American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - GP 250™ Instruction Manual Page 11
American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - GP 250™ Instruction Manual Page 12
Operating Modes:
The GP 250™ can operate in three different
modes. This next section will detail the differences in the oper-
ating modes.
• Stand alone mode -
The unit will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.
You can also use the optional MINI/C Remote Control to blackout the
units.
• 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 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
Elation
®
Show Designer™ to control the colored gobo wheel, the
shutter (strobe), and the Internal programs. A DMX controller allows
you to create unique programs tailored to your individual needs.
1. The GP 250™ uses four DMX channels. Channel 1 controls the
colored gobo wheel, channel 2 controls the gobo rotation, chan-
nel 3 controls the dimmer, and channel 4 selects one of the 8
internal programs. See page 16 for a detailed description of the
DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 8-10 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. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
6. For more help operating in DMX mode consult the manual includ-
ed with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
This mode allows a
single unit or several units linked together, to run to the beat of the
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music.
1. To operate the unit in Sound Active mode. Set dipswitch #10 and
#11 to the “on” position. See dipswitch settings on page 15.
2. The GP 250™ will now react to the bass sound of
music via the internal microphone.
Stand Alone Mode (Internal Program):
1. To operate as a stand alone unit, via its internal program, follow
the dipswitch settings on page 15.
2. The GP 250™ will now run its own internal program.
3. You can also use the optional MINI/C Remote Control to activate
the blackout function.
Master-Slave Operation:
This function will allow you to link up to
16 units together and operate without a controller. The units can be
sound activate or run the Internal program. In Master-Slave operation
one unit will act as the controlling unit and the others will react to
the controlling units movements and 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. For dipswitch settings on setting the Master and Slave, and also
the modes of operation, i.e. sound active, internal programs, see
page 15.
5. You can also use the optional MINI/C Remote Control to activate
the blackout function. If you want to use the optional remote con-
trol, connect the MINI/C controller to the first fixture in the line
(master)
