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Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
18.02.2019, ID: 391103 (V2)
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Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 9
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................. 11
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 16
5 Starting up.................................................................................................................................................. 18
6 Connections and controls................................................................................................................... 19
7 Basics............................................................................................................................................................. 25
8 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 28
8.1 Manual operation............................................................................................................................. 28
8.2 Joystick settings................................................................................................................................ 28
8.3 Scenes.................................................................................................................................................. 33
8.4 Chases.................................................................................................................................................. 39
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8.5 Copying scene bank and xtures............................................................................................... 46
8.6 Fade time............................................................................................................................................ 47
8.7 MIDI functions................................................................................................................................... 48
9 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 50
10 Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................................... 52
11 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 53
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐
fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the
user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service
If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
Letterings
Displays
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ð
Automatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This device is used to control spotlights, dimmers, lighting eects equipment, Moving Heads
or other DMX-controlled devices. The device is designed for professional use and is not suit‐
able for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use
or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐
sonal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from
improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Intended use
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DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
Safety
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the
external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the
voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur‐
rent circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos‐
sibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the
device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or
re.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots. Do not place the device near
any direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never
expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and
strong vibrations.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react
with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some
time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad
oor protectors or a carpet.
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3 Features
Special features of the device:
n 192 DMX channels
n Twelve units with up to 16 DMX channels operable
n Connection for a fog machine
n 30 banks with eight freely programmable scenes
n Twelve programmable chases
n Eight faders for manual control
n Joystick to control the PAN and TILT movement
n Reverse Joystick function
n Fine tuning for PAN and TILT
n Assigned or reversed DMX channel preview
n Blackout master
n Stand-alone mode
n Manual overriding of scenes in chases
n MIDI control for banks, chases and blackout
n LCD
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4 Installation
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react
with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some
time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad
oor protectors or a carpet.
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the
equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during
transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable
for transport or storage, respectively.
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Wiring diagram for fog
machines
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5 Starting up
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for
all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards.
Connect the included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power
adapter into a wall outlet.
Turn on the device using the main switch on the rear panel. After turning the device on the
displays shows the software version and the operation mode for a short time. The related dis‐
play LEDs light up.
Connecting the power adapter
Turning the unit on
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6 Connections and controls
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1 [FIXTURES]
To select the devices relevant for the control.
2 [SCENES]
Used for the storage and playback of programmed scenes.
3 Display. The LED display shows you relevant information depending on the respective operation.
4 Buttons for selecting a scene bank or a chase step. Also to view les on a USB ash drive.
5 USB input.
6 Fog machine button. To activate a connected fog machine.
7 Chase buttons 1 … 12. For storing and playing chases.
8 Function buttons
[Program]
To activate and exit the recording mode when programming.
[Music/Bkc]
To activate the audio mode for chase synchronization and to copy scene banks.
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[Midi/Rec]
To record scenes and chase steps. Also for setting the MIDI control.
[Auto/Del]
To activate the auto mode for automatic scene bank sequences or to delete a scene or a chase.
[Tap/Disp]
To tap-sync chase playbacks and changing the respective display view.
[Blackout]
To zero all current output values.
9 Joystick. Usually used to set the X / Y values of the moving light.
10 [MODE]
Multifunction button for assigning fader and joystick settings.
11 [FINE]
Used in conjunction with the joystick. When the button is pressed, a certain area can be controlled much more pre‐
cisely with the scanner or the moving light.
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12 [FADE TIME]
Fader to adjust the chase fade time (0 … 30 seconds)
13 [SPEED]
Fader to adjust the chase speed (0.1 seconds … 10 minutes per step)
14 [PAGE SELECT]
Button to switch between channels 1 … 8 or 9 … 16.
15 Channel fader to control the connected and assigned device.
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16 [USB]
USB connection socket
17 MIDI / DMX operation switch.
18 [AUDIO In]
RCA input socket to connect audio equipment for sound control.
19 [DB-9]
To connect an optional chase step controller.
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20 [MIDI In]
MIDI input socket.
21 [MIDI Out]
MIDI output socket.
22 [FOG MACHINE]
To connect a fog machine with analogue interface.
23 [DMX Out]
DMX output socket to connect a dimmer or other DMX-controlled devices.
24 [DC In]
Connection socket for the 9 V power supply unit.
25 [POWER]
Main switch to turn the device on and o.
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7 Basics
This chapter provides basic information about the data transmission using the DMX protocol.
DMX signals are generated by a DMX controller. The signals are transferred over a DMX cable
to the connected devices. Each connection can transmit up to 512 channels. For each channel,
a value between 0 and 255 is being transmitted. The 512 channels form a so-called ‘DMX uni‐
verse’.
DMX devices are connected serially, that means the sending device transmits signals to all con‐
nected receivers (daisy chain). The order of the receivers in the daisy chain does not matter
since all devices lter and process the relevant data independently from each other.
To create the daisy chain, the DMX input of the rst receiver is connected to the DMX output of
the controller or another DMX master. The output of the rst receiver is connected to the input
of the second one, and so on. The output of the last receiver in the DMX chain must be termi‐
nated using a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Signal transmission
Cabling
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If the cable length exceeds 300 m (328 yds.) or the number of devices is greater than
32, the signal must be amplied using a DMX booster.
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Each DMX devices operates on a specic number of channels to transfer the incoming control
signals into movements, changing of light intensity or colour, and so on. Since all receivers
that are part of a DMX daisy chain receive all signals, a start address must be assigned to each
DMX device. Starting from this address (a value between 0 and 512) the incoming signals are
being evaluated and transferred into the functions of the receiver (internal channel assign‐
ment).
It is no problem to use a start address more than once in a DMX chain. In that case, the relevant
receivers operate synchronously (identical movement, light intensity, colour, and so on).
When setting the DMX address, the counting method of the device determines the rst
channel. Depending on the device, the channel numbers may start from 0 or from 1. The
address range may therefore reach from 0 to 511 or from 1 to 512.
Signal processing
Addressing
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8 Operating
8.1 Manual operation
When you turn on the controller, it starts by default in Manual / Blackout mode. All output
values are blanked out. To show the values, press [Blackout]. To determine the respective
blackout status, there is an indicator in the display that ashes when activated and shows
‘OFF’ when deactivated. To enable manual operation, turn o Blackout, select the devices to
control using the corresponding [FIXTURE] buttons on the left side. Then use the eight channel
faders, the joystick and [PAGE SELECT] to manually control the devices.
8.2 Joystick settings
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. Hold down [MODE] and press [FINE]. The LEDs for [ASSIGN] and [PAN] should now light
up.
Assigning the joystick
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3. Select the devices you want to assign PAN to. To do so, press the corresponding
[FIXTURE] buttons (1 to 12). The LEDs of the selected devices light up.
4. Press [Tap/Disp] to switch between ‘PL.XX’ and ‘PH.XX’. ‘PL.XX’ stands for the low byte or
ne channel, generally listed as the Pan Fine channel. ‘PL.XX’ stands for the high byte or
rough channel, generally listed as the Pan channel. Set ‘PH.XX’ , hold down [MODE] and
press then the [SCENE] button corresponding to the device's pan channel. For example,
if the device's pan channel is 1, you should press the [SCENE] button 1. Please refer to the
device's DMX table. If your device has a Pan-Fine channel, press [Tap/Disp] until the dis‐
play shows ‘PL.XX’ . Hold down [MODE] and press then the [SCENE] button corre‐
sponding to the device's pan channel. For example, if the device's pan channel is 2, you
should press the [SCENE] button 2.
5. Press the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to switch between ‘TL.XX’ and ‘TH.XX’. Press
[Tap/Disp] to switch between ‘PL.XX’ and ‘PH.XX’. ‘TL.XX’ stands for the low byte or ne
channel, generally listed as the Tilt Fine channel. ‘TH.XX’ stands for the high byte or
rough channel, generally listed as the Tilt channel. Set ‘TH.XX’ , hold down [MODE] and
press then the [SCENE] button corresponding to the device's tilt channel. For example, if
the device's tilt channel is 3, you should press the [SCENE] button 3. Please refer to the
device's DMX table. If your device has a Tilt-Fine channel, press [Tap/Disp] until the dis‐
play shows ‘TL.XX’ . Hold down [MODE] and press then the [SCENE] button corresponding
to the device's tilt channel. For example, if the device's tilt channel is 4, you should press
the [SCENE] button 4.
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6. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. Hold down [MODE] and press [FINE]. The LEDs for [ASSIGN] and [PAN] should now light
up.
3. Hold down [MODE] again and press [FINE]. The LED for [REVERSE] should now light up.
4. Select the devices you want to assign pan / tilt reversal to. To do so, press the corre‐
sponding [FIXTURE] buttons (1 to 12). The LEDs of the selected devices light up. Ideally,
you should choose opposing devices for pan / tilt reverse For example, xtures 1, 3, 5, 7
etc. should be assigned normally. Fixtures 2, 4, 6 etc. should be set up in the reverse
direction, so the units will react in the opposite direction when you turn the joystick
around. The movement of opposing devices should be in opposite direction.
Assigning the reverse joystick
(pan / tilt reversal)
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5. Press [Tap/Disp] to switch between ‘PL.XX’ and ‘PH.XX’. ‘PL.XX’ stands for the low byte or
ne channel, generally listed as the Pan Fine channel. ‘PL.XX’ stands for the high byte or
rough channel, generally listed as the Pan channel. Set ‘PH.XX’ , hold down [MODE] and
press then the [SCENE] button corresponding to the device's pan channel. For example,
if the device's pan channel is 1, you should press the [SCENE] button 1. Please refer to the
device's DMX table. If your device has a Pan-Fine channel, press [Tap/Disp] until the dis‐
play shows ‘PL.XX’ . Hold down [MODE] and press then the [SCENE] button corre‐
sponding to the device's pan channel. For example, if the device's pan channel is 2, you
should press the [SCENE] button 2.
6. Press the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to switch between ‘TL.XX’ and ‘TH.XX’. ‘TL.XX’
stands for the low byte or ne channel, generally listed as the Tilt Fine channel. ‘TH.XX’
stands for the high byte or rough channel, generally listed as the Tilt channel. Set
‘TH.XX’ , hold down [MODE] and press then the [SCENE] button corresponding to the
device's tilt channel. For example, if the device's tilt channel is 3, you should press the
[SCENE] button 3. Please refer to the device's DMX table. If your device has a Tilt-Fine
channel, press [Tap/Disp] until the display shows ‘TL.XX’ . Hold down [MODE] and press
then the [SCENE] button corresponding to the device's tilt channel. For example, if the
device's tilt channel is 4, you should press the [SCENE] button 4.
7. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
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1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. Hold down [MODE] and press [FINE]. The LEDs for [ASSIGN] and [PAN] should now light
up.
3. Select the devices you want to delete pan / tilt reversal for. To do so, press the corre‐
sponding [FIXTURE] buttons (1 to 12). The assigned LEDs light up.
4. Hold down [MODE] and press [Auto/Del] to delete the settings of the selected devices. All
LEDs ash three times to conrm the deletion.
5. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
1. Turn o the controller using the mains switch.
2. Press [Auto/Del] and [MODE] simultaneously and switch the controller on again. All LEDs
ash three times, the settings have been cleared.
Deletion Pan / Tilt joystick set‐
tings on selected devices
Deletion Pan / Tilt joystick set‐
tings on all devices
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8.3 Scenes
8.3.1 Recording scenes
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. Select the devices you want to incorporate into your scene. To do so, press the corre‐
sponding [FIXTURE] buttons (1 to 12). The LEDs of the selected devices light up.
3. Design your scene using the eight channel faders, the joystick and [PAGE SELECT]. This
should be used to switch between channels 1 to 8 and 9 to 16.
4. When you are satised with your scene, press [Midi/Rec] for recording.
5. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons, select a scene bank for the backup. A total of 30
scene banks are available. These can be seen in the display by looking at the digits on
the right outer side.
6. Press a [SCENE] button (1 to 8) to save. As soon as all the LEDs ash, the scene is saved.
Make sure you use a dierent button each time you save a scene so you do not over‐
write what you want to keep.
7. To record additional scenes, repeat steps 2 to 6.
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8. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
8.3.2 Editing scenes
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons, select the scene bank that contains the scene
you want to edit. You can see the active scene bank in the display.
3. Press the [SCENE] button (1 to 8) of the scene you want to edit.
4. Select the device or devices where you want to change the settings for each scene. To
do so, press the corresponding [FIXTURE] buttons (1 to 12). The LEDs of the selected
devices light up.
5. Use the faders or the joystick to adjust the settings.
6. Press [Midi/Rec] and then the [SCENE] button the scene you wand to edit. All LEDs ash
three times when the new settings are saved.
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7. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
8.3.3 Copying a scene
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select the scene bank that contains the scene
you want to copy.
3. Press the [SCENE] button (1 to 8) of the scene you want to copy.
4. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to change the scene bank.
5. Press [Midi/Rec] and then the [SCENE] button the scene you wand to copy. All LEDs ash
three times when the scene has been copied.
6. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
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8.3.4 Deleting a scene
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select the scene bank that contains the scene
you want to delete.
3. Hold down [Auto/Del] and press simultaneously the [SCENE] button (1 to 8) of the scene
you want to delete. All LEDs ash three times when the scene has been deleted.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete further scenes.
5. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
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8.3.5 Deleting all scenes
1. Turn o the controller using the mains switch.
2. Hold down simultaneously [Program] and the scene bank DOWN button and switch the
controller on again. All LEDs ash three times when all scenes have been deleted.
8.3.6 Scene playback
1. When you turn on the controller, it starts by default in Manual / Blackout mode. All
output values are blanked out. To show the values, press [Blackout]. To determine the
respective blackout status, there is an indicator in the display that ashes when acti‐
vated and shows ‘OFF’ when deactivated. Press [Blackout] to stop the display from
ashing.
2. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select the scene bank that contains the scene
you want to play.
3. Press the [SCENE] button (1 to 8) of the scene you want to play. The selected scene is
started. Press the same button again to end the scene, or [Blackout] to end any output.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to play additional scenes.
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1. Press [Auto/Del]. The indicator for automatic playback in the display lights up.
2. Press the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select a desired scene bank for automatic
playback. All eight scenes of the selected scene bank are now played one after the other.
3. Using the faders [SPEED] and [FADE] you can adjust the scene playback. You can also
press [Tap/Disp] twice to set a number of sequences. The number depends on the bar in
which you press [Tap/Disp]. Press [Auto/Del] again to exit the automatic playback mode.
8.3.7 Audio playback
1. Press [Music/Bkc]. The indicator for automatic playback in the display lights up.
2. Press the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select a desired scene bank (1 to 30) or a
[CHASE] button (1 to 12). The selected scene bank or chase will start synchronously with
the audio playback of the internal microphone or the connected line level input. Press
[Music/Bkc] again to exit the audio mode.
Automatic playback
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8.4 Chases
8.4.1 Recording chases
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. To select a chase press the corresponding [CHASE] button (1 to 12). The corresponding
LED lights up.
3. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to rst select the desired scene bank and then
the scene to be recorded. You can see the scene bank in the display by looking at the
digits on the right outer side. You can also adjust the scene using the eight channel
faders, the joystick or [PAGE SELECT]. Use [PAGE SELECT] to switch between channels 1 to
8 and 9 to 16.
4. Press [Midi/Rec] to record the chase step. When the chase step is recorded, all LEDs ash
three times.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to record further steps.
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6. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
8.4.2 Recording a scene bank on a chase
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. To select a chase press the corresponding [CHASE] button (1 to 12). The corresponding
LED lights up.
3. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select a scene bank to be added to the chase.
You can see the scene bank in the display by looking at the digits on the right outer side.
4. Simultaneously press [Music/Bkc] and [Midi/Rec] to record the whole scene bank. When
the scene bank is included, all LEDs ash three times. Scenes are included in the same
order in which they are stored in the scene bank.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to include further scene banks.
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6. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
8.4.3 Editing chases
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. To select a chase press the corresponding [CHASE] button (1 to 12). The corresponding
LED lights up.
3. Press [Tap/Disp], step indicator lights up on the display.
4. Press the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to move manually through each section of the
chase step. Locate the chase step to which you want to add another step.
5. Press [Tap/Disp] to exit the Step mode again. The step display in the display should then
be set o.
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6. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select the scene bank that contains the scene
you want to add. You can see the scene bank in the display by looking at the digits on
the right outer side.
7. Press [Midi/Rec] to copy the step into your chase. When the step is added, all LEDs ash
three times.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 to add further chase steps.
9. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. To select a chase press the corresponding [CHASE] button (1 to 12). The corresponding
LED lights up.
3. Press [Tap/Disp], step indicator lights up on the display.
4. Press the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to move manually through the chase steps.
Locate the chase step you want to delete.
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5. Press [Auto/Del] to delete the chase step. When the step is deleted, all LEDs ash three
times.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to delete further chase steps.
7. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
1. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator ashes on the
display. When the indicator ashes, the recording mode is active and you can release the
button.
2. To select a chase press the corresponding [CHASE] button (1 to 12). The corresponding
LED lights up.
3. Hold down [Auto/Del] and press also the [CHASE] button that you have selected in step 2.
When the chase is deleted, all LEDs ash three times.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete further chases.
5. Hold down [Program] for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops ashing
on the display. As soon as the blackout indicator ashes, the programme mode is deacti‐
vated.
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1. Turn o the controller using the mains switch.
2. Hold down simultaneously [Program] and the scene bank DOWN button and switch the
controller on again. All LEDs ash three times when all chases have been deleted.
8.4.4 Playing chases
1. When you turn on the controller, it starts by default in Manual / Blackout mode. All
output values are blanked out. To show the values, press [Blackout]. To determine the
respective blackout status, there is an indicator in the display that ashes when acti‐
vated and shows ‘OFF’ when deactivated. Press [Blackout] to stop the display from
ashing.
2. Press the [CHASE] button (1 to 12) of the chase you want to play. The corresponding LED
lights up.
3. Press the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to move manually through the chase steps.
You can also use the fader [FADE TIME] if you want to have a cross fade between the
steps.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to manually play additional scenes.
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1. Press [Auto/Del]. The indicator for automatic playback in the display lights up.
2. Press the [CHASE] buttons of the chases you want to play. The corresponding LED lights
up and playback starts. You can choose more than one chase at a time to create a chase
sequence.
3. Using the faders [SPEED] and [FADE] you can adjust the chase playback. You can also
press [Tap/Disp] twice to set a number of sequences. The number depends on the bar in
which you press [Tap/Disp]. Press [Auto/Del] again to exit the automatic playback mode.
8.4.5 Audio playback
1. Press [Music/Bkc]. The indicator for automatic playback in the display lights up.
2. Press the [CHASE] button (1 to 12) of the chases you want to play. The corresponding
LED lights up and playback is started. The selected chase will start synchronously with
the audio playback of the internal microphone or the connected line level input. Press
[Music/Bkc] again to exit the audio mode.
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8.5 Copying scene bank and xtures
8.5.1 Copying scene bank
1. Start programme mode.
2. Use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons, select the scene bank you want to copy.
3. Press [Midi/Rec] and then use the scene bank UP / DOWN buttons to select the scene
bank you want to copy to.
4. Press [Music/Bkc]. All LEDs light up three times after copying.
8.5.2 Copying xtures
1. Start programme mode.
2. Press the [FIXTURE] button you want to copy.
3. Use the channel faders (1 to 8) or the joystick to set your unit as desired.
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4. Hold down the [FIXTURE] button and then press the [FIXTURE] button to which you want
to copy the same settings.
8.6 Fade time
1. Press [MODE] and then [Tap/Disp]. The display now shows ‘ONLY’ or ‘ALL’ for 3 seconds,
depending on the current settings. ‘ONLY’ indicates that only the pan / tilt channels are
controlled by the fader [FADE TIME]. ‘ALL’ indicates that all channels are changed by the
fader.
2. For switching between ‘ONLY’ and ‘ALL’ hold down [MODE] and press [Tap/Disp].
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8.7 MIDI functions
1. Hold down [Midi/Rec] for two seconds. The display shows the last set MIDI channel.
2. Use the scene UP / DOWN buttons to select a DMX channel 01 - 16 that you assign as
MIDI channel.
3. Hold down [Midi/Rec] for two seconds or until all LEDs light up three times to save the
setting.
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This unit can receive MIDI data to control or activate scene banks 1 to 30, chases 1 to 12, and
the blackout function.
Note number Function
00 to 11 Turning chases 1 … 12 on / o
12 to 19 Turning scenes 1 … 8 on / o
20 to 49 Selecting scene banks 1 … 30
50 Turning audio on / o
51 Turning auto on / o
52 Turning blackout on / o
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9 Technical specications
Control protocols DMX512
Number of DMX channels max. 192
Input connections MIDI DIN socket, 5-pin
Audio signal RCA socket, 100 mV, 1 Vpp
Power supply Chassis socket for power
adapter
Chase step controller Sub-D chassis socket, 9-pin
USB
Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket, 3-pin
MIDI DIN socket, 5-pin
Fog machine DIN socket, 5-pin
Power supply
Power adapter (9 V…15 V / 500 mA min., centre positive)
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Dimensions (W × H × D) 530 mm × 120 mm × 170 mm
Weight 2.8 kg
Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
Relative humidity 50 %, non-condensing
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10 Plug and connection assignment
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐
ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed.
Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug
ts into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a
short circuit or ‘just’ a not working light show!
A female 3-pin XLR socket is used for the DMX output. The gure and the table below show the
pin assignment.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground (shielding)
2 Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’)
3 Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’)
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11 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste.
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste
facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your
country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
Disposal of your old device
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