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Please be advised depending on the software version function may differ.

This user manual is valid for the LFX Master DMX from firmware version >2.0

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Content

Chapter

Topic

3.1

Intended use

Safety instructions

General features

Control panel & DMX-512 connections, power supply

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4 4 5 5

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

Pre-programmed effects

Dimmer MAX & min

Three output channels

Transitions function

3.6

3.7

Mechanical mounting

General set-up procedure

Online configuration tool www.lfxmaster.com

Quick Start Guide

6 7 8 9

9 10 10

6.1

6.2

6.2.1

Product Overview, use of JOG

Menu map

Configuration of DMX OUT overview, device library

6.2.2

6.2.3

Device library for Kinoflo

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Kinoflo Gel library Device library for Arri Arri Gel library Device library other

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6.2.4

6.2.5

6.2.6

6.2.7

6.3

6.3.1

6.3.2

6.3.3

Configuration of DMX IN/-presets overview

Device preset set-up Customize DMX OUT channels in "Expert mode" Delete a DMX channel Function "overwrite" a DMX channel

21 22 22 23

Use of external Dimmer console DMX IN preset "3x OUT separate dim control" DMX IN preset "full remote control"

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6.3.4

6.3.5

6.3.6

Software update

10.

11.

Trouble shooting

Specifications

Cleaning & disposal

Address & support

Use the "enable"-function for remote control Custom DMX IN patching Indicating DMX IN values

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Chapter 1

Intended use

This product is for professional use only and has been designed for indoor use in dry environment.

Please read this manual carefully before operation and follow the safety information.

The LFX Master DMX lighting effect generator allows for control of lamps connected at the DMX-512 output.

The DMX-512 input allows for remote control of the unit or to extend the functions using an external dimmer console.

Chapter 2

Safety - PLEASE READ

It is important to read ALL safety and installation instructions to avoid any damage to the product and potential injury to yourself and others.

Only use this product if all cables, connectors and the product itself are undamaged.

The device must be used in accordance with local regulations only.

Do not operate the product if the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C / 104°F.

Exposure to moisture may cause damage to the product and will void your warranty.

Damage caused by inadequate cleaning or maintenance is not covered by the warranty.

Never connect the PSU and a battery or other power source at DC IN/OUT 1 and 2 at the same time!

Only use the power supply unit (PSU) delivered from movie-intercom LightingFX Tools.

DANGER

Risk of injury or death through epileptic seizure.

Do not use the effect near stairways, in corridors or near public exits. Provide advance notice that strobe lighting is in use. Display advisory notices on the set, at the pointof ticket sales, on tickets if possible, in the program, and at the entrance(s) to the venue or studio.

Avoid extended periods of continuous flashing, particularly at frequencies of 10 to 20 flashes per second. At flash rates below 5 flashes per second, it is estimated that only 5% of flicker-sensitive persons will be at risk of seizure.

Make sure that personnel at the venue are trained in the care of a person who is having an epileptic seizure and able to provide care if necessary. If strobes are in use and a person has a seizure, switch the strobes off immediately. Mount strobes as high above head height as practicable.

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Chapter 3

General features

3.1 Control panel

A coloured label represents the recommended default settings - set SPEED, TRANSITIONS and DIMMER min to the corresponding coloured markers located on each scale.

Connections

Connect PSU 12 VDC here @ 1 or 2

- 1 and 2 throughput

- use second DC jack for powering an external device, e.g. wireless

DMX transmitter or dimmer console

The DC input is internally protected against short-circuit/polarity for the unit.

Caution: both DC-inputs are directly connected with each other!

DMX input

- connect dimmer console/existing DMX universe here

- use as an inline device in an existing DMX universe, auto-terminate

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Start using the default settings of an effect.

Dimmer values for channel 1-3

DMX OUT

connect device here

shapes edges of a flicker curve

DMX configuration IN & OUT

Effect presets

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Power supply unit

Exclusively use the external PSU (Power supply unit) for operation, included in delivery.

Plug-in the mains connector to 100 - 240 VAC/ 50 to 60 Hz. Please replace the interchangeable adaptor plug for EU, US, UK, AU.

Connect the round DC-plug to the LFX Master DMX´s DC input 1 or 2.

Alternatively use a battery (5 - 32 VDC) with a round standard 2.1mm power plug, center positive.

Or use the USB > Power cable to poeer ot up.

3.2 Pre-programmed effects

Natural looking lighting effects

The unit is equipped with six pre-programmed effect presets. Obey safety instructions!

Each effect preset has a resolution of 24 fps at default values.

A coloured label on the control panel represents the recommended settings - set SPEED and DIMMER min to the corresponding coloured markers located on each scale.

TRANSITIONS is set automatically to the recommended mode after selection of an effect.

preset name

fire

candle

welding

"broken" fluoro

strobe

label

application hints

single channel fire FX or use three lamps for fire with flickering shadows, torche

a slidely flickering candle FX, oil lamp, lantern

play with TRANSITIONS and DIMMER min, reduce DIMMER min if used with three channels

choose a lamp with small light omitting surface, e.g. household type 60 W bulb

flickering effect of a TV, RGB color shifts if used in RGB mode of LED fixture or with three lamps geled

effect of welding or a short-circuit

set CCT to about 6500 Kelvin, set TRANSITIONS to "med" with LED

LED: set CCT to about 6500 Kelvin or above, for tungsten: small wattage (bulb inertia)

"broken" fluoro will not come on, flickering tube LFX for LED or tungsten

rectangle signal, neon signs, flasher, stroboscope, turn indicator;

speed from 70 msec to 28 sec

let "tube" turn on live by turning DIMMER min to 100% rapidly

use as sequencer with 3 channels

CH2 & 3, each has 33% delay

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3.3 Dimmer MAX & min

Each generated lighting effect can be dimmed.

The LFX Master DMX provides the limitation of the …

- upper ("max") brightness level

- lower ("min") brightness level.

"Dimmer min" defines the intensity of flicker variations.

The brightness level alternates between these two values.

The "Dimmer max" knob dims all three channels.

Independend dimming of the channels

If you prefer to dim the three channels separately please use an external dimmer console connected at "DMX-IN" and use the DMX-IN preset "3xOUT separate dim".

A minimum of six DMX channels are required for the console. > page 26

Relation between DIMMER max opposite DIMMER min

The value of DIMMER min always depends on the value of DIMMER max.

We strongly recommend to adjust the upper brightness limit ("DIMMER max") at first and then adjust the value of DIMMER min.

In the DMX OUT configuration please select/edit effect channels DIM OUT 1, DIM OUT 2 or DIM OUT 3.

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If the maximum brightness level is reduced, at the same time the minimum brightness level will be decreased!

100%

brightness level

100%

50%

0 %

60%

value of Dimmer max. (incl. lower brightness level) value of Dimmer min = lower brightness level

brightness alternation

100%

50%

0 %

80%

60%

upper limit

lower limit

after reducing DIMMER max

brightness alternation

Monitor of

channels 1, 2, 3

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3.4 Three output channels

Original flames of a fireplace are in motion. The direction of the omitted light is changing.

Therefore a fire effect may look more realistic if it is created by lighting sources from different directions.

The 3 channel “fire” preset of the LFX Master DMX automatically alternates the dim levels of each channel the way a real flame would behave – flickering shadows.

For TV effects with three channels even the colour changes if RGB lamp mode is choosen.

Realistic looking fire with 3 channels

As shown to the right three lamps – separately controlled by the LFX Master DMX – will initiate three different cast shadows of an object on a surface.

The suggested gel “deep golden amber” is used to adjust the colour temperature.

The attached 1/2 white diffusion softens the cast shadows of the three lamps, the effect looks more natural.

If you remove the object you will not see any flickering shadows.

If the projection surface is too far away from the object you will not see flickering shadows.

A single channel effect could have the same result, but, saves a lot of hardware set-up time.

Besides the adaptation to the filament inertia for tungsten the “Transitions” feature of the LFX Master DMX also modifies the transitions between the channels, keep in mind for LED.

Gel and parameter library

With LED fixtures: add a gel by adding a DMX channel with a fixed value, or even bettter: choose a gel from the gel library by gel name if set-up with an Arri or Kinoflo device preset. Attach the three fixtures close to each other. WD gel is not required cause source is soft anyway.

High power fire light

Choose the easy way to get a high power flickering fire light.

Let it burn with one or multiple dino lights!

You may use a DMX-512 based 3 x 5k dimmer hooked up at the DMX output of the LFX Master DMX flicker generator.

Select device preset "tungsten dimmer".

Choose "hard" transitions for this effect.

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3.5 Transitions function

Use every type and size of tungsten lamps or LED.

A result of an effect would look different with the same signal used at different lamp types/sizes, particularly if an LED lamp is used.

“Transitions” adapts effects to the duration of persistence of various types of filaments or to LED lamps.

The timing difference between the moment of electrical deactivation and the time of a completely extinguished light depends on the power of the bulb.

Choose the transition mode depending on the used type and size of lamp (bulb inertia).

Thus any lighting effect looks excellent – with a 10K, a redhead, a household type 60 W bulb, fluoros or LED. The “Transitions” feature of the LFX Master DMX also modifies the transitions between the channels

Also use “Transitions” for different styles of e.g. fire – from aggressive to smooth.

The Transition mode is automatically pre-selected if you turn rotary switch "EFFECT" to any effect symbol. For Strobe effects "Transitions" is deactivated.

Depending on the manufacturer of the lamp a LED fixture might have different DMX input signal pocessing. Some might "smooth" the signal, prefer to disable the "smooth" function.

3.6 mechanical mounting

Located on the rear bottom of the LFX Master DMX there is a 1/4" thread.

Use a standard brass pin for mounting, maximum length of the 1/4" screw must not exceed 8 mm.

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Effect

Fire

Tungsten

60 W bulb

med

150-800 W

med

Candle TV Welding "broken" tube

soft

med

hard

hard hard

hard

Strobe - -

LED

>1 kW

hard

"smooth" off

med

"smooth" ON

hard hard hard

soft

med

hard hard

hard

hard hard hard hard

- - -

recommended settings for "Transistions"

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3.7 General set-up procedure

First of all choose the lamp(s) you would like to control.

Got through steps 1 to 3.

For control of tungsten lamps one or many externally connected DMX-512 based dimmer packs are required.

LED fixtures normally does not require a dimmer pack and can be controlled directly.

Add as many LED devices as required using a device preset.

Chapter 4

Online configuration Tool

On www.lfxmaster.com you may configure any output setting using an arbitrary number of lights.

Enter the type and number of lamps, the set-up assistant will guide you through the settings.

Finally e-mail this step-by-step guide to your account.

This web site is permanently updated with new LED fixtures and features.

1 2 3

Power up @ DC-input 5-32 VDC 1 or 2

Connect a DMX device @ DMX OUT

WARNING

Never connect two power sources at the same time

using DC IN/OUT 1 and 2!

Turn "EFFECT" to position "DMX set-up"

Set-up the DMX communication with one or many lamps using DMX-OUT device presets or custom setup

Choose a device preset

use the custom configuration

Turn "EFFECT" to any EFFECT position.

Start with the default settings printed on the control panel.

create lighting effect

Risk of fire!

We would be very pleased if you would inform us about the successful use of a light not included in the DMX device list. We update the device list constantly - that helps other users!

A contact link can be found on this website.

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Chapter 5

Quick start guide for DMX OUT

1. Connect a DMX device at DMX OUT

2. Turn "EFFECT" to position "DMX set-up".

Connect the "Select LED" via DMX @ DMX OUT

Turn/push the JOG for navigation through the menu.

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Example here:

KinoFlo "Select LED"

set-up

DMX OUT

basics

DMX IN

help

set-up DMX OUT:

add device

edit DMX channels

clear channels

manufacturer:

KinoFlo

Arri

2 CH generic LED

tungsten dimmer

expert mode

FreeStyle

Select LED

Diva LED

Celeb LED

Parabeam/Parazip

for Select LED

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 = DIM OUT 1

002 = CCT 2500K

003 = G/M 0 G/M

004 = GEL Apricot

005 = HUE 0º

006 = SAT 0%

expert mode

Scrollbar: more content visible

below last line, turn JOG to scroll

Set DMX start address for DIM OUT 1.

Optionally set values for Kelvin, G/M, GEL, ...

AND CONFIRM SETTINGS.

set-up Select LED

to "GEL/HUE mode"

8 bit, Smooth=off!

set DMX address 001

Set-up the Kino Flo fixture as instructed on the display!

Add other devices for LFX Master channel 2 & 3 for multi-channel LFX.

choose mode:

white mode

GELS/HUE

RGB

help

set here parameters

during this set-up or edit it later in "DMX OUT" > "edit DMX channels"

Set level

Dimmer max > 0 for

live preview

3. Create an effect > Turn "EFFECT" to any effect symbol.

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Chapter 6

Product overview

The main purpose of the display is the DMX configuration and it signals received DMX data when detected, then the green indicator "DMX IN active" is on.

Effects are set-up with all knobs (except "JOG") and the "Transitions" button.

The DMX OUT fixture library makes it very easy to set-up or edit existing values > page 16

Navigation with the JOG

Rotating the JOG allows for stepping through the menu items or adjusting selected values. A push on the JOG selects a menu item or submits an action.

Symbols within the menu

Related topics

• DMX OUT device library > page 16

• custom DMX OUT configuration > page 22

• DMX IN presets > page 24

• custom DMX IN patching > page 29

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set-up

DMX OUT

basics

DMX IN

help

manufacturer:

KinoFlo

Arri

2 CH generic LED

tungsten dimmer

expert mode

Scrollbar: more content visible below last line,

turn JOG to scroll

visible area on display without scrolling

back

JOG: turn & push function

menu item > submenu available

First level - knob EFFECT in position "DMX set-up"

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Level 1 2 3

set-up DMX OUT

add device Manufacturer

brand device

KinoFlo

Freestyle

Select LED

choose mode detailed config

for each device

• White

• GELS/HUE

• RGB

set-up list with all

channels and

functions

>CONFIRMATI-

Diva LED

Celeb LED

Arri

Parabeam

Arri L5, 7,10-C

• CCT

• RGBW

Skypanel-C

• CCT

• RGBW

• GEL

2 CH generic LED

Broadcaster 2+

tungsten dimmer

choose function

choose value confirmation

instructions

detailed set-up

instructions for

device

edit DMX channels

Expert mode DMX OUT (example)

address > function

001 > Dim OUT 1

002 > fix 000

003 > fix 000

add channel > choose function and values

clear channels

exit

• Dim OUT 1

• Dim OUT 2

• Dim OUT 3

• fix value

• delete

for fix: 0...255

DMX channel 0...255

yes or no?

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Level 1 2 3

set-up DMX IN load preset

• 3x out separate dim

• full remote control

instructions choose function

choose value

edit DMX channels

• optocal sensor IN

Expert mode DMX IN (example)

address > function

001 > Patch 004

002 > fix 000

...

list of DMX channels & its function, value

...

for fix: 0...255

DMX channel 0...255

Basics

clear channels

add input channel

deletes all input channels

factory reset

software version info screen

help

www.lfxmaster.com

general information screen how to set-up

calls expert mode, adds next available DMX channel

yes or no?

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6.2 configuration of DMX OUT overview

There are two ways to configure DMX OUT:

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The most easy way:

Use a device preset from the fixture library

If the connected device is present in the preset list it is advisable to use this preset.

You may edit this preset later in the expert mode.

Available device presets

Kino Flo: Freestyle

Mode

White

allocated

DMX channels

GELS/HUE

RGB66

Expert mode:

customize DMX OUT configuration

modifiy extisting settings

manually add a DMX channel > allocate a function:

DIM OUT 1, DIM OUT 2, DIM OUT 3 or a fixed DMX value

arbitrary configuration of all DMX channels

for more details > page 22

Select LED

Diva LED

White

GELS/HUE

RGB

White63

Celeb LED

GELS/HUE

RGB66

White

GELS/HUE

Parabeam/Parazip

Arri: L5-C RGB

CCT

RGBW79

L7-C

L10-C

CCT

RGBW79

CCT

RGBW79

Skypanel-C

Broadcaster 2+

CCT

GEL717

RGBW

2 channel generic LED

tungsten dimmer

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Device library

The LFX Master DMX provides a pre-programmed device library for easy set-up of most Arri and KinoFlo LED fixtures and some others.

A device preset automatically sets-up all required DMX output channels due to the fixture mode shown on the following pages.

Instead of DMX displaying parameters as DMX values the device presets for Arri/Kinoflo show "real" values like "2500" Kelvin or Hue Angle in degrees, gels by gel name.

The LFX Master DMX will convert these entries to DMX values not visible for the user.

After confirmation of the suggested settings you will see instructions on the screen of the LFX Master DMX how to set-up the connected device.

If you prefer to see the DMX value instead of the "real" fixture parameter please use the "expert mode" > page 22

Recommended LED fixture modes

Before you choose a device preset please be aware which mode is most suitable for the lighting effect.

Recommended LED fixture modes

Effect

Fire

Brand

Kino Flo

fixture mode

White X

Candle TV

X X

Welding "broken" fluoro

X X

Arri

GELS/HUE

RGB

CCT

GEL

X X

X X X

X X

RGBW - - X - -

Strobe

X X

6.2.1 Kinoflo device library

valid for all LED fixtures using 8 bit resolution

White mode GELS/HUE mode RGB Mode

CCT = 2700 ... 6500K CCT = 2500 ... 9900K CCT = 2500 ... 9900K

for

Kinflo

LED

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT 2500K

003=G/M 0 G/M

expert mode

for

Kinflo

LED

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT 2500K

003=G/M 0 G/M

004=GEL Apricot

005=HUE 0º

006=SAT 0%

expert mode

for

Kinflo

LED

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT 2500K

003=G/M 0 G/M

004 R DIM OUT 1

005 G DIM OUT 2

006 B DIM OUT 3

expert mode

Note: In order to control the Gels, the G/M channel needs to be set 0 G/M.

In order to control HUE and Saturation set G/M: 0, AND GEL: -NO GEL-

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6.2.1 Kinoflo device library (continued)

Gel library

listed in alphabetical order for GELS/HUE mode

- NO GELAlice Blue Apricot Bastard Amber Bright Blue Bright Pink Bright Red Bright Rose Chocolate Chrome Orange Congo Blue Cosmetic Peach Dark Amber Dark Blue Dark Green Dark Lavender Dark Magenta Dark Pink Dark Salmon Dark Steel Blue Dark Y Green Daylight Blue Deep Amber Deep Blue Deep Gld Amber Deep Lavender Deep Orange Deep Straw Deeper Blue English Rose Fern Green Fire Flame Red Flesh Pink Follies Pink

Gold Amber (default)

Gold Tint Just Blue KF 20K Blue Sky

KF Blue Screen KF Candle Flame KF Flo Cool White KF Flo Warm White KF Green Screen KF LP Sodium Vpr KF Mercury Vpr Lagoon Blue Lavender Lavender Tint Leaf Green Light Amber Light Blue Light Lavender Light Pink Light Red Light Rose Light Salmon Lighter Blue Lilac Tint Lime Green Loving Amber M Bastard Amber Magenta Marine Blue Mauve Med Blue-Green Medium Amber Medium Blue Medium Pink Medium Red Medium Yellow Middle Rose Mist Blue Moonlight Blue Moss Green Orange Orange Palace Blue

Pale Amber Gold Pale Blue Pale Gold Pale Green Pale Lavender Pale Navy Blue Pale Red Pale Rose Pale Salmon Pale Violet Pale Yellow Paler Lavender Peacock Blue Pink Primary Green Primary Red Rose Pink Rose Purple Rosy Amber Scarlet Sky Blue Slate Blue Smokey Pink Sp Steel Blue Special Lavender Special M Blue Spring Yellow Steel Blue Straw Straw Tint Summer Blue Sunset Red Surprise Peach Surprise Pink True Blue Violet White Flame Yel l ow Zenith Blue

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6.2.2 Arri device library

valid for LED fixtures using 8 bit resolution

L5-C, L7-C, L10-C

CCT, mode 2 RGBW, mode 4

CCT = 2800 ... 10000K

for

L5-C

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT 2800K

003=G/M 0 G/M

expert mode

for

L5-C

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 MAS fix 255

002 R DIM OUT 1

003 G DIM OUT 2

004 B DIM OUT 3

005=WHT fix 000

expert mode

CCT, mode 2 GEL, mode 16 RGBW, mode 4

CCT = 2800 ... 10000K

Skypanel-C

for

Skypanel-C

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT 2800K

003=G/M 0 G/M

004=FAN fix 000

005=PRE fix 000

006=RES fix 000

007=RES fix 000

expert mode

for

Skypanel-C

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CT1 3200K

003=CM1 BestColor

004=GB1 LEE

005=GC1 ColorFilt

006=GE1 Gd Amber

007 XFA 100: 0

008=CT2 3200K

009=CM2 BestColor

010=GB2 LEE

011=GC2 ColorFilt

012=GE2 Li Red

013=GXT Direct

014=FAN fix 000

015=RES fix 000

016=RES fix 000

017=RES fix 000

expert mode

for

Skypanel-C

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 MAS fix 255

002 R DIM OUT 1

003 G DIM OUT 2

004 B DIM OUT 3

005=WHT fix 000

006=FAN fix 000

007=RES fix 000

008=RES fix 000

009=RES fix 000

expert mode

HINT

Fire effect with shifting colors in Gel mode

Set channel 007/XFA (Crossfade between gel 1 and 2) to function "DIM OUT 3"

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6.2.3 Arri device library (continued)

Broadcaster 2+

CCT = 2800 ... 6500K

for

Broadcaster 2+

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT 2800K

003=G/M 0 G/M

004=RES fix 000

expert mode

Gel library Skypanel

listed in alphabetical order for GEL mode 16 (default shown bold)

Alice Blue Apricot Bastard Amber Bright Pink Bright Red Bright Rose Chocolate Dark Amber Dark Green Dark Lavender Dark Magenta Dark Pink Dark Salmon Dark Steel Blue Dark Yellow Green Daylight Blue Deep Amber Deep Blue Deep Golden Amber Deep Lavender Deeper Blue English Rose

Evening Blue Fern Green Fire Flame Red Flesh Pink

Gold Amber

Gold Tint Golden Amber Just Blue Lavender Lavender Tint LEE Green Light Amber Light Blue Light Lavender Light Pink

Light Red

Light Rose Light Salmon Lilac Tint Lime Green Loving Amber

Magenta Marine Blue Medium Amber

Paler Lavender Peacock Blue

Pink Med. Bastard Amber Medium Pink Medium Yellow Middle Rose

Primary Red

Rose Pink

Rose Purple

Scarlet Mist Blue Moss Green No Color Blue No Color Straw

Sky Blue

Slate Blue

Smokey Pink

Special Lavender Palace Blue Pale Amber Gold Pale Blue Pale Gold

Spring Yellow

Steel Blue

Straw

Straw Tint Pale Green Pale Lavender Pale Navy Blue Pale Rose

Summer Blue

Sunset Red

Surprise Peach

Surprise Pink Pale Salmon Pale Violet Pale Yellow

True Blue

Yel l ow

Zenith Blue

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6.2.3 Other device libraries

2 channel generic LED preset Tungsten: for other LED fixtures for 12 channel tungsten dimmer

for 2CH generic

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT fix 000

expert mode

for tungsten

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002 DIM OUT 2

003 DIM OUT 3

004 DIM OUT 1

005 DIM OUT 2

006 DIM OUT 3

007 DIM OUT 1

008 DIM OUT 2

009 DIM OUT 3

010 DIM OUT 1

011 DIM OUT 2

012 DIM OUT 3

expert mode

Mode PROS CONS

White/CCT

GEL/HUE

simple config, requires less DMX channels

opposite "White/CCT" mode additionally add a gel, green/magenta, hue

adjustment of Kelvin and dim level only

requires at least 6 DMX channels

RGB/RGBW

separate control of red green and blue channel > TV effects

requires at least 6 DMX channels

Please see the according user manual of the DMX device for more details.

PRO - CONTRA modes

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for Select LED

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

001 DIM OUT 1

002=CCT 2500K

003=G/M 0 G/M

004=GEL Apricot

005=HUE 0º

006=SAT 0%

expert mode

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6.2.4 Device preset set-up

If a device preset is added the LFX Master DMX automatically looks for the next available continuous DMX channel block required. Alternatively choose an arbitrary DMX start address.

1. Turn "EFFECT" to position "DMX set-up

2. Navigate to DMX OUT > add device > KinoFlo > Select LED > GELS/HUE

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set DMX start address > click on value

Optinally edit values for Kelvin, G/M, GEL, ... AND CONFIRM SETTINGS > channels, labels & parameters will be copied to the expert mode

set-up Select LED

to "GEL/HUE mode"

8 bit, Smooth=off!

set DMX address 001

Set-up the Kino Flo fixture as instructed on the display!

Add additional devices for LFX Master channel 2 & 3

set here parameters > click on values

edit in expert mode either if required

Set level Dimmer max for live view

Example here:

with Kino Flo "Select LED" in GELS/HUE mode

DMX channel function value (e.g. 2500 - 9900K)

click to change value by turning the JOG

3. Turn "EFFECT" to any effect position to view a lighting effect

You are done.

CONFIRM

Hint

If you click on "expert mode" before you have confirmed the settings the intructions how to set-up the fixture will not show up.

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6.2.5 Customize DMX-OUT channels in "Expert mode"

1. Turn "EFFECT" to position "DMX set-up"

2. Navigate to "DMX OUT" > "edit DMX channels"

DMX channel function fixed value (0…255)

3. click on "add DMX channel" (or use the JOG to edit existing channels, functions & values)

A new line is inserted, the next available

DMX channel is automatically added.

Edit the DMX address if required.

Push JOG to change DMX address, push to confirm

4. Turn JOG: select function >push JOG

Turn JOG to select a function (within arrows)

Push JOG to confirm

5. Turn & push JOG: choose the value

e.g. set the Kelvin value here

6.2.6 Delete a DMX channel

1. Navigate to DMX OUT > edit DMX channels

2. select the channel you would like to delete by clicking on the function.

3. scroll & choose "delete" & click JOG

001: :

002: :

003: :

004:>>>>Dim Out 1<<<<:

add: Dim Out 2 :

: Dim Out 3 :

: fix :

: delete :

: cancel :

001 DIM OUT 1

002 fix 000

003 fix 000

004 fix >060<

select function of a DMX channel

set value

Copied parameters from a device preset.

Click on DMX channel, function or parameter to edit.

Show DMX values 0...255

Delete the channel > add a new one with function "FIX", same DMX channel

Expert mode DMX OUT

address > function

001 DIM OUT 1

002 CCT 2500K

003 G/M 0 G/M

004 GEL Apricot

005 HUE 0º

006 SAT 0%

007 FIX 000

add DMX channel

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6.2.7 Function overwrite a DMX channel

This function simplifies the configuration if DMX input channels and output channels are used.

DMX channels in a DMX universe are unique.

For that reason it would be a conflict if you try to use a DMX channel as an output channel and input channel.

To avoid unnecessary manual deleting of a DMX output channel and manually adding it again to the DMX input the overwrite function prompts a question how to proceed with this channel.

Example

As shown in chapter "6.3.4 DMX in patching" we intend to put the DMX output channel on an externaly connected dimmer console for live adjustment of the gel.

Expert mode DMX OUT

address = function

add DMX channel

010 = DIM OUT 1

012 = fix 000

013 = fix 000

014 = fix 000

015 = fix 000

016 = fix 000

Expert mode DMX IN

address > function

add input channel

001: Patch 014

exit

given DMX OUTPUT configuration

We add an DMX input channel using

DMX channel 14 for live GEL adjustment

In the expert mode of DMX IN select (or add a new channel) for DMX input channel 001 > patch to DMX channel 014.

Because channel 014 is already used by DMX OUT an alert comes up:

If "OK" is choosen the DMX OUT channel 014 will be deleted. Instead DMX IN channel 014 will be inserted as a patch for fader #1 (DMX channel 001) of the dimmer console.

Now you can adjust the GEL with fader #001 live.

would be a conflict, DMX channel cannot be allocated twice

The fixed value of

OUTPUT 014

e.g. sets the gel

DMX address 014 in

use: fix

choose different

overwrite

The "Overwrite"-function works in both directions, DMX IN>OUT and DMX OUT>IN

This will delete

the corresponding

setting. Proceed?

OK cancel

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Chapter 6.3

Configuration of DMX IN/-presets overview

available options HINT: configure FIRST DMX OUT, then DMX IN

Basics

1. Turn rotary switch "EFFECT" to position "DMX set-up"

2. With JOG go to "DMX IN"

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DMX IN preset

custom configuration

(Expert Mode)

3x OUT separate dim control

remotely control dim levels (MAX & min) of all three output channels separately

requires at least a 6-channel dimmer console

full remote control

remote control all EFFECTS using 9 DMX channels

Control of:

- all Dim levels (6 ch)

- EFFECT preset (1 ch)

- speed (1 ch)

- transitions (1 ch)

Patch any function or DMX IN address to any DMX output channel in the expert mode.

all options available

Example:

- Put the dimmer settings on six faders of the console for separate dim control of the three LFX Master DMX output channels (also use as RGB

separate adjustment for TV effects)

Control all effects of the LFX Master DMX with a remote dimmer console

Examples:

- Put the colour temperature settings for a LED fixture on a fader of the console.

- Put speed setting of the LFX Master DMX on a second fader.

set-up DMX IN

load preset

edit DMX channels

clear channels

3xOUT separate Dim

full remote control

optical sensor IN

expert mode

: MAX OUT 1

: min OUT 1

: MAX OUT 2

: min OUT 2

: MAX OUT 3

: min OUT 3

: EFFECT

Espe: Speed

addr: Transitions

001: Enable

002:>Patch< 004

add: delete

Note: DMX IN preset "optical sensor IN" is reserved for future products

Delete a channel by calling its function > scroll down > select "delete" > push JOG

Expert mode DMX IN

address > function

add input channel

001: Patch 004

exit

list of functions

list of input channels

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6.3.1 Use of an external dimmer console

With an external dimmer console you can extend the functionality of the LFX Master DMX.

We recommend to apply a simple 12 channel DMX console. See more details > next page

Use LFX Master DMX with a dimmer console.

Use LFX Master DMX with an advanced dimmer console in an existing DMX universe

LFX Master DMX

DMX IN

DMX OUT

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 1

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 2

DMX line

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Master

Dimmer console

DMX OUT

LFX Master DMX

DMX IN

DMX OUT

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 1

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 2

DMX universe

other devices

set-up DMX IN

load preset

edit DMX channels

clear channels

help

If a valid DMX signal is detected at DMX IN this green indicator comes on

DMX IN DMX OUT

Tungsten dimmer

DMX IN is disabled if switch "EFFECT" is on

position "DMX set-up"!

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6.3.2 DMX IN preset "3x OUT separate dim control"

This preset allows for separate control of the three output channels of the LFX Master DMX.

If selected the input DMX channels are allocated to the dim functions of the flicker box.

Applications:

- for fire effects with flickering shadows using different lamps with different dim levels.

- TV effects with shifting colors: precisely define the color intensity and variation of red, green and blue

set-up DMX IN

load preset

edit DMX channels

clear channels

3xOUT separate Dim

full remote control

optical sensor IN

expert mode

Expert mode DMX IN

address = function

001 = MAX OUT 1

002 = min OUT 1

003 = MAX OUT 2

004 = min OUT 2

005 = MAX OUT 3

006 = min OUT 3

add input channel

exit

Edit the DMX addresses and functions the same way as accomplished in the DMX OUT expert mode.

LFX Master DMX

DMX IN

DMX OUT

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 1

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 2

DMX line

1 2 3 4 5 6 Master

OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3

MAX

min

MAX

min

MAX

min

Dimmer console

DMX OUT

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 3

DMX Start Adress: 001set DMX start address: 001

6 channels are required

If this preset is activated the Dimmer max & min knobs at LFX Master DMX are automatically disabled.

Dim OUT 1, 2 & 3

with MAX/min levels

using 6 DMX channels

001= startaddress

ok cancel

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6.3.3 DMX IN preset "full remote control"

This preset loads all required settings for remote control of the LFX Master DMX via DMX.

Remote control is disabled if switch "EFFECT" is on position "DMX set-up".

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LFX Master DMX

DMX IN

DMX OUT

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 1

DMX line

Dimmer console

DMX OUT

set-up DMX IN

load preset

edit DMX channels

clear channels

3xOUT separate Dim

full remote control

optical sensor IN

expert mode

Expert mode DMX IN

address = function

001 = MAX OUT 1

002 = min OUT 1

003 = MAX OUT 2

004 = min OUT 2

005 = MAX OUT 3

006 = min OUT 3

007 = Effect

008 = Speed

009 = Transitions

add input channel

exit

dimmer console DMX Start address

Edit the DMX addresses and functions the same way as done in the DMX OUT expert mode.

DMX Start Adress: 001

DMX Values for EFFECT

0 – 14% = OFF 15 – 29% = fire 30 – 35% = candle 36 – 51% = tv 52 – 68% = welding 69 – 84% = fluoro 85 -100% = strobe

DMX values for TRANSITIONS

0 - 33% = hard 34 - 66% = med 67 -100% = soft

In remote control mode knobs on LFX Master control panel are disabled.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Master

E S T

You need to add the "Enable"function manually. It´s not inclucded in this DMX IN preset.

> next page

Full remote control

LFX Master: 9 DMX

channels used help

001= startaddress

ok cancel

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6.3.4 DMX IN "Enable"-function

This function adds a trigger function to the LFX Master DMX.

If the DMX value for this input channel is < 5% all DIM OUT channels will be disabled, if the value is > 5% the selected effect will be used.

Most likely this function is added to the "full remote control" DMX IN preset. You may also use the "Enable"-function without the "full remote control" DMX IN preset.

You may use this function to trigger e.g. a welding effect with just a single DMX channel.

1. Set rotary switch "EFFECT" to position "DMX set-up"

2. With JOG navigate to DMX IN > "edit DMX channels" >

Expert mode DMX IN

address = function

001 = MAX OUT 1

002 = min OUT 1

003 = MAX OUT 2

004 = min OUT 2

005 = MAX OUT 3

006 = min OUT 3

007 = Effect

008 = Speed

009 = Transitions

add input channel

exit

008 Speed

009 Transitions

010 Patch > 002

add input channel

008:Speed :

009:Transistions:

010>Enable <

add:Patch :

Click on "add input channel"

Click on " Patch"

change function to "Enable"

007 Effect

008 Speed

009 Transistions

010 Enable

if required change the DMX channel here

disabled

OUT

MAX:

100%

min:

25%

Speed

72%

82%

50%

37%

10%

"disabled" status shown on display

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6.3.5 Custom DMX IN patching (Expert Mode)

With this feature you are able to individually "outsource" every DMX channel along with its according function to a dimmer console.

LFX Master DMX

DMX IN

DMX OUT

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 1

DMX line

1 2 3 4 5 6 Master

GEL

Dimmer console

DMX OUT

DMX start address: 001

for Select LED

CONFIRM SETTINGS

address = function

011 = DIM OUT 1

012 = CCT fix 000

013 = G/M fix 000

014 = GEL fix 000

015 = HUE fix 000

016 = SAT fix 000

expert mode

DMX address 10 - 16

DMX channel 014 is the gel of fixture 1.

How to set-up

1. Go to "DMX set-up" > "DMX IN" > "edit DMX channels" > "add channel"

2. With JOG choose address 001

(the first fader on the console)

3. choose function "patch"

4. choose the DMX address you want to patch (DMX channel 014 of fixture 1)

5. Confirm in the following alert to overwrite the channel (because it has been used by

fixture 1). Channel 014 of the DMX OUT config will be removed!

Expert mode DMX IN

address > function

add input channel

001: Patch 014

exit

As shown in the example you can add any other patch of a connected device or LFX Master DMX function to a console.

given DMX OUTPUT configuration

Example here:

Kino Flo Select LED in mode "GELS/HUE"

We would like to control the gel using a

fader on the dimmer console.

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6.3.6 Indicating DMX IN values

If a DMX IN source is deteced AND the rotary knob EFFECT is on any effect position the DMX input values are displayed.

Remote control is disabled if switch "EFFECT" is on position "DMX set-up".

fluoro

OUT

MAX:

100%

min:

25%

Speed

72%

82%

50%

37%

10%

LFX Master DMX

DMX IN

DMX OUT

DMX IN DMX OUT

LED fixture 1

DMX line

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Master

Dimmer console

DMX OUT

DMX start address: 001

DMX channel function

001 002

MAX OUT 1

min OUT 1 003 004

MAX OUT 2

min OUT 2 005 006

MAX OUT 3

min OUT 3 007 008

Effect

Speed 009 Transitions

DMX map

hardware set-up example:

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Chapter 7

Software update

The LFX Master DMX functions are based on software.

Updating the software may add new features.

To update the software you will need a micro SD-card, type SD or SDHC, max. of 32 GB

1. Copy the new software, received by e-mail, to the root level of the SD-card.

It needs to by formatted as FAT 32 (mots likely that´s the default format of new SD-cards)

2. Please remove the right hand side cover by screwing off the two screws (Torx 10).

The SD-card slot is located on the edge of the circuit board.

3. remove DC power plug (!)

4. insert the SD-card into the slot, contacts of the card should face down

5. power up the LFX Master DMX

6. follow the instructions shown on the display

7. Remove the SD-card and re-assemble the side panel

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required equipment

- micro SD-card (max. 32 GB)

- Screwdriver TX10

WARNING

DO NOT INTERRUPT THE POWER SUPPLY UNTIL THE UPDATE PROCESS IS FINISHED!

It takes about 4 seconds.

2 x TX 10

micro SD-card slot

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Chapter 8

Trouble shooting

Basic conditions for operation

1. The device and - especially the power supply unit - has no damages.

2. The operation voltage is 100 - 240 VAC @50/60 Hz or powered by USB with adaptor.

symptom possible reason solution

no display, no lights on the unit

connected lamps remain off

power missing or supply voltage too low > 6 - 32 VDC, min 120 mA

no DMX communication

check power supply, power is fine if display is illuminated

Set-up DMX OUT & DMX settings at lamp

connected lamp remains on

Some DMX channels might have been overwritten by DMX IN settings

connected device is switched off

check if all output channels are still present & configure it correctly

Switch it on

Value of DIM max is too low

Value of MIN DIM is too high

increase DIM max

decrease MIN DIM

flicker effect is bad

There are visible steps at the LED fixture for an effect

An effect of a LED fixture looks smooth

effect settings need to be adjusted

Transitions is set to "hard"

start with the default values effect preset (labeled on the control panel), then change one value after the other

set "Transitions" to "med" or "soft" Transitions is set to "soft"

fixture settings wrong

Set "Transitions to "hard" or "med"

for KinoFlo: set function "smooth" = OFF

Effect with tungsten @ DMX dimmer looks smooth

no Effect with tungsten @ DMX dimmer or lamp steadily on

Unit does not work despite all solutions shown above has been tested

fixture delays DMX input signal wrong settings @ external dimmer

TEST: Choose any EFFECT, set DIM min to 100%, then rotate DIM MAX quickly, if there is a delay in response the fixture is not configured correctly or not applicable.

set dimmer curve to "linear" excessive heat?

- set "pre-heat" > OFF and/or

- must not be set in "switch"-mode

let unit cool down

excessive humidity?

nothing helps

let unit dry

please contact us, we check it out for you

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Chapter 9

Specifications

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order code

operating voltage

lmdx

5 – 32 VDC, min 120 mA, universal PSU included for 90 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, adapter plugs: US, UK, EU, AU

temperature operating range

Dimensions

weight

DMX protocol

-10°C …65°C (l x w x h) 20 x 11 x 8.6 cm 650 gramms (1.4 lbs) without PSU USITT DMX-512-A

DMX sockets

DMX output

Device presets

DMX input presets

5-pin XLR

assisted configuration with device preset or custom DMX configuration.

Set DMX channels for CCT, G/M, gel and RGB or allocate an output channel to a DMX channel.

Pre-defined DMX set-up for

Kino Flo: FreeStyle LED, Select LED, Diva-Lite LED, Celeb LED, Parabeam, Parazip, supported modes: White, GELS/ HUE, RGB, gel library by gel names

Arri: Skypanel-C with LEE gel library by gel names, L5-C, L7-C, L10-C, Broadcaster 2+,

2 channel generic LED

12 channel tungsten dimmer pack

custom DMX channel/function allocation for all others

Extend the functionality with a simple DMX console and presets @ DMX INPUT (dimmer console required)

resolution preset

separate dim (MAX & min) control for output channels 1, 2 and 3

remote control via DMX IN for all effects

DMX patch to any device channel or LFX Master DMX function

24 fps, 60 seconds loop @ default value

HD effects

enclosure

software updates

Fire, Candle, TV, Welding, “broken” fluoro, strobe Strobe t= 70 msec …28 secs, aspect ratio 50% made of 3 mm thick aluminum

no shipping, provided by e-mail, micro SD-card slot for updates built-in

Mounting

All specs shown above are subject to change without prior notice.

1/4" thread on bottom of enclosure

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Chapter 10

Cleaning and disposal

Cleaning the unit

ONLY clean the unit when disconnected completely from all cables!

Use a clean slightly wet cloth.

Do not use any detergents for cleaning.

Disposal

In order to avoid any possible effects resulting from the disposal of electrical an electronic equipment containing substances damaging the environment and human health, the European Parliament and Council directives 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) have been transferred into national law in all EU member states.

The product you have purchased was developed in line with the current state of the art in an environmentally friendly manner and with the view of recycling.

The product is labelled with the symbol shown to the right. If you wish to dispose this product, this symbol obliges you to do so separately from industrial sorted waste.

Waste equipment should be shipped to movie-intercom. We will dispose the waste for you.

Electrical equipment does not belong in regular waste.

European Union declaration of conformity

This product corresponds to the following specifications under strict observance of the in-

stallation instructions and technical specifications:

Standard 2004/108/EG of the European Parliament and the council from 15. December 2004 for law provision adaptation of the member states concerning the electronical

compatibility and for abrogation of standard 2014/30/EU.

The device passed the test. Berlin, June 22, 2017

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Chapter 10

Address & support

Please do not hesitate to contact movie-intercom.

We are looking forward to answer your questions.

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postal address

movie-intercom Bluecherstr. 21 10961 Berlin Germany

phone 24h / 7 days

+49 30 2232 0575

fax

+49 30 2232 0571

e-mail

[email protected]

web/online shop

http://www.movie-inter.com

Online configurator

for LFX Master DMX

www.lfxmaster.com

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