Operating Instructions

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.

Action

1)Press and hold the MIDI/REC 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/REC button for 3 seconds to save settings.

4)To release MIDI control, press any other button except the BANK buttons during step 2.

Notes

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

MIDI NOTE

00 to 07

08 to 15

16 to 23

24 to 31

32 to 39

40 to 47

48 to 55

56 to 63

64 to 71

72 to 79

80 to 87

88 to 95

96 to 103

104 to 111

112 to 119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

FUNCTION (TURN ON/OFF)

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 1

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 2

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 3

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 4

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 5

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 6

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 7

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 8

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 9

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 10

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 11

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 12

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 13

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 14

Scenes 1~8 in BANK 15

Chase 1

Chase 2

Chase 3

Chase 4

Chase 5

Chase 6

BLACKOUT

Data Transfer

It is possible to transfer the programs stored in one DMX-55 controller to another. Connect from the

DMX output of the programmed controller to the DMX input of the other.

Action

1)Source unit: Turn unit Off, press and hold SCANNER buttons 2, 3 and SCENE button 1 then turn unit back On.

2)Destination unit: Turn unit Off, press and hold SCANNER buttons 8, 9 and SCENE button 2 then turn unit back On.

3)Both units are now ready to transmit and receive. Press SCENE buttons 7 & 8 simultaneously on Source unit to begin transmission.

Notes

The display should show TRANSMIT, this indicates it is ready to transmit data.

The display should show RECEIVE, this indicates it is ready to receive data transmission.

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