Cobra Lighting Colour Control 12 User Manual

Colour Control12
Order Code: Control12
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Cobra Lighting Colour Control 12 Specifications

General

Brand	Cobra Lighting
Model	Colour Control 12
Category	DJ Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Product Information and Safety

Product Description

Details the Cobra Colour Control 12 as a 24-channel DMX controller for lighting.

General Safety Guidelines

Covers safety advice, electric shock protection, and fire prevention.

System Specifications and Features

Injury and Damage Prevention

Guidelines to prevent physical harm and damage to the equipment.

Package Contents and Technical Specs

Lists package items, technical details, and product features.

Controller Front Panel Controls

Pre-set, Channel, and Master Controls

Describes LEDs, sliders, flash buttons, and master controls for channel output.

Mode, Function, and Special Buttons

Details buttons for mode selection, programming, and special functions.

Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel I/O Overview

Identifies power, MIDI, DMX, audio, and remote connections on the rear.

Operational Guidance

Lighting Control Terminology

Defines key terms used in intelligent lighting programming.

Initial Setup and Operation

Step-by-step guide for initial setup and basic operation.

Programming Operations

Entering and Exiting Program Mode

Instructions for accessing and leaving the programming environment.

Creating Scenes and Chases

Process for programming new scenes or chases into the controller.

Editing Scenes and Chases

Enabling Edit Mode

Steps to enter edit mode for existing scenes or chases.

Modifying Steps (Delete, Insert, Modify)

Detailed procedures for deleting, inserting, and modifying steps in programs.

Scene and Chase Management

Erasing Scenes and Chases

Instructions for deleting individual or all programmed scenes/chases.

Playing Back Scenes and Chases

How to select and run programmed scenes or chases.

Advanced Playback and MIDI

Audio and Speed Fader Playback

Using audio input or speed fader for scene/chase playback control.

MIDI Input and Output Configuration

Configuration for MIDI input and output for external control.

MIDI and Data Transfer

MIDI Operation and Sys-Ex Data

Covers MIDI operation, notes, and system exclusive data transfer procedures.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Unit Maintenance and Cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the controller.

DMX Troubleshooting Guide

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with DMX communication.

DMX Fundamentals

Understanding DMX Protocol

Explains the DMX digital multiplexer protocol for lighting control.

DMX Addressing and DIP Switches

Details how DMX addressing works and how DIP switches are used.

DMX Connectivity

DMX Wiring Standards and Best Practices

Covers 3-pin vs 5-pin wiring, cable handling, and terminators.

DMX Line Configuration Example

Illustrates a typical DMX line setup with a controller and terminator.

Fixture Control Mapping

DMX Channel Function Assignments

Details channel assignments for Pan, Tilt, Shutter, Gobo, and Colour.

Setting DMX Addresses for Fixtures

Provides examples and rules for setting DMX addresses on fixtures.

DMX Address Reference Table

DMX DIP Switch Settings Table

A comprehensive table correlating DIP switch settings to DMX addresses.