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Disco 240 Dmx Controller Manual !!link!! May 2026

Here is the full text of the User Manual for the ADJ (American DJ) / Elation DMX Operator 240 (commonly known as the "Disco 240" or "DMX-240"). This is the standard manual for the classic 240-channel DMX lighting controller used in small to medium-sized disco, club, and mobile DJ setups.

Example: Quick-start procedure (short)

  1. Turn off all fixtures. Connect controller DMX OUT to first fixture DMX IN using standard XLR cable. Link fixtures via DMX through.
  2. Power controller, then fixtures. Set controller's starting DMX address (e.g., 1).
  3. Select Manual mode; raise faders to verify corresponding fixture parameters.
  4. Program a scene: set desired fader positions → Press "Store" → choose scene number → Confirm.
  5. Run chase: select program → press Play → adjust speed.

To program the Disco 240 DMX controller, follow these steps: disco 240 dmx controller manual

6. PROGRAMMING MODE

Press and hold Mode/Program button for 3 seconds to enter Program Mode (LED flashes). Here is the full text of the User

Faders: 8 physical channel faders with a page select button (Page A: 1–8, Page B: 9–16). Turn off all fixtures

Adjust Faders: Move the faders (CH1–CH16) to adjust specific functions like color, strobe, or dimmer.

The Disco 240 DMX Controller is a standard 240-channel console used to control moving heads, par cans, and scanners. It typically features 12 scanners (fixtures), each with 16 or 20 channels, and the ability to program scenes and chases. 1. Hardware Overview Total Channels: 240 DMX channels.

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