Eliminator Lighting DMX DJ User Manual

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SCANNERS
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SCENES
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A
B
PAGE
SELECT
Blackout Step PROG
Select 1/8
Select 9/16
8888
Chase
SPEED
Step/time
Music trigger
>>
Auto trigger
BANK
Bank
Scene
0.1S
FADE TIME
>>
30S
Program
Midi / Rec
Auto / Del
Music / Bankcopy
0
Tapsync / Display
USER'S MANUAL
English
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Chase 6
Blackout
DMX DJ DMX DJ
Contents
Features 1 General Instructions 2
1. Overview 3
1.1 Front View 3
1.2 Rear View 6
2. Operation Guide 7
2.1 Program Enable 7
2.2 Programming Scenes 8
2.2.1 Scene Editing 11
2.2.2 Scanner Copy 12
2.2.3 Scene Copy 13
2.2.4 Delete a Scene 15
2.2.5 Delete all Scenes 15
2.2.6 Bank Copy 16
2.3 Programming Chases 17
2.3.1 Program a bank of scenes into a Chase 18
2.3.2 Add a Step 18
2.3.3 Delete a Step 20
2.3.4 Delete a Chase 21
2.3.5 Delete all Chases 21
Improvement and changes to
specifications, design and this
manual, may be made at any time
without prior notice.
All rights reserved.
2.4 Running Scenes 22
2.4.1 Manual Mode 22
2.4.2 Auto Mode 22 2.4.2 Auto Mode 22
2.4.3 Music Mode 24
2.5 Running Chases 25
2.5.1 Manual Mode 25
2.5.2 Auto Mode 25
2.5.3 Music Mode 26
2.6 MIDI Operation 27
2.6.1 MIDI Channel Setting 27
2.6.2 Implementation 28
Technical Specifications 29
Features
Thank you for your purchase of this product by Eliminator. This DMX DJ features include:
192 DMX channels, 12 scanners of 16 DMX channels 30 banks of 8 programmable scenes 6 chases of 240 programmed scenes from 30 banks 8 faders for manual control Chasing speed and Fade Time of Auto programs(scenes and
chases) under control Fade Time control over all DMX channel Blackout master Manual override Built-in microphone for Music triggering MIDI control over banks, chases and Blackout Power failure memory
NOTE:
A knowledge of MIDI and DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.
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General Instructions
Read the instruction in this manual carefully and thoroughly, as they give important information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Keep this manual with the unit, in order to consult it in the future. If the unit is sold or given to another operator, make certain that it always has its manual, to enable the new owner to read about its operation and relative instructions.
Warnings
DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the unit.
Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCONNECT the power supply to the unit immediately. STOP using the unit immediately In the event of serious operation problems and either contact your local dealer for a check or contact us directly .
DO NOT open the unit--there are no user serviceable parts inside. NEVER try to repair the unit yourself. Repairs by unqualified people could cause
damage or faulty operation. Contact your nearest dealer .
Cautions
This unit is NOT intended for home use. After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged in any way . If in doubt, DON'T use it and contact an authorized dealer . Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) MUST NOT be left within children's reach, as it can be dangerous. This unit must only be operated by adults. DO NOT allow children to tamper or play with it. NEVER use the unit under the following conditions: In places subject to excessive humidity. In places subject to vibrations or bumps. In places with a temperature of over 45 C or less than 2 C/35.6 F. Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are between 35% and 80%). DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.
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1. Overview
1.1 Front View
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Chase 1
Chase 3
Chase 2
BANK
Auto trigger
Music trigger
Bank
Step/time
Scene
8888
Chase
Blackout
Step
PROG
SCENES
Rec
Midi
Program
30S
0.1SEC
Page B
Page A
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5
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Chase 6
Chase 4
Chase 5
BLACKOUT
Del
Auto
Display
Music
Tapsync
Bankcopy
0
FADE TIME
SPEED
10MIN
Page
Select
DC-1216 DMX OPERATOR
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SCANNERS
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1. Overview
1.1 Front View
1. Scanner Buttons(1-12)
12 scanners of 16 DMX channels & fader control
Scanners
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Scanners
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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DMX channels
1-16 17-32 33-48 49-64 65-80 81-96
97-112 113-128 129-144 145-160 161-176 177-192
DMX channels
1-16 17-32 33-48 49-64 65-80 81-96
97-112 113-128 129-144 145-160 161-176 177-192
Fader control
Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
Fader control
On On On On On On On On On On On On
LED
Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off
LED
On On On On On On On On On On On On
Press a scanner button to turn on manual fader control. Press the scanner button again to turn off fader control. The LED besides the button lights or goes out to indicate this selection.
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1. Overview
1.1 Front View
2. Scene Buttons
3. Segment Display
4. Bank Buttons(Up/Down)
5. Chase Buttons(1-6)
6. Program Button
7. MIDI/Rec Button
8. Auto/Del Button
9. Music/Bank Copy
10. Blackout Button
11. Tap Sync/Display
12. Fade Time Slider
13. Speed Slider
14. Page Select Button
Press the scene buttons to load or stored your scenes. There are a maximum of 240 programmable scenes.
Shows the current activity or programming state. Press the Up/Down buttons to select a bank from 30 banks. Used to select your programmed chase consisting a
maximum of 240 scenes Used to activate Program mode. Used to control MIDI operation or to record programs. Used to activate Auto mode or to delete scenes and chases. Used to activate Music mode or to create scenes and
chase programs. Used to disable channel output. Used to create a standard beat or to change the values
display between % and 255. Used to adjust the Fade Time. Fade Time is the amount
of time it takes for a fixture(scanner) to move from one position to another, for the dimmer to fade in or fade out.
Used to adjust the speed at which the scenes will chase. Used to select faders for the fixture between Page A(1-8)
and Page B (9-16).
15. Faders
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This faders are used to control the intensity of channel 1-8 or channel 9-16 depending upon the selected page.
1. Overview
1.2 Rear View
MIDI IN
1=Ground 2=Data ­3=Data +
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1. MIDI IN
2. DMX Polarity Select
3. DMX Out
4. DC Input
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DC INPUTDMX OUT
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+9~12V, 300mA min.
DMX POLARITY SELECT
1=Ground 2=Data + 3=Data -
Receives MIDI data. Used to select DMX polarity. This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX fixture
or DMX pack. DC 9-12V, 300mA min.
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2. Operation Guide
GENERAL
This unit allows you to program 12 scanners of 16 DMX channels, 30 banks of 8 programmable scenes, 6 chases of 240 programmed scenes using 8 faders and other function buttons. Up to 8 scenes can be programmed into a bank, and the amount of 240 programmed scenes can be stored into a chase and the scenes can be triggered by Music, Auto, Tap Sync, MIDI and Manual.
Display Information
The Segment Display consists of 4 digits. The first digit shows the active chase number(1-6), the second digit shows the active scene number(1-8), and the third and forth digits show the active bank number(01-30).
During Auto mode, a highlight " Auto trigger"
indicates its selection.
in the lower right corner of the Segment Display next to
During Music mode, a highlight in the upper right corner of the Segment Display next to " Music trigger" indicates its selection. During Blackout mode, a fast blinking light indicates its selection in the upper left corner of the Segment Display next to " Blackout". During Program mode, a fast blinking light indicates its selection in the lower left corner of the Segment Display next to " PROG.".
2.1 Program Enable
When the power is turned on, this unit enters
Blackout Step PROG
Program
Step/time
Music trigger
Auto trigger
Bank
Scene
Chase
Manual mode automatically.
Press the Program button for three seconds to activate Program mode, a fast blinking light in the Segment Display next to "PROG." indicates its selection.
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2. Operation Guide
2.2 Programming Scenes
Scanner buttons 1-12
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the Scanner button to turn on its fader control, which is indicated by the lit LED.
You may select several scanners at a time by tapping of these Scanner buttons, so you can assign several fixtures at a time with this unit.
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MIDI/Rec
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3. Create a desired scene using the faders. The DMX value is 0 when the fader is fully down(bottom) and 255 when it is fully up(top).
4. If necessary , you may tap the Page Select button to control the second set of 8 DMX channels.
5. Once the scene is satisfactory, tap the MIDI/Rec button to program this scene into memory.
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2. Operation Guide
2.2 Programming Scenes
BANK
6. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank you want to store your scene into. There are total 30 banks you can select, you may store up to 8 scenes into each bank.
SCENE BUTTONS 1-8
7. Tap the Scene button to store your scene, all LEDs and the Segment Display will flash three times briefly indicating this operation, then the Segment Display will show the bank and the scene.
Scanner buttons 1-12
8. Repeat steps 3-7until all desired scenes have been programmed into memory. Tap the Scanner button again to turn off its fader control.
To assign another scanner(fixture), you may tap the corresponding Scanner button to turn on its fader control, then you may begin your programming again.
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2. Operation Guide
2.2 Programming Scenes
9. If you wish not continue your programming, press and hold down the Program button for
Program
EXAMPLE: Program 8 scenes with channel 1-8 at full in sequence into bank 2 and assign these scenes to scanner 2.
1. Program enable.
2. Tap the Scanner 2 button to turn on its fader control.
3. Tap the Page Select button to select Page A.
4. Push Fader 1 to the top position.
5. Tap the MIDI/Rec button.
6. Select bank 2 using Bank Up/Down button.
7. Tap the Scene 1 button to store the first scene.
8. Repeat steps 4-7 until all 8 scenes have been programmed into bank 2.
9. Tap the Scanner 2 button again to turn off its fader control.
10. Press the Program button for 3 seconds to exit Programming mode.
three seconds to exit Program mode, the blinking light in the Segment Display goes out indicating this selection.
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