AVSL DM-X16 User Manual

DM-X16

192 Channel DMX Controller

USER MANUAL

154.09 3UK

Version 1.0

DMX 512 CONTROLLER SERIES

ContentsContents

Before you begin

1.

1.1 .......................................................

1.2

Installation

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2.4 .....................................................................

2.5 ...........................................................................................

3. Operating instructions

3.1 SETUP

3.1.1 Setting up the System.....................................................................

3.1.2 Fixture Addressing..........................................................................

3.1.3 Pan and tilt channels.........................................................................

3.1.4 Resetting the system ........................................................................

3.1.5 Copy Scanner .................................................................................

3.1.6 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 Blackout...............................................................................................................

3.7 MIDI OPERATION.....................................................................................

4 APPENDIX

4.1 ...............................................................................................

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4.3 DMX dipswitch quick reference chart...........................................................

4.4 Technical specifications ............................................................................

What are 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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Fixture Linking..........................................................................................

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1.1 What are included1.1 What are included

1) DMX-512 Controller

2) DC 9-12V 500mA, 90V~240V Power Adapter

3) Manual

4) LED gooseneck lamp

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

DMX 512 CONTROLLER SERIES

returned in the original factory box and packing.

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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DMX 512 CONTROLLER SERIES

2. INTRODUCTION2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Features2.1 Features

* DMX512/1990 Standard
* Controls 12 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels, totally 192 channels
* 30 banks, each with 8 scenes; 6 chase, each with up to 240 scenes
* Record up to 6 chases with fade time and speeds
* 16 sliders for direct control of channels
* MIDI control over banks, chases and blackout
* Built-in microphone for music mode
* Auto mode program controlled by fade time sliders
* DMX in/out: 3 pin XRL
* LED gooseneck lamp
* Plastic end housing

2.2 General Overview2.2 General Overview

* The Controller 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 16 universal channel
sliders, quick access scanner and scene buttons, and an LED display indicator for
easier navigation of controls and menu functions.

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

Program button

Music/Bank Copy button

LED display window

Mode Indicator LEDS

Bank Up button

Function

Fixture selection
Indicates the fixtures currently selected
Universal bump buttons representing scene

location for storage and selection

For adjusting DMX values, Ch 1~16 can be adjusted
immediately after pressing the respective scanner
select button

Used to enter programming mode
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

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Bank Down button

Tap Display button

Blackout button

Midi/ADD button

Auto/Del button

Chaser buttons

Speed fader

Fade-Time fader

Function button to traverse Scene/Steps in
banks or chases

Sets the chase speed by tapping, and toggles between
values and 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

Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during
programming

Chase memory 1 ~ 6

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

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2.4 Product Overview (rear panel)2.4 Product Overview (rear panel)

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SERIAL NO :SERIAL NO :

MIDIMIDI

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DMX 512 OUTPUTDMX 512 OUTPUT

1=GROUND 2=DA TA- 3=DATA+

DMX OUTDMX OUT DMX INDMX IN

Button or Fader

MIDI input port

DMX output connector
DC Input jack

USB Lamp socket
ON/OFF power switch

DC INPUTDC INPUT

9V 9V 1000mA1000mA

LAMPLAMP

POWERPOWER

Function

For external triggering of Banks and Chases using a
MIDI device

DMX control signal
Main power feed

Turns the controller on and off

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