Specifications
VDPC174 Rev 01
15.03.2010 ©Velleman nv
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5. Operation
a. Operation
• General
The VDPC174 allows you to program 12 scanners with 16 DMX channels each, 30 banks of 8
programmable scenes, 6 chases of 240 scenes and all this by means of 8 channel sliders, a
joystick and other buttons. By means of the joystick you can easily and more accurately control
the movement of a fixture. To increase your ability to dazzle the audience, this unit allows you to
assign and reverse DMX channels. In addition, two units can set up communication so that they
can send or receive a complete file dump.
• Display Information
The LCD display contains a maximum of 2 lines, each of 8 characters. Below are the definitions:
LCD Display Description
Scene 1
Bank 1
Chase 1 is activated
The ninth step of a chase
DMX value (000 ~ 255)
The current speed is 1 minute and 54 seconds
The time of the last two taps is 4.25 seconds
Assign DMX channels 4 and 5
Reverse DMX channels 10 and 13
b. Setup
• Unit Setup
The unit is preset to allocate 16 channels per fixture. In order to assign your fixtures to the
scanner buttons located on the left side of the unit you will need to space your fixtures 16 DMX
channels apart.
Use the following chart for DMX addressing:
Fixture
Number
Digital DMX Address Scanner DIP Switch Setting
1 1 1 is ON
2 17 1 and 5 are ON
3 33 1 and 6 are ON
4 19 1, 5 and 6 are ON
5 65 1 and 7 are ON
6 81 1, 5 and 7 are ON
7 97 1, 6 and 7 are ON
8 113 1, 5, 6 and 7 are ON
9 129 1 and 8 are ON
10 145 1, 5 and 8 are ON
11 161 1, 6 and 8 are ON
12 177 1, 5, 6 and 8 are ON
• Enabling the PROGRAM Mode
To enable the PROGRAM mode, hold the PROGRAM button for a few seconds until the LED is lit.
• Setting Up the Joystick
1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED is lit.
2. Press and hold the MODE and FINE buttons simultaneously. The assign LED should light. If the
reverse LED lights, press FINE and MODE again to enter the ASSIGN mode.
3. Use the bank UP and DOWN keys to select the axis you wish to assign (pan or tilt).
4. Use the TAP / DISPLAY button to select 16 or 8-channel mode.