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1. X Onthe surface you willfind various programming tools such as 8 universal channel sliders awheel andLED display indicators for easier navigation of controls and menu functions You can control the pan and tilt of different intelligent lighting fixtures using the same wheel at the same time by means of a programmable wheel This wheelallows the user to assign individual pan and tilt channels for every fixture 2 3 Product Overview front USER MANUAL 3 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES Item Button or Fader Function 1 Scanner select buttons Fixture selection 2 Scanner indicator LEDS Indicates the fixtures currently selected Universal bump buttons representing scene 3 SCENE SEIECEDUNONS location for storage and selection For adjusting DMX values Ch 1 8 can be adjusted immediately after pressing the respective scanner 4 Channel faders select button Ch 9 16 after pressing the Page select button Represents Ch 1 8 range selected 5 Page Alndicator LED Tip Tap A Bthen B again to control both pages simultaneously 6 Page B Indicator LED Represents Ch 9 16 range selected In manual mode press to toggle between pages of control or to select both pages s2. 3 6 4 BLACKOUT The Blackout button brings all lighting output to O or off 3 7 Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel which it is set to full stop All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands All other MIDI instructions are ignored To stop a chase send the blackout on note Action Notes 1 Press and hold the MIDI REC button for about 3 seconds 2 Select the MIDI control channel 1716 via the This is the Channel that the controller will receive BANK UP DOWN buttons to set MIDI note commands 3 Press and hold the MIDI REC button for 3 seconds to save settings 4 To release MIDI control press any other button except the BANK buttons during step 2 MIDI NOTE FUNCTION TURN ON OFF MIDI NOTE FUNCTION TURN ON OFF 00 to 07 Scenes 1 8in BANK 1 88 to 95 Scenes 1 8in BANK 12 08 to 15 Scenes 1 8in BANK2 96 to 103 Scenes 1 8in BANK 13 16 to 23 Scenes 1 8in BANKS 104 to 111 Scenes 1 8in BANK 14 24 to 31 Scenes 1 8in BANK 4 112to 119 Scenes 1 8in BANK 15 32 to 39 Scenes 1 8in BANK 5 120 Chase 1 40 to 47 Scenes 1 8in BANK 6 121 Chase 2 48 to 55 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 7 122 Chase 3 56 to 63 Scenes 1 8in BANK8 123 Chase 4 64 to 71 Scenes 1 8in BANK 9 124 Chase 5 72 to 79 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 10 125 Chase 6 80 to 87 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 11 126 BLACKOUT 3 8 Data Transfer It ispossible totransfer the programs stored in one DMX 240A controller to another Connect
3. Notes Notes I e To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06 navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads STEPO05 Notes Notes USER MANUAL 14 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 3 4 9 DELETE ALLCHASE PROGRAMS CAUTION This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory The individual scenes and program banks will be preserved Action 1 Turn OFF controller 2 Press and hold the BANK DOWN button and the AUTO DEL button while turning ON the controller 3 All LEDs will blink 3 5 Scene Programming Steps 3 5 1 INSERT ASCENE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Press the TAP DISPLAY to switch the LCD display to steps view 4 Use the BANK UP DOWN buttons to navigate steps and locate the insert point of the new scene The display will read the step number 5 Press MIDI REC button to prepare the insert 6 Use the BANK UP DOWN button to locate the SCENE 7 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be inserted 8 Press MIDI REC button to insert the scene All LEDs will blink 3 5 2 COPY ASCENE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Select the BANK that contains the scene to be copied using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be copied 4 Press MIDI REC button to copy the s
4. replace with same lamp source In the event of serious operating problem stop using the unit immediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Don tconnect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Do not operate this device under 113 F ambient temperature conditions USER MANUAL 2 20 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 Features Universal DMX 512 Controller Controls 12 intelligent lights of up to 16 channels 30 banks of 8 scenes 240 scenes total 6 sets of chases containing 240 scenes Execute multiple chases simultaneously Re assignable channels wheel assignable Pan Tilt and 16bit control Beat activation tap sync auto run Grab any fixture on the fly Polarity selector Midi compatible 2 2 General Overview The DMX 240A is a universal intelligent lighting controller It allows the control of 12 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes Six chase banks can contain upto 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order Programs can be triggered by music midi automatically or manually All chases can be executed at the same time
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7. andchases onthe controller Other wise skip section and go to programming Action SCENE Review Notes 1 Select any one of the 30 banks by pressing the BANK UP DOWN buttons 2 Select a SCENE button 1 8 to review 3 Move wheel and faders to change fixture attributes Action CHASE Review 1 Press any one ofthe 6 CHASE buttons 2 Press the TAP DISPLAY button to view the step number onthe display 3 Press the BANK UP DOWN buttons review all scenes in the chase Make sure you are still in MANUAL Mode 3 3 Programming A program bank is asequence of different scenes or steps that will be called up one after another In the DMX 240A 30 programs can be created of 8 scenesin each 3 3 1ENTERING PROGRAM MODE 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 3 3 2CREATE A SCENE A scene isa static lighting state Scenes are stored in banks There are 30 bank memories on the controller and each bank can hold 8 scene memories The DMX 240A can save 240 scenes total Action 1 Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Position SPEED and FADE TIME sliders allthe Notes Deselect Blackout if LED is lit way down 3 Select the SCANNERS you wish to include in your You can select more than one fixture scene 4 Compose a look by moving the sliders and wheel You can access channels 9 16 by pressing the Page Select button This is necessary for fixtures that use 5 Tap MIDI REC button more than 8 chan
8. button until the LED blinks 2 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to change Program banks if necessary 3 Select the desired fixture via the SCANNERS button 4 Adjust and change fixture attributes using the channel faders and wheel 5 Press the MIDI REC button to prepare the save 6 Select the desired SCENES button to save 3 3 6 COPY APROGRAM Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to select the PROGRAM bank you will copy 3 Press the MIDI REC button to prepare the copy 4 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to select the destination PROGRAM bank 5 Press the MUSIC BANK COPY button to execute the copy All LEDs onthe controller will blink Notes Deselect Blackoutif LED is lit Also calleda Tap Sync Notes Notes Deselect Blackout if LED is lit Notes All 8 scenes in a Program bank will be copied USER MANUAL 12 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 3 4 Chase Programming Achase is created by using previously created scenes Scenes become steps in achase and can be arranged in any order you choose Itis highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time you delete all chases from memory See Delete All Chases for instructions 3 4 1 CREATE A CHASE A Chase can contain 240 scenes as steps The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably Action 1 Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Press
9. the chain The connections are illustrated below pem D PINS PIN3 If you wish to connectDMX controllers with other XLR outputs you needto use adapter cables The transform of the controller line of 3 pins and 5 pins plug and socket eee 5Pins canon socket Pin 1 GND SCREEN 3Pins canon plug Pin 2 Signal Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin 3 Signal Pin 2 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 3 Signal Pin 5 N C reS 5Pins canon plug 3Pins canon socket Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin 2 Signal Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 5 N C USER MANUAL 18 20 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 4 3 DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position Shi pip swircuser 29 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 1lili ililililili 0 OFF 8 0 o oj o i1 i1 i1 1 of o ojo 1 1 1 1 1 ON 7 0 0 7 1 o0 o0 1 1 o0 o0 14 1 o0 0 14 1 AOE OTON 6 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 43 44 5 iojojo o o 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480 tlo o oo 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481 0 110 010 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482 1 110 010 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483 ojoj t1 9 95 356 388 420 45
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12. S qtxiignt 100 0 1 sec 0 10096 d b PAGESELECT CED 40 E E E b e rd 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 2 z DM X12 c Up 192 CHANNEL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 domin 100 0 U asec PROGRAM 1 2 qtxlight race u qq J azvan asra cavan esas gern eoiens gres Time i i i DTE a DM X12 192 Channel DMX Controller USER MANUAL 154 092UK Vers ion 1 0 QtxliGhT DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 1 Before you begin 4 APPENDIX 1 1 WhatisIncl ded oec ier tr tetto t perte cto vene bet beate bere deve ad ebenso red ee Qhuya 2 1 2 Unpacking instructions eene mee enhn nnne 2 T3 Safety Instructions i n Ide hene eese obs E Dae pue tak ae reg ke stra Ead 2 2 Installation EN I EUUIg ccc 3 2 2 General overview ssssssssssssssssssssssssese sense sen eene hehe eene ense e snnt nenas 3 2 3 Product overview front emen he nemen nennen 3 2 4 Product overview rear panel emen enne enne 6 2 5 COMMON tE MSnase anaana des bdal ives ceadenegded bees beeteseduaaraeereenseadbe 7 3 Operating instructions 3 1 SETUP 3 1 1 Setting up the System r 7 3 1
13. X 240A allows the user to assign the wheel the correct pan and tilt channel for every individual fixture including 16 bit channel assignments It also allows the user to re assign physical faders to fixture DMX channels so that the user can combine or unify control of similar or the same attributes across different types of fixtures Action Notes 1 press and holdthe PROGRAM button until All wheels can be reassigned to output on a the led blinks different DMX channel 2 Press andhold FINE amp MODE buttons together Press AUTO DEL amp MODE buttons together to 2 times to access the channel assignment mode delete the channel assignment mode the assign led willlight thewheel can be reassigned to output ona different dmx channel 3 press a SCANNER button that represents the fixture you would like to set the pan amp tilt 4 Use the BANKUP DOWN buttons to select pan tilt USER MANUAL 8 20 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES Action 5 Press the TAP DISPLAY button to switch pages 6 press and hold MODE button then press the SCENES buttons to select the DMXchannel All LEDs will blink 7 Press andhold FINE amp MODE buttons to exit 3 1 4 Review wheel assignment or reverse Action Reverse Review 1 Press and hold FINE amp MODE buttons together to access the wheel assignment mode 2 press aSCANNER bution to select a scanner 3 Press and hold FINE amp MODE buttons together 2 times to exit Action
14. cene 5 Select the destination BANK that contains the scene memory to record onto using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 6 Press the desired SCENE button to complete copy All LEDs will blink Notes Notes I e To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06 navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads STEPO05 Notes USER MANUAL 15 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 3 5 3 DELETE ASCENE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Select the BANK that contains the scene to be deleted by using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 Press and hold the AUTO DEL button 4 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene you want to delete All LEDs will blink 3 5 4 DELETE ALL SCENES Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button and the BANK DOWN button while turning off power to the controller 2 Turn the controller back on 3 6 Playback 3 6 1 RUNNING IN SOUND MODE Action 1 Press the MUSIC BANK COPY button until the MUSIC LED turns on 2 Select the program BANK to runin soundactive mode usingthe BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button 176 or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all selected chases will loop in the order selected 4 You can adjust the duration time using the FADE TIME fader 3 6 2 RUNNING IN AUTO MODE Action 1 Press the AUTO DEL button until the AUTO LED turns on 2 If a CHASE button is
15. e board s fadetime during scene executionis implemented broadly to all output channels or only to the Pan amp Tilt movement channels This is relevant because often you will want gobos and colors to change quickly while not affecting the movement of the light Action Notes 1 Turn OFF the controller 2 Hold the MODE and TAP DISPLAY buttons simultaneously 3 Turn ONthe controller 4 Press the TAP DISPLAY button to toggle between I the two modes Either ALL CH all channels or ALL CH All channels ONLY X Y Only Pan amp Tilt ONLY X Y Pan amp Tilt only 5 Press MODE and TAP DISPLAY to save settings All LEDS will blink to confirm 3 2 Operation 3 2 1 MANUALMODE The manual mode allows direct control of all scanners You are able to move them and change attributes by using the channel faders and wheel Action Noten 1 Press the AUTO DEL button repeatedly until the MANUAL LED is lit All changes made while in Manual Mode are 2 Select a SCANNER button temporary and will not be recorded 3 Move wheel and faders to change fixture attributes PAGE SELECT A B button Use to switch between fader control of A Ch1 8 B Ch 9 16 TAP DISPLAY button Press to toggle the output indicator on the LCD display between DMX values 0 255 and percentage 0 100 USER MANUAL 10 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 3 2 2 REVIEW SCENE OR CHASE This instruction assumes that you have already recorded scenes
16. e following are common terms usedin intelligent light programming Blackout is a state by where all lighting fixtures light output are setto Oor off usually ona temporary basis DMX 512 is anindustry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment For more information read Sections DMX Primer and DMX Control Mode in the Appendix Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer of which you can control Programs are abunch of scenes stacked one after another It canbe programmed as either a single scene or multiple scenesin sequence Scenes are static lighting states Sliders also known as faders Chases can also be called programs A chase consists of a bunch of scenes stacked one after another Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror however inthe ILS CON controller it can be used to control any DMX 512 compatible device as a generic fixture MIDI is a standard forrepresenting musical information in a digital format A MIDI input would provide external triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard Stand Alone refers toa fixture s ability to function independently of an external controller and usually in syncto music due to a builtin microphone Fade slider is used to adjust the time between scenes within a chase Speed slider affects the amountof time a scene will holdits state It is also considered a wa
17. ered a cross fade sets the interval 21 s eh time between two scenes in a chase Activates 16 bit control of the wheel movement will be in extremely small increments 22 Fine button Note While FINE is active Bank UP DOWN buttons will increase and decrease DMX values by one for either the wheel or the slider in focus or currently moved 23 Reverse LED Generally used to control the pan and tilt movement 24 PAN TILT Wheel Joystich of afixture 25 Mode button 26 Override button 27 Fog machine button Toactivate the fog machine 28 Fog machine ready indicator 29 Fog machine heating indicator USER MANUAL 5 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 2 4 Product Overview rear panel O ihe mm 4 O az lt B Al Q T 69 62 Item Button or Fader Function 30 Audio input jack Direct audio feed for use in sound active mode 31 MIDI input port For external triggering of Banks and Chases usinga POP MIDI device 32 DMX polarity switch May be used to correct signal polarity 33 DMX output connector DMX control signal 34 DMX input connector Used to transfer programmed data between 2 controllers 35 Fog machine socket 36 DC Input jack Main power feed 37 USB Lamp socket 38 ON OFF power switch Turnsthe controller on and off USER MANUAL 6 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 2 5 Common Terms Th
18. from the DMX output of the programmed controller to the DMX input of the other 1 Source unit Turn unit Off press and hold SCANNER buttons 2 3 and SCENE button 1 then turn unit back On 2 Destination unit Turnunit Off press and hold SCANNER buttons 8 9 and SCENE button 2then The display should show RECEIVE this indicates it is turn unit back On ready to receive data transmission 3 Both units are now ready to transmit and receive Press SCENE buttons 7 amp 8 simultaneously on Source unit to begin transmission The display should show TRANSMIT this indicates it is ready to transmit data USER MANUAL 17 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 4 APPENDIX 4 1 DMX Primer There are 512 channels in aDMX 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 onthe fixture that indicates the first channel reserved inthe controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operatio
19. imultaneously 7 Page select button Both LEDS on will allow control of both lower and upper range channel 8 Program button Used to enter programming mode Used to activate Music mode andas the copy 9 Music Bank Copy button command during programming 10 LCD display window Status window displays pertinent operational data Provides operating mode status 11 Mode IndicatorLEDS manual musicor auto Function button to traverse Scene Steps in banks or chases 12 Phils ope Incremental DMX values while FINE button is active Function button to traverse Scene Steps in banks or chases 13 Bank Down UHR Decremental DMX values while F NE button is active This is a Tap Sync during playback and during programming 14 Tap DiSplayibuiton changes the DMX value displayed in the LCD panel to percentages Sets the shutter or dimmer value of all fixtures to 0 causing 15 Blackout button all light output to cease E Activates MIDI external control and also used to confirm the 16 Midi Rec button record save process Indicated the controller is in Channel assign mode during the 17 Assign LED initial setup of the controller i h lete f ion k i 18 Auto Del button Bea 5 Auto mode andas the delete function key during 19 Chaser buttons Chase memory 1 6 USER MANUAL 4 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES ltem Button or Fader Function This will adjust the hold time of a scene ora step 20 Speed fader within a chase Also consid
20. ins the scene to be copied using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 4 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be copied 5 Press MIDI REC button to copy the scene All LEDs will blink 3 4 6 EDIT CHASE INSERT SCENE INTO A CHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Press the TAP DISPLAY to switch the LCD display to steps view 4 Use the BANK UP DOWN buttons to navigate steps and locate the insert point of the new scene The display will read the step number 5 Press MIDI REC button to prepare the insert 6 Use the BANK UP DOWN button to locate the SCENE 7 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be inserted 8 Press MIDI REC button to insert the scene All LEDs will blink 3 4 7 DELETE ASCENE INACHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press thedesired CHASE button that contains the scene to be deleted 3 Press the TAP DISPLAY button to switch the LCD display to steps 4 Select the scene step to be deleted using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 5 Press AUTO DEL button to delete the step scene All LEDs will blink 3 4 8 DELETE ACHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the CHASE button 1 6 to be deleted 3 Press and hold AUTO DEL button and the respective CHASE button to delete the chase All LEDs will blink
21. ittime Shutter is a mechanical devicein the lighting fixture that allows you to block the lights path It is often used tolessen the intensity ofthe light output andto strobe Patching refers tothe process of assigning fixtures a DMX channelor 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Setup 3 1 1 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 1 Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel andto the mains outlet 2 Plug in your DMX cable s to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual Fora quick Primer on DMX see the DMX Primer section inthe Appendix of this manual USER MANUAL 7 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 3 1 2 FIXTURE ADDRESSING The DMX 240A is programmed to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding SCANNER buttons onthe unit must be spaced 16 channels apart FIXTURE OR DEFAULT DMX STARTING BINARY DIPSWITCH SETTINGS SCANNER ADDRESS SWITCH TOTHE ON POSITION 1 1 1 2 17 1 5 3 33 1 6 4 49 1 5 6 5 65 1 7 6 81 1 5 7 7 97 1 6 7 8 113 1 5 6 7 9 129 1 8 10 145 1 5 8 11 161 1 6 8 12 177 1 5 6 8 Please refer to your individual fixture s manual for DMX addressing instructions The table above refers to a standard 9 dipswitch binary configurable device 3 1 3 WHEEL ASSIGNMENT Because not all intelligent lighting fixtures are alike or share the same control attributes the DM
22. n In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATAOUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use anorder that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S 4 2 FIXTURE LINKING Occupation of the XLR connection DMX OUTPUT DMX OUTPUT XLR mounting socket XLR mounting plug 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Signal Caution Atthe last fixture the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator Solder a 1209 resistor between Signal and Signal into a 3 pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last fixture In the Controller mode atthe last fixture in the chain the DMX output has to be connected with a DMX terminator This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120W ohm resistor connected across pins 2 and 3 which is then plugged into the output socket on the last projector in
23. nels of control 6 Choose a BANK 01 30 to change if necessary 7 Select a MEEME button to store All LEDs will flash to confirm The LED display will now 8 Repeat steps 3 through 7 as necessary 8 scenes indicate the Scene number and Bank number used can be recorded in a Program 9 To exit program mode hold the PROGRAM button There are 8 scenes available in every bank Tip Press the FINE button activate joystick or slider by moving it then use the Bank Up Down buttons to change values in increments of 1 Shortcut Press PROGRAM gt SCANNERS Adjust Faders amp Wheel BANK SCENE Press PROGRAM to store USER MANUAL 11 20 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 3 3 RUNNING APROGRAM Action 1 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to change Program banks if necessary 2 Press the AUTO DEL button repeatedly until the AUTOLED turnson 3 Adjust the PROGRAM speed via the SPEED fader and the loop rate via the FADE TIME fader 4 Alternatively you can tap the TAP DISPLAY button twice The time between two taps sets the time between SCENES up to 10 minutes 3 3 4 CHECK PROGRAM Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Use the BANK UP DOWN buttons to select the PROGRAM bank toreview 3 Press the SCENES buttons to review each scene individually 3 3 5 EDITING APROGRAM scenes will need to be modified manually Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM
24. not pressed the controller will automatically run a BANK program 3 Change BANK programs by using BANK UP DOWN buttons 4 Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button 176 or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all selected chases will loop in the order selected 5 You can adjust the time between steps by moving the SPEED fader and the duration of the step by moving the FADE TIME fader 3 6 3 RUN MULTIPLE CHASES SIMULTANEOUSLY Action 1 Press and hold AUTO DEL button 2 While holding down AUTO DEL in succession press andrelease each CHASE you would like to run simultaneously Notes When deleting a scene the physical location is not removed however all 192 DMX channels available to the scene will be set to value 0 Notes CAUTION This process is irreversible All scenes with data will be set to 0 Notes In the Sound mode programs will be triggered by the sound using its built in microphone Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the order originally selected Notes In the Auto mode programs will be triggered by controllers fade and speed time as set on the faders Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the order originally selected Notes IMPORTANT To avoid conflict between scenes running simultaneously that control the same fixture attributes consider creating individual color and gobo chases USER MANUAL 16 20 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES
25. ructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and have been received in good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material forinspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping orthe carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton andall packing materials In the event thata fixture must be returned tothe factory itis importantthat the fixture bereturned inthe original factory box and packing 1 3 Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information aboutthe installation usage and maintenance Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to
26. the CHASE 1 6 button you wish to program 3 Change BANK if necessary to locate a scene 4 Select the SCENE to insert 5 Tap the MIDI REC button to store 6 Repeat steps 3 5 to add additional steps in the chase Upto 240 steps can be recorded 7 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to save the chase 3 4 2 RUNNING ACHASE Action 1 Press a CHASE button then press the AUTO DEL button 2 Adjust the Chase speed by tapping the TAP DISPLAY button twice at a rate of your choosing 3 4 3 CHECKING ACHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED 2 cim the desired CHASE button 3 Press the TAP DISPLAY button to switch the LCD display to steps 4 Review each scene step individually by using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 4 4 EDIT CHASE COPY BANKINTO CHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Select the BANK to be copied using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 4 Press MUSIC BANK COPY button to prepare copy 5 Press MIDI REC button to copy the bank AII LEDs will blink Notes Notes The time between 2 taps will set the chase speed up to 10 minutes Notes Notes USER MANUAL 13 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 3 4 5 EDIT CHASE COPY SCENE INTO CHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM buttonto enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Select the BANK that conta
27. wheel assignment Review 1 Press and hold FINE amp mode buttons together 2 times to access the channel reverse mode 2 press a SCANNER bution to select a scanner 3 Press andhold FINE amp MODE buttons to exit 3 1 5 COPY SCANNER Example Copying Scanner 1 into Scanner 2 Action 1 Press and hold SCANNER button 1 2 While holding button 1 press SCANNER button 2 3 Release SCANNER button 1 first before releasing SCANNER button 2 4 All SCANNER LED indicators will flash to confirm successful copy Notes Youcan re assign the DMX channel to all controller fader channels Notes Notes To save time you can copy the settings of one Scanner button to another USER MANUAL 9 20 qtxlight pMX512CONTROLLER SERIES 3 1 6 REVERSE CHANNEL OUTPUT Action Notes 1 ae hold the mma button until the led Youcan permanently reverse the output of any given channel onthe controller 2 Press and hold FINE amp MODE buttons together Press AUTO DEL amp MODE buttons together to delete the to access the channel assignment mode then reverse channel press the SCANNER button 3 Use the Bankup Down buttons to select pan tilt 4 Press the TAP DISPLAY button to switch between pages 5 press and hold MODE button then press the SCENES buttons to select the DMXchannel All LEDs will blink 6 Press and hold FINE amp MODE buttons 2 times to exit 3 1 7 FADE TIME ASSIGN Youcan choose whether th
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