USER`S MANUAL Universal DMX Controller
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1. Shows the acti Shows the name ERATA that the faders Fig 6 ve program of the channel aren t in the position Of dicate that the value the value keep it in the e i can be modified with Shows the DMX Shows the scene in sense of the arrow to ee the encoder channel value modification catch the value Indicate the unit from which are taken the channels 4 4 SELECT IN EDIT SCENE MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SELECT ONE OR MORE UNIT OF THE ACTIVE PROGRAM To activate the multiple selection of the unit press the SELECT key Fig 4 par 4 3 The display changes as shown in Fig 5 Press one of the 1 12 keys to ativate one or more the unit To successive units use the PAGE key Key to select all the active unit of the pro gram Key to select only the unit shown on UNIT RET AD Key to locate the selec ted unit Key to confirm the selection see par 4 5 MAR ROBOCOLOR IIX Prva E cA E EMS Shows the acti ve program Indicate the number of unit Shows short name of the unit previou sly loaded from internal library see par 10 6 Shows the active scene Shows name of the unit Shows NN UNITS if are more of one it Fig 5 empty box indicate that no unit loaded Indicate the las2. Fig 56 chows name of the Shows that the channel Indicate the num g channel is soft cross ber of the channel Shows that the channel Shows that the channel is hard cross have a blackout value with B a reset value with R a blackout and reset value with BR 10 12 EDIT OF DMX CHANNELS Through the 1 12 keys select the number of the channel to modify see Fig 56 par 10 11 For the successive channels use PAGE key The selected channel will come highlighted the display changes as shown in Fig 57 To use Function Keys see par 10 13 Key to set the channel like soft cross Key to set a blackout value Key to return to the precedent function see par 10 11 Key to set the channel Key to set a reset value Key to modify the name like hard cross of the channel SOFT UNIT PH DIMMER CROSS a med ILT LOW COLOUR CYAN CHOS B a MAGENTA YELLOW DIMMER AANA ZOOM sore Fig 57 Shows name of the Shows that a channel Shows the g channel is soft cross blackout value Shows that the channel Shows that the channel Shows the is hard cross have a blackout value reset value with B a reset value with R a blackout and reset value with BR The controller uses these special channels for predefined functions you must use them for the specific functions assign
3. x Next MATRIX v1 0 1 Backup user data 2 Restore user data 3 Update setup library 4 End session Type number 3 Invia file 2 x Cartella D Nome file Mat_ib bin Sfoglia Protocollo Ymodem id Chiudi Annulla Upload with YMODEM protocol Fig 69 MATRIX is waiting for data MATRIX TECHNICAL FEATURES e Individual control of up to 36 DMX 512 units e 48 DMX channels for each unit e 512 DMX configurable channels for intelligent units and dimmers 144 channels maximum for dimmers e 48 Program processor with 48 scenes each one 2304 total scenes e 48 Chase processor with 48 scenes each one 2304 total scenes e 48 Built in Effect modificable e 96 Show with 4 Progam 4 Chase 4 Effect e RS 232 for connection with a PC e DMX 512 1990 standard output 5 pin female XLR connector e 240X64 pixel GRAPHIC white led backlight LCD DISPLAY for a simple control of each channel function and setting e Very easy SETUP with wide LIBRARY allows the configuration of each unit connected to the Matrix e Control of the 48 channels by 12 faders for simplest use e Compatible with every DMX 512 unit max 48 channels Programmable channels name and function e 8 16 bit PAN and TILT movements controlled by an auto return Joystick with 9 fixed speeds fine or proportional mirror movement for quick and fine positioning e SHOW function executes 4 Progam
4. CROSS gt TO ALL Key active only pressing TIME key lt TIME gt Press this key to set equal values for all the step LAST Key Press this key to select the last step of the chase select through the 1 12 keys for the successi ve chases use PAGE key the step where you want to terminate the chase then press the LAST key For the successive chases use PAGE key Note The last step of the chase will be stored automatically in EDIT mode EDIT Key Press this key to create modify the active step see par 6 7 EDIT IN STEP mode 6 7 EDIT STEPS MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO CREATE OR MODIFY ONE OF 48 STEP OF ACTIVE CHASE The graphic display indicates the step highlighted currently active Fig 23 par 6 5 to create modify it press the EDIT key Fig 24 The display changes as shown in Fig 25 Pressing one of the 1 12 keys the correspondent channel go to the O value if it is high to 255 value if it is low For successive channels use the PAGE key Keys to select the successive Key to jump of 3 precedent page ea pages Key to go back to the saved step indicate the shows channels key to mask determined Key to save the step channels a ee ee ey eee save L uNDO J mask pace J apc DIMMERS 001 012 a a Erie Ol CHOOS O1 CHOOb O1 050 CH 009 02 pa oa le yl 020 F 135 li 000 255 4 Shows the indicat
5. Shows the scene that we are masking Shows the masked channel INVERT key Press this key to reverse the selection of the actual mask in the case of the Fig 9 the tilt cyan magenta and yellow channels becomes modifiable while the others comes masked 4 10 MAN MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO ACTIVATE ONE OR MORE UNIT WHILE THE NOT SELECTED ONES GO ON PERFORMING THE OWN FUNCTION Press MAN key to activate MAN function Fig 12 The MAN key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function and the display changes as shown in Fig 13 The graphic display indicates the channels masked with the pe symbol through the 12 faders the joystick or the 1 12 keys the touched channel could be modified also if the same is inside of a program in play No modification for the others key to store thel Shows name of the unit select the units to ae the ee scene if more than one shows _ control with functions NN UNITS CATCH LOCATE 4 UNIT gt SELECT UNIT J SGM GIOTTO W 400 PAN TILT COLOUR CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW DIMMER SHUT STR ZOOM M SPEED COL MODE R COLOUR 2 In MAN mode there are 4 function keys see Fig 13 Fig 13 GRAB Key Press this key to store the scene you can then paste it in an empty scene of any pro gram UNIT Keys Press this keys to select the successive precedent unit SELECT Key Press this key for select
6. Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the step Pushes it again the step puts on out his end value For successive step use the PAGE key FREE Note Keep Master Chase Faders to the maximum see par 6 12 Function Keys see par 6 6 Key to create or modify the active ste Key to erase the active fy P Key to mark the last step of the chase step Key to copy the active step Key to modify the total time of the active step see par 6 7 STEP EE 00 2s 050 FADE OO1 D H E ja ja M T OO4 e T 00 r T 010 030 T 050 040 T 020 0707 T D04 0707 A e S as visualize the active chase visualize total time and percent of transition of the step indicate the step number visualize the active step indicates the time to tran sition of the active step as percent of the total time indicates the total time of the active step from 0 2 to 600 seconds indicates the last step of the chase indicates the time to transition in seconds from O to 600 6 6 FUNCTION KEYS IN STEPS MODE In STEP mode there are 6 function keys see Pic 2 par 4 1 oe COPY Key Press this key to copy the active step on a free step of the same chase the display shows SELECT DESTINATION STEP select through the 1 12 keys the destination of the copy For the successive ste
7. CHASE EFFECT GO EFFECT SHOW GO SHOW FOR RECALL THE DISPLAY THAT SHOWS THE VALUES PRESS THE CORRESPON DING Show Effect Chase Program KEY FIXED LED Shows the 3 faders of the Shows the 3 faders of the A section B section Key to confirm foo LIVE CONTROL FUNCTION PRG SPEED CHS SPEED EFT SPEED E A ZOOM E B ZOOM SWH SPEED Shows the 3 faders immediately under the display 10 7 MENU EDIT DMX PATCH ALLOWS TO LOAD A COMPLETE SETUP FROM LIBRARY AND STORE IT IN MEMORY ALLOWS TO PATCH DMX AUTOMATIC MANUAL ALLOWS TO MODIFY THE NAME OF EACH CHANNEL AND ITS PARAMETERS RESET VALUE BLACKOUT VALUE HARD SOFT CROSS IT ALSO ALLOWS TO ASSI GN SPECIAL FUNCTIONS TO THE CHANNEL PAN TILT PAN LOW TILT LOW LAMP CONTROL ATTENTION MODIFICATION OF THE EDIT DMX PATCH PARAMETERS IF NOT EFFECTED IN AN APPROPRIATE WAY PREVENTS THE CONNECTED UNIT TO WORK CORRECTLY The display changes as shown in Fig 51 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the unit For successive unit use the PAGE key Key to modify the para meters of the unit Key to load setup from library Key to copy the unit UNIT o2 Shows name of the unit Key to manual patch Key to erase the unit Key to automatic patch MN CD Loan coi CD CUD Auto SGM GIOTTO W 400 CH OO1 OOb aaa A A ol Fig
8. Finally you must press the GO key to execute the effect The effect is complete to create modify others repeat again all the above steps 9 4 CREATION OF A SHOW This operative mode allows to perform at the same time up to 4 sequences of program 4 sequences of chase 4 sequences of effect 1 If Matrix is switched off switch it on pressing POWER key 2 Making sure of have program chase ed effect see par 9 1 9 2 9 3 3 Press Show key to activate the SHOW function the Show led key will light up 4 Press 1 12 keys to select only the show that you want to modify only one show highlighted For successive show use the PAGE key 5 Press the EDIT key to create modify the selected show 6 Select through the 1 12 keys the effett chase program processor that we want to configure 7 Press the SELECT key to select which effett chase program that must work in the processor 8 Press the Done key to confirm the selection 9 Through the On Off key switch it on off the boxes A B C D of processor 10 When the modify is complete we can return in the SHOW function through the Back or Esc key 11 Now Matrix is again in the SHOW function in order that you can select another one 13 Finally you must press the GO key to execute the show The show is complete to create modify others repeat again all the above steps 10 1 MENU FUNCTION THIS FUNCTION ACTIVATES SOME SPECIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF THE UNIT AND THE SETT
9. an unit and the next of the shape key to set the dimension Key to set the start cor ner of the shape EFFI PE CIRCLE s R 10 O PH359 OD ime ZIGZAG s ozo 20 PH 045 DLY ooo Shows the active effect Visualize in white the effect in editing ZIGZAG SZ 050 DILY 359 shows the type of shape 020 20 045 alalar shows the speed of the shape sion of the shape shows the dimen shows the the delay of Fig 36 the shape of the shape shows the start corner 7 6 FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT EFFECT MODE In EDIT EFFECT mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 36 par 7 5 SAVE key Press this key to save the effect Wave s forms of the SHAPE SHAPE key Press this key to select the 90 180 270 360 shapes that are Circle Hola Ladder Square Vertex and Zigzag The parameters that the operator could change corre spond to Circle SIZE a Press this key to change the size of the shape from 1 to 128 RPM key Press this key to change the Ladder speed and direction of the shape from 60 to 60 PHASE key Press this key to change the the start corner of the shape from O to 359 DELAY key Press this key to change the delay of the shape between an unit and the next from O to 359 Vertex Zigzag
10. 4 Chase 4 Effect simultaneously e PROGRAM function executes one or more programs e EFFECT function plays pre programmed movements dedicated to moving heads and scanners e SCENE function executes one of the 48 scenes of a program e MAN function for manual control of one or more units while the others run a program or a chase e PAGE key for fast page select e 12 keys for the selection of show programs chase scenes units and effect e Independent regulation of SPEED and CROSS value for programs chase and scenes e LENGTH COPY REPEAT PATCH functions e RESET SCANNER LAMP ON LAMP OFF BLACKOUT functions e MUSIC function with indipendent speed e Built in microphone and O dB audio input with auto level control e Non volatile 16 Mbit FLASH memory with 40 years data retention e Very simple programming and intuitive use Climatic condition for the use Humidity 35 80 Temperature 5 50 C Dimensions and weight Dimension W x L x H Weight 482 x 95 x 176 mm 2U rack 3 5 Kg CODEM MUSIC S r l Via G Pierini 13 61100 PESARO ITALY Tel 39 0721 204357 Fax 39 0721 203554 http www codemmusic com E mail info codemmusic com prior written permission of the CODEM MUSIC s r l No responibility is taken for possible inaccuracies or mistakes The CODEM MUSIC s r l reserves the right to make any alterations or aesthetics changes of this product that seem necessary at any time and for whatev
11. 8 1 SHOW MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO ACTIVATE A SHOW AND MODIFY THE PARAMETERS THIS OPERATIVE MODE ALLOWS TO PERFORM AT THE SAME TIME UP TO 4 SEQUENCES OF PROGRAM 4 SEQUENCES OF CHASE 4 SEQUEN CES OF EFFECT Press SHOW key to activate SHOW function Fig 37 The SHOW key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function and the display changes as shown in Fig 38 The graphic display indicates the show highlighted currently active we Fig 38 NOTES THE SHOW KEEPS THE DATA OF THE PLAY TOO Function Keys see par 8 2 SHOW Key to edit the SHOW Key to increase decrease see par 8 4 the speed of execution of Key to start the Keys to change page the show EE SHOW 02 100 Fig 38 Indicate that the SHOW is in stop the number of Shows the the SHOW active SHOW 8 2 FUNCTION KEYS IN SHOW MODE In SHOW mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 38 par 8 1 GO key Press this key to start the show The key becomes PAUSE the display changes as shown in Fig 40 par 8 3 PAUSE key Press this key to stop the show in the current position pressing the GO key it recovers from the same position EDIT key It allows to modify the parameters of the show see par 8 4 PAGE key Pressing one of these two keys you go to the following next page SPEED key Pressing one of these two keys you increase decreas
12. The graphic display indicates the effect highlighted currently active P attivo Fig 32 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the effect For successive effect use the PAGE key Function Keys see par 7 2 Key to select the unit that must work in the effect Key to modify the effect of Key to select more the second row of the effect selected scanner Key to start the effect Key to modify the repeti Key to create or modify the active effect see tion of the effect par 7 3 he E 010 NORMAL RPT 010 02 RPT 025 RPT 005 RPT 010 ee RPT 010 CIRC Z126 SAR SAR CIRC SOR HOLA S R ee RPT 1 O10 RPT 10 RPT 10 RPT 010 RPT 010 oe RPT 010 CIRC ZIZG_ S R HOLA HOLAZCIRG CIRC CIRC VERT VERT oe Fig 32 Indicate the applied effect of the second row of the selected scanner Indicate that the effect is in stop the number of the effect Shows the active Shows with RPT how many times to repeat effect effect the repetition of the active effect from 001 to 999 Indicate the applie effect for PAN TILT 7 2 FUNCTION KEYS IN EFFECT MODE In EFFECT mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 32 par 7 1 GO key Press this key to start the effect The key becomes PAUSE the display changes as shown in Fig 34 par 7 3 PAUSE key Press this key to stop the effect in the c
13. a Indicate the length of the Fig 15 active program from 1 to 48 Indicate that the program is in stop the number of the program Shows with RPT how many times to repeat program and with LEN the length Shows the acti ve program the repetition of the active program from 1 to 99 Indicate if the progran is in musical with NOTA Indicate if the program is in musical with MUSIC ON OFF a2 FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT PROGRAM MODE In EDIT PROGRAM mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 15 par 5 1 GO key Press this key to start the program Note Keep Master Dimmer Faders to the maximum see par 6 11 The key becomes PAUSE the display changes as shown in Fig 15 par 5 3 PAUSE key Press this key to stop the program in the current position pressing the GO key it recovers from the same position SELECT key Pressing this key it is possible the multiple selection of the programs The display changes as shown in Fig 14 see par 5 3 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the program For successive programs use the PAGE key REPEAT key Press this key to modify the number of repetitions of the program the value is in number from 1 to 99 use the faders under the REPEAT writing or the enco der To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key LENGTH key Press this key to set how many scenes o
14. activate PROGRAM function To activate SCENE function Go to the next Page Function keys Select the active function UNIT SCENE PROGRAM CHASE EFFECT SHOW Channels adjustment faders from O to 255 Assignable by user Channels adjustment faders from O to 255 MASTER MASTER CHASE DIMMER z l Next Universal DMX Controller D n D Graphic Display B Esc annulment key GB Encoder Men confirmation key To activate MAN function D Joystick it allows an easy positioning of the unit GD To activate FINE function for the joystick GE MASTER CHASE Facer it change the value from O to 255 of the CHASE MASTER DIMMER Fader it change the value from O to 255 of the all DIMMER unit channels 1 2 UNPACK MATRIX Open the box take the AC adapter and the documentation out Take the equipment out of the box as shown in the picture below bonny 1 3 ACESSORIES AND DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT Verify the contents of the packing If one of the following parts of the packing is missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately Matrix User s manual Warranty 1 XLR 5 P male connector e 1 AC adapter mod mtrx 12Vac e 1 Cable male female RS 232 Read the following warnings before beginning installation e This unit is not intended for home use e Read this manual thoroughly and observe the following precautions before working with the controller e
15. the unit to control FREE Key active only pressing SELECT key Pressing this key the selected units become free CATCH Key active only pressing SELECT key Pressing this key Key the selected units will stop in the current position LOCATE Key active only pressing SELECT key Press this key to locate the selected units DONE Key active only pressing SELECT key Pressing this key to confirm 5 7 EDIT PROGRAM MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO ACTIVATE A PROGRAM AND CHANGE THE PARA METERS OF THE SAME A PROGRAM IS A SEQUENCE OF SCENES STATIC EXECUTE IN SEQUENCE FROM 1 TO MAX 48 Press PROGRAM key to activate PORGRAM function Fig 14 The PROGRAM key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function and the display changes as shown in Fig 15 Program The graphic display indicates the program highlighted currently active Fig 15 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the program For successive programs use the PAGE key Function Keys see par 5 2 Key to select the unit that must work in the program Key to modify the length Key to select more of the program programs Key to start the program Key to modify the repeti Key asta the program in tion of the program musical mode gt GO SELECT BREPEAT LENGTH amp MUSIC UNITS PROG i e a MUSIC ON O1 BE eT 93 fos ou BQN Bos BG fo Bae i 2 I LEN 05 Oo oa 09 30 ii
16. to the side at symbol play the display shows a note The internal music sensor has an automatic gain adjustment which allows to have a signal level good for the Matrix working The input music signal is a OdB mono stereo so it could be taken from sound sources like Mixer CD Dat etc STEPS keys Pressing this key you go in the step mode see par 6 5 6 3 SELECT IN CHASE MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SELECT A SERIES OF CHASE To activate the multiple selection of the chases you must press the SELECT key Fig 20 The display changes as shown in Fig 21 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select more chase For successive chases use the PAGE key Fig 20 key to select all the cha ses Key to set the chase in stop Key to set the chase in pause IPAUSE ESTOP oL ae o2 RPT 03 TEJ J EN 30 07 oa RA 03 Bite N 30 Indicate that the Key to select only the chase shows on CHAS ALL SOLO STEP Ep RPT 03 JOH R I LEN 3 I RPT O0 10 LEN 30 I Keys to increase decrease the speed of execution of the chase V SPEED A oleh R 05 RPT 03o Bae LEN 30 LEN 05 11 12 I I Fig 21 the active step chase is in musical with NOTA chases Shows the active Shows with RPT how many times to repeat chase and with LEN the length the number of the chase Indicate if the chase the r
17. 51 Shows the number of the unit Shows short name of the unit Shows the configura tion to set on the dip switch of the unit Shows the start and end channel of the unit Empty box no unit loaded NOTE AFTER THE EDITING IT IS RECOMMENDED TO MAKE A COPY IN THE FOURTH PAGE OF THIS MENU IT CONTAINS 12 PERSONAL UNITS 10 8 FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT DMX PATCH MODE In EDIT DMX PATCH mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 51 par 10 7 COPY Key Pressing this key on the display shows SELECT DESTINATION UNIT select through the 1 12 keys the destination of the copy For the successive unit use PAGE key LOAD Key Press this key to load compleate setup from library see par 10 9 EDIT Key Press this key to modify the name of each channel and its parameters see par 10 11 ERASE Key Press this key to the erase active unit select through the 1 12 keys for the successive units use PAGE key the unit that must be erased then press the ERASE key The unit will erased in a permanent way it is not possible recover it PATCH Key Press this key to modify start address of the unit use the fader under PATCH write or the encoder To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key Matrix will calculate the last channel for that unit and under PATCH write you can shows the configuration to set on the dip switch of the
18. 7 T 002 050 T 010 030 T 050 0407 T 020 0707 T 004 0707 PROGRAM SELECTION Fig 44c ALL NONE SELECT PROGRAMS DONE 03 PROGRAMS o1 RPT 03 o2 RPT 03 fo3 ou Bae 05 RPT 03 Bot MEARE LEN 30 LEN 30 LEN 05 LEN 30 LEN 05 9 1 CREATION OF A PROGRAM A Program is a range of scenes max 48 performed in succession To create modify a program follow all steps listed below 1 If Matrix is switched off switch it on pressing POWER key 2 Press Program key to activate the PROGRAM function the Program led key will light up 3 Press 1 12 keys to select only the program that you want to modify only one program highlighted For successive program use the PAGE key 4 Press the UNITS key and select through the 1 12 keys the units that must work in the program Confirm with the DONE key 5 Press Scene key to activate the SCENE function the Scene led key will light up 6 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the scene that we want to create modify For successive scenes use the PAGE key 7 Press the EDIT key to create modify the selected scene 8 Modify the position with the joystick and the sets of the channels with the relative faders press UNIT key for next precedent unit 9 When the scene has been completed it can be stored through the SAVE key 11 Now Matrix is in the next scene repeat again the 7 and 8 steps 12 When the creation of the scenes has been finished press Program key to come back to the PR
19. GE er o3 BE eT d fo BE e ofo BE JJ YEN 30 LEN 3 0 LEN 30 LEN 05 07 A rr o fE ret oa fzo 11 BG 12 N 30 LEN 30 I I D Indicate that the pro the active scene Fig 17 with NOTA gram is in musical programs Shows with RPT how many times to repeat program and with LEN the length Shows the active the number of the program Indicate if the pro the repetition of the active program from 1 to 99 gram is in musical with NOTA the speed of execution from 10 to 500 5 4 FUNCTION KEYS IN PROGRAM MODE In PROGRAM mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 17 par 5 3 PAUSE key Press this key to stop the program in the current position pressing the GO key it recovers from the same position STOP key Press this key to stop the program with return to the function edit program see par 5 1 pressing the GO key it start from the first scene ALL key Press this key to select all the program from 1 to 48 SOLO key Press this key to select only the program shown in the box PROG if we have selected with the ALL key all the 48 program and we wants to selectd only the program es n 02 press twice the key O2 of program selection The prog box will indicate PROG Oe now the SOLO key unselect all the other program activating SOLOthe PROG Oe SPEED key Pressing one of these two keys will be increased decreases the speed of execut
20. ING OF THE CONTROLLER Press Menu key to activate MENU function Fig 45 The display changes as shown in Fig 46 As soon as this function is activated the display shows the first function available Through the encoder it is possible select the MENU functions available To activate the selected function press the same OK key Fig 46 MAIN MENU LAMP ON OFF RESET UNITS FADERS FUNCTION EDIT DMX PATCH SYSTEM SETTINGS 10 2 MENU BLACKOUT This function allows to black out all the unit connected Press DONE or ESC key to start again the normal working The display changes as shown in Fig 46 DONE BLACKOUT Pressing the KEEP key the Blackout comes kept up to when you call a pro Pig 36 gram or a Scene 10 3 MENU LAMP ON LAMP OFF ALLOWS TO TURN ON TURN OFF THE LAMP OF ONE OR MORE UNIT only if the selected unit are predisposed for this function NOTE If the lamp is discharge type and it is still hot before its lighting you will need to wait that it gets cold The display changes as shown in Fig 47 At the activation of the function the units are all selected Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the unit For successive unit use the PAGE key Return to the precedent Key for select only the function unit shown on UNIT Shows name of the unit if are more of one it Shows NN UNITS Key for turn on off the lamp Ke
21. K xx MATRIX IS UNLOCKED x ENTER PASSWORD 10 17 MENU ABOUT MATRIX ALLOWS TO SHOW THE SOFTWARE VERSION The display changes as shown in Fig 63 Software Version Fig 63 Brand Model Library Date Library Version fe e Next MATRIX v 1 0 LIB 48 CH v 1 0 1 e x L 27 07 04 AT16MSPI 10 18 MENU RS 232 HOST LINK THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO UPDATE LIBRARY SAVE THE PROGRAMMING AND TO RESTORE USER DATA The display changes as shown in Fig 64 RS232 HOST LINK CONNECT RS232 CABLE OPEN TERMINAL AS 1L15200 8 N L x PRESS START BUTTON FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Connect the RS 232 cable included EZS from the Matrix to the RS 2382 of the Computer start a program of terminal emulation and to set the communica oa g y Nuova connessione tion like Immettere un nome e scegliere un icona per la connessione 115200 bps 8 data bit no parity 1 Hame stop bit MATa With Miicrosoft Windows system start the software Hyper Terminal Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Communications set the connection like in fig 65 66 67 OK Annulla Press a START key Matrix in the nig BS ae monitor of Computer appears the Menu see fig 68 Connetti a 2 x Press Computer Keyboard the number of the desired function Press 1 to save the data of program Immettere i dettagli per il numero telefonico da comporre ming Paese fitatia 39 E You
22. OGRAM function the Program led key will light up 13 Finally you must press the GO key to execute the program The program is complete to create modify others repeat again all the above steps 9 2 CREATION OF A CHASE A Chase is a play of lights it is a sequence of steps from 1 to 48 max To create modify a program follow all steps listed below 1 If Matrix is switched off switch it on pressing POWER key 2 Press Chase key to activate the CHASE function the Chase led key will light up 3 Press 1 12 keys to select only the chase that you want to modify only one chase highlighted For successive chase use the PAGE key 4 Press STEPS key to activate the STEPS function 5 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the step that we want to create madify For successive steps use the PAGE key 7 Press the EDIT key to create modify the selected step 9 Modify the value of the channels through the 12 relative faders or the 1 12 keys For next channels use the PAGE key 10 When the step is completed it can be stored through the SAVE key 11 Now Matrix is in the next step repeat again the 9 and 10 steps 12 When the creation of the steps has been finished press Chase key to come back to the CHASE function the Chase led key will light up 13 Finally you must press the GO key to execute the chase The chase is complete to create modify others repeat again all the above steps 9 3 CREATION OF AN EFFECT Matr
23. Take care not to spill liquids on to the controller and do not use it in excessively humid conditions e Do not install the controller near heat sources or expose it to direct sunlight and do not install in dusty environments without suitable protection e Do not use the controller unless the mains cable and plug are in perfect condition replace or repair if necessary e Do not use solvents such as acetone or alcohol to clean the controller or the finish and panel lettering will be damaged e f a fault occurs consult your nearest service centre or a specialized light equipment repair service Do not attempt to repair the controller yourself 2 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE REAR PANEL POWERIN eve oO IN 12 Vac 6 W rasa Raa DMX S12 OUT AUDIO IN upto iN MIC RS 232 pee DM OUT C CX zzamn x aiim MADE ooo 5 DMXIN IN ITALY Universal DMX Controller ooo oa Serial OOO lige d o GD 0 dB audio signal INPUT with a mono stereo jack connector 8 MICROPHONE for the MUSIC function D 12 Vac power INPUT with a 3 pin cannon connector GD POWER KEY Standard DMX 512 signal INPUT OUTPUT with a 5 pin cannon connector GP RS232 signal INPUT a2 INPUT CONNECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY Plug the 3 pin cannon connector of the AC adapter completly in the power input E amp P Use the push safety hook to disconnect it and extract it gently ATTENTION do not use AC adapter different from the one supplied it could cause
24. acre b Oe e Next s D D A AILE Universal DMX Controller USER S MANUAL INDEX We congratulate you on your purchase of MATRIX Before you proceed using this product read this user s manual carefully as it gives important information on safety use and maintenance Equipment Setting 1 1 Description of the front panel 1 2 Unpack MATRIX 1 3 Acessories and documentation provided with the equipment Description of the rear panel and installation 2 1 Description of the rear panel 2 2 Input connection for power supply 2 3 Connection of the AC adapter to the main AC 2 4 DMX 512 Output Input connection 2 5 Example of DMX 512 line connection Use of the equipment Start Up setting 3 1 First use of the unit Equipment Use Working Modes 4 1 SCENE mode 4 2 Function keys in SCENE mode 4 3 EDIT in SCENE mode 4 4 Select in EDIT SCENE mode 4 5 EDIT SCENE mode 4 6 Function keys in EDIT SCENE mode 7 Channels adjustment faders in EDIT SCENE mode 8 PAN and TILT channels adjustment through the Joystick 9 MASK function in scene mode 10 MAN mode 4 4 4 4 5 1 EDIT PROGRAM mode 5 2 Function keys in EDIT PROGRAM mode 5 3 Select in PROGRAM mode 5 4 Function keys in PROGRAM mode 6 1 CHASE mode 6 2 Function keys in EDIT CHASE mode 6 3 Select in CHASE mode 6 4 Function keys in CHASE mode 6 5 STEPS mode 6 6 Function keys in STEPS mode 6 7 EDIT STEPS mode 6 8 Function keys in EDIT STEPS mode 6 9 Chan
25. aracteristics 2 conductors plus screen 120 Ohm impedance low capacity maximum transmission rate 250 Kbaud For the connection do reference to the figure 3 1 FIRST USE OF THE UNIT MATRIX is a universal DMX controller and is provided with an initial generic configuration For a correct operation YOU MUST configure the controller with the type of projec tors scanner connected to it The SETUP LIBRARY sheet includes the list of the projectors scanner contained in the internal memory of the controller if the requested configuration is not present in the library you need to make a personalized one The operations to configure the controller is described in the user s manual at chapter 10 7 Function MENU EDIT DMX PATCH MATRIX is endowed with graphic display with adjustable contrast from men if the initial setting isn t correct it is possible to change the contrast The operations to change contrast is described in the user s manual at chapter 10 14 Function MENU SYSTEM SETTINGS 4 1 SCENE MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SEE ONE OF THE 48 SCENES OF THE ACTIVE PROGRAM CHANGE THE PARAMETERS AND EDITING Press SCENE key to activate SCENE function Fig 1 The SCENE key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function and the display changes as shown in Fig 2 The graphic display indicates the scene highlighted currently active Fig 2 if an empty scene is selected on the display appear
26. c psy cen bey Foner ess as iam yr ra ig SGM GIOTTO W 400 ae MAGENTA YELLOW Shows the acti ve program Shows the name of the channel Shows the DMX Shows the scene in channel value modification ERTA that the faders Fig 6 aren t in the position of the value keep it in the sense of the arrow to catch the value Indicate that the value can be modified with the encoder channels Indicate the unit from which are taken the 4 6 FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT SCENE MODE In EDIT SCENE mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 6 par 4 5 SAVE UPDATE key Press the SAVE key to save the free scene and go to the next free scene The UPDATE key allow you to update the saved scene and go back to the scene function see par 4 1 UNDO key it works only on saved scenes Pressing this key you go back to the saved scene MASK key Press this key to activate the mask function see par 4 8 UNIT key Press this keys to select the successive precedent unit SELECT key Pressing this key you go back to the unit selection see par 4 3 4 7 CHANNELS ADJUSTMENT FADERS IN EDIT SCENE MODE CYAN O50 SPEED 255 zoom M ozo A335 The 12 faders are used to adjust the channels value see Fig 7 To modify the scene keep the faders to desired values Each time that changes page the faders remains inacti
27. e i on which Fig 25 Shows the ste in modi dimmer working active chase fication Indicate that the value can be modified with Shows the DMX Indicate that the faders the encoder channel value aren t in the position of Shows the name be k in th of the channel e vaUe SEAP halls sense of the arrow to catch the value 6 8 FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT STEPS MODE In EDIT STEPS mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 6 par 4 5 SAVE key Press this key to save the step The UPDATE key allow you to update the saved step and go back to the steps function UNDO it works only on saved scenes Pressing this key you go back to the saved step MASK key Press this key to activate the mask function see par 6 10 PAGE keys Press this keys to select the successive precedent page 3PG keys Pressing this will jump of 3 pages in 3 pages 6 9 CHANNELS ADJUSTMENT FADERS IN EDIT STEPS MODE CYAN DE SPEED PE CEE Zoon M ee CE The 12 faders are used to adjust the channels value see Fig 7 To modify the step keep the faders to desired values Each time that changes page the faders remains inactive The arrow in the box ndicate that the fader aren t in the position of the value keep it in the sense of the arrow to catch the value To an on off chase type use the 1 12 keys For successive channel
28. e the speed of the show the value is in percent and varied from 10 to 500 To the 100 value the speed is the original 8 3 GO SHOW MODE THIS FUNCTION EXECUTES AND VISUALIZES THE STATE OF THE SHOW The graphic display indicates the step highlighted currently active Fig 38 par 8 1 to execute it press the GO key Fig 39 The display changes as shown in Fig 40 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the show For successive show use the PAGE key Key to stop the Key to increase decrease SHOW the speed of execution of Key to puse the Keys to change page the show SHOW IPAUSE mSTOP 4 PAGE gt W SPEEDA J ne o2 9 A Lawrie OL XX XX xx ff 12 Ob 09 O5 100 az T SHOW O SHOW 02 SHOW 03 SHOW O4 SHOW 05 i o9 AL 12 SHOW 07 SHOW 04 SHOW 049 sHow ao f 7 Fig 40 Indicate that the SHOW is in play it visualize the Shows the state of execution show in execution of the SHOW Effect O5 and 04 Chase 01 Program 12 06 09 05 8 4 EDIT IN SHOW MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO CREATE OR MODIFY ONE OF 96 SHOW The graphic display indicates the show highlighted currently active Fig 38 par 8 1 to create modify it press the EDIT key EDIT Fig 41 The display changes as shown in Fig 42 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select one of 4 effect chase program proces sor shows how much effect chase program are ac
29. ed to them NOT USED gt Not used channel PAN gt Pan channel SOFT CROSS HARD CROSS PAN LOW gt Pan channel LOW TILT gt Tilt channel SOFT CROSS HARD CROSS TILT LOW gt Tilt channel LOW LAMP gt Lamp control channel LAMP RES gt Like LAMP 10 73 FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT OF DMX CHANNELS MODE In EDIT DMX CHANNEL mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 57 par 10 12 BACK Key Press this key to return to the precedent function see par 10 11 NAME Key Press this key to replace the channel name Use the fader under NAME write or the encoder To confirm the modify press the NAME or OK key Putting the faders to O value CUSTOM appears on the display now we can write the name of the chan nel Pressing again NAME key the display changes as shown in Fig 58 Through the encoder choose the character Through the OK or CHAR Key we insert modify the next precedent character Press DONE key to confirm the modify of the name The value change between two scenes can be immediate HARD CROSS or gradual SOFT CROSS Fig 58 SOFT X Key Press this key to set for the selected channel the type of gradual change SOFT CROSS HARD X Key Press this key to set for the selected channel the type of immediate change HARD CROSS BLKOUT Key Press this key to modify BLACKOUT VALUE that is the value of the channel when the BLACKOUT func tion is active see par 10 2 Through the encoder or the fader under t
30. epetition of the active chase from 1 to 99 in musical with NOTA the speed of execution from 10 to 500 6 4 FUNCTION KEYS IN CHASE MODE In CHASE mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 21 par 6 3 PAUSE key Press this key to stop the chase in the current position pressing the GO key it recovers from the same position STOP key Press this key to stop the chase pressing the GO key it start from the first step ALL key Press this key to select all the chase from 1 to 48 SOLO key Press this key to select only the chase shown in the box CHAS if we have selected with the ALL key all the 48 chase and we wants to selectd only the chase es n O2 press twice the key O2 of chase selection The chase box will indicate CHAS O2 now the SOLO key unselect all the other chase activa ting SOLOthe CHAS Oe SPEED key Pressing one of these two keys will be increased decreases the speed of execution of the chase the value is in percent and varied from 10 at 500 To the value 100 the speed of execution is that planned in the scenes 6 5 STEPS MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SEE ONE OF THE 48 STEPS OF THE ACTIVE CHASE CHANGE THE PARAMETERS AND EDITING Press STEPS key to activate STEPS function Fig 22 The display changes as shown in Fig 23 The graphic display indicates the scene highlighted currently active Fig 23 if an empty step is selected on the display appears STEPS
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32. f the program will execute the value is in number from 1 to 48 use the faders under the LENGTH writing or the enco der To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key MUSIC key Pressing this key and activating MUSIC ON the active program will change the scenes to time of music in the box of the program and to the side at symbol play the display shows a note The internal music sensor has an automatic gain adjustment which allows to have a signal level good for Matrix working The input music signal is a OdB mono stereo so it could be taken from sound sources like Mixer CD Dat etc UNITS keys Press this key to set what unit will be active in the program For successive units use the PAGE key 5 3 SELECT IN PROGRAM MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SELECT A SERIES OF PROGRAMS To activate the multiple selection of the programs you must press the SELECT key Fig 16 The display changes as shown in Fig 17 Fig 16 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select more programs For successive programs use the PAGE key key to select all the pro grams Key to select only the K d program shows on eys to increase decrease Key to set the program PROG the speed of execution of in stop and get out of the program the function Key to set the pro gram in pause IPAUSE ESTOP ALL SOLO V SPEED A GXIA C o gt NRN DO o MER
33. ffects you must press the SELECT key Fig 33 The display changes as shown in Fig 34 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select more effect For successive effects use the PAGE key effect key to select all the function Key to set the effect in stop and go out of the effect Key to start the RPT O10 o2 RPT 010 EJ RPT O a CIRC ZIZG HOLAYHOLA SAR SAR de CIRC ZIZG Indicate that the effect is in pause Fig 33 Key to select only the effect shows on EFFT Key to increase decrease the speed of execution of the effect Key to increase decrease the zoom percent of the shape in execution RPT 005 100 100 RFT 010 RPT 010 HOLA SQR CIRC ZIZG RPT 010 RPT Ob RPT 010 RPT 010 RPT 010 G a QLA a CIRC CIRC CIRC VERT VERT OFF 0FF the effect Shows with RPT how many times to repeat effect Shows the active effects the number of the percent of zoom from 000 to 200 the repetition of the active effect from 001 to 999 the speed of execution from 10 to 500 7 4 EDIT IN EFFECT MODE In EFFECT mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 34 par 7 3 GO key Press this key to start the effect The key becomes PAUSE PAUSE key Press this key to stop the effect in the current position pressing the GO key it recovers from the
34. fy press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key TO ALL Key active only pressing TIME key Press this key to set equal values for all the scene CROSS gt LAST Key lt TIME _ gt Press this key to select the last scene of the program select through the 1 12 keys for the successive scenes use PAGE key the scene where you want to terminate the program then press the LAST key For the successive scenes use PAGE key Note The last scene of the program will be stored automatically in EDIT mode EDIT Key Press this key to create modify the active scene see par 4 3 EDIT IN SCENE mode EFFECT Key Press this key to set a shape genarator for the active scene for creation of an effect see par 7 5 EDIT EFFECT mode 4 3 EDIT IN SCENE MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO EDIT ONE OF THE 48 SCENES OF THE ACTI VE PROGRAM The graphic display indicates the scene highlighted currently active Fig 2 par 4 1 to create modify it press the EDIT key Fig 3 The display changes as shown in Fig 4 select the units to Unit selection see par modify 4 4 Key to go back to the Shows name of the unit saved scene if more than one shows NN UNITS key to mask determined Key to save the scene channels save LONDO mask 4 unt gt select Unir SGM GIOTTO W 400 E TILT STEN e a MAGENTA YELLOW ess E as ra ra ig
35. he BLKOUT write you can select unchanged value or O 255 value The value is selected putting the fader to O and it allows to maintain unchanged the output value no blackout for this channel RESET Key Press this key to modify RESET VALUE that is the value of the channel when the MENU RESET function is active see par 10 4 Through the encoder or the fader under the RESET write you can select unchanged value or O 259 value The value is selected putting the slider to O and it allows to maintain unchanged the out put value no reset for this channel Only if the LAMP or LAMP RPES channel is selected you can modify the Fig 59 LAMP ON LAMP OFF value see Fig 59 i L ON Key L ON 140 Press this key to modify LAMP ON VALUE that is the value of the ies channel when the MENU LAMP ON function is active see par 10 3 nee Ree me Through the encoder or the fader under the L ON write you can select 0 255 value L OFF Key Press this key to modify LAMP OFF VALUE that is the value of the channel when the MENU LAMP OFF function is active see par 10 3 Through the encoder or the fader under the L OFF write you can select O 255 value 10 14 MENU SYSTEM SETTINGS AVAILABLE ONLY AFTER THE ACTIVATION OF THE MENU FUNCTIONS see par 10 1 ALLOWS TO CHANGE THE DISPLAY CONTRAST TO SET A PASSWORD RS 232 FUNCTIONS SHOW THE SOFTWARE VERSION Select SYSTEM SETTINGS from main me
36. ion of the program the value is in percent and varied from 10 at 500 To the value 100 the speed of execution is that planned in the scenes 6 1 CHASE MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO ACTIVATE A CHASE AND CHANGE THE PARAME TERS OF THE SAME A CHASE IS A PLAY OF LIGHTS IT IS A SEQUENCE OF STEPS FROM 1 TO 48 MAX Press CHASE key to activate CHASE function Fig 18 The CHASE key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function and the display changes as shown in Fig 18 The graphic display indicates the chase highlighted currently active Fig 19 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the chase For successive chases use the PAGE key Function Keys see par 6 2 Key to select the step Key to select more Key to modify the length gee li chase of the chase Key to start the chase Key to modify the repeti Key activate the chase in musical mode tion of the chase gt GO SELECT REPEAT LENGTH MUSIC STEPS KELN oe MUSIC ON oa BE eT 93 fos B ou BER Bos BE o Be 1 N BO i i 1 LEN 05 o7 BG os Bs o Bs 10 EG 11 BG 12 Fig 19 the number of Indicate the length of the active chase from 1 to 48 Indicate that the chase is in stop the chase Shows the acti Shows with RPT how many times to repeat chase and with LEN the length ve chase the repetition
37. ive way Shows the 3 faders of the see par 10 6 A section Shows the 3 faders of the B section Key to confirm ee N LIVE EDIT UNIT FUNCTION Py AN Yl LN RED YELLOW FREE x FREE FREE FREE x Fig 49 Indicate that the channel can be modified with the encoder 10 6 MENU FADERS FUNCTIONS LIVE ALLOWS TO ASSIGN DIRECT CONTROL FUNCTIONS AT 12 FADERS This function is used to control the performance of programs chase effects through faders or to control a determined DMX channel The display changes as shown in Fig 50 The functions that the operator could assign through the relative keys correspond to SHW SPEED Performance Speed of the Show PRG SPEED Performance Speed of the Program CHS SPEED Performance Speed of the Chase EFT SPEED Performance Speed of the Effect EFT ZOOM Dimension of the Effect DMX 007 Direct control of the channel FREE No function associate If the function is of DMX type through the faders or the encoder you select the channel If the function is SPEED or ZOOM SHW SPEED excluded through the faders or the encoder you select if the action of the faders is valid for all the programs chase effects or in the case of Show performance the 4 possible A B C D To assign the function faders press the DONE or OK key To get out of the function press the ESC key NOTE THIS FUNCTION IS ACTIVE IN MODE SCENE STEPS PROG GO PROG CHASE GO
38. ix is endowed with pre programmed plays movement modifiable dedica ted to the scanner and moving head With this function it s possible to create animations of notable effect The available plays are Circle Hola Ladder Square Vertex and Zigzag The parameters that the operator could vary correspond to SHAPE Shape SIZE Dimension of the shape from 1 to 128 RPM Speed and direction of the shape from 60 to 60 PHASE Corner of departure of the shape from O to 359 DELAY Delay of execution of the shape between an unit and the next from O to 359 The parameters are independent for PAN and TILT it is possible an infinity of combinations 1 If Matrix is switched off switch it on pressing POWER key 2 Press Effect key to activate the EFFECT GENERATOR function the Effect led key will light up 3 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the effect that we want to create modify For successive effect use the PAGE key 4 Press the EDIT key to create modify the selected effect 5 Press one of the 1 6 keys to select the effect on the PAN channel Press one of the 7 12 keys to select the effect on the TILT channel 6 Modify the parameters of the effect through the SHAPE SIZE RPM PHASE and DELAY keys 7 Once modified the parameters we can be store the modifications through the SAVE key 8 Now Matrix is again in the EFFECT function 9 Press the UNITS key to check which unit must perform the effect 10
39. keys the destination of the copy For the successive scenes use PAGE key Note After have pressed COPY key the same becomes GRAB key GRAB Key active only pressing COPY key Press this key to store the scene you can then paste it in an empty scene of the same program or in a diferent program The key becomes PASTE ALL Key active only pressing COPY key Press this key to copy all the scenes of the active program to another program the display shows SELECT DESTINATION PROGRAM select through the 1 12 keys the destination of the copy For the successive program use PAGE key PASTE Key active only pressing in empty scene Pressing this key the scene previously stored could be pasted to an any empty scene of any pro gram ERASE Key Press this key to the erase active scene select through the 1 12 keys for the successive scenes use PAGE key the scene that must be erased then press the ERASE key The scene will erased in a permanent way it is not possible recover it TIME Key Press this key to change the total time of the scene the value is in seconds from 1 to 600 use the fader under the TIME writing or the encoder To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key CROSS Key active only pressing TIME key Press this key to modify the time of transition of the scene the value is express in percent from O to 100 use the fader under the CROSS writing or the encoder To confirm the modi
40. must select from the men l Transfer gt Receive file Set Ymodem Indicativo localit protocol then click to Receive The Numero ditelefono saved file is in the Hard Disk with Sar C name MATRIX BAK cOM1 Press 2 to restor the data of pro gramming You must select from the menu Transfer gt Send file search the file with MATRIX BAK name set Ymodem protocol then click to Send Press 3 to update setup library you must select from the file menu Transfer gt Send file search the file with Mat_lib bin name downloaded from internet set Ymodem protocol then click to Send see fig 69 Press 4 for personal library backup You must select from the menu Transfer gt Receive file Set Ymodem protocol then click on Receive The file will be saved on compu ter hard drive with this name mylib BAK Press 5 to exit Close the application and discon nect the cable MATRIX HyperTerminal Proprieta COM1 2 x Impostazioni della porta Bit per secondo s20 Bitdidati 8 o x Parit Nessuno m Bit di stop fi Controllo di flusso AEST Ripristina Fig 67 Applica MATRIX HyperTerminal File Modifica Visualizza Chiama Trasferimento x Next MATRIX v2 0 1 2 J 4 D Type number Backup user data Restore user data Update setup library Backup personal library End session Fig 68 Fie Modifica Visualizza Chiama Trasferimento
41. n the display changes as shown in Fig 60 As soon as this function is activated the display shows the first function available Through the encoder it is possible select the SYSTEM SETTINGS functions available To activate the selected function press the same OK key Fig 60 SYSTEM SETTINGS SECURITY LOCK RS232 HOST LINK ABOUT MATRIX 10 15 MENU SET LCD CONTRAST THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO CHANGE THE GRAPHIC DISPLAY CONTRAST The display changes as shown in Fig 61 Fig 61 SYSTEM SETTINGS SECURITY LOCK RS232 HOST LINK ABOUT MATRIX Through the encoder or the fader under the DONE write you can modify the display contrast To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the func tion press the ESC key 10 716 MENU SECURITY LOCK ALLOWS TO LOCK UNLOCK FUNCTIONS OF EDITING AND RESETTING Pressing the LOCK key F6 the display will change as shown in Fig 62 Through the 1 10 keys insert a numerical combination of 5 number for lock the functions At the end of the last number MATRIX will ask ENTER PASSWORD AGAIN you must introduce the password again Now MATRIX is locked To unlock it repeat again all the above steps list above but you must remember the password If you forget the password we have a code of unblocking that is F6 1397 F2 MATRIX TOTAL RESET With MATRIX unlocked do this sequence of keys F6 10 8 2 4 F4 then follow the display instructions Fig 62 SECURITY LOC
42. nels adjustment faders in EDIT STEPS mode 6 10 MASK function in steps mode 6 11 Use of MASTER DIMMER fader 6 12 Use of MASTER CHASE fader 1 EFFECT mode 2 Function keys in EFFECT mode 3 Select in EFFECT mode 4 EDIT in EFFECT mode 5 EDIT EFFECT mode 6 Function keys in EDIT EFFECT mode 8 1 SHOW mode 8 2 Function keys in SHOW mode 8 3 GO SHOW mode 8 4 EDIT in SHOW mode 8 5 Select in EDIT SHOW mode Examples 9 1 Creation of a PROGRAM 9 2 Creation of a CHASE 9 3 Creation of an EFFECT 9 4 Creation of a SHOW Example of usage menu functions 10 1 MENU Function 10 2 MENU BLACKOUT 10 3 MENU LAMP ON LAMP OFF 10 4 MENU RESET UNITS 10 5 MENU FADERS FUNCTIONS 10 6 MENU FADERS FUNCTIONS LIVE 10 7 MENU EDIT DMX PATCH 10 8 Function keys in EDIT DMX PATCH mode 10 9 LOAD LIBRARY in EDIT DMX PATCH mode 10 10 Function keys in LOAD LIBRARY mode 10 11 EDIT in EDIT DMX PATCH mode 10 12 EDIT of DMX CHANNELS 10 13 Function keys in EDIT of DMX CHANNELS mode 10 14 MENU SYSTEM SETTINGS 10 15 MENU SET LCD CONTRAST 10 16 MENU SECURITY LOCK 10 17 MENU ABOUT MATRIX 10 18 MENU RS 232 HOST LINK 1 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT PANEL Show Effect Chase Program Scene Page Programming keys be 2 3 4 5 G BLACKOUT RESET UNITS FADERS FUNC 11 12 EDIT DMX PA 7 8 9 10 D To activate SHOW function To activate EFFECT GENERATOR function To activate CHASE function D To
43. of the active chase from 1 to 99 Indicate if the chase in musical with NOTA Indicate if the chase is in musical with MUSIC ON OFF 6 2 FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT CHASE MODE In EDIT CHASE mode there are 6 function keys see Fig 19 par 6 1 GO key Press this key to start the chase Note Keep Master Dimmer Chase to the maximum see par 6 12 The key becomes PAUSE the display changes as shown in Fig 21 par 6 3 PAUSE key Press this key to stop the chase in the current position pressing the GO key it recovers from the same position SELECT key Pressing this key it is possible the multiple selection of the chases The display changes as shown in Fig 19 par 6 3 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the chase For successive chases use the PAGE key REPEAT key Press this key to modify the number of repetitions of the chase the value is in number from 1 to 99 use the faders under the REPEAT writing or the enco der To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key LENGTH key Press this key to set how many scenes of the chase will execute the value is in number from 1 to 48 use the faders under the LENGTH writing or the enco der To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key MUSIC key Pressing this key and activating MUSIC ON the active chase will change the scenes to time of music in the box of the chase and
44. omes modifiable while the others comes masked 6 11 USE OF MASTER DIMMER FADER MATRIX IS ENDOWED WITH A GENERAL CONTROL LEVEL OUTPUT OF ALL DIMMER CHANNELS OF THE INTELLIGENT UNITS The Master Dimmer fader Fig 29 allows to adjust the bright general intensity of the intelligent units only if the connected units have the dimmer channel Keep the fader always to the maximum 100 keep to O value only to create a blackout 6 12 USE OF MASTER CHASE FADER MATRIX IS ENDOWED WITH A GENERAL CONTROL LEVEL OUTPUT OF DIMMER CLASSIC CHANNELS The Master Chase fader Fig 30 allows to adjust the bright gene ral intensity of the chase and relative step For have the bright intensity of chase step at 100 keep the fader to the maximum keep to O value only to create a blackout The Master Chase fader could be used also to put in output a step like scene see par 6 5 Keep the fader to O value select through the 1 12 keys the step we want on output then keep the fader to desired value MASTER DIMMER Fig 29 MASTER CHASE Fig 30 Z EFFECT MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT GENERATOR AND MODIFY THE PARAMETERS USING THIS MODE OF OPERATION IT IS POSSIBLE CREATE ANIMATIONS OF NOTABLE EFFECT WITH AN ONLY COMMAND Press EFFECT key to activate EFFECT function Fig 18 The EFFECT key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function and the display changes as shown in Fig 31
45. passes directly to the fine movement mode The Fine key led will light up to indicate the activation of this function Useful function for control moving heads Joystick movement change the PAN PAN LOW and TILT TILT LOW output channels keys to change the speed indicates the the set ting out of speed SAVE UNDO MASK Y JOY SPEED PROPA SGM GIOTTO W 400 eae SS COLOUR Se ea MAGENTA YELLOW me TOEN res TEREA SPEED CEA MODE E 2 A 070 e Y ooo Fig 9 4 9 MASK FUNCTION IN SCENE MODE ce THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO MASK THE CHANNELS OF THE PREVIOUSLY SELEC TED UNIT IN A DETERMINED SCENE Press MASK key to activate MASK function Fig 10 The display changes as shown in Fig 11 The graphic display indicates the channels masked with the sym bol Fig 11 The operator in this case masks the tilt cyan magenta and yellow channels When you recall the scene The masked channels stay to the value planned in precedence Very useful function for create scenes that make only change color etc Press one of the 1 12 keys to masks the correspondent channels For successive channels use the PAGE key indicates that we are inside at the function of masking Key to return to the mask of the saved scene reverses the selection of Key to save the mask of the scene her actual mask MASK CHANNELS aoe ay p 070 i a aeo 020 135 Fig 11
46. ps use PAGE key Note After have pressed COPY key the same becomes GRAB key GRAB Key active only pressing COPY key Press this key to store the scene you can then paste it in an empty scene of the same program or in a diferent program The key becomes PASTE ALL Key active only pressing COPY key Press this key to copy all the steps of the active chase to another chase the display shows SELECT DESTINATION CHASE select through the 1 12 keys the destination of the copy For the successive chase use PAGE key PASTE Key active only pressing in empty step Pressing this key the step previously stored could be pasted to an any empty step of any chase ERASE Key Pressing this key the active step will be erased select through the 1 12 keys for the successive chases use PAGE key the step that must be erased then press the ERASE key The step will erased in a permanent way it is not possible recover it TIME Key Press this key to change the total time of the scene the value is in seconds from O 2 to GOO use the fader under the TIME writing or the encoder To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key CROSS Key active only pressing TIME key Press this key to modify the time of transition of the scene the value is express in percent from O to 100 use the fader under the CROSS writing or the encoder To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key
47. s FREE SCENE AR Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the scene Pushes it again the scene puts on out his end value For scenes 13 24 25 36 37 48 use the PAGE key Note Keep Master Dimmer Faders to the maximum see par 6 11 Function Keys see par 4 2 Key for add an effect Key to mark f to the active scene the last scene of the program Key to erase the active scene Key to create or modify the active scene Key to copy the active scene Key to modify the total time of the active scene Raa oe elerz5 O50 FADE aol Errr os a A e E ae indicates the time to tran sition of the active scene indicate the scene number visualize the active program as percent of the total indicates the last visualize the scene of the program active scene visualize total time time and percent of transition of the with effect n 05 scene indicates the total time of the active scene in seconds from 1 to 600 indicates the time to transition in seconds from O to 600 4 2 FUNCTION KEYS IN SCENE MODE GB In SCENE mode there are 6 function keys see Pic 2 par 4 1 COPY Key Press this key to copy the active scene on a free scene of the same program the display shows SELECT DESTINATION SCENE select through the 1 12
48. s use the PAGE key N B The 6 single boxes under part of the display do reference to the faders immediately under The two boxes from 3 channels above to the single do reference respectively The left box at 3 faders A The right box at 3 faders B 6 10 MASK FUNCTION IN STEPS MODE ce THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO MASK THE DIMMER CHANNELS IN A DETER MINED STEP Pressing MASK key the MASK function is activated Fig 27 The display changes as shown in Fig 28 The graphic display indicates the channels masked with the sym bol Fig 28 The operator in this case masks the 2 4 5 and 6 channels When you recall the step The masked channels stay to the value planned in precedence Press one of the 1 12 keys to masks the correspondent channels For successive channels use the PAGE key indicates that we are inside at the function of masking Key to return to the mask of the saved step reverses the selection of Key to save the mask of the step her actual mask SAVE UNDO INVERT MASK CHANNELS DIMMERS 001 012 CHOOL O1 CHOO2 01 CHOO3 01 CHOO4 O01 CHOOS O1 CHOOL O1L a o2 408 CHOO49 o2 TE PLCC ets o2 070 kom o 020 35 JL ons Fig 28 Shows the step that we are masking Shows the masked channel INVERT key Press this key to revers the selection of the actual mask in the case of the Fig 9 the 2 4 5 and 6 channels bec
49. same position STOP key Press this key to stop the effect return to the EFFECT function see par 7 1 pressing the GO key it start again ALL key Press this key to select all the effect from 1 to 48 SOLO key Press this key to select only the effect shown in the box EFFT if we have selected with the ALL key all the 48 effect and we wants to selectd only the effect es n O2 press twice the key O2 of effect selection The effect box will indicate EFFT Oe now the SOLO key unselect all the other chase activating SOLO the EFFT Oe ZOOM key Press this key to increase decrease the percent of zoom of the shape in execu tion the value is express in percent and varied from O00 to 200 To OOO value the shape stop SPEED key Press this key to increase decrease the speed of execution of the chase the value is in percent and varied from 10 at 500 7 5 EDIT EFFECT MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO EDIT ONE OF 48 EFFECTS The graphic display indicates the effect highlighted currently active Fig 32 par 7 1 to create modify it press the EDIT key Fig 35 The display changes as shown in Fig 36 Press one of the 1 6 keys to select the effect on the PAN channel Press one of the 7 12 keys to select the effect on the TILT channel Key to set the shape Key to save the effect Key to set the speed and the direction of the shape Key to set the delay of the shape between
50. serious damages at the internal circuitation Do not connect the 3 pin cannon connector in other appliances it has been studied to be used only in this controller 2 3 CONNECTION OF THE AC ADAPTER TO THE MAIN AC MAKE SURE THAT VOLTAGE AND POWER FREQUENCY CORRESPOND TO WHAT IS REPORTED ON THE AC ADAPTER PLATE The supplied AC adapter has a plug therefore you should only plug it in the socket Press POWER key to verify the correct installation If pressing the POWER key no leds light up please check if there is tension in the electric socket or check the connection between AC adapter controller and AC adapter electric socket If the problem persists please consult your dealer 2 4 DMX 512 OUTPUT INPUT CONNECTION Make sure you are using shielded twisted cables suitable for the transmission of the DMX 512 signal with connectors of good quality and connection as shown on the side of the connector B Plug the 5 pin XLR connector coming from the unit completly in the DMX 512 output Use the push safety hook to disconnect it and than extract it gently ATTENTION the shielded part of the cable must never be connected to the ground of the electrical system as this could cause faults during the working of the controller 2 5 EXAMPLE OF DMX 572 LINE CONNECTION MATRIX has a DMX 512 input output that uses standard XLR 5 pin connector The input it is for now disabled from the software The cable must have shielded with these ch
51. soLo MAR ROBOCOLOR IIX come S ROBOCOL I XM1200 30 SUPER SCA 7 E E E E Fig 48 ALL key Press this key to select all the unit from 1 to 48 SOLO key Press this key to select only the unit shown in the box UNIT if we have selected with the ALL key all the 48 unit and we wants to selectd only the unit es n 02 press twice the key O2 of unit selection The unit box will indicate UNIT Oe now the SOLO key unselect all the other unit activating SOLO the UNIT Oc RESET key Press this key to reset the selected unit To get out of the function press the ESC key 10 5 MENU FADERS FUNCTIONS ALLOWS TO ASSIGN THE NAME OF THE DMX CHANNEL TO DETERMINED FADERS THIS FUNCTION IS VALID IN THE MODE OF OPERATION EDIT SCENE SEE PAR 4 5 AND MAN SEE PAR 4 10 This function is used when we have the need to control a determined chan nel of all the connected units always and only from a faders The display changes as shown in Fig 49 When yuo keep the fader to zero value the display shows the writing free free from assignments the channels come loaded from the controller in an original way Move the fader of the section A or B to assign a memorized channel Through the encoder or the 1 12 keys directly above at the faders you can roll forward back for a more precise search To assign the channel press the DONE or OK key To get out of the function press the ESC key Key to assign the channel in l
52. t selec ted unit see par 4 4 from internal library see par 10 6 ALL Key Press this key to select all the units previously assign to the program it isn t possible select unit if not active in the program see par 5 2 Pressing this key the display shown NN UNITS the DMX control channels will taken from the unit shown in the box UNIT SOLO Key Press this key to select only the unit shown in the box UNIT if we have selected with the ALL key all the 48 unit and we wants to change the value of the unit channels es n O2 press twice the key O2 of selection unit The unit box will indicate UNIT Oe now the SOLO key unselect all the other unit acti vating SOLOthe UNIT Oe DONE Key Pressing this key you confirm the selection of the unit see par 4 5 4 5 EDIT SCENE MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO MODIFY THE VALUE OF THE CHANNELS OF THE UNITS SELECTED Through the 12 faders you regulate the value of corresponding channel see par 4 7 Pressing one of the 1 12 keys the correspondent channel can be modified with the encoder For successive channels use the PAGE key modify select the unities to Unit selection see par 4 4 saved scene Key to go back to the Key to save the scene key to mask determined channels Shows name of the unit if more than one shows NN UNITS save J UNDO mask 4 unt gt Jsetecr pro
53. tive in the processor visualize the show in modification Key to select which effect chase program pro cessor will be active in the show see par 8 5 Key to return to the show Key visualize the processor effect chase program processor to on off the selected in white EFFECT CHASE gt mle PROGRAM Fig 42 a PROGS PROGS oe EFFECT processor zone CHASE processor zone PROGRAM processor zone 8 5 SELECT IN EDIT SHOW MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SELECT A SERIES OF EFFECT CHASE PRO GRAMS THAT COMPOSE THE SHOW The graphic display indicates the effect chase program proces sor highlighted currently active Fig 42 par 8 4 to select the effett program chase active in the varieties processor press Eg the SELECT key Fig 43 The display changes as shown in Fig 44a 44b 44c SELECT Fig 43 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select more effect program chase For successive effect program chase use the PAGE key EFFECT SELECTION Fig 44a 01 EFFECTS OL RPT 010 o2 RPT 010 o3 RPT O25 ou RPT 005 os RPT 010 OL RPT 010 CIRC ZIZG HOLA HOLA SAR SAR CIRC SAR aK By WANNA CIRC ZIZG 07 RPT 010 0a RPT 010 09 RPT 010 10 RPT 010 Ll RPT 010 l2 RPT 010 CIRC ZIZG SQR HOLA HOLA CIRC CIRC CIRC VERT VERT OFF 0FF CHASE SELECTION Fig 44b L ALL A NONE Saa DONE O CASSESE oL H o3 oy os Ob M T 004 070
54. unit NOTE ANY BUILDERS ADOPT THE CONFIGURATION OF THE DIP SWITCH LIKE STANDARD SET TO 0 FOR INDICATE DMX CHANNEL 1 IN THIS CASE FOR A CORRECT OPERATION YOU MUST BE ADDED 1 EXAMPLE ADDRESS OF UNIT START 128 gt MATRIX ADDRESS 129 The on position of the dip switch is with white box appears aloft When you exit from the menu the software controls if there are unit with equal or overlap ped addresses the display shows a message of error PATCH OVERLAY AT UNIT AUTO Key Press this key to modify start address in automatic way select through the 1 12 keys the unit of start then press the AUTO key For the successive unit use PAGE key Now from the unit of start to the last unit the addresses have been assigned For the successive unit use PAGE key 10 9 LOAD LIBRARY IN EDIT DMX PATCH MODE ALLOWS TO LOAD A COMPLETE SETUP FROM LIBRARY AND STORE IT IN MEMORY Press the LOAD key to load setup from library Fig 52 The display changes as shown in Fig 53 The display shows the first unit in the library Return to the pre cedent function Keys to search in alpha betical sequence inside Key to confirm of the memory VA BACK LOAD A A Z V ABS CLUBCOLOR m e E P E E eee short ae of Shows name of the unit Indicate the i aa the unit previously loa ded ra se ae Shows where will come loaded the unit number or Unit librar
55. urrent position pressing the GO key it recovers from the same position SELECT key Pressing this key it is possible the multiple selection of the effect The display changes as shown in Fig 34 see par 7 3 Press one of the 1 12 keys to select more effect For successive effects use the PAGE key REPEAT key Press this key to modify the number of repetitions of the effect the value is in number from 001 to 999 use the faders under the REPEAT writing or the encoder To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key 2ndROW key For faced or disposed on more rows scanners Press this key to modify the effect of the second half of the selected scanner The modalities are NORMAL No modification NO DELAY Keep the first scanner in phase if there are DELAY INV PAN Reverses the movement of the mirror X axis INV TILT Reverses the movement of the mirror Y axis INV ROT Reverses the direction of the shape execution Use the fader under 2ndROW write or the encoder To confirm the modify press the OK key to get out of the function press the ESC key EDIT Key Press this key to create modify the active effect see par 7 5 UNITS keys Press this key to set what unit will be active in the effect For successive units use the PAGE key 7 3 SELECT IN EFFECT MODE THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS TO SELECT A RANGE OF EFFECTS EXECUTABLE IN SUCCESSION To activate the multiple selection of the e
56. ve The arrow in the box ndicate that the fader aren t in the position of the value keep it in the sense of the arrow to catch the value If you select more unit at the same time the names of the channels and the suitable values do reference to the unint signalled from the box unit You can not modify the value of the channels PAN LOW TILT LOW LAMP LAMP RES To modify the value see par 10 6 N B The 6 single boxes under part of the display do reference to the faders immediately under The two boxes from 3 channels above to the single do reference respectively The left box at 3 faders A The right box at 3 faders B 4 8 PAN AND TILT CHANNELS ADJUSTMENT THROUGH THE JOYSTICK ce Using the joystick the PAN and TILT channels of the scanner s mirror and and moving heads can be adjusted Fig 8 The joystick type is with central return thanks to the sophisticated software of management it allows an easy and exact positioning The mirror s speed movement could be changed through the Fine key Every time you press the Fine key the selected speed it is shows for 3 seconds on the graphic display Fig 9 With SPEED 01 10 the joystick moves the mir ror with a fixed speed with SPEED PROP joy stick become proportional type if you leave the joystick in central position the mirror keeps still whereas the more you move it away from the centre the faster the mirror will run Pressing twice the Fine key joystick
57. y for select all the unit BACK ALL Jf SOLO O03 UNITS it enon 30 seen sca ROBOCOL I XxM1200 30 SUPER SCA Appears at the Fig 47 ALL key imparted command Press this key to select all the unit from 1 to 48 SOLO key Press this key to select only the unit shown in the box UNIT if we have selected with the ALL key all the 48 unit and we wants to selectd only the unit es n 02 press twice the key O2 of unit selection The unit box will indicate UNIT Oe now the SOLO key unselect all the other unit activating SOLO the UNIT Oc OFF ON keys Pressing one of these two keys will be turn on turn off the lamp of the selected unit To get out of the function press the ESC key 10 4 MENU RESET UNITS ALLOWS TO RESET ONE OR MORE UNIT only if the selected unit are predisposed for this function This function must be performed when the unit lose synchronization or they don t perform the commands of the controller in a correct way The display changes as shown in Fig 48 At the activation of the function the units are all selected Press one of the 1 12 keys to select the unit For successive unit ugKey for select only the unit shown on UNIT Key for reset the units Return to the precedent Key for select all function the unit Shows name of the unit if are more of one it Shows NN UNITS l NN Back ALL A
58. y see par 10 6 10 10 FUNCTION KEYS IN LOAD LIBRARY MODE In LOAD LIBRARY mode there are 3 function keys see Fig 53 A ZKey Press this key to search in alphabetical sequence inside of the memory when youn arrive at the initial letter of the firm you can search through the encoder in fine way For a rapid search could be used also the faders under LOAD write LOAD Key Press this key to load the select unit in the box highlighted To get out of the function press the ESC key 10 11 EDIT IN EDIT DMX PATCH MODE ALLOWS TO MODIFY THE NAME OF EACH CHANNEL AND ITS PARAMETERS RESET VALUE BLACKOUT VALUE HARD SOFT CROSS IT ALSO ALLOWS TO ASSIGN SPECIAL FUNCTIONS TO THE CHANNEL PAN TILT PAN LOW TILT LOW LAMP CONTROL The graphic display indicates the unit highlighted currently active Fig 51 par 10 7 to modify it press the EDIT key Fig 54 The display changes as shown in Fig 56 Pressing the NAME key it is possible modify the name of the projector the display changes as shown in Fig 55 Through the encoder we select the character with the OK key or the CHAR keys we modify the next precedent character Press DONE key to confirm the modify of the name BACK 4 CHAR gt Key to return to the men Fig 55 function see par 10 7 Key to modify the name of the unit hh EnS UIB onir pA SGM GIOTTO W 400 B S idd T Tau YELLOW DIMMER SHUT STR ZOON
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