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DMX DC-192

7

DMX controller

Summary of Contents for DMX DC-192

Page 1: ...DMX DC 192 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 18 02 2019 ID 391103 V2...

Page 3: ...ons 8 1 3 Symbols and signal words 9 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 15 4 Installation 16 5 Starting up 18 6 Connections and controls 19 7 Basics 25 8 Operating 28 8 1 Manual operation 28 8 2 Joys...

Page 4: ...scene bank and fixtures 46 8 6 Fade time 47 8 7 MIDI functions 48 9 Technical specifications 50 10 Plug and connection assignment 52 11 Protecting the environment 53 Table of contents 4 DMX DC 192 DMX...

Page 5: ...DMX DC 192 5 DMX controller...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...l 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 damag...

Page 11: ...er 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 used...

Page 12: ...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 c...

Page 13: ...rcuit 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 long period...

Page 14: ...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 time...

Page 15: ...scenes n Twelve programmable chases n Eight faders for manual control n Joystick to control the PAN and TILT movement n Reverse Joystick function n Fine tuning for PAN and TILT n Assigned or reversed...

Page 16: ...o not put the rubber feet directly on the floor but use felt pad floor protectors or a carpet Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment pack...

Page 17: ...Wiring diagram for fog machines Installation DMX DC 192 17 DMX controller...

Page 18: ...e included power adapter to the 9V connector of the unit and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet Turn on the device using the main switch on the rear panel After turning the device on the d...

Page 19: ...6 Connections and controls Connections and controls DMX DC 192 19 DMX controller...

Page 20: ...or selecting a scene bank or a chase step Also to view files on a USB flash drive 5 USB input 6 Fog machine button To activate a connected fog machine 7 Chase buttons 1 12 For storing and playing chas...

Page 21: ...g the respective display view Blackout To zero all current output values 9 Joystick Usually used to set the X Y values of the moving light 10 MODE Multifunction button for assigning fader and joystick...

Page 22: ...conds 13 SPEED Fader to adjust the chase speed 0 1 seconds 10 minutes per step 14 PAGE SELECT Button to switch between channels 1 8 or 9 16 15 Channel fader to control the connected and assigned devic...

Page 23: ...on socket 17 MIDI DMX operation switch 18 AUDIO In RCA input socket to connect audio equipment for sound control 19 DB 9 To connect an optional chase step controller Connections and controls DMX DC 19...

Page 24: ...ct a fog machine with analogue interface 23 DMX Out DMX output socket to connect a dimmer or other DMX controlled devices 24 DC In Connection socket for the 9 V power supply unit 25 POWER Main switch...

Page 25: ...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 relevant...

Page 26: ...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 26 DMX DC 192 DMX controller...

Page 27: ...ing 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 28: ...turn off Blackout select the devices to control using the corresponding FIXTURE buttons on the left side Then use the eight channel faders the joystick and PAGE SELECT to manually control the devices...

Page 29: ...nding to the device s pan channel For example if the device s pan channel is 2 you should press the SCENE button 2 5 Press the scene bank UP DOWN buttons to switch between TL XX and TH XX Press Tap Di...

Page 30: ...MODE again and press FINE The LED for REVERSE should now light up 4 Select the devices you want to assign pan tilt reversal to To do so press the corre sponding FIXTURE buttons 1 to 12 The LEDs of the...

Page 31: ...k UP DOWN buttons to switch between TL XX and TH XX TL XX stands for the low byte or fine channel generally listed as the Tilt Fine channel TH XX stands for the high byte or rough channel generally li...

Page 32: ...and press Auto Del to delete the settings of the selected devices All LEDs flash three times to confirm the deletion 5 Hold down Program for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator stops flashin...

Page 33: ...ck and PAGE SELECT This should be used to switch between channels 1 to 8 and 9 to 16 4 When you are satisfied with your scene press Midi Rec for recording 5 Use the scene bank UP DOWN buttons select a...

Page 34: ...UP DOWN buttons select the scene bank that contains the scene you want to edit You can see the active scene bank in the display 3 Press the SCENE button 1 to 8 of the scene you want to edit 4 Select...

Page 35: ...ton 2 Use the scene bank UP DOWN buttons to select the scene bank that contains the scene you want to copy 3 Press the SCENE button 1 to 8 of the scene you want to copy 4 Use the scene bank UP DOWN bu...

Page 36: ...hat contains the scene you want to delete 3 Hold down Auto Del and press simultaneously the SCENE button 1 to 8 of the scene you want to delete All LEDs flash three times when the scene has been delet...

Page 37: ...alues press Blackout To determine the respective blackout status there is an indicator in the display that flashes when acti vated and shows OFF when deactivated Press Blackout to stop the display fro...

Page 38: ...quences The number depends on the bar in which you press Tap Disp Press Auto Del again to exit the automatic playback mode 8 3 7 Audio playback 1 Press Music Bkc The indicator for automatic playback i...

Page 39: ...e bank UP DOWN buttons to first select the desired scene bank and then the scene to be recorded You can see the scene bank in the display by looking at the digits on the right outer side You can also...

Page 40: ...button 2 To select a chase press the corresponding CHASE button 1 to 12 The corresponding LED lights up 3 Use the scene bank UP DOWN buttons to select a scene bank to be added to the chase You can see...

Page 41: ...ecording mode is active and you can release the button 2 To select a chase press the corresponding CHASE button 1 to 12 The corresponding LED lights up 3 Press Tap Disp step indicator lights up on the...

Page 42: ...flashing on the display As soon as the blackout indicator flashes the programme mode is deacti vated 1 Hold down Program for about two seconds or until the PROG indicator flashes on the display When...

Page 43: ...display When the indicator flashes the recording mode is active and you can release the button 2 To select a chase press the corresponding CHASE button 1 to 12 The corresponding LED lights up 3 Hold d...

Page 44: ...determine the respective blackout status there is an indicator in the display that flashes when acti vated and shows OFF when deactivated Press Blackout to stop the display from flashing 2 Press the C...

Page 45: ...f sequences The number depends on the bar in which you press Tap Disp Press Auto Del again to exit the automatic playback mode 8 4 5 Audio playback 1 Press Music Bkc The indicator for automatic playba...

Page 46: ...s Midi Rec and then use the scene bank UP DOWN buttons to select the scene bank you want to copy to 4 Press Music Bkc All LEDs light up three times after copying 8 5 2 Copying fixtures 1 Start program...

Page 47: ...Tap Disp The display now shows ONLY or ALL for 3 seconds depending on the current settings ONLY indicates that only the pan tilt channels are controlled by the fader FADE TIME ALL indicates that all...

Page 48: ...he last set MIDI channel 2 Use the scene UP DOWN buttons to select a DMX channel 01 16 that you assign as MIDI channel 3 Hold down Midi Rec for two seconds or until all LEDs light up three times to sa...

Page 49: ...1 to 12 and the blackout function Note number Function 00 to 11 Turning chases 1 12 on off 12 to 19 Turning scenes 1 8 on off 20 to 49 Selecting scene banks 1 30 50 Turning audio on off 51 Turning aut...

Page 50: ...ocket 100 mV 1 Vpp Power supply Chassis socket for power adapter Chase step controller Sub D chassis socket 9 pin USB Output connections DMX control XLR chassis socket 3 pin MIDI DIN socket 5 pin Fog...

Page 51: ...Dimensions W H D 530 mm 120 mm 170 mm Weight 2 8 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C Relative humidity 50 non condensing Technical specifications DMX DC 192 51 DMX controller...

Page 52: ...on 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 53: ...es 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 househo...

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