Multi-Data/Pak User Manual
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1. ELCATIOW MULTI DATA PAK User Instructions Elation Professional Elation Professional 4295 Charter Street Los Angeles CA 90058 USA 4295 Charter Street Tel 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3108 Los Angeles CA 90058 Web www elationlighting com www elationlighting com 24 004 1531 ee aia Rev 1 0 August 2004 E mail info elationlighting com Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Multi Data Pak by Elation Professional To optimize the performance of this product please read these operating instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with the basic operations of this unit The Multi Data Pak is a unique DMX to Analog and MIDI to Analog converter This unit has been tested at the factory before being shipped to you there is no assembly required Customer Support Elation Professional provides a customer support line to provide setup help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your setup or initial operation You may also visit us on the web at www elationlighting com for any comments or suggestions Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9 00 a m To 5 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Voice 323 582 3322 Fax 323 582 3108 E mail Support elationlighting com Warning To prevent or reduce the risk of electrical shock or fire do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Caution There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit Do not attempt any repairs yourself doing so will voi2. D socket connector controls the output signal for channels 1 24 Channel 25 48 Output This 25 pin D socket connector controls the output signal for channels 25 48 Channel 49 72 Output This 25 pin D socket connector controls the output signal for channels 49 72 Output Level 10V 12V 15V are available using these dip switches Details refer to the figure Analogue Output Polarity The left oom E is for positive output and the right mettle ao for negative output Power Input Cord Connect this cord to an AC 100V 50 60Hz electrical outlet Set Up 1 2 3 4 With the main power off connect either a DMX or MIDI controller Connect your output connections to the D sockets on the rear of the unit As an option Elation makes a converter D type connector to din plugs available as model number Z MDP C Connect the DJ Z MDP C to convert the D type connectors to din style plugs if required After you have made all your connections turn the main power on and follow the operating instructions on the next page Multi Data Pak Instruction Manual Page 4 Operating Instructions Mode Select To access the menu you must hold down the MENU button for at least three seconds You will then have access to the MODE setting Select the input type being used DMX or MIDI If a DMX or MIDI signal is present the corresponding LED will begin to fla
3. Pak Instruction Manual Page 7 Speed Settings This setting adjusts the speed of the internal chase The number of channels in a chase can be adjusted between 1 72 channels This chase can not be edited To change the chase speed do the following 1 Press and hold down the MENU button for three seconds 2 When the LED Display begins to flash tap the MENU button three times to activate the SPEED settings This will be indicated by SPXX flashing in the LED Display 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select your desired chase speed The speed can be adjusted from 01 to 99 A setting of 01 is the fastest chase speed at 1 10 of a second A setting of 99 is the slowest chase speed at every 10 seconds 4 When you have made your selection tap the MENU button twice to exit this function and store your setting Channel Setting This setting allows you to change the starting DMX channel To make changes to this setting do the following 1 Press and hold down the MENU button for three seconds 2 When the LED display begins to flash be sure the DMX LED on the left of LED display is flashing If it is not flashing use the UP and DOWN buttons to select DMX mode See Mode Setting on page 5 3 When you are in DMX mode tap the MENU button once to activate the DMX settings This will be indicated by AXXX flashing in the LED display 4 Use UP and DOWN buttons to select your desired DMX address The address can be set between 001 to 512 NOT
4. E ONLY 72 TOTAL CHANNELS WILL OUTPUT STARTING WITH THE SET ADDRESS 5 When you have made your selection tap the MENU Button four times to exit this function and store your setting Programming a BACK UP Scene This functions allows you to program one scene ino the data pack s memory This scene can be recalled at any time To program a scene do the following 1 With any DMX controller program a scene using any of the available 72 channels 2 Press and hold down the SCENE button for five seconds until GOOD is displayed in the LED display 3 To recall the scene press the SCENE button at any time STOR will be displayed in the LED display indicating that the unit is running the stored scene Multi Data Pak Instruction Manual Page 6 Features The Multi Data Pak is a universal signal converter that converts DMX and MIDI to an Analog signal This allows you to use your analog dimmer and power packs with a DMX controller or MIDI sequencer The unit can convert up to 72 DMX channels This unit may also be used as a 72 channel chaser One scene can be stored into memory as an emergency back up should your controller ever fail This unit has built in memory in the case that the unit s power is ever disconnected Functions amp Controls Front Q O O e ae PEE cate e ake oo ER Power Switch This turns the main powe
5. d your manufactures warranty In the unlikely event your unit may require service please contact your nearest Elation dealer Do not discard the shipping cartoon in the trash Please recycle when ever possible Conformity This product complies to EN 50081 1 EN55022 pr EN55103 1 EMC emission and EN 50081 1 EN 61000 4 2 pr EN 55103 2 EMC immunity Multi Data Pak Instruction Manual Page 2 Chase Mode To activate the unit s chase function press the CHASE button CHAS will be displayed in the LED display indicating chase mode has been activated The unit will run a 72 channel chase until the function is turned OFF Changing the output signal voltage The unit is capable of sending an analog output signal of 10 12 15 volts Determine the voltage your pack requires and change this setting to the required output voltage The unit s default output is 10 volts To change the output level do the following 1 For 10 volts flip dip switches 1 and 4 to the ON position 2 For 12 volts flip dip switches 1 and 3 to the ON position 3 For 15 volts flip dip switches 1 and 2 to the ON position DIP Switch Output TAE on off off on off jon on on off Specifications Power Input AC 120V 50 60Hz 1A Fuse F1A 250V 5x20mm DMX to Analog Maximum of 72 channels Analog Output 10V 12V 15V Dimensions 483x125x44mm 19 x5 x1 75 Weight 1 3 Kg 2 5 Lbs Multi Data
6. his will be indicated by a flashing LED next to HOLD in the LED Display 3 Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to select the ON or OFF settings 4 When you have made your selection tap the MENU button three times to exit this function and store your setting Multi Data Pak Instruction Manual Page 5
7. r on and off Fuse Holder This holds a fuse that protects the internal power supply LED Display This is a seven segments display that indicates DMX signal MIDI signal DMX Function Hold Function DMX channel and is used to activate and make changes in the menu 4 Up Button This button is used to advance the selected readings in the menu Down Button This button is used to descend through the menu selections 6 Menu Button Use this button to activate the system menu Chase Button This button selects chase mode Store Button Pressing this button stores a scene or recalls a stored scene 9 MIDI In This connector is used to receive MIDI signal from a MIDI controller or MIDI sequencer 10 MIDI Thru This connector is used to send the signal coming in from the MIDI IN JACK 9 to another MIDI device 11 DMX In This 3 pin XLR jack is used to receive DMX signal from a DMX controller 12 DMX Out This 3 pin XLR jack is used to send a DMX signal to a DMX power pack or dimmer N oO oa o N Multi Data Pak Instruction Manual Page 3 13 DMX In This 5 pin XLR jack is used to receive DMX signal from a DMX controller 14 DMX Out This 5 pin XLR jack is used to send a DMX signal to a DMX power pack or dimmer Functions amp Controls Rear PoweRINpur A CAUTION A DONOT OPEN 3 4 5 6 Channel 1 24 Output This 25 pin
8. sh in the LED display Press the MENU button to store the mode DMX Mode When the unit is receiving DMX signal the DMX LED will be flashing in the LED display indicating that DMX signal is present The unit will also display the current DMX address in the LED Display This unit can operate between DMX channels 1 512 A001 A512 However be aware that this unit will only output a total of 72 DMX channels starting from the set address See the Channel Setting section on page 6 MIDI Mode When the unit is receiving a MIDI signal the MIDI LED will be flashing in the LED display indicating that MIDI signal is present The unit will also display a flashing MIDI channel number CH01 Ch16 in the LED display This unit can operate on MIDI channels 1 16 You may use the UP and DOWN buttons to select a starting MIDI channel number Hold Mode This mode allows last DMX setting if the DMX signal is interrupted to hold For example if the hold function is OFF and you have channels 1 amp 4 on and your DMX controller is turned OFF DMX channels 1 amp 4 will also turn OFF If you turn the HOLD function ON and disconnect DMX signal channels 1 amp 4 will re main ON until you disconnect the Multi Data Pak s power or reconnect a DMX controller To turn this function ON or OFF do the following 1 Press and hold down the MENU Button for three seconds 2 When the LED begins to flash tap the MENU button twice to enter HOLD mode T
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