used to control and /or program the intensities of channels 1-12.

These 12 buttons are used to bring an individual channel, to full intensity.

Show the current intensity of the relevant channel numbered from 13-24.

Light when relevant scenes are active. These 12 sliders are used to control and /or program the

intensities of channels 13-24. These 12 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.

1. Overview

1.1 Front View

16. Edit / All Rev

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

Edit is used to activate Edit mode. All Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of all programs.

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.

1. Overview

1.2 Rear View

POWER

DC INPUT

ON OFF

500mA min.

THRU

DC 12V~20V

36 40 424137 38 39

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

1=Ground 2=Data 3=Data +

OUT

DMX Polarity Select

1=Ground 2=Data + 3=Data

AUDIO

LINE INPUT

100mV~1Vp-p

1/4"stereo jack

Full on

or Black Out

REMOTE

Stand By

FOG MACHINE

GND

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.

2. Operation Guide

2.1 Begin Programming

2.1.1 Record Enable

RECORD

1 6 6 8

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.

2. Operation Guide

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

SCENES

PRESET

1. Record Enable.

2. Select the 1-24 Single mode by tapping the the Mode Select button. This will give you control of all 24 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.)

2. Operation Guide

2.1.3 Program Scenes

1 2

RECORD

3. Create a desired scene using Channel Sliders 1-24. At 0% or DMX 0, these sliders should be 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.

6. Select a chase bank or scene master to store

1 2 3 4

PAGE

your program. Tap the Page button to select a page(Page 1-4) to store your scenes.

2. Operation Guide

2.1.3 Program Scenes

7. Press a Flash button between 13-24 while holding down the Record button. All LED will flash indicating the scenes have been programmed into memory.

RECORD

FLASH 13-24

8. You can continue programming or exit.

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 1-16 at full in sequence into Flash button 15 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 1-24 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 1-16.

7. Tap the Page button causing Page 1 LED lights.

8. Tap the Flash button 15 while holding down the Record button, all LEDs will flash indicating you've programmed the chase into memory.

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