LED Foot 8 DMX DMX-controller user manual
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1. 2 Use foot switch Music Auto Blackout to change between operating modes Music and Auto Activate the Music mode LED Music lights up press foot switch Function OFF and use foot switches Up and Down to adjust the sound control sensitivity in a range from S000 S700 The value is applied as soon as the display skips back Activate the Auto mode LED Auto lights up press foot switch Function OFF and use foot switches Up and Down to adjust the progress speed for Auto mode in a range from SP 01 Sp 12 The value is applied as soon as the display skips back If you keep the foot switch pressed for about two seconds the unit changes to Blackout mode and blackouts all connected LED spotlights gt The indicator LED of the activated operating mode lights 3 Press foot switch Scene Chase Dimmer briefly to change to Chase mode th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 42 7 6 MIDI control MIDI mapping channel 1 MIDI command Scene num Chase num Chase mode Music Sensitivity Chase Speed Chase Fade Dimmer Blackout MIDI note 01 16 17 32 33 34 35 36 37 126 Function 0x00 Ox7f 0x00 Ox7f 0x00 0x01 0x00 0x64 0x00 Ox0c 0x00 0x64 0x00 0x64 0x00 0x01 LED Foot 8 DMX 43 Technical specifications 8 Technical specifications th mann 44 Plug and connection assignment 9 Plug and connection assignment2. Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed Please take our tips because especially in Sound amp Light caution 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 DMX connections The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 45 Plug and connection assignment RCA connection Drawing and table indicate the pin assignment of an RCA plug th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 46 Protecting the environment 10 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate rial For the transport and protective packaging environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are properly disposed of Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste but make sure that they are collected for recycling Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal househol
3. Record button pressed for three seconds to change to program ming mode 2 The indicator LED Program Record lights up Use the buttons A and Y to select the scene to be deleted from the device memory Sc 01 Sc 16 Press the Del button to delete the scene e gt Allindicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the scene has been deleted Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete further scenes a Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming mode The indicator LED Program Record turns off th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 32 Operating Calling scenes 1 _ Press foot switch Scene Chase Dimmer until the indicator LED Scene lights up 2 Use foot switches Up and Down to select one of the saved scenes Sc 01 Sc 16 3 _ Briefly press foot switch Function OFF to end a running scene Keep foot switch Music Auto Blackout pressed to blackout all connected LED lights th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 33 Operating 7 3 Chasers Saving chasers Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to change to program ming mode The indicator LED Program Record lights up Press Mode gt The indicator LEDs Mode and Chase light up Use Fixture buttons 1 to 8 to activate the devices to be integrated into the chaser gt The indicator LEDs of the activated control cha
4. to select the desired step sT01 sT99 Press the Del button to delete the step gt Allindicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the step has been deleted Repeat steps 4 and 6 to delete further steps Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming mode 38 Operating The indicator LED Program Record turns off Deleting chasers Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to change to program ming mode The indicator LED Program Record lights up Use the buttons A and to select the chaser to be deleted from the device memory SC 01 Sc 16 Keep the Del button pressed for three seconds to delete the chaser e gt All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the chaser has been deleted Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete further chasers 44 Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming mode The indicator LED Program Record turns off th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 39 Operating Calling chasers th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 1 gt 2 gt Press foot switch Scene Chase Dimmer until the indicator LED Chase lights up Use foot switches Up and Down to select one of the saved chasers CS 07 CS 16 Use Music Auto Blackout to change between operating modes Music and Auto in order to adjust t
5. amp Colour control on page 21 Music Auto Blackout Foot switch to switch between the operating modes Music Auto and Blackout Function OFF Foot switch to end the current scene or chaser Down Foot switch for switching to the next scene or chaser in the device memory DMX controller Connections and operating elements th mann 17 Connections and operating elements Operating panel themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 18 11 Y Button for programming scenes or chasers decreases the displayed value by one Music Indicator LED This LED lights permanently in Music mode Auto Indicator LED This LED lights permanently in Auto mode Blackout Indicator LED This LED lights permanently in Auto mode Del Button to delete programmed scenes single steps or entire chases Patch Insert Button to assign channels and to insert single steps into chasers The corresponding indicator LED lights permanently once the mode is enabled LED Foot 8 DMX 20 20 21 Mode Button to switch between the operating modes Scene and Chase in programming mode The corresponding indi cator LED lights permanently once the mode is enabled Program Record Button to switch to programming mode The corresponding indicator LED lights permanently once the mode is ena bled Dimmer Indicator LED This LED lights permanently in Dim
6. be transmitted with a value between 0 and 255 is transmitted for each channel The 512 channels form a so called DMX universe DMX devices are wired in series i e a transmitting unit sends out signals to all connected receivers The receiver arrangement in the device chain can be chosen arbitrarily since all devices filter and process the relevant data independently To form a serial device chain the DMX input of the first receiver is to be connected to the DMX output of the controller or other DMX master unit The output of the first receiver then has to be connected to the input of the second and so on The output of the last receiver in a DMX chain must be terminated with a resistor 1100 W th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 25 Basics Froma cable length of more than 300 m or after 32 connected DMX devices the signal must be strengthened by a DMX booster th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 26 Basics Signal conversion Every DMX device operates with a certain vendor specific number of channels through which the incoming control signals are converted into movements brightness or colour changes etc Since all receivers in aDMX chain always receive all signals a starting address must be assigned to each DMX device Starting from this address a value between 1 and 512 the incoming signals are then interpreted by the receiver and implemented in accordance with the function mode set on the receive
7. ASSION 10 Safety instructions NOTICE External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply Before connecting the external power supply ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual cur 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 long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire NOTICE Risk of fire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 11 Safety instructions NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 12 3 Features Features Special features of the device Controls up to 8 LED spotlights via DMX 16 scenes and 16 chasers programmable Quick setting of colour effects via rotary controls Operating modes manual auto sound controlled MIDI capable Floor device all functions foot controllable Rugged design ideal for stage use th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 13 Start
8. S ee LED Foot 8DMX DMX controller th mann user manual MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 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 06 08 2015 ID 332335 Table of contents na wu A A VUN Table of contents General informatiOn cccccccessssssessesssssssssssssssessessscssesssssscessessesessecsecsseeseesesssssucancsaessucsseeseeseeneenses 5 1 1 1 2 1 3 Further information Notational conventions Symbols and signal WOIS sscssssccsssssseccssecsssecssecsssscesseeesaeecssesessecssseecsseessuecesneeeseceaseesnseesnseesnses 9 Safety instructions nehmen anne ehneteehenetane nteeinndeendedne 10 Features ernennen N R ER TEILTE TEN Starting UP 0 een nlinsehkananeteunehaerndekesesenn Connections and operating elemente Basics an een Operating uenneeeeeneenenennnee 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 Channel assignMe n cscsssscssecsscssseessseccscecsnecesecssseessscessecessceessecsuccessecssscesscesueesscecaneesseeessessnscs SCENES ss secidssicceverdscnsecesvendsoovicavansssuvvacvendseveacedseussaverdensysdevseisatovdedoeadasd0dsspocesv esbeneadcesuedaseevicaversectaedeevee Chasers Dimmer Sound control Auto mode unssenssessensssensssunsseunssensssnnssensssnnssennnssunsssnnssensssnnssnnsssnnssnnnssennssenn 41 th ma
9. combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that 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 damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger N Warning danger zone th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control DMX controlled LED spotlights Use the device only as described in this user manual Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper 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 and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only ifthey are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Safety 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 children unattended use electrical devices th mann MUSIC IS OUR P
10. d waste Dispose of 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 your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 47 Notes th mann 48 Notes th mann 49 Notes th mann 50 Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
11. he settings Activate the Music mode LED Music lights up press foot switch Function OFF and use foot switches Up and Down to adjust the sound control sensitivity in a range from S000 S100 The value is applied as soon as the display skips back Activate the Auto mode LED Auto lights up press foot switch Function OFF and use foot switches Up and Down to adjust the progress speed for Auto mode in a range from SP 01 Sp 12 The value is applied as soon as the display skips back Briefly press foot switch Function OFF to end a running chaser Keep foot switch Music Auto Blackout pressed to blackout all connected LED lights 40 Operating 7 4 Dimmer 1 _ Keep foot switch Scene Chase Dimmer pressed for about two seconds to change to Dimmer mode gt The indicator LED Dimmer lights up 2 gt Adjust the dimmer using foot switches Up and Down in a range from dl 00 dl FL A single keystroke changes the setting by factor 1 up or down Keep the foot switch pressed to adjust the Dimmer setting up or down quickly 3 _ Press foot switch Scene Chase Dimmer briefly to change to Chase mode 7 5 Sound control Auto mode In Chase mode you can change between Sound control and Auto mode th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 41 Operating 1 _ Press foot switch Scene Chase Dimmer until the indicator LED Chase lights up
12. ing up 4 Starting up Installing the device Connecting the PSU Turning the unit on th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the device against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections The device is designed for floor use Position the unit on a flat non slip surface use a non slip pad if necessary Connect the included 9V power supply unit to the power supply input of the unit and then plug the power cord plug into the wall outlet When all cable connections are made turn on the device with the main switch on the rear panel The display briefly shows Load the unit is instantly operational 14 Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Top view th mann 15 Button group Fixture Buttons 1 to 8 to select the control channels The corresponding indicator LED shows whether the respective channel is switched LED on or deactivated LED off Operating panel See detailed view Operating panel Operating panel on page 18 Colour control See detailed view Colour control
13. mer mode Chase Indicator LED This LED lights permanently in Chase mode and during chaser programming Scene Indicator LED This LED lights permanently in Scene mode and during scene programming DMX controller Connections and operating elements Colour control th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 Dimmer Rotary control to adjust the dimmer Green Rotary control to adjust the brightness green User Definable Rotary control to adjust a user definable function e g Shutter Stroboscope Blue Rotary control to adjust the brightness blue User Definable Rotary control to adjust a user definable function e g Shutter Stroboscope Amber Rotary control to adjust the brightness amber DMX controller Connections and operating elements Rear panel 9 12 V 300 mA MIN 9ER m o DMXO 30 31 3 33 34 30 MIDI MIDI input 31 AUDIO RCA input for connecting audio equipment for sound control 32 DMX OUT Lockable DMX output socket th mann 23 Connections and operating elements themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 24 6 Basics Signal transmission Wiring Basics This chapter contains basic information about data transmission via DMX protocol DMX signals are generated by a DMX controller and transmitted to the connected devices using a DMX cable Up to 512 channels per connection can
14. nn MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Table of contents 10 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 7 6 MIDI contrel ae nenne mente ET 43 Technical specifications unnasnnesesennseenssennssenssennssensssnnssennssnnnssunssennssensssnnssennssnnsssunnnnnn 44 Plug and connection assighMentt cccccsscssscsssecssssseseessccescessusceseeessecssscesstecsseesaseceseecsneesasees 45 Protecting the environment uuneenneenssennssenssenssennssennssunsssunsssnnssenssensssnnssenssnnnssnnnnee 47 General information 1 General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit Read and follow the safety instructions and 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 manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 1 1 Further information On our website www thomann de you will find lots of further information and details on the following points Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of koera each interest for you quickly ur online guides provi etailed information on technical basics Online guides Ouro guides provide detailed informa
15. nnels light Use the rotary controls White Red Green Blue and Amber to adjust the colour set tings and the two user definable controls to adjust the assigned functions re Use the buttons A and to select a memory slot C5 01 CS 76 If the indicator value flashes this memory slot is already in use Assign a different memory slot or overwrite the existing settings Press the Program Record button to save the chaser e gt All indicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new chaser has been saved th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 34 Operating 7 _ Repeat steps 3 to 6 to save additional chasers A maximum of 16 chasers can be saved in the device Each chaser can consist of a max imum of 99 steps 8 Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming mode The indicator LED Program Record turns off th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 35 Operating Inserting steps into chasers th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION yr ee e gt Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to change to program ming mode The indicator LED Program Record lights up Press Mode The indicator LEDs Mode and Chase light up Use the buttons A and to select the chaser you want to add a step to CS 017 CS 16 Press Patch Insert The indicator LED Patch Insert flashes U
16. other control channels 8 Briefly press the Program Record button to save the changes gt Allindicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new settings are saved th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 30 Operating 7 2 Scenes Saving scenes Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to change to program ming mode The indicator LED Program Record lights up Use Fixture buttons 1 to 8 to activate the devices to be integrated into the scene gt The indicator LEDs of the activated control channels light Use the rotary controls White Red Green Blue and Amber to adjust the colour set tings and the two user definable controls to adjust the assigned functions re Use the buttons A and to select a memory slot Sc 07 Sc 16 If the indicator value flashes this memory slot is already in use Assign a different memory slot or overwrite the existing settings Press the Program Record button to save the scene 5 gt Allindicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new scene has been saved Repeat steps 2 to 5 to save additional scenes e A maximum of 16 scenes can be saved in the device th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 31 Operating Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming mode gt The indicator LED Program Record turns off Deleting scenes Keep the Program
17. r device internal channel assignment Within a DMX chain one start address can easily be assigned multiply The corresponding receivers then operate synchronously same movements same brightness same colour etc Addressing When assigning DMX addresses it s critical how the device counts Depending on the design counting of channels starts at 0 or 1 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 27 Basics th mann 28 Operating 7 Operating 7 1 Channel assignment Proceed as follows to assign DMX channels 1 _ Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds The indicator LED Program Record lights up 2 Press Mode gt The indicator LED Mode lights up 3 _ Keep the Patch Insert button pressed for three seconds gt The indicator LED Patch Insert lights up The device is now in Channel Patch mode 4 Use the Fixture buttons 1 to 8 to activate a control channel Theindicator LED of the activated control channel lights 5 p Use the rotary controls White Red Green Blue and Amber to select a channel func tion th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 29 Operating 6 Use the buttons A and to adapt the DMX channel assignment If the indicator value flashes this address on the control channel is already in use Select a different address or reassign the occupied address as well 7 _ Repeat steps 4 to 6 in order to adjust the assignment of the
18. se the buttons A and to select a memory slot s7017 sT99 If the indicator value flashes this memory slot is already in use Assign a different memory slot or overwrite the existing settings Use Fixture buttons 1 to 8 to activate the devices to be integrated into the single step The indicator LEDs of the activated control channels light Use the rotary controls White Red Green Blue and Amber to adjust the colour set tings and the two user definable controls to adjust the assigned functions 36 Operating 8 Press the Program Record button to save the step gt Allindicator LEDs flash three times briefly when the new step has been saved 9 Repeat steps 4 to 8 to insert additional steps maximal 99 10 Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to quit the programming mode The indicator LED Program Record turns off th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 37 Operating Deleting steps from a chaser th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION A re Keep the Program Record button pressed for three seconds to change to program ming mode The indicator LED Program Record lights up Press Mode The indicator LEDs Mode and Chase light up Use the buttons A and to select the chaser you want to delete a step from CS 07 CS 16 Press Patch Insert The indicator LED Patch Insert flashes Use the buttons A and
19. tion on te alba and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline If you have any problems with the device the Service i i customer service will gladly assist you DMX controller General information 1 2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow Example 1 _ Switch on the device 2 Press Auto Automatic operation is started 3 _ Switch off the device Cross references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number In the electronic version of the manual you can click the cross reference to jump to the specified location Example See Cross references on page 8 th mann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Signal word Meaning DANGER This
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