Summary of DM-X16
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Dm-x16 192 channel dmx controller user manual 154. 093uk vers ion 1.0
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Contents contents 1. 1.1 ....................................................... 1.2 before you begin what are included.................................. Unpacking instructions safety instructions ............................................................................... 1.3 ......................
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1.1 what are included 1.1 what are included 1) dmx-512 controller 2) dc 9-12v 500ma, 90v~240v power adapter 3) manual 4) led gooseneck lamp 1.2 unpacking instructions 1.2 unpacking instructions immediately upon receiving a fixture, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all p...
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2. I ntroduction 2. I ntroduction 2.1 features 2.1 features * dmx512/1990 standard * controls 12 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels, totally 192 channels * 30 banks, each with 8 scenes; 6 chase, each with up to 240 scenes * record up to 6 chases with fade time and speeds * 16 sliders for direct...
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16 17 speed fader fade-time fader this will adjust the hold time of a scene or a step within a chase also considered a cross-fade, sets the interval time between two scenes in a chase item 1 2 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 4 3 button or fader scanner select buttons scanner indicator leds program butto...
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Item 21 24 25 22 23 button or fader midi input port usb lamp socket dmx output connector dc input jack function for external triggering of banks and chases using a midi device on/off power switch 2.4 product overview (rear panel) 2.4 product overview (rear panel) dmx control signal main power feed t...
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2.5 common terms 2.5 common terms the following are common terms used in intelligent light programming. Blackout is a state by where all lighting fixtures light output are set to 0 or off, usually on a temporary basis. Dmx-512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainm...
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3.1.2 fixture addressing 3.1.2 fixture addressing the controller is programmed to control 16 channels of dmx per fixture, therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding scanner buttons on the unit, must be spaced 16 channels apart. Fixture or scanner # default dmx starting address...
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Notes : notes : 3.1.5 copy scanner 3.1.5 copy scanner example: copying scanner 1 into scanner 2 action : action : 2) while holding button # 1 press scanner button # 2. 1) press and hold scannerbutton # 1. 3) release scannerbutton # 1 first before releasing scannerbutton # 2. Notes : notes : 4) all s...
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Action : ( scene review) action : ( scene review) 2) select a scenebutton (1~8) to review. 1) select any one of the 30 banks by pressing the bank up/downbuttons. 3) move wheel and faders to change fixture attributes. Notes : notes : make sure you are still in manual mode. 3.3 programming 3.3 program...
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Action : action : 2) press the auto delbutton repeatedly until the autoled turns on. 1) use bank up/downbuttons to change program banks if necessary. 3) adjust the program speed via the speedfader and the loop rate via the fade timefader. Notes : notes : deselect blackout if led is lit. 3.3.3 runnin...
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3.4 chase programming 3.4 chase programming action : action : 2) adjust the chase speed by tapping the tapsync di- splaybutton twice at a rate of your choosing. 1) press a chase button then press the auto del button. Notes : notes : the time between 2 taps will set the chase speed (up to 10 minutes)...
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3.4.5 edit chase (copy scene into chase) 3.4.5 edit chase (copy scene into chase) action : action : 2) press the desired chase button. 1) press and hold the programbutton to enter programming mode. Notes : notes : i .E. To insert a scene between steps 05 and 06 navigate using bank buttons until the ...
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3.4.9 delete all chase programs 3.4.9 delete all chase programs action : action : 2) press the desired chase button. 1) press and hold the program button to enter programming mode. Notes : notes : i .E. To insert a scene between steps 05 and 06 navigate using bank buttons until the display reads ste...
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3.5.3 delete a scene 3.5.3 delete a scene action : action : 2) turn the controller back on. 1) press and hold the program button and the bank downbutton while turning off power to the controller. Notes : notes : caution! This process is irreversible. All scenes with data will be set to 0. Action : a...
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3.6.3 blackout 3.6.3 blackout action : action : 2) select the midi control channel (1~16) via the bank up/downbuttons to set. 1)press and hold the midi/addbutton for about 3 seconds. Notes : notes : this is the channel that the controller will receive midi note commands. The blackoutbutton brings al...
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4 appendix 4 appendix 4.1 dmx primer there are 512 channels in a dmx-512 connection. Channels may be assigned in any manner. A fixture capable of receiving dmx 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels. The user must assign a starting address on the fixture that indicates the first cha...
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4.3 dmx dipswitch quick reference chart 4.3 dmx dipswitch quick reference chart dmx address quick reference chart dmx address quick reference chart #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 ...
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4.4 technical specifications weight........................................................................................................................... 3.0 kg operating range.....................................................................................Dc 9v-12v 500ma min maximum ambien...