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USER'S MANUAL
English
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SCANNERS
Chase
Scene
Bank
Auto trigger
Music trigger
SPEED
FADE TIME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Chase 6
Blackout
Program
Music/
Bankcopy
Tapsync
/Display
SCENES
Blackout
Step
PROG
Step/time
PAGE
SELECT
Midi / Rec
Auto / Del
Select 1/8
BANK
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
B
10Min
0.1Sec
0
30S
Select 9/16
A
B
Contents
Features 1
Technical Specifications 29
General Instructions 2
1. Overview 3
2. Operation Guide 7
1.1 Front View 3
2.1 Program Enable 7
2.2 Programming Scenes 8
2.3 Programming Chases 17
2.6.2 Implementation 28
2.2.1 Scene Editing 11
2.2.2 Fixture 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
2.3.1 Program a bank of scenes into a Chase 18
2.3.2 Add a Step 18
2.3.4 Delete a Chase 21
2.3.5 Delete all Chases 21
2.4.1 Manual Mode 22
2.5.1 Manual Mode 25
2.5.2 Auto Mode 25
2.5.3 Music Mode 26
2.6.1 MIDI Channel Setting 27
2.4.2 Auto Mode 22 2.4.2 Auto Mode 22
2.4.3 Music Mode 24
2.4 Running Scenes 22
2.5 Running Chases 25
2.6 MIDI Operation 27
2.3.3 Delete a Step 20
1.2 Rear View 6
Improvement and changes to
specifications, design and this
manual, may be made at any time
without prior notice.
All rights reserved.
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.
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.
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.
Features
General Instructions
Thank you for your purchase. This product features
include:
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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
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
Chasing speed and Fade Time of Auto programs(scenes and
NOTE:
A knowledge of MIDI and DMX is required to fully utilize this unit.
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.
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.
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.
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General Instructions
Warnings
Cautions
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SCANNERS
Chase
Scene
Bank
Auto trigger
Music trigger
SPEED
FADE TIME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Chase 6
Blackout
Program
Music/
Bankcopy
Tapsync
/Display
SCENES
Blackout
Step
PROG
Step/time
PAGE
SELECT
Midi / Rec
Auto / Del
Select 1/8
BANK
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
B
10Min
0.1Sec
0
30S
Select 9/16
A
B
1. Overview
1. Overview
1. Scanner Buttons(1-12)
12 Scanners of 16 DMX channels & fader control
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.
1.1 Front View 1.1 Front View
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1. Overview
1. Scanner Buttons(1-12)
12 Scanners of 16 DMX channels & fader control
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.
Scanners
Scanners
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
DMX channels
DMX channels
1-16
1-16
17-32
17-32
33-48
33-48
49-64
49-64
65-80
65-80
81-96
81-96
97-112
97-112
113-128
113-128
129-144
129-144
145-160
145-160
161-176
161-176
177-192
177-192
Fader control
Fader control
Off
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
LED
LED
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
1. Overview1. Overview
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
15. Faders
1. MIDI IN
3. DMX Out
4. DC Input
2. DMX Polarity Select
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.
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.
chase programs.
Used to disable channel output.
display between % and 255.
another, for the dimmer to fade in or fade out.
Used to adjust the speed at which the scenes will chase.
and Page B (9-16).
These faders are used to control the intensity of channel 1-8
or channel 9-16 depending upon the selected page.
Used to select faders for the fixture between Page A(1-8)
of time it takes for a fixture to move from one position to
Used to adjust the Fade Time. Fade Time is the amount
Used to create a standard beat or to change the values
Used to activate Music mode or to create scenes and
Used to select your programmed chase consisting a
Press the scene buttons to load or stored your scenes.
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1. Overview1. Overview
1. MIDI IN
3. DMX Out
4. DC Input
2. DMX Polarity Select
Receives MIDI data.
Used to select DMX polarity.
or DMX pack.
DC 9-12V, 300mA min.
This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX fixture
1.2 Rear View1.1 Front View
DC INPUTDMX OUT
MIDI IN
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3
9~12V, 300mA min.
DMX POLARITY
SELECT
1=Ground
2=Data +
3=Data -
1=Ground
2=Data 3=Data +
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2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.1 Program Enable
Program
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Chase
Scene
Bank
Auto trigger
Music trigger
Blackout
Step
PROG
Step/time
GENERAL
Display Information
This unit allows you to program 12 fixtures 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.
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
indicates its selection.
in the lower right corner of the Segment Display next to
" Auto trigger"
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.".
When the power is turned on, this unit enters
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 Guide2. Operation Guide
2.2 Programming Scenes
MIDI/Rec
1. Enter Program mode.
2. Press the Fixture button to turn on its fader
control, which is indicated by the lit LED.
You may select several fixtures at a time
by tapping of these Fixture buttons, so you
can assign several fixtures at a time with this
unit.
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 Guide2. Operation Guide
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.
8. Repeat steps 3-7until all desired scenes
have been programmed into memory.
Tap the Fixture button again to turn off
its fader control.
To assign another fixture(fixture), you may
tap the corresponding Fixture button to turn
on its fader control, then you may begin your
programming again.
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2.2 Programming Scenes2.2 Programming Scenes
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
9. If you wish not continue your programming,
press and hold down the Program button for
three seconds to exit Program mode, the
blinking light in the Segment Display goes
out indicating this selection.
EXAMPLE: Program 8 scenes with channel 1-8 at full in sequence into
bank 2 and assign these scenes to fixture 2.
1. Program enable.
2. Tap the Fixture 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 Fixture 2 button again to turn off its fader control.
10. Press the Program button for 3 seconds to exit Programming mode.
Program
2.2.1 Scene Editing
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
1. Program enable.
4. Use the Faders to make your desired adjustments.
3. Select the scene you want to edit by tapping
its Scene button.
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2. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank
that contains the scene you wish to edit.
BANK
SCENE
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2.2.1 Scene Editing
2.2.2 Fixture Copy
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
5. Once you've made your changes, tap the
MIDI/Rec button.
6. Tap the Scene button that corresponds to the
scene you're editing. This will overwrite the
exited scene.
1. Press and hold down the Fixture button you
want to copy.
MIDI/Rec
SCENE
NOTE: Be sure to select the same scene in
steps 3 and 6, otherwise you may accidentally
record over an exited scene.
This function allows you to copy the settings
of one fixture to another.
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2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.2.2 Fixture Copy
2.2.3 Scene Copy
1. Program enable.
2. While holding the Fixture button, tap the
Fixture button you want to copy to.
3. Select the scene you want to copy by tapping
its Scene button.
SCENE
2. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank
that contains the scene you wish to copy.
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BANK
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
MIDI/Rec
2.2.3 Scene Copy
5. Tap the MIDI/Rec button.
6. Tap the Scene button you wish to copy the
scene to.
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SCENE
4. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank
you wish to copy the scene to.
BANK
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.2.4 Delete a Scene
2.2.5 Delete all Scenes
1. Tap the desired Scene button to select the scene
you wish to delete.
2. Press and hold down the Auto/Del button.
While holding down the Auto/Del button, tap
the Scene button that stores the scene you
wish to delete.
When a programmed scene is deleted, all DMX
channel in this scene is set to 0.
1. With the power off, press and hold down the
Program and Bank Down buttons at a time.
2. Apply power again, all scenes should be cleared.
Program
SCENE
SCENE
Auto/Del
BANK
This function will reset all DMX channel to 0 output.
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.2.6 Bank Copy
1. Program enable.
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2. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to select the
bank you wish to copy.
4. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to select the
bank you wish to copy to.
MIDI/Rec
3. Tap the MIDI/Rec button.
BANK
BANK
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.2.6 Bank Copy
2.3 Programming Chase
5. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button, all LEDs and
the Segment Display will flash three times briefly
indicating the function has been completed.
6. Press the Program button for three seconds to
exit Programming mode.
2. Tap the Chase button to select the chase to
program. Each time you can select a chase
only.
4. Tap the MIDI/Rec button.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 until you've reached your
desired effect.
You may record up to 240 scenes into a chase.
3. Select a desired scene from the bank that has
stored scenes.(described in Programming Scenes)
1. Program enable.
Music/Bank Copy
Chase Button 1-6
MIDI/Rec
You must program scenes before you can program chases, this function
allows you to store up to 240 scenes into one chase.
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.3.1 Program a bank of scenes into a Chase
2.3.2 Add a Step
1. Program enable.
2. Select the chase using Chase buttons 1-6.
3. Use Bank Up/Down button to select the bank
that contains the scenes you wish to copy.
4. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button.
5. Tap the MIDI/Rec Copy button, all LEDs and
the Segment Display will flash three times briefly
indicating all 8 scenes in this bank have been
programmed into this chase.
1. Program enable.
2. Select the chase you wish to add a step to.
3. Tap the Tap Sync/Display button causing
, the
Segment Display shows the chase and the
next three digits show its step.
a
highlight next to "Step" first digit in the
Music/Bank Copy
MIDI/Rec Copy
Tap Sync/Display
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ChaseChase SceneScene
BankBank
Auto triggerAuto trigger
Music triggerMusic trigger
Blackout
Step
PROG
Blackout
Step
PROG
Step/timeStep/time
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2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.3.2 Add a Step
4. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to scroll to the
step you wish to add a step after.
5. Tap the MIDI/Rec button, the Segment Display
will read the step one higher than before.
For example, if you want to insert a step between
step 3 and step 4, and you scroll to step 3, when
you tap the MIDI/Rec button, the Segment Display
will read step 4.
6. Tap the Tap Sync/Display button again, the
Segment Display shows the current chase,
scene and bank.
Create a desired scene and record it as a new
step or select a programmed scene you wish to
add into this chase.
MIDI/Rec
Tap Sync/Display
Chase
Scene
Bank
Auto trigger
Music trigger
Blackout
Step
PROG
Step/time
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Hints: You may tap the Tap Sync/Display
button to change the display mode
between step and the bank.
BANK
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.3.2 Add a Step
2.3.3 Delete a Step
1. Program enable.
2. Select the chase that contains the step you
wish to delete.
7. Tap the MIDI/Rec button again , all LEDs and
the Segment Display will flash three times briefly
indicating the new step has been inserted into
this chase.
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MIDI/Rec
Auto/Del
3. Tap the Tap Sync/Display button causing the
Segment Display shows the steps.
4. Tap the Bank Up/Down button to scroll to the
step you wish to delete.
5. Tap the Auto/Del button to delete the step, all
LEDs and the Segment Display will flash three
times briefly indicating that the step has been
deleted.
Tap Sync/Display
Chase
Scene
Bank
Auto trigger
Music trigger
Blackout
Step
PROG
Step/time
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2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.3.4 Delete a Chase
2.3.5 Delete all Chases
1. Select the chase you wish to delete.
2. Press and hold down the Auto/Del button.
Tap the Chase button while holding down the
Auto/Del button, all LEDs and the Segment
Display will flash three times briefly indicating
this chase has been deleted.
1. With the power off, press and hold down the Auto/Del
and Bank Down buttons at the same time.
2. Apply the power again.
Chase Button 1-6
Chase
Auto/Del
Auto/Del
BANK
2. Operation Guide2. Operation Guide
2.4 Running Scenes
2.4.1 Manual Mode
2.4.2 Auto Mode
SCENE
Auto/Del
4. Tap the Scene button to select the scene
to run.
1. When the power is turned on, this unit enters Manual mode automatically.
This function allows you to run a bank of programmed
scenes in a sequential loop.
2. Make sure Auto trigger and Music trigger indicators in the Segment Display are
both off.
3. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select the bank that contains the scenes you
wish to run.
1. Tap the Auto/Del button to activate Auto mode.
A highlight next to "Auto trigger" will indicate
Auto mode.
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SPEED
FADE TIME
10MIN
0.1SEC
2. Operation Guide 2. Operation Guide
2.4.2 Auto Mode
2. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select a bank
of scenes to run.
3. After selecting the bank of scenes you wish to
run, you can use the Speed slider(or Tap Sync/
Display button) and Fade Time slider to adjust
the scenes to your desired effect.
4. Tap the Auto/Del button again to exit Auto mode.
Hints:
The Tap Sync button is used to set the speed by
tapping the button several times, the last two taps
will define the speed with a maximum of 10 minutes.
Tap Sync will override any previous setting of the
Speed slider unless the slidern is moved again.
Auto/Del
BANK
2.4.3 Music Mode
2. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select the
bank that holds the scenes you wish to run.
The scenes you've selected will chase in a
sequential order according to the music
rhythms detected by the built-in microphone.
1. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button to activate
Music mode. A highlight next to "Music trigger"
indicates Music mode.
3. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button again to
exit Music mode.
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Music/Bank Copy
Music/Bank Copy
BANK
2.5 Running Chases
2.5.1 Manual Mode
2.5.2 Auto Mode
4. Use the Bank Up/Down button to scroll through
the chase to run all banks of scenes.
2. Operation Guide 2. Operation Guide
You must program scenes before you can run chases.
1. When the power is turned on, this unit enters Manual mode automatically.
2. Select your desired chase by tapping one of the six Chase buttons. A second
tap of this button will deactivate this function.
3. Use the Fade Time slider to adjust the current scenes to your desired effects.
Auto/Del
1. Tap the Auto/Del button to activate Auto mode.
A highlight next to "Auto trigger" will indicate
Auto mode.
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2.5.2 Auto Mode
2.5.3 Music Mode
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2. Select your desired chase by tapping one of
the six Chase buttons. A second tap of this
button will deactivate this function.
3. Use the Speed slider(or Tap Sync) and Fade
Time slider to adjust the chase to your desired
effects.
You may select several chases at a time, the
chases will run in sequence that you select the
chases.
Music/Bank Copy
Chase buttons 1-6
1. Tap the Music/Bank Copy button to activate
Music mode. A highlight in the Segment
Display next to "Music trigger" will indicate
Music mode.
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SPEED
FADE TIME
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0.1SEC
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2. Operation Guide 2. Operation Guide
2. Select your desired chase by tapping one of
the six Chase buttons, the chase will be
triggered by the music rhythms.
You may select several chases at a time.
1. Press and hold down the MIDI/Rec button for
three seconds, the last two digits of the Segment
Display will flash to indicate MIDI channel setting
is ready.
Chase buttons 1-6
MIDI/Rec
2.5.3 Music Mode
2.6 MIDI Operation
2.6.1 MIDI Channel Setting
2. Use the Bank Up/Down button to select the DMX
channel 01-16 to assign to MIDI channel.
BANK
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2.6.1 MIDI Channel Setting
2.6.2 Implementation
3. Press and hold down the MIDI/Rec button for
three seconds to store your setting and to
deactivate MIDI setting.
If you wish to give up your setting, tap any
other button(except Bank Up/Down buttons)
to exit MIDI mode.
MIDI/Rec
This unit receives Note On signals, which enables to run 15 banks(01-15) of
scenes and 6 chases of scenes. In addition, blackout function can be activated
by MIDI signal.
BANK NOTE NUMBER FUNCTION
Bank 1
Bank 2
Bank 3
... ... ......
Bank 14
Bank 15
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Chase 6
00 to 07
08 to 15
16 to 23
104 to 111
112 to 119
120
121
122
123
124
125
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Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 1
Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 2
Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 3
Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 14
Turn on or off Scenes 1-8 of Bank 15
Turn on or off Chase 1
Turn on or off Chase 2
Turn on or off Chase 3
Turn on or off Chase 4
Turn on or off Chase 5
Turn on or off Chase 6
Blackout
Technical Specifications
Power Input ................................................ DC 9~12V, 300 mA min.
DMX Output .......................................................... 3 pin female XLR
MIDI Signal ................................................. 5 pin standard interface
Audio Input .................................................... By built-in microphone
Dimensions ............................................................. 482x132x73mm
Weight(appro.) ........................................................................ 2.5 kg
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Rev 1.0 July 2001
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