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6

ART-6 Fade

DMX controller

Summary of Contents for ART-6 Fade

Page 1: ...ART 6 Fade DMX controller User manual...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 11 03 2020 ID 477614...

Page 3: ...nstructions 10 3 Features 15 4 Installation and starting up 16 5 Connections and controls 20 6 Operating 25 6 1 Turning the device on off 25 6 2 Functions in DMX mode 26 6 3 Functions in stand alone o...

Page 4: ...enes 31 6 3 5 Restoring scenes 31 6 3 6 Set the total number of controllable channels 32 7 Technical specifications 34 8 Troubleshooting 36 9 Protecting the environment 37 Table of contents 4 ART 6 Fa...

Page 5: ...available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous develo...

Page 6: ...h Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal c...

Page 7: ...letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics...

Page 8: ...by an arrow Example 1 Switch on the device 2 Press Auto Automatic operation is started 3 Switch off the device 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of...

Page 9: ...n death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is...

Page 10: ...per and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial...

Page 11: ...m the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where hig...

Page 12: ...y qualified elec trical personnel in volt free condition Failure to do so may result in electric shock and risk of fire and loss of life By all means you have to observe all electrical safety instruct...

Page 13: ...ons of this user manual Avoid heavy temperature fluctua tions and do not switch the device on immediately after it was exposed to tem perature fluctuations for example after transport at low outside t...

Page 14: ...the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the user Unplug the device before electrical storms occur an...

Page 15: ...torable scenes n Control via 6 channel faders 1 master fader and infrared remote control n DMX input and output for connecting multiple panels n DIP switches for setting the DMX start address n Valuab...

Page 16: ...dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Create all connections while the device is...

Page 17: ...o the housing base of the remote control Slide the battery holder back into the remote until it clicks into place When shipping the battery is already installed in the remote and protected against dis...

Page 18: ...hat proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries The DIP switches for setting the DMX start address are located inside the device Make the desired setting of the DIP switches before you wire t...

Page 19: ...Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a r...

Page 20: ...5 Connections and controls Connections and controls 20 ART 6 Fade DMX controller...

Page 21: ...indicator LED The LED lights up as soon as output signals are present 4 Power Program Main switch Button to enter or exit the scene recording mode 5 Infrared sensor for signals from the remote control...

Page 22: ...ting multiple panels designed as a 3 pin terminal note the device label when connecting the cables 10 Mains connection designed as a 4 pin terminal note the device label when connecting the cables Con...

Page 23: ...Remote control Connections and controls ART 6 Fade 23 DMX controller...

Page 24: ...ed scene for playback 13 CH 1 CH 6 Buttons to select the channel 14 UP DOWN Buttons to control the output level of the corresponding channel CH 1 CH 6 15 MASTER Buttons to control the overall intensit...

Page 25: ...6 1 Turning the device on off 1 Connect the device to the power supply Press Power Program The device is now operational 2 To switch off the device press Power Program again Operating ART 6 Fade 25 DM...

Page 26: ...s set the DIP switches so that the sum of the resulting numbers yields the desired DMX address Please orient yourself by the following table SW9 SW8 SW7 SW6 SW5 SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 DMX address 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 27: ...11 0 DIP switch is in OFF position 1 DIP switch is in ON position Example To set the DMX address 21 set DIP switches 1 3 and 5 to ON all others to OFF The highest possible DMX address is 511 all DIP s...

Page 28: ...three seconds The status LED flashes red The recording mode is activated 2 Press the button of the desired scene SC1 SC6 to which you want to save the scene The associated status LED flashes repeated...

Page 29: ...l steps for the scene Up to 100 steps can be saved per scene 6 When you have saved the desired scenes press and hold Power Program for three sec onds The status LED flashes blue The recording mode is...

Page 30: ...scene to max 600 seconds with Master Fade while keeping the button of the desired scene SC1 SC6 pressed 3 To save the fade time release the button of the selected scene SC1 SC6 The status LEDs of the...

Page 31: ...he associated status LEDs light up when the recording mode is activated 2 To delete saved scenes press and hold the button of the desired scene SC1 SC6 for two seconds The status LEDs of the buttons S...

Page 32: ...scene has been restored 6 3 6 Set the total number of controllable channels 1 Press Power Program to turn the device off 2 Set the corresponding channel faders CH1 CH6 that you want to control When us...

Page 33: ...5 Release Power Program All status LEDs flash three times The total number of controllable channels has been set Operating ART 6 Fade 33 DMX controller...

Page 34: ...MX IN 3 pin terminal Output connec tions DMX OUT 3 pin terminal Voltage supply 12 V 24 V Dimensions W H D 85 mm 85 mm 15 5 mm Weight 230 g Ambient condi tions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humid...

Page 35: ...Preset function Yes External storage option No DMX universes 1 max control channels 6 Ethernet No Further information Technical specifications ART 6 Fade 35 DMX controller...

Page 36: ...nse from the connected devices 1 Check whether the configuration of the DMX controller matches the configu ration of the connected devices 2 Check whether the DMX cables are correctly connected to the...

Page 37: ...ste but make sure that they are fed to a recovery Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire Dispose of the bat terie...

Page 38: ...normal household waste Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in...

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