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Mini Emerald Beam™
Operation
Mini Emerald Beam™
Operation
NOTE:
If running in Master/Slave configuration while using a
DMX controller, the Master unit should have all dipswitches
set to the “OFF” position. All slave units should have dipswitch
#11 set to the “ON” position.
Stand-Alone Operation (Auto Mode & Sound Active Mode):
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.
Auto Mode:
1. Set dipswitch #10 to the “On” positon to activate Stand-Alone.
Sound Active Mode:
1. Set all dipswitches to the “Off” positon to activate Stand-Alone.
2. The unit will react to the low frequencies of music via the
internal microphone.
3. Use 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.
Master-Slave Operation (Auto Mode & Sound Active Mode):
This mode will allow you to link up to 16 units together and oper-
ate without a controller. In Master-Slave mode, the units will react to
sound. 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. For longer cable runs we suggest a
terminator at the last fixture.
2.
Auto Mode:
Choose a unit to function as the Master and set
dipswitches 10 & 11 to the “ON” position. This unit must be the
first unit in line.
3. Turn dipswitch #1 to the “ON” position on the SLAVE units,
and they will react the same as the MASTER.
4.
Sound Active Mode:
Choose a unit to function as the Master and
set dipswitch #11 to the “ON” position. This unit must be the first
unit in line.
5. Turn dipswitch #1 to the “ON” position on the SLAVE units,
and they will react the same as the MASTER.
6. Use the sensitivity knob on the back of the master unit to make
it more or less sensative to sound.
Mini Emerald Beam™
Cleaning
Fixture Cleaning:
Due to fog residue, smoke, and dust cleaning
the external lenses should be carried out periodically to optimize light
output.
1. Use normal glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe down the out-
side casing.
2. Clean the external optics with glass cleaner and a soft cloth every
20 days.
3. Always be sure to dry all parts completely before plugging the
unit back in.
Cleaning frequency depends on the environment in which the fixture
operates (I.e. smoke, fog residue, dust, dew). In heavy use we recom-
mend cleaning on a monthly basis. Periodic cleaning will ensure lon-
gevity, and crisp beam output.
