Stairville DMX Invader 2420 MK II User manual

Brand: Stairville

Model: DMX Invader 2420 MK II

Type: User manual

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 proles................................................................................................ 60

9 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 65

10 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 66

Table of contents

DMX Invader 2420 MK II

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

General information

DMX controller

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].

Automatic operation is started.

3. Switch o the device.

References to other locations in this manual are identied 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 specied location.

Example: See

‘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

General information

DMX Invader 2420 MK II

2 Safety instructions

This device is intended to be used to control spot lights, dimmers, light eects,

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 sucient 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

Safety

Safety instructions

DMX controller

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 dierent types of fuses can cause serious damage to the unit.

Fire hazard!

Only fuses of the same type may be used.

Safety instructions

DMX Invader 2420 MK II

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-dened 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 dened

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 dened)

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

Features

DMX controller

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

Installation

DMX Invader 2420 MK II

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 denes the number of the rst DMX control channel of a

device (1 - 512).

DMX address and control channels

Installation

DMX controller

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 (

‘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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DMX Invader 2420 MK II

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 briey 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 briey to end stand alone operation - this activates the BLACK OUT function, which can be disabled by briey

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

Connections and operating elements

DMX controller

[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 conrm 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

Connections and operating elements

DMX Invader 2420 MK II

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 specied 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

) 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

Connections and operating elements

DMX controller

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 prole

2. Modify a xture prole

3. Delete a xture prole

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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DMX Invader 2420 MK II

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 prole

If you create proles 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 aect 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 prole’ . 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. Conrm 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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DMX controller

6. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to conrm.

7. Turn jog wheel # 2 to select the prole collection (‘STAIRVILLE proles’ or ‘other

proles’) where you want to store the device prole.

8. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU], all LEDs blink three times and thereby indicate

that you have successfully edited a device prole.

9. Repeat steps 3–8 to create up to 50 device proles.

10. Press the [ESC / CLEAR] button to return to the previous menu level.

6.1.2 Modify a xture prole

1. Call up the main menu.

2. Turn jog wheel # 1 until ‘02. Modify a xture prole’ is displayed. Press the

[ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to activate this function.

3. Turn jog wheel # 4 to select a prole from the STAIRVILLE prole collection.

Turn jog wheel # 3 to select a prole from the prole collection of another

manufacturer (‘other proles’). The respectively selected prole name appears

at the bottom left in the display.

4. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to enable the selected prole. First, the

device oers to change the name.

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DMX Invader 2420 MK II

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 conrm 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 proles.

9. Press the [ESC / CLEAR] button to return to the previous menu level.

If you have modied a prole, you must reassign it to the device for the

changes to take eect, see

Chapter 6.1.4 ‘Patch a xture’ on page 19.

6.1.3 Delete a xture prole

1. Call up the main menu.

2. Turn jog wheel # 1 until ‘03. Delete a xture prole’ is displayed. Press the

[ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to activate this function.

3. Turn jog wheel # 4 to delete a prole from the STAIRVILLE prole collection.

Turn jog wheel # 3 to delete a prole from the prole collection of another

manufacturer (‘other proles’).

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DMX controller

4. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to conrm. 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 proles.

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 prole 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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DMX Invader 2420 MK II

4. Turn jog wheel # 4 to select a prole from the STAIRVILLE prole collection.

Turn jog wheel # 3 to select a prole from the prole collection of another

manufacturer.

5. Press the [ENTER / MAIN MENU] button to assign this prole, 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]’ .

Operating

DMX controller

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