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DTS Top 48 - User Manual

DTS Top 48
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Summary

DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT PANEL

EQUIPMENT SETUP AND DOCUMENTATION

UNPACKING OF THE EQUIPMENT

Procedure for safely removing the Top 48 unit and accessories from its packaging.

ACCESSORIES ISSUED WITH THE EQUIPMENT AND RELATIVE DOCUMENTATION

List of included items and necessary documentation provided with the Top 48 controller.

REAR PANEL AND INSTALLATION

DESCRIPTION OF THE REAR PANEL

Details and layout of the connectors and ports on the rear panel of the Top 48.

INPUT CONNECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY

Instructions for connecting the power supply unit to the controller.

CONNECTION OF THE BALLAST TO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM

Guidance on connecting the ballast to the main electrical system.

DMX 512 OUTPUT;INPUT CONNECTION

Information on connecting DMX 512 signals to and from the unit.

EXAMPLE OF DMX 512 LINE CONNECTION

Illustrative example of a typical DMX 512 cable connection setup.

INITIAL USE

HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE CONTROLLER AT THE FIRST USE

Step-by-step guide for the initial operation and setup of the controller.

SCENE MODE

FUNCTION KEYS IN SCENE MODE

Explanation of the function keys available when operating in SCENE mode.

EDIT IN SCENE MODE

Procedure for creating or modifying scenes within the SCENE mode.

SELECT IN EDIT SCENE MODE

How to select units for modification within the SCENE editing process.

EDIT SCENE MODE

Detailed instructions for editing scene parameters and values.

FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT SCENE MODE

Overview of function keys specific to editing scenes.

CHANNELS ADJUSTMENT FADERS IN EDIT SCENE MODE

Using faders to adjust channel values during scene editing.

PAN AND TILT CHANNELS ADJUSTMENT THROUGH THE JOYSTICK

Controlling PAN and TILT channels using the integrated joystick.

MASK FUNCTION IN SCENE MODE

Using the MASK function to hide or isolate specific channels in a scene.

MAN MODE

Manual control mode for activating specific units while others operate.

PROGRAM MODE

FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT PROGRAM MODE

Explanation of function keys for editing and managing programs.

SELECT IN PROGRAM MODE

How to select and manage multiple programs for execution.

FUNCTION KEYS IN PROGRAM MODE

Overview of function keys relevant to program execution and control.

CHASE MODE

FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT CHASE MODE

Description of function keys used for editing chases.

SELECT IN CHASE MODE

Process for selecting and managing multiple chases.

FUNCTION KEYS IN CHASE MODE

Key functions related to chase execution and control.

STEPS MODE

Operating mode for creating and editing individual steps within a chase.

FUNCTION KEYS IN STEPS MODE

Function keys specific to the STEPS mode.

EDIT STEPS MODE

Detailed instructions for creating and modifying individual steps.

FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT STEPS MODE

Overview of function keys for editing steps.

CHANNELS ADJUSTMENT FADERS IN EDIT STEPS MODE

Using faders to adjust channel values within a chase step.

MASK FUNCTION IN STEPS MODE

Masking specific channels within a chase step.

USE OF MASTER DIMMER FADER

Controlling overall dimmer intensity using the master dimmer fader.

USE OF MASTER CHASE FADER

Adjusting the intensity of chases and steps with the master chase fader.

EFFECT MODE

FUNCTION KEYS IN EFFECT MODE

Explanation of function keys for operating the effect generator.

SELECT IN EFFECT MODE

Process for selecting and managing multiple effects.

EDIT IN EFFECT MODE

Instructions for starting or stopping effects.

EDIT EFFECT MODE

Detailed steps for creating and modifying effects.

FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT EFFECT MODE

Overview of function keys available for editing effects.

SHOW MODE

FUNCTION KEYS IN SHOW MODE

Explanation of function keys for managing shows.

GO SHOW MODE

Mode for executing and visualizing the current state of a show.

EDIT IN SHOW MODE

Procedure for creating or modifying shows.

SELECT IN EDIT SHOW MODE

How to select sequences of effects, chases, or programs for a show.

EXAMPLE OF WORKING

CREATION OF A PROGRAM

Step-by-step guide to creating or modifying a program sequence.

CREATION OF A CHASE

Instructions for creating or modifying a light chase sequence.

CREATION OF AN EFFECT

Guide to creating and modifying programmed movement effects.

CREATION OF A SHOW

Steps for creating or modifying a show combining programs, chases, and effects.

MENU FUNCTIONS

MENU: BLACKOUT

Function to temporarily turn off all connected units.

MENU: LAMP ON - LAMP OFF

Control to turn the lamp of selected units on or off.

MENU: RESET UNITS

Procedure to reset one or more units to their default state.

MENU: FADERS FUNCTIONS

Assigning names to DMX channels for specific faders.

MENU: FADERS FUNCTIONS LIVE

Assigning direct control functions to faders for live operation.

MENU: EDIT DMX PATCH

Loading, patching, and modifying DMX channel configurations.

FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT DMX PATCH MODE

Keys for copying, loading, editing, erasing, and patching DMX units.

LOAD LIBRARY IN EDIT DMX PATCH MODE

Loading unit configurations from the internal library.

FUNCTION KEYS IN LOAD LIBRARY MODE

Keys for searching and loading library data.

EDIT IN EDIT DMX PATCH MODE

Modifying channel names and parameters within DMX patch settings.

EDIT OF DMX CHANNELS

Editing specific DMX channel properties like cross, blackout, and reset values.

FUNCTION KEYS IN EDIT OF DMX CHANNELS MODE

Keys for setting channel cross, blackout, reset, and lamp values.

MENU: SYSTEM SETTINGS

Accessing settings for display contrast, password, RS232, and software version.

MENU: SET LCD CONTRAST

Adjusting the brightness and contrast of the graphic display.

FUNZIONE MENU: SECURITY LOCK

Function to lock and unlock editing features and reset the unit.

FUNZIONE MENU: ABOUT TOP 48

Displays information about the Top 48 software and library versions.

MENU: RS 232 HOST LINK

Connecting to a PC for library updates and data backup/restore.

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF TOP 48

DTS Top 48 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDTS
ModelTop 48
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish