beamZ DMX384 DMX Lighting Controller Instruction Manual

beamZ DMX384 DMX Lighting Controller

Congratulations to the purchase of this Beamz product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the product in order to benefit fully from all features.

Read the manual prior to using the product. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions to avoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock. Keep the manual for future reference.

• Prior to using the product, please ask advice from a specialist. When the unit is switched on for the first time, some smell may occur. This is normal and will disappear after a while.
• The unit contains voltage carrying parts. Therefore do NOT open the housing.
• Do not place metal objects or pour liquids into the product. This may cause electrical shock and malfunction.
• Do not place the product near heat sources such as radiators, etc. Do not place the unit on a vibrating surface. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• The product is not suitable for continuous use.
• Be careful with the mains lead and do not damage it. A faulty or damaged mains lead can cause electrical shock and malfunction.
• When unplugging the product from a mains outlet, always pull the plug, never the lead.
• Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.
• If the plug and/or the mains lead are damaged, they need to be replaced by a qualified technician.
• If the product is damaged to such an extent that internal parts are visible, do NOT plug the unit into a mains outlet and DO NOT switch the product on. Contact your dealer. Do NOT connect the product to a rheostat or dimmer.
• To avoid fire and shock hazard, do not expose the product to rain and moisture.
• All repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician only.
• Connect the product to an earthed mains outlet (220-240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.
• During a thunderstorm or if the product will not be used for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.
• If the product has not been used for a longer period of time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room temperature before you switch it on. Never use the product in humid rooms or outdoors.
• During operation, the housing becomes very hot. Do not touch it during operation and immediately after.
• To prevent accidents in companies, you must follow the applicable guide lines and follow the instructions.
• Secure the product with an extra safety chain if the unit is ceiling mount. Use a truss system with clamps. Make sure nobody stands in the mounting area. Mount the effect at least 50cm away from inflammable material and leave at least 1 meter space on every side to ensure sufficient cooling.
• This product contains high intensity LEDs. Do not look into the LED light to prevent damage to your eyes.
• Do not repeatedly switch the product on and off. This shortens the life time.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Do not leave the unit unattended.
• Do not use cleaning sprays to clean switches. The residues of these sprays cause deposits of dust and grease. In case of malfunction, always seek advice from a specialist.
• Only operate the product with clean hands.
• Do not force the controls.
• If the product has fallen, always have it checked by a qualified technician before you switch the product on again.
• Do not use chemicals to clean the unit. They damage the varnish. Only clean the product with a dry cloth.
• Keep away from electronic equipment that may cause interference.
• Only use original spares for repairs, otherwise serious damage and/or dangerous radiation may occur.
• Switch the product off prior to unplugging it from the mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and cables prior to moving the product.
• Make sure that the mains lead cannot be damaged when people walk on it. Check the mains lead before every use for damages and faults!
• The mains voltage is 220-240Vac/50Hz. Check if power outlet match. If you travel, make sure that the mains voltage of the country is suitable for this product.
• Keep the original packing material so that you can transport the product in safe conditions.

This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a shock hazard. This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should read and adhere to. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LENS. This can damage your eyes. Persons who are subject to epileptic attacks should be aware of the effects that this light effect may have on them.

The product has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the product. They would invalidate the CE certificate and their guarantee!

NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and 35°C/95°F.

Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other. Specifications can be changed without prior notice. prior notice.

Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalid your warranty. Do not make any changes to the product. This would also invalid your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the warnings contained in this manual. Beamz cannot be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a disrespect of the safety recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION:  Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damage from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packing materials. In the event that the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product be returned in the original factory box and packing.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

POWERSUPPLY

On the label on the backside of the product is indicated on this type of power supply must be connected. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to this, all other voltages than specified, the light effect can be irreparably damaged. The product must also be directly connected to the mains and may be used. No dimmer or adjustable power supply.

Always connect the device to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the device has an appropriate electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

DMX-512 CONNECTION

If you are using a standard DMX controller, you can connect the DMX-output of the controller directly to the DMX-input of the first unit in a DMX-chain. Always connect the output of one unit with the input of the next unit until all units are connected. If you use a controller with 5 pin DMX connection you will need to use a 5-pin to 3-pin adapter.

3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion

Conductor| 3-Pin  XLR

Female (Out)

| 5-Pin XLR Male (In)
Ground/Shield| Pin 1| Pin 1
Data Compliment (- signal)| Pin 2| Pin 2
Data True (+ signal)| Pin 3| Pin 3
Not Used| | Pin 4 – Do Not Use
Not Used| | Pin 5 – Do Not Use

At the last fixture, the DMX cable has to be terminated. Solder a 120 Ohm resistor between signal (-) and signal (+) into a 3-pin XLR connector and plug this into the DMX output of the last fixture in the chain.

**Fixture number| Default DMX starting address| Binary dipswitch settings switch to the “on position”**
---|---|---
1| 1| 1
2| 33| 1, 6
3| 65| 1, 7
4| 97| 1, 6, 7
5| 129| 1, 8
6| 161| 1, 6, 8
7| 193| 1, 7, 8
8| 225| 1, 6, 7, 8
9| 257| 1, 9
10| 289| 1, 6, 9
11| 321| 1, 7, 9
12| 353| 1, 6, 7, 9

REARVIEW

1. Midi in
2. Receives MIDI data.
3. DMX Out
4. This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX fixture or DMX pack.
5. DMX Out
6. This connector sends your DMX value to the DMX fixture or DMX pack.
7. DC Input
8. DC 9 – 12V, 300mA
9. USB
10. For connect a USB lamp
11. Power Switch
12. This switch turns On/Off the power

OVERVIEW

1. Fixture buttons (1 – 12)
2. Used to select relevant fixture for control.
3. Scene buttons (1-8)
4. Press the scene buttons to load or stored your scenes. There are a maximum of 240 programmable scenes.
5. Faders
6. This faders are used to control the intensity of channel 1-8 or channel 9-16 depending upon the selected page.
7. Page Select Button
8. Used to select faders for the fixture between Page A(1-8) and Page B (9-16).
9. Segment Display
10. Shows the current activity or programming state.
11. Speed Slider
12. Used to adjust the speed at which the scenes will chase.
13. Fade Time Slider
14. Used to adjust the Fade Time. Fade Time is the amount of time it takes for a fixture(scanner or movinghead) to move from one position to another, for the dimmer to fade in or fade out.
15. Tap Sync/Display
16. Used to create a standard beat or to change the values display between % and 255.
17. Blackout Button
18. Used to disable channel output.
19. Music/Bank Copy
20. Used to activate Music mode or to create scenes and chase programs.
21. Auto/Del Button
22. Used to activate Auto mode or to delete scenes and chases.
23. MIDI/ADD Button
24. Activates MIDE external control and used to confirm the record/save process.
25. Program Button
26. Used to activate Program mode.
27. Bank Buttons (Up/Down)
28. Press the Up/Down buttons to select a bank from 30 banks.
29. Chase Buttons (1-6)
30. Used to select your programmed chase consisting a maximum of 240 scenes.

OPERATION GUIDE

GENERAL

The is a universal intelligent lighting controller. It allows the control of 24 fixtures composed of 16 channels each and up to 240 programmable scenes. Six chase banks can contain up to 240 steps composed of the saved scenes and in any order. programs can be triggered by music, midi, automatically or manually. All chases can be executed at the same time. Controller

On the surface you will find various programming tools such as 16 universal channel sliders, quick access fixture and scene buttons, and an LED display indicator for easier navigation of controls and menu functions.

SETUP

PAN AND TILT CHANNELS

Because not all intelligent lighting fixtures are alike or share the same control attributes, the controller allows the user to assign the wheel the correct pan and tilt channel for every individual fixture.

1. Press and hold PROGRAM & TAPSYNC different DMX channel. Faders are given a channel buttons together time to access the number and are labelled on the surface of the channel assignment mode.
2. Press a fixture button or PAGE SELECT button that represents the fixture whose faders you would like to reassign
3. Move one fader of 16 channel to select the pan channel.
4. Press the button to select pan / tilt TAPSYNC DISPLAY
5. Move one fader of 16 channel to select the tilt channel.
6. press and hold & buttons to exit and save setting. PROGRAM & TAPSYNC DISPLAY All LEDs will blink.

Notes

• All pan/tilt can be reassigned to output on a different DMX channel. Press AUTO/DEL buttons to delete the channel assignment mode.
• All pan/tilt can be reassigned to output on a different DMX channel.

RESETTING THE SYSTEM

Warning: This will reset the controller to its factory defaults. This will erase all programs and settings.

1. Turn off the unit.
2. Press and hold BANK UP and AUTO/DEL.
3. Turn on power to the unit (while still holding BANK UP and AUTO/DEL).

COPY FIXTURE

Example: Copying fixture 1 into fixture 2

1. Press and hold Fixture button # 1.
2. While holding button # 1 press fixture button # 2.
3. Release Fixture button # 1 first before releasing Fixture button # 2.
4. All Fixture LED indicators will flash to confirm successful copy.

Notes: To save time, you can copy the settings of one fixture button to another.

FADE TIME ASSIGN

You can choose whether the board s fade time during scene execution is implemented broadly to all output channels or only to the Pan & Tilt movement channels. This is relevant because often you will want gobos and colours to change quickly while not affecting the movement of the light.

1. Turn OFF controller.
2. Hold the BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC DISPLAY buttons simultaneously.
3. Turn ON controller.
4. Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button to toggle between the two modes. Either all channels (A) or select channel Pan & Tilt only (P).
5. Press BLACKOUT and TAPSYNC DISPLAY to save settings. All LEDs will blink to confirm.

Notes

• A: ALL Channels
• P: Only Pan & Tilt

OPERATION

MANUAL MODE

The manual mode allows direct control of all fixture. You are able to move them and change attributes by using the channel faders.

1. Press the AUTO DEL button repeatedly until the MANUAL LED is lit.
2. Select a FIXTURE button.
3. Move faders to change fixture attributes. TAPSYNC DISPLAY button: Press to toggle the output indicator on the LED display between DMX values (0-255) and percentage (0-100)

Note: All changes made while in Manual Mode are temporary and will not be recorded.

REVIEW SCENE OR CHASE

This instruction assumes that you have already recorded scenes and chases on the controller. Otherwise skip section and go to programming.

SCENE Review

1. Select any one of the 30 banks by pressing the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.

CHASE Review

1. Press any one of the 6 CHASE buttons.
2. Press the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY button to view the step number on the display.
3. Select a SCENE button (1~8) to review.
4. Move wheel and faders to change fixture attributes.
5. Press the BANK UP/DOWN buttons review all scenes in the chase.

Notes: Make sure you are still in MANUAL Mode.

PROGRAMMING

A program (bank) is a sequence of different scenes (or steps) that will be called up one after another. In the controller 30 programs can be created of 8 scenes in each.

ENTERING PROGRAM MODE

1. Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks.

CREATE A SCENE

A scene is a static lighting state. Scenes are stored in banks. There are 30 bank memories on the controller and each bank can hold 8 scene memories. The controller can save 240 scenes total.

1. Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks.
2. Position SPEED and FADE TIME sliders all the way down.
3. Select fixture the you wish to include in your scene.
4. Compose a look by moving the sliders and wheel.
5. Tap MIDI/REC button.
6. Choose a BANK (01~30) to change if necessary.
7. Select a SCENES button to store.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 as necessary. 8 scenes can be recorded in a Program.
9. To exit program mode, hold the PROGRAM button.

Notes

• Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.
• You can select more than one fixture.
• There are 8 scenes available in every bank.
• All LEDs will flash to confirm. The LED display will now indicate the Scene number and Bank number used.

RUNNING A PROGRAM

1. Use BANK UP/DOWN buttons to change banks if necessary.
2. Press the AUTO DEL button repeatedly until the AUTO LED turns on.
3. Adjust the PROGRAM speed via the SPEED fader and the loop rate via the FADE TIME fader.
4. Alternatively you can tap the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY button twice. The time between two taps sets the time between SCENES (up to 10 minutes).

Notes: Deselect Blackout if LED is lit. Also called a Tap-Sync.

CHECK PROGRAM

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks.
2. Use the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to select the PROGRAM bank to review.
3. Press the SCENES buttons to review each scene individually.

EDITING A PROGRAM

Scenes will need to be modified manually.

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks.
2. Use BANK UP/DOWN buttons to change PROGRAM banks if necessary.
3. Select the desired fixture via the FIXTURE button or PAGE SELECT button.
4. Adjust and change fixture attributes using the channel faders and wheel.
5. Press the MIDI/ADD button to prepare the save.
6. Select the desired SCENES button to save.

Notes: Deselect Blackout if LED is lit.

COPY A PROGRAM

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks.
2. Use BANK UP/DOWN buttons to select the PROGRAM bank you will copy.
3. Press the MIDI/ADD button to prepare the copy.
4. Use BANK UP/DOWN buttons to select the destination PROGRAM bank.
5. Press the MUSIC BANK COPY button to execute the copy. All LEDs on the controller will blink.

Notes: All 8 scenes in a Program bank will be copied.

CHASE PROGRAMMING

A chase is created by using previously created scenes. Scenes become steps in a chase and can be arranged in any order you choose. It is highly recommended that prior to programming chases for the first time; you delete all chases from memory. See “Delete All Chases” for instructions.

CREATE A CHASE

A Chase can contain 240 scenes as steps. The term steps and scenes are used interchangeably.

1. Press the PROGRAM button until the LED blinks.
2. Press the CHASE (1~6) button you wish to program.
3. Change BANK if necessary to locate a scene.
4. Select the SCENE to insert.
5. Tap the MIDI/ADD button to store.
6. Repeat steps 3~5 to add additional steps in the chase. Up to 240 steps can be recorded.
7. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to save the chase.

RUNNING A CHASE

1. Press a CHASE button then press the AUTO DEL button.
2. Adjust the Chase speed by tapping the TAPSYNC DISPLAY button twice at a rate of your choosing.

Notes: The time between 2 taps will set the chase speed (up to 10 minutes)

CHECKING A CHASE

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button until the LED is light.
2. Select the desired CHASE button.
3. Press the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY button to switch the LED display to steps.
4. Review each scene/step individually by using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.

EDIT CHASE (COPY BANK INTO CHASE)

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Press the desired CHASE button.
3. Select the BANK to be copied using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
4. Press MUSIC/BANK COPY button to prepare copy.
5. Press MIDI/ADD button to copy the bank. All LEDs will blink.

EDIT CHASE (COPY SCENE INTO CHASE)

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Press the desired CHASE button.
3. Select the BANK that contains the scene to be copied using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons
4. Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be copied.
5. Press MIDI/ADD button to copy the scene. All LEDs will blink.

EDIT CHASE (INSERT SCENE INTO A CHASE)

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Press the desired CHASE button.
3. Press the TAPSYNC DISPLAY to switch the LED display to steps view.
4. Use the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to navigate steps and locate the insert point of the new scene. The display will read the step number.
5. Press MIDI/ADD button to prepare the insert.
6. Use the BANK UP/DOWN button to locate the SCENE.
7. Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be inserted.
8. Press MIDI/ADD button to insert the scene. All LEDs will blink.

Notes: To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06 navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads STEP05.

DELETE A SCENE IN A CHASE

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Press the desired CHASE button that contains the scene to be deleted.
3. Press the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY button to switch the LED display to steps.
4. Select the scene/step to be deleted using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
5. Press AUTO DEL button to delete the step/scene. All LEDs will blink.

DELETE A CHASE

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Press the CHASE button (1~6) to be deleted.
3. Press and hold AUTO DEL button and the respective button to delete the chase. All LEDs will blink.

DELETE ALL CHASE PROGRAMS

CAUTION:  This procedure will result in irrevocable loss of chase step memory. The individual scenes and program banks will be preserved.

1. Turn OFF the controller.
2. Press and hold the BANK DOWN button and the AUTO DEL button while turning ON the controller.
3. All LEDs will blink

SCENE PROGRAMMING (STEPS)

INSERT A SCENE

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Press the desired CHASE button.
3. Press the TAPSYNC/DISPLAY to switch the LED display to steps view.
4. Use the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to navigate steps and locate the insert point of the new scene. The display will read the step number.
5. Press MIDI/ADD button to prepare the insert.
6. Use the BANK UP/DOWN button to locate the SCENE.
7. Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be inserted.
8. Press MIDI/ADD button to insert the scene. All LEDs will blink.

Note: To insert a scene between Steps 05 and 06 navigate using BANK buttons until the display reads STEP05.

COPY A SCENE

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Select the BANK that contains the scene to be copied using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
3. Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene to be copied.
4. Press MIDI/ADD button to copy the scene.
5. Select the BANK destination that contains the scene memory to record onto using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
6. Press the desired SCENE button to complete copy. All LEDs will blink.

DELETE A SCENE

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button to enter programming mode.
2. Select the BANK that contains the scene to be deleted by using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
3. Press and hold the AUTO DEL button.
4. Press the SCENE button that corresponds to the scene you want to delete. All LEDs will blink.

Note: When deleting a scene the physical location is not removed, however, all 384 DMX channels available to the scene will be set to value 0.

DELETE ALL SCENES

1. Press and hold the PROGRAM button and the BANK DOWN button while turning off power to the controller.
2. Turn the controller back on.

Note: CAUTION! This process is irreversible. All scenes with data will be set to 0.

PLAYBACK

RUNNING IN SOUND MODE

1. Press the MUSIC BANK COPY button until the turns on.
2. Select the BANK program to run in sound active mode using the BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
3. Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button (1~6) or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all selected chases will loop in the order selected.
4. You can adjust the duration time using the FADE TIME fader.

Note: In the Sound mode, programs will be triggered by the sound using its built-in microphone. Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the order originally selected.

RUNNING IN AUTO MODE

1. Press the AUTO DEL button until the AUTO LED turns on.
2. If a CHASE button is not pressed the controller will automatically run a program.
3. Change BANK programs by using BANK UP/DOWN buttons.
4. Alternatively you can press a single CHASE button (1~6) or several CHASE buttons in sequence and all selected chases will loop in the order selected.
5. You can adjust the time between steps by moving the SPEED fader and the duration of the step by moving the FADE TIME fader.

Note: In the Auto mode, programs will be triggered by controllers fade and speed time as set on the faders. Multiple chases selected will loop and run in the order originally selected.

BLACKOUT

• The BLACKOUT button brings all lighting output to 0 or off.

MIDI OPERATION

The controller will only respond to MIDI commands on the MIDI channel which it is set to full stop. All MIDI control is performed using Note on commands. All other MIDI instructions are ignored. To stop a chase, send the blackout on note.

1. Press and hold the MIDI/ADD button for about 3 seconds.
2. Select the MIDI control channel (1~16) via the BANK UP/DOWN buttons to set.
3. Press and hold the MIDI/ADD button for 3 seconds to save settings.
4. To release MIDI control, press any other button except the BANK buttons during step 2.

Note: This is the Channel that the controller will receive MIDI note commands.

Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.

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References

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