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Operating Modes:
The DJ Spot 300 can operate in three dif-
ferent 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.
• 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.
• 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 uni-
versal DMX-512 controller such as the Elation DMX Operator™ or
Elation Show Designer™ to control the various DMX traits. A DMX
controller allows you to create unique programs tailored to your indi-
vidual needs.
1. The DJ Spot 300 uses eight DMX channels. Channel 1 controls
pan, channel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls the gobo wheel,
channel 4 controls gobo rotation, channel 5 controls the color
wheel, channel 6 controls the strobe effect, channel 7 controls
gobo shake, and channel 8 controls the speed of the pan and tilt.
See pages 20-21 for a detailed description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 9-11 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 16 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.
DJ Spot 300
Operation
DJ Spot 300
Operation
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
This mode allows a
single unit to run to the beat of the music, or run a internal program.
1. Press the ESCAPE (ESC) button until “
TEST
” is displayed. Then
press the UP button until “
AUDI
” is displayed. Press the ENTER
button.
2. Press the UP button to display “
ON
”. Press ENTER to confirm.
Then press the ESC button to exit.
3. You can adjust the audio sensitivity of the unit by turning the audio
sensitivity knob clockwise, located in the rear. You may invert the
pan and tilt functions by in the system menu by following the di-
rections on page 13.
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.
You do not have to assign the units Master/Slave.
They will
automatically fall into Master/Slave mode.
2. Use the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make it
more or less sensative to sound.
