Console_1224_24CH
Console_1224_24CH
DC - 1224 24CH
User Manual
Dimmer Console
Contents
Features 1
General Instructions 2
1. Overview 3
1.1 Front View 3
1.2 Rear View 6
2. Operation Guide 7
2.1 Begin Programming 7
2.1.1 Record Enable 7
2.1.2 Security for Your Programs 7
2.1.3 Program Scenes 8
2.2 Editing 11
2.2.1 Edit Enable 11
2.2.2 Erase a Program 12
2.2.3 Erase all Programs 13
2.2.4 Clear a Scene or Scenes 13
2.2.5 Delete a Step or Steps 14
2.2.6 Insert a Step or Steps 15
2.2.7 Modify a Step or Steps 17
2.3 Running 18 18
2.3.1 Running Chase Programs 18
2.3.2 Running a Program To Audio 19
2.3.3 Running a Program With the Speed Slider 20
2.3.4 Running a Program With the Standard Beat 21
2.4 Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes 22
Technical Specifications 32
Brief of Main Functions 29
Features
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General Instructions
Read the instruction in this manual carefully and thoroughly, as they give important
information regarding safety during use and maintenance. Keep this manual with
the unit, in order to consult it in the future. If the unit is sold or given to another
operator, make certain that it always has its manual, to enable the new owner to
read about its operation and re lative instructions.
WARNINGS
• DO NOT make any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects enter the unit.
• Should any liquid be spilled on the unit, DISCONNECT the power supply to the
unit immediately.
• STOP using the unit immediately in the event of serious operation problems
and either contact your local dealer for a check or contact us directly.
• DO NOT open the unit – there are no user serviceable parts inside –.
• NEVER try to repair the unit yourself. Repairs by unqualified people could
cause damage or faulty operation. Contact your nearest dealer.
CAUTIONS
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1. Overview
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1. Overview
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1. Overview
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1. Overview
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2. Operation Guide
2. While holding down the Record button, tap the Flash buttons 1, 6, 6 and 8
sequence.
3. Release the Record button, the Record LED lights up, now you can begin
programming your chase patterns.
NOTE:
The first time you turn on your unit, the default setting of the Record Code is
Flash buttons 1, 6, 6 and 8.
You may change the Record Code to protect your programs.
To protect your programs from any editing by others, you may change the Record
Code.
2. Press and hold down the Record and Edit buttons at a time.
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2. Operation Guide
3. While holding the Record and Edit buttons, tap the desired Flash button to
enter a new Record Code. The Record Code consists of 4 Flash buttons(the
same button or different buttons), be sure your new Record Code consists of 4
Flash buttons.
4. Enter your new Record Code a second time, all channel LEDs and scene LEDs
will flash three times, now the Record Code is changed.
5. Exit Record mode. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down
the Record button, release the two buttons at a time, the Record mode is
disengaged.
IMPORTANT!!!
Always remember to exit Record mode when you won’t continue
your programming, otherwise you may lose control of your unit.
NOTE:
The second time you enter your new Record Code different from that of the
first time, the LEDs will not flash, which means you’ve failed to change the
Record Code.
When you’ve entered a new Record Code the first time, and now you want to
cancel the new Record Code, you may press and hold down the Record and
Exit buttons at a time to exit.
1. Record Enable.
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2. Operation Guide
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2. Operation Guide
1. Record enable.
4. Push Channel slider 1 to the top position, its LED light at full intensity.
8. Tap the Flash button 15 while holding down the Record button, all LEDs will
flash indicating you’ve programmed the chase into memory.
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2. Operation Guide
2.2 Editing
1. Record enable.
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2. Operation Guide
1. Record enable.
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2. Operation Guide
2.2 Editing
1. Record enable.
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2. Operation Guide
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2. Operation Guide
1. Record enable.
4. Tap the Flash button 15 while pressing and holding down the Edit button, the
Scene LED lights.
7. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down the Record button to
exit Edit mode.
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2. Operation Guide
1. Record enable.
2. Push Channel sliders 1-12 to the top and record the scene as a step.
5. Tap the Flash button 23 while holding down the Edit button, the corresponding
scene LED lights.
7. Tap the Insert button to insert the scene you’ve created before.
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2. Operation Guide
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2. Operation Guide
2.3 Running
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2. Operation Guide
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2. Operation Guide
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2. Operation Guide
NOTE:
The step 3 is not necessary if the
selected program is not recorded with
the Standard Beat.
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2. Operation Guide
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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup
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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup
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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup
NOTE:
1. During file dump, all other operations will not function. Functions will
automatically return when the file dump is completed.
2. File dump will be interrupted and stop if errors occur or power failure.
3.6 Implementation
1. During receiving and sending MIDI data, all MIDI scenes and channels being
run will automatically paused if there is no response within 10 minutes.
2. During receiving and sending file dump, the controller will automatically search
for or send Device ID of 55H(85), a file named DC1224 with an extension of
“BIN(SPACE)”.
3. File dump allows this controller to send its MIDI data to next unit or other MIDI
devices.
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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup
3.6 Implementation
CONTROLLER RECEIVER
CONTROLLER RECEIVER
5. The controller will send and receive Note On and Note Off data via the Flash
buttons.
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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup
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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup
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4. Brief of Main Functions
Fade Time
1. The amount of time it will take for the dimmer to go from zero output to maximum
output, and viceverse.
2. Fade time is adjusted through the Fade Time Slider, which varies from instant to 10
minutes.
1. The Tap Sync button is used to set and synchronize the chase rate (the rate at which
all scenes will sequence) by taping the button several times. The chase rate will
synchronize to the time of the last two taps. The LED above the Step Button will flash
at the new chase rate. The chase rate may be set anytime whether or not a program is
running.
2. Tap Sync will override any previous setting of the speed slider control until the slider is
moved again.
3. Use of Tap Sync in setting a standard beat is the same with speed control slider.
Master Slider
Master Slider control provides proportional level control over all channels and scenes with
the exception of the Flash Buttons. For example: Whenever the Master slider control is at
minimum all stage outputs will be at zero except for any resulting from a Flash Button or
FULL ON Button. If the Master is at 50%, all outputs will be at only 50% of the setting of
current channel or scenes except for any resulting from a Flash Button or FULL ON Button.
If the Master is at full all outputs will follow the unit setting.
Master A always controls outputs of channels. Master B controls the program or a scene
except in Double Preset Mode.
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4. Brief of Main Functions
Single Mode
1. All programs will run in sequential order starting in the order of program number.
2. The Segment Display will read the running program number.
3. All programs will be controlled by the same Speed Slider.
4. Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select “ CHNS SCENES”.
5. Press the PARK BUTTON to select SINGLE CHASE MODE. A red LED will indicate this
selection.
Mix Mode
Dimmer Display
1. The 3-Digit Segment Display is used to display intensity percentage or absolute DMX
value.
2. To change between percentage and absolute value:
Press and hold the Shift Button. While holding down the Shift button press the % or
0-255 Button to switch between percentage and absolute values.
3. If the Segment Display reads, for example, “076”, it means a percentage value 76%.
If the Segment Display reads “076.”, it means the DMX value 76.
1. Blind function takes channels temporally out from a chase, when the chase is running,
and gives you manual control over the channel.
2. Press and hold the Blind Button and tap the relative Flash Button you want to
temporarily take out of the chase.
3. To return to normal chase again press and hold the Home Button and push the Flash
Button you want to return to normal chase.
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4. Brief of Main Functions
Park
1. In CHNS SCENES Mode, press down the button you can change the chasing mode
of programs between Single Mode and Mix Mode.
2. In Double Preset Mode, pressing down this button is equal to pushing Master Slider B
to the top.
3. In Single Preset Mode, this button could temporally record current output, with Master
Slider B to adjust.
The ADD/KILL Button changes the mode of the flash buttons. Normally the flash buttons
are in Add mode, whereas pressing any flash button will not kill other scenes, allowing
multiple scenes to be on at a time.
The Kill mode is activated by pressing the Add/Kill button and illuminating the LED above
it. Pressing any flash button will kill other active SCENE or Program.
In Kill Mode, the killed program does not stop running but can not output.
Double Preset
Example
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Technical Specifications
Attention!
1. To retain your programs from loss, this unit must be powered not less than two hour
every month.
2. The Segment Display shows “LOP” if the voltage is too low.