American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - Nucleus LED Instruction Manual Page 13
American DJ
®
- www.americandj.com - Nucleus LED Instruction Manual Page 14
Operating Modes: The Nucleus LED can operate in three dif-
ferent modes. In each mode you can run the fixture as a stand
alone fixture or in a master/slave confiugration. This next section
will detail the differences in the operating modes.
• Sound Active mode -
The
fixture
will react to sound, chasing through the built-in programs.
• Show mode -
Choose 1 of 18 show modes to run.
• 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.
™
Master-Slave Operation
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 approved DMX data cables, daisy chain your units togeth-
er via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remember 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 termina-
tor at the last fixture.
2. On the Master unit find your desired show and set that show by
pressiing the ENTER button.
3. On the slave units
tap the MENU button until “
SLND
” is dis-
played, and Press ENTER.
4. The slave units will now follow the Master unit.
Universal DMX Control:
This function allows you to use a Elation
®
universal DMX-
512
controller to control the chases and patterns,
dimmer and strobe. A DMX controller allows you to create unique
programs tailored to your individual needs.
1. The Nucleus LED can be a 4, 18, or 22 DMX channel fixture. See
pages 15-19 for detailed description of the DMX values and traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
Nucleus LED
Operation
Nucleus LED
Operation
on pages 5-7 as well as the set-up specifications that are includ-
ed 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 instructions on page 9 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.
Sound Active Mode:
This mode allows either single unit or several
units linked together, to run to the beat of the music.
1. Tap the MENU button until
“
SOUN
” is displayed, and press
ENTER.
2.
Tap the UP or DOWN buttons to choose either OFF or ON, and
press ENTER, then press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to con-
firm.
3. The optional
UC3 Controller
(not included)
may be used to con-
trol different functions including blackout.
Show Mode:
In this
mode you can choose 1 of 18 show modes to
run.
1. Tap the MENU button until
“
SHND
” is displayed, and press
ENTER.
2.
Tap the UP or DOWN buttons until you find your desired show,
and press ENTER then press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to
con firm. See pages 9-10 for more info.
3. The optional
UC3 Controller
(not included)
may be used to con-
trol different functions including blackout.
Nucleus LED UC3 Control
Stand By Blackout the unit
Function 1. Sync. Strobe in white
2. Sound strobe in white
3. Sound Strobe in Color
Select Color
Red Green Orange
Pink Yellow Cyan
Blue Magenta White
Select show
1-18
Mode
Sound (LED OFF)
Show (LED on)
LED slow blinking
