TDC 444 MKII DMX LED light effect with 4 scan mirrors User manual
Safety instructions WARNING! Always keep this device away from moisture and rain! Hazardous electrical shocks may occur! WARNING! Only connect this device to a matching power outlet. This device is intended to work on a specified AC currency. Connecting this device to power outlets with other voltages may result in permanent damage and possible hazardous situations, such as fire or electrical shocks! WARNING! Be careful with every operation of this device.
- Only handle the power cord by its connectors. Never pull the cable to remove a connector from its socket, as this could lead to damage and electrical shocks. - Always operate this device with a stable AC current. - Always operate this device with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system's ground. - Never use other types of cables than specified in the manual, do not use defective or bad functioning cables.
Box contents Box contents 1x TDC 444 MKII fixture 1x power cable Unit and accessory inspection - Always use the supplied power cable to connect the unit to a power supply. If the cable appears broken or has visible damage, do not use it. - If the unit is not going to be used for a longer period of time, disconnect it from the power supply and store it in a dust-free environment. - Always check the unit for possible damage before use.
Device overview 3 12 11 24 9 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 4 6 7 10 8 1. Moving mirror 2. Beam output 3. Adjustable bracket 4. Ventilation slots 5. IEC Power inlet with integrated fuse holder 6. IEC Power outlet (link) 7. Control panel display with MENU, UP and DOWN buttons 8. Sound sensitivity potentiometer 9. Safety eye, for optional safety cable 10. Built-in microphone for sound active mode 11. DMX input (3P XLR) 12.
Setting up the unit To activate the unit, connect the included power supply to the unit and a suitable 230V, 50 Hz power outlet. The fixture will start up and show the last chosen setting on the display. Usually, with a new product, this is the DMX mode with the value set on 001. The display shows several settings, each with the possibility to set several values. Use the display and the menu buttons to set preferences, change settings and scroll through the menu.
Hour: The fixture shows how much hours it has been active. This is very practical for rental companies which need to perform service intervals on all fixtures after several hours of performing, to maintain optimal shape. The TDC 444 MK2 is equipped with several working modes, each with its own advantages. For simple events there are stand-alone modes, for advanced situations there are options to create synchronized lightshows, or controlled with a DMX-512 controller.
12CH Mode: CH1 0-7 Color mix 8-24 head 1 25-41 42-57 58-74 75-90 91-107 108-123 124-140 141-156 157-173 174-189 190-206 207-222 223-239 240-255 CH2 0-255 CH3 0-255 CH4 0-7 8-255 Black out Red Green Blue White Red Green Red Blue Red White Green Blue Green White Blue White Red Blue Green Blue Green White Red Blue White Red Green White Red Green Blue White The first X-axis motor The first Y-axis motor Black out The second head light Color mix(same as CH1, but for the second head) CH5 CH6 CH7 0-255 0-255 0-7
Technical specifications - Unique light effect with four scanners in one device Powerful 10W RGBW 4-in-1 LED light source Intense and colourful beams Smooth mirror movement – Accurate stepping motors Seperate control for each of the four scanner systems Working modes: Automatic, music-controlled, master/slave, DMX DMX operation: 9 or 12 channels Adjustable microphone sensitivity for music-controlled mode Scan speed adjustable for the automatic mode IEC in- and output for easy power daisy-chaining Menu disp
