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The document is a user manual for the DC-1224 24CH Dimmer Console, detailing its features, operation guide, and technical specifications. It includes instructions on programming, editing scenes, and using MIDI and DMX channels, along with safety warnings and cautions. The manual emphasizes the importance of following instructions for safe and effective use of the console.
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Console_1224_24CH

The document is a user manual for the DC-1224 24CH Dimmer Console, detailing its features, operation guide, and technical specifications. It includes instructions on programming, editing scenes, and using MIDI and DMX channels, along with safety warnings and cautions. The manual emphasizes the importance of following instructions for safe and effective use of the console.
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SCENE SETTER

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

3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup 23


3.1 Setting MIDI IN 23
3.2 Setting MIDI OUT 23
3.3 Exit MIDI Setting 24 24
3.4 Receiving MIDI File Dump 24
3.5 Sending MIDI File Dump 25
3.6 Implementation 25
3.7 DMX Channel Setup 27
3.8 Clear of DMX Channel Setup 28
3.9 Call 12 Preset Programs 28

Technical Specifications 32
Brief of Main Functions 29
Features

Thank you for your purchase.


This product features include:

Digital Technology Adopted.


As a stage light controller, the unit can control intelligent unit and ordinary
light.

Power Failure Memory.


Automatically recover to the last condition when you turn on the machine.

Standard MIDI and DMX ports.


Conveniently connect with other units and machines.

Powerful Program Edit.


You could edit different program according to your needs. The program
could contain 4600 steps utmost and 48 programs could be stored.

Various Running Type.


You can run the SCENE with Audio, Speed Slider, Standard beat etc.

More programs can run synchronously.


You can run more programs in Single Mode or Mix Mode simultaneously.

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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

• This unit is NOT intended for home use.


• After having removed the packaging check that the unit is NOT damaged in
any way. If in doubt, DON’T use it and contact an authorized dealer.
• Packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) MUST NOT be
left within children’s reach, as it can be dangerous.
• This unit must only be operated by adults. DO NOT allow children to tamper or
play with it.
• NEVER use the unit under the following conditions:
– In places subject to excessive humidity.
– In places subject to vibrations or bumps.
– In places with a temperature of over 45 °C/113 °F or less than 2 °C/35,6 °F.
• Protect the unit from excessive dryness or humidity (ideal conditions are
between 35% and 80%).
• DO NOT dismantle or modify the unit.

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1. Overview

1.1 Front View

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1. Overview

1.1 Front View

1 Preset A LEDs Show the current intensity of the relevant channel


numbered from 1 to 12.
2 Channel Sliders 1-12 These 12 sliders are used to control and /or program
intensities of channels 1-12.
3 Flash Buttons 1-12 These 12 buttons are used to bring an individual
channel, to full intensity.
4 Preset B LEDs Show the current intensity of the relevant channel
numbered from 13-24.
5 SCENE LEDs Light when relevant scenes are active.
6 Channel Sliders 13-24 These 12 sliders are used to control and /or program
the intensities of channels 13-24.
7 Flash Buttons 13-24 These 12 buttons are used to bring an individual
channel, to full intensity. They also are used for
programming.
8 Dark Button This button is used to momentarily black out overall
output.
9 Down/Beat Rev DOWN functions to modify a scene in Edit mode;
BEAT REV is used to reverse the chasing direction of
a program with regular beat.
10 Mode Select/Rec Speed Each tap will activate the operating mode in the
order: CHNS /SCENES, Double Preset and Single
Preset. Rec Speed: Set the speed of any of the
programs chasing in Mix mode.
11 Up/Chase Rev Up is used to modify a scene in Edit mode.
Chase Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of a
scene under Speed Slider control.
12 Page Button Tap to select pages of scenes from Page 1-4.
13 Delete/Rev One Delete any step of a scene or reverse the chasing
direction of any program.
14 Segment Display Shows the current activity or programming state.
15 Insert / % or 0-255 Insert is to add one step or steps into a scene.
% or 0-255 is used to change display value cycle
between % and 0-255.

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1. Overview

1.1 Front View

16 Edit / All Rev Edit is used to activate Edit mode.


All Rev is to reverse the chasing direction of all
programs.
17 Add or Kill/ Rec Exit In Add mode, multiple scenes or Flash buttons will
be on at a time.
In Kill mode, pressing any Flash button will kill any
other scenes or programs.
Rec Exit is used to exit from Program or Edit mode.
18 Record/ Shift Record is used to activate Record mode or program
a step.
Shift functions only used with other buttons.
19 Master A Button Brings channel 1-12 to full of current setting.
20 Park Button Used to select Single/Mix Chase, bring Channel 13-
24 to full of current setting, or momentarily program
a scene into Master B slider, depending on the
current mode.
21 Hold Button This button is used to maintain current scene.
22 Step Button This button is used to go to next step when the
Speed Slider is pushed to the bottom or in Edit mode.
23 Audio Button Activates audio sync of chase and audio intensity
effects.
24 Master Slider A This slider controls overall output of all channels.
25 Master Slider B This slider controls the chase of all programs.
26 Blind Button This function takes the channel out of the chase of a
program in CHNS /SCENE mode.
27 Home Button This button is used to deactivate the Blind.
28 Tap Sync Button Repeatedly tapping this button establish the chase
speed.
29 Full On Button This function bring overall output to full intensity.
30 Black Out Button This button is used to kill all output with exception
for that resulting from Flash and Full On.
31 Fade Time Slider Used to adjust the Fade Time.
32 Speed Slider Used to adjust the chase speed.
33 Audio Level Slider This slider controls the sensitivity of the Audio input.
34 Fog Machine button

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1. Overview

1.2 Rear view

35 Power Switch This switch controls turning on or off of the power.


36 DC Input DC 12-20V, 500 mA Min.
37 MIDI Thru/Out/In MIDI ports for connection to a sequencer or MIDI
device.
38 DMX Out This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX
fixture or DMX pack.
39 Audio Input This jack accepts a line level audio input signal
ranged from 100mV to 1Vpp.
40 Remote Input Black Out and Full On may be controlled by a remote
control using a standard 1/4”stereo jack.
41 Fog Machine Connector For connection to an outside fog machine.

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2. Operation Guide

2.1 Begin Programming

2.1.1 Record Enable

1. Press and hold down the Record button.

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.

2.1.2 Security for Your Programs

To protect your programs from any editing by others, you may change the Record
Code.

1. Enter current Record Code(Flash buttons 1, 6, 6 and 8).

2. Press and hold down the Record and Edit buttons at a time.

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2. Operation Guide

2.1.2 Security for Your Programs

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.

2.1.3 Program Scenes

1. Record Enable.

2. Select the 1-24 Single mode by


tapping the the Mode Select
button. This will give you control
of all 24 channels as you program.
Be sure that Master A & B are both
set at maximum. (Master A is at its
maximum in the fully up position ,
while Master B is at its maximum in
the fully down position.)

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2. Operation Guide

2.1.3 Program Scenes

3. Create a desired scene using Channel


Sliders 1-24. At 0% or DMX 0, these
sliders should be at 0 position, and
at 100% or DMX 255, these sliders
should be at 10 position.

4. Once the scene is satisfactory, tap the


Record button to program the scene
as a step into the memory.

5. Repeat step 3 and step 4 until all


desired steps have been programmed
into memory. You may program up to
1000 steps into memory.

6. Select a chase bank or scene master


to store your program. Tap the Page
button to select a page (Page 1-4) to
store your scenes.

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2. Operation Guide

2.1.3 Program Scenes

7. Press a Flash button between 13-


24 while holding down the Record
button. All LED will flash indicating
the scenes have been programmed
into memory.

8. You can continue programming or


exit. To exit Program mode, tap the
Exit button while holding down the
Record button, the Record LED should
go out.

EXAMPLE: Program a 16 steps chase with channel 1-16 at full in


sequence into Flash button 15 of Page 1.

1. Record enable.

2. Push Master A & B to maximum position and Fade slider to top.

3. Tap the Mode Select button to select 1-24 Single mode.

4. Push Channel slider 1 to the top position, its LED light at full intensity.

5. Tap the Record button to program this step into memory.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you’ve programmed Channel sliders 1-16.

7. Tap the Page button causing Page 1 LED lights.

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

2.2.1 Edit Enable

1. Record enable.

2. Use the Page button to select the


page the program you wish to edit is
on.

3. Tap the Mode Select button to select


CHNS SCENES.

4. Press and hold down the Edit button.

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2. Operation Guide

2.2.1 Edit Enable

5. While holding down the Edit button,


tap the Flash button that corresponds
to the program you wish to edit.

6. Release the Edit button, the relevant


scene LED should light indicating you
are in the Edit mode.

2.2.2 Erase a Program

1. Record enable.

2. Use the Page button to select the


program you wish to erase is on.

3. While holding down the Edit button,


tap the Flash button(13-24) twice.

4. Release the two buttons ,all LEDs


flash, indicating the program is
erased.

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2. Operation Guide

2.2 Editing

2.2.3 Erase All Programs

1. Press and hold the Record button.


2. Tap the Flash buttons 1, 4, 2 and 3 in sequence while holding the Record
button. All LEDs will flash, indicating all programs stored in memory have been
erased.

2.2.4 Clear a Scene or Scenes

1. Record enable.

2. Record a scene or scenes.

3. If you are not satisfied with the scene


or scenes, you may tap the Rec Clear
button while pressing and holding
the Record button, all LEDs will flash,
indicating the scenes have been
cleared.

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2. Operation Guide

2.2.5 Delete a Step or Steps

1. Enter the Edit mode.


2. Tap the Step button to scroll to the
step you wish to delete.

3. Tap the Delete button when you reach


to the step you wish to delete, all
LEDs will flash briefly indicating the
deletion of the step.

4. Continue steps 2 and 3 until all the


unwanted steps have been deleted.

5. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing


and holding down the Record button,
the Scene LED goes out, indicating the
exit of Edit mode.

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2. Operation Guide

2.2.5 Delete a Step or Steps

EXAMPLE: Delete the third step of the program on Flash button 15


on Page 2.

1. Record enable.

2. Tap the Mode Select button to select CHNS SCENE mode.

3. Tap the Page button until Page 2 LED lights.

4. Tap the Flash button 15 while pressing and holding down the Edit button, the
Scene LED lights.

5. Tap the Step button to scroll to the third step.

6. Tap the Delete button to delete the step.

7. Tap the Rec Exit button while pressing and holding down the Record button to
exit Edit mode.

2.2.6 Insert a Step or Steps

1. Record a scene or scenes you wish to


insert.

2. Be sure you’re in CHNS SCENE


and Enter the Edit mode.

3. Tap the Step button to scroll to the


step which you wish to insert before.
You may read the step from the
Segment Display.

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2. Operation Guide

2.2.6 Delete a Step or Steps

4. Tap the Insert button to insert the


step you’ve created before, all LEDs
will flash, indicating the step is
inserted.

5. Exit Edit mode.

EXAMPLE: Insert a step with channels 1-12 fully on at a time between


step 4 and step 5 of program 35.

1. Record enable.

2. Push Channel sliders 1-12 to the top and record the scene as a step.

3. Tap the Mode Select button to select CHNS SCENE mode.

4. Tap the Page button until Page 3 LED lights.

5. Tap the Flash button 23 while holding down the Edit button, the corresponding
scene LED lights.

6. Tap the Step button to scroll to the step 4.

7. Tap the Insert button to insert the scene you’ve created before.

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2. Operation Guide

2.2.5 Modify a Step or Steps

1. Enter Edit mode.

2. Tap the Step button to scroll to the


step you wish to modify.

3. Press and hold the Up button if


you want to raise the intensity.
If you want to lower the intensity,
press and hold down the Down
button.

4. While holding down the Up or


Down button, tap the Flash button
corresponding to the DMX channel of
the scene you wish to modify until you
reach the desired intensity value read
from the Segment Display. Then you
may tap the Flash buttons until you
are satisfied with the new scene.

5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 until all the


steps have been modified.

6. Exit Edit mode.

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2. Operation Guide

2.3 Running

2.3.1 Running Chase Programs

1. Tap the Mode Select button to select


CHNS SCENE mode indicated by
the red LED.

2. Tap the Page button to select the


correct page the program you wish to
run is located.

3. Push Master Slider B to its maximum


position(fully down).

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2. Operation Guide

2.3.1 Running Chase Programs

4. Move the desired Channel slider (13-


24) to its maximum position to trigger
the program, and the program will
fade in depending upon current fade
time.
You may press and hold down the
relevant Flash button(13-24) to trigger
the program.

5. Move the Channel slider to adjust the


output of the current program.

2.3.2 Running a Program To Audio

1. Use built-in microphone or plug the


audio source into the RCA Audio jack

2. Select your program as described


above.

3. Tap the Audio button until its LED


lights, indicating Audio mode is
active.

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2. Operation Guide

2.3.2 Running a Program To Audio

4. Use the Audio Level slider to adjust


the music sensitivity.

5. To return to normal mode, tap the


Audio button a second time causing
its LED goes out, the Audio mode is
disengaged.

2.3.3 Running a Program With the Speed Slider

1. Be sure the Audio mode is


disengaged, that is, the Audio LED
goes out.

2. Select your program as described


above.

3. Move the Speed slider to the SHOW


MODE position(the bottom), then
tap the Flash button (13-24) while
pressing and holding down the Rec
Speed button, the corresponding
program will not run with the
Standard beat any longer.

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2. Operation Guide

2.3.3 Running a Program With the Speed Slider

4. Now you may move the Speed Slider


to select your desired speed.

NOTE:
The step 3 is not necessary if the
selected program is not recorded with
the Standard Beat.

2.3.4 Running a Program With the Standard Beat

1. Be sure the Audio is disengaged.


Tap the Mode Select button to select
CHNS SCENE mode.

2. Tap the Park button to select Mix


Chase mode, the LED lights indicating
this selection.

3. Select your program as described


above.

4. Move the Speed slider until the


Segment Display reads your desired
value.
You may tap the Tap Sync button
twice to define your beat time.

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2. Operation Guide

2.3.4 Running a Program With the Standard Beat

5. While pressing and holding down


the Rec Speed button, tap the
Flash button(13-24) that stores the
program.

6. The program will then run with the set


time or beat when engaged.

7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set a new


beat time.

2.4 Change the Speed Mode between 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes

1. Press and hold the Record button.

2. Tap the Flash button 5 or 10 three


times while holding down the Record
button.

3. The 5MIN or 10MIN should light up


indicating the Speed slider is set to
run in the 5 or 10 minute mode.

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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup

3.1 Setting MIDI IN

1. Tap the Flash button 1 three times


while holding down the Record
button, the Segment Display reads
“CHI” indicating MIDI IN channel
setup is available.

2. Tap the Flash button numbered


from 1-16 to assign MIDI IN channel
1-16, the relevant channel LED lights
indicating MIDI IN channel is set.

3.2 Setting MIDI OUT

1. Tap the Flash button 2 three times


while holding down the Record
button, the Segment Display reads
“CHO” indicating MIDI OUT channel
setup is available.

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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup

3.2 Setting MIDI OUT

2. Tap the Flash button numbered from


1-16 to assign MIDI OUT channel
1-16, the relevant channel LED lights
indicating MIDI OUT channel is set.

3.3 Exit MIDI Setting

Press and hold down the Record button.


While holding down the Record button
tap the Rec Exit button to exit MIDI
setting.

3.4 Receiving MIDI File Dump

Tap the Flash button 3 three times while


holding down the Record button, the
Segment Display reads “IN” indicating
the controller is ready to receive MIDI
file dump.

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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup

3.5 Sending MIDI File Dump

Tap the Flash button 4 three times while


holding down the Record button, the
Segment Display reads “OUT” indicating
the controller is ready to send a file.

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

4. There are two types of file dump mode described as below:

Open Loop Mode

CONTROLLER RECEIVER

MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN

Close Loop Mode

CONTROLLER RECEIVER

MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN

5. The controller will send and receive Note On and Note Off data via the Flash
buttons.

Note NO. Velocity Functions


22-69 Program master Turn on or off program 1 - 48
70--93 Channel intensity Activate Channel 1 - 24
94 FULL - ON
95 DARK
96 HOLD
97 Turn on or off AUDIO
98 CHNS SCENES
99 DOUBLE PRESET Mode
100 SINGLE PRESET Mode
101 Step
102 BLACK OUT

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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup

1. Be sure this unit has been in Record


mode. Press and hold down Record
button.

2. Tapping Flash 8 button three times


while holding down Record button
allows you to access DMX channel
setup. The Segment Display reads the
current DMX channel.

3. You can select DMX channel within


1-512 using Up or Down button.

4. After you’ve selected DMX channel,


press desired Flash button within
1-24 so that console channel can be
assigned to selected DMX channel.

5. A tap of Full on button will give the


current DMX channel a full intensity
output (255),as can be indicated by
all Flash 1-24 LEDs being lit. A tap of
Black out button will give the current
DMX channel a zero value, as can be
indicated by all Flash 1-24 LEDs being
off.

6. Tap Exit button following holding


down Record button to leave this
setup mode.

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3. MIDI Operation & DMX Channel Setup

3.8 Clear of DMX Channel Setup

1. Be sure this unit has been in Record


mode. Press and hold down Record
button.

2. Tapping Flash 7 button three times


while holding down Record button
allows you to clear DMX channel
setup and resume DMX channel to
factory setting, i.e., 1-24 channel in
sequence.

3.9 Call 12 Pre-set Programs

1. Be sure this unit has been in Record


mode. Press and hold down Record
button.

2. Tapping Flash 6, 6, 8 and 8 buttons


in sequence while holding down
Record button allows you to call 12
factory default programs of page 1.
As a result, all other programs will be
cleared.

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4. Brief of Main Functions

Reverse the direction of the scene


1. Reverse the direction of all the scenes:
Press the ALL REV Button, all the scenes should change their directions.
2. Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with speed control.
Press the Chase Rev Button.
3. Reverse the chasing direction of all the programs with standard beat:
Press the Beat Rev Button.
4. Revers chasing direction of any program:
Press and hold down the Rec One Button, then press down the Flash Button
corresponding to your desired program and release together.

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.

Tap Sync Button

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

1. Will run all programs synchronously.


2. All programs can be controlled by the same SLIDER SPEED, or each programs speed
may be controlled individually. (See Speed Setting ).
3. Press the MODE SELECT BUTTON and select “CHNS SCENES”.
4. Press the PARK BUTTON to select MIX CHASE MODE. A yellow LED will indicate this
selection.

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.

Blind and Home

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.

Add and Kill

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

1. Press Mode Select Button to enter A Double Preset Mode.


2. In this mode, Channel Sliders 1-12 and channel sliders 13-24 both control Channel 1-12.
3. Master A controls channel Slider 1-12 while Master B controls Channel Sliders 13-24.
4. In this Mode, no scene could be recorded.

Example

1. Enter the Double Preset Mode.


2. Push Channel Sliders 1 to 6 to the top and move Channel Sliders 19 to 24 to the
maximum.
3. Move Master A and B to the same level and push them to the same direction, you will
get a scene.

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Technical Specifications

Power Input DC 12~20V, 500 mA min.


DMX Output 3 pin female XLR
MIDI Signal 5 pin standard interface
Audio Input 100 mV~1Vpp
Fuse(internal) F0.5A 250V 5x20mm
Dimensions 482x264x85mm
Weight(appro.) 4.6 kg

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.

SCENE SETTER / DC-1224 24 CH Dimmer Console.


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