User Manual Rainbow Rider DMX DMX controller
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
Rainbow Rider DMX DMX controller
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
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. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square 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’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto].
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 – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control spotlights, dimmers, lighting effects equipment, Moving Heads or other DMX-controlled devices. The device is designed for professional use and is not suit‐ able for use in households. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐ sonal injury or property damage.
Safety instructions 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. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features The Rainbow Rider DMX is the perfect light console for beginners and for anyone wishing to conjure up an individual light show quickly and easily. Easy handling and adaptability make it perfect for fixed installations in restaurants and schools. With its wireless power supply via a power bank, the Rainbow Rider DMX is the perfect companion for mobile DJs. No experience in programming DMX consoles is required. The Rainbow Rider DMX is com‐ pletely preprogrammed.
Installation 4 Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively. NOTICE! Possible data transmission errors For error-free operation make use of dedicated DMX cables and do not use ordi‐ nary microphone cables.
Starting up 5 Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. Connecting the power supply Connect the USB-C port to a suitable power source, i.e. a power bank or an external power adapter (not supplied). The device is on by connecting it to a power source.
Connections and controls 6 Connections and controls Control panel ö # $ RED GREEN BLUE WHITE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Amber UV Cyan Purple 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 Yellow Pink Orange Lime 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 % & FOG STROBE S OUND + * 14 Rainbow Rider DMX DMX controller ) ( '
Connections and controls 1 [STATIC COLOR] 12 buttons for selecting a colour macro 2 [AMBIENT] 12 buttons for selecting a slow programme 3 [PARTY] 12 buttons for selecting a fast programme 4 [FOG] Function button for enabling the fog machine 5 [STROBE] Function button for enabling the stroboscope 6 [SOUND] Function button for enabling the sound control (only for programmes recorded with the function ‘step-by-step’ ) 7 Fader for adjusting the programme [SPEED] Controls the programme speed [STRO
Connections and controls Rear panel 5V DMX IN .
DMX basics and addressing 7 DMX basics and addressing This chapter contains basic information about data transmission via DMX protocol and data for addressing the spotlights. Signal transmission DMX signals are generated by a DMX controller and transmitted to the connected devices using a DMX cable. Up to 512 channels per connection can be transmitted, with a value between 0 and 255 is transmitted for each channel. The 512 channels form a so-called ‘DMX universe’.
DMX basics and addressing From a cable length of more than 300 m or after 32 connected DMX devices, the signal must be strengthened by a DMX booster. Signal conversion 18 Rainbow Rider DMX DMX controller Every DMX device operates with a certain vendor specific number of channels through which the incoming control signals are converted into movements, brightness or colour changes, etc.. Since all receivers in a DMX chain always receive all signals, a starting address must be assigned to each DMX device.
DMX basics and addressing Within a DMX chain, one start address can easily be assigned multiply. The corresponding receivers then operate synchronously (same movements, same brightness, same colour, etc.). Addressing The Rainbow Rider DMX is already preprogrammed. To use all colour macros and programmes, assign the corresponding start addresses to your devices. Five start addresses are assigned to each colour mixture. Make sure that your spotlight supports the corresponding DMX assignment.
DMX basics and addressing Device bottom side In addition, some LED light sets are already preprogrammed. Make sure that the device is in the specified channel mode. In addition, the Rainbow Rider DMX offers two preprogrammed 1-channel function buttons for a fog machine and an additional stroboscope. For using them, assign the above mentioned start addresses (default setting) to your devices, which you can change in the menu (see Ä Chapter 8.3 ‘System menu’ on page 24).
Operating 8 Operating After connecting the device, the display shows briefly the current version of the firmware and the device starts with the last setting. The supplied USB stick must be plugged in as the device has no internal memory. We recommend saving the original data of the USB stick to another storage medium so that it is not accidentally overwritten or lost due to a defect. The original programming is available for download on our homepage www.thomann.de. 8.
Operating If a device cannot reproduce a basic colour, it is not supported by the spotlight. The colours of the second group can be reproduced by each device. If a device does not reproduce the desired colour, check the addressing. Colour change programmes For selecting an automatic colour change, press one of the 12 buttons in the [AMBIENT] area or one of the 12 buttons in the [PARTY] area. The programme starts. The button LED flashes and the display shows i.e.
Operating Setting the fading speed For individual programmes recorded with the function ‘step-by-step’ , set the fading time between two steps with the [FADE] fader. This function is not available for programmes recorded with the function ‘REC over time’ ) and for the preprogrammed shows. 8.2 Function as DMX recorder The programming of the Rainbow Rider DMX can be completely changed.
Operating 8.3 System menu Press [MENU] to enter the system settings. Use [UP] | [DOWN] to navigate and to set the options. Press [ENTER] to enter the submenu. Press [MENU] to return to the previous menu level and to exit the system settings. Display Function ‘New Firmware’ Function to install new firmware versions, password: 1234, download under www.thomann.
Operating Display Function ‘FOG Merge’ The [FOG] button can be individually assigned to an address. Under ‘ADDR’ you can set the DMX channel and under ‘VALUE’ the DMX value. ‘DMX in Merge’ Setting the start and the LED address of the Merge function ‘Memory Type’ DMX recordings ‘step-by-step’ or ‘REC over time’ . Setting the desired memory type for each memory location: Use [UP] | [DOWN] to select the memory location and confirm with [ENTER].
Operating 8.3.1 Memory type ‘step-by-step’ 1. For enabling the record function, select in the ‘Enable Record’ menu with [UP] | [DOWN] the ‘YES’ option and return with [MENU] to the main level. 2. Select in the ‘Memory Type’ menu with [UP] | [DOWN] the desired memory type ‘step-bystep’ and return with [MENU] to the main level. 3. Press briefly the memory location button for the record. 4. Press again the memory location button for three seconds.
Operating Records cannot be altered or extended afterwards. 8.3.2 Memory type ‘REC over time’ 1. For enabling the record function, select in the ‘Enable Record’ menu with [UP] | [DOWN] the ‘YES’ option and return with [MENU] to the main level. 2. Select in the ‘Memory Type’ menu with [UP] | [DOWN] the desired memory type ‘REC over time’ and return with [MENU] to the main level. 3. Press briefly the memory location button for the record. 4. Press again the memory location button for three seconds.
Operating Records cannot be altered or extended afterwards.
Technical specifications 9 Technical specifications Control protocols DMX Number of DMX channels 512 Input connections DMX input XLR chassis plug, 3-pin Power supply USB-C port DMX output XLR chassis socket, 3-pin Data backup USB-A port Output connections Power supply USB-C port, 5 V Dimensions (W × H × D) 280 mm × 52 mm × 180 mm Weight 1.
Technical specifications Further information Preset function Yes External storage option Yes DMX - universes 1 Ethernet No 30 Rainbow Rider DMX DMX controller
Plug and connection assignments 10 Plug and connection assignments 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.
Protecting the environment 11 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.
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