Operating Modes:
The Auto Spot 150™ can operate in three
different modes. This next section will detail the differences in
the operating modes.
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.
You can also use the optional IRC/2 Remote Control to blackout and
other functions.
• Master/Slave mode -
You can daisy chain up to 16 units together to get a synchronized
light show without the need of an external controller. The units will
react to sound chasing through the several built-in programs. You
can also use the optional IRC/2 Remote Control to blackout and
other functions.
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control each individual fixtures
traits with a standard DMX-512 controller such as the LSC
®
Show
Designer.
™
Universal DMX Control:
This function allows you to use a univer-
sal DMX-512 controller such as the American DJ
®
DMX Operator™ or
LSC
®
Show Designer™ to control head movement, the color wheel,
gobo wheel, and the shutter (strobe). A DMX controller allows you to
create unique programs tailored to your individual needs.
1. The Auto Spot 150™ uses six DMX channels. Channel 1 controls
pan, channel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls color, channel 4
controls gobo wheel, channel 5 controls gobo rotation, and
channel six control the shutter. See page 22 for detailed
description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 10-14 as well as the set-up specifications that are
included with your DMX controller.
3. Use the controller’s faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. Follow the instruction on page 14 to set the DMX address.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Auto Spot 150™
Operation
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Auto Spot 150™
Operation
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
This mode allows a
single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this mode when
running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
1. This unit is automatically designed to go into sound-active mode
when it does not sense a DMX signal. The unit comes with two
preprogrammed shows built-in, each show will react to low fre-
quencies via the internal microphone. You may change the show
or invert the pan and tilt functions by in the system menu by
following the directions on page 15.
2. Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the side of the unit to make
the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity knob
in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turning the
knob in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the fixture’s
sensitivity to sound.
3. The optional
IRC/2 Controller
may be used with this mode to
control blackout, slow scan, and strobe functions.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):
This function will allow
you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller. The
units will be sound activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will
act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling
units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem-
ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR
connector is the output. The first unit in the chain (master) will use
the female XLR connector only - The last unit in the chain will use
the male XLR connector only. For longer cable runs we suggest a
terminator at the last fixture.
2. Follow the procedures on page 14 to set the master and slave units.
3. The optional
IRC/2 Controller
may be used with in this operation
for blackout, slow scan, and strobe function.
4. After all the units settings have been set and are plugged in,
adjust the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make
them react to sound.
Note: In Stand-Alone and Master-Slave operation the units will black-
out to conserve lamp life when a sound source is not received.
