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DMX PARTNER 1.0
User Manual
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Elation Professional DMX PARTNER 1.0 User Manual

DMX Partner
USER MANUAL
Elation Professional · Los Angeles, Ca 90058 · www.elationlighting.com
DMX PARTNER
Table of contents
1. General Introduction..........................................................................................................3
2. Safety Information & Maintenance...................................................................................3
3. Information Notice.............................................................................................................4
4. Front Panel Overview........................................................................................................5
5. Rear Panel Overview.........................................................................................................6
6. Assigning Joystick............................................................................................................6
7. Recording Chases.............................................................................................................7
8. Editing Chases.................................................................................................................7-8
8a. Adding steps to an existing chase 8b. Deleting chase steps 8c. Deleting chases
9. Recording Shows.............................................................................................................8
10. Editing Shows................................................................................................................9-10
10a. Adding steps to an existing show 10b. Deleting show steps 10c. Deleting shows
11. Strobe Function..............................................................................................................10
12. Chase Playback..............................................................................................................11
12a. Sequencing chase playback 12b. Mixed chase playback
13. Show Playback...............................................................................................................12
13a. Sequencing show playback 13b. Mixed show playback
14. Strobe Playback.............................................................................................................12
15. Audio / Manual...............................................................................................................13
15a. Activating audio mode 15b. Activating manual mode
16. Send & Receive...........................................................................................................13-14
16a. Transfer from Master to Slave 16b. Transfer from Master to PC or laptop 16c. Transfer from PC or laptop to Slave
17. Blackout Setup..............................................................................................................15
18. Erase all Memory..........................................................................................................15
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Section 1: General introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Elation DMX Partner. This unit is a professional DMX recorder and
playback device with high performance and advanced capabilities. This device was designed to accept information from any universal DMX controller availible on the market today. Any group of scenes that have been programmed into a universal DMX controller can simply be downloaded into the DMX Partner for easy playback. In many cases, the DMX Partner is pre-programmed at the factory when sold in system packages. This unit is made up of two control sections - one part for effect lighting and the other for playback of dimmers and moving lights. The two parts run completely independent of one another allowing you more flexibility when playing back chases and shows or turning effects on and off.
Every unit has been thoroughly tested and carefully packed before shipment. Unpack the shipping carton and inspect thoroughly saving the carton and all packing materials for possible use later. Check carefully and make sure your product is not damaged and that no included accessory is missing. If your product appears to be damaged or missing something, please do not use it- contact our customer support staff at (800) 322.6337 ext-401 for instructions on what to do.
Section: 2 Safety Information & Maintenance
Please read through this manual carefully and thoroughly, as it gives important information regarding safety, use and maintenance. Keep this manual with the unit for possible future reference. Please read all instructions prior to mounting, and operating your DMX Partner. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, please follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and warnings printed on the console. The following rules give important information regarding safety during operation and maintenance for long term use. If you have any questions regarding operation of this console, please contact our customer support staff at (800) 322­6337 ext-401.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or high levels of moisture. Do not use this unit near water.
• Do not operate this unit if the ambient temperature exceeds 45
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
• Do not dismantle or modify this unit as there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
all service related issues to a qualified technician.
• Use this unit only as described.
• Handle this unit carefully. Any strong shock or vibration may result in malfunction.
• Do not operate this unit when front face panel is removed.
• Any damaged or crimped AC cable should be replaced immediately. Protect the power
supply cable from being walked on or pinched.
• Do not allow children to play with this unit.
• Keep these instructions for future use.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as heaters, stoves, amplifiers or any other
heat generating apparatus.
• Only use attachments and accessories specified by Elation Professional.
• Unplug this unit during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• In order to keep your DMX Partner in good working condition, please follow these
simple steps for safety and maintenance.
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Section: 3 Information Notice
Product Modification Warning:
Elation Professional products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non-compliant to relevant safety standards.
Updates & Changes:
Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Elation Professional assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Copyright:
© 2004 Elation Professional
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from Elation Professional.
It is of great benefit to keep this user manual for future reference.
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Section 4: Front Panel Overview
1. 1-4 Chase Buttons- used to store and playback
chases. Up to 99 steps can be stored into each chase button. Chases can be played back in one of two modes- sequential or mixed. A chase will incorporate the same hold and fade time for each step.
2. 1-2 Show Buttons- used to store and playback shows. Up to 99 steps can be stored into each show button. Shows can be played back in one of two modes­sequential or mixed. However, unlike chases, shows can incorporate different hold and fade times for each step.
3. 5-8 Chase Buttons- used to store and playback chases. Up to 99 steps can be stored into each chase button. Chases can be played back in one of two modes- sequential or mixed. A chase will incorporate the same hold and fade time for each step.
4. Joystick- used to control Pan & Tilt movement of a moving light on the fly.
5. Send Button- used to send memory data file to another DMX Partner or PC. (See Section 16 for additional data transfer information).
6. Fade Button- used to adjust chase or show fade times. When selected, a chase or show fade time can be changed with the UP/Down buttons.
7. Receive Button- used to receive a memory data file from another DMX Partner or PC. (See Section 16 for additional data transfer information).
8. Speed Button- to adjust chase or show hold times. When selected, a chase or show hold time can be changed with the UP/Down buttons.
9. Display- display’s chase/show times and current operation mode.
10. Record Button- used to record chase and show steps. Also used to engage record mode.
11. Mode Button- used to select between DMX, Audio or Manual operation modes.
12. Delete Button- used to delete chase and show steps when in record or record edit modes.
13. Blackout Button- used to blackout all selected chases and shows.
14. Pan/Tilt Button- used when assigning joystick to fixtures and to select assigned fixture or fixtures for
joystick control.
15. Strobe Button- quick access strobe effect during chase or show playback. Any selected chase or show will incorporate a strobe effect when this button is selected.
16. Up/Down Buttons- these button are used to increase or decrease chase and show step and fade times. Also used when in record edit mode to increase or decrease selected chase or show step.
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