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2518 DMX Controller

3.

Generate the MIDI code: On you keyboard or
other MIDI device, play the note or execute the
function to delete. The display stops flashing
when the code is deleted. The scene itself is not
deleted.

D e l e t i n g   a l l   M I D I   F u n c t i o n s

1.

Disconnect the controller from AC power.

2.

Press and hold [Midi] and the down arrow button at
the same time.

3.

Apply power.

E x e c u t i n g   S c e n e s

Tr i g g e r   O p t i o n s

Scenes can be run in a sequential loop using 3 different triggers

Auto Trigger: Scenes are executed at the rate that you set using a built-in timer.

Music Trigger: Scenes are executed to the beat of the music using the built-in micro-
phone.

MIDI Trigger: Scenes are executed every time the MIDI code that you select is gen-
erated. Up to 2048 MIDI triggers may be selected.

Each trigger pulse executes the next scene in the active bank, starting at scene 1. After
scene 6, the next trigger pulse executes scene 1 again.

Scenes may also be executed manually in any order by pressing the scene buttons. 

C h a n g i n g   B a n k s

The active bank may be switched at any time by pressing the up or down arrow buttons. 

Banks can also be switched by executing a MIDI scene. When you execute a MIDI scene,
the active bank automatically switches to the bank where the scene is stored. 

C o n t r o l   P r e c e d e n c e

Fader control overrides programmed control! 

When a program is executing, any channel can be overridden by activating fader control
and sliding the fader. The DMX value does not change until the fader is moved. Normal
program execution resumes when fader control is deactivated.

Manual and MIDI scene execution take precedence over automatic scene execution. If the
controller is executing scene 3 in music trigger mode and you press the scene 1 button,
scene 1 will be executed. The next trigger pulse will cause sequential execution to continue

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Summary of Contents for DMX Controller 2518

Page 1: ...2518 DMX Controller user manual P N 510158...

Page 2: ...ssional A S Denmark All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Martin Professional A S Denmark Printed in Denmark P N 5...

Page 3: ...3 2518 DMX Controller...

Page 4: ...nnecting a MIDI Device 6 Connecting to the Power Supply 6 section 3 Address and Mode Setting About Addresses and Modes 7 Setting an Address 8 section 4 Operation Manual Control 10 Programming Scenes 1...

Page 5: ...ediately repair or replace damaged power cords There are no user serviceable parts inside refer all service to a qualified technician F eatu re s 72 DMX channels 30 banks of 6 programmable scenes 6 fa...

Page 6: ...nnecting the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the next fixture Connecting outputs to inputs is complicated a little by the fact that the connection sockets are not alway...

Page 7: ...evice with DMX pin out to a device with Martin pin out you must use a phase reversing cable that swaps the connections between pins 2 and 3 Output Input Polarity Martin pin 2 pin 3 DMX pin 2 pin 3 XLR...

Page 8: ...tin DMX Switch Pack each count as 1device 5 Always terminate the link Terminate the link by installing the provided termination plug in the output socket of the last fixture on the link The terminatio...

Page 9: ...o 15 meters 50 feet long Connecting to t he Power Supply W A R N I N G For safe operation the controller must be grounded earthed In s ta ll P lu g The 2518 DMX Controller is delivered without a plug...

Page 10: ...ctor mode speed is programmed on 1 or 2 additional channels Devices may be controlled in tracking mode if there are not enough channels but speed control will not be possible Controlling a light is ea...

Page 11: ...dependently so 2 RoboColor Pro 400s are together on channels 44 48 and 2 more are together on channels 56 60 They are set for 5 channel tracking mode because there is not enough room for 7 channel vec...

Page 12: ...mode speed control of these units will not be possible Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Ch Device Ch Device Ch Device Ch Device Ch Device Ch Device 1 36 1 RoboColor IIx 7 RoboColo...

Page 13: ...hannels from 1 to 36 are active a flashing LED indicates channels from 37 to 72 are active Status is indicated for 36 channels at a time press the channel master to see the status of the other channel...

Page 14: ...the same protocol This only works if their start channels map to the same fader 4 Deactivate fader control Press the button again to turn off fader control The LED goes out to indi cate manual contro...

Page 15: ...desired changes 3 Save the edited scene as described above Co py in g a S c e ne If you want to use the settings from one scene as the starting point for another scene you may copy the scene and edit...

Page 16: ...ach scene MIDI scenes can also be used to switch banks When a MIDI scene is executed the active bank automatically changes to the bank where the scene is stored If you have several MIDI devices MIDI r...

Page 17: ...scene in the active bank starting at scene 1 After scene 6 the next trigger pulse executes scene 1 again Scenes may also be executed manually in any order by pressing the scene buttons Ch a ngi ng Ba...

Page 18: ...a M ID I Tr igg e r Note A MIDI code may be used either as a trigger or to execute a MIDI scene but not both 1 Press Midi The display flashes 2 Press Auto 3 Optional Select a MIDI channel Press the u...

Page 19: ...n standby mode there is no DMX output from the controller Standby mode uses less current and is recommended whenever the controller is not being used for more than a few minutes to reduce wear and tea...

Page 20: ...tures do not respond respond erratically or continuously reset Bad data link connection Check data link connections cables and correct accord ingly DMX signal polarity reversed Swap pins 2 and 3 See s...

Page 21: ...nd 6 at the same time while applying power to the controller The channel LEDs chase upwards 3 Slide the 6 faders all the way up to the top 4 Press a DMX Channel button 5 To verify calibration slide ea...

Page 22: ...0 Hz US model 100 to 130 V 50 to 60 Hz Prog ra m mi ng C a pa c i ty Scenes 180 MIDI triggers 2048 DM X C a pa c ity 72 channels Tr i gg er S ou rc es adjustable timer MIDI internal microphone Re a r...

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