JBSYSTEMS LIGHT EFFECT COMMANDER User Manual
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Entsorgen Sie das Gerät und die Batterien auf umweltfreundliche Art und
Weise gemäß den Vorschriften Ihres Landes.
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Reciclar el aparato y pilas usadas de forma ecologica conforme a las
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PT - COMO DESFAZER-SE DA UNIDADE
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conformidade com as normas vigentes no seu país.
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Thank you for buying this JBSystems®product. To take full advantage of all possibilities,please read these
operatinginstructions verycarefully.
FEATURES
This unit isradio-interferencesuppressed.This product meets therequirements of thecurrent European and
national guidelines.Conformity hasbeen established and therelevant statementsand documents have been
deposited by themanufacturer.
Programmable 16 ChannelDMX Switch packcontroller forlight effects.
Alsoperfect asuserprogrammable16channel lightmodulator (notdimmable)
Makesitpossible toautomate yourentire lightshow veryeasily!
Can beused to switch light effects and/orlamps on/off.
Can beused manually oryou canprogram up to12 differentchases (total = up to500 steps).
Speed foreach step can beprogrammed between 1sec and 5min!
Static ormusic mode withinternalmicrophone
To beused with anyDMX-switch pack (SW416,DX404, DSP12, …)
BEFORE USE
Check thecontents:
Check thatthecarton containsthe following items:
Effect Commanderunit
AC/DC adapter
User manual
Some important instructions:
Beforeyou start using this unit, please checkif there’s no transportation damage. Should there beany, do
not usethe device and consult yourdealer first.
Important:
for theuser to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
bymishandling is not subject towarranty. The dealerwill not accept responsibilityfor any resulting defects
orproblemscaused bydisregarding this user manual.
Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
To protectthe environment,please trytorecycle thepacking material as muchas possible.
This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
CAUT ION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within theequilateral triangle is intended to alert the use
or the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitutea risk ofelectric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this
appliance.
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This symbolmeans: Readinstructions.
To prevent fireor shock hazard,do not exposethis appliance to rain or moisture.
To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow theunit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or mayeven cause damages.
This unit isfor indoor useonly.
Don’t placemetal objectsor spill liquid inside the unit. Noobjects filled withliquids, suchasvases, shall be
placed on this appliance. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign object enters the unit,
immediately disconnectthe mains power.
No naked flamesources, such as lighted candles, shouldbeplaced on theappliance.
Don’t coverany ventilation openingsas thismay resultin overheating.
Preventuse in dusty environments and cleanthe unit regularly.
Keep theunit away from children.
Inexperienced personsshould not operatethis device.
Maximumsave ambient temperature is 40°C.Don’t use this unitat higherambient temperatures.
Alwaysunplug the unit whenit is not used fora longer timeor beforeyou start servicing.
The electricalinstallation should be carried outby qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electricaland mechanical safetyin your country.
Check thattheavailable voltageis not higher than theone stated onthe rear panelof the unit.
The socketinlet shall remainoperable fordisconnection fromthe mains.
The powercord shouldalways be in perfect condition: switch theunit immediatelyoff when thepower cord
is squashedor damaged.
Never letthe power-cord come into contact withother cables!
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the mains fuse there are no user
serviceablepartsinside.
Never
repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder.
type and electrical specifications!
In theevent of serious operatingproblems, stopusing theappliance and contact yourdealer immediately.
Pleaseusethe original packing when thedevice is to betransported.
Due tosafety reasons it is prohibitedto make unauthorized modifications to theunit.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnelonly.
Always
replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same
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MAINTENANCE
Clean by wiping with a polished cloth slightly dipped with water. Avoid getting water inside the unit. Do not
use volatile liquids such asbenzene or thinnerwhich will damagethe unit.
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FUNCTIONS (FRONT)
1. FIXTURE buttons: used to select 1 or more fixtures at the same time (light effects or lamps). When a
fixtureisselected, thecorresponding LED is lit.
2. CHASE buttons: used toselect a chase. Thecorresponding yellowLEDhas3 functions:
3. LIGHT SHOW button: used to set the unit to playback mode for the programmed chases (LED on).
4. BLACKOUT button: usedto set theunit in blackout (LED on) or not(LED off).
5. AUTO/SOUNDbutton: used tochoosethe desired playback modefor thechases: static orsound.
6. SPEED SLIDER: used toset theplayback speed ofthe chases.
7. CHASE EDIT/ DELETE button: used toedit or deletechases
8. SAVE / INSERT/ OVERWRITE SCENE button: used to save, insert andoverwrite scenesof a chase.
9. DELETE SCENE button:used todelete scenesin a chase.
LED off: nochasestored.
LED on: achase sequenceis stored.
LED blinking: a chasesequence is stored and selected(active)
Switch this mode off (LED off) if you want to program new chases or if you just want to use the Effect
Commander toswitch the outputs manuallyon/off.
Static mode(red LED):
This is theidealmode if you wantto switch several lighteffects on/off.You can control thespeed
with the speed slider (6). You can toggle between 2 different speed ranges by pressing the
button for about2seconds:
Red LED on: use thespeed slider (6) to change the speedbetween 1secand 1min per step.
Red LED blinking: use the speed slider (6) to change the speedbetween 5sec and 5min per
step.
Soundmode (green LED):
This is the ideal mode if you want to switch lamps on/off and make your own, programmable,
16channel light controller. Don’t use this mode to switch light effects on/off! Playback speed of
thechases is controlled by theinternal microphone.
FUNCTIONS (REAR)
10. POWERswitch: used to switch theunit on/off.
11. POWER ADAPTER input: used to connect the included AC/DC adapter. If you should replace the
adapter,pleaserefer to thetechnical specifications atthe end of this manual.
12. DMX output: use goodquality cable to connect anysuitable DMX-switch pack.
HOW TO USE
You can use this controller manuallyor you can program up to 12 chases. The number of steps (scenes) in
each chaseis not importantbut the totalmaximum number for allchases together is500.
Some wordsexplained:
SCENE:
BLACKOUTMODE
Explains howto cutoff alloutput of the unit (blackout alllight).
When the power is turned on, the controller automatically enters in blackout mode (LED on). Just press the
“blackout”button to deactivate.
MANUALMODE
Explainshow touse the unit without programminganything.
Make surethe “light show” button (3)is off. Now you can use the “fixture” buttons (1) toswitch the connected
light effects on/off. Attention: the LED next to the “blackout” button (4) must be off otherwise you have no
output!
CREATEA SIMPLE SCENE
Explains howto program a simple chase withonly onescene.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) tostop the chasethat iseventually running (LED must be off).
B. Press oneor more “fixture”buttons (correspondingLEDsare ON) to create thedesired scene.
C. Press the“save” button (8)and select thedesired “chase” button (2) tostore yourscene.
CREATEA CHASE
Explains howto programachase with several scenes.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) to stop the chasethat iseventually running (LED must beoff).
B. Press oneor more “fixture” buttons(corresponding LEDs are ON)to createthe desired scene.
C. Pressthe “save” button(8) and select thedesired “chase” button (2) tostore yourscene.
D. Repeatactions B andC untilyou obtain thedesired chase. (max.500 scenes can beprogrammed)
A sceneis a set ofdifferentoutput values that describes acertain condition at agivenmoment.
Example:Youhave set fixtures 2, 7, 8, 12 and 16 to ON, the other fixtures are OFF. This combinationis
called a“SCENE”.
CHASE
: A chaseisa succession of scenes.This succession ofscenes (or steps) can beprogrammed by
the userinany order. This unithas12 programmablechases.
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LIGHTSHOW PLAYBACK
Explains howto play thechases you programmed.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) thecorrespondingLED is on.
B. Press the“blackout” button(4) to turn theLED off.
C. The unit is automatically setto “static” playback mode: the red LED of the“auto/sound” button (5) is on.
This is the perfect mode tomake a light show composed of different light effects. With the “speed” slider
(6) you canadapt the speedof thechases from1sec up to 1min per step.
Pressthe “auto/sound” button(5) for about2sec untilthered LED startsblinking: now you can usethe
“speed” slider (6)to adapt the speed ofthe chases from 5sec upto 5min per step.
Press the “auto/sound” button (5) shortly if you want to switch to “sound” playback mode. The chase
will be played to the rhythm of the music that is detected by the internal microphone. (don’t use this
mode forlight effects, only forlamps)
D. Press the desired “chase” button (7) to start the programmed chase. (the LED of the selected chase
startsblinking)
CHECKINGCHASE STEPSMANUALLY
Explainshow you can walkthrough all scenes.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) to stop the chasethat iseventually running (LED mustbeoff)
B. Press the“chaseedit” button (7) corresponding green LEDis lit.
C. Press the“chase” button(2) ofthe chase you would liketo check(corresponding yellowLED blinks)
Every time you press this chase button again, you will go to the next step (scene) of the chase so you
can monitorfor everyscene which fixtures arelit and which areturned off.
PS: youcan switch offthe blackout functionif you wantto see theeffectimmediately.
INSERT A NEW SCENE
Explainshowyou can walkthrough a chase and inserta scene ata certain position.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) to stop the chasethat iseventually running (LED must beoff)
B. Press the“chaseedit” button (7) corresponding green LEDis lit.
C. Pressthe “chase” button(2)of the chase you would like toedit (corresponding yellowLED blinks)
Each time you press this chase button, you will go to the next step (scene) of the chase. Goto the step
wereyou want to insert ascene. Please note thatthenew scene will be inserted afterthe current scene!
D. Edit thecurrent scene by pressing one or more “fixture” buttons (corresponding LEDs are ON) to create
thedesired new scene.
E. Press the“insert scene” button(8) corresponding greenLED is lit.
F. Press the “chase” button (2) of thechase you are editing (corresponding yellow LED blinks) to insert the
new scene.
You canrepeat steps B toFif you wantto insert morescenes.
PS: youcan switch offthe blackout functionif you wantto see theeffectimmediately.
OVERWRITEAN EXISTING SCENE
Explainshow you can walkthrough a chaseand overwrite a sceneat a certain position.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) to stop the chasethat iseventually running (LED must beoff)
B. Press the“chaseedit” button (7) corresponding greenLEDis lit.
C. Press the“chase” button (2) ofthe chase you would like toedit (corresponding yellowLED blinks)
Each time youpress this chase button, you will go tothe next step (scene) of the chase. Go to the step
that youwant to adapt (overwrite).
D. Edit thecurrent sceneby pressing one or more“fixture” buttons(corresponding LEDs are ON) to edit the
existing scene.
E. Press and hold the “overwrite scene” button (8) while you press the “chase” button (2) of the chase you
areediting (correspondingyellow LED blinks)to overwritethenew scene.
You canrepeat steps B toE if you want to overwrite morescenes.
PS: youcan switch offthe blackout functionif you wantto see theeffectimmediately.
DELETE ANEXISTINGSCENE
Explains howyou can walkthrough achase and deletea selected scene.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) to stop the chasethat iseventually running (LED must beoff)
B. Press the“chaseedit” button (7) corresponding green LEDis lit.
C. Press the“chase” button (2)of the chaseyou would like to edit (corresponding yellowLED blinks)
Each time youpress this chase button, you will go tothe next step (scene) of the chase. Go to the step
(scene)that you wantto delete.
D. Press and hold the “delete scene”button (9) while you pressthe “chase” button (2) ofthe chase you are
editing (correspondingyellowLEDblinks) to deletethe selected scene.
You canrepeat steps B to Dif you want to deletemorescenes.
PS: youcan switch offthe blackout functionif you want tosee the effectimmediately.
DELETE ANENTIRE CHASE
Explainshow you candelete anunwantedchase.
A. Press the“light show”button (3) to stop the chasethat iseventually running (LED must beoff)
B. Press and hold the “delete chase” button (7) while you press the “chase” button (2) of the chase you
want toremove. Attention:The entirechase will bedeleted immediately, nochanceto bring it back!
DELETETHE ENTIRE MEMORY
Explains howyou can delete all programmedchases atonce tobe used with precaution !!!
A. Press the “blackout” button (4) for about 3sec: the red LED blinks to indicate that the “clear entire
memorymode” is activated.
B. Press andhold the “delete chase”button (7) whileyou press the“blackout” button (4) theentire chase
memorywill be deleted immediately, nochanceto bring it back!
CONNECTIONS
This is just one of the manypossibilities, just connect the DMX output of theEffect Commanderto 1 or more
switch packs. The DMX channels range from 1 to 16 (don’t forget to set the proper DMX address on the
connectedswitch packs!
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Input: DC 9V 300mAminimum.
AC/DCPoweradapter: AC 230V,50Hz 9V~12Vdc /300mA (or more)
DMX outputs: 3pinXLR ~ 16 DMXchannels, starting ataddress 001
Internal memory: max.500 scenesto bedistributedover max.12 chases.
Audio input: None,internal microphone
Size: 260 x 134x 51 mm
Weight: 1,25 kg
You candownload thelatest version of this usermanual onour website: www.beglec.com
Every information issubject to change withoutprior notice
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FRANCAIS MODE D’EMPLOI
FRANCAIS MODE D’EMPLOI
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attentivement afin depouvoir exploiter toutesles possibilités de cet appareil.
CARACTERISTIQUES
Cet appareil ne produit pas d’interférences radio. Il répond aux exigences nationales et européennes. La
conformité aétéétablie etles déclarations etdocumentscorrespondants ont étédéposés parle fabricant.
Contrôleur DMX programmable à 16 canaux, capable de piloter des barres d'alimentation (switch packs)
destinées auxjeux de lumière.
Egalement parfait en tant que modulateur de lumière à 16 canaux, programmable par l'utilisateur (sans
fonctionde gradateur).
Permet d'automatiser très facilementun light show complet!
Peut être utilisé pour mettreen ou hors servicedes jeux de lumièreet/ou des lampes.
Peut êtreutilisé en fonctionmanuelle ou on peutaussi programmer 12 séquencesdepoursuitedifférentes
(autotal,jusqu'à500pas/scènes).
Lavitessede chaquepas/scène peut être programméeentre 1secondeet 5 minutes !
Modes'static' ou 'music'avec microinterne.
Peut êtreutilisé avecn'importequelswitch packDMX (SW416, DX404, DSP12,…)
AVANT L’UTILISATION
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