DDS 405 digital dimmer and switcher user manual
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1. If the default value display right on the display is flashing you can determine the desired amperage in a range from 0 75 with the navigation keys A or V Confirm the selection with Menu FELL Use navigation button to return to the previous menu level digital dimmer and switcher 30 Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Operating supply voltage AC 230 V 50 Hz Electrical connection Protective contact sockets single phase 16 A max Channel fuse 1 x medium time lag micro fuse 6 3 A per channel 5 mm x 20 mm Signal input DMX 512 via 3 pin XLR socket Outputs 4 protective contact sockets Dimensions W x H x D 200 mm x 65 mm x 180 mm Weight 2kg DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 31 Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed Please take our tips because especially in Sound amp Light caution is indicated Even if a plug fits into a socket the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller a short circuit or just a not working light show DMX connections The unit offers a 3 pin XLR socket for DMX output and a 3 pin XLR plug for DMX input Please refer to the drawing and table below for the pin assignment of a suitable XLR plug Pin Configuration 1 Gr2. DANGER Hazardous voltage Even in standby mode mains voltage is present on the outputs ofthe device and on the connected loads Prior to any servicing work on the connected loads disconnect the mains plugs of the respective loads from the device Prior to any servicing work on the device disconnect the mains plug of the device from the mains socket themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 20 Operating Menu overview Standby Std gt Auto Mode Sound Mode gt Setup Auto en Sed 2 SEE Program No PowerO Prt Pritt Po n 4 4 a t Channel Address Mg Channel Ce ChAd 5P Ch d Cu Channel Dimmer Ch d j Dimmer Preheat Pr Et DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 21 Operating Operating mode selection Switch to normal mode and use the navigation buttons A or W to select the desired operating mode Sla operating mode DMX Mm Auto automatic mode with preprogrammed chasers Auto sound controlled mode with preprogrammed chasers Confirm the selection with Menu The control LED of the enabled operating mode lights in the display themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 22 Operating mode DMX Operating In this mode the device is controlled via a connected DMX controller and operates in Slave mode The control LED DMX lights permanently
3. Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information 1 1 Further information On our website www thomann de you will find lots of further information and details on the following points Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics Online guides and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline If you have any problems with the device the Service A i customer service will gladly assist you DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information 1 2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by sguare brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will fi
4. IS OUR PASSION 16 Connections and operating elements Auto This LED lights up when the unit is operating in Automatic mode Sound This LED lights up when the unit is operating in Sound control mode Navigation buttons Buttons to navigate the device menu Menu Button to open the main menu and confirm display values Display DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 17 Connections and operating elements Bottom D D D D 5 OUTPUTS Max 4 5A Channel 1GA Total Fuse 6 3A 250V chi ch2 Ch3 cha Power Input C230V 50 60Hz An Se A 11 Mains cable 12 Ch1 Ch4 Fuses for channels 1 4 13 mic level Rotary control for adjusting the sensitivity of the built in microphone for sound control th mann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 18 Connections and operating elements 14 DMX In DMX input 15 DMX Out DMX output DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 19 Operating 6 Operating Turning on and off Once you connect the device to the power supply it is in standby mode StbY is flashing on the display Keep the Menu button pressed for two seconds to switch from Standby to normal operation Keep the navigation button amp pressed for three seconds to switch the device off Once StbY is flashing in the display the unit is in Standby mode again Pull the power plug of the unit to turn it completely volt free
5. as soon as a DMX signal is present The four channels can be addressed consecutively or individually Consecutive addressing 1 Use the navigation buttons A or W to select the operating mode Sla gt The control LED Sla is flashing 2 Confirm the selection with Menu gt The display changes to Addr 3 Confirm the selection with Menu The display changes to A007 4 Confirm the selection with Menu 5 gt Once the three right digits of the displayed value will flash you can use the navigation keys A or Y to set the address of the first channel Confirm the selection with Menu 6 Use navigation button to return to the previous menu level Individual addressing DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 23 Operating themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION yr 5 A E Use the navigation buttons A or W to select the operating mode Sla The control LED Sla is flashing Confirm the selection with Menu gt The display changes to Addr Use the navigation buttons A or W to switch to menu item ChAd Confirm the selection with Menu gt The display shows the current setting e g 7003 p The first digit of the displayed value corresponds to the channel If this digit is flashing you can select the desired channel with the navigation keys A or W Confirm the selec tion with Menu The three right digits of the displayed value are
6. to toggle between Auto and USEr 4 Confirm the selection with Menu 5 Use navigation button to return to the previous menu level digital dimmer and switcher Operating Channel function Depending on the settings the channels of the device operate in Dimmer or Switch mode Proceed as follows to adjust the Channel mode Open the menu d Cu see menu overview Press Menu If the channel number display left on the display is flashing you can adjust the desired channel with the navigation keys A or V Confirm the selection and use Menu to toggle between channel number and channel function If the channel function display right on the display is flashing you can assign the desired function di Dimmer or On Switch with the navigation keys A or V Confirm the selection with Menu re UL EEE Use navigation button to return to the previous menu level DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 29 Operating Lamp preheat themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION In dimmer mode a certain amperage can be set for each channel to preheat the connected lamps Proceed as follows to adjust the amperage Open the menu PrEh see menu overview Press Menu If the channel number display left on the display is flashing you can adjust the desired channel with the navigation keys A or V Confirm the selection and use Menu to toggle between channel number and amperage
7. ee DDS 405 digital dimmer and switcher thsmann user manual MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Musikhaus Thomann e K Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 16 06 2014 ID 174194 Table of contents O On DAD Uu FW N Table of contents General informatiOn oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomoomeenekaataan 4 11 Further information 1 2 Notational conventions 6 1 3 Symbols and signal WOTGS oo ooooocooooooooooocoooo ooooWoooWoWoommmnsennssanaan 6 Safety ISU CiONS andien eren ee em hei anna 8 Features isisisi itaya taarat ieoi SES AUTS EKSENA usai 11 Installation and starting up unassesensssenssennssennsseunssennsssnnssensssnnnssnnssensssennssnnsssnnnssunnsnnnnn 12 Connections and operating elements oo o ocoooo oo oo ooooo ooooooo 14 Operation a EAA 20 Technical specificatiOnS ooooocooocooooooooooooooooooooooooaa 31 Plug and connection assignment nnneneensesennssennssensssenssnnnssensssnunsennsnnnssennsnnunsennnn 32 Protecting the environment ccc ssesssssecsnseeesssecesnsecesseesssseecsnseessunscesusesssseessnseesseneeesuneeesuees 33 DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information 1 General information This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions
8. er Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire digital dimmer and switcher 10 3 Features Features 4 dimmer channels Outputs 4 protective contact sockets Control via DMX 512 Individual DMX addressing per channel Channel function selectable per channel Operating modes DMX Automatic Sound control Single channel protection DDS 405 themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 11 Installation and starting up 4 Installation and starting up themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Unpack and carefully check that there is no transportation damage before using the unit Keep the equipment packaging To fully protect the device against vibration dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off Use the shortest possible high quality cables for all connections The unit is designed for wall or tripod mounting For this purpose there is a mounting bracket on top of the unit Using the two M10 threads the device can be mounted vertically or hori zontally with suitable screws on a tripod Alternatively there are two bores available for wall mounting using suitable mounting hooks and anchors mounting hardware not included First connect the loads to the te
9. flashing Now use the navigation keys A or to set the desired address for the active channel Confirm the selection with Menu Use navigation button lt to return to the previous menu level digital dimmer and switcher 24 Automatic and sound con trolled operation Programme selecting Operating In these operating modes the device works in Stand Alone mode After selecting the oper ating mode Auto or Snd you can enable one of the 20 programmes Chasers available Each programme consists of 32 steps Depending on the operating mode the control LED Auto or Sound lights up 1 Press the Menu button again to select a programme after selecting an operating mode gt The last active programme is displayed in Prxx format in the display 2 Press Menu again 3 If the programme number display is flashing you can select the desired programme with the navigation keys A or V 4 Confirm the selection with Menu 5 Use navigation button amp to return to the previous menu level DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 25 Operating Setting dimmer values themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION EELE G Select the operating mode Auto or Snd press Menu and use the navigation buttons A or to switch to menu item Ch d Press Menu again If the dimmer value display right on the display is flashing you can adjust the desired value in percent
10. nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION General information Signal word Meaning DANGER This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning high voltage N Warning danger zone DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This appliance is intended to be used to control the brightness of connected headlights Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only ifthey are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety DANGER Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children Choking hazard Safet
11. ound shielding 2 Signal inverted DMX cold signal 3 Signal DMX hot signal themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 32 Protecting the environment 9 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate rial For the transport and protective packaging environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling Ensure that plastic bags packaging etc are properly disposed of Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste but make sure that they are collected for recycling Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in doubt consult your local waste disposal facility DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 33 Notes themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 34 Musikhaus Thomann e K Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
12. rminals on the sides of the device If you want to operate the device in DMX mode establish the DMX connection to the controller Finally connect the power plug of the device to a mains power socket digital dimmer and switcher 12 Installation and starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input ofthe second one and so on to form a daisy chain Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the daisy chain is terminated with a resistor 1100 V4 W 2 n DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 13 Connections and operating elements 5 Connections and operating elements Front panel themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 14 Connections and operating elements 1 Mounting bracket with two thread holes M10 and to bores for wall or tripod mounting 2 Dimmer outputs 4 protective contact sockets 3 Operating panel DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 15 Connections and operating elements Operating panel 4 Channel indicators 7 4 In all operating modes the channel indicators show which channels are currently being used by the running pro gramme LEDs light up green 5 DMX This LED lights up when the unit is operating in DMX mode themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC
13. with the navigation keys A or V Use Menu to toggle between dimmer value and channel number If the channel number display left on the display is flashing you can adjust the desired channel with the navigation keys A or V Use navigation button to return to the previous menu level digital dimmer and switcher 26 Operating Programme progress speed In Auto mode you can adjust the programme speed using the SPxx menu Select the operating mode Auto press Menu and use the navigation buttons A or V to switch to menu item SPxx 1 2 Press Menu again 3 5 If the speed display right on the display is flashing you can adjust the desired pro gramme speed with the navigation keys A or W 4 Confirm the selection with Menu 5 Use navigation button amp to return to the previous menu level In Snd mode all programmes run sound controlled the programme speed can not be changed manually DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 27 Operating Switch on mode themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION 28 The unit is operational as soon as power is applied The activation is done automatically in Auto mode In USEr mode use the Standby button Proceed as follows to adjust the Switch on mode 1 _ Open the menu PoOn see menu overview 2 Press Menu twice The current setting is flashing in the display 3 Use the navigation buttons A or W
14. y Ensure that children do not detach any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices themann digital dimmer and switcher MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present Never remove any covers There are no user serviceable parts inside DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit Do not modify the mains cable or the plug Failure to do so could result in electric shock death or fire If in doubt seek advice from a registered electrician NOTICE Risk offire Do not cover the device nor any ventilation slots Do not place the device near any direct heat source Keep the device away from naked flames DDS 405 thsmann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION Safety instructions themann MUSIC IS OUR PASSION NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations NOTICE Power supply Before connecting the device ensure that the input voltage AC outlet matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly injure the us
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