DMX Invader 2420 MK II
DMX controller
user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
15.03.2019, ID: 323499 (V2)
Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 6
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Installation................................................................................................................................. 9
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................ 11
6 Operating................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1 ‘Setting’ menu................................................................................................................ 15
6.2 Programming mode.................................................................................................... 29
6.3 Function mode............................................................................................................... 50
6.4 Fogger operation.......................................................................................................... 55
6.5 Strobe operation........................................................................................................... 56
6.6 Software update............................................................................................................ 57
7 MIDI functions list................................................................................................................ 58
8 Notes on creating proles................................................................................................ 60
9 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 65
10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 66
Table of contents
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1 General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
Personal
consultation
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
Service
If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .
Letterings
Displays
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
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Automatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-
reference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See
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‘Cross-references’ on page 5.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
Instructions
Cross-references
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used to control spot lights, dimmers, light eects,
moving heads or other DMX-controlled devices. Use the device only as described in
this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid‐
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No lia‐
bility will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and
are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Never remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are
missing or damaged.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord)
with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the
plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or re. If in
doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
NOTICE!
Risk of re
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any
direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked ames.
Intended use
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NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage,
never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight,
heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro‐
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused
for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Possible damage due to installation of a wrong fuse
The use of dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit.
Fire hazard!
Only fuses of the same type may be used.
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3 Features
This DMX controller is specially suited for professional lighting requirements, such as
at events, on rock stages, for dance bands, trios and duos as well as for mobile DJ
applications.
Special features of the device:
n 2 × 3-pin DMX outlets
n 484 DMX channels in total, (including channel 481 for DMX foggers and channels
483-484 for a DMX strobe)
n Fixture library for up to 50 user-dened devices
n 10 preprogrammed, editable Movements with adjustable phase shift
n 60 programmable Chases (200 scenes per Chase)
n 1200 programmable Scenes (60 banks à 20 memory slots)
n 20 Presets with 10 colours and 10 Gobos each
n 20 xtures, each with up to 24 channels can be dened
n Master fader for controlling the Dimmer channel of each xture
n 24 faders to control the 24 DMX channels of each xture
n 60 programmable Cues (a Cue combines Chases to a show)
n 20 Overrider for programmed interventions into a running show
n 20 Center positions (for each connected xture, an individual home position can
be dened)
n Password protection available
n Standard MIDI port
n USB port for gooseneck lamp (lamp included)
n USB port for software updates, data backup and importing saved banks
n Control of DMX and analogue Strobes available
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4 Installation
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust
and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your
own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Create all connections while the device is o. Use the shortest possible high-quality
cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping
hazards.
The device is designed for mounting in 19" racks, it occupies six rack units (RU).
Connect the DMX output of the device (C) to the DMX input of the rst DMX device
(1). Connect the output of the rst DMX device to the input of the second one, and so
on to form a daisy chain. Always ensure that the output of the last DMX device in the
daisy chain is terminated with a resistor (110 Ω, ¼ W).
Two female 3-pin XLR sockets are used for the DMX output. The following gure and
the table show the sockets’ pin assignment.
1 Ground
2 DMX data (–)
3 DMX data (+)
19" mounting
Connections in DMX mode
DMX output
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A separate control channel is provided for each function of a DMX device (e.g. colour,
brightness, ash interval etc.). The control channels can be assigned to a block of
channel faders on the lights control panel. If, for example, the 10 channels of a device
are to be assigned to the channel faders CH1 - CH10 of the lighting control panel, you
must set the DMX address 1 on the device to be controlled. The next channel fader
CH11 of the lights control panel should then control the function of the rst control
channel of another device in the DMX chain. At this device you then set the DMX
address 11. Continue with other devices accordingly.
As a prerequisite for this manual control, xture no. 1 must be activated.
The DMX address denes the number of the rst DMX control channel of a
device (1 - 512).
DMX address and control channels
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5 Connections and operating elements
1 [FOG MACHINE]
Activates a connected fog machine (via DMX channel 481).
2 [STROBE]
Triggers a connected strobe (via DMX channels 483 & 484).
3 [FIXTURE GROUP]
Selects one or multiple xture groups.
4 [FIXTURE]
If you assign the DMX address of the connected device according to the channel list (
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‘Fixture number channel list’
on page 13) (the rst device gets DMX address 1, the next one 25, the next one 49 and so on), you can press [FIXTURE]
and then use the number buttons [1 – 20] to address the individual devices directly. Their control channels are then
immediately assigned to the up to 24 channel faders.
5 [PRESET]
Button for subsequently selecting a colour or gobo preset using the number buttons [1 – 10] or [11 – 20]. respectively.
6 [MOVEMENT]
Button for subsequently selecting a programmed movement using the number buttons [1 – 10].
7 [CHASE]
Button for subsequently selecting a programmed Chase (sequence of several Scenes).
8 [CUE]
Button for subsequently selecting a programmed Cue (sequence of several Chases).
Front panel
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9 [OVERRIDE]
Button for subsequently selecting a programmed scene that overrides the running show.
10 [BANK]
Button for subsequently selecting a scene.
11 [CENTER]
If you have programmed Center positions for a device, and this device is used in the current scene, you can press this
button and then use the number buttons [1 – 20] to apply Center positions.
12 [MANUAL/REC]
In function mode, this button activates the manual mode.
In programming mode, this button initiates the saving.
13 [PROGRAM]
Keep this button pressed for 2 seconds to enable or disable the programming mode.
14 [MUSIC/BANK COPY]
In function mode, this button activates the sound-controlled mode.
In programming mode, this button initiates copying.
15 [TAP/INSERT]
In function mode (automatic only), you can adjust the speed of certain procedures by pressing this button repeatedly.
In programming mode, you can use this button to insert programme elements.
16 [AUTO/DEL]
In function mode, this button activates the automatic mode.
In programming mode, you can use this button to delete programme elements.
17 [BLACKOUT/STAND ALONE]
Press this button briey in function mode to blackout all devices simultaneously.
Keep this button pushed for 2 seconds to enable stand alone operation, in which all DMX functions are disabled. Press
this button briey to end stand alone operation - this activates the BLACK OUT function, which can be disabled by briey
pressing this button once again.
18 USB Light
The USB port is used exclusively to connect a USB lamp.
19 Fader
Use these faders to adjust the DMX values for each channel.
20 [MASTER]
Controls the Dimmer channel of the selected device.
21 STAND ALONE
Controller elements for the 5-pin STANDALONE outputs.
22 Number buttons 1-20
iVm. function button Description
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[Fixture] To address up to 20 devices.
[Fixture Group] To set up and select up to 20 xture groups.
[Movement] To select 10 programmed movements (buttons 1-10 only).
[Preset] To set up and select COLOR presets (buttons [1-10]) and GOBO presets (buttons [11-20]) on
up to 20 memory pages.
[Cue] To select and programme up to 60 Cues.
[Chaser] To select and programme up to 60 Chases.
[Override] To select and programme up to 20 Overrides.
[Bank] To select and programme up to 1200 Scenes from 60 banks.
[Centre] To select and programme up to 20 Center positions.
23 [ESC/CLEAR]
Back to the previous menu level, or to delete values in programming mode.
24 [ENTER/MAIN MENU]
To access the main menu or conrm values.
25 LCD
Indicates the current device activity or programme status.
26 Jog wheels
With these encoders, you perform a lot of adjusting and selecting when operating of the device.
The following table shows you which DMX channels are assigned to the 24
channel faders by pressing the number buttons [1 – 20] (the LED of the
[FIXTURE] button must light up at this!).
Number buttons DMX channels Number buttons DMX channels
1 1-24 11 241-264
2 25-48 12 265-288
3 49-72 13 289-312
4 73-96 14 313-336
5 97-120 15 337-360
6 121-144 16 361-384
7 145-168 17 385-408
Fixture number channel list
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Number buttons DMX channels Number buttons DMX channels
8 169-192 18 409-432
9 193-216 19 432-456
10 217-240 20 457-480
1 POWER
Connect the IEC chassis connector with the fuse holder of the device via the supplied power cord to an AC outlet
that provides the voltage specied in the Technical Data.
2 ON / OFF switch
Turns the unit on or o.
3 USB
USB port for software updates, data backup and importing saved banks.
4 STROBE
To trigger analogue strobes, that can't make use of the DMX signal. Signal +12V .
5 AUDIO LINE IN
You can connect audio line signals (0,1 V ~ 1 V
pp
) to this RCA socket to be used for the sound-controlled mode.
When this switch socket is used, the built-in microphone is deactivated.
6 MIDI IN / MIDI THRU
Via the ‘MIDI IN’ socket, the device receives MIDI data. ‘MIDI THRU’ feeds the incoming MIDI data to the next MIDI
device.
7 DMX OUT
These two terminals send DMX signals to DMX capable devices. Use a cable with 3-pin XLR connectors to connect
the devices.
8 STAND ALONE
These ports are used only in master / slave mode. Use a cable with 5-pin XLR connector to 1/4" phone jack for the
rst device, then the remote control of the rst unit will also control the Stand by, Function and Mode function of
all further devices.
Rear panel
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6 Operating
After switching the Invader on, the console automatically performs a self-test, its pro‐
gress will appear on the display. Once this is completed, the device can be used.
6.1 ‘Setting’ menu
1. Enter the programming mode by holding down the [PROGRAM] button for 2
seconds. The LED of the [PROGRAM] button ashes when the programming
mode is activated.
2. Hold down the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button for 2 seconds to enter the main
menu.
The main menu allows to access the following 17 sub menus:
1. Create a new xture prole
2. Modify a xture prole
3. Delete a xture prole
4. Patch a xture
5. Reverse channel setup
6. Fade mode select
7. Blackout mode select
8. MIDI channel select
9. Chase run by inside/outside time
10. Auto remote address
11. Read U disk
12. Write U disk
13. Modify password
14. Enable password
15. Erase all memory
16. Audio input range adjust
17. Channel value display mode
Calling up the menu
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Select the desired menu item with jog wheel # 1 and press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU]
button to enter the respective submenu for editing.
Press the [ESC / CLEAR] button to return to the previous menu level. Press repeatedly
to nally leave the menu.
Only after leaving the menu you can exit the programming mode. To do so, keep the
[PROGRAM] button pressed for 2 seconds.
6.1.1 Create a new xture prole
If you create proles for the used device, you can replace the fader channel
number in the display by the description for the actual function of the fader
on the selected device. This does not aect the functionality, but improves
the clarity a lot.
1. Call up the main menu.
2. The display shows the rst menu item ‘01. Create a new xture prole’ . Press the
[ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to activate this function.
3. Turn jog wheels # 2 and # 4 to enter the name of the xture. Rotate jog wheel #
2 to change the cursor position. Turn Jog wheel # 4 to change the character.
You can choose from 26 letters and 10 numbers as well as the special character
‘—’. The max. length of the device name is 16 characters.
4. Conrm by pressing the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button, then the rst eld for the
function assignment of DMX channels 1-24 ashes.
5. Turn jog wheel # 2 to select the eld for the desired channel. Turn jog wheel
# 4 to change the function assignment for the current channel (e.g., PAN, TILT,
DIM, etc.). The attributes ‘A’ (amber) and ‘W’ (white) are supported.
Exiting the menu
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6. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to conrm.
7. Turn jog wheel # 2 to select the prole collection (‘STAIRVILLE proles’ or ‘other
proles’) where you want to store the device prole.
8. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU], all LEDs blink three times and thereby indicate
that you have successfully edited a device prole.
9. Repeat steps 3–8 to create up to 50 device proles.
10. Press the [ESC / CLEAR] button to return to the previous menu level.
6.1.2 Modify a xture prole
1. Call up the main menu.
2. Turn jog wheel # 1 until ‘02. Modify a xture prole’ is displayed. Press the
[ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to activate this function.
3. Turn jog wheel # 4 to select a prole from the STAIRVILLE prole collection.
Turn jog wheel # 3 to select a prole from the prole collection of another
manufacturer (‘other proles’). The respectively selected prole name appears
at the bottom left in the display.
4. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to enable the selected prole. First, the
device oers to change the name.
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5. If desired, turn jog wheels # 2 and # 4 to change to the name of the device.
Rotate jog wheel # 2 to change the cursor position. Turn Jog wheel # 4 to
change the character. You can choose from 26 letters and 10 numbers as well
as the special character ‘—’. The max. length of the device name is 16 charac‐
ters.
6. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to conrm the changed name, or to pro‐
ceed with the function assignment of DMX channels 1-24 without changing
the name.
7. Turn jog wheel # 2 to select the eld for the desired channel. Turn jog wheel
# 4 to change the function assignment for the current channel (e.g., PAN, TILT,
DIM, etc.).
8. Repeat steps 3-7 to modify other xture proles.
9. Press the [ESC / CLEAR] button to return to the previous menu level.
If you have modied a prole, you must reassign it to the device for the
changes to take eect, see
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Chapter 6.1.4 ‘Patch a xture’ on page 19.
6.1.3 Delete a xture prole
1. Call up the main menu.
2. Turn jog wheel # 1 until ‘03. Delete a xture prole’ is displayed. Press the
[ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to activate this function.
3. Turn jog wheel # 4 to delete a prole from the STAIRVILLE prole collection.
Turn jog wheel # 3 to delete a prole from the prole collection of another
manufacturer (‘other proles’).
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4. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to conrm. The display shows ‘Delete
the xture? [NO]’ .
5. Turn jog wheel # 2 to change to ‘Yes’ .
6. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button, all LEDs blink three times, and thus con‐
rm the successful deletion.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 to delete additional device proles.
8. Press the [ESC / CLEAR] button to return to the previous menu level.
6.1.4 Patch a xture
This feature allows you to assign a previously created prole to one of the
Number buttons [1 – 20] that allow you to address the connected devices.
1. Call up the main menu.
2. Turn jog wheel # 1 until ‘04. Patch a xture’ is displayed. Press the
[ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to activate this function.
3. Press the number button [1 – 20] to select the device that you want to be
patched.
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4. Turn jog wheel # 4 to select a prole from the STAIRVILLE prole collection.
Turn jog wheel # 3 to select a prole from the prole collection of another
manufacturer.
5. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to assign this prole, all LEDs blink three
times.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 to patch additional device devices..
7. Press the [ESC / CLEAR] button to return to the previous menu level.
6.1.5 Reverse channel setup
With this function you can reverse individual fader functions so that e.g.
pushing a fader upwards triggers a movement clockwise instead of coun‐
terclockwise.
1. Call up the main menu.
2. Turn jog wheel # 1 until ‘05. Reverse channel setup’ is displayed. Press the
[ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to activate this function.
3. Press the number button [1 – 20] to select the device for which you want to
reverse fader functions.
4. Turn jog wheel # 2 to select the function eld of the desired channel. Turn jog
wheel # 4 to reverse the fader function for this channel. The display will change
from ‘[NOM]’ to ‘[REV]’ .
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