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DMX Programmer™ Table of Contents
FLOW CHART................................................................................................1
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS.......................................................................2
REAR CONTROLS.........................................................................................4
DMX-512 SET UP & ADDRESSING..............................................................5
PROGRAMMING SCENES............................
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DMX Programmer™ Features 10 • Reversible DMX Polarity Output • 64 DMX Channels • 8 Scanners buttons (up to 8 Channels each) • 4 Programs of 99 steps • 96 Scenes in 24 Pages • Assignable Joystick • Audio Program • Speed and Fade time adjustments • Blackout Delay Adjustment 9 • Backup Memory using a 32 MB Compact Flash Card (Not Included and Optional) 11 8 DMX Programmer™ Program Flow Chart 7 12 13 FLOW CHART This is the order you prog
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DMX Programmer™ Controls and Functions DMX Programmer™ Controls and Functions 1. FIXTURE BUTTONS - Used to Select any or all of 8 fixtures. the fixture. When the LED is off, the fader will control Speed Time. 2. SPEED/FADE TIME FADER- Used to adjust the FADE TIME. Fade 18. SCENE BUTTONS - Used to store Scenes in program mode or Time is the amount of time it takes the DMX Programmer to completely playback your scenes in playback mode change from o
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REMOT E REMOT E REMOT E INPUT OUTPU T INPUT OUTPU T INPUT OUTPU T SOUND CONTRO L SOUND CONTRO L SOUND CONTRO L INPU T INPU T INPU T POWE R POWER POWE R DMX Programmer™ DMX Set Up DMX Programmer™ DMX Set Up Power Supply: Before plugging your unit in, be sure the source voltage in Notice: Be sure to DMX512 follow figures two and three when making your own DMX+,DMX-,COMMON your area matches the required voltage for your Elation® DMX Pr
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DMX Programmer™ DMX Set Up DMX Programmer™ DMX Addressing DMX 512 is a type of protocol that sends out up to 512 multiplex channels at once down a common cable. Each channels has a value from 0 to 255. 3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion You set the address for each receiver(fixture) by using Dipswitches or some type of digital readout Conductor 3-Pin XLR Female (Out) 5-Pin XLR Male (In) Ground/Shield Pin 1 Pin 1 Each Dipswitch has an AD
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DMX Programmer™ Programming Scenes DMX Programmer™ Programming Scenes Review 1. PRESS AND HOLD the RECORD BUTTON for three (3) seconds to To review, this is how you would create a simple 4 step box pattern activate record mode. A red LED above the button will be lit 1. PRESS AND HOLD the RECORD BUTTON for three (3) seconds to and the LCD WINDOW will indicate your in record mode by dis- activate record mode. A red LED above the button will be lit playing
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DMX Programmer™ Editing Scenes DMX Programmer™ Recording Programs SCENE COPY: RECORD A PROGRAM USING PRE-PROGRAMMED This function allows you to copy the settings of one scene to another. SCENES: 1. PRESS AND HOLD the RECORD BUTTON for three (3) seconds to activate record mode. A red LED above the button will be lit 1. PRESS AND HOLD the RECORD BUTTON for three (3) seconds to and the LCD WINDOW will indicate your in record mode by di
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DMX Programmer™ Recording Programs DMX Programmer™ Editing Programs 3. Use the UP and DOWN BUTTONS, to manually scroll to the STEP you RECORD A PROGRAM ON THE FLY: wish to insert a step after. 4. Press the Scene Button you want to insert 1. PRESS AND HOLD the RECORD BUTTON for three (3) seconds to 5. Press RECORD BUTTON to insert new step. All LED’s will blink. activate record mode. A red LED above the button will be lit 6. To exit progr
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DMX Programmer™ Playback Scenes and Programs DMX Programmer™ Assignable Joystick NOTE: The joystick will be pre-assigned to work with most American MANUAL RUN SCENES: DJ and Elation light fixtures. When using the controller with light fix- 1. When power is first turned on, the unit is in manual scene mode. tures other then American DJ and Elation, the joystick may have to be 2. Make sure AUTO & MUSIC LED’S BUTTONS are off . assigned to those light fixtures. To as
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DMX Programmer™ Settings DMX Programmer™ Write A CF Card There are 7 data folders in the CF Card Menu. All “ALL”, Scenes “SCEN, SETTTING BLACKOUT DELAY TIME Program 1 “Pro1”, Program 2 “Pro2”, Program 3 “Pro3, Program 4 “Pro4”, and Set “SEt”. 1. Press and hold the RECORD BUTTON for three (3) seconds to 1. Press and hold the RECORD BUTTON for three (3) seconds to activate record mode. A red LED above the button will be lit
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DMX Programmer™ Dowloading and Uploading DMX Programmer™ Dowloading and Uploading hold FIXTURE BUTTONS 1, 2, 3, and 4, and switch the unit “On”. DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE BY RS-232 If for someone reason Hyper Terminal is not installed on your version To connect to a PC, you will need a serial lap link cable. NOTE: A stan- of Windows, install it from your Windows CD. Go to the Control Panel, dard RS-232 cable will not work. This cable is available at any computer selec
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DMX Programmer™ Downloading and Uploading DMX Programmer™ Downloading and Uploading show “good”, and will automatically exit from Record mode. If the the RECORD BUTTON, press the UP BUTTON until the LED WINDOW upload fails, the LED WINDOW will show “Err”. If this occurs, check all shows “3:d.Pr”. connections and configurations, and try again. 4. Press the RECORD BUTTON to access data download, the LED WINDOW will now show “ALL”, one of the seven
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DMX Programmer™ Troubleshooting DMX Programmer™ Dipswitch DMX Address Chart Mirrors don’t respond when I move faders WHEN STARTING ADDRESS IS THE ONE SELECTED Make sure that the fixture is selected. Make sure address is correct. Make sure speed is adjusted, if available, for faster movement. Not all Fixtures have a speed adjustment. Fixture 1 Address 1 Fixture 5 Address 33 If total of XLR cable is more than 90 feet make sure it is terminated pro
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DMX Programmer™ Customer Support DMX Programmer™ Warranty Elation® provides a customer support line, to provide set up help TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and to answer any question should you encounter problems dur- A. Elation® hereby warrants, to the original purprogramr, Elation® products to be free of ing your set up or initial operation. You may also visit us on the web manufacturing defects in material and workmanship f
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DMX Programmer™ Notes DMX Programmer™ Notes Elation Professional® www.elationlighting.com - DMX Programmer Page 27 Elation Professional® www.elationlighting.com - DMX Programmer Page 28
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DMX Programmer™ Specifications Specifications POWER SUPPLY: DC 9-15V, 500mA min. DMX CHANNELS: 64 DMX Channels INPUT/OUTPUTS: DMX Out 3-Pin Neutrik Chassis Connector RS-232 Port DB 9 Connector Fog Machine Connector 5-Pin Din Connector USB Connector for DJ Work Light AUDIO TRIGGER: Built-In Microphone DIMENSIONS: 360mm(L) x 193mm(W) x 74mm(H) 14.25” (L) x 7.5” (W) x 3” (H) WEIG
