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DC-1216

DMX controller

User manual

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Page 1: ...DC 1216 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 08 01 2019 ID 320371...

Page 3: ...l words 9 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 15 4 Installation and starting up 16 5 Connections and controls 18 6 Basics 24 7 Operating 27 7 1 Introduction 27 7 2 Enabling programming mode 27 7 3 Pro...

Page 4: ...7 6 Calling chases 38 7 7 The MIDI functions 39 8 Technical specifications 43 9 Plug and connection assignment 44 10 Protecting the environment 45 Table of contents 4 DC 1216 DMX controller...

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Page 6: ...d all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manua...

Page 7: ...search 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 Perso...

Page 8: ...The 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 ital...

Page 9: ...hted 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 meanin...

Page 10: ...t will result in 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...

Page 11: ...ther operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per sonal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be use...

Page 12: ...re not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Ensure that children do not detach any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let...

Page 13: ...r rent circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and pos sibly the user Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for lo...

Page 14: ...g vibrations NOTICE Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet linoleum laminate or PVC floor and after some tim...

Page 15: ...h 8 programmable scenes n 6 Chase programmes with Loop function n 8 faders for the DMX output levels n Built in microphone for sound control n Automatic programme run with tap sync or speed control n...

Page 16: ...ible data transmission errors For error free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi nary microphone cables Never connect the DMX input or output to audio devices such as mixers...

Page 17: ...ower supply to the power supply socket on the unit and then put the power plug into the wall outlet The device is immediately operational Connecting the power adapter Installation and starting up DC 1...

Page 18: ...5 Connections and controls Front panel Connections and controls 18 DC 1216 DMX controller...

Page 19: ...our selection For channel assignment see table below 2 SCENES Scene buttons Press one of the Scene buttons to load or save scenes A maximum of 240 scenes can be saved 3 Fader Use these knobs to contro...

Page 20: ...ily set all DMX values to 0 10 Auto Del Activates Auto mode or deletes scenes or chases 11 Tapsync Display Press this button to set the beat for the program sequence or to switch the display from to n...

Page 21: ...r or for a dimmer from Fade In to Fade Out 14 SPEED Speed control For setting the Chase speed The chase speed determines how fast or slow the desired scenes are playing 15 Page Select Page select butt...

Page 22: ...Device DMX channels 3 33 48 4 49 64 5 65 80 6 81 96 7 97 112 8 113 128 9 129 144 10 145 160 11 161 176 12 177 192 Connections and controls 22 DC 1216 DMX controller...

Page 23: ...ut socket to connect a dimmer or other DMX controlled devices 18 USB LIGHT USB port for attachment of e g a goose neck lamp 19 DC INPUT Connection socket for the 9 V power supply unit Rear panel Conne...

Page 24: ...y that means the sending device transmits signals to all con nected receivers daisy chain The order of the receivers in the daisy chain does not matter since all devices filter and process the relevan...

Page 25: ...If the cable length exceeds 300 m 328 yds or the number of devices is greater than 32 the signal must be amplified using a DMX booster Basics DC 1216 25 DMX controller...

Page 26: ...eing evaluated and transferred into the functions of the receiver internal channel assign ment It is no problem to use a start address more than once in a DMX chain In that case the relevant receivers...

Page 27: ...each with up to 240 programmed scenes 7 2 Enabling programming mode As soon as you connect the unit to the power supply the manual mode will be automatically activated To switch to the programming mo...

Page 28: ...AGE B to programme channels 9 16 5 Press Midi Rec to save the programmed scene 6 Use BANK UP DOWN to select the bank in which you want to save the scene 30 banks with each eight memory locations are a...

Page 29: ...gramming mode 2 Use BANK UP DOWN to select the bank with the scene you want to alter 3 Use SCENES to select the desired scene 4 Use the faders to make the desired changes 5 Press Midi Rec to save the...

Page 30: ...ve the copied scene to the desired memory location 1 Enabling programming mode 2 Use BANK UP DOWN to select the bank with the scene you want to delete 3 Use SCENES to select the scene you want to dele...

Page 31: ...stored scenes are being deleted All DMX values of all scenes are set to zero 1 Enabling programming mode 2 Use BANK UP DOWN to select the bank to be copied 3 Press Midi Rec 4 Use BANK UP DOWN to selec...

Page 32: ...contain up to 240 scenes 1 Enabling programming mode 2 Use CHASE 1 6 to select the chase to be programmed Only one chase can be selected at a time 3 Select the desired scene from a bank 4 Press Midi R...

Page 33: ...e copied 4 Press Music Bankcopy 5 Press Midi Rec The scenes are copied to the chase in the order they are placed All LEDs flash to confirm If the bank selected in step 3 contains non programmed scenes...

Page 34: ...nt to add a step to 3 Press Tapsync Display to display the chase and the current step 4 Use BANK UP DOWN to select the step to which you want to add a step 5 Press Midi Rec to add a new step Use BANK...

Page 35: ...ng deleted All subsequent scenes are moved one step for ward 1 Enabling programming mode 2 Select the chase you want to delete 3 Keep Auto Del pressed and then simultaneously press again the desired C...

Page 36: ...deleted 7 5 Calling up scenes 1 As soon as you connect the device to the power supply it is automatically in manual mode 2 Make sure that the LEDs Auto trigger and Music trigger do not light in the d...

Page 37: ...speed Use the fader FADE TIME to set the fade time 4 Press Auto Del again to exit the mode 1 Press Music Bankcopy to enable the sound control The LED Music trigger in the dis play indicates that the m...

Page 38: ...hase one by one 1 Press Auto Del to enable the Auto mode The LED Auto trigger in the display indicates that the mode is activated 2 Press one of the six CHASE buttons to select the desired chase If yo...

Page 39: ...sired chase The chase is then con trolled by the rhythm of the music You can select several chases at a time 7 7 The MIDI functions To enable MIDI control connect a MIDI device e g a MIDI keyboard to...

Page 40: ...2 With BANK UP DOWN you can select a DMX channel 01 16 that you assign as MIDI channel 3 Press and hold Midi Rec again to save the setting If you do not want to save the set ting press any key except...

Page 41: ...Bank Note number Function Bank 1 00 07 Scenes 1 8 of bank 1 on off Bank 2 08 15 Scenes 1 8 of bank 2 on off Bank 3 16 23 Scenes 1 8 of bank 3 on off Bank 14 104 111 Scenes 1 8 of bank 14 on off Bank 1...

Page 42: ...Bank Note number Function Chase 5 124 Chase 5 on off Chase 6 125 Chase 6 on off BLACKOUT 126 Blackout Operating 42 DC 1216 DMX controller...

Page 43: ...port 1 DIN socket 5 pin DMX output XLR chassis socket 3 pin Voltage supply Plug in power adapter 9 V 12 V 500 mA centre negative Dimensions W H D 483 mm 132 mm 35 mm Weight 3 5 kg Technical specifica...

Page 44: ...ion is indicated Even if a plug fits into a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show A female 3 pin XLR socket is...

Page 45: ...tes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE in its currently valid version Do not dispose with your normal househ...

Page 46: ...Notes 46 DC 1216 DMX controller...

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