DM-X24 24 Channel DMX Dimmer Console
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1. USER MANUAL 19 192. Setting MIDI IN Action 1 While holding down the RECORD button simultaneously tap to Flash button 1 three times The display reads MIDI CHANNEL IN to indicate channel setup is available 2 Select the MIDI control channel 1 16 by tapping Flash button 1 16 The relevant channel LED lights indicating MIDI IN channel is est 3 While holding down RECORD tap the REC EXIT button to exit MIDI setting MIDI Note FUNCTION TURN ON OFF 27 69 Tum on or off program 1 48 Fun s DARK momentary black 80 9 HD Tum on or off AUDIO A O Chase lt gt SCENE MODE 1 12A 1 12B MODE 1 24A Notes This is the Channel that the controller will receive MIDI note commands Notes When working with MIDI notes 22 93 you may simulate a faders incease and decrease by adjusting the velocity of the note Setting MIDI OUT Action 4 While holding down the RECORD button simultaneously tap Flash button 2 three times The display reads MIDI CHANNEL OUT to indicate channel setupis available 5 Selectthe MIDI control channel 1 16 by tapping Flash button 1 16 The relevantlights indicating MIDI OUT channel is set 6 While holding down RECORD tapthe REC EXIT Button to exit MIDI setting Notes This isthe channel that the controller willtransmit MIDI note commands Receiving MIDI File Dump Action 7 While holding down the RECORD button simultaneously Flash button 3 three times The display reads MIDI FILED
3. 2 Tap the page to select the correct page the program you wish torun is located 3 Pushmaster Slider Bto itsmaximum position fully down 4 Tap the ode select button to select Chase lt PSCENE MODE Move the desired Channel slider 13 24 to its maximum and Scene will fade independing upon current fade time 5 Movethe channel Slider to adjust the output ofthe current program Notes The current mode is indicated by the 3 LEDS Red is the Chase lt scene Yellowis 2 scene preseta b And Green is 1 24 single mode You may press and down the relevant Flash button Scene to trigger the button Momentarily PLAYING A SCENE TO AUDIO TRIGGERING Action Select your as Scene as described inthe above section Tap the Audio button until LED lights indicating AUDIO mode is active co To Use the Audio Level slider to adiust the sensitivity To return to normal mode tap the Audio button a second time causing its LED to go out AUDIO mode is disengaged NOTES This is the process of using the built in microphone or using the audio jack on the controller to use an alternative audio source for triggering of Scenes A USER MANUAL 11 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES PLAYING A SCENE WITH THE SPEED SLIDER Action 1 Select your Scene as describedin the above sections 2 Move the Speed sliderto SHOW MODE position fully down 3 Press and hold the Rec Speed button amp tap the corresponding Flash button
4. 13 24 The Scene tapped will no longer run with the standard beat 4 Now you may move the Speed slider to select your desired speed PLAYING A SCENE WITH THE STANDARD BEAT Action 1 Tap the Mode select button to select Chase Scene mode 2 Tap the Park button to select Mix Chase mode The LED lights indicating the selection Select your Scene as described in the previous sections Move the Speed slider until the display reads your desired value Press and hold Rec Speed button amp tap the Flash button 13 24 to store the Scene The Scenewill nowrun withthe settime orbeat when engaged 6 Repeatsteps 4 amp 5to seta newbeat time Notes Be sure AUDIO mode is disengaged As analternative to using the Speed slider to input the speed you may use the Tapsync button 2 times to define your beat CHANGE THE SPEED MODE BETWEEN 5 amp 10MI NUTES Action 1 Press and hold the Record button 2 Tap the Flash button 5 or 10 three times 3 The 5min or 10min LED should light indicating the Speed the slider is set to run AUXILIARY CONTROLS This is the process of assigning the Auxiliary controls These will act as shortcuts and are most commonly used for DMX strobe lights or DMX fog machines However they are not limited to these functions suchas Pan tilt control very useful for remote follow spotcontrols Action 1 Press amp hold RECORD S tap the Flash button 7 or 8 3 times The display should indicate activation of the mod
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6. 2 Signal O Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 5 N C General Troubieshooting Applies to lights Foggers controllers Dimmers amp Symptom Solution S amp Snow chaser Auto shut off Check fan thermal switch reset J Beam is very dim Check opuca system or tepiace lamp Check 220V 110V switch for proper or nor bright setting v Breaker Fuse Check total load on device Al keeps biowing USER MANUAL 15 19 qtxlight DMX 512 CONTROLLER SERIES Chase is too slow Check users manual adjustment for speed Device has Power Check for power on mains Check device S fuse intemal and or external Fixture is not responding Check DMX Dip switch setting for Correct addreesing Check DMX cables Check polarity switch settings Fixture is on but Make sure you have the correct 4 E al there is no audio mode on the control switches movement to the If audio provided via1 4 jack make audio suer a live audio signal exists Adjust sound sensitivity knob Lamp cuts off Possible bad lamp or fixture is 4 Sporadically Overheating Lamp may be lamp end of its life Light will not come on after power failure Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period before the electronics in the fixture can kick Start it again wait5to 10 minutes Before powering up Loss of singnal Use only DMX cables Install terminator Note Keep DMX cab
7. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 Aux 2 Repeatedly tapping this button vill establishthe Tap Sync chase speed Used th momentarily maintain current scene Page Tap to select pages of scenes from 1 4 Page A Full On Momentarily bring all channels 1 24 to full intensity Used to go tothe nextstep whenthe Speed slider is set in Shovv Mode or in Edit mode n Add mode multiple scenes or Flash buttons will be on atthe same time n kill mode pressing any Flash Add Kill Rec exit button will kill any other scenes or programes Rec Exit is usedto exitfrom Programor Editmode Blackout Used to kill all output with exception of Full On Adiusts the audio sensitivity when in Audio trigger Audio Level Fader mode ofscenes Speed Fader Used to adiust the speed of scenes chases running Adjusts the fade in fade out and cross fade times Fade Fader Master A B Adiusts overallintensity USER MANUAL 5 19 qtxlight DMX 512 CONTROLLER SERIES Product Overview rear panel uu DMX 512 OUTPUT THRU OUT IN 9V1000mA 1 GROUND 2 DATA 3 DATA ITEM Button or Fader Function 1 3 pin DMX output connector DMX control signal 2 USB Lamp Socket 3 ON OFF power switch Switch the controller on and off MIDI port for connecting to a sequencer or MIDI 4 MIDI Thru device MIDI port for connecting to a sequencer or MIDI 5 MIDI Out device MIDI port for connecting to a sequencer or MIDI 6 MIDI In devi
8. 2775 7577 254 552 4 5 Product Overvievv rear panel 5 00 6 COMMON Terris es y E etos rep ates ona ra ur balas Ba aban y kaman kayna 6 3 Operating Instructions kel daya eee dd 7 SOLU m s UM M MU e os 7 Setting up the System saith frien a fag kt AOU ae dd died 7 Physical fader Assignment iptionalsetup eemem meme enn a 7 a Programming ooo Mlp m Cubes thua E 9 Entering program mode record enable 5 DP 9 Greate asthe as 60 0 0 0 he Seg A ohare a a E EA 9 Edit Ernable s la m ad ed ae DELI Boi da 9 Erase a Program rv 9 Erase all S66 les ee ae ite anla h ya spa hades ads 9 Record Gleason so 0006 00 0 00 0 9 Delete astep or steps 5002005506 6000060000 en 10 Insert sasol dolusii lols0500050555555 10 Modify a step or steps hh heme rrr 10 Playback ZiE VxUXNSV VvV V V V V v 11 Playing 4111165555 5757 11 Playing a Scene to audio Triggering 275755 11 Playing a Scene withthe Speed slider eee 12 Plating a Scene withthe Standard beat eee 12 Change the Speed 5 1 tts 12 Auxiliary controls 1445285004004 444 e eie R bd 12 Midi Operation mee heme eee 12 Setting MIDIIN x N vV VX V V V V V V V V V V
9. Part ofentering the Edit mode is selecting scene you vvish to edit See section on Edit enable forfurther instruction All LEDS will flash to indicating a successfully Insert ofthe step MODIFY ASTEP OR STEPS Action 1 Enter EDIT mode 3 Tap the Step button to scroll to the step which you wish to insert the step before You may read the step from display 4 While holding the UP or DOWN button tap the Flash button corresponding to the DMX channel of the Scene you wish to modify until you reach the desired intensity value read from the display Then you may tap the Flash buttons until you are satisfied with the new Scene 5 Repeat step2 3 and 4 until all the steps have been modified 6 Exit EDIT mode NOTES Part of entering the Edit mode is selecting which scene you wish to Edit See section on enable for further instructions ALL LEDS will flash to indicate a successful insert ofthe step USER MANUAL 10 19 qtxlight pMy 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 5 Playback This controller uses the Channel Faders and Channel Flash buttons for multiple uses In this occurrence Channel faders 13 24 are used playing back of scenes already recorded This isonly when the controller is the Chase1 gt scene mode n this instance Master Fader A will controlthe manualfader controls whish Master Fader B will control the Scenes being played back PLAYING ASCENE A Scene can contain 1000steps Thrm steps and scenes interchangeably Action 1
10. program with regular beat Up function to modify a scene in Edit mode chase 7 Up Chase Reverse Reverse is used to reverse the chasing direction of a program under Speed Slider control 8 LCD Display Shovvs the current activity or programming state Delete a step in a scene or reverse the chasing 8 Pelle Rey OUS direction of any program Patchable used to control a channelin 1 of 2 modes 10 Aux 1 of operation Insert isto add 1 step or steps into a scene or255 11 Insert or 255 is used to change the display value cycle between and 0 255 USER MANUAL 4 19 qtxlight pMy 512 CONTROLLER SERIES Patchable usedto controla channelin 1 of 2modes of operation Edit All Rev Edit isused to activate Edit mode All Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of all programes Record isused to activate Record mode orprogram a Record Shift step Shiftfunctions the alternate function of other buttons only Audio Audio activate audiosync ofa program Blind Take the channel out of a program temporarily in Chase lt gt Scene mode Dark Used to temporarily blackout overall output Home Used to deactivate the Blind on a given channel 15 16 17 18 Used to select Single Mix Chase bring Channel 13 19 Park 24 tofull of current setting or momentarily program a scene into Master B slider depending on the current mode Used to activate the operating mode Rec Speed sets the speed of any programs chasingin Mix mode
11. while in this mode CHNO corresponds to the Physical Fader while SLDNO corresponds to the DMX output channel USER MANUAL 8 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 4 PROGRAMMING ENTERING PROGRAM MODE RECORD ENABLE 1 VVhile holdingthe RECORD button tapthe Flash buttons 1 5 6 8 in sequence 2 Release the RECORD button The Record LED light up CREASE APROGRAM A scene isa static lighting state Scenesare stored inthe temporary memory until they are transferred to one of the playbackfaders You may createa single sceneora successionof up to 999 steps perScene Action 1 Record enable 2 Select the 1 24 Single mode by tapping the Mode Select button This will give you control of all 24 channels of the first page 3 Compose a look by moving the FADERS Changes in fixture attribute such as colors and gobos or simply dimmer values 4 Press Record to save the look into the temporary memory 5 Repeat steps 2 4 until you have your desired scene 6 Adjust the Speed and Fade sliders to achieve the desired amount of time a scene will be held in a chase speed and the amount of time allowed for the fixtures to move from one scene to the next fade 7 Select aScene master to store your scene Tap the Page button to select apage 1 4 8 Press and hold the Record button amp tap the Flash button for the scene that you wish to store it to All LEDs will flash indicating the scene has been programmed into memory 9 You can
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13. 13 Setting MIDIOUT 0000000000 13 Receiving MIDI File Dump 22222 RR Reed m E REIR EXE RUE REd EE 13 Sending MIDI File Dump ak se ene e RC o eee 14 6 Appendix es Be m a b ul Peek yaba inmek ded Bas bla dila i 14 DMX ETrner eee ea a s S lob seyi sl Pb 14 Fixture Linking 250050 00 e 0 7 15 General Troubleshotling 1622055 0150005 0000000110 gag mite 15 DMX Dip switch Quick Reference Ghart dd dub bd 17 Technical Specifications 4170777 7 ate oe O 18 QUICK Operation 204 0020 E e aes 7 yl din Sem deed Gaia s 19 USER MANUAL 1 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 1 BERORE YOU BEGIN What isincluded 1 Dimmer console 2 DC 9 12V 1000mA output 100V 240V 50 60Hz input auto ranging Power Supply 3 Manual 4 LED gooseneck lamp Unpacking Instructions 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 for inspection if and parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture must be returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned in the original factory box and packing Safety instructions A O Please keep this User Guide for future consulta
14. 89 1011 12 gtxlight PRESETA 1 a SO ee A e e ni E s ene 100 30 80 80 80 80 80 e ye ye 60 M 60 fie 60 N 60 s 0 0 0 0 9 2 L o Oo O O O O O O O O 3 e o o e e e e 4 9 3 3 e 9 9 3 e 10096 100 e 100 a 100 e 100 e 100 B 80 30 80 80 80 5 L e Ao A A A A A A A JHE 5 Yev Wee ee yee y 0 6 6 0 006 8 6 5 D 16 18 19212224 27 ITEM Button or Fader Function 1 Channel Faders Indicates channels 1 12 1 o 2 Channel Flash buttan the relevant fader to 10096 or DMX value of 3 Channel Faders ndicates channels 13 24 Scene Playback indicators Indicates thatthe scene is playing back Brings the relevant fader to 10096 or DMXvalue of 5 Channel Flash button 255 Down functions to modify a scene in Edit mode Beat 6 Dovvn Beat Rev Rev is used to reverse the chasing direction of a
15. ASTER A and FADE to top 3 Use MODE SELECT to select 1 24 SINGLE mode 3 1 Edit Scene 3 1 1 Keep pressing I RGECORD and press FLASH button 1 5 6 8 to ente PROGRAM status RECORDLED ON 31 2 Move sliders of channels to get suitable effect 3 1 3 PressiRECORD to save current effect all LED lamps of slider area will fashone time LCD display bottom line show STEP NO 001 3 1 4 Repeat step 3 1 2 8 3 1 3to program scene you need 3 2 Save scene to program slider 3 2 1 PressiPAGEto select program page total 1 4 pages 12 program sliders each page 3 2 2 Keep pressing RECORD and correspond FLASH button of 13 24 sliders all LED lamps of slider area willflash one time Then current scene be saved to selected program slider 3 2 3 Repeat stepsi3 1 2 3 13 13 1 4 8 21 32222 to edit and save other program sliders Run program 1 PressMODE SELECTto getCHHASE lt 1 gt SCENES and select running mode 2 PressiPAGEto select running program page 3 Move sliders of correspondent running program channel 13 24 to top and it Os yellow LED lamp ON 4 Move SPEED sliderto set program FADE IN time 5 Press PARKBito select SINGLE CHASE Recycle mode and it Os red LED lamp ON or MIX CHASEN run all selected program atsame time and it Os yellovv LED lamp lightup
16. This jack accepts a line level audio input signal 7 Audio Input ranging from 100 mV to 1Vpp Blackout and Full On may be controlled by a 8 Remote Input remote control using a standard 1 4 jack 9 DC Input DC 9V 1000mA Common Terms The following are common terms used in intelligent light programming m Blackout is a state where all lighting fixtures light output are set to 0 or off usually on a temporary basis m DMX 512 is an industry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment For more information read Sections DMX Primer and DMX Control Mode in the Appendix MN Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer which you can control m Programs are a number of scenes arranged one after another lt can be programmed as either a single scene or multiple scenes in sequence USER MANUAL 6 19 qtxlight DMX 512 CONTROLLER SERIES m Scenes are static lighting states Sliders are also known as faders m Chases can also be called programs A chase consists of scenes arrangedone after another B Scanner refers to alighting instrument witha pan and tilt mirror however DMX controllers can use this term to control any DMX 512 compatible device as a generic fixture m M D is a standard for representing musical information in adigital format A MIDI input would provide external triggering of scenes using midi devices such as a midi k
17. UMP RECVING 000 wen the device isin the correct mode USER MANUAL 13 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 8 While holding down RECORD tap the REC EXIT button to exit MIDI setting Notes This 15 process of copying show to another same 48 CH dimmer console This will not work with any other device This process can take several minutes to complete This controlvvill automatically being the FILE DUMP once the mode has been selected Therefore be sure thatthe other deceive has preciously been setup to receive the transfer During FILE DUMP all other operation vvill cease to function If errors or povverfailure occurs FILE DUMP will be interrupted and stop Sending MIDI File Dump Action 9 While holding down the RECORD button simultaneously tap Flash 4 three times the display reads MIDI FILE DUMPSENDING 000 when the device is in correct mode 10 While holding down RECORD tap the REC EXIT button exit MIDI setting Notes This is the process of copying your entire show to another same 48CH dimmer console This will not work with any other device This process can take several minutes to complete The control will automatically being the FILE DUMP once the mode has been selected Therefore be sure that the other device has previously been setup to receive the transfer During FILE DUMP all other operations will cease to function If errors or power failure occurs FILE DUMP will be interrupted and stop 6 APPEMDIX DMX P
18. continue programming or exit To exit program mode press and hold the Record button amp tap the Rec Exit button Deselect Blackout ifLED is lit If you justwish to create a static look then you mustcreate a scenecomposed of only 1 step There are 999steps available inevery scene EDI TENABLE Action 1 Record enable 2 Use the Page button to selectthe page theprogram you wishto edit ison 3 Tapthe Mode Selectbutton to select Chase Scenes 4 Press and holdthe Edit button amp tapthe Flash button 13 24 of the Scene you wish toedit 5 Release the Edit button The relevant Scene Led should light indicating you are in Edit mode Notes When the ED T mode is entered properly the display willread EDITING This mode is displayed here foronly the initiationof EDIT mode Please see the following sections onthe uses ofthis mode in detail ERASE APROGRAM ACTION 1 Record enable 2 Use the Page button to selectthe page the Scene you wish toerase is on 3 Press and hold Record button tap the Flash button 13 24 twice of Scene you wishto erase 4 Release Record buttonand all LEDsshould on toindicate the programis erased ERASE ALLSCENES ACTION Record enable Press andhold RECORD 2 While holdingrecord button tapthe flash buttonin the followingsequence 1 3 2 3 Relese the record button 7 AlI LEDS should light indicating all program have been erases 8 Press andhold RECORD amp REXEX T to exit the mode Warning This wi
19. e 2 There are 3 functions FUNC 1 states that the Auxiliary control is not assigned to any channel FUNC 2refers othe auxiliary controls working much like the channel fader along with the flash buttons FUNC 3is somewhat different The rotary knob acts to set the total output of the flash button below it 3 While holding down the RECORD button select the function you wish for the auxiliary control by pressing Flash button 1 2 or 3 Release the buttons 4 To assign the auxiliary to a channel press the Flash button forthe channel you wish to assign the auxiliary controlto Thissets the channel assignment The corresponding Led above the channel will light indicating that the channel has ben assigned 5 Record exit Notes You may referto the display for the functions being edited Press 7 3 times for AUX 1 patching and 8 3 times for AUX 2 patching While assigning an auxiliary to mode 2 the Fader for that channel will not function It will act as moving the channel While assigning an auxiliary to mode 3 the channel fader and the auxiliary controls will both work for that channelon an HTP highest takes precedent operating principle Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel that itis assigned to All MIDI control is performed using Note oncommands All other MIDI instructions are ignored To stopa chase send the blackout on note USER MANUAL 1 2 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES
20. e S and pin 3 is Data positive S FIXTURE LINKING Occupation ofthe XLR connection DMX OUTPUT DMX OUTPUT XLR mounting socket XLR mounting plug 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Signal ping PING Caution At the 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 itin the DMX output of the last fixture In the Controller mode at the 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 120VV ohm resistor connected across pins 2 and 3 which is then plugged into the output socket on the last projector in the chain The connections are illustrated belovv 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 0 oo 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 ox 3Pins canon socket Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal 5Pins canon plug Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin
21. eyboard mM Stand Alone refers to a fixtures ability to function independently of an external controller and usually in sync to music due to a built in microphone m Fade slider is used to adjust the fade time between scenes within a chase m Speed slider affects the amountof time a scene will hold its state it isalso considered a wait time m Shutter is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture hat allows you to block the lights path It is often used to lessenthe intensity of the lightoutput and to strobe m Patching refers to the process of assigning fades to a DMX channel within a fixture m Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by the user A playback can also be considered program memory that can berecalled during a show 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setup SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 1 Place the 24 CHdimmer console on alevel surface Note Theconsole can also berack mounted occupying six rack spaces 7u 2 Plug the AC to DC powersupply into the system back panel and intothe mains outlet 3 Plugin your DMX cable s to your intelligent lighting as described in the respective fixtures manual Fora quick overview of DMX seethe DMX Primer on page 11 4 Resetthe system using the instructions on page 9 under ERASE ALL SCENES PHYSICAL FADER ASSIGNMENT OPTIONAL SETUP Use this feature combine or unify fixture control attributes for different fixtures For example if you were controlling 4 moving mirr
22. les separated From power cables or black lights Moves slow Check 200V 11V switch for proper Setting No flash Re install bulb may have shifted in Shipping readjust No light output Bounce mirror motor Shifted during shipping may have Nolight output Check slip ring amp brushes for contact Install bulb Call service technician 22 25 Relay will not work Checkreset switch Check cable connections Remote does not work Make sure connection is firmly connected to device Stand alone mode Alllighting fixtures featuring Standalone function do not require additional settings simply power the fixture and it will automatically enter into this mode USER MANUAL 16 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES DMX Dipsvvitch Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Svvitch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OFF ago ololol1 111111010101011111171 1 ON 8710 101 110 011 110 011 1 0 01 1 xorreoN asToTrTolv o T D T o T oTT To t o N wo AR al 96 112811601192 2241256 288 1320 352 384 416 448 480 97 1129116111931225 1257 289 321 1353 1385 4171449 481 98 1130 1621194 1226 1258 1290 1322 354 1386 1418 1450 482 99 1131 16311951227 1259 291 323 355 387 419 451 1483 356 1388 1420 1452 484 3571389 1421 1453 485 358 1390 1422 1454 486 3591391 1423 1455
23. ll resetthe controller toits factory defaults This will erase all program and setting NOTES Youmust be inrecord mode toreset the controller The LED over the recordbutton will light indicating the Recordmode operation RECORD CLEAR ACTION 1 Record enable 2 Record ascene with 1or more steps USER MANUAL 9 19 qtxlight pMy 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 Ifyou are not satisfied with the scene you may press and holdthe Record button amp tap the Page REC CL Rbutton All LEDs will flash indicating the scenes have been cleared Notes All scenes stored in the temporary memory of the controller willbe erased bythis process This processwill not affectthe scenes already programmed into a Scene fader DELETE A STEP OR STEPS Action 1 Enter the EDIT mode 2 Tap the Step button to scroll tothe step you wish to delete 3 Tap the Delete button when you reachthe step You wishto delete 4 Repeat step 2 and allof the unwanted steps have been deleted 5 Press and hold the Record REC Exitbutton The Scene button LED will turn off indicating that the Edit mode has been exited INSERT STEP OR STEPS Action 1 Record a scene or scenes you wish to insert 2 Be sure you are in Chase Scene and enterthe EDIT mode 3 Tap the Step button to scroll to the step which you wish to insert the step before You may read the step from display 4 Tap th Insert button to insert the step you have created before 5 Exit Edit mode NOTES
24. ors and 4 moving yokes the color gobo and dimmer channels may not line up ideally on the physical faders Use this function to re assign the dimmer color and gobo channels 1 2 and 3 From now on you will be able to control the same attributes on all fixtures using the same fader location This is also most useful when needing to combine all colors together ACTION 1 Press and hold RECORD button 2 VVhile holding the Record button Press the Flash button 6 3 time 3 Press the Flash button that you wish to assign the DMX channel output to USER MANUAL 7 19 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 4 VVhite holding Record press the Flash button corresponding to the DMX output that you wish to assign the Fader to 5 Repeat steps 2 3 as often as necessary 6 Press and hold Record amp Rec Exitto exitthe mode For example you wish to assign Fader 1to output to DMX channel 5 1 Hold the Record button amp press Fader 6 3 times 2 Pressthe Flash button 1 3 VVhile holding the Record button press the Flash button 5 NOTES Al physicalfaders can be re assigned to outputon a different DMX channel Faders are given a channel number andare labelledon the surface ofthe controller as such You can check to see what the assignment is by pressing the Fader button of the corresponding channel while in this mode Here is no limit to the amount of channels that can be assigned to a single faders One can assign up to all 48 channel
25. r console is a universal intelligent lighting controller It allows the control of 48 channels with 48 scene chase playback faders Each scene chase can contain up to 1000 individual steps or looks On the surface when inthe CHASE SCENE mode there are 12 physical faders fo the playback of the saved programs There are 4 pages of scenes playback on page A programs can be triggered by music midi automatically or manually Channel assignments can be reprogrammed for ease of controlling different fixtures On the surface you will find various programming tools tools such as 24channel faders A Bmaster faders for cross mixing And Fade and Speed time faders for on the fiy adjustments And it also has an LED display for easy navigation of controls and menu functions Features 24 channel DMX 512 dimming console 4 pages with 12 scenes each yields 48 total playback faders simultaneous playback 96 000 programmable steps 2 programmable aux buttons Adjustable chase and fade times Re assignable channels Additional Features 3 pin and 5 pin DMX connections Built in cross fader dark and kill buttons MID in out and thru with file dump Direct audio input Sequential linking or simultaneous playback of chases Override chases on the fly Beat activation tap sync auto run midi in out 7 space 7 U rack mount USER MANUAL 3 19 QtxliGhT py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES Product Overview front 6 7
26. rimer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channel 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 starting address on the fixture that indicates the first channel reserved in the controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixture and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosinga start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will result in erratic operation of the fixture s whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures ofthe same type using the same starting address as long as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixture will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same USER MANUAL 14 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES DMX fixtures are designed to receive data though a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATA OUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fiture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use an order 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 2 is Data Negativ
27. tion If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet O 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 e fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating ln 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 Dont connect 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 in more than 104F 40 C ambient temperatre conditions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important informatio about the installation usage and maintenance of your fixture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit Do not open the housing or attempt any repairs yourself In the unlikely event your unit may require service Please contact us USER MANUAL 2 19 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 2 INTRODUCTION The dimme
28. xliqnt qtxlight PRESET A e e e e e e e e a 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 12 k WV 00 e 100 e 100 e e e 100 E e e e 80 80 80 80 e e 60 e 60 A 60 e e E BEATREV CHASE REV REV ONE sor 0 255 ALLREV 40 m 40 id 40 Ww ha 0 40 Mi N N E H e o e 20 20 20 20 F3 CHASE 4 D gt SCENES RECORD 20 RECENT SHIFT A DOUBLE 1 24 SINGLE PRESET B PRESET NN 3 INSTANT sec ozs s 05s s s x 5 s s 305 2m 5m 10m mins TAP SYNC PRESET B DM X24 24 CHANNEL DM X24 24 Channel DMX Dimmer Console USER MANUAL 154 095UK Version 1 0 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Before You Begin kanala EEEE a ah Ad had a araya dad Bid ada s 2 Aq I DIR de ale ends LEN A ieu EE ER 2 Unpacking Instructing sea EEE ex eth YER 2 Safety nstr ctlonis osea gaged dane made SEG S edu hymen dali eel alimin Bi TE 2 2 Introduction ergo ee 3 Features 224 7777777 3 Product Overview front
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