DM-X18 384 Channel DMX Controller
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1. 3 4 5 EDIT CHASE COPY SCENE INTO CHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Select the BANK that contains the scene to be copied using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 4 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be copied 5 Press MIDI ADD button to copy the scene All LEDs will blink 3 4 6 EDIT CHASE INSERT SCENE INTO A CHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY to switch the LED display to steps view 4 Use the BANK UP DOWN buttons to navigate steps and locate the insert point of the new scene The display will read the step number 5 Press MIDI ADD button to prepare the insert 6 Use the BANK UP DOWN button to locate the SCENE 7 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be inserted 8 Press MIDI ADD button to insert the scene All LEDs will blink 3 4 7 DELETEASCENE INACHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button that contains the scene to be deleted 3 Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to switch the LED display to steps 4 Select the scene step to be deleted using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 5 Press AUTO DEL button to delete the step scene All LEDs will blink 3 4 8 DELETEA CHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROG2. 2 Select the BANK that contains the scene to be copied using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be copied 4 Press MIDI ADD button to copy the scene 5 Select the destination BANK that contains the scene memory to record onto using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 6 Press the desired SCENE button to complete copy All LEDs will blink Notes Notes Le To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06 navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads STEPO05 Notes USER MANUAL 13 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 5 3 DELETE ASCENE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Selectthe BANK that contains the scene to be deleted by using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 Press and hold the AUTO DEL button 4 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene you want to delete All LEDs will blink 3 5 4 DELETE ALL SCENES Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button and the BANK DOWN button while turning off power to the controller 2 Turn the controller back on 3 6 Playback 3 6 1 RUNNING IN SOUND MODE Action 1 Press the MUSIC BANK COPY button until the MUSIC LED turns on 2 Select the program BANK to run in soundactive mode usingthe BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button 1 6 or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all selected chases will loop in the order sel
3. Atthe last fixture the DMX cable has to be terminated with a terminator Solder a 1209 resistor between Signal and Signal into a 3 pin XLR plug and plug it in the DMX output of the last fixture In the Controller mode atthe last fixture in the chain the DMX output has to be connected with a DMX terminator This prevents electrical noise from disturbing and corrupting the DMX control signals The DMX terminator is simply an XLR connector with a 120W ohm resistor connected across pins 2 and 3 which is then plugged into the output socket on the last projector in the chain The connections are illustrated below do D PINS PINS If you wish to connectDMX controllers with other XLR outputs you needto use adapter cables The transform of the controller line of 3 pins and 5 pins plug and socket AAA 5Pins canon socket Pin 1 GND SCREEN 3Pins canon plug Pin 2 Signal Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin 3 Signal Pin 2 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 3 Signal Pin 5 N C NA NA 5Pins canon plug 3Pins canon socket Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin 1 GND SCREEN Pin 2 Signal Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 3 Signal Pin 4 N C Pin 5 N C USER MANUAL 16 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 4 3 DMX Dipswitch Quick Reference Chart DMX Address Quick Reference Chart Dip Switch Position DMX DIP SWITCH SET 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OFF o o o o 1t1 1 1
4. 1 5 6 7 9 Please refer to your individual fixture s manual for DMX addressing instructions The table above refers to a standard 9 dipswitch binary configurable device 3 1 3 PAN AND TILT CHANNELS Because not all intelligent lighting fixtures are alike or share the same control attributes the Controller allows the user to assign the wheel the correct pan and tilt channel for every individual fixture Action Notes 1 Pressand hold PROGRAM amp TAPSYNC different DMX channel Faders are given All pan tilt can be reassigned to outputon a a channel buttons together 1 time to different DMX channel access the number and are labeled on the Press AUTO DEL buttons to delete the channel surface ofthe channel assignment mode assignment mode 2 Press a SCANNER button or PAGESELECT button thatrepresents the fixture whose faders you would like to reassign USER MANUAL 7 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 Move one fader of 16 channel to select the pan channel 4 Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to select pan tilt 5 Move one fader of 16 channel to select the tilt channel 6 press and hold PROGRAM amp TAPSYNC DISPLY buttons to exit and save setting All LEDs will blink 3 1 4 RESETTING THE SYSTEM Warning this will reset the controller toits factory defaults This willerase all programs and settings Action 1 Turn off the unit 2 Press and hold BANK UP and AUTO DEL 3 Turn on power
5. chase speed by tapping and toggles between 11 Tap Display button values and percentages Sets the shutter or dimmer value of all fixtures to 0 causing 12 Blackout button all light output to cease x Activates MIDI external control and also used to confirm the 13 Midi ADD button record save process Used to activate Auto mode and as the delete function key during 14 Auto Del button programming 15 Chaser buttons Chase memory 1 6 This will adjust the hold time of a scene ora step 16 Speed fader within a chase F Also considered a cross fade sets the interval 17 Perse UWE aer time between two scenes in a chase 18 Page select button In manual mode press to toggle between pages of control USER MANUAL 4 18 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 2 4 Product Overview rear panel SERIALNO MN uii fs Ma EIE 1 GROUND 2 DATA 3 DATA 9V1000mA Item Button or Fader Function 21 MIDI input port E triggering of Banks and Chases using a 22 DMX output connector DMX control signal 23 DC Input jack Main power feed 24 USB Lamp socket 25 ON OFF power switch Turnsthe controller on and off USER MANUAL 5 18 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 2 5 Common Terms The following are commonterms usedin intelligentlight programming Blackout is a state by wh
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7. tools such as 16 universal channel sliders quick access scanner and scene buttons andan LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions 2 3 Product Overview front qtxlight 5 6 7 3 9 10 T n 3 visisisi i visisisi Fixisisisi USER MANUAL 3 18 qtxlight pMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES Item Button or Fader Function 1 Scanner select buttons Fixture selection 2 Scanner indicator LEDS Indicates the fixtures currently selected 3 Scene select buttons Universal bump buttons representing scene location for storage and selection For adjusting DMX values Ch 1 16 can beadjusted 4 Channel faders immediately after pressing the respective scanner select button 5 Program button Used to enter programming mode Used to activate Music mode and as the copy 6 Music Bank Copy button command during programming 7 LED display window Status window displays pertinent operational data p Provides operating mode status 8 Mode Indicator LEDS manual music or auto Function buttonto traverse Scene Steps in 9 BankUpbulton banks or chases Function button to traverse Scene Steps in 10 Bank Down button banks orchases Sets the
8. 1 Create a CHAS ica ill ca lied 11 3 4 2 Running A Chase sees es epe ern a rera ee ERERERE ME ar 11 3 4 3 Checking a Chase ii 11 3 4 4 Edit Chase Copy Bank Into Chase eee eeeeeeeeaeees 11 3 4 5 Edit Chase Copy Scene Into Chase eee ee eee eeeeaeeees 12 3 4 6 Edit Chase Insert Scene Into a Chase eee eee eter anes 12 3 4 7 Delete a scene in a Chase 12 3 4 8 Ne 12 3 4 9 Delete all Chase Programs 13 3 5 SCENE PROGRAMMING STEPS 3 0 1 Inserta SCEN iia adas 13 3 5 2 COpy A A ER aie yee que us ARE EA DI EIN dE Sa Er RED AES 13 3 5 3 Delet A SONO 14 29 Delete SORS alici 14 3 6 PLAYBACK 3 6 1 Running in SGound Mode e eee eene 14 3 6 2 Running in Auto Mode eee enne nene 14 EE 15 3 7 MIDIOPERATION 12 2 iii 15 4 APPENDIX 4 1 DMXPEITIGE iscritte ATEO AL 16 4 2 Fixture Kn eoe poer tio oett oir 16 4 3 DMX dipswitch quick reference chat 17 4 4 Technical specifications ee ee eee ee eect e eee eee mene e nemen hehe rennen 18 USER MANUAL 1 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 1 1 Whatare included 1 DMX 512 Controller 2 DC 9 12V 500mA 90V 240V Power Adapter 3 Manual 4 LED gooseneck lamp 1 2 Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving a fixture carefully unpack the carton check the contents to ensure that all parts are present and
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10. RAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the CHASE button 1 6 to be deleted 3 Press and hold AUTO DEL button and the respective CHASE button to delete the chase All LEDs will blink Notes Notes Le To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06 navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads STEPO05 Notes Notes USER MANUAL 12 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 4 9 DELETE ALLCHASE PROGRAMS CAUTION This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory The individual scenes and program banks will be preserved Action 1 Turn OFF controller 2 Press and hold the BANK DOWN button and the AUTO DEL button while turning ON the controller 3 All LEDs will blink 3 5 Scene Programming Steps 3 5 1 INSERT ASCENE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY to switch the LED display to steps view 4 Use the BANK UP DOWN buttons to navigate steps and locate the insert point of the new scene The display will read the step number 5 Press MIDI ADD button to prepare the insert 6 Use the BANK UP DOWN button to locate the SCENE 7 Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be inserted 8 Press MIDI ADD button to insert the scene All LEDs will blink 3 5 2 COPY ASCENE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode
11. Sy qtx light D D qtxlight DM X18 384 Channel DMX Controller USER MANUAL 154 094UK Vers ion 1 0 quxlight pMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 1 Before youbegin 1 1 What are Incl iveco ici nin a rai 2 1 2 Unpacking instructionSs ee em mene he nemen nemen 2 1 3 Safety instructions iii 2 2 Installation 21 e TEE 3 2 2 General overvlew sensere hehe eene ense sn nnne 3 2 3 Product overview front nenne ene he nemen nnne 3 2 4 Product overview rear panel memes 5 2 5 COMMON tE MSec anaana dad 6 3 Operating instructions 3 1 SETUP 3 1 1 Setting up the Gvstem eene 6 3 1 2 Fixture Addreseing hene hene 7 3 1 3 PamandtiltchannelS vien oen tke tinh nate ttt atit rain SA eege eg ESA en PR a 7 3 1 4 Resettingthie System 8 3 1 5 COPY SCANNER 8 9 1 6 Fade TIMGASSION EE 8 3 2 OPERATION 3 2 1 Manual 9 3 2 2 Review Scene orChase i 9 3 3 PROGRAMMING 3 3 1 Entering program mode 9 3 9 2 Create a SCENE uiii terere iia 9 8 9 9 Running a Proga Mi ET 10 3 34 Check Progra Mien aaa Lean 10 3 9 5 Editinga Progra EE 10 3 9 6 Copyia PEO Mirian db 10 3 4 CHASE PROGRAMMING 3 4
12. The user must assign a starting address onthe fixture that indicates the first channel reserved inthe controller There are many different types of DMX controllable fixtures and they all may vary in the total number of channels required Choosing a start address should be planned in advance Channels should never overlap If they do this will resultin erratic operation of the fixtures whose starting address is set incorrectly You can however control multiple fixtures of the same type using the same starting address aslong as the intended result is that of unison movement or operation In other words the fixtures will be slaved together and all respond exactly the same DMX fixtures are designed to receive data through a serial Daisy Chain A Daisy Chain connection is where the DATAOUT of one fixture connects to the DATA IN of the next fixture The order in which the fixtures are connected is not important and has no effect on how a controller communicates to each fixture Use anorder that provides for the easiest and most direct cabling Connect fixtures using shielded two conductor twisted pair cable with three pin XLR male to female connectors The shield connection is pin 1 while pin 2is Data Negative S and pin 3 is Data positive S 4 2 FIXTURE LINKING Occupation of the XLR connection DMX OUTPUT DMX OUTPUT XLR mounting socket XLR mounting plug 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 Signal 2 Signal 3 Signal 3 Signal Caution
13. e attributes by using the channel faders Action 1 Press the AUTO DEL button repeatedly until the MANUAL LED is lit 2 Select a SCANNER button 3 Move faders to change fixture attributes TAPSYNC DISPLAY button Press to toggle the output indicator on the LED display between DMX values 0 255 and percentage 0 100 3 2 2 REVIEW SCENE OR CHASE Notes All changes made while in Manual Mode are temporary and will not be recorded This instruction assumes that you have already recorded scenes and chases on the controller Other wise skip section and go to programming Action SCENE Review 1 Select any one of the 30 banks by pressing the BANK UP DOWN buttons 2 Select a SCENE button 1 8 to review 3 Move wheel and faders to change fixture attributes Action CHASE Review 1 Press any one ofthe 6 CHASE buttons 2 Press the TAP DISPLAY button to view the step number onthe display 3 Press the BANK UP DOWN buttons review all scenes inthe chase 3 3 Programming Notes Make sure you are still in MANUAL Mode A program bank is a sequence of different scenes or steps that will be called up one after another In the controller 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each 3 3 1ENTERING PROGRAM MODE 1 Press the Program button until the LED blinks 3 3 2CREATE A SCENE A scene isa static lighting state Scenes are stored in banks There are 30 bank memories on the controller and
14. each bank can hold 8 scene memories The controller can save 240 scenes total Action 1 Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Position SPEED and FADE TIME sliders allthe way down 3 Select the SCANNERS you wish to include in your scene 4 Compose a look by moving the s iders and wheel 5 Tap MIDI REC button 6 Choose a BANK 01 30 to change if necessary T Select a SCENES button to store 8 Repeat steps 3 through 7 as necessary 8 scenes can be recorded in a Program 9 To exit program mode hold the PROGRAM button Notes Deselect Blackout if LED is lit You can select more than one fixture There are 8 scenes available in every bank All LEDs will flash to confirm The LED display will now indicate the Scene number and Bank number used USER MANUAL 9 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 3 3 RUNNING A PROGRAM Action 1 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to change Program banks if necessary 2 Press the AUTO DEL button repeatedly until the AUTO LED turns on 3 Adjust the PROGRAM speed via the SPEED fader and the loop rate via the FADE TIME fader 4 Alternatively you can tap the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button twice The time between two taps sets the time between SCENES upto 10 minutes 3 3 4 CHECK PROGRAM Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Use the BANK UP DOWN buttons to select the PROGRAM bank to review 3 Press the SCENES buttons to revi
15. ected 4 You can adjust the duration time using the FADE TIME fader 3 6 2 RUNNINGIN AUTO MODE Action 1 Press the AUTO DEL button until the AUTO LED turns on 2 If a CHASE button is not pressed the controller will automatically run a BANK program 3 Change BANK programs by using BANK UP DOWN buttons 4 Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button 1 6 or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all selected chases will loop in the order selected 5 You can adjust the time between steps by moving the SPEED fader and the duration of the step by moving the FADE TIME fader Notes When deleting a scene the physical location is not removed however all 384 DMX channels available to the scene will be set to value 0 Notes CAUTION This process is irreversible All scenes with data will be set to 0 Notes In the Sound mode programs will be triggered by the sound using its built in microphone Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the order originally selected Notes In the Auto mode programs will be triggered by controllers fade and speed time as set on the faders Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the order originally selected USER MANUAL 14 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 6 3 BLACKOUT The Blackout button brings all lighting output to 0 or off 3 7 Midi Operation The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel which i
16. ediately Never try to repair the unit by yourself Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center Always use the same type spare parts Don tconnect the device to a dimmer pack Make sure power cord is never crimped or damaged Never disconnect power cord by pulling or tugging on the cord Do not operate this device under 113 F ambient temperature conditions USER MANUAL 2 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 Features DMX512 1990 Standard Controls 24 intelligentlights ofup to 16 channels totally 384 channels 30 banks each with 8 scenes 6 chase each with up to 240 scenes Recordup to 6 chases with fade time and speeds 16 sliders for direct control of channels MIDI control overbanks chases and blackout Built inmicrophone formusic mode Auto mode program controlled by fade time sliders DMX in out 3 pin XRL LED gooseneck lamp Plastic end housing 2 2 General Overview The Controller is a universalintelligent lighting controller It allows the control of 24 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes Six chase banks can contain upto 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order Programs can be triggered by music midi automatically or manually All chases can be executed at the same time Onthe surface you willfind various programming
17. ere all lighting fixtures light output are setto Oor off usually ona temporary basis DMX 512 is anindustry standard digital communication protocol used in entertainment lighting equipment For more information read Sections DMX Primer and DMX Control Mode in the Appendix Fixture refers to your lighting instrument or other device such as a fogger or dimmer of which you can control Programs are abunch of scenes stacked one after another lt can be programmed as either a single scene or multiple scenes in sequence Scenes are static lighting states Sliders also known as faders Chases can also be called programs A chase consists of a bunch of scenes stacked one after another Scanner refers to a lighting instrument with a pan and tilt mirror however inthe ILS CON controller it can be used to control any DMX 512 compatible device as a generic fixture MIDI is a standard forrepresenting musical information in a digital format A MIDI input would provide external triggering of scenes using midi device such as a midi keyboard Stand Alone refers toa fixture s ability to function independently of an external controller and usually in syncto music due toa builtin microphone Fade slider isused to adjust the time between scenes within a chase Speed slider affects the amount of time a scene will hold its state It is also considered a waittime Shutter is a mechanical device in the lighting fixture that allows you to bloc
18. ew each scene individually 3 3 5 EDITING APROGRAM scenes will need to be modified manually Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to change Program banks if necessary 3 Select the desired fixture via the SCANNERS button or PAGE SELECT button 4 Adjust and change fixture attributes using the channel faders and wheel 5 Press the MIDI ADD button to prepare the save 6 Select the desired SCENES button to save 3 3 6 COPY APROGRAM Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to select the PROGRAM bank you will copy 3 Press the MIDI ADD button to prepare the copy 4 Use BANK UP DOWN buttons to select the destination PROGRAM bank 5 Press the MUSIC BANK COPY button to execute the copy All LEDs onthe controller will blink Notes Deselect Blackoutif LED is lit Also called a Tap Sync Notes Notes Deselect Blackout if LED is lit Notes AII 8 scenes in a Program bank will be copied USER MANUAL 10 18 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 4 Chase Programming Achase is created by using previously created scenes Scenes become steps in achase and can be arranged in any order you choose Itis highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time you delete all chases from memory See Delete All Chases for instructions 3 4 1 CREATE ACHASE A Cha
19. have been receivedin good condition Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for ins pection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling Save the carton and all packing materials In the event that a fixture mustbe returned to the factory it is important that the fixture be returned inthe original factory box and packing 1 3 Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully which includes important information about the installation usage and maintenance Please keep this User Guide for future consultation If you sell the unit to another user be sure that they also receive this instruction booklet Always make sure that you are connecting to the proper voltage and that the line voltage you are connecting to is not higher than that stated on decal or rear panel of the fixture This product is intended for indoor use only To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose fixture to rain or moisture Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating The unit must be installed in a location with adequate ventilation at least 50cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no ventilation slots are blocked Always disconnect from power source before servicing or replacing lamp or fuse and be sure to replace with same lamp source In the event of serious operating problem stop using the unit imm
20. k the lights path It is often used to lessen the intensity ofthe light output and to strobe Patching refers tothe process of assigning fixtures a DMX channel or Playbacks can be either scenes or chases that are directly called to execution by the user A playback can also be considered program memory that can be recalled during a show 3 0OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Setup 3 1 1 SETTING UP THESYSTEM 1 Plug the AC to DC power supply to the system back panel andto the mains outlet 2 Plugin your DMX cable s to your intelligent lighting as described in the fixtures respective manual For a quick Primer on DMX see the DMX Primer section inthe Appendix of this manual USER MANUAL 6 18 qtxlight py 512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 1 2 FIXTURE ADDRESSING The Controller is programmed to control 16 channels of DMX per fixture therefore the fixtures you wish to control with the corresponding SCANNER buttons onthe unit must be spaced 16 channels apart FIXTURE OR DEFAULT DMX STARTING BINARY DIPSWITCH SETTINGS FIXTURE OR DEFAULT DMX STARTING BINARY DIPSWITCH SETTINGS SCANNER ADDRESS SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION SCANNER ADDRESS SWITCHTOTHE ON POSITION 1 1 13 193 1 7 8 2 1 5 14 209 155 7 8 3 15 225 1 6 7 8 4 16 241 1 5 6 7 8 5 17 257 1 9 6 157 18 273 1 5 9 7 1 6 7 19 289 1 6 9 8 1 5 6 7 20 305 1 5 6 9 21 321 1 7 9 22 337 US E 23 353 1 6 7 9 12 177 1 5 6 8 24 369
21. se can contain 240 scenes as steps The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably Action 1 Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks 2 Press the CHASE 1 6 button you wish to program 3 Change BANK if necessary to locate a scene 4 Select the SCENE to insert 5 Tap the MIDI ADD button to store 6 Repeat steps 3 5 to add additional steps in the chase Upto 240 steps can be recorded 7 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to save the chase 3 4 2 RUNNING A CHASE Action 1 Press a CHASE button then press the AUTO DEL button 2 Adjustthe Chase speed by tapping the TAPSYNC DI SPLAY button twice ata rate of your choosing 3 4 3 CHECKING ACHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED is light 2 Select the desired CHASE button 3 Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to switch the LED display to steps 4 Review each scene step individually by using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 3 4 4 EDIT CHASE COPY BANK INTO CHASE Action 1 Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode 2 Press the desired CHASE button 3 Select the BANK to be copied using the BANK UP DOWN buttons 4 Press MUSIC BANK COPY button to prepare copy 5 Press MIDI ADD button to copy the bank All LEDs will blink Notes Notes The time between 2 taps will set the chase speed up to 10 minutes Notes Notes USER MANUAL 11 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES
22. t is set to full stop All MIDI control isperformed using Note on commands All other MIDI instructions are ignored To stop a chase send the blackout on note Action 1 Press and hold the MIDI ADD button for about 3 seconds 2 Select the MIDI control channel 1 16 via the BANK UP DOWN buttons to set 3 Press and hold the MIDI ADD button for 3 seconds to save settings 4 To release MIDI control press any other button except the BANK buttons during step 2 Notes This is the Channel that the controller will receive MIDI note commands MIDINOTE FUNCTION TURNON OFF MIDI NOTE FUNCTION TURNON OFF 00 to 07 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 1 88 to 95 Scenes 1 8in BANK 12 08 to 15 Scenes 1 8in BANK2 96 to 103 Scenes 1 8in BANK 13 16 to 23 Scenes 1 8in BANK3 104 to 111 Scenes 1 8in BANK 14 24 to 31 Scenes 1 8 in BANK4 112to 119 Scenes 1 8in BANK 15 32 to 39 Scenes 1 8in BANK 5 120 Chase 1 40 to 47 Scenes 1 8in BANK 6 121 Chase 2 48 to 55 Scenes 1 8in BANK 7 122 Chase 3 56 to 63 Scenes 1 8 in BANK 8 123 Chase 4 64 to 71 Scenes 1 8 in BANK9 124 Chase 5 72 to 79 Scenes 1 8in BANK 10 125 Chase 6 80 to 87 Scenes 1 8in BANK 11 126 BLACKOUT USER MANUAL 15 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 4 APPENDIX 4 1 DMX Primer There are 512 channels in a DMX 512 connection Channels may be assigned in any manner A fixture capable of receiving DMX 512 will require one or a number of sequential channels
23. to the unit while still holding BANK UP and AUTO DEL 3 1 5 COPY SCANNER Example Copying Scanner 1 into Scanner2 Action 1 Press and hold SCANNER button 1 2 While holding button 1 press SCANNER button 2 3 Release SCANNER button 1 first before releasing SCANNER button 2 4 All SCANNER LED indicators will flash to confirm successful copy 3 1 6 FADE TIME ASSIGN Notes All pan tilt can be reassigned to output on a different DMX channel Notes Notes To save time you can copy the settings of one Scanner button to another Youcan choose whether the board s fade time during scene execution is implemented broadly to all output channels or only to the Pan amp Tilt movement channels This is relevant because often you will want gobos and colors to change quickly while not affecting the movement of the light Action 1 Turn OFF the controller 2 Hold the BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC DISPLAY buttons simultaneously 3 Turn ONthe controller 4 Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to toggle between the two modes Either all channels A or select channel Pan 4 Tiltonly P 5 Press BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC DISPLAY to sav settings All LEDs will blink to confirm Notes A All channels P Only Pan 4 Tilt USER MANUAL 8 18 qtxlight DMX512 CONTROLLER SERIES 3 2 Operation 3 2 1 MANUAL MODE The manual mode allows direct control of all scanners You are able to move them and chang
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