User manual DMX Controller SDC-16 DMX controller
Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 05.03.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.
DMX Controller SDC-16 DMX controller
General notes 1 General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. 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.
General notes 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 notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: 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’ .
General notes 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]. ð Automatic operation is started. 3. Switch off the device. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual.
General notes 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 or other DMXcontrolled devices. 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 personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions 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! 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. NOTICE! Risk of fire Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any direct heat source.
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. NOTICE! External power supply The device is powered by an external power supply.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible staining The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC floor and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the floor, but use felt-pad floor protectors or a carpet.
Features 3 Features Special features of this DMX controller: n n n n n 14 DMX Controller SDC-16 DMX controller 16 channel faders 1 master fader Compact design Simple operation Power supply via the supplied 9 V external power adapter
Starting up 4 Starting up 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. Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections.
Starting up Connections in DMX mode 16 DMX Controller SDC-16 DMX controller Connect the DMX output of the device (C) to the DMX input of the first DMX device (1). Con‐ nect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the 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 termi‐ nated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Starting up Connecting the power adapter Connect the included 9V power supply unit to the power supply input of the unit and then plug the power cord plug into the wall outlet. Turning the unit on When all cable connections are made, turn on the device with the main switch on the rear panel. The device is immediately ready for operation, the display shows the current DMX start address, for example ‘A001’ .
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel 18 DMX Controller SDC-16 DMX controller
Connections and controls 1 [1] … [16] Channel faders 1 through 16. Use the channel faders to individually control DMX channels 1 … 16. 2 Display for DMX address and set values with indicator LEDs: n [%]: indicates that the display has been switched to percentage display n [0-255]: indicates that the display has been switched to DMX value display 3 [MASTER] Master fader The master fader serves as a controller for all 512 channels of the DMX universe. 4 Control buttons [MODE]: Toggles the display mode.
Connections and controls Rear panel 5 [Dc Input] Connection socket for the power adapter. 6 [POWER] Main switch. Turns the device on and off.
Operating 6 Operating Setting the DMX start address On delivery, the DMX start address, i.e. the DMX channel controlled by channel fader [1], is set to 1. Proceed as follows to change the DMX start address: 1. Press [UP] or [DOWN] once to increase or decrease the DMX start address by one. The value has to be within a range of 1 to 512. 2. If you press and hold [UP] or [DOWN], the set value changes more quickly. ð The new DMX start address is shown in the display. Using channel faders 1.
Operating Using the master fader 1. Move the master fader to the desired value. It is output on all 512 channels of the DMX universe. The corresponding DMX value in the range 0 to 255 appears in the display for approximately 10 seconds. 2. To switch the display to percentage (0 to 100), press [MODE]. ð The LED [%] lights. 3. To switch the display to DMX values (0 to 255), press again [MODE]. ð The [0-255] LED lights.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Output XLR socket, 3-pin Voltage supply 9 V plug-in power supply , 300 mA, centre positive Dimensions (W × H × D) 482 mm × 80 mm × 132 mm Weight 2.
Plug and connection assignments 8 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 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 these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose 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.
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