DMX144 User-Manual
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1. Only available with CLS memorycard inserted Press and release the Mem knob in Mix mode 23 CARD MENU Press and release the Load button The display shows you the Load from Card Menu 24 Load PATCH from Card Press and release the Ptch knob Use this knob to Load the Patch settings that is Stored on the Card This will overwrite your Patch settings in the DMX144 The display shows you that the Patching is LOADED from Card 25 Load PROGRAMS from Card Press and release the Prg knob Use this knob to Load the Programs that is Stored on the Card This will overwrite your Programs in the DMX144 The display shows you that the Programs is COPYING and a progress indicator goes up to 100 12 second 26 Load FADE from Card Press and release the Fad knob Use this knob to Load the Fade settings that is Stored on the Card This will overwrite your Fade On Off settings in the DMX144 The display shows you that the Fade settings is LOADED from Card 11 DISPLAY TEXT CARD MENU Load Save Exit Load from card Ptch Prg Fad Xit Patching LOADED from Card Load from card Ptch Prg Fad Xit Copying programs XXXXX 100 Load from card Ptch Prg Fad Xit Fade settings LOADED from card MEMORY CARD SAVE MENU Only available with CLS memorycard inserted Press and release the Mem knob in Mix mode 27 CARD MENU Press and release the Save button The display shows you the Save to Car2. CLS DMX144 144 Channels DM X Light M ixer User M anual 2001 V1 0 M ade in Norway by Compact Light System AS www cls no office cls no 1 T able of contents Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Chaser Page 11 Memory card LOAD menu Page 12 Memory card SAVE menu Page 13 M ore functions Page 14 Trouble shooting diagram Page 15 Notes 1 Start up and software version text 20 AUTO CHASE 2 Mix Mode screen 21 SOUND CHASE 3 Choosing a program 22 FOOT CHASE FOOT 4 Choosing a program display text CONTROLLER 5 Mix Mode screen with a program 23 CARD LOAD MENU name 24 Load PATCH from Card 6 Choosing a group 25 Load PROGRAMS from Card 7 Mix the lightnings 26 Load FADE from Card 8 Save the scene 27 CARD SAVE MENU 9 Edit a scene 28 Save PATCH to Card 10 PROGRAM MODE 29 Save PROGRAMS to Card 11 Rename Menu 30 Save FADE to Card 12 Copy Menu 31 SMOKE BUTTON 13 SETUP Menu 32 BLACK OUT 14 SETUP menu functions 33 FLASH ALL 15 RESET PATCH MENU 34 CHASE BUTTON 16 FADE menu 35 F1 F2 F3 F4 buttons User M anual cover page Table of contents Specifications Overview Explanations Getting Started Programming the CLS DM X 144 Programming the CLS DM X144 continue Advanced setup menu Advanced setup menu continue 17 Why Fade On or Off menu 18 PATCH meny 19 CHASE menu Specification Comp
3. How long time to crossfade between the scenes 21 SOUND CHASE While holding the CHASE knob choose SOUND CHASE The display tells you to Choose SOUND CHASE Programs and you do it by pushing Flash knobs Choose Pro grams It is possible to use up to 12 Programs with 12 Scenes each Connect an audio signal from a soundmixer to the audio RCA input on the back of the DMX144 Adjust the signal from the mixers output Ex AUX OUT to 1V RMS Fine adjust the signal by DMX144 s Fader 10 The mixer will then start changing Scenes and Programs in sync with the music NB It is not possible to select more than one program if the DMX144 is not connected to a musicsource and running in sync with the music NB If you press and release the CHASE knob The DMX144 will remember the last used Chaser settings 22 FOOT CHASE FOOT CONTROLLER While holding the CHASE knob choose FOOT CHASE The display tells you to Choose FOOT CHASE Programs and you do it by pushing Flash knobs Choose Pr ograms It is possible to use up to 12 Programs with 12 Scenes each Connect the CLS Foot controller to the stereo Minijack input on the back of the DMX144 The right knob on the Foot Controller steps up the Scenes when you release it If the program is fading it will discontinue to its end of Optional the fade instead of changing scene The left knob CLS Foot Controller is blackout when it is held down 10 MEMORY CARD LOAD MENU
4. Exit ready to Patch to another location If you hold down the Del button and move the Master Fader slowly from the bottom and up you will delete DMX XX MIX XX up to all of the 128 first DMX channels Ch DEL Ch Exit Press and release the MIX Ch button to choose the Mix Channels that you want to change DMX XX MIX XX Move the Master Fader to find the Mix ch that you want to dedicate to the DMX ch Ch OK Ch Exit You will see that it is only deleted Mix channels that is available Press OK to confirm DMX XX MIX XX Ch OK Ch Exit If you don t know which DMX number your lights are using just look at the lamps when you DMX XX MIX XX move the master fader You will see that the light is changing from one lamp to another as you Ch DEL Ch Exit changes the DMX ch CHASER 19 CHASE menu is for connecting programs together in a chain and run them automatically DISPLAY TEXT in sync with music or by foot controller From Mix or Program menu Press and hold the Choose CHASE mod CHASE knob to choose the type of Chase you want to use Auto Sound or Foot Auto Sound Foot 20 AUTO CHASE While holding the CHASE knob choose AUTO AUTO CHASE CHASE The display tells you to Choose Programs and you do it by pushing Flash knobs Choose Pr ograms It is possible to use up to 12 Programs with 12 Scenes each Adjust the pause by Fader 11 How long it should stay on each scene The Fading Time is adjustable by Fader 12
5. CLS DMX144 continue 7 Set the Master Fader to its Maximum level Mix the lightnings the way you want it by moving faders select new Groups moving faders and so on untill your scene is like you want it 8 It is now time to save the scene While holding down the Mem button press a Flash button where you want to save the scene The Display will tell you to choose a SCENE and show you that the scene is saved If you want to copy a SCENE you just choose a SCENE See point 9 and repeat the above 9 It is possible to edit a scene that is already stored While holding down the EDIT button press a Flash button for the Scene that you want to edit The Display will tell you to choose a SCENE and show you that the selected scene is loaded Do the Editing and save it 10 PROGRAM MODE Pressing and releasing Prg button takes you to the PROGRAM MODE This is the menu for Running Naming and Copying Programs Choose Programs with Prg and Flash buttons and Scenes afterwards directly on Flash buttons 11 Press and release Nam button The Display shows the Rename Menu Change letter with Master fader and move the cursor with the arrow buttons lt gt Press Save to store the Name 12 Press and release Copy button The Display shows the Copy Menu While pressing the FROM button select the source Program with a Flash button Then while pressing the To button choose the destination Program with a Flash button Press OK to co
6. are subject to change without notice Explanations MASTER FADER Controls the masterlevels to the channel faders It is active when the channelfaders is active Mixmode Sound Pause Fade in Setupmenu and Naming of programs FLASH BUTTONS 12 Buttons under the channel faders ONE PROGRAM 12 Scenes SCENE A complete mix of the 144 channels stored in one scene GROUP I page of the mixers faders Group 1 DMX Channels 1l 12 Group 2 DMX Channels 13 24 Group 3 DMX Channels 25 36 Group 4 DMX Channels 37 48 Group 5 DMX Channels 49 60 Group 6 DMX Channels 6l 72 Group 7 DMX Channels 73 84 Group 8 DMX Channels 85 96 Group 9 DMX Channels 97 108 Group 10 DMX Channels 109 120 Group 11 DMX Channels 121 132 Group 12 DMX Channels 133 144 PATCH Changing the DMX channels on each faders CHASER Programable running light at adjustable speed in syne with the music or by footswitch Memory Card Slot 3 Pin XLR DMX Out 5 Pin XLR DMX Out RCA Audio MiniJack FootSwitch Input et J Input 12 18V AC or DC 600mA AL l u EG Display DMX 144 Master Fader 12 Channel Faders ATu nc on knobs 12 Flash buttons Chase 12 Leds Master Flash Black Out Smoke knob Getting Started Connect all the DMX units together with the DMX Cables Set the respectively DMX addresses on each unit connected to the CLS DMX144 See the instruction manual for each units Plug in a terminator at the last unit of the DMX line XLR co
7. goes back to its last position when it is released It is possible to change scene when it is pressed down and the new scene will become active when the BLACK OUT button is released 33 FLASH ALL This is a Master Flash button This button sends the DMX value 256 full to all channel when it is pressed down All channels goes back to its last position when it is released 34 CHASE BUTTON This button turn On or Off the Chaser functions See page 10 in this manual 35 F1 F2 F3 F4 buttons These Function buttons has varying functions The display s second line will indicate the function of each button Sometimes you should hold one of them down when pressing another button and sometimes press and release it will take you to another menu See the instruction in the display or this manual 13 Trouble shooting diagram Fault Indication Nothing in the display of the DMX144 When turning on all the Groups the light in the diodes and display is dimmed down The lamps that is connected to the DMX chain is flashing and seems unstable There is no response on the DMX unit s connected to the DMX 144 Some Channels doesn t fade When connecting the sound RCA input on the DMX 144 to a Sound Mixer system you can hear hum in the PA System The lights doesn t reach full power or there is little or nothing respons of the sound pause and fade controller The Master fader doesn t work in Program or Chase Mode
8. 1 V RMS Audio in for Sound to Light SOUND TO LIGHT Changes scenes in Chaser in synk with the music SMARTCARD SLOT Stores scenes and setup Backup 12 LEDs Indicate Group selections in Mix and Program Mode and Program selections in Chase Mode THE LCD DISPLAY is used to display a wealth of information For the most functions you need to do the LCD display tells you how to do it when pressing a button See display texts later in this manual 12 FLASH BUTTONS Normal flash buttons in Mix Mode and selection of Groups Scenes and Programs 12 FADERS Normal faders in Mix Mode Fader 10 is controlling the sensitivity in Sound Chase and fader 11 is controlling the Pause length in Auto Chase Mode The Fade time in Program and Chase Mode is controlled by fader 12 MASTER FADER Controls the master value of all the Channel Faders and is used for changing parameters in the Setup Menu 4 MASTER F KEYS Different functions The displays second line tells the functions of the buttons SMOKE BUTTON Sending out DMX Channel 145 when it is pressed down It is not programable but available all the time designed for operating On and Off Smoke Machines or other DMX controlled units BLACK OUT BUTTON Sets all DMX Channels to value zero when pressed down FLASH ALL BUTTON Sets all DMX Channels to value 256 when pressed down CHASE ON OFF BUTTON Switch On or Off the Chaser Hold for selecting Auto Sound to light Foot Chase Specifications
9. 14 What to do Check if the power plug connected to the mains Try to take out the power input plug wait 20 second and connect it again Any power in the connection Connect a lamp to the power outlet If it light up change power supply If it doesn t light up Check fuse for the power outlet circuit To small power supply Recommended input minimum is 600mA 12V AC or DC Polarity unessential Always use good quality DMX cable with a terminator at the last unit 120 Ohms resistor connected between Pin 2 and 3 in a XLR plug Check the DMX channel selection on the unit s Is it the same channel on the DMX unit s than the one you are working on Go to the Setup menu and turn on the fading of the channels that doesn t fade Disconnect the DMX Cable from the DMX 144 If the hum disappear some of your light units has a ground failure or connection Connect the DMX cable again and try to disconnect the DMX units one by one when listen to the hum With a ground lift on the failure unit the hum should disappear Set the Master fader to its maximum position before starting mixing This is correct The Master fader is only working on active faders in Mix Mode NOTES 15 RUOMPIEL IEE System AS 2953 Beitostglen NORWAY Supportphone 47 61341438 Fax 47 61341499 web www cls no Email office cls no 16
10. act DMX Light Mixing Console DMX Channels 144 Smoke channel 145 Outputs 2 3 pin and 5 pin Neutriks XLR Protocol DMX 512 1990 Memory 144 Scenes 12 programs 12 scene each Faders Alps Processor 16MHz Software User Upgradeable Backup Smart Card Displays Backlighted LCD 2 lines x16 characters Editable Personalities Yes Chaser 144 Scenes Crossfades Yes Inputs Audio RCA Footswitch Mini Jack Patch Ch 1 128 Weight 1 1 kg Size 250 x 110 x 55 mm Version 1 00 Software Designed for the control of Small Theatre Lighting Band Lighting Discotheque Lighting Intelligent Spotlights and dimmers together Environmental Lighting School theatre lighting PA rent out lighting companies Smoke Haze machines MINRUKVN OVERVIEW POWER INPUT 12 18V AC or DC polarity unessential DMX512 DIGITAL OUTPUT 3 PIN and 5 PIN XLR SOCKETS All 145 channels levels are transmitted in the DMX512 1990 serial digital format to any device capable of receiving it Use twin core screened cable Pin connections Pin 1 Screen Earth Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal NOTE The end of the DMX line must always be terminated with a 100 ohm resistor connected between Signal and Signal This resistor can conveniently be mounted in a 5 pin XLR plug which should be inserted in the last device on the DMX line INPUT Mini Jack Footswitch connection for stepping up Scenes and Blackout INPUT RCA
11. d Menu 28 Save PATCH to Card Press and release the Ptch knob Use this knob to Save the Patch settings that is Stored in the DMX144 This will overwrite your Patch settings on the Card The display shows you that the Patching is SAVED to Card 29 Save PROGRAMS to Card Press and release the Prg knob Use this knob to Save the Programs that is Stored in the DMX 144 This will overwrite your Programs on the Card The display shows you that the Programs is COPYING and a progress indicator goes up to 100 12 second 30 Save FADE to Card Press and release the Fad knob Use this knob to Save the Fade settings that is Stored in the DMX 144 This will overwrite your Fade On Off settings on the Card The display shows you that the Fade settings is SAVED to Card 12 DISPLAY TEXT CARD MENU Load Save Exit Save to card Ptch Prg Fad Xit Patching SAVED to Card Save to card Ptch Prg Fad Xit Copying programs XXXXX 100 Save to card Ptch Prg Fad Xit Fade settings SAVED to Card More functions 31 SMOKE BUTTON 145 This is a button dedicated for controlling a smoke machine or other DMX device that is making use of an On Off button There is no way that it can be programmed It is available all the time and it sends the DMX channel 145 value 256 when it is pressed down 32 BLACK OUT This button sends the DMX value 0 zero to all channel when it is pressed down All channels
12. hold the On knob while moving the Master fader slowly from the bottom to the top This way you can Reset the Fade On Off Fade Ch XXX OFF 17 Why Fade On or Off menu Ex Let s say that you have a movinghead and it has the color wheel on channel 1 the gobo wheel on channel 2 and the pan and tilt on ch 3 and 4 If the fader is on default on every channel and you want the movinghead to move slowly from one direction to another At the same time you want to change color and gobo What will happened Yes the movinghead will move slowly as you programmed but the color and gobo wheel will also move slowly till it reach the right color and gobo resulting that it is changing colors and gobos in the hole movement When you have the possibility to turn off the fading on channel I and 2 the movinghead will changes the color and gobo instantly but the pan and tilt will move slowly as it should ADVANCED SETUP MENU continue DISPLAY TEXT 18 PATCH Press and release the Ptch button This takes you to the PATCH menu With this SETUP Rst Fad Ptch Xit function it is possible to change the DMX channel on each Fader It is possible to Patch the first 128 Channels on the DMX144 To do this you have to delete the DMX channels that you want to move first from the MIX ch Press and release the DMX Ch button Move the Master Fader until you find the DMX ch you DMX XX MIX XX want to change Press Del and the channel is Ch DEL Ch
13. nfirm The Display tells you that the Scenes in the Program is copying and the Program is copied when it is finished DISPLAY TEXT MIX PRG PrgName Grp Mem Edit Prg Choose SCENE wi th flash buttons Scene XX 1S now saved MIX PRG PrgName Grp Mem Edit Prg Scene XX is now loaded MIX PRG PrgName Grp Mem Edit Prg PROGRAM MODE Prg Nam Copy Xit lt gt Save Xit PROGRAM MODE Prg Nam Copy Xit PROGXX PROGXX FROM OK To Exit ADVANCED SETUP MENU SETUP 14 The SETUP menu has some functions Rst Fad Ptch Xit intended for experienced users RESET FADE ON or OFF PATCHING 13 In Mix mode press and release EDIT to go to the SETUP Menu 15 RESET Press and release the Rst button This takes you to the RESET PATCH MENU and SETUP WARNING in the display will ask if you are sure Rst Fad Ptch Xit Confirming by YES will set all the Patching to the factory default The display shows you that it is done RESET PATCH WARNING YES 16 FADE Press and release the Fad button This takes you to the FADE menu With this function SETUP it is possible to select if a DMX channel should has the possibility to fade or not Rst Fad Ptch Xit Choose the Channel with the Master Fader Select On or Off by the respectively buttons This is possible to do on the first 128 Channels Channel 129 144 will always have Fade set to On On or Off Exit If you want to set all channels to Fade On press and
14. ntact with a 120 Ohms resistor connected between pin 2 and 3 Connect the power for every unit and the CLS DMX144 Mixing Console You are now ready to make your first show with CLS DMX144 Programming the CLS DMX144 1 The first you see in the display when you connect the power is the display telling you the software version Press one of the F keys to remove the startup text 2 The Display will show you the Mix Mode screen with No Prg 3 Choose a program that you want to start with by pressing and holding the Prg while pressing a Flash button The Display will tell you what to do Ex Flashbutton 1 for prg 1 4 The Display will show you that you get a program and the name of it You can rename it later 5 When you release the buttons the Display shows you the Mix Mode screen with a program name 6 Choose a group that you want to mix by pressing and holding the Grp while pressing a Flash button The Display will tell you what to do Ex Flashbutton 1 for Grp 1 The Leds on selected groups will light up It is possible to select more than 1 group up to 12 at the same time DISPLAY TEXT DMX 144 Software Ver 1 0 www CLS no Made in NORWAY MIX PRG No Prg Grp Mem Edit Prg MIX PRG No Prg Grp Mem Edit Prg Choose PROG wi th flash buttons Get Prg PrgName MIX PRG PrgName Grp Mem Edit Prg MIX PRG PrgName Grp Mem Edit Prg Choose GROUP wi th flash buttons NR Programming the
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