Specifications

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FLOW CHART...........................................................................................1

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS.......................................................................2

REAR CONTROLS.........................................................................................4

DMX-512 ADDRESSING..............................................................................4

PROGRAMMING SCENES........................................................................8

PROGRAMMING SCENES REVIEW:.......................................................9

SCENE COPY:.......................................................................................10

SCENE EDITING:...................................................................................10

DELETE SCENE :.................................................................................10

RESET ALL SCENES:............................................................................10

COPY BANK OF SCENES:.................................................................11

DELETE BANK OF SCENES:................................................................11

PROGRAMMING CHASES.....................................................................12

EDITING CHASES....................................................................................12

INSERT A STEP:....................................................................................12

DELETE A STEP:....................................................................................13

DELETE A COMPLETE CHASE:...........................................................13

DELETE ALL CHASES:..........................................................................13

PLAYBACK SCENES & CHASES...............................................................14

MANUAL RUN SCENES:....................................................................14

MANUAL RUN CHASES:....................................................................14

AUTO RUN SCENES:..........................................................................14

AUTO RUN CHASES:.........................................................................15

MUSIC RUN SCENES:........................................................................15

MUSIC RUN CHASES:..........................................................................15

MIDI OPERATION.......................................................................................16

TROUBLE SHOOTING.................................................................................18

CABLE TERMINATION................................................................................18

DIP SWITCH DMX ADDRESS CHARTS........................................................20

DMX-512

MIDI

CAPABLE

Specifications are subject to change without notice!

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (12 pages)

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FLOW TABLE OF CONTENTS CHART...........................................................................................1 CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS.......................................................................2 REAR CONTROLS.........................................................................................4 DMX-512 ADDRESSING..............................................................................4 PROGRAMMING SCENES........................................................................
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10 12 FADE TIME Tapsync Display Bank-copy Music Midi Rec Auto Del 11 Chase 6 BLACKOUT 9 8 Chase 5 7 Chase 4 Chase 3 Chase 2 Program 5 PROGRAM SCENES 14 13 SPEED Page Select 16 15 13 5 5 pg 12 12 4 up to 6 of 240 scenes 10 9 up to 240 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 SCANNERS 1 1 pg 14 LSC® Los Angeles, CA 90058 - DMX OPERATOR User Manual page 1 11 2 PLAYBACK CHASES 1 2 3 pg 14 PROGRAM CHASES 4 8 AT A TIME 30 BANKS OF 8 3 PLAYBACK SCENES SCENES 2 6 pg
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CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS 1. SCANNER BUTTONS - Used to Select any or all of 12 fixtures This is what selects which DMX channels go to the fixtures. Scanner 1 controls Channel 1 to 16 Scanner 2 controls Channel 17 to 32 See addressing of fixtures on page 7 for more information 2. SCENE BUTTONS - Used to store Scenes in program mode or playback your scenes in playback mode 3. LCD DISPLAY - Displays values and settings depending on the chosen function. 4. BANK BUTTONS ( OR )- Selects which Bank you want to use.
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Most fixtures start receiving on the address selected EXAMPLE: Setting ADDRESS at 1 unit starts at CHANNEL 1 Dip switch # 1 on Setting ADDRESS for Setting ADDRESS for 17 unit starts at 49 unit starts at CHANNEL 17 CHANNEL 49 Dip switch #1= 1 Dip switch # 1 = 1 “ # 5 = +16 “ 5 = 16 = 17 “ 6= 32 = 49 Some units start receiving one more than the ADDRESS selected.
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While DMX 512 is the standard used to control lighting, at this time, there are some differences you should know about. One is pin configuration. The DATA + And DATA- are reversed. This can be corrected by using the reversal switch on the DMX Operator. If you have some fixtures from each polarity use adapter Z-DMXADAPT between the fixtures. TYPE 1 3 Data - XLR MALE SOCKET Data - 2 3 Data + 1 Ground DATA IN 2. Select a fixture to program, by pressing any or all SCANNER BUTTONS 1 TO 12 (FIG2).
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PROGRAMMING SCENES REVIEW Programming Scenes continued To review this is how you would create a simple 4 step box pattern 1. Press and hold PROGRAM BUTTON (FIG. 6) for three (3) seconds 2. Select a fixture(s) to program using the SCANNER BUTTONS 1 TO 12 NOTE: WHEN YOU ARE BEGINNING IT MAY BE EASIER TO USE FOUR CUPS OR OTHER OBJECTS PLACED ON THE FLOOR AS A GUIDE. 3. Adjust the faders to the desired Color, Gobo, then using the Pan, Tilt, adjust the mirrors to go to the bottom corner of the dance floor. 4.
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RESET ALL SCENES Continued: 3. Disconnect the power and release the buttons. 4. Reconnect the power, all scenes should be erased COPY BANK OF SCENES: This function will copy the settings of one bank to another. 1. Press the PROGRAM BUTTON (FIG. 6) for three (3) seconds to activate program mode. The LCD DISPLAY (FIG.3) will indicate program mode by displaying a continuous fast blinking dot next to ‘PROG.’ 2. Select the BANK (FIG.4) you want to copy 3. Press and release the MIDI/REC BUTTON (FIG.7) 4.
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DELETE A STEP: 1. Press the PROGRAM BUTTON (FIG. 6) for three (3) seconds to activate program mode. The LCD DISPLAY (FIG.3) will indicate program mode by displaying a continuous flashing light next to ‘PROG.’ 2. Select the CHASE 1 TO 6 (FIG. 5) that contains the step you would like to delete. 3. Press and release the TAP SYNC/DISPLAY (FIG.11). 4. After selecting the TAP SYNC/DISPLAY (FIG.11) use the UP and DOWN BUTTONS, to manually scroll to the step you wish to delete. 5.
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AUTO RUN CHASES: 1. Select your desired chase by pressing any or all of the six CHASE BUTTONS (FIG.5). 2. Press and release the AUTO/DEL BUTTON (FIG.8). 3. The corresponding LED will flash in the LCD DISPLAY (FIG.3) indicating Auto mode is engaged. 4. Adjust the SPEED (FIG.13) and FADE (FIG.12) times to your desired settings. 5. The chase will now run according to your set speed and fade time. Note: You can override the speed and by tapping the TAP SYNC /DISPLAY BUTTON (FIG.
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Specifications All Scenes,Chases, and Options retained by battery back up 3 space 19” rack mount case Reversible DMX polarity out put MIDI input to control Chase and scene s 192 DMX Channels output 12 Scanners buttons (up to 16 Channels each) 6 Chases of 240 steps 240 Scenes in 30 Banks Audio Chase Speed and Fade time adjustments CABLE TERMINATION When total run of Control cable is 90” or over it is necessary to terminate the Cable. This can be accomplished as follows.
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DIP SWITCH DMX ADDRESS CHART DIP SWITCH DMX ADDRESS CHART WHEN STARTING ADDRESS IS ONE MORE THAN SELECTED IE: AMERICAN DJ MIGHTY SCAN & MAX Scanner 1 Channel 1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scanner 2 Channel 17 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scanner 3 Channel 33 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scanner 4 Channel 49 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scanner 5 Channel 65 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scanner 6 Channel 81 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scanner 7 Channel 97 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Scanner 8 Channel 113 ON 1 2 3 4
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT LSC® provides a toll free customer support line, to provide set up help and to answer any question should you encounter problems during your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web at www.americandj.com for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Standard Time. Voice: (800) 322-6337 or (323) 582-2650 Fax: (323) 582-2610 E-mail: support@lightstreamcontrols.