©
American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - Double Feature Instruction Manual Page 8
©
American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - Double Feature Instruction Manual Page 7
Operating Modes:
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound. You can also use
the optional BC 30 controller to blackout and other functions.
• Master/Slave mode -
You can daisy chain up to 16 units together
to get a synchronized light show that will react to sound chasing
through several built in programs.You can also use the optional
BC
30
Controller
may be used with in this operation for blackout, pro-
gram modes, and program effects..
• DMX control mode -
This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX-512 controller such as
the Elation
®
Show Designer.
™
Universal DMX Control:
This function allows you to use a uni-
versal DMX-512 controller such as the Elation
®
DMX Operator™ or
Show Designer™ to control mirror movement, the shutter/strobe/
shake/switch, and the gobo/color wheel. A DMX controller allows you
to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs.
1. The Double Feature uses eight DMX channels, four channels
for each side. Channel faders 1-4 control the right side and chan-
nel faders 5-8 control the left side. Channel 1 controls pan, chan-
nel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls shutter/strobe/shake/switch,
and channel 4 controls gobo/color wheel. See page 10 for de-
tailed description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 5-7 as well as the set-up specifications that are inclu-
ded 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. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
6. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
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. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the inter-
nal microphone.
2. Put dipswitch #1 in the ‘On” position. Then, adjust the audio sensi-
Double Feature
Operation
Double Feature
Set Up
5-Pin XLR DMX Connectors.
Some manufactures use 5-pin XLR
connectors for DATA transmission in place of 3-pin. 5-pin XLR fixtures
may be implemented in a 3-pin XLR DMX line. When inserting stan-
dard 5-pin XLR connectors in to a 3-pin line a cable adaptor must be
used, these adaptors are readily available at most electric stores. The
chart below details a proper cable conversion.
Conductor
5-Pin XLR Male (In)
3-Pin XLR Female (Out)
Pin 1
Pin 5 - Do Not Use
Pin 4 - Do Not Use
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Not Used
Not Used
Data True (+ signal)
Data Compliment (- signal)
Ground/Shield
3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR Conversion
