Carvin LC24 User Manual

LC24 SPECIFICATIONS:

Power input: DC12v-18V 500mA.
DMX output: 3pin XLR
MIDI output: 5 pin DIN
Audio Mic : internal
Audio input: RCA jack
Remote input: stereo 1/4"
Internal fuse: 0.5A 250V 5x20mm
Dimensions: 19x10.4x3.4 inch.
AC adapter: 120VAC – 12VDC 500mA
Weight: 10.6 lbs

MIDI IN SETTINGS

1.) Press and hold RECORD

2.) Press 1st FLASH KEY 3 times, then release RECORD.
When CHI appears on display you can select MIDI IN
channels from the 1ST FLASH to the 16TH FLASH.

3.) After you press the desired FLASH, the appropriate
channel LED is lit.

4.) Press RECORD and EXIT to withdraw MIDI IN settings.

A. MIDI OUT SETTINGS

1.) Press and hold RECORD

2.) Press 2nd FLASH KEY 3 times, then release RECORD.
When CHO appears on the display you can select MIDI IN
channels from the 1ST FLASH to the 16TH FLASH.

3.) After you press the desired FLASH, the appropriate
channel LED is lit.

4.) Press RECORD and EXIT to withdraw MIDI OUT settings.

B. RECEIVE FILE DUMP

1.) Press and hold RECORD

2.) Press 3rd FLASH KEY 3 times, then release RECORD.
When IN appears on display it is ready to receive file
dump.

3.) All other operation are void when receiving file dump.
The LC24 will automatically cease transfer when com­plete. A file dump will cease if an error occurs during
transfer or if the power is interrupted.

C. SEND FILE DUMP

1.) Press and hold RECORD

2.) Press 4th FLASH KEY 3 times, then release RECORD.
When OUT appears on display it is ready to send file
dump.

3.) All other operation are void when receiving file dump.
The LC24 will automatically cease transfer when com­plete. A file dump will cease if an error occurs during
transfer or if the power is interrupted.

D. FILE DUMP CONNECTIONS
OPEN LOOP MODE

CLOSED LOOP MODE

NOTE:

When sending file dump with an OPEN LOOP MODE, you
should set up the receiving device to RECEIVING MODE
or receiving will be disabled.

1. If MIDI data is not received within 10 minutes, the
channel and program set too MIDI will be cleared.

2. When sending or receiving a file dump, the device ID is
55H. All information is sent or received during a file
dump. You can send SCENE programs to an external
storage or to another unit. You can also receive SCENE
programs from external storage or from another unit.
This unit sends or receives NOTE information , relevant
functions is as follows:
NOTE NUMBER

VELOCITY FUNCTION
22-69 PROGRAM MASTER ON-OFF PROGRAM 1-48
70-93 CHANNEL DIMMER ON-OFF PROGRAM 1-24
94 FULL ON
95 DARK
96 HOLD
97

TURN ON /OFF AUDIO CHASE
98 CHASE SCENES
99 DOUBLE PRESET MODE
100 SINGLE PRESET MODE
101 STEP CHANGE
102 BLACK OUT

RECEIVING INSPECTION—read before getting started

INSPECT YOUR MIXER FOR ANY DAMAGE which may have
occurred during shipping. If any damage is found, please
notify the shipping company and CARVIN immediately.

SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the
event you have to re-ship your unit, always use the original
carton and packing material. This will provide the best pos­sible protection during shipment. CARVIN and the shipping
company are not liable for any damage caused by improper
packing.

SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty ser­vice if needed in the future.

SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they
may have been shipped separately. Please allow several days
for the rest of your order to arrive before inquiring.

RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty
card or below on this manual for your records. Keep your
portion of the card and return the portion with your name
and comments to us.

TRANSMITTER

RECEIVER

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

TRANSMITTER

RECEIVER

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPEAN)

The conductors in the AC power cord are colored in accordance with the following code.

GREEN & YELLOW—Earth BLUE—Neutral BROWN—Live

U.K. MAIN PLUG WARNING: Amolded main plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. NEVER

UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERTA DAMAGED OR CUT MAIN PLUG INTO APOWER SOCKET.

IMPORTANT! FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should not be used near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen

sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc). Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

POWER SOURCES: The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polariza­tion means of an appliance is not defeated.

POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a fuse receptacle, replace only with the same type fuse. Refer
to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL!

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-

tute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic­ing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Carvin product is guaranteed against failure for 1 YEAR unless otherwise stated. Carvin
will service and supply all parts at no charge to the customer providing the unit is under warranty.
Shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. CARVIN DOES NOT PAY FOR PARTS OR
SERVICING OTHER THAN OUR OWN. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL INVOICE IS REQUIRED TO
VERIFY YOUR WARRANTY. Carvin assumes no responsibility for horn drivers or speakers dam­aged by this unit. This warranty does not cover, and no liability is assumed, for damage due to:
natural disasters, accidents, abuse, loss of parts, lack of reasonable care, incorrect use, or failure
to follow instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied. No
representative or person is authorized to represent or assume for Carvin any liability in connec­tion with the sale or servicing of Carvin products.

CARVIN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDEN-

TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you may call for a return authorization number .
Describe in writing each problem. If your unit is out of warranty, you will be charged the cur­rent FLAT RATE for parts and labor to bring your unit up to factory specifications.

MAINTAINING YOUR EQUIPMENT

Avoid spilling liquids or allowing any other foreign matter inside the unit. The panel of your
unit can be wiped from time to time with a dry or slightly damp cloth in order to remove
dust and bring back the new look.

As with all pro gear, avoid prolonged use in caustic
environments (salt air). When used in such an environment, be sure the mixer is ade­quately protected by a cover.

For your records, you may wish to record the following information.
Serial No.________________________________ Invoice Date_______________

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA LC24 24CH LIGHTING CONSOLE OPERATING MANUAL

12340 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

800.854.2235 www.carvin.com

the desired chase speed. The SPEED FADER will over ride a Tap Sync setting as soon
as it is moved. The case speed is off when the Speed fader in the minimum position called
Show Mode this can be over written with the Tap Sync button, simply move the speed
fader up and back down to stop again. In this position the Step button can be used to go
trough the programs steps one step at a time.

• The program should now be chasing to the desired speed set in 5.).

D. PLAYING A SCENE PROGRAM WITH AN AUDIO CHASE:

(Running the new recorded program above with an audio input chase or by simple tap­ping the top panel for the internal microphone.)

• Set the mode to Scenes by pushing the MODE SET button until the LED for the Scenes
mode is lit.

• Turn ONthe Audio chase (if it is off) by pressing the AUDIObutton. The audio LED should
be lit.

• Press the PAGE button until the page LED over the "3" is lit. This means we are select­ing scene programs between 25-36.

• Raise the SCENES CHANNEL 28 FADERto max. This selects the scene program to run.
The light intensity of the program is controlled by this fader.

Starting the audio chase with the internal Microphone

The chase can be started by raising the AUDIO FADER to full and tapping the front panel
each time it is tapped the program should move one step. If music is playing loud enough
or other sounds are loud enough they will trigger the program to chase. By lowering the

AUDIO F

ADER the internal microphone will become less sensitive.

Starting the audio chase using the Audio input jack

First, turn down the AUDIO F

ADER. Then plug into the Audio INPUT JACK

a music source

like a tape deck or CD player. With the music playing, bring up the AUDIO F

ADER

. The
audio input can be over driven and not chasing properly. So move the Audio fader up
slowly to find the point where the scene program is chasing the audio evenly. The first
setting should be good for changes of music on the same source, but an adjustment maybe
needed for bigger changes in the music source.

E. EDITING AN EXISTING SCENE PROGRAM :

(Editing the above Scene Program 28)

• Enter Record mode:
See A. above.

• Enter scene program EDIT MODE

• Set the mode to Scenes by pushing the MODE SET button until the LED for the Scenes
mode is lit.

• Press the PAGE button until the page LED over the "3" is lit. This means we are select­ing scene programs between 25-36.

• Press and Hold the EDIT button. Then press the SCENES channel 28 FLASH button.
The Scene 28 yellow LED should light. Scene program 28 is ready to edit.

Deleting a step

Using the STEP button, step to the 3rd step. This should light the channel 3’s LED. Now
press the DELETE button the original step 3 has been deleted and the original step 4 has
now shifted down to step 3. The program only has 3 steps now.

Inserting a step

• First, record the steps to be add: raise the CHANNEL 8 FADERand press record the dis­play should read a 01 for one step recorded.

• Now press the step button to step in the program to the place the new step(s) is to be
inserted and press the INSERT button.

Modify a step

• Use the STEP button to step to the desired step in the program to be modified.

• Press and hold either the UP or Down button. While holding, press the FLASH button
to modify the intensity of this step. The display will show the changing intensity level for
this step. The FLASH button can be held down for fast changes or pressed and released
for incremental changes.
Exit Edit Mode
To exit the edit mode press and hold the RECORD button and press the REC EXITbutton.
Now the console is out of Edit mode and still in Record mode. The LED for the Scene will
turn off.

76-LC2400 0402

Congratulations on your purchase of the LC24 lighting console. The LC24is a DMX-512
and MIDI compatible microprocessor controlled lighting console. With 48 program loca­tions and 4500 total steps the LC24 provides power control to any lighting system. We
strongly recommend that you read this manual to fully understand the potential of the
LC24 light console.

RECORDING MODE: FEA TURES, HOW TO, AND EXAMPLES

A. TO ENTER RECORDING MODE:

Press and hold the RECORD button, now press–in sequence–the channel FLASHbuttons
1, 5, 6, and 8 while still holding the RECORD button. Release the RECORD button and
the RECORD LIGHT should be lit.

B. RECORDING A SCENE PROGRAM:

(A four step chase program saved into scene program location 28.)

• Enter Record mode: See A. above.

• Creating the four steps.
* Lower all channel FADERS.
* Set the mode LED’s to 1x24 (or 2x12 depending on the light system used)

Programming steps:

• Raise the CHANNEL 1 FADER to max.

• Press the RECORD button once. The display should read 01 for step one.

• Lower the CHANNEL 1 FADER to min.

• Now raise the CHANNEL 2 fader to max

• Press the RECORD button once. The display should read 02 for step two.

• Lower the CHANNEL 2 FADER to min

• Repeat for CHANNEL 3 and CHANNEL 4 FADERS. The display should increment each
time the record button is pressed corresponding to the current step recorded.

Starting over on current program.

• To start over in a program, Press and hold the RECORDbutton and press the REC CLEAR
button. Now the memory is cleared and the next step recorded will be step one of the
new program.

Storing the program

• Press the PAGE button until the page LED over the "3" is lit. This means we are select­ing scene programs between 25-36.

• Now press and hold the RECORDbutton and then press SCENE channel 28’s Flash button.
Upon releasing these buttons the program is stored in the scene program location 28.

• Exit record mode
Exit record mode by pressing and holding theRECORD button and then pressing the REC
EXIT button. The record LED should be off now.

C. PLAYING A SCENE PROGRAM WITH A CHASE SPEED:

(Running the new recorded program above with a chase speed.)

• Set the mode to Scenes by pushing the MODE SET button until the LED for the Scenes
mode is lit.

• Turn OFF the Audio chase (if it is on) by pressing the AUDIO button. The audio LED
should be off.

• Press the PAGE button until the page LED over the "3" is lit. This means we are select­ing scene programs between 25-36.

• Raise the SCENES CHANNEL 28 fader to max. This selects the scene program to run.
The light intensity, of the program, is controlled by this fader. The scene LED (YELLOW)
should be lit.

• Starting the chase speed
The chase can be started by tapping the TAP SYNCbutton more than twice at the rate of