COMMANDOR 10
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1. 4 8 3 Software upgrade Only use a software upgrade supplied by Stagg Pro Lighting Create a folder on the root of your USB drive called commandor10 and copy the software upgrade files to this folder 1 Power off the Commandor 10 and plug in the USB drive 2 Push EDIT REC DEL CLR and lt then turn on the power while holding these buttons 3 Wait until the LCD display shows picture A then release the buttons Press any button to start the upgrade Picture A 4 When the LCD shows ot the upgrade has been performed successfully oc 5 Restart the Commandor 10 4 9 RDM Always make sure your fixtures support the RDM protocol before attempting to use this procedure 1 Make sure you are in show mode Push and hold RUN MODE button for 3 seconds then push the EDIT REC button The Commandor 10 enters RDM scan mode 2 The LCD displays the scan results This may take a while 3 If the scan is unsuccessful the LCD will show FAIL and RDM mode will exit automatically 4 If the scan is successful the Commandor 10 will select one fixture automatically and the fixture will be verified The LCD displays the selected fixture and shows DMX ADD DMX address 5 Select the desired fixture with CHASE1 and 2 6 Adjust the DMX ADD DMX address with i and P 7 After setting up the DMX address click EDIT REC all the controller s LED s flash and the DMX address is set 8 Push EDIT REC for a 3 seco2. fixtures 4 Push or P button to select the channel to delete the strobe function 5 Push EDIT REC to confirm it s LED will flash and the strobe function will be deleted 6 Exit programming mode 4 8 USB Port The COMMANDOR 10 can save it s programming to a USB drive and load it back as well The 16 fixture selection buttons are used to select save files 1 to 16 on the USB drive For correct use choose a FAT32 formatted USB drive and do not unplug the drive when it is in use 4 8 1 Save Data 1 Press RUN MODE and button at the same time for 3 seconds The LCD display will show SALE 2 Select the save file with one of the 16 fixture selection buttons If the LED of a fixture selection button is lit this means that there is a save file present on the USB drive at this address After pressing the button the COMMANDOR 10 will start saving data FED le name FILE 1 14 3 When the LCD display shows ot the save operation was successful 4 8 2 Data loading 1 Press RUN MODE and P at the same time for 3 seconds The LCD display will show 2 Select the save file you want to load with one of the 16 fixture selection buttons If the LED of a fixture selection button is lit this means that there is a save file present on the USB drive at this address After pressing the button the COMMANDOR 10 will start loading data FEU 3 When the LCD display shows ot the loading operation was successful
3. the range of AC100 240V and the output of the power adapter is DCDC9 V1 0A Before initial start up make sure that there is no damage caused by transportation Should there be any consult your dealer and do not use this device To maintain perfect condition and to ensure a safe operation it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes in this manual Damage caused by user modifications or user inflicted damage is not covered by warranty This device contains no user serviceable parts It requires no regular maintenance however you should keep the unit clean Disconnect the power supply and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth Never use any solvents or alcohol to clean the device Terminology Glossary Fixture A fixture or luminaire is a product that creates artificial light In this manual every device that is controllable by a DMX channel will be viewed as a fixture This includes products like our Stagg MiniPar FlatPar or HeadBanger series but also traditional dimmer packs or DJ scanners DMX The digital control protocol used by intelligent lighting to send instructions to the fixture RGB Red Green Blue This indicated that the LED light is equipped with LED s of these 3 primary colors These can be individual LED s for each color or special 3 in 1 LED s RGBW Red Green Blue White This indicated that the LED light is equipped with LED s of the 3 primary colors with a separate
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5. 2 Adjust the channel control faders 3 Deselect the fixture s you just controlled 4 Put all the channel faders to zero 5 Select the next fixture s you would like to control 6 Adjust the channel control faders etc 4 2 Recording a scene This console can save 20 scenes spread over 2 pages of 10 scenes 1 Enter programming mode by pushing EDIT REC for 3 seconds 2 Follow the steps in 4 1 to setup your desired DMX output 3 Push EDIT REC to prepare for save 4 Push the scene button you want to save to the whole console will flash and the scene has been saved 5 Repeat steps 2 3 and 4 to program more scenes 6 Exit programming mode Putter Value d said data Note if you had programmed a scene on the selected scene button before the newly recorded scene will replace it 4 3 Recording a chase This console can save 20 chases consisting of 200 steps each These chases are spread over 2 pages of 10 chases 1 Enter programming mode by pushing EDIT REC for 3 seconds The LCD display will show SXXX where XXX shows the current step inside the COMMANDOR 10 you will be recording to The console will automatically select the last free step 2 Push the chases button you want to record steps to 3 Either Follow the steps in 4 1 to setup your desired DMX output Push the scene button of a preprogrammed scene you would like to enter into the chase as a step 4 Push EDIT REC to record as a step into the chas
6. LED for White These can be individual LED s for each color or special 4 in 1 LED s RGBW is used to create pastel colors and a true cool white RGBA Red Green Blue Amber This indicated that the LED light is equipped with LED s of the 3 primary colors with a separate LED for Amber These can be individual LED s for each color or special 4 in 1 LED s RGBW is used to create more vivid and warm colors and a warm white Strobe A lighting effect that is created trough rapidly flashing the light on and off Color Mixing Just like mixing paint mixing the 3 primary colors Red Green and Blue creates different colors of light By adjusting the amount of Red Green and Blue in your mix you can modify the color that your fixture will project Scene A scene is a preset situation that has a static DMX programming For example All Lights Blue All odd lights orange all even lights purple All lights white and strobing Chase A chase is best viewed as a program of subsequent scenes A chase will be programmed with multiple scenes one after another When playing back the scene the waiting time in between scenes can be adjusted to the rhythm of the music to create a lightshow Wait Time The time that the console waits before changing to the next step in a chase Fade Time Without fade time the change between steps in a chase is instant and harsh A bit like disco lighting This is however not the wanted effect for live music or thea
7. a chase according to the fade time set with the fader and the wait time set with either the fader or the TAP button Manual The user will change manually between scenes in a chase with the Left and Right buttons Music The Commandor 10 will automatically change between scenes ina chase according to the beat of the music sensed by the internal microphone of the console BLACK OUT Blackout puts all DMX channels attached to the COMMANDOR 10 to 0 creating a full off situation where no light or movement is active in the connected fixtures When the Blackout LED is on Blackout mode is active Press the button again to return to show mode the LED will turn off STROBE Pressing this button will let the connected fixtures strobe at the set strobe channel 2 2 COMMANDOR 10 Rear Panel 3 1 DMX512 RDM output Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Data Pin 3 Data 2 Power input DC9V 12V min 300mA 3 Power switch 3 DMX Output Chart This chart shows at which DMX channel you need to set your light to listen to the corresponding Fixture Button on the COMMANDOR 10 FIXTURE BUTTON DMX CHANNEL 4 Operation and Programming 4 1 Manual output 1 Select the fixture s you would like to control 2 Adjust the channel control faders until you acquire the desired DMX output It is possible to control multiple fixtures of the same or a different type at the same time To do this 1 Select the first fixture s you would like to control
8. ave selected that mode 3 Use the Fade Time fader to adjust the fade time between steps When moving the fader the LCD display will show FXXX XXX is a number that will indicate the selected fade time in seconds 4 Use the Wait Time fader to adjust the wait time between steps When moving the fader the LCD display will show SXXX XXX is a number that will indicate the selected wait time in seconds Alternatively you can set the wait time using the INSERT TAP button By pushing this button to the rhythm of the music the COMMANDOR 10 will adjust the wait time automatically to this rhythm after 3 taps 4 6 3 Music Controlled Playback 1 Select the chase you want to activate 2 Push RUN MODE until you select MUSIC it s LED will turn on to indicate you have selected that mode 3 Use the Fade Time fader to adjust the fade time between steps When moving the fader the LCD display will show FXXX XXX is a number that will indicate the selected fade time in seconds 4 Push or P to adjust the sensitivity of the internal microphone 0 100 S chase wait time C yi raat revert Li tL Li LI Pt Lt Lt Lo BB L wait time B L sound activate sensitivity D TAP M sound activate yr Trent AUR PM FUN ALL _I Lt Li Pt VAN B L wait time p L TAP TIME D L sound activate sensitivity S chase wait time T TAP M sound activate 4 7 STROBE Function The COMMANDOR 10 ca
9. chase 0 1SEC 10MIN Adjusts the wait time between each step of your currently selected chase 8 Fade time fader currently running chase 0 30SEC Adjusts the fade time between each step of your currently selected chase 9 Strobe speed fader 1 20HZ Adjusts the speed at which the strobe button will let your fixtures flash 10 Programming Buttons PAGE Page A lets the channel faders control channels 1 7 page B lets them control channels 8 14 EDIT REC Press and hold this button for 3 seconds the LED next to it will light up red and the console will enter programming mode When in programming mode this button will become the RECORD button and will let you record scenes and chases Press and hold for 3 seconds again to return to show mode INSERT TAP In programming mode this button let s you insert scenes between two others in a chase In show mode this button is a tap to tempo button that let s you adjust the wait time of the running chase to the speed you press this button Press the button at least three times in the rhythm you want the chase to change between scenes DEL CLR In programming mode this button allows you to delete chases or scenes In show mode this button will clear the manual changes you have made to DMX channels 11 Show Control Buttons 4 Left button Bl Right button RUN MODE This button will let you choose between 3 Show Modes Auto The Commandor 10 will automatically change between scenes in
10. e the whole console will flash and the step will be saved The LCD display will increment by 1 preparing the console to record the next step 5 Repeat steps 2 3 and 4 to program more steps until the chase is completed 6 Exit programming mode L chase s step number S chase s step 4 4 Edit chase 4 4 1 Inserting a step 1 Enter programming mode by pushing EDIT REC for 3 seconds 2 Select the chase which needs editing by pushing the corresponding chase button 3 Push INSERT TAP the button s LED will turn on and the console will enter inserting mode 4 Push i or P to select the location where you want to insert the new step The display will show SXXX where XXX corresponds to the selected step When inserting a step you will insert it after the one you have selected 5 Either Follow the steps in 4 1 to setup your desired DMX output Push the scene button of a preprogrammed scene you would like to enter into the chase as a step 6 Push EDIT REC to record as a step into the chase the whole console will flash and the step will be inserted 7 Repeat step 4 5 and 6 to insert other scenes of program 8 Push INSERT TAP again the button s LED will turn off and the console will exit inserting mode 7 Exit programming mode 4 4 2 Deleting a step 1 Enter programming mode by pushing EDIT REC for 3 seconds 2 Select the chase that needs to have a step deleted by pushing the corresponding chase but
11. n strobe a preprogrammed channel at a rate of 0 20Hz This makes the channel flash on and off at the speed set with the Strobe Speed fader This is ideally either the dimmer or the R G B W channels 4 7 1 Edit strobe function 1 Enter programming mode by pushing EDIT REC for 3 seconds 2 Push STROBE it s LED will turn on 3 Select FIXTURE 1 16 to select the fixture s of which you want to setup the channel to strobe you can select multiple fixtures 4 Push 4 or P button to select the channel to strobe 6 Set the channel to Yes upper image if you want to strobe it with the strobe button Set it to No lower image if you do not want to strobe it 5 Push EDIT REC to confirm it s LED will flash and the setting will be saved 6 Repeat steps 3 4 and 5 to setup all the channels of the fixture s you have selected 7 Exit programming mode YES flash OK set channel L No no flash set channel 4 7 2 Using the STROBE effect 1 Press and hold STROBE button to activate the strobe 2 You can control the strobe rate with the STROBE SPEED fader 1 20HZz 3 Let go off the STROBE button to stop the STROBE effect flash speed 1 20Hz 4 7 3 Delete strobe function 1 Enter programming mode by pushing EDIT REC for 3 seconds 2 Push STROBE it s LED will turn on 3 Select FIXTURE 1 16 to select the fixture s of which you want to delete the strobe function you can select multiple
12. nds then click EDIT REC to exit RDM 5 Reset Console this removes ALL programming 1 Power off the controller 2 Push and hold EDIT REC RUN MODE and DEL CLR at the same time 3 Power on the controller the LCD displays REST and then OK This confirms that the Commandor 10 has been successfully reset FEST ot 4 The Commandor 10 restarts automatically Technical parameters Power Input DMX output Audio Input By built in microphone Dimensions 346x142x74mm WEIGAU AD 0 0 RE nenien edici 1 88 kg Sta www staggmusic com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS HEED ALL WARNINGS If after you have followed the instructions outlined above this device fails to function please contact your dealer Under no circumstances should this device be opened Leave all servicing to qualified personnel Electrical appliances must never be used in conditions of high humidity or heat To prevent any risk of fire or electric shock never spill or splash liquids on this device Should this happen unplug the power cable from the mains outlet and switch off the mixer immediately MARKING amp CONFORMITY 1 The CE mark on this product means it conforms to the EMC Directive 2004 108 CE CE marking Directive 93 68 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC 2 The Crossed out Wheeled Bin is to draw your attention to the WEEE Waste Electric amp Electronic Equipment Directive 2
13. pro 3 ighting I gg www staggmusic com g i User Manual EIXTURES COMMANDOR 10 6 We Mmm Mum OL HOUNVNINOO WAIT TIME FADE TIME DEL CLR IES LED Controller Ser Controller Model COMMANDOR 10 Table of contents 1 Welcome to the COMMANDOR 10 2 THE COMMANDOR 10 CONSOLE 2 1 COMMANDOR 10 Front Panel 2 2 COMMANDOR 10 Rear Panel 3 DMX OUTPUT CHART 4 Operation and Programming 4 1 Manual Control 4 2 Recording a scene 4 3 Recording a chase 4 4 Edit chase 4 4 1 Inserting a step 4 4 2 Deleting a step 4 5 Scene Playback 4 6 Chase Playback 4 6 1 Manual Playback 4 6 2 Automatic Playback 4 6 3 Music Controlled Playback 4 7 STROBE Function 4 7 1 Edit strobe function 4 7 2 Using the STROBE effect 4 7 3 Delete strobe function 4 8 USB Port 4 8 1 Save Data 4 8 2 Data loading 4 8 3 Software upgrade 4 9 RDM 5 Reset Console this removes ALL programming 1 Welcome to the COMMANDOR 10 Thank you for purchasing a quality product from Stagg Pro Lighting Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating the Commandor 10 Pictures with text in box appeared in this manual are buttons for example EDIT REC means Edit Program and Record Buttons The input of the power adapter supplied with the console is AC100 240V 50 60HZ the output is DC9V 1 0A the input of the control console is DC9V 1 0A Please check whether the local electrical supply is in
14. ter performances This is where Fade Time comes in By applying Fade Time the transition between steps will be done gradually making it much smoother and softer Fade Time and Wait Time can be changed independently allowing for just a hint of Fade Time which will smoothen the change or setting Fade Time and Wait Time almost at the same value which will create a constant flow that seemingly does not wait 2 The COMMANDOR 10 console 2 1 COMMANDOR 10 Front Panel FIXTURES we x HAGE Ji HOONVWINIOD b g 8 Zz pr Oo S j Leonmec a NSERT 7 15 6 10789 11 1 Fixture Buttons 1 16 These buttons allow you to select the fixtures you want to set up manually or record to a program 2 Scene Buttons 1 10 page A 11 20 page B Press the scene button of your choice to store or load a scene on the selected number 3 Chase Buttons 1 10 page A 11 20 page B These buttons allow you to store or load programs consisting of multiple scenes one after another 4 Display Shows the current activity or programming state 5 USB port The USB port can be used to store the programs and scenes on the console to a USB drive or load the programs on the USB drive to the console The drive has to be FAT32 formatted 6 7 channel faders These faders control the DMX value of the corresponding channel Page A controls channels 1 to 7 page B controls channels 8 to 14 7 Wait time fader currently running
15. ton 3 Push for P to select the step which needs to be deleted 4 Push DEL CLR the LED will flash and the step has been deleted 5 Exit programming mode 4 5 Scene Playback It is possible to run up to 20 scenes at the same time To run a scene press it s scene button and the corresponding LED will turn on This indicates that the scene is active To stop a scene press it s scene button and the corresponding LED will turn off This indicates that the scene is inactive 4 6 Chase Playback Only 1 chase can be active at the same time When you select more than one chase at the same time the last chase you have selected will become the active one To activate a chase push it s corresponding chase button It s LED will turn on this indicates the chase is active E 4 6 1 Manual Playback 1 Select the chase you want to activate 2 Push RUN MODE until you select MANUAL it s LED will turn on to indicate you have selected that mode 3 Use the Fade Time fader to adjust the fade time between steps When moving the fader the LCD display will show FXXX XXX is a number that will indicate the selected fade time in seconds 4 Using d and P you can manually move to the next or previous step in the chase FADE TIME F FADE E FADE TIME F FADE 4 6 2 Automatic Playback 1 Select the chase you want to activate 2 Push RUN MODE until you select MANUAL it s LED will turn on to indicate you h
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