AVSL DM-X12 User Manual
DM-X12
192 Channel DMX Controller
USER MANUAL
154.092 UK
Version 1.0
DMX 512 CONTROLLER SERIES
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Before you begin
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1.2
Installation
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2.5 ...........................................................................................
3. Operating instructions
3.1 SETUP
3.1.1 Setting up the System.....................................................................
3.1.2 Fixture Addressing..........................................................................
3.1.3 Wheel Assignment.........................................................................
3.1.4 Review wheel assignment or reverse...............................................
3.1.5 Copy Scanner Assignments.............................................................
3.1.6 Reverse Channel Output...........................................................................................
3.1.7 Fade Time Assign.............................................................................
3.2 OPERATION
3.2.1 Manual Mode......................................................................................................
3.2.2 Review Scene or Chase..................................................................
3.3 PROGRAMMING
3.3.1 Entering program mode..................................................................................
3.3.2 Create a scene................................................................................
3.3.3 Running a Program..........................................................................
3.3.4 Check Program...............................................................................
3.3.5 Editing a Program...........................................................................................
3.3.6 Copy a Program...........................................................................................
3.4 CHASE PROGRAMMING
3.4.1 Create a chase...............................................................................
3.4.2 Running a Chase.............................................................................
3.4.3 Checking a Chase............................................................................
3.4.4 Edit Chase (Copy Bank Into Chase)...................................................
3.4.5 Edit Chase (Copy Scene Into Chase).................................................
3.4.6 Edit Chase (Insert Scene Into a Chase)..............................................
3.4.7 Delete a scene in a Chase.................................................................
3.4.8 Delete a Chase.................................................................................
3.4.9 Delete all Chase Programs...............................................................
3.5 SCENE PROGRAMMING (STEPS)
3.5.1 Insert a scene...................................................................................
3.5.2 Copy a scene...................................................................................
3.5.3 Delete a scene................................................................................
3.5.4 Delete all scenes.............................................................................
3.6 PLAYBACK
3.6.1 Running in Sound-Mode....................................................................
3.6.2 Running in Auto-Mode......................................................................
3.6.3 Run multiple chases simultaneously..................................................
3.6.4 Blackout...............................................................................................................
3.7 MIDI OPERATION.....................................................................................
3.8 DATA TRANSFER.....................................................................................
4 APPENDIX
4.1 ...............................................................................................
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4.3 DMX dipswitch quick reference chart...........................................................
4.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................
What is included..................................
Unpacking instructions
1.3 ....................................................................................
Safety instructions
Features
General overview
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Product overview (front)
Product overview (rear panel)
Common terms
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DMX Primer
Fixture Linking..........................................................................................
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1.1 What is included1.1 What is included
1) DMX-240A controller
2) DC 9-12V 500mA, 90V~240V Power Adapter
3) Manual with warranty card
1.2 Unpacking Instructions1.2 Unpacking Instructions
Immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the
contents to ensure that
all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the
shipper immediately and
retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from
shipping or the carton itself
shows signs of mishandling. Save the carton and all packing materials. In the
event that a fixture
must be returned to the factory, it is important that the fixture be returned in the
original factory box and packing.
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1.3 Safety Instructions1.3 Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
Please read these instructions carefully, which includes important
information about the installation, usage and maintenance?
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* Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that
they also receive this instruction booklet.
* Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are
connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture.
* This product is intended for indoor use only!
* To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose fixture to rain or moisture. Make sure there are no
flammable materials close to the unit while operating.
* The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 50cm from adjacent
surfaces. Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked.
* Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
replace with same lamp source.
* In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to repair the unit
by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please
contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center. Always use the same type spare parts.
* Don t connect the device to a dimmer pack.
* Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged.
* Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord.
* Do not operate this device under 113 F ambient temperature conditions.
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2. INTRODUCTION2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 Features2.1 Features
* Universal DMX-512 Controller
* Controls 12 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels
* 30 banks of 8 scenes, 240 scenes total
* 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes
* Execute multiple chases simultaneously
* Re-assignable channels
* wheel assignable Pan/Tilt and 16bit control
* Beat-activation, tap sync, auto run
* Grab any fixture on the fly
* Polarity selector
* Midi compatible
2.2 General Overview2.2 General Overview
* The DMX-240A is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of
12 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes.
Six chase banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and
in any order. Programs can be triggered by music, midi,automatically or manually.
All chases can be executed at the same time.
* On the surface you will find various programming tools such as 8 universal channel
sliders, a wheel and LED display indicators for easier navigation of controls and
menu functions. You can control the pan and tilt of different intelligent lighting fixtures
using the same wheel at the same time by means of a programmable wheel.
This wheel allows the user to assign individual pan and tilt channels for every fixture.
2.3 Product Overview (front)2.3 Product Overview (front)
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Button or Fader
Scanner select buttons
Scanner indicator LEDS
Scene select buttons
Channel faders
Page A Indicator LED
Page B Indicator LED
Page select button
Program button
Function
Fixture selection
Indicates the fixtures currently selected
Universal bump buttons representing scene
location for storage and selection
For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~8 can be adjusted
immediately after pressing the respective scanner
select button, Ch 9~16 after pressing the Page
select button
Represents Ch 1~8 range selected,
Tip! Tap A, B then B again to control both pages
simultaneously.
Represents Ch 9~16 range selected
In manual mode, press to toggle between pages
of control or to select both pages simultaneously.
Both LEDS on will allow control of both lower and
upper range channel.
Used to enter programming mode
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Music/Bank Copy button
LCD display window
Mode Indicator LEDS
Bank Up button
Bank Down button
Tap Display button
Blackout button
Midi/Rec button
Assign LED
Used to activate Music mode and as the copy
command during programming
Status window displays pertinent operational data
Provides operating mode status,
(manual, music or auto)
Function button to traverse Scene/Steps in banks or chases
Incremental DMX values while FINE button is active.
Function button to traverse Scene/Steps in banks or chases
Decremental DMX values while FINE button is active.
This is a Tap-Sync during playback and during programming
changes the DMX value displayed in the LCD panel to percentages
Sets the shutter or dimmer value of all fixtures to 0 causing
all light output to cease
Activates MIDI external control and also used to confirm the
record/save process
Indicated the controller is in Channel assign mode during the
initial setup of the controller
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Auto/Del button
Chaser buttons
Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during
programming
Chase memory 1 ~ 6
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Button or Fader
Speed fader
Fade-Time fader
Fine button
Reverse LED
PAN/TILT Wheel (Joystich)
Mode button
Override button
Fog machine button
Fog machine ready indicator
Function
This will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step
within a chase
Also considered a cross-fade, sets the interval
time between two scenes in a chase
Activates 16 bit control of the wheel, movement
will be in extremely small increments.
Note: While FINE is active Bank UP/DOWN buttons
will increase and decrease DMX values by one for
either the wheel or the slider in focus or currently moved.
Generally used to control the pan and tilt movement
of a fixture
To activate the fog machine
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Fog machine heating indicator
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2.4 Product Overview (rear panel)2.4 Product Overview (rear panel)
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AUDIOAUDIO
0.1-1VP-P0.1-1VP-P
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1=GROUND
2=DATA3=DATA+
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DMX OUTDMX OUT
1=GROUND
2=DATA+
3=DATA-
DMX POLARITY SELECT
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Button or Fader
Audio input jack
MIDI input port
DMX polarity switch
DMX output connector
DDMMXXIINN
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MACHINE
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DC INPUTDC INPUT
DC 9V-12V DC 9V-12V
300mA min300mA min
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LAMPLAMP
POWERPOWER
ON ON
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Function
Direct audio feed for use in sound-active mode
For external triggering of Banks and Chases using a
MIDI device
May be used to correct signal polarity
DMX control signal
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DMX input connector
Fog machine socket
DC Input jack
USB Lamp socket
ON/OFF power switch
Used to transfer programmed data between 2 controllers
Main power feed
Turns the controller on and off
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