ViSAGE VIS2421 User Manual

Club 12 DMX Desk

VIS2421

USER MANUAL

Please read this manual before using

Running Chases:
Manual Mode

1. When the power is turned on, the unit enters manual mode automatically.

2. Select the chase you wish to run by pressing the corresponding chase button.

Pressing this button second time will release the chase.

Auto Mode

1. Press the “Auto/Del” button to activate Auto Mode.

2. Select the desired chase by pressing one of six chase buttons. Press this

button a second time will cancel this selection.

3. Use the “Speed” and “Fade” time sliders to adjust the chase to your

specifications.

Music Mode

1. Press the “Music/Bank Copy” button to activate music mode.

2. Select the desired chase by pressing one of the six chase buttons. This will

activate the chase and cause it to respond to the rhythms of the music.

Technical Specifications:

Power Input: DC 9-12V 500mA Min
DMX In/Out: 3 Pin female/male XLR socket X 1
Midi In: 5 Pin multiple socket
Dimensions: 570x185x120mm
Weight: 3kgs

Product Descriptions

To optimize the performance of the controller 192, please read these operating
instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of the unit.
It has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you, so there is no
assembling needed. Functions include

-192 DMX channels

-12 Scanners of 16 channels each

-30 banks of 8 programmable scenes

-6 programmable chases of 240 scenes

-8 sliders for manual control of channels

-Auto mode program controlled by speed and fade time sliders

-Fade time/speed

-Blackout master button

-Reversible DMX channels allows fixtures on the fly

-Built in microphone for music triggering

-Midi control over banks, chases, and blackout

-DMX polarity selector

-Power failure memory
Read the instructions in this manual carefully and thoroughly, as it gives
important information regarding safety during use and maintenance.
Please keep this manual with the products for future reference.

Warnings

1. To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire, do not expose this

unit to rain or moisture.

2. Cleaning memory repeatedly may cause damage to the memory chip, be
careful not to initialize your units frequency often to avoid this.

3. Only use recommended AC/DC power adaptor.

4. Be sure to save the packing in case you have to return the product for service.

5. Be sure that the local power outlet matches the required voltage for your

controller.

6. Do not attempt to operate this unit if the power cord has been frayed or

broken.

7. Do not attempt to remove or break off ground prong from the electrical cord.

This prong is used to reduce the risk of electrical shock and fire in case of an
internal short.

8. Disconnect from the main power supply before making any type of

connection.

9. Do not remove the top cover under any conditions. There are no user

serviceable parts inside.

10. Disconnect the unit’s main power when left unused for long periods of time.

11. Carefully inspect this unit for damage that may have occurred during

shipping. If it appears damaged, do not attempt any operation, please contact
your dealer immediately.

12. This product should be operated by adults only, never allow small children

to temper of play with this unit.

13. Never operate this product in places subject to excessive humidity.

There are three modes in which to run scenes and chases. They are Manual Mode,
Auto Mode and Music Mode

Manual Mode

1. When the power is turned on, the unit enters manual mode automatically.

2. Check and verify that both the Auto and Music LEDs are off.

3. Use the “Bank Up/Down” button to select the bank with the scenes you wish

to run.

4. Press the scene button corresponding to the scene you wish to display.

Auto Mode

This function allows you to run a bank of programmed scenes in sequence.

1. Press the “Auto/Del” button to enter the Auto Mode. The “Auto” LED will

light up indicating the Auto Mode is active.

2. Use the “Bank Up/Down” button to select a bank of scenes to run.

3. After selecting the bank of scenes to run, you can use the speed and fade

sliders to adjust the speed of the scene and the scene progression.

4. You can use the “Tap Sync/Display” button to set the speed instead, the

amount of time between the last two taps will instruct the controller as to the
length of time between steps. This setting will stay in effect until the speed
slider is moved.

5. Press the “Auto/Del” button to exit Auto Mode

Music Mode

1. Press the “Music/Bank Copy” button to activate Music Mode.

2. Use the “Bank Up/Down” button to select the bank of scenes you wish to run.

The scenes selected will run through sequentially to the beat of the music
identified by the built-in microphone.

3. Tap the “Music/Bank Copy” button again to exit Music Mode.